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SECTION 16140:

GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

WIRING DEVICES

0 31/01/06 I Issued for Use

REV DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY RC APPROVED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTON OF WORKS ................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 1

1.05 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 3

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 3

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 4

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 4

1.09 TESTING.............................................................................................................. 4

1.10 SERVICE CONDITIONS...................................................................................... 5

1.11 ENCLOSURES .................................................................................................... 5

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................... 6

PART 2 PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................... 7

2.01 GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 7

2.02 SWITCHES .......................................................................................................... 7

2.03 RECEPTACLES................................................................................................... 9

2.04 WALL PLATES................................................................................................... 11

2.05 BOXES ............................................................................................................... 12

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 13

3.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 13

3.02 INSTALLATION METHODS............................................................................... 13

3.03 TESTING............................................................................................................ 16

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTON OF WORKS

A. This Section specifies furnishing, designing, manufacturing, installing and testing of

Switches, Dimmers, Receptacles, Wall Plates and Boxes as specified on Contract
Drawings.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Switches

B. Receptacles

C. Wall Plates

D. Boxes

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedure

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 16055 General Provision of Low Voltage Electrical Works

H. Section 16130 Raceway and Boxes

I. Section 16060 Grounding and Bonding

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials and products. In case of conflict between these standards and
the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment conforming to
one group of codes and standards.

C. SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

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1. SASO 444 Plugs and Socket Outlets for Household and Similar
General Use

D. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat Resisting

Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip

E. IEC International Electro-Technical Commission

1. IEC 60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres

2. IEC 60309 Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial

Purposes

3. IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures

4. IEC 60669 Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical

Installations

5. IEC 60670 General Requirements for Enclosures for

Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed
Electrical Installations

6. IEC 60884 Plugs and Socket Outlets for Household and Similar
Purposes

F. NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

1. NECA 1 Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in

Electrical Contracting

G. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

1. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

2. NEMA WD1 General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices

3. NEMA WD 6 Wiring Device – Dimensional Requirements

H. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

I. UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1. UL 20 General Use Snap Switches

2. UL 231 Power Outlets

3. UL 943 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

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1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. device: A unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry but not utilize electric
energy.

A. enclosure: The case or housing of apparatus, or the fence or walls surrounding an

installation to prevent personnel from accidentally contacting energized parts or to
protect the equipment from physical damage.

B. electrical box: A square, octagonal, or rectangular plastic or metal box that fastens
to framing and houses wires, and/or receptacles and/or switches.

C. psychiatric area: An area in psychiatric health facilities (hospitals) which provides

24 hours inpatient care for mentally disordered, incompetent persons.

D. receptacle: A receptacle is a contact device installed at the outlet for the connection
of an attachment plug. A single receptacle is a single contact device with no other
contact device on the same yoke. A multiple receptacle is two or more contact
devices on the same yoke.

E. switch: A manually operated device used to close-open, one or more electric

circuits. It is rated in amperes, and it is capable of interrupting its rated current at its
rated voltage.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provision of
SECTION 01330. the following items for review and approval before commencing
Work:

1. Shop Drawings shall include:

a) A complete drawing list/index identifying all drawings in the Shop

Drawing package.

b) Legend, Symbols and specialized terminology used on the drawings.

c) Shop Drawings showing electrical ratings, dimensions, mounting details,

construction material, grade and termination information. The Drawings
shall have sufficient information and shall comply with the specification.

2. List of manufacturers.

3. Sample of all equipment supplied.

4. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions

a) Manufacturer’s Catalogs for switches, receptacles, dimmers, wall plates

and boxes, showing dimensions, colors and configurations.

b) Manufacturers’ Installation Instructions furnishing all details for fixing

wiring devices.

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c) Instruction for storage and handling.

d) Four copies of Manuals 2 weeks prior to final inspection. The Manuals

shall include Technical Data Sheets and information for ordering
replacement units.

e) Recommended list of spare parts along with price list.

f) Factory test report.

