Specifications

SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS
FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
ELECTRICAL 16000-14
G. Access doors shall be as manufactured by Acudor, Cierra, Karp, Larsen’s or
Milcor.
31. GROUNDING
A. Provide a complete grounding system as required to conform to the latest
standards and to comply with all pertinent articles of the N.E.C.
B. Equipment grounding conductors shall be run with the circuit conductors and
shall consist of insulated solid or stranded copper conductors. No conduit
grounding methods will be permitted.
C. Note that all branch circuits serving patient care areas shall be installed in a
metal raceway system.
D. All grounding system connections shall be exothermically welded. Installation
shall be made in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions, utilizing the
proper mold, miscellaneous supplies, etc. for each connection. All material used,
including mold, weld material, tools and accessories, shall be supplied by one
manufacturer. The connection material shall be by Cadweld, Thermoweld, or
approved equal.
E. Submit, for review, a written description of the method or methods to be used
for grounding and the extent of the standards being implemented, taking into
account the necessity for full compliance to applicable codes, ordinances and
utility company requirements.
32. FIRESTOPPING
A. Furnish and install the required firestopping. Materials, installation, etc., shall
be as described below. Products shall be as manufactured by Hilti Inc., Specified
Technologies Inc. or United States Gypsum Co.
B. Definition:
1. Firestopping is defined as the material or combination of materials used
to retain integrity of fire-rated construction by maintaining an effective
barrier against the spread of flame, smoke, water and hot gases through
penetrations in fire rated wall and floor assemblies.
C. Application:
1. Tested firestop systems shall be used for all penetrations for the passage
of ductwork and piping through floors, fire-rated vertical barriers (walls
and partitions), horizontal barriers (floor/ceiling assemblies), and vertical
service shaft walls and partitions.
D. Quality Assurance:
1. A manufacturer's direct representative (not distributor or agent) shall be
on site during initial installation of firestop systems to train appropriate
contractor personnel in proper selection and installation procedures. This
will be done per manufacturer's written recommendations published in
their literature and drawing details.