be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches in size,

PROJECT PROPOSED PEPPERLAND except as specified otherwise. Drawings shall

:
TITLE EXTENSION W/ SWIMMING POOL include wiring diagram and installation details of
LOCATIO AIRPORT ROAD, WASHINGTON equipment indicating proposed location, layout
:
N DRIVE, LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY and arrangement, control panels, accessories,
OWNER : MR. ALFONSO MARTIN BICHARA piping, ductwork, and other items that must be
SUBJECT : ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION shown to assure a coordinated installation.

Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals

1.0 ELECTRICAL and indicate the internal wiring for each item of
equipment and the interconnection between
The work to be undertaken here under includes the each item of equipment. Drawings shall indicate
furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, adequate clearance for devices. If equipment is
and supervision to the project and to be completed disapproved, revise drawings to show acceptable
the good working condition of the electrical system equipment and resubmit.
for the proposed residential building. All works here
2. Manufacturer’s Data: Submittals for each
under shall comply with the requirement of the latest
manufactures items shall be current
edition of the national electrical code of the
Philippines and the rules and regulation of the Albay manufacturer’s descriptive literature of
Power Energy Corporation (APEC). cataloged products, equipment drawings,
diagrams, performance and characteristics
1.1 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP curves, and catalog cuts.
3. Publication Compliance: Where equipment or
All materials shall be unused brand new and shall materials are specified to conform to industry
conform to the standard of the underwriter and technical society publications organizations
laboratories in every case where such a standard has such as Philippine National Standards (PNS),
been established for the particular type of materials Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), International
to be installed. Electrotechnical Commissions (IEC), British
1.2 SERVICE ENTRANCE Standards (BS), American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing and
Service entrance shall be 180-250 volts, single 2
Materials (ASTM), and Underwater Laboratories
wires, and 60 cycles as indicated in the plan. The
service entrance installation shall be a part of the Inc. (UL), submit proof of such compliance. In
electrical works as indicated therein. The service each of the publications referred to herein,
entrance conduit, and accessories shall be installed in consider the advisory provision to be mandatory,
the nearest power source up to service entrance cap, as though the word “shall” had been substituted
and the work shall be done in accordance with the for “should” wherever it appears. Interpret
specification required by Electric Company. references in these publications to the “authority
1.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM having jurisdiction”, or words of similar meaning,
to mean the Engineer In lieu of the label or
The distribution system shall be single THHN 2 wire, listing, adequately equipped and competent to
230 volts. perform such services, stating that the item has
been tested in accordance with the specified
1.4 SUBMITTALS organization’s test method and that the item
conform to the specified organization’s
A. Obtain approval before procurement, fabrication, or publication.
delivery of items to the jobsite. Partial submittals will 4. Certificates of Compliance: Submit
not be acceptable and will be returned without manufacturer’s certifications as required on
review. Submittals shall include the manufacturer’s products, materials, finish, and equipment
name, trade name, place of manufacturer, catalog indicated in the specifically for this contract.
model or number, nameplate data, size, layout, Preprinted certifications shall name the
dimensions, capacity, project specification and appropriate products, equipment, or materials
paragraph reference. and the publication specified as controlling the
1. Shop Drawings: In addition to the requirements quality of that item. Certification shall not
of the Contract Clauses, shop drawings shall contain statements to imply that the item does
meet the following requirements. Drawings shall not meet requirements specified, such as “as
 good as”; “achieve the same end use and results System cable
as materials formulated in accordance with the
referenced publications”; or “equal or exceed the
service and performance of the specified
materials.” Certificates shall be printed on the
1.5 CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
manufacturer’s letterhead and shall be signed by
the manufacturer’s official authorized to sign A. Complete manufacturer’s detailed shop drawings wiring
certificates of compliance. and connection diagrams of equipment requiring
electrical connection will be provided as specified
B. Contractor’s failure to submit proper shop drawings elsewhere. Contractor shall obtain drawings at the time
and obtain approval of the equipment, material or they are needed.
devices prior to manufacturing, delivery on the B. Work that must be altered because of contractor’s failure
jobsite additional compensation to the contractor, to obtain shop drawings shall be corrected, without
when changes are necessary to comply with additions to the contact price.
requirements of the specifications or drawings.
1.6 COORDINATION DRAWINGS
C. Samples:
A. Drawing are diagrammatic and show general location of
conduit and equipment, exact location of conduit and
Sections Title Samples equipment not located by dimensions on drawing shall be
Required determined when equipment and mechanical drawings to
16470 & Panelboards & -Paint Finish coordinate installation of electrical equipment. Contractor
16476 ECB (Powder Coated) shall submit coordination drawings to Owner’s
& panelboard Representative before installation of equipment with
Construction consideration given to interference and appearance.
-Bus bar
assembly 1.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
-Circuit breaker
A. Submit as required for systems and equipment indicate in
16123 Wires and -All types of
Cables cable used the technical sections. Furnish three copies, bound in
16112 Outlet Boxes & -Typical wall hardback binders or an approved equivalent. Furnish one
Pullboxes boxes complete manual prior to performance of systems or
-Typical pull equipment tests, and furnish the remaining manuals prior
boxes to contract completion. Inscribe the following
16140 Wiring Devices -Light Switches identification on the cover: the words “OPERATION AND
-Convenience MAINTENANCE MANUAL,” the name and location of the
outlet system, equipment, building, name of Contractor, and
-SPO outlets contract number. Include in the manual the names,
-Weatherproof addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontractor
plate cover installing the system or equipment and the local
16150 Lighting Fixtures -Luminaries & representative for the system or equipment. Include a
housing
table of contents and assemble the manual to conform to
-Exit signs &
the table of contents, with the table sheets placed before
emergency
luminaries instructions covering the subject. The instructions shall be
16722 Fire Detection & -Smoke/Heat legible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings
Alarm System detector folded in. The manual shall include:
-Audio visual 1. Internal and interconnecting wiring and control
devices diagrams with the data to explain detailed operation
-Alarm cable and control of the system or equipment.
-FACP 2. A control sequence describing startup, operation, and
-Annunciator shutdown.
Panel 3. Description of the function of each principal items of
16770 BGM/Speaker -Ceiling equipment.
System Mounted 4. Installation and maintenance instructions.
Speaker 5. Safety precautions.
16741 Telephone -CAT5e UTP
 6. Diagrams and illustrations. A. Materials and equipment shall be current products by
7. Testing methods. manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of
8. Performance data. such products. Products shall have been in satisfactory
9. Lubrication schedule including type, grade, commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid
temperature range, and frequency. opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of
10. Parts List: The list shall indicate sources of supply, equipment and materials under similar circumstances and
recommended spare parts, price, shipping weight and similar size. The 2-year period shall be satisfactory
name of servicing organization. completed by a product for sale on the commercial
11. Appendix: List qualified permanent servicing market through advertisements or manufacturer’s
organizations for support of the equipment, including catalogs. Product having less than a 2-year operation for
addresses and certified qualifications. not less than 6000 hours, exclusively of the
manufacturer’s factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.
1.8 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The equipment items shall be supported by service
A. Furnish approve operating instructions for system and organizations which are reasonably convenient to the
equipment indicated in the technical sections for use by equipment installation in order to render satisfactory
operation and maintenance personnel. The operating service to the equipment or a regular and emergency
instructions shall include wiring diagrams, control basis during the warranty period of the contract.
diagrams, and control sequence for each principal system
1.12 MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
and equipment. Print or engrave operating instructions as
directed. Attach or post operating instructions adjacent to A. Where installation procedures or any part thereof are
each principal system and equipment including start-up, required to be in accordance with manufacturer’s
property adjustment, operating, lubrication, shutdown, recommendations, furnish printed copies of the
safety precautions, procedure in the event of equipment recommendations prior to installation. Installation of the
failure, and other items of instructions as recommended item shall not proceed until recommendations are
by the manufacturer of each system or equipment. received. Failure to furnish recommendations shall be
Provide weather-resistant materials or weatherproof cause for rejection of the equipment or material.
enclosures for operating instructions exposed to the
1.13 RECORD DRAWINGS
weather. Operating instructions shall not fade when
exposed to sunlight and shall be secured to prevent easy A. Contractor shall keep in field, and open for inspection by
removal or peeling. the Owner’s Representative, an accurate current,
progressive record of actual installation of electrical
1.9 INSTRUCTION TO OWNER PERSONNEL
system. On completion of work, contractor shall deliver to
A. Where indicated in the technical sections, furnish the Owner’s Representative, marked prints showing actual
services of competent instructions to give full instruction routing of conduits and ducts, location and elevation of
to owner personnel in the adjustment, operation, and outlets, circuit numbers for lighting and power circuits,
maintenance of systems and equipment, including installation details of lighting fixtures, power panels, etc.
pertinent safety requirements as required. Each instructor
shall be thoroughly familiar with all parts of the B. Contractor will be permitted to make changes to meet
installation and shall be trained in operating theory as field conditions or material delivery conditions which may
well as practical operation and maintenance work. arise. However, in each instance, proposed change must
Instruction shall be given during the first regular work be submitted in form of drawings or sketches for approval
week after the equipment of system has been accepted and acceptance by Owner’s Representative.
and turned over to the owner the regular operation. The
1.14 CODES, PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND OWNER
number of man-days (8-hours) of instruction furnished
shall be specified in each individual sections. Instructions REQUIREMENTS
to owner personnel shall be at no cost to the Owner.
A. Work shall comply with the latest requirements of the
1.10 DELIVERY AND STORAGE Philippine Electrical Code, Building Rules and Regulations,
Local Ordinances, and such other statutory provisions that
A. Handle, store, and protect equipment and materials in
pertain to this class of work. Such code, rules, regulations,
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and local ordinances are to be considered part of these
and with the requirements of Philippine Electrical Code.
Contract Documents.
Replace damaged or defective items with new items.

1.11 CATALOGUED PRODUCT/SERVICE AVAILABILITY

 B. Contractor shall, at his own expense, obtain necessary
permit for construction and performance of work A. This section of the specifications covers the basic
specified. materials, wiring and construction methods to be
C. Contractor shall, at his own expense, secure Certificate of provided for the provided for the electrical work under
Final Inspection and approval from Electrician’s Office of sections of these specifications.
the City or Municipality prior to final approval of the work.
1.2 CONCRETE AND EARTHWORK

1.15 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS A. Concrete work shall conform to Section “Cast-in-Place

Concrete” and earthwork shall conform to Section
A. Electrical characteristics for this project shall be “Earthwork”. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
13200/7620 Volts primary, three-phase, 60 hertz, 400 correction location of foundation and anchor bolts for
volts and 230 volts secondary, three-phase as indicated on electrical equipment.
the drawings. Final connections to the power distribution
system at utility power lines shall be made by the PART 2 PRODUCTS
Contractor as directed by Electrical Utility Company.
2.1 MATERIALS
1.16 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall provide material necessary for the
A. Furnish motors, controllers, and contractor and proper execution of the work. The materials shall be new
disconnects with their respective pieces of equipment not and the best of their respective kinds for the use
covered under the mechanical contract and or as shown intended. The Contractor shall furnish a complete list of
on the drawings. Furnish internal part of the equipment. materials and equipment he proposes to use, including
Extended voltage range motors will not be permitted. delivery dates, subject to the approval of the Owner’s
Control voltage for controllers and contractors shall not Representative, in writing, before ordering the same.
exceed 120 volts nominal. Provide control wiring and
conduit under the section specifying the associated B. Materials shall be listed and labeled by the Philippines
equipment. Control wiring and conduit shall conform to Standards (PS) and internationally recognized laboratories
the requirements of the section specifying the associated where listing service is provided for the type of material
equipment. specified material shall also meet the applicable standards
of NEMA and Local Regulations. Installations shall be
PART 2 PRODUCTS strictly in accordance with the requirements of the
Philippine Electrical Code.
(Not Used)
2.2 ELECTRICAL TAPE (600 VOLT WIRING)
PART 3 EXECUTION
A. Tape shall be polyvinyl chloride, minimum 0.18 mm
3.1 PAINTING OF EQUIPMENT
thickness.
A. Factory Applied: Electrical equipment shall have factory- B. Tape shall be PS rated at 80°C and shall maintain flexibility
applied painting systems which shall, as a minimum meet and adhesion from - 18°C to + 38°C.
the requirements of NEMA ICS 6 corrosion-resistance test C. Acceptance products or approved equal.
or approved equal. 1. 3m Scotch Super 33+
2. General Electric No. AW-1
B. Field Applied: Paint electrical equipment as required to
2.3 TERMINAL LUGS AND CONNECTORS
match finish or to meet safety criteria.
A. Terminal and wire connections shall be made using
solderless, bolt type lugs, Connectors shall
*** END OF SECTION *** B. Acceptable manufacturers or approval equal.
1. T and B
2. Burndy
SECTION 16050 – BASIC AND MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR 3. ILSCO
ELECTRICAL WORK 4. Panduit

