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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
of the
GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORKS
for the
A Proposed Mixed-Use Development

Matumbo Road, Lapu-Lapu, Mactan Island, Cebu
Prepared for:
SHOGUN MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
and
ARCHIGLOBAL, INC.
Prepared by:
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SECTION 26 00 00 : ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
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1. Section 26-05-00 : General Electrical Works –

Common Work Results
2. Section 26-05-19 : Low-Voltage Wires & Cables
3. Section 26-05-26 : Grounding and Bonding
4. Section 26-05-33 : Raceways and Boxes for Electrical System
5. Section 26-05-36 : Cable Tray System for Electrical System
6. Section 26-05-48 : Vibration Isolation and Seismic Control
7. Section 26-08-00 : Electrical Testing and Inspection
8. Section 26-23-00 : Low-Voltage Switchgear and Accessories
9. Section 26-24-16 : Electrical Panelboards
10. Section 26-27-26 : Wiring Devices ( Switches and Outlets )
11. Section 26-32-13 : Engine – Generator Sets,

Synchronizing Panel and Accessories
12. Section 26-36-32 : Automatic Transfer Switches
13. Section 26-41-00 : Lightning Protection System.
14. Section 26-50-00 : General Lighting System.
- END OF SECTION -
R. A. MOJICA and PARTNERS August 2019

A Proposed Storey Mixed-Use Development Section 26-00-00
Technical Specifications 1 of 1
SECTION 26 05 00 : GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORKS –
COMMON WORK RESULTS
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Part 1 - GENERAL CONDITIONS :
The work under this Section shall be subject to the requirements of the
General Conditions, which shall be included as part of this
Specifications and which shall apply to all work to be performed under
the Electrical Division. The contract documents, instructions, drawings
and specifications shall be considered as one. Whatever is called for
by any of the documents shall be binding as if called for by all.
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
The work to be done under this Division of the Specifications consists

of the fabrication, furnishing, delivery and installation, complete in all
detail of the Electrical Work at the subject premises and all work
materials incidental to the proper completion of the projects, except
those portion 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 some shall
conflict with codes, etc., which the latter shall then govern. The
requirements in regard to 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. These specifications are
intended to provide a broad outline of the required equipment, but are
not intended to include all details of the design and construction.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED :
Under this Division and together with the specifications, provide all
materials and equipment and perform all the work necessary for the
complete execution of the electrical systems shown on the electrical
drawings with reference to the general construction drawings as herein
specified, or both except as otherwise excluding the generality of the
foregoing, shall include but not limited to the following principal items of
work :

a. Supply and installation of complete power, telephone and CATV
system services.
b. Supply and installation of complete electrical and auxiliary works

at the lower ground floor to 6th floor level and roof deck level as
shown in the electrical plans.
c. Supply and installation of complete telecommunications fiber

optic cable, cat. 5e or cat. 6 data-grade cabling and conduiting
system, including the common main distribution frame and
telephone terminal cabinets as shown in the electrical plans.
d. Supply and installation of complete CATV RG-6 and RG-11

coaxial cables and conduiting system, including the CATV head-
end equipment as shown on the electrical plans.
e. Supply and installation of the fire detectors and alarm devices,

including the analogue-addressable type fire alarm control panel
for a complete fire detection and alarm system as shown on the
electrical plans.
f. Supply and installation of complete background music/public

address system as shown on the electrical plans.
g. Supply and installation of complete CCTV camera monitoring

system as shown on the electrical plans.
h. Supply and installation of complete lightning protection and

grounding system as shown on the electrical plans.
i. Supply and installation of low-voltage switchgears, main

distribution panels, automatic power factor corrector capacitor
banks and motor control centers as shown on the electrical
plans.
j. Supply and installation of plug-in type busduct riser system as

shown on the electrical plans.
k. Supply and installation of branch cabling riser system as shown

on the electrical plans.
l. Supply and installation of panelboards, disconnect switches,

enclosed circuit breakers and magnetic starters as shown on the
plans.

m. Supply and installation of complete power and control wiring to
various mechanical and sanitary equipment unless otherwise
specified.
n. Supply and installation of standard and special lighting fixtures,

including exit lights and battery-operated emergency lights, as
specified by the Architect.
o. Supply and installation of wiring devices and accessories.
p. Supply and installation of electronic digital KWHr meters for

normal and emergency power.
q. Painting of all exposed electrical conduits, enclosures and

equipment.
r. Termination of all electrical system.
s. Complete testing and commissioning of all electrical lighting,

power and auxiliary systems.
t. Securing and payment of electrical wiring permit and certificate

of electrical inspection.
u. Application and securing the approval for the electrical power,

telephone and CATV service connections including the
preparation of the necessary plans, forms and related
documents, payments of fees and charges and coordination with
the involved parties and other authorities or persons involved in
the procedures.
v. If anything has been omitted for any items of work or materials

usually furnished, which are necessary for the completion of the
entire work as outlined herein before, then such items must be
and hereby included in this division of work.
1.3 WORK EXCLUDED :
The supply and installation of the following equipment and devices

shall not be included in the Scope of Works by the Electrical
Contractor, subject to the Owner’s confirmation:
a. Primary metering room equipment, recloser and required

accessories (by MECO).

b. Distribution-type transformers and accessories (option to be
supplied by Owner/Developer).
c. Engine-generator sets, synchronization panel and accessories

(option to be supplied by Owner/Developer).
1.4 CODES, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS and FEES:
a. The work under this Contract is to install according to the

requirements of the latest Philippine Electrical Code, the rules
and regulations of the City Government of Lapu-Lapu and the
requirements of the local power and telecommunications utility
companies. Nothing contained in these specifications or shown
on the drawings shall be construed as to conflict with the
national and local ordinances or laws governing the installation
of the electrical work and all such laws and ordinances are
hereby made part of these specifications. The Contractor is
required to meet the requirements thereof.
b. All permits and electrical fees required for this work shall be
obtained by and at the expense of the Contractor. The
Contractor shall furnish the Architect / Engineer and the Owner /
Developer the final certificate of inspection and approval from
the proper government authorities after the completion of the
work. The contractor shall prepare all “As-built” electrical plans
and all paperwork required by the approving authorities having
jurisdiction.
1.5 COORDINATION OF THE WORK:
a. Certain materials will be provided by other trades. Examine the

Contract Documents to ascertain these requirements.
b. Carefully check space requirements with other trades and the

physical confines of the area to ensure that all material can be
installed in the spaces allotted thereto. Make modifications
thereto as required and approved.
c. Transmit to other trades all information required for work to be

provided under their respective Sections in ample time for
installation.

d. Wherever work interconnects with works of other trades,
coordinate with other trades to ensure that all trades have the
information necessary so that they may properly install all the
necessary connections and equipment. Identify all items of work
that may require access doors and panels so that the other
trades concern will know where to install them.
e. Coordinate, project and schedule work with other trades in

accordance with the construction sequence.
f. The plans and drawings show only the general run of raceways
and approximate correct location of outlets and devices, but it is
to be understood however that the small scale drawings are
necessarily diagrammatic and that such locations as shown, are
subject to slight revision as the work is installed, which may be
necessary to accommodate local jobsite construction conditions.
Any significant changes in the location of the outlets, cabinets,
etc., necessary in order to meet jobsite field conditions shall be
brought to the immediate attention of the Architect / Engineer
and shall receive his approval before such alterations are made.
All such modifications shall be made without additional cost to
the Owner / Developer.
g. Obtain from the Architect / Engineer in the field the location of

such outlets, device or equipment not definitely located on the
plans or drawings.
h. Circuit “tags” in the form of arrows are used where shown to

indicate the circuit homeruns of raceways to electrical
distribution panels. These tags show the circuit homerun and the
panel designation. Show the actual circuit numbers on the
finished record drawings and on the panel directory card. Where
circuiting is not indicated, the Electrical Contractor must provide
required circuiting in accordance with the loading indicated on
the plans and drawings and/or as directed.
i. Adjust the location of conduits, panels, equipment, pullboxes,

fixtures, devices, etc., to accommodate the work to prevent
interferences, both anticipated and encountered. Determine the
exact route and location of each raceway prior to fabrication.
j. Wherever the work is of sufficient complexity, prepare additional

detail drawings to scale similar to that of the Contract Drawings.
With these layouts, coordinate the work with the work of other

trades. Submit, for review, drawings clearly showing the work
and its relation to the work of other trades before commencing
shop fabrication or erection in the field.
k. Coordinate with the local Electric utility company and the local
Telecoms company as to their requirements for service
connections and provide all the necessary materials, labor and
testing.
m. Coordinate with Contractors for work under other Divisions of

this specification for all work necessary to accomplish this
Contractor’s work.
1.6 EXAMINATION OF SITE :
a. Prior to the submission of bids, the Contractor shall visit the site
of the job and shall familiarize himself will all conditions affecting
the proposed installation and shall make provisions as to the
cost thereof. Failure to comply with the intent of this paragraph
will in no way relieve the Contractor of performing all necessary
work shown on the electrical plans and drawings.
1.7 PROGRESS OF WORK :
a. The Contractor shall order the progress of his work to conform

to the progress of the work of other trades and shall complete
the entire installation as soon as the conditions of the jobsite or
the building will permit. Any cost resulting from the defective or
ill-timed work performed under this Section shall be borne by the
Contractor.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING :
a. Ship and store all products and materials in a manner that will
protect them from damage, weather and entry of debris. If items
are damaged, do not install, but take immediate steps to obtain
replacement or repair. Any such repairs shall be subject to the
review and acceptance of the Architect / Engineer.
b. Deliver materials in manufacturer’s unopened container fully

identified with the manufacturer’s name, trade name, type, class,
grade, size and color.

c. Store materials suitably sheltered from the elements, but readily
accessible for inspection by the Architect / Engineer until
installed. Store all items subject to moisture damage in dry,
heated spaces.
1.9 EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES :
a. Provide hangers, supports and auxiliary structural members

required for the support of work.
b. Furnish and set all sleeves for passages of raceways through

structural, masonry and concrete walls, floors and elsewhere as
will be required for the proper protection of each raceway
passing through building surfaces.
c. Wall-mounted equipment may be directly secured to wall by

means of steel bolts. Maintain at least 25mm air space between
equipment and supporting wall. Groups or arrays of equipment
may be mounted on adequately sized steel angles, channels, or
bars. Prefabricated steel channels providing a higher degree of
mounting flexibility, such as those manufactured by Kindorf,
Unistrut, Eristrut and Hilti, may be used for mounting arrays of
equipment.
1.10 SUBCONTRACTS, etc. :
a. The Contractor shall be held fully responsible for the work of any
subcontractors or manufacturer performing work or supplying
materials, as it is intended that the entire electrical work, when
finally delivered to the Owner, shall be ready in every respect for
satisfactory and efficient operation.
1.11 WORKMANSHIP:
a. The work throughout shall be executed in the best and through

manner under the direction of and to the satisfaction of the
Architect / Engineer, who will jointly interpret the meaning of the
drawings and specifications and shall have the power to reject

any work and materials, which in their judgement are not in full
accordance therewith.
b. The Contractor shall have in his file, for ready access and
reference, a set of drawings indicating all work as normally
installed, incorporating in same all changes and additions. Upon
the termination of the Contract, he shall prepare a set of sepia
tracings (or CAD electronic copy) indicating thereon the
electrical work as actually and finally installed. These sepia
tracings (or CAD electronic copy) shall be turned over to the
Engineer.
1.12 RECORD DRAWINGS :
a. The 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 construction drawings. The Engineer
will furnish, at a cost, a complete set of sepia tracings (or CAD
electronic file copy) on which the Contractor shall, in a neat and
accurate manner will make a complete record of all changes and
revisions to the original design, as installed in the completed
work. These drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for his
review and approval.
After the approval, they shall become the property of the

Engineer and the Owner / Developer, and final payment will be
withheld from the Contractor until receipt of the approved record
drawings.
1.13 GUARANTEES :
a. This Contractor shall guarantee that the entire electrical systems

are free from all defective workmanship and materials and will
remain so for a period of two (2) years from the date of
acceptance of the work.
b. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner,

the Architect and the Engineer from and against all liability for
damages arising from injuries or disabilities to persons or
damages to property occasioned by any or omission of the
Contractor or any of his subcontractors including any and all
legal expenses or otherwise, which may be incurred by the

Owner, the Architect of the Engineer in the defense of any
claims, actions, or suit.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 STANDARD of MATERIALS :
a. All materials shall be brand new, shall be type-tested by a

reputable 3rd party certifying agency, and shall conform with
standards of such as Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), ASME,
NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, JIS and IEC Standards, and in every case
where such a standard has been established for the particular
type of materials in question, and as approved by the local
authorities having jurisdiction.
b. All materials on all systems shall comply with the following

specifications, unless noted specifically and all materials when
not specified shall be the first-class products and the best of
their respective kind.
c. Samples of any materials shall be submitted for review and

approval to the Electrical Engineer.
d. All equipment capacities, etc. shall be listed for the jobsite

operating conditions. All equipment sensitive to altitudes or
ambient temperatures shall be derated and method of derating
shall be shown in shop drawings.
2.2 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT :
a. All request for substitution of materials or equipment shall be

made in writing by the Contractor. Samples of proposed
substitute materials or equipment shall be submitted to the
Engineer for review whenever they are requested. All bids shall
be based only upon the specified materials and equipment, or
substitutes that have received written acceptance from the
Engineer prior to the bid.
b. Whenever the words “for approval” or “approved” are used in

regard to manufactured specialties, or whenever it is desired a
different make or type of apparatus for that specified, submit all
information pertinent to the adequacy and adaptability of the

proposed apparatus, and secure the Engineer’s acceptance
before the apparatus is ordered or installed.
c. Whenever quantities or a definite make and size of apparatus is

specified, the make and size of apparatus which is proposed
must conform substantially, in regards to the operating results,
to that specified and implied. The same shall apply to important
dimensions relating to operation of apparatus in coordination
with the rest of the system, or to properly fitting it into the
available space conditions. Any substitution of equipment or
apparatus shall include all necessary revisions, as required to
complete the installation.
d. Acceptance of all equipment specified or shown in the electrical

plans and drawings, or substitutions submitted for that said
equipment, will be granted if such equipment, in the opinion of
the Engineer, conforms to the performance requirements, space
conditions, weight requirements and quality requirements. Any
additional construction and design costs incurred as a result of
any accepted substitution shall be borne by the Contractor. The
opinion and judgement of the Engineer shall be final, conclusive
and binding.
2.3 SHOP DRAWINGS and SAMPLES :
a. Prepare and submit detailed shop drawings for materials,

systems, and equipment as listed herein, including locations and
sizes of all openings in walls and floors.
b. The work described in any shop drawing submission shall be

carefully checked for all clearances (including those required for
maintenance and servicing), field conditions, maintenance of
architectural conditions, and proper coordination with all trades
on the job. Each submitted shop drawing shall include a
certification that all related job conditions have been checked
and that no conflict exists.
c. All drawings shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of field

requirements to allow ample time for checking and resubmittal
as may be required. All submittals shall be complete and shall
contain all required and detailed information.
d. Acceptance of any submitted data or shop drawing for material,

equipment, apparatus, devices, arrangements, and layout shall

not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of furnishing
the same of proper dimensions, weight, capacities, sizes,
quantity, quality and installation details, to efficiently perform the
requirements and intent of the Contract. Such acceptance shall
not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors,
omissions, or inadequacies of any sort on submitted data or
shop drawings.
e. Each shop drawing shall contain the following information :
1. Project title.
2. Reference to applicable drawing and specification article.
3. Contractor and supplier identification and contacts.
4. Submittal date.
f. As a minimum, provide submittals and sample cuts on the

following items or as may be required by the Engineer :
1. Raceways, conduits and wires.

2. Wiring devices and plates.
3. Transformers.
4. Low-voltage switchgears.
5. Distribution boards and panelboards.
6. Disconnect switches.
7. Motor control centers.
8. Motor controllers, starters and contactors.
9. Instrumentation and metering equipment.
10. Lighting fixtures and lamp.
11. Special systems – fire alarm, CCTV, intercom, etc.
2.4 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS :
a. Provide two (2) copies of the operations and maintenance

(O&M) manuals in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The manuals shall be complete and in the Owner’s hands prior
to turn-over and prior to training instruction to operating
personnel.
b. Provide manufacturer’s literature as regularly published by the

respective manufacturers for proper preventive and
comprehensive maintenance.

c. Provide O&M manuals including but not limited to the following :
1. Alphabetical list of all system components, with the

contact details (name, address, 24-hour phone number)
of the Company responsible for servicing each item
during the first year of operation.
2. Operating instructions for complete system including :

- normal starting, operating, and shutdown.
- emergency procedures for fire or failure of major
equipment.
- day and night special procedures, if any.
3. Maintenance instructions including :

- proper lubricants and lubricating instructions for
each piece of equipment, and date when
lubricated.
- necessary cleaning, replacement and/or
adjustment schedule.
4. Manufacturer’s data for each equipment including :

- installation instructions.
- drawings and specifications.
- parts list, including recommended stocked items.
- complete wiring diagrams.
- marked and changed prints locating all concealed
parts and all variations from the original system
design.
- test and inspection certificates.
d. Refer to the individual specifications for any additional O&M

Manual requirements.
Part 3 - EXECUTION :
3.1 INSTALLATION :
a. All electrical works shall be executed by experienced men under

the direct supervision of a full-time licensed Registered Electrical
Engineer (REE) or registered Professional Electrical Engineer
(PEE) at the jobsite.

b. Use mechanics, technicians and certified electricians skilled in
their trade for all works.
c. All works shall be neatly placed, securely fastened and properly

finished. Keep all items protected before and after installation.
Clean up all debris.
d. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing, connecting,

and adjusting all equipment. Provide one copy of such
instructions to the Architect / Engineer before installing any
equipment. Provide a copy of such instructions at the equipment
during any work on the equipment. Provide all special supports,
connections, wiring, accessories, etc.
e. Before commencing work, examine all adjoining, underlying,

etc., work on which this work is in any way dependent for perfect
workmanship and report any condition which prevents
performance of first class work. Become thoroughly familiar with
actual existing conditions to which connections must be made or
which must be changed or altered.
3.2 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILL :
a. Provide excavation for the work. Excavate all materials

encountered, to the depths indicated on the plans or drawings or
as required. Remove from the site, excavated materials not
required or suitable for backfill. Provide grading, as may be
necessary, to prevent surface water from flowing into trenches
or other excavations. Remove any water accumulating therein.
Provide sheeting or shoring as may be necessary for the
protection of the work and for the safety of personnel.
b. Provide trenches of widths necessary for the proper execution of

the work. Grade bottom of the trenches accurately to provide
uniform bearing and support the work on undisturbed soil at
every point along its entire length. Except where rock is
encountered, do not excavate below the depth indicated. Where
rock excavations are required, excavate rock to a minimum
overdepth of 100mm below the trench depths indicated on the
plans and drawings or as required. Backfill overdepths in the
rock excavation and unauthorized overdepths with loose
granular, moist earth, thoroughly machine tamped, to a
compaction level of at least 95% to standard protector density or
75% relative density or as specified by the Architect. Whenever

unstable soil that is incapable of properly supporting the work,
as determined by the Architect / Engineer, is encountered in the
bottom of the trench, remove soil to a depth required and backfill
the trench to the proper grade with coarse sand, fine gravel, or
other suitable material.
c. Excavate trenches for utilities to a depth that will provide the

following minimum depths of cover from existing grade or from
indicated finished grade, whichever is lower, unless otherwise
specifically shown :
1. Primary electric service : 1200mm minimum.