5. Quality Program as specified in SECTION 01450

B. The Contractor shall submit Field Test Report after completion of testing and
commissioning.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of Work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods for construction and testing such as to achieve the
specified quality to the approval if the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health & Safety systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.09 TESTING

A. All equipment shall be tested in factory in accordance with the latest applicable
Codes and Standard. All type tests as per applicable Codes and Standards shall be
performed on first unit of every new design. The Contractor shall notify to the Royal
Commission in writing not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled starting date of

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the factory tests.

B. The Royal Commission reserves the right of deputing their representative for
witnessing the factory test.

C. Upon completion of factory test and before shipment of the equipment/material, the
Contractor shall submit 5 certified copies of test reports not latter than 10 days after
completion of all factory test for review/approval by the Royal Commission.

1.10 SERVICE CONDITIONS

A. Wiring Devices installed indoors shall be suitable for continuous operation under the
following service conditions:

1. Ambient Air Temperature

a) A maximum of 40°C.
b) A minimum of 0°C.
c) Average temperature measured over a period of 1 month is 35°C.

2. Relative Humidity (Average Value)

a) For a period of 24 hour does not exceed 95%.
b) For a period of one month does not exceed 90%.

B. Wiring Devices installed outdoors shall be suitable for continuous operation under the
following service conditions:

1. Ambient Air Temperature

a) A maximum of 50°C.
b) A minimum of 0°C.
c) Average temperature measured over a period of 1 month is 45°C.

2. Altitude is less than 1000 m, unless a higher altitude is specified in Contract

Drawings.

3. Average Value of Relative Humidity

a) For a period of 24 hour does not exceed 95%.
b) For a period of 1 month does not exceed 90%.

4. Relative humidity may be temporarily 100%.

C. Wiring Devices to be installed in classified areas as indicated on Contract Drawings

shall be suitable for such installations as per NEC Article 500.

1.11 ENCLOSURES

A. The Contractor shall manufacture enclosures of devices as per NEMA 250, IEC

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60529 or NEC depending upon location of installation of the equipment as indicated

on the Contract Drawings.

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store product units in accordance with
SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following requirements:

1. Provide marking on each item in accordance with the referenced standards.

2. Ship each unit securely wrapped, crated or packaged and labeled for safe
handling in shipment and to avoid damage or distortion.

3. On arrival at site, the equipment/material shall be checked for completeness

and physical damage.

4. Store equipment in secure and dry storage facility as recommended by

manufacturer.

5. Store all indoor units protected from weather and protect all units from physical
damage from work of other trades.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage occurring during

transportation, handling and storage of the equipment.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods manufactured
out-of-Kingdom shall be approved by the Royal Commission.

2.02 SWITCHES

A. Lighting Switches

1. Lighting switches shall be manufactured in accordance with NEMA WD1 and

WD6.

2. The switches shall be of heavy duty, quiet type and AC only.

3. The switches shall have butt contacts made of silver alloy toggle type handles.

4. They shall be suitable for use in circuits containing incandescent, HID or

fluorescent lamps.

5. The switches shall be rated for 20 A at 120 to 277 V AC. They shall be single
or double pole and 2-way, 3-way or 4-way type as indicated on the Contract
Drawing.

6. The toggle switches shall be totally enclosed tumbler type with body made of
fire resistant, non-absorptive thermosetting phenolic compound or approved
equal.

7. The switches shall be color coded for current rating as listed by Underwriters
Laboratories and meeting the requirements of NEMA WD1 and UL 20.

8. Barriers shall be incorporated between switches with multi-gang outlet boxes

for voltages over 300 V. The switches shall be ‘OFF’ in down position.

9. The switches shall have an integral self-grounding mounting strap with break-
off plaster ears and provision for back wiring with separate metal wiring clamps
and side wiring with a binding screw. The terminals of the switches shall be
screw or combination screw-clamp type capable of receiving and holding
4 mm² wire size.

10. Switches installed in hazardous areas shall be explosion proof.

11. All toggle switches shall be of the same manufacturer.

B. Disconnect and Safety Switches

1. All Switches shall be heavy-duty type with electrical ratings as shown on the
drawings or as required by the application. Switches for motors shall be horse-
power rated. Indoor enclosures shall be NEMA 12 for non-hazardous areas
and NEMA 4X for outdoor installations.