PART 1 GENERAL 2.4 ELECTRICAL SUPPORT DEVICES

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

 A. Junction boxes, cabinets, switches, and electrical 2.8 HARDWARE FINISH
equipment shall be rigidly supported by attached to the
A. Hardware finish for concrete inserts, pipe straps, nuts,
building structure prior to the installation of conduit.
bolts, washers, screws, etc. shall galvanized or cadmium
B. Rigid galvanized conduits shall be supported with one
plated.
hole malleable iron clamps at intervals not greater than 3
meters and within 0.6 meter of a bend or outlet box. 2.9 MISCELLANEOUS
C. Groups of exposed parallel conduits shall be supported by
trapeze hangers or metal framing. A. The Contractor shall furnish and install necessary locknut,
bushing, pipe clamps, ground clamps, and supports, pull
boxes, mounting bolts, inserts, lugs and such other
2.5 CONDUIT RACKS materials, as may be necessary and proper in the
execution of this work.
A. Conduit racks shall be “trapeze” type hangers of formed
steel angle, channels or slotted members manufactured
for this purpose.
1. Each conduit shall be clamped to the trapeze hanger. PART 3 EXECUTION
2. Trapeze hangers and rods shall be prime painted by
3.1 LABOR AND SUPERVISION
the Contractor.
A. Workmanship shall be in accordance with the best
2.6 METAL FRAMING
practices of trade. Electrical work shall be installed under
A. Metal framing for support of electrical equipment and direct supervision of an electrical engineer.
conduit runs shall normally be of steel strip cold formed.
3.2 LAYOUT AND COORDINATION
Copper framing shall be furnished only when so noted.
One side shall have a continuous slot with unturned A. Contractor shall be responsible for laying out work in site
clamping ridges on each side. Attachments shall be made in conformance with contract documents and shall be
to the framing members by means of hardened, toothed, responsible for damage caused by reason of inaccuracy on
slotted nuts held in place within the member by an this part. Contractor shall take fields measurements
attached spring. necessary for his work and shall be responsible for their
1. Framing and attachment fittings shall be made from accuracy.
hot rolled, pickled, and oiled steel plates or strip. B. Contractor shall coordinate location of equipment,
2. Nuts shall be made from steel bar stock, case conduit, outlets, etc. in proper relationship to work
hardened after machining. Nut shall be rectangular specified elsewhere. When other work interferes with this
and shaped to permit a quarter turn after insertion locations, Contractors shall bring matter to attention of
into channel slot and prevent any further turning of Owner’s Representative whose decision will be final as to
the nut. which shall take precedence. Where this is not done,
3. Channel and parts shall be carefully cleaned and Owner’s Representative reserves right to make such
bonderized, then dip painted with a corrosion changes in work as are necessary to avoid interference,
resistant primer and oven baked. Where so noted, and such changes shall not be considered as extra work.
the finish shall be hot-dipped galvanized after C. Contractor shall carefully refer to room dimensions, door
manufacturing operations are completed zinc weight swings and locations of other equipment for location of
shall be 56 gram per 0.09 sm. Of surface. outlet. In the event of discrepancy with electrical
4. Parts, screw, and nuts shall be coated with zinc drawings, Owner requirements shall govern. Provide
electrolytic ally. electrical service and connections to items so requiring in
other divisions. Contractor shall check such drawings and
2.7 HANGER RODS
specifications, other than electrical, to so determine.
A. Hanger rods shall be galvanized steel or cadmium plated, D. Ceiling lighting fixtures outlets shall be located for
6 mm minimum diameter. symmetrical installation of lighting fixtures between
1. Hardware rods shall be fastened to structural steel beams, walls, breaks in ceiling, etc. unless specifically
members with suitable beam clamps or to concrete shown or dimensioned on the drawings.
inserts set flush to the surface. E. Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of progress of
general construction, and shall install his work that is
concealed and built into building, in place, insufficient
time to ensure proper location, without delays to work of
other trades, properly attend electrical work during
 progress of building-in to prevent misalignment of and 3.6 PHASING OUT
damages to electrical work.
A. This Contractor shall be responsible for phasing out and
3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING providing the proper connections and identification for
circuits installed.
A. Do cutting, fitting or patching of work that may be
required to make its several parts come together
properly, and fit it to receive, or be received by work of
*** END OF SECTION ***
others, shown upon or reasonably implied by the
drawings and specifications.
B. Avoid cutting into work of others by using sleeves, inserts,
chases, etc. The Contractor, in whose work it shall be SECTION 16112 – RACEWAYS
necessary to use these methods, shall build same into his
PART 1 GENERAL
work, but this Contractor shall be responsible for the
correct size and location of same, and shall furnish sleeves 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
and inserts.
A. Provide, intermediate metal conduit, rigid plastic conduit,
C. If necessary to cut into the work of another Contractor it flexible metal conduit. Cable tray, wireways and surface
shall be done by that Contractor, at this Contractor’s metal raceways as shown on the drawings.
expense or by this Contractor with the consent of the 1.2 REFERENCES
other Contractor. Patching made necessary by such
cutting shall be executed in the same manner. A. Plastic Conduit : Nema Standards TC-2
D. Cutting shall be done with such tools and methods as will
prevent damage to surrounding building areas or B. Flexible Metal Conduit : Federal Spec. WW-C-566B
equipment, and shall be performed in a neat and orderly
manner. C. Wireways and Cable Tray : Philippine Electrical Code
E. Building structural members shall not be drilled, punched,
cut, burned, or welded without approval of Owner’s
1.3 MANUFACTURERS (or approved equal)
Representative. This Contractor will be responsible for
damages he inflicts on the building structure. A. Rigid Steel Conduit
1. McGill
3.4 DAMAGE TO OTHER WORK
2. Allied
A. This Contractor shall be held responsible for damage to 3. Nichi
other work caused by this work, or though the neglect of B. Intermediate Metallic Conduit:
this workmen. Patching and repairing of damaged work 1. Matsushita
shall be done by workmen of the proper trade, but the 2. McGill
cost of same shall be paid for this Contractor. C. Flexible Metal Conduit:
1. Durex
3.5 PAINTING 2. Maruichi
A. Patched wall surfaces, boxes, or other equipment D. Rigid Plastic Conduit:
installed will be finished painted under other sections of 1. Crown
these specifications. 2. Neltex
B. Factory finished equipment shall be handled with care, to 3. Emerald
avoid marring the finish. Finishes damaged during
installation shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the PART 2 PRODUCTS
Architect/Engineer to Owner’s Representative by this
Contractor. Also, prime coats shall be made and kept 2.1 RIGID STEEL CONDUIT / INTERMEDIATE METALLIC
intact by this Contractor. CONDUIT
C. This Contractor shall path areas affected by this work.
A. Conduit shall be zinc coated mild steel tubing meeting
Rust spots on parts of the work of this Contractor shall be
Philippine Electrical Code spacifications and conforming to
brushed clean and primed with red lead, or to match
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. requirements. Weight
factory prime paint.
shall be approximately 35 percent less than rigid conduit
D. Equipment installed shall be thoroughly cleaned and
in comparable sizes.
prepared for painting.
B. Conduit shall be galvanized inside and outside.
2.2 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT concrete encased under paved areas and other location as
noted on the drawings. PVC conduit shall also be used in
A. Conduit shall be hot-dip galvanized steel.
corrosive areas as defined in the drawings, and concealed
B. Liquidtight shall have extruded polyvinyl covering.
in floors and walls whenever possible.
C. Liquidtight shall have integral ground.

2.3 PLASTIC CONDUIT C. All 20 mm and 25 mm diameter conduit sizes if embedded

in concrete shall be Rigid PVC conduit and remaining type
A. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit shall be schedule 40 and sizes of conduit shall be rigid steel conduit or unless
heavy wall rated for 90°C conductors and UL listed for otherwise indicated in the drawing.
above ground and underground uses in accordance with
PEC article 5.6.3. Conduit shall conform to NEMA TC-2 and D. Flexible liquidtight PVC jacketed steel conduit shall be
UL-651 standards. used for connections to motors and equipment subject to
vibration and in wet or damp locations.
B. Fittings such as coupling, elbows, offsets, conduit
adapters, etc. shall be fabricated from same material as E. Pendant mounted lighting fixtures shall be supported
conduit. using rigid steel conduit without exception.
F. Minimum size conduit shall be 15 mm unless otherwise
noted.
2.4 WIREWAYS

A. Wireways shall be sheet steel with hinged steel spring

3.2 INSTALLATION
latched cover for access to wiring and knockouts for
conduit entry along sides. A. Exposed conduit, cable trays and wireways shall be run
B. Provide necessary fittings such as hangers, couplings, end parallel or perpendicular to building walls and shall be
closers, etc. for complete installation. kept as inconspicuous as possible.
C. Size of raceways shall be as shown on drawings or to B. Conduits shall be concealed in walls and floors, wherever
accommodate conductors and devices in accordance with possible. In areas where there are dropped ceiling,
PEC. conduits shall be installed above ceiling.
C. Concealed conduit shall be run in straight line with long
sweep bends and offsets.
2.5 CABLE TRAYS
D. Conduit entries through building walls below grade shall
A. Cable trays shall be open ladder type made if formed be made watertight by means of manufactured fittings.
sheet steel sized in accordance with the requirements of Fittings shall provide sleeve through wall having neoprene
the electrical drawings. Thickness of the sheet steel, ring gasket which can be compressed for positive seal
dimensions of cable tray and method of fabrication shall between entering conduit and fitting body.
comply with or exceed the requirements of PEC. Finish E. Underground conduits entering areas below grade shall
shall be gray enamel paint over rust inhibiting primer. be arranged to drain water that may enter conduit
B. Cable trays shall be complete with hanger bolt system. Where possible conduits shall pitch away from
connections and saddles. Hangers shall be made of round building to exterior manholes. Junction boxes at conduit
steel rod. Hangers shall be spaced at 2.40 m. (maximum) entries within building shall be provided with drain holes.
for straight runs. F. Where conduits and cable trays penetrate fire walls or
partitions, pack openings with mineral fiber or approved
insulation to maintain integrity of fire barriers.
PART 3 EXECUTION G. Conduit connections to pull boxes, safety switches, etc.
3.1 APPLICATION shall be made by use of double steel locknuts. The conduit
system, including0 pullboxes, shall from a continuously
A. Unless otherwise indicated all types of conduit shall be conductive grounding system.
Intermediate metal conduit/rigid steel conduit to be H. Conduits shall be protected immediately after installation
installed for exposed interior wiring, in concrete slabs, in by means of installing flat, noncorrosive, metallic discs
exterior walls, for exposed exterior wiring, and as shown and steel bushings at each end. Discs shall not be
on drawings except as may be specifically excepted removed until necessary for pulling cable. Prior to pulling
elsewhere in the specifications. of cables, steel bushings and metallic discs shall be
removed and phenolic insulating bushings shall be
B. Rigid PVC conduit shall be used for underground work installed on end of each conduit of 25 mm size and over.
only as indicated in the drawings. The conduit shall be
 I. No horizontal runs of conduit may be installed in masonry be identified in accordance with Philippine
walls, except by specific permissions of the Owner’s Electrical Code color coding. Conductors
representative. shall be 600 volt insulated and shall be 3.5
J. Conduit shall be substantially supported by pipe straps, or mm2 or larger unless otherwise noted. Sizes
suitable clamps or hangers. Attached to structure of larger than 3.5mm2 are noted on the
building to provide substantial and rigid installation. Joint drawings.
use of hangers with heating and plumbing lines will not be 2. Conductors shall be stranded Copper.
permitted. 3. Conductors for motor control shall be
K. Expansion joints shall be provided in conduit systems that 2.0mm2 stranded, type THHN/THWN.
cross building expansion joints or for raceways exceeding 4. Conductors for signal and communication
30 meters. Bonding straps shall be used to provide systems shall be as specified under
continuous ground around expansion joint. specification section for those systems.
L. For 20 mm and 25 mm diameter size Rigid PVC conduit 5. Conductors used in fluorescent fixture
embedded in concrete, provide special fitting such as channels shall be rated 90oC.
adapter for joining or connecting between PVC and rigid 6. Conductors for power circuits shall be type
steel conduit. Adapter fitting shall be embedded in THHN/THWN.
concrete and there will be no exposed part of PVC 7. Equipment grounding conductors shall be
conduit. green or have the ends taped with green
tape and shall be type TW or THHN/THWN.
8. Conductors for wiring in high ambient areas
3.3 CONDUIT IN SLABS
shall be stranded flexible tinned Copper.
A. Conduits in structural slabs shall be placed between upper Silicone rubber insulated with heat and
and lower layers of reinforcing steel and shall be spaced moisture resistant glass braid jacket, rated
at least 200 mm apart. 20 mm conduits may be used in 200oC intermittent operating temperature.
110 mm and thicker slabs. 25 mm conduits may be used in 180oC continuous.
130 mm and thicker slabs. Conduit running parallel to slab B. Insulation Types shall be as follows:
supports such as columns, beams and walls shall not be 1. Type THHN/THWN conductor insulation shall
installed less than 300 mm from such elements. Conduits be polyvinyl chloride plastic. Rating shall be
shall have a minimum of 40 mm concrete all around. 90oC in wet or dry locations.
C. Approved Product Manufacturers or approved
3.4 WIREWAYS equal.
1. Insulated Copper, annealed conductors:
A. Enclosure shall be general purpose type in dry locations
Phelps Dodge Phils. Corp.
but shall be NEMA 12 or approved rain tight without
Phillips Wires & Cable Co.
knockouts where required as shown on drawings.
American Wires & Cable Co.
B. Provide necessary fittings such as hangers, couplings and
end closers for complete installation. 2.2 FLEXIBLE CORDS
SECTION 16123 – WIRES AND CABLES FOR 0- 600 V CONDUITS A. Flexible cords shall be furnished for pendant connections
to lighting fixtures and connections to portable
PART 1 GENERAL
equipment.
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
2.3 CONTROL CABLE
A. Provide building wires, power cables, control cables,
A. Multiple conductor control shall be rated 600 Volts, shall
flexible cords, splices, taps, and termination’s as required
have outer jacket as specified, and be suitable for
for electrical work covered by the Contract Documents.
installation in open, air, ducts, conduit, or direct burial.
PART 2 PRODUCTS B. Conductors: Stranded soft Copper or number shown.
C. Insulation: As specified below with stranded IPCEA Color
2.1 BUILDING WIRES FOR 600 VOLTS AND LESS Coding.
A. General PART 3 EXECUTION
1. Conductors shall be new and shall show the
name and trademark of the manufacturer 3.1 CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION
and shall be tagged showing acceptance by
Underwriter’s Laboratories. Conductors shall
 A. Interiors of conduit shall be clean and dry before pulling D. Conductors and leads shall be tested for continuity.
wire. If dirt or moisture has entered conduits contractor Feeder and branch circuits shall be given a megger test
shall swab them clean. using 1000 volt motor driven megger.
1. Megger tests shall be made between one conductor
B. Care shall be exercised while installing wire in conduits so and ground with the other conductors grounded.
as not to inquire conductor installation. Use only UL listed Each conductor shall be tested in the same manner.
wire pulling lubricants for pulling-in conductors. Megger readings for cables connected at both ends
shall be recorded.
C. Free ends and loops of wire at boxes and enclosures shall 2. Each feeder conductor shall be meggered with the
be pushed back in box and protected by blank covers or cable connected to open breaker at the equipment.
other means until the interior painting or decorating work Connections at the other end of each of these cables
is completed. shall be as follows:
a. Conductors to motor control centers shall be
3.2 CONDUCTOR INDENTIFICATION
connected to the motor control center bus with
A. The conductors of branch circuit for powers and lighting switches in the starters open.
shall be color coded for identification purposes in
accordance with Article 5.3 of the Philippine Electrical b. Conductors to motors and other equipment shall
Code. be connected to the motors and equipment with
feeders switches open.
B. Power feeders for 600 volts and below shall be color
coded by using permanent-colored, non-aging insulating
tape. ***END OF SECTION***

C. Branch circuits shall be lettered or numbered, and

numbered and lettered tapes shall be attached to SECTION 16140 – WIRING DEVICES
conductors connected through terminal strips.
PART 1 GENERAL
3.3 SPLICES, TAPS, AND TERMINATIONS
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Splices and taps of conductors larger than 5.5 mm 2 shall
all be made by split-bolt type connectors. Finished splices A. Wall switches.
or tap shall be insulated with one layer of vinyl backed B. Receptacles.
mastic followed by two half-lapped layers of electrical C. Device plates and decorative box covers.
tape or pre molded caps or heat shrinkable tubing. D. Access floor box.
B. Feeder conductors shall be terminated with pressure bolt
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
type lugs.
C. Conductors for other than feeders shall be terminated A. Section 16130 – Boxes
using pressure bolt type terminals. Where connections
are to be made under screw heads only, install insulated 1.3 REFERENCES
crimp type spade lugs on stranded wire ends before A. Philippines Electrical Code
connections are made. B. NECA – Standard of Insulation
D. Connectors shall contain only one wire unless listed for C. NEMA WD 1 – General Requirements for Wiring Devices.
multiple conductors. D. NEMA WD 6 – Wiring Device – Dimensional
E. Feeder cables shall be continuous without splices. Requirements.
3.4 TESTING E. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
F. PEC – Philippine Electrical Code
A. Continuity shall be checked by means of a DC test device
using a bell or buzzer. Circuit and phase identification tags 1.4 SUBMITTALS
shall comply with 3.2 above. A. Product Data: Submit three (3) manufacturer’s sample or
B. Lighting circuit shall be identified and shall pass catalog information showing each dimensions, colors,
operational tests to see that the circuits perform configuration, and etc. Final selection shall be made by
functions for which they are designed. the Architect.
C. Cable connections must pass a visual inspection for
workmanship and conformance with standard practice. 1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
 A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the
Products specified in this section with minimum three B. Decorative Cover Plate: Ivory, smooth plastic, modern
year documented experience. plate.

