ELSGL01

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION
March 2015
Electrical
PIP ELSGL01
Electrical Construction Specification

March 2015
Electrical
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major industrial
users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical requirements
into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering costs to both the
purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice is expected to
incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual applications may involve
requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over this Practice.
Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or application of the
Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not be made solely on
information contained in these materials. The use of trade names from time to time should
not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the
trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally correct and may be
substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with
applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these
Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations,
such laws or regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate professional before
applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice.
This Practice is subject to revision at any time.
Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas
at Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin, Texas 78759. PIP Member Companies
and Subscribers may copy this Practice for their internal use. Changes or modifications of any
kind are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written authorization of
PIP. Authorized Users may attach addenda or overlays to clearly indicate modifications or
exceptions to specific sections of PIP Practices. Authorized Users may provide their clients,
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PIP ELSGL01
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................2
1.1 Purpose.............................................2
1.2 Scope................................................2
2. References...................................2
2.1 Process Industry Practices................2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards..........2
3. Definitions....................................2
4. Requirements..............................3
4.1 General..............................................3
4.2 Materials of Construction...................4
4.3 Storage, Handling and Preservation of Materials and Equipment 4
4.4 Equipment and Power Systems.........5
4.5 Raceway and Cable Tray Systems....6
4.6 Breathers and Drains.......................15
4.7 Wire and Cable................................15
4.8 Grounding........................................18
4.9 Heat Tracing....................................19
4.10 Lighting and Receptacles..............20
4.11 Supports.......................................20
4.12 Identification Labels and Warning Signs
20
4.13 Component Testing.......................21
Process Industry Practices
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Introduction
1.1
Purpose
This Practice provides the minimum requirements for construction and installation of
electrical power and control systems material and equipment.
1.2
Scope
This Practice describes the minimum requirements for providing, installing, and erecting
high, medium, and low voltage components and assemblies, engineered items, and
commodity and bulk materials; and overall workmanship and labor for the construction.
2.
References
Applicable parts of the following Practices and industry codes and standards shall be considered
an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used,
except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein where appropriate.
2.1
Process Industry Practices (PIP)

CVS02100 - Site Preparation, Excavation, and Backfill Specification
ELCGL01 - Electrical Design Criteria
ELEHA01 - Engineering Guide for Determining Electrical Area Classification
ELIMTD00 - Motor Installation Details for Class I, Division 1 Areas
ELIMTG00 - Motor Installation Details for Class I, Division 2; Class II,
Division 2; and Unclassified Areas
ELTFT01 - New Electrical Equipment and Systems Field Inspection and Testing
STS03001 - Plain and Reinforced Concrete Specification
2.2
Industry Codes and Standards
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

ANSI C2 - National Electrical Safety Code
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA VE 2 - Cable Tray Installation Guidelines
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
3.
Definitions
company: The party who awards the contract to the electrical contractor. The company may be
the owner or the owners authorized agent
electrical contractor: The party responsible for the construction and installation of the equipment
and materials in accordance with the contract documents
owner: The party who owns the facility wherein the equipment and services will be used
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Requirements
4.1
General
4.1.1
Unless otherwise specified on companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet, all

licenses and/or permits required in connection with the execution of the work
shall be obtained by the electrical contractor, and copies of these licenses/permits
shall be provided to company.
4.1.2
The work shall be in accordance with all federal, state and municipal laws, codes,
ordinances and rulings in effect at the time of installation and as applicable to the
type of work and the work location.
4.1.3
In the event of any conflict between applicable laws, codes, ordinances, this
Practice, owner specifications, the contract drawings, or manufacturers
instructions, the most stringent shall govern.
4.1.4
If any prefabricated electrical systems are found to not be in accordance with the
applicable regulations and contract documents, the company shall be
immediately notified by the electrical contractor and requested to verify the
apparent conflict and to provide instructions for resolving the conflict.
4.1.5
Typically, plant areas are classified in accordance with PIP ELEHA01. See the
contract drawings for the extent of classified areas.
4.1.6
All electrical equipment shall be suitable for the location for which it is installed.
4.1.7
Electrical materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the

requirements of the area classifications shown on the contract drawings.
4.1.8
The electrical plan drawings included in the contract documents are

diagrammatic in nature and are not intended to indicate exact and complete
routes of raceways and wiring. The electrical plan drawings shall be
supplemented by the electrical contractor with additional information as may be
required for construction.
4.1.9
If not dimensioned on the contract drawings, exact locations shall be defined in

the field and approved by company. Measurements shall not be scaled from nonscaled contract drawings to establish dimensions for installation purposes.
4.1.10 The electrical contractor shall check allied trades associated with the work in
order to avoid installation conflicts or conflicts between drawings.
4.1.11 If changes from original plans are necessary to resolve conflicts, the electrical
contractor shall obtain written approval of the changes from company before
installation of the work is started.
4.1.12 Contract documents may be superseded or supplemented by subsequent revisions
and/or additional drawings and specifications furnished by company.
4.1.13 Changes requested by the company that alter the contract scope of work shall be
handled in accordance with contract terms.
4.1.14 The electrical contractor shall update themaintain a set of the latest issued
contract drawings during construction. Drawings shall be updated marked with
all field modifications. Any deviation from contract drawings shall be noted in
red on a full-size print and shall be provided to company for verification and
establishing As Built drawings.
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Materials of Construction
4.2.1
Unless otherwise specified on companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet, all

materials shall be new and free of defects, and shall be installed in a professional
and workmanlike manner in accordance with the contract documents and good
industrial practice.
4.2.2
All electrical products used shall be in accordance with applicable standards of

