C.

A/E shall perform the load analysis calculations necessary to determine service size, panel
and transformer capacities, available fault currents and voltage drop, a coordination study, and
size equipment accordingly. Calculations will be made available to CDB upon request.

D. Transient voltage surge suppression shall be provided in the main disconnect in all buildings.
Additional transient protection shall be provided for sensitive electronic equipment.

E. The effects of harmonics shall be evaluated and appropriate design methods shall be utilized
to minimize their effects. Overdesigning the distribution system as standard practice without
evaluating the harmonics shall not be done.

F. Illumination levels listed in the I.E.S. Lighting Handbook shall be used.

G. Select service voltages to minimize energy losses. The use of 480Y/277 volt system is
encouraged for all ballast lighting and power with reduction to 208/120 for general receptacles
and incandescent lighting.

H. Use energy efficient ballasts, lamps, reflectors and refractors. The use of electronic ballasts
and T-8 lamps for energy efficiency is encouraged. Where suitable, use of specular or semi-
specular reflectors should be considered. When rehabilitating existing fixtures the use of
replacement specular reflectors may be considered in addition to ballast and lamp
replacement. When specifying electronic ballasts include:

1. minimum power factor of 0.99

2. less than 10 percent total harmonic distortion
3. less than 6 percent third harmonic distortion
4. five (5) year manufacturer’s warranty
5. compliance with ANSI spec
6. no polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s)

I. Telecommunications Equipment.

1. Telecommunications or radio equipment for State facilities generally falls under the
jurisdiction of the Division of Telecommunications, Department of Central Management
Services.

2. Consult with the telephone company to establish network point of presence (NET
POP) at the building (for a single building facility) or at a common distribution point
for a multi-building complex.

3. Consult with PM early in design to determine if telephone system beyond NET POP
will be provided by using agency, CMS, or as part of project. The PM will instruct the
A/E when/where outlets, conduits, wiring, etc. are to be included in the CDB project.

J. Define switching methods employed for lighting, motor control, and other systems.

K. Cable Testing.

1. When high voltage cable testing is required, specify that it shall be performed by a
firm employed by the A/E with the contractor assisting.

2. Properly identify the phase conductors tested in all test records.

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