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OC Motor Pool and Maintenance Shop <br />PDC Project 23017 Electrical General Provisions 26 01 00 - 3 <br />3.02 INSTALLATION <br />A.All work shall be performed in a manner indicating proficiency in the trade. <br />B.All conduit,pipes,ducts,etc.,shall be either parallel to building walls or plumb where installed in a <br />vertical position and shall be concealed when located in architecturally finished areas. <br />C.Any cutting or patching required for installation of this Contractor's work shall be kept to a <br />minimum. Written approval shall be required by the Architect/Engineer if cutting of primary <br />structure is involved. <br />D.All patching shall be done in such a manner as to restore the areas or surfaces to match existing <br />finishes. <br />E.The Contractor shall lay-out and install his work in advance of pouring concrete floors or walls. He <br />shall furnish and install all sleeves or openings through poured masonry floors or walls above <br />grade required for passage of all conduits,pipes or duct installed by him. The Contractor shall <br />furnish and install all inserts and hangers required to support his equipment. <br />F.The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all spray-on fireproofing overspray from all <br />equipment,light fixtures,and all other materials provided as part of the electrical contract. <br />3.03 PERFORMANCE <br />A.The Contractor shall perform all excavation and backfill operations necessary for installation of his <br />work. <br />B.Rock excavation shall be defined in the Supplementary General Conditions,Division 1 or Division <br />2. Unless specifically stated,neither rock excavation nor a unit price for rock excavation shall be <br />required in the bid. <br />3.04 ERECTION <br />A.All support steel,angles,channels,pipes or structural steel stands and anchoring devices that may <br />be required to rigidly support or anchor material and equipment shall be provided by this <br />Contractor. <br />3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL <br />A.The Contractor shall conform to the requirements of Division 3 for concrete testing. <br />B.The Contractor shall test his entire installation and shall furnish the labor and materials required for <br />these tests. Tests shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the particular section <br />of the specifications and in accordance with the requirements of the State Ordinances and Codes, <br />and the National Electrical Code. The Contractor shall notify the Architect or Engineer of his <br />readiness for such test. A final inspection by the Electrical Inspector or Local Authority Having <br />Jurisdiction is required,and an inspection certificate is required prior to authorization of final <br />payment. <br />C.Testing required for compliance with the Contract shall be stated in subsequent sections. <br />D.All tests specified shall be completely documented indicating time of day,date,temperature and all <br />other pertinent test information including the entity conducting the test. <br />E.All required documentation of readings required by each test shall be submitted to the Engineer <br />prior to,and as one of the prerequisites for,final acceptance of the project. <br />3.06 ADJUST AND CLEAN <br />A.All equipment and installed materials shall be thoroughly clean and free of all dirt,oil,grit,grease, <br />etc. <br />B.Factory painted equipment shall not be repainted unless damaged areas exist. These areas shall <br />be touched up with a material suitable for the intended service. In no event shall nameplates be <br />painted. <br />C.At a scheduled meeting,the Contractor shall instruct the Owner or the Owner's representative in <br />the operation and maintenance of all equipment installed under his Contract (in the presence of <br />the Engineer). <br />Docusign Envelope ID: EF9C08D2-5B75-438B-8D6D-8473F81BD7C4