Specifications

SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS
FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
ELECTRICAL 16000-4
When two or more items of the same equipment are involved, they shall be
identical in quality and made by the same manufacturer.
B. Materials shall be the latest design of that manufacturer and shall be shipped to
the job in the original container with proper identification as to size, type and
dates of inspection and shipment.
C. Electrical work shall be performed by mechanics skilled in their respective trades.
Tool marks will not be permitted on any exposed materials, fixture or fitting.
In addition, all exposed materials, fixtures, equipment, etc. shall be installed in
straight horizontal and/or vertical lines, parallel to the building lines wherever
possible. Carelessly executed work as well as workmanship that is determined
to be below normal industry standards of best practice, and/or work not
conforming to the requirements of this item, shall be redone or repaired as
required prior to final acceptance.
9. CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. All cutting and/or drilling of walls, slabs, structural members, etc., required in
conjunction with work under this section shall be performed as part of the work.
Work shall be neatly done, without unnecessary removal of material. Holes,
openings, etc. shall be located where they will not weaken the structure. No
beams, joists, etc., shall be cut without written authorization.
B. Cutting of holes in masonry and/or concrete shall be performed with a core drill
to minimize spalling, etc. Locations shall be accurately determined and checked
and the appropriate drill bit shall be used to minimize hole size.
C. Sleeves or thimbles for these holes as well as escutcheons and trim plates shall
be provided as described in Item INSERTS, PENETRATIONS AND SLEEVES.
D. NOTE: Cutting of water lines, electric conduit or similar service lines in the
course of work performed under this section shall be immediately repaired as part
of the work of this section.
E. Patching and/or repairing of all work, including finished surfaces, necessitated by
the demolition or installation of work under this section shall be considered as
part of this work. It shall, however, be performed by mechanics of the
appropriate trade in order to achieve a workmanlike job. This shall include, but
not be limited to, all items of concrete and masonry work, millwork, gypsum
board and/or plaster work, painting, floor finishes and ceiling finishes as well as
all other surface finishes.
10. PROTECTION
A. Provide proper protection to the building during the execution of all work
involved under this contract heading.
B. This protection shall include covering all apparatus, building surfaces and/or other
materials to protect same from dirt; adequate temporary connections to protect
apparatus from damage of any sort; and required shielding to protect finished
parts of the building. The following shall apply where applicable:
1. Protect finished floors from chips and cutting oil by the use of a metal
chip receiving pan and an oil proof floor cover.