final bid specs 09328.pdf - Freese and Nichols, Inc.

1. Multiple Power Source Warning: "DANGER - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD -
EQUIPMENT HAS MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES."
2. Workspace Clearance Warning: "WARNING - OSHA REGULATION - AREA IN FRONT
OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR 36 INCHES."
2.05 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION LABELS
A. Engraved, Laminated Acrylic or Melamine Label: Punched or drilled for screw mounting.
White letters on a dark-gray background. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch. Attach
plates to equipment with stainless steel screws. Adhesive attachment is only acceptable on
NEMA 4X enclosures.
2.06 CONDUIT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
A. A conduit identification plate shall be installed on all power, control and instrumentation conduits
at the end of each run and at the conduit ends inside intermediate junction and pull
boxes, manholes, handholes, etc. Conduit plates shall be installed before conductors are
pulled into the conduits. Exact identification plate location shall be coordinated with the
Owner/Engineer at the time on installation. The conduit identification tags shall identify the
cable numbers as shown on the FNI plans and the “to” and “from” information. Coordinate
with Owner for exact requirements for plate material and type. Provide an example to Owner/Engineer
as a formal submittal for approval prior to the installation.
3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Verify identity of each item before installing identification products.
B. Location: Install identification materials and devices at locations for most convenient viewing
without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment.
C. Apply identification devices to surfaces that require finish after completing finish work.
D. Self-Adhesive Identification Products: Clean surfaces before application, using materials and
methods recommended by manufacturer of identification device.
E. Attach signs and plastic labels that are not self-adhesive type with stainless steel mechanical
fasteners appropriate to the location and substrate.
F. Underground-Line Warning Tape: During backfilling of trenches install continuous underground-line
warning tape directly above line at 6 to 8 inches below finished grade. Use multiple
tapes where width of multiple lines installed in a common trench or concrete
envelope]exceeds 16 inches overall.
G. Painted Identification: Comply with requirements in Division 09 painting Sections for surface
preparation and paint application.
3.02 IDENTIFICATION SCHEDULE
A. Power-Circuit Conductor Identification, 600 V or Less: For conductors in vaults, pull and
junction boxes, manholes, and handholes, use color-coding conductor tape to identify the
phase.
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