E-400 - Construction Specification - Electrical

Master Specification E-400
Construction Specification - Electrical
Rev. No. Date Document Owner Alt SME SME

29 10/28/19 H.B. Colgrove B.J. Bruns S.B. Merrick
28 6/07/18 D. Heimke Tim Martin S.B. Merrick
27 05/24/17 D. Heimke Tim Martin S.B. Merrick
26 09/28/15 D. Heimke S.B. Merrick S.B. Merrick
25 09/25/15 D. Heimke S.B. Merrick S.B. Merrick
Master Specification E-400 is proprietary and the property of the Owners of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System.
Its sole use is for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Alyeska), and the state and federal regulatory agencies
with authority to view the information. It may not be used for commercial or any other use. Any other use must
be expressly permitted in writing by Alyeska as Agent for the Trans Alaska Pipeline System Owners. This use
restriction includes reproduction or redistribution of this document or any portion of this document.
Revisions
Rev. No. Date Document Owner Alt SME SME
24 01/29/13 A.S. Beckett W.J. Frichtl W.J. Frichtl
23 07/09/12 A.S. Beckett W.J. Frichtl W.J. Frichtl
22 02/08/10 R. C. Annett W.J. Frichtl
21 01/09/08 R. C. Annett W.J. Frichtl
20 06/12/07 P.G. McDevitt W.J. Frichtl
11 06/25/03 P.G. McDevitt D.J. Knutson W.J. Frichtl
8 07/11/02 J. Roddick G.O. Dunham W.J. Frichtl
7 3/31/01 J. Roddick G.O. Dunham W.J. Frichtl
6 1/16/98 M.J. Scully W.J. Frichtl
5 Unknown M.J. Scully W.J. Frichtl
4 9/15/97 M.J. Scully W.J. Frichtl
3 10/04/95 W.J. Frichtl
2 5/24/95 W.J. Frichtl
1 9/20/94 W.J. Frichtl
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Revision History
Approved by: Harold Colgrove, Technical Standards Manager
Rev. No. Date Comments
• Full review
29 10/28/19
• Updated terms and requirements
Administrative Change
• Administrative Change: Updated SA-38 title references to reflect Ed. 7,
28 06/07/18
Rev. 0.
Approved by: David Heimke, Engineering Technical Standards Manager
• Complete revision of document and update to Electrical Standards. Added
27 05/24/17
Records Section. There are no change bars in this document.
• Updated Records Section.
• Updated References in document.
26 09/28/15
• Minor administrative change in Section 2.1.2, Bill of Material changed
statutes to state Statutes.
• The ownership statement on the title page of the document was replaced
with the Express Statement Marking, no.6 from AMS-006-01, Business or
Security Sensitive Information Procedure, Appendix B, “Express Language
Matrix.”
• Updated title of document to state from Specification E-400 to state Master
Specification E-400, Construction Specification – Electrical.
• Removed old Section 1.7.5, Design for Inertia Loading.
25 09/25/15 • Minor editorial to:
• Section 2.1,7, Modifications.
• Section 2.2.2, NRTL- updated verbiage in paragraph.
• Section 2.3.4, Safety Signs.
• Section 3.3.19, Electrical Heat Trace – removed EE-14, Electrical Heat Trace
Performance Report from document throughout as it was cancelled.
• Appendix A, Required Forms, removed EE-14 reference.
Approved by: Alan S. Beckett, Design Engineering Manager
24 01/29/13 Revised term DCR to read ICR.
• Updated the following Sections to clarify and improve document in response
to MAC Subtask 11424 and MAC Action 11780.
• Section 3.3.13, Terminations.
• Table 16. Single Pair no.16 with Gas Blocking Kits installed in the Type EYS
Seals Fill Table.
23 07/09/12
• Appendix K. Cable Block Kit Installation Terminal Boxes, Fittings or Seals.
• Figure 10. Installation Detail for Cable Block Kit.
• Table 17. List of Material.
• Table 18. Material Required for each Kit.
• Deleted Appendix O. U.S. Standards – Bolts.
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• Updated to reflect the cancellation of a number of EE- (Electrical) forms and
22 02/08/10
the new IRCL (Inspection) forms that replace them.
• Updated Section E-400, Section 2.1.1, “Material Standards” to clearly state
21 01/09/08
the requirement for listing and labeling assemblies rather than components.
• Updated Accountable Resources section (changed Responsible to
Accountable to align with the Leadership Accountability Initiative).
• Section 2.1.1, Material Standards, Item #4: added Listed, and Labeled for
20 06/12/07 use in the U.S.; Item #4a: clarified that substitute equipment requires prior
Alyeska Engineering approval.
• Section 2.1.4, Inspect Material: revised quality assurance inspection forms to
read quality assurance control inspection forms.
• Section 2.2.2 – added verbiage regarding the AHJ approving the installation.
19 02/20/07 • Section 2.3.2 – deleted verbiage regarding furnishing/installing nameplates.
• Section 2.3.5 – deleted item 7.
• Section 3.3.9 – added item 15.
18 11/15/06
• Added NEMA VE 2 to reference list.
• Section 3.3.11 –item #11, removed instruction to ground the shield at the
17 09/05/06
thermocouple head.
• Section 1.5 – deleted step 2; revised steps 4, 6, and 7.
• Section 2.1.2 – deleted.
• Section 2.2 – renamed to Bulk Materials; deleted steps a), c), d), and e).
• Section 3.2.4 – deleted.
• Section 3.3.4 – added step 7.
16 04/26/06 • Section 3.3.5 – renamed to Metal Clad Cable; added steps 2, 3, and 6;
revised steps 4 (formerly step 2) and 5.
• Appendix D – deleted sections 1.0 and 2.0; Section 3.1 – renamed to Owner
Assigned Engineer, other minor edits; Section 2.2 (formerly 3.2) –
added/deleted steps. Section 4.0 – revised steps 4 and 7.
• Appendix E – deleted entirely and renamed to Reserved.
• Section 3.3.8 (5) – replaced.
15 01/23/06 • Section 3.3.8 (6) – added.
• Section 3.3.8 (7) – revised.
14 04/06/05 • Revisions made to Section 3.3.3 (4).
• Changes throughout to reflect changes to EE forms unique ID.
13 10/27/04 • Updated references throughout.
• Updated Appendices A and B.
12 09/09/04 • Complete rewrite
11 06/25/03 • Minor changes to section 3.2
10 04/30/03 • Changes throughout marked by change bars
9 10/16/02 • Added Section 3.1, Item 2
8 07/11/02 • Minor modifications marked by change bars
7 3/31/01 • Modified Sections 1.1, 3.2.3, and 3.2.9.12
6 1/16/98 • Clarified physical tagging of conduit. Added availability of standard detail
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drawings
5 Unknown • Clarified wiring color coding, added conduit seal marking requirements
4 9/15/97 • NA
3 10/04/95 • NA
2 5/24/95 • NA
1 9/20/94 • NA
Accountable Resources
Title Roles and Accountabilities
Lead technical resource assigned to the project; also known as the Project
Engineer or Assigned Engineer, provides the technical expertise to define
Alyeska Assigned Engineer
problems, needs, opportuntities, solutions, and produce technical
deliverables.
Assigns SME reviewers from pertinent engineering technical disciplines to
Alyeska Technical review design basis and approve the finished design basis documents. Also
Standards provides SME reviewers to provide in-progress and final reviews of detailed
design work.
Reviews design for adequacy, technical suitability, accuracy and
completeness. Also provides in-progress review and technical direction, as
Alyeska Electrical SME
well as final, review of design packages for adequacy, technical suitability,
accuracy and completeness.
Specifies when specification is used and has oversight of engineering design
Project Engineer
package.
Construction Lead Uses specification as construction standard
Construction Contractor Uses specification as construction standard
Responsiible Engineer Uses specification as design standard
Records
• All documents as stated in All records generated as a result of this document will be retained in
Appendix A. accordance with CW-200, Records Retention Schedule.
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Contents
Revisions ii
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................................... iii
Accountable Resources .............................................................................................................................................. v
Records v
Contents vi
Tables viii
Figures viii
1.0 General .............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope ...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 References ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Definition of Terms .......................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Drawings ......................................................................................................................................................2
1.5 Alternate Design ...........................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Site Environmental Conditions .....................................................................................................................3
1.6.1 Arctic Duty .............................................................................................................................................3
1.7 Painting ........................................................................................................................................................3
1.8 Site Clean-Up ...............................................................................................................................................3
1.9 Delivery, Storage, and Handling ..................................................................................................................3
2.0 Equipment and Material ....................................................................................................................4
2.1 Equipment and Material Requirements ........................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Material Standards ................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Material Handling ..................................................................................................................................4
2.1.3 Inspect Material .....................................................................................................................................5
2.1.4 Corrosion Resistant ..............................................................................................................................5
2.1.5 Intrinsically Safe Equipment..................................................................................................................5
2.1.6 Temporary Storage ...............................................................................................................................5
2.2 Bulk Materials ...............................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Identification .................................................................................................................................................5
2.3.1 Nameplate Material and Lettering .........................................................................................................5
2.3.2 Equipment Nameplate Attachment .......................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Identification Nameplates......................................................................................................................6
2.3.4 Arc Flash Labels ...................................................................................................................................6
2.3.5 Equipment, Cable and Conductor Identification ...................................................................................6
2.3.6 Intrinsically Safe Equipment..................................................................................................................7
3.0 Construction Requirements ..............................................................................................................7
3.1 Temporary Construction (Alyeska)...............................................................................................................7
3.2 Execution......................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.1 Complete System ..................................................................................................................................8
3.2.2 Electrical Credentials ............................................................................................................................8
3.2.3 Workmanlike Manner ............................................................................................................................8
3.2.4 Area Classification ................................................................................................................................8
3.2.5 Tie-In .....................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.6 Demolition .............................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Performance Characteristics ........................................................................................................................9
3.3.1 Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................9
3.3.2 Supports and Welding...........................................................................................................................9
3.3.3 Conduits ................................................................................................................................................9
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3.3.3.1 Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) ......................................................................................................... 10

3.3.3.2 Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) ............................................................................... 13
3.3.4 Conduit Bodies ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.5 Conduit – Underground...................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.6 Metal Clad Cable ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.7 Junction Boxes ................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.8 Pull Boxes .......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.9 Cable Seals – Instrument and Multi-Conductor Cable ...................................................................... 15
3.3.10 Conduit Seals ..................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.11 Cable Trays ........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.12 Wire and Cables ................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.13 Terminations ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.14 Cable Splicing and Terminating ......................................................................................................... 21
3.3.15 Different Circuits that are Run Together ............................................................................................ 22
3.3.16 Paralleled Cables (Power) ................................................................................................................. 23
3.3.17 Wire Color Coding and Phase Identification ...................................................................................... 23
3.3.18 Grounding System Installation Requirements ................................................................................... 25
3.3.19 Equipment .......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.20 Electrical Heat Trace.......................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.21 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems .................................................................................................... 33
3.4 Field Splicing, Terminating and High Voltage Testing of Medium Voltage Insulated Power Cables ........ 33
3.4.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 33
3.4.2 Cable Inspection and Testing General Requirements ....................................................................... 33
3.5 Field Quality Control-Electrical Inspection and Testing ............................................................................ 34
Appendix A. Required Forms ............................................................................................................................. 36
Appendix B. Reference Publications .................................................................................................................. 37
Appendix C. Hypot Testing Connections ........................................................................................................... 39
Appendix D. Preparation of As-Built Drawings................................................................................................... 41
D.1 Responsibility/Performance ...................................................................................................................... 41
D.2 Criteria for Electrical As-Built Drawings .................................................................................................... 42
Appendix E. Reserved ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix F. Minimum Conduit, Fitting & Equipment Installation Clearances ................................................... 44
Appendix G. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Box Method .................................................................... 45
G.1 Application ................................................................................................................................................. 45
G.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 46
G.3 Removal .................................................................................................................................................... 48
Appendix H. Cable Tray Expansion Joint Chart ................................................................................................. 50
Appendix I. Conduit Body Fill Tables ................................................................................................................ 51
Appendix J. Rigid Metal Conduit and Seal Fill Tables ...................................................................................... 53
Appendix K. Cable Block Kit Installation Terminal Boxes, Fittings or Seals ...................................................... 63
Appendix L. Panel Grounding ............................................................................................................................ 66
Appendix M. Nameplates.................................................................................................................................... 67
Appendix N. Temperature Correction Factor Table ........................................................................................... 68
Appendix O. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories ................................................................................. 69
O.1 Electrical Testing Laboratory Product Categories (ref. Mechanical Inspection Policy Letter (MIPL-94)) . 70
Appendix P. Definition of Terms ........................................................................................................................ 71
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Tables
Table 1. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 1, Group D Area (Crouse –Hinds Type GUA Fittings) ................ 51
Table 2. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 1, Group D Area .......................................................................... 51
Table 3. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 2, Group D and Unclassified Area (Crouse–Hinds MARK 9
Fittings) .................................................................................................................................................. 52
Table 4. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 2 or Unclassified Areas................................................................ 52
Table 5. Volume Required per Conductor in Each Conduit Body or Box [Table is identical to NEC Table 370-
16(b)] ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Table 6. 25% Fill (Maximum Number of 600V Single Conductors with NEC Type XHHW Insulation) ............... 53
Table 7. 40% Fill (Maximum Number of 600V Single Conductors with NEC Type XHHW Insulation) ............... 54
Table 8. 600V Multi-Conductor Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table ...................................................................... 55
Table 9. 600V Multi-Conductor Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table ...................................................................... 56
Table 10. Dimensions and Percent Area of Conduit ............................................................................................. 57
Table 11. 300 Volt Instrument Multi-Pair/Triad Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table .......................................................... 58
Table 12. 300 Volt Instrument Multi-Pair/Triad Cable Type EYS” Seal Fill Table ................................................. 59
Table 13. Maximum Number of #20 AWG and/or #16 AWG Conductors Permitted in “EYS” Seals at 25% Area
Fill (Drain Wires Considered Same Size) .............................................................................................. 60
Table 14. 300V Instrument Single Pair Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table ............................................................ 61
Table 15. 300V Instrument Single Pair Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table ............................................................ 61
Table 16. Single Pair #16 or Triad #16 with Gas Blocking Kits Installed in the Type “EYS” Seals Fill Table ....... 62
Table 17. List of Material ....................................................................................................................................... 65
Table 18. Material Required for Each Kit ............................................................................................................... 65
Table 19. Temperature Correction Factors for Insulation Resistance to 15.6°C (60°F) ....................................... 68
Figures
Figure 1. Bonding of structural steel to station ground grid. ................................................................................. 27
Figure 2. Single Conductor ................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 3. Three Conductor Cable ......................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 4. Minimum Conduit, Fitting, and Equipment Installation Clearances ....................................................... 44
Figure 5. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Enclosure – Preferred Method ............................................... 45
Figure 6. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Enclosure – Alternate Method ................................................ 46
Figure 7. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Enclosure – Alternate Method (continued) ............................. 47
Figure 11. Installation Detail for Cable Block Kit..................................................................................................... 64
Figure 12. Panel Grounding .................................................................................................................................... 66
Figure 13. Nameplates ............................................................................................................................................ 67
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1.0 General
1.1 Scope
This specification covers installation of electrical equipment in facilities operated by Alyeska Pipeline
Service Company (Alyeska) and is intended to apply to new electrical installations, alterations to existing
facilities and modules fabricated offsite.
In general, the work shall consist of, but not be limited to, installation of conduit; cable tray and other
raceway systems; wire, cable, and equipment for power and lighting; motor controls; process controls and
instrumentation; alarms; fire and gas detection, alarms, and protection; communications;
telecommunication; uninterruptible power supply systems; grounding; heat tracing; distributed controls and
emergency shutdown systems; power generation, distribution and transmission systems; and other
electrical systems, including inspection, testing and commissioning of the completed systems.
Any conflict between this specification and specific modification drawings shall be brought to the Alyeska
Project Technical Lead Engineer or the Electrical SME for resolution. In general, however, the more
stringent requirement shall govern technically. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to identify any
conflicting requirements prior to award of the Contract.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, small tools, installation equipment, rigging, consumable items,
temporary supplies and facilities, supervision, transportation, material receiving and storage, insurance and
every item of expense necessary to complete the electrical installation described herein.
All work, when finished, shall be in a complete operable and undamaged state at the time of acceptance
by the Owner.
No revisions and/or addendums shall be made to this specification without the review and approval of the
SME of this specification or their approved designee.
All interpretations of this specification shall be addressed by the SME of this specification or their approved
designee.
1.2 References
The codes, standards and specification listed in Appendix B, “Reference Publications,” shall be considered
as part of this specification.
The references in Appendix B are a listing of references used in this specification. Comply with the current
or specified editions of these references as noted in the text.
1.3 Definition of Terms

Definition of terms used in this specification shall be in accordance with NEC Article 100, ANSI/IEEE
Standard 100, UL Standards Glossary, or Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, in that order, except for the terms
and words listed in Appendix P, “Definition of Terms,” and as follows:
Owner Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Alyeska), an authorized employee of said
company, or a designated firm or individual representing said company.
Purchaser A firm or individual who enters into an agreement to supply material, equipment or
services or both for the Owner of the project. The Owner may also be the purchaser.
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Vendor A firm or individual who enters into an agreement to supply material, equipment or
services or both for the Owner of the project. The Vendor can also be a manufacturer.
Manufacturer A firm that enters into an agreement with a Vendor or Purchaser to design, fabricate,
construct and test the material and equipment, and also provide the services, if
requested, for the Owner of the project.
1.4 Drawings
1. The drawings shall be accurately followed. Should there be any discrepancy between the drawings and
actual installed items, the discrepancy shall be documented and the Owner notified immediately. The
Owner may require submission of a design change request or a similar document to correct the
discrepancy.
2. Unless otherwise noted on the drawings, conduit routings and equipment locations are approximate.
Determine actual routing in the field.
3. Upon completion of work, a set of up to date "As-Built" drawings shall be furnished to the Owner. All
authorized changes, additions, and deletions which took place during the construction period shall be
clearly indicated on this set of drawings. This set of "As-Built" drawings shall be given to the Owner for
approval upon completion of the electrical work prior to project commissioning and closeout. "As-Built"
drawings shall be as per the Owner's procedure which identifies drawings to be "As-Built". See
Appendix D, “Preparation of As-Built Drawings,” for the preparation and criteria for "As-Built" drawings.
4. Drawings and supplemental data shall be maintained in a clean and orderly file for ready reference. All
field initiated sketches, notes, and similar data shall be sufficiently clear as to permit photo reproduction
when required.
5. Construction shall develop detailed design sketches incorporating conduits from various systems in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and referenced documents. The additional work
required to install required supports, fittings, pull boxes, field bends, does not constitute extra work.
6. Locations of process equipment and instruments, shown on equipment on electrical drawings are
approximate only. For actual location, refer to respective equipment drawing.
7. Drawings do not show all fittings and pull points required. Construction shall add fittings as required to
meet Code and conductor pulling requirements.
8. Alyeska standard installation details for commonly used equipment shall be used where possible.
1.5 Alternate Design