NEMA and shall be listed or labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
(NRTL).
4.2.3
All materials provided shall be in accordance with the list of acceptable materials
and equipment furnished in the contract documents.
4.2.4
If materials, equipment, apparatus, or other products are specified by

manufacturer, brand name, or catalog number in the contract documents, the
intent is to establish standards of desired quality and style. Substitutions shall not
be made without prior written approval from company.
4.2.5
A request to provide a substitute for a specified item shall include complete

descriptive and technical data for the substitute. If requested by company,
samples of both the specified and the proposed substitute item shall be submitted
for review by the electrical contractor.
4.2.6
All materials furnished by the electrical contractor shall comply with the contract
documents. Where a catalog number or manufacturer is specified on a document,
no substitute will be accepted without written approval of the company.
4. 2.7
Screws, bolts, and similar components, particularly those of ground-joint

construction, shall be of rust and corrosion-resisting material.
4.2.8
Fittings shall be cast malleable iron, feralloy, or cast aluminum.
4.2.9
Equipment and fittings shall be in accordance with the contract documents.
4.2.109 Equipment, fittings and material shall be applied and installed in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
4.2.1110
Threaded covers shall be lubricated in accordance with manufacturers
recommendation using company approved lubricant.
4.2.1211
Bus stabs and bus joints shall be lubricated with appropriate material
provided by the bus manufacturer or approved by company.
4. 2.1312
The electrical contractor shall avoid drilling or cutting holes in the top of
metal cabinets containing electrical or electronic components. If drilling or
cutting holes in cabinets tops cannot be avoided, a drilling/cutting procedure shall
be used that prevents metal shavings from falling into the equipment.
4.2.1413
Concealed work shall be left open for inspection and testing until
approved by company.
4.3
Storage, Handling and Preservation of Materials and Equipment

4.3.1
The electrical contractor shall store equipment and materials in weathertight, dry
enclosures, from receipt until installation for protection from damage from rain,
sleet, snow, dust, and damaging winds. Where indoor storage is not practical,
materials and equipment that will ultimately be installed outdoors (e.g., conduit,
wire in cable tray, cable trays, grounding materials, electric motors, etc.) may be
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stored in outdoor locations. When the equipment and material are stored
outdoors, they shall be protected from physical damage, and precautions shall be
taken to keep them as clean and serviceable as possible. This includes storing on
elevated structures to prevent being flooded by water, getting splattered with
mud, etc. Equipment that is equipped with space heaters shall have the space
heaters energized, and equipment shall be covered with tarps or heavy plastic to
assist in shedding rain, snow, etc. Warning Labels advising energized equipment
shall be visible.
4.3.2
To minimize inadvertent damage, materials shall not be released to the field until
needed for construction.
4.3.3
The electrical contractor shall perform a general inspection of all equipment and
materials upon receipt to verify that damage has not occurred during shipping
and handling.
4.3.4
Equipment space heaters, including heaters in motors, shall be kept energized

while in storage and during construction before startup by the electrical
contractor. Warning Labels advising energized equipment shall be visible.
4.3.5
Unless otherwise approved by company, indoor equipment shall not be installed

until the indoor location is weather tight.
4.3.6
The ground-joint flange construction used in some explosion-proof enclosures

requires extreme care in handling to ensure against damage to the ground
surfaces. If the surfaces have collected dust and dirt, they shall be cleaned in
accordance with manufacturer's approved methods.
4.3.7
Enclosures with rust or other corrosion or damaged flanged surfaces shall not be used.
4.3.8
Unless approved otherwise by company, explosion-proof equipment or material

damaged during storage or installation shall be replaced. For explosion-proof
equipment, damage shall include corroded, scratched, or gouged flanges.
4.3.9
Replacement cost of damaged equipment and material shall be in accordance

with the contract terms.
4.3.10 A rust preventative may be applied to the ground-joint flanges during assembly
of enclosures to prevent rust formation. Before final assembly of the enclosures,
the rust preventative shall be completely removed using an enclosure
manufacturers approved solvent in a manner that does not harm the enclosure
material or the electrical equipment.
4.3.11 If permitted by the enclosure manufacturer's installation instructions, a company
approved lubricant shall be applied to the ground-joint before final assembly.
4.4
Equipment and Power Systems

4.4.1
Transformers, switchgear and motor control centers shall be set level, true to grade,
shimmed as required, installed as shown on the contract drawings, and securely
anchored in place. Final installation shall be subject to owner approval.
4.4.2
Motor control centers, switchgear, transformers and other equipment shall be

cleaned to a satisfactory condition before inspection and approval by owner.
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4.4.3
Electrical contractor shall be responsible for construction quality control (e.g., bolt
and screw torque, insulation and continuity check, grounding and bonding
checking) and recording the quality control checks on a reporting form.
4.4.4
Craftsman certified by the material manufacturer to install splices, connections,

and terminations greater than 600 volts shall be provided by the electrical
contractor.
4.4.5
Temporary power facilities (i.e., equipment and cable installations for small
tools, area lighting, trailers and other support facilities required for the project but
not shown on the design drawings) shall be provided in accordance with the
contract documents. following:
a.
A source on the companys power system as designated by the company shall be

used.
b.
The tTemporary power facilities installed by the electrical contractor shall be

removed upon completion of the project.
Raceway and Cable Tray Systems

4.5.1
General
4.5.1.1
Exposed conduit and cable tray shall be run parallel or perpendicular to

walls, ceilings, pipe racks, or other structural members with a
minimum distance between conduits as specified on companys
PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.5.1.2
Conduit and cable tray routing shall not cause a safety hazard, interfere
with facility operations, or interfere with the use of ladders,
passageways, doorways, overhead cranes, monorails, equipment
removal areas, or working areas.
4.5.1.3
A minimum overhead clearance of 8 feet shall be maintained in

passageways.
4.5.1.4
To prevent rust, new threads of joints in conduit, screwed cover

condulets, and connections to condulets shall be completely covered
using Crouse Hinds STL-8 lubricant, Thomas and Betts Kopr-Shield,
or company approved equivalent.
4.5.1.5
Where required, conduit couplings or condulet unions shall be used.

