SECTION 16141

WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Wall switches.

Wall dimmers.

Receptacles.

Device plates and decorative box covers.

Floor box service fittings.

Poke-through service fittings.

[Access floor boxes.]

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____] - Access Floor System: Access floor boxes.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____] - Access Floor System: Floor cutouts for access floor boxes.

Section 16130 - Boxes.

ALLOWANCES

Quantity Allowance: Include under the provisions of Section 01019.

Allowance includes purchase, delivery, and installation of [wall switches] [dimmers] [_____________________].

UNIT PRICE

[Service Fittings] [___________________]:

Basis of Measurement:	By the unit.

Basis of Payment: Includes purchase, delivery, and installation of [service fitting, including device and plates] [____________________________]].

Approximate Quantity: [___] units.

REFERENCES

NEMA WD 1 - General Purpose Wiring Devices.

NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Device Configurations.

SUBMITTALS

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

Product Data: Provide manufacturer's catalog information showing dimensions, colors, and configurations.

Manufacturer's Instructions:

Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by product testing agency specified under regulatory requirements.

Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, operation and installation of product.

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.

EXTRA MATERIALS

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

Provide [two] [____] of each style, size, and finish wall plate.

Provide [two] [____] [protective rings] [split nozzles].

Provide [two] [_____] carpet rings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

WALL SWITCHES

Single Pole Switch:

[__________________________] Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Double Pole Switch:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Three-way Switch:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Four-way Switch:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[Indicator Switch] [Pilot Gang]:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Locator Switch:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[____________] Switch:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

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

WALL SWITCHES

Manufacturers:

[_____________________].

[_____________________].

[____________________ ].

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

Description:	NEMA WD 1, [heavy-duty] [general-duty], AC only general-use snap switch.

Device Body:	[Ivory] [Brown] [_____] plastic with [toggle] [rocker] handle.

Indicator Light:	[Lighted handle type switch] [Separate pilot strap]; [red] [green] [_____] color [handle] [lens].

Locator Light: Lighted handle type switch; [red] [green] [_____] color handle.

Voltage Rating: [120] [120-277] [_____] volts, AC.

Current Rating: [20] [15] 30] amperes.

Ratings: Match branch circuit and load characteristics.

WALL DIMMERS

Manufacturers:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Description:	NEMA WD 1, Type [I] [II] [III-I] [III-II] semiconductor dimmer for incandescent lamps.

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

Description:	NEMA WD 1, semiconductor dimmer for incandescent lamps, type as indicated [on Drawings] [in schedule].

Device Body:	[Ivory] [Brown] [_______] plastic with [rotary knob] [linear slide].

Voltage: [120] [_____] volts.

Power Rating: [600] [1000] [_____] Watts.

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

Power Rating: [Match load shown on Drawings] [Match load shown on Drawings; [600] [_____] Watts minimum].

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

Power Rating: As indicated in schedule.

Accessory Wall Switch:	Match dimmer appearance.

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

RECEPTACLES

Single Convenience Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Duplex Convenience Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

GFCI Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Hospital Use Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________] Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

Telephone Jack:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

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

RECEPTACLES

Manufacturers:

[____________________].

[____________________].

[____________________].

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

Description:	NEMA WD 1; [heavy-duty] [general-duty] general-use receptacle.

Device Body: [Ivory] [Brown] [_______] plastic.

Configuration:	NEMA WD 6; type as specified and indicated.

Convenience Receptacle: Type [5-15] [5-20].

GFCI Receptacle:	Convenience receptacle with integral ground fault circuit interrupter to meet regulatory requirements.

[___________________] Receptacle: Type[_____].

Telephone Jack: [______________________________________].

WALL PLATES

Decorative Cover Plate: [[Ivory] [_____] smooth plastic] [Smooth stainless steel] [_____________________________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Weatherproof Cover Plate: Gasketed cast metal with [hinged] gasketed device cover] [_____________________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

[________________] Cover Plate: [____________________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

FLOOR MOUNTED SERVICE FITTINGS

Pedestal Convenience Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Housing: [Satin aluminum] [_____________________].

Device Plate: [Stainless steel] [_______________].

Configuration: [One duplex] [Two duplex, back-to-back].

Flush Cover Convenience Receptacle:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Material: [Aluminum] [Brass] [_______________].

Configuration:	Duplex [flap] [threaded] opening.

Pedestal Communication Outlet:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Housing: [Satin aluminum] [_______________].

