Specifications

St. David Catholic School Manning Architects
Gym and Classroom Replacement N10.024.00
New Orleans, Louisiana July 20, 2012
LIGHTING FIXTURES 16500 -1
SECTION 16500
LIGHTING FIXTURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Lighting fixtures with lamps and ballasts.
2. Emergency lighting units.
3. Exit signs.
4. Accessories, including fluorescent fixture dimmers, occupancy sensors, etc.
B. All existing lighting fixtures within each building are presumed to be functional. Contractor
shall re-lamp each fixture, and clean the lens and any visible finish of the housing or trim
ring. Upon energizing the lighting circuit, Contractor shall also test each fixture for full
operation. Any fixture not operational shall be tested by the contractor to determine the
reason for failure, and provide a written report to the Architect identifying the type and
location of each inoperative fixture. Contractor shall also provide a cost to repair/replace all
inoperative lighting fixtures. Upon acceptance of change order, provide submittals as listed
below for all new lighting fixtures required, with all new fixtures matching existing fixture
types as close as reasonable using standard manufacturer’s offerings, and meeting the
specifications as listed below.
C. Where called for on drawings, provide new light fixtures as scheduled on the drawings and
specified herein.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of lighting fixture scheduled, arranged in order of fixture
designation. Include data on features, photometric data, accessories, and finishes.
B. Product Certificates: For each type of ballast for dimmer-controlled fixtures, signed by
product manufacturer.
C. Operation and maintenance data.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in
NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and
marked for intended use.
B. Comply with NFPA 70.
C. Fixtures for hazardous locations shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratory and labeled for
indicated class and division of hazard.