"Running thread" nipples shall not be permitted.
4.5.1.6
Conduit shall be cut square and ends reamed to eliminate sharp edges.
4.5.1.7
Conduit shall be threaded with an NPT standard conduit cutting die

that provides 3/4-inch taper per foot and with a full five-thread
engagement at connections.
4.5.1.8
Temporary ends of conduit or underground duct shall be plugged during

construction to prevent moisture or trash from entering. Any foreign
materials that enter the conduit or ducts shall be removed.
4.5.1.9
Bends in rigid conduit may be made with prefabricated elbows or

formed on the job. Typically, the radius of curvature of elbows shall
not be less than six times the outside diameter of the conduit. No
90-degree field bends of PVC conduit shall be permitted.
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4.5.1.10 The electrical contractor shall inspect all conduit before installation for
rough edges due to lack of proper chamfer, internal spikes due to
improper seam welding, improper galvanizing, and other factory defects.
4.5.1.11 Conduit which has factory defects or shipping damage shall not be installed.
4.5.1.12 Conduit with faulty galvanizing (i.e., either too thick or flaky) shall not
be installed.
4.5.1.13 For areas classified as Severe Corrosion, rigid galvanized steel shall
not be permitted.
4.5.1.14 Conduit, fittings, and cable tray shall meet the requirements of the
contract drawings.
4.5.2
Cable Tray
4.5.2.1
Cable tray system shall be provided and installed in accordance with

the contract drawings. In the absence of detailed drawings, see
PIP ELCGL01.
4.5.2.2
Cable tray system shall be installed with adequate room around the
cable tray to permit the setup of cable pulling equipment and access for
installation of additional cables.
4.5.2.3
The installation of tray fittings shall be made in accordance with

consideration of cable bending radii.
4.5.2.4
If not shown on the contract drawings, the tray supports shall be

located in accordance with NEMA VE 2.
4.5.2.5
Tray with cantilever or floating ends shall not be permitted. Tray ends
shall be securely supported.
4.5.2.6
Unless trays are hung with rods, expansion guides shall be used at each
support point as shown on contract drawings.
4.5.2.7
If support spacing is not shown on the contract drawings, trays shall be

hung on rods or otherwise supported at 10-foot spacing inside buildings.
4.5.2.8
If expansion joints spacing is not shown on the contract drawings,

cable tray system shall have a maximum spacing between expansion
joints in accordance with NEMA VE 2.
4.5.2.9
For expansion joints, hold down clamps shall be provided as expansion

guides to permit tray to slide back and forth as it expands and contracts.
4.5.2.10 Cable tray shall not be used as a support system for conduit except as
shown on the contract drawings.
4.5.2.11 Conduit terminations or drop-outs shall be secured to cable tray side rails
using listed conduit-to-cable tray clamps. Pipe clamps shall not be permitted.
4.5.2.12 Cable tray system may have mechanically discontinuous segments
between cable tray runs and transitions.
4.5.2.13 Cable tray bonding shall be in accordance with NFPA 70,
Article 250-96.
4.5.2.14 Cables shall be placed in trays in a neat and orderly manner starting at
one side of the tray.
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4.5.2.15 Cables shall be routed parallel to the sides of the tray.

4.5.2.16 Cable systems of different voltage classes should shall be placed in
separate trays or tray sections as unless indicated on otherwise on the
contract drawings (e.g., instrument electronic cable shall not be placed in
the same tray as power circuits).
4.5.2.17 Cable tray passing through exterior building walls shall be configured
as follows:
a. Drip shields provided
b. Sealed to weatherproof the penetration as required
c. Fireproof seal in compliance with NFPA 70 Article 300.21provided
if specified
d. Meet electrical area classification requirements.
4.5.2.18 Unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings, cable tray shall not
be covered.
4.5.3
Above Ground Conduit

4.5.3.1
Unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings, minimum conduit

size shall be 3/4 inch.
4.5.3.2
Conduit shall be joined wrench tight (i.e., 5-threads minimum) to

minimize sparking if fault current flows through the conduit system.
4.5.3.3
If impractical to make a threaded joint tight, a bonding jumper shall be used.
4.5.3.4
All conduit work shall be securely and permanently grounded.
4.5.3.5
Conduits shall be continuous and shall be installed in a manner that

each system shall be electrically continuous throughout.
4.5.3.6
Conduit may be installed on existing pipe stanchions and other existing

structures or on conduit supports provided in accordance with contract
drawings and approved by company.
4.5.3.7
Conduits shall be properly fastened to structures and supported to prevent

sag or wind sway in accordance with NFPA 70 spanning limitations.
4.5.3.8
Groups of conduits clamped or otherwise joined in mid-span shall not

be permitted.
4.5.3.9
For rigid metallic and PVC conduits, expansion fittings shall be

installed on straight runs greater than 100 feet in length between
independent structures and if high temperature differentials are
expected.
4.5.3.10 Conduit Connections to End Devices
1. Conduit connections to end devices shall be in accordance with

contract connection detail drawings.
2. Conduit seals shall be provided in accordance with area
classifications, contract drawings and NFPA 70.
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4.5.3.11 Conduit Connections for Unclassified Areas
1. Outdoor conduit connections to cabinets, NEMA junction boxes,

