Specifications

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK SECTION
02110 – SITE CLEARING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
A. Extent of site is shown on drawings.
B. Site clearing work includes:
1. Demolition of existing paving, walks and curbs as required.
2. Removal of concrete, as required.
3. Removal of vegetation as required.
4. Clearing and grubbing.
5. Removal of all debris.
C. In general, remove all existing objects, except those designated to remain or to be

relocated, described in the Drawings and in this Section of the Specifications.
D. Comply with all regulations of the California Code of Regulations. Dispose of all
debris in a legal manner.
E. Excavation, grading and filling are specified in Section 02210- Earthwork.
1.2 JOB CONDITIONS:
A. Traffic: Conduct site clearing operations to ensure minimum interference with

driveways, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or
obstruct driveways, walks, or other occupied or used facilities without permission
from the Owner.
B. Protection of Existing Improvements: Provide protections necessary to prevent

damage to existing improvements indicated to remain in place.
C. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to

Owner.
1.3 DESIGNATED DISPOSAL AREAS
A. All waste materials resulting from the process of clearing and construction shall
be disposed of as follows:
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1. All refuse and debris, combustible and incombustible, resulting from the
processes of construction, shall be removed from the Owner's property.
The Contractor shall not use any refuse container belonging to Owner.
B. Do not burn or bury rubbish or waste materials on the Owner's premises.
C. During construction, maintain property free from accumulations of waste

materials and rubbish. Dispose of such waste, rubbish and debris at reasonable
intervals off the Owner's Property.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 SITE INSPECTION:
A. Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect the entire site and designate all
objects to be removed and to be preserved. Call the local one-call underground
alert service prior to any excavation.
B. Locate all existing utility lines traversing the site and determine the requirements
for their protection and/or relocation.
C. Notify Owner's Representative of all intended work.
3.2 CLARIFICATION
A. The drawings provided by Owner do not show all objects existing on the site.
B. Before commencing the work of this section, verify with the Owner's
Representative all objects to be removed and all objects to be preserved, including
trees, if any.
3.3 DUST PALLIATION
A. Keep work wetted to minimize dust. Provide hoses and water main or hydrant
connections for this purpose.
3.4 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES:
A. Utilities to be preserved or relocated shall be in operating condition after

preserving or relocating.
3.5 SITE CLEARING:
A. General: Coordinate with Owner's Representative prior to removal of obstructions

interfering with installation of new construction. Remove such items elsewhere
off site or on the premises as specifically indicated.

3.6 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL:
A. Demolish and remove all curbing, asphaltic concrete paving, etc., utility lines not
required, and all other items within the limit of work, necessary to be removed
prior to construction of work.
3.7 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS:
A. Burning on Owner's Property: Burning is not permitted on Owner's property.
B. Removal from Owner's Property: Remove waste materials from Owner's property
and dispose of off site in a legal manner.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK
SECTION 02210 – EARTHWORK
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 CODES AND STANDARDS:
A. All compaction expressed in percentages in this section refers to the maximum

dry density as determined by American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) D-1557.
1.2 DEFINITIONS:
A. Fill: All soil or soil-rock materials placed to backfill excavation or to achieve the
grade as specified on the plans.
B. On-Site Material: Soil material that is obtained from the required excavation on
the site.
C. Imported Material: Soil material that is hauled in from offsite areas.
D. Select Material: Imported material that is approved by the Owner's Representative

for use as engineered fill.
E. Engineered Fill: Select fill placed in six inches (6") layers and each layer
compacted to 95% according to ASTM D-1557.
1.3 NOTIFICATION:
A. Call the local one-call underground alert service prior to any excavation.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
3.1 EXCAVATION:
A. Remove and recompact 12 inches of the existing soil. Excavate for foundations,
pits, trenches, footings, concrete walks, curbs, paving, etc., to the lines and levels
required, shown on the drawings and/or specified herein, and provide any and all
shoring, bracing, cribbing, pumping, and planking required. The bottoms of all
trenches shall be level, tamped firm, clean and free from all debris or foreign
matter. Include the watering of footing trenches for settlement as may be directed
by the Owner's Representative.
B. Over-depth excavations shall be corrected by filling with concrete, except when

the Owner's Representative may permit backfilling with engineered fill

compacted to dry density in excess of 95% of maximum dry unit weight as
determined by the Owner's Representative. No additional payment will be made
for correction of unauthorized over-depth excavations.
C. Excavations shall be kept free from water at all times. Pumping shall be stopped
only when authorized. Adequate dewatering equipment shall be maintained at the
site to handle emergency situations.
D. Excavated earth material which is suitable for engineered fill or backfill, as

determined by the Owner's Representative, shall be conditioned for reuse at the
site and properly stockpiled for filling and backfilling operations. Conditioning
shall consist of spreading in layers not to exceed eight inches (8") and raking free
of debris and rubble. All rocks and aggregate, exceeding four inches (4") in the
largest dimension, and deleterious material shall be removed from the site and
disposed.
3.2 SUBGRADE PREPARATION AND ENGINEERED FILL:
A. Removal of Unsuitable Soils: Remove and recompact 12 inches of the existing

soil. In addition to stripping and grubbing, all unsuitable soils shall be excavated
and removed to the extent and depth shown on drawings.
B. Preparation of Subgrade: After stripping and grubbing and removing of unsuitable

soils under areas to receive concrete, the underlying exposed soils shall be
compacted to dry density in excess of 95% of maximum dry unit weight as
determined by the Owner's Representative.
C. Select Material: All material used for engineered fill shall be approved by the
Owner's Representative. Fill material shall be an inert, granular soil (less than
50% passing a No. 200 U.S. Standard Sieve) with a PI of less than 12, free from
vegetable matter and other deleterious substances, and shall be of such quality
that it will compact thoroughly without the presence of excessive voids when
watered and rolled. Fill materials shall not contain rocks or lumps over four
inches (4") in greatest dimension. All fill material to be used under the slabs,
pavement, and structures shall be on-site and/or imported material conforming to
the above. No material shall be placed without the approval of the Owner's
Representative.
D. Placing and Compacting: Select material shall be spread uniformly in layers not to
exceed six inches (6") in depth before compaction. Fill soils from on-site sources
shall be placed at or near optimum moisture content. Material that does not
contain sufficient moisture to compact properly shall be sprinkled with water; if it
contains excess moisture it shall be aerated or permitted to dry to the proper water
content. Select material and water shall then be thoroughly mixed before being
compacted. Each layer of spread select material shall be compacted to at least
95% of the maximum dry density under the equipment foundations, slabs and
paved areas, including embankments.

E. Recompaction of Fill in Trenches, and Compaction of Fill Adjacent to Walls:
Where trenches must be excavated in compacted fill, these trenches shall be
backfilled with the fill materials excavated. The backfill shall be placed in six-
inch (6") layers and each layer compacted with pneumatic tampers to provide dry
densities as specified above. Backfill placed adjacent to walls shall be placed in a
similar manner to that specified for backfill in excavated trenches.
F. Control of Compaction: Control of the fill shall consist of field inspection and
testing to determine that each layer has been compacted to the required density
and to ensure that the optimum moisture is being obtained. Any layer or portion
of a layer that does not attain the compaction required shall be scarified and
recompacted until the required density is obtained. Contractor shall prevent
erosion of freshly graded areas during construction and until such time as
permanent drainage and erosion control measures have been installed.
G. Surplus Excavated Material: Surplus excavated material, if any, may be used for
grade change fill if approved for such use by the Owner's Representative, or may
be dispersed on the site if approved by the Owner's Representative and as directed
by the Owner's Representative, if such material is clean. Material which contains
stone larger than four inches (4"), broken concrete or masonry, wood, asphalt or
other such debris, shall be disposed of off the site.
3.3 SAND CUSHION:
A. A protection sand cushion shall be placed over the vapor barrier damp proofing
under concrete slabs. A sand cushion shall also be placed under the vapor barrier
to prevent puncture from the aggregate drainage fill. Sand cushions shall consist
of fine, clean, river-run sand and shall be placed in thickness shown on drawings.
Where not shown, minimum thickness shall be one inch (1") each layer.
3.4 BACKFILLING:
A. Backfill shall not be placed against footings or building walls until approved by
the Owner's Representative.
B. Backfill material shall consist of select materials as specified herein before

specified for engineered fill.
C. Backfill shall be placed in six inch (6") layers, leveled, rammed, and tamped in
place. Excessive puddling will not be permitted. Compaction of all layers shall be
as required in Paragraph 3.2 E. of this Section.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 02222 – EXCAVATION
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. Site excavation.
B. Shoring excavations.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 02225 – Trenching and Backfilling.
1.3 PROTECTION
A. Protect bench marks, fences, sidewalks, paving, and curbs from equipment and
vehicular traffic.
B. Protect above and below grade utilities that are to remain.
C. Protect excavations by shoring, bracing, sheet piling, underpinning, or other

methods required to prevent cave-in or loose soil from falling into excavation.
D. Notify the Owner of unexpected subsurface conditions and discontinue affected

work in area until notified to resume work.
E. Grade excavation top perimeter to prevent surface water run-off into excavation.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Subsoil: Excavated material, graded free of lumps larger than 6 inches, rocks
larger than 3/4 inches, and debris.
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.
B. Identify known underground utilities. Stake and flag locations.
C. Identify and flag surface and aerial utilities.

D. Notify Owner's Representative to remove or relocate utilities.
E. Maintain and protect existing utilities remaining that pass through work area.
3.2 EXCAVATION
A. Hand-trim excavation and leave free of loose matter.
B. Remove lumped subsoil, boulders, and rock up to 1/3 cu yd measured by volume.

Remove larger material.
C. Correct unauthorized excavation at no cost to the Owner.
D. Fill over-excavated areas.
E. Stockpile excavated material in area designated on site and remove excess

subsoil not being reused, from site.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Provide for visual inspection of bearing surfaces.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 02225 – TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Trench excavation for required utilities and conduits.
B. Compacted bedding and compacted backfill to subgrade elevations.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02222 – Excavation
1.3 REFERENCES
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1. Test Method for "Density of Soil in Place by Sand-Cone Method" (ASTM

D1556-82).
2. Test Methods for "Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-

Aggregate Mixture Using 10 lb. Hammer and 18 inch Drop" (ASTM
D1557-78).
3. Test Methods for "Density of Soil in Place by Nuclear Methods" (ASTM

D2922-81).
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Relative Compaction: Ratio, expressed as a percentage, of field dry density as

compacted to maximum dry density of representative sample of the same material
determined by ASTM Test Method D1557(c).
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 BEDDING AND SELECT BACKFILL MATERIALS
A. Bedding Material: Natural river or bank sand; washed, free of silt, clay, loam,
friable or soluble materials, and organic matter; graded as follows:

Percent Passing Sieve
U. S. Series Sieve Size
(Dry Weight Composition)
No. 4 100
No. 200 5 maximum
B. Select Backfill Material:
U.S. Series Percentage Passing Sieve

1 inch 100
No. 4 50-100
No. 200 15 maximum
The minus 200 portion of the material expressed as a percentage multiplied by the
Plasticity Index shall not exceed 100.
2.2 AGGREGATE BASE MATERIALS
A. Aggregate Base: Class 2; R-value 78 minimum, 3/4-inch maximum size; meeting

requirements of CSS Section 26.
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Detectable Tape: 5.5 mil composition film containing metallized foil laminated
between layers of inert plastic film; highly resistant to alkalis and acids found in
soil. Tape, when buried 4 feet deep, shall be detectable by buried pipe or cable
locating equipment and bear a continuous printed message warning of the type of
utility buried beneath it.
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Underpin adjacent structures that may be damaged by excavation work, including

utilities.
B. Maintain trench crossings for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at street crossings,
driveways, and fire hydrants
C. Maintain uninterrupted flow of storm water in gutters and drainage channels.
D. Prevent surface water run-off into excavation.

E. In asphalt concrete paved areas, neatly sawcut pavement along limits of
excavation. If edge of pavement is located within 30 inches of limit of excavation,
remove pavement to existing edge.
F. In Portland Cement concrete paved areas, sawcut existing concrete over trench to
a minimum depth of 1-1/2 inches in straight lines either parallel to or at right
angles to alignment of curb or sidewalk. No section to be replaced shall be
smaller than 30 inches in either length or width. If sawcut falls within 30 inches of
a construction joint, expansion joint, or edge, or within 12 inches of a score mark,
remove concrete to joint, edge, or mark.
G. Call the local one-call underground alert service prior to any excavation.
3.2 EXCAVATION
A. Excavate trenches sufficiently wide to enable installation of utilities and allow

inspection.
1. In no case shall free working space on each side of pipe barrel be less than
six inches.
B. Remove pavement over trenches between sawcuts or existing joints and dispose
of legally off jobsite.
C. Remove all material excavated and not usable for backfilling; dispose of legally
off jobsite.
D. The maximum length of open trench shall be 300 feet or the distance necessary to
accommodate the amount of pipe installed in a single day-whichever is greater.
No trench shall be left open at end of day.
3.3 PIPE BEDDING
A. Bedding Excavation: Excavate trenches below grade of pipe bottom to the

following minimum depths:
B. Stabilization of Trench Bottom: When trench is unstable due to wet or spongy

foundation, stabilize trench bottom with gravel or crushed rock.
C. Placement of Bedding Material: Place sufficient bedding material in trench

bottom up to grade of bottom of pipe. Relative compaction of tamped material
shall not be less than 90 percent relative compaction. Place and compact
additional bedding material to provide uniform bearing under the full length of the
pipe to a minimum width of 60 percent of its external diameter.

3.4 BACKFILLING
A. General:
1. Ponding or jetting of backfill is not permitted for major trenching.
2. Proceed with backfilling as soon as possible after placing pipe; however,

place no backfill until all required inspections and tests have been made.
Contractor shall arrange for all required inspections and notify the
Owner’s Representative a minimum of three working days prior to
backfilling.
B. Initial Backfill:
1. Prior to trench backfill, the Owner's Representative will observe condition

of trench.
2. Place and compact select backfill material in four inch lifts to at least one
foot, but not less than one-half the outside diameter of pipe, above top of
pipe or conduit using hand tamping methods to achieve minimum 90
percent relative compaction.
C. Detectable Tape: In trenches containing nonmetallic pipes, place detectable tape

on top of the initial backfill; except with reinforced concrete pipe the tape shall be
placed 12 inches above top of pipe. For underground conduits underground
warning tape shall be by Terra Tape Extra Strength 540 labeled with the words
"Caution Electric Line Buried Below."
D. Subsequent Backfill:
1. Above initial backfill, place and compact approved fill material as

specified for backfilling. Fill soils from on-site sources should be placed at
or near optimum moisture content.
2. Place backfill material in layers not exceeding 6 inches in loose depth, and
compact each layer before succeeding layers are placed.
3. Compact backfill to relative compaction in trenches to requirements

specified in Section 02210, except the relative compaction shall be not less
than 95 percent within 18 inches of finished subgrade beneath foundations
or paved areas. Compaction shall be in accordance with the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction.
3.5 TRENCH SURFACING
A. General: In unimproved areas, restore trench surface to its original condition.

B. Temporary surfacing shall be provided in areas to be reopened to traffic prior to
final surfacing.
1. Temporary surfacing shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum asphalt concrete on 4

inches of Class 2 Aggregate Base.
2. Lay temporary surfacing within one day after backfilling.
3. Before opening trenching area to traffic, remove all excess dirt, rock, and
debris, and sweep street surface clean.
4. Maintain a smooth, regular wearing surface. Prevent surface from settling

more than one inch below pavement grade.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 02711 - FENCE CONSTRUCTION
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Includes the furnishing and installing of all elements of the fencing, gates and
hardware as specified and indicated on the drawings.
1.2 QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR
A. Contractor must be experienced in successful installations of this type. Contractor

must examine the site and conditions under which the installation will be made.
1.3 SUBMITTALS (In accordance with Division 1)
A. Shop Drawings: The Contractor shall submit shop drawings, including details
designating material certifications, dimensions, gauges, connections, size of posts,
rails, braces, gates, concrete footings, and accessories. Construction of fence shall
not be started until the shop drawings submittal has been approved by the
Owner’s Representative.
1.4 MATERIAL DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver all material in manufacturer’s original packaging with all tags and labels
intact and legible. Handle and store material in such a manner as to avoid
damage.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Materials and Construction shall conform to Section 80-4 of CSS except for the
following:
1. Section 80-4.01B Fabric is hereby modified to specify nine (9) gauge

fabric for the fencing material. Said section is also modified to specify a
selvage barb finish for the top edges of the fabric.
B. Fencing material shall consist of the following:
1. 9 gauge 2” mesh chain link fabric with a twisted and barbed selvage on
top and knuckled selvage on the bottom. Fabric shall conform to ASTM
A392 and shall have a Class 1 zinc coating.

2. Line posts shall be round; nominal 2” OD. Terminal posts shall be round;
nominal 2-1/2” OD.
C. Posts, Rails and Braces: All members shall comply with provisions of ASTM-
A120 for weight and coating. All structural and roll formed shapes shall comply
with provisions of ASTM-A-123 for galvanized coating. Fence post spacing shall
not exceed 10 feet (center to center).
D. Fence and Gate Height: Height shall be 6 feet.
E. Personnel Swing Gates: Fabricate gate perimeter frames of 1.90” O.D. tubular
members. Provide additional horizontal and vertical members to ensure proper
gate operation and for attachment of fabric, hardware and accessories.
1. Assemble gate frames by welding or fittings and rivets for rigid

connections. Use same fabric as for fence, unless otherwise indicated.
Install fabric with stretcher bars at vertical edges, and tie wires at top and
bottom edges. Attach stretcher bars to gate frame at not more than 15”
o.c. Attach hardware with rivets or by other means that will provide
security against removal or breakage.
2. Provide diagonal cross bracing consisting of 3/8” diameter adjustable

length truss rods on gates where necessary to provide frame rigidity
without sag or twist.
3. Swing gates shall be 3’ wide unless otherwise specified on plans.
F. Personnel Gate Hardware: Provide the following hardware and accessories for
gate:
1. Provide hinges, bolts, cane bolts (with steel pipe sleeve and precast
concrete collar where applicable), fork latches, keepers, and other
operating hardware of manufacturer's standard as approved by Owner.
2. Pedestrian emergency exit gates:
a. Exit device: Weather-resistant, non-alarm type with outside keyed

cylinder entry, Detex ECL-8010W, silver-gray finish, or approved
equal; provide without alarm device components including inside
(secure side) control cylinder mechanism.
(1) Cylinder: 6-pin interchangeable core rim type, Schlage 20-

057 x 626, or approved equal.
b. Closer: Adjustable, torsional-type gate spring.
c. Monitoring switch: Weather-resistant, industrial type, wide gap

magnetic contact switch with stainless steel armored cable, Sentrol

2507-A. Provide with chain link fence brackets, Sentrol 1941 and
1942, hot-dip galvanized finish. Provide spacers, brackets, wire
clamps, fasteners and other accessory materials as required.
d. Padlocks: 6-pin interchangeable core, Schlage PL4003 x 452, or

approved equal.
G. Accessories: All accessories, except tie wires, shall be galvanized to comply with
ASTM A-153.
1. Post Tops
a. Terminal and Gate Posts: Pressed steel, or malleable iron,

designed as weather-tight closure cap (for tubular posts). Provide
one (1) cap for each post.
b. Line Posts: Pressed Steel or Malleable Iron designed as a weather-

tight closure cap, top rail support (for tubular posts). Provide one
(1) closure cap for each post.
2. Stretcher Bars: Provide stretcher bars with minimum cross section of ¼”

by ¾” for each gate and end post and 2 for each corner and pull post.
3. Stretcher Bar Bands: Heavy pressed steel or malleable iron, spaced not
over 15” o.c. to secure stretcher bars to end, corner, pull and gate posts.
4. Tie Wires: Toe wires for line posts to be 9 gauge steel galvanized per
ASTM A-116 Class III.
5. Truss Rods: 3/8” diam. With truss rod tightener for rigidity at gates,
corners, etc. as recommended by the industry.
H. Concrete:
1. Scope: Furnish and install all concrete work to provide a complete and
finished job as shown on the drawings and specified herein.
2. Materials: Portland cement conforming to ASTM C-150 Type I or II.

Aggregates to be ¾” maximum.
3. Concrete Proportions:
a. Concrete shall be composed of not less than five sacks of Portland

cement (94 lbs. Per sack) per yard of concrete and not more than
6-3/4 gallons of water per sack of cement, including the surface
water carried by the aggregate. Maximum slump to be 4”.
Minimum ultimate 28-day compressive strength to be not less than
2500 psi.

b. Ready mix concrete shall conform to “standard Specifications for
Ready-mixed Concrete” ASTM C-94, Paragraphs 6-9, 11 and 12.
Minimum ultimate 28-day compressive strength shall not be less
than 2500 psi.
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Provide temporary fencing around entire construction area for security until
permanent fencing and gates are installed and fully operable.
B. Installation shall conform to the State of California Division of Highways

Standard Plans, the drawings, and as herein specified. Spacing of fence posts
shall be 10 feet o.c. maximum. Drill holes for posts in firm undisturbed
compacted soil. Diameter and depth of hole shall be 12 inches and 42 inches,
respectively. Excavate deeper as required for adequate support in soft loose soil
and for posts with heavy lateral loads. Remove excess loose soil from excavated
holes before pouring concrete.
C. Provide concrete footings in accordance with approved shop drawings. Place

concrete around post in a continuous pour. Tamp for consolidation. Check each
post for vertical and top alignment and hold in position during placement in
finishing operations. Trowel finished tops of footings and slope or dome to direct
water away from posts. After final troweling, concrete shall be protected from
possible damage by temperature, traffic, loading, etc., that may result in damage
to the strength. Trowel finish top of burrow strips (at vehicle gates only) so that it
is true straight, level and continuously parallel with the bottom gate rail; the
maximum allowable space between the burrow strip and the bottom rail is one-
half inch. No horizontal forces are to be applied to perimeter posts, until concrete
footings have cured a minimum of five (5) days. Set keepers, stops, sleeves, and
other accessories into concrete.
1. Brace Assemblies: Install braces so posts are plumb when diagonal rod is
under proper tension.
2. Fabric: Pull fabric taut and tie to post and rails and anchor to framework
so that fabric remains in tension after pulling force is released.
3. Securing individual widths of fabric top cover to each adjoining width are
to match existing enclosure.
4. Securing fabric top cover at interior pipe posts and top rail so that no
opening exceeds 1 “ maximum.
5. Stretcher Bars: Thread through fabric and secure to post with metal bands
spaced not over 15” o.c.

6. Gates: Install gates plumb, level and secure for full opening without
interference. Install ground set items in concrete for anchorage as
recommended by the fence manufacturer. Adjust hardware for smooth
operation and lubricate where necessary. Clearance between gate frames
and gate openings,
1” maximum
or less,
when gate is in closed position.
a. Assemble gate frames by welding or fittings and rivets for rigid

connections. Use same fabric for fence, unless otherwise
indicated. Install fabric with stretcher bars at vertical edges, and
tie wires at top and bottom edges. Attach stretcher bars to gate
frame at not more than 15” o.c. Attach hardware with rivets or by
other means that will provide security against removal or breakage.
7. Tie Wires and Hog Rings: Securely fastened, spaces as required to

provide proper connection and the required security between the various
cage sections, and maintain tension in the fabric to match existing
construction. Ends to be completely closed to minimize hazard to person
or clothing.
8. Fasteners: Install nuts for tension band and hardware bolts on side of
fence opposite to the fabric.
9. Pipe Assemblies:
a. All joints to be fully welded, ground smooth and fully weather

protected with “Galvaweld” or “Galvaloy”, or equal.
b. Horizontal frame members to be level.
c. All steel to be galvanized. Fabrication breaks in galvanizing to be

fully protected with “Galvaloy”, “Galvaweld”, or equal.
d. No red lead or other toxic material allowable.
e. All bolts to be peened, stripped-out or welded to prevent removal.
3.2 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
A. Refer to Division 1.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE
SECTION 03100 – CONCRETE FORMWORK
PART 1 – GENERAL
A. Providing all concrete formwork shown or specified.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. Perform the work of this Section in accordance with the following standards as
modified and supplemented herein:
1. ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced

Concrete
2. ACI 347 Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Tolerances for construction of formwork shall be as necessary to provide

completed concrete structures within the concrete tolerances specified in Section
03300.
B. Provide positive means of adjustment to maintain tolerances before and during

concrete placement.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with the General Conditions.
B. Formwork Drawings: Design and construction of all forms and form supports,
shoring and bracing methods, and their adequacy shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor. Show the forms to be used indicating form construction, type and
location of form ties, reveal strips, chamfer, drip, groove, pattern for exposed
textured concrete, and method of sealing forms against grout leakage. Lay out
form ties in regular, symmetrical patterns.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 FORM MATERIALS
A. Form Materials: Plywood, steel fiberglass reinforced plastic, or any material that
will produce concrete with the required finish and within the specified tolerances.

B. Minimum for material for surfaces indicated to receive smooth form finish, any
rubbed finish: BB plyform, Class 1, conforming to U.S. Product Standard PS-1 or
paint; minimum thickness 5/8-inch; free of raised grain, torn surfaces, worn
edges, patches, or other defects which would impair the appearance of the
concrete surface; high density overlaid or provided with an equivalent smooth
form liner. Wood form materials shall be new at the start of the work and may be
reused subject to the approval of the Owner.
C. Form Liners:
1. Burke Co., #601 Splitface, keyed edges, textured with splitface block
pattern, 3/4 to 1 1/8-inch thick, Greenstreak, Scofield, or equal.
D. Form Sealer: Chemstop Manufacturing Company “Chemstop,”
E. Form release agent shall contain no petroleum solvents and shall be non-staining;
Nox-Crete Company “Nox-Crete Form Coating”, Industrial Synthetics
Corporation “Synthex,” or equal.
F. Form ties shall be “Burke B/A Penta-Tie,” Richmond “Snap-Tys,” or equal.
G. Porous form material shall be sealed to prevent absorption of water from the
concrete.
H. Use of aluminum form materials in contact with concrete is prohibited.
3.1 CONSTRUCTION OF FORMS
A. Design, construct and maintain formwork in accordance with ACI 347.
B. Construct forms mortar-tight and in a manner to permit removal without

damaging the concrete.
C. Verify that all sleeves and other openings, offsets, recesses, channel chases,
anchors, ties and inserts are in place before concrete is placed.
D. Do not use earth or rock cuts for forms except where specifically indicated or
permitted. When earth or rock form is indicated or permitted, dimensions of
excavation shall be a minimum of one inch outside the concrete lines indicated in
the plans.
E. Provide blockouts for mechanical and electrical work wherever necessary, even
though not shown on the Drawings.
F. Provide 3/4-inch chamfers for all external corners.

3.2 MAINTENANCE OF FORMWORK
A. Provide positive means of adjustment, such as wedges and jacks, or shores and
struts. Adjust formwork before and during concrete placement to achieve the
specified tolerances.
B. Thoroughly clean forms prior to reuse.
3.3 REMOVAL OF FORMWORK
A. Members: Members shall not be subjected to loads of any kind until 28-day
strength is achieved.
B. Remove forms in a manner that will not damage concrete. Remove slab shoring
only after minimum concrete strength relative to design strength has been
achieved.
C. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to limit construction loads at all times to

those which can be carried safely by the developed strength of the structure at
time of loading and by formwork and shoring in-place at time of loading.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 03200 – CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
PART 1 – GENERAL
A. Providing all Concrete Reinforcement Work shown or specified.
1.2 1.2 REFERENCES
A. Perform the work of this Section in accordance with the following standards as
modified and supplemented herein:
1. ACI 117 Standard Tolerances for Concrete Reinforcement
2. ACI 315 Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing

Reinforced Concrete Structures

Concrete
4. AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code, Reinforcing Steel
5. WCRSI Manual of Standard Practice by the Western

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
6. CRSI Placing Reinforcing Bars
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings to the Owner for review showing complete fabrication and
placing details of all reinforcement before beginning fabrication or delivery of
material to the building site. Shop drawings shall conform to ACI 315 and shall
be prepared with sufficient detail to clearly delineate the reinforcement to be
installed.
B. Submit all data required to evaluate proposed mechanical splices.
C. Submit manufacturer's certified mill test reports on each lot of reinforcing steel
delivered, showing physical and chemical analysis before placing any
reinforcement.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 REINFORCING MATERIALS
A. Steel Bars: ASTM A615, Grade 60, deformed billet bars for #5 and larger, Grade
40 for #4 and smaller. Where ASTM A706 steel is specified, a certified weldable
grade of ASTM A615 of the appropriate yield strength may be substituted. In
special cases galvanized or epoxy coated bars may be called for on the drawings;
coated bars will be galvanized to ASTM A767 or epoxy coated in accordance
with ASTM A775.B – Steel Wire and Spiral Reinforcing: Cold drawn, plain,
ASTM A82 or deformed, ASTM A496, as indicated.
B. Welded Steel Wire Fabric: Plain, ASTM A185 or deformed, ASTM A497, as
indicated.
C. Concrete Anchors and Dowels: Flux-filled deformed bar anchors welded to

structural steel as shown; Nelson D2L, or equal.
D. Reinforcing Steel Mechanical Connectors: "Non-Slip Coupler" (standard type),

manufactured by Bar Splice Products, Inc., Fox-Howlett Industries, Inc., or
Lenton reinforcing steel couplers or approved equal capable of developing 125%
of the specified minimum yield strength of the reinforcing steel.
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. Tie Wire: Minimum 16-gage black annealed wire
B. Supports and Spacers for Reinforcing Bars:
1. Supports for reinforcing bars for concrete cast against earth shall be
concrete blocks of sufficient strength, size and spacing to support the bars
in proper locations.
2. Supports for reinforcement over concrete, metal or wood shall be plastic

coated or tipped steel chairs of a type acceptable to the Owner and of
sufficient strength and spacing to support the bars without indenting
forming material. Bar supports shall conform to current ACI and CRSI
standards.
3. Supports adjacent to sandblasted surfaces of concrete shall not be in

contact with the formed surfaces
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate reinforcement in accordance with ACI 315. Where welding is indicated

or proposed, weld reinforcing bars in accordance with AWS D1.4.

3.1 PLACEMENT
A. Surface Condition of Reinforcement: Before placing concrete, clean

reinforcement of loose scale, dirt, grease and other substances that would impair
bond with concrete. Remove rust by vigorous rubbing with burlap cloth, wire
brushing, or sandblasting.
B. Place reinforcement in accordance with the Drawings and the CRSI

"Recommended Practice for Placing Reinforcing Bars."
1. Steel bars shall be of size and length indicated, accurately bent or formed
to shapes detailed or scheduled by experienced shops by methods that will
not injure the materials. Reinforcing bars shall be shop fabricated to
lengths and bends shown on the drawings. Fabrication tolerance shall be in
accordance with the requirements of ACI 315.
2. Reinforcing bars shall be as long as possible with a minimum number of

joints.
3. Steel reinforcement shall not be bent or straightened in a manner that will

injure the material or the embedding concrete. Bars with kinks or bends
not shown on the Drawings shall not be used. Heating of reinforcement for
bending will not be permitted.
4. Reinforcement shall be tagged with suitable identification to facilitate

sorting and placing.
C. Place reinforcing bars accurately as to spacing and clearance and securely tie at
intersections and supports with wire and in such a manner as will preclude
displacement during pouring of concrete. Placing tolerances shall be in
conformance with the requirements of ACI 117.
D. Place and secure reinforcement to maintain the proper distance and clearance
between parallel bars and from the forms. Provide vertical steel with metal
spreaders to maintain steel properly centered in the forms. Horizontal
reinforcement shall be supported at proper height on concrete blocks, chairs or
transverse steel bars.
E. After placing, maintain bars in a clean condition until completely embedded in

concrete.
F. Bars shall not be spaced closer than 1-1/2 diameters of the largest of two adjacent
bars, 1-1/2 times the maximum aggregate size, nor one inch, except at bar laps.
Where reinforcement in members is placed in two layers, the clear distance
between layers shall be not less than one inch or more than 1-1/2 inches unless

otherwise noted on the drawings. The bars in the upper layer shall be placed
directly above those in the bottom layer unless otherwise detailed.
G. Coverage of bars shall be as shown and scheduled.
H. Where obstruction prevents the intended placement of reinforcement, provide

additional reinforcement as directed by the Owner around the obstruction.
I. Splice bars as indicated by lapping and securely wiring together. Splices at

locations other than those indicated are subject to the approval of the Owner and,
if permitted, shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318. Splices of
reinforcement shall not be made at the point of maximum stress. Splices shall
provide sufficient lap to transfer the stress between bars by bond and shear. Bars
shall be spread the minimum distance specified. Stagger splices of adjacent bars
where possible.
J. Reinforcing bars shall not have welded joints unless indicated on the Drawings or
unless required by the Owner. All welding, if required, shall conform to the
requirements of the American Welding Society, and before any field welding is
commenced, shall have the prior review of the Owner. Welds shall be made only
by welders who have been properly certified in accordance with AWS D1.4.
Equipment shall supply proper current and voltage and shall be adjustable to suit
arrangement and thickness of base metal. Electrodes shall be low hydrogen, or
size and type as recommended by manufacturer for base metal material and
thickness. AWS D1.4 shall apply to workmanship and quality of welds, and all
welding shall be continuously inspected by the testing agency. The Contractor
shall give the Owner two (2) days notice before welding operations are
performed.
3.2 FIELD INSPECTION
A. Reinforcing bars secured in place shall be subject to review by the Owner before
doubling up or closing in forms. Contractor shall notify the Owner at least 24
hours before doubling up forms to permit this review. Concrete placed in
violation of this requirement may be subject to rejection and removal. Review
shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for conformance with the
Drawings and Specifications and adequate strength and safety of all formwork
including falsework and shoring.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 03300 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 – GENERAL
A. Material, labor, equipment and services for the installation of all concrete work.
The work shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:
1. Furnishing and placing of all concrete.
2. Furnishing and installation of rock base, vapor barrier and sand cover
under slabs-on-grade.
3. Installation of inserts, sleeves, anchor bolts, grounding cable and other

items embedded in concrete, but furnished under other sections.
1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE:
A. Section 02225 – Trenching & Backfilling
B. Section 03100 – Concrete Formwork
C. Section 03200 – Concrete Reinforcement
1.3 REFERENCES (Latest Edition)
A. American Concrete Institute (ACI)
1. ACI 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings
2. ACI 305 Recommended Practices for Hot Weather

Concreting
3. ACI 306 Recommended Practices for Cold Weather

Concreting
4. ACI 308 Curing Concrete

Concrete
6. ACI 347 Recommended Practices for Concrete Formwork
7. ACI 614 Recommended Practices for Measuring, Mixing,

and Placing Concrete

B. American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)
1. ASTM C 31 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the

Field
2. ASTM C 33 Concrete Aggregates
3. ASTM C 42 Obtaining and Testing Drilled Coves and Sawed

Beams of Concrete
4. ASTM C 70 Test Methods for Surface Moisture in Fine

Aggregate
5. ASTM C 94 Ready-Mixed Concrete
6. ASTM C 125 Definitions of Terms Relating to Concrete and

Concrete Aggregate
7. ASTM C 127 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Absorption

of Coarse Aggregate
8. ASTM C 128 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Absorptions

of Fine Aggregate
9. ASTM C 136 Methods for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse

Aggregate
10. ASTM C 150 Portland Cement
11. ASTM C 156 Test Method for Water Retention by Concrete

Curing Materials
12. ASTM C 171 Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete
13. ASTM C 172 Sampling of Freshly Mixed Concrete
14. ASTM C 260 Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
15. ASTM C 309 Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing

Concrete
16. ASTM C 330 Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
17. ASTM C 494 Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
18. ASTM C 618 Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for
use as a Mineral Admixture in Portland Cement
Concrete

19. ASTM C 881 Epoxy – Resin – Base Bonding Systems for
Concrete
20. ASTM C 994 Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete

(Bituminous Types)
21. ASTM D 2103 Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
C. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
1. M182-60 Burlap Cloth Made for Jute or Kelat
D. United States Army Corps of Engineers (COE):
1. CRD - C572 74 - Polyvinyl Chloride Waterstop
E. State of California, Business and Transportation Agency, Department of

Transportation (CALTRANS):
1. CMM Material Manual
2. Standard Specifications
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit design mix and information on admixtures for the Owner’s review at least
ten days prior to the scheduled start of concrete placement operations. Submit test
reports of thermal tests required for design mix to be used in concrete sections
over three feet thick, for the Owner’s review as required herein.
B. Submit certification that the ready-mix plant complies with the requirements of
ASTM C94, Ready Mix Concrete.
C. Submit placement drawings, showing location of construction joints, if the

location of construction joints will be different than shown on the construction
drawings.
D. Product Data: Provide data on concrete admixtures curing material, bonding

materials, waterstops, joint materials and devices, attachments, accessories and
other embedded items.
E. Samples: Submit twelve-inch long samples of expansion/contraction joint,

waterstops and control joint.
F. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Indicate installation procedures and

interface required with adjacent work.
G. Submit the following:

1. Certified test reports
2. Certificates of compliance
3. Batch tickets
4. Project record documents
5. Field samples
H. Submit samples of concrete materials requested by the Owner.
1.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. The Contractor shall accurately record actual locations of constructed items and
embedded utilities and components, which are concealed from view.
A. Sampling and testing
1. Contractor shall furnish all required samples and perform all other
required testing at his expense.
2. Methods of sampling and testing shall be as specified in ACI 301,

“Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings,” and in other
referenced standards.
B. The following tests and inspections shall be performed by the Contractor’s testing
agency as follows:
1. Concrete Mixes: Testing laboratory shall, under direction of its California

registered Civil Engineer, perform precise design of all concrete mixes.
Each mix design shall bear the signature, seal, and registration expiration
date of the engineer directing the design mix work.
2. Aggregates: The Contractor shall supply the testing agency adequate

samples of the several sizes of aggregates to be used.
3. The testing agency will check all aggregates for compliance with the
specifications, general suitability, and the following properties in
accordance with the referenced ASTM standards:
a. Sieve Analysis (ASTM C136);
b. Specific Gravity (ASTM C127, ASTM C128);
c. Absorption (ASTM C127, ASTM C128);

d. Moisture content (ASTM C70);
e. Unit Weight (ASTM C125);
f. Fineness Modules (ASTM C125); and such test as the agency may
require to verify the soundness, durability, resistance to abrasion,
etc., of the aggregates.
4. Cement: The Contractor shall supply adequate samples for testing and mix
design.
5. One grab sample of approximately five pounds shall be taken of cement

and shall be stored in an airtight container at the Laboratory to be tested if
directed by the Owner.
6. The extent of proportioning of fine and coarse aggregates to be used in the

mix shall be determined by the testing agency and reviewed by the Owner.
C. Certificates of Compliance: Acceptability of the following materials will be based

upon documentation furnished by the manufacturer identifying each batch of
material and certifying compliance with the requirements specified:
1. Portland cement
2. Admixtures
D. Certified laboratory test reports: Before delivery of materials, certified copies of

the reports of all tests required in referenced publications or otherwise specified
here shall be submitted. The testing shall have been performed by an independent
laboratory approved by the Owner within one year of submittal of test reports for
approval. Test reports on a previously tested material shall be accompanied by
notarized certificates from the manufacturer certifying that the previously tested
material is of the same type, quality, manufacture and make as that proposed for
use in this project. Certified test reports are required for the following:
1. Cement
2. Aggregates
3. Admixtures and curing materials
4. Ready-mixed concrete
E. Tolerances
1. Formed surfaces: Tolerances on formed surfaces shall be as specified in

Article 3.3 of ACI 347, "Recommended Practices for Concrete
Formwork”.

