SECTION 16110

RACEWAYS, BOXES AND FITTINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and special Conditions and Division-1
(General Requirements) appl to wor! of t"is section.
#. General $rovisions for %lectrical &or! 'ection 1()1).
C. *"e requirements of t"is section appl to racewas specified elsew"ere in t"is specification.
D. 'pecification 'ection 1++,-. /ounting and 0solation of /ec"anical and %lectrical 'stems and related
contract drawings, appl to t"is section of t"e wor!.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. &or! includes providing completel coordinated grounded racewa sstems complete wit" 1o2es,
fittings, supports, anc"ors, sleeves, "angers, clamps, straps, seals, fle2i1le connections to vi1rating
equipment and accessories, as specified and as required for a complete sstem. Conduit or tu1ing
si3es referred to in t"e specifications and on t"e Drawings are nominal internal diameters. Racewa is
required for all wiring unless specificall indicated or specified ot"erwise.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. /anufacturers. 4irms regularl engaged in manufacture of racewa sstems, 1o2es and fittings of
tpes and si3es required, w"ose products "ave 1een in satisfactor use in similar service for not less
t"an + ears and s"all 1e of one manufacturer, approved 1 t"e !a"ramaa, and conform to t"e
requirements set fort" in t"is specification.
#. 'tandards Compliance. Compl wit" requirements of applica1le local codes, !a"ramaa regulations
latest edition, 5D%6D07, 0%C, #', 7%C, 89 and 7%/A 'tandards pertaining to racewas, 1o2es and
fittings. $rovide racewas, 1o2es and components w"ic" "ave 1een 89 listed and la1elled.
C. 0n case of conflict among t"e referenced standards and codes, t"e more stringent provision will govern.
1. SUBMITTALS
A. $roduct Data. 'u1mit manufacturer:s tec"nical product data, including specifications and installation
instructions, for eac" tpe of racewa sstem and 1o2 required. 0nclude data su1stantiating t"at
materials compl wit" requirements.
#. 'amples. 'u1mit 1+cm lengt" of e2posed tpe surface racewas wit" required finis", in accordance
wit" requirements of Division 1.
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C. '"op Drawings. su1mit dimensioned laout drawings on arc"itectural 1ac!grounds of racewas, 1o2es
and fitting including, 1ut not limited to si3e of racewas, 1o2es and fittings elevations, tpe and
reference no.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 RACEWAYS
A. Rigid 'teel Conduit (R'C). 4ull weig"t steel pipe "ot dipped galvani3ed inside and outside, t"readed,
minimum <)mm, unless ot"erwise noted= minimum 1+mm for switc" legs.
#. 0ntermediate /etal Conduit (0/C). Rigid intermediate grade, "ot dipped galvani3ed outside, t"readed,
minimum <)mm, unless ot"erwise noted= minimum 1+mm for switc" legs.
C. %lectrical /etallic *u1ing (%/*). *"in wall steel, galvani3ed, t"readless, minimum <)mm, unless
ot"erwise noted= minimum 1+mm for switc" legs.
D. 4le2i1le 'teel Conduit. Continuous lengt" of speciall wound interloc!ed, galvani3ed strip steel,
minimum <)mm.
%. 9iquid *ig"t 4le2i1le /etal Conduit. Continuous lengt" of fle2i1le interloc!ed, galvani3ed inside and
outside steel tu1ing, wit" a continuous copper 1onding conductor wound speciall 1etween t"e
convolution, coated wit" a liquid tig"t >ac!et of fle2i1le polvinl c"loride ($5C), minimum <)mm
4. $olvinl C"loride Conduit
1. 'elf-e2tinguis"ing and "eav gauge conduits and conduit fittings to meet #' ,()-, #' ()?? and
#'-(-1 wiring regulations.
<. 4or concrete encasement.
;. 4or direct 1urial, 'c"edule ,) conduit.
,. /inimum <) mm for lig"ting and power wiring, minimum 1( mm for telep"one installation.
G. &ire was. 'teel, minimum 1.+mm t"ic!ness, wit" screw-on covers, racewa !noc!out, el1ow fittings,
"angers, wire retainers, and ca1inet adapter= si3e as noted or required.
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A. GENERAL
1. Accessories as required including, 1ut not limited to, 1us"ings, !noc!out closures, loc!nuts,
mounting 1rac!ets, device 1o2 e2tensions, switc" 1o2 supports, plaster ears, and plaster1oard
e2panda1le grip fasteners, w"ic" are compati1le wit" device 1o2es 1eing utili3ed to fulfill installation
requirements for individual wiring situation.
