SECTION 16060

MINOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Electrical demolition.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 01120 - Alteration Project Procedures.

Section 02072 - Minor Demolition for Remodeling.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and equipment for patching and extending work: As specified in individual Sections.

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify field measurements and circuiting arrangements are as shown on Drawings.

Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities.

Demolition Drawings are based on casual field observation[.] [and existing record documents.] Report discrepancies to [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] before disturbing existing installation.

Beginning of demolition means installer accepts existing conditions.

PREPARATION

Disconnect electrical systems in walls, floors, and ceilings scheduled for removal.

Coordinate utility service outages with Utility Company.

Provide temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service during construction. When work must be performed on energized equipment or circuits, use personnel experienced in such operations.

Existing Electrical Service: Maintain existing system in service until new system is complete and ready for service. Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. Obtain permission from [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] at least [24] [_____] hours before partially or completely disabling system. Minimize outage duration. [Make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.]

Existing Fire Alarm System: Maintain existing system in service until new system is accepted. Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. Notify [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] [and local fire service] at least [24] [___] hours before partially or completely disabling system. Minimize outage duration. [Make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.]

Existing Telephone System: Maintain existing system in service [until [new system is complete and ready for service.] [new system is accepted.] [_______________________________].] Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. Notify [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] [and Telephone Utility Company] at least [24] [___] hours before partially or completely disabling system. Minimize outage duration. [Make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.]

Existing [_______________] System: Maintain existing system in service [until [new system is complete and ready for service.] [new system is accepted.] [_______________________________].] Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. [Obtain permission from] [Notify] the [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] [and [___________] at least [24] [___] hours before partially or completely disabling system. Minimize outage duration. [Make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.]

DEMOLITION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL WORK

Demolish and extend existing electrical work under provisions of Section 01120, Section 02072, and this Section.

Remove, relocate, and extend existing installations to accommodate new construction.

Remove abandoned wiring to source of supply.

Remove exposed abandoned conduit, including abandoned conduit above accessible ceiling finishes. Cut conduit flush with walls and floors, and patch surfaces.

Disconnect abandoned outlets and remove devices.	Remove abandoned outlets if conduit servicing them is abandoned and removed. Provide blank cover for abandoned outlets

which are not removed.

Disconnect and remove abandoned panelboards and distribution equipment.

Disconnect and remove electrical devices and equipment serving utilization equipment that has been removed.

Disconnect and remove abandoned luminaires. Remove brackets, stems, hangers, and other accessories.

Disconnect and remove [___________________________.]

Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during demolition and extension work.

Maintain access to existing electrical installations which remain active. Modify installation or provide access panel as appropriate.

Extend existing installations using materials and methods [compatible with existing electrical installations, or] as specified.

CLEANING AND REPAIR

Clean and repair existing materials and equipment which remain or are to be reused.

Panelboards: Clean exposed surfaces and check tightness of electrical connections. Replace damaged circuit breakers and provide closure plates for vacant positions. Provide typed circuit directory showing revised circuiting arrangement.

Luminaires: Remove existing luminaires for cleaning.	Use mild detergent to clean all exterior and interior surfaces; rinse with clean water and wipe dry. Replace lamps [, ballasts,] and broken electrical parts.

INSTALLATION

Install relocated materials and equipment under the provisions of Section 01120.

END OF SECTION