DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - IDEAS-EC

SECTION 16401UNDERGROUND SECONDARYPART 1 GENERAL1 .1 DESCRIPTIONA. The work of this section consists of furnishing and installing electrical wire and cable, notexceeding 600 volts.1 .2 RELATED WORKA. Basic materials and methods - Section 16050.B. Electric service - Section 16210.1 .3 SUBMITTALSA. As specified in Section 01330.B. Catalog cuts for each type of wire, cable, and conduit.1 .4 QUALITY ASSURANCEA. Meet requirements of local power company.1 .5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLINGA. Delivery: Deliver materials and equipment in manufacturer's original, unopened, protectivepackaging. Cable ends shall be sealed to prevent contamination and moisture infiltration.B. Storage: Store materials and equipment as directed, complying with manufacturer'srecommendations. Provide protection from the elements.C. Cable Handling: Handle cable, cable insulation, and conductors carefully to prevent damage bycutting, abrasion, and excessive bending.1 .6 COORDINATIONA. Before starting construction, field verify drawings and routing of distribution system withContracting Officer.B. Notify Contracting Officer two weeks before installing direct burial cable. Install direct burialcable in presence of Contracting Officer unless otherwise authorized in advance.C. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with utility companies and for ensuring that allutilities for use in common trench are installed.16401-105/08 UNDERGROUND SECONDARY