2. Secondary electric service : 600mm minimum.
3. Telecoms service : 600mm minimum.
d. Trenches shall not be placed within 3000mm of foundation or

soil surfaces which must resist horizontal forces.
e. Do not backfill trenches until all required tests have been

performed and the installation has been observed by the
Architect / Engineer. Comply with the requirements of other
Sections of these specifications. Backfill shall consist of non-
expansive soil with limited porosity. Deposit in 150mm layers
and thoroughly and carefully tamp until the work has a cover of
not less than 300mm. Backfill and tamp remainder of trench at
300mm intervals until complete. Uniformly grade the finished
surface. Backfill and tamp with compaction at least equal to the
surrounding area.
3.3 CUTTING, PATCHING AND REPAIRING :
a. The work shall be carefully laid out in advance. Where cutting,

channeling, chasing or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings
or other surfaces is necessary for the proper installation, support
or anchorage of raceway, outlets, devices or other equipment,
the work shall be carefully done. Any damage to the building,
piping, equipment or defaced finished plaster, woodwork,
metalwork, etc. shall be repaired by skilled craftsmen of the
trades involved at no additional cost to the Owner / Developer.
b. Where conduits, mounting channels, outlet, junction or pull

boxes are mounted on a painted surface, or a surface to be
painted, they shall be painted to match the surface. Whenever

support channels are cut, the bare metal shall be cold
galvanized.
3.4 WATERPROOFING :
a. Avoid, if possible, the penetration of any waterproof membranes

such as roofs, machine room floors, basement walls, and the
like. If such penetration is necessary, perform it prior to the
waterproofing and furnish all sleeves or pitch-pockets required.
Advise the Architect / Engineer and obtain written permission
before penetrating any waterproof membrane, even where such
penetration is shown on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. If the Contractor penetrates any walls or surfaces after they

have been waterproofed, he shall restore the waterproof
integrity of that surface as directed by the Architect / Engineer at
his own expense.
3.5 HAZARDOUS AREAS :
a. Install all materials and equipment in hazardous areas in a

manner acceptable to the regulatory authority having jurisdiction
for the Class, Division and Group of hazardous areas indicated.
3.6 CONCRETE BASES ( PADS ) :
a. Construct concrete bases of dimensions, as indicated on the

electrical plan or drawings, nut not less than 100mm larger, in
both directions, than the supported equipment unit. Follow the
supported equipment manufacturer’s anchorage
recommendations and setting-out templates for anchor-bolt and
tie locations, unless otherwise indicated.
3.7 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS INSTALLATION :
a. Provide and install hangers and support devices to securely and

permanently fasten and support electrical components work in
accordance with the best industry practice.
b. Provide and install hangers and supports for conduit, raceways,

equipment, etc., so that loading will not exceed allowable
loadings of the structure. Install individual and multiple raceway

hangers and riser clamps to support raceways. Provide clamps,
c-channels, attachments and other hardware necessary for
hanger assemblies and for securing hanger rods and conduits.
Hanger supports shall be spaced at a maximum span of
1500mm on-center.
c. Support parallel runs of horizontal raceways together on

trapeze-type or bracket-type hangers. The size of supports for
multiple raceway installations shall provide for an allowance of
20% increased capacity in the future.
d. Arrange the supports in vertical runs so that the weight of the

raceways and enclosed conductors is carried entirely by the
raceway supports, with no weight load on the raceway terminals.
Simultaneously install vertical conductors supports or grips.
e. Provide and install supporting frames or racks extending from

building structure for work indicated as being supported from
walls where the walls are incapable of supporting weight.
Supporting frames or racks shall be of standard angle, standard
channel or specialty support system steel members and shall be
rigidly bolted or welded together and adequately braced to form
a substantial structure. Racks shall be of ample size to assure a
workmanlike arrangement of all equipment mounted on them.
f. Provide and install supporting frames or racks for equipment,

intended for vertical surface mounting, which is required in a
free-standing position.
g. Nothing (including outlet, pull and junction boxes and fittings),

shall depend on electrical conduits, raceways, or cables for
supports.
h. Nothing shall rest on, or depend for support on, suspended

ceiling media (tiles, lath, plaster, splines, runners, bars and the
like in the plane of the ceiling).
3.8 RACEWAY AND CABLE INSTALLATION :
a. Conceal raceways and cables, unless otherwise indicated,

within finished walls, ceilings and floors.

b. Install raceways and cables at least 150mm away from parallel
runs of flues, steam and water pipes. Locate horizontal raceway
runs above steam and water piping.
c. Use temporary raceway caps to prevent moisture, dust and

other foreign matter from entering the raceways.
d. Make conduit bends and offsets so that the interior diameter is

not reduced. Keep the legs of bends in the same plane and
straight legs of offsets parallel, unless otherwise indicated.
e. Make conduit bends in exposed parallel or banked runs from

same centerline to make the bends parallel. Use factory-made
conduit elbows only where elbows can be installed parallel,
otherwise provide field-made bends for exposed parallel
raceways.
f. Use raceway and cable fittings compatible with raceways and

cables, suitable for use and location.
g. Install raceways embedded in concrete slabs in middle third of

slab thickness where practical, and leave at least a minimum of
25mm concrete cover or topping.
1. Secure raceways to reinforcing rods to prevent sagging

or shifting during concrete pouring.
2. Space raceways laterally to prevent voids in concrete.
3. Transition from PVC non-metallic conduit to
EMT/IMC/RSC before rising above the floor.
h. Install pullwires in empty raceways. Use 2.5sq.mm. zinc-coated

steel or monofilament plastic line with not less than 90kg tensile
strength. Leave at least 300mm of slack at each end of the
pullwire.
i. Connect motors and equipment subject to vibration, noise

transmission, or movement with a maximum of 1800mm length
of flexible conduit. Install liquid-tight flexible metallic conduit in
wet and damp locations. Install separate ground conductor
across flexible connections.
j. Provide and install pull or junction boxes for maximum length of

30 meters run or with a maximum of four-quarter bends or
equivalent.

k. Set wall-mounted and floor-mounted boxes level and trim after
installation to fit flush to finished surface.
3.9 WIRING METHODS FOR POWER, LIGHTING, AND CONTROL

CIRCUITS :
a. Normal Feeders : Type THHN/THWN insulated conductors in

IMC / RSC raceway.
b. Emergency System and Life-Safety Feeders : Fire-rated

(Cu/Mica/XLPE/LSOH PVC sheath) insulated conductors in
cable tray or ladder.
c. Branch circuits : Type THHN/THWN insulated conductors in

EMT / IMC raceway.
d. Remote-control signaling and power-limited circuits : Type

THHN/THWN insulated conductors in raceway for Classes 1, 2,
and 3, unless otherwise indicated.
3.10 WIRING INSTALLATION :
a. Install splices and taps that are compatible with the conductor
material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical
strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.
b. Twistlock-type connectors shall be used in all splicing and

connections from 2.0mm.dia (3.5sq.mm.) up to 8.0sq.mm. wires.
Use crimping-type lugs and connectors for all other sizes with
appropriate dies and hydraulic crimpers.
c. Install wiring at outlets with at least 200mm of slack conductor at

each outlet. Pigtailing of conductors is not permitted.
d. Connect outlet and component connections to wiring systems

and to ground. Tighten all electrical connectors and terminals
according to manufacturer’s published torque-tightening values.
3.11 IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS AND DEVICES :
a. Coordinate names, abbreviations, colors and other designations

used for electrical identification with the corresponding

designations indicated in the Contract Documents or as required
by Codes and Standards. Use consistent designations
throughout the project requirements.
b. On each unit of equipment, install unique designation label that

is consistent with the wiring diagrams, schedules, and O&M
Manual. Apply labels to disconnect switches and protection
equipment, central or master units, control panels or stations,
terminal cabinets and racks of each system.
c. Identify raceways and cables with color-banding as required by

Codes and Standards. Use consistent designations throughout
the project requirements.
d. Tag and label circuits designated. Identify source and circuit

numbers in each cabinet, panelboard, pullbox, junction box, and
outlet box. Color-coding may be used for voltage and phase
identification
e. Color-code the 400/230-Volts system conductors throughout the

electrical system as follows :
1. Phase-A : Black
2. Phase-B : Red
3. Phase-C : Yellow
4. Neutral : White
5. Ground : Green
f. Install continuous underground plastic markers (warning tapes –

“ELECTRICAL LINES BURIED BELOW”) during trench
backfilling, for exterior underground power, control, signal or
communication lines located directly above the said lines.
Locate said warning tapes 200mm below the finished grade.
g. Install warning, caution and instruction signs wherein required to

comply with OSHA, and other Codes and Standards, and where
needed to ensure safety operation and maintenance of electrical
systems and of items to which they connect.
3.12 FIRESTOPPING :
a. Apply firestopping to cable and raceway penetrations of fire-

rated wall and floor assemblies to achieve the fire-resistance
rating of the assembly.

b. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract
Documents, comply with the latest applicable provisions and
latest recommendations of the following ASTM E814, ASTM
E84, ASTM E1399, UL 1479 and UL 2079.
c. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are

specified under Division-7 Section “Firestopping”.
3.13 INSPECTION :
a. Allow materials, equipment, and workmanship to be inspected at

any time by the Architect / Engineer, and or the Owner /
Developer or their representatives. Correct work, materials, or
equipment not in accordance with these Contract Documents or
found to be deficient or defective in a manner satisfactory to the
Architect / Engineer.
3.14 CLEANING-UP AND TOUCH-UP PAINTING :
a. The Contractor shall take care to avoid accumulation of debris,

boxes, crates, etc., resulting from the installation of his work.
The Contractor shall remove from the premises each day all
debris, boxes, etc., and keep the premises clean.
b. The Contractor shall clean up all devices, fixtures and

equipment at the completion of the project.
c. All switchboards, panelboards, wireways, trench ducts, cabinets

and enclosures shall be thoroughly vacuumed clean prior to
energization of equipment and at the completion of the project.
Equipment shall be opened for observation of the Architect /
Engineer as required.
d. The Contractor shall touch-up scratches, scrapes, or chips in

interior or exterior of devices and equipment with finishes
matching as nearly as possible the type, color, consistency, and
type of surface of the original finish. If extensive damage is done
to equipment paint surfaces, refinish the entire equipment in a
manner that provides a finish equal to or better than the factory
finish, that meets the requirements of the specifications, and that
is acceptable to the Engineer.

3.15 TESTING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS :
a. The Contractor shall provide all testing instruments, equipment

and all materials, connections, labor, etc. required to perform
tests.
b. Test all circuits, fixtures, equipment, and systems for proper

operation and freedom from grounds, shorts and open circuits
before acceptance is requested. Where sequence operation is
required, the Contractor shall test for proper sequence and he
shall leave the entire electrical installation in satisfactory working
condition.
c. Measure the voltage at power distribution boards, equipment

and outlets after the building is occupied. Make the final
transformer tap adjustments based on these measurements.
d. Perform all tests required by local authorities having jurisdiction,

such as tests of life safety systems, in addition to tests specified
herein.
e. Perform tests required by other Sections of the specifications.
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SECTION 26 05 19 : LOW VOLTAGE CABLES
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
This Section includes building wires and cables and associated

connectors, splices, and terminations for wiring systems rated 600 V
and less.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE :
a. All wires and cables shall comply with the requirements of the
Underwriter’s Laboratories, ASTM and IPCEA as they apply in
the particular.
b. The manufacturer of the wires and cables shall be ISO-9001 :

2008 QMS Certified and approved by the Philippine Bureau of
Product Standards (BPS).
c. All wires and cables shall be listed and labeled as defined in

NEC / PEC by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.
d. All wires and cables shall comply with the latest edition of the
NFPA-70 (National Electrical Code) and Philippine Electrical
Code.
1.3 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION :
a. Product data for each type of cable indicated, including splices

and terminations for cables and cable accessories.
b. Sample board of 200mm lengths for each type of cable

indicated.
c. Material certificates for each cable and accessory type.
d. Source plant quality-control test reports.

e. Field quality-control test reports.
1.4 CONDUCTOR COLOR-CODING:
a. Color-code the 400/230-Volts system conductors throughout the

electrical system as follows:
1. Phase-A : Black
2. Phase-B : Red
3. Phase-C : Yellow
4. Neutral : White
5. Ground : Green
b. Grounding conductors of all systems: Green.
c. Fire-rated (Cu/Mica/XLPE/LSOH outer sheath) insulated

conductors for emergency system and life safety loads: Orange.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS:
2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES:
a. All wires shall be copper, soft-drawn and annealed, shall be of

99% conductivity, shall be smooth and true and of a cylindrical
form and shall be within 1% of the actual size called for.
b. All conductors shall be solid from 2.0mmØ (AWG#12 solid) up to

5.5sq.mm. (AWG#10) size, and stranded for 8.0sq.mm size and
larger. No wire smaller than 2.0mm.dia. solid shall be used.
2.3 TYPE THHN / THWN 600-VOLTS BUILDING WIRES:
a. Wires and cables for lightning, power and auxiliary systems shall
be PVC-insulated, nylon-jacketed, for 600 Volts working
pressure, type THHN/THWN unless otherwise noted.
b. Maximum conductor temperature does not exceed 90°C in dry

and 75°C in wet location.

c. Acceptable manufacturers are Phelps Dodge Philippines,
American Wires and Cables (Duraflex), Columbia Wires and
Cables, Philflex Wires or approved equal.
2.4 FIRE-RATED LOW-SMOKE HALOGEN-FREE CABLES :
a. Wires and cables for emergency systems and life safety loads
(including firemen’s lift, fire pump and jockey pump, smoke
extraction and pressurization fan feeder) shall be single-core,
unarmored, mica-insulated, XLPE-insulated, low-smoke
halogen-free sheathed (Cu/Mica/XLPE/LSOH sheath), for 600 /
1000 Volts working pressure, fire-rated cables, unless otherwise
noted.
b. The fire-rated cables shall be type-tested, under B.S. 6387 and

SS 299 Part-1 Standards, and shall maintain circuit integrity
under fire conditions.
1. Category-C : tested at 950°C for 3 hours.

2. Category-W : fire with water spray.
3. Category-Z : fire with mechanical shock.
c. Acceptable manufacturers are Radox, Leoni Betaflam

(Switzerland), Nexans, Phelps Dodge or approved equal.
2.5 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES:
a. Connectors and splices shall be factory-fabricated, of size,

ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and
service as indicated.
Part 3- EXECUTION:
3.1 GENERAL:
a. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless

otherwise indicated.
b. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant

where necessary. Pulling compound used must not deteriorate
the conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's

recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure
values.
c. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-
weave wire or cable grips that will not damage cables or
raceway.
d. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of

exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where
possible.
e. Seal around cables penetrating fire-rated elements according to

Division-7 Section "Firestopping".
f. Install outdoor underground feeders in concrete-encased

ductbank.
3.2 BUILDING WIRES AND CABLES:
a. Provide and install conductor sizes, in designated raceways, as

indicated on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. Fire-rated LSOH cables shall be installed in ventilated cable tray

or ladder, based on IEC Method-11 Reference, bundled trefoil
configuration.
c. Install splices and taps that are compatible with the conductor
material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical
strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.
d. Twistlock-type connectors shall be used in all splicing and

connections from 2.0mm.dia (3.5sq.mm.) up to 8.0sq.mm. wires.
Use crimping-type lugs and connectors for all other sizes with
appropriate dies and hydraulic crimpers.
e. Connect outlet and component connections to wiring systems

f. Arrange wiring inside switchgears, cabinets, and electrical

equipment neatly cut to proper length. Remove surplus wire and
bridle, and secure in an acceptable manner.

g. Where conductors pass through holes and over edges in sheet
metal, remove all burrs, chamfer all edges, and install bushings
and protective strips of insulating material to protect the
conductors.
3.3 FIELD TESTS:
a. Perform insulation resistance tests on all power and control

circuits below 600 Volts with a 500-Volt Megger tester, applied
for 1 minute. Disconnect devices and equipment that might be
damaged by this test.
b. Measure the insulation resistance of each circuit, phase-to-

phase and phase-to-ground.
c. Minimum acceptable value for insulation resistance shall be as

per NETA and PEC Standards, or as approved by the Engineer.
d. Prepare a written test report of the results and submit to the

Engineer prior to final inspection. Test results that do not comply
with requirements shall be provided with the appropriate
corrective action to achieve compliance with requirements.
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SECTION 26 05 26 : GROUNDING AND BONDING
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
a. This Section covers the work necessary to furnish and install

electrical grounding and bonding system. Grounding
requirements specified in this Section may be supplemented by
special requirements of systems described in other Sections.
b. The terms “connect” and “bond” are used interchangeably in this

Section of the specifications and have the same meaning.
a. All electrical components, devices and accessories and shall

conform to UL 467 standards.
b. All electrical components, devices and accessories shall be

listed and labeled as defined in NEC / PEC by a testing agency
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
a. Product data and descriptive literature for each type of

grounding and bonding system components indicated, including
accessories.
b. Shopdrawings, which includes but is not limited to the following :
1. Ground well test pit location and detail drawings.
2. Location of system grounding electrode connections.
3. Routing of underground and aboveground grounding

electrode conductors.

Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 GROUND RODS :
a. Ground rods shall be copper-clad steel with a diameter of 20mm

by 3000mm long, with high-tensile strength properties in
compliance to ANSI / NEMA GR-1.
b. For a longer ground rod requirement, as required by actual site

soil or building foundation, ground rods shall be capable of
coupling or extensions.
c. Compression-type or threaded-type couplers, where applicable,

shall be used.
d. Acceptable manufacturers are Erico, Galvan, Kumwell, Furse,

Harger or approved equal.
2.2 GROUND CONDUCTORS :
a. All grounding wires shall be copper, soft-drawn and annealed,

shall be of 99% conductivity, shall be smooth and true and of a
cylindrical form and shall be within 1% of the actual size called
for.
b. For ground electrode conductors, underground conductors and

main grounding bus, use 100sq.mm. bare copper wire.
c. For insulated grounding conductors, comply with Section 26-05-

19 “Wires and Cables”.
d. For equipment grounding conductors, use type THHN/THWN

green-insulated wires and cables, with size as indicated on the
electrical plans and drawings.
e. Copper bonding conductors shall be as follows :
1. Bonding cable - 100sq.mm. bare copper wire.
2. Bonding conductor – 25sq.mm. bare copper wire.

3. Bonding jumper – flexible braided copper wires,
terminated with copper ferrules, 50mm wide x 1.5mm
thick.
f. Acceptable manufacturers are Phelps Dodge Philippines,

American Wires and Cables (Duraflex), Columbia Wires and
Cables, Philflex Wires and Cables, or approved equal.
2.3 GROUNDING BUS BAR :
a. Pre-drilled bare, annealed solid copper busbars of rectangular

cross section with stand-off insulators, with detailed dimensions
as shown on the electrical drawings.
2.4 EQUIPMENT RACK AND CABINET GROUND BARS :
a. Provide solid copper ground bars designed for mounting on the

framework of open or cabinet-enclosed equipment racks, sized
as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.5 GROUND TERMINAL BLOCKS :
a. At any equipment mounting location (e.g., backboards and

hinged cover enclosures) where rack-type ground bars cannot
be mounted, provide screw lug-type terminal blocks.
2.6 GROUND CONNECTIONS :
a. For below grade connections :
1. Use exothermic-type welded connectors.
2. Acceptable manufacturers are Erico, Thermoweld, Furse,

Burndy, Harger or approved equal.
b. For above grade connections :
1. Use exothermic-type welded connectors for steel

structures and equipment.

2. Use compression-type connectors, utilizing zinc-plated
fasteners and external tooth lockwashers for bonding
jumpers.
3. Use two-hole compression-type lugs, utilizing tin-plated

copper or copper alloy bolts and nuts for grounding
busbars and equipment grounding bars.
3.1 GENERAL :
a. Grounding shall be as indicated in the electrical plans and

drawings, in compliance to the requirements of the NEC / PEC.
b. System Grounding :
1. For secondary service neutrals, ground at the supply-side

of the secondary disconnecting means and at the related
transformers.
2. For separately derived systems (transformer downstream

from the service entrance), ground the secondary neutral.
3. Isolation transformers and isolated power systems shall

not be system grounded.
c. Equipment Grounding :
1. Install equipment grounding conductors in all feeders and

circuits.
2. Ground and bond metallic structures, including ductwork

and building steel, enclosures, raceways, junction boxes,
outlet boxes, cabinets, machine frames, and other
conductive items in close proximity with electrical circuits.
3. Ground shields of any shielded power cable at each

splice or termination in accordance with
recommendations of the splice or termination kit
manufacturer.

4. Ground metal sheathing and any exposed metal vertical
structural elements of buildings. Ground metallic fences
enclosing electrical equipment. Bond any metal
equipment platforms which support electrical equipment
to that equipment. Provide good electrical contact
between metal frames and railings supporting pushbutton
stations, receptacles, instrument cabinets, etc., and
raceways carrying circuits to these devices.
3.2 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT AND CIRCUITS :
a. For medium-voltage switchgears, provide a bare grounding

electrode conductor from the switchgear ground bus to the
grounding electrode system.
b. For ductbanks and manholes, provide an insulated equipment

grounding conductor in each duct containing medium-voltage
conductors, sized as per NEC / PEC requirement. Bond the
equipment grounding conductors to the switchgear ground bus,
to all manhole hardware and ground rods, to the cable shielding
grounding provisions of medium-voltage cable splices and
terminations, and to equipment enclosures.
c. For pad-mounted transformers, provide a driven ground rod and

bond with a grounding electrode conductor to the transformer
grounding pad. Ground the secondary neutral.
d. For lightning arresters, connect to the equipment grounding bus

or ground rods as applicable.
3.3 SECONDARY LOW-VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT AND CIRCUITS :
a. For switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, motor control

centers and panelboards, engine-generators, and automatic
transfer switches, Connect the various feeder equipment
grounding conductors to the ground bus in the enclosure with
suitable pressure connectors. Provide ground bars, bolted to the
housing, with sufficient lugs to terminate the equipment
grounding conductors. Connect metallic conduits that terminate
without mechanical connection to the housing, by grounding
bushings and grounding conductor to the equipment ground
bus.

b. For service entrance equipment, connect the grounding
electrode conductor to the ground bus.
c. For plug-in type or feeder busducts, install insulated equipment

grounding conductor from the grounding bus in the switchgear,
or distribution panel to equipment grounding bar terminal on
busduct.
3.4 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM :
a. Bond the lightning protection system to the electrical grounding

electrode system.
3.5 FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES :
a. Ground lighting fixtures to the equipment grounding conductor of

the wiring system when the green ground is provided; otherwise,
ground the fixtures through the conduit systems. Fixtures
connected with flexible conduit shall have a green ground wire
included with the power wires from the fixture through the
flexible conduit to the first outlet box.
b. Fixed electrical appliances and equipment shall be provided with

a ground lug for termination of the equipment grounding
conductor.
3.6 INSTALLATION :
a. For ground rods, install three (3) rods spaced at least 3000mm
length from each other and located at least the same distance
from other grounding electrodes, as shown on the electrical
plans and drawings.
1. Drive ground rods until tops are 305 mm below finished

floor or final grade, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Where rock prevents the driving of vertical ground rods,

install angled ground rods or grounding electrodes in
horizontal trenches to achieve the specified resistance.

