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 -1
SECTION 16100
BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Raceways.
2. Wires, cables, and connections
3. Wiring devices
4. Grounding
5. Safety Switches and fuses
6. Supporting devices for electrical components.
7. Equipment for utility company’s electricity metering.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories shall be listed and labeled as defined in
NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and
marked for intended use.
Devices for Utility Company Electricity Metering shall comply with utility company published
standards.
Comply with NFPA 70.
1.03 COORDINATION
Coordinate chases, slots, inserts, sleeves, and openings for electrical supports, raceways, and
cable with general construction work.
Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installing electrical materials and equipment for efficient
flow of the Work. Coordinate installing large equipment that requires positioning before closing
in the building.
Coordinate electrical service connections to components furnished by the University and its
distribution system.
Coordinate installation and connection of exterior underground utilities.
Coordinate location of access panels and doors for electrical items that are concealed by finished
surfaces.
Where electrical identification devices are applied to field-finished surfaces, coordinate
installation of identification devices with completion of finished surface.