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IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
1.2
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.3
1.6
Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Requirements for submittals.
QUALIFICATIONS
A.
1.5
Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.
CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A.
1.4
Section Includes: nameplates, labels, panel schedules, receptacle and light switch, and
junction box identification, underground warning tape.
Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this section.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Accept identification products on site in original containers. Inspect for damage.
B.
Accept materials on site in original factory packaging, labeled with manufacturer's
identification, including product density and thickness.
C.
Protect insulation from weather and construction traffic, dirt, water, chemical, and
mechanical damage, by storing in original wrapping.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A.
Install labels and nameplates only when ambient temperature and humidity conditions for
adhesive are within range recommended by manufacturer.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1
NAMING CONVENTION
A.
Voltage references throughout the facility and on drawings shall be indicated as follows:
1.
1Ø: L-N/L-L (i.e. 120/240V, 277/480V)
2.
3Ø: L-L/L-N (i.e. 480Y/277V, 240D/120, 208Y/120V)
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B.
Distribution equipment throughout the facility and on drawings shall be indicated as
follows:
Main Distribution Panel (Main Switch Gear)
Motor Control Center (480V) 3Ø
Distribution Panel
MDP
MCC
DP
LP
Panelboard primarily used for lighting circuits & motor loads
(typically 480Y/277V)
Panelboard primarily used for receptacle and general use
RP
T-[serving panel name]
GEN
ATS-1
ATS-2
ATS –[3,4,etc.]
UPS
PDU
PB
loads (typically 208Y/120V)
Transformer
Generator
Automatic transfer switch, building load
Emergency systems (i.e. fire alarm, egress lighting, etc.)
Additional site transfer switches
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Power Distribution Unit; if PDU is separate from UPS
PowerBus
Panelboard naming example (DP, LP, RP, etc.):
RP3
PANEL
TYPE
MDP
DP
LP
T
.
.
2.2
FLOOR
#
1
2
3
.
.
BLANK
1A
PANEL
#
1
2
3
.
.
VOLTAGE TYPE
(208 OR 240V)
AA
BB
CC
.
.
(480V)
A
B
C
.
.
NAMEPLATES
A.
Nameplate Description: Laminated three-layer plastic with 1/2 inch engraved white
letters on black background.
B.
Distribution equipment shall have an engraved label with the following information:
1.
Name: [Name per schedule on drawings] (i.e. Name: LP1-A)
2.
Voltage, Phase, Wire (i.e. 208Y/120, 3W)
3.
Source: [Equipment Name]-[Circuit Number] (i.e. Source: DP-1-5)
C.
Disconnects shall have an engraved label with the following information:
1.
Source (i.e. Fed From: [Equipment Name]-[Circuit Number])
2.
Voltage, Phase, Wire (i.e. 208Y/120, 3W)
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3.
4.
2.3
LABELS
A.
2.4
2.5
Feeds: [Equipment Name] (i.e. Feeds: AHU-1)
Equipment Location: [Location or Room #] (i.e. Equipment Location: Roof)
Labels: 1/8 inch black letters on white or clear background.
PANEL SCHEDULES
A.
Panelboard schedules shall be created electronically using Owner provided template and
each entry shall include at a minimum:
1.
Room number(s) of load(s)
2.
Type of load (i.e. lighting, SW receptacles, NE welder receptacle, etc.)
3.
Circuit breaker size
4.
Number of poles
B.
Update existing circuit directories per changes or additions.
C.
An electronic copy of panel schedules shall be completed using Owner-provided
template.
RECEPTACLES AND LIGHT SWITCH LABELS
A.
General use receptacles
1.
Text:
a.
Panel Name – Circuit # (i.e. LPA-2)
2.
Location:
a.
Horizontally, near top edge of device coverplate
3.
Color:
a.
Normal power receptacles: BLACK letters on WHITE background.
b.
Generator, full site generator: BLACK letters on WHITE background.
c.
Generator, full site generator, Telecom room: RED letters on WHITE
background.
d.
UPS receptacles: BLUE letters on WHITE background.
B.
The unswitched circuit in the modular workstation per LEED v4 requirements
1.
Text:
a.
FOR COMPUTER USE ONLY
2.
Location:
a.
On panel furniture next to device
3.
Color:
a.
BLACK letters on WHITE background
C.
Switches:
1.
Text:
a.
Panel Name – Circuit # (i.e. LPA-2)
2.
Location:
a.
Horizontally, near top edge of device coverplate
3.
Color:
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2.6
BLACK letters on WHITE background.
D.
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM DEVICES
1.
Text:
a.
Loop # - Device #
2.
Location:
a.
An area on the device or base easily seen from the ground
3.
Color:
a.
BLACK letters on WHITE background.
E.
Owner designated IT rooms
a.
Refer to BTS specifications
F.