Construction shall have the option to submit alternate designs, installations, procedures or material for
consideration of the Owner. The alternate quotation shall identify the differences in design as compared to
the specified requirements and shall indicate the benefits attributed as a result of selecting the alternative.
Any exceptions to the requirements of this specification must be stated in writing and submitted to the
Owner during the design review proccess. Any apparent discrepancies with this specification or its
Appendices shall be clarified before proceeding with the work. The absence of a list of exceptions shall
mean the Construction Contractor’s proposal conforms to this specification.
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1.6 Site Environmental Conditions

Material, equipment devices, and workmanship shall be suitable for the environmental conditions described
in G-507, Design Criteria - Environmental Load Components (Wind, Snow, Ice, Temperature and Seismic).
1.6.1 Arctic Duty

1. Special care shall be taken to ensure that the furnished equipment and components are suitable for
arctic duty. During normal operation, the modules containing the equipment will be heated to above
plus 40°F. However, during transit, storage, non-operational periods prior to commissioning, power
outage or shutdown, the temperature inside the module may reach the minimum outside temperature.
During these conditions, the equipment and components shall be capable of withstanding (without
damage) this temperature without providing any means of internal or external heating. The Vendor shall
state in detail what special precautions shall be taken, if any, and the time required to recommission
the equipment from this state, and also describe the limiting environmental conditions for installation.
2. Normal polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material deteriorates at temperatures below minus 20°F (minus 29°C).
Normal PVC material shall not be used; unless approved by the Owner in writing.
3. Material and equipment shall be installed with a minimum possibility of cracking and splitting due to
cold weather shrinking. Normal cast iron is especially susceptible to cold weather cracking. Expansion
fittings or other approved means shall be used to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction
as required.
1.7 Painting
Construction shall do all touch-up painting required on electrical equipment on painted and galvanized
surfaces which have been damaged through cutting, grinding, welding, or other means to expose bare
steel. The preferred touch-up paint shall be corrosion-resistant formulation colored ANSI-61 light gray
unless otherwise directed by the Owner. All other paint shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall be in
accordance with the Owner's specification. The floor areas under equipment shall be primed or painted to
match existing surface prior to equipment installation. Recoat damaged and uncoated areas of hot-dip
galvanized steel with an approved cold galvanizing compound such as Devoe Catha-coat 304V, Carboline
Carbozinc 11HS in accordance with ASTM A780 and APSC Master Specification B-400.
1.8 Site Clean-Up

It shall be the responsibility of Construction to ensure the work site is cleaned at the completion of the job.
This includes the constructed facility, work place, offices, break rooms, fabrication facilities, material
storage, and any other temporary or permanent building or facility used by the construction Contractor
during the performance of the contract. All unused material and equipment bought by the Owner shall be
properly boxed, crated, tagged, inventoried, and returned to the Owner.
1.9 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1. Before installation, properly inspect, handle, and store all electrical material and equipment. Notify
Owner of material damage and shortages in a timely manner to prevent unnecessary delays in
construction.
2. Identify materials and assemblies with special handling and storage requirements; treat them according
to their specific needs.
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2.0 Equipment and Material
2.1 Equipment and Material Requirements

2.1.1 Material Standards
1. Unless otherwise specified, ensure that all material and equipment is:
a. New.
b. Manufactured in accordance with applicable National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA), ANSI, and IEEE standards.
c. Acceptable for the intended purpose.
1) Use of substitute equipment requires prior approval from Alyeska Project Engineer or Electrical
SME.
2) Provide material, equipment and workmanship that is suitable for the environmental conditions
that exist at the intended installation location.
2. Electrical equipment and components must be NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) listed
and labeled for use in the U.S, where such listing is available.
a. New control panels must be NRTL listed and labeled as an assembled unit, unless designed,
assembled, documented, labeled and approved in accordance with the requirements outlined in
Appendix O, “Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories,” for non-third-party certified assemblies.
a. New control panels must be NRTL listed and labeled as an assembled unit, unless designed,
assembled, documented, labeled and approved in accordance with the requirements outlined in
Appendix O, “Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories,” for non-third-party certified assemblies.
b. Except as otherwise specified or agreed to by Alyeska Engineering Standards, all required NRTL
listing and labeling will be accomplished at the point of assembly. Final application of the evaluation
label will be allowed in the field provided the equipment is inspected on site and given an “essential
compliance” approval by the NRTL.
c. The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical material that are NRTL "Labeled" and "Listed" as
suitable for the intended use. Any Electrical equipment, conductors, or material that are not “Labeled”
or “Listed” that are installed by the contractor shall be removed and replaced at the contractor’s
expense unless the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has approved the installation in writing prior
to construction.
2.1.2 Material Handling

The Construction Contractor shall inspect, handle, and store all electrical material and equipment
preparatory to its installation. Conditioned storage shall be provided as required to maintain “as-new”
condition of equipment awaiting installation. The Contractor shall provide written receipt for all the items
furnished and shall assume all further responsibility for the safe and proper handling, moving, storing,
protecting, erecting or installing until the Owner has accepted the work. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to notify the Owner of material shortages in a timely manner so as to prevent unnecessary delay
on the construction schedule.
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2.1.3 Inspect Material

Construction shall perform a visual inspection of all equipment prior to its permanent installation and
energizing. The results of this inspection shall be recorded on the appropriate quality control inspection
forms and a copy transmitted to the Owner. Any identified discrepancy shall be resolved prior to energizing
the system. A list of inspection forms shall be specified in the contractual scope of work and jointly created
by the Construction Contractor and the Owner prior to and during work execution.
2.1.4 Corrosion Resistant

All miscellaneous attachments and supporting hardware shall be corrosion resistant type.
2.1.5 Intrinsically Safe Equipment

Where the use of intrinsically safe equipment is specified, such equipment shall bear the label of the
manufacturer and NRTL, signifying independent testing for certification purposes. Conductors of
intrinsically safe circuits shall not be placed in any raceway, cable tray, or cable with conductors of any
nonintrinsically safe circuit. Battery powered electronic equipment to be used in hazardous (classified)
areas without an approved hot work permit shall be NRTL labeled as intrinsically safe; this includes meters,
test equipment, radios, cameras, flashlights, etc.
2.1.6 Temporary Storage

Electrical equipment, i.e., motor control centers, switchgear, motors, transformers, stationary batteries, etc.,
that cannot be installed immediately should be stored in a clean, dry, heated location and should remain in
crates during the storage period unless otherwise directed by the Owner. Where equipment is to be
stationed or stored in a nonheated location for an extended duration, internal space heaters or portable
temporary heaters must be supplied to prevent condensation, corrosion or contamination that could
compromise insulation integrity or mechanical components, which could lead to subsequent malfunction.
2.2 Bulk Materials

All Electrical Bulk Material shall be in accordance with E-122, Procurement Specification - Electrical Basic
Material Specification.
2.3 Identification
Each operating device, control station, lighting panel, terminal box, relay box, control panel, electrical
instrument and other electrical equipment shall be identified by means of a nameplate with inscription as
shown on the contract documents or drawings or as approved by the Owner. The Contractor shall furnish
and install engraved nameplates for all these electrical devices.
2.3.1 Nameplate Material and Lettering

Nameplates shall be black and white (unless otherwise specified), 1/16-inch thick laminate, with lettering
engraved on the white surface exposing the black lamination beneath. Letter height shall be ¼-inch
minimum, unless noted otherwise. Refer to Appendix M, “Nameplates,” for details.
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2.3.2 Equipment Nameplate Attachment

Attach nameplates to the devices or equipment with screws, threaded fasteners, or other durable means.
Explosionproof enclosure labels shall be affixed with adhesive only. Suitable label adhesive material include
Loctite Black Max, Prism 454, or Owner approved equal.
2.3.3 Identification Nameplates

A photo etched, stamped or engraved aluminum or stainless steel rating nameplate shall be permanently
attached to the equipment with self-tapping screws or captive fasteners. The nameplate shall indicate the
Manufacturer’s name, style, type, model/catalogue number, equipment rating, and Manufacturer’s shop
order number or drawing number. Construction shall install any nameplates lost or damaged during the
work.
2.3.4 Arc Flash Labels

Arc flash warning labels shall be installed on all electrical equipment such as switchboards, panelboards,
motor control centers, control panels, disconnect switches, etc. operating at 50 volts or more that are likely
to require examination, servicing, maintenance or adjustment while energized, including zero energy
checks.
Arc flash labels shall comply with SA-38, TAPS Safety Manual format and content requirements, and shall
be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified personnel prior to accessing for maintenance. The labels
shall be durable, suitable for the environment, and permanently affixed to the equipment.
2.3.5 Equipment, Cable and Conductor Identification

Each power and control cable and conductor shall be identified as indicated on the drawings. All cables
and conductors terminating in junction boxes, control panels and cabinets, relay boxes and similar boxes
shall be identified. Identification shall be made using markers applied over each end of the cable or
conductor, except for instrument wiring, where the markers shall be placed over each pair, triad or quad.
Identification numbers or designations shall be as indicated on the appropriate drawings. The Electrical
Inspector shall be responsible in verifying that proper wire tags are applied to the ends of all conductors,
that the wire tags are properly aligned for ease of viewing, and that they are typewritten, readable, not
blurred or otherwise hard to read. Cable markers shall be metal with laser engraved (preferred), embossed,
or stamped stainless steel identification as noted on the drawings.
1. Cable numbers shall be assigned via an approved Form 10039, Cable Conduit Number List in
accordance with G-500, Equipment Tag, Piping Line, Cable or Conduit and Wire or Terminal
Numbering.
2. Cable numbers shall be unique and descriptive. The reverse addressing label methodology is preferred.
3. Wire markers shall consist of a flame retardant modified irradiated polyolefin heat-shrinkable tubing
with wall thickness of 0.020-inch, minimum. Color shall be white with black permanent printed
characters, 3/32-inch high minimum. Characters shall be typewritten or machine stamped. Handwritten
characters are not acceptable. Markers shall be suitable for temperature range of minus 55°C to
+135°C. Wire markers shall be TE-Raychem, Brady PermaSleeve, T&B E-Z Code or Owner-approved
equal.
4. Conduit, metal clad or flexible cables exceeding 10-feet in length shall be identified with stainless steel
marker plates, approximately 0.0165-inch thick, 3.5 x ¾-inch, with 3/16-inch laser engraved or
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embossed characters, in two rows where required. Conduit labels shall be attached with appropriately
sized stainless steel cable ties, Panduit MLT No. S-CP or approved equal. Where cables enter panels
or boxes, T&B, Tyco/Raychem, Brady or Owner-approved equal cable markers shall be used.
5. Each motor starter, terminal box (for instrumentation, power, lighting, control, etc.), control station,
distribution panel and transformer shall have a nametag of the type shown in Appendix M,
“Nameplates.”
6. Conduits that penetrate the module floor through the module soffit shall be tagged directly above the
module floor and just below the soffit.
7. Conduits that penetrate the control room firewalls shall be tagged on both sides of the firewall.
2.3.6 Intrinsically Safe Equipment

1. Conductors of intrinsically safe circuits shall not be placed in any raceway, cable tray, or cable with
conductors of any nonintrinsically safe circuit. Battery powered electronic equipment to be used in
hazardous (classified) areas without an approved hot work permit shall be NRTL labeled as intrinsically
safe; this includes meters, test equipment, radios, cameras, flashlights, etc.
2. All conduit containing intrinsically safe circuits shall be so identified. Conduit shall be identified by the
attachment of permanent adhesive backed vinyl labels at a maximum spacing of 10 feet, or by coloring
the entire wiring path light blue, including conduit, junction and pullboxes, fittings, raceway, etc. Factory
coated light blue colored conduit is recommended, such as OCAL PVC-coated conduit by T&B.
3. Intrinsically safe circuits may not be run in the same cable, raceway, or wiring enclosure with
nonintrinsically safe circuits. More than one intrinsically safe circuit may share a raceway or wiring
enclosure only if they are in separate sheathed cable assemblies.
3.0 Construction Requirements

3.1 Temporary Construction (Alyeska)
1. When applicable, supply the required temporary wiring, material, and equipment in conformance with
Article 590 of the NEC.
2. Temporary outdoor and indoor single-phase, 120 V, 15-amp, and 20-amp branch circuits must have
ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI). When connecting to permanent outlets, the electrician must
either ensure GFCI protection is provided as required by the NEC.
3. When temporary equipment (other than cord/plug) is being connected to the Alyeska power system,
submittal of Form 2310, Temporary Electrical Service Request, is required.
4. Flexible cords and cables shall not be used as a substitute for fixed permanent wiring. Where used,
flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage. To prevent overheating, cables
and cords shall not be energized when arranged in a coil, on a reel or other densely grouped placement.
5. Multiple flexible extension cords may not be daisy-chained. Flexible cable splices may be performed
only using permanent weather-resistant, NRTL-listed splice kits such as 3M Scotchcast approved
equal. Care must be taken to ensure maximum voltage drop requirements are not exceeded.
6. Fine stranded wire cables may only be terminated using FSW approved connectors.
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7. To prevent corrosion from condensation or water infiltration when stored outdoors, internal equipment
space heaters and motor block or winding heaters provided by the Manufacturer or the project shall be
provided with temporary power until equipment and or modules are installed and permanently heated.
3.2 Execution
3.2.1 Complete System
The scope of work to be performed by the Construction Contractor consists of but not limited to the following
furnishing all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, small tools, consumables, material, test instruments,
services, supplies, and necessary incidentals to construct, install and test the complete electrical system,
unless otherwise specified by written agreement or contract. This shall be done in accordance with this
Specification and to the extent indicated on the drawings.
3.2.2 Electrical Credentials

Workers who shall be assigned in direct charge of the work must be qualified in the class of construction
work with which they will be involved. Upon request by the Owner or the Owner's representative,
Construction shall provide certification of such workers’ qualifications. All persons doing electrical work shall
possess the necessary electrical license or certification required by the authorities having jurisdiction. Only
qualified technicians may perform tests, calibrations or specialized work that requires particular skills (such
as testing, calibration, and settings of protective relays, racking switching of switchgear, etc.).
3.2.3 Workmanlike Manner

All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner by skilled workers and under competent supervision. All
work shall conform to the NECA-1 Good Electrical Workmanship Standard to achieve a neat and functional
installation. (Refer also to NEC Article 110). Workmanship shall be subjected to the Owner's approval and
inspection.
3.2.4 Area Classification

All construction shall be suitable for the area classification involved. The extent of classified area is shown
on the E3 series area classification drawings.
3.2.5 Tie-In
Electrical connections and tie-ins to existing operating facilities will be thoroughly reviewed with and
approved by the Owner. Coordinate with Operations any electrical connections and tie-ins to existing
operating facilities.
3.2.6 Demolition
When existing equipment (to include wire, cable, or conduit) is determined to be of no further use as the
result of a modification, the project or work order is responsible for removing it unless agreed upon
otherwise and specifically noted in the design as described in E-500, Design Criteria - Electrical.
Wiring and cables abandoned in place shall be tagged at its termination and junction points as “Abandoned
in Place” or removed from all accessible areas and insulated from contact with other live electrical wiring
and devices. Equipment abandoned in place, including switchboards, panelboards, disconnect switches
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and the like shall be permanently labeled as “Abandoned in Place/Deenergized.” Cabinets, boxes, conduit
and fittings to be abandoned in place shall have all unused openings capped, plugged or covered in
compliance with NEC 110.12(A).
3.3 Performance Characteristics

3.3.1 Scope of Work
The scope of work shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following, except where the drawings
specifically state or indicate that certain items of work are to be furnished and installed by others.
3.3.2 Supports and Welding

1. Metal conduit and raceway shall not be supported, terminated or connected by welding to the raceway
unless specifically approved in writing by the Alyeska Electrical SME.
2. Welding for field or shop fabrication and installation of electrical equipment racks and stands; unistrut,
cable tray supports and brackets; and other electrical system installation work performed by Alyeska
contractors shall be in accordance with the assigned requirements in WP-3.1, General Welding and
Brazing Requirements, utilizing the Standard Welding Application Schedule (SWAS) Category: Non-
code Welding. Work performed by non-Alyeska contractors or fabricators requires submittal of welder
qualification tests and WPSs to Alyeska before work begins for review and approval.
3. The construction contractor shall perform all welding as required to install the electrical equipment. The
modification implementor shall install all structural steel shapes, plates, angles, channel, "C" strut,
clamps, brackets, fastener’s, etc., as required to support the conduits. In general, conduit supports shall
consist of strut type channels with suitable clamps and bolts. Channels shall be securely welded to the
structural steel. The use of approved clamps to secure channels to structural steel may be allowed
under engineering supervision. All supplementary supports, clips, brackets, etc., shall be of corrosion
resistant material (galvanized, electroplated, pre-galvanized or painted). Touch-up paint using a zinc-
rich primer as required after welding is complete.
4. Install leveling channel to support floor mounted electrical equipment that mounts directly to diamond
plate deck floor. The channel shall be welded to the underside of the floor underneath the perimeter of
the piece of equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, switchgear, switchboards, VFDs, motor
control centers, unit substations, and control panels. Install 4-inch channel for low voltage motor control
centers and switchgear. Medium voltage switchgear and control panels shall use 4 or 6-inch channel
depending on the size of the equipment; the Project Technical Lead shall be consulted for proper size.
The open ends of the channel shall be closed by welding a metal plate.
5. Welding to structural steel members or directly to pressure containing or fluid handling equipment,
piping, tanks, or vessels is permissible only with an approved engineering design.
6. Fabrication weld details are to be provided in electrical and instrumentation standard drawings.
7. Contact an Alyeska welding engineer for any interpretation or clarification of the welding requirements.
3.3.3 Conduits
The conduit system provides mechanical protection for cables, and a fault current return path in the case
of metallic conduit.
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Conduit systems shall be installed in a manner that allows cables to be installed without exceeding rated
cable pull tension and sidewall pressure limits.
The installation shall minimize the total number of bend-degrees between pull points and to make any
bends as shallow as possible. In no case shall there be more than the equivalent of three 90° bends
between pull-points.
Conduit systems shall use junction boxes, pull boxes, and condulets where necessary to facilitate easy
installation of cables.
Horizantal conduit support spacing shall not exceed 10 feet. Conduit shall be securely supported within 3-
feet of any termination.
Vertical cable supports shall be used in long vertical runs of conduit. Vertical cable support spacing shall
be in accordance with NEC 300.19.
Pull boxes shall be sized to ensure the cable bend radius limits are not exceeded.
Conduit fill shall be in accordance with the NEC Chapter 9 conduit tables.
Conduits containing three single-conductor power cables shall be sized to avoid critical jamming ratio
diameters. Cable jamming can occur when three equal size single-conductor power cables are pulled into
the same conduit or duct and the sum of their individual diameters (d) equals the inner diameter (D) of the
conduit/duct. If the jam ratio is greater than 2.8, increase the conduit size.
Metallic conduit shall be electrically continuous.
Construction shall install all conduits, including fittings, unions, couplings, drains, plugs, reducers, seals,
bushings, expansion joints, outlets, junction and terminal boxes and other associated items, to the extent
indicated on the drawings for a complete system.
3.3.3.1 Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

