SECTION 16123

BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Building wire and cable.

Nonmetallic-sheathed cable.

Underground feeder and branch circuit cable.

Service entrance cable.

Armored cable.

Metal clad cable.

Wiring connectors and connections.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 16111 - Conduit.

Section 16130 - Boxes.

Section 16195 - Identification.

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

SUBMITTALS

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

Product Data: Provide for [each cable assembly type] [_______________].

Test Reports: Indicate procedures and values obtained.

Design Data:	Indicate voltage drop and ampacity calculations for aluminum conductors substituted for copper conductors.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements.

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.

FIELD SAMPLES

Provide under provisions of Section [01400] [_____].

Submit [one length] [two lengths], each [18] [___] inches ([450] [___] mm) of cable assembly from each reel.

Select each length to include complete set of manufacturer markings.

Attach tag indicating cable size and application information.

PROJECT CONDITIONS

Verify that field measurements are as shown on Drawings.

Conductor sizes are based on copper unless indicated as aluminum or "AL".

If aluminum conductor is substituted for copper conductor, size to match circuit requirements for conductor ampacity and voltage drop.

Wire and cable routing shown on Drawings is approximate unless dimensioned. Route wire and cable as required to meet Project Conditions. [Include wire and cable lengths within [10] [___] feet ([3] [___] m) of length shown.]

Where wire and cable routing is not shown, and destination only is indicated, determine exact routing and lengths required.

COORDINATION

Coordinate Work under provisions of Section [01039] [_____].

Determine required separation between cable and other work.

Determine cable routing to avoid interference with other work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS - BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE

Description: Single conductor insulated wire.

Conductor:	[Copper] [Aluminum].

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

Conductor: Copper for sizes smaller than [4] [__] AWG; [copper or] aluminum for sizes [4] [__ AWG and larger.

Insulation Voltage Rating:	[600] [300] volts.

Insulation: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type [THW] [RHW] [TW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____].

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

Insulation: [Thermoplastic] [Thermosetting] [_______________] material rated [60] [75] [90] [___] degrees C.

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

Insulation: ANSI/NFPA 70; Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation for feeders and branch circuits [larger than [__] AWG]; Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation for feeders and branch circuits [[__] AWG and smaller].

MANUFACTURERS - NONMETALLIC SHEATHED-CABLE

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

NONMETALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE

Description: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type [NMC] [NM].

Conductor:	[Copper] [Aluminum].

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

Conductor: Copper for sizes smaller than [4] [__] AWG; [copper or] aluminum for sizes [4] [__] AWG through 2 AWG.

Insulation Voltage Rating:	600 volts.

MANUFACTURERS - UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCH-CIRCUIT CABLE

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUIT CABLE

Description: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type UF.

Conductor:	[Copper] [Aluminum].

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

Conductor: Copper for sizes smaller than [4] [__] AWG; [copper or] aluminum for sizes [4] [__] AWG through 4/0 AWG.

Insulation Voltage Rating:	600 volts.

Insulation Temperature Rating:	90 degrees C.

MANUFACTURERS - SERVICE-ENTRANCE CABLE

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE

Description: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type [SE] [USE].

Conductor:	[Copper] [Aluminum].

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

Conductor: Copper for sizes smaller than [4] [__] AWG;

[copper or] aluminum for sizes [4] [__] AWG and larger.

Insulation Voltage Rating:	600 volts.

Insulation: Type [RH] [RHW] [RHH] [XHHW].

MANUFACTURERS - ARMORED CABLE

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

ARMORED CABLE

Description: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type AC.

Conductor:	[Copper] [Aluminum].

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

Conductor: Copper for sizes smaller than [4] [__] AWG; [copper or] aluminum for sizes [4] [__] AWG through 1 AWG.

Insulation Voltage Rating:	[300] [600] volts.

Insulation Temperature Rating:	[60] [75] [90] degrees C.

Insulation Material: [Thermoplastic] [Thermosetting].

Conductor Assembly Covering: Lead.

MANUFACTURERS - METAL CLAD CABLE

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

METAL CLAD CABLE

Description: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type MC.