3. Interconnect ground rods with grounding electrode
conductors. Use exothermic welds, except at test wells
and as otherwise indicated. Make connections without
exposing steel or damaging copper coating.
b. Route grounding conductors along shortest and straightest

paths possible, unless otherwise indicated. Avoid obstructing
access or placing conductors where they may be subjected to
strain, impact, or damage.
c. Install bonding straps and jumpers so that the vibration

generated by equipment mounted on vibration isolation hangers
and supports is not transmitted to rigidly mounted equipment.
Use exothermic-welded connectors for outdoor locations, unless
a disconnect-type connection is required; then, use a bolted
clamp. Bond straps directly to the basic structure taking care
not to penetrate any adjacent parts. Install straps only in
locations accessible for maintenance.
3.7 GROUND CONNECTIONS :
a. Make connections so galvanic action or electrolysis possibility is

minimized. Select connectors, connection hardware, conductors,
and connection methods so metals in direct contact will be
galvanically compatible.
1. Drive ground rods until tops are 305 mm below finished

floor or final grade, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Interconnect ground rods with grounding electrode

conductors. Use exothermic welds, except at test wells
and as otherwise indicated. Make connections without
exposing steel or damaging copper coating.
b. For exothermic-welded connection, comply with manufacturer's

written instructions. Welds that are puffed up or that show
convex surface indicating improper cleaning are not acceptable.
c. Equipment grounding conductor terminations for 8.0sq.mm and

larger, shall be pressure-type grounding lugs. Smaller grounding
conductors may be terminated with winged pressure-type
connectors.

d. If metallic raceways terminate at metal housings without
mechanical and electrical connection to housing, terminate each
conduit with a grounding bushing. Connect grounding bushings
with a bare grounding conductor to grounding bus or terminal in
housing. Bond electrically non-continuous conduits at entrances
and exits with grounding bushings and bare grounding
conductors, unless otherwise indicated.
e. For connections at test wells, use compression-type connectors

on conductors and make bolted- and clamped-type connections
between conductors and ground rods.
f. Tighten screws and bolts for grounding and bonding connectors

and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-
tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not
indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.
g. Use hydraulic compression tools to provide correct

circumferential pressure for compression connectors. Use tools
and dies recommended by connector manufacturer. Provide
embossing die code or other standard method to make a visible
indication that a connector has been adequately compressed on
grounding conductor.
h. Tighten screws and bolts for grounding and bonding connectors

and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-
tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not
indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.
3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL :
a. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare

test reports :
1. After installing the grounding system but before the

electrical circuitry has been energized, test for ground
continuity, and compliance with requirements.
2. Test completed grounding system at each location where

a maximum ground-resistance level is specified, at
service disconnect enclosure grounding terminal, and at
ground test wells. Measure ground resistance not less
than two full days after the last trace of rain or
precipitation, and without the soil being moistened by any

means other than natural drainage or seepage and
without chemical treatment or other artificial means of
reducing natural ground resistance. Perform tests, by the
fall-of-potential method according to IEEE 81.
3. Provide drawings locating each ground rod and ground

rod assembly and other grounding electrodes, identify
each by letter in alphabetical order, and key to the record
of tests and observations. Include the number of rods
driven and their depth at each location and include
observations of weather and other phenomena that may
affect test results. Describe measures taken to improve
test results. Maximum value of ground resistance is five
(5) ohms.
4. If resistance to ground exceeds specified values, drive

additional ground rods until resistance meets specified
values. Providing ground enhancing chemicals or other
artificial means of reducing natural ground resistance
shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
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SECTION 26 05 33 : RACEWAYS AND BOXES
FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :

complete electrical raceway systems.
b. Raceways are enclosed channel of metal or non-metallic

materials designed expressly for holding wires, cables, or
busbars, with additional functions as permitted by the NEC /
PEC. Raceways include, but are not limited to, rigid metal
conduit, intermediate metal conduit, liquidtight flexible metal
conduit, flexible metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, rigid
non-metallic conduit, underfloor raceways and wireways.
c. The raceway sizes indicated on the electrical plans and

drawings are based on the minimum allowable sizes
recommended by the NEC / PEC when using type THWN/THHN
copper wires and cables. The Contractor may increase conduit
size at his own discretion and at no additional cost to Owner /
Developer to facilitate cable pulling.
1.2 DEFINITIONS :
a. RSC : Rigid steel conduit
b. IMC : Intermediate metal conduit
c. EMT : Electrical metallic tubing
d. LTFMC : Liquidtight flexible metal conduit
e. FMC : Flexible metallic conduit
f. PVC : Polyvinyl chloride

a. All RSC, IMC, EMT, LTFMC and FMC products shall comply
with ANSI C80 Standards as they apply in the particular, and
shall be UL-listed.
b. All PVC schedule-40 non-metallic conduit products shall comply

with the minimum PNS 14 Standards, shall be ISO-9001 : 2008
QMS Certified and approved by the Philippine Bureau of
Product Standards (BPS) .
c. All electrical junction boxes, utility boxes and floor boxes shall
comply with NEMA OS1 Standards as they apply in the
particular, and shall be UL-listed.
d. All raceways and boxes shall comply with the latest edition of
the NFPA-70 (National Electrical Code) and Philippine Electrical
Code.
a. Product data for each type of raceways and electrical boxes

indicated, including fittings and accessories.
b. Sample board of 200mm lengths for each type of electrical

conduit indicated, including fittings and accessories.
c. Sample board of each type of electrical boxes indicated.
d. Material certificates for type of raceways and boxes indicated.
e. Source plant quality-control test reports.

Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT :
a. Furnish IMC that conforms to UL-1242 and ANSI C80.6.
b. Furnish zinc-plated, threaded, malleable iron fittings and conduit

bodies that meet the requirements of UL514B – Fittings for
Conduit and Outlet Boxes, and ANSI/NEMA FB1 – Fittings, Cast
Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit and Cable
Assemblies.
c. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic (Thailand), Allied

(US), Arrowpipe (Thailand), McGill or approved equal.
2.2 ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING :
a. Furnish galvanized EMT that conforms to UL-797 and ANSI

C80.3.
b. Furnish zinc-plated, threaded, malleable iron fittings and conduit

bodies that meet the requirements of UL514B – Fittings for
Conduit and Outlet Boxes, and ANSI/NEMA FB1 – Fittings, Cast
Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit and Cable
Assemblies.
c. Use compression-type EMT fittings only, screw-type fittings are

not acceptable.
d. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic (Thailand), Allied

(US), Arrowpipe (Thailand), McGill or approved equal.
2.3 LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT :
a. Furnish LTFMC that conforms to UL-360.
b. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Anaconda Sealtite,

Liquatite, Alflex, or approved equal.
2.4 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT :

a. Furnish galvanized FMC that conforms to UL-1.
b. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Anaconda, Alflex,

Lexington, Hokki, Amtec, or approved equal.
2.5 PVC SCHEDULE 4O NON-METALLIC CONDUIT :
a. Furnish PVC schedule 40 conduits and fittings that surpass PNS

14 Standards, thick-wall, class-A high-impact series.
b. Use of PVC schedule 40 conduits and fittings shall be allowed

only when embedded in concrete slab, concrete walls and
partitions and encased in minimum of 50mm concrete envelope.
c. Use of thin-wall series PVC conduit, flexible PVC non-metallic

conduit and electrical boxes shall not be allowed.
d. Acceptable manufacturers are Neltex, Emerald, Atlanta,

Moldex, Crown, or approved equal.
2.6 ELECTRICAL JUNCTION AND UTILITY BOXES :
a. Provide electrical junction boxes and utility boxes, selected for

specific installations, using the guidance in NEMA OS3,
Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes,
and the requirements of this Section.
b. For dry locations, provide galvanized steel outlet boxes that

comply with UL Standard 514-A – Metallic Outlet Boxes and
ANSI/NEMA OS1 – Sheet Steel Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes,
Covers, and Box Supports.
c. For damp or wet locations and for surface-mounted RSC/IMC

raceway systems, provide outlet boxes that comply with UL
Standard 498 and 514, ANSI/NEMA FB1.
d. Provide cast-iron recessed floor boxes with threaded conduit

entrances for use in floor slabs on grade or below grade.
e. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Steel City, Raco -

Hubbell, HKK, BTE Bangte Electric, McGill or approved equal.

3.1 INSPECTION :
a. Examine surfaces to receive raceways and boxes for

compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions
affecting performance of the raceway system. Do not proceed
with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
b. Beginning of the installation shall mean that the Contractor

accepts the jobsite conditions.
3.2 GENERAL :
a. Install complete systems of raceways and boxes for wiring

systems as indicated in the electrical plans and drawings, in
compliance to the requirements of the NEC / PEC.
b. Conceal raceways and cables, unless otherwise indicated,

within finished walls, ceilings and floors.
c. Install raceways and cables at least 150mm away from parallel

runs of flues, steam and water pipes. Locate horizontal raceway
runs above steam and water piping.
d. Use temporary raceway caps to prevent moisture, dust and

other foreign matter from entering the raceways.
e. Make conduit bends and offsets so that the interior diameter is

not reduced. Keep the legs of bends in the same plane and
straight legs of offsets parallel, unless otherwise indicated.
f. Make conduit bends in exposed parallel or banked runs from

same centerline to make the bends parallel. Use factory-made
conduit elbows only where elbows can be installed parallel,
otherwise provide field-made bends for exposed parallel
raceways.
g. Use raceway and cable fittings compatible with raceways and

h. Install raceways embedded in concrete slabs in middle third of

slab thickness where practical, and leave at least a minimum of
25mm concrete cover or topping.

1. Secure raceways to reinforcing rods to prevent sagging
or shifting during concrete pouring.
2. Space raceways laterally to prevent voids in concrete.
3. Transition from PVC non-metallic conduit to
EMT/IMC/RSC before rising above the floor.
i. Install pullwires in empty raceways. Use 2.5sq.mm. zinc-coated

steel or monofilament plastic line with not less than 90kg tensile
strength. Leave at least 300mm of slack at each end of the
pullwire.
j. Connect motors and equipment subject to vibration, noise

transmission, or movement with a maximum of 1800mm length
of flexible conduit. Install liquid-tight flexible metallic conduit in
wet and damp locations. Install separate ground conductor
across flexible connections.
k. Provide and install pull or junction boxes for maximum length of

30 meters run or with a maximum of four-quarter bends or
equivalent.
l. Set wall-mounted and floor-mounted boxes level and trim after

installation to fit flush to finished surface.
3.3 CLEANING :
a. After completing installation of exposed, factory-finished

raceways and boxes, inspect exposed finishes and repair
damaged finishes.
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zSECTION 26 05 36 : CABLE TRAY FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
a. This Section includes furnishing of all labor, material, supports

and services to install a complete cable tray system as shown
and indicated on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. The cable tray system is defined to include, but not limited to,
straight sections of cable tray, bends, tees, elbows, crosses,
risers, supports and all other related accessories necessary for
a complete installation.
c. Related Sections include the following :
1. Section 26-05-00 : General Electrical Works.

2. Section 26-05-26 : Grounding and Bonding.
3. Section 26-05-48 : Vibration Isolation and
Seismic Restraints
a. All cable tray products shall comply with NEMA VE-1 Standards
as they apply in the particular.
b. All cable tray systems shall comply with the latest edition of the
Code.
a. Product data for on cable tray including, but not limited to, types
of materials, finishes, rung spacings, inside depths and fitting
radii.
b. Detailed shopdrawings, routing plans and percentage fill and

loading calculations.

1.4 COORDINATION :
a. Coordinate layout and installation of cable trays and suspension

system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is
supported by them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment,
fire-suppression system, and partition assemblies.
b. The electrical plans and drawings indicate the general routing of

the cable tray systems. Data presented on drawings are as
accurate as preliminary planning can determine until final
equipment selection is made. Field verification is required.
c. Specifications and drawings are for assistance and guidance,

but exact routing, locations, distance, and levels will be
governed by actual field conditions. Contractor must make field
surveys as part of his work prior to submitting system layout
drawings.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION :
a. Provide steel ladder type cable tray constructed of hot-dipped

galvanized after fabrication finish.
b. Where slopes or horizontal bends of trays are not at standard

NEMA angles, use adjustable connectors. Use combinations of
fittings and adjustable connectors to prevent angle from
exceeding cable bending radius. If dimensions require to be
changed, obtain Engineer's written approval.
c. Provide cable tray with outward facing side rails. Cable support
surface on top of rungs shall be flattened. Inside of tray shall not
have flanges or other projections. Full access to the contents of
cable tray shall be available.
d. Provide cable tray with the next higher NEMA class designation
for the proposed support span length and working load
adequate for the actual cable installed plus a 20% additional
weight allowance for future cables plus a 115-kgs concentrated
static load applied between the side rails at midspan, all with a
safety factor of 2.0.

2.2 GROUNDING :
a. Provide cable tray suitable for use as a grounding conductor in

accordance with the NEC / PEC. Supply ground conductor
clamps and bonding jumpers for each section elbow, tee, cross,
and reducer sized for the ground conductor indicated.
2.3 ACCESSORIES :
a. Provide all elbows, tees, crosses, risers, reducers, expansion

joints, barrier strips, bonding jumpers, hangers, supports,
conduit clamps, cable clamps, box connectors, cable dropouts,
and other accessories as indicated or as required for a complete
system.
b. All steel cable trays and covers shall be furnished from the
manufacturer with a painted finish of ANSI-49 gray epoxy.
3.1 INSPECTION :
a. Examine surfaces to receive cable tray system for compliance

with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance. Do not proceed with installation until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 GENERAL :
a. Install complete cable tray systems as indicated in the electrical

plans and drawings, in compliance to the requirements of the
NEC / PEC.
b. Install a complete cable tray system. There shall be no gaps,

missing accessories. All accessories must be from same

manufacturer of cable tray. Do not make field modification of
accessories.
c. Remove burrs and sharp edges from cable trays.
d. Fasten cable tray supports securely to building structure as

specified in Section 26-05-00 "General Electrical Works - Basic
Electrical Materials and Methods," unless otherwise indicated.
e. Make connections to equipment with flanged fittings fastened to

cable tray and to equipment. Support cable tray independently
of fittings. Do not carry weight of cable tray on equipment
enclosure.
f. Install expansion connectors where cable tray crosses building

expansion joint and in cable tray runs that exceed 30 meters.
Space connectors and set gaps according to NEMA VE-1.
g. Make changes in direction and elevation using standard fittings.
h. Make cable tray connections using standard fittings.
i. Locate cable tray above piping unless accessibility to cable tray

is required or unless otherwise indicated.
j. Seal penetrations through fire and smoke barriers according to

Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems". Install capped
sleeves for future cables through firestop-sealed cable tray
penetrations of fire and smoke barriers.
k. Install covers after installation of cable is completed.
l. After installation of cable trays is completed, install warning

signs in visible locations on or near cable trays.
3.3 CABLE INSTALLATION :
a. Support all control cables, either single or multiple conductor,

entering the bottom of control boards with suitable clamps.
b. Gather all wires and cables in the trays together in bundles, if a

combination of two or more multiple-conductor cables and/or
single conductors are in the run. Determine the grouping and

number of wires in each bundle in the field, mainly with
consideration to physical locations of the routing and destination
of the wires. Provide barriers as noted on Drawings.
c. Use nylon cable ties for bundling with a spacing between tie
points of approximately 1500mm for horizontal runs, and
1000mm for vertical runs. Do all bundling and clamping before
the end terminations are connected.
d. As far as practicable, lay the wire parallel and straight in the

tray. Provide barriers in cable trays where indicated. Separate
all cables of different systems in the same cable tray with
barriers.

test reports :
1. After installing the cable tray system and after the

electrical circuitry has been energized, test for
compliance with requirements.
2. Visually inspect each cable tray joint and each ground

connection for mechanical continuity. Measure ground
resistance of each system of cable tray from the most
remote element to the point where connection is made to
service disconnect enclosure grounding terminal to
demonstrate compliance with specified maximum
grounding resistance. Record resistance in ohms.
b. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner

acceptable to the Architect / Engineer, and ensure cable tray is
without damage or deterioration at time of substantial
completion. Repair damage to galvanized finishes with zinc-rich
paint recommended by cable tray manufacturer.
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SECTION 26 05 48 : VIBRATION ISOLATION AND
SEISMIC RESTRAINTS
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 DESCRIPTION :
a. Provide vibration isolation and seismic restraints in accordance

with the Contract Documents.
b. Provide vibration isolation for engine generator set, dry type

transformers, and at electrical connections to rotating or
vibrating equipment.
c. Provide seismic restraints for all electrical equipment.
a. Vibration isolators and seismic restraints shall be of the same

manufacturer.
b. Seismic restraint external force acceleration criteria shall be 1.0

G for life safety equipment (emergency power system, fire alarm
system, and equipment connected to the emergency power
system). External force acceleration criteria shall be 0.5 G for
non-life safety equipment.
1.3 STANDARDS :
a. SMACNA Guidelines for Restraint of Mechanical Equipment.
b. Requirements for UBC Seismic Zone 4.
1.4 SUBMITTALS :
a. Manufacturer’s product data sheets and installation instruction

for each vibration isolator and seismic restraint.

b. Plan and elevation diagrams showing equipment, points of
attachment, vibration isolators, seismic restraints, mounting
methods, and hardware types and sizes.
c. Seismic restraint calculations. Seismic restrain calculations shall

be certified by a registered Professional Structural or Civil
Engineer.
d. Field inspection report.
1.5 FIELD INSPECTION :
a. Upon completion of the installation, the manufacturer’s local

representative shall field inspect the installation and submit a
report verifying the completeness and performance of the
installation.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS :
a. Amber-Booth.
b. Mason Industries.
c. Vibration Eliminator Co.
d. Vibration Mounting & Controls, Inc.
e. Vibrex Vibration Control Systems.
2.2 VIBRATION ISOLATION AND SIESMIC RESTRAINTS :
a. General.
1. Devices installed outdoors shall be weatherproof; steel

components shall be hot-dipped galvanized, hardware
shall be cadmium plated, and springs shall be neoprene
coated.
2. Spring diameters shall be no less than 0.8 of the

compressed height of the spring at rated load.
3. Springs shall have an additional minimum travel to solid

equal to 50% of the rated deflection.

b. Mounting Method Type-A.
1. Floor mounted captive spring isolators for seismic and

restrained service.
2. Snubbing shall take place in all modes with adjustment to

limit upward, downward, and horizontal travel to a
maximum of 6mm before contacting snubbers.
3. Leveling bolts for rigid bolting to equipment.
4. Ports for spring inspection.
5. Neoprene pad between concrete housekeeping pad and

bottom of isolator.
6. Mason Industries type SSLFH.
c. Mounting Method Type-B.
1. Hanger rod spring isolators.
2. 45° slack seismic restraint cables.
3. Neoprene spring cup with a projecting bushing to prevent

steel to steel contact.
4. Rod shall be able to swing 30° before contacting resilient

bushing.
5. Mason Industries type 30.
d. Mounting Method Type-C.
1. Floor-mounted pads.
2. Thick cork center laminated between two neoprene pads.
3. Bolt holes.
4. Mason Industries type NK.

3.1 GENERAL :
a. Installation shall be in accordance with seismic restraint

calculations and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
b. Verify that mounting methods provide the required vibration

isolation and seismic restraint and that there are no vibration
short circuits.
c. Conduit connected to rotating or vibrating equipment shall be

flexible metal conduit or liquid tight flexible conduit.
3.2 MOUNTING SCHEDULE :
Equipment Mounting Static

Method Deflection
Engine Generator Set A 25mm
Dry Type
Transformers-Suspend B 10mm
Dry Type
Transformers-Floor Mounted C N/A
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SECTION 26 08 00 : ELECTRICAL TESTING AND INSPECTION
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
a. This Section includes general requirements for electrical field

testing and inspection. Detailed requirements are specified in
each Section containing components that require testing.
General requirements include the following :
1. Qualifications of testing agencies and their personnel.

2. Suitability of test equipment.
3. Calibration of test instruments.
4. Coordination requirements for testing and inspecting.
5. Reporting requirements for testing and inspecting.
a. Testing Agency qualifications shall be as specified in each

Section containing electrical testing requirements and in
subparagraph and associated subparagraph below :
1. Independent Testing Agencies shall be independent of

manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of components to
be tested or inspected.
b. Test equipment suitability shall comply with NETA ATS,

Section 5.2.
c. Test equipment calibration shall comply with NETA ATS,

Section 5.3.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS : ( NOT USED )

A Proposed Mixed-Use Development Section 26-08-00
3.1 GENERAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS :
a. If a group of tests are specified to be performed by an

independent testing agency, prepare systems, equipment, and
components for tests and inspections, and perform preliminary
tests to ensure that systems, equipment, and components are
ready for independent agency testing. Include the following
minimum preparations as appropriate :
1. Perform insulation-resistance tests.

2. Perform continuity tests.
3. Perform rotation test (for motors to be tested).
4. Provide a stable source of electrical power for test
instrumentation at each test location.
b. For test and inspection reports, in addition to requirements

specified elsewhere, report the following :
1. Manufacturer's written testing and inspecting instructions.