1. Rigid galvanized steel conduit is the preferred raceway for general cabling, and for applications that
require concrete encasement, embedded in walls, floors or foundations, and in duct banks.
2. All metallic conduit and conduit fittings shall be galvanized steel rigid metal conduit (RMC) per UL
Standard 6 and bear the label of a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. Sizing of conduit, conduit
fittings, and boxes shall be in accordance with NEC Articles 314 and 344.
3. Minimum conduit size shall be ¾ in. If devices have a ½ in opening, a reducer to ½ in shall be used to
accommodate the device.
4. In Valdez, PVC-coated conduit and fittings are required at the berths and on the BWT and impound
basin areas; OCAL® corrosion resistant PVC coated conduit and fittings by Thomas & Betts are
preferred.
5. Intermediate metal conduit (IMC) or electrical metallic tubing (EMT) are acceptable for locations within
buildings that are not designated as process and hydrocarbon handling areas.
6. All conduit shall be square cut, reamed inside, and threaded to connect to couplings and fittings. Use
a thread compound suitable for arctic environment, to obtain a tight joint. The thread compound shall
be listed as electrically conductive and shall not affect the grounding continuity of the conduit system.
Crouse-Hinds STL corrosion inhibiting thread lubricant is preferred. Refer to NEC Article 300.6(A).
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7. All conduit threads shall be full and continuous. The length of field cut threads on each size conduit
shall not be less than the length of factory made threads on the same size conduit and shall be in
accordance with UL Standard 6. Conduit and fittings shall be made up wrench tight with a minimum
engagement of five threads. The use of running threads shall not be permitted. Excessive thread
showing on made-up conduit is not acceptable. All conduit shall be threaded using a NPT Standard
Conduit cutting die that provides ¾-inch taper per foot.
8. Field bends in ¾-inch and 1-inch conduit or tubing may be made with a hand conduit bending tool.
Bends in larger size conduits shall be made with a bending machine. Minimum radius of conduit bends
shall be in accordance with the NEC Table 2, Chapter 9. All conduits, after bending, shall be true round
with full inside area for entire length of the bend. Conduits routed on common supports shall be installed
with concentric bends. Minimum radius of conduit bends shall be in accordance with the NEC Table
344.24.
9. Conduit shall be installed parallel with or at right angles to walls, floors, columns, and beams. When
conduit enters or leaves a main conduit run it shall change elevation so as not to block installation of
future conduits.
10. Conduit, fittings, cables, and equipment shall be installed to provide adequate clearances as follows
and as shown in Appendix F, “Minimum Conduit, Fitting & Equipment Installation Clearances.”
a. Operating Areas:
Vertical Head Room Clearance = 7' 0" minimum(7' 6" preferred minimum).
b. Operating Passages:
Horizontal Clearance = 2' 6" minimum
c. Truck Access Areas:
Vertical Clearance = 14' -0" minimum
d. Maintenance Roadways:
Vertical Clearance = 18' 0" minimum
e. Stairs, Stair Ladders and Ramps: See Appendix F.
f. Conduit shall not be installed at platform levels in such a manner that may cause a false or insecure
step.
11. Conduit crossing non-insulated hot pipes shall have minimum clearance of 6 inches. Those running
parallel to non-insulated hot pipes shall have a minimum clearance of 12 inches. Conduit crossing or
running parallel to insulated hot pipes shall clear insulation by a minimum distance of 3 inches. High
reflective and/or insulating thermal barriers must be installed between the conduit and hot surface if
these minimum distances cannot be maintained. Hot pipes are defined as those having a temperature
of 160°F or above.
12. Conduits shall be routed for maximum practical accessibility of junction and pull boxes.
13. The positive and negative polarity conductors connecting the station batteries to the DC power
distribution equipment shall be run in separate conduits.
14. Conduit systems shall accomodate crossing vibration joints and expansion joints. Consideration shall
be given to raceway seismic shake space design provisions where applicable.
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15. Conduit shall be installed to minimize collection of trapped condensation. Whenever possible, conduit
shall enter boxes, equipment etc., from the side or bottom. Raceways and enclosures installed outdoors
or in wet locations shall be arranged to drain and shall be approved for use in outdoor locations. Drains
shall be installed at the bottom of conduit boxes when shown on the project drawings. All drains shall
be thoroughly cleaned to ensure proper operation (Reference NEC 225.22).
16. Conduit shall be supported at maximum intervals of 10 feet, unless otherwise noted on the drawings.
Additional support shall be provided at bends, fittings, and fixtures as required to make the conduit
system rigid and free from vibration. Raceways and cable shall not be used to support other raceway
or cable unless specifically authorized. Similarly, conduit shall not be supported from hangers attached
to process and utility piping, except as specifically shown on the drawings and approved by Owner in
writing.
17. All straight conduit runs of 150 feet or longer (either indoor or outdoor, Class I, Division 2 or unclassified)
shall be provided with an approved type of conduit expansion joint with one unit required for every 150
feet, starting 100 feet from each terminal box or pull box. Bonding jumpers shall be installed around all
expansion joints unless the expansion joint is listed as an effective ground current return path.
18. Install grounding hubs at all rigid conduits entering NEMA 1, 3, 4, and 12 enclosures.
19. The installation of liquid-tight flexible metal conduit shall be in accordance with NEC Article 350. Special
care shall be taken to assure that the radius of flexible conduit bends is not less than Manufacturer's
recommended bending radius.
20. Explosion proof flexible conduit couplings shall be NRTL listed per UL 886 as suitable for Class I,
Division 1 Classified Areas. The vendor shall identify the minimum bending radius of each Explosion
proof Flexible Conduit Coupling.
21. Standard conduit clamps and multiple conduit hangers are acceptable supports. One-hole malleable
iron clamps or "C" strut channel and pipe straps with a vibration cushion shall be used to support
conduits installed on pipeways or structures subject to vibration or movement.
22. Conduit pull fittings shall not be located in inaccessible places where difficulty would be experienced in
wire pulling.
23. All conduit runs shall be snaked and swabbed with a mandrel to clean and remove all foreign material
and moisture before installing the wire or cable.
24. Explosion proof conduit fittings shall have threaded covers.
25. Wires and cables in vertical raceways shall be supported as required in Article 300.19 of the NEC.
26. Spare conduits over 10 feet long shall have a 200 pound test polyethylene pull line installed for future
use. These conduits shall be capped weather tight at both ends. Attach a durable tag at each end of
the conduit that identifies it as a spare to be re-used. Identification shall be by means of embossed
stainless steel tag provided with integral means of attachment or else attached by stainless steel wire
or ties. The label shall include the word SPARE, description of the physical location of the other end,
the use for which it is intended (e.g. Comm., Instr., Pwr., etc.) and the project or work order number
under which the work took place.
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3.3.3.2 Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC)

1. Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit shall be used to transition from rigid metal conduit where vibration is
anticipated or when frequent maintenance or adjustment may be required. Examples include between
rigid steel conduit and motor terminal boxes, connections to instruments, to thermocouples or RTDs
2. LFMC and associated fittings shall be NRTL listed in accordance with NEC Article 350.6. Use only
AFC Liquid-Tuff 6900 Series Low-Temperature Type LFMC, Electri-Flex Type ATLA orAnaconda
SEALTIGHT Type HTUA liquid-tight flexible steel conduit or approved equivalent.
3. Flexible metal conduit length shall not exceed 72 inches when secured, and unsupported lengths
shall not exceed 48 inches.
4. Flexible metal conduit jacket material shall be suitable to withstand the environment in which it is
installed. Low-temperature PVC or polyolefin jackets are required for outdoor installations.
5. Where bonding jumpers are required per NEC 350.60 they shall be installed in accordance with NEC
250.102 using listed bonding fittings. Where bonding jumpers are not required or installed, bonding-
style LFMC fittings shall not be used.
3.3.4 Conduit Bodies

Condulets shall be mogul size or equal. Conduit fittings and bodies shall be of the size and types noted on
the drawings. All general purpose fittings and conduit bodies shall include covers and solid neoprene
gaskets.
3.3.5 Conduit – Underground

1. Direct buried conduit and duct-bank innerduct shall be NRTL listed Type HDPE installed in accordance
with NFPA 70 Article 353. Rigid PVC conduit is prohibited without prior written owner approval. Pull
boxes and junction boxes are allowed to be installed below grade as long as they remain “accessible.”
Use traffic resistant construction where subject to damage.
2. Underground conduit must consist of rigid steel conduit or rigid HDPE conduit intended for use as
concrete encased duct lining. Acceptable types include NEMA EPEC-80 or Type-EB HDPE conduit.
Rigid steel conduit may be may be embedded in concrete or encased in concrete duct banks.
3. As a minimum, install underground conduit in accordance with NEC, Article 300.5. At heavy-duty road
crossings and areas where traffic could include large cranes and trailer trucks, minimum burial depth
is 30 inches. Install flagging tape above the conduit as a warning that buried electrical conductors are
below. At the Valdez Terminal, minimum burial depth is 24 inches for up to 600-volt systems; 36 inches
for 600 to 2,000-volt systems; and 48 inches for greater than 2,000-volt systems. Install a 3-inch thick
red concrete cap above the buried conduits at the Valdez Terminal, for all systems over 600-volt.
4. In critical applications, the engineer may specify additional protection for buried conduit and wiring.
Such protection may include greater burial depth, encasement in concrete or other means, such as
sleeves, and sand bedding.
5. Provide pull points as required to permit installation in conduit without damaging cable.
6. All underground duct banks must include a minimum of a #2 insulated copper ground cable per duct
bank. Ground the cable to the system ground ring at each pull point and final destination ground.
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7. Install conduit seals on stub-ups in classified areas in accordance with the NEC, Article 501.15.
8. Underground conduit and wired utilities are to be reflected on L21 survey drawings.
3.3.6 Metal Clad Cable

1. MC Cable shall be supported at a maximum interval of 6 feet. Additional support shall be provided at
bends as required to make the cable system secure and not subject to damage.
2. When metal clad cable is specified for use in Class I Div 1 areas, only type MC-HL cable may be used.
3. For MC cables which contain partitioned ground conductors, these conductors may be combined
together and landed under one grounding lug. The work must be done in a workman-like manner and
the lug/terminal sized to accommodate the combined cross sectional area of the conductors.
4. Type MC-HL cable shall be used on all enclosures that are required to be explosion-proof with the
properly sized TMCX connector.
5. MC cable which is terminated at process connected equipment located in Class I Division 1 hazardous
locations will require a TMCX connector and a fitting with drain between it and the equipment to satisfy
NEC 501.15(F)(1), unless the equipment is marked “dual seal.”
6. TMC connectors can be used for all other terminations.
7. TMC/TMCX connectors shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. MC cable connection to junction boxes shall be properly aligned and tightened to ensure equipment
grounding is maintained.
9. MC cable connectors shall also be rated NEMA 4/ IP56 – watertight or wet-location.
3.3.7 Junction Boxes

1. Junction boxes shall be provided and installed install as indicated on the drawings.
2. Conduit connection to sheet metal junction boxes shall be with a hub properly aligned and tightened to
ensure equipment grounding is maintained.
3. Conduit connection to explosion proof junction boxes shall be in accordance with Section 14 of UL
1203, “Explosion proof Equipment Standard for Safety.” Note: This may require the conduit entry to be
drilled and tapped. (Construction shall counterbore hole, if required). See Appendix G, “Conduit
Connection to Explosion Proof Box Method,” for clarification.
4. The use of reducers at conduit connections to junction boxes is not allowed. Prepunched knockouts
should not be used even if available; where practical, conduit knockouts should be manually cut or
punched on a blank sheetmetal section of the J-box wall.
5. Conduit larger than 1-1/2 inch connected to explosionproof junction boxes shall be with a nipple, a
female union and a conduit seal-off fitting.
6. Conduit or cable connecting to junction boxes or other equipment shall be supported in accordance
with NEC Article 300.11 and 314.23.
7. Install all junction and pull boxes and conduit fittings so that their covers are easily removable and
accessible and are not blocked by conduit runs or other obstructions.
8. Plug all unused openings on junction boxes with appropriate fittings.
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3.3.8 Pull Boxes

Install pull boxes on appropriate conduit fittings wherever necessary (whether shown on the drawings or
not) to avoid excessive pulling stress on the wire or cable (Reference NEC 314.28). However, in no case
shall there be more than three 90° bends in conduits 3 inch or larger. All pull boxes and conduit fittings shall
be installed so that their covers are easily removable and accessible and are not blocked by conduit runs
or other obstructions (Reference NEC 314.29).
3.3.9 Cable Seals – Instrument and Multi-Conductor Cable

1. Cable seals are required on all terminations in Class I Div 1 areas per NEC 501.15(D). Refer to
Appendix K, “Cable Block Kit Installation Terminal Boxes, Fittings or Seals,” for installation details.
2. In Class I Div 2 areas, cable seals will only be required on terminations requiring a conduit seal (unless
conductors are to be broken out in the conduit seal).
3. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect all of the cable blocking kit installations during assembly and
record the results on IRCL-ELEC-16, Electrical Inspection – Cable Blocking Installation. The Electrical
Inspector shall also personally inspect the installations until confidence is obtained that the installation
crew is properly installing the gas blocking material.
4. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect the isolation of the shielded instrument cables drain wire and foil
shield to verify they are grounded at one end only as shown on the connection diagrams
5. For process connected instruments, the preferred connection will be with an armored quick-disconnect
style cable whip listed for hazardous locations, Turck or approved equal.
3.3.10 Conduit Seals

1. Construction shall install conduit seals as indicated on the drawings and details and in accordance with
the NEC.
2. Removing existing conduit seals – old seals may contain Chrysotile Asbestos. In addition, seals
installed up to 1994 may contain asbestos due to seal pouring components being available in the
Alyeska warehouse system up to that time. Conduit seals that can not be determined to be asbestos
free by verification of the installation date or specifically marked as required in this specification, must
be considered to contain asbestos material. Personnel handling suspect conduit seal material must
have current Asbestos Awareness Training and handle the material in compliance with the AM-006,
Asbestos Management Plan.
3. Conduit seal fittings shall be approved for use in horizontal and vertical orientation. Oversized conduit
seals shall be used where the conduit fill exceeds 25%. Conduit seal fittings shall be NRTL listed and
approved for use with sealing fiber and compound. Sealing pour covers must be UL listed as seal
fittings.
4. Seals shall be installed in accordance with the applicable detailed standard drawings referenced to this
specification and as required by the NEC.
5. Conduit seals shall be poured after the functional checkout and with the concurrence of the Alyeska
project engineer.
6. Conductor/cable separation and dam placement shall be verified prior to pouring seals. Temperature
of the seal and adjoining conduit must be maintained above the minimum temperature specified by the
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manufacturer for the duration specified. The assigned Alyeska engineering technical lead shall specify
the Electrical Inspection requirements during sealing installation.
7. Sealing compound and fiber that is used shall be per manufacturer’s instructions and shall be approved
for use with the seal fitting. Only one brand sealing compound shall be used to prevent the possibility
of improper mixing of different brands of sealing compound. Appleton, Crouse-Hinds, and O-Z/Gedney
sealing fittings have all been listed by UL as approved for use with Crouse-Hinds Chico sealing
compound. Where Vendors or others have provided a different brand of sealing fittings from those
provided by the field construction, the Owner's electrical representative shall determine the approved
brand of sealing compound to use.
8. Completed and approved seals shall be identified by painting the seal plug or cover red. A cable tie
shall be installed around the seal fitting at the time the seal is poured to indicate that the seal does not
contain asbestos material. This requirement applies only to conduit seals that have been poured with
the standard grout-like material. The cable tie should be black heavy-duty, T&B p/n TY-528MX or equal.
9. Seals installed as environmental barriers in unclassified areas shall be filled with Chico, Kwiko A,
Duxseal, or other approved equivalent sealing compound. Do not use substances that can damage
insulation or harden and cannot be removed. Note that environmental barriers need not use explosion-
proof seal fittings.
10. Where explosion-proof seals are used at conduit entrances to enclosures, install a union between the
seal and the enclosure. (The seal must still be within 18 inches of the enclosure.)
11. Explosion proof seals shall be installed on conduits that stub up in classified areas.
12. Conduits that stub up in equipment that do not require explosion proof seals shall be sealed with an
approved sealing compound.
3.3.11 Cable Trays

Construction shall install cable trays, including fittings, splice plates, dropouts, and other associated
hardware, to the extent indicated on the drawings and as required to provide a continuous cable tray
system. Tray supports may be prefabricated and properly identified by type and shipped with the module.
All attachment points for supporting the trays will be installed on the module at the module fabrication site.
1. Cable tray systems shall be installed strictly in accordance with the drawings and in compliance with
the NEC Article 392. Cable tray systems shall be made of straight sections, fittings, and accessories
as defined in the latest NEMA Standards Publication VE-1. Metallic cable trays shall be NRTL listed or
classified as equipment grounding conductors.
2. Only factory manufactured tray accessories, fittings, angles, dropouts, barrier strips, etc., made for the
intended purpose for the NEMA class specified, shall be used.
3. Expansion joint splice plates (with a minimum of 1-inch travel) shall be installed on the outer surface of
all straight runs at intervals not exceeding 48 feet for aluminum or 84 feet for steel tray. Care must be
exercised to provide the appropriate gap dimension for the ambient temperature at the time of
installation. Refer to Appendix H, “Cable Tray Expansion Joint Chart,” for graph of allowable tray
expansion Gap vs. Temperature at time of installation. The cable tray expansion gaps shall be set prior
to cable installation to assure proper dimensions during tray erection. The expansion gap will be verified
and corrected as necessary after completion of cable installation.
4. All metal sections and components shall be bonded together and the system effectively grounded in
accordance with NEC Article 392.60(B) to provide a continuous circuit to ground for fault currents.
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Bonding jumpers, #1/0 AWG, or larger, finely stranded, copper shall be installed on the outer surface
of each side of the trays at every expansion joint and at all adjustable connectors to ensure ground
continuity. Bonding jumpers shall be rated to withstand the short circuit current in excess of the short-
circuit current rating of the cable tray. Bonding jumpers shall be flexible to allow expansion and
contraction with temperature. Bonding jumpers shall be tinned to minimize or prevent possible corrosion
with aluminum cable trays. NO-OX-ID, Penetrox or other Owner approved conductive lubricant
compatible with the materials shall be used at all bonding jumper connection points.
5. All horizontal cable trays shall be supported at an intervals in accordance with the installation
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Sliding type supports shall be located within 2 feet of each
side of expansion connector fittings.
6. Cantilever cable tray supports shall be installed on one side of the cable tray only to facilitate installing
cables in the trays.
7. Cable tray structural supports shall comply with S-502, Design Criteria - Structural.
8. Conduit shall not be placed inside of any cable tray. An individual conduit may be supported on the
underside or side of a cable tray, when approved by the Owner. Verify the structural and seismic
support loading with Engineering prior to supporting any conduit with a cable tray or from cable tray
structural support elements.
9. The voltage level such as 5 kV power or 480V power, or function such as control or instrument must
be identified on the cable tray by 1 inch high black letters on adhesive vinyl nameplate or stenciled on
the opposite ends of each tray section (or at least every 20 feet, whichever is less).
10. Particular attention shall be given to the inside of the cable tray to ensure there are no sharp edges,
burrs, or projections that can damage the cable insulation.
11. All bolted connections shall be made with corrosion-resistant hardware. Round head carriage bolts only
shall be used for cable tray assembly. Installation of nuts, square head, hexagonal head or other
fasteners with exposed edges is not allowed. Hardware made of plastic material is not acceptable.
12. All cable tray hold down clips shall be the expansion type, unless noted otherwise on the drawings.
13. The cable tray system shall be mechanically complete, cleaned and free of debris prior to the installation
of any cable. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect the completed cable tray system and complete the
IRCL-ELEC-12, Electrical Inspection – Cable Tray Installation prior to routing any cables.
14. When dropping out of tray into conduit, environmentally seal the end of the conduit using Duxseal,
Chico sealant, or other appropriate method.
15. A bonding jumper or fitting shall be installed between tray and conduit where cable transitions from tray
to conduit.
16. Although not a requirement, installers are encouraged to use NEMA VE 2, “Cable Tray Installation
Guidelines,” or the Eaton B-Line “Cable Tray Manual.”
17. Cable trays shall not pass through fire-rated barriers. Penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings
shall be sealed with a listed fire stop material in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Roxtec
modular fire stop assemblies are preferred.
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3.3.12 Wire and Cables

