SPEC 262416 Panelboards
SPEC 262416 Panelboards
SPEC 262416 Panelboards
SECTION 26 24 16
PANELBOARDS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of
panelboards.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING: Painting of panelboards.
//B. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL
COMPONENTS: Requirements for seismic restraint of non-structural
components.//
C. Section 25 10 10, ADVANCED UTILITY METERING: Requirements for
electrical metering.
D. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:
Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.
E. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES:
Low-voltage conductors.
F. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path
for possible ground fault currents.
G. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits.
//H. Section 26 05 73, OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY:
Short circuit and coordination study, and requirements for a
coordinated electrical system.//
I. Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS: Lighting controls integral to
panelboards.
J. Section 26 43 13, SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES: Surge protective devices
integral to panelboards.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS
(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11,
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following
requirements:
1. Shop Drawings:
a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with
drawings and specifications.
b. Include electrical ratings, dimensions, mounting details,
materials, required clearances, terminations, weight, circuit
breakers, wiring and connection diagrams, accessories, and
nameplate data.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include the
following paragraph for projects in
seismic areas of moderate-high, high
and very high seismicities as listed
in Table 4 of VA Handbook H-18-8,
Seismic Design Requirements.
Coordinate with the structural
engineer.
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//G. For panelboards located in areas accessible to the public, paint the
exposed surfaces of the trims with finishes to match surrounding
surfaces after the panelboards have been installed. Do not paint
nameplates.//
//H. Rust and scale shall be removed from the inside of existing enclosures
where new interior components are to be installed. Paint inside of
enclosures with rust-preventive paint before the new interior
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components are installed. Provide new trim. Trim shall fit tight to the
enclosure.//
I. Panelboard enclosures shall not be used for conductors feeding through,
spliced, or tapping off to other enclosures or devices.
3.2 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS
A. Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In
addition, include the following:
1. Visual Inspection and Tests:
a. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved
shop drawings.
b. Inspect physical, electrical, and mechanical condition.
c. Verify appropriate anchorage and required area clearances.
d. Verify that circuit breaker sizes and types correspond to
approved shop drawings.
e. To verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections,
use the calibrated torque-wrench method or perform thermographic
survey after energization.
f. Vacuum-clean enclosure interior. Clean enclosure exterior.
3.3 FOLLOW-UP VERIFICATION
A. Upon completion of acceptance checks, settings, and tests, the
Contractor shall demonstrate that the panelboards are in good operating
condition and properly performing the intended function.
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