Electrical Specifications

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.1.1 Prime Cost (P.C.) sums of allowance are to cover cost of fixtures only. Electrical Contractors
to include base bid the cost of ordering, receiving, storing and handling these fixtures and
the profit or overhead.
1.1.2 Electrical Contractor shall include in his base bid the cost of labor to adjust fixtures at the
end of the job.

1.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS

The works under this section shall be subject to the General Conditions which shall be included
as part of these specifications and which shall apply to all work performed under the Electrical
System.
1.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The work to be done under this Section of the specifications consist of the fabrication, furnishing,
delivery and installation, complete in all details of the Electrical work, at the subject premises and
all work materials incidental to the proper completion of the installation, except 107 those
portions of the work which are expressly stated to be done by others. All work shall be in
accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations and with the specifications, except where
same shall conflict with such Codes, etc. which the latter shall then govern. The requirements
with regards to the materials and workmanship, specify the required standard for the furnishing
of all labor, materials and appliances necessary for the complete installation of the work specified
herein and indicated on the drawings. The specifications are intended to provide a broad outline
of the required, but are not intended to include all details of design and construction.
1.4 WORK INCLUDED
Under this Section of the Specifications, provide all materials and equipment and perform all the
work necessary for the complete execution of all the Electrical Work as shown on the Electrical
Drawings and on the General Construction Drawings as herein specified or both except as
otherwise excluded, and which, without excluding the generality of the foregoing, shall include
not be limited to the following principal items of work specified in the Description of Bid under
Electrical Works.

1.5 WORK NOT INCLUDED

Furnishing and installation of power feeder for lighting panel board.

1.6 CODES, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS AND FEES

1.6.1 The work under this contract is to be installed according to the requirements of the latest
Philippine Electrical Code, the rules and regulations of the local authorities and the
requirements of local Power Company (Manila Electrical Company).

1.6.2 All permits and electrical fees required for this work shall be obtained by and at the expense
of the Electrical Contractor. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish the Construction Manager,
and the RLC final certificates of electrical inspection and approval from the proper government
 authorities after completion of the work. The Electrical Contractor shall prepare all as-built
plans.
1.7 RECORD DRAWINGS. The Electrical Contractor shall, during the progress of the work, keep a
careful record of all changes where the actual installation differs from that shown on the Contract
Drawings. Upon completion, the Electrical Contractor shall, in a neat and accurate manner,
finalize “as-built” drawings on tracing paper. These drawings shall be submitted to the Owner for
approval. After approval, they shall become the property of the Owners. The payment will be
withheld until receipt of the approval drawings showing circuit runs and pull boxes with sufficient
information for future rewiring, maintenance and identification. The final submittal of record
drawings shall be in original and three sets of prints of “As Built Drawings” of Electrical works.
The print copies shall be duly signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer.
1.8 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

1.8.1 The locations of apparatus and equipment indicated on the drawings are shown as
accurately as possible, that the small scale drawings are necessarily diagrammatic and 108
that such locations as shown, are subject to slight revisions, as the work is installed which
may be necessary to fit construction conditions. No major changes shall be made, however,
without the approval in writing of the Engineers.
1.8.2 The Electrical Contractor shall examine and study the equipment foundation drawings, large
scale and full size details, the approved shop drawings of other parties and shall frequently
consult with them to ascertain any changes that may have been made and he shall be
guided accordingly before establishing the precise location of conduit runs, pull and
junction boxes and devices power, control system, etc.
1.8.3 The Electrical Contractor shall effectively protect his own work from damage during and, as
may be necessary after installation, and he shall likewise protect adjoining work of other
parties from damage resulting from his installation.
1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES. Prepare and submit for approval, shop drawings and cuts
equipment, or devices furnishing. After final approval by the Owner, a sufficient number of copies
as directed shall be furnished for distribution.
1.10 COORDINATION. The Electrical Contractors shall prepare such detailed drawings of his
equipment, locations of sleeves, inserts and supports as may be required for coordination of all
phases of work. Upon demand, he shall furnish these drawings in adequate numbers for the
information of all parties concerned, and shall coordinate the preparation of these drawings by
consultation with said concerned parties, before submitting them. The approval of such drawings
will not relieve the Electrical Contractor in any way from the responsibility of properly locating
and coordinating his work with the works of others.

1.11 GUARANTEES. The Electrical Contractor shall guarantee that the electrical system are free from
all grounds and from all defective workmanship and materials within a period stated in the
Contract Documents and warrantees provided for by all applicable building codes and standards.
Any defects, appearing within the system shall be repaired by the Electrical Contractor without
additional cost to the Owner.
2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 STANDARDS OF MATERIALS

2.1.1 All materials shall be new and shall conform with the standards of the Underwriter’s
Laboratories, Inc. ANSI, NEMA, IPCEA, IES, and ASTM in every case such standards have
been established for the particular type of material in question.
2.1.2 All materials on all systems shall comply with the following specifications, unless, specifically
accepted and all materials where not specified shall be of the best of their respective kind.