F. Evaluation and acceptance of concrete and concrete structures will be in
accordance with ACI 301, "Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings."
G. Conform to ACI 305R, "Recommended Practices for Hot Weather Concreting,"

when concreting during hot weather.
H. Conform to ACI 306R, "Recommended Practices for Cold Weather Concreting,"

when concreting during cold weather.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Cement: Portland cement, ASTM C 150, Type II. Cement from only one cement
mill shall be used throughout.
B. Aggregate for standard Weight Concrete: ASTM C33, except as modified herein.
Hard, durable material from established sources with proven record of successful
use in producing concrete with minimum shrinkage.
1. Coarse Aggregates: Cleanness Value of not less than 75 when tested as per
CMM-Test Method No. California 227.
2. Fine Aggregates: Sand Equivalent of not less than 75 when tested per
CMM-Test Method No. California 217.
3. Combined Aggregates: The exact proportions of the fine aggregates and

coarse aggregates to be used in the mix shall be determined by the mix
design.
C. Water: Mixing water shall be clean, potable and free from deleterious material.
2.2 ADMIXTURES
A. All admixtures used shall be compatible and shall be used only if specifically
approved in advance by the Owner.
B. Concrete shall contain an air entrainment admixture conforming to ASTM C260,

to produce an air content of approximately 4.5%. All exposed concrete shall
contain an air entrainment admixture conforming to ASTM C260, to produce an
air content of approximately 4.5%.
C. Other admixtures conforming to ASTM C494 if approved by the Owner. The use
of calcium chloride is prohibited.
D. Mineral Admixtures: ASTM C618, fly ash or natural pozzolans including the
requirements for reduction in mortar expansion. Submit a certificate of

compliance for each lot of pozzolan used. Do not use mineral admixtures when
uniform color of concrete is required.
2.3 EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Shall be formed by premolded bituminous joint material, non-extruding

conforming to ASTM C944, or premolded joint fillers conforming to ASTM
D175.1. Waterstops shall conform to the minimum dimensions shown on the
plans and shall be manufactured either from neoprene or from polyvinyl chloride.
Neoprene shall conform to the requirements of Section 51-1.14 of Caltrans
Standard Specifications. Polyvinyl Chloride waterstops shall conform to the
Corps of Engineers Specification Number CRD-C572 and shall conform to the
ozone resistance as required for neoprene waterstops.
2.4 ACCESSORIES
A. Curing Compounds: ASTM C309, Type I, clear or translucent without dye, Type
1-D, clear or translucent with fugitive dye or Type 2, white pigmented and which
will not discolor concrete or affect bonding of other finishes applied thereover,
and which restricts loss of water to not more than 0.500 grams per square
centimeter of surface when tested per ASTM C156, "Test Method for Water
Retention by Concrete Curing Materials."
B. Slab Curing Membrane: Membrane conforming to ASTM C171, non-staining.
C. Burlap Sheet: AASHTO M182, class 3 or 4.
D. Surface Hardener: Lapidolith, Hornolith, Kemi-Kal Liquid or equal.
E. Rock Base: Clean, hard and durable gravel or crushed rock conforming of the
following gradation requirements:
SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING

(by dry weight)
1-1/2" 100
3/4" 90-100
No. 4 0-5
F. Vapor Barrier: ASTM D2103, "Polyethylene Film and Sheeting."
G. Sand Cover: Uniformly graded, clean sand free from excessive fines, organic
materials or other deleterious substances.
H. Form Tie Cone Hole Plugs: Burke Co., Grey, Recessed, Jumbo Cone, "Snaplug",
or equal (no known equal) with waterproof adhesive.

I. Filter drains such as behind concrete walls: Type A drain rock or prefabricated
drain manufactured with polyethylene stranded or molded core and a geotextile
fabric bonded to one side. Filter drains shall be manufactured by Mirafi, Exxon
or equal approved by the Owner's Representative.
J. Embedded Reglets and Dovetail Anchor Slots: 1.2 mm galvanized steel.
2.5 CONCRETE MIXES
A. All concrete mixes of each class and strength shall be designed by the
Contractor’s testing laboratory.
Mix designs shall be submitted to the Owner for review at least ten (10) calendar
days before placing concrete.
B. The proportions of the concrete mixes shall be such as to produce concrete of the
required strengths, slumps and aggregate sizes, of low shrinkage, and of a
consistency that will allow thorough compaction of the concrete into corners and
around reinforcing without excessive puddling, spading, or vibration, and without
permitting the materials to segregates or free water to collect on the surface. The
maximum size and grading of aggregates shall be such that it will produce dense
and uniform concrete free from rock pockets, honeycomb, and other irregularities.
C. Determination of the amount of water in the batch shall include water contained
in the aggregates. Water shall be added in the proportions established by the
testing laboratory.
D. The Contractor shall review and approve the proposed concrete mix design for
compatibility with his placing requirements to insure that the concrete as designed
can be placed in accordance with the drawings and Specifications.
E. Use accelerating admixtures in cold weather only when approved by the Owner.
Use of admixtures will not relax cold weather placement requirements.
F. Use of calcium chloride is prohibited.
G. Use set retarding admixtures during hot weather only when approved by the
Owner.
H. Add air entraining agent to normal weight concrete mix for work exposed to
exterior.
I. For concrete exposed to special exposure conditions the maximum water-cement

ratio shall not exceed 0.5.

J. Concrete Classes
Maximum
Maximum Minimum 28- Cement per
Size of
Slump day Strength cu.yd.
Aggregates
(inches) (psi) (sacks)
(inches)
Footings and
1. 3/4 4 3,000 5.25
Grade beams
2. Slabs on Grade 3/4 3 3,000 5.50
3. Lean Concrete Fill

of over excavated 1-1/2 5 1,500 3.0
areas
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify requirements for concrete cover over reinforcement.
B. Verify that anchor bolts, embedded plates, reinforcement, sleeves and other items
to be cast into concrete are accurately placed, positioned securely, and will not
cause hardship in placing concrete.
3.2 INSPECTION
A. Cast-in-place concrete shall be subject to the following inspections and tests by

the Owner's testing agency during the project construction.
1. Inspect mixing plant, equipment and transit mix trucks and verify that the
transit mixers and measuring facilities at the plant conform to ASTM C94,
"Ready Mix Concrete." The agency shall obtain from the ready-mix plant
a current Certificate of Conformance from the National Ready Mix
Association covering all facilities to be used at the plant, prior to delivery
of any concrete.
2. Take a set of three specimens at the job of each class of concrete for each
100 cubic yards or fraction thereof placed each day for standard 6-inch x
12-inch cylinder tests in accordance with ASTM C31, "Making and
Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field." A record of the location of
each concrete batch shall be kept and noted on the specimen. Storage and
transportation of test specimens shall be by the agency. The agency shall
coordinate this phase of the work so that costs of transportation shall be
kept to a minimum. Standard compression tests of the cylinders shall be
made, one at seven days and one at 28 days in accordance with ASTM

C39. The third standard cylinder shall be kept for further test, if required.
Cylinder tests requested by the Contractor shall be at the cost of the
Contractor.
3. Slump tests shall be made at the time of taking test cylinders, and/or at
one-hour intervals during placing of concrete in accordance with ASTM
C143. Temperature and air content tests may be made by the testing
agency at the time that test cylinders are made.
4. The Contractor shall furnish composite samples in accordance with ASTM

C172, "Sampling of Freshly Mixed Concrete," for testing by the Owner as
specified above. Furnish the samples from batches of concrete selected by
the Owner.
5. Should the concrete fail to meet the minimum specified 28 day strength
for the class of concrete tested (as determined by test on both the regular
and spare cylinders), core samples at least four inches in diameter shall be
taken from the work in representative locations as directed by the Owner.
Cores shall be taken in accordance with the requirements of ASTM C42,
"Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete," and
shall be tested as required for cylinders. Should these cores fail to meet the
specified strength for the particular class of concrete, the concrete shall be
deemed defective and shall be removed and replaced. The Contractor shall
bear the entire cost of such testing, removal, redesign, and replacing of
defective concrete.
B. Review by the Owner or the testing agency shall not relieve the Contractor from
responsibility for conformance with the Subcontract Documents.
3.3 PREPARATION
A. Prepare previously placed concrete by cleaning with steel brush or sandblasting

and applying bonding agent in accordance with manufacturer's instruction.
B. In locations where new concrete is dowelled to existing work, drill holes in

existing concrete, insert steel dowels and pack solid with epoxy grout.
C. Foundation surfaces against which concrete is to be placed must be free from

standing water, mud and debris. Surfaces shall be clean and free from oil,
objectionable coatings, and loose or unsound material.
D. All surfaces of forms and embedded items shall be free of grout before placing
concrete.
E. Install joint fillers and waterstops in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
F. Install 1/2-inch thick joint filler to separate slabs on grade from vertical surfaces.
Extend joint filler from bottom of slab to within 1/4-inch of finished slab surface.

G. Install joint devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
H. Install joint device anchors. Maintain correct position to allow joint cover flush
with floor finish.
I. No concrete shall be placed until all subgrade, formwork, reinforcing steel,

embedded items and surfaces against which concrete is to be placed have been
accepted by the Owner.
J. Location of construction joints shall be as shown on the structural drawings.
1. Joints not indicated on the drawings shall be made and located so as not to
impair the strength of the structure. Location shall be acceptable to the
Owner.
2. All horizontal and vertical construction joints shall be cleaned and

roughened by steel brush, sandblasting, waterblasting, or wet sandblasting.
Extend reinforcing continuously through the construction joints. Provide
keys as detailed. Bond all construction joints using concrete bonding agent
in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Construction joints in all horizontal framing shall be located in the middle

third of span in joints, beams, and/or as directed by the Owner. Keys shall
be provided across all vertical joints in joists, beams, slabs, walls, etc., as
detailed on the structural drawings.
3.4 MIXING CONCRETE
A. All concrete shall be ready-mixed concrete and shall be mixed and transported in
accordance with ASTM C94, "Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete."
B. All concrete shall be mixed with quantities and ingredients conforming to testing
laboratory mix designs. Ingredients shall be proportioned by weight.
C. Mixed concrete shall be homogeneous in distribution of material and uniform in

consistency and color. Concrete shall be mixed for at least ten minutes after all
ingredients have been added, three minutes of this time must be immediately prior
to discharging at the job site. The rate of delivery, haul time, mixing time and
hopper capacity shall be such that all mixed concrete delivered shall be placed in
forms within 90 minutes from the time of the introduction of cement and water
into the mixer. No water shall be added after transit mixer leaves the batching
plant without the approval of the Owner.
3.5 CONCRETE WORKMANSHIP
A. Construction practices and workmanship shall conform to ACI 318, "Building

Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete," and ACI 301, "Specifications for
Structural Concrete for Buildings," and these specifications.

B. All aggregates shall be measured by weight or an equivalent accurate method and
the proportion of water to cement shall be accurately controlled. The slump of the
concrete at time of placing shall not be more than 12 mm greater than specified.
Cement and aggregate shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent their
deterioration or the intrusion of foreign matter. Any material which has
deteriorated or which has been damaged shall not be used for concrete. Fine and
coarse aggregate shall be stored and measured separately.
C. All finished concrete surfaces shall be protected from damage caused by

construction equipment, methods of handling materials, rain or running water.
Concrete shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent staining or splattering of
completed work. Self-supporting structures shall be protected from mechanical
disturbances and shall not be loaded in such a manner as to overstress the
concrete.
D. No concrete shall be placed under water except by permission of the Owner.
E. During hot weather, steps shall be taken in conformance with ACI 305,
“Recommended Practices for Hot Weather Concreting,” to reduce concrete
temperature and water evaporation by proper attention to the ingredients,
production methods, handling, placing, protection and curing.
F. Pipes or conduits passing through structural concrete shall be sleeved. Adjacent

pipes or conduits, passing through foundation grade beams, shall be spaced not
less than three diameters on center, unless acceptable to the Owner. No pipes
except electrical conduit one inch or less in diameter, shall be embedded in
structural concrete work.
3.6 TRANSPORTING
A. Concrete shall be handled from the mixer to the place of final deposit as rapidly
as practicable by methods, which shall prevent the separation or loss of the
ingredients. It shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position to
avoid rehandling or flowing. Concrete shall not be dropped freely where
reinforcing bars will cause segregation, nor shall it be dropped more than four
feet. Spouts, elephant trunks or other acceptable means shall be used to prevent
segregation.
B. At the Contractor's option, concrete may be pumped from the transit mixer to
place of deposit provided that mix design adjustments by the testing laboratory,
equipment data and procedures are submitted by and at the expense of the
Contractor and entire operation is acceptable to the Owner in advance. Pumps
shall be adequate for the mix, aggregate size, and slump; and pump operators
shall be experienced.
C. Concreting, once started, shall be carried on as a continuous operation until the

section of acceptable size and shape is completed. Construction joints must be of
acceptable detail and location.

D. Concrete shall be so deposited as to maintain, until the completion of the unit, a
plastic surface approximately horizontal. No concrete shall be deposited that has
started to set or stiffen. The remixing of concrete grout which has begun to set
will not be permitted.
E. Concrete shall not be dropped freely more than four feet. Schedule of placing
shall be such that no concrete shall take initial set before next layer is poured
unless a regular construction joint is made.
F. Contractor shall take extreme care not to displace reinforcing, inserts, anchor
bolts, welding plates, or any other items called for to be embedded in concrete.
G. Conveyors, trucks or buggies must be thoroughly cleaned after each placement.

Any concrete spilled on forms or reinforcing steel, in portions of structure not
immediately concreted, shall be completely removed before concrete sets.
H. Any interruption in placing of more than 60 minutes will be cause for shutting
down the work and the wasting of any remaining mixed concrete in hoppers or
mixers. In case such interruption occurs, the Contractor shall provide construction
joints, where and as directed, and cut concrete back to such line, cleaning forms
and reinforcing as herein specified.
I. A record shall be kept of the time and date of placing the concrete in each portion
of the structure. Such reports shall be kept until the completion of the structure
and shall be open to the inspection of the Owner.
3.7 COMPACTION
A. Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted by puddling with suitable tools during

placing, and thoroughly worked around the reinforcement, around embedded
fixtures and into the corners of the forms. In addition to manual spading and
tamping, all concrete shall be internally vibrated with high speed mechanical
vibrators operated under experienced supervision. A mechanical vibrator shall be
employed at each point of dump and a standby vibrator in good working order,
but not in use, shall be kept on the job until all concrete is placed.
B. Vibration shall be only sufficient to minimize honeycombs and accomplish

consolidation of concrete. Over-vibration and resulting loss of entrained air or
excess of fines at the surface will not be allowed. Concrete will not be transported
by use of vibrators.
C. Along the faces of the forms, suitable tools shall be used during the placement to
force large particles away from the forms and bring mortar to the surface of the
forms in order to obviate voids and air pockets. The responsibility for providing
fully filled out, smooth, clean and properly aligned surfaces shall rest entirely
with the Contractor.
3.8 CONCRETE FINISHES

A. Standard Smooth Finish:
1. Provide standard smooth finish for all concrete formed surfaces that are to
be exposed to view, or that are to be covered with a coating material
applied directly to the concrete or a covering material bonded to the
concrete such as waterproofing, dampproofing, painting or other similar
systems. Standard smooth finish shall be the as-cast concrete surface as
obtained with the form facing material; with the defective areas repaired
and patched as specified, and all fins and other projections on the surface
completely removed and smoothed.
B. As-Cast Finish:
1. Smooth surfaces without texturing, remove fins and other projections.
2. Location: All surfaces not specified otherwise.
C. Float Finish:
1. Apply float finish to monolithic slab surfaces that are to receive trowel
finish and other finishes as hereinafter specified, and as shown on the
drawings or in schedules.
2. After placing concrete slab, do not work the surface further until ready for
floating. Begin floating when the surface water has disappeared or when
the concrete has stiffened sufficiently to permit the operation of a power-
driven float, or by hand-floating if area is small or inaccessible to power
units. Check and level the surface plane to a tolerance not exceeding 1/4-
inch in ten feet when tested with a ten foot straightedge placed on the
surface in not less than two different angles from a zero reference point.
Cut down high spots and fill low spots. Uniformly slope surfaces to drains
where shown on drawings. Immediately after leveling, refloat the surface
to a uniform smooth, granular texture.
D. Trowel Finish:
1. Apply a light, smooth trowel finish to monolithic slab surfaces that are
exposed to view, are receiving an epoxy finish, or are receiving liquid
hardener treatment.
2. After floating, begin the first trowel finish operation using a power driven
trowel if area to be troweled is sufficiently large. Consolidate the concrete
surface by the final hand troweling operation, free of trowel marks
uniform in texture and appearance and with a surface plane tolerance not
exceeding 1/8-inch in ten feet when tested with a ten-foot straightedge
from a zero reference point.
E. Broom Finish:

1. After concrete has received floating finish specified above, provide light
brushing perpendicular to traffic flow, or as directed by the Owner.
2. Location: Walkways, sidewalk pavements, and exterior slabs shall have

rounded edges with 1/8-inch radius and 8-inch smooth wood float
boarders.
F. Sandblast Finish:
1. Perform sandblasting at concrete surfaces immediately after removal of

forms. Blast with suitable equipment and silica sands on hard angular
sands to remove not more than 1/32-inch to 1/16-inch of the cement
surface as necessary to achieve uniform texture.
2. Location: All locations
G. Textured Finish:
1. Form: Liner textured concrete. Repair concrete surfaces as needed with

epoxy mortar compound. Repair shall not interrupt textured pattern.
H. Slope all surfaces exposed to weather for drainage.
I. No finish is required beyond screeding on uniformed surfaces to be covered by

fill material.
3.9 CURING AND PROTECTION
A. Wheeling, working and walking on concrete shall be avoided for at least 24 hours
after casting. Protect concrete from sun and rain. Do not permit concrete to
become dry during curing period. Concrete shall not be subjected to any loads
until concrete is completely cured, and until concrete has attained its 28-day
strength.
B. Protect concrete during and after curing from damage during subsequent building
construction operations.
C. Cover traffic areas with plywood or other suitable means for as long as necessary
to protect concrete from damage.
D. Slabs: Immediately upon completion of finishing operation, surface of slab shall

be sealed against moisture loss by the application of a waterproof curing
membrane with edges lapped and sealed with tape, and paper weighted down.
Tears and rips in curing membrane shall be repaired immediately during curing
period. Curing shall be maintained for a minimum of 7 days.
E. For concrete sections over three feet thick except lean concrete

1. Ten (10) calendar days before placing concrete, the results of thermal test
performed by the Contractor will be submitted to the Owner for approval.
Thermal tests shall consist of a three-foot test cube of the design mix for
the thick section instrumented with thermocouples by the Contractor's
testing agency and monitored to determine whether the heat of hydration
exceeds 150°F. If the temperature exceeds 150°F, the mix design will be
revised or standard aggregate cooling utilized and a second test cube cast
and tested at no additional cost to the Owner.
2. The temperature gradient between the center and the surface of the section
must not exceed 20°F during the first ten days of the controlled curing
period. Thermocouples shall be installed by the Contractor's testing
agency in the center and six inches from the surface at a maximum of
twenty-foot intervals and at the corners. The thermocouples are to be
monitored continuously by the Contractor's testing agency and, if the
temperature gradient reaches 15°F, insulating blankets of sufficient
thickness to limit the temperature gradient to 20°F shall be placed over the
surfaces. On surfaces with protruding reinforcing, such as the top of a
wall, loose insulation will be used.
3.10 DEFECTIVE CONCRETE AND REPAIRS
A. Immediately after removing forms all concrete surfaces shall be examined by the
Owner for surface defects.
B. Concrete shall be considered defective for the following reasons:
1. Failure of finished concrete profiles, and dimensional tolerances, to

conform to the requirements specified for Formwork of this Specification.
2. Failure to meet the specified cylinder strength requirements set forth in

Paragraph 16.5.1 of ASTM C94, "Ready Mix Concrete."
3. Concrete showing cracks, pour joints, rock pockets, voids, spalls,

honeycomb or defects that adversely affect the structural adequacy of the
concrete.
C. All defective concrete shall be subject to removal and replacement by the

Contractor, at his expense, unless it is determined by the Owner that it can be
patched as specified below or that the location of this defective concrete is not
detrimental to the function and the appearance of the structure. Shore defective
concrete where necessary during repairs as directed by the Owner.
3.11 REPAIR OF SURFACES
A. Repair all formed concrete surfaces that contain defects, which adversely affect
the quality and appearance of the concrete. Defective areas shall be removed
down to sound concrete, minimum of one inch, with the edges perpendicular to

the surface. Repaired surfaces must match adjacent concrete in form, texture and
color. Test samples should be made prior to repairing concrete and accepted by
the Owner. Remove and replace the concrete having defective surfaces if the
defects cannot be repaired to the satisfaction of the Owner. Surface defects, as
such, include color and texture irregularities, cracks, spalls, air bubbles,
honeycomb, rock pockets and holes left by tie rods and bolts, fins and other
discolorations that cannot be removed by cleaning.
B. All form tie holes in all concrete surfaces shall be plugged, using the specified
plugs set in waterproof adhesive to effectively seal form tie metal from moisture.
3.12 ROCK BASE
A. A free-draining rock base is required under all concrete slabs-on-grade of a depth

as shown on the drawings but not less then four inches.
A. In addition to the information specified in ASTM C94, "Ready Mix Concrete," to

be provided on each delivery ticket, provide the following on the same ticket:
1. Reading of the revolution counter at the first addition of aggregate to the

mixer.
2. Times of day at which cement and aggregates are first intermingled and at
which water is added.
3. Signature or initials of the ready mix representative.
4. Type, brand and amount of cement.
5. Amount of water added at the batch plant.
6. Weights of fine and coarse aggregate.
7. Amount of water added, if any, at the jobsite.
8. Maximum size aggregate.
B. Clean up
1. Remove from the site all debris resulting from the work of this Section.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY
04200 – UNIT MASONRY, MORTAR, AND MASONRY GROUT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Extent of reinforced unit masonry work is indicated on drawings and in schedules.
B. Requirements of Section "Unit Masonry" apply to work of this section.
1.2 SUBMITTALS (In accordance with General Requirements)
Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for fabrication, bending, and placement of
reinforcement bars to be used in reinforced unit masonry work. Comply with ACI 315
"Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures". Show bar
schedules, diagrams of bent bars, stirrup spacing, lateral ties and other arrangements and
assemblies as required for fabrication and placement of reinforcement for unit masonry
work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MASONRY UNITS, GENERAL
A. Manufacturer: Obtain masonry units from one manufacturer, of uniform texture

and color for each kind required, for each continuous area and visually related
areas.
B. Masonry Unit Characteristics: Provide units complying with standards referenced

and requirements indicated.
2.2 CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS (CMU)
A. CMU Size: Manufacturer's standard units with nominal face dimensions of 8 x 8

x 16, unless otherwise indicated.
B. CMU Special Shapes: Provide where required for control joints, headers, bond
beams bonding and other special conditions.

2.3 REINFORCING BARS
A. General: Refer to Section "Unit Masonry" for masonry materials and accessories
not included in this section.
B. Reinforcement Bars: Provide deformed bars of following grades complying with

ASTM A 615, except as otherwise indicated.
1. Provide Grade 40 for bars No. 4. Provide Grade 60 for bars No. 6.
2. Shop-fabricate reinforcement bars, which are shown to be bent or hooked.
2.4 MORTAR MATERIALS
A. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I, Except Type III May be used for cold
weather construction. Provide natural color or white cement as required to
produce required mortar color.
B. Aggregate for Mortar: ASTM C144, Except for Joints less than ¼” use aggregate
graded with 100% passing the No. 16 sieve.
C. Aggregate for Grout: ASTM C 404.
1. Colored Mortar Pigments: Natural and synthetic iron oxides and

chromium oxides, compounded for use in mortar mixes. Use only
pigments with record of satisfactory performance in masonry mortars.
2. Water: Clean and potable.
1.2 MORTAR AND GROUT MIXES
A. Do not lower the freezing point of mortar by use of admixtures or anti-freeze

agents.
B. Mortar for Unit Masonry: Comply with ASTM C 270, Proportion Specification,
for types of mortar required, unless otherwise indicated.
1. Limit cementitious materials in mortar to Portland cement-lime.
2. Use Type M mortar for exterior, above grade load bearing.
3. Mix to match existing work.

B. Grout for Unit Masonry: Comply with ASTM C 476 for grout for use in
construction of reinforced and nonreinforced unit masonry. Use grout and
consistency indicated or if not otherwise indicated, of consistency (fine or coarse)
at time of placement which will completely fill all spaces intended to receive
grout.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PLACING REINFORCEMENT
A. General: Clean reinforcement of loose rust, mill scale, earth, ice or other
materials which will reduce bond to mortar or grout. Do not use reinforcement
bars with kinks or bends not shown on drawings or final shop drawings, or bars
with reduced cross-section due to excessive rusting or other causes.
B. Position reinforcement accurately at the spacing indicated. Support and secure

vertical bars against displacement. Horizontal reinforcement may be placed as the
masonry work progresses. Where vertical bars are shown in close proximity,
provide a clear distance between bars of not less than the nominal bar diameter or
1" (whichever is greater).
C. For columns, piers and pilasters, provide a clear distance between vertical bars as
indicated, but not less than 1-1/2 times the nominal bar diameter or 1-1/2",
whichever is greater. Provide lateral ties as indicated.
D. Splice reinforcement bars where shown; do not splice at other points unless
acceptable to the Owner's Representative. Provide lapped splices, unless
otherwise indicated. In splicing vertical bars or attaching to dowels, lap ends,
place in contact and wire tie.
E. Provide continuous joint reinforcing as shown and specified. Fully embed

longitudinal side rods in mortar for their entire length with a minimum cover of
5/8" on exterior side of walls and 1/2" at other locations. Lap reinforcement a
minimum of 6".
3.2 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
Refer to Section "Unit Masonry" for general installation requirements of unit masonry.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Cut masonry units with motor-driven saw designed to cut masonry with clean
sharp, unchipped edges. Cut units as required to provide pattern shown and to fit
adjoining work neatly. Use full units without cutting wherever possible. Use dry
cutting saws to cut concrete masonry units.
B. Do not wet concrete masonry units.
C. Pattern Bond: Match coursing, bonding, color and texture of new masonry work
with existing work, where directed.
D. Lay-up walls plumb and with courses level, accurately spaced and coordinated
with other work.
E. Lay hollow concrete masonry units with full mortar coverage on horizontal and
vertical face shells. Bed webs in mortar in starting course on footings and
foundation walls, and where adjacent to cells or cavities to be reinforced or to be
filled with concrete or grout. For starting courses on footings where cells are not
grouted, spread out full mortar bed including areas under cells.
F. Joints: Maintain joint widths shown, except for minor variations required to
maintain bond alignment. If not otherwise indicated, lay walls with 3/8" joints.
Cut joints flush for masonry walls which are to be concealed or to be covered by
other materials. Tool exposed joints slightly concave using a jointer larger than
joint thickness. Rake out mortar in preparation for application of caulking or
sealants where shown.
G. Remove masonry units disturbed after laying; clean and relay in fresh mortar. Do
not pound corners at jambs to fit stretcher units which have been set in position.
If adjustments are required, remove units, clean off mortar, and reset in fresh
mortar.
H. Walls
1. Pattern Bond: Lay CMU wall units in 1/2 running bond with vertical
joints in each course centered on units in courses above and below, unless
otherwise indicated. Bond and interlock each course at corners and
intersections. Use special-shaped units where shown, and as required for
corners, jambs, sash, control joints, lintels, bond beams and other special
conditions.
2. Maintain vertical continuity of core or cell cavities, which are to be

reinforced and grouted, to provide minimum clear dimensions indicated
and to provide minimum clearance and grout coverage for vertical
reinforcement bars. Keep cavities free of mortar. Solidly bed webs in
mortar where adjacent to reinforced cores or cells.
3. Where horizontal reinforced beams (bond beams) are shown, use special
units or modify regular units to allow for placement of continuous
horizontal reinforcement bars. Place small mesh expanded metal lath or
wire screening in mortar joints under bond beam courses over cores or
cells of non-reinforced vertical cells, or provide units with solid bottoms.

B. Low-Lift Grouting:
1. Provide minimum clear dimension of 2" and clear area of 8 sq. in. in
vertical cores to be grouted.
2. Place vertical reinforcement prior to laying of CMU. Extend above

elevation of maximum pour height as required for splicing. Support in
position at vertical intervals not exceeding 192 bar diameters nor 10 ft.
3. Lay CMU to maximum pour height. Do not exceed 4' height, or if bond
beam occurs below 4' height stop pour at course below bond beam.
4. Pour grout using chute or container with spout. Rod or vibrate grout
during placing. Place grout continuously; do not interrupt pouring of
grout for more than one hour. Terminate grout pours 1-1/2" below top
course of pour.
5. Bond Beams: Stop grout in vertical cells 1-1/2" below bond beam
course. Place horizontal reinforcement in bond beams; lap at corners and
intersections as shown. Place grout in bond beam course before filling
vertical cores above bond beam.
3.4 REPAIR, POINTING AND CLEANING
A. Remove and replace masonry units which are loose, chipped, broken, stained or
otherwise damaged, or if units do not match adjoining units as intended. Provide
new units to match adjoining units and install in fresh mortar or grout, pointed to
eliminate evidence of replacement.
B. Pointing: During the tooling of joints, enlarge any voids or holes, except weep
holes, and completely fill with mortar. Point-up all joints at corners, openings and
adjacent work to provide a neat, uniform appearance, properly prepared for
application of caulking or sealant compounds.
C. Clean exposed CMU masonry by dry brushing at the end of each day's work and
after final pointing to remove mortar spots and droppings. Comply with
recommendations in NCMA TEK Bulletin No. 28.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES
SECTION 09910 – PAINTING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. These specifications include painting bare metal surfaces (except stainless steel)
such as piping, pipe bollards, supports, and vents.
1.2 COLORS AND SAMPLES SUBMITTAL
A. Samples: Before beginning work, prepare for Owner's approval a sample of each
color and finish required. Such approved samples shall constitute standards for
color and finish for acceptance or rejection of completed work. All work shall
match the approved colors and samples.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Manufacturers: Materials are specified by brand names to establish a standard of

quality, or by performance requirements, appearance, and general description of
product. Materials shall be Fuller-O'Brien, Kelley-Moore, Glidden, or equal. The
term "paint" as used herein includes enamels, paints, stains, varnishes, emulsions,
lacquers and sealers. The term "painting" as used herein means the application of
such materials.
B. List of Materials: Submit a complete list of all materials proposed for use,
together with manufacturer's specifications.
C. Unsuitability of Specified Products: No claim by the Contractor concerning the

unsuitability of any material specified or inability to produce first class work with
same will be entertained unless such claim is made in writing to the Owner's
Representative before the work is started.
D. Color and Life of Film: Colors of all surfaces finished under this section shall, at
the end of one (1) year, have remained free from serious fading, and variations, if
any, shall be uniform. All materials shall have their original adherence at the end
of one (1) year and there shall be no evidence of blisters, running, peeling,
scaling, chalking, streaks or stains at the end of this period. Washing with alkali-
free soap and water shall remove surface dirt without producing any deteriorating
effects.
E. All paint and priming products, whether shop or field applied, shall be lead,
chromium, and cadmium free. In addition, these products and all other material
used shall comply with local, regional, state, and Federal air quality rules and
regulations especially those of the local air quality management district.
3.1 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. All painting materials shall be delivered to the site in the manufacturer's original
containers with labels intact and seals unbroken. They shall be kept in a locked,
well-ventilated storage place assigned for this purpose. Receiving, opening, and
mixing of all paint materials shall be done in this room. Storage space shall be
kept clean and neat. Oily rags shall be removed and disposed of each day and all
other necessary precautions shall be taken to avoid danger of fires.
3.2 WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE
A. Surfaces shall be painted only when they are free from moisture. No painting on
exterior surfaces shall be done less than 72 hours of actual drying weather after a
rain, nor during periods of dew or fog. Receiving surfaces shall be properly dried
out before proceeding with the work. No painting shall be done when temperature
is below 50°F, except when specifically directed otherwise in writing by the
Owner's Representative. Clear sealer shall not be applied when air temperature is
less than 70°F.
3.3 SCAFFOLDING, DROP CLOTHS AND PROTECTION OF WORK
A. Furnish, maintain and remove all scaffolding, ladders and planks required for this
work and all drop cloths for the protection of concrete walks, floors, prefinished
materials, fixtures, etc. Painted and finished surfaces subject to damage or
defacement due to other work shall be properly protected and covered.
Contractor shall be responsible for any and all damage to painted work and to that
of other work caused by operations under this section.
3.4 PREPARATION OF SURFACES
A. No painting or finishing shall be started until the surfaces to be painted or finished

are in proper condition in every respect. Surfaces that cannot be properly prepared
for finishing shall not be painted or finished until they are rectified, unless
otherwise instructed by the Owner's Representative.
B. Surfaces to be painted shall be clean and free of dirt, dust and any other
substances, which might interfere with the functioning of the painting system. All
surfaces to be painted shall be in proper condition to accept and assure the proper
adhesion and functioning of the particular painting system or coating specified.
Concrete surface shall be hydroblasted prior to painting.

