ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of Facility Design & Construction
Department of Maintenance & Operations
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
DESIGN STANDARDS
DRAFT Ver.3.1
January 2018
Michael McMurphy
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Introduction
It is the intent of these APS Electrical Systems Design Standards to insure quality and consistent
electrical/special systems installations throughout the Albuquerque Public School District. These
standards are not intended to replace or supersede applicable local, state or national electrical codes,
rather supplement them with installations, products and practices that have been found effective for use
in public school settings. If there is found to be a conflict between these standards and any
current/enforced applicable electrical code, then the more stringent requirement shall be used.
Specifications shall follow the Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI) Masterformat Numbering System
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APS ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
ISSUE DATE: January 2018
PREVIOUS ISSUE: September 2016
(Please check APS Website to verify latest edition)
http://www.aps.edu/facilities-design-and-construction/design-standards-and-guidelines
SECTION
TITLE
PAGE
A
SITE ELECTRICAL
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B
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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C
RECEPTACLES & POWER
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D
HVAC POWER & CONTROL
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E
POWER DISTRIBUTION
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F
STANDARDS FOR INTERCOM, FIRE AND SECURITY
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G
TELE & DATA COMMUNICATIONS
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H
ENERGY CONSERVATION
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I
STANDBY ENGINE GENERATORS
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J
RENOVATION & RE-ROOFING
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K
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PORTABLES
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L
MISCELLANEOUS
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APPENDIX “A” – ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION
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APPENDIX “B” – STANDARD DRAWING
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A. SITE ELECTRICAL
1.
Coordinate scale of site plan and north arrow orientation with Architectural Plans
2.
Coordinate with local utility companies (power, telephone and cable TV). Send plans to
respective utility company and follow up with letter to the file and architect.
3.
Power – Verify location of pad mount transformer with architect
4.
Telephone – Extend telephone conduit (minimum 2-4”C) with marking mule tape to the
corner of the property line. Telephone conduit shall be noted to have long sweep elbows
and bends and to be installed minimum 36” below grade. Specify spare conduit. Conduit
elbows to be wrapped Rigid or IMC.
5.
Cable TV – Empty 2”C in same trench as telephone
6.
Coordinate with Landscape Architect for power to the irrigation controller (wp receptacle
where located outdoors). Coordinate with Civil Engineer for location of “hot box” and
backflow preventer (irrigation and/or domestic water). Weatherproof j-box and #10 branch
circuits.
7.
Coordinate with Civil Engineer for fire sprinkler PIV (Post Indicator Valve). Weatherproof
j-box and 1”C with 4#10 in ¾”C to the fire alarm control panel.
a. Site Lighting
8.
Coordinate with Architect and APS for site lighting. Specify details for site lighting concrete
base foundations. Submit calculations for voltage drop on branch circuits and design for
minimum #8 conductors and 1.5”C for all exterior pole lighting. Lighting poles shall be
aluminum or steel, no fiberglass or wood. See pole base detail in this section.
9.
In parking lots and drives, design for an average maintained level of 1 footcandle (FC) with
a minimum of 0.2FC and maximum to minimum uniformity ratio of 20:1. For building
mounted lighting, courtyard or patio lighting, and other exterior lighting, use full-cutoff
fixtures. Design exterior lighting with at least two circuits, one for security (dusk-to-dawn)
and one for convenience (dusk or timed on, timed off). Control through time clock, discuss
with APS for regards to lighting schedule.
10.
Submit “exterior lighting control diagram” and design parking lot and marquee type lighting
in individual zones (do not put building and parking on the same circuit). Coordinate with
APS for operation and control of exterior lighting. Specify a Time clock with “astronomical
features” for control of exterior lighting, Consult with APS for specific time setting require-
ments. (See Section H #9 Energy Conservations and #26 this section).
11.
All roadway lighting will be programmed to start a ½ hour before dusk and off a ½ hour after
dawn.
12.
Parking lot area lighting will be programmed to start a ½ hour before dusk and off at 11 pm;
on at 5 AM, off at sunrise.
13.
Walkway lighting will come on a ½ hour before dusk and off at 11 pm; on at 5 AM, off at
sunrise.
14.
Designated walkway lighting will be on a ½ hour before dusk and off a ½ hour before dawn.
Consult APS if needed.
15.
Building-mounted lighting will come on ½ hour before dusk and off a ½ hour after dawn
16.
Specify data outlet in ALL electrical rooms
17.
Specify vandal resistant lenses for ALL exterior lighting and on all exterior pole lights and
house side shields in residential areas.
18.
Lighting shall be designed to comply with the New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act, the
“City of Albuquerque Lighting Ordinances” and all other ordinances and covenants related
to exterior lighting, including where projects are located in the “Coors Corridor Plan”.
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19.
Specify lamp color, type, and wattage for all lamps utilized on the project. Use a minimum
number of different lamps to simplify maintenance.
20.
Submit computer point-by-point calculations for parking lot lighting. Check with APS for
approval.
21.
Do Not use bollard type exterior lighting fixtures
22.
Do Not use any type of flush-in-grade light fixtures
23.
Do Not use ground mount fixtures or exterior fixtures that are within easy reach from grade
level
24.
All exterior lighting shall be LED type fixtures, NO EXCEPTIONS
25.
Exterior Fixtures shall be located to be maintenance friendly, “wireless control of pole
lighting can be discussed with APS at plan review as an option”
26.
