Design and Construction Handbook - Los Angeles World Airports

Guide Specification
SECTION 26 05 13 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1.2 REFERENCES
1. Medium voltage cable.
2. Cable terminations.
3. Fireproofing tape.
4. Underground cable markers.
5. Bedding and cover materials.
A. International Electrical Testing Association:
1. NETA ATS - Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power
Distribution Equipment and Systems.
B. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
1. IEEE 48 – Standard Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating Current
Cable Terminations 2.5 kV thru 765 kV
2. IEEE C2 – National Electrical Safety Code.
C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1. NEMA WC3 – Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy.
2. NEMA WC 5 – Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission
and Distribution of Electrical Energy.
3. NEMA WC 7 – Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene Insulated Wire and
Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy.
4. NEMA WC 8 – Ethylene Propylene Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for the
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.
A. Product Data: Submit for cable, terminations, and accessories.
B. Test Reports: Indicate results of cable test in tabular form and in plots of current versus
voltage for incremental voltage steps, and current versus time at 30 second intervals at
maximum voltage.
MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES
26 05 13 - 1 Electrical Systems