All wires and cables for lighting, power, receptacle, motor and motor control, alarm, thermocouple, DC
instrumentation, communications, and other systems are to be installed in accordance with the design
drawings.
1. Use copper power distribution conductors with 600 V thermoset type insulation (XHHW) or an owner-
approved alternative for specific applications. For lighting and receptacle circuits, #10 AWG and smaller
wire can be solid copper; wire #8 AWG and larger must be stranded copper. The type of wire and cable
insulation to be used within the equipment shall be NRTL listed and identified for the application in the
National Electrical Code. Other wire may be used for power and control wiring provided it is NRTL
labeled as having passed the UL Standard 44 tests, and certified as having passed the ICEA, IEEE,
ASTM, UL, or CSA “Cold bend test” at or below minus 40°, suitable for installation at minus 30°F,
capable of withstanding minus 70°F under static conditions, and has passed the CSA or ICEA “Cold
impact test” at minus 40°.Wires shall be color-coded in accordance with Section 3.3.16.
2. All multi-conductor power, control and instrumentation cable, single pair, triad or quad wiring shall
comply with applicable Owner specifications (E-113, Procurement Specification - Medium Voltage
Power Cable, E-114, Construction Specification - Low Voltage Power Cable, E-115, Procurement
Specification - Multi-Conductor Control Cable, E-116, Procurement Specification - Instrument Cable,
and E-117, Procurement Specification - Thermocouple Extension Wire).
3. Wire or cable shall be pulled into a raceway (conduit or cable tray) only after the raceway installation is
substantially complete and the raceway satisfactorily inspected. All raceways shall be completely
inspected by the Electrical Inspector. The completed inspection report (IRLCL-ELEC-02, Electrical
Inspection – Conduit Installation) shall be completed, signed, and submitted to the Electrical Inspector
for acceptance. The raceways are then, at Alyeska's option, subject to owner’s inspection. Construction
shall submit the inspection reports at least 24 hours prior to scheduling wire or cable installation.
4. Pulling tension may not exceed the tension recommended by the wire and cable manufacturer. Cable
tension shall be continuously observed and monitored when pulling wire and cable. Whenever a pulling
device is used, it should be applied directly on the conductor and not on the conductor insulation.
5. Free-turning swivels shall be inserted between the cable grip or pulling loop and the pulling rope to
prevent twisting or spiraling the cable when pulling cable into the raceway. Adequate number of rollers
and sheaves shall be used when installing cables in cable trays.
6. The maximum number of conductors that can be installed in conduit bodies having provisions for more
than two entries shall be in accordance with Appendix I, “Conduit Body Fill Tables.”
7. The maximum number of conductors and cables that can be installed in the Type EYS conduit seals
shall be in accordance with Appendix J, “Rigid Metal Conduit and Seal Fill Tables.”
8. Wire and cable shall not be installed at temperatures saturated below minus 30°F. When cables are to
be installed in cold weather, they shall be kept in heated storage (60°F minimum) for at least 24 hours
before installation.
9. Cables installed in cable tray shall be secured to the cable tray rungs with Thomas and Betts (T&B)
heavy duty, TY-RAP cable ties at 4 feet 6 inches maximum horizontal spacing and 2 feet 0 inches
maximum vertical spacing. T&B cold weather rated cable ties shall be used for all outdoor installations
or unheated enclosures.
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10. Cables installed in cable tray shall be in one continuous run and NRTL listed for tray use and certified
by the Manufacturer for arctic environment. Cables installed in cable tray shall be laid neatly and
segregated according to type or class. Bunching, crossovers, or sharp bending of cables is not
acceptable.
11. Wire and cable shall not be bent to radius smaller than that specified by the Manufacturer or allowed
by NEC, whichever is greater. Correct size pull box or larger conduit, whether or not shown on the
drawings, shall be used to meet the required bending radius.
12. Wire and cable shall be continuous from terminal strip to terminal strip where possible. However, where
splices are necessary and are shown on the drawings, they shall be made only in approved fittings or
junction boxes of adequate size per NEC and shall be subject to written approval by the Owner. Wire
splices shall be made only at terminals. The use of wire nuts, crimp connectors, butt splices, or quick
disconnects are acceptable only in approved junction or terminal boxes shown on facility design
drawings.
13. When Construction is directed in writing by the Alyeska Project Technical Lead or the Electrical SME
to splice wire, compression type connectors shall be used. For all low voltage circuits the following butt
splice shall be used. T&B Sta-Kon, with nylon insulation for #10 AWG and smaller, Burndy YS for #8
AWG and larger. Only appropriate compression tools made by the same Manufacturer as the splice
shall be used unless another brand of ratcheting compression tool is specifically approved for use with
T & B or Burndy compression splices. For medium voltage circuits, splices and taps shall be made in
accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions, using the best craft practices. These connections shall
be mechanically and electrically equivalent to the original characteristics of the wire and cable. All low
voltage spliced wires shall maintain color-codes and shall have wire tags.
14. Scotch 3M #23 EPR rubber electrical tape or equal approved by the Alyeska Electrical SME shall be
used to insulate all joints made on conductors with thermoplastic insulation. Dual-wall (adhesive lined)
non-vinyl heat shrink tubing such as 3M EPS-300 shall be used as an outer insulation layer for all butt-
splice joints.
15. Pulling lubricants shall be used when pulling wire or cable in conduit. Lubricants shall be NRTL listed
and suitable for arctic environments and for the type of wire or cable insulation involved. Soap suds,
soap flakes, oil, or grease shall not be used.
16. Nylon or polyethylene rope shall be used for pulling wire or cable. Bare steel or other non-insulated
metal fish tape is not acceptable.
17. Wire or cable shall be pulled into conduit terminating in switchgear, motor control centers, or similar
equipment, only after such equipment has been completely installed and permanently mounted in place
and conduits secured to enclosure.
18. Cables and wires including spares shall be tagged at both ends and also in pull boxes with tag numbers
shown on drawings and/or conduit and cable schedules.
19. Use Raychem Corporation, Thermofit Marking System (TMS), ShrinkMark, Panduit, or an owner
approved equal for identifying cables and conductors. Use white markers with black permanent
characters printed a minimum of 3/32-inch high. The wire markers must provide a snug fit over the
wires.
20. An equipment grounding conductor shall be run in the same raceway with each power, receptacle, and
lighting circuit.
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21. The minimum voltage rating of the splices and terminations shall be at least equal to the cable insulation
voltage rating, unless otherwise specified.
22. Medium voltage power cable shall not be spliced unless approved by in writing by Alyeska Electrical
Engineering SME. Termination shall be in accordance with the cable manufacturer's recommendations.
Stress cones (Raychem Corporation or equal approved by the Owner) shall be installed on all shielded
power cables. Shields shall be grounded at each splice or termination.
23. In all cable handling, pulling and during splicing and terminating work, the cable or individual conductors
shall not be bent to a radius smaller than that permitted by the NEC. NOTE: The minimum bending
radius must be increased to 150 percent (of normally allowed minimum) if cable is bent under pulling
tension. If a cable section is bent too sharply, it shall be cut off and discarded.
24. Direct burial cables shall be placed at a minimum depth of 24 inches unless otherwise specified on the
drawings, and placed on top of a layer of sand 6 inches thick. Cover with a layer of sand 6 inches deep
as measured from the top of the largest cable. Install detectable flagging tape at least 12 inches above
the cable as a warning that electrical cable is buried there. Sand should be 3/8” minus. Conduit and
cables shall not be routed directly on the ground.
3.3.13 Terminations
As each of the wiring systems has been completely installed, the electrician shall make final terminations
at both ends of the run. After completing power wiring termination connectors, each circuit shall be tested
for continuity and compared with wiring diagrams and cable schedules. Electrical tests shall be performed
as described in Section 3.5 of this specification and shall be validated as acceptable before final termination.
1. Splices in cables and wiring other than lighting and receptacle circuits are permitted only when
approved by the Alyeska Electrical SME. Make splices only in junction or outlet boxes or in fittings and
raceways approved for this purpose.
2. Route wire and cables in neat and workmanlike manner. Cut field wiring to final lengths as shown on
the wiring diagram after routing through panel has been determined.
3. Wire and cable shall be neatly dressed at the terminal blocks. Wire tag numbers shall be visible.
4. Wire nuts can be used on lighting and receptacle circuits and at other devices or equipment designed
by manufacturer to use wire nuts, unless specified otherwise (see item 12 below).
5. All wire terminations for stranded wires #10 AWG and smaller shall be compression type, single bolt
lug, tinned copper only, T&B Sta-Kon, with nylon insulation. All wire termination for stranded wires #8
AWG and larger shall be Burndy Type YA or approved equal, two-hole tinned copper compression type
lugs only. Setscrew compression lugs furnished with equipment shall be replaced with YA-type
connectors where practical. The lugs shall be for the proper wire size. The correct size silicon-bronze
or stainless steel type bolts and nuts shall be used for all connections; Durabolt or equal approved by
Owner is acceptable. Stainless steel hardware shall be used to connect dissimilar metals and for
aluminum-aluminum connections. Galvanized steel hardware is not acceptable for this application.
Regardless of the types of materials to be joined, the contact area should first be thoroughly cleaned
and a suitable oxide inhibiding compound applied prior to making the connection.
6. All bolted connections shall be tightened in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or Torque
Table 1 in E-402, Electrical Inspection and Testing. Note: silicon-bronze bolts are one-time-use and
cannot be determinated and reused once they have been torqued down. New unused bolts and nuts
must be installed should determination be necessary.
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7. Compression tools made by the same Manufacturer as the lug shall be used to attach the lugs to the
stranded wire, unless another brand of ratcheting compression tool is specifically approved for use with
T & B, ILSCO or Burndy lugs. The Burndy Hylug® compression lugs and tools are preferred for #8 AWG
and larger wire sizes.Terminal blocks shall be of the screw clamp type with enclosed, finger-safe (IP-
20) design, rated 75°C or higher, and rated for the available short circuit current (SCCR) of the panel
or enclosure. Minimum voltage rating for 120V control wiring, shall be 300 VAC,and for 480V power,
shall be 600 VAC. If power and control wire terminations are grouped together, the minimum voltage
rating of the terminal shall be 600 VAC. The minimum current rating for power and control wiring shall
be 15 amps. All protective relaying, current and potential transformer terminations shall be terminated
in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Install shielded pair and triad instrumentation
cables to maintain continuity and isolation of the shield (isolated from other shields and building
ground). When necessary, use thin wall shrink tube to ensure isolation of drain wires. Insulate shields
and drain wires with heat shrinkable tubing to ensure they are not inadvertently grounded in junction
boxes.
8. All equipment that is furnished with set screw type lugs for external wiring shall be replaced with crimp
type lugs, except for equipment that is designed to accept set screw type lugs only, such as circuit
breakers and motor circuit protector units.
9. Connections to low voltage motors and other removable devices shall be made with T&B motor lead
connectors or other approved compression-type connector. For 480V or higher voltage services, the
connections shall be insulated using 3M or Raychem heat shrink insulation kits, rated for the service or
equal approved by the Owner in writing. Long barrel compression lugs shall be used on all 480 V
andMedium Voltage 480V power circuits using #2/0 AWG and larger size conductors.
10. All Medium Voltage circuits shall be terminated with double or four-hole bolt lugs.
11. When different metals are bolted together for current carrying connections, stainless steel hardware
and compression type washers (Belleville or equal approved by the Owner) shall be used.
12. All terminations shall be made in accordance with the cable and terminator manufacturer's
recommendations with particular attention given to the make-up dimensions.
13. Crimp type lugs shall be installed with crimping tool specified by lug manufacturer.
3.3.14 Cable Splicing and Terminating

1. All splices and terminations shall be made in accordance with the cable and terminator manufacturer's
instructions, with particular attention given to make-up dimensions and minimum cable bending radius.
2. The minimum voltage rating of splices and terminators shall be the cable voltage rating, unless
otherwise specified.
3. Cable end terminations shall be compression type lugs approved for the purpose. Connections to
equipment shall not be made until acceptance tests are satisfactorily completed.
4. During installation, precautions shall be taken to prevent the intrusion of moisture into splices and
terminations.
5. In all cable handling, pulling and during splicing and terminating work, the cable or individual conductors
shall not be bent to a radius less than that specified by the cable manufacturer. NOTE: The minimum
bending radius must be increased to 150 percent (of normally allowed minimum) if cable is bent under
pulling tension. If a cable section is bent too sharply or if evidence of jacket or insulation damage is
observed, it shall be cut off and discarded.
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6. All cable splices and terminators shall be supported.

7. Cleanliness of tools, materials, workspace, and workers hands and clothing shall be maintained at all
times during splice and/or terminator installation.
8. Cable splices and terminations shall be made using Raychem or 3M Heat Shrink Splice or Termination
kits in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.
3.3.15 Different Circuits that are Run Together

1. Limit running different circuits in one raceway, cable tray, or cable to the cases covered below. Color
branch circuit line conductors in accordance with Section 3.3.16, “Wire Color Coding and Phase
Identification.”
2. Conduit, tubing, or cable:
a. Power circuits and their associated control circuits (such as motor feeder and associated push
button circuit) may be run in the same raceway or cable only if:
1) The power circuit is 600 V or less between conductors.
2) The power conductors are single conductor and not larger than #2 AWG for installations using
single conductor control cables.
3) Both the power and control circuits operate at the same voltage, or the control circuit operates
at a lower voltage than the power circuit.
4) All circuits are insulated for 600 V.
5) Metal clad cable is inherently shielded and is considered a self-contained raceway; no
separation requirements or voltage restrictions apply between adjacent metal clad cables.
3. Lighting branch circuits may be run in a common conduit (with proper regard for fill limitations and
ampacity de-rating).
4. Power system control, metering, alarm, and relaying circuits associated with one major piece of
electrical equipment (such as a motor or transformer) may be run within one raceway, cable trays, or
cable, provided all circuits are insulated for 600 V or more. Inter-tripping circuits between substations
may also be run within one conduit or cable, except that differential relay circuits must be kept separate
from other circuits.
5. Power system control, metering, and signal circuits running to an indoor centralized control console
may be grouped in common raceways, cable trays, or cables.
6. Cable tray: Use separate cable tray for the following circuit combination: One or more indicating, control,
or power circuits. 10–125 VDC and 120–480 VAC. Insulated ground cables may be installed in this
tray.
7. One or more instrument millivolt signal or thermocouple circuits. 120 VAC or 24–48 VDC signal and
telephone circuits may be included, but must be isolated from instrument and thermocouple circuits by
placing a barrier between them. Do not install a ground cable in this tray.
8. One or more intrinsically safe circuits in separate sheathed cable assemblies. Instrument millivolt signal
or thermocouple circuits may be included (barriers must separate them from intrinsically safe circuits).
Do not install a ground cable in this tray.
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3.3.16 Paralleled Cables (Power)

1. Multiconductor cable must contain all phases and the neutral, if any.
2. For single-conductor cables running in metallic wiring raceways, each raceway must carry all phases
plus the neutral, if any. In cable trays, bundle all phases and the neutral, if any, for each circuit.
3. Parallel conductor installations must conform to the NEC, Article 310.10(H).
3.3.17 Wire Color Coding and Phase Identification

1. The phase sequence of the power conductors and buses in the switchgear’s, motor control centers, or
other similar equipment, shall be consistent throughout the entire plant and shall be according to the
following:
Conductor Location Phase Sequence
Front to back A, B, C, respectively
Top to bottom A, B, C, respectively
Left to right A, B, C, respectively
2. All 120/208 VAC lighting and power circuit wiring shall be identified as follows:
Phase Color Marking
A Black Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
B Red Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
C Blue Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
Neutral White Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
Ground wire Green
UPS Note: Isolated ground (IG) receptacles also require orange
Orange
Receptacles triangle mark
3. All 277/480 VAC lighting and power circuit wiring shall be identified as follows:
Phase Color Marking
A Brown Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
B Orange Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
C Yellow Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
Neutral White or Gray
Ground wire Green
4. All 4160 VAC power circuit wiring shall be identified as follows:

Phase Color Marking
A Black Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
B Red Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
C Blue Circuit number (for paralleled feeds only)
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Phase Color Marking

Ground Green
5. Three phase motors shall be connected as follows:

a. For Single Speed Motors
Phase Terminals
A T1
B T2
C T3
Ground Green
b. For Two Speed, Two Windings Motors:
Phase Terminals
A T1 and T11
B T2 and T12
C T3 and T13
6. Direct Current power distribution, DC Power Supplies, battery banks, battery chargers:
Service or Application Wire Color Code

Direct current, positive power conductors RED
Direct current, negative power bus BLACK
Ground GREEN
7. Control circuit voltages shall be 24 VDC standard; 120 VAC, and 125 VDC controls are permissible for
existing installations when required for system compatibility. The conductors shall be color-coded with
pigmented insulation or at each termination with low temperature 3M Scotch No. 35 PVC tape as
follows:
Service or Application Wire Color Code

4-20 mA current loop Positive BLACK
4-20 mA current loop Common WHITE
Ungrounded 120 VAC control conductors RED
Ungrounded 24 VDC control conductors BLUE
Intrinsically safe system conductors Light BLUE
Insulated grounding conductors GREEN
Instrument drain wire Clear heat shrinkable tubing over bare wire
Drain wire of shielded mineral insulated cable Sleeving or heat shrink
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NOTE
With the approval of the responsible design engineer, other control wire colors (except white or green)
and other instrumentation wire colors (except green) may be used.
3.3.18 Grounding System Installation Requirements

