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SECTION 16140 - WIRING DEVICES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
The general provisions of the Contract and the requirements of Section 16050 apply
to the Work specified in this Section.
1.2
SUMMARY:
Provide a complete system of wiring devices properly wired, including a solid
grounding connection. All devices shall be installed in outlet boxes of required size
and volume.
1.3
1.4
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A.
Underwriters Laboratories: Provide wiring devices which are listed and labeled by
UL. Receptacles shall be listed per UL 498 including Supplement SA effective
January 1, 1995. Speedwire terminals shall not accept AWG No. 12 solid wire.
B.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association: Wiring devices shall comply with
NEMA Standards WD-1 and WD-6.
C.
Wet Locations: Wiring devices and their enclosures installed outdoors and in wet
locations shall be approved for the purpose.
SUBMITTALS:
A.
Provide submittals according to Section 16050.
B.
Product Data:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Each device type, indicating, amperage and voltage rating, materials, NEMA
designation, color and manufacturer's catalog sheet.
Each device wall plate indicating material, thickness or gage, color and
manufacturer's catalog sheet.
Color approval: Submit manufacturer’s catalog page for each wiring device.
Clearly mark item on catalog page to indicate color. Submit to Architect for
approval of color.
For wall switches, submit manufacturer’s features sheet to verify silver alloy
contacts.
For receptacles, submit manufacturer’s catalog page to verify one-piece
backstrap with ground pin punched out of strap. Ground pin contacts that are a
separate piece and riveted or otherwise affixed to the backstrap are
unacceptable.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles: Submit evidence that GFCI
receptacles are listed under UL Standard 943 with revisions effective January
1, 2003.
proof of UL listing under Standard 514A.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
GENERAL:
All devices shall be suitable for use intended, and have voltage and current ratings
adequate for loads served. All receptacles shall have a grounding pole unless
specifically indicated otherwise, and shall be self-grounding. All switches shall have
a grounding terminal.
2.2
DEVICE COLORS:
A.
2.3
Standard Device Color: White, unless otherwise noted.
STANDARD DEVICES:
A.
Manufacturers:
1.
2.
Acceptable: The following manufacturers will be acceptable providing they
meet the project specifications: Cooper Wiring Devices (includes former
Arrow-Hart brand), Woodhead Industries, Inc., Hubbell , Leviton , Pass &
Seymour/Sierra/Slater .
Source: Each type of wiring device shall be furnished by one manufacturer.
B.
Wall Switches: 20A_120_277V AC contacts. Toggle type, quiet action. Contacts
shall be formed of silver alloy. Toggle switch shall have provisions for back wiring
with screw actuated clamp type terminals, side wiring with captively held binding
screws, and separate screw terminal for the grounding wire. Screwless push-in
wiring terminals shall not be used. Provide single pole, single throw, unless
drawings indicate 3_way, 4_way, double pole, key operated, SPDT momentary, or
any other special features. Pass and Seymour 20AC Series.
C.
Switches for Special Purposes: Special switches used for disconnection purposes
(small appliances, etc.) shall be rated as specified above for "Wall Switches". Where
required provide 30A contacts (Pass and Seymour 30AC1 Series). Where motors
are switched, the switch shall have a horsepower rating adequate for the motor.
D.
Switches with Pilot: Contacts as specified under "Wall Switches" above. Pilot light
switches shall have red pilot indicator that "lights when ON". "Locator" switches shall
have pilot that "lights when OFF".
E.
Standard Convenience Outlet: 20A/125V/2 Pole/3 Wire Duplex. NEMA 5_20R.
Receptacle shall have provisions for back wiring from eight separate wiring openings
with screw actuated clamp type terminals and side wiring with captively held binding
screws. Receptacle face shall be high-impact resistant nylon. Body shall be
thermoplastic polyester. Mounting strap shall be solid brass, one-piece design to
wrap completely around receptacle body and have integral, no-rivet grounding
contacts. The receptacle grounding contacts are formed directly out of the
backstrap metal, they shall not be separate pieces riveted to the backstrap. Hubbell
5362, Leviton 5362A or Pass and Seymour 5362-A.
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Power Receptacles:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
20A/125V: Single receptacle, NEMA 5-20R. Pass and Seymour Series 5361,
Hubbell 5361
20A/250V: Single receptacle, NEMA 6-20R. Pass and Seymour Series 5871.
