SECTION 16050

BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Work shall consist of furnishing and installation of all electrical materials as
shown on the drawings and specified herein.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. SASO - Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

SASO 14 Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized Plastic (uPVC)

SASO 15 Method of Testing of Pipes for Potable Water of

Unplasticized Plastic (uPVC)

SASO 33 Tungsten filament tamps for domestic and similar general

lighting purposes" Performance requirements"

SASO 34 Tungsten filament tamps for domestic and similar general

lighting

SASO 51 Switches for domestic purposes

SASO 52 Methods of test for switches for domestic purposes

SASO 55 PVC insulated cables with circular copper conductors

SASO 56 Methods of test for PVC-insulated cables and cords with

circular copper conductors

SASO 138 Methods of test for tubular fluorescent lamps for general
lighting purposes

SASO 139 Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes

SASO 146 Methods of test for starters for fluorescent lamps

SASO 147 Starters for fluorescent lamps

SASO 182 Standard voltages and frequency for A.C. transmission

and distribution systems

SASO 203 Safety Measure for Electrical Installations in Residential

Premises

SASO 254 Methods of testing plastic conduits and fittings for

electrical installations

SASO 255 Plastic conduits and fittings for electrical installations

SASO 416 Methods of testing electric luminaries for road and street
lighting

SASO 417 Electric luminaries for road and street lighting

SASO 443 Methods of testing plugs and socket-outlets for household

and similar general use

SASO 444 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar

general use

SASO 507 Methods of test for ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps

SASO 533 Fiberglass reinforced polyester lighting poles (FRP) and

methods of testing

SASO 508 Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps.

SASO 608 Methods of test for air-cooled electric motors

SASO 609 Air-cooled electric motors

SASO 691 Ballasts for high pressure mercury vapor lamps

SASO 692 Methods of testing ballasts for high pressure mercury

vapor lamps.

SASO 693 Dry-type power transformers

SASO 774 Methods of testing fiberglass reinforced polyester meter

boxes

SASO 775 Fiberglass reinforced polyester meter boxes

SASO 979 Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cables

SASO 981 Electrical installation of buildings - Part 1: Scope, object

and fundamental principles

SASO 982 Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for

safety - Chapter (42): protection against thermal effects

SASO 983 Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for

safety - Chapter (43): protection against over-current

SASO 984 Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for

safety - Chapter (45): Protection against under-voltage

SASO 985 Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for

safety - Chapter (46): isolation and switching

SASO 986 Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for

safety - Section (482): protection against fire

SASO 1131 High pressure mercury vapor lamps

 SASO 1132 Methods of testing high pressure mercury vapor lamps.

SASO 1267 Electrical installations of buildings: Part 4: Protection for

safety - Chapter 47: Application of protective measures for
safety - Section 470: General - Section

SASO 1268 Electrical installations of buildings: Part 4: Protection for

safety - Chapter 47: Application of protective measures for
safety - Section 473: Measures of protection

SASO 1271 Electrical installations of buildings: Part 5: Selection and

erection of electrical equipment - Chapter 56: Safety
services

SASO 1349 Circuit breakers for over current protection for house hold
and similar installations

SASO 1350 High pressure sodium vapor lamps.

SASO 1351 Methods of test for high pressure sodium vapor lamps.

SASO 1415 Zinc coating on hot-dipped galvanized steel pipes

SASO 1416 Testing methods of zinc coating on hot-dipped galvanized

steel pipes

SASO 1595 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing

materials of electric cables Part 4: Methods specific to
polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Section
one: Resistance to environmental stress cracking -
wrapping test after thermal ageing in air-

SASO 1596 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing

materials of electric cables Part 4: Methods specific to
polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Section two:
Elongation at break after pre-conditioning - wrapping test
after pre-conditioning - wrapping

SASO 1612 Circuit -Breakers for equipment

B. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 56 High Voltage Alternating Circuit Breakers

IEC 228 Conductors of Insulated Cables

IEC 298 AC Metal-Enclosed Switch gear and Control Gear for Rated
Voltages above 1 KV and up to 72.5 KV

C. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ANSI C2 National Electric Safety Code

ANSI C78.1 Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics of fluorescent

Lamps, Rapid Start Types
 ANSI C80.1 Specification for Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated

ANSI C80.4 Specification for fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit

ANSI C81 Electric Lamp Bases and Holders

D. ASTM - American Standards for Testing and Materials

ASTM B 3 Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM D 256 Impact Resistance of Plastics and Electrical Insulating

Materials

ASTM D 1785 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40, 80
and 120

ASTM D 2564 Solvent Cement for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe
and Fittings

E. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

37.13a Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Breaker Used in Enclosures

F. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

G. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc

UL 1 Safety Standard for Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 6 Rigid Metal Electrical Conduit

UL 20 Safety Standard for General Use Snap Switches

UL 50 Safety Standard for Cabinets and Boxes

UL 67 Safety Standard for Panel boards

UL 83 Safety Standard for Thermoplastic Insulated Wires

UL 93 Safety Standard for Enclosed Switches

UL 198 Safety Standard for Fuses

UL 493 Safety Standard for Thermoplastic Insulated Underground

Feeder and Branch Circuit Cables

UL 498 Safety Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

UL 508 Safety Standard for Industrial Control Equipment

UL 514 Safety Standard for Electrical Outlet Boxes and Fittings

UL 651 Schedule 40 and 80 PVC Conduits

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. Complete list of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the work:

1. List shall include manufacturer's name and material or equipment

identification such as styles, types or catalog numbers to permit ready and
complete identification.

2. Include complete set of catalogs covering these submittals.

3. If catalog does not indicate compliance with appropriate standard as

specified, provide additional certification as to compliance.

B. Shop drawings shall be submitted for equipment not readily identifiable by

information named above and will be submitted for, but not limited to, cabinets and
panel boards, busways and supports and under floor ducts.

C. Samples shall be submitted for all items specified herein for Engineer’s approval
prior to placing order for procurement

D. Testing Laboratory Label Required:

1. Label will satisfy requirement.

2. Listed Only: Submit copy of listing.

3. Unlisted or Labeled: Submit statements from certified testing laboratory or

agency indicating that the item has been tested in accordance with required
procedures and the product complies with all requirements.

E. Test Results: Provide test results for satisfactory performance of cables and other
equipment for Engineer’s review.

1.4 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE:

A. All materials and equipments specified under this section shall be provided in
manufacturer's original new and unopened packing bearing manufacturer's name
and label.

B. Store materials not in actual use in covered and well-ventilated area and protect
them from dirt, dust, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

C. For further requirements follow manufacturer's written instruction regarding

storage and handling.

1.5 WARRANTY:

A. Submit written guarantee signed by the contractor and manufacturer for the period
of 1 year from the date of substantial completion. The guarantee shall cover the
repair and replacement of defective materials and workmanship as directed by the
Engineer. If manufacturer warranties any equipment for more than one year as a
standard practice such warranties shall also be submitted.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of fire

alarm systems and components, whose products have been in satisfactory use in
similar services for not less than 5 years period, and be subject to approval of
Engineer.

B. Installer Qualifications: An experienced specialist sub-contractor who is authorized

by the system manufacturer, and subject to approval of the Engineer.

C. All the components and installations shall comply with the requirements of
specified codes and standards. All equipments shall be suitable for altitude of the
site.

D. All the components and installations shall comply with the applicable seismic
requirements of project location as shown on structural drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUITS:

A. Interior Raceways: Raceways for wires inside the building, recessed in concrete
and CMU, shall be rigid UPVC conduit conforming to SASO 254/255 or Class IV
to SASO 14/15 or Schedule 40 to ASTM D 1785 with proper type of fittings such
as bell ends or terminal adapters. Rigid UPVC conduits for use in wet walls and
other wet areas locations as well as boxes & fittings shall be installed and
equipped to prevent water from entering the conduit and shall comply with the
requirements of NEC 352. Raceways for wires inside drywalls and above
suspended ceiling (except where cable trays are shown) shall be EMT conforming
to ANSI C80.3 or equivalent standards, with screw fittings. All supports for the
conduit system, bolts, straps, screws and so forth shall be of corrosion resistant
material.

B. Raceways for exterior underground installations, except where duct banks are
shown, use rigid UPVC conduit, Class IV conforming to SASO 14/15 or Schedule
40 conforming ASTM D 1785. Conduits under traffic areas shall be encased in
concrete.

C. Flexible conduits shall be of galvanized steel conforming to ANSI/UL 1. Flexible

conduits in wet areas shall be "Sealtight" type.