1. The grounding and bonding system must comply with the requirements of NEC, Article 250.
2. Grounding and bonding conductors shall be soft-drawn bare copper (SDBC) Class B (ASTM-B8)
stranded copper.
3. Building structural steel shall be bonded to the station ground system at multiple points, typically at
every other column using #4 AWG or larger bare copper conductors. Vertical support members (VSMs)
are considered inherently grounded and may serve as grounding electrodes.
4. Bond concrete encased rebar into the grounding electrode system using #4 AWG or larger bare copper
conductors.
5. Bond switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, vessels, and similar equipment metallic
enclosures to the ground ring (or grid). Bond vessels from skirt or saddles.
6. Install an equipment grounding conductor in the raceway with the phase conductors of all power
feeders, branch circuits, and motor feeders. Grounding conductor shall be bonded to ground at power
source and equipment being powered.
7. Bond the equipment grounding conductor in each feeder cable assembly to the equipment ground,
such as the ground bus in the medium voltage switch gear, low voltage switch gear, or motor control
center.
8. Connect equipment grounding conductor in each piece of equipment together to a common equipment
ground. Bond all metallic raceways (conduits, etc.) entering the equipment enclosure (switchgear,
lighting panel board, lighting transformer, etc.) to the enclosure case.
9. When a grounding type hub is used for terminating conduit in a sheet metal enclosure or box, properly
align the hub and wrench tighten to ensure the continuity of the equipment grounding.
10. Size all equipment grounding conductors and bonding jumpers in accordance with the NEC, Table
250.122, or larger.
11. External bonding jumper shall be installed on liquid-tight flexible metal conduits installed to
accommodate movement or vibration after installation. Where flexibility is not required after installation,
the LFMC shall be permitted to serve as an equipment grounding conductor when installed in
accordance with NEC 250.118(6).
12. Grounding connections to the equipment, when shown on drawings, must be drilled and tapped or
drilled and through-bolted to a suitable member of the equipment. Connect the other end of the ground
cable to the ground system. Thoroughly clean all paint or other insulating material at the point of contact
on the surface of the equipment to ensure that adequate bonding is established. Stud weld or bolt all
ground stub connections to deck steel or the building structure. Use exothermic welding if specified by
the design engineer.
13. All grounding cables must either be bare or with a green insulated stranded copper conductor and sized
to carry the greatest potential fault current that can be imposed upon them. Do not use a green insulated
conductor for any other purpose except for grounding.
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14. Ground wires and bonding jumpers must have green insulation when installed in conduit.
15. Do not use exothermic welding on any pipe, pipeline, pressure vessel, or pressure point without an
approved Standard Welding Application Schedule (SWAS).
16. Insulate the isolated instrument reference ground bus bar provided in each input/output (I/O) cabinet,
local panel, vendor-furnished packaged instrument equipment, and programmable logic controller
(PLC) cabinet from any local ground point. Tie it back to one point on the plant main ground bus by
insulated single-path conductors. Install the main ground bus in the switchgear room of the plant. Daisy-
chaining will be permitted only within a motor control center or in other areas where instrument systems
are in close physical proximity.
17. The electrical continuity of metal raceway and enclosures for wire and cable must be assured between
terminations. Do not use nonmetallic conduit sections or fittings in metal conduit systems unless
conduits are bonded around the nonmetallic conduit or fittings.
18. Ground all 480 V and above power circuit conduits at MCCs and switchgear to the ground bus at the
motor control center or power source. Use a soft drawn copper ground wire that is either bare or with
green insulation. Connect the ground to the conduits via an approved grounding-type bushing. Multiple
conduit penetration may have a common bonding jumper that connects several conduits to a ground
bus providing the bonding jumper is sized for the largest phase conductor in the group of conduits per
the NEC, Table 250.122.
19. Where a high resistance grounding (HRG) system is available, ground power transformer neutrals to
the HRG bus.
20. Ground the neutral of lighting and power distribution transformers within the transformer. The neutral
and ground conductors will be carried throughout all panels.
21. Construction shall complete the grounding systems as specified, and as required. The grounding and
bonding system shall conform to the requirements of Article 250 in the NEC.
a. Ground conductor sizes and types: grounding and bonding conductors shall be soft drawn bare
copper (SDBC) Class B stranded copper, sized as shown on the drawings except where otherwise
noted. To prevent galvanic reaction, ground wires and bonding jumpers shall have green color
insulation when installed in conduit or cable tray. Green insulated conductor shall not be used for
any other purpose, except for grounding.
b. Exothermic welding connections shall be used for all below grade connections and for attachments
to structural steel, stairs, platforms, ladders, structural and equipment modules, pigtails, concrete
encased rebar, and other exterior grounding connections.
c. Burndy Hy-Ground YGA-type 2-hole compression connectors installed with the appropriate
approved tool shall be used for indoor ground connections. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect
and approve the compression connections used for grounding. Install 2-hole YGA compression
lugs for connections to ground buses, motor bases, battery racks and other equipment, as
applicable.
d. Bolts may be stud-welded to steel for ground connections. Copper-plated steel or stainless steel
with stainless nuts and washers are permitted. Zinc galvanized hardware shall not be used with
copper. NRTL Listed grounding clamps shall be provided for connections to cable trays, fencelines,
pipes, etc. Steel structures, including those on modules, shall be connected to the system ground
as shown on design documents. At grade level, connect every other steel column directly to the
station ground grid using #4/0 AWG conductors. Provide #4/0 bonding jumpers where required to
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ensure continuity of the entire building structure. Rebar embedded in concrete building foundations
shall be bonded into the station ground grid. Building column anchor bolts may serve as bonding
means provided they are tied or welded to the foundation rebar as shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1. Bonding of structural steel to station ground grid.
#4/0
e. Grounding conductor pigtails and stub-ups from concrete pads or slabs installed entirely exposed
on the surface of the concrete. Stub-ups shall be planned so they do not leave the concrete at
location where they may be exposed to damage, cause a tripping hazard, etc.
f. Ground rods shall be 3/4” diameter copper clad steel and 10 feet in length. Ground rods shall be
driven to a depth of at least 1-foot below finished grade and exothermically welded to the grounding
electrode conductor.
g. Metal tanks shall be provided with at least two #2/0 copper grounding electrode connections spaced
100 feet apart or less and located on diametrically opposite sides of the tank. Where the tank is
over 200 feet in circumference, additional grounding connections are required. directly to the station
ground grid.
h. Metal platforms and handrails shall be effectively grounded. Platforms that are not attached directly
to grounded structural columns shall be provided with #4/0 AWG grounding conductors extended
to the station ground grid or to the nearest directly grounded steel building column. Platforms and
gratings over 8 feet in length shall have at least two connections to ground located on opposite
ends of the platform.
i. Switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, vessels, and similar equipment metallic
enclosures shall be bonded to the steel structure or deck plate.
j. All motors shall be grounded with a separate insulated ground wire run inside the raceway with the
phase conductors and terminated inside the motor connection box. The frame of all motors shall
be bonded to the steel structure or deck plate. The frame of 460V rated motors shall be bonded
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only at one point. The frame of 4000V rated motors shall be bonded at two points that are diagonally
opposite.
3.3.19 Equipment
1. Construction shall install all pushbutton stations, selector switches, relays, relay boxes and other
related items as indicated on the drawings.
a. Pushbuttons and selector switches shall be rated 600 VAC, of the heavy duty, oil-tight, factory
sealed type, or as shown on the drawings. Contacts shall be double break, silver-plated, and rated
for not less than 6 amperes continuous at 120 VAC. Color code pushbuttons in accordance with
NFPA 79, Section 10.2.2.
b. For switchgear indicating lights, Green indicates "OPEN" or "DE-ENERGIZED" condition and Red
indicates "On" or 'ENERGIZED' condition.
c. Control relays shall be of type required to perform the required function and shall be rated in
accordance with NEMA Standard ICS for Class B type relays.
2. Construction shall install all major electrical equipment as indicated on the modification drawings. Exact
locations will be checked by Construction to avoid any possible interference. Any changes shall be
documented in writing and agreed to by the Owner. Care shall be taken to protect delicate items
mounted on the equipment. The major electrical equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Medium voltage metal-clad switchgear, including grounding resistor assembly when furnished; unit
substation(s), including grounding resistor assembly when furnished; 480V motor control centers;
emergency power switchboards and associated auxiliary equipment; 480V emergency power
distribution panelboards; uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS), including battery charger,
inverter, batteries and racks, static switch and associated equipment; fire and gas detection
systems; Halon or Novec fire suppression systems; instrument consoles, control panelboards and
telemetering cabinets; Electric motors.
3. Construction is responsible for mounting, connecting all conduits and terminating all wires to electrical
equipment & instruments, except where such equipment or instruments are already mounted and/or
pre-wired on "Package" Units including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Alarm and control switches (pressure, level, flow, temperature, etc.); solenoid operated valves;
analyzer circuits; thermocouples and RTD's; DC instruments (transmitters, transducers,
millimeters, etc.); miscellaneous equipment such as vibration switches and monitors; special cable
and cable assemblies associated with "package" units (gas turbine/compressor for instance); other
equipment specified elsewhere that requires electrical connection.
4. Construction shall install lighting fixtures, transformers, panels, switches, stanchions, supports, etc.
a. Lighting transformers, panelboards, fixtures, and receptacles shall be installed in such a manner
that they will not affect or obstruct the normal passageway clearances for personnel or equipment.
Refer to Appendix F for the required clearances. Care shall also be taken to place the lighting
fixtures in such a fashion that they can be maintained from the existing structure without the need
for scaffolding. All lighting fixtures and receptacles shall be left clean and operating properly at time
of final acceptance.
b. 120 volt single and duplex receptacles shall be rated as shown on the drawings, and shall be three-
wire, grounding type, with polarized tandem phase slots and U-shaped ground slot. The receptacles
shall conform to the requirements of NEMA Standard WD-1. Contact arrangement shall be such
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that contact is made on both sides of each prong of the plug. Receptacles shall be side-wired with
two screws per terminal.
c. Receptacles installed outdoors and in nonhazardous process areas shall be mounted in a box
provided with a neoprene gasketed, weatherproof, cast-metal, cover plate and cap over each
receptacle opening. The cap shall be threaded type, and permanently attached to the box cover
plate with a short length of bead chain or cap shall be of a spring-hinged flap type. Receptacles
shall be of the GFCI type or supplied from a GFCI-type circuit breaker.No wire smaller than #12
AWG shall be used for any branch circuit supplying convenience receptacles. No receptacles shall
be supplied by any circuit that also serves one or more lighting outlets.
d. Receptacle circuits shall be controlled by circuit breakers as indicated on the drawings.
e. Whever practical, distribution and lighting transformers shall be installed indoors. Transformers
shall be general purpose, dry type, with an enclosure rated for the installation location.
f. The panelboards shall be installed as shown on the drawings and in accordance with the
Manufacturer's installation instructions. The panels shall be mounted with the height of the top of
the switch handle not exceeding 6 feet from the finished floor. An as-built panel schedule shall be
provided for each panelboard to indicate the function of each circuit in the panel. The panel
schedule shall be printed (not hand-written), and shall be permanently affixed to the panelboard or
of sufficient durability to withstand the installation environment.
g. Lighting fixtures shall be installed by Construction and shall be of type indicated on the drawings.
Lamps shall be of the proper type, wattage, and voltage rating for each lighting fixture. Final
adjustment in aiming fixtures shall be by Construction under the direction of the Alyeska Project
Engineer or Construction Supervisor.
5. Metal cable tray containrng power circuits shall contain a minimum of one (1) #4/0 copper grounding
conductor for each run of a cable tray. The grounding conductor shall be fastened to the cable tray on
the outside of the tray rail within 24 inches of the end point or splice plate of each cable tray section
with a ul approved ground clamp. All other trays in stack shall be grounded together at a maximum of
100' - 0" intervals and to the ground grid or building steel. Continuous cable tray system is grounded
within 2'-0" of every end point of a main run, or in the event of a closed loop within a building: the cable
tray loop is grounded at the dlagonally opposite points within the building.
6. Electrical equipment, trays, and conduit shall be bonded together to insure electrical continuity. all
conduit from cable trays to electrical equipment shall be bonded to the tray or to the grounding
conductor on the tray.
a. Load centers and power transformers shall be provided with a grounding connection from the
station ground grid to the transformer grounding terminal using 2-hole YGA-style compression
connectors or as specified by the design engineer. Ground conductor shall be #2 AWG for 50 kVA
or smaller transformers, #2/0 for 50 kVA through 150 kVA transformers, and #4/0 AWG for
transformers larger than 150 kVA. Threaded joints in conduit system shall be made up wrench tight
to provide a solid, low resistance ground return path. Where corrosion may be an issue such as
outdoor installations at PS01 or Valdez, cut threads shall be lubricated with a suitable rust inhibiting,
conductive thread sealer as described in Section 3.3.3 to ensure a reliable short-circuit current
return path.
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b. All separate ground wires in each piece of equipment shall be connected together with bonding
jumpers. All metallic raceways (conduits, etc.) entering equipment enclosures (switchgear, motor
control center, lighting panelboard, lighting transformer, etc.) shall be bonded to the enclosure case.
c. Conduit hubs shall be used for terminating conduit in a sheet metal enclosure or box. The hub shall
be properly aligned and wrench tightened to ensure the continuity of the equipment grounding.
Bonding jumper between the conduit and the sheet metal enclosure or box is not required. For all
circuits over 250 volts to ground and all circuits with one or more end(s) in a classified location, a
bonding type locknut shall be used on the conduit hubs and a bonding wire shall be installed
between the locknut and building steel on both ends of the conduit.
d. All ground wires and bonding jumpers shall be sized In accordance with Table 250.122 in the NEC,
or larger.
e. External bonding jumpers shall be used on liquid-tight flexible metal conduit.
f. The isolated instrument reference ground bus bar provided in each input/output (I/O) cabinet, local
panel, Vendor furnished packaged instrument and control equipment and PLC cabinets shall be
insulated from any local ground point and tied back to one point on the plant main ground bus by
insulated single-path conductor(s). The main ground bus shall be located in the switchgear room
of the plant. Daisy-chaining will be permitted only within a motor control center or in other areas
where instrument systems are in close physical proximity.
g. All 480 volt and above power circuit conduits shall be grounded to the ground bus at the panelboard,
motor control center, or other power source. Where a resistance grounding system is available, the
neutral conductors shall be bonded to the neutral grounding resistor bus. The ground wire shall be
soft drawn copper, either bare or with green insulation. The ground wire shall be connected to the
conduits via an approved ground bushing. Multiple conduit penetrations may have a common
bonding jumper that connects several conduits to a ground bus providing the bonding jumper is
sized for the largest phase conductor in the group of conduits per table below:
Phase Conductor Bonding Jumper
#12 AWG #8 AWG
#10 AWG #8 AWG
#8 AWG #8 AWG
#6 AWG #6 AWG
#4 AWG #2 AWG
#2 AWG #2 AWG
#2/0 #2/0
#4/0 #4/0
350 kcmil #4/0
500 kcmil #4/0
3.3.20 Electrical Heat Trace

1. Electric heat tracing system shall be installed in accordance with the construction drawings and the
Manufacturer's recommended installation procedures. Installation, inspection, testing and performance
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report shall be performed in accordance with EE-15, Heat Trace Tape Test Report, and IRCL-ELEC-
08, Electrical Inspection – Heat Trace, or as alternatively with E-403-DAS-001 through E-403-DAS-
007, and as follows:
a. Heat-tracing cable shall be continuous from power source to splice box and splice box to splice
box. Splice boxes shall be installed only when specifically identified on the drawings and approved
by the Owner in writing.
b. Power connection boxes, splice boxes, termination kits and, particularly, grommets shall be given
special attention as to their correct type and size for the type of heat-tracing cable to be installed.
All power connection boxes and splice boxes shall be installed on upper quadrant of the pipe. The
installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's instruction. The cable
shall enter the bottom of the device enclosure with a loop to prevent water ingress.
c. Power cable shall be consistently color-coded at every connection. The heat-tracing cable shall be
correctly connected to each phase of the power cable using approved compression connectors or
terminal blocks. Field deviations of heat-tracing cable length from the construction drawings should
be kept within 5 percent (±2 1/2 percent) tolerance of individual circuit length. The Owner must be
informed of changes so that possible redesign of the system can be made.
d. The following are general provisions for installation, inspection, and testing of heat tracing systems
using self-regulating heat cable.
1) It is the Installer's responsibility to be familiar with piping and electrical isometric drawings
(ISO's), electrical details, and Manufacturer's installation instructions and details to verify the
proper size and type of heat trace cable, power connection kits, splice boxes, end-of-line (EOL)
devices, etc., required to complete the project.
2) After the piping system is completed and signed off by the piping inspector, Construction shall
install heat trace cable on pipe according to ISO's and design details. Heat trace should be
Megger tested on the reel from conductors to shield braid at 2500 VDC for 60 seconds. Pentair
cable insulation resistance testing less than 1000 MΩ should be rejected and marked as
defective for return to the vendor. Nelson or Thermon heat trace testing above 20 MΩ may be
accepted. Extra heat trace cable must be wrapped at all pipe supports, and other heat sinks.
Care shall be taken to maintain the minimum cable bending radius specified by the cable
manufacturer. Construction shall allow sufficient slack at all removable components (valves,
blind flanges, etc.) to facilitate their removal. Refer to the Manufacturer's installation instructions
for more specific information.
3) Construction shall preheat heat trace cables by putting them in a location heated to 70°F for at
least 24 hours prior to installation. Warming the cable by electrically energizing the heat trace
cable on its reel prior to pulling is is not recommended and acceptable only if explicitly approved
by the manufacturer in writing.
4) Construction shall not use mechanical cable pullers and shall not pull heater cable around
elbows or bends in the pipe.
5) Construction shall advance the heater cable around valves and other obstructions by hand.
After the heater cable is pulled through a complete section, the additional heater cable required
for the valve shall be pulled, forming a loop. Trace pipe supports, flanges, valves and other
heat sinks as recommended.
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6) It is especially important that the outer jacket pass thru the environmental sealing grommet.
The braid (or shield) must not be grounded at any connection points (power connection, splice
connections and end-of-line devices).
7) Splices in the heat trace tape are allowed only if specifically identified on the drawings or
approved in writing by the Alyeska Project Technical Lead or Electrical SME. Construction is
required to identify the splice locations on the As-Built drawings.
8) When the end-of-line (EOL) device is installed, Construction shall pay particular attention to
isolating the braid (or shield) from ground. The braid (or shield) may be grounded at one
location only (normally, the power connection kit, unless otherwise specified in the design
drawings), after all construction tests are completed.
9) The recommended procedure for shield isolation at the EOL device is to strip off the outer
jacket and clip the braid as close as possible to the sealing grommet. The point where the outer
jacket and braid end at the EOL device shall be isolated with heat shrink tubing. The
recommended procedure for braid connection at splice boxes is to connect the braid inside the
splice box. Heat shrink should be used to isolate the braid as required.
10) After the pipe thermal insulation is installed, a second megger check must be performed to
ensure that no damage is done to the heat trace cable when the thermal insulation is installed.
The insulation resistance of the heat trace cable shall be re-tested between the conductors to
the braid and from the braid to ground using a 2500 VDC megger as described above. Record
final insulation resistance test values on the EE-15, EE-15 Heat Trace Test Report Form. If no
defects are found, the heat trace cable may be connected to the branch circuit at the power
connection box and the braid may be grounded at the power connection box.
11) The electrician responsible for functional testing of the heat trace system shall first test the heat
tracing control panel in accordance with the Manufacturer's test procedure and applicable
ground fault testing instructions.
12) Terminals shall be designed to prevent loosening. The terminal screws shall not make direct
contact with the conductors. The conductor shall be clamped between a metal yoke and a
copper current bar or suitable ring lugs where specified by the manufacturer. The terminals
shall be specifically approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for the
size of conductors they are used for. Only one conductor should be connected to each terminal.
If more than one conductor is connected to a single terminal, the terminal shall be specifically
listed by a NRTL for the number and size of conductors installed.
13) When all heat trace circuits are installed, inspected, and tested, a performance report must be
completed. Current readings shall be taken on all individual circuits at startup, 10 minutes and
5 hours after startup and compared to the projected loads of each circuit. Test results shall be
recorded on the EE-15, EE-15 Heat Trace Tape Test Report.
e. After each complete section is pulled, and prior to making any electrical connections, the heater
insulation integrity shall be tested.
f. After all connections are made, and before the installation of the pipe joint insulation, the electrical
and insulation integrity of the entire circuit shall be tested and documented by the Construction and
the Electrical Inspector.
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3.3.21 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