Label shall be visible without removing coverplates or damaged when removing screws.
WIRING SYSTEM COLOR CODE LABELS
A.
Provide wiring system color code labels at service location.
B.
Provide information on labels as follows:
THIS BUILDING HAS THE FOLLOWING WIRNG SYSTEMS:
480Y/277V: BROWN, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREY
208Y/120V: BLACK, RED, BLUE, WHITE
2.7
C.
Provide labels of the following materials:
1.
Outdoor labels shall be suitable for a high-UV and cold weather environment.
D.
Provide machine-produced custom labels printed using a thermal transfer process:
1.
Use polyester label stock that is NRTL-recognized to UL969, Marking and
Labeling Systems, and has a high adhesion adhesive back.
a.
Use printing ribbon recommended by the label stock manufacturer.
b.
Use a suitable label-printing machine to generate labels.
E.
Manufacturer: Brother, Seton, Brady.
WIRE COLOR
A.
Voltage
Wiring color codes and voltage designations shall be as follows:
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Neutral
Ground
120/240 (1Ø)
240/120 (Delta, 3Ø)
208/120 (3Ø)
480/277 (3Ø)
2.8
Black
Black
Black
Brown
Red
Orange
Red
Orange
Blue
Blue
Yellow
White
White
White
Grey
Green
Green
Green
Green or bare
RECEPTACLE COLOR
1.
Utility / non-generator: White
2.
Generator, full site generator: White
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4.
5.
Generator, full site generator, Telecom room: Red
UPS, A-bus: Blue
UPS, B-bus: Black
2.9
JUNCTION BOXES
1.
Fire detection system: Red
2.10
WORKING SPACE FLOOR MARKERS
2.11
2.12
A.
Install floor marking paint on the floor at the locations listed below to indicate the
working space required by the NEC, latest edition.
1.
Front and rear of each free-standing low-voltage switchgear or switchboard
section.
2.
Front of each low-voltage transformer, switchboard, panelboard, industrial
control panel, motor control center, enclosed circuit breaker, safety switch, and
motor controller enclosure including those furnished with mechanical equipment.
3.
Any other equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or
maintenance while energized.
B.
Thoroughly prepare floor surface to receive paint.
C.
Paint the NEC-required working space with an outline and yellow stripes or other
indication of requirement.
WORKING SPACE LABELS
A.
Install working space labels at the following locations where it is impractical to mark the
NEC-required working space on the floor (e.g. carpeted and/or finished areas).
1.
Front of each low-voltage switchgear or switchboard section and rear of each
freestanding low-voltage switchgear or switchboard section.
2.
Front of each meter enclosure, low-voltage transformer, panelboard, industrial
control panel, motor control center, enclosed circuit breaker, safety switch, and
motor controller enclosure, including those furnished with mechanical
equipment.
3.
Any other equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or
maintenance while energized.
B.
Position labels so they can be read from floor or ground:
UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE
A.
Furnish underground warning tape for all underground cables, conduits and duct banks.
1.
Size:6 inch wide, 0.004 inch thick,
2.
Type: polyethylene underground warning tape, with integrated or external
tracing wire
3.
Color: black lettering and the following background colors:
a.
Electric: yellow
b.
Telephone/data: orange
4.
Depth: 12” below grade
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2.13
B.
Provide lettering that indicates the type service buried below.
1.
Electric: "CAUTION ELECTRIC LINE BURIED BELOW"
C.
Manufacturer: Utility Safeguard, LLC or equivalent.
SUPPORT WIRES INDEPENDENT OF CEILING SUPPORT
A.
Wiring located within the cavity of a ceiling assembly shall not be secured to, or
supported by, the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support wires. An independent
means of secure support shall be provided and shall be permitted to be attached to the
assembly.
B.
Where independent support wires are used, they shall be distinguishable by color,
tagging, or other effective means.
C.
Method used shall be consistent throughout the area of work.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
PREPARATION
A.
3.2
Degrease and clean surfaces to receive adhesive for identification materials.
INSTALLATION
A.
Install identifying devices after completion of painting.
B.
Nameplate Installation:
1.
Secure nameplate to equipment front using screws or epoxy.
2.
Install nameplates for the following:
a.
Panelboards.
b.
Transformers.
c.
Disconnect switches.
d.
Generator
e.
Automatic Transfer Switches.
C.
Label Installation:
1.
Install label parallel to equipment lines. Install horizontally near top exterior
edge of coverplate or device.
2.
Install labels for permanent adhesion.
D.
Junction Box Identifications
1.
Cover plates shall be cleaned and painted red for all junctions boxes used for fire
alarm system wiring.
2.
Provide label at all junction boxes indicating circuit numbers and panel for all
conductors contained inside the box. Label may be done with permanent marker
as long as labeling is done neatly and consistent throughout building. Cover
plate labeling shall be left exposed.
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