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 -5
4. Below Slab on Grade or in Crawlspace: RNC.
5. Connection to Vibrating Equipment: FMC; except in wet or damp locations: LFMC.
6. Boxes and Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 1, unless otherwise indicated.
3.03 RACEWAY AND CABLE INSTALLATION
Conceal raceways and cables, unless otherwise indicated, within finished walls, ceilings, and
floors.
All conduits shall be installed with runs arranged perpendicular to walls and ceilings.
Keep legs of raceway bends in the same plane and keep straight legs of offsets parallel.
Install pull wires in empty raceways. Leave at least 12 inches of slack at each end of pull wires.
Connect motors and equipment subject to vibration, noise transmission, or movement with a
maximum of 72-inches flexible metallic conduit. Install LFMC in wet or damp locations. Install
separate ground conductor across flexible connections.
Set floor boxes level and trim after installation to fit flush to finished floor surface.
Unless a larger size is indicated, raceways, troughs, and junction boxes shall be sized in
accordance with the fill requirements of the NEC.
Provide color-coding of wires and mark panels in accordance with NEC article 210.5 (C) and
NEC article 215.12 (C) when more than one voltage is present for branch circuits.
3.04 WIRING METHODS FOR POWER, LIGHTING, AND CONTROL CIRCUITS
Application: Use wiring methods specified below to the extent permitted by applicable codes as
interpreted by authorities having jurisdiction.
Exposed Feeders: Insulated single conductors in raceway.
Concealed Feeders in Ceilings, Walls, and Gypsum Board Partitions: Insulated single
conductors in raceway.
Concealed Feeders in Concrete: Insulated single conductors in raceway.
Exposed Branch Circuits: Insulated single conductors in raceway.
Concealed Branch Circuits in Ceilings, Walls, and Gypsum Board Partitions: Insulated single
conductors in raceway.
Branch Circuits in Concrete: Insulated single conductors in raceway,
Underground Feeders and Branch Circuits: Insulated single conductors in raceway.