For Fire system installations, Construction shall employ persons who have NICET certification and hold the
State of Alaska, Division of Fire Prevention, Fire System Permits. The persons responsible for the
installation of the Fire Detection and Alarm System components and panels shall be NICET certified at
least at Level II in the field of Fire Protection Engineering Technology and the subfield of Fire Alarm
Systems. These persons shall also hold current certification from the State of Alaska, Division of Fire
Prevention, Fire System Permits at least at the Level IC.
The persons responsible for the installation of the Fine Water Mist Fire Suppression System components
and piping shall be NICET certified at least at Level II in the field of Fire Protection Engineering Technology
and the subfield of Special Hazards Systems Layout and/or Automatic Sprinkler Systems. These persons
shall also hold current certification from the State of Alaska, Division of Fire Prevention, Fire System Permits
at least at the Level IIB and/or IIIB.
These persons who are responsible for installation of the Fire Systems shall put their State of Alaska,
Division of Fire Prevention, Fire System Permit numbers on the final construction installation drawings and
installation documents. These persons shall certify by their numbers along with their name and signatures
that the installation has been done in accordance with the applicable NFPA Standard (including NFPA 70,
72, 750).
3.4 Field Splicing, Terminating and High Voltage Testing of Medium

Voltage Insulated Power Cables
3.4.1 General
This section applies to cable insulated systems rated 1000 volts and above. The purpose of this section is
to provide general information on cable testing, uniform procedures for testing, and guidelines for evaluation
of test results. Read this entire section before beginning. Test forms are provided in Appendix A, “Required
Forms,” and are a part of this specification. Testing must be performed by technicians trained and qualified
on the equipment and voltages applied, and using appropriate PPE and safe work practices.
3.4.2 Cable Inspection and Testing General Requirements

The purpose of cable testing is to verify insulation integrity and indicate the suitability of cable circuitry,
including splices and terminations, prior to placing cable in service. Initial cable tests provide a reference
point for comparison with future tests made during the lifetime of the cable installation.
1. Visual and Mechanical Inspections - Prior to Landing Cables:
a. All power cables shall terminate in two-hole, copper compression connectors with inspection
windows (Burndy YA-series Hylug® type preferred). Mechanical clamp fittings are not acceptable.
Tin plated aluminum lugs are not acceptable, even if rated for copper. Connectors shall be installed
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Penetrox corrosion inhibitor should be applied prior
to crimping the connector barrel. Connectors shall be verified by electrical inspector to confirm they
are properly matched to the wire size and the correct die emboss mark is evident on the die crimps.
b. Inspect exposed section of cable for physical damage. Verify that the size and number of cables
supplied to the circuit are in accordance with the design drawings, wire run list/conduit schedule,
and cable specifications.
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c. Confirm that cables are neatly routed and tied, proper cable bending radius is maintained, labels
and phase identification tape are properly applied and agree with wiring diagrams, sufficient
separation is provided between power and signal cables, etc.
2. Cable Testing:
a. Prior to terminating cables, perform electrical tests on power and control cables as specified in the
IFC design package, on the IRCL-00 and EE-00 forms and in accordance with E-402; typically
Megger testing for low voltage power and control cables, and Hipot testing for Medium Voltage
cables. Low voltage instrument cable is not to be Megger tested; megohm and continuity tests
using a standard DMM of the signal conductors to ground is sufficient.
b. Rework or repair cables or terminators as necessary to resolve any UNSAT conditions found by
the inspector.
c. If station technicians are to perform “blue-line” point-to-point verification of modification project
cable connections, this work should be completed prior to final torque-down of terminal
connections.
d. Land cables on factory supplied terminal blocks or on two-hole YA-style compression connectors
using silicon-bronze or stainless steel hardware and torque to specified values. Apply torque
marking paint to completed connections.
e. Testing After Splicing and Terminating Cables
For final acceptance, all medium voltage cables shall pass the following tests in order given:
1) First, Shield and Conductor Continuity Test in accordance with Section 3.5, “Field Quality
Control-Electrical Inspection and Testing” of this specification.
2) Second, Insulation Resistance Test in accordance with Section 3.5 of this specification.
3) Third, Direct Current High Potential Test in accordance with Section 3.5 of this specification.
The Owner shall be notified 48 hours prior to this test. The Owner or its designated
representative shall witness test, record data, and interpret results.
Tests shall be performed prior to connection to equipment (bolting the lugs to the equipment).
3.5 Field Quality Control-Electrical Inspection and Testing

Check and test the wiring and equipment installed upon completion of the various phases of the project or
at convenient times during the progress of the work. See E-402, Electrical Inspection and Testing, for testing
requirements.
1. Workmanship shall be subjected to the Owner's approval and inspection.
2. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect conduit installation and complete IRLCL-ELEC-02, Electrical
Inspection – Conduit Installation, and submit to the Owner.
3. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect all of the cable blocking kit installations during assembly and
record the results on IRCL-ELEC-16, Electrical Inspection – Cable Blocking Installation. The Electrical
Inspector shall also personally inspect the installations until confidence is obtained that the installation
crew is properly installing the gas blocking material.
4. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect the isolation of the shielded instrument cables drain wire and foil
shield to verify they are grounded at one end only as shown on the connection diagrams.
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5. . The Electrical Inspector shall inspect the completed cable tray system and complete the IRCL-ELEC-
12, Electrical Inspection – Cable Tray Installation prior to routing any cables.
6. All raceways shall be completely inspected by the Electrical Inspector. The completed inspection report
(IRLCL-ELEC-02, Electrical Inspection – Conduit Installation) shall be completed, signed, and
submitted to the Electrical Inspector for acceptance.
7. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect all heat trace environmental seals including the grommets at the
time of installation (since the proper grommet cannot be verified after box assembly).
8. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect heat trace installation to verify compliance with the isometric
piping details and the Manufacturer's installation instructions. The insulation resistance shall be
measured between the conductors to braid, and braid to ground using a 2500 VDC megger. The cable
tests shall be performed at 2500 VDC. Voltage shall be maintained for 60 seconds and then the
insulation resistance value recorded. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance value is 1000 MΩ
for Pentaire cable. Nelson or Thermon heat trace testing above 20 MΩ may be considered acceptable.
Values shall be recorded on the EE-15, EE-15 Heat Trace Test Report Form. If the cable fails at any
point to pass the insulation resistance test, suspend testing and troubleshoot and repair or contact
engineering for direction. These tests must be completed and verified as satisfactory by the electrical
inspector before pipe thermal insulation is installed. For in-service or follow-up maintenance testing of
heat trace cables, a resistance test value of 20 MΩ at 500 VDC shall be considered acceptable.
9. The Electrical Inspector shall document the accepted inspection of the heat trace by completing IRCL-
ELEC-08, Electrical Inspection – Heat Trace.
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Appendix A. Required Forms

2310 Temporary Electrical Service Request
EE-13 MCC Load Control Circuit Test Report
EE-15 EE-15 Heat Trace Tape Test Report
E-403-DAS-001 Heat Trace Monitoring Panel Electrical Data Sheet
E-403-DAS-002 Heat Trace Cable Electrical Data Sheet
E-403-DAS-003 Electrical Heat Trace Maintenance Log Record
E-403-DAS-004 Electrical Heat Trace Commissioning Record
E-403-DAS-005 Electrical Heat Trace Division/Zone Installation
Checklist
E-403-DAS-006 Electrical Heat Trace Installation Record
E-403-DAS-007 Electrical Heat Trace Design Data
IRCL-ELEC-02 Electrical Inspection – Conduit Installation
IRCL-ELEC-08 Electrical Inspection – Heat Trace
IRCL-ELEC-12 Electrical Inspection – Cable Tray Installation
IRCL-ELEC-16 Electrical Inspection – Cable Blocking Installation
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Appendix B. Reference Publications

The following specifications shall be considered as part of the project requirements. All documents shall be
the latest editions in force on the date of issuance of the contract to which this specification is attached,
unless otherwise noted. All electrical systems and equipment shall be designed, purchased, and installed
in accordance with the requirements specified herein, including all references.
Alaska Statutes (AS)
• AS Title 18
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Alyeska)
• E-113, Procurement Specification - Medium Voltage Power Cable
• E-114, Construction Specification - Low Voltage Power Cable
• E-115, Procurement Specification - Multi-Conductor Control Cable
• E-116, Procurement Specification - Instrument Cable
• E-117, Procurement Specification - Thermocouple Extension Wire
• E-122, Procurement Specification - Electrical Basic Material Specification
• E-402, Electrical Inspection and Testing
• E-500, Design Criteria - Electrical
• EN-43-006, Environmental Protection Manual: Pollution Prevention, Waste Management, and Used Oil
• G-501, Alyeska Drawing Standards
• SA-38, TAPS Safety Manual
• WP-3.1, General Welding and Brazing Requirements”
Eaton
• Eaton B-Line Cable Tray Manual
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• NEMA 1, 3, 4 and 12
• NEMA Standards Publication VE-1, “Metal Cable Tray Systems”
• NEMA Standards Publication VE-2, “Cable Tray Installation Guidelines”
• NEMA Standards WD-1, “General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices”
National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
• Acceptance Testing Standard (ATS)
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
• NECA 1, “Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction”
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• NFPA 1, “National Fire Code”
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• NFPA 70, “National Electrical Code”

• NFPA 70E, “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace”
• NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm Code”
• NFPA 79, “Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery”
• NFPA 101, “Life Safety Code”
• NFPA 496, “Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (National Fire
Codes, Vol. 7)”
• NFPA 497, “Hazardous Area Classification”
• NFPA 750, “Standard for the Installation of Water Mist Fire Protection Systems”
• NFPA 780, “Lightning Protection Standard”
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Division of Occupational Safety, Alaska Department of Labor
• Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart H., “Process Safety Management of
Highly Hazardous Chemicals”
• Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart R., “Electrical Power Generation,
Transmission and Distribution”
• Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart S. “Electrical”
• Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1926, Subpart S., “Electrical Construction”
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
• UL 44, “Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable”
• UL 886, “Outlet Boxes & Fittings for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations”
• UL 1203, “Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in
Hazardous (Classified) Locations”
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Appendix C. Hypot Testing Connections

Figure 2. Single Conductor
HIGH VOLTAGE LEAD
PHASE A
SHIELD
120 VAC
PHASE B
SHIELD
PHASE C
SAFETY METERED SHIELD
GROUND RETURN
Note
CONTROL UNIT No Connection is Made to
CONTROL CABLE the By-Pass Return
FIGURE #1
SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE
CONSTANT VOLTAGE TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
TRANSFORMER Associated Research Model 5321A
DC HYPOT TESTER
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Figure 3. Three Conductor Cable
CONSTANT VOLTAGE DC HYPOT TESTER

TRANSFORMER Associated Research Model 5321A
TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Three Conductor Cable
FIGURE #2
Note: No Connection is
Made to the By-Pass Return
CONTROL CABLE
CONTROL UNIT
GROUND
SAFETY METERED
GROUND RETURN
SHIELD
PHASE C
SHIELD
PHASE B
120 VAC
SHIELD
PHASE A
HIGH VOLTAGE LEAD
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Appendix D. Preparation of As-Built Drawings

D.1 Responsibility/Performance
D.1.1 Owner Assigned Engineer

1. Maintain configuration of drawings, design changes and redlines (if any) in accordance with the AMS-
009, Alyeska Master Drawing Update Process.
2. Review as-fabricated record file, and late, design revisions to assess impact to Construction
Contractor's Work Scope.
3. Review drawing index for completeness. Concurs with the index breakdown that the drawings are
accurately listed as either as-installed with changes or installed without changes.
4. Reviews as-installed markups for accurate representation of the work and for compliance with the as-
installed markup guidelines.
5. Verify accuracy and compliance of the installation with the IFC design including all approved Project
Change Requests (PCRs) and approve markups.
6. Transmits Contractor's record file for master drawing update.
D.1.2 Contractor's Construction Engineer or Supervisor

Redlined drawings are to reflect as-found conditions and current configuration after implementation and
follow the AMS-009 process.
The accuracy of redlines received is critical in enabling the Master Drawing Update Process to achieve its
key deliverables. When there is a discrepancy between a drawing and the installed configuration, or the
installed configuration is changed, the initiator marks up (redlines) drawings in the Maintenance or Project
Management Processes following these conventions:
1. Mark out incorrect information in green.
2. Mark corrections and additions in red.
3. Make comments or notations in blue.
4. Mark correct information (existing drawing information) in yellow, as appropriate.
5. Cloud the affected or changed areas in red.
6. Date, sign name and badge number next to the cloud in blue or black.
7. Indicate whether the change was as-built or as-found in blue or black.
8. Obtain appropriate discipline Engineer’s review and approval on non-administrative changes.
a. Write a work order or project number and related Project Change Request (PCR) information next
to change, as applicable
or
b. Place a revision delta next to the clouded information and record the information from steps 6, 7,
and 8 next to the corresponding revision delta above the title block.
9. All changes must be clearly marked and clouded so they may be reproduced.
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10. Transmit record file to Owner Assigned Engineer via Transmittal Letter and drawing index. Ensure
index includes complete and accurate drawing numbers, sheet numbers, revision numbers, and titles
for all drawings. A copy of approved redlined markup drawings are left on site for maintenance and
operations.
D.2 Criteria for Electrical As-Built Drawings

Incorporate all changes to:
1. Single line drawings, including ratings, connections, overload heaters, controls, elevations,
transformers, breakers, feeder identifications, cable sizes, switches, panels, heaters, motors, meters,
grounds, lights, relays, and references and notes for all termination drawings.
2. Ladder diagrams, logic diagrams, and schematic diagrams including interconnection, operational
integrity, terminal location, terminal number, relays, contacts, switches, lights instruments, and
references and notes for all interconnection diagrams.
3. Interconnection diagrams, including terminal numbers, terminal board numbers, wire number, wire
colors, pair numbers, shields, drain wire connections, grounds, communication wires, cable routing,
conduits with sizes, cable trays with classes, terminal layouts, termination details, instrument loop
diagrams, and notes and references for all continued interconnection diagrams or termination
drawings. Note all circuit classes if mixed power, LV, instrument, fire. Note any 300 volt insulated control
cables that must be isolated from 480 volt circuits.
4. Heat trace isometric drawings.
5. Incorporate changes to plan drawings, including equipment call outs, lighting circuits, cable tray
routings, ground grid locations, areas of classification, referenced to standards, conduit sizes,
panel/conduit connections, major changes in equipment or penetration locations.
Minor dimensional changes and minor changes in conduit field routing are not required.
1. Incorporate all changes to interconnection diagrams, vendor drawings, P&ID's, wire numbers, wire
colors, tag numbers, isolated grounds, shields, drain wires, fuses, splices, jumpers, commons, and
terminal numbers, set points, process range, manufacturer, model/part number. References to
schematics are also needed.
2. Logic diagrams for HVAC.
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Appendix E. Reserved
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Appendix F. Minimum Conduit, Fitting & Equipment Installation

Clearances
Figure 4. Minimum Conduit, Fitting, and Equipment Installation Clearances
MIN.
7 76
TOE
MIN.
CLEAR BODY
BENT
68
50° - 60°
30
FIXED LADDERS STAIR LADDERS
MIN.
80 SAME 80
WIDTH
PREFER AS STAIRS
90
30° - 35°
OPTIMUM
5 - 15°
STAIRS & STAIRWELLS RAMPS
NOTES:
1. All dimensions are minimum clearances for locating conduit, fittings, and equipment.
2. Dimensions are in inches.
REFERENCE:
• Architectural Standards, Seventh Edition by American Institute of Architects.
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Appendix G. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Box Method

Figure 5. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Enclosure – Preferred Method
O-Z Gedney Type "A"
Bushing
Conduit Nipple
(Minimum Length) Explosion Proof
Terminal Box
(COUNTERBORE BOX
IF REQUIRED PER
UL STANDARD 886)
Female Union
Rigid
Aluminum
Conduit
Conduit seal (if

required) shall
be on this side
of the union
G.1 Application
Crouse-Hinds LNR Non-Metallic Conduit Liner is a cylindrical plastic insert installed at the end of rigid and
intermediate metallic conduit to provide for the smooth entry of conductors into hazardous and non-
hazardous enclosures. No tools are required for installation.
A smooth entry is required under NEC Article 344.46, UL 514B, and UL-886 to protect conductor insulation
from possible damage when being pulled through conduit into or out of enclosures.
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NOTE
LNR bushings are not designed to be inserted over male unions as the union has a smooth throat. In
cases where the union does not thread completely through the enclosure wall, a close nipple and bushing
can be installed from the top if there are enough threads, or a nipple and female union need to be used
as the preferred method shows.
G.2 Installation
Crouse-Hinds LNR conduit liner is used with rigid metallic conduit in the following installation conditions:
Figure 6. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Enclosure – Alternate Method
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Figure 7. Conduit Connection to Explosion Proof Enclosure – Alternate Method (continued)
Conduit installed midway

through the enclosure wall.
Conduit entering an enclosure

through a sliphole (with locknuts).
1. Place the unflanged end of the liner into the installed conduit (from inside the enclosure) as shown in
Figure 8.
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2. Push the liner into the conduit until the flange butts against the end of the conduit or box. See Figure
9.
G.3 Removal
LNR Liners are not designed to be reused. If removal is necessary, grasp the end of the liner by the flange
and pull. Discard the liner and install a new one. See Figure 10.
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October 28, 2019 (Rev. 29) 49 of 74

Appendix H. Cable Tray Expansion Joint Chart
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Appendix I. Conduit Body Fill Tables

