SECTION 16050 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 00000000PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: A. 1.

2 The Work shall consist of furnishing and installation of all electrical materials as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

REFERENCES A. SASO - Saudi Arabian Standards Organization SASO 14 SASO 15 SASO 33 SASO 34 SASO 51 SASO 52 SASO 55 SASO 56 SASO 138 SASO 139 SASO 146 SASO 147 SASO 182 SASO 203 SASO 254 SASO 255 Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized Plastic (uPVC) Method of Testing of Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized Plastic (uPVC) Tungsten filament tamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes" Performance requirements" Tungsten filament tamps for domestic and similar general lighting Switches for domestic purposes Methods of test for switches for domestic purposes PVC insulated cables with circular copper conductors Methods of test for PVC-insulated cables and cords with circular copper conductors Methods of test for tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes Methods of test for starters for fluorescent lamps Starters for fluorescent lamps Standard voltages and frequency for A.C. transmission and distribution systems Safety Measure for Electrical Installations in Residential Premises Methods of testing plastic conduits and fittings for electrical installations Plastic conduits and fittings for electrical installations
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SASO 416 SASO 417 SASO 443 SASO 444 SASO 507 SASO 533 SASO 508 SASO 608 SASO 609 SASO 691 SASO 692 SASO 693 SASO 774 SASO 775 SASO 979 SASO 981 SASO 982 SASO 983 SASO 984 SASO 985 SASO 986

Methods of testing electric luminaries for road and street lighting Electric luminaries for road and street lighting Methods of testing plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar general use Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar general use Methods of test for ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Fiberglass reinforced polyester lighting poles (FRP) and methods of testing Ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps. Methods of test for air-cooled electric motors Air-cooled electric motors Ballasts for high pressure mercury vapor lamps Methods of testing ballasts for high pressure mercury vapor lamps. Dry-type power transformers Methods of testing fiberglass reinforced polyester meter boxes Fiberglass reinforced polyester meter boxes Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cables Electrical installation of buildings - Part 1: Scope, object and fundamental principles Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety - Chapter (42): protection against thermal effects Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety - Chapter (43): protection against over-current Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety - Chapter (45): Protection against under-voltage Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety - Chapter (46): isolation and switching Electrical installation of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety - Section (482): protection against fire

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SASO 1131 SASO 1132 SASO 1267

High pressure mercury vapor lamps Methods of testing high pressure mercury vapor lamps. Electrical installations of buildings: Part 4: Protection for safety - Chapter 47: Application of protective measures for safety - Section 470: General - Section Electrical installations of buildings: Part 4: Protection for safety - Chapter 47: Application of protective measures for safety - Section 473: Measures of protection Electrical installations of buildings: Part 5: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Chapter 56: Safety services Circuit breakers for over current protection for house hold and similar installations High pressure sodium vapor lamps. Methods of test for high pressure sodium vapor lamps. Zinc coating on hot-dipped galvanized steel pipes Testing methods of zinc coating on hot-dipped galvanized steel pipes Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Section one: Resistance to environmental stress cracking - wrapping test after thermal ageing in airCommon test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Section two: Elongation at break after pre-conditioning - wrapping test after pre-conditioning - wrapping Circuit -Breakers for equipment

SASO 1268

SASO 1271

SASO 1349 SASO 1350 SASO 1351 SASO 1415 SASO 1416 SASO 1595

SASO 1596

SASO 1612 B.

IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 56 IEC 228 IEC 298 High Voltage Alternating Circuit Breakers Conductors of Insulated Cables AC Metal-Enclosed Switch gear and Control Gear for Rated Voltages above 1 KV and up to 72.5 KV

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ANSI - American National Standards Institute ANSI C2 National Electric Safety Code
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ANSI C78.1 ANSI C80.1 ANSI C80.4 ANSI C81 D.

Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics of fluorescent Lamps, Rapid Start Types Specification for Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated Specification for fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit Electric Lamp Bases and Holders

ASTM - American Standards for Testing and Materials ASTM B 3 ASTM D 256 ASTM D 1785 ASTM D 2564 Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire Impact Resistance of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40, 80 and 120 Solvent Cement for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

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IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering 37.13a in Enclosures Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Breaker Used

F.

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

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UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL 1 UL 6 UL 20 UL 50 UL 67 UL 83 UL 93 UL 198 UL 493 UL 498 Safety Standard for Flexible Metal Conduit Rigid Metal Electrical Conduit Safety Standard for General Use Snap Switches Safety Standard for Cabinets and Boxes Safety Standard for Panel boards Safety Standard for Thermoplastic Insulated Wires Safety Standard for Enclosed Switches Safety Standard for Fuses Safety Standard for Thermoplastic Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cables Safety Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

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UL 508 UL 514 UL 651 1.3 SUBMITTALS: A.