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

C. Jumbo Cover Plate: Ivory, smooth plastic, modern plate.
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70 or PEC.
B. Provide Products listed and classified by Underwriters D. Weatherproof Cover Plate: Gasketed cast metal with
Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for the purpose specified gasketed device cover. Weatherproof accessories are to
and indicated. be of non-corroding metal or polycarbonate enclosure
with a IP56 rating.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
PART 3 EXECUTION
2.1 WALL SWITCHES
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Manufacturers or approved equal
1. NATIONAL A. Verify existing conditions prior to beginning work.
2. TOSHIBA B. Verify that wall openings are neatly cut and will be
3. CLIPSAL completely covered by wall plates.
B. Description: NEMA WD 1, Heavy-Duty, AC only general- C. Verify that branch circuit wiring installation is completed,
use snap switch. tested, and ready for connection to wiring devices.
C. Body and Handle: Ivory plastic with toggle handle.
3.2 INSTALLATION
D. Ratings:
1. Voltage: 300 volts, AC. A. Install in accordance with NECA “Standards of
2. Current: 15 amperes Installation”.
E. Ratings: Match branch circuit and load characteristics. B. Install switches with OFF position down.
C. Install receptacle with grounding pole.
2.2 RECEPTACLES
D. Install decorative plates on switch and receptacle in
A. Manufacturers or approved equal4 finished areas.
1. NATIONAL E. Connect wiring devices by wrapping conductor around
2. TOSHIBA terminal.
3. CLIPSAL F. Use jumbo size plates for outlets installed in masonry
walls.
B. Description: NEMA WD 1, Heavy-duty general use G. Connect the grounding terminal of each device to thee
receptacle. equipment grounding conductor of the circuit and
connect to the metallic outlet box grounding lug with a
C. Device Body: Ivory plastic. pig-tail conductor. The connection shall be made with a
conductor pig-tail such that removal of the device will not
D. Configuration: NEMA WD 6, type as specified and interrupt the ground continuity of the downstream
indicated. devices.

3.3 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PREODUCTS

E. Convenience Receptacle: Type as indicated.
A. Install wall switch 1.2 m above finished floor
F. General purpose receptacle are 10 ampere 250 volt 3 pin B. Install convenience receptacle 300 mm above finished
grounding type. floor.
C. Install convenience receptacle 150 mm above counter or
G. GFCI Receptacle: Convenience receptacle with integral backsplash of counter.
ground fault circuit interrupter to meet regulatory
requirements.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
2.3 WALL PLATES
A. Inspect each wiring device for defects.
A. Manufacturers or approved equal. B. Operate each wall switch with circuit energized and verify
1. NATIONAL proper operation.
2. TOSHIBA C. Verify that each receptacle device is energized.
3. CLIPSAL D. Test each receptacle device for proper polarity.
 E. Test each GFCI receptacle device for proper operation. 1. Ballast: Magnateck, Thorn, & Osram.
2. Lamps: Philips, General Electric, Thorn, & Osram.
3.5 ADJUSTMENT & CLEANING
3. Lighting Fittings – refer to the schedule of lighting
A. Clean installed work. fixtures.
B. Clean exposed surfaces to remove splatters and restore 4. Or equivalent.
finish.
1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS
C. Adjust devices and wall plates to be flush and level.
Where outlet boxes are not within 4mm of the finish wall A. Lighting fixtures are described in the fixture schedule. A
surface, install an extension ring or reinstall outlet box to request to utilize fixtures other than those listed in the
bring it to within 4mm of the surface in order to provide fixture schedule must be submitted for approval in
secure support for the device. accordance with these specifications. Process critical and
D. Protect all devices and plates from paint and construction architecturally significant fittings require substantial
material. All devices and plates shall be clean, undamaged submittal material to be considered for substitution.
and unscratched.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL
***END OF SECTION***
A. Furnish all materials specified herein or indicated on the
SECTION 16150 – LIGHTING FIXTURES drawings.
B. All lightings fixtures, ballast, and lighting controls shall be
PART 1 – GENERAL
UL listed and bear UL label or IEC equivalent.
1.1 DESCRIPTION C. Fixtures shall be selected from the fixture schedule from
the description of the fixture with consideration to
A. The work required under this section consists of the mounting, number and types of lamps, and reference
supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the notes contained in the fixture schedule and in accordance
lighting fixtures and associated equipment and materials. with these specifications. The fixtures catalogue number is
provided for easy reference only.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
D. Ballast and transformers shall be suitably rated for
A. Industry Referenced Standards: The following operation on electrical system voltage to which they are
specifications and standards are incorporated into and to be connected.
become part of this specification aby reference. Except
2.2 PRODUCT/MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
where a specific date is given, the issue in effect (including
amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and A. Lighting Fixtures
errata) on the date of invitation for bids, shall apply. In
text, such specifications and standards and referenced to 1. Where fixtures are provided with plastic prismatic
be basic designation only. lenses, lens shall be UV stabilized virgin acrylic.
2. HID fixtures with metal halide lamps shall have a
1. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code protective borosilicate glass lens.
2. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. 3. Fixtures shall be prewired.
57 Electrical Lighting Fixtures 4. External luminaries to be weatherproof made from
3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Copper, stainless steel or approved non-corrodible
C82.1, .2, .3: Ballast material.
4. The Philippine Electrical Code 5. All production are fittings to be dust sealed to IP54
5. International Electrical Commission and suitable for harsh environment areas.
IEC 347 Lamp Control Gear
IEC 662 High Pressure Sodium Lamps B. Ballast
IEC 598 Luminaries General
IEC 921 Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps 1. Ballast for high intensity discharge fixtures shall be
IEC 911 Ballast for Discharge Lamps – General high power factor, regulating type, with voltage
regulation of ±10%, and crest factor of not more than
B. Acceptable Manufacturers: Products of the following 1.8. Primary starting current shall not exceed
manufacturers, which comply with these specifications, operating current.
are acceptable. 2. Ballast for fluorescent lighting fixtures will be
electronic.
 3. Battery Ballast: 6. Have reversed battery polarity protection.
a. All exit lights and emergency lights shall be 7. Have lamp removal protection.
operable from either normal, generator power or 8. LED indication of charging mode.
self-contained battery back-up ballast.
4. ELV Transformers B. Emergency Luminaries
a. Fully enclosed.
All emergency luminaries shall:
b. Maximum power loss within ELV transformers
shall not exceed 20% of its rated power output.  Contain visual indicator lights
c. Maximum transformer voltage regulation  Include local light switches
variance: 5%.  Contain inverter protection against damage in
the event of lamp failure removal.
C. Lamps:  Contain battery packs to operate the luminaries
1. Lamps shall be supplied with each lighting fixture. for a period of 3 hours.
2. Metal halide lamps shall have a minimum CRI of 70  Standard luminaries specified with battery back-
with a colour temperature in the range of 3200oK to up shall be delivered to site complete with all
4000oK and a colour shift during lamp life of less than inverters, change over system and battery.
500oK.
3. Fluorescent lamps shall be tri-phosphor coated lamps PART 3 – EXECUTION
with a CRI of 85 and 3,000 maintained lumens for
3.1 FIXTURES SUPPORTS AND MOUNTING
36W fittings.
4. Auxiliary Quartz halogen lamps to be provided for HID A. Lighting fixtures will be installed in accordance with the
luminaries which switch off when the luminaries manufacturer’s recommended mounting methods.
reaches maximum illumination. Provide complete details regarding the required mounting
D. Power Factor Connection methods for each of the fittings in the location they are to
1. Correct each luminaries to a minimum power factor be installed. All lighting shall be supported from the
of 0.9 lagging. building structure.
2. Self-healing, hermitically sealed type to be used with B. Surface mounted fixtures mounted on concrete structure,
a built in protective device. sheet rock or plaster ceiling or low density acoustical tile
ceilings shall be mounted with two 6mm x 40mm x
2.3 EXIT SIGNS
100mm metal spaces between the fixture and the ceiling,
A. Emergency Exit luminaries shall: if required. HID fittings shall be provided complete with
1. Be of the 2x10 watt (minimum) fluorescent lamp, “quick mount” base for ease of maintenance.
with one lamp for battery operated emergency C. Propose complete dimensioned, fixing details for all
operation and the other lamp for 220V operations. fittings recessed in the walk-on ceiling to enable the
Under mains failure the battery will operate the ceiling to be prepared for their mounting.
luminaries for 3 hours.
3.2 INSTALLATION
2. Incorporate “EXIT” lettering directional arrows as
detailed in the Schedule or as determined on site. A. Verify focusing, orientation and mounting details of all
3. Contains a main failure relay. fittings prior to installing.
4. Be adequate ventilated. B. Labels shall be positioned on fixtures so that they will not
5. Contained sealed nickel cadmium cells with the be visible under normal operating conditions of the
following features: fixtures.
 Securely fastened in position with purpose C. Install all recessed or semi-recessed luminaries in a means
made clamps separately housed in a battery enabling adequate cooling.
pack. D. Install lamps in all lighting fixtures.
 Located clear in any source. E. Do not install luminaries or transformers in thermal
 Positioned to permit removal and insulation.
replacement without removing other F. Allow for repositioning of all production area fittings to
components, and the luminaries mounted in ensure full coordination with process or building services
position. pieces of equipment.
 Minimum installed life of five (5) years and a G. Luminaries are not be suspended off sprinkler, water, or
guaranteed life of 3 years when operated in mechanical services. Use steel pipe suspension rods or
accordance with the manufacturer’s electroplated welded link chain as appropriate.
directions in the proposed exit luminaries.
 H. Provide unswitched active supply to each emergency D. Driven electrodes, earth pits, connection to building
luminaries, exit signs. structured elements, Copper, strapping etc. as
I. All lighting fixtures shall be free of light leaks, wraps, appropriate to be included.
dents, and other irregularities.
E. Building grounding shall be provided a shown.
3.3 CLEANING AND ADJUSTMENT

A. Provide replacement lamps and control gear for all

PART 2 PRODUCTS
fixtures in which lamps have burned out, are inoperative
or for fixtures in which lamps are not providing 100% 2.1 GROUND RODS:
output.
Copper clad steel, 20 mmØ X 3 M
B. Replace all metal halide lamps which have a discernable
color shift after 100 hours of operation. 2.2 BARE COPPER WIRE

Soft Drawn
3.4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING 2.3 BRASS CONNETORS
A. Mains Supply Bolt type, Burndy, T & B or exothermic weld.
Before commissioning, ensure mains supply has been
continuously connected for at least 24 hours. PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Ground conductors for electrical equipment shall be sized

B. Single-Point Systems
in accordance with Meralco and Philippine Electrical Code
Article 4.2 when not indicated on drawings. Double
Disconnecting the mains supply to each general lighting
locknut shall be used at box connections on feeder and
final sub-circuit and verify the correct operation of
motor circuits.
luminaries and exit signs for a continuous period of 2
hours. Then restore normal supply and verify the 3.2 Ground bus bars as shown in the plans shall be provided.
operation of the indicator lights on each luminaries. These grounding bus shall have riser connected to the
ground loop.
C. Record test result for all circuit and luminaries and
provide format to record future maintenance testing. 3.3 Connections, cable to cable, between cable and ground
rods, or cable and steel shall be made by bolt type
connectors or exothermic weld connection. Buried
connections shall be covered with cold pitch and wrapped
***END OF SECTION***
with tape.

3.4 Ground rods shall be installed as per actual condition on

SECTION 16170 – GROUNDING site.

PART 1 GENERAL 3.5 Bonding: Metallic conduits entering switchboard, MCC’s

substations, and other equipment fed from substations
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK shall be bonded by means of bonding bushing with
Copper cable jumpers to ground bus.
A. Grounding system shall be installed in accordance with
requirements of Philippine Electrical Code. 3.6 Flexible connections to motors shall be jumpered with
flexible Copper equipment grounding conductor.
B. Switchgear, transformers, generators, panelboards,
conduit system, telecom, grounding bus, and electrical 3.7 Receptacle Grounding: Green pigtail shall be installed
equipment shall be grounded. from grounding screw of grounding outlets to outlet box
in each instance where receptacle attachment bar is not
C. The building electrical system is 3 phase, 3 wire plus approved as self-grounding type.
protective ground supplemented with an equipment
3.8 Ground all non-current carrying parts of the electrical
grounding system. The equipment grounding system shall
system, i.e., wireways, equipment enclosures and frames,
be established with equipment grounding conductors. The
junction and outlet boxes, machine frames and other
use of metallic raceways for equipment grounding is not
conductive items in close proximity with electrical circuits,
acceptable.
 to provide a low impedance path for potential grounded megger ground tester. Owner’s Representative shall be
faults. notified in writing 24 hours in advance of test and test
shall be performed in the presence of the Owner’s
3.9 Lighting fixtures shall be grounded with a green insulated
Representative. Where minimum resistance as specified
ground wire secured to the fixture with a bond lug, screw,
cannot be obtained with number of ground rods shown
or clip specifically made for such use.
on drawings, additional rods shall be driven until desired
3.10 Equipment bonding jumpers shall be installed inside resistance is obtained. Additional rods shall be located at
raceways. least 3 meters from other rods.