C. All steel and ferrous metal surfaces to be painted shall be primed before
installation. Bolts, welds and places prime coat has been damaged shall be wire-
brushed to remove all loose paint, rust and scale and then given one (1) coat of
Ferrous Metal Primer.
D. Prime coats and finish coats for any one-paint system shall be the products of the
same manufacturer.
E. All surface defects and all cracks more than 1/16-inch wide shall be filled to
match adjacent areas.
3.5 WORKMANSHIP AND APPLICATION
A. All painting shall be done by skilled and experienced personnel. All workmanship
shall be of the highest quality and to the complete satisfaction of the Owner's
Representative.
B. All materials shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's directions,

and materials shall be thinned only for proper workability and in compliance with
the manufacturer's specifications. All material shall be evenly brushed or
smoothly flowed on without runs or sagging and free from drips, ridges, laps and
brush marks. Insure that all coats are thoroughly dry before applying succeeding
coats. Sand surfaces between coats as necessary to produce a smooth finish.
C. Painting shall include all exposed surfaces of every member. Parts to paint, which
are inaccessible after installation, shall be painted before installation. Priming
shall include all sides, edges and cut ends.
D. Completed painted surfaces shall be free of blistering, running, peeling, scaling,

streaks and stains and the colors of all surfaces shall remain free from fading.
E. Spray painting is not permitted unless prior written approval by the Owner's
Representative is obtained.
3.6 EXTERIOR PAINTING
A. Bare Metal Surface
Prime Coat: Metal primer (2 coats)
Finish Coat: Alkyd Enamel, Semi-Gloss (2 coats)
3.7 APPROVAL OF FINAL COLORS AND FINISHES
A. Final coat of paint shall not be applied until the colors and finishes have been
approved by the Owner's Representative.

3.8 CLEANING AND TOUCH-UP
A. Upon completion of the painting work, Contractor shall remove from the premises
and dispose of all scaffolding and equipment, surplus material, empty containers,
and other debris resulting from these operations. The station and surrounding
areas shall be left clean and neat in all respects.
B. Contractor shall clean and retouch this work as necessary for a first class job
acceptable to the Owner's Representative.
C. Contractor shall leave all floors and walks, hardware, and any other surface clean
and free from any paint, spattering, smears, or smudges which are the result of
this operation.
3.9 WEATHERING OF EXTERIOR WORK
A. The Contractor shall give special attention to the quality of exterior paints and
their application, insuring that weathering of such work shall not cause dripping,
bleeding, running, leeching, or any other such undesirable effects which cause
staining and defacement of adjacent surfaces.
3.10 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
A. Furnish Owner with one (1) gallon of each kind and color of finish coats used in
the project. Furnish such paint in fully labeled and identified one (1) gallon
containers as necessary to make a thoroughly complete job in every respect.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT
SECTION 11500 – CNG VEHICLE FUELING EQUIPMENT
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. This specification covers design, manufacture, and delivery of compressed natural

gas (CNG) vehicle fueling equipment. The fueling equipment shall be packaged
in a small footprint and use reliable components to reduce possible downtime.
The CNG fueling system shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Two compressors each with electric motor drive and sound attenuating
enclosure. The compressor shall be equipped with the following: closed-
loop gas recovery system with ASME-rated tank, electric motor (labeled
for use in at least Class 1, Division 2 areas) with a reduced voltage motor
starter, air-cooled intercoolers and aftercooler, condensate separator for
the aftercooler with automatic dump system, inlet coalescing filter and
pulsation dampener, high-pressure discharge coalescing filter, and other
accessories.
2. Two compressor motor starters located in a non-hazardous area.
3. One dual tower gas dryer with onboard regeneration system.
4. Programmable logic controller based electronic station control system.
5. Two storage assemblies each consisting of three pressure vessels.
6. One buffer priority control valve panel.
7. Two coalescing filter assemblies (compressor discharge filtration) each

consisting of two coalescing filters mounted on a common bracket stand.
8. Two dual-hose, single-meter fast-fill dispensers.
1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS
A. All equipment and the entire packaged fueling system shall comply with the latest
revisions of applicable codes and standards in effect at the time of bid. All
materials shall be new (i.e., not previously used and manufactured within six
months of equipment delivery). As a minimum, the equipment shall comply with
the following codes and standards:
1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

a. ANSI/NGV 1 Standard for Compressed Natural Gas
Vehicle Fueling Connection Devices
b. ANSI/NGV 4.1 NGV Dispensing Systems
c. ANSI/NGV 4.2 Hoses for Natural Gas Vehicles and

Dispensing Systems
d. ANSI/NGV 4.4 Breakaway Devices for Natural Gas

Dispensing Hoses and Systems
e. ANSI/NGV 4.6 Manually Operated Valves for Natural Gas

Dispensing Systems
f. ANSI/NGV 4.7 Automatic Pressure Operated Valves for

Natural Gas Dispensing Systems
g. ANSI/NGV 4.8 NGV Fueling Station Reciprocating

Compressor Guidelines
h. ANSI Z535.2 Environmental and Facility Signs
2. American Petroleum Institute (API)
a. API Recommended Practice 520 – Sizing, Selection, and

Installation of Pressure Relieving Devices in Refineries
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
a. Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code
(1) Section V – Nondestructive Examination
(2) Section VIII, Division I – Pressure Vessels
(3) Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications
c. ASME A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping

Systems
d. ASME B16 Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings,

Gaskets, and Valve Actuators
e. ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code
4. American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
a. SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice

5. American Welding Society (AWS)
a. A5.1 Covered Carbon Steel Arc Welding

Electrodes
b. A5.5 Low Alloy Steel Covered Arc Welding

Electrodes
6. California Code of Regulations (CCR)
a. Title 8 Industrial Relations (CalOSHA)
b. Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code (CBC)
c. Title 24, Part 3 California Electrical Code (CEC)
d. Title 24, Part 4 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
e. Title 24, Part 5 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
f. Title 24, Part 9 California Fire Code (CFC)
7. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
a. NFPA 52 Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
b. NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
c. NFPA 704 Identification of the Hazards of Materials for

Emergency Response
8. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
a. J1616 Recommended Practice for CNG Vehicle

Fuel
9. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
a. UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
b. UL 508A Industrial Control Panel
c. UL 1604 Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and

II, Division 2, and Class III Hazardous
(Classified) Locations
10. U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA)

a. Title 29 CFR Part 1910 – Occupational Health and Safety
Standards
11. U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
a. Title 49 CFR Part 192 – Transportation of Natural and Other Gas

by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards
A. All equipment shall be permanently affixed and accessible for maintenance and
operation in accordance with all code requirements. Supports for all equipment
shall conform to California Building Code seismic requirements.
B. The Contractor shall notify the Owner’s Representative no later than 10 working
days prior to factory testing of the compressor systems to allow the Owner’s
Representative the option to witness the test prior to shipment. Witnessing of the
testing does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to comply with the
specifications.
C. All paint and priming products, whether shop or field applied shall be lead,
chromium, and cadmium free. In addition, these products and all other materials
used shall comply with local, regional, state and federal air quality rules and
regulations, especially those of the local air quality management district.
D. All materials and surfaces exposed to the exterior, unless otherwise pre-finished
or otherwise treated with a corrosion-resistant finish, shall receive a three-coat
shop-applied paint system.
E. The CNG compressors including compressor motor control system, dryer, and
fast-fill dispenser shall be factory-inspected and certified by a Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory for compliance with NFPA 70. Certification by
the third party inspection firm shall be evidenced by the submittal of the
inspection report and the application of a sticker on the equipment.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Within six (6) weeks of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, submit four copies of the
following drawings and data for review. Submittal drawings and data shall be
certified by the respective equipment manufacturer that the drawing(s) and data
accurately represent the final product/system in all respects.
1. For each equipment system or assembly: general arrangement drawing,

process and instrumentation diagram, mechanical fabrication/assembly
drawing, electrical elementary diagram, wiring diagram, electrical control
assembly drawing, and installation instructions. Equipment arrangement
drawings shall clearly identify the precise location, number, and size of

customer connections, weight of equipment, and anchor bolt size and
pattern for attachment of equipment to foundation.
2. Station and compressor unit controller ladder logic diagrams on CD and

spare PLC CPU with the programs saved on the spare CPU. If dedicated
PLC’s are used for station and compressor unit control, then submit one
CPU with program each for station and compressor unit controls for a total
of two CPU’s with corresponding programs.
3. Complete mechanical and electrical bills of material.
4. Written guarantee stating compressor complies with ring life and oil
carryover requirements.
5. All pressure-relief valve-sizing calculations stamped and signed by a

licensed California Professional Engineer.
B. No fabrication or material purchase shall start until drawings are reviewed and
accepted by the Owner’s Representative. Individual equipment systems may be
released for fabrication upon Owner’s Representative’s acceptance of their
corresponding, certified shop drawings.
C. Submit equipment record drawings as described in Article 3.9.
D. Submit operating and maintenance manuals as described in Article 3.10.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Natural Gas
1. Specific Gravity : 0.6
2. Temperature : 40-60oF
3. Heating Value :950 – 1,100 BTU/SCF
4. Moisture Content :7 lb/MMSCF max.
5. Typical Gas Composition : 93% C1
:4% C2
:1%C3+
:1% N2
:1% CO2
(Note: Actual gas composition may vary)

6. Gas Pressure at Station Inlet : 15-30 psig (from PG&E)
B. Electric Service
1. An existing switchboard east of the site along Conservation Way shall

serve the electrical power requirements of the CNG fueling station. Motor
loads for the compressor and dryer systems shall be designed based on 480
VAC, 3- phase, 60 hertz service.
C. Design Conditions
1. Site Conditions:
a. Elevation : 30 ft amsl
b. Ambient Temperatures : 20-110°F
2. Compression System:
a. Maximum Inlet Gas Temperature : 80ºF
b. Suction Pressure : 7-27 psig
c. Discharge Pressure : 4,500 psig
d. Compressor Unit Flow Rate : 1,000 scfm
e. Number of Compressor Units : Two
f. Total Compressor Flow Rate : 2,000 scfm
3. Dryer System:
a. Inlet Gas Moisture Content :7 lb./MMSCF (max)
b. Outlet Gas Moisture Content :0.25 lb./MMSCF or less
c. Minimum Thru-put :3,000 scfm
d. Design Pressure :150 psig
e. Maximum Pressure Drop :5 psi
4. All equipment and structures shall be designed, fabricated, and supported

to comply with the latest edition of the California Building Code and
seismic requirements.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. The fueling equipment shall be designed for continuous operation and shall meet
vehicle fueling needs upon user demand around the clock. The operation of the
fueling system shall be automatic (shall start-up and stop automatically) with
provisions for manual operation/intervention. In the event of an alarm or
emergency shutdown, on-site manual intervention shall be required to reset the
compressor.
B. Natural gas shall be used for pneumatic controls for the CNG fueling equipment
and for activation of the station inlet shutoff valve.
C. The compressor noise level shall not exceed 75 dB 10 feet from the CNG
compressor.
D. All materials shall be non-combustible or fire-rated.
E. Sufficient access shall be provided to perform major work on the compressor,

including the removal of driver. All electric panels shall have the necessary
clearances in front of openings as required by code. Sufficient access may be
provided by removal of all or part of the compressor enclosure(s).
F. All equipment mounting shall comply with design requirements of appropriate

sections of CBC. Equipment skids and mounts shall be of welded steel
construction and shall have lifting lugs. Skids and equipment mounts shall
accommodate anchoring to a concrete foundation using an adhesive-filled, drilled
in-place anchor system.
G. All gas containing components shall be protected by pressure relief valves set at
or below each component’s maximum allowable working pressure.
H. All electrical controls shall be pre-wired to a single terminal strip in a junction

box. The terminal strip shall be clearly labeled, ready for field termination. The
junction box shall have skid edge conduit connections.
I. All drain connections shall be piped to the skid edge and plugged.
J. Gas inlet and outlet lines shall be terminated at the skid edge.
K. All non-stainless steel components shall be primed and painted.
2.2 PACKAGED COMPRESSION UNIT
A. Natural Gas Compressor System
1. Acceptable Packager/Manufacturer Team:

a. ANGI Energy Systems/Ariel (Wisconsin, USA)
b. Atlas Copco/Sulzer (Texas, USA)
c. IMW Industries/IMW Industries (British Columbia, Canada)
d. JW Power/Ariel (Texas, USA)
e. Or approved equal
2. Two new electric-motor driven compressor systems, mounted on

separated skids, shall be provided.
3. Each compressor system shall be a self-contained electric-driven package,

consisting of an electric motor driven compressor, controls, auxiliary
systems, and safety devices. The compressor shall be designed specifically
to compress natural gas. No converted gas engine or air compressor shall
be used.
4. Compressor shall have a documented and successful history over the last
ten years supporting its application in CNG service. The compressor shall
be of multi-stage, reciprocating design.
5. The compressor shall be horizontal balanced-opposed cylinders tat are

forged steel construction with ion-nitride hardened bores with PEEK high-
pressure piston rings. Compressor shall have a documented and successful
history supporting its application in high-pressure natural gas compression
service. Minimum compressor design features listed in this paragraph
below apply to the first-named manufacturer. Manufacturers approved as
equal in Paragraph 2.2A.1 shall list, as exceptions in their bid, deviations
from the features listed below.
a. The compressor valves shall be plate type using metallic sealing

elements and selected to adhere to established low valve velocity
standards.
b. The crankshaft shall be heavily ribbed, high strength alloy cast iron
based with removable lightweight aluminum cover. Crankshaft
shall be heavy-duty, precision machined with integral
counterweights and fabricated from ductile iron.
c. Crossheads shall be one-piece with direct full pressure lubrication

at top and bottom for minimum wear and long life. Crosshead
guides shall be cast iron integral type with external ribbing and
removable side covers. Connecting rods shall be fabricated from
ductile iron with heavy-duty “H” section.

d. Piston ring and packing life expectancy shall be a minimum of
4,000 hours. The demonstrated achievement of 4,000 hr. life must
be documented for at least five (5) operational facilities of which
references shall be provided.
e. Full pressure lubrication shall be provided by a chain driven lube

oil pump providing pressurized cooled oil through a full flow oil
filter to all moving parts in the frame. A divider block distribution
system supplies metered oil to cylinder bores and rod packing.
f. Inter-stage coolers, gauges, separator, and relief valves shall be

provided.
g. Cylinders shall be air cooled with coolers suitable for service in

ambient temperatures of 20°F to 110°F. Interstage coolers,
gauges, separator, and relief valves shall be provided. The gas
cooler shall be designed to deliver discharge gas at a maximum
temperature of ambient +20°F.
h. The compressor package shall have a guaranteed maximum oil

carry over of no more than 0.5 lbs./MMSCF of natural gas
compressed at specified conditions. Manufacturer shall provide
written guarantee of conformance.
i. Guards shall be provided for personnel protection in accordance

with local, State, and Federal standards.
j. A suction line assembly shall be provided including inlet filter,

check valve, solenoid valve, flex hose, and relief valve.
k. A discharge line assembly shall be provided including relief valve,

check valve, and one coalescent filter.
l. A programmable controller to monitor and control all compressor

functions shall be provide onboard the compressor skid. All alarm
outputs from the PLC shall be clearly displayed by means of an
LCD display visible from outside the skid. Separate indication
shall be provided for a power on alarm and a compressor running
alarm. An emergency shutdown button shall be provided.
6. Electric Motor
a. The electric motor shall be a NEMA Premium efficiency constant

speed inductive motor with a minimum service factor of 1.15.
b. The electric motor shall be rated for continuous duty and sized for
110% of the rated horsepower required by the compressor at full
output without using the service factor rating.

c. The motor shall be 480 VAC, 3-phase, 3-wire, and labeled by the
manufacturer for use in at least Class 1, Division 2, Group D
locations.
d. Motor shall comply with the Energy Independence and Security

Act of 2007.
e. Motor starter shall be silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) solid-state

type reduced voltage starter. Motor starter shall be in the electrical
control panel located in a non-hazardous area.
f. The junction box for the motor shall have a flexible connection and
be brought to the skid edge.
7. Compressor Motor Starter
The compressor motor starter shall be located in a non-hazardous area and

shall include:
a. Provision for a single 240/480 volt supply. The minimum short

circuit rating for the panel shall be 65,000 amps RMS symmetric.
b. A lockable main breaker sized to adequately handle compressor

horsepower.
c. A 120 volt transformer for control circuit power shall be provided.
d. A 120 volt convenience outlet.
e. An SCR-type (solid state) programmable reduced voltage motor

starting shall be provided.
f. Starting and stopping of each compressor skid shall be hard-wired.
g. Fuse protection on all circuits.
h. An hour meter.
i. All 120 volt wiring shall be terminated at a single, clearly labeled

terminal strip ready for field interfacing.
j. An emergency shutdown button.
k. A keyed reset button that requires manual re-activation.
l. A compressor on/off switch.

m. Additional termination points for remote emergency shutdown
pushbutton stations as shown on the drawings (remote pushbutton
stations shall be provided by Contractor).
8. The control system shall shutdown the compressor upon the following
conditions/events:
a. High/low suction pressure,
b. High gas discharge pressure,
c. High gas discharge temperature,
d. Low oil pressure,
e. High/low oil temperature.
B. Gas Recovery System
1. The gas recovery system shall recover any gas that is vented during
normal compressor operation and shutdown. Upon compressor shutdown
all gas within the compressor stages, heat exchanger, etc. shall be routed
to the gas recovery system to allow unloaded compressor startup.
2. The gas recovery vessel shall be ASME rated and have the necessary
capacity and pressure rating to accumulate the blowdown gas without
relieving gas to atmosphere or to the station inlet line. The recovery vessel
shall have a relief valve. Provide relief valve sizing calculations to
Owner’s Representative for review and acceptance prior to relief valve
purchase.
C. Filters
1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. Finite
b. Nowata
c. Or approved equal
2. The compressor shall be equipped with an automatic condensate drain

system including blowdown valves, blowdown tank, and blowdown tank
relief valve.
3. A coalescing filter shall be provided downstream of the final stage

aftercooler.

D. Enclosure
1. A totally enclosed weather-proof and sound attenuating enclosure

accessible from all sides by means of lockable hinged and removable
doors shall be provided. All materials shall be non-combustible or fire-
rated materials. The enclosure shall be of aluminum and/or heavy gauge
steel. The enclosure shall be designed to limit compressor noise levels to a
maximum of 75 dBa at 10 feet from the enclosure.
2. A point infrared gas detection system shall be provided to initiate an alarm

at 25% LEL and a station emergency shutdown at 50% LEL. Fan shall be
suitable for use in Class 1, Division 2 areas. Acceptable gas detection
manufacturers are:
a. Sierra Monitor
b. Scott Instruments
c. Or approved equal
3. One 150W light fixture suitable for Class 1, Division 2, Group D locations
shall be provided complete with explosion-proof wall mounted manual
switch.
4. Exterior surface shall be weather-proof and coated with the

manufacturer’s recommended coating system.
E. Additional Requirements
1. Refer to Articles 2.10 and 2.11 for additional requirements for

piping/tubing and instrumentation/controls, respectively.
2.3 NATURAL GAS DRYER
A. Acceptable Manufacturer:
1. PSB Industries Model (Pennsylvania, USA)
2. SPX Pneumatic Products (Florida, USA)
3. Xebec (Quebec, Canada)
4. Or approved equal
B. The natural gas dryer shall be a skid-mounted single-tower dryer with a

regenerative system. Dryer shall be sized for the quoted capacity with the gas
analysis and process conditions specified in Article 1.5, Paragraphs A and C.

C. The centerline dryer skid inlet and outlet connections shall be one-foot and three-
feet, respectively above bottom of skid frame.
D. Molecular Sieve
1. Adsorbent shall be molecular sieve 3A with a minimum life of 5 years.

The tower shall be loaded with a minimum of 600 pounds of desiccant.
2. The sieve shall minimize adsorption or desorbsion of odorants, CO2, H2S,

and other components or trace elements from natural gas.
E. Adsorption Tower and Filters
1. The dryer shall consist of two towers with a regenerator. Dryer shall be
located on the suction side of the compressor. Pressure drop across the
dryer skid (between the skid inlet and outlet flange connections) shall not
exceed 5 psi. Skid isolation and bypass valves shall be provided and shall
be ball valves. The inlet and outlet skid connections shall be 3” rated
ANSI 150 flanges. Piping system including welding shall be in accordance
with ASME B31.3 Process Piping.
2. The adsorption towers shall be rated at 200 psig and 400°F. The towers
shall have a safety relief valve with appurtenances to allow for testing.
Contractor shall submit calculation on relief valve sizing for review and
acceptance prior to purchase. The towers shall be fitted with desiccant fill
and drain ports to allow desiccant transfer without disassembling piping.
Locally-mounted adsorption tower pressure gauge shall be provided.
3. A coalescing filter shall be provided for the adsorption tower inlet. The
filter shall be sized to capture liquid slugs and capture aerosol and solid
particles greater than 0.01 micron (Grade XP). The filter shall be equipped
with a differential pressure indicator and manual liquid drain to skid edge.
A particulate filter rated for 1 micron (Grade ZHTNX) shall be provided
for the adsorption tower outlet. A differential pressure indicator shall be
provided. Filters shall possess ASME rating or Canadian Registration
Number approval. Both filters shall allow replacement of the filter element
without removing the filter from the piping.
F. Regeneration System
1. Operator-attended regeneration shall be manually initiated by a panel-

mounted push button after the manually operated isolation valves are
correctly positioned. The regeneration time shall be approximately six
hours. Regeneration gas flow shall be in a downward direction through the
desiccant bed. The regeneration system shall comprise a blower, low-Watt
regeneration heater, cooler, separator and accumulator tank as well as
related piping, wiring and controls.

2. The gas blower shall be a vane- or lobe-type with an electric motor rated
in accordance with NFPA 70. Blower/motor shall be installed in an ASME
"U" or "UM" stamped carbon steel pressure vessel with the same pressure
rating as the dryer vessel. The horizontal blower bell housing shall be
fitted with glides mating stainless steel runners fitted to the support skid to
permit removal from the blind flange with minimal effort by one person.
Suitable anchoring of the blower housing shall be provided to support the
blower housing once installed.
3. The gas heater shall use incoloy sheathed, low-Watt-density electric

heating elements mounted inside an insulated heating chamber. The heater
bundle shall be furnished with a thermocouple and temperature switch for
heater sheath over-temperature alarm and shutdown. A heater high outlet
temperature switch shall be furnished at the heater outlet. The heater
vessel shall be an ASME "U" or "UM" stamped carbon steel pressure
vessel if applicable with the same pressure and temperature rating as the
desiccant chamber.
4. An air-to-gas fin tube aftercooler complete with electric motor and non-
sparking fan blades with motor in compliance to Class 1, Div. 2, Group D
electrical class shall be provided. A high-efficiency coalescing-separator
with two-piece aluminum bowl and head construction shall be provided. It
shall include a carbon steel condensate reservoir and a manual drain valve
piped to the skid edge. The reservoir shall have a liquid capacity for at
least two regeneration cycles.
G. Dewpoint Monitoring
1. The dewpoint monitoring system shall generate alarm signals when the
dew point at the dryer outlet begins to deteriorate. The first alarm set point
shall indicate the dryer outlet dew point has started to deteriorate. The
second alarm set point shall indicate the need for regeneration of the
system. The dryer outlet dewpoint shall be presented on the NEMA 4
panel text display.
H. Additional Requirements
1. Output relays shall be provided for remote signaling to “trouble”,

“shutdown”, and “normal” beacons. Beacons shall be located at the MCC
area.
2. Dryer shall include a local disconnect switch. Disconnect switch shall be

480VAC, 30A, 3P with (3) 30A fuses in NEMA 3R enclosure. Switch
shall have a minimum short circuit rating of 65,000 amps rms symm.
3. System shall be pressure and functionally tested at the factory.

4. Refer to Articles 2.10 and 2.11 for additional requirements related to
instrumentation/controls and piping/tubing, respectively.
2.4 CNG COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE FILTRATION
A. The two filtration assemblies shall each consist of two Parker J4 coalescing filters
or approved equal in series.
B. Filter system shall include 3/4-inch Nutron T3 or approved equal inlet and outlet
isolation valves for the assembly and a Hoke 1/4 -inch drain (needle) valve or
approved equal for each filter. Filter bodies shall be rated for 5000 psig minimum.
C. The first filter in series shall have Grade 10 pre-coalescing media. The second
filter shall have Grade 4 media.
D. The filtration system shall be mounted on a steel bracket stand, which can be
anchored to a concrete foundation using four anchors. Each filter shall be
mounted such that the filter bowl can be removed without removing the filter
from the mounting bracket.
2.5 STORAGE VESSEL ASSEMBLY
A. Acceptable Packager/Manufacturer:
1. ANGI/CP Industries
2. Atlas Copco/CP Industries
3. IMW/CP Industries
B. Provide two three-vessel storage assemblies (six vessels total). Vessels shall be
oriented horizontally and stacked three vessels high by one vessel wide. The
assembly shall comply with the following specifications:
1. Three (3) forged, seamless pressure vessels, for each assembly,

manufactured in accordance with the ASME BPV Code Section VIII,
Division I, Appendix 22, with a safety factor of 3:1 for CNG service.
Vessel shall have a design pressure of at least 5,500 psig (@ S.F. = 3) and
a minimum of 34 cubic feet of water volume. Overall length of vessel
assembly shall not exceed 25 feet. A hydrostatic test of the completed
assembly at the maximum operating pressure shall be performed prior to
shipment.
2. The minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) shall be -20°F. The

maximum design metal temperature shall not exceed +200°F.

3. All vessels shall be new and must be stamped with the ASME U symbol
applied by a National Board Commissioned Inspector employed by an
authorized inspection agency.
4. The maximum ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the heat treated vessel
shall not exceed 135,000 psi (approximate hardness of Rockwell C30).
Vessel which exhibits an average hardness of Rockwell C22 with no
individual reading greater than C24, as specified in Part 3 of the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) B51-97 shall be subjected to design
qualification sulfide stress cracking tests made in accordance with Clause
14.3 of CSA B51-97, Part 2.
5. In addition to the mandatory ASME code non-destructive testing in

accordance with Clause 4.2.4 of CSA B51-97, Part 3, the vessel shall,
after heat treatment, be subject to ultrasonic inspection using the angle
beam technique as described in ASTM A-388 with a rejection notch
criterion of 5% of the vessel minimum design wall thickness.
6. End plugs used to reduce vessel, center, and end openings to the required
system piping connection size shall utilize material which has been tested
in accordance with ASTM A-350 and which meets, as a minimum, the
same toughness requirements as the ASME pressure vessel. The
maximum UTS of the plug material shall not exceed 135,000 psi.
7. Each vessel shall include an outlet (minimum 1/2” NPT, maximum 3/4”
NPT) and valve located at a low point on the hemispherical head, which
may be used to remove effluents (compressor oil, moisture, etc.), which
may collect inside the vessel.
8. Each vessel in the assembly shall be furnished with a 1/2” full port
stainless steel (SS) ball valve on the inlet/outlet end. It shall also be
furnished with a spring-loaded Mercer or approved equal, pressure relief
valve (PRV) and 3/4” full port SS ball valve (PRV isolation) with lockable
handle on the opposite end of the vessel.
9. All ball and hand valves shall have a safety factor design of 4:1 based on
the vessel design pressure in accordance with NFPA 52.
10. Each PRV shall be adequately sized to protect each vessel against a fire
condition in accordance with API RP 520 and shall be set at 5,000 psig.
Each PRV shall be mounted in a vertical position and adequately
supported to withstand the reactive forces imposed on the PRV body and
connection piping during a blow-down condition. The vent pipe OD shall
be, as a minimum, the same size of the PRV discharge port and shall be
adequately supported. Refer to Paragraph 2.5D of this Specification for
further details.

11. End racks or saddles shall be used to support each vessel. Angle “L”
brackets (4) suitable for anchoring the storage assembly shall be provided
to permit using post-installed anchors. The complete structural assembly
shall be designed to support the weight of the vessels and their contents.
12. Exterior surfaces of the vessels and the surface of all structural supports
shall be grit blasted to a near-white finish in accordance with Steel
Structures Painting Council (SSPC) SP-10 and cleaned with approved
solvents prior to painting. As a minimum, all surfaces shall be painted
with one coat of epoxy primer with a minimum dry film thickness (DFT)
of 2 to 3 mils. Whenever possible, the primer shall be applied within 24
hours of blasting and cleaning. A coat of high solids, two component,
white urethane enamel shall be applied over the dry primer with a DFT of
4 to 6 mils. The DFT of the primer and paint shall be measured using a
suitable electronic paint thickness gauge.
13. The interior surface of each vessel shall be steam-cleaned after the
hydrostatic test is completed and grit blasted to a near white finish. The
interior shall be vacuum-cleaned to remove all loose particles and
inspected by ultra violet light (“Black Light” 3,200 to 4,000 angstrom
units) to determine that no oil (hydrocarbons) is present.
14. After all leak-testing is completed; each vessel shall be depressurized to a

pressure of 10 to 20 psig and sealed for shipment. The retained, dry test
medium shall insure that a positive pressure is maintained to prevent
ingress of dirt and corrosion of internal surfaces during storage and
shipment prior to use.
C. The vessel assemblies shall include all materials (pipe, tubing, fittings, brackets,
etc.) for condensate drain and PRV discharge vent lines/manifolds.
1. Provide condensate drain lines (1/2” OD x 0.083” WT 316 stainless steel

tubing) manifolded to a common header. Drain manifold outlet shall be at
least 6-inches above finish grade to accommodate drainage into a
container placed on the ground.
D. Provide minimum 3-inch diameter Schedule 80 PRV discharge header with outlet
a minimum of 10-feet above ground. PRV discharge lines shall be manifolded to
the discharge header. Provide support assembly and brackets to support the
discharge header. Header, vent support, piping, fittings, and brackets shall be
shipped loose. Vent support shall accommodate embedment (4-feet minimum)
into a concrete vent support pad.
2.6 PRIORITY/BUFFER PANEL
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. ANGI

2. Kraus Global.
A. Panel shall be matrix-type and controlled by a PLC and designed to direct the
flow of any of the three CNG compressors to any of the three fast-fill CNG
dispensers. Fill operation of each fast-fill hose shall be fully independent of the
other fill hose. Panel shall be located adjacent to the storage vessel assembly.
NFPA 52 required emergency shut-off valves on process lines feeding the
dispensers shall be provided in this panel.
B. The panel connections shall be located as follows when facing the front of the
panel:
1. Left side: Dispenser supply connections
2. Right side: Compressor discharge and buffer storage connections
C. Panel design shall use only stainless steel 1" standard port SVF, Nutron, or
approved equal 6000 psi rated ball valves for automated and manual valve
applications. No proportional valves shall be used. Manually operated ball
valves shall be located outside the panel on incoming and outgoing lines. All
panel connections shall be 1” FNPT.
D. Panel shall be a NEMA 4X rated enclosure with support legs suitable for
anchoring the panel to a concrete foundation using a post-installed anchor system.
E. Provide pressure transducers (24 VDC) to be installed onsite on process lines

adjacent to the storage vessels.
F. All electrical components shall be suitable for Class 1, Division 2, Group D

locations.
2.7 FAST-FILL CNG DISPENSERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. ANGI
2. Kraus Global
B. Provide two (1) dual-hose single-meter fast-fill dispensers. Each dispenser fill
hose shall operate independently and determine when the vehicle fill is complete.
The dispenser enclosure shall be self-supporting, weatherproof and heavy-duty
transit style cabinet. The dispenser enclosure shall enclose meter, display, and

appropriate valving. Instructions for dispenser operation shall be located on the
enclosure. The dispenser shall be rated at 5,200 psig minimum.
C. Dispenser
1. The dispensers shall use stainless steel standard port 6,000 psi rated ball
valves for automated and manual valve applications.
2. The dispensers shall include one MicroMotion CNG050 or approved equal

mass flow meter. Diesel Gallons Equivalent shall be displayed at each
dispenser, and pulse flow rate shall be transmitted to a high-speed
counter card along with flowing gas temperature, ambient temperature
and hose pressure (two transducers per hose required).
3. In addition to a manual shut-off valve, each dispenser shall have any

electronic fill system, which will shut-off gas to the vehicle when the fill is
completed. The fill pressure shall be automatically compensated for
ambient temperature and heat of compression. In the event of CNG
station master control system malfunction, the dispenser shall operate
under local control with a designated compressor to fill vehicles.
4. The dispensers shall include two (2) Parker J6 or approved equal inlet
coalescing filters arranged in series at the dispenser inlet.
5. The dispensers shall include one 3,600 psig Type 1, NGV-1 compatible
fill coupling WEH Type TK17 or approved equal and one 3,600 high flow
fill coupling WEH Type TK26 or approved equal. Holsters shall be
provided to protect each nozzle when not in use. Standard flow hose
assembly shall be nominally 12 feet long, twin hose, electrically
conductive with 3/4" 5000 psig rated fill hose and 3/8" 5000 psi rated
vent hose by Parker or approved equal. High flow hose assembly shall be
nominally 12 feet long, twin hose, electrically conductive with 1" 5000
psig rated fill hose and 3/8" 5000 psi rated vent hose by Parker or
approved equal. Hoses shall be distinctly marked, either by the
manufacturer’s permanently attached tag or by distinct markings,
indicating the manufacturer’s name or trademark, natural gas service and
working pressure. Each hose shall include an approved and appropriately
sized inline breakaway assembly. Hose retractors shall be mounted at the
top of each dispenser. The design and location of the retractor and
holsters shall prevent hoses from interfering with vehicle travel through
the fueling lanes when the nozzles are holstered.
6. The dispensers shall be provided with a below-ground pit frame.
7. All electrical components within the dispenser enclosure including the

below-grade pit area shall be suitable for Class 1, Division 1, Group D
locations.