<. Die-cast fittings not permitted.
;. %art"ing (grounding) #us"ings. &it" lug suita1le for t"e si3e and tpe of eart"ing (grounding)
conductor to 1e terminated.
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B. RIGID STEEL AND INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT FITTINGS
1. 'teel or mallea1le iron, standard t"readed couplings, loc!nuts, 1us"ings, and el1ows.
<. Conductive tpe t"read compounds to insure low resistance ground continuit t"roug" conduit.
&atertig"t couplings and connections in concrete.
;. 9oc!nuts of t"e 1onding tpe wit" s"arp edges for digging into t"e metal wall of t"e enclosure.
,. #us"ings of t"e metallic insulating tpe, consisting of an insulating insert molded or loc!ed into
t"e metallic 1od of t"e fitting.
+. Corrosion resistant metallic conduit fittings.
(. 'ealing fittings of t"e t"readed cast iron tpe. &"ere sealing fittings are used to prevent
passage of water vapor, utili3e t"e continuous drain tpe.
C. %lectrical /etallic *u1ing 4ittings. 'teel or mallea1le iron concrete tig"t couplings and connectors of
t"e gland and ring compression tpe= set screw tpe connectors are permitted for interior dr locations
onl, indent tpe connectors are not permitted.
D. 4le2i1le /etal Conduit 4ittings. 'teel or mallea1le iron, insulated t"roat angle wedge tpe.
%. 'urface /etal Racewa 4ittings. As recommended 1 manufacturer to matc" integrit of racewa
sstem.
4. $olvinl C"loride Conduit 4ittings. As recommended 1 t"e manufacturer to matc" integrit of eac"
tpe of racewa sstem.
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1. Compl wit" approved applica1le standards.
<. Accommodate 1.? cm deflection, e2pansion and contraction in an direction.
;. Allow ;) degree angular deflection.
,. 0nclude internal fle2i1le metal 1raid si3ed to guarantee conduit ground continuit and fault
currents.
+. &atertig"t, seismicall qualified corrosion resistant t"readed and compati1le wit" associated
conduit.
(. Bac!et. 4le2i1le, corrosion resistant, watertig"t, moisture and "eat resistant molded ru11er
material wit" stainless steel >ac!et clamps.
-. SUPPORTS
1. Cinc coated or equivalent.
<. Conduit "angers, designed for t"e purpose and "ave pre-assem1led closure 1olt and nut and
provision for receiving "anger rod.
;. /ultiple conduit (trape3e) "angers not less t"an ;Dcm 2 ;Dcm, <,-mm t"ic!ness steel, cold
formed, dipped clamps. Eanger rods not less t"an ).?+ cm diameter steel.
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,. Anc"ors of tpes, si3es and materials designed for t"e purpose.
2.3 OUTLET BOXES
A. @8*9%* #@A%'
1. $5C "eav gauge for concealed wor!, and galvani3ed cast iron or aluminum wit" t"readed
"u1s for e2posed wor!= 1o2es of s"apes, cu1ic inc" capacit, and si3es as required, suita1le for
installation at respective location.
<. &it" mounting "oles and wit" ca1le and conduit si3e !noc!out openings.
;. &it" t"readed screw "oles, wit" corrosion resistant ridged cover and grounding screws for
fastening surface and device tpe 1o2 covers, and for equipment grounding.
,. 4or concealed wor!, utili3e 1)cm square or octagon outlet 1o2es, e2cept as ot"erwise
required 1 construction devices or wiring and as follows.
a. A1ove ceiling. ;.Dcm deep.
1. 0n ceiling or sla1. -.(cm deep.
c. 0n wall for fi2tures. -cm deep.
d. 0n wall for receptacles and switc"es. ;.Dcm deep.
e. &it" raised covers and fi2ture studs w"ere required.
f. Ganga1le tpe 1o2es are not permitted.
g. 4or installation of more t"an two devices in a common outlet 1o2, utili3e 1o2es and
device rings manufactured specificall for t"is purpose.
". @utlet 1o2 device rings used to 1e of sufficient dept" so as to ma!e t"e use of
e2tension 1o2es and rings unnecessar.