Table 1. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 1, Group D Area (Crouse –Hinds Type GUA Fittings)
Conduit Body Size
¾" 1" 1 1/2" 2"
GUA_26 GUA_36 GUA_59 GUA_69
Conductor Size 13.5 cu. In. 15.5 cu. In. 77.8 cu. In. 80.00 cu. In.
#14 AWG 6 7 38 40
#12 AWG 6 6 34 35
#10 AWG 5 6 31 32
#8 AWG 4 5 25 26
#6 AWG — 3 15 16
NOTES:
• The volume, based on wire size, of any device mounted in the fitting shall be deducted. Type GUA,
GUAB, GUAC, GUAD, GUAL, GUAN GUAT & GUAX have identical volumes for equal size.
• For combination of different wire sizes installed in a conduit body, the volume required shall be
calculated.
Table 2. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 1, Group D Area
Body Type Crouse-Hinds Cat. No. Volume (In.3) Remarks
¾” GUA_ 26 - SA 13.5 —
1” GUA_ 36 – SA 15.5 —
1 ½” GUA_ 59 – SA 77.8 —
2” GUA_ 69 – SA 80.0 —
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Table 3. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 2, Group D and Unclassified Area (Crouse–Hinds
MARK 9 Fittings)
Conduit Body Size
¾" 1" 1 1/2" 2"
_29 _39 _59 _69
Conductor Size 10 cu. In. 12 cu. In. 35 cu. In. 75 cu. In.
#14 AWG 5 6 17 37
#12 AWG 4 5 15 33
#10 AWG 4 4 14 30
#8 AWG 3 4 11 25
#6 AWG — 2 7 15
NOTES:
• The volume, based on wire size, of any device mounted in the fitting shall be deducted. Type C, LB,
LL, LR, T. TB & X have identical volumes for equal sizes.
• For combination of different wire sizes installed in a conduit body, the volume required shall be
calculated.
Table 4. Conduit Body Fill – Class I, Division 2 or Unclassified Areas
Body Type Crouse-Hinds Cat. No. Volume (In.3) Remarks
Covers and gaskets must
¾” _-29 10
be ordered separately
1” _-39 12
1 ½” _-59 35
2” _-69 75
Table 5. Volume Required per Conductor in Each Conduit Body or Box [Table is identical to NEC
Table 370-16(b)]
Conductor Size Free Space Box or Body for Each Conductor
NO. 18 1.5 in.3
NO. 16 1.75 in.3
NO. 14 2 in.3
NO. 12 2.25 in.3
NO. 10 2.5 in.3
NO. 8 3 in.3
NO. 6 5 in.3
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Appendix J. Rigid Metal Conduit and Seal Fill Tables

Table 6. 25% Fill (Maximum Number of 600V Single Conductors with NEC Type XHHW Insulation)
Conduit and Seal Trade Size
CONDUCTOR
SIZE 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" 3" 4" 5” 6"
AREA
IN
SQ.
AWG OR kcmil IN. 0.0785 0.1373 0.222 0.5178 0.852 1.8748 3.2208 5.0533 7.2895
#18, 16 & 14
0.0139 5 9 15 37 50 — — — —
AWG
#12 AWG 0.0181 4 7 12 28 47 50 — — —
#10 AWG 0.0243 3 5 9 21 35 50 — — —
#8 AWG 0.0437 1 3 5 11 19 42 50 — —
#6 AWG 0.059 1 2 3 8 14 31 50 — —
#4 AWG 0.814 — 1 2 6 10 23 39 50 —
#2 AWG 0.1146 — 1 1 4 7 16 28 44 50
#1/0 AWG 0.1825 — — 1 2 4 10 17 27 39
#2/0 AWG 0.219 — — 1 2 3 8 14 23 33
#4/0 AWG 0.3197 — — — 1 2 5 10 15 22
250 kcmil 0.3904 — — — 1 2 4 8 12 18
350 kcmil 0.5166 — — — 1 1 3 6 9 14
500 kcmil 0.6984 — — — — 1 2 4 7 10
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Table 7. 40% Fill (Maximum Number of 600V Single Conductors with NEC Type XHHW Insulation)
Conduit and Seal Trade Size
CONDUCTOR SIZE 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 2" 3" 4"
AREA
IN SQ.
AWG OR kcmil IN. 0.12 0.21 0.34 0.82 1.34 2.95 5.00
#18, 16 & 14 AWG 0.0139 9 15 25 50 — — —
#12 AWG 0.0181 7 12 20 47 50 — —
#10 AWG 0.0243 5 9 15 37 50 — —
#8 AWG 0.0437 2 4 7 17 28 50 —
#6 AWG 0.059 1 2 4 10 16 36 50
#4 AWG 0.814 1 2 4 9 16 35 50
#2 AWG 0.1146 1 2 3 7 11 25 43
#1/0 AWG 0.1825 — 1 2 4 7 15 27
#2/0 AWG 0.219 — 1 1 3 6 13 22
#4/0 AWG 0.3197 — — 1 2 4 9 15
250 kcmil 0.3904 — — 1 2 3 7 12
350 kcmil 0.5166 — — — 1 2 5 9
500 kcmil 0.6984 — — — 1 2 4 7
*40% fill is achievable only when using Appleton Type “EYSEF” and “EYDEF” expanded fill sealing fitting.
Available in ½” through 4” sizes only.
Notes for Table 1 - (both the 25% & 40% fill):

1. It is owner’s electrical requirement that the number of single conductors in a sealing fitting shall be
limited to 50, even when more than 50 may be permitted based upon conductor area and sealing fitting
trade size.
2. For combinations of conductors of different sizes, use Table 4 and Table 5, Chapter 9 of the NEC for
dimensions of conductors and conduit. Maximum fill of conduit shall be 25% for this specification, in
accordance with UL 886, Table 35.1.
3. ½” conduit may be used internal to control panels, and in short sections to connect devices with ½”
conduit entries. Use of ½” conduit is allowed only with Owner’s written permission.
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Table 8. 600V Multi-Conductor Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table

Size of
Area of Size of “EYS”
O.D. of Cable “EYS” Type
Control and Power Conductor Cable Square Type Cable Conduit
Cables Size Inches Inches Seal Seal Remarks
1/2" or
3/C #14 .41 0.132 1/2" or 3/4" 3/4"
7/C #14 .52 0.213 1" 3/4"
9/C #14 .64 0.322 1" 1"
12/C #14 .71 0.396 1-1/2" 1"
19/C #14 .83 0.541 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
24/C #14 .99 0.770 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
37/C #14 1.15 1.039 2" 2"
3/C #12 .45 0.159 1/2" or 3/4" 3/4"
7/C #12 .61 0.292 1" 1"
9/C #12 .70 0.385 1-1/2" 1"
12/C #12 .79 0.490 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
19/C #12 .96 0.724 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
24/C #12 1.11 0.968 2" 1-1/2"
37/C #12 1.27 1.267 3" 2"
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Table 9. 600V Multi-Conductor Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table

Size of
Area of Size of “EYS”
O.D. of Cable “EYS” Type
Control and Power Conductor Cable Square Type Cable Conduit
Cables Size Inches Inches Seal Seal Remarks
3/C #10 .50 0.196 3/4" 3/4"
4/C #10 .58 0.264 3/4" 3/4"
7/C #10 .68 0.363 1" 1"
Includes1
3/C #8 .66 0.342 1" 1"
#10 GND
Includes1
4/C #8 .72 0.407 1" 1"
#10 GND
Includes1
3/C 6 .74 0.430 1-1/2" 1"
#8 GND
Includes1
3/C 4 .87 0.595 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
#8 GND
Includes1
3/C 2 1.01 0.801 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
#6 GND
Includes1
3/C 1/0 1.22 1.169 2" 2"
#6 GND
Includes1
3/C 2/0 1.32 1.369 2" 2"
#6 GND
Includes1
3/C 4/0 1.56 1.911 3" 3"
#4 GND
Includes1
3/C 250 MCM 1.76 2.433 3" 3"
#4 GND
Includes1
3/C 350 MCM 1.98 3.079 3" 3"
#3 GND
Includes1
3/C 500 MCM 2.26 4.012 4" 4"
#2 GND
Notes for Table 2 and Table 3:

1. For a single multiconductor cable (that does not need to be separated and sealed around the individual
conductors) requiring a sealing fitting, maximum fill of conduit shall be 50% based on NEC allowance
of 53% (NEC Chapter 9, Table 1).
2. ½-inch conduit may be used internal to control panels, and in short sections to connect devices with ½-
inch conduit entries. Use of ½-inch conduit is allowed only with Owner’s written permission.
3. Conduit internal diameters and cross sectional areas are calculated from information listed on Table 4
– Chapter 9 of the NEC.
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4. Conduit seal fills for multiconductor and multi-pair/triad cables are based on 50% of the seal cross
sectional area available for sealing around the cable jacket – considering the cable as incapable of
transmitting fluid through the core per NEC.
5. Cable seal fills are based on 25% of the seal cross sectional area available for sealing individual
conductors of multiconductor and multi-pair/triad cables per UL 886.
6. Table 2 is based on the largest diameter of either Okonite X-Olene-Okoseal Type TC (XLPE insulation
with Arctic Grade PVC Jacket), Rockbestos Firewall III (XLPE insulation with Chlorosolfonated
polyethylene jacket), Rockbestos Pyro-Trol (FR-XLPE with Arctic Grade PVC Jacket) or Continental
FREP-LT (EP insulation and Flame-retardant, low temperature PVC jacket).
7. Table 3 is based on the largest diameter of either Okonite X-Olene Okoseal Type TC Cable (XHHW
insulation and Arctic Grade PVC Jacket), Rockbestos Firewall III 90°C Type TC (XLPE insulation, XLPE
Jacket), or Cablec/Continental FREP LT (EP insulation and Flame-Retardant, low temperature PVC
Jacket).
Table 10. Dimensions and Percent Area of Conduit
A Bc C D E F
Requirements
for This Spec.
Over 2 Over 2
Internal Total Area 1 Conductor Conductors Conductors
Diameter 100% Fill Sq. 53% Fill Sq. 40% Fill Sq. 25% Fill Sq.
Trade size Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches
½” 0.632 0.314 0.166 0.125 0.079
¾” .0836 0.549 0.291 0.220 0.137
1” 1.063 0.888 0.470 0.355 0.222
1 ½” 1.624 2.071 1.098 0.829 0.518
2” 2.083 3.408 1.806 1.363 0.852
3” 3.090 7.499 3.975 3.000 1.875
4” 4.050 12.883 6.828 5.153 3.221
5” 5.073 20.213 10.713 8.085 5.053
6” 6.093 29.158 15.454 11.663 7.29
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Table 11. 300 Volt Instrument Multi-Pair/Triad Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table
300V Cables
(Pairs or Maximum Size of Size of
Triads O.D. of Area of “EYS” Type “EYS” Type
Overall Conductor Cables Cable (Sq. of Cable of Conduit
shield Only) Size (AWG) (Inches) Inches) Seal Seal Remarks
1 TRIAD #16 0.320 0.80 ½” or ¾” ½” or ¾” See Table 9
4 TRIAD #16 0.627 0.309 1” 1”
4 TRIAD #20 0.521 0.213 1” ¾”
1 PR #16 0.300 0.070 ½” or ¾” ½” or ¾”
4PR #16 0.500 0.196 1” ¾”
8 PR #16 0.630 0.311 1” 1”
12 PR #16 0.750 0.441 1 ½” 1”
24 PR #16 1.990 0.769 2” 1 ½”
36 PR #16 1.235 1.198 3” 2”
4 PR #20 0.442 0.153 ¾” ¾”
6 PR #20 1.53 0.22 1” ¾”
8 PR #20 0.537 0.226 1” ¾”
12 PR #20 0.631 0.313 1 ½” 1”
24 PR #20 0.850 0.567 1 ½” 1 ½”
36 PR #20 1.000 0.785 1 ½”
Gaitronics 5 # 18 and
Cable – 8/C 3 #14 0.63 0.31 1” 1”
Notes for Table 5:

1. For a single multiconductor cable (that does not need to be separated and sealed around the individual
conductors) requiring a sealing fitting, maximum fill of conduit shall be 50% based on NEC allowance
of 53% (NEC Chapter 9, Table 1).
2. ½-inch conduit may be used internal to control panels, and in short sections to connect devices with ½-
inch conduit entries. Use of ½-inch conduit is allowed only with Owner’s written permission.
3. Table 5 is based on the largest diameter of either Okonite Type P-OS PLTC Cable (XLPE insulation
and Arctic Grade PVC Jacket), Rockbestos Firewall III (XLPE insulation and NEOPRENE Jacket)
Furon/Dehoron Electronic Instrument Cable PLTC Cable of Cablec Continental FREP-LT (XHHW
insulation and Flame-Retardant, low temperature PVC Jacket.
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Table 12. 300 Volt Instrument Multi-Pair/Triad Cable Type EYS” Seal Fill Table
300V Cables
(Pairs or Maximum Size of Size of
Triads O.D. of Area of “EYS” Type “EYS” Type
Overall Conductor Cables Cable (Sq. of Cable of Conduit
shield Only) Size (AWG) (Inches) Inches) Seal Seal Remarks
4 TRIAD #16 0.580 0.264 1” ¾”
8 TRIAD #16 0.790 0.490 1 ½” 1 ½”
12 TRIAD #16 1.980 0.754 1 ½” 1 ½”
16 TRIAD #16 1.175 1.084 2” 2”
4 TRIAD #20 0.538 0.227 1” ¾”
8 TRIAD #20 0.69 0.37 1 ½” 1”
12 TRIAD #20 0.843 0.558 2” 1 ½”
16 TRIAD #20 0.930 0.679 2” 1 ½”
24 TRIAD #20 1.10 0.95 3” 1 ½”
4 PR #16 0.540 0.229 1” ¾”
8 PR #16 0.710 0.395 1 ½” 1”
12 PR #16 0.850 0.567 1 ½” 1 ½”
24 PR #16 1.190 1.112 3” 2”
36 PR #16 1.350 1.431 3” 2”
4 PR #20 0.483 0.183 1” ¾”
6 PR #20 0.540 0.229 1” ¾”
8 PR #20 0.598 0.284 1 ½” 1”
12 PR #20 0.741 0.431 1 ½” 1”
24 PR #20 1.016 0.810 3” 1 ½”
36 PR #20 1.149 1.037 3” 2”
4/C (QUAD) #16 0.50 0.20 ½” or ¾” ¾”
Combinations of multiconductor instrument cables installed in one seal shall be limited per Table 7.
One shielded pair (#20 or #16) = 3 Conductors
One unshielded pair (#20 OR #16) = 2 Conductors
One shielded triad (#20 OR #16) = 4 Conductors
One unshielded triad (#20 OR #16) = 3 Conductors
Overall cable shield drain wire = 1 Conductor
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Table 13. Maximum Number of #20 AWG and/or #16 AWG Conductors Permitted in “EYS” Seals
at 25% Area Fill (Drain Wires Considered Same Size)
Seal Trade Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2"
No. of Conductors 5 9 15 37 50
Example: One 4 Triad #16 (Individually Shielded) cable and one 8 Pair #20 (Individually Shielded)
cable are to be installed in one conduit and sealed with a conduit and a cable seal.
1. Conduit and Conduit Seal Size Required:
4 triad #16 = 0.33 sq. inches
8 pair #20 = 0.28 sq. inches
TOTAL: = 0.61 sq. inches
From 25% Fill Column (Table 6) on Sheet 7, Table 4, conduit size is 2".
Note: Each cable is considered one conductor.
2. Cable Seal Size Required:
4 triad #16 = 4 x 4 = 16 + 1 (Overall Shield Drain) = 17 Conductors
8 pair #20 = 8 x 3 = 24 + 1 (Overall Shield Drain) = 25 Conductors
TOTAL: = 42 Conductors
From Table 7, Cable Seal Size Required is 2".
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Table 14. 300V Instrument Single Pair Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table
Maximum
Number of Single
Pairs Minimum Size of Minimum Size of
(Individually “EYS” Type “EYS” Type
Shielded) Conductor Size Cable Seal Conduit Seal Remarks
1 #16 1/2" 1/2" SEE NOTE 4
2 #16 3/4" 3/4" SEE NOTE 4
3 #16 1" 1" SEE NOTE 4
7 #16 1 1/2" 1 1/2" SEE NOTE 4
12 #16 2" 2" SEE NOTE 4
28 #16 3" 3" SEE NOTE 4
Table 15. 300V Instrument Single Pair Cable Type “EYS” Seal Fill Table
Maximum
Number of Single
Triads Minimum Size of Minimum Size of
(Individually “EYS” Type “EYS” Type
Shielded) Conductor Size Cable Seal Conduit Seal Remarks
1 #16 1/2" 1/2" SEE NOTE 4
2 #16 3/4" 3/4" SEE NOTE 4
3 #16 1" 1" SEE NOTE 4
7 #16 1 1/2" 1 1/2" SEE NOTE 4
11 #16 2" 2" SEE NOTE 4
25 #16 3" 3" SEE NOTE 4
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Table 16. Single Pair #16 or Triad #16 with Gas Blocking Kits Installed in the Type “EYS” Seals Fill
Table
Shielded Single Pair:
Maximum No. of Pairs Seal Fill (Sq. Inches)
Minimum Size of “EYS” Gas Blocked in Seal Based on O.D. of
Type Conduit Seal with Kits Cable Size and Type Blocking Kit
¾” 1 #16 T/S – 300V 50% MAX
1” 1 #16 T/S – 300V 50% MAX
1 ½” 3 #16 T/S – 300V 25% MAX
2” 4 #16 T/S – 300V 25% MAX
3” 10 #16 T/S – 300V 25% MAX
Shielded Single Triad:

Maximum No. of Triads Seal Fill (Sq. Inches)
Minimum Size of “EYS” Gas Blocked in Seal Based on O.D. of
Type Conduit Seal with Kits Cable Size and Type Blocking Kit
¾” 1 #16 T/S – 300V 50% MAX
1” 1 #16 T/S – 300V 50% MAX
1 ½” 3 #16 T/S – 300V 25% MAX
2” 6 #16 T/S – 300V 25% MAX
3” 10 #16 T/S – 300V 25% MAX
Notes for Table 8, Table 9, and Table 10

1. Conduit penetrating floors, soffits, firewalls, non-rated walls and acoustic walls must be same size as
seal.
2. Cable based on DEKORON IT74 & 84 also 52 & 56 type 1874 & 1884, and OKONITE, P-OS type 300V,
105°C insulation.
3. Conduit fill for one or more multipair or triad cable up to EYS seal shall be based on Table 4, Chapter
9 of NEC. See Standard STD-EE-00-00349 for sealing standard.
4. If pair or triad is gas blocked with in a seal with Blocking Kit, see Table 10 for seal fill maximums. Table
8 and Table 9 apply to non-gas blocked installation in seal (single pair or triad with outer jacket intact).
Maximum fill is 25 percent of conduit cross section area.
5. Communications wire if furnished with cable, shall not be included in conductor count when installed in
seal.
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Appendix K. Cable Block Kit Installation Terminal Boxes, Fittings or Seals