8. The display head shall display the equivalent gasoline gallons dispensed.
The display shall be a 3-line backlit display and reset after each fill. A
6,000 psig pressure gauge measuring the pressure delivered to the vehicle
shall be mounted on the dispenser enclosure. The gauge shall be liquid-
filled.
9. The dispensers shall include start/stop button/lever and an emergency

shutdown button. The emergency button shall shutdown the CNG fueling
station and shall be labeled as: EMERGENCY CNG FUEL SHUTOFF.
10. Venting of CNG from hose disconnection and from pressure relief valve
discharge shall be routed to a 1-inch vent line mounted inside the
dispenser by the manufacturer. Manufacturer shall terminate the internal
vent line at the top of the dispenser with 1” FNPT connection and make
ready for connection to external vent piping. Others shall provide external
vent piping and make vent connection to the dispenser.
2.8 STATION CONTROL SYSTEM
A. Programmable Logic Controller
1. A programmable logic controller (PLC) shall be provided to control entire

station operation, including but not limited to, compressor and emergency
shutdown system. The PLC shall include all necessary memory modules,
analog and discrete input/output cards, racks, and accessories to provide a
complete and operable system. The PLC shall possess the capacity to be
reprogrammed locally or remotely via modem. Contractor shall provide
10% spare I/O points.
2. A display screen shall be provided at the compressor skid to indicate the

condition of the compressor including the cause and status of shutdowns.
All station set points shall be modifiable at the local display panel.
3. Provide each of the following spare PLC components:
a. CPU pre-programmed for use in the new compressor skids
b. Analog input module
c. Digital input module
d. Digital output module
B. Priority Control Logic
1. Buffer storage shall be accessed first, in the event of a demand for vehicle
fast filling. If storage cannot complete the fill, then the station control
system shall start the compressor(s) and direct compressor discharge gas

to the fast fill dispenser or to the time-fill system. Storage is not
replenished when vehicles are being filled. The compressor(s) shall
continue to run to meet any additional fast filling demands. If there are no
further fill demands, the compressor(s) shall replenish storage.
2. The control logic for priority for compressor flow is summarized as

follows:
a. First priority: direct flow to fast-fill dispenser(s)
b. Second priority: replenish buffer storage
C. Local Indicator System
1. Provide a local indicator system consisting of three colored beacons

located in the CNG station electrical area. A red beacon shall be activated
upon emergency shutdown. An amber beacon shall be activated upon
compressor unit and/or dryer alarm. A blue beacon shall indicate that the
station is available for use.
D. Emergency Shutdown System
1. An emergency shutdown (ESD) system shall be provided. When the ESD

system is activated:
a. Power supply and gas supply to the compressors and the time-fill
posts are shut off.
b. Red indicating beacon is activated.
c. Alarm notification call-outs via telephone are made to Owner’s

personnel.
2. The ESD system shall be activated by:
a. CNG station shutdown pushbuttons (various locations).
b. Loss of station electrical power.
c. Methane gas detection within the compressor enclosure.
3. The system shall not allow the station to resume operation without a
manual reset and the cause(s) of activation returning to normal.
E. Remote System Monitoring
1. CNG station status data (operating data, alarms, and shutdown) shall be
remotely monitored via internet.

2.9 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
A. All pressure gauges shall conform to the following requirements:
1. All gauges shall read at least 1.2 times the system design pressure (NFPA
52).
2. Accuracy, including hysteresis, shall ± 0.5% of full scale or better.
3. Rear blowout protection shall be provided.
4. All gauges shall be waterproof and oil-filled.
5. The dial shall have a minimum diameter of 2-1/2 inches.
B. All temperature gauges shall conform to the following requirements:
1. Accuracy shall be within ± 1% of the full scale or better.
2. The dial shall have a minimum diameter of 2-1/2 inches.
C. All instrument components interfacing with natural gas shall be made of material
compatible with odorized natural gas. No copper metal or alloys containing more
than 70% copper shall be used in natural gas service.
D. All gauges and manually-operated valves shall be located no higher than five (5)
feet above grade except gas dryer regeneration inlet valve
2.10 PIPING / TUBING FOR EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
A. Piping and tubing systems shall be rated for the maximum pressure and
temperature to which they will be subjected under normal operating conditions
and be properly supported and protected to prevent damage from vibration during
shipment, operation, and maintenance. Piping and tubing systems shall be
installed in a neat and orderly arrangement, adapting to the contours of the skid
package. Piping and tubing systems shall not obstruct access openings. Where
practical, piping and tubing shall be installed beneath the skid deck. Supports
shall not be welded directly to piping or tubing.
B. Piping design, inspection, and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASME

B31.3. Piping shall be seamless and conforming to ASTM A106, Gr.B. Cast iron
or semi-steel piping shall not be used. Testing shall be pneumatic.
C. Spacing for piping, tubing, and conduit supports shall be as follows:
1. Piping: Every 5-feet maximum
2. Tubing: Every 5-feet maximum and within 8-inches of a tube bend.

3. Conduit: Every 5-feet maximum.
D. Tubing and tube fittings shall be stainless steel. All tubing fittings shall be rated
for at least 6,000 psig working pressure. All tubing fittings used throughout the
station system shall be Swagelok 316 stainless steel, or approved equal. Different
mixed brands of tubing and fitting shall not be used with equipment.
E. Stainless steel tubing shall be seamless and bright annealed, ASTM SA-269, type
316. The maximum hardness of the stainless steel tubing shall be no more than
Rockwell hardness of 80. Where the following nominal OD tubing is used, the
corresponding minimum wall thickness shall be:
Nominal OD Minimum Wall Thickness

1/4“ 0.049”
3/8“ 0.065”
1/2“ 0.083”
3/4” 0.109”
F. Carbon steel piping shall be primed and painted in accordance with

manufacturer’s standards.
G. Personnel installing tubing and tube fittings shall be trained and certified by the
tube-fitting manufacturer. All tubing shall be installed neatly and in a
workmanlike manner. All tubing shall be properly anchored, supported, and/or
pitched. All tubing shall run true to the vertical and horizontal axes of the skid.
All valves shall be accessible for easy operation and maintenance. Teflon paste
and Teflon tape impregnated with nickel shall be used to seal tube fitting pipe
thread connections.
H. All piping, tubing, fittings, and other piping components between the ASME
storage vessel and the first shutoff valve shall be designed for the full range of
pressures, temperatures, and loadings to which they may be subjected with a
factor of safety of at least eight (8) based on the specified minimum tensile
strength (SMTS) at room temperature. All other pipe, tubing, fittings, and other
piping components shall be suitable for the full range of pressures, temperatures,
and loadings to which they may be subjected with a factor of safety of at least
four (4) based on SMTS.
I. All drain lines shall be brought to skid edge and allow draining into a container
placed on the ground next to the skid.
3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. CNG equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Contract Documents

and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. In the event of a conflict, the
Contractor shall notify the Owner of the conflict and the most stringent

requirement shall prevail. The Contractor shall refer to the other Bid Document
specifications in addition to the CNG fueling station plans and specifications to
install the CNG equipment.
B. CNG equipment shall be installed in compliance with the codes and standards
listed in Article 1.2 and all applicable state and local codes and requirements from
the authorities having jurisdiction.
C. The Contractor, prior to bidding, shall visit the job site to become acquainted with
the existing conditions related to his work and shall include in the bid proposal all
labor and materials required for the installation to be complete and operative.
D. Not all underground utilities and substructures are shown. Those shown are for
reference only. Prior to any trenching, the Contractor shall verify the location of
all existing underground utilities. Any damage to the existing underground
utilities shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
E. Contractor shall provide all equipment, structures, and materials unless noted
otherwise.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing all required permits and
inspections. Contractor shall make arrangements for all required parties to be
present at inspections and tests.
G. All changes shall be reviewed and approved by the Owner prior to any changes
being made. A stamped revised set of drawings approved by the Owner shall be
kept on site at all times.
H. Install equipment on concrete foundations or pads in accordance with the

equipment manufacturer’s installation instructions and Contract Documents
including but not limited to the Division 3 Concrete specifications and structural
sheets. The surface finish, flatness, and slope (if any) of the concrete foundation
shall be as specified by the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. All post-
installed anchors shall be ICC evaluated and approved. Installation of post-
installed anchors shall be inspected and approved in accordance with Chapter 17
of the CBC.
I. The Contractor shall complete all equipment connections and provide a fully
operational system. Flexible connectors rated for the intended service shall be
provided for all piping and conduit connections to vibrating equipment.
J. Bare carbon steel surfaces (piping, vents, etc.) shall be primed and painted in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Color shall comply with ASME A13.1.
3.2 INTERCONNECTING (OFF-SKID) PIPING/TUBING INSTALLATION
A. Piping and tubing systems for interconnection of CNG equipment shall be rated
for the maximum pressure and temperature to which they will be subjected under

normal operating conditions and be properly supported and protected to prevent
damage from vibration during operation and maintenance. Piping and tubing
systems shall be installed in a neat and orderly arrangement, adapting to the
contours of the skid package. Piping and tubing systems shall not obstruct access
openings. Supports shall not be welded directly to piping or tubing.
B. Unless noted otherwise, piping design, inspection, and testing shall be in

accordance with ANSI/ASME B31.3. Non-destructive examination shall be as
specified in the Piping Plan. Piping shall be seamless and conforming to ASTM
A106, Gr.B. Cast iron or semi-steel piping shall not be used. Testing shall be
pneumatic.
C. Unless noted otherwise, a) threaded gas pipe connections may be used on 1-1/2
inch nominal pipe size and smaller for piping systems with a design pressure no
greater than 200 psig (otherwise, such piping shall be socket- or butt-welded) and
b) piping larger than 1-1/2 inch nominal pipe size shall be butt-welded.
D. Tubing and tube fittings shall be stainless steel. All tubing fittings shall be rated
for at least 6,000 psig working pressure. All tubing fittings used throughout the
station system (dispensers, storage, and inter-skid connections) shall be Swagelok
316 stainless steel, or approved equal. Different mixed brands of tubing and
fitting shall not be used with equipment. Contractor may use stainless steel pipe
and socket-welded stainless steel fittings in lieu of stainless steel tubing and
compression-type fittings except where disassembly is required for maintenance.
E. Stainless steel tubing shall be seamless and bright annealed, ASTM SA-269, type
316. The maximum hardness of the stainless steel tubing shall be no more than
Rockwell hardness of 80. Where the following nominal OD tubing is used, the
corresponding minimum wall thickness shall be:

1/4” 0.049”
3/8” 0.065”
1/2” 0.083”
3/4” 0.109”
F. Piping shall be primed and painted in accordance with the Contract Documents.
G. Personnel installing tubing and tube fittings shall be trained and certified by the
tube-fitting manufacturer. All tubing shall be installed neatly and in a
workmanlike manner. All tubing shall be properly anchored, supported, and/or
pitched. All tubing shall run true to the vertical and horizontal axes of the skid.
All valves shall be accessible for easy operation and maintenance. Teflon paste
and Teflon tape impregnated with nickel shall be used to seal tube fitting pipe
thread connections.
H. All piping, tubing, fittings, and other piping components between the ASME
storage vessel and the first shutoff valve shall be designed for the full range of

pressures, temperatures, and loadings to which they may be subjected with a
factor of safety of at least eight (8) based on the specified minimum tensile
strength (SMTS) at room temperature. All other pipe, tubing, fittings, and other
piping components shall be suitable for the full range of pressures, temperatures,
and loadings to which they may be subjected with a factor of safety of at least
four (4) based on SMTS.
I. All drain lines shall be brought to skid edge and allow draining into a container
placed on the ground next to the skid.
J. Spacing for piping, tubing, and conduit supports shall be as follows:
1. Piping: Every 5-feet maximum.
2. Tubing: Every 5-feet maximum and within 8-inches of a tube bend.
3. Conduit: Every 5-feet maximum.
3.3 WELDING:
A. All welding shall be done in accordance with the latest edition of ASME B31.3
Process Piping, ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section IX, and ASME/ANSI
B16.25 Buttwelding Ends. Each welder shall be tested and qualified for the type
and method of welding to be done in accordance with the above codes and
standards. Each welder must provide to the Owner’s Representative:
1. A qualification record signed by an authorized officer of the testing

laboratory, or welding inspector and the Contractor’s authorized
representative including documentation showing a) the date the welder last
welded with the specific process and b) continuity of a welder’s
qualification in accordance with ASME B&PV Code Section IX
requirements, or,
2. Previous welding certification (active certification within the previous six

months) may be submitted to the Owner’s Representative.
B. All field joints on pipe installed in the CNG Fueling station shall be welded,
including fittings and accessories. Welding may be done by Shielded Metal-Arc
Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, or Gas Metal-Arc Welding Process, using a
manual, semi-automatic, or automatic welding technique or combination of these
techniques.
C. Radiographic testing is required on 100% of the pipe welds.
D. At the end of the workday, all open ends of completed pipe sections and sections
that have been lined up and not welded, shall be securely closed by the Contractor
by means of approved covers which will keep foreign matter out of the pipeline
such as water, trash, small animals or other objects. These covers shall be put in

place and shall remain in place until the respective section becomes a part of a
larger section. The covers shall not be tack welded to the pipe.
E. The Contractor shall have fire-fighting equipment available while cutting and/or
welding. Fire control equipment may include but not be limited to water trucks,
water pumps, fire extinguishers, mats under welders, etc.
F. Hot or cold bending of any pipe is not permitted.
G. No miter welds will be permitted in the construction of any piping.
3.4 CATHODIC PROTECTION:
A. All buried carbon steel portions of the piping system must be isolated and
cathodically protected to insure a –850 millivolt pipe to soil potential for a
minimum of 30 years. Conductors shall be attached to gas pipes by thermite
welding. Soil resistivity test is the responsibility of the Contractor.
B. Contractor shall provide all materials including, but not limited to, prepackaged
anodes, test station (with leads, wire, terminal board, and fittings), valve box with
cover suitable for H-20 traffic loading, and cad weld thermite cartridges for a
complete cathodic protection system.
3.5 FIELD COATING OF BURIED PIPE:
A. Specifically, the work to be performed under this section is the furnishing and
application of protective coatings to all pipe, conduit, field joints, damaged pipe
wrap, tees, ells, fittings, and any other bare metal surfaces to be buried. No
galvanized pipe shall be buried.
B. Contractor may purchase plastic-coated pipe when available. If plastic-coated

pipe is not available, Contractor shall field-wrap all buried pipe. The field coating
of bare pipe shall be considered a normal part of the pipe installation.
C. The Contractor is required to repair all damaged wrap or defects prior to lowering
into the ditch. The field coating of bare pipe and/or damaged wrap shall be
considered a normal part of the pipe installation.
D. Contractor will be responsible for the condition of the pipe coating at the time he
takes possession of the pipe.
E. The wrapped pipe shall be visually inspected by the Contractor. Poor wrap shall
be removed and repaired. The Owner shall have the opportunity to perform
holiday test of factory and field-wrapped pipe.
F. Prior to application, all surfaces to which a protective coating is to be applied

shall be thoroughly dried and cleaned of all paint, rust, scale, grease, dirt, and
foreign matter.

G. Cold-applied tape and primer must be used or all field joints, damaged plant wrap,
tees, ells, fittings, and any other bare metal surfaces to be buried, unless otherwise
specified. See Article 3.5, Paragraph N, for approved tape and primer. Method of
application for wrapping and wrap repair shall be in accordance with approved
manufacturer’s procedure.
H. At points where pipe or steel conduit emerges from or enters the ground, the wrap
shall extend 2 inches above the finished ground level.
I. If the field wrappings with tape of fittings and valves not furnished coated is
unsatisfactory because of irregular surfaces, the Contractor may, with the consent
of the Owner’s Representative, elect to apply PPG Industries Coal Cat WC 40101,
Royston Laboratories Roskote 201, Coal Tar Epoxies or approved equal. The
application shall be made in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to
obtain a thickness of 8 mils or more.
J. All exposed above-ground bare metal surfaces, unless otherwise specified shall be
painted with two prime coats, and two finish coats (Section 09910) of semi-gloss
silicone alkyd (minimum 2 mils dry film thickness.) Care shall be taken to
prevent abrasion or scarring of the prime coat. Any damage to the primer shall be
repaired before subsequent coats are applied. The prime coat shall be thoroughly
dry before the paint coat is applied. Paint shall be applied at a coverage rate as
recommended by the manufacturer. Owner shall specify color of finish coat.
K. Contractor shall furnish all materials for all field coating operations. Material
shall be per Article 3.5, Para M. The field coating materials shall be considered a
normal part of the NGV fueling station installation.
L. Contractor shall field-wrap all damaged wrap on buried steel conduit. The field
coating of buried bare steel conduit shall be considered a normal part of the pipe
installation.
M. Cold-applied tapes and primers approved for below-ground installations are listed
below according to their brand names, identification numbers, tape width, and the
pipe sizes on which the tapes are used.
N. Acceptable Manufacturer:
1. Primer – Polyken 1027; Pipe Coating – Polyken 930-35
O. Two-inch wide tape shall be used for all fittings and multi-directional wrapping.
P. Joints and fittings require two layers of wrap. The tape shall be applied with a
60% overlap.
Q. Materials for above-ground protective coating shall be per industry standard.

R. Contractor shall collect and haul away from jobsite all wrapping wastes, such as
scrap tape, primer, cans, etc.
3.6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
A. The complete electrical installation shall be in accordance with the California

Electrical Code, all applicable state and local codes issued by authorities having
jurisdiction, and Contract Documents.
B. Drawings are diagrammatic, field design of conduit and wiring systems is

required.
C. Galvanized rigid steel conduit shall be used for all conduit installed above grade.
Conduit installed below grade shall be PVC schedule 40. Underground PVC
conduit runs intended to stub-up and terminate at above-grade equipment, boxes
and cabinets shall be transitioned to galvanized rigid steel conduit or PVC coated
rigid steel conduit below grade, in the horizontal conduit run. Conduit seal fittings
shall be installed in accordance with the CEC. Drawing details are diagrammatic
and do not necessarily show all required seals. Contractor shall be required to
provide all seals in accordance with the CEC.
D. Connections to motors and other devices or equipment that may be subject to

vibration shall be made with flexible conduit in accordance with CEC
requirements for the area classification. Drawing details are diagrammatic and do
not necessarily show all required flexible conduit.
E. Unless otherwise indicated, the minimum size of conduit shall be 3/4" diameter
for above grade installations and 1" diameter for below grade installations. All
conduit ends shall have bushings. Galvanized rigid steel (GRS) conduits shall
have grounding bushings. Conduits shall meet CEC requirements for Class 1,
Division 1 and Class 1, Division 2 in classified areas.
F. Unless otherwise indicated, the minimum size of conductors shall be #12 AWG
THWN copper only.
G. Green insulated ground conductors shall be installed in all feeder and branch
circuit wiring.
H. All ground connectors shall be manufactured by Erico, OZ Gedney, Burndy, or

approved equal. Use thermal weld ground connections below grade. Above grade
ground connections may be thermal weld or mechanical type.
I. Provide equipment/circuit identification nameplate and labels on all equipment

and devices. Labels shall be self-adhesive phenolic type with white letters on
black background.
J. The Contractor shall provide typewritten directories for all electrical panels
involved in this project. The panel directories shall reflect the as built circuits.

One copy of the schedule shall be secured to the inside of the panel door, and one
copy shall be submitted to the engineer as an "as-built" drawing.
K. Electrical equipment and feeders shall be supported and/or anchored in

accordance with CBC seismic requirements.
3.7 ONSITE FACILITY PRESSURE TEST
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and performing all tests of the
CNG fueling system as required by the applicable codes, regulatory agencies and
this specification. All testing shall be done in the presence of the Contractor,
Owner’s Representative, and regulatory agencies (if necessary).
B. A pressure test in accordance with ASME B31.3 Paragraph 345.5.5 shall be

performed on the completed interconnecting piping and tubing system prior to
tying to the gas meter. A minimum test pressure as shown on the drawings shall
be maintained for at least four hours. Nitrogen shall be used as the pressure test
fluid.
C. Pressure tests of the piping system shall be recorded on a pressure recording

device (e.g., chart recorder) in the presence of the Owner’s Representative. Proof
of pressure recording device calibration within six (6) months prior to the test is
required. The Owner’s Representative must initial all Pressure Test records and
witness all Pressure Tests.
D. The testing, to the extent the schedule permits, shall be organized to minimize the
number of separate tests. If possible, the entire system shall be tested as a single
testing segment.
E. Upon completion of any test, all test records shall become the property of the
Owner. The Contractor shall forward to the Owner’s Representative copies of test
records indicating that all piping has been strength- or pressure-tested. Test
records shall be signed and dated by the Owner’s Representative upon witnessing
and verifying said test. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all
representatives of the permitting agencies that may be required to witness testing
are given at least one (1) week written notice prior to any testing of the CNG
Fueling Station.
F. If a tested section fails to maintain the specified test pressure, the Contractor shall
determine the location of the leakage or failure. The contractor shall remove the
defective section and install, with new material, a replacement section prior to
reinitiating the test. The section shall be retested in its entirety for at least four
hours. The defective section shall remain the property of the Owner.
G. The system, after completion of the required leak or strength test, shall remain
pressurized until the Owner’s Representative is on site. Depressurization of the
system shall only commence after authorization from the Owner’s Representative.

If the system fails to maintain pressure during the period subsequent to the test,
damage to the system must be suspected and the system must be retested.
H. The Owner shall not be held liable for any additional costs associated with
damages, repair, retesting, investigation, etc., arising from failures due to inferior
workmanship, and/or materials furnished by the Contractor, which prove to be
defective until testing.
I. Once the facilities are successfully pressure-tested, the Contractor shall not
perform any maintenance or further work on the facilities without the express
written permission of the Owner’s Representative.
3.8 ONSITE SYSTEM STARTUP, TESTING, AND TRAINING
A. Prior to shipment, the CNG compressor shall be operated for a minimum of four
(4) continuous hours and functionally tested. The test shall include, but not be
limited to, operation of the compressor, all control, safety shutdown and alarming
systems, etc.
B. The installed fueling equipment shall undergo a witnessed system test. At least
two (2) weeks prior to the system test, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner’s
Representative draft Maintenance and Operating Manuals. During the testing of
the mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment by the Contractor, the
Contractor shall make available representatives of the manufacturers of all of the
major equipment or other qualified persons who shall instruct the Owner’s
personnel in the operation and maintenance thereof. Natural gas shall be used for
the system test. Piping and tubing shall be purged with nitrogen prior to
introducing natural gas. The tests shall include, but not be limited to, the items
listed below:
1. Run test fueling station for proper operation. This includes calibrating all
instrumentation and fast-fill dispenser.
2. Test the ESD system.
3. Test compressor control panel and shutdowns.
4. Test dryer system.
5. Test time-fill system.
6. Test fast-fill dispenser.
7. Any discrepancies found as a result of these inspections and tests shall be

corrected by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner (including the cost for
making all the corrections and repeating the tests within two (2) weeks.)

C. Acceptance by the Owner’s Representative of the fueling stations and associated
items furnished by Contractor under this specification shall occur only after the
following requirements have been met:
1. It has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Owner Representative

that the fueling station as a whole, meets and conforms to the requirements
of the Contract Documents.
2. All testing required by the Contract Documents have been successfully

completed and have been accepted by the Owner’s Representative.
3. The date of acceptance of the fueling station shall be the date of the
written notice of its acceptance by the Owner’s Representative to
Contractor. All warranties and/or guarantees referred to or implied in the
Contract Documents shall commence on that acceptance date.
4. Acceptance by the Owner’s Representative of the witnessed test shall not

release Contractor from any of its warranty obligations, or any other
obligation, under the Contract Documents.
D. Contractor shall provide two (2) formal training classes in station operation,
service, and maintenance. Factory service representatives shall instruct the
Owner’s designated operating and maintenance personnel in the operation,
adjustment, and maintenance of all equipment and systems. Training shall include
classroom and “hands-on” activities. The basis of instruction shall be the station
operating and maintenance manual.
3.9 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall update the equipment shop fabrication drawings to reflect all
field modifications subsequent to delivery from the factory. The latest revision of
the shop fabrication drawings shall be incorporated into the station operating and
maintenance manuals. Drawings shall be provided in both hard copy and
electronic PDF file formats.
B. The Contractor shall submit red-line markups of the station installation drawings
that reflect all field modifications.
3.10 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. All product data and related information appropriate for Owner’s maintenance
and operation of all products and systems provided under this Contract shall be
compiled into an integrated CNG fueling station operating and maintenance
manual. The manual shall include written test reports documenting performance
and operational data. The station and compressor unit PLC program listings on
CD shall be included in the manual. Submit six (6) copies of the draft manual for
review by the Owner’s Representative. Four copies will be returned after review.

Submit four (4) hardcopies and an electronic copy of the final manual after
acceptance by the Owner’s Representative.
3.11 WARRANTY SERVICE
A. Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. The
warranty period shall begin upon acceptance of the station by the Owner. Owner
prefers CNG station technical support sourced from the western region of the
United States.
B. WARRANTY SERVICE LEVELS
1. Warranty service at the Owner’s site will be provided by the Contractor in

two (2) levels. Level 1 will be of an emergency nature requiring an
expedited resolution. Level 2 will be of a nature that is not significant
operationally and does not require immediate dispatch of Contractor to the
Owner's site. The Owner’s Representative will be solely responsible for
the determination of the warranty service level.
a. Level 1 warranty service conditions - Contractor will initiate

problem resolution via telephone contact with the Owner within
one (1) hour and a site visit (if appropriate) within four (4) hours of
notification by the Owner’s Representative. Notification by the
Owner’s Representative can be made seven (7) days a week,
twenty-four (24) hours a day without exception throughout the
warranty period.
b. Level 2 warranty service conditions - Contractor will make

contact with the owner within twenty-four (24) hours of
notification by the Owner’s Representative. Notification by the
Owner’s representative will be made between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
The initial service contact (site visit or telephone call) to resolve
the problem will be at a mutually agreed upon time and date not to
exceed one (1) week after notification. Exceptions to this two (2)
week requirement may be made by the Owner’s Representative
due to operational, construction or labor constraints.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL
SECTION 15190 – MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. Identification of mechanical piping and all mechanical equipment and

components installed under the work of the project.
A. Section 09900 – Painting
1.3 REFERENCES
A. The following documents form a part of these specifications to the extent stated
herein. Unless otherwise indicated, use the issue in effect on the date of request
for quotation. Bring any conflicts between specifications, drawings, and the
referenced documents to the attention of the Owner in writing, for resolution
before taking any related action. Where differences exist between codes and
standards, the one affording the greatest protection shall apply.
a. ASME A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit product data and manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions

of the General Conditions.
B. Submit list of wording, symbols, letter size, and color-coding for mechanical
identification.
C. Submit valve chart and schedule, including valve tag number, location, function,
and valve manufacturer's name and model number.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:
A. Seton
B. Or approved equal

2.2 MATERIALS
A. Color Coding: ASME – A13.1 unless specified otherwise.
B. Plastic Nameplates: Laminated two-layer plastic with engraved black letters on

light, contrasting background color.
C. Plastic Tags: Laminated three-layer (double-sided) plastic with engraved black

letters on light, contrasting background color. Tag size at least 1-1/2 inch
diameter.
D. Stencils: With clean-cut symbols and letters of following size:
OUTSIDE DIAMETER COLOR FIELD LETTER

INSULATION OR PIPE LENGTH HEIGHT
3/4" - 1-1/4 8" 1/2"
1-1/2" - 2" 8" 3/4"
over 2-1/2" 12" 1-1/4"
Equipment --- 2-1/2"
E. Stencil Paint: Semi-gloss enamel; in accordance with Section 09900.
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive adhesive of identification materials.
B. Prepare surfaces in accordance with Section 09900 for stencil painting.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Plastic Nameplates: Install with corrosion-resistant mechanical fasteners, or

adhesive.
B. Plastic Tags: Install with corrosion-resistant chain.
C. Stencil Painting: Apply in accordance with Section 09900.
3.3 IDENTIFICATION SCHEDULE
A. Equipment: Identify with plastic nameplates. Small devices, such as in-line

pumps, may be identified with plastic tags.
B. Controls: Identify control panels and major control components outside of panels
with plastic nameplates.

C. Valves: Identify valves in main and branch piping with tags.
D. Identify piping with stenciled painting. Identify service, flow direction, and
pressure. Install in clear view and align with axis of piping. Locate identification
not more than ten (10) feet apart on straight runs including risers and drops,
adjacent to each valve and tee, at each side of penetration of structure or
enclosure, and at each obstruction.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 15410 – GAS PIPING AND TUBING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
A. The work of this Section includes the furnishing of all labor, minor materials,
equipment, tools, and services needed to complete all natural gas, compressed air,
lube oil piping and tubing shown on the Drawings and as specified herein. It also
includes all materials, labor, etc., neither specifically mentioned nor shown, but
which can reasonably be inferred as being necessary for a complete installation.
The work shall be properly adjusted and fully operable.
1.2 DRAWINGS
A. Drawings showing location of equipment, piping, tubing, etc., are diagrammatic

and job conditions will not always permit their installation in the location shown.
The drawings show the general arrangement of all piping, tubing, equipment, etc.,
and shall be followed as closely as existing conditions, actual building
construction, and the work of other trades will permit. Because of the small scale
of the drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings, and accessories,
which may be required. The Contractor shall investigate the conditions affecting
the work and shall arrange the work accordingly providing such fittings, valves
and accessories as may be required to meet conditions at no additional cost to the
Owner. When job conditions do not permit installation of equipment, piping, etc.,
in the locations shown, it shall be brought to the Owner’s Representative's
attention immediately and the relocation determined in a joint conference and the
relocation shall be at no additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall be
held responsible for the relocation of any items without first obtaining the
Owner’s Representative's approval. Contractor shall remove and relocate such
items at Contractor’s expense if so directed by the Owner’s Representative.
B. Execute work mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings, or
vice versa, the same as if specifically mentioned in both.
1.3 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings shall be updated and maintained as record
documents.
1.4 CODE RULES AND SAFETY ORDERS
A. Provide all work and materials in full accordance with the latest rules and
regulations at the time of bid of at least the following codes and standards:

1. American Petroleum Institute (API)
a. API Recommended Practice 520, Sizing, Selection, and
Installation of Pressure Relieving Devices in Refineries
a. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code
b. Section VIII, Division I - Pressure Vessels

c. Section V, Nondestructive Examination
d. Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications
e. ASME A13.1, Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
f. ASME B16.25, Buttwelding Ends
g. ASME B31.3, Process Piping
3. American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
a. SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice
4. American Welding Society (AWS)
a. A5.1 Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

b. A5.4 Stainless Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
c. A5.5 Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Gas Shielded Metal Arc
Welding
5. International Code Council (ICC)
a. International Building Code (IBC)

b. International Fire Code (IFC)
c. International Mechanical Code (IMC)
d. International Plumbing Code (IPC)
6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

a. NFPA 52 Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
b. NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
c. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
d. NFPA 704 Identification of the Hazards of Materials for
Emergency Response
7. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
a. SAE J1616 Recommended Practice for CNG Vehicle Fuel
8. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
a. UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
b. UL 508A Industrial Control Panels
c. UL 1604 Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II,
Division 2, and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

9. U.S. Department of Labor
a. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910
Occupational Health and Safety Standards
1.5 PRODUCT HANDLING
A. Protection: Use all means necessary to protect all materials before, during, and
after installation and to protect the work and materials of all other trades.
B. Replacements: In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and

replacements necessary to the approval of the Owner’s Representative and at no
additional cost to the Owner.
1.6 EXISTING MATERIALS
A. Existing equipment, piping, wiring, construction, etc. which interferes with work
of this contract shall be brought to the attention of the Owner’s Representative.
Damaged items shall be replaced with new material to match existing.
B. Perform all cutting of existing surfaces as required by work of this contract. After
installation of the work of this contract is complete, repair and finish all surfaces
to match adjacent areas. All new and existing work shall be thoroughly bonded
and joined together.
C. Removed materials which will not be reused and which are not claimed by the
Owner shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the
premises. Consult Owner before removing any material from premises.
Materials claimed by Owner shall be removed carefully to prevent damage and
delivered to the site where directed.
1.7 CARE AND CLEANING
A. All broken, damaged, or otherwise defective parts shall be repaired or replaced

without additional cost to the Owner, and entire work left in a condition
satisfactory to Owner’s Representative. At completion, carefully clean and adjust
all equipment, fixtures, and trim installed as part of this work, and systems and
equipment shall be left in satisfactory operating condition.
B. All surplus materials and debris resulting from this work shall be cleaned out and
removed from site.
1.8 SAFETY AND WORK CONDITIONS
A. All OSHA rules and regulations concerning handling of materials and all work
related activities shall be strictly adhered to.
1.9 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide a complete list of materials and equipment proposed
to the Owner for acceptance. The list shall include for each item: the
manufacturer, the manufacturer’s catalog number, catalog cuts or drawings, test
certificates for pipe and tubing, the rating, capacity, size, etc. Test certificates for
pipe shall include the items specified in API Specification 5L, Supplementary
Requirement 15.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. PIPING AND TUBING
1. Provide each item listed herein or shown on drawings of quality noted or

equal. All material shall be new, full weight, standard in all respects and
in first-class condition. Insofar as possible, all materials used shall be of
the same brand or manufacture throughout for each class of material or
equipment.
2. All pipe shall be steel, seamless, standard, ASTM A-106 Grade B or 316
stainless steel, seamless, as shown on the drawings. All pipe shall comply
with the requirements of ASME B31.3 based on the operating pressures
indicated on the drawings. Underground warning tape shall be, TERRA
TAPE, EXTRA STRENGTH 540 labeled with the words, "CAUTION
GAS LINE BURIED BELOW."
3. All tubing shall be ASTM A-213, type 316 stainless steel, fully-annealed,
seamless, Maximum Rockwell Hardness B-80. Tubing is to be free of
scratches and suitable for bending. Where the following Nominal OD
tubing is specified, the corresponding minimum wall thickness shall be
used for CNG service:
1/4" .035"
3/8" .049"
1/2" .065"
3/4" .095"
4. Contractor shall provide all materials for repair or replacing of existing

substructures, such as water service, sewer laterals, or any other facilities
that are cut or damaged by Contractor.
5. Electrodes and related material required for Contractor’s welding

operations. Electrodes shall fully comply with all requirements contained
in AWS Specifications, including but not limited to Specification for
Carbon Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes AWS 5.1, AWS

Specification for low-Alloy Steel covered Arc-welding Electrode AWS
A5.5, and shall produce field welding results, which fully comply with test
requirements listed above. Welding rods shall be delivered to the job site
in unopened metal containers.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for pickup, transportation, off loading and
storing materials, and providing all equipment and manpower necessary to
complete the work as specified herein.
1. Contractor shall be solely responsible for delivering the required quantities

of proper, usable materials to the various points of installation within
sufficient time to permit construction of the CNG Fueling station in
accordance with the Construction Schedule.
2. Precautions shall be taken to prevent deterioration effects of weather on

the materials. Materials shall be stored by Contractor in a secure area
either on or off the job site.
3. Salvage material will consist of all items to be removed or otherwise not

reused. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for proper
disposal.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PIPE/VENT INSTALLATION
A. The welding of any fittings required to tie in the new gas piping to the new gas
meter set, shall be performed by the Contractor.
B. The tie-in shall be performed by the Contractor.
C. A fully-charged fire extinguisher shall be immediately available at each location

where welding or cutting will be done.
D. All steel pipe fittings shall be threaded or butt-welded as specified In the

drawings.
E. Piping shall be labeled describing contents and flow direction.
F. Pipes shall be supported as shown in the drawings by pipe supports with U-bolts
over the pipe.
G. Vent stacks shall be at least ten (10) feet above grade. A 1/8-inch weep hole shall
be drilled at the bottom of each vent stack.