Conductor:	[Copper] [Aluminum].

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

Conductor: Copper for sizes smaller than [4] [__] AWG; [copper or] aluminum for sizes [4] [__] AWG and larger.

Insulation Voltage Rating:	600 volts.

Insulation Temperature Rating:	[60] [75] [90] degrees C.

Insulation Material: [Thermoplastic] [Thermosetting].

Armor Material: [Steel] [Aluminum].

Armor Design: [Interlocked metal tape] [Corrugated tube] [Smooth tube].

Jacket: [None] [[PVC] [, in locations specified in Article 3.03 WIRING METHODS].

WIRING CONNECTORS

Split Bolt Connectors:

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

Solderless Pressure Connectors:

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

Spring Wire Connectors:

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

Compression Connectors:

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

[______________________________]:

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

[______________________________] Model [__________].

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

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that interior of building has been protected from

weather.

Verify that mechanical work likely to damage wire [and cable] has been completed.

PREPARATION

Completely and thoroughly swab raceway before installing wire.

WIRING METHODS

Concealed Dry Interior Locations: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [, nonmetallic- sheathed cable] [, armored cable] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

Exposed Dry Interior Locations: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [, nonmetallic-sheathed cable] [, armored cable] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

Above Accessible Ceilings: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [, nonmetallic-sheathed cable] [, armored cable] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

Wet or Damp Interior Locations: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [underground feeder and branch-circuit cable] [, armored cable with jacket] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

Exterior Locations: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [, underground feeder and branch-circuit cable] [service-entrance cable] [, armored cable with jacket] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

Underground Installations: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [, underground feeder and branch-circuit cable] [service-entrance cable] [, armored cable] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

[_________________________] Installations: Use only [building wire [, Type [TW] [THW] [THHN/THWN] [XHHW] [_____] insulation,] in raceway] [, nonmetallic-sheathed cable] [, armored cable] [,_________________________] [or] [metal clad cable].

Use wiring methods indicated on Drawings.

INSTALLATION

Install products in accordance with manufacturers instructions.

Use solid conductor for feeders and branch circuits 10 AWG and smaller.

Use stranded conductors for control circuits.

Use conductor not smaller than [12] [___] AWG for power and lighting circuits.

Use conductor not smaller than [16] [___] AWG for control circuits.

Use 10 AWG conductors for 20 ampere, 120 volt branch circuits longer than [75] [___] feet ([23] [___] m).

Use 10 AWG conductors for 20 ampere, 277 volt branch circuits longer than [200] [___] feet ([61] [___] m).

Pull all conductors into raceway at same time.

Use suitable wire pulling lubricant for building wire 4 AWG and larger.

Protect exposed cable from damage.

Support cables above accessible ceiling, using spring metal clips or [metal] [plastic] cable ties to support cables from structure [or ceiling suspension system]. Do not rest cable on ceiling panels.

Use suitable cable fittings and connectors.

Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panelboards.

Clean conductor surfaces before installing lugs and connectors.

Make splices,taps, and terminations to carry full ampacity of conductors with no perceptible temperature rise.

Terminate aluminum conductors with tin-plated aluminum-bodied compression connectors only. Fill with anti-oxidant compound before installing conductor.

Use suitable reducing connectors or mechanical connector adaptors for connecting aluminum conductors to copper conductors.

Use split bolt connectors for copper conductor splices and taps, 6 AWG and larger. Tape uninsulated conductors and connector with electrical tape to 150 percent of insulation rating of conductor.

Use solderless pressure connectors with insulating covers	for copper conductor splices and taps, 8 AWG and smaller.

Use insulated spring wire connectors with plastic caps for copper conductor splices and taps, 10 AWG and smaller.

INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

Identify wire and cable under provisions of Section 16195.

Identify each conductor with its circuit number or other designation indicated on Drawings.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Perform field inspection and testing under provisions of Section [01400] [_____].

Inspect wire [and cable] for physical damage and proper connection.

Measure tightness of bolted connections and compare torque measurements with manufacturer's recommended values.

Verify continuity of each branch circuit conductor.

Verify continuity of [______________________________].

END OF SECTION