The following are the Raychem instructions for applying their gas blocking kit on shielded multiple pair or
triad cables. The Contractor shall:
1. Remove cable jacket and overall shielding as required for connection.
2. Clean and degrease cable jacket. Slide large heat-shrinkable heavy wall tubing (WCSM) onto cable.
See Vendor chart for size and length of WCSM tubing required.
3. Remove individual shieldings. NOTE: For multiple pair or triad cables, leave approximately 1-1/4 inch
of the shield intact from edge of jacket cutback.
4. For multiple pair or triad cables, use vinyl tape or heat shrink tubing to secure ends of shielding.
5. Slide clear adhesive lined heat-shrinkable tubing over bare drain wire(s); NOTE: Hot melt sealant must
seal between clear tubing and foil shielding to block gas migration path. Carefully shrink clear tubing
with an electrical heat gun; keep the heat gun moving at all times.
6. For multiple pair or triad cables, re-group twisted pair conductors and insulated drain wires ends.
NOTE: The drain wire must be associated with correct conductors.
7. Solvent wipe out surface of sealant sleeve bundle and slide large WCSM heat-shrinkable tube over
sealant area with edge of heat-shrinkable tube overlapping the cable jacket by at least 2 inches.
8. Heat the cable gas blocking kit and cable for 10 to 30 minutes depending on cable size.
9. Allow to cool before moving or bending. Move so cable blocking kit is in seal fitting.
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Figure 11. Installation Detail for Cable Block Kit

To Terminal Blocks
Individual Pair or Triad drain wire

with heat shrink tubing applied on
Triad and Instrument Cables.
Raychem CG PE-105
Item No. 2 - Sheet 2 Individual Conductors
Pairs, Triads, or Quads
* Hot Melt Sealant

(See Sheet 2)
* Adhesive coated heat
shrink outer sleeve Individual Aluminum
RAYCHEM WCSM Mylar Shields
Item No. 1A, 1B, 1C SEE NOTE BELOW
Sheet 2
Pair, Triad, or Quad
Hazardous Area
Termination Box
Fitting or "EYS" Seal Conduit
INSTALLATION DETAIL
NOTE:
When installing cable seals, the outer jacket shall be removed so that sealant will
surround each individual insulated conductor and outer jacket as indicated
above. After installation, the blocking kit shall be installed in fitting, seal or
adjacent to terminal blocks in
terminal box per interconnection diagram.
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Table 17. List of Material

Blocking Conductor Number of Cable Jacket
Item No. Qty. Kit No. Size Conductor O.D.
1A 1 -1T 24-20 AWG 2-6 .15-.35 inches
1B 1 -5T 18-16 AWG 2-4 .15-.35 inches
1C 1 -6T 18-16 AWG 5-6 .25-.65 inches
2 3’ Heat shrink tubing, 1/16” I.D. clear. Raychem RPPM 4/1
2B 3’ Heat shrink tubing, 1/16” I.D. clear. Raychem RPPM 4/1
2C 3’ Heat shrink tubing, 1/16” I.D. clear. Raychem RPPM 4/1
Table 18 shall be used to purchase cable blocking kit material in bulk:

Table 18. Material Required for Each Kit
Sleeves Heat Shrink Tubing
Item No. No. Qty. Req’d WCSM No. Length Qty.
1A CGPE-105 5 19/6 6” 1
1B 5 19/6 6” 1
1C 5 19/6 6” 1
Field to supply the following material when kits are supplied in bulk form:
1. Aluminum foil (Reynolds or equal) for heat deflector shields.
2. Trichloroethane solution, concentration: 1, 1, 1 for cable cleaner.
Number of Hot Melt Sealant Sleeves to Use per Cable:
1. Instrument pairs and gas sensor triads with individual shields Field to install one hot melt sealant sleeve
for each pair or triad and one hot meld sealant sleeve for each pair or triad drain wire.
Examples: A. 1 Pair #16 = 2 Sleeves
B. 1 Triad #16 = 2 Sleeves
C. 1 Quad #16 = 3 Sleeves
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Appendix L. Panel Grounding

Figure 12. Panel Grounding
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Appendix M. Nameplates
Figure 13. Nameplates
3-1/2" (See notes, Typical)
3-1/8 "
3/16"
5/8"
2 HOLES 9/64”
1-1/4"
FOR NO. 6 SCREWS

SAMPLE 1/4"
1/32" BEVEL
SAMPLE
LETTERING
18 LETTERS OR SPACES
TOP OR BOTTOM ROWS
SAMPLE
LETTERING
REQUIRED
15 LETTERS OR SPACES
CENTER ROW
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are minimum, increase as required.
2. Material: Laminated Bakelite, 1/16-inch thick, white surface, black core.
3. Engraving: Engrave through white surface to expose black core. Lettering style shall be condensed
Gothic, ¼-inch high.
4. Lettering: Arrange all lettering to the center of the plate. Use one, two or three lines of lettering as shown
on nameplate schedule.
5. Attachment to NEMA 7 Enclosures shall be in accordance with UL Standards for Safety 698, 886, and
1604.
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Appendix N. Temperature Correction Factor Table

Table 19. Temperature Correction Factors for Insulation Resistance to 15.6°C (60°F)
Temperature Coefficient for 1°F
F C 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12
50 10.00 .75 .68 .62 .56 .51 .46 .42 .38 .35 .32
51 10.60 .77 .70 .65 .59 .54 .50 .46 .42 .39 .36
52 11.10 .79 .73 .68 .63 .58 .54 .50 .47 .43 .40
53 11.70 .82 .76 .71 .67 .62 .58 .55 .51 .48 .45
54 12.20 .84 .79 .75 .70 .67 .63 .60 .56 .54 .51
55 12.80 .87 .82 .78 .75 .71 .68 .65 .62 .60 .57
56 13.30 .89 .86 .82 .76 .76 .74 .71 .69 .66 .64
57 13.90 .92 .89 .87 .84 .82 .80 .78 .76 .73 .71
58 14.40 .94 .93 .91 .90 .88 .86 .85 .83 .82 .80
59 15.00 .97 .96 .96 .95 .94 .93 .92 .91 .90 .89
60 15.60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
61 16.10 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12
62 16.70 1.06 1.08 1.10 1.13 1.15 1.17 1.19 1.21 1.24 1.27
63 17.20 1.09 1.13 1.16 1.19 1.23 1.26 1.30 1.34 1.38 1.42
64 17.80 1.13 1.17 1.22 1.26 1.31 1.36 1.41 1.47 1.53 1.58
65 18.30 1.16 1.22 1.28 1.34 1.40 1.47 1.54 1.62 1.70 1.78
66 18.90 1.20 1.27 1.35 1.42 1.50 1.59 1.69 1.78 1.88 1.98
67 19.40 1.23 1.32 1.41 1.51 1.62 1.72 1.84 1.96 2.09 2.21
68 20.00 1.27 1.37 1.48 1.60 1.72 1.85 1.99 2.15 2.31 2.48
69 20.60 1.31 1.43 1.55 1.69 1.84 2.00 2.18 2.36 2.57 2.77
70 21.10 1.35 1.48 1.63 1.79 1.97 2.17 2.38 2.60 2.85 3.10
71 21.70 1.39 1.54 1.72 1.90 2.11 2.34 2.59 2.87 3.17 3.46
72 22.20 1.43 1.60 1.80 2.02 2.26 2.53 2.82 3.15 3.52 3.90
73 22.80 1.47 1.67 1.89 2.14 2.42 2.72 3.08 3.46 3.90 4.37
74 23.30 1.52 1.74 1.98 2.27 2.58 2.94 3.35 3.81 4.31 4.88
75 23.90 1.56 1.80 2.08 2.40 2.76 3.18 3.65 4.19 4.78 5.47
76 24.40 1.61 1.87 2.19 2.54 2.96 3.43 3.98 4.61 5.30 6.12
77 25.00 1.66 1.95 2.30 2.70 3.17 3.70 4.34 5.08 5.88 6.85
78 25.60 1.71 2.02 2.41 2.86 3.39 4.00 4.73 5.59 6.51 7.68
79 26.10 1.76 2.11 2.53 3.03 3.62 4.33 5.16 6.14 7.27 8.59
80 26.70 1.81 2.19 2.66 3.21 3.87 4.67 5.61 6.72 8.07 9.65
81 27.20 1.87 2.28 2.80 3.40 4.15 5.04 6.12 7.43 8.98 10.80
82 27.80 1.92 2.37 2.94 3.60 4.43 5.45 6.69 8.18 9.92 12.10
83 28.30 1.98 2.47 3.08 3.82 4.72 5.89 7.28 9.00 11.00 13.60
84 28.90 2.04 2.57 3.23 4.05 5.04 6.35 7.92 9.90 12.20 15.20
85 29.40 2.10 2.67 3.40 4.30 5.42 6.84 8.67 10.80 13.50 17.00
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Appendix O. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories

Electrical equipment or assemblies of approved electrical components that are subject to the National
Electrical Code (NEC) shall be third party certified by an approved certifier unless all of the following
conditions apply:
1. The assembled equipment shall be unique or one-of-a-kind.
2. Listing or labeling is not readily available.
3. Equipment shall be used in an industrial manufacturing process where qualified and licensed
maintenance personnel are employed.
4. The equipment shall be engineered by an Alaska Registered Professional Electrical Engineer.
5. All of the following items shall be contained within the enclosure: a bill of material listing all components;
a panel layout drawing including the square inch area of all components; a control panel circuit drawing
that includes and Alaska Registered Professional Electrical Engineer’s seal imprint; identification of all
line, load and terminal connections; an overload relay element selection table if overload relays with
replaceable elements are utilized; cut sheets or catalog pages from component manufacturers showing
the suitability and rating of all components.
6. A durable label or decal giving the voltage and number of phases employed shall be permanently
affixed to the enclosure.
7. The equipment shall be assembled by licensed electricians. (The electricians shall be licensed in Alaska
if the work is performed in Alaska.)
8. Each component shall be third-party certified.
9. The Alaska Department of Labor, Electrical Inspector or delegated representative shall determine if the
equipment complies with the NEC.
Exception:
Recognized component terminal blocks may be installed in the field in a listed cabinet or listed junction box
by a licensed electrician when a copy of the terminal component directory information is installed in the
enclosure.
NOTES:
1. An approved certifier is one that complies with the American National Standard for Certification – Third-
Party Certification Program ANSI Z34.1. Any Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) that is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is
accepted by the State of Alaska, Department of Labor.
2. For a detailed list of the specific ANSI and other national standards that are recognized to evaluate
products by NRTL, refer to the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA website at
https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/nrtllist.html.
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O.1 Electrical Testing Laboratory Product Categories (ref. Mechanical Inspection

Policy Letter (MIPL-94))
1. Equipment for hazardous locations.
2. Secondary distribution equipment 600 volts or less – ordinary locations.
3. Insulated conductors and distribution equipment over 600 volts.
4. Motor control and equipment.
5. Power transformers and battery chargers.
6. Uninterruptable power supply systems and equipment.
7. Busways and cable bus and fittings – 600 volts or less.
8. Cabinets, cutout boxes, junction and pull boxes, wireways and auxiliary gutters and fittings.
9. Power fuses and circuit breakers – 600 volts or less.
10. Industrial control equipment – 600 volts or less.
11. Metal and/or non-metallic raceways and fittings.
12. lnsulated conductors and non-metallic cables – 600 volts or less.
13. Fixture and power cords – 600 volts or less.
14. Metallic clad cables – 600 volts or less.
15. Wiring devices – ordinary locations.
16. Lighting fixtures and equipment – ordinary locations.
17. Electric signs.
18. Commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
19. Residential heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
20. Commercial kitchen, laundry and dry cleaning equipment.
21. Fire and burglar alarm, energy management and electronic equipment.
22. Gas fired appliances and heating equipment.
23. Motor operated equipment.
24. Office, equipment, fixed and portable and data processing equipment.
25. Specialty products (items not listed above).
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Appendix P. Definition of Terms

Acceptable:
An installation or equipment is acceptable to the Commissioner of Labor, and approved within the meaning
of this article (A) if it is accepted, or certified, or listed, or labeled, or otherwise determined to be safe by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). See Appendix O, “Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratories.” Or (B) with respect to an installation or equipment of a kind which no nationally recognized
testing laboratory accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, if it is inspected or tested by a
federal agency, or by a state, municipal, or other local authority responsible for enforcing occupational
safety provisions of the National Electrical Code, and found in compliance with the provisions of the National
Electrical Code as applied in this article; or (C) with respect to custom-made equipment or related
installations which are designed, fabricated for, and intended for use by a particular customer, if it is
determined to be safe for its intended use by its manufacturer on the basis of test data which the Owner
keeps and makes available for inspection to the Commissioner and his authorized representatives.
Electrical Administrator:
Any person engaged in the business of, or purporting to be engaged in the business of, installing or
repairing, or contracting to install or repair, electrical wiring, conduits, devices, fixtures, equipment, or other
electrical materials for transmitting, using, or consuming electrical energy.
Annealed Copper Wire:
Wire that has been drawn or rolled to final size, and then heated to remove the effects of cold working.
Material Cable Definitions:
Abbreviations:
• CPE Chlorinated Polyethylene
• CR Neoprene - Polychloprene, Duprene
• CSPE Hypalon - Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene
• EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
• ETFE Tefzel - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
• FEP Teflon - Copolymer of Ethylene and Tetrafluorethylene
• HDPE High Density Polyethylene
• MC-HL Metal Clad Cable, Hazardous Location Rated
• PE Polyethylene
• PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
• PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
• SR Silicone Rubber
• TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer
• UHMW Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
• XHHW Cross-Linked High Heat Water Resistant Insulated Wire
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• XLPE Cross-Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene

• XLPO Cross-Linked Thermosetting Polyolefin
Common Names:
• Nylon Polyamide, Polycaprolactam
• Polyester Mylar
Cold Bend:
Specimens tested to prove it is suitable for arctic duty shall exhibit no cracking of the jacket or the outer
jacket and withstand without failure the test voltage indicated on the applicable product specification sheet.
Dielectric Withstand:
An acceptance test designed to verify the integrity of the electrical insulation of the heat trace tape.
Consumable Material:
Various supplies and material used during the fabrication and construction process including permanent
material that, in the Owner's opinion, are difficult to determine the required quantity based on design
drawings or where it is difficult for the Owner to maintain material control.
Contract Documents:
Drawings, Data Sheets, standards, schedules, General Terms and Conditions attached to the Contract,
this specification, and all other drawings, sketches, or documents used to define the work including all
attachments, references, and revisions thereto.
Contractor:
A firm or individual, who enters into an agreement to supply material, equipment or services, or both for the
Owner of on-site construction, modification, or off-site fabrication or construction. Note: in this document
the term “contractor” may also refer to Alyeska personnel performing Minor Modification or maintenance
activities.
Corrosion-Resistant:
Fastenings, fittings, assemblies, and other units when specified shall be made of corrosion-resisting steel,
copper, brass, certain aluminum alloys or electroplated with cadmium, chromium, silver, or hot-dipped
galvanizing as appropriate. For outside service and wet areas, the entire assembly shall be constructed of
compatible material to resist cathodic corrosion. Panelboard directories and equipment placards may be
made of pressed paper or plastic.
Engineering Unit:
The Vendor data shall be expressed in the customary U.S. units. (This applies to drawings, manuals, and
other related documents. The Vendor may include the engineering units he customarily uses on his
drawings and other documents, provided the customary U.S. units are shown also.
Hipot:
A hipot test (also called Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV) test) verifies that the insulation of a cable
or component is sufficient to protect the operator from electrical shock. In a typical hipot test, high voltage
is applied between a cable's current-carrying conductors and its metallic shielding. The resulting current
that flows through the insulation, known as leakage current, is monitored by the hipot tester.
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ISO (Isometric Drawings):

Engineering drawings included with the heat trace system purchase requisition that will identify the actual
dimensions of the individual piping spools that are required to be heat traced. The pipe material and
insulation thickness and material will be indicated. Also refers to the heat trace system design drawings
that are provided to assist with heat trace material installation.
Manufacturer:
A firm that enters into an agreement with a Vendor or Purchaser to design, fabricate, construct and test the
material and equipment, and also provide the services, if requested, for the Owner of the project.
Maximum Self-Generated Temperature:
The highest measured surface temperature as determined by the recommended test procedure of the
temperature classification shall be based on this highest measured surface temperature (this classification
is commonly referred to as the "T-rating" or "T-classification" of electrical equipment).
Megger:
The act of testing the insulation resistance of an electrical wire, cable, or other piece of electrical equipment,
at 500 volts, 1000 volts, 2500 volts or 5000 volts DC. Also used to describe the test equipment used to
perform the test.
NEC: National Electrical Code, NFPA-70
NEMA: National Electric Manufacturer’s Association
NETA: National Electric Testing Association
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
Owner:
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Alyeska), an authorized employee of said company, or a designated
firm or individual representing said company.
P&IDs (Piping and Instrument Diagrams):
Engineering drawings included with the purchase requisition that will indicate the extent of the heat tracing
requirements. These drawings do not identify the physical requirements or dimensions.
Project:
A project may consist of one or more of the following:
• New Construction on the Owners property
• Modifications of facilities on the Owners property
• Fabrication and assembly of facilities or equipment on the Owners or Contractors property to be
transported to the Owners property
• As specified in contract documents
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Purchaser:
A firm or individual who enters into an agreement to purchase material, equipment or services or both for
the Owner of the project. The Owner may also be the Purchaser.
Shop Drawings:
Working drawings created by a Manufacturer or fabricator that specify all dimensional and fabrication details
necessary to build an assembly.
Thermal Output:
A manufacturing acceptance test designed to verify the power output in wattage output per unit length of a
self regulating heat trace tape as measured at 50°F.
Vendor:
A firm or individual who enters into an agreement to supply material, equipment or services or both for the
Owner of the project. The Vendor can also be a manufacturer.
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Master Specification E-400

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1.3 Definition of Terms

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1.5 Alternate Design

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1.6 Site Environmental Conditions

1.6.1 Arctic Duty

1.8 Site Clean-Up

1.9 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

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2.0 Equipment and Material

2.1 Equipment and Material Requirements

2.1.2 Material Handling

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2.1.3 Inspect Material

2.1.4 Corrosion Resistant

2.1.5 Intrinsically Safe Equipment

2.1.6 Temporary Storage

2.2 Bulk Materials

2.3.1 Nameplate Material and Lettering

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2.3.2 Equipment Nameplate Attachment

2.3.3 Identification Nameplates

2.3.4 Arc Flash Labels

2.3.5 Equipment, Cable and Conductor Identification

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2.3.6 Intrinsically Safe Equipment

3.0 Construction Requirements

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3.2.2 Electrical Credentials

3.2.3 Workmanlike Manner

3.2.4 Area Classification

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3.3 Performance Characteristics

3.3.2 Supports and Welding

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3.3.3.1 Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

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3.3.3.2 Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC)

3.3.4 Conduit Bodies

3.3.5 Conduit – Underground

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3.3.6 Metal Clad Cable

3.3.7 Junction Boxes

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3.3.8 Pull Boxes

3.3.9 Cable Seals – Instrument and Multi-Conductor Cable

3.3.10 Conduit Seals

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