2. Calibration and adjustment settings of adjustable and
interchangeable devices involved in tests.
3. Tabulation of expected measurement results made
before measurements.
4. Tabulation of "as-found" and "as-left" measurement and
observation results.
3.2 PRELIMINARY STEPS FOR TESTING AND COMMISSIONING :
a. Before carrying-out testing and commissioning (T&C) works, the

Contractor shall take the following steps :
1. Submit draft T&C procedures to the Project Manager for

approval. The draft T&C procedures shall include
essential procedure mentioned in this procedure plus
additional T&C procedures required for the specific
installation as well as the manufacturer’s
recommendation,
2. Obtain design drawings and specifications to be
thoroughly acquainted with the design intent,
3. Obtain copies of approved shop drawings and equipment
schedules,

4. Review approved shop drawings and equipment
schedules,
5. Check the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
statutory requirements,
6. Physically inspect the installation and equipment to
determine variation from designs and/or specifications,
7. Check the individual components, e.g. key switches,
control equipments, circuit break status, etc. for proper
position and settings for completeness of installation,
8. Check inclusion of manufacturer’s typical equipment
testing data or factors before T&C of particular
equipment.
3.3 TESTING AND INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION :
a. The purpose is to ensure that all components and system are in

a satisfactory and safe condition before start up. Preliminary
adjustment and setting of equipment at this stage shall be
carried out at the same time to pave way for the coming
functional performance tests.
b. Before carrying out any test, the Contractor shall ensure that the
installation complies with all relevant statutory requirements and
regulations. The T&C works shall comply with all site safety
regulatory requirements currently in force, including but not
limited to :
1. City ordinance or legislation,

2. Code of practice for electrical wiring per PEC/NEC,
3. Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC-DOLE),
4. Utility company’s relevant rules.
3.4 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS :
a. The purpose of the functional performance test is to

demonstrate that the equipment / installation can meet the
functional and performance requirements as specified in the
Specifications. Functional test should proceed from the testing
of individual components to the testing of different system in the
installation.
b. The Contractor may have to make temporary modification as the

test proceeds. The specific tests required and the order of tests

will vary depending on the type and size of systems, number of
systems, sequence of construction, interface with other
installations, relationship with the building elements and other
specific requirements as indicated in the Specifications. The
testing of system may have to be carried out in stages
depending on the progress of work or as proposed by the
Contractor.
c. Part of the tests may be required to be carried out in supplier’s

premises in accordance with the provision in the Specifications.
d. Any performance deficiencies revealed during the functional

performance tests must be evaluated to determine the cause
and whether they are part of the contractual obligations. After
completion of the necessary corrective measures, the
Contractor shall repeat the tests.
e. If any test cannot be completed because of circumstances that

are beyond the control of the Contractor, It shall be properly
documented and reported to the Project Manager, who shall
then liaise with the relevant parties to resolve the situation. The
Contractor shall resume his testing work immediately upon the
attainment of a suitable testing environment.
3.5 DOCUMENTATION AND DELIVERABLES :
a. The Contractor shall submit his proposed T&C procedure

together with the T&C Progress Chart to Project Manager /
Electrical Consultant for approval.
b. All inspection and T&C results shall be recorded by the

Contractor in appropriate test record forms, the reference data
of which is shown against each individual test.
c. Functional test reports covering all measured data, data sheets,

and a comprehensive summary describing the operation of the
system at the time of the functional tests shall be prepared and
submitted to Project Manager / Electrical Consultant. Deviation
in performance from the Specifications or the design intent
should be recorded, with a description and analysis included.
d. Where required in the Specifications, the Contractor shall

conduct a final evaluation of the performance of the electrical

installation, the results of which shall be included in the
commissioning report.
e. The Contractor shall sign work completion certificate(s) and

issue to the Project Manager after completion of the electrical
installation or any work subsequent to repair, alteration or
additional to an existing installation. This should be done before
the installation is energized.
3.6 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING (T&C) PROCEDURES :
a. Test and Inspection During Construction.
1. The Contractor shall submit the details of the tests and

inspection during construction to Project Manager /
Electrical Consultant for approval on commencement of
the Installation work.
2. The test and inspection shall include, but not limited to
the following :
- visual inspection,
- earth electrode resistance, and
- continuity of protective conductor.
Details of these tests shall be in accordance with relevant
sections of this procedure.
3.7 STATUTORY INSPECTION AND TESTS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE

INSTALLATIONS :
a. Inspection Before Tests.
1. A visual inspection shall be made to verify that the

electrical installation or equipment as installed is correctly
selected, erected and that there is no apparent damage.
The inspection shall include a check on the following
items, where appropriate :
- adequacy of working space, access,
and maintenance facilities;
- connection of conductors;
- identification of conductors;
- adequacy of the sizes of conductor (based on
electrical design) in relation to current carrying and
voltage drop;
- correct connections of all equipment with special
attention to socket outlets, lampholders, isolators,

switches, residual current devices, molded case
circuit breaker, and protective conductors;
- presence of fire barriers and protection against
thermal effects;
- methods of protection against direct contact with
live parts (including measurement of distance
where appropriate)’ i.e. protection by insulation of
live parts, or protection by barriers or enclosures;
- presence of appropriate devices for isolation
switching;
- choice and setting of protective and indicative
devices;
- labelling of circuits, fuses, protective devices,
switches, isolators and terminal;
- selection of equipment and protective measure
appropriate to adverse environment conditions;
- presence and danger and warning signages;
- presence of diagrams, instructions and other
similar information;
- connection of single pole devices for protection or
switching in phase conductors only;
- method of protection against indirect contact;
- prevention of mutual detrimental influence;
- presence of undervoltage protective devices;
- erection method; and
- any other appropriate inspection.
b. Sequence of Tests.
1. The following items, where relevant, are to be tested

preferably in the sequence indicated below :
- continuity of protective conductors, including main
and supplementary equipotential bonding;
- insulation resistance;
- polarity;
- earth electrode resistance;
- earth fault loop impedance;
- function of all items of equipment.
c. Conductor Continuity.
1. Every protective conductor, including all conductors and

any extraneous conductive parts used for equipotential
bonding should be tested for continuity. The test should
be made by connecting together the neutral and

protective conductors at the mains position and checking
between earth and neutral at every outlet by continuity
tester, which should a reading near zero.
d. Insulation Resistance.
1. A suitable direct current (DC) insulation tester should be

used to measure insulation resistance. Care should be
taken to ensure that the insulation of the equipment under
test could withstand the test voltage without damage.
2. When measured with all fuses links in place, all switches
and circuit breakers (including, if practicable, the main
switch) closed and all poles or phases of the wiring
electrically connected together, the insulation resistance
to earth should not less that the appropriate values. For
best practice, the insulation resistance shall not be lower
than 25 megohm for low voltage installation under a test
voltage 500V DC, or 100 megohm under a test voltage of
1000V DC.
3. For the sake of enhanced safety, when the value of
insulation resistance measured is near the minimum
values as required in this T&C procedure, or at relatively
low values where considered abnormal to Trade’s
practice, the concerned circuit or installation shall be re-
checked to improve and re-test shall be conducted
afterward.
4. In carrying out the test :
- wherever practicable, all lamps should be removed
and all current using equipment should be
disconnected and all local switches controlling
lamps or the other equipment should be closed;
- where the removal of lamps and/or the
disconnection of the current using equipment is
impracticable, the local switches controlling such
lamps and/or equipment should be open;
- electronic devices connected in the installation
should be isolated or short circuited where
appropriate so that they are not damaged by the
test voltage; and
- where the circuits contain voltage sensitive
devices, the test should measure the insulation
resistance to earth with all live conductors
(including the neutral) connected together.

5. The sequence of test shall be as follows :
- main switch/switchboard and outgoing circuit with
sub-main switches being isolated;
- sub-main switches/switchboard and outgoing
circuits with final circuits boards being isolated;
and
- final circuit board and final circuits.
6. Where equipment is disconnected for the test and the
equipment has exposed conductive parts require to be
connected to protective conductors, the insulation
resistance between the exposed conductive parts and all
live parts of the equipment should be measured
separately and should have minimum insulation
resistance mentioned above.
e. Polarity.
1. A test of polarity should be carried out to verify that :

- every fuse and single pole control and protective
device is connected in the phase conductor only;
- center-contact bayonet and Edison-type screw
lampholders to IEC 60238 in circuits having an
earthed neutral conductor, have outer or screwed
contacts connected to that neutral conductor; and
- wiring has been correctly connected to socket outlets
and similar accessories.
f. Earth Electrode Resistance.
1. A proper earth electrode resistance tester should be used

to measure earth electrode resistance. An alternating
current at 60Hz of a steady value is passed between the
electrode T and the auxiliary earth electrode T1 placed at
a separation distance recommended by the manufacturer
of the tester but in any case should not be less than 20
meters away. A second auxiliary electrode T2, which may
be a metal spike driven into the ground is then inserted
half-way between T and T1, and the voltage drop
between T and T2, divided by the current flowing
between T and T1, gives a measured earth electrode
resistance of earth electrode T.
g. Earth Fault Loop Resistance.

1. The earth fault loop impedance should be measured by a
phase-earth loop tester with a scale calibrated in ohms.
2. Before the test begins, it is essential to establish, by
inspection, that the earthing conductors and all relevant
earth connections are in place, and that the bonding
connection to electricity supplier’s earthing facilities is
disconnected. Measure should be taken, during the
impedance tests especially when the earth leakage
protective devices are effectively removed for the
duration of the tests, to ensure that the installation is not
being used other than by person(s) carrying out the tests.
h. Function of All Devices, including Protective Devices.
1. Function of other protective devices, such as molded

case circuit breaker, air circuit breakers, fused switches
switch-fuses and protective relays etc. should be checked
by hand operation.
2. Function of all items of equipment such as isolators,
switches and indicative devices should be checked by
hand operation.
i. Additional Check for the Installation in Hazardous Environment.
1. The following additional checklist, where appropriate,

shall be carried out for installation in hazardous
environment in accordance with the Code :
- Where appropriate, the area involved should be
checked to ensure “gas free” condition before
insulation and earth fault loop impedance test are
carried out;
- All equipment should be suitably protected
according to the types of protection. The integrity
of the type of protection provided for the
equipment should not be jeopardized by the
method of installation. No alteration that may
invalidate the conditions of protection can be used;
- Equipment should be kept clean and free from
accumulation of dust, foreign particles and
deleterious substances. Equipment is kept free
from condensation;
- All lamps, fuses and replaceable parts should be
checked so that correct rating types are being
used; and

- The surface temperature of all equipment should
be appropriate to the type of protection being
provided.
3.8 FUNCTIONAL TESTS OF SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT :
a. Lightning Protection System.
1. The whole lightning protection system shall be tested for

continuity between air terminations and earthing
terminations and the resistance shall be recorded.
2. The earth termination resistance shall be tested and
recorded. Each earth termination shall have a resistance
to earth not exceeding 5 ohms times’ number of earth
terminations to be provided. The whole of the lightning
protection system shall have a combined resistance to
earth to earth not exceeding 5 ohms.
3. Locations of all earth electrodes and down tape routing
shall be checked to be clear of any dangerous goods
store, diesel tanks and inflammable stores, etc.
4. All connections at terminations tee off points and earth
electrodes shall be checked for tightness.
b. Circuitry Check.
1. All circuits shall be verified through switching operation to

ensure that the circuits are installed in accordance with
the designated circuit. The tests shall include but not
limited to the following :
- on/off switching of the lighting circuit to ensure that
the circuit is installed corresponding to the lighting
switch, protective device and labeling.
- switching of the general power circuit to ensure
that the circuit corresponds to the protective
device such as MCB, and that the protective
device performs in accordance with designated
duty;
- switching of all sub-main and main distribution
circuits, e.g. busducts, cable feeders, underground
cables, etc. to ensure the correct isolation of the
connected circuit; and
- ensuring all the protective devices perform
properly against the designated circuit.

c. Busbar Trunking / Busduct Riser System.
1. In general, the busbar trunking system shall be certified

by testing laboratories or organizations. It shall be type-
tested in accordance with Clause 8.1.1 of IEC 60439-2.
The verification of short circuit strength shall be carried
out by an independent short circuit testing organization.
2. Short-circuit test on the phase and neutral shall be
carried out in accordance with the Clause 8.2.3 of IEC
60439-1 to the value of short-circuit current in the
Specifications.
3. The busbar insulation shall be tested in accordance with
Clause 8.2.2 of IEC 60439-1. All test certificates shall
presented during inspection and testing.
4. The busbar trunking system shall be tested to verify its
continuity, Insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop
impedance and other parameter as appropriate after
installation.
5. For Installation of busbar trunking with long run, phase
transposition of busbar in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendation shall be checked.
6. Plug-in tap-off unit of busbar trunking system shall be
tested to verify proper and safe operation. Mechanical
interlock, quick fastening and quick releasing mechanism
of the tap-off unit shall be tested. Positive earth
connection of tap-off unit shall be checked.
7. After power energization of the busbar trunking system,
infrared scanning at connecting joints shall be carried out
to check for abnormal rise in temperature at the joints.
The Contractor shall submit proposals of the test
methodology and propose testing points for Project
Manager’s / Electrical Consultant’s approval prior to the
test.
3.9 TEST AND INSPECTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEARS :
a. The following sections stipulates the additional inspection and

testing requirements for the low-voltage switchgear (LVSG)
installation. For comprehensive testing and commissioning, the
Contractor shall also refer to relevant sections of this T&C
procedure and carry out inspection / test accordingly.

b. Visual inspection shall be carried out for the installation of the
LVSG installation in accordance with Specifications. The
following components shall be included :
1. Construction of type tested assembly;

2. Main busbar and feeders/risers;
3. Air circuit breaker/fuses switches;
4. Power factor correction capacitor bank;
5. Automatic transfer switch (ATS);
6. Instrumentation and protection devices;
7. Incoming/outgoing busbar and cables;
8. Portable earthing equipment;
9. Operating handles / keys;
10. Hydraulic truck; and
11. Rubber insulation.
c. The following test shall be carried out on site after completion of

installation of the LVSG and before the connection of the
incoming supply cable :
1. Dielectric tests shall be carried out to verify the dielectric

properties of the LVSG. The test requirements shall be in
accordance to IEC 60439-1.
2. Insulation resistance tests shall be carried out by means
of a 1000V insulation resistance tester or similar
instrument.
3. Secondary injection tests shall be carried out using AC
and shall check (approximately) that the protection relays
or devices function in accordance with their performance
curves by a test at the lowest setting and two further tests
of current and timing.
4. Primary injection tests shall be carried out to prove the
correct operation of protective devices or system when
set at agreed setting.
5. Polarity check for current transformer (CTs) shall be
carried-out to ensure that all CTs are correctly connected.
6. Function tests of all devices shall be carried-out to ensure
that all devices can operate properly as intended. The
equipment to be tested shall include, but not limited to, all
circuit breaker, isolating switches, changeover switches,
contactors, interlocking facilities, protective relays, earth
leakage tripping devices, metering facilities and
instruments.
7. Contact resistance tests shall be carried out by means of
“Ductor” tester or similar instrument to ensure that

contacts and joints for switchgear, cables, busbar as well
as the contacts and joinst for outgoing cables and busbar
are maintained in good condition.
8. Temperature rise limits tests shall be carried out as
defined in IEC 60439-1. With the prior approval by Project
Manager or Electrical Consultant, the primary injection
test and temperature rise limits test can be carried out in
factory due to site constraints.
d. The following test shall be carried out after the incoming supply
cables are connected and the LVSG successfully commissioned
but with no-load :
1. Phase-to-phase voltage tests;

2. Phase-to-neutral voltage tests;
3. Phase-to-earth voltage tests;
4. Neutral-to-earth voltage tests;
5. Phase sequence test on each and every outgoing circuit
3.10 POWER ENERGIZATION :
a. After the proper testing and commissioning of the electrical

installation, the Contractor shall notify the appropriate Authority,
through the Project Manager, on the completion of installation
and its readiness for inspection and testing.
b. The following shall be checked before power energization :
1. Busbar chambers, main and sub-main switch connections

i.e. bolts and nuts tightness;
2. Earthing connection at the compartments, all switches
and earth electrodes;
3. Clearance of live parts from direct contact with or any
likelihood of contact with tools, spurious bare conductors
remaining in switches, air circuit breakers (ACBs) and
switch cubicles;
4. Polarity, phase sequence of all switches and relevant
fuse ratings;
5. Stand-by battery supply and the operation of shunt trip
mechanism;
6. Settings of overcurrent, earth faults relays and current
transformer (C.T.) polarity;
7. Vacuum cleaning of switches and ACBs;
8. Provision of danger and warning signages.

9. Certified work completion certificate.
c. Whenever there is any break of time e.g. the next day, in

carrying-out the switch-on or energization process, re-test of
insulation resistance is required. The following procedures shall
be followed in the switch-on process :
1. Switch on the main switch/ACB with all other sub-main

switches off;
2. If normal, switch on other sub-main switches one by one
with all other out going switches off;
3. If normal, then switch on all other out-going switches one
by one;
4. Observe the disc of the overcurrent and earth fault
protection relays for any movement for Inverse Definite
Minimum Time (IDMT) relays or for digital protection
relays check whether there are any fault indications;
5. Keep vigilance for about 30 minutes to see if any smell or
abnormal noise was being generated.
3.11 CALIBRATED EQUIPMENT :
a. The Contractor shall supply the calibrated equipment relevant

for T&C of the electrical installation as stipulated in the particular
specification of the Contract or the Specifications whichever
appropriate. The equipment shall be calibrated by the
recognized laboratories accredited locally or other worldwide-
recognized laboratories during the active period of the Contract.
b. A list of equipment proposed by the Contractor to be used for

T&C must be agreed with the Project Manager prior to T&C. All
equipment requiring periodic calibration shall have this carried
out before the work commences. Data sheet of such testing
instrument showing Manufacturer’s name, model number, and
latest date of calibration and correction factors shall be
submitted to the Project Manager for record. If any item requires
re-checking the accuracy because of the time that has elapsed
since the previous calibration, this shall be carried out prior to
commencing the work.
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SECTION 26 23 00 : LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEARS ( LVSG )
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
a. Furnish and install the free-standing, totally enclosed dead-front

low-voltage switchgears (LVSG), consisting of an assembly of
air circuit breakers and moulded-case circuit breakers of the
number, size and arrangement as specified herein and as
shown on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. Related Sections include the following :

2. Section 26-05-19 : Low-Voltage Wires & Cables.
4. Section 26-05-33 : Raceways and Boxes.
Seismic Control
a. The low-voltage switchgears (LVSG) shall be engineered

products. The assemblies shall be constructed, wired and tested
in accordance with all applicable sections of the latest Standards
and Codes, particularly ANSI C37.20.1, C37.51, NEMA SG-5,
NEMA AB-1, NEMA-PB2, UL 489, and NEC / PEC.
b. The LVSG manufacturer shall have specialized in the fabrication

of low-voltage switchgears, panelboards and load center
assemblies for minimum of ten (10) years, and shall be
minimum ISO-9001 : 2008 QMS Certified.
c. All LVSG components shall be brand new, manufactured within

two (2) years of Award of Contract, and shall be obtained
through one single source from a single manufacturer.

d. All LVSG overcurrent protective devices, and associated
auxiliary equipment shall comply with the latest edition of the
Code.
a. Product data for each LVSG assembly, overcurrent protective

device, automatic transfer switch, capacitor, digital multi-function
meter, transient voltage surge suppression device, accessory,
and component indicated. Include dimensions and
manufacturers' technical data on features, performance,
electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes.
b. Provide dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details for

LVSG assembly and related equipment.
1. Show tabulations of installed devices, equipment

features, and ratings.
2. Show bus configuration, current, and voltage ratings.
3. Show wiring diagrams for power, signal and control

wiring.
4. Provide mimic bus diagram.
5. Indicate short-circuit current rating of the LVSG

overcurrent protective devices.
6. Indicate features, characteristics, ratings, and factory

settings of individual overcurrent protective devices and
auxiliary components.
7. Show cable and conduit entry and exit points for proper
wire management inside the LVSG.
c. Source plant quality-control test reports.
d. Operation and maintenance data, which shall include :
1. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and

adjusting overcurrent protective devices.

2. Time-current curves, including selectable ranges for each
type of overcurrent protective device.
1.4 COORDINATION :
a. Provide coordination drawings of floor plans showing

dimensioned layout, required working clearances, and required
area above and around the LVSG where pipe and ducts are
prohibited. Show the LVSG layout and relationships between
components and adjacent structural and mechanical elements.
Show support locations, type of support, and weight on each
support. Indicate field measurements.
b. Coordinate layout and installation of LVSG and components with

other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by
them, including conduit, piping, equipment, and adjacent
surfaces. Maintain required clearances for workspace and
equipment access doors and panels.
c. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases.
a. Deliver the LVSG in sections of lengths that can be moved past

obstructions in delivery path.
b. Store the LVSG indoors in clean dry space with uniform

temperature to prevent condensation. Protect the LVSG from
exposure to dirt, fumes, water, corrosive substances, and
physical damage.
1.6 WARRANTY :
a. The Contractor / Manufacturer shall warrant the LVSG

assemblies free from defects in materials and workmanship for
two (2) years from the date of acceptance of the work.

Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 GENERAL FABRICATION FEATURES :
a. The low-voltage switchgears (LVSGs) shall be factory-

assembled and tested and in accordance with IEEE C37.20.1.
b. The LVSG enclosure material shall be steel, finished with

manufacturer's standard gray finish over a rust-inhibiting primer
on phosphatizing-treated metal surfaces.
c. The LVSGs shall be NEMA Type 1A, fully-gasketed. Where

installed within the sprinkled areas, the LVSGs shall be rain-tight
NEMA 3R.
d. The LVSG shall be rear-accessible type. The LVSG enclosure

shall be fabricated with removable, hinged, rear cover panels,
secured by captive thumbscrews, to allow access to rear interior
of switchgear.
e. Circuit-breaker compartments shall be equipped to house

drawout-type circuit breakers and shall be fitted with hinged
outer doors. All air circuit breakers shall have an LSIG protective
function.
f. Section barriers between main and tie circuit-breaker

compartments shall be extended to rear of section. Bus isolation
barriers shall be arranged to isolate line bus from load bus at
each main and/or tie circuit breaker.
2.2 ACCEPTABLE LVSG FABRICATORS :
a. Fuji-Haya Electric Corporation

b. LJ Industrial / Tom’elekt Power System / Powerbox
c. KC Industrial Corporation
d. Asiaphil Industries, Inc.
e. Edison Electric
f. Controlgear Electric Corporation

2.3 ACCEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER BRANDS :
a. Schneider Electric (Square-D / Merlin Gerin)

b. ABB
c. General Electric (GE)
d. Siemens
e. Eaton (Cutler Hammer)
f. LS Industrial
g. Mitsubishi Electric
h. Fuji Electric
i. Terasaki
j. Hyundai Electric
2.4 COMPONENTS :
a. Busbars shall be hard-drawn 99% copper.
1. Busbars shall be sized based on the ampacity required

per electrical load schedule with reference to published
copper mint certificates on busbars conductivity.
2. Main phase bus shall be of uniform capacity for the entire

length of the LVSG assembly.
3. Neutral bus shall be 100% rated. Ground bus shall be

minimum 50% rated. The neutral bus shall be insulated
and isolated from both the grounding busbar and the
LVSG enclosure.
4. Contact surface of buses and feeder circuit breaker load

terminals shall be silver-plated.
5. Busbars shall be adequately braced and supported for

indicated short-circuit currents.
6. Each individual phase and neutral bus shall be factory-

covered by flame-retardant 105°C insulating tape, with
minimum dielectric strength of 9.5KV. Bus joints shall be
completely insulated. The color-coding of insulating tape
shall be as follows :
a. Phase-A : Black
b. Phase-B : Red
c. Phase-C : Yellow
d. Neutral : White

b. LVSG auxiliary compartments shall include the following :
1. Utility metering compartment that complies with utility

company requirements.
2. Bus transition sections.
3. Incoming-line pull sections.
4. Hinged front panels for access to metering, accessory,

and blank compartments.
5. Wire management gutter (pulling box) on top of

switchgear for extra room for pulling cable, with
removable top, front, and side covers and ventilation
provisions adequate to maintain air temperature in pull
box within same limits as switchgear.
c. Instrument transformers shall comply with IEEE C57.13.
1. Potential Transformers: Secondary-voltage rating of

240 V and NEMA accuracy class of 0.3
2. Current Transformers: Ratios as indicated; burden and

accuracy class suitable for connected relays, meters, and
instruments.
d. Digital multifunction metering monitor shall be UL-listed or UL-

recognized, microprocessor-based unit suitable for three-wire or
four-wire systems and with the following features:
1. Inputs from sensors or 5-A current-transformer

secondaries, and potential terminals rated to 600 V.
2. Switch-selectable digital display of the following :
- Phase Currents, Each Phase: Plus or minus 1

percent.
- Phase-to-Phase Voltages, Three Phase: Plus or
minus 1 percent.
- Phase-to-Neutral Voltages, Three Phase: Plus or
minus 1 percent.
- Three-Phase Real Power: Plus or minus 2
percent.

- Three-Phase Reactive Power: Plus or minus 2
percent.
- Power Factor: Plus or minus 2 percent.
- Frequency: Plus or minus 0.5 percent.
- Integrated Demand, with Demand Interval
Selectable from 5 to 60 Minutes: Plus or minus 2
percent.
- Accumulated energy, in megawatt hours (joules),
plus or minus 2 percent; stored values unaffected
by power outages for up to 72 hours.
3. Display and control unit flush or semiflush mounted in

instrument compartment door.
4. Acceptable digital multifunction meter manufacturers are

PML ION, General Electric, Schneider Electric (Square-
D), Landis + Gyr, EDMI Genius, Socomec Diris, or
approved equal.
e. Transient voltage disturbances from commercial power systems

associated with lightning storms and switching surges externally,
as well as harmonics generated by variable speed drives, UPS
and rectifiers equipment internally, may cause stress and
damage to electrical equipment. Provide service-entrance type
TVSS protective devices at the LVSGs as indicated in the
electrical load schedule and drawings.
2.5 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ( IF BREAKER-TYPE ) :
a. The breaker-type automatic transfer switch (ATS) shall consist

of two (2) electrically-operated, mechanically-interlocked power
circuit breakers. The ATS controller shall be a microprocessor-
based intelligent circuit and control panel.
b. The ATS circuit breakers shall be 4-pole, fully-rated, draw-out

type. The ATS equipment shall have an anti-pumping
mechanism and 3-phase sensing on both supply-sides.
c. The breaker-type ATS features shall include :
1. Undervoltage sensing for each phase of normal source.

2. Time delay for override of normal-source voltage sensing
delays transfer and engine start signals.
3. Voltage / frequency lock-out relay.

4. Tme delay to retransfer to normal source.
5. Test switch.
6. Switch position pilot lights.
7. Source available indicating lights.
8. Unassigned auxiliary contacts.
9. Transfer override switch.
10. Engine starting contacts.
11. Engine shutdown contacts.
12. Engine-generator exerciser.
2.6 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKERS :
a. Air circuit breakers shall comply with NEMA SG-3, ANSI C37.50,
with interrupting capacity to meet available fault currents.
1. Air circuit breakers shall be draw-out type, manually or

electrically operated, as indicated on the electrical
drawingss.
2. Breakers of like frame sizes shall be interchangeable as

standard. No special structure bracing shall be required.
3. All circuit breaker operating mechanisms are to be two-

step, fully stored energy devices for quick-make, quick-
break operation. Actuation of the operating handle or an
operation cycle of the circuit breaker motor is to charge
the closing springs (step1) and operation of a local
"close" button is to close the circuit breaker contact
(step2). Closing the circuit breaker contacts shall
automatically charge the opening springs.
4. The circuit breaker shall be covered in the front such that

when installed in an enclosure cell with a solid hinged
door a double barrier shall exist between operating
personnel, the circuit breaker mechanism and live parts.
The circuit breakers are to mount on a rigid, self-aligning
drawout mechanism with "connected", "test",
disconnected", and "removed" positions. The front door
shall be capable of being closed in the "connected", "test"
or "disconnected" positions.
5. Padlocking provisions shall be furnished to receive up to

three padlocks when circuit breaker is in the open
position, positively preventing unauthorized closing of the

circuit breaker contacts. A manual trip button and position
indicator shall be furnished on all circuit breakers. "Push
to Close" button shall be conveniently located on face of
circuit breaker for easy access, thereby avoiding the need
to reach behind or around other devices located on the
face of the circuit breaker.
6. Provide interlocks so that the circuit breaker must be

open before it can be moved from any position when it is
between positions. Include an interlock to discharge the
stored energy spring before the circuit breaker element
can be withdrawn from its cell. In the "test" and
"connected" positions, provide a positive ground contact
between the circuit breaker element and the structure.
b. Air circuit breaker features and accessories.
1. The circuit breaker trip device shall be of a solid-state

microprocessor design which requires no external power
connections. The trip device shall be RMS current
sensing.
2. The trip device shall be provided with an adjustable long-

time delay, instantaneous, short-time delay, over-
current/short circuit protection. Include ground fault
tripping as an integral part of the solid-state trip device.
Provisions for self-testing shall be provided.
3. Indicators for overload, short circuit and ground trip shall

be provided.
4. Lugs shall be either two-hole long-barrel compression

type suitable for use with size, trip rating and conductor
material.
2.7 MOULDED-CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS :
a. Moulded-case circuit breakers shall be NEMA AB-1, with

interrupting capacity to meet available fault currents.
1. Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers shall be inverse time-

current element for low-level overloads, and
instantaneous magnetic trip element for short circuits.

Adjustable magnetic trip setting for circuit breaker frame
sizes of 250 A and larger.
2. Current-limiting circuit breakers for frame sizes 400 A and

smaller; let-through ratings less than NEMA FU 1, RK-5.
b. Moulded-case circuit breaker features and accessories.
1. Standard frame sizes, trip ratings, and number of poles.
2. Lugs shall be either compression or mechanical type

suitable for use with size, trip rating and conductor
material.
2.8 AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CONTROL EQUIPMENT :
a. The automatic power factor controller shall be in compliance

with UL508, completely pre-wired and factory-assembled, and
consist of main bus, current limiting fuses, transient suppressors
and switching contactors to each fixed unit capacitor bank, and
power factor sensing and control equipment to provide variable
correction within discrete steps and to maintain a preset value of
power factor.
b. Power Factor Controller Unit Setpoints :
1. Operating Voltage : 400 Vac, 3Ø, 60Hz
2. Kvar Capacity : 500 kVar
3. Number of Steps : 10 steps x 50 kVar
4. Power Factor Range : 90 to 95 percent
5. Basic Impulse Level : 35 Kilovolts
6. Main Bus S.C. Rating : 65 KA RMS symm.
7. Ambient Temp. Range : -25°C to 46°C
c. Enclosure.

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1. The enclosure shall be free-standing, constructed of code
gage rigidly-welded steel, including a hinged vault-type
door and removable lifting eyes, finished in light grey
epoxy paint. The door shall limit personnel exposure to
internal components and shall be interlocked to cause a
disconnect of all capacitors when the door is opened.
2. The enclosure shall be designed for indoor installation

with a weatherproof plastic viewing window in compliance
with UL746 requirements.
3. The enclosure shall be ventilated and fan controlled to

maintain a maximum internal temperature rise of 20°C,
with an automatic shutdown of the unit if internal
temperature exceeds 60°C.
d. Incoming power termination shall be provided by sets of lugs

shall be either compression or mechanical type suitable for use
with size, trip rating and conductor material.
e. Fuses shall be provided in each phase of each capacitor bank

and on the line-side of the contactor. Fuses shall be current
limiting, rated 100 KAIC symmetrical, and mounted in 3-pole
fuse blocks to facilitate removal without removing the power
wiring.
f. Contactors shall be three-pole, 600Vac rated with 230Vac

operating coils. The contactors shall be capacitor rated to
withstand the in-rush currents imposed by capacitor switching.
g. Toroidal transient suppressor coils shall be included in all three

phase of each capacitor bank to minimize the effect of voltage
transients during capacitor switching, and to limit the capacitor
in-rush current. These coils shall be braced for 100,000
amperes symmetrical.
h. Capacitor fixed unit banks shall consist of individual single

phase cells on an open tray with harness wiring in a three-phase
configuration to facilitate maintenance of any single cell.
Discharge resistors mounted external to the cells shall be
provided to reduce voltage on the cells to 50Volts or less within
one minute after the capacitor has been switched off. Individual
cells shall be UL-listed and the liquid-filled, self-healing type,
utilizing a low-loss metalized film dielectric system with a

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pressure sensitive circuit interrupter. Electrical losses, including
contribution of discharge resistors shall average less than 0.5
watts per Kvar. Dielectric fluid shall be of high flash point, non-
flammable, biodegradable, non-toxic and contains no PCBs.
Dry-type capacitors shall not be acceptable.
i. The controller shall be a solid-state programmable reactive

current sensing unit with digital display capabilities of power
factor, active KW current, reactive Kvar current and number of
energized steps. The controller shall permit the programming f
desired power factor, sequence of capacitor switching, time
delay of switching from 10 to 120 seconds, sensitivity of
switching around the set power factor, symmetry of switching
around the set power factor and manual or automatic power
factor control. Indication of incorrect reverse phase rotation
wiring shall also be provided to facilitate correct installation.
Indication of lagging and leading current with respect to power
factor setting shall also be provided. 15 millisecond loss of
voltage drop-out, non-sequential switching, and auxiliary fault
signal contact shall be provided. The fault signal contact shall
close when operating voltage is lost or when the programmed
sensitivity threshold is exceeded for more than ten minutes.
j. Low voltage, 230Vac control circuits shall be provided with five-

milliamperes personnel ground fault protection.
k. A blown fuse indicating lamp shall be provided for each

capacitor fuse and shall be externally visible from the front of the
controller and identified with respect to capacitor banks.
l. Internal wiring and equipment necessary to permit more than

one controller to function properly with another when installed on
the same distribution system shall be provided. Only a minimal
amount of external point-to-point wiring shall be required to
interlock two or more units to each other.
m. Removable air filters for dustproof application shall be provided

on incoming ventilation openings.
n. A single current transformer to be installed on phase-A,

upstream of where the automatic capacitor us attached to the
distribution system. The CT shall be donut-type with an opening
large enough to facilitate installation on phase-A cable or bus
and have a burden capacity of 1.8VA per capacitor controller.

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2.9 ACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND FEATURES :
a. Furnish accessory set including tools and miscellaneous items

required for overcurrent protective device test, inspection,
maintenance, removal, and operation.
b. Furnish portable test set to test functions of solid-state trip

devices without removal from the LVSG.
c. Provide permanent fungicidal treatment for LVSG interior,

including overcurrent protective devices and other components.
3.1 INSPECTION :
a. Examine surfaces to receive the LVSG for compliance with

installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of the system. Do not proceed with installation until

3.2 GENERAL :
a. Install LVSG assemplies and accessories as indicated in the

electrical plans and drawings, according to ANSI C37.20.1,
C37.51, NEMA SG-5, and in compliance to the requirements of
the NEC / PEC.
b. Comply with mounting and anchoring requirements as specified

in Section 26-05-48 “Vibration Isolation and Seismic Controls for
Electrical Works”.
c. Anchor switchgear assembly to 100-mm (4-inch), channel-iron

floor sill embedded in floor or concrete base and attach by
bolting.

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3.3 IDENTIFICATION :
a. Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and

components. Provide warning signs as specified in Section 26-
05-00 "General Electric Works."
b. Label each LVSG section with engraved metal or laminated-

plastic nameplate mounted with corrosion-resistant screws.
c. Frame and mount the LVSG power sources and feeder

diagrams, and instructions under clear acrylic plastic on the front
of the LVSG
3.4 CONNECTIONS :
a. Ground equipment according to Section 26-05-26 : “Grounding

and Bonding”.
b. Connect wiring according to Section 26-05-19 : “Low-Voltage

Wires and Cables”.
a. Prepare for acceptance tests as follows :
1. Test insulation resistance for each LVSG bus,

component, connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit.
2. Test continuity of each circuit.
b. After installing the LVSG and after electrical circuitry has been
energized, demonstrate product capability and compliance with
requirements.
1. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and

electrical test indicated in NETA ATS for circuit breakers.
Certify compliance with test parameters.

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2. Correct malfunctioning units on-site, where possible, and
retest to demonstrate compliance; otherwise, replace with
new units and retest.
c. After substantial completion, but not more than 60 days after

final acceptance, perform an infrared or thermographic scan of
the LVSG. Remove LVSG rear panels so that joints and
connections are accessible to portable scanner.
3.6 ADJUSTING :
a. Set field-adjustable switches and circuit-breaker trip ranges.
b. Circuit breaker pick-up level and time delay settings shall be

adjusted to values indicated on the coordination study as
prepared by the Contractor / LVSG Manufacturer as reviewed
and approved by the Engineer.
c. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform

startup service.
3.7 CLEANING :
a. On completion of installation, inspect interior and exterior of the

LVSG. Remove paint splatters and other spots. Vacuum dirt
and debris - do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning.
Repair exposed surfaces to match original finish.
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SECTION 26 24 16 : ELECTRICAL PANELBOARDS
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
a. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection

of panelboards and load centers, overcurrent protective devices,
and associated auxiliary equipment rated 600 Volts and less for
the following types :
1. DP - Distribution panelboards.
2. PP - Power panelboards.
3. RP - Receptacle panelboards.
4. LP - Lighting panelboards.

Seismic Control
a. The panelboards and load centers shall be engineered products.

The panelboard and load center assemblies shall be
constructed, wired and tested in accordance with all applicable
sections of the latest Standards and Codes, particularly NEMA
PB-1, NEMA AB-1, NEMA KS-1, UL 50, UL 67, UL 98, UL 489,
and NEC / PEC.
b. The manufacturer shall have specialized in the fabrication of

panelboards and load center assemblies for minimum of ten (10)
years, and shall be minimum ISO-9001 : 2008 QMS Certified.

c. All panelboard and load center circuit breaker components shall
be brand new and shall be obtained through one single source
from a single manufacturer.
d. All panelboards and load centers, overcurrent protective

devices, and associated auxiliary equipment shall comply with
the latest edition of the NFPA-70 (National Electrical Code) and
Philippine Electrical Code.
a. Product data for each type of panelboard, overcurrent protective

device, transient voltage suppression device, accessory, and
component indicated. Include dimensions and manufacturers'
technical data on features, performance, electrical
characteristics, ratings, and finishes.
b. Provide dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details for

each panelboard and related equipment.
1. Show tabulations of installed devices, equipment

features, and ratings.
2. Show bus configuration, current, and voltage ratings.
3. Show wiring diagrams for power, signal and control

wiring.
4. Indicate short-circuit current rating of panelboards and

5. Indicate features, characteristics, ratings, and factory

settings of individual overcurrent protective devices and
auxiliary components.
6. Show cable and conduit entry and exit points for proper
wire gutter sizing and wire management.
c. Provide final versions of panelboard schedule after load

balancing tests.

e. Operation and maintenance data, which shall include :
1. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and

adjusting overcurrent protective devices.

1.4 COORDINATION :
a. Coordinate layout and installation of panelboards and

components with other construction that penetrates walls or is
supported by them, including electrical and other types of
equipment, raceways, piping, and encumbrances to workspace
clearance requirements.
a. Inspect and report concealed damage to carrier within specified

time.
b. Handle carefully to avoid damage to panelboard internal

components, enclosure, and finish.
c. Store in a clean, dry environment. Maintain factory packaging

and, if required, provide an additional heavy canvass or heavy
plastic cover to protect enclosures from dirt, water, construction
debris, and traffic.
1.6 WARRANTY :
a. The Contractor / Manufacturer shall warrant the panelboards

free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years
from the date of acceptance of the work.

Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 PANELBOARDS :
a. Panelboards shall be standard manufactured products.
b. All panelboards shall be completely factory-assembled with

moulded-case circuit breakers and integral accessories, such as
surge protective devices, metering devices, lighting controls, as
per electrical load schedule and drawings.
c. Panelboards shall have main breaker or main lugs, busbar size,

voltage, phase, top or bottom feed, and flush or surface
mounting as per electrical load schedule and drawings.
2.2 ACCEPTABLE PANELBOARD FABRICATORS :
a. Fuji-Haya Electric Corporation

b. LJ Industrial / Tom’elekt Power System / Powerbox
c. KC Industrial Corporation
d. Asiaphil Industries, Inc.
e. Edison Electric
f. Controlgear Electric Corporation
2.3 ACCEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER BRANDS :
a. Schneider Electric (Square-D / Merlin Gerin)

b. ABB
c. General Electric (GE)
d. Siemens
e. Eaton (Cutler Hammer)
f. LS Industrial
g. Mitsubishi Electric
h. Fuji Electric
i. Terasaki
j. Hyundai Electric

2.4 FABRICATION AND FEATURES :
a. Enclosures shall be surface-mounted or flush-mounted cabinet,

as indicated in the electrical load schedule, and shall meet
environmental conditions at installed location :
1. Indoor : NEMA-1; for enclosures located

inside pipe chase, use NEMA-4X.
2. Outdoor : NEMA-3R as minimum, unless

otherwise specified as NEMA-4X.
3. Kitchen Area : NEMA-4X, stainless steel.
b. Busbars shall be hard-drawn 99% copper.
1. Busbars shall be sized based on the ampacity required

per panelboard load schedule with reference to published
copper mint certificates on busbars conductivity.
2. Neutral and grounding busbars shall be separate for all

panelboards. The neutral bus shall be insulated and
isolated from both the grounding busbar and the cabinet
enclosure.

minimum 50% rated.
c. Panelboard front shall be secured to box with concealed trim

clamps.
1. For surface-mounted fronts, match with box dimensions.
2. For flush-mounted fronts, overlap the box.
d. Panelboard front hinged cover shall utilize concealed hinges,

unless otherwise noted.
e. Panelboard enclosure box finish shall be manufacturer's

standard enamel finish over corrosion-resistant treatment or
primer coat.

f. Panelboard directory card shall be provided with transparent
protective cover, mounted inside the metal frame, inside
panelboard door.
g. Main and neutral lugs shall be either compression or mechanical

type suitable for use with conductor material.
h. Provide 20 percent spaces for future breakers.
2.5 LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE PANELBOARDS :
a. Main and branch protective devices in panelboards shall be of

the bolt-on type circuit breakers.
b. Branch circuit bolt-on circuit breakers shall be replaceable

without disturbing adjacent units.
c. Front-mounted door shall be with concealed hinges, secured

with flush latch and with tumbler lock keyed alike.
2.6 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDS :
a. Main and branch protective devices in panelboards shall be of

the bolt-on type circuit breakers. Industrial-type breakers shall
be used.
b. Front-mounted door shall be secured with vault-type latch and

with tumbler lock keyed alike.
2.7 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSORS :
a. Transient voltage disturbances from commercial power systems

and rectifiers equipment internally, may cause stress and
damage to electrical equipment. Provide TVSS protective
devices at designated panelboards as indicated in the electrical
load schedule and drawings.