3.2 TUBING, TUBE FITTINGS, VALVES AND GAUGES
A. Material used in the system must be selected to minimize the potential for internal
corrosion. No copper or an alloy containing more than 70% copper shall be used
in natural gas service. No cast iron or semi-steel material shall be used. Also
prohibited is galvanized pipe and fittings, and aluminum pipe, tubing, and fittings
except as permitted by NFPA 52.
B. All tubing shall be in accordance with Article 2.1A, Paragraph 3. All tube fittings
shall be Swagelok, 316 stainless steel.
C. All valves shall be tagged in accordance with Section 15190 - Mechanical

Identification.
D. Tubing shall be installed to withstand vibration, expansion, and contraction.

Consideration should be given to seismic loading when bending and securing
tubing. All valves shall be accessible for easy operation and maintenance.
1. Contractor shall use certified tubing installers. It shall be the

responsibility of Contractor to have tubing installer trained and certified
by a tube fitting manufacturer to install tube and required fittings per the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
2. Teflon paste and Teflon tape impregnated with nickel shall be used to seal
tube fitting pipe thread connections.
E. Tubing shall be labeled describing contents and flow direction.
F. Risers for buried steel piping shall be placed in a PVC sleeve.
G. Contractor shall support and protect tubing against damage. Tubing shall be
supported every five feet. Contractor shall install removeable stainless steel
thresholds over tubing for protection from foot traffic.
3.3 WELDING
A. All welding shall be done in accordance with the latest edition of ASME B31.3
Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping, ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel
Code Section IX, and ASME/ANSI B16.25 Buttwelding Ends. Each welder shall
be tested and qualified for the type and method of welding to be done in
accordance with the above codes and standards. Each welder must provide to the
Owner’s Representative:
1. A qualification record signed by an authorized officer of the testing

laboratory, or welding inspector and the Contractor’s authorized
representative, or,

2. Previous welding certification (active certification within the previous six
months) may be submitted to the Owner’s Representative.
B. All field joints on pipe installed in the CNG Fueling station shall be welded,
including fittings and accessories. Welding may be done by Shielded Metal-Arc
Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, or Gas Metal-Arc Welding Process, using a
manual, semi-automatic, or automatic welding technique or combination of these
techniques.
C. At the end of the workday, all open ends of completed pipe sections and sections
that have been lined up and not welded, shall be securely closed by the Contractor
by means of approved covers which will keep foreign matter out of the pipeline
such as water, trash, small animals or other objects. These covers shall be put in
place and shall remain in place until the respective section becomes a part of a
larger section. The covers shall not be tack welded to the pipe.
D. The Contractor shall have fire-fighting equipment available while cutting and/or
welding. Fire control equipment may include but not be limited to water trucks,
water pumps, fire extinguishers, mats under welders, etc.
E. Hot or cold bending of any pipe is not permitted.
F. No miter welds will be permitted in the construction of any piping.
3.4 CATHODIC PROTECTION
A. All buried carbon steel portions of the piping system must be isolated and
cathodically protected to insure a –850 millivolt pipe to soil potential for a
minimum of 30 years. Conductors shall be attached to gas pipes by thermite
welding. Soil resistivity test is the responsibility of the Contractor.
B. Contractor shall provide all materials including, but not limited to, prepackaged
anodes, test station (with leads, wire, terminal board, and fittings), valve box with
cover suitable for H-20 traffic loading, and cad weld thermite cartridges for a
complete cathodic protection system.
3.5 FIELD COATING OF BURIED PIPE
A. Specifically, the work to be performed under this section is the furnishing and
application of protective coatings to all pipe, conduit, field joints, damaged pipe
wrap, tees, ells, fittings, and any other bare metal surfaces to be buried. No
galvanized pipe shall be buried.
B. Contractor shall purchase plastic-coated pipe when available. If plastic-coated

pipe is not available, Contractor shall field-wrap all buried pipe. The field coating
of bare pipe shall be considered a normal part of the pipe installation.

C. The Contractor is required to repair all damaged wrap or defects prior to lowering
into the ditch. The field coating of bare pipe and/or damaged wrap shall be
considered a normal part of the pipe installation.
D. Contractor will be responsible for the condition of the pipe coating at the time he
takes possession of the pipe.
E. The wrapped pipe shall be visually inspected by the Contractor. Poor wrap shall
be removed and repaired. The Owner shall have the opportunity to perform
holiday test of factory and field-wrapped pipe.
F. Prior to application, all surfaces to which a protective coating is to be applied

shall be thoroughly dried and cleaned of all paint, rust, scale, grease, dirt, and
foreign matter.
G. Cold-applied tape and primer must be used or all field joints, damaged plant wrap,
tees, ells, fittings, and any other bare metal surfaces to be buried, unless otherwise
specified. See Article 3.5, Paragraph N, for approved tape and primer. Method of
application for wrapping and wrap repair shall be in accordance with approved
manufacturer’s procedure.
H. At points where pipe or steel conduit emerges from or enters the ground, the wrap
shall extend 2 inches above the finished ground level.
I. If the field wrappings with tape of fittings and valves not furnished coated is
unsatisfactory because of irregular surfaces, the Contractor may, with the consent
of the Owner’s Representative, elect to apply PPG Industries Coal Cat WC 40101,
Royston Laboratories Roskote 201, Coal Tar Epoxies. The application shall be
made in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to obtain a thickness
of 8 mils or more.
J. All exposed above-ground bare metal surfaces, unless otherwise specified shall be
painted with one prime coat, and two finish coats (Section 09910) of semi-gloss
silicone alkyd (minimum 2 mils dry film thickness.) Care shall be taken to
prevent abrasion or scarring of the prime coat. Any damage to the primer shall be
repaired before subsequent coats are applied. The prime coat shall be thoroughly
dry before the paint coat is applied. Paint shall be applied at a coverage rate as
recommended by the manufacturer. Owner shall specify color of finish coat.
K. Contractor shall furnish all materials for all field coating operations. Material
shall be per Article 3.5, Para M. The field coating materials shall be considered a
normal part of the NGV fueling station installation.
L. Contractor shall field-wrap all damaged wrap on buried steel conduit. The field
coating of buried bare steel conduit shall be considered a normal part of the pipe
installation.

M. Cold-applied tapes and primers approved for below-ground installations are listed
below according to their brand names, identification numbers, tape width, and the
pipe sizes on which the tapes are used.
N. Acceptable Manufacturer:
1. Primer – Polyken 1027; Pipe Coating – Polyken 930-35
O. Two-inch wide tape shall be used for all fittings and multi-directional wrapping.
P. Joints and fittings require two layers of wrap. The tape shall be applied with a
60% overlap.
Q. Materials for above-ground protective coating shall be per industry standard.
R. Contractor shall collect and haul away from jobsite all wrapping wastes, such as
scrap tape, primer, cans, etc.
3.6 CLEANUP
A. Working areas and adjacent areas used in the performance of the work shall be
left in a neat and presentable condition. All debris shall be collected and disposed
of to the satisfaction of the Owner.
B. Contractor shall restore the construction site daily so as to leave the surface of the
ground as normal as practicable. Contractor shall leave the soil and yard in a
condition satisfactory to the Owner’s Representative. This will include, but not
be limited to street sweeping, temporary and permanent paving, and plating to
allow safe flow of traffic.
C. Clean up by Contractor shall include purging of all pipe and tubing installed as
part of this project prior to placing in operation. Purpose of purging is to remove
any sand, dirt, weld slag, burrs, and other foreign material to avoid plugging and
damaging the equipment.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 15991 – TESTING & STARTUP
A. Facility Pressure Testing
B. Facility Startup
A. Section 11500 – CNG Equipment
B. Section 15410 - Gas Piping and Tubing
PART 1 - PRODUCTS (not used)
PART 2 - EXECUTION
3.1 FACILITY PRESSURE TEST
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and performing all tests of the
CNG fueling system as required by the applicable codes, regulatory agencies and
this specification.
B. A pressure test in accordance with ASME B31.3 Paragraph 345.5.5 shall be

performed on the completed interconnecting piping and tubing system prior to
tying to the gas meter. A minimum test pressure as shown on the drawings shall
be maintained for at least four hours. Nitrogen shall be used as the pressure test
fluid. All testing will be done in the presence of the Contractor, Owner’s
Representative, and regulatory agencies (if necessary).
C. Pressure tests of the piping system shall be recorded on a pressure recording

device (e.g., chart recorder) in the presence of the Owner’s Representative. Proof
of pressure recording device calibration within six (6) months prior to the test is
required. The Owner’s Representative must initial all Pressure Test records and
witness all Pressure Tests.
D. The testing, to the extent the schedule permits, shall be organized to minimize the
number of separate tests. If possible, the entire system shall be tested as a single
testing segment.

E. Upon completion of any test, all test records shall become the property of the
Owner. The Contractor shall forward to the Owner’s Representative copies of
test records indicating that all piping has been strength- or pressure-tested. Test
records shall be signed and dated by the Owner’s Representative upon witnessing
and verifying said test. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all
representatives of the permitting agencies that may be required to witness testing
are given at least one (1) week notice prior to any testing of the CNG Fueling
Station.
F. If a tested section fails to maintain the specified test pressure, the Contractor shall
determine the location of the leakage or failure. The contractor shall remove the
defective section and install, with new material, a replacement section prior to
reinitiating the test. The section shall be retested in its entirety for at least four
hours. The defective section shall remain the property of the Owner.
G. The system, after completion of the required leak or strength test, shall remain
pressurized until the Owner’s Representative is on site. Depressurization of the
system shall only commence after authorization from the Owner’s Representative.
If the system fails to maintain pressure during the period subsequent to the test,
damage to the system must be suspected and the system must be retested.
H. The Owner shall not be held liable for any additional costs associated with
damages, repair, retesting, investigation, etc., arising from failures due to inferior
workmanship, and/or materials furnished by the Contractor which prove to be
defective until testing.
I. Once the facilities are successfully pressure-tested, the Contractor shall not
perform any maintenance or further work on the facilities without the express
written permission of the Owner’s Representative.
3.2 FACILITY STARTUP
A. The installed fueling station shall undergo a witnessed system test. Contractor
shall provide assistance as needed during system testing. Natural gas shall be
used for the system test. Piping and tubing shall be purged with nitrogen prior to
introducing natural gas. The tests shall include, but not be limited to, the items
listed below:
1. Run test fueling station for proper operation. This includes calibrating all
instrumentation.
2. Test the ESD system.
3. Test compressor control panels and shutdowns.
4. Test dryer system.
5. Test dispensing system.

6. Any discrepancies found as a result of these inspections and tests shall be
corrected by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner (including the cost for
making all the corrections and repeating the tests within two (2) weeks.)
B. Refer to Section 3.3 in Specification 11500 for additional station commissioning

requirements.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL
SECTION 16020 – BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. Extent: The Contractor shall furnish all services, skilled and common labor, and
apparatus and materials required for the complete installation as shown and within
the intent of the Drawings and these Specifications.
B. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Furnish and Install:
a. Complete distribution systems for power, lighting, controls and

communications including pullboxes, conduit and wire for new
equipment
b. Conduit sealing fittings
c. Auxiliary motor control panel as shown on the Drawings
d. Grounding system for new equipment
e. All necessary cutting, patching, trenching and backfilling
f. Test the completed work. Correct any deficiencies to the

satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative
1.2 EXAMINATION OF SITE
A. The Contractor shall examine the site and become familiar with all conditions that
may affect the work covered by the design drawings and this Division of the
Specifications to assure a conclusive bid is submitted. Failure of the Contractor to
assess the requirements shall not lessen the Contractor's responsibility or entitle
them to additional compensation for work omitted from the initial bid.
1.3 RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. Drawings: If any part of the Drawings or these Specifications are not clear or
definite, the Contractor shall request the Owner’s Representative to apply to the
Engineer for an interpretation or clarification. The Contractor shall obtain all
interpretations or clarifications prior to proceeding with the work.
B. Manufacturer's Directions: The Contractor shall follow the manufacturer's

directions covering points not shown on the drawings or specified in the

specifications. Should the manufacturer’s directions conflict with the drawings or
specifications, the Contractor shall contact the Owner’s Representative for
clarification before proceeding.
C. Protection of Equipment:
1. Due care shall be exercised during construction to avoid damage or

disfigurement of any kind. All equipment shall be protected from dust and
moisture prior to and during construction.
2. Where required or directed, construct temporary protection for equipment

and installations so as to protect them from dust and debris caused by the
construction.
3. All protection shall be substantially constructed with the use of clean

canvas, heavy plastic, visqueen or plywood as required, and made tight
and dust proof as directed.
4. The Contractor shall repair by spray or brush painting, after properly

preparing the surface, all scratches or defects in the finish of the
equipment. Only identical paint furnished by the equipment manufacturer
shall be used for this purpose.
5. Failure of the Contractor to protect the equipment as outlined herein shall

be grounds for rejection of the equipment or its installation.
1.4 REVIEW OF MATERIALS
A. Materials and Equipment: All materials and equipment shall be new. All materials
and equipment, for which the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. have established
tests, shall be approved by that body and shall bear its label of approval.
1. In lieu of being listed by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,

consideration will be given to certified test reports of an adequately
equipped, recognized independent test laboratory, competent to perform
the testing, attesting to the product’s conformance with all the applicable
requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., standards.
2. Unless otherwise approved by the Owner, the materials to be furnished

under this Specification shall be the standard products of manufacturers
regularly engaged in the production of such equipment equal to or superior
to the material specified, and shall be the manufacturer's latest standard
design that complies with the Specification requirements.
B. Approval of Materials:
1. A complete list of materials and equipment proposed shall be submitted to

the Owner’s Representative for approval. The list shall include for each

item: the manufacturer’s name, the manufacturer's catalog number, type or
class, the rating, capacity, size, etc.
2. The Contractor shall submit a brochure containing catalog cuts or

Drawings and data.
3. Before installation of the equipment, the Contractor shall submit detailed

construction Drawings of the electrical equipment to the Owner’s
Representative for approval. All Drawings shall be to scale, fully
dimensioned, and shall provide sufficient detail to clearly indicate the
arrangement of the equipment and its components.
4. Installation of any approved substituted equipment is the Contractor's

responsibility, and any changes required to work included under other
Divisions for installations of approved substituted equipment must be
made to the satisfaction of the Owner and without change in the contract
price. Approval by the Owner of substituted equipment or dimensioned
Drawings does not waive these requirements.
A. All electrical work under this contract shall be performed by a qualified contractor
holding a valid C-10 license and all other licenses and permits required by the
authorities having legal jurisdiction over the work.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. In addition to material and equipment specified, the Contractor shall also provide
incidental materials required to effect a complete installation. Such incidental
materials include solders, tapes, caulkings, mastics, gaskets, equipment supports,
brackets, anchors and similar items.
B. Materials and equipment shall be uniform throughout the installation. Equipment

of the same type shall be of the same manufacturer. All materials and equipment
shall be new. Materials and equipment, for which the Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. have established tests, shall have been approved by that body, or an
equivalent testing firm and shall bear its label of approval.
3.1 TESTS
Upon completion of the electrical construction work the Contractor shall perform tests
and provide test reports to the Owner’s Representative as specified in this and other
Sections of this Division.

A. The Contractor shall provide the Owner with a minimum of two (2) weeks
advance notice of all field tests to be performed.
B. All tests shall be performed in the presence of the Owner’s Representative. The
request for interruption of power shall be scheduled and coordinated through the
Owner’s Representative.
C. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner’s Representative three (3) copies of all
test results, certified in writing, witnessed, signed and dated, immediately upon
completion of the test. Any unsatisfactory condition revealed by the test results,
unsatisfactory methods of testing, or inadequate performance of the testing
equipment, shall be corrected by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner’s
Representative.
D. The Owner’s Representative reserves the right to require the Contractor to

perform or repeat any tests that are deemed necessary to complete or verify the
tests or the certified records of the Contractor at any time during the course of the
project. The Contractor shall correct any unsatisfactory portion of the work
revealed by the tests.
3.2 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A. Equipment: The Contractor shall properly identify all circuit breakers and other
devices on switchboards, and other apparatus used for operation of, or control of
the circuits, appliances or equipment by means of 3/32-inch thick white laminated
phenolic nameplate with a black core. The engraved characters shall be a
minimum of 3/16-inch in size for the device numbers, using Helvetica style font.
The nameplates shall be attached using self-tapping stainless steel machine
screws.
B. Conductors: All wires installed shall be marked to clearly identify the phase and
circuit identification.
1. All conductors shall be color-coded and provided with plastic circuit

identification labels. For directions regarding the color-coding of low
voltage conductors, see Section 16120, Part 2.1.
2. Feeder circuit cables shall have permanently attached plastic labels with _-
inch characters for identification. Feeder circuits shall be identified with
the circuit number as stipulated in the Drawings.
3. Branch circuit identification shall be by use of plastic sleeve labels such as

those manufactured by Raychem, Panduit, or equal. Labels shall be placed
on conductors at all outlets, panelboards, junction boxes, relays, and
controls. Branch circuit conductors shall be identified with the circuit
number.

3.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION
A. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Owner’s Representative in reducing

objectionable noise or vibration. If the noise or vibration is the result of the
material or improper installation, the condition(s) shall be corrected at no
additional expense to the Owner.
3.4 GENERAL INSTALLATION METHODS
A. Cutting, Patching, and Core Drilling:
1. Provide cutting, patching, and core drilling required for the installation of
the material and equipment specified in this division.
2. Do not cut, core, or drill structural members without the prior consent of
the Owner’s Representative.
B. Seismic Mounting: All electrical material and equipment, including the floor
mounted equipment, shall be installed with the bracing or anchoring necessary to
comply with the latest edition of the California Building Code.
C. The contract drawings are based on preliminary information provided by

equipment manufacturers and suppliers prior to completion of bidding documents.
Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating final equipment installation
requirements with the manufacturer, including making necessary adjustments to
conduit stub-up locations, at no additional cost to the Owner.
D. Waterproof Construction:
1. Maintain the waterproof integrity at the penetration points of materials

intended to be waterproof. Membrane clamps shall be provided at
penetrations points of waterproof membranes.
2. Provide waterproof NEMA 3R enclosures for all equipment or devices

mounted outside or otherwise exposed to the weather.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16050 – BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. Conduit, conduit seals and fittings
B. Wireways and fittings
C. Pull and outlet boxes
D. Cable and wire
E. Pulling cable and wire
F. Wiring devices and connections
G. Supporting devices
H. Acceptance tests
A. See the following Specification Sections for work related to the work in this
Section:
1. Section 16020 Basic Electrical Requirements
2. Section 16110 Conduit
3. Section 16120 Wire and Cable
4. Section 16130 Boxes
5. Section 16385 Underground Electrical Construction
6. Section 16451 Grounding
1.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
A. Published specifications, standards, tests, or recommended methods of trade,

industry, or governmental organizations apply to the work of this Section.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer's literature, drawings and published data.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 CONDUIT, CONDUIT SEALS AND FITTINGS
A. See Section 16110 Conduit
2.2 PULL AND OUTLET BOXES
A. See Section 16130 Boxes
2.3 CABLE AND WIRE
A. See Section 16120 Wire and Cable
2.4 PULLING CABLES
A. When cable pulling lubrication is required it shall be a compound specifically

prepared for cable pulling and shall not contain petroleum or other products which
have a deteriorating effect on the cable jacket or insulation. Cable pulling
lubricants shall be approved by the wire and cable manufacturer specifically for
use with their products and shall be manufactured by: Y-Er-Eas, Mineralic, Ideal,
or equal.
2.5 WIRING DEVICE AND CONNECTIONS
A. 600 Volt or Less Wiring Connections
1. Terminal Strip Connectors:
a. All Sizes: Crimp type, solderless lugs and connectors as

manufactured by Burndy, Thomas and Betts, or equal.
b. Pressure connectors furnished as an integral part of equipment

shall be used for conductors of any size.
2. Circuit wiring connectors to fixture wire shall be of the insulated spring

connector type as manufactured by: 3M, Ideal, or equal.
3. Splices:
a. No. 6 and larger splices shall be made up with crimp type splice
sleeves as manufactured by 3M, Ideal, or equal and taped.
b. No. 8 and smaller splices shall be made up with insulated spring

connectors as manufactured by 3M, Ideal or equal.
4. All connections requiring taping shall use the appropriate type as

manufactured by 3M, Hysol, or equal.

2.6 RECEPTABLES FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
A. Receptacles shall be Crouse-Hinds Feraloy type CPS (or equal), angle type,
suitable for use in Class 1, Division 1 and 2, Group C and D hazardous locations
and wet locations. Receptacles shall have a delayed action mechanism, ensuring
arcs are extinguished in the contact chamber prior to allowing the plug to be
withdrawn. The receptacles shall be rated for 20A, 125-250V AC, 2-wire, 3-pole,
60Hz. One (1) matching type CPP plug will be provided with each receptacle.
3.1 CONDUIT AND WIREWAYS
A. Conduit shall be installed for all conductors of all systems unless specifically
noted otherwise on the drawings. Refer to Section 16110 - Conduit.
3.2 PULL AND OUTLET BOXES
A. Mount with supporting means independent of conduits. Machine bolts shall be

used for fastening to structural steel and machine screws and expansion anchors
shall be used for fastening to concrete or solid masonry.
B. Pull boxes shall be of the size and type to accommodate the electrical
classification of the location, structural conditions, size and number of raceways,
conductors or cables entering and leaving, and device or fixture for which
required.
C. Locations of outlets and pull boxes on drawings are diagrammatic unless

dimensioned. When necessary and with the approval of the Engineer, outlets and
pull boxes shall be relocated to avoid interference with other work.
3.3 SECONDARY WIRE AND CABLE
A. All wiring shall be in conduit except as specifically noted.
B. The entire wiring system shall be installed with identified neutrals and color-
coded phase wires. All branch circuits shall have individual neutral conductors
installed in the same raceway. Each branch circuit shall have a properly sized
ground conductor.
C. All conduits shall be swabbed until all moisture and dirt has been removed before
any wire or cable is installed.
D. All cables and wires shall have the same identification at all termination and
splice points and at all pull boxes, outlet boxes, conduit bodies and wireways in
which they are installed. Allow at least 6-inch of tails packed in the outlet boxes
after splices or terminations are made.

E. All cable and wire in equipment enclosures shall be grouped and laced with
plastic bands. The cables and wires shall be systematically and symmetrically
arranged and so formed to avoid strain at terminal points.
F. No splices shall be made in conduits or conduit fittings (condulets). Splices shall

be made in outlet, junction or pull boxes only.
G. Cable splices and terminations shall be installed in accordance with the cable
manufacturer's recommendations. Terminations shall be made with crimp-type
solderless lugs and connectors or use pressure connectors furnished as an integral
part of equipment. Splices for #6 and larger shall be made up with crimp type
splice sleeved and taped. The splice shall be wrapped with electrical tape in a
manner and with material approved for the circuit voltage. Splices for #8 and
smaller shall be made up with insulated spring connectors.
H. Cable pulling methods and materials shall only be those recommended by the
cable manufacturers. Cable shall not be pulled through more than one
intermediate manhole or pull box on one pull. Cables shall be lubricated with
approved pulling lubricant during pulling operations. All cable ends shall be
sealed against moisture after pulling.
3.4 SUPPORTING DEVICES
A. Refer to Section 16020, Basic Electrical Requirements, Part 3.04.B - Seismic

Mounting for equipment seismic restraint requirements.
B. Do not cut or weld to any structural steel without written permission from the
Engineer. Devices shall be securely and safely supported in accordance with the
requirements of the latest edition of the CBC.
C. Unistrut, Kindorf or equal type channel shall be used for the support of
miscellaneous electrical devices, conduit, equipment, or fixtures as may be
suitable for the conditions.
D. Machine bolts shall be used for fastening to structural steel. Machine screws and
expansion anchors shall be used for fastening to concrete or solid masonry.
3.5 ACCEPTANCE TESTS
A. An insulation resistance test shall be performed on all cabling and wiring installed
by the Contractor that is rated at 600V or less. All insulation tests shall be made
with a direct reading megohmeter (megger) having a minimum voltage rating of
500V DC. Test readings shall be recorded and results submitted as specified in
Section 16020, Basic Electrical Requirements.
B. The minimum acceptable resistance shall not be less than one megohm from
conductor phase to phase and phase to ground using a potential of 500V DC
applied for thirty (30) seconds.

C. After insulation tests have shown the cable and wiring installation to be
satisfactory the cable and wiring may be energized and tested for proper voltage
and phase rotation. Test readings shall be recorded and the results submitted as
detailed in Section 16020, Basic Electrical Requirements.
D. The Contractor shall furnish all instruments required for the tests.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16110 – CONDUIT
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work covered in this Section consists of furnishing all labor, supervision,
tools, materials, equipment and performing all work necessary to furnish and
install complete raceway systems suitable for receiving wire and cable. Systems
shall be complete with all couplings, bushings, other fittings and support. Work
shall include provision of:
1. Rigid metal conduit and fittings
2. Flexible metal conduit and fittings
B. Work associated with the installation of underground conduit systems shall be

provided in accordance with Section 16385, Underground Electrical Construction.
Section:
Raceway systems and all related components shall be designed, manufactured and tested
in accordance with the latest applicable revision of the following standards and codes:
A. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
1. ANSI C80.1 Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated
B. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA FB 1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies

for Conduit and Cable Assemblies

2. NEMA TC 2 Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing
and Conduit
3. NEMA TC 3 PVC Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC
C. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by Part 3, Title 24,

California Code of Regulations, California Amendments (i.e., California
Electrical Code)
D. FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FS)
1. FS A-A-55810 Flexible Metal Conduit
E. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. (UL)
1. UL 6 Rigid Metal Electrical Conduit
2. UL 514B Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings
3. UL 651 Standard for Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC

Conduit and Fittings
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. All submittals shall be made in accordance with the General Conditions. Supplier
shall furnish six (6) sets of submittals containing the following information for
Owner’s approval:
1. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s product data for the materials
and equipment proposed for use.
A. Products for which the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., have established tests,
shall have been approved by that body, or an equivalent testing firm, acceptable to
the Owner, and shall bear its label of approval.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Materials shall be delivered to the site in unopened cartons or bundles as

appropriate, clearly identified with the manufacturer's name, Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. or other approved label, grade or identifying number.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 RIGID METAL CONDUIT AND FITTINGS

A. Rigid Steel Conduit: Schedule 40 pipe, hot-dip galvanized or sherardized,
conforming to ANSI C80.1 and UL 6, with threaded ends, protected both inside
and out, "Sheraduct," "GE White," "Galvite," or equal.
B. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: threaded type, material to match the conduit, and
product listed for intended location. Fittings, couplings and connectors shall
conform to the requirements of UL 514B.
C. Watertight Expansion and Deflection Fittings: O-Z Electric Co. Type DX,
Crouse-Hinds, or equal, capable of accommodating not less than a 3/4-inch
displacement from the normal condition in any direction including the
longitudinal (conduit centerline) direction.
D. Conduit Seals: Crouse-Hinds Type EYS or equal, suitable for Class 1, Division 1
or 2 application, in vertical or horizontal mounting position as required. Provide
fiber dam and sealing compound as recommended by the manufacturer for use
with the conduit seals provided.
E. Bonding Bushings: O-Z Electric Co. Type "BLG", Thomas and Betts Co., Inc., or
equal.
F. Insulating Bushings: O-Z Electric type "A", Thomas and Betts Co., Inc., or equal.
G. All rigid conduit threaded joints shall have thread lubricant applied, Crouse-Hinds
STL or HTL, or equal.
2.2 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
A. Conduit: For unclassified areas, use liquid-tight, interlocking single-strip type

with overall molded jacket to exclude moisture, "Sealtite," Condu-Flex, or equal.
Unless otherwise specified, use the following for classified areas, Crouse-Hinds,
EC Couplings, Appleton EX Flexible Coupling, or equal.
B. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: NEMA FB 1, (steel), screw-in type.
C. Flexible Conduit Connectors: Thomas and Betts, Appleton Electric Co. or equal,
galvanized steel with integral insulating throat.
2.3 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT AND FITTINGS (PVC)
A. Schedule 40 PVC conduit conforming to NEMA TC 2 and UL 651. Fittings,

NEMA TC 3, and solvent cement as recommended by the manufacturer.
2.4 SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS
A. Conduit Clamps, Straps, and Supports: Steel or malleable iron.

B. Concrete Drilled Anchors: USM Corp., "Parabolt", Langford Tool and Drill Co.,
"Kwik-Bolt", or equal.
C. Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping Bolts: Atlas Corp., "Teks 2", or equal.
D. Sheet-metal Screws: Parker-Kalon, American, or equal, self-tapping, hardened

steel, cadmium plated, binding head or countersunk flat head to suit application.
E. Hanger Rods: 1/4-inch minimum, hot dip galvanized Unistrut Corp., Super Strut
Corp., or equal, applied as shown. Use channel nuts, hex nuts, saddle type and flat
washers and similar accessory items, each best suited to the specific application:
1. Channel section, 12-gage, 1-5/8 x 2-7/16-inches: P5500
2. Studs, nuts and similar items: of sizes and types noted and compatible
with the channel section to which they are being applied.
3. Flat plate, angle, shaped and special fittings and beam clamps, of types
noted and compatible with the channel section to which they are being
applied.
4. Conduit straps: P2580-10 to P2553-40, two-hole
5. Conduit straps: Appleton, Steel City, or equal, one-hole, sheet steel, for
1/2-inch and 3/4-inch conduits only
6. "U" bolts: Schedule 40 pipe sizes with threaded legs and nuts
7. Universal pipe clamps, 1/2-inch to 2-inch conduits: P2911 to P2917
8. I.P.S. type pipe hangers, as shown
3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. All wires shall be installed in conduit or wiring raceways. Size raceways in

accordance with NEC requirements, unless specified on the drawings.
B. Provide separate raceway systems for each of the following wiring categories:
1. 480Y/277 volt normal power.
2. 208Y/120 volt normal power.
3. Control Wiring
4. Instrument Wiring

C. Unless otherwise indicated, conduits installed underground shall be PVC
Schedule 40, installed as specified in Section 16385, Underground Electrical
Construction. Make all joints and connections using fittings designed for the
purpose, bonded permanently and watertight using solvent cement. Comply with
manufacturer’s recommendations for bending and cutting.
3.2 CONDUIT SIZE, ARRANGEMENT, AND SUPPORT
A. The minimum conduit size shall be 3/4-inch trade size unless noted otherwise on
the plans.
B. Conduit systems shall be worked into complete, integrated arrangements, with

like elements to present an orderly, neat, and professional appearance as specified
herein.
C. Run all conduit, raceways, and junction boxes exposed, except as shown or noted
otherwise. Exposed conduits or raceways shall be run parallel with walls or
structural elements.
D. Vertical runs shall be plumb and horizontal runs level and parallel with structure.
Groups shall be racked together neatly with both straight runs and bends parallel
and uniformly spaced.
E. All conduits shall be securely fastened in place at intervals not exceeding those
specified in the NEC, with approved and suitable clamps or fastener types. All
vertical conduits shall be properly supported to present a mechanically rigid and
secure installation.
F. Maintain, at a minimum, a 6-inch clearance between conduit and piping.
G. No conduit shall be fastened to other conduits or pipes, or installed so as to

prevent the ready removal of other pipes for repairs.
H. Space conduit, supported directly from the concrete structure, out at least 1/4-inch
using one-hole malleable straps with pipe spacers or, if three (3) or more conduits
are located in a parallel run, they shall be spaced out from the wall approximately
5/8-inch to 1-inch by means of framing channel.
I. Secure conduit racks to concrete walls by means of cast-in-place anchors, die-

cast, rustproof alloy expansion shields, or cast flush anchors. Wooden plugs,
plastic inserts, or gunpowder driven inserts shall not be used as a base to secure
conduit supports. Conduit shall be supported immediately on each side of a bend
and not more that 3-feet from an enclosure where a straight run of conduit ends.
J. Welding, brazing, or other heating of the conduit is not permitted.
K. Clearance: Do not obstruct spaces required by Code in front of electrical

equipment, access doors, etc.