etc. shall be assembled using Myers Scru-Tite hubs or company
approved equivalent.
2. For indoor locations, grounding locknut and bushing conduit entrances
may be of the double locknut type unless otherwise specified.
3. Bushings shall be insulating type and shall be provided with caps to
protect the interior of the conduit system during construction.
4. Bonding, where necessary, shall be provided using bonding
bushings or bonding jumpers.
4.5.3.12 Conduits shall be installed with a minimum clearance of 4 inches from
any surface to be fireproofed. Areas to be fireproofed shall be located
by the electrical contractor with company before conduit is installed.
4.5.3.13 Except as specified in Section 4.5.3.14, Type L, LB, T, etc. fittings may be
used for 90-degree turns at circuit voltages of 600 volts and less.
4.5.3.14 Conductors 4/0 AWG and greater for circuit voltages of 600 volts and
less shall require Type LBD fittings or individual pull boxes to permit
sufficient cable bending radius.
4.5.3.15 Minimum allowable distances between conduit and pipes and surfaces
having extreme temperatures (e.g., steam piping, cyrogenic piping, and
hot surfaces) shall be not less than the following:
a. 12 inches for parallel runs
b. 6 inches at crossings
c. 2 inches to an insulated pipe
4.5.3.16 The maximum number of 90-degree bends or equivalent between
pulling points in any conduit run shall be three. Pull and junction fittings
and/or boxes shall be provided as required to satisfy this requirement.
4.5.3.17 Pull points shall be provided by the electrical contractor as required to
permit installing cable in conduit systems without damaging the cable.
4.5.3.18 The use of threadless couplings and connectors in rigid conduit shall
not be permitted.
4.5.3.19 Conduit systems shall be installed in a manner that minimizes the
accumulation of moisture at low points and pockets.
4.5.3.20 If low points and pockets are unavoidable, conduit fittings with owner
approved drains shall be provided at the low points.
4.5.3.21 Unless otherwise approved by company, cutting or burning structural
members to provide access for conduit shall not be permitted.
4.5.3.22 Typically, component parts of conduit systems shall be of like
materials. If dissimilar metals are used together, company will approve
the methods of preventing galvanic action.
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4.5.3.23 Union fittings shall be installed at threaded hub conduit terminations and
elsewhere as needed to facilitate the installation of conduit runs. Union
fittings shall be installed with tightening ring at top.
4.5.3.24 Conduit Support
1. Supporting and clamp-like materials for exposed conduit may

include the following:
a. One-hole clamps and clamp backs
b. For sizes 1-1/2 and less, stamped steel two-hole clamps
b. Suspension pipe rings
c. For sizes 1-1/2 inch and less, Korns, Kindorf, Steel City, or
company approved equivalent clamps
d. "J" and "U" bolts
e. Structural steel frames and trapezes
f. Support channel systems, Unistrut and similar materialsor
company approved equal
2. Perforated steel tape shall not be permitted.
3. Stamped-steel two-hole clamps will not be permitted in sizes 2 and
larger.
4. Expansion anchors used in concrete shall be set in accordance with
the anchor manufacturer's specifications.
4.5.3.25 Exposed conduit shall be run straight and true to structure lines and
rigidly supported between couplings in accordance with NFPA 70 on
either side of bends and at terminations and fittings.
4.5.3.26 Metallic cConduit in damp locations or outdoors shall be exposed to
the air on all sides and shall not be installed tight against walls,
ceilings, or structural members, etc. Clamp backs and/or offsets shall
be used as required to maintain uniform clearances.
4.5.3.27 Conduit Tagging
1. Conduit risers shall be clearly identified as indicated on contract

documents.
2. Conduit tags shall be stainless steel, fastened to the conduit with a
stainless steel tie wrap, when specified on the purchasers
PIP ELSGLO1D Data Sheet. The lettering or numbering shall be
die-stamped.
3. Conduit tags shall show the conduit number in accordance with the
conduit and wire schedule.
4.5.3.28 Conduit fittings shall be installed with covers and gaskets on the side
or top, as specified on companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.5.3.29 Conduits shall be installed so that the conductors can be drawn in
without damage or exceeding conductor manufacturer's recommended
pulling tension, bending radius, or sidewall pressure.
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4.5.3.30 Conduits shall be kept dry during construction. Conduits shall be

swabbed out before conductors are drawn in. Where the entire length
of the conduit run is not visible, a go/no-go mandrel shall be pulled
through the conduit prior to cable installation.
4.5.3.31 Bends in rigid conduit shall be made with a company approved
bending device. Installation Methods of forming bends or offsets , if
the conduit is that crush,ed, deform,ed or otherwise damaged the
conduit, shall not be permitted.
4.5.3.32 Spare conduits, if required, shall be installed with a pulling line in place.
4.5.3.33 Conduit support brackets shall not be welded to vessels or piping.
4.5.3.34 Conduit runs shall not be attached to any structural member that is to
be insulated or fireproofed.
4.5.3.35 Conduit shall not be supported or braced from any piping or instruments.
4.5.3.36 Conduit runs shall be routed together and supported by unistrut support
strut or equal methods. Individual vertical conduit runs shall be firmly
secured by means of approved pipe clamps, hangers, etc.
4.5.3.37 Vent and drain fittings shall be installed in the conduit system where
condensed moisture can accumulate, and at 50-foot intervals for long
straight runs.
4.5.3.38 Except for use in tight fitting installations locations, ELL type conduit
fittings shall not be permitted.
4.5.3.39 Conduit fittings shall not be buried or installed in inaccessible locations.
4.5.3.40 Conduits in and/or entering or leaving a hazardous area shall be sealed
in accordance with NFPA 70.
4.5.3.41 Unless otherwise specified on the contract drawings, conduit shall not
enter an outdoora device or enclosure located outdoors or in a wet area
from above (i.e., top entry). If top entry is specified, conduit shall be
provided with a conduit drain seal.
4.5.3.42 Seals shall be packed by the electrical contractor only after final field
checkout has been completed and poured only after obtaining written
approval from company.
4.5.3.43 Seal packing material shall be Crouse-Hinds "Chico X" fiber. Sealing
compound shall be Crouse-Hinds "Chico A."
4.5.3.44 To prevent the entrance of water into the conduit system, conduits that
terminate at cable tray shall be installed with a 2-degree kick or the
installed cable shall have a drip loop.
4.5.4
Underground Conduit
4.5.4.1
General
1. Unless otherwise specified on the contract drawings, minimum size