3.11 Grounding conductor for branch circuits are not shown on 3.20 Inspect wiring system junctions for proper grounding.
the drawings, however, grounding conductors shall be Verify connections of grounds either mechanical,
installed with all branch circuit raceways and cables. hydraulic or exothermic. Verify proper connections to all
Grounding conductor shall be as noted otherwise on the components of the grounding system. Note all system
plan. components which are interconnected and the type of
connection.
3.12 Grounding conductors for feeders will be installed. Where
the grounding conductor size in not indicated in the
drawings, the conductor shall be sized in accordance with
the equipment grounding conductor table of the
Philippine Electrical Code. ***END OF SECTION***

3.13 A grounding conductor will be installed in all flexible SECTION 16195 – ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION
conduit installations. For branch circuits the grounding
PART 1 GENERAL
shall be sized to match branch circuit conductors.
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
3.14 The equipment grounding conductor shall be attached to
equipment with a bolt or sheet metal screw used for no A. Provide nameplates on the following types of equipment:
other purpose. Where the grounding conductor is 1. Panelboards
stranded, attachment shall be made utilizing a lug 2. Safety Switches or Circuit Breakers
attachment to the grounding conductor with a crimping 3. Control Panels
tool. 4. Control Devices
5. Cabinets and Pull Boxes
3.15 Ground all motors by drilling and tapping the bottom of
6. Receptacle
the motor junction box and attaching the equipment
7. Switchgear/Switchboard
grounding conductor to the box with a round head bolt
8. Automatic Transfer Switch
used for no other purpose. Conductor attachment shall be
9. Transformer and related Electrical Equipment
through the use of a lug attached to the conductor with
10. Switchgear/Switchboard, Panelboard and related
crimping tool.
equipment directories.
3.16 Equipment grounding conductors shall terminate on the
panelboard or switchboard ground bus only. Provide a B. Provide color coding of branch circuit and feeder
separate termination lug for each conductor originate. Do conductors for phase and voltage identification.
not terminate neutral conductor on the ground bus.
C. Provide wire makers for:
3.17 Effectively earth all metal work in the vicinity of
1. Branch Circuit Identification
switchboard. Do not earth equipment via a neutral bus or
2. Control Wire Identification
the earth connection.
1.3 MANUFACTURER
3.18 Ground Resistance: This Contractor shall furnish
instruments for and measure ground resistance of entire A. Wire Markers: Panduit or approved equal.
main grounding system and each rod. Measured
PART 2 PRODUCTS
resistance of entire system for building and substations
shall not exceed 5 Ohms. 2.1 NAMEPLATES
3.19 Resistance test of each ground rod and of entire system, A. Equipment nameplates shall be engraved laminated
where specified, shall be determined by “fall-of- phenolic, with white surface and black core. Use 3 mm
potential” method using either a ground Ohmer or
 thick material for plates of to 50 mm x 100 mm. Larger A. Color coding or wire markers of control wiring for
size, use 4 mm thick material. equipment furnished by owner or other trades shall be
the same as the equipment marking or color coding.
B. Edges of nameplates shall be chamfered 1 mm x 45 mm
approximately. Lettering shall be gothic or normal block
style. Space between lines shall be equal to width of the ***END OF SECTION***
letters. Use 6 mm minimum height letters which occupy
four per 25 mm. Increases size to 20 mm on largest plates.
Lettering shall include name of equipment specific unit
SECTION 16204 – GENERATOR SETS
number and references to ‘on-off’ or other instructions
applicable lettering on receptacle shall indicate branch PART 1 – GENERAL
circuit number and panel identification.
1.1 SCOPE

2.2 WIRE MARKERS A. The stand-by generating set to be furnished under this
Section of the Specification shall be complete with engine
Shall be oil-resistant, adhesive backed vinyl film with drive, generator, exciter, generator switchboard, battery
legends etched into surface, markers shall be brandy B- charger, batteries, day tank and accessories.
700 or approved equal.
B. All labor, tools, testing equipment, instructions, drawing,
PART 3 EXECUTION
and technical information necessary for the installation
3.1 CONDUCTOR COLOR CODE and testing of the complete equipment shall be provided
including maintenance for a period of one (1) year.
A. Branch circuit and feeder conductors shall be color coded
by furnishing conductors with colored insulation or by
wrapping insulation with colored tape where exposed in 1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
junction boxes and cabinets. Color coding shall be as
1.2.1 BS
follows:
1.2.2 DIN
B. 230 Volts, 3 Phase, 3 Wire
1. Phase Conductors - Black (A), Red 1.2.3 IEC
(b), Blue (C) 1.2.4 NEMA
2. Grounding - Green
1.3 RECOMMENDED BRAND
C. 460 volts, 3 phase, 3 wire
1.3.1 Caterpillar
1. Phase Conductors - Brown (A),
Orange (b), Yellow (C) 1.3.2 Cummins
2. Grounding - Green
PART 2 – PRODUCT
D. 230 Volts, 1 Phase, 2 Wire 2.1 CAPACITY
1. Phase Conductors - Black (A), Red
(b), Blue (C) 2.1.1 The Stand-by generating set shall be rated as:
2. Grounding - Green
A. Rating - As specified
3.2 CONDUCTOR LABELING in the plan
B. System Voltage - As specified
A. Except branch circuit conductor shall be labeled with wire in the plan
markers to identify circuit number. C. Winding Pitch - 2/3 Pitch
3.3 NAMEPLATE ATTACHMENT D. Stand-by duty at 0.80 power factor, 3 phase,
3 wire, 60Hz, 1800RPM.
A. Except where adhesive is specified, other nameplates
shall be securely attached using corrosion resistant metal 2.1.2 The ratings of both engine and generator must be
screws. substantiated with manufacturer’s standard published
curves.
3.4 WIRING COLOR CODING FOR AUXILLARY SYSTEMS
2.1.3 Rating must reflect the net power available after 2.3 SHOP DRAWING AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
deducting all engine or motor driven accessories.
2.3.1 Complete installation drawings and technical catalogs
2.1.4 The stand-by generating set shall have the following shall be submitted for approval before manufacturing,
general features: two (2) copies to the Architect/Engineer and one (1) copy
to the Owner. Record drawings and instruction manual in
A. Designed for emergency power, stationary
triplicate shall be furnished to the Owner on delivery or
services, with an over-all efficiency of at
equipment.
least 90% at full load.
B. Engine rating based upon a plant elevation 2.3.2 Construction shop drawings showing the equipment
of 305 meters above mean sea level, at 30oC layout, foundation plan details, exhaust pipe line, fuel
and 717.5 mmHg. line, switchboard, and accessories shall be submitted for
C. Equipped with solid-state static or brush less approval prior to the construction of basement slab on
rotating exciter. installation.
D. Engine-generator shall be capable of carrying
2.4 ENGINE
variable loads with an average power factor
of 80% of the stand-by rating for continuous 2.4.1 The engine shall be four- (4) cycle, solid injection type of
operations. either vertical in-line or V-type construction and adapted
for burning Diesel Oil #2.

2.4.2 The normal full load speed of the engine shall now exceed
2.2 GENERATOR
1800 RPM. A full hydraulic governor shall regulate the
2.2.1 The generator shall be built-in accordance with NEMA gen-set engine to within ±0.50% of rated speed.
standard for temperature rise with Class F insulation.
2.4.3 Fuel consumption shall not exceed 0.29 liter/KWH at any
2.2.2 The general construction shall be with dynamically load between 50% to 100% of rated load.
balanced rotor, cast iron main frame, ventilating fan.
2.4.4 The engine shall be provided with the following standard
Continuous amortisseur windings and single row bearing.
equipment:
2.2.3 Provide an automatic voltage regulator to maintain a
A. Turbocharger
regulation of 0.50% for steady state and ±2.0% from no-
B. The engine shall be water-cooled with unit
load to full load. Terminal voltage shall be adjustable
mounted radiator complete with fan, core
within ±5% of rated voltage.
guard, fan guard, with flexible pipe
2.2.4 Output voltage complete recovery time after sudden connection at engine and radiator.
application or rejection of rated load shall be within 0.50 C. Dry type exhaust manifold.
seconds. D. Lubricating oil-cooler and filter with
replaceable element.
2.2.5 The generator shall have a transient voltage drop of less
E. Fuel oil filter.
than 15% on sudden application of 100% rated load and
a. Each engine shall have a lube oil cooler
sustained short circuit capacity 400% rated current.
and shall be provided with a full flow
2.2.6 The generator switchboard shall contain the following paper element type oil filter with
equipment: replaceable elements. Provide a by-pass
valve to ensure oil circulation around a
A. The main circuit breaker suitable for the gen- clogged filter element.
set. b. Each engine shall be equipped with an
B. Ammeter and voltmeter with transfer electronic speed and load-sensing
switch. governor.
C. Frequency meter. 1. Type: Electronic Woodward
D. Gauges, alarm and pilot lights for engine 2301A
accessories. 2. Stability: ± ¼% maximum
E. Manual/Automatic solid state battery frequency variation at any
charger, with high-low rate charger, voltage constant load from no load to
regulator, voltmeter and ammeter. full load, without reference to
F. All necessary accessories for the satisfactory the supply authority normal
operation of the generator shall be provided. supply.
 3. Regulation: 2% maximum J. Engine Starting System
frequency deviation between a. The engine shall be provided with a 24V
no-load steady state and full DC (or as required) electric starting
load steady state. system.
4. Electric actuator and magnetic b. The starting system shall include a DC
speed sensor. starting motor, starting relay and an
5. Suitable for multiple parallel auto reset breaker to protect against
sets and parallel operation with butt engagement.
the supply authority. c. Starting batteries shall be low
F. Coupling maintenance of the manufacture’s
Directly couple the engine and generator standard offer, mounted in close
shaft using a self-aligning type of coupling, proximity to the starting motor.
capable of transmitting the engine maximum
output torque under operating conditions, K. Air supply/exhaust system shall include
including starting and overload. a. A dry-type air intake filter of sufficient
G. Skid base, lifting brackets spring type capacity to permits 200 hours of
vibration isolators and all accessories continuous operator before filter
necessary for the complete operation of the servicing is necessary.
engine. b. An exhaust system shall connect the
H. Engine Cooling System exhaust outlet of the engine to a
a. The engines shall incorporate a unit silencer. The silencer shall be critical
mounted radiator air with flow through rated.
ventilation from the generator plant c. A flexible stainless steel connection shall
room. be mounted at the engine exhaust
b. Size radiator at 15% greater than the outlet(s). Piping and silencer shall be
engines maximum full load heat lagged throughout its entire length with
rejection to allow for overload not less than 50mm of rock wool or
conditions failures. other approved insulating material, and
c. Ensure the system is suitable for the sheathed overall with a galvanized steel
specified ambient temperature, altitude sheet covering. The type of insulation
and location. and cladding material shall be for
d. The radiator fan shall be the high static approval.
type to allow for connection for
discharge attenuator. The exhaust stack shall extend a
e. Coordinate the required discharge minimum of 1.5m above the roof or 1m
attenuator with the generator radiator clear of the building wall and be
size. complete with all necessary mechanical
supports vibration isolation, roof over-
I. Battery Operating System flashing and rain cap to approval.
A current limiting battery shall be provided
for the generator set to automatically All components of the exhaust system
recharge accessory batteries. Each of the shall be stainless steel.
charges shall have a high rate and low rate
charging feature with automatic changeover The exhaust system shall include
and shall include overload protection, silicon expansion joints and sliding suspension
diode full wave rectifiers, voltage surge bracket to allow for expansion and
suppressors, DC ammeters, DC voltmeter, 24 contraction of the system. Support the
hour automatic equalizer timer, low/high DC system independently of the engines.
voltage alarm relay. AC pilot light and fused L. Vibration Suppression
AC input and DC output. The chargers shall
be capable of recharging discharged Minimize the transmission of vibration and
batteries in twelve (12) hours while carrying noise from rotating or reciprocating
normal load. equipment to other building elements.
 a. General: Use inertia bases where
nominated with mass at least that of the
M. Equipment Requiring Vibration Isolation
equipment supported.
Mountings
b. Construction: Steel, or steel-framed
reinforced concrete. Position foundation
Except for external equipment which is not
bolts for equipment before pouring
connected to the structure of any building,
concrete.
support rotating or reciprocating equipment
c. Supports: Support on vibration isolation
on mounting as follows.
mountings using height saving support
a. For static deflection < 15mm: Single or
brackets.
double deflection neoprene in-shear
R. Signs
mountings incorporating steel top and
a. Warning: Provide the following on each
base plates and a tapped hole for
side of each generating set:
botling to equipment.
b. For static deflection > 15mm: Spring
“WARNING: This set may start at any
mountings.
time without notice.”

