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Section 260513
2014-02-19Medium-Voltage Cables

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 26 Sections. Such other Sections may refer back to wire and cable specified in this Section.

This Master Specification Section contains:

.1This Cover Sheet

.2Data Sheet Reference Documents

.3Specification Section Text:

1.General

1.1Related Requirements

1.2Reference Documents

1.3Submittals

1.4Quality Assurance

1.5Delivery, Storage and Handling

2.Products

2.1Building Wiring

2.2Cables

2.3Connectors

3.Execution

3.1Wiring, General

3.2Wire Installation in Raceways

3.3Wire Connections and Terminations

3.4Teck 90 Cable Installation

3.5Wire Size Schedule

BMS Basic Master Specification
Alberta Infrastructure
Master Specification System / Page 0
Section 260513
Plan No:Medium-Voltage Cables
Project ID:Page 1

1.General

1.1Related Requirements

.1Submittal Procedures:Section013300.

.2LEED Requirements:Section013518.

.3Waste Management and Disposal:Section017419.

.4Electrical General Requirements:Section260010.

.5Electrical Power Conductors and Cables:Section[].

.6Armoured Cable:Section[].

.7Cable Trays for Electrical Systems:Section260536.

.8Colour Coding and Identification of Wires:Section 260553.

1.2REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

.1Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

.1 / CAN/CSAC22.2 No.48M90 / Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
.2 / CSAC22.2No. 5109 / Armoured Cables
.3 / CSAC22.2No. 5296 (R2005) / Underground ServiceEntrance Cables
.4 / CSAC22.2No. 7508 / Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire and Cables
.5 / CAN/CSAC22.2 No13107 / Type TECK 90 Cable
.6 / CSAC22.2 No.0.3-09 / Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables
.7 / CSAC22.2No. 38-05 / Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
.8 / CSAC22.2No. 188-04 / Splicing Wire Connectors
.9 / CSAC22.2No. 198.2-05 / Sealed Wire Connector Systems
.10 / CSAC22.2No. 38-05 / Thermoset
.11 / CSAC22.2No. 188-04 / Splicing

.2American National Standards Institute/Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ANSI/ICEA)

.1 / ICEA S-70-547 / Weather-Resistant Polyolefin-Covered Wire and Cable
.2 / ANSI/ICEA S-97-682 / Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV
.3 / ICEA S-19-81 / Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy
.4 / ANSI/ICEA S-97-682 / Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through 46 kV

.3American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association (ANSI/NEMA)

.1 / ANSI/NEMA WC 70-2009/ICEA
S-95-658-2009 / Power Cables Rated 2000 V or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
.2 / ANSI/NEMA WC 71-1999/ICEA
S-96-659-199 / Standard for Non-Shielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 Volts for Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy

1.3SUBMITTALS

.1Provide required information in accordance with Section013300 – Submittal Procedures.

.2Action Submittals: Provide the following submittals before starting work of this Section:

.1Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data for accessories proposed for use on the project before ordering materials for Consultant’s review and acceptance.

.3Sustainable Design Submittals: Coordinate project sustainable design requirements with Section 013518 – LEED Special Project Procedures.

1.4QUALITY ASSURANCE

.1Regulatory Requirements: Install materials in accordance with governing standards, requirements of electric utility and Authority Having Jurisdiction.

.2Certifications; Provide the following during the course of the Work:

.1Compliance Certification: Provide certificates from manufacturer indicating tested performance requirements required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction and as specified in this Section.

1.5DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

.1Separate waste materials for [reuse] [and] [recycling] in accordance with Section 017419 Waste Management and Disposal.

2.Products

2.1BUILDING WIRING

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

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

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

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

.4Sizes:as indicated in Wire Size Schedule.

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

2.2CABLES

.1Armoured Cable:to CSA C22.2 No.51, and as follows:

.1Conductor:copper.

.2Insulation:RW90 Xlink.

.3Rating:600 V.

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

.5Configuration:as indicated on drawings.

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

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

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

.1Conductor:[copper] [aluminum].

.2Insulation:cross linked polyethylene (XLP).

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

.4Size:[]mm.

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

.6Inner Jacket:PVC40°C.

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

.8Outer Jacket:PVC40°C.

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

.3Service Entrance Cable:to CSA C22.2 No.52 and as follows:

.1Conductor:[copper] [aluminum].

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

.3Rating:300VAC.

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

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

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

.1Conductor:copper.

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

.3Insulation rating:300 V.

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

.1Conductor: copper.

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

.3Configuration: 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.

2.3CONNECTORS

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

3.Execution

3.1WIRING, GENERAL

.1Splice only in junction or outlet boxes.

.2Conductor length for parallel circuits shall be identical.

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

3.2WIRING INSTALLATION IN RACEWAYS

.1Swab raceway system before installing wiring.

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

3.3WIRE CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS

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

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

.3Use 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.

3.4TECK 90 CABLE INSTALLATION

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

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

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

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

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

.1Arrange 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.

.2Install 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.

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

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

3.5WIRE SIZE SCHEDULE

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

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

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

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

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

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

.5Fire Alarm System Circuits:

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

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

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

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

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