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Also, any specs that are written "from scratch" that would benefit others could be sent to either Dion Dishong or Lori Quayle, RS110.(#  s5  DRAWING DATA REQUIRED: Location and detail drawings as needed.  s4  REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:  r5z  CSI format, editorial changes: 2/97 Metric: Technical Update: 2/97 POINT OF CONTACT: Dennis Grevel Phone: (303) 9876858o0*(( XM s4 #d `7#` (#HCONDUIT AND TUBING Project Name (ftr B)` (#T[2/97] .16132   b-SECTION 16132 h*CONDUIT AND TUBING PART 1: GENERAL 1.1SUMMARY A.Section Includes: [Furnishing] [and] [installing] tubular raceways (conduit and tubing) and associated fittings which are used to enclose electrical [power] [and] [control] [communication] conductors. (# B.Related Sections:(# ************************************************** DELETE EITHER 01009 OR 01010. EITHER SECTION 01300 OR 01410 MUST BE USED WHEN 01010 IS USED. ************************************************** Summary of Work`(#MSection 01010 Submittals`(#MSection 01300 Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting`(#MSection 02229 Utility Line Marking`(#MSection 02897 Structural Concrete`(#MSection 03310 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim`(#MSection 07620 Exterior Paints`(#MSection 09911 Interior Paints`(#MSection 09912 Exterior and Interior Paints`(#MSection 09915 1.2SUBMITTALS A.General: Submittals shall be according to [Section 01009 General Information and Requirements.] [Section 01300 Submittals.] [Section 01365 Certificates of Conformance.](# B.Manufacturer's Literature: Submit [____] copies of the manufacturer's descriptive data for the conduits to be used on this project.(# 1.3QUALITY ASSURANCE A.Labeling Requirements: Conduit, tubing, and fittings shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL listed and labeled. UL listing and labeling will not be required if it can be shown that conduit, tubing, and fittings meet the requirements of another nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL).(#  PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1MATERIALS A.General: Raceways and fittings shall be constructed of the manufacturer's standard materials, as listed in published product information; types and sizes shall be as indicated or as required for the installation.(# B.Corrosion Protection: Steel conduits and fittings shall be hot-dipped galvanized or cadmium plated, inside and outside.(# C.PVC Coated Conduits: Shall be used where metal conduit is installed underground. The conduits and fittings shall be covered with one of the following:(#}&0*s's'Ԍ1.` ` A factory applied, seamless, 20 mil (minimum thickness) polyvinyl chloride jacket bonded to the exterior surface of the conduits and fittings. Coating shall be applied according to the requirements of NEMA RN1.(#` 2.` ` A field applied covering of polyvinyl chloride adhesive tape.(#` D.Corrosion Protection Tape for Field Application: Shall be adhesive polyvinyl chloride, 2 inches wide, 10 mil thick (minimum dimensions).(# E.PVC Conduits: Shall be Schedule 40 PVC (polyvinyl chloride).(# 2.2COMPONENTS A.Sweep Elbows: Where sweep elbows are indicated, elbows shall be factory bent with a radius not less than 12 times trade size.(# B.Conduit Fittings: Fittings for metallic conduits shall be made of steel or malleable iron (can be captured by a magnet.)(# C.Fittings for Rigid Steel and Intermediate Metallic Conduit: Shall be threaded.(# D.Fittings for EMT: Shall be raintight of the gripping ring or compression ring type. Gripping ring type shall employ a steel ring with reverse pointing (sharktooth) projections contacting the conduit, permitting no-bite slip-on installation and tight-bite removal. Compression ring type shall employ a split ring and gland combination in which the ring is squeezed between the conduit and gland when the gland is tightened.(# E.Fittings for Flexible Metal Conduit: Shall be of one of the following types:(# 1.` ` Wedge and screw type having an angular wedge fitting between the convolutions of the conduit.(#` 2.` ` Squeeze or clamp type having a bearing surface contoured to wrap around the conduit and clamped by one or more screws.(#` 3.` ` Multiple-point type, for threading into internal wall of the conduit convolutions.(#` F.Fittings for Liquid-Tight Flexible Conduit: Shall be of a type incorporating a threaded grounding cone, a steel or plastic compression ring, and a gland for tightening. Fittings shall be of a type having a male thread and locknut or male bushing with or without "O" ring seal. Each connector shall provide a low resistance ground connection.(# G.Insulated Throats: Bushings for rigid and intermediate metallic conduit and connectors for EMT and flexible conduit shall have insulated throats and shall be designed to provide continuity of the conduit grounding system.(# H.PVC Fittings: Shall match type of PVC conduit used.(# I.Conduit Sealing Bushings: Shall consist of a doughnut-shaped neoprene ring secured between two doughnut-shaped metal plates squeezed together by three cap screws. The assembly shall be designed to fit in the annular space between a hole or sleeve in a wall and the outside of a conduit passing through it. The neoprene ring shall seal tightly against the conduit and the hole or sleeve in the wall when it is squeezed by tightening the cap screws.(#}&0*s's'ԌPART 3: EXECUTION 3.1INSTALLATION A.General: Install conduit, tubing, and fittings as indicated or as necessary, complying with the manufacturer's written instructions, applicable requirements of codes and standards, and according to recognized industry practices.(# B.Protection for Wiring: Unless otherwise indicated, install all conductors in conduit.(# C.Limit on Size of EMT: Maximum size of EMT shall be 2-inch trade size.(# D.Conduits Exposed to Corrosion: Where conduits are in contact with moist earth, cinders or other corrosive substances, install PVC jacketed rigid or intermediate steel conduit. Field applied corrosion protection jacketing may be provided in lieu of factory applied jacketing. When field application is opted, install polyvinyl chloride tape spiraled over the conduit and fittings with half-width overlap to produce a jacket not less than 20 mils thick. PVC conduits may be used for direct burial where indicated. PVC shall not extend more than 3 feet above grade.