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501070099 Federal Express Oakland Sort Expansion Issued for Bid 10/11<br />

SECTION 16120 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600V AND LESS)<br />

PART 1 - GENERAL<br />

1.1 SUMMARY<br />

A. This Section includes the following:<br />

1. Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less.<br />

2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.<br />

PART 2 - PRODUCTS<br />

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES<br />

A. Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70 “Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of<br />

Electrical Energy”.<br />

B. Conductor Insulation: Comply with NEMA WC 70 “Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the<br />

Distribution of Electrical Energy”.<br />

PART 3 - EXECUTION<br />

3.1 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS<br />

A. All conductors shall be copper. Solid for No. 8 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 6 AWG and larger.<br />

3.2 CONDUCTOR INSULATION<br />

A. All conductors shall be THHN-THWN unless noted otherwise. All underground conductors shall have an<br />

“oil and gasoline resistant” listing.<br />

3.3 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES<br />

A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.<br />

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not<br />

deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling<br />

tensions and sidewall pressure values.<br />

C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not<br />

damage cables or raceway.<br />

LOW VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 16120 - 1

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