2.1.3 Sample of any materials shall be submitted for approval as required by the Engineers.
2.2 WIRES AND CABLES

2.2.1 All wires shall be copper, soft-drawn and annealed, shall be of 98% conductivity, shall be
smooth and true of a cylindrical form and shall be within 1% of the actual size called for.
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2.2.2 All wires and cables shall comply with the requirements of the Underwriter’s Laboratories,
the ASTM and IPCEA as they apply to the particular usage.
2.2.3 THHN/THWN wires can be used for the same size of provided that the allowable current
does not exceed that of THWN wires shall not be used for any outdoor installation.

2.3 CONDUITS

2.3.1 Conduits shall be galvanized, Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC) with quality grade
interior coating.

2.3.2 Conduits shall be heavy wall, high chemical resistance, normal impact typed and shall be
smooth and free from chips, blisters, cracks and other defects. There shall be no tendency
for the conduit or fitting to peel, scale, flake, chalk or crumble.

2.4 BOXES

2.4.1 All indoor boxes shall be of code GA#16, galvanized sheet steel.
2.4.2 All outdoor boxes shall be cast cadmium or zinc coated with gasketed covers.

2.5.PANELS AND CABINETS. Weatherproof enclosures shall be gasketed and suitable for the degree
of protection required.
2.6 MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER

2.6.1 Circuit breaker shall consist of a quick-make, quick break type entirely trip free operating
mechanism with contracts. ARC-interrupter and thermal magnetic trip unit for each pole, all
enclosed in a molded phenolic case. Circuit breaker shall be trip indicating, with the tripped
position of breaker handle midway between “On” and “Off” position. Three pole circuit breaker
shall be common trip type.
2.6.2 Minimum interrupting rating shall be as shown in the drawings.
3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical requirement shall conform to the requirement of the Code
and to the requirements specified herein. 3.1.1 Approval of Materials, Etc.

3.1.1 All Electrical materials shall be new and shall meet the requirements and shall bear the
inspection label whenever standards have been established. As soon as practicable, and
within ten (10) days after the official award of Contract, and before any materials or
equipment are ordered, the Electrical Contractor shall submit to the Engineers for approval
a complete list of materials, apparatus and equipment in triplicate, giving the
manufacturer’s name, address, descriptive data, trade name of item, rated capacities,
certified analysis, catalog numbers, etc. When called upon to do so, the Electrical
Contractor shall revise and resubmit the complete or portion of the list, as required by the
Owner, for every material the Electrical Contractor proposes to use or install.

3.1.2 Ground Test The entire installation shall be free from improper ground and form short
circuits. These shall be made in the presence of representatives of the Owner. Each device
shall be tested with branches connected and closed. Each individual circuit shall be tested
with the power 110 equipment connected for proper and intended operation. In no case
shall be the insulation resistance be less than that allowed by the Regulation for Electrical
Equipment of Buildings. Failures shall be corrected in a manner satisfactory to the Owner.

3.1.3 Performance Test It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor to test the
electrical installation for proper operational conditions. This condition shall apply to the
power and control installation. Where sequence operation is required, The Electrical
Contractor shall test for proper sequence and he shall leave the entire electrical installation
in satisfactory working condition.

3.1.4 Cutting and Fitting The Electrical Contractor shall do all the cutting and fittings requires for
the installation of the work and make the several parts joint and coordinate with other
works in accordance with sketches and in a manner satisfactory to the Owner.

3.1.5 Inserts, Anchors, Etc. Furnish to concerned parties all inserts and anchors, or other required
items which are to be built in by them for securing all hangers or other supports of conduits
and for anchorage for electrical apparatus and equipment. Supervise the placing of these
inserts, anchors, etc.

3.1.6 Breaking and Restoring of Concrete Structure The area to be broken must be done in a
careful and neat manner to ensure that the structural safety is maintained after installation
of the structure is a watertight as the existing. Use of water proofing admixture in
compliance to manufacturer’s recommendation as required.
3.2 PREPARATION. Before commencing any portion of the work, the Electrical Contractor shall
carefully study the Electrical drawings and specifications relative to the work, together with the
drawings of the supplier of specialty equipment that maybe applied. He shall definitely determine
in advance the method of installing and connecting the apparatus and the means to be provided
for getting the equipment into place from where it is stored and shall take full responsibility for
the complete and perfect coordination between this electrical work and any other work on the
premises.