All exterior lighting shall be controlled by Intermatic time clocks Model ET90215 CE for 1-2
Circuits; Model ET904 15CR for four circuits, (more than 4 circuits requires an ET9250
Relay) zoned at time of design / provide data drop at time clock location
27.
No PV on parking lot poles – NO EXCEPTIONS
28.
Neatly tack weld mounting bolts on all pole lights to help prevent copper theft
29.
Pole light hand holes shall have vandal resistant covers
30.
Provide 3-Phase total system monitoring that reports to security system (consult with APS
M & O Electric Department) intent to notify APS Police (505-243-7712) and APS M & O
Electric Department (505-765-5950 ext. 67532) of phase or power loss. See Power
Distribution #26.
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B. INTERIOR LIGHTING
Follow current IESNA recommendations for lighting design. Comply with the latest edition of the
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for lighting power density and controls. Discuss
the choice of time scheduling versus occupancy sensing with APS before making a selection for
interior lighting control. Comply with NFPA Standards for emergency and exit lighting.
1.
Coordinate with architectural reflected ceiling plans for correct ceiling type and verify
compatibility of fixture type with ceiling construction.
2.
#12 AWG light fixture whips
3.
Coordinate with mechanical engineer for light fixture and duct layout and verify height of
location of ductwork above ceiling to avoid conflicts with depth of light fixtures.
4.
Submit illuminance calculations (point-by-point) in typical areas including offices,
classrooms, hallways, and unique areas such as gym, library and cafeteria.
5.
Design all rooms and spaces to be adequately illuminated. Do not leave any areas under-
illuminated or without any illumination. Design light levels to comply with current IESNA
recommendations.
6.
Show mounting details for all suspended linear fluorescent fixtures. Show mounting details
for High-Bay fixtures.
7.
Emergency light fixtures shall be located within 10’-0” of all exterior doors, and minimum
50’-0” on centers in corridors. Emergency light fixtures shall be mounted maximum 10’-0”
AFF.
8.
Emergency Light and exits to be individual battery pack / No centralized battery/inverter
systems.
9.
Specify exit lights at all exterior doors, intersection of corridors, and minimum 100’-0” on
centers in corridors.
10.
Designed keyed switches on line side of all motion/vacancy sensor switches; to be
used as a service disconnect for maintenance. This allows for required lockout/tagout
NFPA 70e of local circuit without shutting down entire circuit at panel in order to minimize
lighting outages.
11.
Lights fixtures in stairwells shall be on keyed switch.
12.
All Single Pole keyed switches shall be Leviton 1221-2iL; all 3-way keyed switches shall be
Leviton 1223-2iL (No substitutions)
13.
Design for dimming of LED lamps in fixtures in classrooms and office (where applicable for
energy conservation.
14.
Design high-bay LED fixtures in high bay areas. Gymnasium as an example, gyms and
mini-Gyms – utilize LED fixtures with polycarbonate lenses and wire guards.
15.
Specify LED type exit lights with maintenance free batteries.
16.
Specify ALL emergency lighting to be wall mounted with dual heads and maintenance free
batteries.
17.
Specify keyed switches to be 1223-2iL (3-way), and 1224-2iL (4-way)
18.
Design 4’ utility strip fixtures with high abuse lenses in utility pipe chases (between toilet
rooms).
19.
Specify high abuse (.187” thick poly carbonate) lens in storage, custodial closet, equipment
rooms, and gyms.
20.
Teachers’ lounge shall be vacancy type sensor. Specify occupancy sensors in toilets,
storage rooms. Specify “off-auto” keyed switch for occupancy sensors in toilets. The
engineer shall review occupancy sensor and switch locations and types with APS during the
50% review meeting. Use ceiling mount sensors in student accessible areas.
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21.
Specify clear polycarbonate cover for all emergency battery operated light fixtures in
gymnasiums with hole drilled in bottom for access to “Test” pushbutton.
22.
Design emergency egress lighting to be located immediately adjacent to exterior egress
doors. (As per IBC).
23.
Lumen levels shall conform to current IES recommendations (www.iesna.org) and shall not
exceed recommended levels by more than 10%. Must meet state standards:
NMAC Statewide Adequacy Standards:
6.27.30.12 ACADEMIC CLASSROOM SPACE
C. Classroom lighting
(1) Each general and specialty classroom shall have a light system capable of
maintaining at least 50 foot-candles of well-distributed light. Provide appropriate
task lighting in specialty classrooms where enhanced visibility is required.
(2) The light level shall be measured at a work surface located in the approximate center
of the classroom, between clean light fixtures.
A. SKYLIGHTS: Do not install any light fixtures in skylight wells, unless otherwise
approved by APS. Lighting around the perimeter or within 8’ of skylight shall be
controlled from an independent keyed switch separate from the Corridor or Hallway
lighting, located adjacent to the skylight. No “up lighting” on windows.
B. CLASSROOMS: Vacancy Sensors – Ceiling mounted dual technology vacancy
sensors will be the master off control of room luminaires. When motion/sound is not
detected lighting will shut off. When motion/sound is detected lighting will not
automatically return to previous switch condition unless vacancy sensor switch is
switched on to allow the control circuit to continue. A single 3-way single pole double
throw (SPDT) switch will be used to control a three lamp luminaire in the following
fashion; either two outbound lamps on or single inboard lamp on, but neither will be
on at the same time.
