Specifications

St. David Catholic School Manning Architects
Gym and Classroom Replacement N10.024.00
New Orleans, Louisiana July 20, 2012
BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 16100 -4
Raceway and Cable Supports: Manufactured clevis hangers, riser clamps, straps, threaded C-
clamps with retainers, ceiling trapeze hangers, wall brackets, and spring-steel clamps or click-type
hangers.
Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade A, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends.
Cable Supports for Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly consisting of threaded body
and insulating wedging plug for non-armored electrical cables in riser conduits. Plugs have
number and size of conductor gripping holes as required to suit individual risers. Body
constructed of malleable-iron casting with hot-dip galvanized finish.
Expansion Anchors: Carbon-steel wedge or sleeve type.
Toggle Bolts: All-steel springhead type.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated,
arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom.
Materials and Components: Install level, plumb, and parallel and perpendicular to other building
systems and components, unless otherwise indicated.
Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components.
Connect for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference with other installations.
Right of Way: Give to raceways and piping systems installed at a required slope.
3.02 RACEWAY APPLICATION
Outdoor Installations:
1. Exposed: RMC.
2. Underground, Single Run: RNC.
3. Underground, Grouped: RNC.
4. Connection to Vibrating Equipment: LFMC.
5. Boxes and Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 3R or Type 4, unless otherwise indicated.
Indoor Installations:
1. Exposed: EMT except in wet or damp locations, use IMC.
2. Concealed in Walls or Ceilings: EMT.
3. In Concrete Slab: RNC.