L. Conduit of 2-inch trade size or smaller O.D., but not larger than one-third the
concrete thickness, may be installed in structural concrete between the steel and
the bottom of the slab only where permitted by the Owner’s Representative.
Conduit may be in contact with reinforcing or other conduit where crossing at a
right angle, but maintaining a minimum spacing of three times the O.D.
elsewhere.
M. The interior of all raceways shall be thoroughly clean and free from cement, paint,
grease, plaster, and dirt.
N. Empty conduit, in which wire is to be installed by others, including telephone,

communications, instrument, or data conduits, shall have pull lines installed. The
pull line shall be 3/32-inch nylon or polyolefin having not less than a 200-pound
tensile strength. No less than 24-inches of slack shall be left at each end of the
pull line. Attach Patrick and Co. Size 2, Type 11-172, Dennison Co., or equal,
cloth or plastic tags to the ends of the pull lines with nylon string. Tags shall be
marked with indelible ink indicating the location of the other end of the pull line
and the service for which the conduit is provided.
3.3 CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Drawings do not necessarily indicate, generally, routes of all branch circuits. All
runs to panels are indicated as starting from the nearest outlet. Provide conduits to
panels as though routes were indicated in their entirety.
B. The Contractor shall not commence installation of the conduits until all the
conduit runs have been accounted for and properly planned.
C. Pull boxes and splice boxes shall be installed where shown and where otherwise
required to facilitate the installation of conductors and to comply with code
requirements. Different types of conduits shall not be intermixed in any run.
D. Conduits shall be installed to be free of traps where condensation water could

accumulate wherever possible.
E. When required for ease of cable pulling and as necessary to meet Code, provide
malleable conduit fittings or pull boxes even though not shown. Turns shall
consist of malleable fittings or symmetrical bends.
F. Install conduit seals in accordance with NEC requirements and as shown on the
drawings. Conduit seals shall be provided within 18 inches of each conduit entry
into explosion-proof enclosures and wherever conduits transition from a
hazardous rated location to a non-hazardous location. Each conduit routed
underground from, or through, a hazardous location to a non-hazardous location
shall have conduit seals provided, above grade, at each end of the conduit run
within 12 inches of the point the conduit enters/leaves the ground. All conduit
seals shall be filled with sealing compound in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

G. Bends and offsets shall be avoided where possible, but where necessary, shall be
made with approved hickey or a conduit-bending machine. Make bends and
offsets of as large a radius as construction will permit so as not to injure the
conduit in any way. Conduit bends shall not be kinked and shall not be flattened
more than 5% of the outside diameter of the conduit. Where exposed conduits are
run in groups, all bends shall have a common center, with a minimum inner radius
of eight times the inside diameter of the conduit. Standard ells will not be allowed
at these locations.
H. Use flexible metal conduit for final connection to vibrating equipment. The length
of any size or type of flexible conduit shall not exceed 6-feet. An equipment-
grounding conductor shall be installed in all conduit runs having a length of
flexible metallic conduit, flexible liquid-tight conduit, non-metallic conduit or
duct as any part of the run. Flexible liquid-tight conduit shall be used in damp or
wet locations requiring flexible conduit. Provide explosion-proof flexible
couplings for final connection to vibrating equipment within classified areas. Use
of flexible couplings and flexible metal conduit for other than connections to
vibrating equipment shall be subject to prior approval by the Engineer.
I. Plug or cap all unused conduit openings with a suitable device designed for the
purpose. Caulking compound shall not be used for plugging conduit openings.
J. Rigid Metal Conduit: Connect with threaded ends, threaded couplings, thread into
integrally cast hubs or use double locknuts and insulating bushings.
K. Keep conduits closed and moisture-tight during construction.
L. Where rigid steel conduit and fittings are installed in contact with earth and/or
concrete, they shall be wrapped with 20-mil PVC tape, 50% overlap.
3.4 GROUNDING
A. Permanently and effectively ground all conduit systems in accordance with

Section 16451.
B. A separate ground conductor shall be run in each conduit and shall be connected
to each junction box using a grounding screw in each box. An equipment-
bonding jumper shall be used to connect all grounding type receptacles to the
grounded box. The use of looped wires under grounding screws shall not be
permitted.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16120 – WIRE AND CABLE
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
install complete wire and cable systems required for power distribution, lighting,
equipment and system grounding, and station monitoring, controls and
instrumentation. Work shall include:
1. Wire and cable – Lighting and Power Systems
2. Wire and cable – Monitoring and Control Systems
3. Wiring and cable – Grounding Systems
4. Wiring connections and terminations
Section:
Work and materials shall be in compliance with the latest applicable revision of the
following standards and codes:
A. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
1. ASTM B3 Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
2. ASTM B8 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper

Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard or Soft

B. INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)
1. ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical

Power Distribution Equipment and Systems
C. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA WC 5 Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire and Cable for the

Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy
D. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOICATION (NFPA)
1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by Part

3, Title 24, California Code of Regulations,
California Amendments (i.e., California Electrical
Code)
1. UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
2. UL 83 Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
3. UL 510 Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber

Insulating Tape
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Supplier shall furnish six (6) sets of submittals containing the following
information for Owner’s approval:
1. Shop drawings and product data.
shall have been approved by that body, or an equivalent testing firm acceptable to
A. Materials shall be delivered to the site in unopened cartons, reels, or bundles as

appropriate, clearly identified with the manufacturer's name, Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., or other approved label, grade and identifying number.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 WIRE AND CABLE – GENERAL
A. Conductors: General Cable Corp., Okonite Co., Southwire, or equal, copper No.
12 AWG minimum for lighting and power circuits, and No. 14 AWG minimum
for control circuits. Unless specifically noted otherwise herein, conductors shall
be Class B stranded soft drawn copper, conforming to ASTM B8.
B. Splices and Terminations in Copper Conductors:
1. Splices in No. 8 AWG and smaller: Where not otherwise specified,

provide Scotchlok, Buchanan, or equal, spring type, insulated connectors
unless otherwise specified.
2. Terminate No. 10 AWG and smaller conductors on screw terminals or

pressure connectors furnished as part of the devices unless otherwise
specified.
3. For splices and terminations in No. 6 AWG and larger stranded conductors
use mechanically die-compressed connectors except where connectors of
special form, such as on molded case circuit breakers, are furnished as an
integral part of equipment. Compression die shall deform both connector
and conductor to provide a homogeneous mass in compressed volume.
Connectors and installation tools shall be products of the same
manufacturer. Use Thomas and Betts, Burndy, Square D, or equal.
4. Where splices in underground power cable runs are specifically shown on

the drawings or approved, provide either resin-filled in-line splice kit or
sealant-coated, heatshrink, flame-retardant, heavy-wall tubing to provide a
water-tight seal over in-line cable splices. Resin-filled splice kits shall be
3M Scotchcast, or equal. Heatshrink tubing shall be Raychem type FCSM,
or approved equal.
5. Use Erico Products, Inc., Cadweld, Burndy Thermoweld, or equal, for

splices, "T" and "X" connections in bare grounding conductors, for
connections to building steel members, and where grounding conductor
connections are required.
6. Tape: Scotch No. 33+, Okonite, or equal, vinyl plastic applied in not less
than two half-lapped layers where other insulating methods are not
specified.

7. Identify the conductors in the outlets, pull boxes, panelboards, and similar
locations where conductors are accessible with Thomas and Betts, Brady,
or equal, printed plastic adhesive tapes to show the circuit number. Wrap
the tapes at least two turns around the conductor. Mark the panel
identification number with a permanent felt tip pen on Patrick and Co.,
Size 1, Type 11-172, Dennison Co., or equal, cloth or plastic tag and
attach it to the entering conductors with a nylon string. Use numbered
adhesive tapes, tags or insulation color to permit identification of the
individual wire or cable for communication, alarm, and control
conductors.
C. Color Codes
1. Color-code the power conductors of the wiring systems by means of

colored insulation for sizes No. 8 AWG, and smaller. Color-code larger
conductors with 1-inch wide cloth or plastic colored adhesive tape:
480Y/277 System 208Y/120V System

Phase A Brown Black
Phase B Yellow Red
Phase C Purple Blue
Neutral Gray White
2. Equipment Grounding: Any conductor intended solely for equipment

grounding purposes shall be bare or green in color. Conductors having
white covering shall be used only for grounded neutral conductors. This
requirement applies to all lighting, power, and control circuits.
3. Wrap the tape no less than two full turns around the conductor.
D. Conductor Lubricant: Wireze, Minerallac No. 100, or equal, for installation of

conductors in conduits, except that no lubricant will be permitted on conductors
of ground isolated circuits.
E. Conductors in Enclosures: Provide neat and professional installation with

conductors trained and secured with T&B Ty-Rap, Virginia Plastics, or equal,
nylon wire ties in panelboards, terminal cabinets, switchboards, gutters,
equipment enclosures and similar locations.
2.2 WIRE AND CABLE – LIGHTING AND POWER SYSTEM
A. Power and lighting conductors shall be 600 volt, Type THHN/THWN, having
thermoplastic insulation with an overall outer nylon cover per UL 83. Conductors
shall be rated 90° C for dry locations and 75° C for wet locations, and shall be
applied at their 75° C ampacity rating.
B. Each branch circuit shall have its own neutral conductor, if applicable. Shared
neutral conductors are not acceptable.

2.3 WIRE AND CABLE – MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
A. Conductors for Class 1 remote control and signal circuits and Class 2 power-
limited circuits shall comply with NFPA 70.
B. Twisted shielded pair (TSP) cable shall be #16 AWG stranded, tinned copper,
twisted pairs, 2-inch or shorter lay, with 100% foil shielding. Conductors shall
have PVC insulation with a nylon overcoat and an overall 90C PVC jacket and
shall be suitable for use in wet locations. Insulation shall be 600-volt rated.
C. Resistance Temperature Detector and gas sensor wiring shall be 3-conductor, #16
AWG, stranded tinned copper conductors, with 100% foil shielding and overall
PVC jacket. Insulation shall be rated for 300-volts.
2.4 WIRE AND CABLE – GROUNDING SYSTEMS
A. Equipment Grounding: Bonding and grounding conductors shall be ASTM B8

Class B stranded copper.
3.1 INSTALLATION OF WIRE AND CABLE
A. All wiring shall be installed in compliance with the California Electrical Code
(CEC) and all other applicable codes and standards as indicated in these
specifications and on the contract drawings.
B. Unless otherwise indicated, all wiring shall be continuous, without splices, from
terminal to terminal.
C. Clean all raceways prior to the installation of wire and cable.
D. All wiring shall be identified with permanent wire labels, using alphanumeric
designations. All terminations shall be identically labeled for the same wire (i.e.,
common conductors terminated in multiple locations). Wire labels shall agree
with the wire designations provided on the as-built termination diagrams and
interconnection diagrams.
E. All wiring, except wiring inside enclosures, shall be cabled with a thermoplastic
insulation jacket, with a voltage rating exceeding the voltage of any power in
proximity to the wiring.
F. All signal and power wiring shall be fully enclosed in appropriate conduit, unless
explicitly accepted by the Owner’s Representative. Wiring within enclosures shall
be neatly bundled and strapped or fastened to sub-panels or enclosure surfaces.
Wiring connected to hinged doors shall be bundled and sleeved in a flexible
plastic tubing to permit opening and closing of the door without straining wiring
and without abrasion of the wire insulation.

G. No wiring shall be installed, other than in conduit, except with specific written
approval of the Owner’s Representative.
3.2 INTERFACE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS
A. Identify each conductor with its circuit number or other designation indicated on
Drawings.
3.3 INSPECTION AND TESTS
A. General: The electrical installation shall be inspected and tested to ensure safety
to the operating personnel and compliance with Code requirements and with the
Contract documents. Field tests shall be performed in conformance with the
National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) Standards.
B. Insulation resistance test all power and control wiring installed by, or altered by,
the Contractor. Insulation resistance test all equipment installed under this
Contract.
1. The insulation resistance of each circuit phase-to-phase and phase-to-

ground shall be measured. For circuits rated less than 600-volts, a 1-
megohm resistance will be the acceptable minimum.
2. Applied potential shall be 500 volts DC for 300 V rated cable and 1000
volts DC for 600 V rated cable. Test duration shall be one minute.
C. Resistance of each ground rod to earth. This shall be made with a Biddle Null
Earth Megger tester, and results reported to the Owner.
D. Test readings shall be recorded and submitted as required by Section 16020.
3.4 SPARE CONDUCTORS
A. The Contractor shall install at least two additional conductors, or an additional

10% beyond the number required, whichever is greater as spares in all control and
instrumentation conduits. Spare conductors shall be the same size as the largest
conductor in the conduit.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16130 – BOXES
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work covered under this Section consists of furnishing all labor, supervision,
install above-grade pull and junction boxes.
Section:
A. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA FB 1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for

Conduit and Cable Assemblies
2. NEMA OS 1 Sheet-steel Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers,

and Box Supports
3. NEMA OS 2 Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers

and Box Supports
4. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts

Maximum)
B. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)


Code)
C. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. (UL)
1. UL 50 Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1. Shop drawings and product data.
A. Materials shall be delivered to the site in unopened cartons clearly identified with
manufacturer's name, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other approved label,
grade, and identifying number.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES
A. Boxes: For unclassified areas, provide UL 50 listed, screw-cover type, Square D

Co., Circle A-W Products, or equal, machine screw attached covers. Unless
otherwise specified, provide an explosion-proof type for classified areas, Crouse-
Hinds, Appleton, or equal.
B. Surface Mounted Boxes: Equipped with covers of the same size as box.
C. Pull Boxes: Provide boxes where shown. Provide additional boxes as required to
comply with the California Electrical Code for the conduit routes selected by the
Contractor to accommodate the conditions which influenced the routes.
D. Hinged Access Doors: Provide where the boxes would otherwise be inaccessible.
3.1 COORDINATION OF BOX LOCATIONS
A. Install the electrical boxes as required for splices, taps, wire pulling, and
equipment connections in accordance with the regulatory requirements.

B. Electrical box locations shown on the Drawings are approximate unless
dimensioned.
C. Locate and install boxes to avoid conflicts with other equipment and in a manner
that results in a neat appearance.
D. Provide knockout closures for the unused openings.
3.2 PULL AND JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION
A. Support pull and junction boxes independent of the conduit.
3.3 GROUNDING
A. Permanently and effectively ground all boxes in accordance with Section 16451.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16263 – DIESEL GENERATOR SET
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. This specification covers the equipment and services necessary for the design,
manufacture, factory testing, permitting, installation, and site testing of a
complete and operable on-site standby power system composed of one 600 kW
diesel engine-driven generator set and all other devices, equipment, and
appurtenances which are specified herein, shown on the drawings or required for
the service. Equipment shall be new, factory tested, and delivered complete and
ready for installation, without requiring any field assembly. The engine-generator
assembly shall comply with all local, state and federal environmental standards
and regulations, and be EPA Tier 2 compliant.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for applying for, payment of, and securing all
required permits relating to the installation and operation of the diesel generator
set, including required Bay Area Air Quality Management District permits to
construct and operate.
Section:
1. Section 03310 Concrete Work

2. Section 03210 Concrete Reinforcement
6. Section 16435 Switchboards
8. Section 16496 Automatic Transfer Switch
The Diesel Engine Generator Set and all associated equipment shall be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest applicable revision of the following
standards and codes:
1. ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code

2. ANSI C39.1 Electrical Analog Indicating Instruments
B. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
1. ASTM A53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated

Welded and Seamless
2. ASTM A181 Forgings, Carbon Steel, for General-Purpose Piping
3. ASTM A234 Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy

Steel for Moderate and Elevated Temperatures
4. ASTM D975 Diesel Fuel Oils
C. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
1. ASME B16.3 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings

2. ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
3. ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
4. ASME B31.1 Power Piping
D. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
1. IEEE Std 43 Testing Insulation Resistance of Rotating Machinery

2. IEEE Std 112 Polyphase Induction Motor and Generators
3. IEEE Std 115 Test Procedures for Synchronous Machines
4. IEEE Std 519 Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems
E. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA ICS 2 Industrial Control Devices, Controllers and Assemblies

2. NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Control and Systems
3. NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators
F. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
1. NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

2. NFPA 37 Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines
and Gas Turbines

3. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by Part 3,
Title 24, California Code of Regulations, California
Amendments
4. NFPA 110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems
G. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
1. UL 142 Steel Above-Ground Tanks for Flammable and

Combustible Liquids
2. UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
3. UL 1236 Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries
4. UL 1446 Systems of Insulating Materials – General
5. UL 2200 Stationary Engine-Generator Assemblies
H. BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. As a minimum for all equipment specified, Supplier shall furnish six (6) sets of
submittals containing the following information for Owner’s approval:
1. Specification and data sheets.
a. Manufacturer’s standard data for the engine and generator.
b. Engine generator control panel.
c. Battery, charger and battery secondary containment.
d. Exhaust muffler.
2. Equipment and Performance Data
a. Engine generator output power capability, including efficiency and

parasitic load data.
b. Harmonic and non-linear load capability.
c. Cooling system maximum and minimum allowable inlet

temperature.
d. Generator Direct-Axis and Quadrature synchronous, transient and

subtransient reactance. Negative and Zero sequence reactance,
transient open-circuit and short circuit time constants.

e. Magnitude of monitored values which define alarm or action set
points and the tolerance (plus and/or minus) at which the devices
activate the alarm or action.
f. Vibration isolator performance data for the range of frequencies

generated by the engine-generator set during operation from no
load to full load and the maximum vibration transmitted to the
floor. Provide description of the seismic qualification of the
engine-generator mounting, base, and vibration isolation.
3. Manufacturer's published warranty documents.
4. Shop drawings submittal shall include:
a. Plan and elevation views with certified overall, and

interconnection point dimensions. Include engine-generator
weight data on drawings.
b. Sub-base fuel storage tank, showing dimensions, vents and fuel fill
piping, anchor bolt template and recommended clearances for
operation and maintenance. Identify location and type of vibration
isolators furnished.
c. Engine-generator set lifting points and rigging instructions.
d. One-line schematic and wiring diagrams of the generator, exciter,

regulator, governor, and instrumentation.
e. Wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts of the safety

system, including a detailed description of how it is to work.
Description to include a listing of normal parameter ranges, alarm
and shutdown values for operating parameters such as pressures,
temperatures, voltages, currents, and speeds.
f. Interconnection wiring diagrams showing all external connections

required; with field wiring terminals marked in a consistent
point-to-point manner.
g. Plan, sections and fabrication details of engine-generator assembly

maintenance access platform and access steps.
5. Structural calculations verifying the integrity of the isolators and

anchoring systems.
6. Manufacturer proposed factory and on-site testing plan and procedures.
7. Manufacturer's installation instructions, including pre-start checklist and

precautions; startup procedures for test mode, manual start mode, and

automatic start mode; running checks, procedures, and precautions; and
shutdown procedures, checks and precautions.
8. Manufacturer’s Operations and Maintenance Manual, including

recommended list of spare parts.
9. Factory test reports
10. Documentation that the engine-generator set manufacturer has a minimum

of 5 years experience in the manufacture, assembly and sale of stationary,
diesel engine-generator sets for commercial and industrial use.
11. Certificates:
a. Emissions: A certification from the engine manufacturer stating

that the engine emissions meet all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations restrictions.
b. Regulatory Compliance: A certification stating that materials and

equipment provided comply with the requirements of UL,
wherever a standard covering the material and equipment has been
published by such organization.
c. Functional Facilities: A letter certifying that all facilities are

complete and functional, that each system is fully functional, and
that each item of equipment is complete, free from damage,
adjusted and ready for beneficial use.
1.5 SERVICE CAPABILITY
A. The equipment supplier shall have qualified service engineers available. These
engineers shall be available on a 24-hour, 7 day per week basis. The service
facility shall be located within a 100 mile radius of the project site.
B. Technicians specifically trained and certified by the manufacturer to support the

product and employed by the generator set supplier shall service the generator set.
1.6 WARRANTY
A. All products shall be warranted to be free of defects in materials and

workmanship, for a period of at least one year period from the start-up and
acceptance date, per the manufacturer's Base Coverage Warranty.
B. The generator set manufacturer shall warrant all equipment provided under this
section, whether or not all items are manufactured by the generator set
manufacturer, so that there is one source for warranty and product service.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The engine-generator shall be provided complete, with all necessary ancillary

equipment, including air filtration; starting system; generator controls, protection,
and isolation; instrumentation; lubrication; fuel system; cooling system; and
engine exhaust system. The engine-generator set shall satisfy the requirements
specified in the following Engine-Generator Parameter Schedule.
ENGINE-GENERATOR PARAMETER SCHEDULE

Power Application Standby
Power Factor 0.8 Lagging
Engine-Generator Application Stand-Alone
Heat Exchanger Type Fin-Tube
Governor Type Electronic Governor
Governor Application Isochronous
Frequency Bandwidth (Steady-State) + 0.25%
Maximum Speed 1800 rpm
Frequency 60 Hz
Voltage 277/480 volts
Phases 3 Phase, Wye
Phase Rotation ABC
Maximum Generator Subtransient 18%
Reactance
Maximum Step Load Increase Single step load pickup of 100%
nameplate and power factor
Frequency Recovery Time 13 seconds maximum
Frequency Deviation 25% maximum
Tolerance for Recover 1.5 Hz
Voltage Recovery Time 13 seconds maximum
Voltage Deviation 30% maximum
Maximum Time to Start and be Ready 10 seconds
to Assume Load
Seismic Zone Zone 4
Installation Elevation Sea Level
B. Generator set ratings: 600 kW, 750 kVA at 0.8 PF, standby rating, based on site
conditions of: altitude at sea level, ambient temperatures up to 120°F. System
voltage: 277/480 volts AC, three-phase, four-wire, 60 Hz.

C. The integrated generator set control system shall include required voltage
regulation and governing systems, inherent overcurrent, short circuit and overload
protection, digital and analog AC metering equipment, sensor failure detection,
required protective relaying, and remote monitoring and control capability.
D. The transient response characteristics of the engine-generator set shall be

controlled by the governor and voltage regulator, which shall cause the engine-
generator to respond to the maximum step load changes such that output voltage
and frequency recover to and stabilize within the operational bandwidth within
the transient recovery time. The engine-generator set shall respond to maximum
step load changes such that the maximum voltage and frequency deviations from
bandwidth are not exceeded.
E. Voltage regulation shall be +0.5 percent for any constant load between no load
and rated load. Random voltage variation with any steady load from no load to
full load shall not exceed + 0.5 percent.
F. Frequency regulation shall be isochronous from steady state no load to steady

state rated load. Random frequency variation with any steady load from no load
to full load shall not exceed +0.25 percent.
G. The diesel engine-generator set shall be capable of single step load pick up of
100% nameplate kW and power factor, less applicable derating factors, with the
engine-generator set at operating temperature.
H. Motor starting capability shall be a minimum of 2900 kVA. The generator set
shall be capable of sustaining a minimum of 90% of rated no load voltage with
the specified kVA load at near zero power factor applied to the generator set.
2.2 ENGINE
A. The engine shall be diesel, 4 cycle, 1800 RPM, radiator and fan cooled. The
horsepower rating of the engine at its minimum tolerance level shall be sufficient
to drive all connected accessories and the alternator at full generator set rated
load. Two cycle engines are not acceptable.
B. An electronic governor system shall provide automatic isochronous frequency

regulation. The engine governing system shall not utilize any exposed operating
linkage.
C. Skid-mounted radiator and cooling system rated for full load operation in 122°F
(50°C) ambient as measured at the generator air inlet. Provide prototype test data
verifying total cooling system performance with submittal documentation.
Radiator shall be provided with a duct adapter flange. The cooling system shall
be filled with 50/50 ethylene glycol/water mixture by the equipment supplier.
Rotating parts shall be guarded against accidental contact per OSHA
requirements.

D. An electric starter capable of up to five complete cranking cycles without
overheating.
E. Positive displacement, mechanical, full pressure, lubrication oil pump. Full flow
lubrication oil filters with replaceable spin-on canister elements and dipstick oil
level indicator.
F. An engine driven, mechanical, positive displacement fuel pump. Fuel filter with
replaceable spin-on canister element.
G. Replaceable dry element air cleaner with restriction indicator.
H. Flexible supply and return fuel lines.
I. Engine mounted battery charging alternator, 35 ampere minimum, and solid-state

voltage regulator.
2.3 AC GENERATOR
A. The AC generator shall be synchronous, four pole, 2/3 pitch, revolving field,
dripproof construction, single prelubricated sealed bearing, air cooled by a direct
drive centrifugal blower fan, and directly connected to the engine with flexible
drive disc.
B. All insulation system components shall meet NEMA MG1 temperature limits for
Class H insulation system and shall be UL 1446 listed. Actual temperature rise
measured by resistance method at full load shall not exceed 125°C.
C. The generator shall be capable of delivering rated output kVA at rated frequency
and power factor, at any voltage not more than 5 percent above or below rated
voltage.
D. A permanent magnet generator (PMG) shall be included to provide a reliable

source of excitation power for optimum motor starting and short circuit
performance. The PMG and controls shall be capable of sustaining and regulating
current supplied to a single phase or three phase fault at approximately 300% of
rated current for not more than 10 seconds.
2.4 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET CONTROL
A. The generator set shall be provided with a microprocessor-based control system

which is designed to provide governing, voltage regulation, metering, protective
relaying, automatic starting, monitoring, and control functions for the generator
set. The control system shall also be designed to allow local monitoring and
control of the generator set, and remote monitoring and control as described in
this specification. The control shall be mounted on the generator set. The control
shall be vibration isolated and prototype tested to verify the durability of all
components in the system under the vibration conditions encountered. The

control shall be UL508 labeled, CSA282-M1989 certified, and meet IEC8528 part
4. The controls, including all control, monitoring and protective functions, shall
meet or exceed the requirements of Mil-Std 461C part 9, and IEC Std 801.2,
801.3., and 801.5 for susceptibility, conducted, and radiated electromagnetic
emissions. The entire control shall be tested and meet the requirements of IEEE
587 for voltage surge resistance. Manufacturers utilizing components which have
not been tested as a system, as installed, (as demonstrated by a statement of
performance on standard published literature) shall conduct RFI/EMI testing on
the equipment in the manufacturer’s facility prior to shipping the equipment to the
project job site. Voltage surge testing shall be performed on an identical
prototype unit.
1. System control voltage shall be 24VDC. The control system provided

shall withstand the DC surge voltage produced by a 35A DC battery
charging alternator operating at full load when the battery bank is
disconnected. The test shall be successfully completed without tripping
protective circuit breakers or blowing fuse protective devices. Generator
set governing, voltage regulation, protection, and control equipment shall
be capable of proper operation with battery voltage levels down to
16VDC.
2. All switches, lamps and meters shall be oil-tight and dust-tight, and the
enclosure door shall be gasketed. There shall be no exposed points in the
control (with the door open) that operate in excess of 50 volts.
3. All switches shall be provided with fully illuminated back-lit labels and all
metering shall be individually lighted to allow for easy reading of
functions in a completely dark environment.
4. All adjustments to the control system for voltage and frequency set-up,
governing, and voltage regulation settings shall be made from the front of
the generator set control panel, with the aid of a digital readout display
which shall be integral to the equipment. All adjustments shall be made
with digital tactile feel raise/lower switches which include position
indicators. No rotary pots shall be acceptable for any function of the
control system provided for the generator set. Control equipment shall
contain a system of diagnostic LED’s to assist in analyzing proper system
function.
5. The entire generator set control system, as supplied, shall be capable of

being directly monitored and controlled by a personal computer connected
to the control for monitoring, diagnosis, service, and adjustment of the
system via an RS232 port on the control.
6. The generator set mounted control shall include the following features and
functions:

a. Three position control switch labeled RUN/OFF/AUTO. In the
RUN position the generator set shall start, and accelerate to rated
speed and voltage as directed by the operator. In the OFF position
the generator set shall immediately stop, bypassing all time delays.
In the AUTO position the generator set shall be ready to accept a
signal from a remote device to start and accelerate to rated speed
and voltage.
b. Red "mushroomhead" pushbutton EMERGENCY STOP switch.

Depressing the emergency stop switch shall cause the generator set
to immediately shut down and be locked out from automatic
restarting. Reset of the control shall require reset of the emergency
stop switch and the control system.
c. Pushbutton RESET switch. The RESET switch shall be used to

clear a fault and allow restarting the generator set after it has shut
down for any fault condition.
d. Pushbutton PANEL LAMP switch. Depressing the panel lamp

switch shall cause the entire panel to be lighted with DC control
power. The panel lamps shall automatically be switched off 10
minutes after the switch is depressed or after the switch is
depressed a second time. Lamps shall be rated for operation at
twice the control voltage supplied, for optimum lamp life.
e. Pushbutton LAMP TEST switch. Depressing the lamp test switch

shall cause all alarm and status lamps on the panel to be lighted,
and cause the digital display panel to sequentially display all the
alarm and status messages in the control system.
7. Generator Set and Engine Control Functions
a. The control system provided shall include a cycle cranking system

which allows for user selected crank time, rest time, and # of
cycles. Initial settings shall be for 3 cranking periods of 15
seconds each, with 15 second rest period between cranking
periods.
b. The control system shall include an idle mode control which

allows the engine to run in idle mode in the RUN position only. In
this mode, the alternator excitation system shall be disabled and
the engine protection parameters for engine oil pressure and engine
temperature shall be reduced to proper levels to reflect the lower
engine operating speed.
c. The control system shall include an engine governor control, which

functions to provide steady state frequency regulation as noted
elsewhere in this specification.

d. The governor control shall include adjustments for gain, damping,
and a ramping function to control engine speed and limit exhaust
smoke while the unit is starting. The control system shall
automatically adjust governor gain and stability settings to
compensate for engine performance variation related to engine
temperature.
e. The control system shall include time delay start (adjustable 0-300
seconds) and time delay stop (adjustable 0-600 seconds) functions.
Indicators shall be provided to reflect that the time delays are in
operation, and the time remaining for completion of the time delay
period.
f. The starting control logic shall check for engine rotation at each
signal for the engine starter to run. If engine rotation is not present
when the starter is operating, a “fail to crank” alarm and shutdown
shall be indicated on the generator set control panel.
g. The control system shall include sender failure monitoring logic
for speed sensing, oil pressure, and engine temperature which is
capable of discriminating between failed sender or wiring
components, and an actual engine failure condition.
h. Generator set start contacts rated 10 amps at 32 VDC.
i. Cooldown time delay, adjustable: 0-600 seconds. The control
panel shall indicate the time remaining in the time delay period
when the generator set is timing for shutdown.
j. Start time delay, adjustable: 0-300 seconds. The control panel
shall indicate the time remaining in the time delay period when the
generator set is timing for start.
k. A battery monitoring system shall be provided which initiates
alarms when the DC control and starting voltage is less than
24VDC. During engine starting, the low voltage limit shall be
disabled, and the system shall conduct a battery capacity test. A
"weak battery" alarm shall be initiated if the starting/control
battery does not pass this test.
8. Alternator Control Functions:
a. The generator set shall include an automatic voltage regulation

system which shall be matched and prototype tested with the
governing system provided. It shall be immune from misoperation
due to load-induced voltage waveform distortion and provide a
pulse width modulated output to the alternator exciter. The voltage
regulation system shall be equipped with three-phase RMS sensing
and shall control buildup of AC generator voltage to provide a

linear rise and limit overshoot. The system shall include a torque-
matching characteristic which shall reduce output voltage in
proportion to frequency below a threshold of 59 Hz. The voltage
regulator shall include adjustments for gain, damping, and
frequency roll-off. Adjustments shall be broad range and made via
digital raise-lower switches, with an alpha-numeric LED readout to
indicate setting level.
b. Electronic alternator overcurrent alarm and shutdown protection.

The overcurrent alarm shall be indicated when the load current on
the generator set is more than 110% of rated current for more than
60 seconds. The overcurrent shutdown shall be matched to the
thermal damage curve of the generator set, and shall not have an
instantaneous function.
c. Electronic alternator short circuit protection. Short circuit

shutdown shall occur when the load current on the generator set is
more than 175% of rated current and an aggregate time/current
calculation indicates that the system is approaching the thermal
damage point of the alternator. The equipment used shall not have
an instantaneous function.
d. The system shall control the alternator output to provide 300% of

rated current under short circuit conditions for both single-phase
and three phase faults. Systems which regulate single-phase and 3
phase faults at identical excitation levels are not acceptable.
e. Controls shall be provided to monitor the kW load on the generator

set and initiate an alarm condition when total load on the generator
set exceeds the generator set rating for a time period in excess of 5
seconds.
f. Controls shall include a load shed control, to operate a set of dry

contacts (for use in shedding customer load devices) when the
generator set is overloaded.
g. A three phase sensing AC over/under voltage monitoring system

shall initiate shutdown of the generator set when alternator output
voltage exceeds 110% of the operator-set voltage level for more
than 10 seconds, or with no intentional delay when voltage exceeds
130%. Under voltage shutdown shall occur when the output
voltage of the alternator is less than 85% for more than 10 seconds.
h. An under frequency sensing and protection system shall be

provided which causes a shutdown of the generator set if true RMS
frequency falls below 90% of rated for more than 20 seconds.

9. Control Interfaces for Remote Monitoring
a. All control and interconnection points from the generator set to

remote components shall be brought to a single separate
connection box. No field control connections shall be made in the
control enclosure or in the AC power output enclosure.
b. The field connections shall be made on permanently labeled

terminal blocks which are designed and tested by the manufacturer
of the generator set to be suitable for use without wire termination
lugs. Provisions shall be made for future addition of DIN-rail
mounted components.
c. Provide the following features in the control system:
1) Form "C" dry common alarm contact set rated 2A @

30VDC to indicate existence of any warning or alarm
condition on the generator set.
2) Form "C" dry common alarm contact set rated 2A @

30VDC to indicate existence of any shutdown condition on
the generator set.
3) One set of contacts rated 2A @ 30VDC to indicate

generator set is ready to load. The contacts shall operate
when voltage and frequency are greater than 90% of rated
condition.
4) A fused 10 amp switched 12VDC power supply circuit

shall be provided for customer use. DC power shall be
available from this circuit whenever the generator set is
running.
5) A fused 20 amp 12VDC power supply circuit shall be

provided for customer use. DC power shall be available
from this circuit at all times from the engine
starting/control batteries.
d. The control shall be provided with provisions for connection of

remote monitoring equipment as described herein or shown on the
drawings.
2.5 GENERATOR SET AC OUTPUT METERING
A. The generator set shall be provided with a metering set with the following
features and functions:

1. Provide 90 degree scale analog voltmeter, ammeter, frequency meter,
power factor meter and kilowatt (kW) meter. These meters shall be
provided with a phase select switch with LED indicating lamp and an
indicating LED lamp for upper and lower scale on the meters. Ammeter
and kW meter scales shall be color coded and scaled in the following
fashion: readings from 0-90% of generator set standby rating: green;
readings from 90-100% of standby rating: amber; readings in excess of
100%: red. The analog meters and meter switches shall be installed so
that they are totally oil-tight and dust-tight. Metering accuracy shall be
within 1.0% at rated output.
2. Digital metering set, 1.0% accuracy, to indicate generator RMS voltage

and current, frequency, output current, output kW, kW-hours, and power
factor. Generator output voltage shall be available in line-to-line and line-
to-neutral voltages, and shall display all three-phase voltages (line to
neutral or line to line) simultaneously.
2.6 GENERATOR SET ALARM AND STATUS MESSAGE DISPLAY
A. The generator set shall be provided with alarm and status indicating lamps to
indicate non-automatic generator status, and existing alarm and shutdown
conditions. The lamps shall be high-intensity LED type. The lamp condition
shall be clearly apparent under bright lighting conditions. In addition, the
generator set control shall indicate the existence of alarm and shutdown
conditions on a two line, 16 character per line, LED digital display panel.
Multiple warning or shutdown conditions shall all be stored, and require
individual clearing by the operator. Alarm horn shall be located on the system
master control panel. Conditions to be annunciated on the generator set control
shall include, as a minimum:
FUNCTION LAMP ALARM SHUTDOWN

COLOR HORN UNIT
Low DC Voltage Amber *
High DC Voltage Amber *
Weak Battery Amber *
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Amber *
Low Fuel – Day Tank Amber *
High Engine Temp Alarm Amber *
Leak Detected – Day Tank Amber *
Ground Fault Amber *
Overcurrent Alarm Amber *
Not in Auto Red * *
High Engine Temp Red * *
Low Oil Pressure Red * *
Overcurrent Red * *
Short Circuit Red * *

Overcrank Red * *
Overspeed Red * *
Under Frequency Red * *
Under Voltage Red * *
Over Voltage Red * *
Low Coolant Level Red * *
Automatic Green
Generator Running Green
Timing for Start
Timing for Shutdown
B. Customer fault alarms: Provisions shall be made for indication of two customer-
specified alarm or shutdown conditions. Labeling of the customer-specified
alarm or shutdown conditions (on the digital display panel) shall be of the same
type and quality as the above specified conditions and shall be programmable by
the operator. The non-automatic indicating lamp shall be red, and flash to
indicate that the generator set is not able to automatically respond to a command
to start from a remote location.
C. Engine Status Monitoring: The following information shall be available on a two

line, 16 character per line, LED digital display panel on the generator set control:
1. Engine oil pressure (psi or kPA)

2. Engine coolant temperature (degrees F or C; Both left and right bank
temperature shall be indicated on V-block engines.)
3. Engine oil temperature (degrees F or C)
4. Engine speed (rpm)
5. Number of hours of operation (hours)
6. Number of start attempts
7. Battery voltage (DC volts)
2.7 BASE
A. The engine-generator set shall be mounted on a heavy duty steel base to maintain
alignment between components. The base shall incorporate a battery tray with
hold-down clamps within the rails. The battery tray shall provide secondary
containment for the starting batteries in the event a battery jar leaks or ruptures.
2.8 OUTDOOR WEATHER-PROTECTIVE SOUND ATTENUATED ENCLOSURE
A. The generator set shall be provided with a sound-attenuated housing, which shall
allow the generator to operate at full rated load in an ambient temperature of up to
100°F. The enclosure shall reduce the sound level of the generator set while
operating at full rated load to a maximum of 76 dBA at any location 7 meters
from the generator set in a free field environment. The complete assembly shall
be listed under UL 2200. The assembly of generator set, enclosure, and sub-base
fuel tank shall be designed to be lifted into place using spreader bars. The

housing shall have hinged access doors as required to maintain easy access for all
operating and service functions. All doors shall be lockable, and shall include
retainers to hold the door open during service. Enclosure roof shall be cambered
to prevent rainwater accumulation. Openings shall be screened to limit access of
rodents into the enclosure. All electrical power and control interconnections shall
be made within the perimeter of the enclosure. The enclosure shall be insulated
with non-hydroscopic materials.
B. All sheet metal shall be primed for corrosion protection and finish painted with
the manufacturer’s standard color using a two-step electrocoating paint process,
or equal, meeting the performance requirements specified below. All surfaces of
all metal parts shall be primed and painted. The painting process shall result in a
coating that meets the following requirements:
1. Primer Thickness, 0.5-2.0 mils. Top Coat Thickness, 0.8-1.2 mils.
2. Gloss, per ASTM D523-89, 80% plus or minus 5%. Gloss Retention after
one year shall exceed 50%.
3. Crosshatch Adhesion, per ASTM D3359-93, 4B-5B.
4. Impact Resistance, per ASTM D2794-93, 120-160 inch-pounds.
5. Salt Spray, per ASTM B117-90, 1000+ hours.
6. Humidity, per ASTM D2247-92, 1000+ hours.
7. Water Soak, per ASTM D2247-92, 1000+ hours.
C. Fasteners used shall be corrosion resistant, and designed to minimize marring of

the painted surface when removed for normal installation of service work.
D. Enclosure shall be constructed of minimum 12 gauge steel for framework and 14

gauge steel for panels. All hardware and hinges shall be stainless steel.
E. Provide 120 VAC rated wrap-around type fluorescent maintenance light fixtures
and manual toggle switch within enclosure to facilitate inspection and
maintenance of equipment.
F. A factory-mounted exhaust silencer shall be installed inside the enclosure. The

exhaust shall exit the enclosure through a rain collar and terminate with a rain
cap. Exhaust connections to the generator set shall be through seamless flexible
connections.
G. The enclosure shall include the following maintenance provisions:
1. Flexible coolant and lubricating oil drain lines, that extend to the exterior
of the enclosure, with internal drain valves.