N. Selection of Vibration Isolation Mountings

b. Lettering: 50mm high, red on white
background.
Select mountings to achieve 95% isolation
efficiency at the normal operating speeds of
S. Drip Trays
the equipment.
a. General: Provide removal drip trays
under those parts of the assembly
where fuel or lubricant leakage may
O. Spring Mountings occur. Provide overflow outlet pipes
a. Use free-standing laterally stable spring taken to a point where a receptacle can
with at least 12mm clearance between be fitted under the pipe outlet.
spring and other members such as bolts b. Capacity: At least 1.5 times the coil
and housing. Provide the following: capacity of the engine sump.
b. Ratio of mean coil diameter to
compressed length at the designated T. Emergency Stop Push-Buttons
minimum static deflection: 0.81:1. a. Provide 2 push buttons per generating
c. Minimum travel to solid of at least 150% set. Locate one on each side or locate
of the designated minimum static one of the buttons in the engine local
deflection. control board.
d. Leveling bolts and lock nuts. b. Type: 40mm diameter red, palm-
e. 5mm neoprene acoustic isolation pads operated type mounted in a metal wall
between base plate and support. box fixed to a free standing “U” channel
f. Vertical resilient limit stops: To prevent pedestal. Wire to disconnect the
spring extension when unloaded, to generator and immediately shut down
serve as blocking during erection, and the engine when the controls are in the
which remain out of contact during automatic or manual mode.
normal operation.
g. Seismic Snubbing: Snub the springs to U. The fully solid state/electronic engine
prevent bounce at start-up. Ensure the instrument panel shall be vibration-isolation
snubs are rated to restrain the set in mounted on the engine and shall contain the
seismic event as per Section 1. following:
P. Installation a. Oil pressure gauge indicating lubricant
oil pressure.
Set and adjust vibration isolation mounting b. Temperature gauge to indicate coolant
supports to give adequate clearance for free temperature.
movement of the supports. c. Manual stop/start controls including
Q. Inertia Bases emergency stop.
 d. Oil temperature gauge to indicate E. The digital voltage regulator shall include LCD display
lubricating oil temperature. for excitation current, frequency, voltage, current and
e. Intake manifold temperature gauge and operating hours of the system.
pressure/vacuum gauge. F. The alternator shall be equipped with reactive
f. Pyrometer to indicate cylinder head differential compensation and cross current
temperature. compensation.
g. Fuel oil pressure gauge. G. The digital voltage regulator system shall include
h. Engine RPM display. under frequency protection, under voltage
i. Hour meter to indicate total running protection, over voltage protection, over excitation
time. protection, loss of excitation and loss of sensing.
j. System DC voltage.
2.5.4 Provide oversized cable termination box for connection of
output conductors via bus bar standoffs. Provide supports
V. The engine shall be equipped with automatic
and mounting brackets for cable terminators and current
safety controls and remote signaling
transformers.
capability. Shutdown the engine in the event
of conditions: 2.5.5 Provide alternator bearing temperature detectors for
a. Low oil pressure warning and shutdown and winding temperature
b. High coolant temperature detectors for warning and shutdown. (Two per phase)
c. Over-speed Connect to generator control switchgear terminations.
d. High alternator bearing temperature
e. High winding bearing temperature
f. Low fuel pressure
2.6 FUEL SUPPLY
g. Over-crank
h. Low coolant level 2.6.1 The diesel fueling system piping, main tanks, day tanks,
i. Activation of emergency stop button or pumps, solenoid valves, and other fuel system
remote emergency stop button. components are to be furnished, installed and connected
j. Reverse power details of these are given in the Mechanical Services
k. Circuit breaker trip Specification.

2.6.2 There is one day-tank per generator set. The generator

shall have factory fuel inlets and filtration components.
2.5 ALTERNATOR
2.6.3 Include for all piping and any pumps associated with the
2.5.1 The alternator shall be as single bearing or two bearing
final connection between the day tank and the generator.
type, synchronous, brush less, six lead conforming to
applicable standards. It shall be connected to the engine 2.6.4 The day tank supplying the gen-set shall have an 8-hour
flywheel by a flexible coupling. operation capacity.

2.5.2 The alternator shall be rated for maximum temperature 2.7 GENERATOR CONTROL STATION
rise or 130oC over 40oC ambient. Class of insulation shall
be NEMA class F. The station shall contain the auxiliary devices associated
with its engine generator set and shall include the
2.5.3 The alternator shall be equipped with a digital, LCD following:
readout, true RMS sensing volts-per-hertz type voltage
regulator to maintain voltage within limits specified 2.7.1 Engine Starting Control:
below: A. The engine starting control logic shall be
A. Stability: ½ % maximum voltage variation at any microprocessor (PLC) based and shall
constant load from no load to full load. automatically start, protect and monitor
B. Regulation: ½ % maximum voltage deviation between each engine generator set. Electro-
no load steady state and full load steady state. Mechanical controls are unacceptable. The
C. Transient: 22% voltage dip or overshoot on one-step PLC shall be GE series 9030 or equivalent.
application or removal of 0.8 power factor 75% load. The engine starting control shall be capable
D. Transient: 10 seconds maximum voltage recovery of controlling engines furnished with the
time with application or removal of 0.8 power factor following:
75% load. a. Starting motor magnetic switch.
b. Electrically operated fuel control.
 c. Normally open protective switches returned to the automatic position, the
that close for abnormal conditions engine shall shut down after the cool
or pressure, temperature, speed down period.
and liquid level when required. e. Test On-Line: When placed in this
position, the engine shall start, run and
B. The engine starting control logic shall connect to the bus as if a start signal
provide electrically isolated contacts for were received.
electronic governor control, electric fuel f. When returned to the “Automatic”
control, and battery charger disconnect position, the circuit breaker shall open
during cranking and common shutdown and the engine shall run for the cool
alarm annunciation. down period and then shut down.

2.7.2 Alarm and Status Indication:

C. Engine Start/Stop Operation: The automatic
engine control logic shall initiate operation Visual and audible alarm and status indication
of the engine upon receipt of a signal from a shall be provided on each generator control
contact that closes for engine control logic section to include readout and annunciation for:
shall automatically disconnect the starting
motor and prevents its reconnection until
the engines has come to a complete rest.
Function Color

If the engine fails to start after 4 adjustable Shutdowns

cranking attempts (factory set at 10 seconds
on, 10 seconds off, adjustable from 5 to 30 Low Oil Pressure Red
seconds) or if any protective device should Low Fuel Pressure Red
operate while the engine is running, the
engine shall be disconnected from service High Coolant Temperature Red
and immediately stopped. The engine
High Alternator winding Temperature Red
control logic shall lock the failed set out of
service requiring a manual reset. The engine Over speed Red
control logic shall include a provision, for
conversion to single cranking, adjustable Reverse Power Red
from 35 to 210 seconds. High alternator bearing temperature Red

D. Five Position Engine Control Switch Circuit Breaker Trip Red

Operation
Emergency Stop button operation Red
a. Stop/Reset. In this position, the engine
shall not be capable of starting and/or Low coolant Level Red
running. If the engine was shutdown
malfunction, shall be reset when the Over crank Red
switch is moved to this position. If the Pre-Alarm
engine is running when the switch is
moved to this position, it shall be Low Oil Pressure Amber
immediately shutdown.
High Water Temperature Amber
b. Off/Cool Down: In this position, the
engine shall shut down after the cool Alarms
down period.
c. Automatic: In this position, the engine Control Not in Automatic Red
control shall be ready for automatic
Control Voltage Failure Red
operation upon receipt of a start signal.
d. Test Off-Line: When placed in this PLC Failed Red
position, the engine shall start and run
Circuit Breaker Close Failure Red
as if a start signal were received except
it shall not be connected to the bus Status
unless as start signal is received. When
 Circuit Breaker Closed Green of acceptance after which the supplier shall be prepared
to offer a service contract for the maintenance of the
Circuit Breaker Open Red
system.
Auto Start Mode Amber
2.9.2 The supplier shall be able to furnish adequate
replacement parts and service-engineering facilities to
maintain satisfactory operation and maintenance at all
2.7.3 Generator Metering/Instrumentation times.
A. Ammeter with 4 position phase selector 2.9.3 Complete operating and maintenance instruction and
switch layouts in five (5) copies shall be furnished to the Owner
B. Voltmeter with 4 position phase selector at acceptance of the system.
switch
C. Kilowatt meter
D. Frequency meter
***END OF SECTION***
E. Power Factor meter

2.7.4 Engine Governor, Generator Voltage Regulator and

Miscellaneous Engine Generator Set Controls: The SECTION 16355
controls may include, but not be limited to, the following:
POWER TRANSFORMERS
A. Electronic control portion of governor
B. Voltage Regulator 1.1 SCOPE
C. Motorized Voltage adjust potentiometer This section covers supply of three phase, oil immersed,
D. Crosscurrent compensation transformer and natural self-cooled hermetically sealed type
E. Isolation transformer transformer suitable for outdoor/indoor installation.
2.7.5 Protective Relays: Provide at least the following utility 1.2 TRANSFORMER DATA
grade protective relays at each generator circuit breaker
section: Rated Power See
plan
A. Reverse power relay, single phase
B. Loss of excitation overcurrent relay Phase 3
C. Negative sequence overcurrent relay
Voltage Ratio
D. Overcurrent relay with voltage restraint,
69000 +/-2x2.5% 480
three phase
E. Ground overcurrent relay, single phase Frequency 60
Hz
An integrated solid-state system may be offered
as an alternative. Connection
WYE-WYE (Y-Y)
2.7.6 Additional Device Controls:
Temperature Rise 55oC
A. Current and Voltage Transformers, as
required. Coolant
B. Circuit breaker trip switch with two position Mineral Oil
indicating lights.
C. Any other control devices or indications Impedance
necessary for a complete and functional 6.38%
system. Winding Materials
2.8 PILOT LIGHTS Cu/Cu

All pilot lights shall be oil-tight LED type. Bushing CT’s HV/LV Relay Class HV =
50:5A
2.9 WARRANTY
LV =
2.9.1 Complete stand-by Generating Set shall have a warranty 5000:5A
for a period of one (1) year by the supplier from the date
 smooth surface at the edges. Both sides of each
sheet shall be insulated with a durable; heat
Guaranteed with tolerance according to standards.
resistance baked enamel or vanish. The
Hot dip galvanized radiators. overlapping joint core shall be rigidly clamped
with positive locking devices to insure adequate
Radiators and conservator are detached for transport and mechanical strength to support the winding,
delivered separately packed. prevent shifting of laminations during shipment
and to reduce vibration to minimize noise level
during operation.
Conservator type vacuum proof tank with detachable
2.1.3 Winding
radiators, radiator shut-off valves, loop circuit tap
changer, lifting hooks, jacking lags, pulling eyes, drain
The design construction, and treatment of the
valve with sampling plug, earthing terminals, rating and
winding shall be given properly, consideration to
plate diagrams.
all service factor such as dielectric strength and
mechanical strength of insulation, coil
characteristics, uniform electrostatics, uniform
Surface treatment: painted tank RAL6013 rush green, 180 electrostatic flux distribution, prevention of
um according to standard SFS 5225 corona formation and restriction to free oil
PART 2 – PRODUCTS circulation.
2.1.4 Bushing
2.1 Transformer Construction
The bushing shall conform to the requirements
2.1.1 Tank
of the reference standard. All porcelain used in
Each transformer shall be provided with steel be bushing shall be wet process, homogeneous, and
provided with steel case of substantial free from cavities and other flaws. The glazing
construction, which shall be oil tight. The tank shall be uniform and color and free from blisters,
shall be an effective cooling and Ventilation burns or other defects. The color of all porcelain
construction to release internal heat produced insulators shall be chocolate brown and all
during service. Each of the four sides shall be porcelain parts be one piece.
produced from a single sheet of metal which is
fabricated of a rigid bottom with an oil drainage
outlet, corrugated side walls with a thickness 2.1.5 Transformer Oil
greater than 1.2mm. That tank shall be capable
of withstanding, without leakage or permanent The transformer oil shall be well filtered. The
deformation, the oil pressure at a maximum over dielectric strength shall not less than 69KV.
pressure of 1.0kg/cm2 and a vacuum of 755mm. Before filling in the transformer tank shall, as
Hg and have sufficient strength to withstand tested by ADTM D 877 or equal. The dielectric
internal and external faults. The tank cover shall strength of the sample on insulation oil taken
be provided with sufficient slope on all sides so from the new transformer shall not less than
as to avoid collection of rainwater or other 69KV, when measured in accordance with ANSI
moisture. Standard method of testing electrical insulation
oil C59.12-1966 or equivalent.
2.1.2 Core

PART 3 – EXECUTION
The core shall be constructed entirely of high
quality, cold rolled grain oriented, non-aging; 3.1 INSTALLATION
high permeability silicon steel and designed to
accessible 100% rated voltage without making ANSI C2, NFPA 70, and the requirements
any damage to the transformer core. The steel specified herein.
shall be in thin amination thus allowing a good 3.2 FIELD TEST AND INSPECTION
lamination factor, annealed after cutting by
highly precise machines and rolled to insure
3.2.1 Acceptance Checks, Settings, and Tests: Perform i. Check all low voltage circuit breakers in
in accordance with the manufacturer’s accordance with manufacturer’s instruction.
recommendation and the latest IEEE standards. Set all trip devices in accordance with
Perform work in a careful and safe manner so as government provided settings and check
not to endanger personnel or equipment. time-current characteristics with a test kit,
Perform tests in such a way as to obtain which has been approved by the breaker
information about the performance of the manufacturer.
breaker, relay, meters, wiring, and instrument
transformers together as a unit, as well as j. Verify minimum resistance to ground of all
separately. Testing and calibration of power grounding systems.
relays shall be performed by a certified relay
technician. k. Transformer Test: Test transformer
secondary voltages and adjust the voltage at
3.2.2 Acceptance Checks and Tests: Shall include, but
the transformer to provide the required
not be limited to the following:
secondary voltage.
a. Compare actual connection with wiring
diagrams. If differences are found,
3.3 FIELD TEST
determined if error is in diagram or in actual
wiring and correct as necessary. 3.3.1 After installation, before energized, the
transformer shall be tested as follows:
b. Inspect all devices, equipment, etc. for
a. Visual and dimension check
damage or maladjustment caused by
b. Measurement of insulation
shipment or installation.
resistance
c. Measurement of voltage ratio
c. Assure that tightness of bolted bus joints are
d. Check of vector group symbol
in accordance with manufacturer’s
e. Check of insulation oil
recommendations (use calibrated torque
f. Functional test for protective
wrench).
devices
d. Perform all mechanical operators and The instrument for above tests and the
contact alignment tests on breakers and cost of test and report shall be provided
operating mechanism in accordance with and borned by the supplier.
manufacturer’s recommendations. Make
adjustment as necessary. ***END OF SECTION***

SECTION 16426 – LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

e. Measure breaker contracts resistance and
perform minimum pick-up voltage tests in all PART 1 GENERAL
tip and closing coils. Make adjustment as
necessary to stay within manufacturer’s 1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
acceptable range. A. Switchboard shall consist of completely enclosed metal
structures of required number of formed and welded
f. Make electrical continuity checks of all vertical panel sections, incorporating circuit breakers and
current, potential, and control circuits, associate equipment shown on drawings.
referring constantly to diagrams.
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
g. Perform insulation resistance test at 1000
A. UL Standard 891 for Bus Temperature Rise
volts DC on all control wiring. Minimum
insulation resistance shall be 1,000,000
B. Bolted Pressure Switch: UL Standard 977
ohms.

h. Remove wedges, ties, and blocks installed by 1.3 SUBMITTALS

the manufacturer’s to prevent damage
during shipment.
 A. Submittals shall include dimensions, weight, one-line 1. Adequate terminal lugs shall be provided as
diagrams, wiring diagrams, operating instructions and indicated on drawings. Lugs shall be solderless
repair parts list. bolt type.