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2. Switches shall have defeatable door interlocks that prevent the door from
opening when operating handle is in ‘ON’ position. The handle shall be
capable of being padlocked in ‘OFF position.

3. Switch operating mechanisms shall be non-teasable, positive action, quick

make and quick break type.

C. Dimmer Switches

1. Incandescent Modular Dimming Systems

a) Incandescent dimming system shall be 2000 W modular type with

capability for slaving larger loads from the master. System shall have
capability of adding additional slaves controlled from the original basic
dimmer master. All units shall track with master. Control units shall be
single phase manual control or 3-phase manual motorized control as
shown on the drawings.

b) Dimmers shall have low and high intensity adjustment, built-in transient
voltage protection and fuses on the load side. All remote mounted units
shall be completely enclosed in integral metal housing.

c) Master, slaves and controls shall be of the same manufacturer. All

dimmers shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

2. Incandescent Lamp Load Dimmers

a) Wall mounted incandescent dimmers shall be specification grade with

capability of raising and lowering the lighting from completely off at
extreme counter-clockwise rotation to full intensity. Dimmers shall
include an ‘OFF’ position. Dimmers shall maintain full load rating even
when two or more units are installed adjacent to one another.

b) All wall mounted incandescent lamp load dimmers shall be of the same
manufacturer.

3. Fluorescent Lamp Load Dimmers

a) Wall mounted fluorescent lamp dimmers shall be specification grade

with large control knob and shall be capable of raising and lowering the
lighting from completely off at extreme counter-clockwise rotation to full
intensity. Dimmers shall include an ‘OFF’ position.

b) Dimmers shall have low end intensity adjustment and maintain full load
rating even when two or more units are installed adjacent to one
another.

c) Dimming ballast shall be provided for each F32 rapid start lamp or pair
of lamps. Dimmers shall have adequate capacity for the load served and
the environment in which installed.

d) All wall mounted fluorescent lamp dimmers shall be of the same

manufacturer.

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2.03 RECEPTACLES

A. All receptacles shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories as hospital grade with

green dot identification mark and conform to NEMA WD1.

B. Receptacle which are not listed as hospital grade but are listed by UL in their
respective categories shall be used only if indicated on the drawings as “not hospital
grade.”

C. Receptacles shall be listed for the purpose and marked with the manufacturer’s
name or identification and voltage and ampere ratings. Receptacles and cord
connectors shall be rated not less than 20 A, 125 V or 20 A, 250 V, as shown on the
Contract Drawings.

D. Receptacles connected to circuits that have different voltages, frequencies or types

of current (AC or DC) on the same premises shall be of such design that the
attachment plugs used on these circuits are not interchangeable.

E. Mounting straps shall be plated steel, with beak-off plaster ears and shall include a
self-grounding feature. Terminal screws shall be brass, brass plated or a copper alloy
metal.

F. Receptacles shall have provisions for back wiring with minimum 4 separate metal
clamp type terminals and side wiring from 4 binding screws.

G. 20, 30 and 50 A, 250V receptacle shall be complete with appropriate cord grip plug.
Devices shall meet UL 231.

H. Receptacles installed in hazardous areas shall have their enclosures suitable for
such installations conforming to the requirements of IEC 60079.

I. Duplex Receptacles

1. Duplex receptacles shall be single phase, 20 A, 125 V (or voltage level as

indicated on Contract Drawings), 2-pole, 3-wire, and conform to the NEMA
5-20R configuration in NEMA WD6. The duplex type shall have break-off
feature for 2 circuit operation. The ungrounded pole of each receptacle shall
be provided with a separate terminal.

2. Switched duplex receptacles shall be wired so that only the top receptacle is
switched. The remaining receptacle shall be unswitched.

3. Bodies of duplex receptacles on emergency circuit shall be red in color. Wall

plates shall be red with the word "emergency" engraved in 6 mm white letters
on cover. In rooms without emergency powered general lighting, the
emergency receptacles shall be of the self-illuminated type.

