Division 16 Electrical

SECTION 16140 - WIRING DEVICES

1.1 REFERENCE

Requirements of Section 16010 shall apply to all work under this Section.

1.2 GENERAL

Furnish and install wiring devices as shown in the plans.

1.3 DEVICES AND PLATES

A. Wall switches: quiet type, spring operated, flush type, one gang, 15 amperes, 240
volts or as required.
B. General purpose receptacles: flush mounting, single pole, 15 amperes, 240 volts
or as required.
C. General purpose wall plates: type, color, plating and appearance of device plates
shall be as selected by the Architect. Appropriate samples shall be submitted prior
to the purchase of faceplates.
D. Manufacturers: Panasonic, Toshiba, Clipsal

1.4 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

A. All receptacles installed in outdoor locations, garages, rooftops, and in other damp or
wet locations shall be GFCI type with a weather-resistant (WR) rating.
B. Duplex convenience receptacle shall be with integral ground fault current interrupter
meeting the requirements of UL standard 943 Class A, including self-test functionality
and reverse line-load misfire function repeatability.
C. Manufacturer shall be as follows: Panasonic, Toshiba, and Clipsal.

1.5 OCCUPANCY SENSOR

A. All occupancy sensors shall be hardwired type; battery type shall not be permitted.
B. Sensors shall use either passive infrared, or if dual technology, passive infrared and
passive acoustic sensing or passive infrared and ultrasonic sensing for detecting room
occupancy.
C. Sensitivity shall be user adjustable or self-adjusting type.
D. The delay timer shall be adjusted within a range of 6 to 30 minutes by the contractor in
the field. The sensor shall have a test mode for performance testing.
E. The test LED shall indicate motion.
F. Line voltage sensors are acceptable, especially in exposed ceiling areas where all wiring
shall be installed in conduit, including low voltage cabling if power packs are used.
Provide power pack as required for low voltage sensors.

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 G. The area of coverage shall be approximately 180 degrees by 35-40 feet.
H. See drawings for location of sensors.
I. Occupancy sensors and power packs shall have five year warranties.
J. Manufacturers: Panasonic, Toshiba, Clipsal, Leviton

1.6 TIMER SWITCH

A. The switch shall be programmed to automatically turn lights off after a preset time.
B. The delay timer shall be adjustable with a range of 5 minutes to 12 hours.
C. Switch shall be rated for 230V, 1200W load.
D. The switch shall emit warning signal every 5 seconds during the last minute of
countdown. Also, the switch shall flash lights (for warning) at one minute before timer
expires.
E. Time scrolling shall be provided to override preset time by pressing the ON/OFF
switch for four seconds.
F.LCD shall be provided to show count down time.
G. The switch shall have zero crossing circuitry.
H. Manufacturers: Panasonic, Toshiba, Clipsal

1.7 INSTALLATION

Connect wiring device grounds in accordance with code requirements.

1.8 LOCATIONS

Indicated locations are approximates. Determine exact locations at site by reference to

building drawings and in coordination with work of other trades. Receptacles for
appliances shall be so located as to be accessible, but not prominently displayed and
upon coordination with the Architect.

1.9 WARRANTY

A warranty for a period of one (1) year shall be provided against failure of components
resulting from normal use and/or factory defects.

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