SECTION 16112

SURFACE RACEWAYS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Surface metal raceways.

B. Multi-outlet assemblies.

C. Wireways.

D. Wall duct.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 16113 - Underfloor Ducts: Trench duct.

B. Section 16141 - Wiring Devices: Receptacles.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. NECA (National Electrical Contractor's Association) Standard of Installation.

B. NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Device Configurations.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300

B. Product Data: Provide dimensions, knockout sizes and locations, materials,

fabrication details, finishes, and accessories.

C. Manufacturer's Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of use

stipulated by Product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements.
Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation,
and installation of Product.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation.

B. Maintain one copy of document on site.

1.06 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this

Section with minimum three years documented experience.

1.07 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.

B. Furnish products listed and classified by [Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.] [testing

firm acceptable to authority having jurisdiction] as suitable for purpose specified
and shown.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SURFACE METAL RACEWAY

A. Manufacturers:

1. Contractors Options meeting specification.

2. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01600

B. Description: Sheet metal channel with fitted cover, suitable for use as surface
metal raceway.

C. Size: As shown on Drawings.

D. Finish: enamel or to suit surronding area color.

E. Fittings, Boxes, and Extension Rings: Furnish manufacturer's standard

accessories.
2.02 SURFACE NONMETAL RACEWAY

A. Manufacturers:

1. Contractors option meeting specifications.

2. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01600.

B. Description: Plastic Fiber glass channel with fitted cover, suitable for use as
surface raceway.

C. Size: As shown on Drawings.

D. Finish: Gray or to suit surrounding area.

E. Fittings, Boxes, and Extension Rings: Furnish manufacturer's standard

accessories.

2.03 ASSEMBLY

A. Manufacturers:

1. Contractors option meeting specifications.

2. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01600

B. Multioutlet Assembly: Sheet metal channel with fitted cover, with pre-wired
receptacles, suitable for use as multioutlet assembly.

C. Size: As indicated on Drawings.

D. Receptacles: Provide covers and accessories to accept receptacles specified in

Section 16140.
2.04 WIREWAY

A. Manufacturers:

1. Contractors option meeting specifications.

2. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01600

B. Description: General purpose type wireway.

C. Knockouts: Manufacturer's standard.

 D. Size: As indicated on Drawings or as required.

E. Cover: Hinged cover with full gasketing.

F. Connector: Slip-in Flanged.

G. Fittings: Lay-in type with removable top, bottom, and side; captive screws

H. Finish: Rust inhibiting primer coating with gray enamel finish.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Install Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Use flat-head screws, clips, and straps to fasten raceway channel to surfaces.
Mount plumb and level.

C. Use suitable insulating bushings and inserts at connections to outlets and corner
fittings.

D. Wireway Supports: Provide steel channel as specified in Section 16190.

E. Close ends of wireway and unused conduit openings.

F. Ground and bond raceway and wireway under provisions of Section 16170.

END OF SECTION