SECTION 16195

ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

PART 1	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Nameplates and labels.

Wire and cable markers.

Conduit markers.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 09900 - Painting.

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

SUBMITTALS

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

Product Data: Provide catalog data for nameplates, labels, and markers.

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 and installation 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.

EXTRA MATERIALS

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

Provide [two] [____] of [___________________________.]

PART 2	PRODUCTS

NAMEPLATES AND LABELS

Nameplates: Engraved three-layer laminated plastic, [black] [_____] letters on [white] [_____] background.

Locations:

Each electrical distribution and control equipment enclosure.

Communication cabinets.

[________________________________________________.]

Letter Size:

Use [1/8] [___] inch ([3] [___] mm)] letters for identifying individual equipment and loads.

Use [1/4] [___] inch ([6] [___] mm) letters for identifying grouped equipment and loads.

Use [___] inch ([___] mm) letters for identifying [______________________________.]

Labels: Embossed adhesive tape, with [3/16] [___] inch ([5] [___] mm) white letters on [black] [_____] background. Use only for identification of individual wall switches and receptacles, control device stations, and [___________________________.]

WIRE MARKERS

Manufacturers:

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

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

Description:	[Cloth] [, tape] [, split sleeve] [, or] [tubing] type wire markers.

Locations: Each conductor at [panelboard gutters] [, pull boxes] [, outlet and junction boxes] [, ________________] [, and] each load connection.

Legend:

Power and Lighting Circuits:	Branch circuit or feeder number indicated on drawings.

Control Circuits: Control wire number indicated on [schematic and interconnection diagrams on drawings.] [shop drawings.]

[______________]: [_______________________________.]

CONDUIT MARKERS

Manufacturers:

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

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

Description: [________________________________________.]

Location: Furnish markers for each conduit longer than [6] [__] feet ([2] [__] m).

Spacing: [20] [__] feet ([6] [__] m) on center.

Color:

480 Volt System: [_______________________.]

208 Volt System: [_______________________.]

Fire Alarm System:	[Red.] [_______________.]

Telephone System: [______________________.]

[________] System:	[_____________________.]

Legend:

480 Volt System: [_______________________.]

208 Volt System: [_______________________.]

Fire Alarm System:	[_____________________.]

Telephone System: [______________________.]

[________] System:	[_____________________.]

UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE

Manufacturers:

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

[______________________________] Model [___________.]

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

Description:	[4] [_____] inch ([100] [_____] mm) wide plastic tape, [detectable type,] colored [red] [yellow] [_____] with suitable warning legend describing buried electrical lines; Model [_____] as manufactured by [___________].

PART 3	EXECUTION

PREPARATION

Degrease and clean surfaces to receive nameplates [and labels.]

APPLICATION

Install nameplate [and label] parallel to equipment lines.

Secure nameplate to equipment front using [screws] [, rivets] [, or] [adhesive.]

Secure nameplate to inside surface of door on panelboard that is recessed in finished locations.

Identify conduit using field painting under provisions of Section [09900.] [_____.]

Paint [colored band on] each conduit longer than [6] [__] feet ([2] [__] m).

Paint bands [20] [__] feet ([6] [__] m) on center.

Color:

480 Volt System: [_______________________.]

208 Volt System: [_______________________.]

Fire Alarm System:	[Red] [_______________.]

Telephone System: [______________________.]

[________] System:	[_____________________.]

Identify underground conduits using underground warning tape. Install one tape per trench at 3 inches below finished grade.

END OF SECTION