2. External radiator fill provision.
2.9 GENERATOR SET AUXLIARY EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
A. Generator main circuit breaker: set-mounted and wired, UL listed, molded case
thermal-magnetic type, rated at 1200 Amps, 3 pole, 480 volts, 80 % rated. Field
circuit breakers shall not be acceptable for generator overcurrent protection.
B. Engine mounted, thermostatically controlled, water jacket heater. The heater

shall be sized as recommended by the generator set manufacturer. Heater voltage
shall be suitable for 208V, single-phase, as shown on the project drawings.
C. Vibration isolators, spring type, quantity as recommended by the generator set

manufacturer. Isolators shall include built-in vertical limit stops and seismic
restraint in all directions in accordance with UBC Seismic Zone 4 requirements.
Provide Seismic Calculations signed by a California State Registered Professional
Engineer verifying the integrity of the isolator restraint and the anchor.
D. Starting and Control Batteries: Starting battery bank, calcium/lead antimony type,
24 volt DC, sized as recommended by the generator set manufacturer, shall be
supplied with battery cables and connectors.
E. A UL listed/CSA certified 10-amp voltage regulated battery charger shall be

provided for each engine-generator set. The charger shall be mounted on the
engine generator set. Input AC voltage and DC output voltage shall be as
required. Chargers shall be equipped with float, taper and equalize charge
settings. Operational monitors shall provide visual output along with individual
form C contacts rated at 4 amps, 120 VAC, 30VDC for remote indication of: Loss
of AC power - red light, Low battery voltage - red light, High battery voltage - red
light, Power ON - green light (no relay contact). An Analog DC voltmeter and
ammeter, 12 hour equalize charge timer, AC and DC fuses shall also be provided
on the charger.
F. Exhaust Muffler: Size and type as recommended by the generator set

manufacturer. The muffler shall be critical grade. Provide flexible exhaust fitting
sized for the engine exhaust flange. Exhaust system shall be installed in
accordance with the generator set manufacturer’s recommendations and
applicable codes and standards.
G. Exhaust Pipe: Exhaust pipe shall be A-53 steel, Schedule 40, black. Provide flip
top at end of pipe.
H. Sub-Base Fuel Storage Tank: Provide a double wall sub-base fuel storage tank
with capacity for minimum of 24 hours of operation at full load, but no less than
1,200 gallons of useful fuel capacity. The tank shall be equipped with high, low,
and leak detection switches for local and remote monitoring and alarms. The tank
shall be provided with a visual fuel gauge and a 4-20 mA level transmitter for
remote monitoring. The tank shall be constructed of corrosion resistant steel and

shall be UL 142 listed and labeled. The equipment, as installed, shall meet all
local and regional requirements for above ground tanks.
3.1 FACTORY TESTS
A. Generator set factory tests on the equipment to be shipped, shall be performed at

rated load and rated PF. Generator sets that have not been factory tested at rated
PF will not be acceptable. Tests shall include: run at full load for 2 hours,
maximum power, voltage regulation, transient and steady-state governing, single
step 100% cold load pickup, and safety shutdowns.
B. Three (3) copies of certified test report shall be issued, confirming the results of
this testing. Copies of test specifications and all performance test data shall be
included in project submittals. Additional copies of the certified test reports shall
be included in the Operations and Maintenance Manuals.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. The engine generator set shall be installed at the location indicated on the
drawings. The sub-base fuel storage tank shall be anchored to the concrete
foundation. The engine generator set shall be installed above the tank on
manufacturer’s provided vibration isolators.
B. Install flexible fitting, exhaust muffler, pipe, and weather flap.
C. Installation shall be performed by the electrical contractor, including point to
point power cable and control wiring installation. The manufacturer's
representative shall provide periodic inspection and supervision to ensure
conformance to installation drawings and instructions.
D. Installation shall comply with applicable state and local codes as required by the
authority having jurisdiction. Install equipment in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions and instructions included in the listing or labeling of
UL listed products.
3.3 START-UP AND TESTING
A. The generator set manufacturer shall provide factory trained personnel to perform
the following field services, except where noted:
1. Visual Inspection of Installation, including:
a. Verify that equipment has not been damaged during shipment.
b. Generator set mounting, exhaust system, fuel system and cooling
system.
2. Verify system interconnection wiring.

3. Normal Check-Out Procedures For All System Functions:
a. Verify Manual and Automatic Modes
b. Safeties and Alarms
3.4 ON-SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST
A. The complete installation shall be tested for compliance with the specifications
following completion of all site work. Testing shall be conducted by
representatives of the manufacturer, The Engineer shall be notified in advance
and shall have the option to witness the tests. Installation acceptance tests to be
conducted on-site shall include a "cold start" 100% load pickup test, a two hour
full load test, and a one step rated load pickup test in accordance with NFPA 110.
Provide a resistive load bank and make temporary connections for full load test, if
necessary.
B. Demonstration of complete system operation for acceptance testing by Factory

Representative during initial on-site testing. This testing shall be a witness test.
3.5 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A. Provide three (3) sets of the system Operations and Maintenance Manual as "As-
Installed" documentation three (3) weeks after completion of installation and
start-up. This manual shall include the following:
1. Project Description: Complete project description, including equipment

serial numbers for generator sets.
2. Introduction: Describes the major components and power of the system.
3. Safety Precautions: Describes system operation and maintenance
precautions.
4. Operation: Describes generator set operations.
5. Periodic Maintenance: Describes necessary procedures to maintain the
system.
6. Adjustments: Describes system switchboard and generator set
adjustments.
7. Troubleshooting: Describes generator set troubleshooting.
8. Generator Set Manual: Include a copy of the generator set manuals.
9. Wiring Diagrams: Include all system wiring diagrams.
10. Copy of factory and on-site test reports.
11. Glossary: Includes a list of specialized terms and their meanings.

3.6 TRAINING
A. The equipment manufacturer shall provide maintenance and operational training

to the Owner's personnel. There shall be a 4 hours allowance for on site training.
A training date shall be scheduled and coordinated with the Owner.
3.7 SPARE PARTS
A. The equipment manufacturer's distributor shall stock critical control components

in quantities as needed in the local or nearest field service office. These parts
shall typically be printed circuit boards, control fuses, LEDs, breakers, and
isolating relays. This shall be part of the manufacturer's Parts Department’s
standard procedure and the cost of these spare parts shall not be added to the
proposal.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16385 – UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. This section includes the furnishing, construction, and installation of pull boxes,
hand holes, and duct lines to form a complete underground raceway system.
Underground duct lines, pull boxes, and hand holes shall be located at the
approximate locations shown on the drawings with due consideration given to the
location of the other utilities, grades, and paving.
Section:
2. Section 16050 Basic Materials and Methods
1. ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code
B. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC)
1. G.O. 128 Rules for Construction of Underground Electric

Supply and Communications Systems
C. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA TC 2 Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and

Conduit
D. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)


Code)
1. UL 6 Standard for Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit – Steel
2. UL 514B Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings
3. UL 651 Standard for Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC

Conduit and Fittings
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1. A complete material list of proposed items to be provided under this

section.
2. Manufacturer’s published product data
3. Manufacturer’s shop drawings of pull boxes and hand holes.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 CONDUITS
A. Conduits (Concrete Encased): PVC, Schedule 40, concrete encased, shall meet or
exceed the current requirements of NEMA TC-2, UL 514B and UL 651. Rated for
90oC cable.
B. Conduits (Direct-Burial):
1. Plastic Duct: PVC, direct burial: Suitable for direct burial, Schedule 40
(min.).
2. Rigid Metal Conduit: UL-6 galvanized rigid steel: Where metal conduit is
shown on the drawings, or hereinafter specified to be installed
underground or in contact with concrete, the conduit shall have a coating
of 20 mil bonded PVC, or shall be protected from corrosion by applying
20-mil thick PVC tape (Scotchrap 51, or equal), half-lapped, over the
entire surface in contact with earth or concrete, and extended a minimum

of 6 inches above grade or top of concrete where conduits penetrate
foundations and pads. Bends shall be no less than 36-inches in radius for
conduits with a 4-inches or larger diameter.
2.2 PRECAST CONCRETE PULL BOXES AND HAND HOLES
A. Precast concrete pull boxes and hand holes shall conform to the requirements of
Section 16020, Basic Electrical Requirements.
PART 3 — EXECUTION
3.1 DUCT BANKS
A. Duct banks required to be concrete encased shall be provided with supporting

rebar, spacers, and grounding. Install a metallic warning tape approximately 12-
inches above the top of the duct bank. The concrete color shall be red.
B. Ducts shall be sloped to drain towards maintenance holes and handholes and away
from building and equipment entrances. The pitch shall be no less than 4-inches in
100-feet. Curved sections in the duct lines shall consist of long sweep bends with
a minimum radius of 50-feet in the horizontal or vertical directions unless noted
otherwise. The use of manufactured bends is limited to building entrances and
stub-ups to the equipment.
3.2 PULL BOXES AND HAND HOLES
A. Precast pull boxes and hand holes shall be installed approximately where
indicated on the drawings. The exact location shall of each box shall be
determined after careful consideration has been given to the location of other
utilities, grading, and paving. All boxes shall be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 16020, Basic Electrical Requirements.
B. All precast pull boxes and hand holes shall be installed with a minimum 6” thick
crushed rock or sand bedding.
C. Paved Areas: Precast boxes located in areas to be paved shall be installed such
that the top of the cover will be flush with the finished surface of the paving.
D. Unpaved Areas: In unpaved areas, the top of the box shall be approximately 2
above finished grade.
3.3 CONDUIT STUB-UPS AT EQUIPMENT
A. All underground PVC conduit runs intended to stub-up and terminate at above-
grade equipment, boxes, and cabinets shall be transitioned to galvanized rigid
steel conduit or PVC coated rigid steel conduit below grade, in the horizontal
conduit run. Provide galvanized rigid steel or PVC coated rigid steel elbow at
stub-up location for final conduit run to above-grade equipment.

B. All conduits originating, terminating, or passing beneath classified locations shall
be provided with conduit seals at each end of the conduit run.
C. Provide PVC coated rigid steel conduit, or approved PVC corrosion protection
tape wherever metallic conduit is installed below grade or in contact with
concrete.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16430 – SERVICE ENTRANCE
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provide all underground substructures and service conduits from the service point
to the project's service equipment as indicated on the Drawings and specified
herein
B. The Contractor shall visit the site before submitting a Contractor's bid to
determine the exact location of the service point and calculate all necessary labor
and material. The Contractor is required to construct all service facilities required
by Pacific Gas & Electric to be customer-furnished, complete and ready for cable
installation without additional cost to the Owner. The service cable will be
installed under a separate contract and will be paid for by the Owner.
C. All work shall comply with the requirements and standards of Pacific Gas &
Electric (PG&E) and shall be as indicated on the PG&E construction plans.
Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and complying with the PG&E
plans, standards and requirements. Where required and indicated on the
Drawings, install the equipment pertaining to the service.
D. Pacific Gas & Electric requires a minimum of 4 weeks advance notice for
scheduling their electrical service upgrade work and all required inspections.
Contractor shall be responsible for providing sufficient advance notice to the
electric utility company of required dates for service and inspections.
Section:
1. Section 02222 Excavation


1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Comply with the requirements of the serving electric utility company.
B. The interrupting capacity of the main circuit breaker and distribution circuit
breakers shall be equal to or greater than the available short circuit current as
indicated on the plan. Selective coordination between the main and feeder
breakers shall be as indicated in the coordination study. Refer to Section 16435,
Switchboards, for additional requirements related to the coordination study.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
Owner’s approval:
1. Product data and shop drawings for materials provided in accordance with
Pacific Gas & Electric construction plans, standards, details and
requirements.
B. All materials required to be approved by Pacific Gas & Electric, shall include
evidence of the utility company’s approval prior to submittal to the City.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Service Conduits: As described under Section 16110, Conduit, and Section

16385, Underground Electrical Construction. For the utility portion of the wiring
and conduit runs, conduits shall comply with the utility company's requirements.
B. Slab Box: Provide precast concrete slab box in accordance with Pacific Gas &
Electric Requirements. See Section 16020, Basic Electrical Requirements for
additional information.
C. Grounding: Provide copperclad steel ground rods, copper ground cables and
grounding connectors in accordance with Pacific Gas & Electric requirements.
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Electrical service conduits shall be run underground and terminate at the service
point, as indicated on the drawings. The service conduits shall extend
underground from the utility company’s box slab to the corresponding main
service switchboard underground pull section as indicated. All bends in the
conduits and concrete or slurry encasement shall be as required by the utility
company construction plans and requirements.

B. Box slab shall be installed in accordance with utility company requirements.
Hand excavate for box slab installation to avoid potential damage to existing
substructures and underground facilities. Cut existing primary conduit and
terminate at box slab enclosure in accordance with utility company requirements.
C. Install ground system for service transformer in accordance with Pacific Gas &
Electric requirements.
3.2 CONDUITS CROSSING PUBLIC DEDICATED PROPERTY
A. Where service or other conduits cross a walkway, the Contractor shall make the
necessary arrangements to open and close the public property and shall pay all
costs in connection with the required licenses, permits, fees, and deposits. The
conduits shall be installed in a manner required by the authorities having
jurisdiction thereof.
3.3 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS
A. Where conduits are to pass through or interfere with any structural member, or
where notching, boring or cutting of the structure is necessary, or where special
openings are required through walls, floors, footings, or other building elements,
to accommodate the electrical work, all such work shall be done as directed and
approved by the Owner’s Representative.
B. Where a concrete encasement for the underground conduits abuts a foundation

wall or underground structure which the conduits enter, the encasement shall be
maintained in position in relation to the structure as indicated on the drawings,
rest on a haunch integral with the wall or structure, shall extend down to the
footing projection, or shall be doweled into the structure. Underground structures
shall include hand holes, pull boxes, vaults, and buildings.
C. All cutting and patching of the rough and finish construction work shall be done
as required for the installation of the work under this Section. Patching shall be of
the same materials, quality, and finish and shall accurately match the surrounding
work.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16435 – SWITCHBOARDS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. This work of this Section consists all of providing all labor, supervision, tools,
materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary to furnish and install a
free-standing, deadfront type low voltage distribution switchboard utilizing group
mounted circuit protective devices, integrated panelboards, and other equipment
as specified herein, and as shown on the contract drawings.
Section:

5. Section 16430 Service Entrance
6. Section 16461 Dry Type Distribution Transformers
8. Section 16496 Automatic Transfer Switch
Low voltage distribution switchboards and all components shall be designed,

manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest applicable revision of the following
standards and codes:
1. ANSI C57.13 Requirements for Instrument Transformers
2. ANSI C57.96 Guide for Loading Dry-Type Distribution and Power

Transformers
3. ANSI Z55.1 Gray Finishes for Industrial Apparatus and Equipment

(Standard available from ANSI through archival
library)
CNGFueling Station 16435-1

B. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
1. ASTM D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a
Horizontal Position
C. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (CCR)
1. Title 24, Part 2California Building Code (CBC)
D. ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

COMMITTEE (EUSERC)
1. EUSERC Manual
E. INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)
1. ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power

Distribution Equipment and Systems
F. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA PB 1 Panelboards
2. NEMA PB 2 Deadfront Distribution Switchboards
3. NEMA ST 20 Dry-Type Transformers for General Application
4. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volt
Maximum)
5. NEMA AB 1 Molded Case Circuit Breakers
6. NEMA TP-1 Guide for Determining Energy Efficiency for
Distribution Transformers
G. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

Amendments
H. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
1. UL 50 Electrical Cabinets and Boxes

2. UL 67 Electric Panelboards
3. UL 869 Electrical Service Equipment
4. UL 891 Deadfront Electrical Switchboards

1.4 SUBMITTALS
Owner’s approval:
1. Specification and product data sheets, including component list, assembly

ratings specifying short circuit ratings, voltage and continuous current, and
major component ratings including interrupting ratings, voltage and
continuous current.
3. Shop drawings, including:
a. Plan and elevation views with certified overall dimensions and

weights
b. Single-line diagram
c. Cable terminal sizes
d. Nameplate schedule
e. Dimensioned conduit entry/exit locations, including location of

service conduit stub-up provisions.
f. Schematic control diagrams and wiring diagrams
g. Interconnection wiring diagrams showing all external connections

required; with field wiring terminals marked in a consistent point-
to-point manner
h. Connection details between close-coupled assemblies
i. Anchoring requirements, including the location and size of

required anchor bolts
4. Factory test reports.
5. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
6. Operation and maintenance manuals, submitted within 3 weeks after

completion of installation and testing, shall include:
a. Product Description: Provide complete instruction books,

published product data leaflets, and data sheets including serial
number and applicable ratings information for equipment
furnished.

b. Safety Precautions: Describe system operation and maintenance
precautions.
c. Operation: Describe transfer switch operations.
d. Periodic Maintenance: Describe necessary procedures to maintain

the system.
e. Adjustments: Describe transfer switch adjustments and provide a

tabular list of the final setpoints for all time delays, pickup and
dropout settings.
f. Troubleshooting: Describe transfer switch troubleshooting.
g. Transfer Switch Drawings: Provide all drawings and information

required elsewhere in this Section.
h. Recommended Renewal Parts Lists.
i. Copy of Factory and On-Site Field Test Reports.
j. Shop Drawings: Include a complete set of manufacturer’s as-built

record shop drawings of the switchboard assembly and all related
components within each copy of the Operations and Maintenance
Manual.
k. Glossary: Include a list of specialized terms and their meanings.
B. The Contractor shall secure the services of a California registered Electrical

Engineer to perform a short circuit and protective device coordination study
encompassing the existing switchboard and new Main Switchboard. The study
shall include composite time-current coordination curves, manufacturer provided
device time-current characteristics, and calculations including all settings for main
circuit breakers and distribution circuit breakers. Submit copies of the study for
Owner’s approval.
C. Record Drawings: Provide a complete set of full size reproducible drawings of

the switchboard manufacturer’s as-built shop drawings of the switchboard
assembly and components. Record drawings shall clearly identify main and
branch breaker circuit ratings and circuit numbers.
D. Where required by Pacific Gas & Electric, submit copies of service entrance
switchboard shop drawings directly to the utility company for their review and
approval. Contractor is responsible for confirming utility company submittal
requirements.

A. The manufacturer of the assembly shall be the manufacturer of the circuit

protective devices within the assembly.
B. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical

equipment for a minimum period of 5 years. When requested by the Engineer, an
acceptable list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided,
demonstrating compliance with this requirement.
C. The equipment assembly and major components shall be suitable for and certified
to meet all applicable seismic requirements of the California Building Code
(CBC) through Zone 4 application. Guidelines for the installation consistent with
these requirements shall be provided by the switchboard manufacturer and be
based upon testing of representative equipment. The test response spectrum shall
be based upon a 5% minimum damping factor, a peak of 2.15g, and a ZPA of
0.86g applied at the base of the equipment. The tests shall fully envelop this
response spectrum for all equipment natural frequencies up to at least 35 Hz.
D. The following minimum mounting and installation guidelines shall be met, unless
specifically modified by the above referenced standards:
1. The Contractor shall provide equipment anchorage details, coordinated

with the equipment mounting provision, prepared and stamped by a
licensed civil engineer in the State of California. Mounting
recommendations shall be provided by the manufacturer based upon
approved shake table tests used to verify seismic design of the equipment.
2. The equipment manufacturer shall certify that the equipment can

withstand, that is, function following the seismic event, including both
vertical and lateral required response spectra as specified in above codes.
3. The equipment manufacturer shall document the requirements necessary

for proper seismic mounting of the equipment. Seismic qualification shall
be considered achieved when the capability of the equipment meets or
exceeds the specified response spectra.
E. The low-voltage switchboard shall be UL labeled
A. The switchboard manufacturer shall have qualified service engineers available.

These engineers shall be available on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis. The
service facility shall be located within 100 miles radius from the project site.

1.7 WARRANTY

workmanship for a period of at least one year from the start-up and acceptance
date, per the manufacturer's Base Coverage Warranty.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Eaton Cutler-Hammer, Square D Company
B. The listing of specific manufacturers identified above does not imply acceptance
of their products that do no meet the specified ratings, features and functions.
Manufacturers listed above are not relieved from meeting these specifications in
their entirety. Products in compliance with the specification and manufactured by
others not named will be considered only if pre-approved by the Engineer a
minimum of 10 days prior to bid date.
2.2 RATINGS
A. The assembly shall be rated to withstand mechanical forces exerted during short-
circuit conditions when connected directly to a power source having available
fault current of 35,000 amperes symmetrical at rated voltage. The switchboard
assembly shall be fully rated for 65,000 amperes symmetrical at rated voltage.
B. Voltage and continuous current ratings shall be as indicated on the drawings.
2.3 CONSTRUCTION
A. The switchboard shall consist of the required number of vertical sections bolted
together to form a rigid assembly. The sides and rear of shall be covered with
removable bolt-on covers. All edges of front covers or hinged panels shall be
formed. Provide adequate ventilation within the enclosure. The complete
assembly, including steel framing and covers, the bus system, and device
mounting, shall satisfy all applicable provisions of UL 891 and NEMA PB 2 for
low voltage distribution switchboards.
B. The switchboard shall be weatherproof construction, floor standing, dead front,

dead rear, line bussed, front operated and connected, and shall contain the
equipment indicated and specified. Switchboards shall be complete with pull,
service, distribution and equipment sections as indicated and specified.
C. All sections of the switchboard shall be front and rear aligned, with depth as
shown on the drawings. All protective devices shall be group mounted. Devices
shall be front removable and load connections front and rear accessible. Rear
access shall be provided.

D. The assembly shall be provided with adequate lifting means.
E. The switchboard shall be equal to Eaton Cutler-Hammer type Pow-R-Line C,

utilizing the components specified herein and as shown on the drawings.
F. The switchboard shall be labeled in accordance with UL requirements as suitable

for use as service entrance equipment.
2.4 BUS
A. All bus bars shall be silver-plated copper. Main horizontal bus bars shall be
mounted with all three phases arranged in the same vertical plane. Bus sizing
shall be based on NEMA standard temperature rise criteria of 65°C over a 40°C
ambient (outside the enclosure).
B. The switchboard shall be provided with a full capacity neutral bus.
C. A copper ground bus (minimum 1/4 inch x 2 inch), shall be furnished firmly
secured to each vertical section structure and shall extend the entire length of the
switchboard.
D. All hardware used on conductors shall be high-tensile strength and zinc-plated.

All bus joints shall be provided with conical spring-type washers.
2.5 WIRING/TERMINATIONS
A. Small wiring, necessary fuse blocks and terminal blocks within the switchboard
shall be furnished as required. Control components mounted within the assembly,
such as fuse blocks, relays, pushbuttons, switches, etc., shall be suitably marked
for identification corresponding to appropriate designations on manufacturer’s
wiring diagrams.
B. Mechanical-type terminals shall be provided for all line and load terminations
suitable for use with copper cable of the sizes and types as specified and as shown
on the drawings.
C. Lugs shall be provided in the incoming line section for connection of the main
grounding conductor. Additional lugs for connection of other grounding
conductors shall be provided as indicated on the drawings.
D. All control wire shall be type SIS, bundled and secured with nylon ties. Insulated
locking spade terminals shall be provided for all control connections, except
where saddle type terminals are provided integral to a device. All current
transformer secondary leads shall first be connected to conveniently accessible
short-circuit terminal blocks before connecting to any other device. All groups of
control wires leaving the switchboard shall be provided with terminal blocks
having suitable numbering strips. Provide wire markers at each end of all control
wiring.

E. The switchboard manufacturer shall factory install all wire between panelboards
and their associated feeder breaker within the switchboard.
2.6 MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS – 1200A AND BELOW
A. Protective devices shall be molded case circuit breakers with inverse time and
instantaneous tripping characteristics and shall be Cutler-Hammer type Series C
or approved equal.
B. Circuit breakers shall be operated by a toggle-type handle and shall have a quick-
make, quick-break over-center switching mechanism that is mechanically trip-
free. Automatic tripping of the breaker shall be clearly indicated by the handle
position. Contacts shall be non-welding silver alloy. A push-to-trip button on the
front of the circuit breaker shall provide a local manual means to exercise the trip
mechanism.
C. Circuit breakers shall have a minimum symmetrical interrupting capacity as

indicated on the drawings.
D. Circuit breakers 600A and smaller in frame size shall be Cutler-Hammer type
Series C with thermal-magnetic trip units and inverse time-current characteristics.
E. Circuit breakers with frame sizes 800A and larger shall be Cutler-Hammer type
Series C with microprocessor-based RMS sensing trip units.
F. Provide ground fault protection for breakers as indicated on the drawings.
G. All breakers 800A frame size and larger shall be UL listed for application at
100% of their continuous ampere rating in their intended enclosure.
2.7 MICROPROCESSOR–BASED TRIP UNITS
A. Each molded case circuit breaker microprocessor-based tripping system shall

consist of 3 current sensors, a trip unit and a flux-transfer shunt trip. The trip unit
shall use microprocessor-based technology to provide the adjustable time-current
protection functions. True RMS sensing circuit protection shall be achieved by
analyzing the secondary current signals received from the circuit breaker current
sensors, and initiating trip signals to the circuit breaker trip actuators when
predetermined trip levels and time delay settings are reached. The trip unit shall
be Cutler-Hammer type Digitrip 310 or approved equal.
B. An adjustable trip setting dial mounted on the front of the trip unit, or
interchangeable ratings plugs, shall establish the continuous trip ratings of each
circuit breaker. Ratings plugs shall be interlocked so they are not interchangeable
between frames, and interlocked such that a breaker cannot be closed and latched
with the rating plug removed.

C. System coordination shall be provided by the following microprocessor-based
time-current curve shaping adjustments:
1. Adjustable long-time setting

2. Adjustable short-time setting and delay with selective curve shaping
3. Adjustable instantaneous setting
4. Adjustable ground fault setting and delay
D. The microprocessor-based trip unit shall have both powered and unpowered
thermal memory to provide protection against cumulative overheating should a
number of overload conditions occur in quick succession.
E. When the adjustable instantaneous setting is omitted, the trip unit shall be
provided with an instantaneous override.
F. Adjustable ground fault setting limit shall not exceed 1200A. Provide neutral
ground fault sensor for 4-wire loads.
G. Breakers shall have built-in test points for testing long-time delay, instantaneous,
and ground fault functions of the breaker by means of a test set.
2.8 INTEGRATED PANELBOARDS
A. The switchboard manufacturer shall integrate and assemble panelboards into the
switchboard assembly as indicated on the drawings. Each panelboard shall
contain a trim with lockable door. The panel shall be recessed in the switchboard
enclosure a minimum of 4 inches from the front of the switchboard to allow easy
access to line and/or load conductors entering and exiting the section. Trim doors
shall be laser cut to assure proper fit. The use of 3/4-inch breakers in any part of
the panelboard shall not be acceptable.
B. Panelboards rated 240V AC or less shall have short circuit ratings as shown on
the drawings or as herein scheduled, but not less than the RMS symmetrical short
circuit current available through the general purpose transformer specified herein,
with an infinite bus source.
C. Panelboards shall be fully rated with respect to their short circuit ratings, and shall
be clearly labeled with a UL short circuit rating. Series ratings shall not be
acceptable.
D. Panelboard Construction:
1. Panelboard interiors shall be completely factory assembled devices. They

shall be designed such that switching and protective devices can be
replaced without disturbing adjacent units and without removing the main
bus connectors.

2. Trims for branch circuit panelboards shall be supplied with a hinged door
over all circuit breaker handles. Doors in panelboard trims shall not
uncover any live parts. Doors shall have a semi-flush cylinder lock and
catch assembly. Doors over 48 inches in height shall have auxiliary
fasteners.
3. Distribution panelboard trims shall cover all live parts. Switching device
handles shall be accessible.
4. Provide a directory card, with a clear plastic cover, mounted on the inside
of the panelboard trim door.
5. All locks shall be keyed alike.
E. Bus Bars:
1. Main bus bars shall be tin-plated aluminum, sized in accordance with UL

standards to limit temperature rise on any current carrying part to a
maximum of 65°C above an ambient of 40°C maximum.
2. A system ground bus shall be included in all panels.
3. Provide a full-size (100%) insulated neutral bar in all 4-wire panelboards.

Neutral busing shall have a suitable lug for each outgoing feeder requiring
a neutral connection.
4. Bus bar taps for panels with single-pole branches shall be arranged for
sequence phasing of the branch circuit devices.
F. Panelboard circuit breakers shall be bolt-on type, heavy-duty, quick-make, quick-

break, single- and multi-pole thermal-magnetic type with toggle handles that
indicate when the unit has tripped. Multi-pole breakers shall be provided with a
common handle. Circuit breakers shall be minimum 100A frame, and through
100A trip ratings shall take up the same pole spacing. Circuit breakers used for
lighting circuits shall be UL listed as type SWD.
G. Integrated panelboards shall be Cutler-Hammer Pow-R-Line type, or approved

equal.
2.9 DRY TYPE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
A. The switchboard manufacturer shall integrate and assemble dry type distribution
transformers into the switchboard as indicated on the contract drawings. The
transformer shall be secured in a manner that assures the structural integrity of the
vertical switchboard section and the transformer. Adequate ventilation for the
transformer and other installed components shall be provided within the
switchboard.

B. The switchboard manufacturer shall wire the transformer from the feeder
overcurrent device to the line side of the transformer and wire the secondary side
of the transformer to the integrated panelboard as shown on the drawings. All
wiring shall be in accordance with UL and the NEC requirements and shall utilize
copper conductors.
C. Transformer shall have capacity and voltage ratings as indicated on the drawings
and shall be designed for continuous operation at rated kVA, for 24 hours a day,
365 days per year, with normal life expectancy as defined in ANSI C57.96.
D. All transformers shall be UL listed and manufactured and tested in accordance

with NEMA ST 20.
E. Transformers shall be so designed that the average audible sound level shall not
exceed the values specified in NEMA ST 20.
F. Transformer insulation system shall be as follows:
1. All insulating materials shall exceed NEMA ST 20 standards and be rated

for 220°C UL component recognized insulation system. All insulating
materials shall be flame-retardant and shall not support combustion as
defined in ASTM Standard Test Method D635.
2. Transformers shall be 150°C temperature rise above a 40°C ambient,

ventilated design.
3. Required performance shall be obtained without exceeding the above

indicated temperature rise in a 40°C maximum ambient, and a 24 hour
average ambient of 30°C.
G. Core and Coil Assemblies:
1. The transformer core shall be constructed with high-grade, non-aging,

grain-oriented silicon steel with high magnetic permeability, and low
hysteresis and eddy current losses. Maximum magnetic flux densities
shall be substantially below the saturation point. The transformer core
volume shall allow efficient transformer operation at 10% above the
nominal tap voltage. Core laminations shall be tightly clamped and
compressed. Coils shall be electrical grade aluminum with continuous
wound construction.
2. The core and coil assembly shall be impregnated with non-hydroscopic,

thermosetting varnish and cured to reduce hot spots and seal out moisture.
The assembly shall be installed on vibration-absorbing pads.
H. Taps: Three-phase transformers shall be provided with six 2-1/2% taps, two above
and four below rated primary voltage.