D. PVC Duct Banks: Duct banks for underground utilities shall be of rigid UPVC
Class IV to SASO 14/15 or Schedule 40 conforming to ASTM D 1785 with proper
type of fittings. Duct banks to be encased in concrete under traffic areas. Size
shall be as shown on the drawings or as approved.

E. Concrete Duct Banks: Duct banks for underground utilities shall be of precast
reinforced concrete Class 30 complying with DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE. Size
shall be as shown on drawings.

F. Unless indicated otherwise on the drawings, minimum size of conduits for interior
installations shall be 20 mm diameter and for exterior installations shall be 25 mm
diameter.
 G. Cable Tray and Cable Ladder: Cable tray and cable ladders shall be medium duty
with return flanges. Cable tray, cable ladders and accessories shall be
manufacturer's standard constructed of sheet steel, hot-dipped galvanized after
manufacture to ASTM A 123, Grade 35 or BS 729, Code G. Material thickness
and depth shall be manufacturer's standard suitable for the size of cable tray and
cable ladder. Cable tray shall be perforated type and supplied with galvanized
steel louvered covers (where required), support system and accessories, including
standard bends, tees, crossings, risers, connectors, reducers and bonding
jumpers. Cable ladders shall also be complete with supports and accessories.
Cable trays shall not connected to the equipment’s it serve. Size of cable tray and
cable ladders shall be as shown on the drawings. Install warning signs with black
letters on yellow ground, in English and Arabic, at visible locations on/or near
cable tray stating "WARNING! NOT TO BE USED AS WALKWAY, LADDER, OR
SUPPORT FOR LADDERS OR PERSONNEL".

H. Under-Floor Trunking: Shall be manufacturer's standard three-compartment

trunking, two piece construction, manufactured of hot dipped galvanized sheet
steel to BS 2989 or ASTM A 123, Grade 35, and shall be supplied with covers and
accessories, including bends and tees, junction boxes, access boxes fitted with
tray lid and stainless steel outer trim (where required), socket outlet plates, bends,
rising bends, connectors, stop ends, offsets and other required fittings. Size shall
be as shown on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer. Trunking shall be
provided with multi-purpose access units as required.

1. For carpeted areas, provide open trunking system with modular lids flush
with the screed, body minimum 1.6 mm thick and lid minimum 3 mm thick.

2. For stone flooring areas, provide trunking suitable for burial in screed, body
minimum 1 mm thick and lid minimum 1.2 mm thick.

2.2 BOXES AND FITTINGS:

A. All boxes provided in the wiring or raceway system shall conform to SASO,
ANSI/UL 514, BS or equivalent standards and shall suit the devices installed.

B. Boxes for ordinary locations or flush installations shall be sheet steel, zinc or
cadmium plated, to meet code requirements. Boxes for flush exterior installations
shall be gasketed and hot-dipped galvanized.

C. Boxes for exposed locations subject to humid conditions shall be of cast metal
with threaded hubs. Finish shall be either cadmium/zinc electro-plate covered or
hot-dip galvanized. Boxes for exposed exterior locations shall be similar except
with gaskets.

2.3 WIRING DEVICES:

A. General: Unless indicated otherwise, all wiring devices shall conform to SASO or
BS or CSA or NEMA Standards. Where applicable use multi-gang switches with
combinations as required to group dissimilar switches and dimmers together.

B. Device Plates: All the device plates shall be one-piece type white color,
manufactured of non-combustible mar-proof thermoset plastic with color-matching
screws; type and design shall be as selected by the Engineer. Plates for all outlets
to suit the boxes and devices installed. Device plates for telephone outlets shall be
able to accommodate a telephone jack.
 C. Single or Duplex Receptacles: 60 Hz, two-phase, 3-wire, grounding type with
polarized parallel slots conforming to SASO, BS, UL 498 or NEMA 6-15R, or
equivalent Standards, voltage and rating as shown on drawings.

D. GFCI Receptacles: Single or Duplex receptacles mounted in flush or exposed cast

metal boxes with gasketed weatherproof cast metal plates and caps over each
receptacle opening, conforming to NEMA WD 6, with ground fault circuit
interrupter.

E. Weatherproof Receptacles: Duplex receptacles, mounted flush or surface

mounted, cast metal boxes shall have gasketed weatherproof cast metal plates
and caps over each receptacle opening, conforming to NEMA WP-1, with rating
and ground fault interrupter as shown on the drawings.