Safety Standard for Industrial Control Equipment Safety Standard for Electrical Outlet Boxes and Fittings Schedule 40 and 80 PVC Conduits

Complete list of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the work: 1. List shall include manufacturer's name and material or equipment identification such as styles, types or catalog numbers to permit ready and complete identification. Include complete set of catalogs covering these submittals. If catalog does not indicate compliance with appropriate standard as specified, provide additional certification as to compliance.

2. 3. B.

Shop drawings shall be submitted for equipment not readily identifiable by information named above and will be submitted for, but not limited to, cabinets and panel boards, busways and supports and under floor ducts. Samples shall be submitted for all items specified herein for Engineers approval prior to placing order for procurement Testing Laboratory Label Required: 1. 2. 3. Label will satisfy requirement. Listed Only: Submit copy of listing. Unlisted or Labeled: Submit statements from certified testing laboratory or agency indicating that the item has been tested in accordance with required procedures and the product complies with all requirements.

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E. 1.4

Test Results: Provide test results for satisfactory performance of cables and other equipment for Engineers review.

TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE: A. All materials and equipments specified under this section shall be provided in manufacturer's original new and unopened packing bearing manufacturer's name and label. Store materials not in actual use in covered and well-ventilated area and protect them from dirt, dust, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. For further requirements follow manufacturer's written instruction regarding storage and handling.

B. C. 1.5

WARRANTY: A. Submit written guarantee signed by the contractor and manufacturer for the
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period of 1 year from the date of substantial completion. The guarantee shall cover the repair and replacement of defective materials and workmanship as directed by the Engineer. If manufacturer warranties any equipment for more than one year as a standard practice such warranties shall also be submitted. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of fire alarm systems and components, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar services for not less than 5 years period, and be subject to approval of Engineer. Installer Qualifications: An experienced specialist sub-contractor who is authorized by the system manufacturer, and subject to approval of the Engineer. All the components and installations shall comply with the requirements of specified codes and standards. All equipments shall be suitable for altitude of the site. All the components and installations shall comply with the applicable seismic requirements of project location as shown on structural drawings.

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D.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CONDUITS: A. Interior Raceways: Raceways for wires inside the building, recessed in concrete and CMU, shall be rigid UPVC conduit conforming to SASO 254/255 or Class IV to SASO 14/15 or Schedule 40 to ASTM D 1785 with proper type of fittings such as bell ends or terminal adapters. Rigid UPVC conduits for use in wet walls and other locations shall comply with the requirements of NEC 352. Raceways for wires inside drywalls and above suspended ceiling (except where cable trays are shown) shall be EMT conforming to ANSI C80.3 or equivalent standards, with screw fittings. All surface-mounted/exposed raceways (subject to mechanical damage) shall be rigid galvanized steel conduit conforming to SASO 1011 or ANSI C80.1 or BS 1387. Fittings for steel conduits shall conform to ANSI C80.4 or equivalent standards. Raceways for exterior underground installations, except where duct banks are shown, use rigid UPVC conduit, Class IV conforming to SASO 14/15 or Schedule 40 conforming ASTM D 1785. Conduits under traffic areas shall be encased in concrete. Flexible conduits shall be of galvanized steel conforming to ANSI/UL 1. Flexible conduits in wet areas shall be "Sealtight" type. PVC Duct Banks: Duct banks for underground utilities shall be of rigid UPVC Class IV to SASO 14/15 or Schedule 40 conforming to ASTM D 1785 with proper type of fittings. Duct banks to be encased in concrete under traffic areas. Size shall be as shown on the drawings or as approved. Concrete Duct Banks: Duct banks for underground utilities shall be of precast reinforced concrete Class 30 complying with DIVISION 3 CONCRETE. Size
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shall be as shown on drawings. F. Unless indicated otherwise on the drawings, minimum size of conduits for interior installations shall be 20 mm diameter and for exterior installations shall be 25 mm diameter. Cable Tray and Cable Ladder: Cable tray and cable ladders shall be medium duty with return flanges. Cable tray, cable ladders and accessories shall be manufacturer's standard constructed of sheet steel, hot-dipped galvanized after manufacture to ASTM A 123, Grade 35 or BS 729, Code G. Material thickness and depth shall be manufacturer's standard suitable for the size of cable tray and cable ladder. Cable tray shall be perforated type and supplied with galvanized steel louvered covers (where required), support system and accessories, including standard bends, tees, crossings, risers, connectors, reducers and bonding jumpers. Cable ladders shall also be complete with supports and accessories. Size of cable tray and cable ladders shall be as shown on the drawings. Install warning signs with black letters on yellow ground, in English and Arabic, at visible locations on/or near cable tray stating "WARNING! NOT TO BE USED AS WALKWAY, LADDER, OR SUPPORT FOR LADDERS OR PERSONNEL". Under-Floor Trunking: Shall be manufacturer's standard three-compartment trunking, two piece construction, manufactured of hot dipped galvanized sheet steel to BS 2989 or ASTM A 123, Grade 35, and shall be supplied with covers and accessories, including bends and tees, junction boxes, access boxes fitted with tray lid and stainless steel outer trim (where required), socket outlet plates, bends, rising bends, connectors, stop ends, offsets and other required fittings. Size shall be as shown on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer. Trunking shall be provided with multi-purpose access units as required. 1. 2. 2.2 For carpeted areas, provide open trunking system with modular lids flush with the screed, body minimum 1.6 mm thick and lid minimum 3 mm thick. For stone flooring areas, provide trunking suitable for burial in screed, body minimum 1 mm thick and lid minimum 1.2 mm thick.

