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Conductors
Wiring:
Fittings
Wall Mounted Outlets:
Duplex Outlets, as specified by Architect or to match existing
Dedicated Duplex: As specified by Architect or to match existing
Wall Mounted Base Feed (for furniture systems):
Four Gang Box with circuits as indicated on architectural or electrical drawings. Furniture power feed whip to be provided by
tenant, connected to J-box by contractor, connected to furniture by tenant’s vendor.
Ceiling Furniture feed: (for furniture systems power pole applications)
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Flexible metallic conduit may be used to connect light fixtures or suspended equipment where movement or removal is necessary.
Modular wiring is acceptable (AFL or equal) where applicable and approved by Building Management
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Each system shall be contained in a separate conduit system. This includes each power system, each lighting system, each signal
system of whatever nature, telephone, emergency system, control system, fire alarm system, etc
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Each panel board shall be labeled with identification plates of 1
”
x 4
”
white on black Micarta indicating panel name or number.
Contractor shall provide type written index cards for all panel boars, identifying each circuit breaker
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Directories are to be typed and should include panel ID, ID of source panel, panel voltage and amperage ratings, name of
electrical contractor, and date. All panel directories are to be updated and all new or revised circuits must be clearly
identified.
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Circuits are to be identified by suite # (not tenant name).
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All panel covers are to be labeled with panel ID, ID & location of source panel, and panel voltage & amperage ratings.
• All electrical devices (Duplexes, four-plexes, pull-cans, furniture whips, j-boxes, j-
boxes in ceilings, etc.) shall be labeled on the
front cover/surface with a P-
Touch label device (or equal) with panel designation and circuit number. Identify dedicated outlets /
circuits where occurs.
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Junction boxes shall be labeled identifying panel and circuit number.
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Each outlet cover plate shall be labeled identifying panel and circuit number.
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All conductors shall be copper. No aluminum conductors are permitted, even if allowed by code
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Unless noted otherwise, all wire for lighting circuits and receptacle circuits shall be new UL listed annealed soft drawn copper, 600
volt insulated rated THHN and shall not be less than #10 AWG. Conductors sized #8 and larger will be stranded
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20 amp minimum capacity
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All wire and cable shall be color coded as follows:
120/208V, Phase, 4W systems
A phase
-
Black
Neutral
-
White
B phase
-
Red
Ground
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Bare or Green
C phase
-
Blue
277/480V, 3 Phase 4W systems
A phase
-
Brown
B phase
-
Orange
C phase
-
Yellow
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All conductors shall be in rigid steel conduit or Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) where permitted by code
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All boxes and fittings shall be galvanized steel. No plastic boxes or fittings are permitted, even if allowed by code.
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All electrical boxes concealed within wails shall be minimum 4
”
square by 1
-
1/2
”
deep with a plaster extension ring