C. RESTROOMS, LARGE AND SMALL:
a. Large Restrooms and Locker Rooms: Dual technology (Ultrasonic/infrared)
occupancy sensor will be wired after switches to control for entire room. Keyed
switches will be used as a service disconnect. Use ceiling mount sensor in
student accessible areas. Consider time out @ 15 minutes.
b. Small Restrooms: The wall-mounted occupancy sensor will control the
luminaries and in some cases, the exhaust fan
D. UTILITY ROOMS (Storage, janitor and the like): Wall-mounted occupancy sensor will
control the luminaire(s) in the room.
E. OFFICES: Wall-mounted occupancy sensor will control the luminaire(s) in the room;
another sensor type could be a ceiling mounted sensor for large offices.
F. CORRIDORS AND STAIRWELLS: Primary control will be via a time clock. Program
set times will be on at 6 am and off at 11 pm, or as designated by APS requirements.
Between 6 am and 11 pm local control of luminaires will be via a keyed switch;
between 11 pm and 6 am control of luminaires will be via a keyed override switch
located near entrance. Used in a security situation.
G. GYMNASIUM LIGHTING:
a. Occupancy sensor will be the master control of room. When motion/sound is
not detected lighting in room will shut off. When motion/sound is detected
lighting will return to previous switch condition.
b. Dual toggle switches will be secondary control of luminaries in rooms. After
occupancy sensor detects persons in room the dual switching will provide
occupant control of the room luminaries.
H. GYMS/MINI-GYMS: Utilize HO LED fixtures with polycarbonate lenses and wire
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guards.
I. COMPUTER LABS: Use indirect or indirect/direct fixtures with dimmers. Design for
maximum 50FC to allow use of room for normal teaching.
J. MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS: Fixture design and placement shall be concentrated at
the task. Provide dual level switching.
K. RESTROOMS WITH STALLS: A flush ceiling motion/sonic occupancy sensor.
L. LARGE STORAGE AREAS: All light fixtures shall be specified with high abuse
lenses. Utilize LED fixtures. Lighting shall be controlled by ceiling-mounted
occupancy motion/sonic sensor(s).
M. KITCHENS: Utilize LED fixtures with dimming feature 2x4 flush or surface mount,
vandal-resistant, with inverted acrylic prism lens.
N. Avoid use of pendant fixtures in cafeteria
23. Lighting design and fixture locations shall take precedence over ceiling tile layouts. Provide
attachments detailing lighting fixture installations, controls, and foot-candle calculation
levels.
24. Design stair well lighting to be accessible from landings.
25. Use LED for general lighting. Use 3500K, 82 CRI minimum.
26. Minimize the number of different lamps on a project to simplify maintenance.
27. Do Not use incandescent lamps.
28. LED lighting shall be used for ALL interior applications.
29. Specify 2 adjacent corners of all 2x4 lay-in fixtures are secured to structure.
30. Specify 2x4 lay-in light fixtures whips to be fed from ceiling mount J-Boxes – Fixtures shall
not be wired fixture to fixture.
31. LED lighting shall be used for ALL recessed can applications, interior or exterior.
32. Interior Fixtures shall be located to be maintenance friendly.
33. Design LED type lamps and compatible dimmers when track lighting is used.
34. Specify all switches to be provided with permanent circuit labeling indicating panel fed from
and branch circuit.
35. Control illumination of video wall independently from other classroom fixtures.
36. Avoid placement of restroom light fixtures above toilets.
37. Specify device plates to be brushed stainless steel type for indoor locations.
38. Decora style switches and receptacles not allowed
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C. RECEPTACLES AND POWER
1.
Safety tamper resistant receptacles in all elementary and middle school applications; this
also applies to high school day care areas, gym lobbies, waiting spaces, etc. (2017 NEC
406.12).
2.
Design duplex outlets in all rooms, spaced correctly and according to function of the space.
Design fourplex outlets in offices adjacent to desks.
3.
Specify and locate special purpose outlets with NEMA configuration and mounting heights.
Coordinate with architectural and mechanical plans, as required, for correct voltage,
phase, and number of wires.
4.
Specify all outlets to be mounted in conformance with ADA rules and regulations.
5.
Coordinate outlet heights and location with architectural interior elevations (casework,
sinks, lavatories, etc.) specifically in vocational shops, kitchens, computer labs, science
labs, etc.)
6.
Specify outlets to be mounted up +48” AFF in vocational labs, wood working shops and
similar spaces.
7.
Specify duplex outlets with 20A GFI protection within 6’ of all janitor closets, restrooms,
and sinks, exterior of buildings, and elsewhere as dictated by the NEC.
8.
Specify all outlets and switches to be provided with permanent labeling identifying panel
and branch circuit connected to.
9.
Specify all 120V circuits over 100’ (single wire length) to be minimum ¾”C with minimum
#10 AWG branch circuits. Design all circuits for maximum 5% voltage drop from utility
transformer.
10.
Design a 120V branch circuit to all exterior door locations for ADA opener and electronic
hardware card reader, electric strike.
11.
Specify wiremold #5400 series surfaces mounted raceway system in computer class-
rooms. Discuss appropriateness of power pole design in Computer Rooms with APS.
12.
Specify weatherproof 20A GFI unswitched duplex outlets with metal in use
covers/unswitched on the roof at NEC required intervals (25ft). Coordinate with
requirements listed under “HVAC Power and Controls”.
13.
Review specific Computer power requirements with APS during the design phase.
a. Design dedicated circuits for Computer Labs (Refer to “Power Distribution”)
b. Specify TVSS type receptacles for telephone equipment, MDF and IDF equipment
14.
All exterior duplex receptacles shall have metal in use covers.
15.
Design wp GFCI Duplex for all sewer cleanout locations for rooter equipment.
16.
