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Use this "basic materials and methods" Section to specify requirements for wire and cable. Include in
this Section items that are common to more than one electrical "system" specified in other Division 26
Sections. Such other Sections may refer back to wire and cable specified in this Section.
This Master Specification Section contains:
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This Cover Sheet
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Data Sheet - Reference Documents
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Specification Section Text:
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
General
Related Requirements
Reference Documents
Submittals
Quality Assurance
Delivery, Storage and Handling
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Products
Building Wiring
Cables
Connectors
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Execution
Wiring, General
Wire Installation in Raceways
Wire Connections and Terminations
Teck 90 Cable Installation
Wire Size Schedule
BMS Basic Master Specification
Alberta Infrastructure
Master Specification System
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General
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RELATED REQUIREMENTS
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1.2
Submittal Procedures:
LEED Requirements:
Waste Management and Disposal:
Electrical General Requirements:
Electrical Power Conductors and Cables:
Armoured Cable:
Cable Trays for Electrical Systems:
Colour Coding and Identification of Wires:
Section 01 33 00.
Section 01 35 18.
Section 01 74 19.
Section 26 00 10.
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Section 26 05 36.
Section 26 05 53.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
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CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 48-M90
Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
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CSA C22.2 No. 51-09
Armoured Cables
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CSA C22.2 No. 52-96
(R2005)
Underground Service-Entrance Cables
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CSA C22.2 No. 75-08
Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire and Cables
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CAN/CSA-C22.2
No 131-07
Type TECK 90 Cable
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CSA C22.2 No. 0.309
Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables
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CSA C22.2 No. 38-05
Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
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CSA C22.2 No. 18804
Splicing Wire Connectors
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CSA C22.2 No.
198.2-05
Sealed Wire Connector Systems
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CSA C22.2 No. 38-05
Thermoset
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CSA C22.2 No. 18804
Splicing
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American National Standards Institute/Insulated Cable Engineers Association
(ANSI/ICEA)
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ICEA S-70-547
Weather-Resistant Polyolefin-Covered Wire and Cable
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ANSI/ICEA S-97-682
Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV
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ICEA S-19-81
Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission
and Distribution of Electrical Energy
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ANSI/ICEA S-97-682
Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through 46 kV
American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(ANSI/NEMA)
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ANSI/NEMA WC 70- Power Cables Rated 2000 V or Less for the Distribution
2009/ICEA
of Electrical Energy
S-95-658-2009
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ANSI/NEMA WC 71- Standard for Non-Shielded Cables Rated 2001-5000
1999/ICEA
Volts for Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy
S-96-659-199
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SUBMITTALS
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Provide required information in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal
Procedures.
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Action Submittals: Provide the following submittals before starting work of this
Section:
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1.4
Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data for accessories proposed for
use on the project before ordering materials for Consultant’s review and
acceptance.
Sustainable Design Submittals: Coordinate project sustainable design requirements with
Section 01 35 18 – LEED Special Project Procedures.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Regulatory Requirements: Install materials in accordance with governing standards,
requirements of electric utility and Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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Certifications; Provide the following during the course of the Work:
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Compliance Certification: Provide certificates from manufacturer indicating
tested performance requirements required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction and
as specified in this Section.
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DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
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Separate waste materials for [reuse] [and] [recycling] in accordance with Section
01 74 19 - Waste Management and Disposal.
2.
Products
2.1
BUILDING WIRING
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Building Wiring: to CSA C22.2 No. 75 and as follows:
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Conductors: solid copper for No. 10 AWG and smaller, stranded copper for No. 8
AWG and larger.
Insulation: [TWU] [RW90 X-link] [THHN] [RW90 X-link -40°C].
Insulation Rating: [600] [1000] V.
Sizes: as indicated in Wire Size Schedule.
SPEC NOTE: Do not specify aluminum conductors for building wiring without Alberta
Infrastructure approval.
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CABLES
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Armoured Cable: to CSA C22.2 No. 51, and as follows:
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Conductor: copper.
Insulation: RW90 X-link.
Rating: 600 V.
Size: [14] [12] [10] AWG gauge.
Configuration: as indicated on drawings.
Armour: [aluminum] [galvanized steel] interlocking.
SPEC NOTE: Use armoured cable for open and concealed wiring in dry locations only.