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H.

WIRES AND CABLES: A. General: All wires and cables shall be manufactured as per IEC/DIN/BS/UL standards. All wires and cables shall have high conductivity copper conductors (not less than 98% copper purity), stranded wires for 2.5 mm and above and solid for less than 2.5 mm. Stranding shall be as per ASTM, Class B concentric lay for AWG or MCM size conductors and circular non-compacted as per IEC 228, Class 2 for metric size conductors. Size of wire/cable shall be as shown on the drawings. Feeder Cables: 1. Shall be 600V/1000V copper conductor, XLPE cross-linked polyethylene insulated 90oC, conforming to Standards mentioned above and shall be installed as indicated on the drawings. Shall be 600V/1000V copper conductor, PVC insulated 85 oC conforming to Standards mentioned above and shall be installed as indicated on the drawings.
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0Branch circuit wires for power and lighting shall consist of 450V/750V copper conductors, Type NYA, PVC insulated 85 oC conforming to Standards mentioned above. Direct Burial Cable: Shall be 600V/1000V copper conductor, XLPE cross-linked polyethylene insulated 90oC, shielded steel wire armored with PVC sheathing, conforming to Standards mentioned above and shall be installed as indicated on drawings. Exterior Lighting Cables: 600V/1000V copper conductors Type NYA, XLPE insulated, 85oC conforming to the Standards mentioned above and shall be installed in PVC ducts as indicated on the drawings.

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BOXES AND FITTINGS: A. B. All boxes provided in the wiring or raceway system shall conform to SASO, ANSI/UL 514, BS or equivalent standards and shall suit the devices installed. Boxes for ordinary locations or flush installations shall be sheet steel, zinc or cadmium plated, to meet code requirements. Boxes for flush exterior installations shall be gasketed and hot-dipped galvanized. Boxes for exposed locations subject to humid conditions shall be of cast metal with threaded hubs. Finish shall be either cadmium/zinc electro-plate covered or hot-dip galvanized. Boxes for exposed exterior locations shall be similar except with gaskets.

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2.4

WIRING DEVICES: A. General: Unless indicated otherwise, all wiring devices shall conform to SASO or BS or CSA or NEMA Standards. Where applicable use multi-gang switches with combinations as required to group dissimilar switches and dimmers together. Device Plates: All the device plates shall be one-piece type white color, manufactured of non-combustible mar-proof thermoset plastic with colormatching screws; type and design shall be as selected by the Engineer. Plates for all outlets to suit the boxes and devices installed. Device plates for telephone outlets shall be able to accommodate a telephone jack. Single or Duplex Receptacles: 60 Hz, two-phase, 3-wire, conforming to SASO, BS NEMA 6-20R, voltage and rating as shown on drawings. Special Receptacles: Single receptacles shall be 3-phase, 4-wire, grounding outlets, porcelain with matching male plug conforming to SASO or BS, voltage and rating as shown on drawings. GFCI Receptacles: Single or Duplex receptacles mounted in flush or exposed cast metal boxes with gasketed weatherproof cast metal plates and caps over each receptacle opening, conforming to NEMA WD 6, with ground fault circuit interrupter. Weatherproof Receptacles: Duplex receptacles, mounted flush or surface mounted, cast metal boxes shall have gasketed weatherproof cast metal plates and caps over each receptacle opening, conforming to NEMA WP-1, with rating
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and ground fault interrupter as shown on the drawings. G. Wall Switches: Switches shall be Specification Grade AC Series, totally enclosed tumbler type with high strength thermoplastic bodies and rocker/toggles, complying with SASO 51 and 52, BS, CSA or ANSI/UL 20; rating as shown on the drawings. Disconnect Switches: Provide non-fused type; rating as indicated on Drawings and shall include 2- and 3-phase switches; outdoor switches shall be weatherproof with NEMA 3 enclosure. Push Buttons: Push buttons for lighting shall be general purpose, flush mounted, conforming to SASO or BS or equivalent, standard duty, non illuminated, watertight, rating as shown on the drawings. Push button stations shall be for normal ON/OFF operations.