30A/125V: NEMA 5-30R. Hubbell 9308 (Standard Color)
30A/250V: NEMA 6-30R. Hubbell 9330 (Standard Color)
50A/250V: NEMA 6-50R. Hubbell 9367 (Standard Color)
Range Outlet: 50A/125/250V. NEMA 14-50R Hubbell 9450A (standard black
color) flush receptacle and wall plate.
Special: Provide special power receptacles where indicated on the drawings.
Special receptacles shall be similar to those specified above in quality.
Determine NEMA pin configuration from the actual appliance to be installed.
G.
Locking Devices: Provide locking NEMA type receptacles which otherwise meet the
specification above where required.
H.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Provide U.L. listed ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles for personnel
protection, which otherwise meet this specification, where required. GFCI
receptacles shall be UL listed under UL Standard 943 including revisions
effective January 1, 2003.
Interrupters shall have a trip threshold of 5 + 1 mA; a trip time of .025 seconds,
nominal, per U.L. Standard for Class A.
GFCI shall have feed-through design to protect any receptacles installed
downstream on same circuit.
Refer to Part 3 for GFCI installation and testing.
GFCI wiring device shall be entirely white plastic, including the Test and Reset
buttons.
I.
Cords and Plugs: Provide a plug for special receptacles indicated on the drawings.
Plugs shall mate with specified receptacle. Plugs shall be suitable for gripping the
cord that is to be installed. Provide a cord of type and length required if so indicated
on the drawings.
J.
Key Lock Switches:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Provide key lock switches for corridor lighting and other locations indicated on
Electrical Drawings.
20 Amp rated.
120/277 Volt ac rated
Key-lock mechanism can only be turned ON or OFF using key. Key can be
removed in both the ON and OFF positions.
Nickel-plated key lock dome for rust-resistance.
Single pole: Leviton 1221-2KL, Cooper Wiring Devices (former Arrow-Hart
119x Series), P&S Cat. No. PS20AC1-KL, or approved equal.
3-Way: Leviton 1223-2KL, Cooper Wiring Devices (former Arrow-Hart 119x
Series), P&S Cat. No. PS20AC3-KL, or approved equal.
4-way: Leviton 1224-2KL, Cooper Wiring Devices (former Arrow-Hart 119x
Series), P&S Cat. No. PS20AC4-KL, or approved equal.
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10.
2.4
Provide 302 Stainless Steel wall plate for each switch. Install with tamperresistant screws.
Install flush mount unless surface mount indicated on Drawings. Provide
shallow wall-box extender where required. Provide FD box for surface
installations.
WALL PLATES:
A.
General: Provide wall plates for all devices. Provide one-piece multi-gang plates
where adjacently located outlet assemblies occur (includes multi-switch installation).
Isolated ground receptacles shall be installed with individual cover plates and not
grouped with other device types behind a multi-gang plate. Unless otherwise
detailed or specified line voltage wall box dimmers and low voltage signal cable
outlets shall be installed with separate cover plates and not combined with line
voltage power outlets.
B.
Plate Finish: Smooth (no lines), similar to Hubbell wall plate. Screw heads shall
have factory-applied paint finish to match colored wall plates.
C.
Flush Installations:
1.
Standard device plates shall be type 302 satin stainless steel in public
corridors, restrooms, kitchens and entrance lobbies; otherwise, plastic
matching device color. Steel plates shall be complete with stainless steel cover
screws. Provide type 302 satin stainless steel plates for all receptacles rated
30 amps or greater. Verify with Architect what type of plate, steel or plastic, to
install in all areas with wood panel, stone, marble or other custom wall finishes.
D.
Surface Installations: Standard galvanized steel utility covers in dry areas.
E.
Narrow Mullions: In narrow mullions and similar locations where standard plate will
not fit, install stainless steel or anodized aluminum to match mullion. Provide narrow
design as required for application.
F.
Wet Locations:
1.
2.
3.
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A receptacle installed outdoors where exposed to weather or in other wet
locations shall be in a weatherproof enclosure. Outlet cover shall be suitable
for use whether or not the receptacle is in use (attachment plug cap inserted),
per 2002 NEC 406.8(B) [former 1999 NEC 410-57(b) without Exception].
Provide single or double gang, horizontal or vertical, duplex of GFCI as
required. Install on FS or FD box for surface raceway applications and
standard box for flush applications.
