1.0	GENERAL

1.1	Work Included

.1	The general conditions and instructions to bidders set forth in the general contract specifications and all addenda thereto shall apply to, and govern all portions of the electrical work.

.2	Points not specifically mentioned shall be in strict accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (C22.1-2002) and regulations of the electrical inspection department from which the permit was obtained. The latest revisions and/or amendments to this code, with applicable date restrictions, shall also govern work on this contract.

.3	It is the intent that these drawings and specifications provide for an electrical installation complete and in operating condition. The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying and installing all material necessary to accomplish this, except where specifically noted that such work or material is not included.

.4	Where the words "furnish", "provide", or "install" appear in this division, or a manufacturer is indicated with item or catalog number listed, it is the contractor's responsibility to furnish and install the item complete and operating for the purpose of function intended, unless noted otherwise.

1.2	Codes, Permits and Inspections

.1	The installation shall comply with the requirements of the current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code and the regulations of the Electrical Inspection Department having jurisdiction.

.2	The electrical trade shall obtain all electrical permits required and, after completion of the work, shall furnish to the Architect a Certificate of Final Inspection and approval from the Inspection Department. Electrical trade shall obtain all permits at the beginning of the work.

.3	The Electrical Contractor shall submit two (2) sets of drawings to the Electrical Inspection Department and shall include all costs for prints, surveys, etc. in this Electrical Tender.

1.3	Standard of Material and Workmanship

.1	All materials supplied by the Contractor shall be new and of the quality specified. All such material shall conform to the standards of the Canadian Standards Association and shall bear the necessary CSA label. For any material not CSA approved, this Contractor shall obtain the approval of the local Inspection Authority and shall bear all inspection charges levied and any modification costs required.

.2	All phases of the electrical installation shall be executed in a satisfactory, workmanlike manner and shall present a neat, mechanical appearance when completed. Work not deemed satisfactory to the Engineer shall be corrected at the Contractor's expense.

.3	The Contractor shall keep on the job during its progress, a competent Foreman and necessary qualified tradesmen, all satisfactory to the Engineer. The Foreman shall represent the Contractor in his absence, and all directions given to the Foreman shall be held as being given to the Contractor. The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work, using his best skill and attention.

1.4	Setting Out of the Work

.1	The Electrical Trade shall be responsible for correcting all work completed contrary to the intent of the drawings and specifications and shall bear all costs for same. Where the intent of the drawings and specifications is not clear, the Contractor shall obtain a clarification from the Engineer before proceeding with the work.

.2	The Electrical Trade shall give the work his personal supervision, lay out his own work, do all necessary levelling and measuring or employ a competent Engineer to do so. Figures, full-size drawings and details shall take precedence over scale measurements.

.3	Where any equipment supplied by the Electrical Trade must be built-in with work of other Contractor, the Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for the supplying of the equipment to be built-in or measurements to allow necessary openings to be left so as not to hold up the work.

.4	The Electrical Trade, in setting out of his work, shall make reference to Architectural, Structural and Mechanical drawings and specifications. He shall consult with the respective Trades in setting out locations for conduit runs, lighting fixtures, panel assemblies, etc., so that conflicts are avoided and symmetrical even spacing is maintained.

.5	Before submitting Tender, carefully examine the site of the proposed work so as to ascertain all existing conditions affecting the work. No extras will be allowed for work necessitated by conditions ordinarily evident on the site.

1.5	Excavation, Backfilling, etc.

.1	The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for all trenching pertaining to his work and shall arrange and pay for this trenching.

.2	Bottoms of trenches, etc. for cables shall be levelled with a 75 mm sand bed.

.3	The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for all backfilling.

1.7	Substitution

.1	No substitution will be allowed unless written acceptance has been obtained from the Engineer prior to Tender closing.

1.8	Shop Drawings

.1	Submit sets of manufacturer's detailed shop drawings ( Four (4) sets), specifications, data sheets, catalog cuts, etc., for equipment including but not limited to: panel boards, service equipment, safety switches or as may be considered necessary by the Engineer.

1.9	Record Drawings

.1	The Engineer will furnish one set of blueprints to be used to record work as actually installed.

1.10	Maintenance Manuals

.1	Before completion and acceptance of the project, furnish an electrical system Operation and Maintenance Manual in a 3-ring binder. Each system and piece of equipment requiring adjustment or maintenance or whose operation is not readily apparent to unskilled users, or requested by the Owner's representative shall be covered by a separate section in the manual. Three such manuals are required.

1.11	Testing

.1	Perform megger tests on all feeders to ensure that the C.E.C. Requirements are met. Take current readings on all feeders and if load unbalance exceeds 15%, reconnect loads to bring within balance. Take voltage readings and, if necessary, adjust the transformer tap settings.

1.12	Guarantee/Warranty

1.	The Electrical Trade shall furnish a written Guarantee/Warranty countersigned and guaranteed by the General Contractor, stating:

.1	That all work executed under this Contract will be free from defects of workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of this work.

.2	The above Parties further agree to, at their own expense, repair and replace all such defective work and other work damaged thereby which fails or becomes defective during the term of the Guarantee/Warranty, provided that such failure is not due to improper usage.

.3	The period of the Guarantee specified shall in no way supplant any other Guarantee of a longer period but shall be binding on work not otherwise covered.

2.0	WORK AND MATERIALS

2.1	Conduit and Duct

.1	All cables shall be ACWU-90.

2.2	Branch Circuit Wiring

.1	Branch circuit wiring to be copper, 600 volt, minimum #12 AWG RW90 XLPE. No aluminum wiring will be permitted. Note that whenever wire sizes are not shown on the drawings, it is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the conductors comply with C.E.C. Section 8 and the corresponding voltage drop tables.

2.3	Wiring Devices

.1	Duplex receptacles shall be ivory, Hubbell 5262.

.2	Weatherproof duplex receptacles to be surface-mount FS box complete with Hubbell 5206 WO covers.

.3	Special power receptacles as indicated on drawings and in scope of work.

2.4	Mounting Heights

.1	Verify heights of all devices such as receptacles, etc., with the Engineer before installation.

2.5	Identification

.1	Label all panels, indicating the voltage, usage and other pertinent information subject to the approval of the Engineer. Labels shall be lamicoid plates, 13mm minimum height, glued and rivetted.

2.9	Power Service and Distribution

.1	Provide all conduit, wire, connections, etc., required for service as indicated on the drawings.

.2	Include in Tender price all charges which may be levied by the servicing utility companies (power) in servicing the project. If charges are not available, qualify the Tender submission.

.3	All the requirements of the utility companies shall govern the service installations and such utilities shall be notified at the time work is commenced, with drawings and specifications submitted to same if requested.

.4	Coordinate the complete service installations with the servicing utility companies before installation commences.

2.12	Branch Circuit Panels

.1	All Panel boards are to be of the bussing and voltage rating as specified. Panel boards are to be complete with flush type hinges, locking doors and bolt-in breakers.

.2	Provide typewritten panel directories in all panels.

2.13	Grounding

.1	Provide all necessary grounding, whether shown on the drawings or not as per the latest C.E.C. requirements.

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