Provide 120V dedicated circuit, for all exterior backflow prevention “Hot Boxes”. – 1 duplex
GFCI, 1 simplex outlet for heat tape & cable.
17.
Design dedicated circuit outlets for copier machine locations.
18.
Control wall oven units in kindergarten classrooms (if appliance installed) thru 50 AMP
contractor mounted above ceiling. Control circuit shall be a lighted toggle
switch located next to wall oven unit. Label switch plate –“Safety Shut for Oven Unit”
19.
Avoid use of floor outlets (data/power) unless absolutely necessary, or in meeting
rooms greater than 1000 sq. ft. (2017 – 210.7 1(B) NEC). If floor box is needed, use a
raised tombstone style box and trim, example, conference room. Floor boxes are more
durable when installed on carpeted floors rather than smooth floor surfaces.
20.
Provide double duplex with dedicated circuit in all electrical panel rooms.
21.
Decora style switches and receptacles not allowed.
22.
Specifically prohibit by blueprint keyed note, use of stranded conductors to terminate
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receptacles and switches.
23.
Design all office and computer classrooms to comply with ASHRAE 90.1, 2010, which
requires 50% of convenience receptacles in offices and computer labs be switched with
automatic control. Controlled outlets to be identified as per 2017 N.E.C. ART 406.3(E)
24.
All classroom walls shall have a minimum of 2 duplex outlets per wall.
25.
Design plug and cord reels with appropriate style and function in all specialized
classrooms, culinary arts, computer labs, science labs, etc. Locate reels strategically for
greatest flexibility of use.
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D. HVAC POWER AND CONTROL
1.
Coordinate with mechanical engineer for proper voltage, phase, minimum circuit amps,
etc. for all HVAC equipment. The electrical engineer shall review the mechanical
submittals to ensure electrical design parameters match electrical characteristics of
mechanical equipment being supplied on the job.
2.
Specify all HVAC equipment to be provided with fused protection anything over ¾ HP (or
HACR breaker if allowed by the manufacturer). Provide an external disconnecting means
at all HVAC equipment. Evaporative coolers with internal receptacles for motor and pump
connection shall also be equipped with a disconnect switch external to the unit. Size
breakers and fuses in accordance with the NEC and manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.
Specify WP GFI duplex receptacles installed with 25’ of each HVAC unit on the roof, or as
dictated by the NEC.
4.
Specify permanent Micarta labels to be provided on all starters and disconnect switches
indicating panel fed from and circuit connected to.
5.
Specify pilot light switches for control of all exhaust fans, unless otherwise controlled by
time clock or from building automation system.
6.
Coordinate with mechanical engineer for location and wiring requirements of combination
fire/smoke dampers. Design for 120V control power, systems duct smoke detector (located
in duct and within 3’ of fire smoke damper) and fire alarm connections.
7.
Coordinate HVAC systems control with mechanical engineer. Coordinate location of t-
stats and associated wiring. Provide control diagrams for all HVAC equipment as required
by the mechanical engineer.
8.
Specify starters for pumps and fans over 1HP. Specify NEMA Size, NEMA enclosure type,
mounting, and control features. All motors 1HP and less shall be designed for 120V. All
motors larger than 1HP shall be designed for three phase power if available on-site.
9.
Specify stranded conductors in flexible conduit for all mechanical equipment, from the unit
to the nearest termination point that is vibration free.
10.
Specify systems duct smoke detectors for all HVAC units (2000 CFM and greater return
and/or supply air – verify with the mechanical engineer). The duct smoke detectors shall
be connected and powered from the building fire alarm system and shall be furnished by
owner and installed by an APS special systems contractor.
11.
Evaporative coolers up to and including 1HP shall be specified for 120V power, two
speeds.
12.
Specify non-fusible disconnect switches for all 120V evaporative coolers (where pump and
fans are provided with inherent motor overload protection).
13.
Require all HVAC DDC systems conductors to be in a complete conduit system
14.
Specify labeled red mushroom head kill switch for emergency disconnect of boiler system
15.
For building automation systems, specify three (3) data drops in the location of the main
DDC control panel (one for the controller itself, one for interconnection between the
equipment/controller, and one for laptop internet connection). Also, provide a 110V power
outlet near the control device. For multi-building or multi-story applications using sub-
controllers, provide one data drop at the location of each sub-controller.
16.
For large 3-Phase motors, specify line voltage phase protection monitors.
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E. POWER DISTRIBUTION
1.
Coordinate with Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and comply with their
rules and regulations. Use PNM’s “Power Planning guide” and specify drawing numbers.
Send plans to PNM and follow up in writing to verify items discussed regarding equipment
locations, service entrance requirements and metering. Specify all primary feeders to be
concrete encased. Refer to “Medium Voltage Distribution”. (#24 power distribution).
2.
Include Grounding details.
3.
Specify “Main Building” disconnect switch (located on the exterior of the building or
otherwise per NEC). No more than 6 handles, if a single main is not provided.
4.
Perform Load Calculations and Short Circuit Calculations and include in the electrical
drawings.
5.
Specify a main over current protective device for panels installed on the secondary side
of dry type transformers. Provide panels with main circuit breaker or design main device
within 25’ of the transformer.
6.
Specify minimum clearances in front of panels, and double working clearance in front of
switchboards over 1200 amperes. (See N.E.C. ART. 110.26). All electrical room doors
shall have panic push bars and swing outward from room.
7.
Specify panels to be located in rooms solely dedicated to electrical equipment. Scale all
gear to ensure there are no space conflicts. Locate all main distribution switchboards and
panel boards in an interior room (Do not locate on the exterior of the building).