+. 4or e2posed wor! utili3e 1)cm round 2 +cm deep for mounting on ceilings and 1)cm square 2
+cm deep for mounting on walls, e2cept as ot"erwise required 1 construction, devices, or
wiring.
(. $rovide 1lan! covers for outlet 1o2es wit"out devices. Covers to matc" ad>acent plates.
2. WIRING TROUG-S, .UNCTION AND PULL BOXES
A. Eeav gauge $5C, galvani3ed s"eet steel wit" screw-on covers for interior wor!, and galvani3ed cast
iron and6or <.-mm t"ic!ness stainless steel wit" t"readed "u1s, gas!ets for outdoors and damp
locations= 1o2es of s"apes, cu1ic cm capacit, and si3es as required, suita1le for installation at
respecta1le location.
#. 0nsulated ca1le supports.
2./ ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSPECTION
A. %2amine conditions under w"ic" racewas, 1o2es, accessories, and fittings are to 1e installed and
su1strate w"ic" will support racewas. 7otif Arc"itect in writing of conditions detrimental to proper
completion of t"e wor!. Do not proceed wit" wor! until unsatisfactor conditions "ave 1een corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. GENERAL
1. 0nstall racewas, 1o2es, accessories, and fittings as indicated, in accordance wit"
manufacturerFs written installation instructions, requirements of applica1le standards, and in
accordance wit" recogni3ed industr practices to ensure t"at installation complies wit"
requirements and serves intended function.
<. Coordinate as necessar to interface installation of electrical racewas, 1o2es, and components
wit" ot"er wor!. Run racewas concealed, e2cept as noted.
;. /ec"anicall fasten toget"er metal conduits, enclosures, and racewas for conductors to form
continuous electrical conductor. Connect to electrical 1o2es, fittings and ca1inets to provide
electrical continuit and firm mec"anical assem1l. /aintain grounding continuit of interrupted
metallic racewas wit" ground conductor.
,. Avoid use of dissimilar metals t"roug"out sstem to eliminate possi1ilit of electrolsis. &"ere
dissimilar metals are in contact, coat surfaces wit" corrosion in"i1iting compound 1efore
assem1ling.
+. 'upport racewas 1 means of ceiling trape3e, strap "angers, wall 1rac!ets wit" 1ac! spacer,
structural steel angles or c"annels. 'upport riser racewas at eac" floor. 'ecure racewas to
supports wit" pipe straps or 8-1olts. 'pace supports as per applica1le electrical code and per
manufacturer:s recommendations, unless ot"erwise indicated.
(. /ount supports to structure wit" toggle 1olts on "ollow masonr, e2pansion s"ields or inserts
on concrete and 1ric!, mac"ine screws on metal, wood screws on wood. 7ails, raw plugs,
wood, and6or plastic plugs are not permitted.
-. Geep racewas clear of motor foundations. Also, do not o1struct "eadroom, doorwas, or
wal!was, wit" racewa.
D. 0nstall miscellaneous fittings suc" as reducers, c"ase nipples, ;-piece unions, split couplings,
and plugs t"at "ave 1een specificall designed and manufactured for t"eir particular application.
?. 8se roug"ing-in dimensions of electricall operated equipment furnis"ed 1 equipment supplier.
'et conduit and 1o2es for connection to equipment onl after receiving dimensioned drawings
from equipment installer and after c"ec!ing location wit" ot"er trades.
1). *est conduits required to 1e installed, 1ut left empt, wit" 1all mandrel. Clear an conduit w"ic"
re>ects 1all mandrel.
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11. $rovide long radius 1ends for empt racewa sstems w"ere required to satisf t"e sstem
ca1ling requirements.
1<. 0nstall complete racewa runs 1efore pulling in wire or ca1le. 0nstall racewas so t"at required
conductors ma 1e drawn in wit"out in>ur or e2cessive strain to racewa or ca1le. &"ere
racewa si3e is not indicated, follow applica1le code.
1;. Geep end of racewas plugged or capped during construction.
1,. 4or empt racewas over ;m long, provide fis" or pull wire. 4or ;.Dm and larger pull wire to
consist of steel core nlon rope and terminal 1all.
1+. Remove damaged or deformed racewas.
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1(. Do not support 1ranc" circuit conduits 1 t"e suspended ceiling or its supporting mem1ers,
lig"ting fi2tures, mec"anical piping, or air conditioning ducts.