F. Wall Switches: Switches shall be Specification Grade AC Series, totally enclosed

tumbler type with high strength thermoplastic bodies and rocker/toggles,
complying with SASO 51 and 52, BS, CSA or ANSI/UL 20; rating as shown on the
drawings.

G. Disconnect Switches: Provide non-fused type; rating as indicated on Drawings and

shall include 2- and 3-phase switches; outdoor switches shall be weatherproof with
NEMA 3 enclosure.

H. Push Buttons: Push buttons for lighting shall be general purpose, flush mounted,
conforming to SASO or BS or equivalent, standard duty, non-illuminated,
watertight, rating as shown on the drawings. Push button stations shall be for
normal ON/OFF operations.

I. Security grade wiring devices:

1. Wiring devices indicated as security grade wiring devices on drawings

shall be standard heavy-duty products produced by single manufacturer
specialist in this production range. Security grade wiring devices
manufacturer and materials shall be subject to the Engineer approval.

2. Wiring devices enclosure shall be manufactured of heavy steel sheets with

invisible ground smooth seam welded as possible and tamper proof
fasteners using un-standard very special tools.

3. Security grade wiring devices shall be installed as per the manufacturer

instructions and recommendations to ensure proper installation.

2.4 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS:

A. The limit of the work of the Electrical Contractor shall be up to the supply terminals
of the equipment or device to be supplied by other trades. The Electrical
Contractor shall be responsible for providing the power supply and wiring/cabling
to the equipment or devices of other trades.

2.5 CONTACT IN MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL DEVICES:

A. Items such as float switches, pressure switches and auxiliary relays shall have
current and voltage ratings in accordance with NEMA IC 1-18.20 for Class B
relays. All items shall be for 60 Hz and shall be UL listed.
2.6 MARKER TAPE:

A. Shall be detectable polyethylene plastic tape with metallic core, 150 mm width,
100 micron nominal thickness and obtained from approved supplier. It shall be
continuously printed in Arabic and English alternately with words CAUTION;
BURIED ELECTRIC/TELEPHONE LINE BELOW, as appropriate.

2.7 MANHOLES AND HANDHOLES:

A. Shall be of cast-in-place reinforced concrete; sizes as shown on the drawings.

Concrete shall be Class 30 conforming to Section 03300 - CAST-IN PLACE
CONCRETE, with Type 1 cement modified with silica fume, a pozzolanic material.
All the interior surfaces shall be coated with (two coats) 650 micron coal tar epoxy.
All exterior surfaces shall have single layer, fully bonded, 4 mm thick waterproofing
membrane with 3 mm thick bitumen impregnated protection board.

B. Manhole Covers: Manhole covers and frames shall be of gray cast iron casting,
heavy duty for traffic areas and medium duty for other areas, all complying with
ASTM A48 or BS 497, Appendix A. Type and size shall be as shown on the
drawings or selected by the Engineer. The words "ELECTRIC"/
"COMMUNICATION” as appropriate, in Arabic and English shall be cast in covers.

C. Ladder Rungs (If required): Provide manufacturer's standard ladder rungs as

shown on the drawings with dimensions, spacing and details as shown. Rungs
shall be of 19 mm diameter solid galvanized steel bar molded to the required
shape. Provided with non-slip surfacing on top of each rung. Ladder rungs
shall be installed during casting of reinforced concrete walls.

2.8 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING:

A. Refer to Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:

A. The installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of National Electrical

Code and National Electrical Safety Code.

B. The drawings indicate the extent and general location and arrangement of
equipment, conduits and wiring.

1. The Contractor shall study the drawings and details and in supplement to the
above mentioned drawings, all works to be done shall be in accordance with
approved shop drawings. All outlets and equipments shall be properly
located and readily accessible.

2. Lighting fixtures, equipment and outlets shall be located to avoid interference

with mechanical or structural features and symmetrically located in
coordination with ceiling systems.

3. Major equipment such as switchgear, transformer, etc. shall be assembled

and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
 C. The Contractor shall provide power supply to all electrically powered equipment or
devices as required under other Sections of the Specifications and/or as shown on
the drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for power supply cables and
wiring up to the power supply terminals or built-in isolators or disconnect devices
(if any) of the particular equipment or device.