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2.5

EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS: A. The limit of the work of the Electrical Contractor shall be up to the supply terminals of the equipment or device to be supplied by other trades. The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for providing the power supply and wiring/cabling to the equipment or devices of other trades.

2.6

MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS: A. Motor control centers shall comply with the requirements of ANSI/Ul 508 and shall include controllers and starters, HP rated. Items such as float switches, pressure switches and auxiliary relays shall have current and voltage ratings in accordance with NEMA IC 1-18.20 for Class B relays. All items shall be for 60Hz and shall be UL listed or conforming to IEC Standards.

2.7

MOTOR DISCONNECT MEANS: A. Each motor shall be provided with a heavy-duty NEMA 3R for outdoor disconnection means and NEMA 1 for indoor disconnection means as required by ANSI/NFPA 70.

B.

For single-phase motors, a single or double pole toggle switch, rated only for alternating current, shall be acceptable for capacities less than 50 amperes, provided the ampere rating of the switch is at least 125% of the motor rating. Switch shall be lockable type. Enclosed safety switches shall be horsepower rated in conformance with ANSI/UL 98. Switches shall disconnect all ungrounded conductors.

C. D. 2.8

CONTACT IN MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL DEVICES: A. Items such as float switches, pressure switches and auxiliary relays shall have current and voltage ratings in accordance with NEMA IC 1-18.20 for Class B relays. All items shall be for 60 Hz and shall be UL listed.

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2.9

SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: A. Refer to Section 16410 - SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

2.10

0GROUNDING RODS: A. Refer to Section 16452 - GROUNDING.

2.11

LIGHTING: A. B. C. For site lighting refer to Appendix H Site Lighting Package. Lamps of the proper type, wattage and voltage rating shall be furnished and installed in each fixture. Incandescent lamps shall be of voltage as indicated on drawings, inside frosted, screw base, Type: Edison, screw, E27; 16 A maximum protection, unless otherwise specified. Fluorescent lamps shall be of voltage as indicated on drawings, bi-pin type, with cool white color characteristics, shall not require starter switches, and shall comply with ANSI C 78.1. Fluorescent lighting shall be equipped with high power factor HF electronic ballast with power factor not less than 95%. Dimmable electronic ballast shall be as indicated on lighting schedules shown on drawings. Metal halide lamps shall consist of quartz discharge tube, containing high pressure mercury and mixture of metal halides housed in a hard glass outer envelope and fitted with standard screw base. Lamps shall offer combination of natural white color appearance, and high luminous efficacy. High pressure sodium vapor discharge lamps shall be of voltage as indicated on drawings, screw base, Type: Edison, screw, E40.

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H. I. J. K. 2.12

Noise level of control gears for indoor fluorescent lighting fixtures shall not exceed 30dB. Harmonic distortion shall not exceed NEMA standards. Types of Lighting Fixtures: Refer to drawings.

PHOTOELECTRIC CELL: A. Photocell shall be flush mounted, weatherproof device for control of outdoor lighting as shown on the drawings. There shall be a detector which reads and translates the intensity of light in terms of switching on and off. It shall be made of cadmium sulphic cell which is a semi-conductor device whose electrical resistance varies with the intensity of light falling on it. A snap-action single pole switch shall be controlled by the current passing
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through the cell. A heater mounted on a bimetal strip shall be connected in series with the cell and the two components shall be connected to a power source. Variation in the resistance of the cell due to changes in daylight intensity varies the heating effect of the bimetal strip and by careful calibration the switchon point will be selected. C. The cell shall be encased in an impact resistant translucent cover to protect it from damage and ultraviolet rays. The photoelectric cell shall be completely weatherproof and not effected by moisture vibration or changes in temperature. Photocell shall be 250V, single pole, single throw, rated for load served. ON-OFF operation shall be field adjustable.

