SECTION 16190

SUPPORTING DEVICES

PART 1	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Conduit and equipment supports.

Anchors and fasteners.

REFERENCES

NECA - National Contractors Association.

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

SUBMITTALS

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

Product Data: Provide manufacturer's catalog data for fastening systems.

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, installation, and starting of Product.

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.

PART 2	PRODUCTS

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

Materials and Finishes: Provide adequate corrosion resistance.

Provide materials, sizes, and types of anchors, fasteners and supports to carry the loads of equipment and conduit. Consider weight of wire in conduit when selecting products.

Anchors and Fasteners:

Concrete Structural Elements: Use [precast insert system] [, expansion anchors] [, powder actuated anchors] [and] [preset inserts.]

Steel Structural Elements: Use [beam clamps] [, spring

steel clips] [, steel ramset fasteners] [, and] [welded fasteners.]

Concrete Surfaces: Use [self-drilling anchors] [and] [expansion anchors.]

Hollow Masonry, Plaster, and Gypsum Board Partitions: Use [toggle bolts] [and] [hollow wall fasteners.]

Solid Masonry Walls:	Use [expansion anchors] [and] [preset inserts.]

Sheet Metal: Use sheet metal screws.

Wood Elements:	Use wood screws.

STEEL CHANNEL

Manufacturer:

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

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

Description: [Galvanized] [or] [Painted] steel.

POWDER ACTUATED ANCHORS

Manufacturer:

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

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

Description: [___________________________________.]

SPRING STEEL CLIPS

Manufacturer:

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

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

Description: [__________________________________.]

PART 3	EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Provide anchors, fasteners, and supports in accordance with NECA "Standard of Installation".

Do not fasten supports to pipes, ducts, mechanical equipment, and conduit.

Do not use spring steel clips and clamps.

Do not use powder-actuated anchors.

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

Obtain permission from Architect/Engineer before using powder-actuated anchors.

Do not drill or cut structural members.

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

Obtain permission from Architect/Engineer before drilling or cutting structural members.

Fabricate supports from structural steel or steel channel. Rigidly weld members or use hexagon head bolts to present neat appearance with adequate strength and rigidity. Use spring lock washers under all nuts.

Install surface-mounted cabinets and panelboards with minimum of four anchors.

In wet and damp locations use steel channel supports to stand cabinets and panelboards one inch (25 mm) off wall.

Use sheet metal channel to bridge studs above and below cabinets and panelboards recessed in hollow partitions.

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