PART 2 PRODUCTS PART 3 EXECUTIONS

2.1 Switchboard shall be floor standing, with components 3.1 Contractor shall install and connect switchboard at the
removable from front and shall be NEMA Class 1 (IP20), location as shown on the approved drawings. Provide
unless otherwise shown. necessary supports, framework, etc. as required for
proper rigid installation.
2.2 Screwed-on front covers shall be fabricated from code
gauge sheet, and shall be sectionalized to permit removal
of section during construction and for maintenance. Top
***END OF SECTION***
and side enclosing sheet plates shall be removable.
Assembly shall be provided with proper ventilation.

2.3 Main buses shall be Copper and braced for short circuit SECTION 16470 – PANELBOARDS
stresses. Buses shall be sufficient size to limit temperature
rise to 55oC above ambient. Adjacent vertical sections PART 1 GENERAL
shall be connected with horizontal bus.
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
2.4 All bus bars shall be electrical grade Copper. Sizing shall be
A. Distribution panelboards.
based on the highest ampere frame rating (1.55 amperes
B. Branch circuit panelboards.
pes sq. mm). All joints and contract surfaces shall be
C. Load centers.
silver-plated.
D. Meter centers.
2.5 Steel housing parts, inside and out, shall be given rust
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
inhibiting phosphatizing treatment and finished in blue-
gray powder coated enamel. A. Section 16170 – Grounding and Bonding.
B. Section 16195 – Electrical Identification.
2.6 Circuit breaker units shall be insulated case with stored
energy quick-make, quick-break operating mechanism. 1.3 REFERENCES
The breaker shall be provided with electronic trip units,
with long, short, and instantaneous trips. A. NECA Standards of Installation (published by the NECA).
B. NEMA AB1 – Molded Case Circuit Breakers.
2.7 Each circuit breaker shall be mounted in sheet steel C. NEMA ICS 2 – Industrial Control Devices, Controllers, and
enclosure with external operating handle that can be Assemblies.
locked in open or closed position. Circuit breaker should D. NEMA KS1 – Enclosed and Miscellaneous Distribution
be square be Square ‘D’ brand. Equipment Switches (600 Volts Maximum).
E. NEMA PB 1 – Panelboards.
2.8 Switchboard shall be for service indicated above with
F. NEMA PB 1.1 – Instructions for Safe Installation,
main bus and grounding bus. Bus ratings shall be as
Operation and Maintenance of Panelboards Rated 600
shown on drawings.
Volts or Less.
2.9 Metering Components (Main Bus) G. NETA ATS – Acceptance Testing Specifications for
Electrical Power Distribution
1. Voltmeter and 3-phase selector switch with off H. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.
position. I. PEC – Philippine Electrical Code.
2. Ammeter and 3-phase selector switch with off 1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW
position.
A. Shop Drawings: Indicate outline and support point
3. Current Transformer, suitable ratio. dimensions, voltage, main bus ampacity, integrated short
circuit ampere rating, circuit breaker and fusible switch
4. Potential transformer, suitable ratio.
arrangement and sizes.
5. Demand Meter
1.5 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION
2.10 Terminal Lugs
A. Submit manufacturer’s installations. Indicate application
conditions and limitation of use stipulated by Product
 testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements. H. Circuit Breaker Accessories: Trip units and auxiliary
Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, switches as indicated.
examination, preparation, and installation of Product. I. Enclosure: As indicated, size as required.
J. Cabinet Front: Surface type, fastened with concealed trim
1.6 SUBMITTALS FOR CLOSEOUT
clamp or screws, concealed hinged door with flush lock,
A. Record actual locations of panelboards and record actual metal directory frame, finished in manufacturer’s
circuiting arrangements in project documents. standards gray enamel, powder coated.
B. Maintenance Data: Include spare parts listing; source and
2.2 BRANCH CIRCUIT PANELBOARDS
current prices of replacement parts and supplies; and
recommended maintenance procedures and intervals. A. Manufacturers:
1. Square – D or approved equal.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
B. Description: NEMA PB1, circuit breaker type, lighting and
appliance branch circuit panelboard.
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the
Products specified in this section woth minimum three (3) C. Panelboard Bus: Copper, ratings as indicated. Provide
years documented experience. Copper ground bus in each panelboard; provide insulated
ground bus where scheduled.
1.8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70 or PEC. D. Minimum Integrated Short Circuit Rating: 10,000 amperes
B. Products: Listed and classified by Underwriters RMS symmetrical for 240 volt panelboards; or as indicated
Laboratories, Inc. or testing firm acceptable to the in the plans.
authority having jurisdiction as suitable for the purpose
specified and indicated. E. Molded Case Circuit Breakers: NEMA AB 1, bolt-on type
thermal magnetic trip circuit breakers, with common trip
1.9 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS handle for all poles, listed as Type SWD fir lighting circuits,
A. Furnish two (2) of each panelboard key. Type HACR for air conditioning equipment circuits, Class A
ground fault interrupter circuit breakers where scheduled.
PART 2 PRODUCT Do not use tandem circuit breakers.
2.1 DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDS
F. Enclosure: NEMA PB 1, Type 1/Type 3R.
A. Manufacturers:
1. Square – D or approved equal. G. Cabinet Box: As required.
B. Description: NEMA PB 1, circuit breaker type.
C. Service Conditions: H. Cabinet Front: Flush / Surface cabinet front with
1. Temperature concealed trim clamps, concealed hinge, metal directory
2. Altitude frame, and flush lock all keyed alike. Finish in
D. Panelboard Bus: Copper, rating as indicated. Provide manufacturer’s standard gray enamel, powder coated.
Copper ground bus in each panelboard.
E. Minimum integrated short circuit rating: As indicated.
PART 3 EXECUTION
F. Molded Case Circuit Breakers: NEMA AB 1, circuit
breakers with integral thermal and instantaneous 3.1 INSTALLATION
magnetic trip in each pole. Provide circuit breakers UL
listed as Type HACR for air conditioning equipment branch A. Install panelboards in accordance with NEMA PB 1.1 and
circuits. the NECA “Standard of Installation.”
G. Controllers: NEMA ICS 2, AC general-purposes Class A
magnetic controller for induction motor rated in B. Height: 6 feet (1800 mm) to top of panelboard; install
horsepower, with bimetal overload relay. Coil operating panelboards taller than 6 feet (1800 mm) with bottom no
voltage: 120 volts, 60 Hertz. Size as shown on Drawings. more than 4 inches (100 mm) above floor.
Provide unit mounted control power transformer and
HAND-OFF-AUTO selector switch or STOP-START C. Provide filler plates for unused spaces in panelboards.
pushbutton station and RED, GREEN indicating light in
front cover.
 D. Provide typed or neatly handwritten circuit directory for 1. All substitute equipment proposed as equal to the
each branch circuit panelboard. Revise directory to reflect equipment specified herein, shall meet or exceed the
circuiting changes required to balance phase loads. following standards.
2. For equipment other than that specified, the
E. Provide engraved plastic nameplates under the provisions contactor shall supply proof that such substitute
of Section 16195. equipment does in fact equal or exceed the features,
functions, performance, and quality of the specified
F. Provide spare conduits out of each recessed panelboard equipment.
to an accessible location above ceiling/below floor. 3. Two copies of all submittals shall be submitted to the
Minimum spare conduits: As indicated identify each as Architect/Engineer for review.
SPARE. 4. The contractor shall submit at least three (3) installed
and fully functional project references. The reference
G. Ground and bond panelboard enclosure according to projects shall be using similar brand and system
Section 16170. configuration proposed for this project.

B. Shop Drawings:
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
1. Sufficient information, clearly presented, shall be
A. Field inspection, testing, and adjusting shall be performed. included to determine compliance with drawings and
specifications.
B. Inspect and test accordance with NETA ATS, except 2. Include manufacturer’s name(s), model numbers,
Section 4. ratings, power requirements, equipment layout,
device arrangement, complete wiring point-to-point
C. Perform inspections and test listed in NETA ATS, Section diagrams, and conduit layouts.
7.4 for switches, Section 7.5 for circuit breakers. 3. Show panel module layout, configurations, and
terminations.
3.3 ADJUSTING C. Manuals:
1. Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings,
A. Adjust installed work.
complete operating and maintenance manuals listing
the manufacturer’s name(s) including technical data
B. Measure steady state load current at each panelboard
sheets.
feeder; rearrange circuits in the panelboard to balance
2. Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each
the phase loads to within 20 percent of each other.
item of equipment and the interconnections between
Maintain proper phasing for multi-wire branch circuits.
the items of equipment.
3. Provide a clear and concise description of operation
that gives the information required to properly
operate the equipment and system.
***END OF SECTION*** 4. Approvals will be based on complete submissions of
SECTION 16770 – BACKGROUND MUSIC (SPEAKER) SYSTEM manuals together with shop drawings.
D. Modifications:
PART 1 GENERAL 1. Provide the services of a factory trained and
authorized technician to perform all system
1.1 SCOPE
modifications, upgrades or changes. Response time of
A. New background music (speaker) system shall be installed the technician to the site shall not exceed forty-eight
in accordance with the specifications and drawings. (48) hours except during legal holidays, calamity and
war.
1. Speaker circuits shall be capable of one speaker 2. Provide all hardware, software, programming tools
circuit per zone or floor or as shown on the plans. and documentation necessary to modify the system
2. Speaker circuits and control equipment shall be on site.
arranged such that loss of any one (1) speaker circuit 3. Modification includes addition and deletion of
will cause will not loss of any other speaker circuit in devices and changes to system operation and custom
the system. label changes for devices.
E. Certifications:
1.2 SUBMITTALS 1. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a
A. General: certification from the major equipment manufacturer
 indicating that the proposed supervisor of installation 1. Conduit shall be in accordance with the Philippine
and the proposed performer of contract maintenance Electrical Code (PEC), local and national
is an authorized representative of the major requirements.
equipment manufacturer and trained on network 2. Where possible, all wiring shall be installed in conduit
applications. or raceway. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent of
2. Include names and addresses in the certification. interior cross sectional area where three or more
3. The contractor shall also submit photocopies of the cables are contained within a single conduit.
licenses of the Electronics and Communications 3. Cable must be separated from any open conductors
Engineer(s) that will be involved in the said project. of power, or Class 1 circuits, and shall not be placed
in any conduit, junction box or raceway containing
1.4 GUARANTY:
these conductors, per NEC Article 760-29 or
A. All work performed and all materials and equipment equivalent PEC article.
furnished under this contract shall be free from defects 4. Wiring for low voltage audio, control and alarm input
and shall remain so for a period of at least (1) year from communication and similar power-limited auxiliary
the date of acceptance. functions might be run in the same conduit as
B. The full cost of maintenance, labor and materials required speaker line circuits.
to correct and defect during this one-year period shall be 5. Conduit shall net enter any BGM. Or any other
included in the submittal bid. remotely mounted control panel equipment or
backbones, except where conduit entry is specified by
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: the BGM manufacturer.
6. Minimum conduit size shall be ½ inch (15mm).
A. The publications listed below from a part of this
7. The contractor shall submit cut samples or sample
specification. The publications are referenced in text by
board for approval.
the basic designation only.
1. Acoustic and sound system publications.
B. Wire:
1.6 APPROVALS:
1. All BGM system wiring must be new, unless specified
A. The system must have proper listing and/or approval herein.
from the following mationally recognized agencies. 2. Wiring shall be in accordance with local and national
codes (e.g., NEC Article 760 or PEC equivalent) and as
UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc recommended by the manufacturer of the BGM
JIS Japanese Industry Standards system.
PS Philippines Standards 3. Number and size of conductors shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer of the BGM
system manufacturer, but not less than 1.25 mm.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (#16 AWG) twisted TF for speaker circuits, control
circuits and 0.9 mm. (#18 AWG) shielded cable for
2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL. GENERAL:
low level audio signals.
A. All equipment and components shall be new, and the 4. All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by
manufacturer’s current model. a recognized testing agency for use with a signaling
B. Consult the manufacturer’s installation manuals for all system.
wiring diagrams. Schematic, physical equipment sizes, etc. 5. Wiring used for the audio/control circuit and
before beginning system installation. communication shall be shielded cable and installed
C. Refer to the riser/connection diagram for all specific in conduit unless specifically accepted by the BGM
system installation/termination/wiring data. equipment manufacturer.
D. All equipment shall be attached to walls and ceiling/floor 6. Wiring for audio/control circuit shall support a
assemblies and shall be held firmly in place. (e.g., devices minimum wiring distance of 500 feet 0r 150 meters.
shall not be adequate to support the required load. 7. All speaker circuit shall use twisted pair 16 AWG (1.25
mm.) minimum.
2.2 CONDUIT AND WIRE: 8. Wires and cables shall be West Penn Wires, Nishi
A. Conduit: Nippon or approved equal.
9. The contractor shall submit cut samples or sample
board for approval.
 C. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Cabinets:

***END OF SECTION***
1. All boxes and cabinets shall be UL listed for their
intended purpose.

D. Speaker circuit shall be arranged to serve like categories. SECTION 16741 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, PATHWAYS AND WIRING
Mixed category circuitry shall not be permitted except as
PART 1 GENERAL
noted by the BGM manufacturer.

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

PART 3 – EXECUTION
A. Telephone service entrance raceway.
B. Equipment and terminal backboards.
3.1 INSTALLATION: C. Premises Wiring and Outlets.

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the PEC, local and 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
national codes, as shown on the drawings and as
A. Section 16112 – Surface Raceways.
recommended by the major equipment manufacturer.
B. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers 1.3 REFERENCES
shall be concealed in finished areas and may be exposed
in unfinished areas. A. EIA/TIA-568 – Commercial Building Wiring Standard.
C. If construction in ongoing during this period, measures B. EIA/TIA-569 – Commercial Building Standard for
shall be taken to protect the cameras from contamination Telecommunication Pathways and Spaces.
and physics damage. C. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.