1-. Conduits are not to cross pipe s"afts or ventilating duct openings. Avoid present and future
openings in floor, wall or ceiling construction, w"en so indicated on drawings.
1D. Geep conduits a minimum distance of ,+cm from parallel runs of fuels or similar and 1+cm from
"ot water pipes or ot"er sources of "eat. &"erever possi1le, install "ori3ontal racewa runs
a1ove water and steam piping. $rovide t"ermal insulation w"ere t"ese separations cannot 1e
maintained.
1?. 'upport riser conduit at eac" floor level wit" clamp "angers.
<). 8se of running t"reads at conduit >oints and terminations is pro"i1ited. &"ere required, use
;-piece union or split coupling.
<1. $rovide !noc!out closures to cap unused !noc!out "oles w"ere 1lan!s "ave 1een removed.
<<. 0nstall electrical 1o2es in t"ose locations w"ic" ensure read accessi1ilit to enclosed electrical
wiring.
<;. Do not install 1o2es 1ac!-to-1ac! in walls. $rovide not less t"an 1+) mm separation.
<,. Do not install aluminum products in concrete. $lug and seal conduit interconnections.
<+. $osition recessed outlet 1o2es accuratel to allow for surface finis" t"ic!ness.
<(. 4asten electrical 1o2es firml and rigidl to su1strates or structural surfaces to w"ic" attac"ed
or solidl em1ed electrical 1o2es in concrete or masonr.
<-. 'u1sequent to installation of 1o2es, protect 1o2es from construction de1ris and damage.
<D. 'et 1o2es square and true wit" t"e 1uilding finis". 'ecure 1o2es to t"e 1uilding structure and
adequatel support all 1o2es during construction to prevent movement.
<?. 5erif outlet locations in finis"ed spaces wit" Arc"itectural Drawings or 0nterior Design
drawings, details and finis"es. *a!e caution in locating outlet to allow for over"ead pipes, ducts,
and variations in arrangement, t"ic!ness in finis", window trim and ot"er Arc"itectural
Construction Details.
;). Correct an inaccurac in locating outlets wit"out additional e2pense to t"e @wner. Refer to
Arc"itect an condition t"at would place an outlet 1o2 in an unsuita1le location, suc" as a
molding, 1rea! glass in wall finis", or 1e"ind a "eating enclosure.
;1. /ount outlet 1o2es for similar equipment at uniform "eig"t wit"in same or similar areas. &"ere
mounting "eig"t or location of outlets is not s"own or specified, mount outlet as 1est suited for
equipment connected t"ereto, or as directed.
;<. $rovide 1arriers 1etween switc"es connected to different p"ases.
;;. %2cept w"ere special outlets are required, provide 1)cm square wall outlets wit" single gang
raised cover and 1us"ed plate for signaling sstems.
;,. 0n cold rooms, wal!-in refrigeration 1o2es, etc., w"en applica1le weat"erproof racewa
installations and use sealing fittings and compounds as entries.
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;+. 4or conduit or ca1le tra runs e2posed inside t"e 1uilding, mar! (stencil ; / on centers,
including in "ung ceiling, wit" t"e notation, HDanger, 5olts,H indicating t"e actual voltage (i.e.
HDanger 11,))) 5olts,H HDanger,1+5oltsH).
;(. 0nstall conduits located underground 1eond t"e 1uilding as follows.
a. &it" a minimum of () cm top cover, a1ove t"e conduits, and sloped awa from t"e
1uilding.
1. $laced over well tamped trenc" 1ottom and on concrete 1loc! 1.+ / on center.
Anc"or conduits to prevent t"eir movement. 'tagger conduit >oints a minimum of 1+
cm apart. /a!e all >oints watertig"t.
c. &it" a minimum clear separation 1etween t"e electric and telep"one conduits of ;)
cm of well tamped eart" or 1+ cm of concrete.
;-. 4or conduits and direct 1urial ca1le entering t"e 1uilding w"en applica1le perform t"e following.
a. $lug all empt racewas.
1. %nter t"roug" floor or wall entrance fittings. 4or t"e entrance fittings utili3e a gland
assem1l ca1le of provide seal around t"e conduit or ca1le to wit"stand 1+/ "ead
of water wit"out lea!age.
c. 'lope awa from 1uilding.
d. 0n lieu of wall entrance fittings t"roug" floor or wall, <.+ mm metal plates ma 1e
utili3ed su1>ect to t"e following.
1) $late e2tends a minimum of 1))mm from racewa in ever direction.