Outdoor outlet cover shall be Carlon E9Uxx Series “In-Use Weatherproof
Cover, Hubbell Bell-brand Rayntite II series, Intermatic Guardian I WP1020
Series, WP1030 (extra depth) Series, or other approved equivalent.
Indoor Locations: In indoor wet locations, or when noted “WP” on Drawings,
provide cast aluminum weatherproof plate similar to Hubbell Bell 50xx-x Series,
Intermatic WP10xxMC Series, or approved equal metal cover by TayMac.
SPECIAL DEVICES:
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Wall Box Timer Switch: Intermatic F5MH, F60MH, F12HH, or equivalent by M. H.
Rhodes, Dayton, Paragon or Tork, 277 volt, 0-60 minute spring-drive timer unless
indicated otherwise.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
MOUNTING HEIGHTS:
As indicated on the drawings or if not indicated in accordance with the Architect's
instructions. When low-level outlets for different services occur adjacently on the
same wall, height shall be set by duplex receptacle(s). All other telephone, data, TV
etc. outlets shall be same as receptacle. Upper-level outlets such as line-voltage
thermostats, call buttons, etc. shall be matched to light switch height. Locate outlets
in exposed masonry walls such that only one CMU need be cut to fit around the
outlet box. Notify Architect before rough-in of any areas where this would cause
deviation from specified mounting heights.
3.2
APPLIANCE DISCONNECT:
Where appliances or other utilization equipment are connected by cord-and-plug,
and the cord-and-plug represents the NEC-required disconnecting means, then
receptacle shall be installed in a location that is considered accessible as defined by
the National Electrical Code. If this requirement necessitates deviation from the
drawings, obtain Architect's approval of the new location prior to rough-in.
3.3
3.4
INSTALLATION:
A.
General: Install wiring devices and accessories as indicated, in accordance with U.L.
listing, manufacturer's written instructions, applicable requirements of NEC and in
accordance with recognized industry practices to fulfill project requirements.
B.
Preparation: Install wiring devices only in electrical boxes which are clean; free from
building materials, dirt, and debris.
C.
Torque: Tighten connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts, in
accordance with equipment manufacturer's published torque tightening values for
wiring devices. Where manufacturer's torquing requirements are not indicated,
tighten connectors and terminals to comply with tightening torques specified in UL
Standard 486A.
D.
Alignment: Align and plumb all devices and wall plates. Plates shall fit flat against
wall and tight against device surface without strain on plate. Plate edges shall be
parallel to wall corners, doors, windows, etc. All switches and receptacles shall be
installed vertical unless indicated otherwise on the drawings.
FIRE-RESISTIVE WALLS AND PARTITIONS:
Outlet boxes on opposite sides of fire-resistive walls and partitions shall be installed
with horizontal separation of at least 24 inches.
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3.6
GANGED SWITCHES:
A.
Install permanent barrier between all 277 Volt light switches ganged into one outlet
box.
B.
Install ganged switches under a one-piece, multi-gang cover plate.
DEDICATED OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS:
A.
Provide dedicated outlet box and cover for each outlet of types noted below. Outlets
shall not be grouped into multi-gang outlet box with receptacles or other line-voltage
devices. Wall plates shall cover only the dedicated outlet and not be part of larger
common cover plate installed over receptacles outlets. Telecom cover plates shall
not touch adjacent cover plates.
B.
Dedicated outlet box and cover:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Telecommunications outlet
Computer cabling outlet
Cable TV outlet
Manual dimmer switch
Isolated ground receptacle
PROTECTION:
A.
General: Protect installed components from damage. Replace damaged items prior
to final acceptance.
B.
Outlet Boxes: Protect outlet boxes from dry wall spackle compound, paint, litter,
debris and other foreign material.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:
A.
Testing: Prior to energizing circuits, test phase, neutral and ground wiring for
electrical continuity and for short-circuits. Ensure proper polarity of phase and
neutral connections is maintained. Subsequent to energizing, test wiring devices
and demonstrate compliance with requirements. Operate each switch and other
mechanical devices successfully at least three times.
B.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter for Personnel Protection:
1.
2.
Test ground fault interrupter operation with both local and remote fault
simulations in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
GFCI receptacles shall be provided in all toilets, rooftop and kitchen as
required per NEC 2002, Section 210.8 (B).
END OF SECTION 16140
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