ABU DHABI SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY

(ADSSC)

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL

WORKS

DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16250 SURFACE MOUNTED

RACEWAYS (TRUNKING)

Surface Mounted Raceways

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 4

2. SURFACE-MOUNTED METAL RACEWAY ...................................................... 4

3. SURFACE-MOUNTED NON-METAL RACEWAY............................................. 4

4. MULTI-OUTLET ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5

5. WIREWAY......................................................................................................... 5

6. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 5

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1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a) All items described within this section shall comply with the provisions of
Section 15001: General M&E Requirements.

b) Surface-mounted raceways shall confirm to requirements of BS 7671,

NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code, U.S.A) or other equivalent standard,
as applicable.

c) Trunking sizes shall be selected to allow sufficient capacity of cables to

be installed in accordance with ADWEA regulations and BS 7671, as
applicable.

d) The surface finish of the raceway shall match with other equipment, as
appropriate.

e) The design, type and layout of the surface runway installation shall be
subject to ADSSC approval prior to installation.

2. SURFACE-MOUNTED METAL RACEWAY

a) The surface-mounted metal raceway assembly shall comprise of a metal

base and cover to form a raceway intended for surface mounting, except
in very small sizes. The cover shall be removable to allow wire
installation after the raceway has been installed as a complete system.

b) The surface-mounted metal raceway shall be constructed of sheet metal

channel with fitted cover.

c) The minimum size of the surface metal raceway shall be 50×50mm.

d) All accessories shall be chosen from the manufacturer's standard range.

e) All accessories shall be complete with removable covers.

3. SURFACE-MOUNTED NON-METAL RACEWAY

a) Surface-mounted non-metal raceways shall comprise of a moulded or

extruded non-metallic base and cover.

b) The surface-mounted non-metal raceway shall be constructed of heavy-

duty rigid unplasticised PVC channel with fitted cover. The material shall
be self-extinguishing and be unaffected by the effects of sunlight and/or
water.

c) The minimum size of the surface metal raceway shall be 50×50mm.

d) All accessories shall be chosen from the manufacturer's standard range.

e) All accessories shall be complete with removable covers.

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4. MULTI-OUTLET ASSEMBLY

a) The multi-outlet assembly shall comprise of a surface metal raceway

with receptacles. Receptacle devices may be pre-wired, in which case
they are to be regularly spaced.

b) The multi-outlet assembly shall be constructed of sheet metal channel

with fitted cover and/or with pre-wired receptacles, where specified.

c) Covers and accessories shall be provided, as necessary.

d) Spacings between receptacles shall be 150, 300 or 450mm.

e) The colour of receptacle shall be subject to the approval of ADSSC.

f) All accessories shall be chosen from the manufacturer's standard range.

5. WIREWAY

a) Wireways shall be narrow sheet metal enclosures, rectangular in cross

section, with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting
electric wires and cable.

b) Wireways shall be general purpose, oil-tight and dust-tight or rain-tight

type to an IP rating suitable for the installation.

c) Knock-outs shall be as per manufacturer standard.

d) Wireways shall be provided with screwed covers complete with full

gasketing.

e) Fittings shall be lay-in type with removable top, bottom, and side; captive
screws. A drip shield shall be included, where specified.

6. INSTALLATION

a) Surface-mounted raceways shall be installed to the requirements of BS

7671, NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code, U.S.A) or other equivalent
standard, as applicable and to the satisfaction of ADSSC.

b) Ground and bond raceway and wireway as described under Section

16340: Earthing and Bonding.

c) Provide circuit cable clamps at no greater than 500mm intervals for

raceways installed in vertical runs.

END OF SECTION

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