I. Transformers shall be low loss type with minimum efficiencies per NEMA TP-1
when operated at 35% of full capacity. Transformers shall bear the Energy Star
label.
2.10 LOW VOLTAGE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES
A. The switchboard manufacturer shall integrate a low voltage automatic transfer

switch into the switchboard assembly as shown on the drawings.
B. The low voltage automatic transfer switch shall be as specified in Section 16496.
2.11 MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES
A. Each section of the switchboard shall be provided with a thermostatically

controlled space heater. Space heaters shall be sized adequately to prevent the
accumulation of moisture within each switchboard section. Power for the space
heaters shall be obtained from the integrated panelboard within the switchboard
assembly. Supply voltage shall be 120V AC.
2.12 UTILITY METERING
A. Provide a separate barriered-off utility metering compartment and an underground

pull section conforming to Pacific Gas & Electric and EUSERC requirements.
All features of the metering compartment and underground pull section, including
bus work, hinged panels, provisions for instrument transformers shall comply
with the utility company’s requirements.
2.13 CUSTOMER METERING
A. Provide digital metering, as indicated on the drawings, semi-flush mounted on the

front hinged panel of the transfer switch section.
B. Secondary leads from metering current transformers shall be wired to shorting-

type terminal blocks.
C. Potential taps used for voltage reference shall be fused. Digital meter shall be
suitable for 480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire metering, and be powered at 120V AC
from the sensed voltage; provide auxiliary transformer and fusing as
recommended by the meter manufacturer necessary control power.
D. Digital meter shall provide for true RMS measurement, with measured parameters
as follows:
1. System Volts
2. System Current
3. System Frequency
4. Voltage, L-L and L-N (all three phases)
5. Current (all three phases)

E. Meter shall be rated for a minimum nominal input voltage range of 57.7-346V AC
L-N and 100-600V AC L-L, with a maximum continuous input voltage of 120%
of nominal. Nominal current input shall be 5A, with a maximum continuous
rating of 120% of nominal.
F. Meter accuracy shall be at least +0.1% of range and +0.4% of reading for both
voltage and current, and 0.15% of mid-frequency value.
2.14 SWITCHBOARD ENCLOSURE
A. Integrated facility switchboard shall be provided with a non-walk-in outdoor

enclosure meeting applicable UL requirements for NEMA 3R enclosures.
B. The enclosure shall have a sloping roof that is angled to slope downward toward
the rear of the assembly.
C. Outer sections shall be the same widths as indoor structures, except each end of
the outdoor assembly shall have an end trim.
D. The enclosure shall be provided with bolt-on rear covers, with the exception that a
rear hinged door shall be provided for the transfer switch section.
E. All doors shall have provisions for padlocking.
F. Ventilating openings shall be provided complete with replaceable fiberglass air

filters.
G. Provide a low profile fluorescent light fixture in the vestibule of each individual
vertical switchboard section, with the exception of the underground utility pull
section. Fluorescent light fixtures shall be individually controlled by a manual
toggle switch in each respective switchboard section.
H. The switchboard assembly shall be provided with adequate lifting means and shall
be capable of being moved into installation position and bolted directly to its
concrete foundation.
I. All exterior and interior steel surfaces of the switchboard shall be properly
cleaned and provided with a rust-inhibiting phosphatizing coating. Color and
finish of the switchboard shall be ANSI 61 light gray.
2.15 NAMEPLATES
A. Provide engraved nameplates, mounted on the face of the assembly, as indicated

on the drawings and as specified herein. Nameplates shall be provided for:
1. Identification of purpose/function of each vertical section of the assembly.

(Required on both front and rear exterior doors/panels of assembly).

2. Identification of major items of equipment (and their ratings) within each
vertical section of the assembly (e.g. distribution transformer, panelboard,
automatic transfer switch, etc.) (Required on front interior panels of
assembly).
3. Designation, circuit number, frame ampere size, appropriate trip rating of

all main and feeder circuits. (Required on front interior panels, adjacent to
circuit breaker).
4. Master nameplate identifying switchboard designation, voltage and

ampere rating, short circuit rating, manufacturer’s name, general order
number, item number, and year of manufacture. (Required on front
exterior of assembly only).
B. Nameplates shall be laminated plastic, black characters on white background.

Characters shall be 3/16-inch high, minimum. Nameplates shall be secured with
stainless steel, self-tapping screws.
C. Control components mounted within the assembly, such as fuse blocks, auxiliary
transformers, pushbuttons, switches, relays, etc., shall be suitably marked for
identification corresponding to appropriate designations on manufacturer’s wiring
diagrams.
3.1 FACTORY TESTS
A. The following standard factory tests shall be performed on the equipment

provided under this Section. All tests shall be in accordance with the latest
version of ANSI and NEMA standards.
1. The switchboard shall be completely assembled, wired, adjusted, and

tested at the factory. After assembly, the complete switchboard shall be
tested for operation under simulated service conditions to assure the
accuracy of the wiring and the functioning of all equipment. The main
circuits shall be given a dielectric test of 2200 volts for one (1) minute
between live parts and ground, and between opposite polarities. The
wiring and control circuits shall be given a dielectric test of 1500 volts for
one (1) minute between live parts and ground.

3.2 INSTALLATION
A. The Contractor shall install all equipment per the manufacturer’s instructions,
contract documents, and the National Electrical Code.
B. Provide reinforced concrete foundation for switchboard. Contractor shall be

responsible for providing all labor and materials necessary to construct the
concrete foundation, move and place the switchboard on its foundation, ensuring
the switchboard is level and for anchoring and securing the assembly to its
foundation. Concrete pads shall be as described under Division 3, Concrete, and
as shown on the Architectural and Structural Plans and Specifications.
C. Anchor bolts for free-standing equipment shall be designed to meet State seismic
requirements. Equipment shall be anchored to the new slab in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
D. The Contractor shall perform field adjustments of the protective devices as

required to place the equipment in final operating condition. The settings shall be
in accordance with the submitted short circuit and protective device coordination
study, as approved by the Engineer.
E. All field settings of devices, equipment adjustments, and minor modifications to

equipment shall be carried out by the Contractor at no additional cost to the
Owner.
3.3 FIELD TESTING
Inspections and field tests shall be performed in accordance NETA ATS, the
manufacturer’s recommendations, and with the following:
A. Visual and mechanical inspections shall include:
1. Inspect the physical and mechanical condition of the assembly.
2. Inspect anchorage, alignment, grounding, and required area clearances.
3. Verify that fuse and circuit breaker sizes and types correspond to both
contract drawings and manufacturer’s shop drawings.
4. Verify that instrument transformer ratios are appropriate and correspond to

drawings.
5. Verify instrument transformer installations for proper grounding and that

all shorting connections make proper contact.
6. Verify that voltage sensing leads and control power leads of digital
metering is properly fused in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.

7. Inspect bolted electrical connections for high resistance using a digital
low-resistance ohmmeter.
8. Exercise all active components.
9. Inspect mechanical indicating devices for correct operation.
10. Verify that filters are in place and vents are clear.
B. Electrical Tests:
1. Perform three-point fall-of-potential test to verify that the resistance

between the main grounding electrode and ground is no greater than
5 ohms.
2. Perform insulation-resistance tests on each bus section, phase-to-phase

and phase-to-ground for one minute in accordance with NETA ATS
requirements.
3. Perform insulation-resistance test on each contractor-installed cable or

conductor with respect to ground and adjacent conductors. Applied
potential shall be 500 volts DC for 300 V rated cable and 1000 volts DC
for 600 V rated cable. Test duration shall be one minute.
4. Perform continuity tests to ensure correct wire and cable connections.
5. Perform insulation-resistance tests on dry type transformers. Tests shall

be performed winding-to winding and each winding-to-ground with test
voltage in accordance with NETA ATS requirements. Calculate dielectric
absorption ratio or polarization index.
6. Adjust transformer taps for proper secondary voltage.
7. Ensure all protective device settings are in accordance with approved

settings.
8. Automatic transfer tests shall be performed in accordance with

Section 16496 and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
9. Calibrate meters in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and

published data.
C. Contractor shall secure the services of an independent, third-party testing

organization to perform field tests specified herein that are not specified
elsewhere to be performed by the manufacturer’s authorized representative(s).
The third-party testing organization shall function as an unbiased testing
authority, professionally independent of the manufacturers, suppliers, and
installers of the equipment and systems being evaluated. The testing organization

shall have full membership classification issued by the NETA and shall submit
appropriate documentation demonstrating compliance with these requirements.
D. Technicians performing these electrical tests and inspections shall be trained and
experienced concerning the apparatus and systems being evaluated. These
individuals shall be capable of performing the tests in a safe manner and with
complete knowledge of the hazards involved. They must evaluate the test data
and make a judgment on the serviceability of the specific equipment. Technicians
shall be certified in accordance with ANSI/NETA ETT-2000, Standard for
Certification of Electrical Testing Personnel.
E. At the completion of testing, the third-party testing organization shall submit

written certification that all equipment and systems tested have been properly
adjusted and set, are in satisfactory condition, and are suitable for placing in
operation.
3.4 TRAINING
A. The Contractor shall provide a training session for up to 5 of the Owner’s

engineers and technicians. The training session shall be scheduled for a minimum
of 8 hours, during a normal workday, at a jobsite location to be determined by the
Owner. The training date shall be scheduled and coordinated with the Owner.
B. The training session shall be conducted by a manufacturer’s qualified

representative. The training program shall consist of instructing the Owner’s staff
on the operation of the assembly, circuit breakers, controls and major components
within the assembly.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16451 – GROUNDING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
install complete grounding systems required for electrical service equipment,
system grounding, power distribution, lighting, and equipment grounding system
systems. Work shall include:
1. Electrical power system grounding
2. Electrical equipment and raceway grounding and bonding.
Section:
A. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
1. ASTM B8 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded

Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft
B. BUILDING INDUSTRY CONSULTING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL

(BICSI)
1. BICSI TDMM Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
C. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
1. IEEE 81 Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground

Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a
Ground System

2. IEEE 142 Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial
and Commercial Power Systems
D. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

Code)
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Ground each separately-derived system neutral in accordance with the

requirements of the California Electrical Code.
B. Provide communications system grounding conductor in accordance with NFPA

70 at the point of service entrance and connect it to a separate grounding electrode
that is bonded to the power system grounding electrodes.
C. Bond together exposed non-current carrying metal parts of the electrical

equipment, metal raceway systems, grounding conductor in the raceways and
cables, and plumbing systems in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
Owner’s approval:
1. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s product data for the materials
and equipment proposed for use.
2. The results of the electrical continuity and ground resistance tests,

performed on the installed grounded grid and its components, shall be
submitted to the Owner for review.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
shall be approved by that body, or an equivalent testing firm, acceptable to the
Owner, and shall bear a label of approval.
B. Ground conductors shall be bare or insulated, stranded, soft-drawn copper,

securely connected and sized as shown on the drawings and as required by the
California Electrical Code.

C. System neutral conductors shall have 600-volt insulation.
D. Ground System Devices:
1. Ground Rods: Copper-clad steel rods, sectional, 3/4’ diameter x 20’-0”

long minimum size (unless otherwise noted), with pointed end.
2. Ground Rod Connectors: Accessible, Burndy, Copperweld, or equal.
3. Cable Connectors: Accessible, O.Z./Gedney, Burndy, or equal.
4. Ground Rod and Cable Connectors: Not Accessible, Cadweld,

Thermoweld, or equal.
5. Grounding Bushings: O.Z. Type BL, Burndy, or equal.
6. Pipe Connectors: O.Z. Type ABG, Burndy, or equal.
7. Enclosure Connectors: O.Z. Type QG or KG, Burndy, or equal.
8. Feed-through Lug: Burndy Type Q2B, O.Z./Gedney, or equal.
9. Copper Mechanical Grounding Connector for Copper Cable to Flat Bus

Bar: Burndy Type KC Servit Post, or equal.
10. Ground Rod Boxes: Precast concrete, 13-inch interior diameter, with cast
iron traffic lid, Christy Concrete Products, or equal.
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Grounding conductors shall be installed from each raceway system, current-

consuming device, panelboard, cabinet, motor controller, switch, etc., to the
station ground grid to form a continuous grounding system.
B. Provide a separate, insulated, equipment-grounding conductor in all feeder and

branch circuits. Terminate each end on a grounding lug, bus, or bushing.
C. Equipment, not shown grounded on the drawings but for which a ground
connection is required by the California Electrical Code, shall be grounded.
D. System neutrals shall be grounded by connection to the ground bus at one point
only.
E. Lighting fixtures shall be grounded in accordance with the California Electrical

Code.

F. Metal enclosures for all electrical equipment (switches, switchgear, panels, etc.)
shall be grounded at two places.
A. Inspect the grounding and bonding system conductors and connections for
tightness and proper installation.
3.3 FIELD TESTING
Inspections and field tests shall be performed in accordance NETA ATS, the
manufacturer’s recommendations, and with the following:
A. Visual and mechanical inspections shall include:
1. Verify ground system is in compliance with the drawings, specifications,

and the California Electrical Code.
2. Inspect ground system for physical and mechanical damage.
B. Electrical Tests:
1. Perform point-to-point tests to verify continuity and determine resistance

between the main grounding system and all major electrical equipment
frames, system neutral, and/or other derived points.
C. Contractor shall secure the services of an independent, third-party testing

organization to perform field tests specified herein that are not specified
elsewhere to be performed by the manufacturer’s authorized representative(s).
The third-party testing organization shall function as an unbiased testing
authority, professionally independent of the manufacturers, suppliers, and
installers of the equipment and systems being evaluated. The testing organization
shall have full membership classification issued by the NETA and shall submit
appropriate documentation demonstrating compliance with these requirements.
D. Technicians performing these electrical tests and inspections shall be trained and
experienced concerning the apparatus and systems being evaluated. These
individuals shall be capable of performing the tests in a safe manner and with
complete knowledge of the hazards involved. They must evaluate the test data and
make a judgment on the serviceability of the specific equipment. Technicians
shall be certified in accordance with ANSI/NETA ETT-2000, Standard for
Certification of Electrical Testing Personnel.
E. At the completion of testing, the third-party testing organization shall submit

written certification that all equipment and systems tested have been properly
adjusted and set, are in satisfactory condition, and are suitable for placing in
operation.
END OF SECTION

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
SECTION 16460 - DRY TYPE TRANSFORMERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section describes dry type transformers to provide 240V/120V single-phase

3-wire power from the 480V three-phase 3-wire system.
B. Size transformers as shown on the drawings.
1.2 REFERENCED STANDARDS
A. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
B. UL: Underwriters Laboratories.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Low Voltage Transformers:
1. Enclosed and ventilated, air-cooled type, Class H insulation, designed for

115°C temperature rise above 40°C ambient temperature at full load
continuous operation. Equip with two 2 1/2 percent FCAN taps and two 2
1/2 percent FCBN taps. Maximum sound level shall be NEMA standard
with isolation dampers between the core and coil assembly and case.
2. Case shall be totally enclosed with louvers to prevent entry of foreign

objects into the interior, and shall be manufactured in accordance with all
NEMA and UL-approved standards.
3. Acceptable manufacturers are Square D, G.E., Siemens, Cutler-Hammer

or approved equal.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install the low voltage transformer with flexible conduit connections to housing.
Make all cable and ground wire connections.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16470 – PANELBOARDS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section describes panelboards for branch circuit distribution (e.g. Main
Distribution Panel).
1.2 REFERENCED STANDARDS
A. UL: Underwriters Laboratories.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PANELBOARDS
A. Branch circuit panels shall be bolt in circuit breaker type with copper bussing.
Silver plated copper bus shall be provided for the Main Distribution Panel. Panels
shall be fitted with flush lift latches and locks keyed alike. Deliver all panel keys
to the Owner at completion of the project.
B. Circuit breakers shall be molded case, thermal magnetic type. Breakers shall have
short circuit capacity rating to withstand the maximum short circuit duty which
can be expected at the breaker location in the electrical system. Breakers
mounted in branch panelboards shall be of the bolt in type. Minimum short
circuit rating for any circuit breaker: 10,000 AIC for 120V and 208V breakers,
65,000 AIC for 277V and 480V breakers.
C. Branch circuit breakers shall be identified with individual circuit numbers

adjacent to each breaker and with a typewritten card to identify the load
controlled by that breaker.
D. Where required, panels shall have main circuit breakers, sized as scheduled,
mounted behind door at top of panel (back feeding of branch breaker is not
acceptable). 208V main breakers shall be UL series listed for use ahead of 10,000
AIC breakers to permit their application at 22,000A or higher fault levels.
E. Wiring gutters shall be a minimum of 4 inches wide except where feeder

conductors enter, where a minimum of 6 inches clearance shall be provided.
Feeder conductors shall enter directly in line with lug terminals wherever
practicable. Provide separate feeder lugs and studs for each feeder conductor.
F. Panels shall have metal face trims with no sharp edges or corners. Factory
finished surface panel tubs shall match face trim.

G. Panels shall have a grounding bus with termination capacity for the grounding
conductor sized for the branch circuit equipment grounding conductors.
H. Panel enclosure shall be rated NEMA 3R.
I. Acceptable manufacturers Square D, G.E., Westinghouse, or approved equal.
2.2 SWITCH
2.3 Provide switch on enclosure exterior to activate wall mounted light fixtures within the
CNG compressor area as shown in the Bid Documents.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install panelboards plumb and level, located as shown on the drawings up 6' 0" to
top unless noted otherwise. Provide code clearances as required.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 16496 – AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. This specification covers the equipment and services necessary for the design,
manufacture, factory testing, delivery, installation supervision, site testing and
startup of a complete and operable open-transition automatic transfer switch.
Equipment shall be new, factory tested, and provided as part of an Integrated
Facility Switchboard (IFS). The transfer switch shall be compatible with the
diesel engine generator system specified herein.
Section:

3. Section 16263 Diesel Generator Set
The Automatic Transfer Switch and all associated equipment shall be designed,
manufactured, installed, and tested in accordance with the latest applicable revision of the
A. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (CCR)
1. Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code (CBC)
B. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
1. NEMA ICS 2 Industrial Control Devices, Controllers and Assemblies
2. NEMA ICS 4 Industrial Control and Systems – Terminal Blocks
3. NEMA ICS 6 Industrial Control and Systems – Enclosures
4. NEMA ICS 10 Industrial Control and Systems – AC Transfer Switch

Equipment

C. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

Amendments
2. NFPA 110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems
D. UNDERWIRTERS LABORATORIES (UL)
1. UL 50 Cabinets and Boxes
2. UL 489 Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3. UL 508 Industrial Control Systems
4. UL 991 Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-

State Devices
5. UL 1008 Transfer Switches
6. UL 1087 Molded Case Switches
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1. Specification and data sheets, including component list and assembly

ratings specifying short circuit rating, voltage and continuous current.
3. Shop drawings showing plan and elevation views with certified overall
dimensions.
4. Schematic control diagrams and wiring diagrams.
5. Interconnection wiring diagrams showing all external connections

required; with field wiring terminals marked in a consistent point-to-point
manner.
6. Factory test reports.
7. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
8. Operation and maintenance manuals, submitted within 3 weeks after

completion of installation and testing, shall include:

a. Product Description: Provide complete instruction books,
published product data leaflets, and data sheets including serial
number and applicable ratings information for equipment
furnished.
b. Safety Precautions: Describe system operation and maintenance

precautions.
c. Operation: Describe transfer switch operations.
d. Periodic Maintenance: Describe necessary procedures to maintain

the system.
e. Adjustments: Describe transfer switch adjustments and provide a

tabular list of the final setpoints for all time delays, pickup and
dropout settings.
f. Troubleshooting: Describe transfer switch troubleshooting.
g. Transfer Switch Drawings: Provide all drawings and information

required elsewhere in this Section.
h. Recommended Renewal Parts Lists.
i. Copy of Factory and On-Site Field Test Reports.
j. Glossary: Include a list of specialized terms and their meanings.
A. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical

equipment for a minimum period of 5 years. When requested by the Engineer,
and acceptable list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided
demonstrating compliance with this requirement.
B. The automatic transfer switch shall be suitable for and certified to meet all
applicable seismic requirements of the California Building Code (CBC) through
Zone 4 application. Guidelines for the installation consistent with these
requirements shall be provided by the transfer switch manufacturer and be based
upon testing of representative equipment. The test response spectrum shall be
based upon a 5% minimum damping factor, a peak of 2.15g and a ZPA of 0.86g
applied at the base of the equipment. The tests shall fully envelop this response
spectrum for all equipment natural frequencies up to at least 35 Hz.
C. Automatic transfer switch shall be UL 1008 listed, CSA certified, comply with the
NEMA ICS 2-447, and conform to applicable requirements for NFPA 70, 99, and
110.

A. The transfer switch manufacturer shall have qualified service engineers available.
These engineers shall be available on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis. The
service facility shall be located within 100 miles radius from the project site.
1.7 WARRANTY

workmanship for a period of at least one year from the start-up and acceptance
date, per the manufacturer's Base Coverage Warranty.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. Complete, factory assembled, fixed-mounted, transfer equipment with electronic

control designed for surge voltage isolation, voltage sensors on all phases of both
sources, linear operator, positive mechanical and electrical interlocking, and
mechanically held contacts.
2.2 RATINGS
A. Transfer switch shall have ampacity and voltage ratings as indicated on the
drawings. The switch shall have a minimum withstand and closing rating of 65 kA
RMS at 480 V when used with upstream insulated case circuit breakers.
B. Main contacts shall be rated for 600 Volts AC minimum.
C. The transfer switch shall be rated to carry 100% of rated current continuously in the
enclosure and shall conform to the applicable requirements of UL 1008 for
emergency system total load.
D. All pilot devices and relays shall be of the industrial type with self-cleaning
contacts and rated for a minimum of 10 amperes.
E. The automatic transfer switch shall be fully rated to protect all types of loads,
inductive or resistive, from loss of continuity of power, without derating, either
open or enclosed.
F. Transfer switch shall be continuously rated in ambient temperatures of -40 to +50

degrees C, relative humidity up to 95% (non-condensing), and altitudes up to
10,000 feet.
2.3 CONSTRUCTION
A. The transfer switch shall consist of completely enclosed contact assemblies and a
separate control logic panel. The contact assemblies shall be operated by a non-

fused motor operator or stored energy mechanism and be energized only
momentarily during transfer, providing inherently double throw switching action.
Control power for all transfer operations shall be derived from the line side of the
source to which the load is being transferred.
B. Transfer switches shall be capable of being operated manually under full load
conditions. Manual operation shall be accomplished via a permanently affixed
manual operator or integrally mounted pushbutton operators located on the face of
the contact assemblies. Removable manual operating handles, and handles which
move in the event that electrical operators should suddenly become energized while
performing a manual transfer operation, are not acceptable. The manual operator
shall provide the same contact-to-contact transfer time as provided under normal
automatic operation to prevent possible flashovers from switching the main
contacts slowly. In addition, provisions shall be made to allow disengagement of
the electrical operator during manual operation.
C. Each transfer switch shall be positively interlocked, both electrically and

mechanically, to prevent simultaneous closing of both sources under either
automatic or manual operation. Main contacts shall be mechanically locked in
position in both normal and emergency positions. Transfer switch shall provide for
a delayed transition neutral position under normal electrical operation for switching
highly inductive loads. Each transfer switch shall also have a manual neutral
position for load circuit maintenance. A transfer switch position indicator shall be
visible from the front of the switch to show which source the transfer switch is
connected to.
D. Three-phase, four-wire transfer switches used on systems with ground fault

equipment shall be true four-pole switched neutral type with all four poles for each
source being fully rated and connected to a common shaft. The fourth (neutral)
pole contacts shall be of identical construction as, and operate simultaneously with,
the main power contacts. Add-on or overlapping neutral contacts are not
acceptable.
E. Inspection and replacement of all separate arcing contacts (moving and stationary)
shall be possible from the front of the transfer switch.
F. Provide a minimum of two (2) sets of spare Form C auxiliary contacts on both
sides, operated by transfer switch position, rated 10 amps 250 VAC.
2.4 POWER SWITCHING DEVICE
A. Switching devices shall be fixed-mounted insulated case switches, Cutler-Hammer

type SPB, or approved equal. Frame ratings shall be 1200 amperes. All insulated
case switches shall be UL listed for application in their intended enclosures for
100% of their continuous ampere rating. Switches shall be electrically operated.
B. Insulated case switches shall be provided with a true, two-step stored energy
mechanism, providing a maximum of 5-cycle closing. All the energy required for

closing the switches shall be completely stored and held in readiness pending a
release to close action. The insulated case switches shall have high-endurance
characteristics being capable of no-load and full-load interruptions at rated current
equal to or exceeding the UL endurance ratings for molded case breakers, without
maintenance.
C. Enclosure shall be UL listed. The enclosure shall provide NEC wire bend space.
The cabinet door shall be key-locking.
D. Transfer switch shall be mounted in a NEMA 3R type enclosure as indicated on

the drawings. The cabinet shall provide required wire bend space at point of
entry. Manual operating handles and all control switches (other than key-operated
switches) shall be accessible to authorized personnel only by opening the key-
locking cabinet door. Transfer switches with manual operating handles and/or
non key-operated control switches located on outside of cabinet do not meet this
specification and are not acceptable. The enclosure shall be provided as an
integral part of the integrated facility type switchboard specified in Section 16435,
Switchboards, and be front and rear-aligned with the adjacent switchboard
sections.
2.5 MICROPROCESSOR-BASED AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
A. The automatic transfer switch shall be controlled by a microprocessor-based

controller. The controller shall be hardened against potential problems from
transients and surges. Operation of the transfer switch and monitoring of both
sources shall be managed by the controller.
B. The microprocessor-based logic controller shall be door mounted and shall

provide the operator with an overview of the transfer switch status, parameters,
and diagnostic data. The controller shall have a voltage range of 0-790 volts, 60
Hz, and an accuracy of +2% of nominal input voltage. The controller shall have a
frequency range of 40-70 Hz and an accuracy of +0.1 Hz. Control power input
range shall be from 65V AC – 160V AC RMS, 60 Hz. The controller shall be
listed under UL 1008 and shall be Cutler-Hammer type ATC-600 or approved
equal.
C. The microprocessor-based controller shall include an LED display, and shall

display the following:
1. Line-to-line voltages for each source and the load

2. Line frequency for each source
3. Timer countdown for each timer while functioning
4. Real-time clock
5. Set points
D. The microprocessor-based controller shall include individual LEDs for indicating

the following:

1. Source 1 available
2. Source 1 connected
3. Source 2 available
4. Source 2 connected
5. Source 1 preferred
6. Source 2 preferred
7. Load energized
8. Automatic mode
9. Test mode
10. Program mode
E. The microprocessor-based controller shall contain the following features”
1. Password programming protection

2. Setpoints shall be stored in non-volatile memory, and use of an external
battery source to maintain operation during “dead” periods shall not be
required
3. Program/run switch
4. Plant exerciser, selectable – disabled or 7-day interval, 0-600 minutes load
or no load
5. Retransfer mode – selectable, manual or automatic
6. Preferred source selection
7. Test pushbutton mode – disabled, load or no load
F. The microprocessor-based controller shall be provided with the following voltage

and frequency features:
1. The voltage of each phase of the normal source and the alternate source
shall be monitored, with undervoltage dropout adjustable from 50% to
97% of nominal and pickup adjustable from dropout setting +2% to 99%
of nominal. Voltage sensors shall allow for adjustment to sense partial
loss of voltage on any phase. Voltage sensors shall have field calibration
of actual supply voltage to nominal system voltage.
2. The frequency of the normal source and the alternate source shall be
monitored, with underfrequency dropout adjustable from90% to97% of
nominal and pickup adjustable from dropout setting +1 Hz to 99% of
nominal.
G. The microprocessor-based controller shall contain the following time delay

features:
1. Automatic controls shall signal the engine-generator set to start upon

signal from normal source sensors. Solid-state time delay start, adjustable
from 0 to 120 seconds, shall be provided to override momentary power
outages and avoid nuisance start-ups. Battery voltage starting contacts
shall be factory wired to a field wiring terminal block.

2. A time delay shall be provided on transfer to the alternate source,
adjustable from 0 to 1800 seconds.
3. A time delay shall be provided on retransfer from alternate source to

normal source, adjustable from 0 to 1800 seconds. This time delay shall
be bypassed if the emergency source fails and normal source is available.
4. The transfer switch shall be equipped with a field adjustable time delay
during switching in both directions, during which time the load is isolated
from both power sources, to allow load residual voltage to decay before
closure to the opposite source. The delay feature shall have an adjustable
range of 0 to 120 seconds. Phase angle monitor is not acceptable.
5. A time delay shall be provided after retransfer from the alternate source
that allows the generator to run unloaded prior to shutdown, adjustable
from 0 to 1800 seconds.
6. A time delay shall be provided for engine failure to start, adjustable from 0
to 6 seconds.
7. Pre-transfer signal, adjustable range of 0-120 seconds.
8. All time delays shall be field adjustable from the microprocessor-based

controller without the use of special tools.
H. The microprocessor-based controller shall contain the following input/output

contacts:
1. Two SPST contacts for generator start, rated 5A, 250V AC / 5A, 30V DC.
2. Four SPST contacts for control functions, rated 10A, 250V AC / 10A,
30V DC.
3. Three SPDT contacts for control functions, rated 10A, 250V AC / 10A,
30V DC.
2.6 FRONT PANEL MOUNTED DEVICES
A. In addition to the solid-state Logic Panel, the following devices shall be provided
and mounted on the interior front panel of the switchboard section containing the
transfer switch:
1. A key-operated 4-position selector switch, providing the following

positions and functions:
a. Test Position – Simulates a power failure. Engine starting is

initiated and the switch will transfer when emergency source
attains setpoint voltage and frequency.

b. Auto Position –Returns the transfer switch to Normal operating
position.
c. Off Position – De-energizes the control relays, opens the engine

start circuit. And opens the motor circuit for maintenance of
manual operation.
d. Engine Start Position – Retains the transfer switch at Normal, and

initiates the engine start circuit. The switch will not transfer unless
the normal source fails.
2. Bypass Pushbutton – Momentary position to override retransfer time delay

and cause immediate return to normal source, if available.
3. White Indicating Light – Illuminates when the 4-position selector switch is

in the “Off” position.
2.7 ENCLOSURE
A. The transfer switch assembly shall be furnished and installed as an integral part of
a NEMA 3R rated integrated facility switchboard (IFS). The transfer switch
section shall be front and rear-aligned with all other sections of the IFS. Refer to
Section 16435 for additional requirements of the IFS.
2.8 WIRING/TERMINATIONS
A. Terminal blocks shall conform to NEMA ICS 4. Terminal facilities shall be

arranged for entrance of external conductors from the top or bottom of the
enclosure. The main transfer switch terminals shall be suitable for the termination
of conductors shown on the plans.
2.9 FACTORY TESTS
A. The transfer switch shall be tested at the switchboard supplier’s factory to verify
functionality and operational sequence.
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. The transfer switch shall be shipped by the manufacturer to the switchboard

supplier for installation within an integrated facilities switchboard, provided under
Section 16435 of these specifications.

B. The equipment shall be installed, checked and tested in accordance with the
transfer switch manufacturer’s recommendations.
C. All necessary hardware to secure the transfer switch in place within the
switchboard shall be provided by the switchboard supplier.
D. Installation shall comply with applicable state and local codes as required by the
authority having jurisdiction. Install equipment in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions and instructions included in the listing or labeling of
UL listed products.
E. Installation of field wiring shall be performed by the electrical contractor,

including point to point power cable and control wiring installation.
A. Contractor shall secure the services of the transfer switch manufacturer's factory-
trained representative to provide periodic inspection and supervision, to ensure
conformance to installation drawings and instructions, and to provide technical
direction and assistance to the contractor in making adjustments and performing
field testing of the assembly and components contained therein.
B. The manufacturer’s factory-trained representative shall certify in writing that the

equipment has been installed, adjusted, and testing in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
C. The Contractor shall provide 3 copies of the manufacturer’s representative’s

certification to the Owner. The certification shall include a summary of all
transfer switch time delay, pickup and dropout settings.
3.3 FIELD TESTING
A. The equipment manufacturer shall provide factory trained personnel to perform

the following field services except where noted:
1. Verify that equipment has not been damaged during shipment.
2. Visual inspection of installation, including:

a. Transfer switch mounting
b. System interconnection wiring.
3. Normal Check-Out Procedures For All System Functions:
4. Verify Manual and Automatic Modes
5. Time delays and pick-up/drop-out settings

B. On-Site Acceptance Test: The complete installation shall be tested for
compliance with the drawings and specifications following completion of all site
work. Testing shall be conducted by representatives of the manufacturer, and
shall demonstrate of complete system operation in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and the contract documents. This testing shall
be a witness test.
3.4 TRAINING
A. The Contractor shall provide a training session for up to 5 of the Owner’s

engineers and technicians. The training session shall be scheduled for a minimum
of 4 hours, during a normal workday, at a jobsite location to be determined by the
Owner. The training date shall be scheduled and coordinated with the Owner.
B. The training session shall be conducted by a manufacturer’s qualified

representative. The training program shall consist of instructing the Owner’s staff
on the operation of the assembly, circuit breakers, controls and major components
within the assembly.
3.5 SPARE PARTS
A. The equipment manufacturer's distributor shall stock critical control components

in quantities as needed in the local or nearest field service office. These parts
shall typically be printed circuit boards, control fuses, LEDs, transformers, and
isolating relays. This shall be part of the manufacturer's Parts Department’s
standard procedure and the cost of these spare parts shall not be added to the
proposal.
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DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK SECTION

02110 – SITE CLEARING

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. Extent of site is shown on drawings.

B. Site clearing work includes:

1. Demolition of existing paving, walks and curbs as required.

2. Removal of concrete, as required.

3. Removal of vegetation as required.

4. Clearing and grubbing.

5. Removal of all debris.

C. In general, remove all existing objects, except those designated to remain or to be

E. Excavation, grading and filling are specified in Section 02210- Earthwork.

1.2 JOB CONDITIONS:

A. Traffic: Conduct site clearing operations to ensure minimum interference with

B. Protection of Existing Improvements: Provide protections necessary to prevent

C. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to

1.3 DESIGNATED DISPOSAL AREAS

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B. Do not burn or bury rubbish or waste materials on the Owner's premises.

C. During construction, maintain property free from accumulations of waste

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3.1 SITE INSPECTION:

C. Notify Owner's Representative of all intended work.

3.3 DUST PALLIATION

3.4 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES:

A. Utilities to be preserved or relocated shall be in operating condition after

3.5 SITE CLEARING:

A. General: Coordinate with Owner's Representative prior to removal of obstructions

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3.7 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS:

A. Burning on Owner's Property: Burning is not permitted on Owner's property.

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SECTION 02210 – EARTHWORK

1.1 CODES AND STANDARDS:

A. All compaction expressed in percentages in this section refers to the maximum

C. Imported Material: Soil material that is hauled in from offsite areas.

D. Select Material: Imported material that is approved by the Owner's Representative

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

B. Over-depth excavations shall be corrected by filling with concrete, except when

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D. Excavated earth material which is suitable for engineered fill or backfill, as

3.2 SUBGRADE PREPARATION AND ENGINEERED FILL:

A. Removal of Unsuitable Soils: Remove and recompact 12 inches of the existing

B. Preparation of Subgrade: After stripping and grubbing and removing of unsuitable

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3.3 SAND CUSHION:

B. Backfill material shall consist of select materials as specified herein before

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SECTION 02222 – EXCAVATION

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02225 – Trenching and Backfilling.

B. Protect above and below grade utilities that are to remain.

C. Protect excavations by shoring, bracing, sheet piling, underpinning, or other

D. Notify the Owner of unexpected subsurface conditions and discontinue affected

A. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.

B. Identify known underground utilities. Stake and flag locations.

C. Identify and flag surface and aerial utilities.

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A. Hand-trim excavation and leave free of loose matter.

B. Remove lumped subsoil, boulders, and rock up to 1/3 cu yd measured by volume.

C. Correct unauthorized excavation at no cost to the Owner.

D. Fill over-excavated areas.

E. Stockpile excavated material in area designated on site and remove excess