8.
Show routing of all major feeders and panel board feeders in plan view. Compact
aluminum feeder conductors, 250 MCM and over will be considered as a cost savings
measure, consult with APS.
9.
Specify conduit stubs and permanent marker for future building construction (from main
distribution equipment or sub-panels). Specify pull strings in all empty conduits and
provide a tracer, solid bare copper conductor.
10.
Specify minimum five (5) ¾” C from panels (recessed flush in wall) and stubbed to above
accessible ceiling areas.
11.
Power Quality for Non-Linear Loads and Harmonics:
a. Specify 120/208 volt panels with 100% rated neutrals.
b. Specify K-rated dry type transformers (K-rating as required by load).
c. Specify 120V branch circuits with 100% rated neutral.
d. Specify harmonic filters where applicable. Discuss with APS on a case-by-case
basis.
e. Specify TVSS devices on panels (main and sub-panel protection).
f. Specify TVSS type receptacles for sensitive electronic equipment (telephone
switch, MDF’s, IDF’s).
12.
Specify branch circuit panels with door-in-door fronts and copper bus.
13.
Provide General Notes on the electrical drawings to have the contractor meggar and
torque all panel feeders and to measure resistance to ground at the service ground, and
to provide documentation. Owner shall witness all tests.
14.
Main distribution gear (switchboards and panel boards) shall have circuit breaker type
over current protective devices (fuse and switch devices will not be allowed).
15.
Review electrical distribution system design concept and/or service upgrades all projects
with APS personnel during the design development stage of design.
16.
On all electrical renovation projects, as-built and trace all branch circuits affected by
removal of walls and/or ceilings.
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17.
Add general note to the electrical plans to have the Contactor install typewritten panel
schedules and panel labels on all panels prior to the final observation of the project.
18.
Add general note to the electrical plans to have the Contractor trace all branch circuits in
existing panels, on renovation projects, and to identify loads in the panel typewritten
directory, in a descriptive manner (i.e.–Receptacles – West Wall Room A013”).
19.
Specify that all branch and feeder circuit wiring to be color coded throughout the entire
electrical distribution system as follows:
120/208V Electrical Distribution: Phase A – Black, Phase B – red, Phase C – Blue,
Neutral – White, Equipment Ground – Green
277/480V Electrical Distribution: Phase A – Brown, Phase B – Orange, Phase C –
Yellow, Neutral- Off/White or Gray, Equipment Ground – Green
20.
Specify all panel feeder conductors to be properly colored insulation for entire length of
run.
21.
Design 20% spare ampacity into all service panels, breaker space and feeder
conductors.
22.
If solar system used, design isolation switching, and include M&O training.
23.
Programmable circuit breaker panels are NOT to be used.
24.
Medium voltage distribution (over 600V):
NOTE – do not consider design of a medium voltage distribution system without
prior discussion with APS
a. Specify duct banks to be concrete encased and installed minimum 42” below
grade to top of conduit with warning tape 12” above concrete.
b. Specify all medium voltage cable and terminations to be “hi-pot” tested with
documentation.
c. Specify vaults and pull boxes to be pre-cast concrete, minimum 8’x8’x8’.
d. Design to be a “looped’ primary distribution with S&C PMH-9 15kV switchgear,
with two (2) switches and two (2) fuse bays.
e. Design shall be coordinated with APS Maintenance & Operations.
f. Specify spare fuses in the 15kV pad mounted gear to be installed inside the door
of the gear. Specify label on the outside of the door ‘SPARE FUSE INSIDE
DOOR”.
g. Specify a laminated “One Line Diagram” and power site plan to be provided and
posted on the inside of the door of each 15kV pad mounted gear. The “One Line
Diagram” shall include the complete design of the project.
25.
Measurement and verification: Consult with APS concerning M&V on all projects. M&V is
desirable to independently monitor electricity consumption. Provide data outlets at every
electrical panel.
26.
Provide 3-Phase total system monitoring that reports to security system (consult with
APS M & O Electric Department) intent to notify APS Police and M & O Electric
Department of phase or power loss.
27.
Provide labeling on all electrical equipment as per NEC ART 110.10 (short Circuit
Ratings); 110.16 (ARC-Flash Hazard Warnings); 110.21 (B) (Field Applied Hazard
Markings).
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F. STANDARDS FOR INTERCOM, FIRE AND SECURITY
1.
INTERCOM: APS has standardized to the intercom manufactured by Rauland – Borg.
The following are basic requirements for all schools:
a. All intercom conduit rough-in by general contractor electrical contractor to provide
and install 18x18x6 terminal can in each MDF/DF
b. Speaker/clock unit and call switch in all classrooms, media centers and kitchens.
c. Speaker and call switch in all portables.
d. Speakers in gymnasiums, cafeterias, corridors and remote offices (not admin. area)
e. Handset locations in admin. Offices, nurses’ office, counselors’ office and reception
areas.
f. Outside speakers to cover playground and portable areas.
g. Outside call back bells to cover playground and portable areas.
h. In new construction or remodels, wiring may be plenum rated where possible.
i. Locate exterior speaker and mechanical bell facing playgrounds at Elementary
Schools for call-back feature.
j. Conduits for future extension shall have permanent marking on conduits installed
above grade and where installed below grade (PVC conduit) shall be specified with
permanent markers and 12 copper wires for ease of tracing.
k. Locate combination Speaker/Clocks in Cafeterias and Gyms (specify a wire guard
for clocks).