2.8 CIRCUIT BREAKERS :
a. Moulded-case circuit breakers shall be NEMA AB-1, with


current element for low-level overloads, and
instantaneous magnetic trip element for short circuits.
Adjustable magnetic trip setting for circuit breaker frame
sizes of 250 A and larger.
2. Current-limiting circuit breakers for frame sizes 400 A and

smaller; let-through ratings less than NEMA FU 1, RK-5.
3. GFCI-type circuit breakers shall be single-pole or two-

pole configurations with 5mA trip sensitivity.
b. Moulded-case circuit breaker features and accessories.
1. Standard frame sizes, trip ratings, and number of poles.

material.
3. Use type SWD for switching fluorescent lighting loads,

and type HACR for heating, air-conditioning, and
refrigerating equipment.
4. Shunt trip 240 V trip coil energized from separate circuit,

shall be set to trip at 55 percent of rated voltage.
2.9 CONTROLLERS :
a. Motor controllers shall be NEMA ICS-2, Class A combination

controller, cabinet mounted, including the following accessories :
1. Individual control-power transformers.

2. Fuses for control-power transformers.
3. Bimetallic-element overload relay.
4. Melting-alloy overload relay.
5. Indicating lights.
6. Seal-in contact.
7. Four convertible auxiliary contacts.

8. Pushbuttons.
9. Selector switches.
b. Contactors shall be shall be NEMA ICS-2, Class A combination

controller, cabinet mounted, including the following accessories :
1. Individual control-power transformers.

2. Fuses for control-power transformers.
3. Indicating lights.
4. Seal-in contact.
5. One convertible auxiliary contacts
6. Pushbuttons.
7. Selector switches.
c. Controller disconnect switches shall be adjustable

instantaneous-trip circuit breaker, integrally mounted and
interlocked with controller.
2.10 ACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND FEATURES :
a. Furnish accessory set including tools and miscellaneous items

required for overcurrent protective device test, inspection,
maintenance, and operation.
b. Furnish portable test set to test functions of solid-state trip

devices without removal from panelboard.
c. Provide permanent fungicidal treatment for panelboard interior,

including overcurrent protective devices and other components.
3.1 INSPECTION :
a. Examine surfaces to receive electrical panelboards for

affecting performance of the system. Do not proceed with
installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 GENERAL :
a. Install panelboards and accessories as indicated in the electrical

plans and drawings, according to NEMA PB 1.1, in compliance
to the requirements of the NEC / PEC.

c. Mounting heights shall be 1820mm above finished floor to top of

the panelboard, unless otherwise indicated.
d. Mounting shall be plumb and rigid without distortion of enclosure

box. Mount recessed panelboards with fronts uniformly flushed
with wall finish.
e. Create a directory to indicate installed circuit loads after

balancing panelboard loads. Obtain approval before installing.
Use a computer to create directory, handwritten directories are
not acceptable.
f. Install filler plates in unused spaces.
g. Use raceway and cable fittings compatible with raceways and

h. Wiring in panelboard gutters shall be arranged into groups and

bundled and wrapped with wire ties after completing load
balancing.

b. Label each panelboard with engraved metal or laminated-plastic

nameplate mounted with corrosion-resistant screws.

3.4 CONNECTIONS :
a. Install equipment grounding connections for panelboards with

ground continuity to main electrical ground bus.
b. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to

manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If
manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those
specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.
1. Test insulation resistance for each panelboard bus,

component, connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit.
b. After installing panelboards and after electrical circuitry has

been energized, demonstrate product capability and compliance
with requirements.

electrical test indicated in NETA ATS, Section 7.6 for
moulded-case circuit breakers. Certify compliance with
test parameters.

c. After substantial completion, but not more than 60 days after

final acceptance, measure load, conduct load balancing and
make circuit changes.
d. After substantial completion, but not more than 60 days after

each panelboard. Remove panel fronts so that joints and

3.6 ADJUSTING :
a. Set field-adjustable switches and circuit-breaker trip ranges.
b. Circuit breaker pick-up level and time delay settings shall be

adjusted to values indicated on the coordination study as
prepared by the Contractor / Panelboard Manufacturer as
reviewed and approved by the Engineer.
3.7 CLEANING :
a. On completion of installation, inspect interior and exterior of

panelboards. Remove paint splatters and other spots. Vacuum
dirt and debris - do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning.
Repair exposed surfaces to match original finish.
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SECTION 26 27 26 : WIRING DEVICES
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :

wiring devices.

2. Section 26-05-19 : LV Wires and Cables.
3. Section 26-05-33 : Raceways and Boxes
1.2 DEFINITIONS :
a. CO : Convenience outlet (Duplex)
b. GFCI : Ground-fault current interrupter
c. FCO : Floor-mounted convenience outlet
d. SPO : Special purpose outlet
e. TL : Twistlocking-type
f. WP : Weatherproof
a. All wiring devices shall be brand new and shall obtained through
one single source from a single manufacturer, and shall conform
with Standards such as NEMA, UL, JIS and IEC.
b. The manufacturer of the wiring devices shall be minimum ISO-

9001 : 2008 QMS Certified and approved by the Philippine
Bureau of Product Standards (BPS).

c. All wiring devices shall be listed and labeled as defined in NEC /
PEC by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.
a. Product data for each type of wiring devices indicated, including

accessories.
b. Sample board of for each type of wiring devices indicated,

including accessories.
c. Material certificates for type of raceways and boxes indicated.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 WALL SWITCHES :
a. Wall switches for lighting circuits shall be wide-series, totally-

enclosed tumbler-type with phenolic compound bodies.
b. Wall switches for lighting circuits rated at 15 amperes, 300 Volts,

one-way, three-way, four-way, two-pole as indicated on the
electrical plans and drawings. Certain combinations shall be
furnished with pilot lights as required and where indicated on the
drawings.
c. Wiring terminals shall be screw-less, quick-connect type, with

double-contacting points terminal spring and wire releasing
button.
d. Color plating and appearance of walls plates shall selected and

approved by the Architect / Owner.
e. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Toshiba,

Scheider/Clipsal, or Leviton.

2.2 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS :
a. Receptacle outlets shall be wide-series, totally-enclosed, 3-wire

parallel-slot grounding-type, with phenolic compound bodies,
rated at 10 amperes, 250 Volts, single-receptacle or duplex
convenience outlet type as indicated on the electrical plans and
drawings.
b. For all weather location, EPDM rubber gasketed-type

weatherproof outlet assemblies shall be used as indicated on
the electrical plans and drawings.
c. For floor-mounted outlets, flush-mounted pop-up retractable-

type floor convenience outlet assemblies shall be used as
indicated on the electrical plans and drawings.
d. For designated GFCI-type duplex convenience outlets as

indicated on the electrical plans and drawings, the receptacle
assembly shall have a built-in resetable earth leakage breaker
with a nominal sensitivity to earth leakage current of 10 mA. The
device shall function to interrupt the current supply for any value
of earth leakage current above 10mA (±1mA) on the loadside of
the device at a minimum tripping time of 1/30th of a second.
e. Wiring terminals shall be screw-less, quick-connect type, with

double-contacting points terminal spring and wire releasing
button.
f. Color plating and appearance of walls plates shall selected and

g. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Toshiba,

2.3 SPECIAL PURPOSE OUTLETS :
a. Special purpose outlets shall be heavy-duty, totally-enclosed,

grounding-type, with phenolic compound bodies, rated at 250
Volts, single-receptacle. The ampere rating, 3-wire or 4-wire
outlet configuration, and parallel-slot, straight-blade or
twistlocking-type configuration shall be as indicated on the

b. Matching plugs for the special purpose outlets shall also be
provided.
c. Raised cover plates as required by special purpose outlet

assembly shall be provided.
d. Wiring terminals for special purpose outlets shall be heavy-duty

screw-type.
e. Color plating and appearance of walls plates shall selected and

f. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Toshiba,

2.4 WALL PLATES :
a. Wall plates for un-used utility outlet boxes shall be wide-series,

interchangeable-type, totally-enclosed dust-proof with phenolic
compound bodies, with color and appearance as approved by
the Architect / Owner.
b. Acceptable manufacturers are Panasonic, Toshiba,

2.5 INDUSTRIAL-TYPE SOCKET AND PLUG SYSTEM :
a. Industrial-type sockets and plug system shall be heavy-duty,

totally-enclosed, grounding-type, with polyamide-6 and ABS
plastic bodies, rated at 400 Volts for three-phase and 230 Volts
for single-phase, single-receptacle. The ampere rating, 3-wire or
4-wire outlet configuration, and locking-device configuration
shall be as indicated on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. The industrial-type socket and plug system shall be of make-

and-break design, with contacts made of copper-zinc alloy
nickel-plated for arc resistance and corrosion resistance, acting
as a disconnecting means for electromechanical equipment
such as ACCUs, fans and portable pumps, and shall comply
with International Standard IEC 60309.

c. For indoor application, IP-44 shall be used. For outdoor
application, gasketed IP-67 shall be used. Hinged-type cover or
bayonet system shall be utilized.
d. As defined by IEC 60309-2, for 400 Volts three-phase system,

red-colored industrial-type socket and plug system shall be
used. For 230 Volts single-phase system, blue-colored system
shall be used.
e. Acceptable manufacturers are Mennekes, ABB, Bals Electric, or

PCE Austria.
3.1 INSTALLATION :
a. Installation of wiring devices shall be as indicated in the

electrical plans and drawings, in compliance to the requirements
of the NEC / PEC.
b. Install devices and wall plates flush and level. Plates shall be
plumb and with edges in continuous contact with adjacent
finished surfaces.
c. Mounting heights of wiring devices shall be as approved by the

Architect / Engineer or as follows :
1. Wall switches – 1370mm above finished floor line to

center of device. The OFF position shall face down.
2. Convenience outlets – 300mm above finished floor line to

center of device. The grounding slot shall be at the
topside.
3. Counter-mounted convenience outlets - 150mm above

working counter finish to center of device. The grounding
slot shall be at the topside.
4. Special purpose outlets – install at heights, shown on the

electrical construction drawings or based on the interior
designer’s detailed drawings.
d. Install blank and device cover plates on switches, receptacles

and boxes.

e. Provide weatherproof, gasketed-type cover plates on flush
mounted devices where shown, type and configuration to suit
flush device and its orientation.
f. Provide GFCI-type receptacles in accordance with NEC / PEC

requirements of "ground fault protection for personnel" in
bathrooms, garages, and receptacles mounted outside, and
within 1800mm of sinks in kitchen areas.
g. Install wiring at outlets with at least 200mm of slack conductor at

each outlet. Pigtailing of conductors is not permitted.
h. Connect outlet and component connections to wiring systems

i. Remove wall plates and protect devices and assemblies during

painting.

test reports :
1. After installing wiring devices, check for damaged

conductors and defective devices. After the electrical
circuitry has been energized, test for proper polarity,
ground continuity, and compliance with requirements.
2. Test GFCI operation with fault simulations according to

manufacturer's written instructions.
b. Remove malfunctioning units and replace with new, and retest

as specified above.
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SECTION 26 32 13 : ENGINE GENERATOR SETS
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Part 1 - GENERAL:
1.1 SUMMARY:
a. Furnish and install the a complete designed-and-manufactured

emergency back-up power system consisting primarily of three
(2) units of 800KW (1000KVA) standby diesel-driven engine-
generators for Mixed-use development, complete with
synchronizing panel with automatic start/stop, load shedding and
paralleling functions, as specified herein and as shown on the
b. Each individual generator unit shall be of standby power at 0.8

power factor, 400 Volts line-to-line / 230 Volts line-to-neutral,
3-phase, 60 Hertz, 1800 RPM. The supplier shall be fully
qualified and authorized to provide service and parts for both the
engine and alternator at anytime of the day or night ( 24 / 7
service ).
c. The generator synchronizing panel (GSP) consisting paralleling

sections for individual generators, totalizing section, and feeder
sections shall be superior and reliable for the successful operation
of the system required.
d. Related Sections in the Electrical trade include the following :

Seismic Control
e. Related Sections in the Mechanical trade include the following:
1. Mechanical vibration and seismic controls for muffler and

exhaust piping supports.
2. Pipe Insulation for muffler and exhaust pipe insulation.

3. Fuel oil distribution system for interior fuel piping and fuel
storage tank.
4. Hydronic piping for coolant piping external to engine
generator.
5. Metal ducts for combustion air and radiator fan discharge
connections.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED:
a. Engine – generators.
b. Generator synchronizing panel (GSP).
c. Critical-type exhaust silencer system.
d. Skid-mounted fuel day tanks.
e. Batteries and battery chargers.
f. Cabling system from engine-generators to GSP.
g. Signal wiring system from ATS units to GSP.
1.3 LOCATION CRITERIA:
The engine-generator system and accessories described herein shall be

fully capable of operation as specified in the following environmental
conditions:
a. Ambient temperature - 40ºC
b. Altitude - 300 meters above sea level
c. Seismic - UBC Zone-4
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
a. The emergency generator back-up power system shall be

engineered products. The assemblies shall be constructed, wired
and tested in accordance with all applicable sections of the latest
Standards and Codes, particularly ANSI C50.13.89, NEMA MG1,

NEMA MG2,C37.51, ASTM D396, NEMA SG-5, NEMA AB-1 and
NEC / PEC.
b. The emergency generator back-up power system manufacturer /

supplier shall have specialized in the manufacture and assembly
of engine-generator sets and synchronization panel assemblies
for minimum of ten (10) years, and shall be minimum ISO-9001 :
2008 QMS Certified.
c. All emergency generator back-up power system components shall

be brand new and shall be obtained through one single source
from a single manufacturer.
d. The generator synchronization panel (GSP) overcurrent protective

devices, and associated auxiliary equipment shall comply with the
latest edition of the NFPA-70 (National Electrical Code) and
Philippine Electrical Code.
e. All testing of the engine-generator equipment shall be

accomplished using coolant, fuel and lubricating oil as specified
herein. Where generator synchronizing panel (GSP) is used,
there shall be a system test at the factory. Where engine-
generators and GSP are manufactured and tested by two different
companies, arrangements shall be made for a system factory test.
1.5 SUBMITTALS:
a. Product data for the following components:
1. Engine manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets, performance

data, detailed drawings, power output curves, and fuel
consumptions curves which relate to the design criteria
specified.
2. Generator manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets, detailed

drawings and performance data.
3. Complete list of materials and catalog cuts of all

components being provided.
4. Complete detailed wiring diagram of the engine-generator

system.

5. Starting battery sizing calculations showing compliance
with the specifications at ambient conditions.
6. After the engine-generator system is accepted, submit a

completed permit application for the local DENR - Air
Quality Management District, ready for submission by the
Owner.
b. Shopdrawings with dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and

details for engine-generator system and related equipment.
1. Show tabulations of installed devices, equipment features,

and ratings.
2. Show all wiring diagrams for power, signal and control

wiring.
3. For generator synchronization panel fabrication shop

drawing, indicate the following :
- bus configuration, current, and voltage ratings.

- short-circuit current rating of the overcurrent
protective devices.
- features, characteristics, ratings, and factory
settings of individual overcurrent protective devices
and auxiliary components.
- Show cable and conduit entry and exit points for
proper wire management.
c. Test reports, which shall include:
1. Certified factory system test reports.
2. Certified field system test reports.
d. Installation manual, which shall include:
1. Engine-generator noise levels at various distances from

the equipment.
2. Allowable engine exhaust restriction if using an exhaust

extension.
3. Allowable engine-generator cooling air discharge restriction

if cooling air is ducted away from the equipment.

4. Elevation and distance limits for location of external fuel
supply.
5. Instructions for installation of all equipment, non-integral

components, and accessories.
6. Instructions for aligning the genset before initial startup and

after disassembly.
e. Operation and maintenance data, which shall provide the engine-

generator operator with information on :
1. Specific instructions to identify and understand the function

of each operator control.
2. Specific set of detailed instructions for starting, operating

and stopping the generator system.
3. Specific list of things to check each time the generator

equipment is started.
4. Specific schedule of routine maintenance items such as

lube oil changes, filter changes, etc.
5. All applicable cautions, warnings and dangers for operation

of the generator equipment.
6. Complete list of acceptable lube oil, fuel oil, engine coolant,

battery acid, etc., including the parts manual and source of
supply for each part and contact details.
7. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting


1.6 COORDINATION:

area above and around the engine-generator equipment where
pipe and ducts are prohibited. Show the engine-generator
equipment layout and relationships between components and

adjacent structural and mechanical elements. Show support
locations, type of support, and weight on each support. Indicate
field measurements.
b. Coordinate layout and installation of engine-generator and

synchronization panel equipment and components with other
construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them,
including conduit, piping, equipment, and adjacent surfaces.
Maintain required clearances for workspace and equipment
access doors and panels.
c. Coordinate size and location of concrete pads and appropriate

vibration isolators.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
a. Deliver engine generator set and system components to their final

locations in protective wrappings, containers, and other protection
that will exclude dirt and moisture and will prevent damage from
construction operations. Remove protection only after equipment
is safe from such hazards.
b. The engine-generator skid base shall be equipped with towing

and lifting provisions for lifting and/or towing of the generator
equipment without damage using a forklift, crane, or hoist.
1.8 WARRANTY:
a. The Contractor / Manufacturer shall warrant the engine-generator

system assemblies free from defects in materials and
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of acceptance of the
work.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS:
2.1 ENGINE:
a. The engine shall be diesel fueled with number 2 diesel oil, 1800
rpm, compression ignition type, four stroke-cycle, water cooled,
solid injection, V-type configuration, turbo charged.
b. The net brake horsepower of the engine at rated operation speed

shall not be less than 1.45 times the rated standby electric

kilowatt rating of the engine generator. Net brake horsepower is
defined as the horsepower that the fully derated bare engine can
deliver minus the power required by accessories.
c. Fuel consumption of the engine generator shall be substantiated

by means of manufacturer’s published curves.
d. The engine shall be equipped with an electro-hydraulic governor

to maintain engine speed within limits specified herein. Governor
shall be adjustable from isochronous to five (5) percent droop.
Frequency shall be factory set at rated. Provision shall be made
to run the engine at idle speed for test and startup purposes.
e. Engine safety devices, including high water temperature switch,

overspeed sensing switch, low oil pressure switch, and low water
temperature switch, shall be mounted on the engine and
connected to the engine/generator control panel instruments and
alarm as specified herein.
f. Engine wiring shall be high quality, heat resistant, insulated,

stranded copper conductor. Wiring shall be protected with
suitable woven loom protection and shall be isolated from high
temperature engine parts. Wiring for alternating current power
circuits shall be protected by intermediate metal conduit or liquid-
tight flexible metallic conduit.
2.2 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM:
a. An electric starting motor with solenoid and either Bendix or

overrunning clutch drive shall be furnishes on the engine. The
starting motor shall be of the required voltage and ampere rating.
b. Provide a system of nickel cadmium (or lead acid) batteries sized

with capacity for four (4) sixty-second complete cranking cycles at
firing speed and specified ambient temperature. Provide
matching rack and cables of sufficient ampacities.
c. Provided a wall mounted 220 volt AC battery charger to recharge

batteries to full capacity within 8 hours. Battery charger shall
have rate and low rate charging system. The battery charger
shall be current limiting and shall not require cranking cutout
contacts for charger protection when cranking. Accessories shall
include DC ammeter, fused input, DC voltmeter, high/low DC
output voltage relay and input voltage failure relay. Battery

charger output shall be rated ten (10) amperes at required
voltage.
d. The entire electric starting system shall be rated for 24 Volts DC

operation.
2.3 ENGINE HEATING SYSTEMS:
a. Jacket water heaters, rated for operation on 220 VAC power shall
be provided and shall be sized to insure that set will start within
the specified time period and ambient conditions. Heaters shall
include thermostats, oil pressure disconnecting device and
required connection boxes.
2.4 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS:
a. The engine shall be liquid-cooled by means of engine-mounted

vertical core radiator. The radiator shall be adequately sized to
cool the engine on a continuous basis at specified environmental
conditions. It shall have an air flow restriction of not more than 12
millimeters Hg. Suitable expansion space, either by means of
surge tanks or radiator top tank shall be provided. The cooling
system shall allow proper deration for the engine. An engine
driven propeller-type fan shall be provided. An adaptor flange
shall be included for flexible connection provided by another
trade.
b. The engine shall be equipped with a centrifugal type water

circulating pump and thermostat valve to maintain the engine at
recommended temperature level.
c. The engine cooling system shall include one or more spin-on type
engine water filters which will treat the coolant and prevent
corrosion and scale deposits inside the cooling system.
2.5 AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM:
a. An air cleaner/silencer shall be furnished as recommended by the

engine manufacturer. Air cleaners shall be oil bath type with
replaceable elements.
b. Engine exhaust outlets shall be coupled to the exhaust silencer by
means of an adequately sized section of stainless steel

corrugated flexible tubing. Flexible tubing connector shall be
flanged at both ends for mating to the engine and exhaust
system.
c. A critical grade exhaust silencer shall be provided for maximum

high degree silencing. Exhaust silencer shall be sized to limit
exhaust backpressure to acceptable values. The exhaust silencer
shall be suitable for horizontal mounting, shall be equipped with
flanged bottom inlet and flanged end outlet. The exhaust silencer
shall be double wall construction and shall have a high
temperature anti-corrosion coating applied uniformly on the
outside surface.
2.6 FUEL SYSTEM:
a. Provide a 854 gallons / 3234 liters (or equivalent 8-hours

capacity at full-load condition) “ready-supply”, packaged skid-
mounted fuel day tank to provide an immediate fuel supply to the
engine fuel pump upon start-up. Fuel is to be supplied to the tank
by means of electric fuel transfer pump mounted on day tank.
Equip tank with an automatic float to control the day tank level
with a low level contact (nearly empty) for remote alarm
indication. Fill connection shall be via two (2) flexible metal
hoses. A drain cock and valve shall be provided.
b. Fuel lines between injection pumps and valves shall be of heavy

seamless tubing and to eliminate irregularity of fuel injections,
shall be of the same length for all cylinders.
c. The fuel system shall be equipped with a fuel filter having

replaceable elements which may be easily removed from their
housing for replacing without breaking any fuel line connections or
disturbing the fuel pumps or any other parts of the engine. All fuel
filters shall be conveniently located in one accessible housing,
ahead of the injection pumps, so that the fuel will have been
thoroughly filtered before it reaches the pumps. No screens or
filters requiring cleaning or replacement shall be used in the
injection pump or injection assemblies.