of underground conduit shall be 1 inch.
2. For sizes less than 2 inches, conduit shall be rigid hot-dipped
galvanized steel.
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3. For sizes 2 inches and greater, Schedule 40 PVC conduit may be used.
4. Schedule 40 PVC conduit shall be used where shown on the
contract drawings.
5. Unless otherwise shown on contract documents, PVC conduit shall
be used for straight runs only.
6. Conduit Bends
a. For any one conduit run, the total degrees of bends between
manholes or pull boxes shall not be greater than 270 degrees.
b. Bends of any degree shall be made with rigid galvanized
steel conduit only.
c. Unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings, the
minimum radius of elbows for underground conduit shall be
in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 - Minimum Elbow Radius for Underground Conduit
Conduit Size
4 inch conduit and larger
3 inch conduit
2 inch conduit and smaller
Min. Radius
36 inch
24 inch
18 inch
7. Unless otherwise specified on the contract drawings, for heavy traffic

areas, conduit shall be rigid galvanized steel conduit only. Company
shall show heavy traffic areas on the contract drawings.
8. Conduits routed from overhead to underground shall be sealed
above ground and in accordance with the following:
a. Conduit fittings and couplings shall not be installed between the
point that the conduit rises above ground and the seal fitting itself.
b. Unless omission of a seal in an unclassified area is specified on
the contract drawings, seals shall be required regardless of the
area classification.
4.5.4.2
Trench Preparation
1. The duct bank shall be run in straight lines between manholes

and/or bends at the spacing specified on the contract drawings.
2. The horizontal sections of the duct bank shall be run at a constant
elevation or constant slope as required by the installation.contract
documents.
3. Trenches excavated below the required depth shall be brought to the
required grade using sand or gravel compacted with a company
approved mechanical compacting machine.
4. For rocky areas, sand shall be used to pad the bottom of the trench
to a depth of 4 inches below concrete envelope.
5. Longitudinal #4 rebar the length of the duct bank or as shown on
the contract drawings shall be installed on both sides of the trench.
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Conduit Supports
1. Unless otherwise specified on the contract drawings, underground

conduit shall be installed on rebar supports 5 feet apart with #4 rebar.
2. The rebar supports shall be driven into firm ground to a depth which
shall prevent the duct bank from "floating" when concrete is poured.
3. If the material below the bottom of the duct bank is not adequate to
hold the rebar supports firmly to prevent duct floating, other means
of anchoring shall be used.
4. Conduits installed on the supports shall be run straight and true with
no pockets and no bends, except at corners as shown on the contract
drawings, or where approved by the company.
5. The bottom spaces of the duct bank shall be installed to permit
concrete to fill in below the bottom conduits.
6. All conduits shall be secured to each support prior to installation of
the concrete envelope.
7. If a duct bank floats during concrete installation, the duct bank shall
be replaced.
4.5.4.4
Conduit Encasement
1. Unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings, conduits shall be

encased in a rectangular sleeve or envelope of red-colored concrete
that provides a minimum of three inches of cover on all sides of
each conduit or conduits encased.
2. Unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings or approved by
the company, the top of the concrete envelope shall be a minimum
of two feet below grade.
Comment: For conduits having a minimum underground bending
radius of greater than 24 inches, the minimum depth of
the duct bank concrete envelope should be increased so
that the conduit is perpendicular to the horizontal when
exiting the ground.
3. Concrete for electrical conduit encasement shall be in accordance
with PIP STS03001.
4. A companys Concrete Pour Card shall be completed and
company shall be given a minimum of four hours notice before the
concrete is ordered for the envelope.
5. The company shall inspect the conduit installation.
6. The concrete shall not be poured until approval is obtained from company.
7. Prior to pouring concrete, all conduits or ducts shall be plugged or
capped to prevent entry of concrete.
Company shall be notified before the concrete is poured to permit
witnessing the procedure.
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8. The concrete shall be poured using a procedure that does not disturb
the conduit installation.
9. Damage or misalignment caused by pouring the concrete shall be repaired.
4.5.4.5
Conduit Inspection
1. Following the installation of the red concrete, a go/no-go mandrel

shall be pulled through each conduit in the duct bank the entire length.
2. A Conduit Proving Mandrel shall be pulled through each conduit
in the duct bank the entire length to ensure that sharp edges do not
exist. The following shall also apply:
a. The company shall be present for inspection of the mandrel.
b. If the mandrel encounters obstructions, the conduit system shall
be repaired or replaced.
c. A nylon pull string shall be installed in each conduit and the
strings shall be tied off in each manhole.
d. Company shall be notified of the schedule for performing this
work to permit witnessing the checkout.
e. After completion, the conduit plugs or caps shall be reinstalled.
4.5.4.6
4.5.5
Backfill of the trench shall be in accordance with PIP CVS02100.
Flexible Metal Conduit

4.5.5.1
Flexible connections shall be installed at all motor connection boxes

and at other points requiring limited flexibility, and shall be of
sufficient length to facilitate adjustment of equipment.
4.5.5.2
Flexible connections shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70,

PIP ELIMTG00, and PIP ELIMTD00.
4.5.5.3
The use of flexible conduit shall be limited to short runs. Maximum

length shall be three feet and minimum length shall be 12 inches.
4.5.5.4
Flexible conduit shall be cut square with a hacksaw using a cutting jig
which cannot deform the conduit.
4.5.5.5
Cut surfaces shall be coated with rust inhibitor immediately after cutting.
4.5.5.6
Connections that permit flexible conduit shall be shown by company

on the contract drawings. Use of flexible conduit for connections not
shown on the contract drawings shall require company approval.
4.5.5.7
The use of flexible conduit shall not be permitted to resolve poor

conduit alignment or installation.
4.5.5.8
Flexible conduit shall be in accordance with companys

4.5.5.9
Connectors for flexible conduit shall be in accordance with companys

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PVC-coated Conduit
4.5.6.1
If specified in the contract documents, PVC-coated, rigid galvanized

steel or aluminum conduit shall be provided.
4.5.6.2
PVC exterior coating shall have a thickness greater than or equal to