J. Ground Fault Interrupter Duplex Receptacles

1. Ground fault interrupter duplex receptacles shall be an integral unit suitable for
mounting in a standard outlet box.

2. Ground fault interrupter shall be hospital grade and consist of a solid state

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sensing circuitry and a circuit interrupter switch.

3. It shall be rated for operation on a 60 Hz, 125 V, 20 A branch circuit. Device

shall have nominal sensitivity to ground leakage current of 5 mA and shall
function to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground leakage current
above 5 mA on the load side of the device.

4. The devices shall have a minimum nominal tripping time of 30 ms. Devices
shall meet UL 943.

K. Isolated Ground Type Duplex Receptacles

1. Isolated ground receptacles incorporating an isolated grounding connection

intended for the reduction of electrical noise (electromagnetic interference) as
permitted in NEC Article 250.146(D) shall be identified by an orange triangle
located on the face of the receptacle.

2. Receptacles so identified shall be used only with grounding conductors that

are isolated in accordance with NEC Article 250.146(D).

3. Isolated ground receptacles installed in non-metallic boxes shall be covered

with a non-metallic faceplate.

L. Safety Type Duplex Receptacles

1. Bodies of safety type duplex receptacles shall be gray in color.

2. Devices shall be hospital grade, except that the rating shall be 15 A with the
following additional requirements:

a) Shall permit current to flow only while a standard plug is in the proper
position in the receptacle.

b) Screws exposed while the wall plates are in place shall be of the
tamperproof type.

3. These receptacles shall be installed in the following locations:

a) Psychiatric rooms and wards, where psychiatric patients are not under
constant supervision.

b) Operation Theatre areas.

c) Housekeeping quarters and buildings.

d) Waiting areas and lobbies where children might be present.

M. Weatherproof Duplex Receptacles

1. The weatherproof duplex receptacle shall be mounted in a box with a

weatherproof gasketed cast metal cover plate and cap over each receptacle
opening. The cap shall be permanently attached to the cover plate by a spring
hinged flap.

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2. The weatherproof integrity shall not be affected when heavy duty specification
or hospital grade attachment plug caps are inserted.

3. Cover plates on outlet boxes mounted flush with the wall shall be gasketed to
the wall in a watertight manner.

N. Lamp Receptacles

1. Outlet box lamp receptacles shall be mounted on standard 75 or 100 mm

outlet boxes.

2. Keyless, porcelain body and skirt supporting a medium screw shell socket, and
integral 3-wire grounding receptacle shall have screw terminals and a
minimum rating of 600 W.

3. Porcelain neck shall have shade holder groove.

O. Computer Receptacles

1. Computer receptacle shall conform to NEMA 5-15R configuration in NEMA

WD6. It shall be rated for 15 A, 125 V.

2. The receptacle shall be isolated grounding type with orange triangle on its face
plate.

P. Industrial Receptacles

1. The receptacle shall be manufactured to IEC 60309. The receptacle shall be

rated for 20, 30, 60 or 100 A for voltage rating as indicated on the Contract
Drawings.

2. The receptacle used in Industrial areas shall be heavy duty type with enclosure
confirming to IP 44 of IEC 60529.

3. The receptacle shall be mechanically interlocked with plug to prevent removal

or insertion of plug when receptacle is live.

2.04 WALL PLATES

A. Wall plates shall be standard NEMA design, so that products of different

manufacturers will be interchangeable. Dimensions for openings in wall plates shall
be in accordance with NEMA WD1.

B. Wall plates for switches and receptacles shall be ASTM A167 Type 304 stainless
steel, bronze M32 medium satin finish or smooth nylon plates as specified. Oversize
plates will not be acceptable.

C. Receptacle and switch faceplates shall be installed so as to completely cover the

opening and seat against the mounting surface.

D. Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than 0.76 mm in thickness or of
non-ferrous metal not less than 1.02 mm in thickness. Metal faceplates shall be
grounded.

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E. Faceplates of insulating material shall be noncombustible and not less than 2.54 mm
in thickness but shall be permitted to be less than 2.54 mm in thickness if formed or
reinforced to provide adequate mechanical strength.

F. For receptacles or switches mounted adjacent to each other, wall plates shall be
common for each group of receptacles or switches.