3.3 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING. The Electrical Contractor for the Electrical services shall do all
the necessary excavation for the installation of all electrical work included in this contract. After
 the work has been installed, inspected and approved, all excavations shall be backfilled as
hereinafter specified, and the ground streets and floors and/or work surface restored to their
original conditions.

3.4 INSTALLATION

3.4.1 Wiring Method Wiring shall be insulated conductors installed in conduit, except where
specifically indicated or specified otherwise, or required by the code to be installed
otherwise. An insulated equipment grounding conductor shall be provided in all branch
circuits, including lighting circuits.
3.4.2 Conduit Installation

3.4.2a Make changes in the direction of runs with symmetrical bends or cast metal fittings.
Make field- made bends and offsets with hickey or conduit-bending machine. Do
not install crushed or deformed conduits. Avoid trapped conduits. Prevent plaster,
dirt, or trash from lodging in conduits, boxes, fittings, and equipment during
construction. Free clogged conduits of all obstructions.
3.4.2b Install pull wires in empty conduits in which wire is to be installed. The pull wire shall
be No.14 AWG zinc-coated steel or plastic having not less than 200 pound tensile
strength. Leave not less than 300mm of slack at each end of the pull wire.
3.4.2c Locate so as not to adversely affect the structural strength of the slabs. Install
conduits within the middle one-third of the concrete slab. Curved portions of bends
shall not be visible above the finish slab. Increase slab thickness as necessary to
provide a minimum 25mm cover over conduit. Where embedded conduits cross
expansion joints, provide suitable watertight expansion fittings and bonding
jumpers. Conduits larger than 25mm trade size shall be parallel with or at right
angle to the main reinforcement, the conduit shall be close to one of the support
of the slab.
3.4.2d Fasten conduits to sheet metal boxes and cabinets with two lockouts where
required by Code. Where insulated bushings are used, and where bushings cannot
be brought into firm contact with the box; otherwise, use at least a single lockout
and brushing. Lockouts shall be the type with sharp edged for digging into the wall
metal studs. Install bushings on the end of conduits and provide insulating type
where required by Code.
3.4.2e Liquid-tight connections of short length (maximum of 1.828M) shall be provided for
lighting fixtures. A separate ground conductor shall be provided across flexible
connections.
3.4.2f No conduits shall be used in any system smaller than 15mm (1/2 inch) diameter
electric trade size, nor shall have more than four 90 degrees bends in any run and
where necessary, pull boxes shall be provided as required.
3.4.2g No wire shall be pulled into any conduit until the conduit system is completed in all
details; in the case of concealed work until all rough plastering or masonry has been
completed in every detail.
 3.4.2h The ends of all conduits shall be tightly plugged to exclude plaster, dust and moisture
while the construction of building is in progress. All conduits shall be reamed to
remove all burrs.

3.4.3 Boxes, Outlets and Supports Provide boxes in the wiring or raceway system wherever
required for pulling of wires, making connections, and mounting of devices of fixtures.
3.4.3a Boxes for metallic raceways shall be of the cast-metal hub type when located in
normally wet locations, when surface mounted on outside of exterior surfaces and
walkways, and when installed in hazardous areas. Boxes in other locations shall be
sheet steel. Each box shall have the volume required by Code for the number of
conductors enclosed on the box. Boxes for mounting lighting fixtures shall not be
less than 100mm square except that smaller boxes maybe installed as required by
fixture configurations as approved. Provide gaskets for cast metal boxes installed
in wet locations and boxes installed flush with outside of exterior surfaces. Fasten
boxes and supports with machine screws or welded stubs on steel work.
3.4.3b Boxes for use with raceway system shall not be less than the minimum size requires
by Code of code-gauge aluminum or galvanized steel sheet, except where cast
metal boxes are required in locations specified above. Furnish boxes with common
pull box tag the feeders to indicate clearly the electrical characteristics, circuit
number, and panel designation.
3.4.3c The Electrical Contractor shall consult with the Owner as to the nature of the fittings
to be used before installing his boxes and fittings, and shall conform strictly with
the use of fittings, to the nature of the appliance to be mounted on them, so that
the work, when completed will be a finished design.

3.4.4 Lighting

The lighting shall be complete in evevry respect all as indicated on the plans specified.
3.4.5 Splices Make splices in accessible locations. Make splices in conductors 5.5 square meter
and smaller with an insulated pressure type connector. Make splices in conductors 8
square meter larger with a solderless connector and cover with an insulation material
equivalent to the conductor insulation.

3.4.6 Grounding Systems Test Test the grounding system to assure continuity and the resistance
to the ground is not excessive. Test ground wire for resistance to ground. Make resistance
measurements in normally dry weather, not less than 48 hours after rainfall. Submit
written results of each test to the Owner and indicate the resistance and soil condition at
the time the measurements were made.