40 mils and shall have a chemical resistant interior coating as specified
on companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.5.6.3
PVC-coated conduit fittings, elbows, and clamps shall be from the

same manufacturer and have the same coating.
4.5.6.4
PVC-coated conduit shall be installed in accordance with conduit

manufacturer's recommended installation procedures to minimize damage
to the PVC coating during cutting, threading, bending, and installation.
4.5.6.5
Strap wrenches, cutting dies, vises and other special tools required to
install PVC-coated conduit shall be provided. Standard pipe wrenches,
chain wrenches or channel locks shall not be permitted.
4.5.6.6
PVC-coated conduit shall be supported with PVC-coated clamps,

straps, hangers and supports.
4.5.6.7
PVC-coated conduit and fittings that have teeth marks, cuts, nicks or other
damage shall be repaired by coating damaged areas with PVC brush-on
touch-up compound. Spray-type compound shall not be permitted.
4.5.6.8
All screws, bolts, nuts, washers and similar hardware shall be stainless steel.
Breathers and Drains

4.6.1
Enclosures for the following equipment shall be provided with drains or drains
and breathers:
a. Panelboards
b. Air break switches and circuit breakers
c. Air break contactors, motor starters and control relays
d. Junction and splice boxes
4.7
4.6.2
Other enclosures shall have drain holes or an opening in the underside of the
enclosure protected from rain and dripping liquids and located to provide
drainage for liquids trapped within the enclosure. Openings larger than 3/16 inch
in diameter shall be screened.
4.6.3
Vertical conduits located outdoors or which enter equipment or device enclosures

shall have low point drain fittings.
4.6.4
Vertical conduits entering buildings shall have drain fittings to prevent liquids
collected in the conduits from entering the building conduit system.
Wire and Cable

4.7.1
Wire and cable shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, the contract drawings, and
this Practice.
4.7.2
Wire and cable shall be provided in standard coils or reels with a weatherproof
tag showing the length, wire size, insulation type and manufacturer's name.
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4.7.3
Wire sizes and insulation type shall be in accordance with contract documents.
4.7.4
Wire and cable shall be factory color-coded or numbered in accordance with

contract documents.
4.7.5
Unless otherwise approved by company, wire or cable shall not be pulled until
the entire conduit system between terminal points has been completed.
4.7.6
Wire and cable shall not be exposed to the weather for extended periods prior to
installation.
4.7.7
Pulling lubricants shall be used for circuits installed in conduit. Wire pulling
lubricants shall be in accordance with the requirements of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., applicable to the specific conductor or cable insulation and
raceway material, and shall be compatible with the cable jacket material.
4.7.8
Wire pulling lubricant shall be applied by swabbing through the entire conduit to
achieve complete internal coverage prior to pulling the wire.
4.7.9
Wire pulling lubricant shall be applied to conductors as they are installed in the conduit.
4.7.10 Insulated wire and cable shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendation. Maximum wire tension, maximum sidewall pressure, and
minimum bending radius shall not be exceeded. For insulated conductors 5kV
and greater, pulling calculations shall be submitted for approval to company
before pulling.
4.7.11 Cables shall be pulled into tray systems using cable pulling blocks located to not
impose pulling loads on the tray system.
4.7.12 Pulling rollers shall be attached to the trays at suitable intervals to prevent the
cables from dragging on the tray rungs.
4.7.13 Cables shall be laid in the trays in a neat, uniform manner.
4.7.14 Walking in a cable tray shall not be permitted during any phase of installation. If this
requirement is violated, the installation shall be subject to rejection and replacement.
4.7.15 If installed in a cable tray, cables shall be secured to tray rungs using sunlightresistant cable ties at approximate 6-foot intervals unless otherwise specified on
companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.7.16 Vertical cable runs shall be tied to tray at intervals not greater than 3 feet and at
all takeoff points.
4.7.17 Attachment shall be made by self-locking cable ties installed after cable has been
arranged in accordance with contract drawings.
4.7.18 Cable shall be tied to tray at closest rung where entering or leaving tray.
4.7.19 Cables in cable tray in substations and control buildings shall be run parallel with
building and equipment features. Cables shall be installed in the tray in a neat
and orderly manner, avoiding twisting or cross-over.
4.7.20 Unless otherwise specified, thermocouple, millivolt, milliamp, or other low
voltage wiring shall not be cut, spliced, or terminated except at end devices.
4.7.21 Unless otherwise shown on contract drawings, splicing of wiring other than
lighting and receptacle circuits shall not be permitted.
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4.7.22 Splices for lighting and receptacle circuits shall be made at condulet fittings or
other suitable boxes with covers. Boxes used for splicing shall have sufficient
volume to enclose the conduits and splices.
4.7.23 Unless otherwise shown on contract drawings, connections of branch circuit
conductors to 460-volt motors shall be made as follows:
a. Compression ring tongue lugs shall be installed to branch wiring and motor leads.
b. The ring tongue lugs shall be bolted together using stainless steel, brass or
silicon bronze alloy hardware.
c. The joints shall then be insulated using 3M Scotch 2510 or equivalent
varnished cambric nonadhesive tape.
d. If required to make a void-free, smooth-joint, 3M "Scotchfil" insulation putty,
Plymouth Slipknot or equal filler tape shall be used with a layer of insulation tape.
e. A layer of Scotch 88 or equal insulating tape shall then be applied over the
filler material.
f. A final layer of Scotch 33 or equal vinyl tape shall be applied over the insulating
tape to keep the insulating tape from vulcanizing to the enclosures.
4.7.24 Connections of branch circuit conductors to for medium voltage4,000 and 13,200
volt motors shall be prepared in a similar manner to 460 volt motors in Section
4.7.23 except that Raychem MCK ora company-approved equivalent heat shrink
or cold shrink termination shall be used instead of tapes.
4.7.25 5-kV and 15-kV cable shall be spliced only where shown on the contract
drawings or as approved by company. Splices and termination of 5-kV and 15-kV
shielded cables shall be performed in accordance with cable manufacturer's
recommendations.
4.7.26 All wire connectors No. 10 AWG and larger shall be company-approved Burndy
mechanical or compression type KS or equal and shall be adequately
tapedinsulated with Scotch brand rubber and electrical tape.
4.7.27 Scotchlock insulated, Buchanan B CapCompany approved mechanical or
compression or equalinsulated connectors may be used for splicing No. 12
AWG and smaller.
4.7.28 Wire nuts shall not be used for connections except in lighting circuits.
4.7.29 All wire connections shall be sufficiently tightened to ensure low-resistance
connections.
4.7.30 Wiring terminating on screw-type terminals shall be installed using snap-spade
compression lugs and ratchet-type compression tools. Lugs shall be
manufactured by 3M (Scotch), T&B or Burndy. Compression tools shall be made
by the same manufacturer as the lugs.
4.7.31 Connections of cables with lugs may be attached to flat copper bus surfaces in
equipment. These surfaces are often silver or tin plated. Chemicals or abrasives
which can damage the silver plating shall not be permitted.
4.7.32 Two wires maximum shall be connected to one screw terminal or terminal block point.
4.7.33 Ends of conductors not immediately connected to equipment shall be protected
from damage and sealed to keep out moisture. Ends of 5-kV and 15-kV cable and
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multiconductor cables shall be sealed with Raychem Type EC or equalcold shrink