2.13

TIME SWITCH: A. Shall be synchronous 24 hour dial time switch with spring reserve to control the operation and switching sequence of lighting circuits. The time switch shall be rated 10 amps. at 230V and operated by a self-starting miniature synchronous motor rated for operation at line voltage. Switch shall include a spring reserve mechanism allowing up to 12 hours of operation in event of a power failure. The switch shall be housed in dust-proof enclosure with a glass window.

2.14

LIGHTING POLES A. Galvanized Steel Poles: Provide manufacturer's standard hotdipped galvanized steel lighting poles of sizes shown on the drawings. Thickness of steel sheet and cross-section of the pole shall be suitable for the height of the pole and wind velocity of 160 km/hr blowing in most unfavorable direction. Poles shall be complete with all required accessories and luminaire brackets. All components of poles shall be hot dipped galvanized after completion of fabrication. Minimum thickness of zinc coating shall be 500 gm/mon both the inside and outside faces of the pole.

2.15

PROGRAMMABLE LIGHTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EIB): A. General: The Programmable Lighting Management System shall be designed & developed in accordance with the European Installation Bus technology to cover lighting control (on/off and dimming) based on applications such as motion, time, daylight, manual switches, etc. A two-wire bus cable shall link all sensors (push buttons, brightness sensors, motion sensors, timers, etc.) and actuators (on/off controllers, dimming controllers, etc.) to each other. The bus cable shall be a twisted pair, screened & shielded with solid conductors and shall be capable of handling information exchange and supplying power to the bus devices. Separate power supply to any of the sensors and actuators shall not be acceptable. The bus cable shall be laid in the building in the form of a linear, star or tree structure similar to the power mains. Systems requiring fixed wiring configurations shall not be acceptable. The system shall be completely de-centralized and programmable. The programming shall be implemented via a PC or notebook computer located anywhere in the system and having access level passwords. Programming via local system switches or with no password security shall not be acceptable. Any

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device in the system shall be accessed for programming from the PC location without having to manipulate the device locally. Each device in the system shall be addressable via a software programmable physical address. Any device in the system shall communicate with any other device via software programmable group addresses (telegrams). Each individual device will respond to only those group addresses for which they are programmed to do so. There shall be an EEPROM storing the physical address, group addresses & other software parameters for every device, thus making it intelligent. No centralized processors or centralized memory storage devices shall be permitted. It shall be possible to program any of the devices on-line at the working site without affecting any of the system devices or the system operation as well as off- line prior to despatch of the material to site. The entire system shall consist of bus lines each consisting of up to 64 devices. Two consecutive lines shall be connected to each other via line couplers that act as network filters and also provide communication between devices in different lines. In the event of failure of a device in one line, only the control functions controlled by that device shall be affected and the device failure report shall be printed out with the date and time of failure. The power supply module feeding power to the network shall consist of a built in back-up power to compensate short voltage interruptions of up to 200 ms. This back-up power shall enable the system to put all actuators in a fail-safe position (either on or off or as it is) in the event of power failure. The diagnostic modules shall scan the system for any faults in the bus wiring and display an alarm LED in the event of faults in the wiring. Each of the devices shall have a built-in push button along with a LED. The LED shall lit in the event the push button is pressed and if there is power to the device, thus depicting that the device is communicating in the system. The Lighting Management System shall be interfaced with the Building Management System so as to monitor and control the required circuits from the BMS workstation. B. Lighting Control Modules (for 'On-off' switching control): The lighting control modules shall be DIN rail mounted consisting of four individually programmable integral relays (contactors). Each of these contactors shall be rated 16 A/ACI together with a switch- on current carrying capacity of 500 A suitable for switching loads with high switch-on peaks. Additional contactors shall not be used to control any of the lighting circuits. The output states of each of the four relays shall be displayed on the front. Each of these relays shall be latch-on type with manual operation (override) possible even without power to the system.
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In the event of power failure or bus wiring failure or control module failure, each of the four relays shall attain a pre-programmed fail-safe position ('On', 'Off or' As it is'). The control modules shall be capable of been programmed with different applications to suit site requirements for e.g. staircase lighting function which switches 'Off the relays after a pre-programmed time from the time it has switched 'On' .The application for which a relay has been programmed shall apply irrespective of the signal from which it is switched. Each of the relays shall be capable of being programmed with its own 'on' and 'off delays which is applicable irrespective of the signal from which the relays are switched. The control modules shall receive its operating power supply from the same bus cable without any other power supply. It should not operate on any 230/240 V AC supply to avoid possible fire hazards. Each of the control modules shall have its own individual address and shall be capable of being programmed from the central PC for the purpose of changing parameters without the need to access the module locally. C. Lighting Control Panels (LCP'S): There shall be a dedicated Lighting Control Panel (LCP) for every DB. The LCP shall house the system devices and the related control equipment depending on the no. Of circuits being controlled. This is to ensure the power wiring between the DB's and the control modules inside the LCPs is kept to a minimum. The LCPs shall be surface mounted IP65 polycarbonate enclosures together with built-in DIN-rails for easy installation of the control equipment.