<) $late is welded to racewas forming a watertig"t seal.
;) Racewas are not damaged.
;D. &or! wit" e2treme care near e2isting ducts, conduits, ca1les and ot"er utilities to avoid
damaging t"em.
;?. $rovide weat"er-tig"t outlets for interior and e2terior locations e2posed to weat"er or moisture.
,). 'et floor 1o2es level and flus" wit" finis" flooring material. Coordinate trim wit" tpe of finis",
i.e., tile, carpet, etc.
#. 4or all vi1rating equipment ad>acent or a1ove acousticall treated areas, provide t"e following.
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1. 4le2i1le conduit at t"e entries, e2its, and outlets.
<. 'ealing fittings wit" compound at t"e entries and e2its.
;. 'upports of ru11er-in-s"ear ceiling "angers.
,. %2pansion fittings at isolating sla1 >oints.
+. Ru11er gas!eted recessed outlets.
(. #ac! plaster recessed outlets.
-. 4ree-standing equipment wit" vi1ration isolators.
C. RIGID STEEL CONDUIT
1. 8se rigid steel conduit for underground installation, in wet or damp locations, for e2posed runs
on t"e e2terior of t"e 1uilding, in concrete sla1s, for all feeder conduits, in mec"anical
equipment spaces, and as noted.
<. &"ere conduit is directl 1uried, provide two coats of poluret"ane. Dr t"oroug"l 1etween
coats and 1efore 1ac!filling.
;. &"ere located under t"e 1uilding, encase conduit for all runs a1ove +mm wit" concrete
envelope wit" walls not less t"an Dcm t"ic!.
D. INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT
1. 8se intermediate metal conduit in lieu of rigid steel conduit w"ere permitted 1 applica1le
electrical codes.
<. &"ere located under t"e 1uilding, encase conduit for all runs a1ove +cm wit" concrete
envelope not less t"an Dcm t"ic!.
E. ELECTRIC METALLIC TUBING 7EMT8
1. 8se electrical metallic tu1ing for 1ranc" circuits onl, in dr locations ("ung ceilings, "ollow
1loc! walls and furred spaces) and for fire alarm, smo!e and fire detection sstem w"ere in
accordance wit" all applica1le codes, aut"orities, etc.
<. %/* is not permitted to 1e used in mec"anical equipment spaces and w"ere su1>ect to
moisture, dampness, and mec"anical damage.
F. FLEXIBLE STEEL CONDUIT
1. 8se fle2i1le steel conduit wit" an internal eart" (ground) connection for s"ort connections w"ere
rigid conduit or tu1ing is impractica1le and for final connections to vi1rating equipment.
<. $rovide a minimum lengt" of ,(cm wit" slac!. Connect t"e eart" (ground) conductor to t"e
enclosure or racewa at eac" end.
G. LIQUID TIG-T FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT
1. 4or damp and wet conditions and in all plenums.
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<. 8se liquid tig"t fle2i1le metal conduit for final connections to motor terminal 1o2es, transformers
and ot"er vi1rating equipment.
;. $rovide a minimum lengt" of ,+cm wit" slac!. Connect t"e ground conductor to t"e enclosure
or racewa at eac" end.
-. POLY9INYL C-LORIDE CONDUIT 7P9C8
1. 8se in or 1elow sla1s for service entrance conductors (sleeves) for lig"ting sstem, telep"one
service, lig"tning protection down conductors and onl as ot"erwise indicated. $rovide
separate eart"ing (ground) wire.
<. Cut ends square, ream smoot", wipe clean, appl approved solvent cement and quarter turn as
drawing up tig"t in accordance wit" recommendations of manufacturer.
;. Convert to steel conduit using adapters w"en entering t"e 1uilding from underground locations.
,. /aintain a 1/ minimum clearance of $5C conduits from "ot water and steam lines, w"ere
applica1le.
+. &"ere located under 1uilding, par!ing lot, and roadwas, concrete encase conduit for all runs
a1ove +)mm, w"ere applica1le.
(. Conduit, fittings and accessories s"all 1e of t"e same manufacture to provide a consistent
sstem wit" compati1le appearance. *"e use of alternative designs and different
manufacturer:s products will not 1e permitted.
-. All conduit >oints s"all 1e made in accordance wit" t"e manufacture:s installation
recommendations using a solvent ad"esive recommended 1 t"e ma!er of t"e conduit. All suc"
>oints s"all 1e watertig"t.