3.2 TEST: 1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The service of a competent, factory-trained engineer to A. Telephone Service Entrance Pathway: PVC conduit from
technician authorized by the manufacturer and/or point of telephone utility connection at property line to
distributor of the system shall be provided to technically building service termination cabinet.
supervise and participate during all of the adjustment and B. Backbone Pathway: Conform to EIA/TIA 569 using conduit
test for the system. and sleeve as indicated.
1. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for C. Horizontal Pathway: Conform to EIA/TIA 569, using
correct connections and test for short circuits, ground raceway, backboards, and cabinets as indicated.
faults, continuity, and insulation. D. Premises Wiring: By Owner. Completer from telephone
2. Check installation, supervision, and operation of all equipment to each outlet, using wire and cable as
devices. specified.
3. All conditions that the system could encounter should 1.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
be introduced on the system.
4. Verify the proper receipt and the proper processing A. Record actual locations and sizes of pathways and outlets.
of the signal at the BGM and the correct activation of
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
the control points.
5. When the system is equipped with optional features, A. Telephone Utility:
the manufacturer’s manual should be consulted to B. Perform work in accordance with telephone utility’s rules
determine the proper testing produces. and regulations.
6. This is intended to address or grouped devices,
sensitivity monitoring, verification functionality and 1.7 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER
similar. A. Lucent technologies
3.4 FINAL INSPECTION: B. Krone
C. Or approved equal
A. At the final inspection, the factory-trained engineer or
technician authorized by the manufacturer and/or 1.8 QUALIFICATIONS
distributor of the system shall demonstrate that the
system functions properly respect.
 A. Installer: Company specializing in installing telephone A. A 110 cross connect shall be provided at each backboards
premises wiring with minimum three years documented for every 25-pair or part thereof, cable serving the
experience. telephone distribution backboards. Individual cross
connects shall have D-rings mounted above for proper
1.9 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
routing of cables.
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70. B. D-rings shall be provide from the feeder and station cable
B. Furnish Products listed and classified by Underwriter’s conduits to be the backboards cross connects on each
Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for purpose specified and floor.
indicated. C. Provide a minimum of at least 25% spare termination
capacity.
1.10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
2.5 PATCH/JUMPER CORDS
A. Furnish service and maintenance of premises wiring for
one year from Date of Substantial Completion. A. Category 5 – Six pin modular plug to eight pin modular
plug on each end. Provide 2 Pair connectors also. Patch
cord shall be pre-assembled and factory tested with
category 5 cable, snag less modular plugs.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.6 TELEPHONE OUTLET

A. Shall be fully miniature telephone modular jack, 4

2.1 TELEPHONE TERMINATION BACKBOARDS
positions with 4 contacts. Telephone plugs to be provided
A. Material: Termite treated plywood shall be compatible with the supplied telephone outlet.
B. Size: As indicated ¾ inch (19 mm) thick, marine grade GIS Faceplates are subject to Architect’s approval.
plywood, coated with fire retardant paint. The size shall
2.7 TELEPHONE SETS
be adequate to support all specified/required devices and
to provide a minimum 25% growth capability. A. Provisions on each kind of telephone sets shall be decided
in the final proposal to be submitted to the Owner.
2.2 TERMINAL BLOCK
B. All telephone sets shall be complete with handset.
A. The terminal shall be quick-connect type, dry gas tight
2.8 TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION CABLE
connection, non-soldered, non-screwed and non-stripping
to reduce installation time. A. Cables shall be CAT 5e UTP cable annealed Copper
B. Must be modular for space savings. conductor insulated with color coded PVC and jacketed
C. High degree of technical safety, low contact resistance, with low friction PVC. The cable shall be capable of
long service life and high degree of connection handling voice transmission and data within a range of 4-6
repeatability. MBPS error free bit rates. All cables shall be installed
D. Concealed contracts and secure contacts techniques to inside conduit.
avoid faults even when subjected to extreme climatic and
environmental conditions, vibrations or load current.
E. The connection can be opened by way of insertion of
PART 3 EXECUTION
disconnection plug into the disconnection contacts.

2.3 TELEPHONE TERMINAL CABINET

3.1 TESTING, BALANCING, AND COMMISSIONING
A. The telephone terminal cabinet shall be galvanized steel
with a primer and finish coat of gray baked, enamel or A. General
other approved material. There shall be an outlet number 1. After completion of the installation the Sub-
directory, frame with directory cards and faced by clear Contractor shall carry out as many tests as necessary
plastic inside faces of the door. The cabinet shall be to assure the Architect that the plant performance is
furnished with a concealed hinged door and a chromium as specific. The Owner shall be notified a minimum of
plated flush door lock with two keys. forty-eight (48) hours prior to commencement of
B. Telephone terminal cabinet shall be surface mounted, such tests and shall be given the option of witnessing
Cabinet dimension shall be suitable sized, generally not to all such tests.
exceed 910mm high, 1220mm wide and 115mm deep 2. The works of the Contract will not be considered as
having reached a Stage of Practical Completion until
2.4 110 TYPE CROSS CONNECTS
all commissioning, balancing, and testing as required
 under this Section of the specification has been 3.2 MAINTENANCE DIRECT LIABILITY
carried out.
A. Defects Liability Period
3. All testing, balancing and commissioning shall be
1. A defects liability period shall apply to the whole of
carried out in accordance with the method outline in
the installed under thus Contract.
this section of the Specification except where written
2. During this period the Sub-Contractor shall be
approval has been received from the Owner
responsible for the correction of any defects, and the
confirming acceptance of an alternative method.
repair or replacement of all faulty equipment.
Should an alternative method of testing be approved,
3. Any items of equipment repaired or replaced during
the Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring
the Defects Liability Period shall be subjected to the
that any other items necessary for satisfactory
conditions of the Defects Liability Period for a further
completion of the testing, and operation are installed
fifty-two (52) weeks the date of replacement or
or provided at no additional cost to the Employer.
repair.

B. Instruction of Personnel
B. Test Instruments
1. The Sub-Contractor shall provide an operator skilled
1. All instruments and appliance required for testing
in all aspects of the operation and Telephone
shall be furnished by the Sub-Contractor for the
Installation to thoroughly instruct the building
duration of the tests. Other instruments specified as a
Maintenance Staff in the operation, maintenance
permanent part of the installation may be used for
Staff in the operation, maintenance and
testing purposes. Test instruments shall be tested for
troubleshooting techniques associated with the
accuracy by an approved laboratory and recent test
installation. Alternatively, the Sub-Contractor may
certificates shall be made available to the Owner
provide more than one operator, each skilled in a
prior to site testing.
particular aspect of the installation.
2. The operator or (operators) shall be required to be
C. Test Reports Forms.
available on site for a total of forty (40) man hours
1. The results of all testing and balancing as required
per week not necessarily during normal working
under this section of the Specification shall be
hours, for a period of two (2) weeks from the date of
submitted to the Owner in a net and legible manner.
handover of the installation. Reimbursement rates for
2. Typical test report forms will be made availability by
properly authorized hours in excess of this figure will
the Owner indicating the format in which tests results
be subject to agreement with the Employer.
should be submitted should this be necessary. The
3. The operator shall also carry out any testing,
Sub-Contractor shall be submitted should this be
adjustment or recording of pressure voltage or like
necessary. The Sub-Contractor shall also forward
data as requested by the Architect during the two
manufacturer’s performance curves or data for all
week period.
items of equipment.
4. All instruments and appliances and required for
testing or recording of data shall be furnished by the
D. Testing and Commissioning
Sub-Contractor for the duration of the tests. The
1. On completion of the hydrostatic pressure test, the
results of all testing and recording of data shall be
Sub-Contractor shall notify the Owner and proceed to
submitted to the Owner in a neat and legible manner.
operate, test and adjust the equipment. All
components shall be systematically tested for correct
C. Operational Maintenance
operation to ensure an approved installation.
1. The Sub-Contractor shall allow for and carry out
2. When the Sub-Contractor is satisfied the installation
comprehensive maintenance and service of all
is complete, fully operational and meeting the
equipment and machinery installed under this Sub-
requirements of the code, he shall notify the Owner
Contract during the Defects Liability Period.
in writing and an appointment made to inspect the
2. The cost of maintenance of the installation shall be
installation to ensure all works and tests have been
stated as a separate sum as required in the tender
satisfactory completed. The Sub-Contractor shall
form. This cost shall be inclusive of all spare parts and
allow for attendance during inspection with necessary
other items necessary.
equipment and skilled labor to test the equipment in
3. The maintenance period shall commence from the
the presence of the Owner.
date of issue of a certificate of Practical Completion
of the installation and shall include, but not be limited
to the requirements set out in this section.
 4. Maintenance of services and equipment shall be recommendation for each item and
carried out during visits to the site at regular monthly equipment.
intervals. vii. Removable Control Panel Wiring diagrams
5. Prior to Practical Completion, the Sub-Contractor held in rigid plastic folders with folders
shall prepare a detailed operation service and securely fixed in the Manuals.
maintenance schedule setting out the extent of and viii. All descriptions on drawings and description
frequency of service to each item of equipment and shall be in the English Language with test
machinery. expressed in clear consistent, readily
6. The Sub-Contractor shall submit the draft schedule to understandable terms.
the Owner for approval. The approved schedule shall
be used as the basis for all maintenance and service E. Service Contract
inspections. 1. At the conclusion of the contract maintenance period
7. At the completion of each inspection, the service the Owner shall have the option to enter into an
schedule and complete service report shall be annual maintenance contract for servicing and the
endorsed by the building Supervising Engineer within Sub-Contractor shall set out the price for this work on
seven (7) days. the “FORM OF OFFER”. This service contract shall
8. Regular service shall include the inspection of all exclude the cost of spare parts etc. which shall be
items and equipment including both fixed and moving charged at ruling prices.
parts, contacting parts, contacting surfaces and
securing mediums. F. Training – 40 man hours.

D. Maintenance Manual
1. On completion of the work and prior to making ***END OF SECTION***
application for Practical Completion, the Sub-
Contractor shall supply to the Owner three (3)
bounds copies of Operating and Maintenance
SECTION 16467 – ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Instruction Manuals covering all plant installed under
or associated under or associated with this PART 1 GENERAL
specification.
2. The Manuals shall be complied with section tabs and 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
section indexes and shall be bound using rigid plastic- A. Molded case enclosed circuit breakers.
coated covers held together using screws or equal
approved method. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
3. The Manuals shall clearly indicate in correct
A. Section 16195 – Electrical Identification: Engraved
sequence, the operation and function of all plant and
nameplates.
equipment under both automatic and manual control
and shall include complete information in 1.3 REFERENCES
maintenance required for each item of equipment.
4. The information shall be supplemented by all A. NECA Standard of Installation (National Electrical
necessary plan layout drawings of reasonable scale, Contractors Association).
diagrammatic layout and circuit wiring diagrams. B. NEMA AB 1 – Molded Case Circuit Breakers.
5. The Manuals shall include in particular, the following C. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.
information. D. PEC – Philippine Electrical Code.
i. General System Description 1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW
ii. System Technical Description and Schematic
iii. System Software Description A. Product Data: Provide catalog sheets showing rating, trip
iv. Maintenance and Operation Instructions units, time current curves, dimensions, and enclosure
v. Operating instructions for the operator’s details.
positions and telephone stations.
1.5 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION
vi. A schedule of maintenance programmed in a
logical format indicating weekly, monthly, A. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Indicate application
quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly conditions and limitations of use stipulated by Products
maintenance requirements and/or testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements.
 Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, C. Finish using manufacturer’s standard enamel finish gray
examination, preparation, and installation of Product. color.

1.6 QUALIFICATION PART 3 EXECUTION

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the 3.1 INSTALLATION

Products specified in this section with minimum three (3)
A. Install in accordance with NECA “Standard of Installation.”
years documented experience, and with service facilities
B. Install enclosed circuit breakers plumb.
within 100 miles of Project.
C. Height: 5 ft. (1500 mm) to operating handle.
1.7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS D. Locate and install engraved plastic nameplates under the
provisions of Section 16195.
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70 or PEC.
B. Products: Listed and classified by Underwriters 3.2 ADJUSTING
Laboratories, Inc. or testing firm acceptable to the
A. Adjust installed work.
authority having jurisdiction as suitable for the purpose
B. Adjust trip settings so that circuit breakers coordinate
specified and indicated.
with other overcurrent protective devices in circuit.
1.8 EXTRA PRODUCTS C. Adjust trip settings to provide adequate protection from
overcurrent and fault currents.
A. Furnish three (3) of each size and type of current limiter.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS
***END OF SECTION***
A. Square – D or approved equal.

2.2 MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER

SECTION 16490 – FIRE BARRIER
A. Circuit Breaker: NEMA AB 1.
1.0 GENERAL
2.3 TRIP UNITS
1.1 The penetration seal (also referred to as “Fire Stop”, “Fire
A. Filed-Adjustable Trip Circuit Breaker: Circuit breakers with
Barrier” or “Through Penetration Fire Stop”) must provide
frame sizes 200 amperes and larger have mechanism for
the same fire resistance as the wall or floor in which the
adjusting long time, short time continuous current setting
penetration opening is located.
for automatic operation. Range of Adjustment: As
required. 1.2 The fire resistance of the penetration seal must be
B. Field-Changeable Ampere Rating Circuit Breaker: Circuit certified by either one of the following institutions:
breakers with frame sizes 200 amperes and larger have
a. Fire Insurer’s Research Corp. U.K. (FIRTO)
changeable trip units.
b. Underwriters Laboratories U.S.A. (UL)
2.4 PRODUCT OPTIONS AND FEATURES c. Factory Mutual Eng. Corp. (FM)
d. The German Institute for Construction Technology
A. Accessories: As scheduled. Conform to NEMA AB 1.
e. The institute TNO Netherlands (TNO)
B. Shunt Trip Device: 120 volts, AC.
C. Undervoltage Trip Device: 120 volts, AC. 1.3 The penetration seal must be rated for wall and floor
D. Auxiliary Switch: 120 volts, AC. penetration. A test report or approval listing for a wall
E. Alarm Switch: 120 volts, AC. penetration only is not acceptable for floor penetrations.
F. Electrical Operator: 120 volts, AC. On the other hand, test reports and approval is floor
G. Handle Lock: Provisions for sealing. penetrations are acceptable for both wall and floor
H. Insulated Grounding Lug: In each enclosure. installation.
I. Products suitable for use as service entrance equipment
1.4 The supplier must furnish proof that the tests are
where so applied.
conducted with single cables, cables in multiple layers and
2.5 ENCLOSURE cable bundles.