or heat-shrink caps.
4.7.34 Immediately after wire or cable has been pulled into a conduit, all condulet fitting
covers, seal covers, equipment and junction box covers shall be installed and
tightened to prevent entry of moisture, dirt, etc.
4.7.35 All cables, as well as integral triads, pairs, single conductors and spares shall be
grouped, arranged, laced, and tied to appear neat and orderly, and installed in a
manner that cannot interfere with routine maintenance.
4.7.36 Control, RTD, and alarm wiring terminating at junction boxes, relay panels,
control panels, etc., shall be installed to break out of the bundle adjacent to the
terminal to which they are to be attached. Bundles shall be laced with nylon
spiral wrap, T&B Ty-Rraps, or company approved equal.
4.7.37 All spare wiring for future use, if not terminated, shall be cut at a length
sufficient to reach any terminal in the enclosure, neatly coiled, ends taped,
secured, and tagged as spare.
4.8
Grounding
4.8.1
All electrical systems shall be grounded in accordance with NFPA 70 and ANSI C2.
4.8.2
Grounding procedures and material requirements shall be in accordance with

standard grounding details in the contract drawings.
4.8.3
Grounding system shall be installed using a method that reduces the resistance
between equipment and ground to less than or equal to 5 ohms.
4.8.4
Underground splices shall be installed using the exothermic or compression

process in accordance with companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.8.5
Underground grounding conductors shall be buried a minimum of 18 inches

below the top of finish grade.
4.8.6
Ground rods shall be installed with tops of rods a minimum of one foot below grade.
4.8.7
All ground wires rising up through concrete slabs or floors or rising above finish
grade adjacent to concrete foundations shall be in PVC conduit sleeves. The
sleeves shall be configured as follows:
a. Sleeves shall extend 12 inches minimum below finish grade and to an
elevation even with the bottom of the foundation's chamfer above grade.
b. As a minimum, one one-hole strap shall be installed on each conduit sleeve.
4.8.8
Ground connections to equipment shall be available for inspection.
4.8.9
Connections to motor frames and ground buses shall be made with lugs attached to
the equipment using bolts or in accordance with contract drawings.
4.8.10 Motor anchor bolts and equipment housing bolts shall not be used for fastening
lugs for grounding cable.
4.8.11 The contact surface of equipment where a ground connection is made shall be
cleaned to bare metal.
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4.8.12 Shielded control cable shall have the shield terminated and grounded at one end
only, preferably at the control panel (DCS and PLC) end for instrument and
communication cable and at the supply end for electronic power cables.
4.8.13 Unless otherwise indicated on contract documents, sShield continuity shall be
maintained by jumpering the ground shield across connection point where it is
broken at junction boxes, etc.
4.8.14 The neutral connection of secondary winding of lighting, instrument, and control
transformers shall be grounded at the transformer.
4.8.15 Shielded power cable shall have the shield terminated and grounded as indicated
on the purchasers PIP ELSGL01 Data Sheet.
4.8.16 Shield wires shall be run back through the current transformer to ground at one end
when the cable is terminated after it passes through the ground-sensor CT.
4.9
Heat Tracing
4.9.1
Heat tracing shall not be installed until mechanical construction is essentially complete.
4.9.2
Heating cable components and controls shall not be installed until completion of
pressure testing of the piping and installation of all instruments.
4.9.3
Thermal insulation of a pipeline shall not be installed until completion of the

electrical installation and testing on pipeline.
4.9.4
Electric heat tracing cables shall be installed on clean, smooth portions of the
piping or equipment, avoiding any sharp bends or jagged edges.
4.9.5
Heating cables shall be oriented to avoid damage due to impact, abrasion, or vibration.
4.9.6
Heating cables shall be attached to the pipe in accordance with cable

manufacturer's requirements.
4.9.7
Materials for securing heat tracing shall not damage cables and shall be
appropriate for the maximum exposure temperature.
4.9.8
Heating cables shall be installed in a manner that facilitates removal of valves,

in-line devices, and instruments without extensive removal of cables, excessive
removal of thermal insulation, or cutting of the heating cable.
4.9.9
If specified in the contract documents, surface irregularities of specified valves and

in-line devices shall be covered with metal foil or heat-transfer medium.
4.9.10 Where heat-transfer medium is used to lower sheath temperature in classified

areas, inspections shall be performed to ensure proper initial installation and
correct replacement after repairs.
4.9.11 Unless otherwise approved by company and performed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions, overlapping of heating cables, which can cause
excessive temperatures at overlap points, shall not be permitted.
4.9.12 Heating cable cold leads shall be positioned to facilitate removal of the thermal insulation
for maintenance in the bottom 180-degree segment to minimize water entrance.
4.9.13 Heating cables installed on piping for freeze protection outside of buildings shall
extend a minimum of 2 feet inside building walls.
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4.9.14 Heating cables installed on above ground portions of buried piping systems shall
extend below grade to the nominal frost depth for the facility location and
terminated using proper termination procedures.
4.10
Lighting and Receptacles