l. In Gyms, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Cafeterias and Auditoriums, specify a conduit
rough-in for microphones and speakers.
m. Design 120V simplex receptacle for connection to the 120V clock. Do not specify
the clocks to be hardwired.
n. Locate combination speaker in all classrooms with call switch on the wall adjacent
to the door. Design Sound/PA system call-in switches in all classrooms, nurse’s
office, coach’s office, etc.
o. Locate ceiling mounted speakers in all toilets, corridors, lobbies and public spaces.
p. P.A. System punch blocks must be vertically mounted and accessible.
q. Locate head-end equipment for Sound/PA and Security in the MDF room dedicated
solely for this type of equipment. Discuss location of room with APS during the
design development phase of project.
r. Ceiling mounted speaker systems can be used in lieu of wall mount combination
clock/speaker boxes. If a ceiling mount is used, design one simplex clock
receptacle for wall mounted clock.
2.
FIRE ALARM: APS has standardized to Notifier systems. The following are basic
requirements for all schools:
a. All fire alarm conduit rough-in by general contractor electrical contractor to provide
and install 18x18x6 terminal can in each MDF/IDF.
b. Fire alarm system shall be in a complete conduit system, ¾” minimum.
c. Four inch square deep boxes with 4 square extension ring for all fire alarm
speaker/strobe locations.
d. Fire Alarm Control Panel shall be in MDF if possible, with Fire Alarm Annunciator in
main office lobby if possible.
e. Audio/Visuals in all classrooms, restrooms, conference rooms and media centers
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f. Audio/Visuals in all corridors, gymnasiums, cafeterias, kitchens, classrooms with no
corridors and mechanical rooms.
g. Smoke or heat detectors in all electrical room, mechanical room, kitchens, kiln,
lounges, corridors, workrooms, kindergarten/preschool, special needs rooms,
wood, metal or auto shops, janitor closets portable buildings and storage rooms.
h. Pull stations at all exits.
i. Outside audio devices on perimeter of building located by intercom speaker and
bell.
j. Design for system duct detectors provided by Sound & Signal at all HVAC systems
for fan shutdown and fire alarm interlock wiring.
k. Locate duct smoke detectors within 3’ of fire/smoke dampers and design for 120V
interlock wiring.
l. Voice evacuation required in all e occupancies per Albuquerque Fire Department
m. Coordinate with Architect for Elevator “shunt trip” alternate, recall and fire hat
provision (only if the shaft of the elevator is sprinkled). Locate heat detectors and
smoke detectors in the shaft of the elevator within 2’ of all sprinkler heads, in the
elevator equipment room, and at the top of the shaft of the elevator.
n. Locate smoke detectors at all elevator lobbies on all floors for elevator recall.
Designed to the latest code.
o. Design for connects to the Post Indicator Valve (PIV) on the site. Design conduit
only to the School’s Security Alarm System Panel. Coordinate location of PIV with
the Civil Engineer.
p. Locate flow switches and tamper switches on all fire sprinkler risers; show
connections to fire alarm system.
q. Coordinate with Architect for Smoke Doors, magnetic door hold open devices,
panic hardware and doors requiring interlock wiring with the fire alarm system.
r. Design 120V, 20A branch circuit for the Fire Alarm Control Panel and power
supplies and specify a locking type circuit breaker with a painted red handle in the
branch circuit panel.
s. Design for audible/visual devices in all areas of the schools, including portable
buildings. The audible/visual device shall have an adjustable db level for smaller
spaces such as toilets, offices, classrooms, teacher’s lounges, etc. Include manual
pull stations in portable building.
t. Design for fire alarm connection at the kitchen hood fire protection system.
u. Contact APS On-Call Contractor, Tom Burson, Sound & Signal (505) 884-1217
or Bryan Bundrant (505) 710-4648, to coordinate design of fire alarm
systems.
3.
SECURITY: APS security has their own reporting equipment so no keypads, control
panels or sirens are installed in schools. Following are the basic requirements for all
schools:
a. All security system conduit rough-in by general contractor; electrical contractor to
provide & install 18x18x6 terminal can in each MDF/IDF
b. Security system shall be a complete conduit system ¾” min.
c. INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
i.
The following specifications are provided to assume that all vendors
contracted by Albuquerque Public Schools, install intrusion Alarm System
and/or equipment and its associated communication equipment in accordance
with the requirements of the Albuquerque Public Schools Police Department.
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ii.
All work and materials shall conform to all applicable Federal, State and Local
Codes and shall be completed in accordance with good engineering
practices. Materials used shall conform to current industrial standards.
iii.
Head End: The alarm control equipment shall be installed in a location which
is reasonably secure, environmentally clean, and free of storage and away
from the daily flow of traffic.
iv.
Equipment Mounting: All alarm control equipment shall be mounted on a
6’x8’x3/4” sheet of fire-rated plywood, unless otherwise specified, and
positioned in accordance with the layout given in diagram No.1. Space shall
be provided as shown in diagram No. 1, for Radio Communication Equipment,
which will be installed by APSPD personnel or designee on completion of
contractor specified work. A clearance distance of 12” shall be provided on
the left and right of the mounting board and 36” in front of the equipment as
measured from the face of the deepest box.
v.
Configuration: See Alarm Riser Rough-In Diagram #1
vi.
Electrical: The main 120 volt AC power source for the security system shall
be hard wired into the alarm control equipment, encased in electrical conduit
and come directly from a distribution panel which provides uninterruptible
power. The circuit shall be dedicated, and be assigned its own locking handle
circuit breaker. Circuit shall be identified at the breaker-panel and at the head
end.
vii.