A. Enclosure: NEMA AB 1, Type as required. 1.5 The manufacturer must furnish proof that the penetration
B. Fabricated enclosure from steel, seal was tested with at least 3 cable trays penetrating
with trays being at least 40% by volume filled with cables.
1.6 Where Copper cable trays are penetrating the opening, PART 1 – GENERAL
the penetration seal must have been tested with an
1.01 SCOPE
Copper tray.
This section covers the requirements for supply, delivery
2.0 REQUIREMENTS
and installation of fire alarm and detection system,
2.1 The penetration seal must be unaffected by direct water complete and ready to use.
exposure, moisture or prolonged exposure to humidity.
1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS
2.2 Where a wet coating material, a putty or mastic are being
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publications:
used for the installation of the penetration seal, said
B. Factory Mutual System (FM) Publication:
materials must not contain components or substances
C. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Publication:
which are hazardous to human health, i.e. toxic,
carcinogenic or skin irritating. 1.03 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
2.3 The penetration seal must be unaffected and not lose its Materials and installation shall conform to Section 16001
protective effectiveness by aging. “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, Section 16050 “BASIC
MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS”, and
2.4 The ease of retrofitting, such as the addition of cables or
Section 16123. “WIRES AND CABLE FOR 0-600V CIRCUIT”,
other utilities is a mandatory requirements. Wherever
with the additions and modifications specified herein. The
retrofitting is expected to be frequent, a “fire pillow” type
work including to the installation of a complete and
is preferable.
usable standard system conforming to the applicable
2.5 Where a pillow type of fire seal is required or specified, requirements of NFPA 72A, 72D, and 72E, except as
the fire pillows must be meet the following requirements. modified herein. Materials and equipment to be furnished
under this contract shall be essentially the current design
a. A fire pillow type seal must meet the same fire protection
products on one manufacturer regularly engaged in the
requirements as listed above under “Requirements for
production of such equipment and shall be listed by the
Penetration Seals” as per PEC, NEC, NFPA requirements.
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) or approved by
b. A fire pillow type seal must have been tested in an
Associated Factory Mutual Laboratories (FM).
opening no less than 800 x 800 mm, unsupported by cable
trays utilities, withstanding the horse stream test as per 1.04 QUALIFICATION OF INTALLER
UL 1479 or ASTM E-814.
Prior to installation, the Contractor shall submit data for
c. A single fire pillow, when held over as open flame (Bunsen
the approval of the Project Manager which will show that
burner) for 5 minutes with the tip of the flame impinging
he has successfully installed fire alarm system of the same
on the bottom of the pillow, must not allow the filling
type and design as specified herein, or that he has a firm
material to run out.
contractual agreement with a subcontractor having such
d. Since it is expected that fire pillows, over prolonged
required experience. The data shall include the names and
periods of time and possibly aided by vibration, will
locations of at least two installation where the Contractor
“settle”, i.e. compact, whereby in wall penetrations
shall indicate the type and design of these systems and
openings on the top side could develop, the fire pillows
certify that these systems have performed satisfactorily in
should counteract this by expanding during heat
the manner intended for a period of not less than 18
exposure.
months.
e. Where required, the pillow – type penetration seal should
be protected against theft or damaged by a metal screen A. Manufacturer’s Representative: The service of a
with gauge of no less than 4mm. qualified manufacturer’s representative or technician,
experienced in the installation and operation of the
type of system being provided shall be furnished to
supervise the testing, including final testing,
adjustment of the system and instruction to Owner.
***END OF SECTION***
1.05 SUBMITTAL

Submittals shall be as complete set; partial submittals are

not acceptable. Six copies of complete submittals shall be
SECTION 16722 – FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM provided. Items for which the submittal requirements or
Section 16001, “GENERAL REQUIREMENTS” applies are as G. Posted Identification Plates: Provide identification
follows: sign for each fire alarm circuit breaker, all zones of
Fire Alarm Control Panel and Annunciator. Provide
A. Manufacturer’s Data: Each item supplied shall be
engraved name plate on back of fire alarm panel door
clearly identified on each sheet.
indicating construction contract number and
1. Control Panel
beneficial occupancy date. All sign be engraved and
2. Storage Batteries
filled on metal or be engraved in rigid hard plastic.
3. Battery Charger
4. Cabinets
1. Posted System Identification Plate: Provide a
5. Manual Pull Stations
detailed description of each system including
6. Heat Detectors
operation and interaction of various sub-
7. Remote Annunciator
components, i.e., pull stations, bells detectors,
8. Smoke Detectors
interlocks, shutdown features. This plate shall be
9. Wire and Raceways
affixed to a wall or partition adjoining the system
10. Fire Alarm Horns or bells
fire alarm control panel.
11. Manual Release Station
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
B. Shop Drawings:
2.01 SYSTEM DESIGN
1. Control panel interior wiring diagrams. A. Operation: Each system shall be a complete, electrically
2. Point-to-Point wiring diagrams showing the supervised, Class B Non-Coded, manual and automatic fire
points of connection and terminals used for all alarm system as described herein. Once an alarm
electrical field connections in the system. condition has occurred, all operations shall remain in the
3. Installation drawings showing location and layout alarm mode unit the control panel is restored to normal.
of all fire alarm equipment. Electrical power Each system shall be Class B electrically supervised for
supply panels, wiring counts and conduit runs signal initiating circuits and alarm signal sounding circuits.
from the control panel to all associated Also, each system shall be electrically supervised for all
equipment. battery supply circuits, and allow standby battery voltage.
Control panel modules shall be placement supervised.
C. Calculations: Sustaining battery capacity. Supervisory Releasing device circuits for fire protection systems shall
and alarm power requirements. include electrical supervision of the releasing device and
the connecting wiring.
D. Operations and Maintenance Manuals: All system
components. Operating instructions shall include 1. System Operation:
through training procedures and recommended a. Actuation of any initiating devices (detector, pull
testing frequency for each item. Maintenance station) shall cause visual indication by the fire
instructions shall include complete trouble-shooting alarm control panel and annunciator, cause
manuals. Three complete sets of operating and continuous sounding of alarm devices.
maintenance instructions shall be submitted to the
Project Manager. A ground fault condition which prevents the required
operation of system or single break or open condition in
E. As-Built Drawings: As-Built drawings shall show any of the above circuits shall results in activation of
installed conduit and exact locations of all installed system audible trouble signals. Trouble signals shall sound
equipment complete with conductor color code and continuously until system has been restored to normal at
system components modifications. Three complete control console or manually switched to a trouble
sets of as-built drawings shall be submitted to the indicating lamp. Upon correction of the trouble
Project Manager. conditions, trouble signals shall automatically resound
until the control panel is restored to the normal position.
F. Spare Parts:
B. Primary Power: Power shall be 230 volts AC service,
1. 5 complete sets of system keys.
transformed through a two-winding isolation transformer
2. 5 spare fuses for each fused circuit.
and rectified to 24 volts DC for operation of signal
3. 5 spare glass rod/break glass for each manual
initiating, signal sounding, and trouble signal tripping
pull station installed.
conduits. Secondary DC power supply for operation of the
system in the event of failure of the AC supply shall be
 provided. Transfer from normal to emergency power or
restoration from emergency to normal power shall be B. The automatic charger for the battery shall be standard
fully automatic and shall not cause transmission of a design which float charges the batteries under normal
signal to alarm headquarters upon operation of any signal conditions voltmeter and ammeter are standard facilities
initiating circuit. in the charger unit along the mains “ON” indication, AC
fail, DC fail indication, etc.
C. Auxiliary Power: Consisting of sealed lead calcium or
nickel cadmium rechargeable storage batteries and
2.03 FIRE ALARM SUPERVISORY PANEL
battery charger. The fire alarm control panel shall be
provided with auxiliary battery power supply. Provide The panel shall consist of but not limited to the following:
system with batteries and battery charger as follows:
a. Zone Alarm and Indications
1. Batteries: Provide rechargeable lead calcium sealed b. Fault Conditions
lead acid or nickel cadmium type with sufficient c. Power ON/OFF
ampere-hour rating to operate the system under d. Trouble Signal
supervisory and trouble conditions for 48 hours and e. RMU Status
audible signal devices under alarm conditions for an f. Battery Monitor
additional 30 minutes. House batteries either within
2.04 COMPONENT DESIGN
the control panel or in separate substantial steel
cabinet and finish in inside and outside with enamel A. Control Panel: Modular type, installed in control console,
paint; equip with a non-corrosive base and cylindrical steel cabinet as indicated on the drawing. Control console
lock. Separate cells to prevent contact between shall be neat, compact, factory wired assembly containing
terminals and adjacent cells and between terminals all components and equipment required to provide all
and other metal parts. specified operating and supervisory functions of the
system. Panel cabinet shall all lamps, switches and zones.
2. Battery Charger: Provide solid automatic two rate Separate alarm and trouble lamps shall be provide for
type, capable of recharging completely discharged each zone alarm initiating circuit.
batteries to fully charged condition in 48 hours or
less. Locate charger within the control panel or within B. Manual Fire Alarm Stations: Non-coded type with
the battery cabinet. mechanical reset features. Stations shall be semi-flush
style and shall be installed in cast surface mounted boxes.
D. Wiring: shall be in accordance with the requirements of Exterior mounted stations shall be weatherproof.
NFPA 70, 72D, 72E. Wire for 230V circuit shall be No. Each manual station shall be provided with key switch to
3.5mm2 minimum. Wire for low voltage DC circuits shall abort alarm condition.
be No. 1.25mm2 minimum single solid Copper conductors.
All wiring shall be color-coded. All wiring shall be in rigid A separate screw terminal shall be provided for each
steel conduit unless noted. All circuit conductors shall be conductor connected to the manual station. Break-glass-
identified within each enclosure where a tap, splice or front stations are permitted.
termination is made. Conductor identification shall be by
plastic coated self-sticking printed markers or by heat- 1. Heat Detectors:
shrink type sleeves. The markers shall be attached in a Rate Compensating Detector: UL listed. Designed for
manner that will not permit accidental detachment. flush outlet box mounting and shall be supported
Control circuit terminations shall be properly identified. independently of wiring connections. Detectors shall
No “T” wiring or pigtail connectors shall be grounded with be hermetically sealed and automatically resetting
a separate driven ground rod. type which will operate with ambient air temperature
reaches detector setting regardless of rate of
2.02 POWER SUPPLY UNIT
temperature rise. Detector operation shall not be
A. The system shall be operated on a supply voltage of 24 subject to thermal time lag. Fixed temperature rating
volts DC normal from Nickel Cadmium Batteries. The shall be 190oF for mechanical/electrical rooms or
batteries shall be capable of maintaining the complete 125oF for general areas as indicated on plans.
system for 48 hours of supervisory conditions, in the
event of mains supply failure and to maintain full 2. Smoke Detectors: UL listed. Designed for detection of
emergency evacuate alarm condition for at least 30 abnormal smoke densities by photoelectric principle.
minutes. Control or power panels required for operation of the
 device shall be provided wither as individual units or B. Dielectric Strength and Insulation Resistance. The
integral with the main control panel. Detectors and dielectric strength and the insulation resistance of the
associated panel that is provided and shall be suitable system interconnecting wiring shall be tested by
for use in a supervised circuit. Malfunction of the means of an instrument capable of generating 500
electrical circuitry to the detector or detector control volts direct current and equipped to indicate leakage
or power units shall actuate the system trouble current in 1000 meg ohms.
devices. Detector spacing and location shall be in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, For the purpose of this test, the instrument shall be
the requirements of NFPA 72E or approved equal, connected between each conductor and ground at
and as indicated. Each detector is activated into an the control panel end of the line, with the other
alarm condition. Detector base shall provide with extremity open and circuited and all series connected
screw-type terminals for wiring connections. Mount devices in place. The system shall withstand the test
detector on a 100 mm outlet box with a minimum without breakdown and shall indicated a resistance of
depth of 50 mm. Detector base shall be connected by not less than one minute with a direct-current
separate screw terminals for each conductor used. potential of not less than 100 volts nor more than 550
volts.
C. Alarm Devices:
3.02 TEST UPON COMPLETION:
1. Alarm Bells: Wall mounted. Horns shall be 250mm Upon completion of the installation, the system shall be
vibrating suitable for use in an electrically supervised subjected to complete functional and operational tests
circuit. Bells shall operates at 24 VDC type and including tests in place of each detector. When all
produce a sound output rating of at least 93 decibels required corrections have been accomplished, the system
at 3 meters. shall be re-tested and the Project Manger notified of
readiness for final inspection. At this time any and all
D. Remote Annunciator Panel: Locate as shown. Panel shall required tests shall be repeated and any defects corrected
be of the interior type and back lighted with remote alarm until the system is found to the acceptable. The
lamps mounted to represent the location of each Contractor shall furnish all instruments, labor and
annunciation zone. Lamps shall illuminate upon actuation materials required for tests, and a qualified technician to
of their corresponding device and shall remain illuminate conduct the tests.
until system is reset. Panel shall have a lamp test switch.
Provide the necessary wiring and conduits. A. Final test shall include the following:
1. Test of all control panel functions.
Annunciator lamps shall light to indicate the zone which 2. Test of all circuits in normal, trouble and alarm
has operate and shall be extinguished only by operating conditions.
the alarm rest switch on the control panel. Zone notations 3. Operation of system under emergency power
shall appear on the annunciator and shall be engraved in supply.
rigid hard plastic. Submit panel shop drawing for approval 4. Visual inspection of all wiring.
before fabrication.

PART 3 – EXECUTION
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3.01 TESTS DURING INSTALLATION:

The following tests shall be conducted by the Contractor

during installation of wiring and system components. Any Prepared by:
deficiency shall be corrected by the Contractor prior to
final functional and operational tests of the system.
Submit test reports to Project Manager.

A. Ground Resistance. The resistance of each connection

to ground shall be measured and shall not exceed 10 ROMEO C. CASIA
ohms. Professional Electrical Engineer
PRC: 1716
PTR: 4599650
Date Issued: January 3, 2019
Issued at: Legazpi City
Tin No. 101-240-037