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SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES A. B. Surge protective devices are divided into lightning current arrestors and surge arrestors according to their tasks. Surge protective devices are used for lightning protective equipotentialization of power supply lines as part of internal lightning protective measures. They must be able to discharge the vast amount of lightning current energy without destruction and can be also used for limiting the surges to tolerable values for the equipment. Surge protective devices shall be modular type and shall be harmonized with each other and coordinated with respect to their energy capabilities. All communication systems, namely CCTV, DATA/VOICE, FACP, PA, ACCESS CONTROL, etc. shall be equipped with surge protective as shown on drawings.

C. 2.17

MARKER TAPE: A. Shall be detectable polyethylene plastic tape with metallic core, 150 mm width, 100 micron nominal thickness and obtained from approved supplier. It shall be continuously printed in Arabic and English alternately with words CAUTION; BURIED ELECTRIC/TELEPHONE LINE BELOW, as appropriate.
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2.18

MANHOLES AND HANDHOLES: A. Shall be of cast-in-place reinforced concrete; sizes as shown on the drawings. Concrete shall be Class 30 conforming to Section 03300 - CAST-IN PLACE CONCRETE, with Type 1 cement modified with silica fume, a pozzolanic material. All the interior surfaces shall be coated with (two coats) 650 micron coal tar epoxy. All exterior surfaces shall have single layer, fully bonded, 4 mm thick waterproofing membrane with 3 mm thick bitumen impregnated protection board. Manhole Covers: Manhole covers and frames shall be of gray cast iron casting, heavy duty for traffic areas and medium duty for other areas, all complying with ASTM A48 or BS 497, Appendix A. Type and size shall be as shown on the drawings or selected by the Engineer. The words "ELECTRIC"/ "COMMUNICATION " as appropriate, in Arabic and English shall be cast in covers. Ladder Rungs (If required): Provide manufacturer's standard ladder rungs as shown on the drawings with dimensions, spacing and details as shown. Rungs shall be of 19 mm diameter solid galvanized steel bar molded to the required shape. Provided with non-slip surfacing on top of each rung. Ladder rungs shall be installed during casting of reinforced concrete walls.

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EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING: A. Refer to Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: A. B. The installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code. The drawings indicate the extent and general location and arrangement of equipment, conduits and wiring. 1. The Contractor shall study the drawings and details and in supplement to the above mentioned drawings, all works to be done shall be in accordance with approved shop drawings. All outlets and equipments shall be properly located and readily accessible. Lighting fixtures, equipment and outlets shall be located to avoid interference with mechanical or structural features and symmetrically located in coordination with ceiling systems. Major equipment such as switchgear, transformer, etc. shall be assembled and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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C.

The Contractor shall provide power supply to all electrically powered equipment or devices as required under other Sections of the Specifications and/or as shown on the drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for power supply cables and wiring up to the power supply terminals or built-in isolators or disconnect devices (if any) of the particular equipment or device. Should the Contractor make equipment substitution or use equipment that may result in increased loads and changes in feeder and raceway sizes, and result in larger protective equipment, such changes shall not be considered an additive change order. The contractor shall provide calculations for load flow, voltage and short ciruit for Engineers review and approval and modify feeder and raceway sizes accordingly without any extra cost and time. Install pipe sleeve seals at all foundation and wall penetrations. Conduits, cables and cable trays passing through exterior building walls shall be caulked weather tight. Seal conduits, cables and cable tray penetrations through fire barriers (walls and slab) using fire barrier penetration seals as specified in relevant Section of the Specifications or as approved by the Engineer.