Supply120 volt AC power and THHN wire for connection to communications
equipment.
viii.
Supply ground connection #8 stranded to a ground bar kit in Enclosure D.
ix.
ENCLOSURES A & B – See Security Alarm System – Alarm Control Boxes –
Diagram #2
x.
ENCLOSURES C – See Security Alarm System – Control Box Power
Supplies – Diagram #3
xi.
ENCLOSURES D – See Diagram #1
4.
SENSORS AND WIRING
a. Intrusion Sensors and Door Contacts: Alarm circuits are closed circuit (opens on
alarm). All devices in a zone shall be connected in series so that the activation of
any one sensor shall cause the circuit to open. Motions and door contacts will be
home run separately.
b. Kitchen exterior doors: The outer door (usually a screen door) will not be
switched. The inner will be switched. Hallway for each section shall be homerun
back separately from classrooms/offices etc. All home runs MUST BE LABELED
at the head end as to the area it comes from.
c. Wall mount MW/PIR sensors are preferred. Mounting height shall be no less than
seven feet, no greater than eight feet. For classrooms and offices sensor should be
mounted in the corner of an outside wall looking into the room at a forty-five degree
angle free of any obstruction blocking it view into the room i.e., TV mounting
brackets.
d. Industrial Wide Gap GE 1078-W door contacts are to be used. Contacts and
Magnets will be silicone in place. See Diagram #5
e. Key lock boxes: Should FMO require monitoring of these boxes, contact APS
Security for information.
f. Wiring: The wire used to inter-connect alarm sensors and/or door switches shall be
enclosed in electrical conduit for the entire runs and shall be 4 conductors for
powered sensors and 2 conductors for switch contracts.
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Home run wire size shall be no less than:
#18 AWG stranded for zone loops up to 250’
#16 AWG stranded for zone loops up to 500’
#14 AWG stranded for zone loops up to 750’
#12 AWG stranded for zone loops up to 1000’
Distances shall be measured from alarm controller to the last sensor in the loop.
Wiring going into the sensor to be #22 AWG stranded, this is to prevent insulation
being pierced by sharp solder tips on back of PC boards.
g. Four wire applications (powered sensors)
Red wire used for positive DC power
Black wire used for negative DC power
White wire shall be connected continuous from alarm controller to last alarm sensor
Green wire shall be for connecting sensor contacts in series and bring the home
run back to the alarm controller
h. Two wire applications (door switches)
Red wire shall be used for connecting the alarm sensor contact in series and bring
the home run back to the alarm controller.
Black wire shall be connected continuous from the alarm controller to the last alarm
sensor.
i. Splices: All splices shall be made with crimp on connectors or wire nut of the
proper size for the number of conductors and wire size being spliced. Crimp-on
spade lugs shall be used for all terminal connection to control equipment. Spade
lugs will not be used in motion sensors.
5. ALARM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA
The antenna mounting location shall be with a clear unobstructed view (line of sight) of
Sandia Crest.
In addition to the above the APS open end contractor shall furnish Antenna, Antenna
Mount, PolyPhazer, cable and end fittings.
Antenna type to be determined by APS depending on site conditions and distance
between site and Sandia Crest.
No antenna cable runs shall be over 80 feet
6. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Provide 1” rough in stubbed to accessible ceiling space for camera locations, consult with
APS police for locations and mounting heights.
Consult with APS regarding necessity for security cameras in parking lots or other special
areas (I.E. Storage sheds)
Note that most exterior cameras will need a power circuit for heaters, consult with APS
7. ACCEPTANCE
a. Operational Check: An operational check and walk through shall be conducted by
the contractor to assume that each sensor, door switch functions as described and
that the entire system is working in accordance with these specifications.
b. Physical Appearance: All screws, inspection covers, junction box covers, cover
plates etc. shall be in place before final acceptance.
c. Walk thru Inspection: Installer and APS Police Security shall conduct a walk thru
inspection prior to acceptance and sign off.
d. Design for camera locations/perimeter of building, parking lots (i.e. Pole Lights)
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courtyards. Also provide camera monitoring location (viewing room, typically
security office).
8.
SECURITY SYSTEM shall be in complete conduit system. ¾” minimum.
9.
HEAD END EQUIPMENT shall be located in tel/comm; with an antenna within 75’ on roof.
10.
MOTION DETECTORS shall be wall mount and installed in all exterior rooms with
windows and doors. Corridors (but not in vestibules), within close proximity to sky lights
and no higher the 8’ from floor. Motion detectors shall be installed on outer walls looking
in (away from windows).
11.
DOOR CONTACTS shall be installed on all exterior doors and all kitchen doors and shall
be flush mounted with no exposed cable.
12.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM: Specify layout of as directed by Sound & Signal and APS
Security. Specify motion detectors in all rooms with exterior windows and/or all exterior
doors and specify magnetic door contracts on all solid exterior doors (typically
electrical/mechanical rooms, gymnasiums, and corridors).
13.
SECURITY ALARM EQUIPMENT: Refer to Standard drawings for magnetic door switch
installation and wireway and boxes.
14.
ACCESS CONTROL: All exterior entry doors, including remotely located doors with
exterior hardware, shall have electronic hardware, consult with APS Security department
or Sound and Signal for design. Exterior doors into electrical, mechanical and storage
rooms to be keyed and is not required to have electronic hardware.
15.
HEAD END The access control Equipment shall be installed in a location, which is
reasonably secure, environmentally clean and free of storage.
