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THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 16: ELECTRICAL]{.underline}

SECTION 16140 ‑ WIRING DEVICES

USE: Furnishing and installing wiring devices.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[\_\_\_\_\_\] provide for information
to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface**,
and *italics*, within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
\[alt F3\] to do this accurately.)

D. [To Edit "(Footer B)":]{.underline} (Corel 8). **ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD
BE BOLDED.** Click in the footer and delete the "Project Name (ftr B)"
text and replace it with the **Name of the Project (upper and lower
case)**. Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specification that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST
110, or call (303) 987-6868.

**DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:**

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes 12/01

Metric: Not Applicable

Technical Update: 11/99

**SECTION 16140**

**WIRING DEVICES**

**[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}**

**1.1 SUMMARY:**

** A. Section Includes: \[Furnishing\] \[and\] \[installing\] wiring
devices. **

**1.2 SUBMITTALS:**

** A. General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01009 -
General Information and Requirements.\] \[Section 01330 ‑ Submittal
Procedures.\] \[Section 01365 - Certificates of Conformance.\] **

** B. Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of
the manufacturer\'s technical data for the wiring devices to be used on
this project.**

**1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:**

** A. Labeling Requirements: Wiring devices shall be Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listed and labeled. UL listing and labeling will
not be required if it can be shown that formed sheet metal raceway meets
the requirements of another nationally recognized testing laboratory
(NRTL).**

**[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

**2.1 MATERIALS:**

** A. General: Wiring devices shall be constructed of the
manufacturer\'s standard materials, as listed in published product
information; types and sizes shall be as indicated or as required for
the installation.**

** B. General Purpose Switches: Unless otherwise indicated,
tumbler‑toggle snap switches shall be as follows:**

**  1. A.C. general use type, full single‑gang size, rated 20 amperes,
120‑277 volts and catalog listed as quiet type and specification
grade.**

** 2. Single or double pole, three- or four-way, maintained, momentary
or locked switching as shown on the drawings.**

** 3. Mechanism and current carrying parts enclosed in an arc resistant,
thermosetting plastic case and cover and designed to operate properly in
any position.**

** 4. Bronze or brass current carrying parts and arc resistant silver
alloy contacts.**

** 5. Steel mounting yoke equipped with plaster ears and captive
mounting screws.**

** 6. Back and side wired. Conductor connection for side wiring shall be
made under captive terminal screws not smaller than No. 8. Connection
for back wiring shall be made by inserting the conductors into
individual holes in back of the switch, with retention by clamping
action when terminal screw is tightened.**

** 7. Colored to match associated wall plate where plastic wall plates
are required, or ivory color where metal wall plates are required.**

** C. Receptacle Configuration: Where given, receptacle configuration
shall be according to figures published in NEMA WD 6.**

** D. General Purpose Receptacles: Unless otherwise indicated,
receptacles shall be as follows:**

**  1. Full single‑gang size, rated 15 amperes, 120 volts, 2 pole, 3
wire, grounding type, NEMA 5‑15R configuration, catalog listed as
specification grade.**

** 2. Single, duplex or clock type as shown on the drawings.**

** 3. Current carrying parts enclosed in arc resistant, thermosetting
plastic case and cover.**

** 4. Steel mounting yoke equipped with plaster ears, green grounding
terminal screw and captive mounting screws.**

** 5. Brass or bronze, double- or triple‑wipe, spring action contacts.
Grounding contacts shall be internally connected to the mounting yoke.**

** 6. Back and side wired. Conductor connection for side wiring shall be
made under captive terminal screws not smaller than No. 8. Connection
for back wiring shall be made by inserting conductors into individual
holes in back of the receptacle with retention by clamping action when
terminal screw is tightened.**

** 7. Colored to match associated wall plate where plastic wall plates
are required, or ivory color where metal wall plates are required.**

** E. Receptacles with Ground Fault Current Interruption: Shall meet the
requirements of General Purpose Receptacles with the following
exceptions:**

**  1. Need not be back and side wired and may have factory installed
\"pig tails\" for conductor connection.**

** 2. Shall include integral circuit breaker mechanism and solid state
circuitry to sense and interrupt load‑side ground fault currents of 5
milliamperes and greater.**

** 3. Shall include integral, suitably inscribed test and reset buttons
for testing and resetting ground fault circuitry.**

** F. Light Control Dimmers: Dimmers shall be as follows:**

**  1. Rated \[[ ]{.underline}\] watts, \[[ ]{.underline}\] volts,
suitable for controlling \[incandescent\] \[fluorescent\] \[HID\]
lamps.**

** 2. Dimming shall be accomplished through solid state circuitry to
give full range variation of the load current by \"chopping\" the wave
form from 100% to 0% half‑waves.**

** 3. Circuitry shall include suitable filtering to prevent radio and
television interference.**

** 4. Dimmers shall be equipped with a rotary control knob to provide
dimming control and single‑pole or 3‑way on‑off switching as shown.**

** G. Plastic Wall Plates: Unless otherwise indicated, wall plates shall
be made of non‑combustible, thermosetting plastic not less than 0.10
inches thick. Plates installed where adjacent wall surfaces are finished
in light colors shall be ivory colored. In unfinished spaces or where
adjacent walls are finished in dark colors, plates shall be brown. Screw
heads shall be enameled same color as the plates.**

** H. Stainless Steel Wall Plates: Wall plates in laboratories, kitchens
and rooms finished in glazed tile shall be No. 302 stainless steel with
satin finish. Plates shall be not less than 0.04 inches thick.**

** I. Steel Wall Plates: Wall plates in warehouses, shops, vehicle
storage spaces, and mechanical, electrical and telephone rooms shall be
galvanized or cadmium plated steel or malleable iron, or No. 302
stainless steel. Plates shall be not less than 0.04 inches thick.**

** J. Plates Exposed to Moisture: Wall plates shall be No. 302 stainless
steel, with hinged, weather tight, snap‑seal, gasketed covers. Hinges,
pins, springs and screws shall be stainless steel and completely
concealed when the cover is in the closed position. Wall plates for
duplex receptacles shall have twin covers so that each half of the
receptacle can be uncovered selectively. A gasket shall be provided for
sealing between plate and box.**

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**COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE RECEPTACLES WHEN APPLICABLE,
OTHERWISE, DELETE THIS PARAGRAPH.**

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** K. Special Purpose Receptacles: \[[ .]{.underline}\]**

**[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}**

**3.1 INSTALLATION**

** A. General: Install wiring devices as indicated, complying with the
manufacturer\'s written instructions, applicable requirements of codes
and standards, and according to recognized industry practices.**

** B. Wall Plates: Install suitable wall plates on outlet boxes
containing wiring devices.**

** C. Mounting Heights: See Section 16130 ‑ Raceway and Boxes.**

** D. Orientation: Unless otherwise indicated, install duplex
receptacles and switches with long dimension running vertically. Install
receptacles with grounding slot at the bottom.**

** E. Grounding Jumper: Unless otherwise indicated, install a 12 inch
long, green insulated No. 12 AWG grounding conductor from the ground
terminal screw on the receptacle to the grounding terminal screw in the
outlet box.**

** F. Restriction on Ganging Dimmers: Unless otherwise indicated,
install only one dimmer per outlet box.**

**[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}**

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**WHEN A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT IS USED, DELETE THE TITLE PART 4:
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, AND BOTH ARTICLES FROM THIS SPECIFICATION
SECTION. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PART 4 OF SECTION
01010.**

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**4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT**

** A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for
payment.**

**4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT**

** A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this
section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in
the bid price for other items of the Contract.**

**END OF SECTION**