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DIRECT BURIAL CABLE INSTALLATION (If required): A. B. C. Cables shall be laid out along the trench from moving reels. The cables shall be laid in the trench to allow for expansion and contraction. Cables operating above 600 volts shall be buried at a minimum depth of 1000 mm. Cables shall have a horizontal separation of 1000 mm minimum from water and sewer pipelines. Precast concrete blocks shall be provided over the primary cables. Concrete blocks shall be as detailed on the drawings. Caps shall be within 200 mm above the top of the cable, and shall be placed on sand which has been hand placed and compacted around the cables. Concrete for all caps shall be Type V cement and have a compressive strength of 14 MPa at 28 days. A continuous orange or yellow colored plastic maker tape minimum 150 mm wide shall be placed above the concrete cap 300 mm below grade level. The tape shall be imprinted with the words "Caution Buried Electric Line Below" in Arabic and English spaced 1500 mm on center. Concrete cable markers, minimum 600 mm long and 200 mm square shall be placed at all changes in direction and at all splices/joints, and as noted on plans. Primary, secondary and street lighting cables crossing under street, driveways and other paved areas shall be installed in reinforced concrete encased duct banks. Primary cables shall be terminated with heat shrinkable termination or other types as per cable manufacturer's recommendations. Avoid splices as much as possible. The contractor shall submit names of their qualified MV cable jointers/splicers and make a sample splice/demonstration in the presence of Engineer prior to start of cable splicing for approval.
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WIRING METHODS: A. Conduits: 1. 2. 3. Conduit system shall be installed in accordance with Articles 346 and 348 of ANSI/NFPA 70. Minimum size of raceways for branch circuit wiring shall be 20 mm diameter. Raceways shall be concealed within walls, ceilings and floors where possible and shall be kept 150 mm away from parallel runs of flues, steam or hot water pipes. Raceways shall be supported and secured at intervals of not more than 2440 mm. Exposed raceways shall have runs installed parallel or perpendicular to walls, structural members or intersections of vertical planes and ceilings. Field made bends and offsets for steel conduits shall be made with approved hickey or conduits bending machine. Changes in direction of runs shall be made with symmetrical bends or cast fittings. Deformed raceways shall not be installed. Care shall be taken to prevent the lodgment of plaster, dirt or trash in raceways, boxes, fittings and equipment during the course of construction. Clogged raceways shall be entirely freed of obstructions or shall be replaced. Steel conduits shall be fastened to all sheet metal boxes and cabinets with locknuts. Bushing shall be installed on the ends of all steel conduits and shall be of the insulating type where required by ANSI/NFPA 70. Bell ends or terminal adapter and bushings shall be installed on the ends of all PVC conduits. Raceways crossing expansion joints in concrete slabs shall be provided with suitable expansion fittings or other suitable means shall be provided to compensate for the building expansion or construction. Wooden plugs inserted in concrete or masonry shall not be acceptable as a base for raceways fastenings, nor shall raceways or pipe straps be welded to steel structures. Raceways shall be secured by pipe straps or shall be supported by wall brackets, strap hangers or ceiling trapezes, fastened by wood screws on wood, toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, expansion bolts on concrete
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or brick and machine screws or welded threaded studs on steel work. 16. Nail-type nylon anchors or threaded studs, driven in by a powder charge and provided with lock washers and nuts are acceptable in lieu of expansion bolts or machine or wood screws. Conduits larger than 25 mm diameter shall not be installed inside structural masonry slabs. Conduits larger than 25 mm shall not be installed inside structural masonry or slab.

17. B.

Stubbed Conduits: 1. Conduits for connection to free standing equipment shall be provided with a short elbow and an adjustable brass top of coupling of brass or bronze threaded inside for plugs, set flush with the finished floor. Wiring shall be extended in rigid threaded conduit to equipment except where required, flexible conduit not exceeding 300 mm length may be used 150 mm above floor. Screwdriver operated threaded flush plugs shall be installed in conduits from which no equipment connections are made.

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3. C.

Flexible Connections of Short Length: 1. Flexible connections shall be provided for all motors and equipment subject to vibration or movement. Liquid-tight flexible conduit shall be used in all wet locations, or where motors are installed exposed in mechanical equipment rooms.

2. D.

Wires and Cables: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Conductors in raceways shall be thermoplastic insulated copper unless otherwise specified or indicated. Wire connectors of insulating material or solderless pressure connectors properly taped shall be utilized for all splices where possible. Soldered mechanical joints, insulated with tape shall be kept to a minimum. Conductor sizes shall not be less than the sizes indicated. All wire joints shall be covered with two thicknesses of insulating tape, covered with two layers of friction tape. All tapes shall be applied halfwrapped. Branch circuit conductors shall not be smaller than 4 mm except for circuits of more than 30 m from panel to load center, 6 mm shall be used. Class 1 remote-control conductors shall be not less than 2.5 mm for control wires.