D. Should the Contractor make equipment substitution or use equipment that may
result in increased loads and changes in feeder and raceway sizes, and result in
larger protective equipment, such changes shall not be considered an additive
change order. The contractor shall provide calculations for load flow, voltage and
short ciruit for Engineers review and approval and modify feeder and raceway
sizes accordingly without any extra cost and time.

E. Install pipe sleeve seals at all foundation and wall penetrations. Conduits, cables
and cable trays passing through exterior building walls shall be caulked weather
tight. Seal conduits, cables and cable tray penetrations through fire barriers (walls
and slab) using fire barrier penetration seals as specified in relevant Section of the
Specifications or as approved by the Engineer.

3.2 WIRING METHODS:

A. Conduits:

1. Conduit system shall be installed in accordance with Articles 346 and 348 of
ANSI/NFPA 70.

2. Minimum size of raceways for branch circuit wiring shall be 20 mm diameter.

3. Raceways shall be concealed within walls, ceilings and floors where possible
and shall be kept 150 mm away from parallel runs of flues, steam or hot
water pipes.

4. Raceways shall be supported and secured at intervals of not more than 2440
mm.

5. Exposed raceways shall have runs installed parallel or perpendicular to

walls, structural members or intersections of vertical planes and ceilings.

6. Field made bends and offsets for steel conduits shall be made with approved
hickey or conduits bending machine.

7. Changes in direction of runs shall be made with symmetrical bends or cast

fittings.

8. Deformed raceways shall not be installed.

9. Care shall be taken to prevent the lodgment of plaster, dirt or trash in

raceways, boxes, fittings and equipment during the course of construction.

10. Clogged raceways shall be entirely freed of obstructions or shall be

replaced.

11. Steel conduits shall be fastened to all sheet metal boxes and cabinets with
locknuts.

12. Bushing shall be installed on the ends of all steel conduits and shall be of the
 insulating type where required by ANSI/NFPA 70. Bell ends or terminal
adapter and bushings shall be installed on the ends of all PVC conduits.

13. Raceways crossing expansion joints in concrete slabs shall be provided with
suitable expansion fittings or other suitable means shall be provided to
compensate for the building expansion or construction.

14. Wooden plugs inserted in concrete or masonry shall not be acceptable as a

base for raceways fastenings, nor shall raceways or pipe straps be welded
to steel structures.

15. Raceways shall be secured by pipe straps or shall be supported by wall

brackets, strap hangers or ceiling trapezes, fastened by wood screws on
wood, toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, expansion bolts on concrete or
brick and machine screws or welded threaded studs on steel work.

16. Nail-type nylon anchors or threaded studs, driven in by a powder charge and
provided with lock washers and nuts are acceptable in lieu of expansion
bolts or machine or wood screws. Conduits larger than 25 mm diameter shall
not be installed inside structural masonry slabs.

17. Conduits larger than 25 mm shall not be installed inside structural masonry
or slab.

B. Stubbed Conduits:

1. Conduits for connection to free standing equipment shall be provided with a

short elbow and an adjustable brass top of coupling of brass or bronze
threaded inside for plugs, set flush with the finished floor.

2. Wiring shall be extended in rigid threaded conduit to equipment except

where required, flexible conduit not exceeding 300 mm length may be used
150 mm above floor.

3. Screwdriver operated threaded flush plugs shall be installed in conduits from

which no equipment connections are made.

C. Flexible Connections of Short Length:

1. Flexible connections shall be provided for all motors and equipment subject
to vibration or movement.

2. Liquid-tight flexible conduit shall be used in all wet locations, or where

motors are installed exposed in mechanical equipment rooms.

D. Wires and Cables:

1. Conductors in raceways shall be thermoplastic insulated copper unless

otherwise specified or indicated.

2. Wire connectors of insulating material or solderless pressure connectors

properly taped shall be utilized for all splices where possible.

3. Soldered mechanical joints, insulated with tape shall be kept to a minimum.

4. Conductor sizes shall not be less than the sizes indicated.

 5. All wire joints shall be covered with two thicknesses of insulating tape,
covered with two layers of friction tape. All tapes shall be applied half-
wrapped.

6. Branch circuit conductors shall not be smaller than 4 mm² as a minimum,

except for circuits of more than 30 m from panel to load center, 6 mm² shall
be used.

7. Class 1 remote-control conductors shall be not less than 2.5 mm² as a

minimum, for control wires.

