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Division 16 - Electrical Specifications for Technical Buildings (TB)

SECTION 16.10
Electrical Identifications & Labelling

Table of Contents
16.10.1 Part I – General ........................................................................................................................ 2
16.10.1.1 Section Includes
16.10.1.2 Scope and Description of Work
16.10.1.3 Submittals

16.10.2 Part II – Products ...................................................................................................................... 2

16.10.2.1 Name Plates and Labels
16.10.2.2 Wire Markers
16.10.2.3 Color Coding
16.10.2.4 Circuit Identification Charts
16.10.2.5 Cable Identification Tags
16.10.2.6 Equipment Danger Signs
16.10.2.7 Language

16.10.3 Part III – Execution .................................................................................................................. 5

16.10.3.1 Preparation
16.10.3.2 Inscription
16.10.3.3 Installation

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16.10.1 Part I – General

16.10.1.1 Section Includes

Examine all other sections of the Specification for requirements which affect work of this
section whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in this section.

16.10.1.2 Scope and Description of Work

a. This specification is for extent of electrical identification as indicated by drawings and

schedules.

b. Types of electrical identification in this section include the following:

i). Name Plates and Labels.

ii). Wire and Cable Markers.
iii). Color Codes Markers.
iv). Circuit Identification Charts.
v). Equipment Warning Signs.

16.10.1.3 Submittals

Product catalogue data and samples for name plates, labels charts, tags, signs and markers
prior to commencing works.

16.10.2 Part II – Product

16.10.2.1 Name Plates and Labels

a. Name plates and labels shall be engraved three layer 2mm traffolyte, securely screwed to
the housing and have black letters on white background in Arabic and English.

b. The locations are for each electrical distribution board, control equipment enclosures and
communication cabinets.

c. Lettering shall be block capitals standing:

i). 3mm high for identifying individual equipment and loads.

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ii). 6mm high for identifying grouped equipment and loads.

d. Labels using embossed adhesive tape, with 5mm white letters on black background for
identification of individual wall switches, receptacles, and control device stations shall be
used.

16.10.2.2 Wire Markers

a. Wire and cable markers shall be split sleeve or tubing type.

b. The location shall be for each conductor at panel board gutters, pull boxes, outlet and
junction boxes and each load connection.

c. Power and lighting circuit on branch or feeder circuits and control circuits shall require a
number.

16.10.2.3 Color Coding

a. Provide color bands 75mm wide for all trunking runs, applied at panel and junction box
locations and at 15m centers within an area.

b. Provide color bands 25mm wide for conduits up to 50mm in diameter and one half the
conduit diameter for larger conduits, applied at panel and pull box locations, within each
room, and at 6m centers within an area.

c. Color Banding:

 127/220 Volt : Grey

 220/380 volt : Brown
 Fire Alarm : Red
 Telephone : Blue
 Intercommunication and Sound : Yellow
 Low Voltage Switching : Black
 Television : Rust
 Grounding System : Green
16.10.2.4 Circuit Identification Charts

a. Individual circuit identification charts shall be provided for all panel boards and
distribution boards.

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b. Charts shall be typed on A4 size sheets. They shall be enclosed in a clear plastic envelope
and shall be securely fixed to the inside cover of the unit. Additional copies of the charts
shall be included in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

16.10.2.5 Cable Identification Tags

a. Cable identification tags shall be in accordance with SCECO Underground Design

Standard SES-P-108.05

b. All cables which exit from manholes, vaults, hand-holes, and transformer or switch
enclosures shall be properly tagged or labeled. Tags shall be permanent, non-corrodible
and clearly readable. Tags should include the information listed below for the various
circuit categories:

 Feeder Name
 Voltage
 Phase (Single Conductor Cables)

For buried cables use warning tapes as shown on drawings.

c. Cable identification for wire and cable circuits shall be of an opaque nylon material
arranged to include a marker plate, non-releasing nylon ties, and cable fastening tail. One
side shall be roughened to hold black nylon permanent ink. Identification shall be
permanent and waterproof. The holding device shall be designated to allow the fastening
tail to pass around the cable through the holding device, and prevent removal of the tail
without cutting it loose from the marker. Cable identification shall be inscribed in Arabic
and English.

16.10.2.6 Equipment Danger Signs

a. For external use, pressure sensitive danger signs shall be used. Dimensions shall be
510mm by 710mm. The signs shall be heavy duty vinyl with a self adhesive backing which
can be applied to curved or irregular surfaces. Danger signs shall be weather resistant and
shall not discolor or deteriorate with edge.

b. Danger signs shall be inscribed with the equipment voltage level along with an
internationally recognized danger sign.

c. All signs shall be in English and Arabic.

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16.10.2.7 Language

The Arabic and English language shall be used for all labeling and charts.

16.10.3 Part III – Execution

16.10.3.1 Preparation

De-grease and clean surfaces to receive name plates and labels.

16.10.3.2 Inscription

a. All items of switch gear and control gear including all electrical components shall be
provided with labels giving the following information:

i). Manufacturer Name.

ii). Country of Origin.
iii). Type Number of Code.
iv). Rated Voltage or Frequency.
v). Rated Current if Applicable.
vi). The Short Circuit Breaking Capacity and the Appropriate Time.
vii). Name of the International Standard with which the Equipment Complies.
b. Circuit identification charts in panel boards an distribution boards shall give the following
information:

i). Circuit Number.

ii). Phase.
iii). Load Name.
iv). Connected Load.
v). Outgoing Terminal Numbers.
vi). Size and Type of Protective Device.

16.10.3.3 Installation

Install warning and descriptive labels as follows:

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a. Metallic surfaces using stainless steel or chromium plated bolts and / or self tapping
screws.

b. Concrete surfaces or masonry walls using raw plugs and brass wood screws.

c. Timber surfaces using minimum 6mm counter sunk brass screws.

d. All insulated enclosures using an approved plastic welding adhesive.

e. For all buried cables and conduits.

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