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PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less.
2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. VFC: Variable frequency controller.
1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product.
1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For testing agency.
B. Field quality-control reports.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Testing Agency Qualifications: Member company of NETA or an NRTL.
1. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Certified by NETA to supervise on-site testing.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide or comparable
product by one of the following:
1. Alcan Products Corporation; Alcan Cable Division.
2. Alpha Wire.
3. Belden Inc.
4. Draka-Lifeline
5. Encore Wire Corporation.
6. General Cable Technologies Corporation.
7. Raychem
8. Southwire Incorporated.
C. Copper Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70/ICEA S-95-658.
D. Conductor Insulation: Comply with NEMA WC 70/ICEA S-95-658 for Type THHN -THWN,
Type XHHW-2.
E. Multiconductor Cable: Comply with NEMA WC 70, Type metal-clad cable, Type MC with
ground wire.
F. VFC Cable:

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Comply with UL 1277, UL 1685, and NFPA 70 for Type TC-ER cable.=
G. Emergency Power Cable:
1. Type RHH/RHW EPC shall be a UL 2196 listed, 2-hour fire-rated cable for use in conduit
for fire pump and accessory circuits, and emergency feeders.
2. Insulation shall be ICEA S-95-658 Type R-2 silicone.
Cable shall be copper stranded for all conductor sizes.
4. Cable shall be rated for 90 degrees Celsius and employed at its 75 degree Celsius
ampacity rating.
5. All EPC cable shall have a New York City approval and shall be in accordance with the
latest edition of the New York City Electrical Code.
All EPC cable shall be installed to all of the manufacturer’s requirements and
recommendations.
Splices are not permitted but if required, must be submitted for review. All splices shall be
within a metal box with an approved cable splice. Box shall be fire rated with proper 3M
(or as approved) Interam E-5 Series Mat. Enclosure shall be certified to 1-hour UL fire
rating. Must be approved by local authority having jurisdiction prior to splice.
Comply with UL 1277, UL 1685, and NFPA 70 for Type TC-ER cable.
2.02 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide or comparable
product by one of the following:
1. AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
2. Gardner Bender.
3. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.
4. Ideal Industries, Inc.
5. Ilsco; a branch of Bardes Corporation.
6. NSi Industries LLC.
7. O-Z/Gedney; a brand of the EGS Electrical Group.
8. 3M; Electrical Markets Division.
9. Tyco Electronics.
C. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors and splices of size, ampacity rating, material, type,
and class for application and service indicated.
2.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
B. Comply with NFPA 70.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS
A. Feeders: Copper for feeders smaller than No. 4 AWG; copper for feeders No. 4 AWG and
larger. Solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG and larger.
B. Branch Circuits: Copper. Solid for No. 12 AWG; stranded for No. 10 AWG and larger, except
VFC cable, which shall be extra flexible stranded.
3.02 CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE APPLICATIONS AND WIRING
METHODS
A. Exposed Feeders: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

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B. Feeders Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, Partitions, and Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN,

single conductors in raceway.
C. Feeders Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: Type THHN-
THWN, single conductors in raceway.
D. Feeders Installed below Raised Flooring: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.
E. Branch Circuits Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, and Partitions: Type THHN-THWN, single
conductors in raceway, Metal-clad cable, Type MC.
F. Branch Circuits Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground:
Type THHN-2-THWN-2, single conductors in raceway.
G. All emergency life safety system conductors to be Type RHW with fire protection as per one of
the methods in NEC-700.10(D)(1-5). Type RHW with strict compliant with the manufacturer's
requirement.
H. Cord Drops and Portable Appliance Connections: Type SO, hard service cord with stainless-
steel, wire-mesh, strain relief device at terminations to suit application.
I. VFC Output Circuits: Type XHHW-2 in metal conduit.
3.03 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors unless otherwise indicated.
B. Complete raceway installation between conductor and cable termination points according to
Section 260533 "Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems" prior to pulling conductors and
cables.
C. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used
must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended
maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.
D. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that
will not damage cables or raceway.
E. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members,
and follow surface contours where possible.
F. Support cables according to Section 260529 "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems."
G. All installation adheres to code and Columbia standards for the space being built.
3.04 CONNECTIONS
A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-
tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in
UL 486A-486B.
B. Make splices, terminations, and taps that are compatible with conductor with no perceptible
temperature rise. Use terminal blocks for all control wiring connections, wire nuts are not
allowed. Conductors must be de-rated per code when installed in a common conduit or
bundled.
3.05 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Section 260553 "Identification for
Electrical Systems."
B. Identify each spare conductor at each end with identity number and location of other end of
conductor, and identify as spare conductor.

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3.06 SLEEVE AND SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Install sleeves and sleeve seals at penetrations of exterior floor and wall assemblies. Comply
with requirements in Section 260544 "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and
Cabling."
3.07 FIRESTOPPING
A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore
original fire-resistance rating of assembly according to Section 078413 "Penetration
Firestopping."
3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.
B. Perform the following tests and inspections with the assistance of a factory-authorized service
representative:
1. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA
Acceptance Testing Specification. Certify compliance with test parameters.
2. Infrared Scanning: After Substantial Completion, but not more than 60 days after Final
Acceptance, perform an infrared scan of each splice in conductors No. 3 AWG and
larger. Remove box and equipment covers so splices are accessible to portable scanner.
Correct deficiencies determined during the scan.
a. Follow-up Infrared Scanning: Perform an additional follow-up infrared scan of
each splice 11 months after date of Substantial Completion.
b. Instrument: Use an infrared scanning device designed to measure temperature or
to detect significant deviations from normal values. Provide calibration record for
device.
c. Record of Infrared Scanning: Prepare a certified report that identifies splices
checked and that describes scanning results. Include notation of deficiencies
detected, remedial action taken, and observations after remedial action.
C. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare a written report to record the following:
1. Procedures used.
2. Results that comply with requirements.
3. Results that do not comply with requirements and corrective action taken to achieve
compliance with requirements.
D. Cables will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

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