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Coding and Identification: a. Conductor identification of branch circuits shall be by color coding. Coding shall be as follows: Phase A = red, Phase B = yellow, Phase C = blue, Neutral = Black, Ground = green. Conductors smaller than 16 mm must have colored insulation. Conductors 16 mm and larger may be wrapped with colored tape at all boxes, panels, and switchboards. Control circuit conductor identification shall be made by colorcoded insulated conductors, plastic coated self-sticking printed markers, permanently attached stamped metal foil markers or approved equivalent means. Conductor identification shall be provided within each enclosure where a tap splice or termination is made. Control circuit terminals of equipment shall be properly identified. Terminal and conductor identification shall match that shown on approved shop drawings. Hand lettering or marking shall not be acceptable.

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Boxes and Supports: 1. Boxes shall be provided in the wiring or raceway systems wherever required for pulling of wires, making connections and mounting of devices and fixtures. Boxes for metallic raceways shall be of cast metal hub type when located in normally wet locations, when surface mounted on exterior surfaces, in hazardous areas and when installed exposed up to 2130 mm above exterior floors and walkways. Boxes in other locations shall be sheet steel or plastic. Each box shall have the volume required by ANSI/NFPA 70 for the number of conductors enclosed in the box. Boxes for mounting lighting fixtures shall not be less than 100 mm except the smaller boxes may be used if required by the fixture configuration. Boxes installed for concealed wiring shall be provided with suitable extension rings or plaster covers, as required. Boxes for use in masonry walls shall be square cornered tile type or standard boxes having square cornered tile type covers. Cast metal boxes installed in wet locations and boxes installed flush with the outside of exterior masonry surfaces shall be gasketed.

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Separate boxes shall be provided of flush or recessed fixtures when required by the fixture terminal operating temperature, and fixtures shall be readily removable for access to boxes unless ceiling access panels are provided. In suspended ceilings, all fixture housing shall be supported properly from structural members. Anchorage and Support: a. b. Types of fasteners and methods of fastening in general shall be as specified hereinbefore for conduits. In overhead spaces, cast metal boxes threaded to raceways shall not necessarily be separately supported except where used for fixture support. Cast metal boxes having threadless connectors and sheet boxes shall be supported directly from the building structure or by bar hangers. Where bar hangers are used, the bar shall be attached to raceways on opposite sides of the box and shall be supported with an approved type fastener not more than 356 mm from the box. The Contractor shall refer to other drawings for information concerning depths of reinforcing steel to avoid conflict when anchoring.

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Boxes for Use with Raceways System: 1. 2. Boxes shall not be less than 38 mm deep except where shallower boxes required by structural conditions are approved. Boxes for other than lighting fixture outlets shall not be less than 100 mm square except that 100 mm x 50 mm boxes may be used where only one raceway enters the outlet.

G.

Pull Boxes: 1. Pull boxes shall not be less than the minimum size required by ANSI/NFPA 70 and shall be constructed of galvanized steel or cast metal boxes. Boxes shall be furnished with screw fastened covers. Where several feeders pass through a common pull box, the feeders shall be tagged to indicate clearly the electrical characteristics, circuit number and panel designation. Feeders of different voltages must be in separate boxes; also, signal circuits must be in a separate box from power circuits.

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DEVICE PLATES: A. B. Device plates shall be installed with all four edges in continuous contact with finished wall surface without use of mats or similar devices. Plaster fillings shall not be permitted.
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Plates shall be installed vertically and with an alignment tolerance of 4 mm.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM RACEWAYS: A. Where indicated, they shall be installed in accordance with requirements that no length of run shall exceed: 1. 2. 3. B. C. 22.86 m for 20 mm. 45.73 m for 25 mm or larger sizes. Raceways shall not contain more than two 90 o bends or the equivalent.

Additional pull or junction boxes shall be installed to comply with the foregoing limitation whether indicated or not. Inside radii of bends in conduits of 25 mm size or larger shall not be less than 10 times the nominal diameter.

D.

Nylon wire or pulling twine not less than 2.5 mm shall be installed in all branch raceways that are to remain empty with not be less than 203 mm of slack left at each other end.

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TESTS: A. B. C. D. E. F. After the interior wiring system installation is completed, the Contractor shall conduct an operating test for approval. The equipment shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance with the requirements of the specification. Testing of the grounding system shall be made as specified in Section 16452 GROUNDING. Ground resistance (Megger) tests shall be performed on lighting and power circuits. Cable and circuit breaker testing, and testing in general shall be as per the National Electric Code. All phase balancing and loading tests shall be accomplished and data of such tests shall be submitted to the Engineer. END OF SECTION

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