Specifications

St. David Catholic School Manning Architects
Gym and Classroom Replacement N10.024.00
New Orleans, Louisiana July 20, 2012
BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 16010 -3
Prior to submitting quotation for electrical work, Contractor shall visit and examine the job site
with all authorities concerned in order to become familiar with all existing conditions pertinent
to the work to be performed thereon. No additional compensation will be allowed for failure to
be so informed.
Where existing equipment including raceways and wiring is in conflict with work of this project,
the contractor shall rework/reroute/relocate this equipment as necessary.
TEMPORARY POWER
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary light and power to the construction
site as necessary to meet all of the OSHA requirements for construction, and as required by the
general contractor and various sub-contractors.
WARRANTY
The contractor shall guarantee all labor and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of final acceptance. All defective materials and work shall be replaced with new
materials or equipment. This shall come at no additional cost to the Owner.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
Equipment and materials shall be new and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories for the
purpose for which they are being used, and for the location where installed. All material of
similar use shall be of the same manufacturer.
Substitutions to materials listed on the drawings and specifications with manufacturer and model
number shall be prior approved in accordance with the bid requirements listed in the general and
supplementary conditions of the specifications. Where no manufacturer or model number is
listed, materials used shall meet the requirements of the drawings and specifications, and shall be
listed for the use and installation intended.
All termination lugs shall be rated 75 degree C minimum and shall be compatible with the
number and size of wires to be terminated.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Names of manufacturers or catalog numbers are mentioned herein in order to establish a
standard as to design quality. Other products similar in design and of equal quality may be used
if submitted to the architect and found acceptable by him. Refer to the general conditions for
additional information.
Any substitution to items specified, that are not approved prior to bidding, shall be brought to