4.10.1 Lighting fixtures shall be installed in accordance with the contract drawings and
located in a manner that facilitates maintenance of lamps.
4.10.2 Locations of lighting fixtures shall be field adjusted if required to avoid
interference with or shadows from structures, piping, duct work, cable tray,
equipment, or other items.
4.10.3 All support brackets, clamps, and hardware necessary for permanent, safe hanging
of the lighting fixtures and receptacles shall be provided and installed.
4.10.4 All lighting fixtures shall be clean at the time of final inspection.
4.11
Supports
4.11.1 All support hardware shall be as specified on the companys PIP ELSGL01D
Data Sheet.
Comment: Galvanized or stainless steel hardware are preferred. Zinc cadmium
plated hardware may be used as a minimum.
4.11.2 All strut type supports for conduit or cable tray shall be galvanized steel or
aluminum, as specified on the companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.11.3 If galvanized strut is cut or damaged, the exposed surface shall be coated with 11/2 to 3 mils of an organic cold galvanizing compound having 94% zinc dust in
the dry film.
4.11.4 Support brackets shall be installed using a minimum of 3/8-inch diameter nuts,
bolts and lock washers.
4.11.5 Welding on painted or galvanized structural members shall require prior approval
by company. If welding is approved, the weld shall be ground and smoothed,
adjacent surfaces shall be cleaned to bare metal, and primer shall be applied to
the affected area. Finish coating shall be performed by the painting contractor.
4.12
Identification Labels and Warning Signs

4.12.1 Unless furnished by equipment manufacturer or provider, each electrical
equipment item shall be provided an identification tag showing its item number
and service or application. The tag information shall match the equipment
information shown on the contract drawings.
4.12.2 Equipment tags shall be in accordance with companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.12.3 Equipment tags shall be attached using permanent means.
4.12.4 Each operating device, push button, control switch, etc., shall be identified with
permanently attached nameplates that properly identify the equipment controlled.
4.12.5 Lighting panels shall have a legible circuit directory inside the panel door.
4.12.6 Outdoor lighting panels shall have tags for each circuit.
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4.12.7 Power and multiconductor control cables shall have cable numbers marked at
origination and termination and at junction points in between (e.g., pull points
and manholes). Markers shall be Almetek Industries E-Z tag polyethylene
markers or equivalent. furnished and installed as indicated on project documents.
4.12.8 Power cables shall be identified with color-coded phase tags at each end and manhole.
4.12.9 Individual wires shall be labeled at each end using wire markers in accordance
with companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet.
4.12.10 Wire and cable numbering shall be in accordance with the contract drawings.
4.12.11 System phasing of switchgear, transformers, and motor control shall be marked
with notation A, B and C. Marking shall read form from left to right, front to
back, or top to bottom if standing in front of the equipment item. Marking shall
be provided using permanent adhesive markers at locations specified on
companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet or as approved by company.
4.12.12 Cable trays shall be labeled in accordance with companys PIP ELSGL01D Data
Sheet.
4.13
Component Testing
Component testing shall be performed in accordance with PIP ELTFT01.
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REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Not printed with State funds

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Process Industry Practices

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

Industry Codes and Standards

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Process Industry Practices

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Unless otherwise specified on companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet, all

Electrical materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the

The electrical plan drawings included in the contract documents are

If not dimensioned on the contract drawings, exact locations shall be defined in

Process Industry Practices

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Unless otherwise specified on companys PIP ELSGL01D Data Sheet, all

All electrical products used shall be in accordance with applicable standards of

If materials, equipment, apparatus, or other products are specified by

A request to provide a substitute for a specified item shall include complete

Screws, bolts, and similar components, particularly those of ground-joint

Fittings shall be cast malleable iron, feralloy, or cast aluminum.

Equipment and fittings shall be in accordance with the contract documents.

Storage, Handling and Preservation of Materials and Equipment

Process Industry Practices

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Equipment space heaters, including heaters in motors, shall be kept energized

Unless otherwise approved by company, indoor equipment shall not be installed

The ground-joint flange construction used in some explosion-proof enclosures

Unless approved otherwise by company, explosion-proof equipment or material

Replacement cost of damaged equipment and material shall be in accordance

Equipment and Power Systems

Motor control centers, switchgear, transformers and other equipment shall be

Process Industry Practices

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Craftsman certified by the material manufacturer to install splices, connections,

A source on the companys power system as designated by the company shall be

The tTemporary power facilities installed by the electrical contractor shall be

Raceway and Cable Tray Systems

Process Industry Practices

Exposed conduit and cable tray shall be run parallel or perpendicular to

A minimum overhead clearance of 8 feet shall be maintained in

To prevent rust, new threads of joints in conduit, screwed cover

Where required, conduit couplings or condulet unions shall be used.

Conduit shall be threaded with an NPT standard conduit cutting die

Temporary ends of conduit or underground duct shall be plugged during

Bends in rigid conduit may be made with prefabricated elbows or

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

Cable tray system shall be provided and installed in accordance with

The installation of tray fittings shall be made in accordance with

If not shown on the contract drawings, the tray supports shall be

If support spacing is not shown on the contract drawings, trays shall be

If expansion joints spacing is not shown on the contract drawings,

For expansion joints, hold down clamps shall be provided as expansion

Process Industry Practices

REAFFIRMATION WITH EDITORIAL REVISION

4.5.2.15 Cables shall be routed parallel to the sides of the tray.

Above Ground Conduit

Unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings, minimum conduit