(# E.Conduits in Concrete or Masonry: Install rigid steel, intermediate steel, or PVC conduits.(# F.Conduits Exposed to Weather or Damage: Install rigid steel conduits.(# G.Conduits in Protected Locations: In nonhazardous areas free from exposure to weather, corrosion or damage, install one of the following types of conduits.(# 1.` ` Rigid steel (#` 2.` ` IMC(#` 3.` ` EMT(#` H.Service Masts: Unless a larger size is indicated, install 2-inch (minimum) rigid steel conduits for service masts.(# I.Flexible Conduit for Special Situations: Install a short piece (not less than 24 times trade size) of flexible steel conduit for terminating a conduit run to motors and other electrical equipment subject to movement, vibration, misalignment, cramped quarters, or where noise transmission is to be reduced. Install liquid-tight type under any of the following conditions:(# 1.` ` In exterior locations(#` 2.` ` In corrosive atmosphere(#` 3.` ` Where exposed to spray, dripping or seeping water, oil or grease(#` J.Routing: Route conduits as required by job conditions unless dimensioned locations are indicated. Coordinate routing with other trades and resolve any conflicts prior to installation. Generally, large pipe mains, pitched pipe lines, large air ducts and structural members shall be given priority in the space available.(# K.Concealment: Unless otherwise indicated, install conduit concealed. Conduit may be run exposed on unfinished walls, on unfurred basement ceilings, in penthouses, attics, roof spaces, and elsewhere as indicated.(# }&0*s's'ԌL.Alignment: Run concealed conduits in direct lines where possible with bends of the longest possible radius. Run exposed conduits parallel to or at right angles to the lines of the building. Make right-angle bends in exposed conduit runs with standard elbows.(# M.Wood Construction: Run conduits in rough underflooring, on top of joists or between joists. Furring strips may be notched at any point but joists may be notched only at points not more than one foot from a point of support and notches may not be deeper than 1-3/8 inches.(# N.Horizontal Runs: Unless indicated otherwise, install conduit vertically in interior partitions. Install exposed horizontal runs close to ceiling or ceiling beams and above water, steam, or other piping wherever possible. Conduits may be run through beams only where shown on the drawings or with prior approval of the Contracting Officer.(# O.Field Bending: Install factory fabricated bends for conduits 1-1/4 inch and larger. Field bends may be used in conduits 1 inch trade size and smaller. Replace any bends that have been dented or flattened.(# P.Number of Bends: In any conduit run, the maximum number of 1/4 bends, or the equivalent, between cabinets, outlet boxes, junction boxes, or pull boxes shall be as indicated in the tabulation below. The maximum length of run between boxes shall be 100 feet.(#  Conduit Size Wire Size Number of 1/4  INCHES AWG BENDS  1/2 to 1-1/4 14 to 6 4 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 4 to 4/0 3 3 to 4 250 kcmil to 500 kcmil 2  Q.Requirement for Pull Boxes: In straight runs of conduit, the length of conduit run between cabinets, outlet boxes, junction boxes, or pull boxes shall be 200 feet or less.(# R.Separation from Other Piping: Maintain minimum spacing of 3 inches between raceways and water or waste piping, and 12 inches between raceways and steam or condensate lines.(# S.Separation from Heating Equipment: In the vicinity of furnaces, boilers, process heaters or other equipment which radiates substantial heat, maintain the following minimum clearances between conduit runs and heating equipment:(# 1.` ` 5 feet above the top surface(#` 2.` ` 2 feet from any side surface(#` 3.` ` 1 foot below the bottom of equipment with a floor heat shield(#` 4.` ` 3 feet below the bottom of equipment without a floor heat shield(#` Where conduits connect to heating equipment, run them out to these clearances by the shortest possible route.(# T.Clearance above Lay-In Ceilings: Install conduits above lay-in ceilings high enough so as not to interfere with the "lift-out" feature of the ceiling system.(# U.Attachment: Attach conduits not embedded in concrete or masonry securely and independently so that no strain will be transmitted to%0*s's' outlet box, pull box, cabinet, or apparatus. (See Section 16072 - Supporting Devices.)(# V.Conduits in Concrete Slabs: Unless otherwise indicated, hold conduits in concrete slabs to 3/4 inch trade size. When permitted, install conduits within the center one-third of the slab thickness.(# W.Exterior Floors or Walls: Install properly sized sealing fittings wherever conduits penetrate exterior walls below grade.(# X.Interior Floors or Walls: Where openings have been made in floors or walls for passage of conduits, fill the open space remaining after the conduits have been installed. Filling materials for floor or wall openings shall be similar to the materials of the floor or wall respectively. Install filling material so as to prevent passage of air or other gases.(# Y.Joining PVC Conduits: PVC conduits shall be joined using a solvent cement sealing the entire circumference of conduit. Method of cementing shall be according to NEMA TC 2.(#  PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ***************************************************** WHEN A "LUMP SUM" CONTRACT IS USED, DELETE THE TITLE PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, AND BOTH ARTICLES FROM THIS SECTION. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PART 4 OF SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK. ***************************************************** 4.1METHOD OF MEASUREMENT A.Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.(# 4.2BASIS OF PAYMENT A.Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.(# 0,END OF SECTION