8. Coding and Identification:

a. Conductor identification of branch circuits shall be by color coding.

Coding shall be as follows: Phase A = brown, Phase B = black, Phase
C = gray, Neutral = blue, Ground = green.

b. Conductors smaller than 16 mm² must have colored insulation.

Conductors 16 mm² and larger may be wrapped with colored tape at all
boxes, panels, and switchboards.

c. Control circuit conductor identification shall be made by color-coded

insulated conductors, plastic coated self-sticking printed markers,
permanently attached stamped metal foil markers or approved
equivalent means.

d. Conductor identification shall be provided within each enclosure where

a tap splice or termination is made.

e. Control circuit terminals of equipment shall be properly identified.

f. Terminal and conductor identification shall match that shown on

approved shop drawings. Hand lettering or marking shall not be
acceptable.

E. Boxes and Supports:

1. Boxes shall be provided in the wiring or raceway systems wherever required

for pulling of wires, making connections and mounting of devices and
fixtures.

2. Boxes for metallic raceways shall be of cast metal hub type when located in
normally wet locations, when surface mounted on exterior surfaces, in
hazardous areas and when installed exposed up to 2130 mm above exterior
floors and walkways. All metallic boxes shall be provided with grounding
screw.

3. Boxes in other locations shall be sheet steel or plastic.

4. Each box shall have the volume required by ANSI/NFPA 70 for the number
of conductors enclosed in the box.

5. Boxes for mounting lighting fixtures shall not be less than 100 mm except
the smaller boxes may be used if required by the fixture configuration.
 6. Boxes installed for concealed wiring shall be provided with suitable extension
rings or plaster covers, as required.

7. Boxes for use in masonry walls shall be square cornered tile type or
standard boxes having square cornered tile type covers.

8. Cast metal boxes installed in wet locations and boxes installed flush with the
outside of exterior masonry surfaces shall be gasketed.

9. Separate boxes shall be provided of flush or recessed fixtures when required

by the fixture terminal operating temperature, and fixtures shall be readily
removable for access to boxes unless ceiling access panels are provided. In
suspended ceilings, all fixture housing shall be supported properly from
structural members.

10. Anchorage and Support:

a. Types of fasteners and methods of fastening in general shall be as

specified hereinbefore for conduits.

b. In overhead spaces, cast metal boxes threaded to raceways shall not

necessarily be separately supported except where used for fixture
support. Cast metal boxes having threadless connectors and sheet
boxes shall be supported directly from the building structure or by bar
hangers.

c. Where bar hangers are used, the bar shall be attached to raceways on
opposite sides of the box and shall be supported with an approved type
fastener not more than 356 mm from the box.

d. The Contractor shall refer to other drawings for information concerning

depths of reinforcing steel to avoid conflict when anchoring.

F. Boxes for Use with Raceways System:

1. Boxes shall not be less than 38 mm deep except where shallower boxes
required by structural conditions are approved.

2. Boxes for other than lighting fixture outlets shall not be less than 100 mm
square except that 100 mm x 50 mm boxes may be used where only one
raceway enters the outlet.

G. Pull Boxes:

1. Pull boxes shall not be less than the minimum size required by ANSI/NFPA
70 and shall be constructed of galvanized steel or cast metal boxes.

2. Boxes shall be furnished with screw fastened covers.

3. Where several feeders pass through a common pull box, the feeders shall
be tagged to indicate clearly the electrical characteristics, circuit number and
panel designation.

4. Feeders of different voltages must be in separate boxes; also, signal circuits

must be in a separate box from power circuits.
3.3 DEVICE PLATES:

A. Device plates shall be installed with all four edges in continuous contact with
finished wall surface without use of mats or similar devices.

B. Plaster fillings shall not be permitted.

C. Plates shall be installed vertically and with an alignment tolerance of 4 mm.

3.4 TESTS:

A. After the interior wiring system installation is completed, the Contractor shall
conduct an operating test for approval.

B. The equipment shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance with the

requirements of the specification.

C. Testing of the grounding system shall be made as specified in Section 16452 -

GROUNDING.

D. Ground resistance (Megger) tests shall be performed on lighting and power

circuits.

E. Cable, GFCI receptacles test and circuit breaker testing, and testing in general
shall be as per the National Electric Code.

F. All phase balancing and loading tests shall be accomplished and data of such
tests shall be submitted to the Engineer.

END OF SECTION