2.7 ALTERNATOR:
a. The generator shall be rated 400/230 volts, three phase, wye

configuration, 60 Hertz, 2 - 800KW (1000KVA), 0.8 power
factor, 1800rpm.
b. The alternator shall be a four (4) pole, synchronous brushless

type. The alternator shall be single bearing type directly coupled
to the engine flywheel.
c. The alternator voltage regulator shall be solid state type three

phase true RMS sensing and shall incorporate an under-
frequency protective circuit to limit generator excitation at lower
than normal operating speeds. The voltage regulator shall be
equipped with a voltage adjusting rheostat capable of plus or
minus five (5) percent rated voltage adjustment. The voltage
regulator shall maintain the voltage within the limits specified.
d. The alternator insulation system shall be NEMA Class H in

accordance with BS and IEEE standards. The alternator shall be
sized and properly derated according to NEMA MG-1 to yield a
maximum temperature rise of 130°C by resistance above an
ambient temperature of 40°C at rated altitude.
e. Excitation shall be provided by a direct connected brushes

permanent magnetic rotating exciter. The armature shall be of
the three phase design and connected to a full wave three phase
rotating bridge. Diodes used shall be of the silicon type mounted
on proper heat sinks with surge protector to prevent voltage
spikes during parallel operation.
f. Exciter field power shall be provided by a separate permanent

magnet generator directly connected to the brushless exciter.
The PMG shall provide sufficient power to the excitations system
to produce 300% short circuit from the main operator armature
during a three phase fault with sufficient duration for protective
devices to operate.
2.8 CONTROL PANEL:
a. A free standing, louvered, control panel shall be provided with

lockable hinged front door. The enclosure shall be mounted on
vibration isolators to protect the control panel and control
components from generator equipment vibrations.

b. The following shall be included in the control panel :
1. Main line circuit breaker which shall operate both manually

as an isolation switch and automatically during overload
and short circuit conditions. The trip unit for each pole
shall have elements providing inverse time delay during
overload conditions and instantaneous magnetic tripping
for short circuit protection. Circuit breaker shall be suitable
for 100% load. The circuit breaker shall be provided with
an auxiliary contact to provide a trouble indication should
the breaker be in the off or tripped position.
2. Emergency power off (EPO) button.
3. Generator controller panel-mounted LCD digital multi-

function meter, properly connected for the required
function, and shall include but not be limited to the
following parameter items on display :
- Amperes, 3-phase, line-to-line, line-to-neutral
- Voltage, 3-phase, line-to-line, line-to-neutral
- Power, in KW / KVA / KVAr
- Frequency
- Power factor
- Elapse time
- Engine water temperature
- Engine oil temperature
- Engine oil pressure
4. Generator controller panel-mounted LCD shall also display

and provide fault sensors to cause emergency engine
shutdown when any of the following occur :
- High water temperature (sensors to trip at 98ºC)
- Low water temperature (sensors to trip at 27ºC)
- Overspeed (sensors to trip at 2050 rpm)
- Low lube oil pressure (sensors to trip at engine
manufacturer’s recommendation on lowest
permissible oil pressure)
- Overcrank (sensors to trip after four 15 seconds
attempt to start)

2.9 REMOTE STATUS ANNUNCIATOR PANEL:
a. Provide one (1) panel per generator set located at the

Engineering Office. The remote status annunciator panel shall
digital multi-function type and shall have the same LCD display
and alarm functions as the generator control panel.
2.10 VIBRATION ISOLATORS:
a. The engine-generator equipment shall be equipped with

appropriately sized heavy-duty rubber-type vibration isolator
between the engine-generator and the skid base and spring- type
vibration isolators between the skid base and the concrete base
pad. Refer to details on Section 26-05-48 “Vibration Isolation and
Seismic Control”.
b. Critical-type exhaust muffler system shall be provided with

appropriate spring-type vibration isolators.
c. Fuel oil and coolant line shall be provided with flexible braided
bronze hoses.
d. Raceway connections to unit shall be in liquid-tight flexible

metallic conduit.
2.11 GENERATOR SET PERFORMANCE:
a. The completed generator set shall meet or exceed the following

performance criteria:
1. Voltage regulation shall be ±1 percent rated voltage.
2. Steady state voltage stability ±0.5 percent rated voltage.
3. Maximum voltage dip with step application of rated

continuous engine generator rating at 0.8 power factor not
to exceed 20 percent.
4. Voltage recovery time with step application of rated

continuous engine-generator rating at 0.8 power factor not
to exceed 2 seconds.

5. Balanced telephone interference factor (TIF) shall not
exceed 50.
6. Frequency regulation from no load to full load adjustable

from isochronous to 5 percent.
7. Steady state frequency stability shall be ±0.5 percent.
8. Maximum recovery time to return to frequency stability,

bandwidth shall not exceed 4 seconds.
9. Generator set shall be capable of start-up and accepting

rated load within 10 seconds.
2.12 MULTIPLE GENERATOR SETS – AUTOMATIC PARALLELING WITH

LOAD SENSING / LOAD SHARING:
a. Each generator set will automatically start, attain rated speed and
voltage, and accept and share load. Starting and stopping
sequence can be initiated manually or automatically by closing
and opening of a contact.
b. Each set shall immediately shut down in the event of overspeed,

low oil pressure, high water temperature, overcrank. Include high
oil temperature and high crankcase pressure shutdown as
standard. The cause of shutdown shall be indicated and logged
in the LCD display of the generator controller. System logic shall
prevent restart until fault is cleared.
c. There shall be a provision for manual shutdown in the event of an

emergency via EPO button.
d. Each generator set shall be capable of paralleling manually and

automatically to the system bus. Appropriate monitors and safety
devices will be included to provide system protection while
paralleling and operating on the system bus.
e. Automatic operation shall include control devices to compare and

adjust on coming units to frequency and phase of system bus
sense matching within acceptable limits, and signal closure of the
circuit breaker. Control circuits shall prevent more than one
circuit breaker from simultaneously closing onto the said system
bus.

f. Load sensing circuits shall compare system requirements with on-
bus generator capacity. Generator sets will automatically be
added and removed from the bus according to system load
demand settings.
g. The first generator set up to speed and on-line shall engage the
system bus and serve the building life safety loads. All other
building be served as the remaining generators come on-line.
2.13 SYNCHRONIZING PANEL ( FEEDER SECTION ):
a. The generator synchronizing panel (GSP) shall be factory-

assembled and tested and in accordance with IEEE C37.20.1.
b. The GSP enclosure material shall be steel, finished with

manufacturer's standard gray finish over a rust-inhibiting primer
on phosphatizing-treated metal surfaces.
c. The GSP shall be NEMA Type 1A, fully-gasketed. Where installed

within the sprinkled areas, the GSP shall be rain-tight NEMA 3R.
d. The GSP shall be rear-accessible type. The GSP enclosure shall

be fabricated with removable, hinged, rear cover panels, secured
by captive thumbscrews, to allow access to rear interior of
switchgear.
e. Circuit-breaker compartments shall be equipped to house

drawout-type circuit breakers and shall be fitted with hinged outer
doors. All air circuit breakers shall have an LSIG protective
function.
f. Busbars shall be hard-drawn 99% copper.
1. Busbars shall be sized based on the ampacity required per

electrical load schedule with reference to published copper
mint certificates on busbars conductivity.
2. Main phase bus shall be of uniform capacity for the entire

length of the GSP assembly.

minimum 50% rated. The neutral bus shall be insulated
and isolated from both the grounding busbar and the GSP
enclosure.

4. Contact surface of buses and feeder circuit breaker load
terminals shall be silver-plated.
5. Busbars shall be adequately braced and supported for

indicated short-circuit currents.
6. Each individual phase and neutral bus shall be factory-

covered by flame-retardant 105°C insulating tape, with
minimum dielectric strength of 9.5KV. Bus joints shall be
completely insulated. The color-coding of insulating tape
shall be as follows :
a. Phase-A : Black
b. Phase-B : Red
c. Phase-C : Yellow
d. Neutral : White
g. The GSP auxiliary compartments shall include the following :
1. Utility metering compartment that complies with utility

company requirements.
2. Bus transition sections.
3. Incoming-line pull sections.
4. Hinged front panels for access to metering, accessory, and

blank compartments.
5. Wire management gutter (pulling box) on top of switchgear

for extra room for pulling cable, with removable top, front,
and side covers and ventilation provisions adequate to
maintain air temperature in pull box within same limits as
switchgear.
h. Instrument transformers shall comply with IEEE C57.13.
1. Potential Transformers: Secondary-voltage rating of 240 V

and NEMA accuracy class of 0.3
2. Current Transformers: Ratios as indicated; burden and

accuracy class suitable for connected relays, meters, and
instruments.

i. Digital multifunction metering monitor shall be UL-listed or UL-
recognized, microprocessor-based unit suitable for three-wire or
four-wire systems and with the following features:
1. Inputs from sensors or 5-A current-transformer

secondaries, and potential terminals rated to 600 V.
2. Switch-selectable digital display of the following :
- Phase Currents, Each Phase: Plus or minus 1

percent.
- Phase-to-Phase Voltages, Three Phase: Plus or
minus 1 percent.
- Phase-to-Neutral Voltages, Three Phase: Plus or
minus 1 percent.
- Three-Phase Real Power: Plus or minus 2 percent.
- Three-Phase Reactive Power: Plus or minus 2
percent.
- Power Factor: Plus or minus 2 percent.
- Frequency: Plus or minus 0.5 percent.
- Integrated Demand, with Demand Interval
Selectable from 5 to 60 Minutes: Plus or minus 2
percent.
- Accumulated energy, in megawatt hours (joules),
plus or minus 2 percent; stored values unaffected by
power outages for up to 72 hours.
3. Display and control unit flush or semiflush mounted in

instrument compartment door.
4. Acceptable digital multifunction meter manufacturers are

PML ION, General Electric, Schneider Electric (Square-D),
Landis + Gyr, EDMI Genius, Socomec Diris, or approved
equal.
j. Transient voltage disturbances from commercial power systems

and rectifiers equipment internally, may cause stress and damage
to electrical equipment. Provide service-entrance type TVSS
protective devices at the LVSGs as indicated in the electrical load
schedule and drawings.
k. Air circuit breakers shall comply with NEMA SG-3, ANSI C37.50,
with interrupting capacity to meet available fault currents.

1. Air circuit breakers shall be draw-out type, manually or
electrically operated, as indicated on the electrical
drawings.
2. Breakers of like frame sizes shall be interchangeable as

standard. No special structure bracing shall be required.
3. All circuit breaker operating mechanisms are to be two-

step, fully stored energy devices for quick-make, quick-
break operation. Actuation of the operating handle or an
operation cycle of the circuit breaker motor is to charge the
closing springs (step1) and operation of a local "close"
button is to close the circuit breaker contact (step2).
Closing the circuit breaker contacts shall automatically
charge the opening springs.
4. The circuit breaker shall be covered in the front such that

when installed in an enclosure cell with a solid hinged door
a double barrier shall exist between operating personnel,
the circuit breaker mechanism and live parts. The circuit
breakers are to mount on a rigid, self-aligning draw-out
mechanism with "connected", "test", disconnected", and
"removed" positions. The front door shall be capable of
being closed in the "connected", "test" or "disconnected"
positions.
5. Padlocking provisions shall be furnished to receive up to

three padlocks when circuit breaker is in the open position,
positively preventing unauthorized closing of the circuit
breaker contacts. A manual trip button and position
indicator shall be furnished on all circuit breakers. "Push to
Close" button shall be conveniently located on face of
circuit breaker for easy access, thereby avoiding the need
to reach behind or around other devices located on the
face of the circuit breaker.
6. Provide interlocks so that the circuit breaker must be open

before it can be moved from any position when it is
between positions. Include an interlock to discharge the
stored energy spring before the circuit breaker element can
be withdrawn from its cell. In the "test" and "connected"
positions, provide a positive ground contact between the
circuit breaker element and the structure.

7. The trip device shall be provided with an adjustable long-
time delay, instantaneous, short-time delay, over-
current/short circuit protection. Include ground fault
tripping as an integral part of the solid-state trip device.
Provisions for self-testing shall be provided.
8. Lugs shall be either two-hole long-barrel compression type

material.
l. Moulded-case circuit breakers shall be NEMA AB-1, with


current element for low-level overloads, and instantaneous
magnetic trip element for short circuits. Adjustable
magnetic trip setting for circuit breaker frame sizes of
250 A and larger.
2. MCCBs shall be of standard frame sizes, trip ratings, and

number of poles.

material.
2.14 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS ( ENGINE – GENERATORS ):
The electrical plans and equipment specifications are based upon

engine-generator physical sizing criteria of one particular manufacturer.
The Contractor shall responsible for modifications necessary in the use
of a proposed manufacturer. These modifications are to include all
mechanical and electrical work, architectural work and structural work.
The following manufacturer’s are acceptable :
a. Engine:
1. Caterpillar
2. Cummins
3. Detroit Diesel
4. Mitsubishi
5. MTU

b. Alternator (Generator):
1. Caterpillar
2. Cummins - Onan
3. Stamford
4. Leroy-Somer
5. Marathon
6. Mecc Alte
c. Daytank:
1. Simplex
2. Pryco
3. Tramont
c. Vibration Isolators:
1. Amber-Booth
2. Mason Industries
3. Vibration Eliminator Co.
4. Vibration Mounting & Controls, Inc.
5. Vibrex Vibration Control Systems
d. Electronic Governor:
1. Woodward
2. Basler Electric
e. Generator Controller (Electronic):
1. Caterpiller
2. Cummins – Power Command
3. Deepsea Electronics
4. Datakom
f. Circuit Breakers:
1. General Electric (GE)

2. Schneider Electric (Square-D / Merlin Gerin)
3. Asea Brown Boveri (ABB)
4. Siemens
5. LS Industrial
6. Fuji Electric
7. Mitsubishi Electric

8. Eaton (Cutler Hammer)
9. Terasaki
10. Hyundai Electric
g. Batteries:
1. Nife
2. Exide
3. Motolite
Part 3 - EXECUTION:
3.1 INSPECTION:
a. Examine surfaces to receive the engine-generator and

synchronization panel equipment for compliance with installation
tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the
system. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected.

3.2 GENERAL:
a. Install engine-generator and synchronization panel equipment

assemblies and accessories as indicated in the electrical plans
and drawings, according to ANSI C50.13.89, NEMA MG1, NEMA
MG2,C37.51, ASTM D396, NEMA SG-5, NEMA AB-1, and in
compliance to the requirements of the NEC / PEC.
b. Comply with mounting and anchoring requirements as specified in

Section 26-05-48 “Vibration Isolation and Seismic Controls for
c. Anchor GSP assembly to 100-mm (4-inch), channel-iron floor sill

embedded in floor or concrete base and attach by bolting.

3.3 IDENTIFICATION:
a. The engine-generator equipment shall have a permanently

attached nameplate in a visible location on the outside of the
equipment.
b. Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and

components. Provide warning signs as specified in Section 26-05-
00 "General Electric Works."
c. Label each GSP section with engraved metal or laminated-plastic

nameplate mounted with corrosion-resistant screws.
3.4 CONNECTIONS:

and Bonding”.

c. Hoses shall be installed with no sharp bend or twisting, and shall

not contact any adjacent structures (to avoid rubbing).
d. Install piping adjacent to packaged engine generator to allow

service and maintenance.
e. Connect water supply to cooling system.
f. Connect critical-type exhaust system piping to diesel engines.
3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:
a. Prepare for acceptance tests as follows:
1. Test insulation resistance for each GSP bus, component,

connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit.
b. After installing the engine-generator and GSP equipment,

demonstrate product capability and compliance with
requirements.

2. Generator system test (engine-generators and

synchronization panel functional tests).
3. Coordinate tests with tests for automatic transfer switches

and run them concurrently.
4. Tests recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5. Exhaust emissions tests.
3.6 CLEANING:
a. On completion of installation, inspect the engine-generator

equipment and the interior and exterior of the GSP. Remove
paint splatters and other spots. Vacuum dirt and debris - do not
use compressed air to assist in cleaning. Repair exposed
surfaces to match original finish.
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SECTION 26 36 23 : AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES ( ATS )
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :
a. Furnish and install automatic transfer switches (ATS)

assemblies of number, ratings, size and arrangement as
specified herein and as shown on the electrical plans and
drawings.

a. The automatic transfer switches (ATS) shall be engineered

products. The assemblies shall be constructed, wired and tested
in accordance with all applicable sections of the latest Standards
and Codes, particularly UL 1008, NEMA ICS 10, NFPA 110,
IEEE 446, IEC 60439-1, IEC 60947, and the NEC / PEC.
b. The ATS manufacturer shall have specialized in the fabrication

of automatic transfer switches (ATS) assemblies for minimum of
ten (10) years, and shall be minimum ISO-9001 : 2008 QMS
Certified.
c. All ATS components shall be brand new and shall be obtained

through one single source from a single manufacturer.
d. All ATS protective devices, and associated auxiliary equipment

shall comply with the latest edition of the NFPA-70 (National
Electrical Code) and Philippine Electrical Code.

1.3 SUBMITTALS :
a. Manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets and performance data,

including detailed wiring diagram of the system and all
nameplate information.
b. Detailed shopdrawings showing dimensioned plans, elevations,

sections, and details showing minimum clearances, conductor
entry provisions, gutter space, installed features and devices,
and material lists which relate to the design criteria specified.
c. Operation and maintenance data.
1.4 COORDINATION :

area above and around the ATS where pipe and ducts are
prohibited. Indicate field measurements.
b. Coordinate layout and installation of ATS and LVSG

components with other construction, including conduit, piping,
equipment, and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required
clearances for workspace and equipment access doors and
panels.
c. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases.
a. Deliver the ATS in sections of lengths that can be moved past

obstructions in delivery path.
b. Store the ATS indoors in clean dry space with uniform

temperature to prevent condensation. Protect the LVSG from
exposure to dirt, fumes, water, corrosive substances, and
physical damage.

1.6 WARRANTY :
a. The Contractor / Manufacturer shall warrant the ATS assemblies

free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years
from the date of acceptance of the work.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES ( ATS ) :
a. The automatic transfer switches (ATS) shall be UL-1008, 4-pole,

double-throw type, 100% equipment rated for continuous duty,
draw-out construction, electrically-operated, mechanically-held
open-contactor type without integral overcurrent protection. The
ATS controller shall be a microprocessor-based intelligent circuit
and control panel.
b. Automatic transfer switches shall be completely factory-

assembled and wired such that only external circuit connections
are required in the field.
c. Each ATS shall be equipped with an integral bypass isolation

switch, except for the ATS specifically assigned for the fire
pumps loads.
d. The ATS shall be of the same enclosure as the low-voltage

switchgears (LVSG), NEMA Type 1A, fully-gasketed. Where
installed within the sprinkled areas, the ATS shall be rain-tight
NEMA 3R. Enclosures shall be given a phosphate treatment,
painted with rust-inhibiting primer, and finish-painted with the
manufacturer's standard enamel or lacquer finish.
e. The ATS enclosure shall be constructed so that personnel are

protected from energized bypass-isolation components during
automatic transfer switch maintenance. ATS components shall
be removable without disconnecting external source or load
power conductors. Provide viewing ports so that contacts may
be inspected without disassembly.

f. ATS control mechanism shall be actuated by an electrical
operator, electrically and mechanically-interlocked so that the
main contact cannot be closed simultaneously in either normal
and emergency position. Contact transfer time shall not exceed
6 cycles.
g. ATS main phase contacts and fully-rated neutral contacts shall

be silver alloy. Arcing contacts shall be separate from the main
contacts.
h. Each individual phase and neutral line shall be factory-covered

by flame-retardant 105°C insulating tape, with minimum
dielectric strength of 9.5KV, with color-coding as follows :
1. Phase-A : Black
2. Phase-B : Red
3. Phase-C : Yellow
4. Neutral : White
5. Ground : Green
i. The ATS features shall include :
1. Undervoltage sensing for each phase of normal source.

