SECTION 16115

INDOOR SERVICE POLES

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Indoor service poles.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 01010 - Summary of Work:	Owner-furnished telephone wiring system.

Section 16111 - Conduit.

Section 16130 - Boxes.

Section 167[__] - [______________________]: Telephone wiring system.

Section 167[__] - [______________________]: Data communications wiring system.

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Device Configurations.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300] [_____].

Product Data: Indicate materials, finishes, receptacle and connector configuration, and attachment details.

Samples:	Submit [two] [____] indoor service poles illustrating finish, color, and outlet device type and placement.

Manufacturer's Instructions:	Indicate storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation and installation procedures.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700] [_____].

Maintenance Data: Include instructions for adjusting and cleaning of finishes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [_____] years [documented] experience.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.

Furnish products listed and classified by [Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.] [testing firm acceptable to authority having jurisdiction] as suitable for purpose specified and shown.

PROJECT CONDITIONS

Verify field measurements are as shown on Drawings.

Locations of indoor service poles shown on Drawings are approximate unless dimensioned. Determine actual furniture arrangement and locate poles as required to accommodate furniture layout.

COORDINATION

Coordinate work under provisions of Section [01039] [__].

Coordinate work with telephone cable installer.

Coordinate work with data communications cable installer.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Furnish under provisions of Section [01700] [_____].

Provide [two] [____] of each type of receptacle and connector.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[________________________________] Model [__________].

[________________________________] Model [__________].

[________________________________] Model [__________].

Substitutions:	Under provisions of Section [01600] [__].

MATERIALS

Main Body:	[Steel] [Aluminum].

Cover Plates: [Steel] [Aluminum] [Plastic].

COMPONENTS

Convenience Receptacle Configuration: NEMA WD 6; Type 5-15.

Telephone Connector: [________________________________].

Data Communications Connector:	[______________________].

Foot: Suitable for [carpet] [hard surface] [floor finish as indicated].

Provide concealed top clamp to fasten pole to inverted "T" grid ceiling suspension member.

ACCESSORIES

Provide trim plate for closing ceiling opening.

FABRICATION

Fabricate from surface metal raceway section.

Provide [two] [four] receptacles in power raceway. Prewire with 12 AWG copper conductor to outlet box attached to top of pole. Allow 6 inch (150 mm) leads for connection to branch circuit.

Provide telephone raceway for installation of [25] [50] pair] [__] cable. Size for [two] [three] cables with connectors. Provide [knockouts for] connectors.

Provide data communication raceway for installation of [25] [50] pair] [__] cable. Size for [two] [three] cables with connectors. Provide [knockouts for] connectors.

Provide [full sized opening] [knockout for connection of 1 inch (25 mm) conduit] at top of pole.

Finish: Manufacturer's standard [gray] [buff] [_____] enamel [with wood grain vinyl accent strips].

****** [OR] ******

Finish: [_____________________________________________].

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify under provisions of Section [01039] [__].

Verify that installation of ceiling suspension system is complete.

Verify that floor covering installation is complete.

Verify branch circuit wiring installation is completed, tested, in proper location and ready for connection to indoor service poles.

****** [OR] ******

Verify telephone raceway installation is completed, in proper location and ready for connection to indoor service poles.

****** [OR] ******

Verify data communication raceway installation is completed, in proper location and ready for connection to indoor service poles.

INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install poles plumb.

Make wiring connections to branch circuit outlets using flexible conduit under provisions of Section 16111.

Bond equipment grounding conductor and body of pole to branch circuit equipment grounding conductor.

Neatly cut openings in ceiling panels. Install trim plate.

INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

Interface with installation of telephone cable and connectors under Section [01010] [167[__]].

Interface with installation of data communications cable and connectors under Section [167[__]].

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