Device Plate: [Stainless steel] [_____________].

Configuration: [One] [Two] bushed [opening] [openings], one inch (25 mm) inside diameter.

Flush Cover Communication Outlet:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Material: [Aluminum] [Brass] [_______________].

Configuration: 2-1/8 x one inch (54 x 25 mm), combination threaded opening.

Pedestal Combination Fitting:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Housing: [Satin aluminum] [_______________].

Device Plate: [Stainless steel] [_____________].

Configuration: One duplex convenience receptacle with one bushed opening, one inch (25mm) inside diameter.

Flush Cover Combination Fitting:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Material: [Aluminum] [Brass] [_______________].

Configuration: Duplex [flap] [threaded] opening with 2-1/8 x one inch (54 x 25 mm) combination threaded opening.

Protective Ring: [Brass] [Aluminum] finish.

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Split Nozzle: [Brass] [Aluminum] finish.

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Carpet Ring: [Brass] [______________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

POKE-THROUGH FITTINGS

Manufacturers:

[________________________________].

[________________________________].

[________________________________].

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

Description:	[Assembly comprising service fitting, poke-through component, firestops and smoke barriers, and junction box for conduit termination] [__________________________].

Fire Rating: [3] [___] hours.

Service Fitting:

Type: [Pedestal] [Flush].

Housing: [Satin aluminum] [_______________].

Device Plate: [Stainless steel] [_____________].

Configuration: [One duplex] [Two duplex, back-to-back] [One duplex and one communications outlet] [__________________________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

ACCESS FLOOR BOX

Manufacturers:

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

[_________________________]. Model [__________].

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

Description:	Sheet metal box suitable for mounting in access floor system.

Size: [_________________________].

Cover: [Impact resistant plastic] [__________________] with [__________] finish.

Convenience Receptacle: [One] [Two] [, with isolated ground].

Communications Receptacle: [One] [Two] [, modular jack] [, _____________].

Data Receptacle: [One] [Two] [, _______________________].

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify conditions under provisions of Section [01039] [_____].

Verify outlet boxes are installed at proper height.

Verify wall openings are neatly cut and will be completely covered by wall plates.

Verify floor boxes are adjusted properly.

Verify branch circuit wiring installation is completed, tested, and ready for connection to wiring devices.

Verify openings in access floor are in proper locations.

PREPARATION

Provide extension rings to bring outlet boxes flush with finished surface.

Clean debris from outlet boxes.

INSTALLATION

Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install devices plumb and level.

Install switches with OFF position down.

Install wall dimmers to achieve full rating specified and indicated after derating for ganging as instructed by manufacturer.

Do not share neutral conductor on load side of dimmers.

Install receptacles with grounding pole on [top] [bottom].

Connect wiring device grounding terminal to [outlet box with bonding jumper] [branch circuit equipment grounding conductor].

Install decorative plates on switch, receptacle, and blank outlets in finished areas.

Connect wiring devices by wrapping conductor around screw terminal.

Use jumbo size plates for outlets installed in masonry walls.

Install galvanized steel plates on outlet boxes and junction boxes in unfinished areas, above accessible ceilings, and on surface mounted outlets.

Install [protective rings] [split nozzle] on active flush cover service fittings.

INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

Coordinate locations of outlet boxes provided under Section 16130 to obtain mounting heights [specified and] indicated on Drawings.

Install wall switch [48] [___] inches ([1.2] [___] m) above finished floor.

Install convenience receptacle [18] [24] [___] inches ([450] [600] [___] mm) above finished floor.

Install convenience receptacle [6] [___] inches ([150] [___] mm) above [counter] [backsplash of counter].

Install dimmer [48] [___] inches ([1.2] [___] m) above finished floor.

Install telephone jack [18] [24] [__] inches ([450] [600] [___] mm) above finished floor.

Install telephone jack for wall telephone [48] [54] [___] ([1.2] [1.4] [___] M) above finished floor.

Coordinate installation of access floor boxes with access floor system provided under Section [_____].

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Inspect each wiring device for defects.

Operate each wall switch with circuit energized and verify proper operation.

Verify that each receptacle device is energized.

Test each receptacle device for proper polarity.

Test each GFCI receptacle device for proper operation.

Verify that each telephone jack is properly connected and circuit is operational.

ADJUSTING

Adjust devices and wall plates to be flush and level.

END OF SECTION