2. Adjustable time delay for override of normal-source
voltage sensing delays transfer and engine start signals.
3. Voltage / frequency lock-out relay.
4. Adjustable time delay to retransfer to normal source.
5. Test switch to simulate normal-source failure.
6. Switch position pilot lights.
7. Source available indicating lights.
8. Unassigned auxiliary contacts.
9. Transfer override switch.
10. Engine starting contacts.
11. Engine shutdown contacts.
12. Engine-generator exerciser.
j. The control module shall control operation of the ATS, provide

indication of switch status and shall be equipped with alarm
diagnostics.
k. Devices for communicating with remote-programming devices,

annunciators, or control panels shall be open-protocol
communication capability match.

2.2 MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL PANEL :
a. The control panel shall direct the operation of the transfer

switch. The panel’s sensing and logic shall be controlled by a
built-in microprocessor for maximum reliability, minimum
maintenance, and inherent serial communications capability.
The control panel shall be connected to the transfer switch by an
interconnecting wiring harness. The harness shall include a
keyed disconnect plug to enable the control panel to be
disconnected from the transfer switch for routine maintenance.
b. The control panel shall be completely enclosed with a protective

cover and be mounted separately from the transfer switch unit
for safety and ease of maintenance. Sensing and control logic
shall be provided on printed circuit boards. Interfacing relays
shall industrial grade plug-in type with dust covers.
2.3 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION :
a. The specified voltage decrease in one or more phases of the

normal power source shall initiate the transfer sequence. The
ATS shall start the engine-generator system after a specified
time delay to permit override of momentary dips in the normal
power source.
b. The ATS shall transfer the load from normal to emergency

source when the frequency and voltage of the engine-generator
system have attained the specified percent of rated value.
c. A voltage decrease, at any ATS, in one or more phases of the

normal power source to less than the specified value of normal
shall start the engine-generator system after a specified time
delay.
d. ATS for emergency system loads shall transfer their loads from
normal to emergency source when frequency and voltage of the
engine-generator system have attained the specified percent of
rated value. Only those switches with deficient normal source
voltage shall transfer.
e. ATS units shall retransfer the load from emergency to normal

source upon restoration of normal supply in all phases to the
specified percent or more of normal voltage, and after a
specified time delay. Should the emergency source fail during

this time, the automatic transfer switches shall immediately
transfer to the normal source whenever it becomes available.
After restoring to normal source, the engine-generator system
shall continue to run unloaded for a specified interval before
shutdown.
f. Transfer to emergency power source shall be accomplished by

remote manual test switches on a selective basis by exercise
mode.
2.4 BYPASS ISOLATION SWITCH :
a. Provide each ATS with two-way bypass isolation manual-type

switch. The bypass-isolation switch shall permit load by-pass to
either normal or emergency power source and complete
isolation of the automatic transfer switch, independent of
transfer switch position. Bypass and isolation shall be possible
under all conditions including when the automatic transfer switch
is removed from service.
b. The bypass isolation switch shall have provisions for operation

by one person. Provide a lock, which must energize to unlock
the bypass switch, to prevent bypassing to a dead source.
Provide means to prevent simultaneous connection between
normal and emergency sources.
c. The bypass isolation switch shall allow :
1. Bypass to normal (or emergency) operation.
2. Isolation of all live power conductors to the ATS without

interruption of the load.
3. Testing of the ATS and engine-generator system with

isolated contacts closed and the load bypassed without
interruption of power to the load.
d. The electrical capabilities and ratings of the bypass isolation

switch shall be compatible with those of the associated ATS,
including any required additional withstand tests.

2.5 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL :
a. Remote annunciator panel shall annunciate conditions for

indicated automatic transfer switches. Annunciation shall include
the following :
1. Sources available, as defined by actual pickup and

dropout settings of transfer-switch controls.
2. Switch position.
3. Switch in test mode.
4. Failure of communication link.
b. The annunciator panel shall be LED-lamp type with audible

signal and silencing switch. Indicating lamps are grouped for
each ATS monitored.
2.6 ACCEPTABLE LVSG FABRICATORS :
a. Automatic Switching Company (ASCO)

b. General Electric – Zenith Controls
c. Russelectric
3.1 INSPECTION :
a. Examine surfaces to receive the ATS for compliance with

installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of the system. Do not proceed with installation until

3.2 GENERAL :
a. Install ATS assemblies and accessories as indicated in the

electrical plans and drawings, according to UL 1008, NEMA ICS

10, NFPA 110, IEEE 446, and in compliance to the requirements
of the NEC / PEC.

c. Anchor ATS / LVSG assembly to 100-mm (4-inch), channel-iron

floor sill embedded in floor or concrete base and attach by
bolting.

b. Frame and mount the ATS / LVSG power sources and feeder
diagrams, and instructions under clear acrylic plastic on the front
of the ATS / LVSG
3.4 CONNECTIONS :

and Bonding”.

1. Test insulation resistance for each ATS, component,

connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit. Comply
with manufacturer’s specified minimum resistance.

b. After installing the ATS / LVSG and after electrical circuitry has
been energized, demonstrate product capability and compliance
with requirements.


c. After energizing circuits, demonstrate interlocking sequence and

simulate the operational function for each ATS at least three (3)
times.
d. After substantial completion, but not more than 60 days after

the ATS. Remove ATS rear panels so that joints and
3.6 CLEANING :
a. On completion of installation, inspect interior and exterior of the

ATS. Remove paint splatters and other spots. Vacuum dirt and
debris - do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning. Repair
exposed surfaces to match original finish.
- END OF SECTION -

SECTION 26 41 00 : LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
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Part 1 - GENERAL:
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
a. This Section includes furnishing of all labor, material, supports

and services to install a complete functional and unobtrusive
early streamer emission-type lightning protection system as
shown and indicated on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. Related Sections include the following:

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
a. Except as modified by the governing codes and by the Contract

Documents, comply with the latest applicable provisions and
latest recommendations of CNRS/EDF NFC 17-102.
b. The lightning arrester system shall be tested by a third-party

organization tests with regards to compliance to French
Standard NFC 17-102 requirements, with such bodies such as
LCIE, BSI, CNRS and Gimelec.
c. Installation of systems shall be performed by fully-qualified

technical personnel having had a minimum of ten (10) years
experience installing these types of systems.
1.3 COORDINATION:
a. Ensure that installation including air terminals does not conflict

with the operation of other rooftop systems. Where required by
actual jobsite condition, provide alternate design approach on
mast-mounted air terminals to accomplish this coordination.

b. Coordinate roof penetrations and waterproofing requirements
with the Architectural drawings.
c. The lightning protection system design and installation shall

comply with the FAA / ATO requirements.
1.4 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION:
a. Manufacturer’s product data sheets and installation instruction

for a complete early streamer emission-type lightning protection
system.
b. Plan and elevation shopdrawings showing lightning air terminal

location, points of attachment, vibration restraints, mounting
methods, and hardware types and sizes.
c. Radius or cone of protection calculations, certified by a

registered Professional Electrical Engineer.
d. Field inspection report.
1.5 FIELD INSPECTION:
a. Upon completion of the installation, the manufacturer’s local

representative shall field inspect the installation and submit a
report verifying the completeness and performance of the
installation.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS:
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:
a. Helita Pulsar.
b. Skylance Sereli
c. Lightning Protection International
d. Franklin France Saint Elmo
2.2 AIR TERMINALS:
a. Air terminals shall be designed to intercept a lightning discharge

and immediately pass it to a down-conductor. The air terminals

shall be a self-controlled high-voltage unipolar device which
functions by atmospheric electricity to initiate early streamer
emission.
b. The air terminals shall be non-radioactive and environmentally

safe.
2.3 DOWN CONDUCTORS:
a. The lightning protection down-conductor shall carry the lightning

strike to ground without the electrification of the protected
structure. The down-conductor shall consist of copper
conductors, insulated from the structure.
b. The down-conductor shall have a minimum of 60sq.mm cross-

sectional area of electrical grade copper.
c. The down-conductor shall not be subjected to bends of less than

600mm in radius.
Part 3 - EXECUTION:
3.1 GENERAL:
a. Air terminal shall be installed at least 3-meters above the

highest point of the area to be protected, on a fiberglass mast
with a minimum length of 2 meters, minimal thickness of 4mm,
and an internal diameter of 60mm into which the base of the
terminal is inserted.
b. Approved connectors of proper electric and mechanical

characteristics shall be used. Air terminal and down-conductors
shall be rigidly and permanently attached to the building with
fasteners of proper strength and design. Fasteners shall be
spaced not to exceed 1000mm on-center.
c. The lightning protection ground shall be interconnected to the

building’s other grounding systems. Ground rods shall be
provided as required by the electrical plans and drawings. All
connections shall be made with exothermic welds.

d. Test the ground resistance to earth by standard methods and
conform to the ground resistance requirements specified in
Section 26-05-26 : Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Systems.
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SECTION 26 50 00 : GENERAL LIGHTING SYSTEM
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Part 1 - GENERAL :
1.1 SUMMARY :

complete general lighting fixtures and accessories as indicated
on the electrical plans and drawings.
b. Special lighting fixtures under the scope of works of the Lighting

Consultant, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, and
Swimming Pool Consultant shall be handled by these specialty
consultants.
c. Related Sections include the following :

a. All general lighting fixture products shall comply with ANSI

C82.1, ANSI C82.4 Standards as they apply in the particular,
and shall be UL-listed.
b. All general lighting fixture and component products shall be

approved by the Philippine Bureau of Product Standards (BPS).
The manufacturer / fabricator shall be specialized in the
fabrication of general lighting fixture assemblies for minimum of
ten (10) years, and shall be ISO-9001 : 2008 QMS Certified.
c. All general lighting fixtures shall comply with the latest edition of
the NFPA-70 (National Electrical Code) and Philippine Electrical
Code.

a. Product data for each type of general lighting fixture indicated,

including fittings and accessories.
b. Photometric data, energy-efficiency data and life of each type of

lighting fixture and lamp.
c. Shopdrawings showing details of general lighting fixtures

indicating dimensions, weights, methods of field assembly,
components and power / control wiring diagrams.
d. Actual sample for verification of each type of general lighting

fixtures indicated.
e. Coordination drawings showing the composite reflected ceiling

plans and other details, drawn to scale, based on input from the
suppliers and installers.
f. Product certificates.
g. Field quality-control test reports.
h. Special warranties.
1.4 COORDINATION :
a. Coordinate layout and installation of lighting fixtures and

suspension system with other construction that penetrates
ceilings or is supported by them, including HVAC equipment,
fire-suppression system, and partition assemblies.
1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS :
a. Lamps – 10 pieces per every 100 pieces of each type and rating
installed.
b. Plastic diffusers and lenses - 10 pieces per every 100 pieces of

each type and rating installed.
c. Ballasts - 5 pieces per every 100 pieces of each type and rating
installed.

a. Deliver, store and handle materials in accordance with Section

26-05-00 : “General Electrical Works”.
b. Deliver materials to site in original factory packaging, properly

labeled.
c. Disposal and recycling of fluorescent lamps and batteries as per

local regulations.
Part 2 - PRODUCTS :
2.1 GENERAL LIGHTING FIXTURES AND COMPONENTS :
a. Recessed lighting fixtures shall comply with NEMA LE4.
b. Incandescent fixtures shall comply with UL 1598.
c. Fluorescent lighting fixtures shall comply with UL 1598.
d. H.I.D. fixtures shall comply with UL 1572.
e. Lighting fixture shall be steel, unless otherwise indicated. Fixture

form and support shall prevent fixture warping or sagging. Metal
parts shall be free of burrs and sharp corners and edges.
f. Lighting fixtures shall be amooth operating, free of light leakage

under operating conditions, and designed to permit re-lamping
without use of tools. Lighting fixtures shall be designed to
prevent doors, frames, lenses, diffusers, and other components
from falling accidentally during relamping and when secured in
operating position.
g. Reflectors shall have minimum reflectance of 85%.
h. Acrylic lighting diffusers shall be 100 percent virgin acrylic

plastic, with high resistance to yellowing and other changes due
to aging, exposure to heat, and ultraviolet radiation.

2.2 LAMPS :
a. Incandescent lamps shall be clear, A19, 100 watt with 1000 hour
lamp life, rough-service rated or as indicated.
LED Omni A19 Replacement Lamp Option to A19 100 watts

Incandescent Lamps – 9 watts, A19 General Purpose Bulb,
220~250 Volts, 50~60 Hertz, beam angle of >30 degrees, >0.90
pf, color rendering index >80, 3000K warm white, minimum
25,000 hour lamp life, 525 initial lumens, with integrated driver
(no external ballasts) for easy installation, compatible with E27
lamp socket and dimmable.
b. Fluorescent lamps shall be T8, 36 watt, medium bi-pin, rapid or

instant start to suit application, 4100 K, 30000 hour lamp life,
2950 initial lumens or as indicated.
LED T8 Replacement Lamp Option to T8 36 watts

Fluorescent Lamps – 36 watts, 110~277 Volts, 50~60 Hertz,
29 mm. dia x 1220mm long, beam angle of >180 degrees,
>0.90 pf, color rendering index >80, 6500K daylight, minimum
(no external ballasts) for easy installation and compatible with
standard G13 lamp holders.

Fluorescent Lamps – 10 watts, 110~277 Volts, 50~60 Hertz,
29 mm. dia x 610mm long, beam angle of >180 degrees, >0.90
pf, color rendering index >80, 6500K daylight, minimum 40,000
hour lamp life, 1000 initial lumens, with integrated driver (no
external ballasts) for easy installation and compatible with
standard G13 lamp holders.

Fluorescent Lamps for Covelighting – 16 watts, 180~260
Volts, 50~60 Hertz, 29 mm. dia x 1220mm long, beam angle of
>120 degrees, >0.90 pf, color rendering index >80, 3000K warm
white, minimum 20,000 hour lamp life, 1400 initial lumens, with
integrated driver (no external ballasts) for easy installation and
compatible with standard G13 lamp holders.
c. Compact fluorescent lamps shall be 26 watt, 12,000 hour lamp

life, 1800 initial lumens, 4100 K or as indicated.

LED Omni A19 Replacement Lamp Option to 26 watts
Compact Fluorescent Lamps – 9 watts, A19 General Purpose
Bulb, 220~250 Volts, 50~60 Hertz, beam angle of >30 degrees,
>0.90 pf, color rendering index >80, 6500K daylight , minimum
(no external ballasts) for easy installation, compatible with E27
lamp socket and dimmable.
LED Snowcone A19 Replacement Lamp Option to 26 watts

Compact Fluorescent Lamps – 10 watts, A19 General
Purpose Bulb, 220~250 Volts, 50~60 Hertz, beam angle of >30
degrees, >0.90 pf, color rendering index >80, 6500K daylight,
minimum 15,000 hour lamp life, 500 initial lumens, with
integrated driver (no external ballasts) for easy installation,
compatible with E27 lamp socket and non-dimmable.
d. Metal halide lamps shall be clear, 100 Watt, mogul base,

horizontal burn, 4100 K, 15000 hour lamp life, open or enclosed
type to suit the lighting fixture or as indicated.
e. Acceptable manufacturers are General Electric, Philips Lighting,

Osram, Sylvania, or Trilux.
2.3 BALLASTS FOR LINEAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS:
a. Electronic ballasts, comply with ANSI C82.11, instant-start type,

unless otherwise indicated, and designed for type and quantity
of lamps served. Ballasts shall be designed for full light output.
1. Sound rating - A
2. Total harmonic distortion - less than 10%
3. Transient voltage protection - IEEE C62.41,
Category-A.
4. Lamp current crest factor - 1.7 or less
5. Ballast factor - 0.85 or higher
6. Power factor - 0.95 or higher
b. Acceptable manufacturers are General Electric, Philips Lighting,

Osram / Sylvania, Tridonic ATCO, Motorola or approved equal.

2.4 BALLASTS FOR COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS:
a. Electronic programmed rapid-start type ballasts, comply with

ANSI C82.11, designed for type and quantity of lamps served.
Ballasts shall be designed for full light output.
1. Sound rating - A
2. Total harmonic distortion - less than 20%
3. Transient voltage protection - IEEE C62.41,
Category-A.
4. Lamp current crest factor - 1.7 or less
5. Ballast factor - 0.85 or higher
6. Power factor - 0.95 or higher
2.5 BALLASTS FOR H.I.D. LAMPS :
a. Electromagnetic type ballasts, with solid-state igniter / starter,

designed for type and quantity of lamps served. Ballasts shall
be designed for full light output.
2.6 EXIT SIGNAGE LIGHTS :
a. Exit signage lights shall comply with UL 924 for sign colors,
visibility, luminance, and lettering size, and shall comply with
AHJ requirements. Exit signage lights shall have an integral
automatic charger in a self-contained power pack. LED lamps
are preferred.
b. Battery shall be sealed-type, maintenance-free, nickel-cadmium,

with ampere-hour capacity to provide four (4) hours emergency
power to exit signage light.
c. Battery charger shall be fully automatic, solid-state type with

sealed transfer relay.
2.7 EMERGENCY LIGHTING FIXTURES :
a. Emergency lighting fixtures shall be internal-type, self-contained,

modular, battery-inverter factory-mounted within the lighting
fixture body. LED lamps are preferred.

b. Battery shall be sealed-type, maintenance-free, nickel-cadmium,
with ampere-hour capacity to provide four (4) hours emergency
power to exit signage light.
c. Battery charger shall be fully automatic, solid-state type with

sealed transfer relay.
3.1 INSPECTION :
a. Examine ceiling and wall surfaces to receive lighting fixtures for

affecting performance. Do not proceed with installation until

3.2 GENERAL :
a. Install complete general lighting system as indicated in the

electrical plans and drawings, in compliance to the requirements
of the NEC / PEC.
b. Lighting fixtures shall be set level, plumb, aligned and square

with ceiling and walls. Install lamps in each fixture.
c. Provide adequate support to lighting fixtures to suit the ceiling

system, in accordance with Section 26-05-00 : “General
d. Connect the lighting fixtures to the lighting circuit. Connect

wiring according to Section 26-05-19 : “Low-Voltage Wires and
Cables”.
e. Ground equipment according to Section 26-05-26 : “Grounding

and Bonding”.

a. Inspect each installed fixture for damage. Replace damaged

fixtures and components.
b. Verify normal operation of each fixture after installation.
c. Conduct test for emergency lighting fixtures. Interrupt power

supply to demonstrate proper operation.
d. Prepare a written report of tests, inspections, observations, and

verifications indicating and interpreting results. If adjustments
are made to lighting system, retest to demonstrate compliance
with standards.
3.4 CLEANING :
a. After completing installation of lighting fixtures, inspect exposed

finishes and repair damaged finishes.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORKS

A Proposed Mixed-Use Development

SHOGUN MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1. Section 26-05-00 : General Electrical Works –

2. Section 26-05-19 : Low-Voltage Wires & Cables

3. Section 26-05-26 : Grounding and Bonding

4. Section 26-05-33 : Raceways and Boxes for Electrical System

5. Section 26-05-36 : Cable Tray System for Electrical System

6. Section 26-05-48 : Vibration Isolation and Seismic Control

7. Section 26-08-00 : Electrical Testing and Inspection

8. Section 26-23-00 : Low-Voltage Switchgear and Accessories

9. Section 26-24-16 : Electrical Panelboards

10. Section 26-27-26 : Wiring Devices ( Switches and Outlets )

11. Section 26-32-13 : Engine – Generator Sets,

12. Section 26-36-32 : Automatic Transfer Switches

13. Section 26-41-00 : Lightning Protection System.

14. Section 26-50-00 : General Lighting System.

R. A. MOJICA and PARTNERS August 2019

Part 1 - GENERAL CONDITIONS :

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The work to be done under this Division of the Specifications consists

1.2 WORK INCLUDED :

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b. Supply and installation of complete electrical and auxiliary works

c. Supply and installation of complete telecommunications fiber

d. Supply and installation of complete CATV RG-6 and RG-11

e. Supply and installation of the fire detectors and alarm devices,

f. Supply and installation of complete background music/public

g. Supply and installation of complete CCTV camera monitoring

h. Supply and installation of complete lightning protection and

i. Supply and installation of low-voltage switchgears, main

j. Supply and installation of plug-in type busduct riser system as

k. Supply and installation of branch cabling riser system as shown

l. Supply and installation of panelboards, disconnect switches,

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n. Supply and installation of standard and special lighting fixtures,

o. Supply and installation of wiring devices and accessories.

p. Supply and installation of electronic digital KWHr meters for

q. Painting of all exposed electrical conduits, enclosures and

r. Termination of all electrical system.

s. Complete testing and commissioning of all electrical lighting,

t. Securing and payment of electrical wiring permit and certificate

u. Application and securing the approval for the electrical power,

v. If anything has been omitted for any items of work or materials

1.3 WORK EXCLUDED :

The supply and installation of the following equipment and devices

a. Primary metering room equipment, recloser and required

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c. Engine-generator sets, synchronization panel and accessories

1.4 CODES, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS and FEES:

a. The work under this Contract is to install according to the

1.5 COORDINATION OF THE WORK:

a. Certain materials will be provided by other trades. Examine the

b. Carefully check space requirements with other trades and the

c. Transmit to other trades all information required for work to be

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e. Coordinate, project and schedule work with other trades in

g. Obtain from the Architect / Engineer in the field the location of

h. Circuit “tags” in the form of arrows are used where shown to

i. Adjust the location of conduits, panels, equipment, pullboxes,

j. Wherever the work is of sufficient complexity, prepare additional