*"e same conditions s"all appl to >oints 1etween conduit, fittings and accessories. *"e dipping
of conduit or fittings into solvent ad"esives is e2pressl for1idden. #efore >oints are made,
conduit ends s"all 1e cut square and all 1urrs and s"arp edges s"all 1e removed. Care s"ould
1e ta!en to remove all damp, grease, cement dust and oil from all faces of conduits and
accessories prior to >ointing. Conduits s"all 1e entered full into 1o2 spouts and 1utted into
couplers, ot"er t"an e2pansion couplers, for >ointing purposes.
D. 'crewed $5C conduit s"all not 1e used unless specificall called for on t"e drawings or w"en
t"e $5C conduit is to 1e connected to metal equipment, conduit and fittings wit" screwed
entries. &"ere suc" entries are not availa1le, non-screwed male 1us"es and couplers s"all 1e
used.
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?. &"ere conduit crosses 1uilding e2pansion >oints or w"ere t"ere are c"anges of temperature in
e2cess of <+ C, fle2i1ilit of t"e conduit to cope wit" t"e associated movement s"all 1e
ac"ieved 1 a met"od approved 1 t"e manufacturer of t"e conduit.
1). All 1ends s"all 1e made using t"e correct si3e spring. Conduit si3es of <+ mm and 1elow ma
1e set cold 1ut all larger si3es s"all 1e set "ot. A pipe vice s"all not 1e used during t"is or an
ot"er operation. *"e radius of an conduit 1end s"all not 1e less t"an , time t"e outside
diameter of t"e conduit. 7a!ed flames s"all not 1e used directl to "eat conduit for 1ending
purposes. *"e use of conduit 1ends "aving factures and conduits wit" an wrin!les on formed
1ends is not permitted.
11. Concealed conduit and accessories s"all 1e securel fi2ed 1efore an operations involving
casting, concrete pouring, screed laing and plastering. 4i2ing s"all 1e 1 means purpose
made clips w"ic" s"all not cause deformation of t"e conduit. 4i2ings s"all 1e used at regular
intervals not e2ceeding 1.+ meters and t"e distance of clips on eac" side of 1ends or
accessories s"all not e2ceed 1+) mm.
1<. A protective conductor of not less t"an <.+ mm
<
wit" green and ellow insulation s"all 1e
installed t"roug"out, sufficientl long to allow looping in and of fittings and accessories. &"ere
e2pansion couplers are used allowance s"all 1e made in t"e lengt" of t"e protective conductor
to accommodate an e2pansion.
1;. &"ere luminaries are to 1e connected to a ceiling conduit sstem, metal conduit 1o2es s"all
1e used. 4ittings ma not 1e "ung from t"e $5C conduit sstem and full details of t"e means of
support s"all 1e s"own on t"e Co-ordination and s"op Drawings.
1,. &"ere a num1er of conduits converge, large adapta1le $5C 1o2es s"all 1e emploed to avoid
t"e conduits crossing. Conduits s"all 1e connected to t"e 1o2es 1 means of male 1us"ees and
couplers.
1+. Different coloures s"all 1e applied for conduits of different sstems.
0. $rovide e2pansion-deflection fittings at e2pansion >oints and on lengt" of runs in accordance wit"
manufacturer:s recommendations. 8tili3e e2pansion-deflection fittings of si3e as required complete
wit" 1onding >umper.
B. 4or Ea3ardous 9ocations w"ere applica1le
1. 8tili3e rigid steel onl, unless ot"erwise noted.
<. 0nstall approved sealing fittings to prevent passage of e2plosive vapors as required 1 t"e
applica1le electrical codes.
G. 4or &et, Damp, or /oist 9ocations w"ere applica1le
1. $rovide sealing fittings to prevent passage of water vapor, w"ere conduits pass from warm to
cold locations, suc" as refrigerated spaces, air conditioned spaces, or similar spaces.
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3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
9. 8pon completion of installation of racewas, perform continuit tests 1 testing t"e resistance of all
feeder conduits from t"e service to t"e point of t"eir final distri1ution using 1 conductor return. 9imit
t"e ma2imum resistance to <+ o"ms. &"en possi1le, field-correct malfunctioning equipment, t"en
retest to demonstrate compliance. Replace equipment w"ic" cannot 1e satisfactoril corrected, at no
additional cost to t"e @wner.
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