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SECTION 16140

WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and special

Conditions (General requirements), apply to work of this section.

B. Basic electrical materials and methods, section 16050 applies to work of this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work includes providing all materials, equipment, accessories, services and tests
necessary to complete and make ready for operation by the Owner, all wiring devices
in accordance with drawings and specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of electrical wiring devices,

of types, sizes, and ratings required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in
similar service for not less than 5 years.

B. Standards Compliance: Comply with requirements of applicable local codes, IEC

60669-1 and IEC 60884-1 pertaining to wiring devices.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's data on wiring devices.

B. Samples : Submit samples of all wiring devices included in the contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURER

Refer to list of recommended manufacturers.

2.2 GENERAL

A. Each type of wiring devices where applicable shall be of the same manufacture and
where necessary of the same maker's catalogue number or description to provide
consistent appearance and finish.

B. Flush mounting wiring devices shall be fitted into purpose made back boxes only.
All wiring devices shall be flush mounted except in electrical and mechanical plant
rooms.

C. All boxes or sections of boxes for use with wiring devices must incorporate a suitably
marked earth terminal. Accessory plates shall be secured to boxes by not less than
two fixing screws. Where these screws do not provide adequate earth continuity to
metal plates or plates including parts to be earthed then a bonding connection shall be

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provided from the earth terminal to the plate or part. The bonding shall be protected
with a green/yellow insulated sleeve. The above requirement shall not apply to the
earth socket on a socket outlet when directly connected to a protective conductor.

D. Where more than one phase of a supply exists in a multi gang box the following
requirements shall apply :

− A clearly visible label showing the maximum voltage present shall be arranged
as a warning notice before access can be gained to live parts.

− Wiring and accessories connected to each phase shall be separated from each
other by fixed screens or barriers.

2.3 SWITCHES & PUSHBUTTONS

A. All switches for lighting circuits shall comply with IEC 60669-1 and shall be quick
make and break for use on a.c. supplies. Switches shall be single pole and rated not
less than 10 A, 220 V for use only on a.c. systems, including fluorescent or inductive
loads.

B. Switches shall be one-way or two-way or intermediate or push button as indicated on

the drawings.

C. Switches for lighting shall be of the plastic insulated cover plate switch type with
rocker operation, and in single or multi gang formation where installed in groups.

D. In damp or outside positions, switches shall be IP54, single pole. The switch enclosure
shall be metallic weatherproof.

E. Push buttons single units or forming part of a multi gang unit shall be rated at 10 A,
220 V. The pushbutton switch shall be single/double-pole and arranged for push to
make/ to break the contacts as applicable for the application.

F. All push buttons and shall be illuminated type.

2.4 SOCKETS

A. Socket shall be German standard 10/16A DIN ( 2P + E )

B. Industrial type switched sockets shall be used in Electrical / Mechanical plant rooms
tunnels, workshops etc. and shall be of all rigid metal construction for surface
mounting.

C. Three phase sockets shall be 3 poles + neutral + earth 16 Amp. Unless other wise
indicated made of rigid metal construction

D. Sockets shall be supplied complete with plugs.

2.5 CEILING OUTLET ( LIGHTING OUTLETS )

A. Ceiling outlet shall be considered as lighting outlet and shall be designed for the safe
and efficient permanent connection of cables to a wiring system to lighting fixtures.

B. Ceiling outlet shall consist of a base and cover moulded in white non-tracking
insulating material.

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C. The cover shall either screw on to the base or be held on the base by not less than two
screws. No connections or terminations shall be incorporated into the cover but it
may include an outgoing flexible cable clamp.

D. The base shall include terminals for incoming cable and outgoing flexible connections
with a separate terminal unit for the earth connection.

E. The complete ceiling outlet and its attachment to the ceiling shall be designed to
support safely either the maximum weight suspended by a flexible cord from the
ceiling outlet in accordance with IEE wiring regulations, or a luminaries directly
attached to the ceiling outlet and having a weight up to a maximum of 25 Kg complete
including shades and lamps.

F. Ceiling outlet shall incorporate means for avoiding any mechanical load or strain from
flexible pendant cables being transmitted to the terminals.

2.6 CORD OUTLETS

A. Outlet plates for cables or flexible cords shall be similar to switch plates and complete
with not less than two fixing screws. Terminals shall be provided to accommodate
incoming wiring and outgoing cables or flexible cord. The unit shall be unfused and
shall incorporate an outgoing cable clamp or cord grip. The cover plate of white
moulded plastic shall have a smooth aperture for the cable/flexible exit.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine conditions under which wiring devices are to be installed. Notify Engineer
in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion of the work. Do not proceed
with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install wiring devices as indicated, in compliance with manufacturer's written

instructions, requirements of applicable standards, and in accordance with recognized
industry practices to ensure that installation complies with requirements and serves
intended function.

B. Coordinate as necessary to interface installation of wiring devices with other work.

C. Install wiring devices only in electrical boxes which are clean, free from excess
building materials, dirt, and debris.

D. Install wiring devices after wiring work is completed and tested.

E. Install wall-plates after painting work is completed.

F. Tighten connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts, in accordance with
equipment manufacturer's published torque tightening values for wiring devices.

G. Protection of Wall-plates and Sockets upon installation of wall-plates and sockets

advise Contractor regarding proper and cautious use of convenience outlets. Prior to
Owner accepting project, replace those items which have been damaged, including
those burned and scored by faulty plugs.

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H. Provide equipment earthing connections for wiring devices, unless otherwise
indicated.

I. Verify exact locations of switches and receptacles with architectural and interior
design drawings.

J. Install switches indicated on plans for the various rooms directly adjacent to the
entrance door and as shown on the approved shop drawings.

K. Check the architectural drawings for the door swings and locate all switches on the
lock side of the openings. Verify in field prior to switch outlet installation.

L. Coordinate all final mounting heights with Architect's elevations and details prior to
installation. Where heights are different than those indicated or specified, the
architectural heights take precedence.

M. Where two or more switches control more than one 220 volt branch circuit, barrier
boxes to prevent 380 volts occurring in any one box.

N. Where more than one wiring device is mounted in the same location, gang mount such
devices under a common face plate.

O. Vertically align devices shown above each other on the drawings on a common
centerline unless shown otherwise.

P. Where an outlet is indicated as serving a specific piece of equipment, locate outlet as

required by equipment or layout roughing drawings. Work from approved equipment
and roughing shop drawings to locate outlets.

Q. Fully coordinate switched mounted in architectural frames, posts and mullions with all
trades involved. Submit method of wiring and type and style switch to Architect for
approval.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Upon completion of installation of wiring devices, prior to energizing circuitry, test

wiring devices for electrical continuity. Ensure proper polarity of connections is
maintained. Subsequent to energization, test wiring devices to demonstrate
compliance with requirements.

END OF SECTION 16140

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