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Type TECK 90 Cable: to CSA C22.2 No. 131 and as follows:
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Conductor: [copper] [aluminum].
Insulation: cross linked polyethylene (XLP).
Rating: [600] [1000] V.
Size: [ ] mm.
Configuration: as indicated [on drawings] [in schedules].
Inner Jacket: PVC -40°C.
Armour: [aluminum] [galvanized steel].
Outer Jacket: PVC -40°C.
SPEC NOTE: Teck 90 cable with PVC outer jacket is suitable for wet or dry locations.
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Service Entrance Cable: to CSA C22.2 No. 52 and as follows:
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Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable: to CSA C22.2 No. 48 and as follows:
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Conductor: [copper] [aluminum].
Insulation: XHHW cross linked polyethylene (XLP) and PVC jacket.
Rating: 300 V AC.
Configuration: three conductors, two insulated, one uninsulated concentric
neutral [70] [100] %.
Size: as [specified in Wire Size Schedule] [indicated on drawings].
Conductor: copper.
Insulation: PVC [NMD7] [NMD10].
Insulation rating: 300 V.
Control Cable for Class 2 Remote Control and Signal Circuits:
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Conductor: copper.
Insulation: 300 V insulation, rated [60°C] [ ].
Configuration: individual conductors twisted together, [shielded,] and covered
with a PVC jacket.
SPEC NOTE: Class 2 circuits are circuits supplied from sources having limitations in accordance
with Rule 16-200 of CEC.
2.3
CONNECTORS
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Provide factory fabricated, metal connectors of sizes, ampacity ratings, materials, types
and classes for applications and for services indicated.
3.
Execution
3.1
WIRING, GENERAL
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Splice only in junction or outlet boxes.
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Conductor length for parallel circuits shall be identical.
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Neatly train and lace conductors inside cabinets, equipment and panelboards.
3.2
WIRING INSTALLATION IN RACEWAYS
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Swab raceway system before installing wiring.
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Use pulling lubricant for conductors No. 4 AWG and larger.
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WIRE CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS
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Use solderless pressure connectors with insulated covers for copper wire splices and taps,
No. 8 AWG and smaller.
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Use insulated spring wire connectors with plastic caps for conductors No. 10 AWG and
smaller.
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Use split bolt connectors for copper wire splices and taps, No. 6 AWG and larger. Tape
uninsulated conductors and connectors with electrical tape to 150% of insulation value of
conductor.
3.4
TECK 90 CABLE INSTALLATION
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Provide protection for exposed cables where subject to damage.
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Support horizontal runs on [cable tray] [channels] complete with spacers and clamps.
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Support vertical runs on channels complete with spacers and clamps.
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Support cables minimum one diameter apart. Maintain equal spacing across supports.
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Install single conductor cables in 3 phase circuits as follows:
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Arrange cables in delta formation supported on hardwood spacer blocks providing
one cable diameter space between cables. Install spacers at [900 mm] [ ]mm
centres around horizontal and vertical runs of cable.
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Install non-magnetic and insulating plates at cable termination points. Fit
connectors at supply points with grounding style bushing and No. 6 AWG copper
conductor to connect supply end of cable sheath to ground. Ground cable sheath
at supply end only.
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Install non-metallic plate at load end of cable to terminate cable.
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Provide non-magnetic plates, minimum [19 mm brass], [12 mm aluminum],
[12 mm fiberboard], securely bolted over openings cut in enclosure.
WIRE SIZE SCHEDULE
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Lighting Circuits: No. [12] [ ] AWG minimum.
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Power Circuits: No. 12 AWG minimum, except as follows:
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No. 10 AWG for 15 A, 120 V circuits longer than 23 m.
No. 8 AWG for 15 A, 120 V circuits longer than [ ] m.
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Motor Circuits: No. 12 AWG minimum, except as otherwise indicated on drawings or in
schedules.
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Feeder Circuits: as indicated on drawings or in schedules.
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Fire Alarm System Circuits:
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Alarm: No. [14] [ ] AWG.
Auxiliary: No. [14] [ ] AWG.
Signal, single conductor: No. [16] [ ] AWG.
Signal, multi-conductor: No. [18] [ ] AWG.
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