Section Cover Page
Section 16121
2000-06-01 Wire and Cable

Use this "basic materials and methods" Section to specify requirements for wire and cable. Include in this Section items that are common to more than one electrical "system" specified in other Division 16 Sections. Such other Sections may refer back to wire and cable specified in this Section.

This Master Specification Section contains:

.1 This Cover Sheet

.2 Data Sheet Reference Documents

.3 Specification Section Text:

1. General

1.1 Related Requirements

2. Products

2.1 Building Wiring

2.2 Cables

2.3 Connectors

3. Execution

3.1 Wiring, General

3.2 Wire Installation in Raceways

3.3 Wire Connections and Terminations

3.4 Teck 90 Cable Installation

3.5 Wire Size Schedule

BMS Basic Master Specification
Alberta Infrastructure
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Data Sheet - Reference Documents
Section 16121
2000-06-01 Wire and Cable

Applicable Standards:

.1 CAN/CSAC22.2No. 48M90(R1996) Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable

.2 CSAC22.2No. 5195 Armoured Cables

.3 CSAC22.2No. 5296 Underground ServiceEntrance Cables

.4 CSAC22.2No. 75M1983(R1992) Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cable

.5 CAN/CSAC22.2No131M89(R1994) Type TECK 90 Cable

These reference documents may be available for reference purposes in the Technical Resources and Standards Branch Library, Alberta Infrastructure, 3rd Floor, 6950 - 113 Street, Edmonton; Telephone:(780) 427-7924.

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BMS Basic Master Specification
Alberta Infrastructure
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Section 16121
Plan No: Wire and Cable
Project ID: Page 4

1. General

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

.1 Electrical General Requirements: Section 16010.

.2 Colour coding and identification of wires: Section 16075.

2. Products

2.1 BUILDING WIRING

.1 Building Wiring:to CSA C22.2 No. 75M1983 and as follows:

.1 Conductors:solid copper for No.10AWG and smaller, stranded copper for No.8 AWG and larger.

.2 Insulation:[TWU] [RW90Xlink] [THHN] [RW90Xlink40°C].

.3 Insulation Rating:[600] [1000] V.

.4 Sizes:as indicated in Wire Size Schedule.

SPECNOTE:Do not specify aluminum conductors for building wiring without Alberta Infrastructure approval.

2.2 CABLES

.1 Armoured Cable:to CSA C22.2 No.5195, and as follows:

.1 Conductor:copper.

.2 Insulation:RW90 Xlink.

.3 Rating:600 V.

.4 Size:[14] [12] [10] AWG gauge.

.5 Configuration:as indicated on drawings.

.6 Armour:[aluminum] [galvanized steel] interlocking.

SPECNOTE:Use armoured cable for open and concealed wiring in dry locations only.

.2 Type TECK 90 Cable:to CSA C22.2 No.131M89 and as follows:

.1 Conductor:[copper] [aluminum].

.2 Insulation:cross linked polyethylene (XLP).

.3 Rating:[600] [1000] V.

.4 Size:[]mm.

.5 Configuration:as indicated [ondrawings] [inschedules].

.6 Inner Jacket:PVC40°C.

.7 Armour:[aluminum] [galvanized steel].

.8 Outer Jacket:PVC40°C.

SPECNOTE:Teck 90 cable with PVC outer jacket is suitable for wet or dry locations.

.3 Service Entrance Cable:to CSA C22.2 No.5296 and as follows:

.1 Conductor:[copper] [aluminum].

.2 Insulation:XHHW cross linked polyethylene (XLP) and PVC jacket.

.3 Rating:300VAC.

.4 Configuration:three conductors, two insulated, one uninsulated concentric neutral [70] [100]%.

.5 Size:as[specifiedinWireSizeSchedule] [indicatedondrawings].

.4 NonMetallic Sheathed Cable:to CSA C22.2 No.48M90 and as follows:

.1 Conductor:copper.

.2 Insulation:PVC[NMD7] [NMD10].

.3 Insulation rating:300 V.

.5 Control Cable for Class 2 Remote Control and Signal Circuits:

.1 Conductor: copper.

.2 Insulation: 300V insulation, rated [60°C] [].

.3 Configuration: individual conductors twisted together, [shielded,] and covered with a PVC jacket.

SPECNOTE: Class 2 circuits are circuits supplied from sources having limitations in accordance with Rule16200 of CEC.

2.3 CONNECTORS

.1 Provide factory fabricated, metal connectors of sizes, ampacity ratings, materials, types and classes for applications and for services indicated.

3. Execution

3.1 WIRING, GENERAL

.1 Splice only in junction or outlet boxes.

.2 Conductor length for parallel circuits shall be identical.

.3 Neatly train and lace conductors inside cabinets, equipment and panelboards.

3.2 WIRING INSTALLATION IN RACEWAYS

.1 Swab raceway system before installing wiring.

.2 Use pulling lubricant for conductors No.4AWG and larger.

3.3 WIRE CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS

.1 Use solderless pressure connectors with insulated covers for copper wire splices and taps, No.8AWG and smaller.

.2 Use insulated spring wire connectors with plastic caps for conductors No.10AWG and smaller.

.3 Use split bolt connectors for copper wire splices and taps, No.6AWG and larger. Tape uninsulated conductors and connectors with electrical tape to 150% of insulation value of conductor.

3.4 TECK 90 CABLE INSTALLATION

.1 Provide protection for exposed cables where subject to damage.

.2 Support horizontal runs on [cable tray] [channels] complete with spacers and clamps.

.3 Support vertical runs on channels complete with spacers and clamps.

.4 Support cables minimum one diameter apart. Maintain equal spacing across supports.

.5 Install single conductor cables in 3 phase circuits as follows:

.1 Arrange cables in delta formation supported on hardwood spacer blocks providing one cable diameter space between cables. Install spacers at [900mm] []mm centres around horizontal and vertical runs of cable.

.2 Install nonmagnetic and insulating plates at cable termination points. Fit connectors at supply points with grounding style bushing and No.6 AWG copper conductor to connect supply end of cable sheath to ground. Ground cable sheath at supply end only.

.3 Install nonmetallic plate at load end of cable to terminate cable.

.4 Provide nonmagnetic plates, minimum [19mm brass], [12mmaluminum], [12mm fiberboard], securely bolted over openings cut in enclosure.

3.5 WIRE SIZE SCHEDULE

.1 Lighting Circuits:No.[12][]AWG minimum.

.2 Power Circuits:No.12AWG minimum, except as follows:

.1 No.10AWG for 15A, 120V circuits longer than 23m.

.2 No.8AWG for 15A, 120V circuits longer than []m.

.3 Motor Circuits:No. 12 AWG minimum, except as otherwise indicated on drawings or in schedules.

.4 Feeder Circuits:as indicated on drawings or in schedules.

.5 Fire Alarm System Circuits:

.1 Alarm: No. [14] [] AWG.

.2 Auxiliary: No. [14] [] AWG.

.3 Signal, single conductor: No. [16] [] AWG.

.4 Signal, multiconductor: No. [18] [] AWG.

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