G. In psychiatric areas, wall plates shall have tamperproof screws and beveled edges.

H. Each separately mounted bedroom telephone outlet shall have a wall plate to match
the receptacle wall plates but with openings to receive telephone jacks as approved
by Royal Commission.

2.05 BOXES

A. General

1. Boxes shall be suitable for use in ambient temperatures up to at least

55°C. In all other respects they shall conform to IEC 60670. Terminations in
junction, floor and outlet boxes shall be of the screwed type.

2. Boxes installed in classified areas shall conform to the requirements of

IEC 60079.

B. Floor Boxes

1. Floor Boxes shall be adjustable and shall consist of a cast metal body with
adjustable ring, flange ring and cover plate and threaded openings for
conduits.

2. Boxes for use with under-floor ducts shall be made of cast metal or heavy duty
plastic and shall be of the same manufacturer and range as the ducts. Gaskets
shall be used to ensure watertight installation. Trim shall suit the selected type
of surface.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall provide all material, equipment and labor as deemed necessary
for complete and proper execution of work.

B. Install products in accordance with manufacturer’s written instruction, applicable

requirements of NEC and as shown on drawings and in accordance with recognized
industry practices.

C. Install devices plumb and level. Install securely in neat and workmanlike manner as
specified in NECA-1.

D. Adjust the location of devices to accommodate the work in accordance with field
conditions encountered and as directed by the Royal Commission.

E. Provide steel mounting hardware for installation of all wiring devices.

F. Provide plates on all switches and receptacle outlets, and blank plates on all unused
boxes. Decorative types of plates shall be installed in finished area.

G. Protect devices and assemblies during painting. Install wall plates when painting is
completed.

3.02 INSTALLATION METHODS

A. Installation of Switches

1. Switches shall be mounted in an enclosure listed for the intended use. The
minimum wire bending space at terminals provided in a switch shall be as
specified in NEC Article 312.6.

2. Enclosure of the switches shall not be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters
or raceways for the conductors feeding through or tapping off to other switches
or overcurrent devices, unless the enclosure complies with NEC Article 312.8.

3. Before installing switches in enclosures or boxes, clean the enclosures or

boxes of dirt and debris.

4. Light switches shall be flush or surface mounted. Dimmer and lighting switches
for domestic and similar purposes shall be mounted at a height of 1200 mm
above finished floor level.

5. When light switches are mounted adjacent to one another, they shall be
grouped in a single enclosure (multi-gang box) and shall share a common
switch plate, subject to a maximum of 3 switches per single-gang plate.

6. Where 3 or more switches are ganged, identify each switch with approved
legend engraved on wall plate.

7. Identify circuit number and panel number on the wires connected to switch

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terminals.

8. Light switches installed adjacent to a door shall be located on the handle side
of the door, and shall be as near to the door as practicable.

9. No switches shall be installed inside a toilet or a room containing a fixed bath

or shower. All switches shall be located immediately outside the room.

10. Switches shall not be installed within wet locations in tub or shower spaces.

11. Switches in wet location or outside of the building shall be enclosed in

weatherproof enclosure.

12. Switches shall be installed with the ‘OFF’ position down.

13. Install wall dimmer switches to achieve full rating specified and indicated after
de-rating for ganging as instructed by manufacturer.

14. The neutral conductor on the load side of dimmer switches shall not be shared.

15. The 3-way and 4-way switches shall be wired so that all switching is done only
in the ungrounded circuit conductor.

16. Switches shall not disconnect the grounded and neutral conductors of the
circuit.

17. Faceplates provided for switches mounted in boxes and other enclosures shall
be installed so as to completely cover the opening and, where the switch is
flush mounted, seat against the finished surface.

B. Installation of Receptacles

1. Receptacles shall be mounted in boxes or assemblies designed for the

purpose. Such boxes or assemblies shall be securely fastened in place.

2. Before installing receptacles in the boxes, clean electrical boxes of dirt and
debris.

3. Receptacles mounted in boxes that are either flush with the wall surface or
projecting from it, shall be installed so that the mounting yoke or strap of the
receptacle is held rigidly against the box or raised box cover.

4. Receptacles mounted to and supported by the box cover shall be held rigidly
against the cover by more than one screw.

5. Receptacle faceplate shall be installed so as to completely cover the opening

and seat against the mounting surface.

6. Weatherproof gasketed covers shall be provided for weatherproof receptacles.

7. A receptacle installed in wet location where the product intended to be plugged

in to it is not attended while in use shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof
with an attachment plug cap inserted or removed.

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8. Receptacles in plant room, switch room or similar areas where surface

conduits are installed shall be metal clad.

9. No receptacles shall be permitted in bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets.

Only shaver socket outlets fed from isolating transformer may be installed in
bathrooms. The complete unit shall be enclosed in galvanized metal box for
flush mounting.

10. No receptacle shall be installed within 2 m of any tap, sink or basin in kitchen
or cloakroom.

11. Receptacles installed for supplying fixed or stationary appliance shall be

located as near as possible to the appliance.

12. Receptacles shall be mounted at a height of 1200 mm above finished floor

level in kitchens, sculleries, ironing rooms and the like. In other locations, they
shall be mounted at 300 mm above finished floor level and 150 mm above
surface top of counters measured from bottom of outlets.

13. Switched receptacles installed in rooms other than kitchens, shall be

connected using the ring main principle with a maximum of 10 receptacles on
any one circuit or one circuit not covering a floor area greater than 100 mm2,
whichever is less. A duplex receptacle shall be considered as 2 numbers.

14. Ground receptacles with an insulated green ground wire from device ground
screw to a bolted outlet box connection. Route a continuous green equipment
grounding conductor with branch circuit conductor serving isolated ground
receptacle. Terminate the equipment ground on the ground bus in the
panelboard.

15. Install receptacles vertically with ground slot up or where indicated on

drawings, horizontally with ground slot to the left.

16. The Contractor shall identify the panelboard and circuit number from which
receptacles are supplied on the wires connected to receptacle terminals

C. Installation of Boxes

1. General

a) Interior of boxes shall be cleaned to remove dust, debris and other

material. Exposed surfaces shall also be cleaned and the finish
restored.

2. Floor Boxes

a) Floor boxes shall be installed wherever indicated on the drawings and

shall be adjusted and fixed to fit to the finished floor surface. Boxes
installed with under-floor ducts shall be provided with a permanently
tight insert into the entrance hole between the duct and the box to
protect the wires or cables during pulling.

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3.03 TESTING

A. General

1. The Contractor shall carry out all field tests in accordance with approved test
procedure to ensure that the equipment and materials comply with the
specifications and operational requirements. All tests are subject to witnessing
by the Royal Commission representatives.

2. At least 4 weeks prior to scheduled tests, the Contractor shall submit to the
Royal Commission an outline of the plan and procedures to be used in
performing the site inspection and site tests. The outline shall include a brief
description of the test equipment, connection diagrams, proposed tests and
procedures, test sheets, calculations, reference drawings and
minimum/maximum test and performance values in conformance with
applicable standards which will be used to determine conformance with the
specification and acceptability of the equipment and installation.

3. Upon completion of installation and prior to final acceptance, each component

of each system shall be tested to the complete satisfaction of the Royal
Commission. The various equipment and systems shall be demonstrated to
operate in accordance with the requirements of the specifications.

4. The Contractor shall provide all test instrumentation, equipment, accessories

and skilled manpower necessary for demonstration and putting the equipment
into operation.

5. All testing equipment shall be calibrated by approved authorities and

calibration certificate shall be provided to Royal Commission for their review
and approval. Before commissioning, the Contractor shall submit all necessary
calculations such as conduit fill to the Royal Commission for approval.

6. Upon completion of all testing, the Contractor shall submit 5 copies of a

certified report attesting that each test has been performed in accordance with
the approved test procedures. The report for each test shall include the name
of the person in-charge of test and the date of performance. All factory and
field test reports shall be included in Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

7. Wring devices shall be tested for proper polarity and ground continuity,
operating each device at least 6 times.

8. GFCI operation shall be tested with both and local and remote fault simulations
according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

9. Each wiring device shall be inspected for defects and, damaged and defective
components replaced.

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