Coordinate rough-in locations with approved APS contractor or APS security.
If any questions arise during design or construction, please contact
Michael O’Conner, APS Police
Office: (505) 830-6861
Cell: (505) 259-9993
oconner_[email protected]
Tom Burson, Sound and Signal Systems
Office: (505) 884-1217
tburson@soundandsignalnm.com
Bryan Bundrant, Sound and Signal Systems
Office: (505) 884-1217
Cell: (505) 710-4648
bbundrant@soundandsignalnm.com
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APPENDIX
ENCLOSURES A, B, C 24 inches x 24 inches x 6 inches. Collar Studs for mounting panels. Hoffman
A242406LP
DIAGRAM #2 and DIAGRAM #3
ENCLOSURES D 15 inches x 15 inches x 8 inches.
NON-PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT ROHN #JRM23855. Mats and/or pads underneath to protect roof
material. 12 Cement blocks for counter weight.
DIAGRAM #JRM and 4
Antenna: The Operating Frequency is 458.9250 Mhz. model will depend on distance to central station.
Two models used are:
Omni 450-460 MHz 5 DB Manufacture: Comscope model DB-436C
Yagi 450-470 MHz 10 DB Manufacture: PCTEL model BMYD450K
Check with APSPD Plant Security for type to be used at your location.
X’ Antenna Cable Times Wire and Cable LMR-400
1 “N” connector female for LMR-400 Times Wire and Cable #EZ-400-NF stock #3190-956
2 “N” connector male for LMR-400 Times Wire and Cable #EZ-400-NMH-D
1 “N” connector male for RG-58
1 TNC connector male for RG-58
1 Polyphaser IS-SON-C2
3 Salco 701 Processor 8 zone expander
3 Salco 708 Relay output 8 zones with ribbon cable
3 Altronix RB 1224 relay
3 Altronix ST1 – Snap Track
3 Altronix SMP3 Power supply / Charger
3 Universal Transformer 16.5 – 40 VA
3 12vdc 7AH Battery
3 Altronix ST3 – Snap Track
1 MC3 and power supply per portable zone if site has portables
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Hoffman Catalog #A242406LP
DIAGRAM #2
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SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM – CONTROL BOX
POWER SUPPLIES
1. All simplex outlet boxes (1-6) are to be installed as
shown.
2. Transformers, Power Supplies, and Batteries are to be
installed as needed, in the positions as shown.
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Security Alarm System
Alarm Control Boxes
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G. TELE & DATA COMMUNICATIONS
NOTE: Please refer to APS I.T. Department Standards for more specific detail
1.
ENTRANCE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Provide underground, service entrances, labeled for voice, data and video service
providers; Coordinate with CenturyLink for specific “Point-of-Origination” location; Provide
two - 4” UG conduits and one - 2” UG conduit between service entrance box and main
communications room. Conduits must be installed in separate pull boxes with traffic- rated
covers, labeled “Communications”. Specify 36” minimum depth, below grade, with
warning tape, with long-sweep wrapped rigid metal elbows and bends. Pull string
w/footage markers required. Specify PVC Schedule 40 conduit with #12 bare copper
tracer wires for utility spotting.
a. All tele and data conduit rough-in by general contractor
b. For special systems services between buildings - 2” conduit for each of the
following: fire alarm, intercom, security, data and telephones - To be ran to each
building with individual 12x12x8 NEMA 3R Boxes
NOTE: Please refer to conduit color codes – Appendix A
NOTE: 2017 N.E.C. Art 314.28 for conduit entry requirements
2.
MAIN COMMUNICATIONS ROOM
Design 1 – Main Communications Room per school, to include the following:
a. Communications Room space shall be designed to facilitate all low-voltage special
systems such as: voice, video, data, fire alarm, CCTV security and intercom
systems and equipment, exclusively.
b. Minimum room sizes 12’ x 14’
c. 9’ Ceiling height minimum or No ceilings
d. Specify Communications Room as an interior-based room, with 36” outward-swing
door. Door signage must read “COMMUNICATIONS ROOM, NO STORAGE
PERMITTED”. Consult APS for specific hardware and additional signage and
nuisance buzzer requirement. All IDF and MDF rooms are to have cipher locks.
e. Specify 3/4” AC, fire-retardant plywood on all 4 walls specified for backboards. Full
Wrap. IT room to be fire rated; if painted will require fire rated paint.
NOTE: Do not paint over fire rating label.
f. Specify an HVAC system that maintains an ambient temperature of 63 degrees F°
g. Specify lighting that provides illumination levels for minimum 50fc, 3 ft. above floor.
h. Specify polished concrete only.
i. Electrical gear, transformers, mechanical equipment, piping, etc. are “NOT”
permitted in Communications Rooms.
j. Specify dedicated TVSS protected 100 AMP panel for communications and
electronic equipment only.
k. Panel shall be shunt-trip to comply with 2017 NEC Art. 645.10. This also
applies to HVAC systems supplying this room as well.
l. Specify dedicated 120V quadplex outlet(s), TVSS type, in all Communication
Rooms and Holocoms. Coordinate with APS IT on location of outlets.
m. Specify TVSS outlets for floor-mounted video surveillance equipment racks at 78”
AFF.
n. For wall mounted enclosures, coordinate with APS for specified TVSS outlet
location and height.
o. Specify minimum #6 bare stranded copper grounding conductor and grounding bus
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bar 1”C, from the communications room backboard to the building AC electrical
service ground. Grounding bus shall be 2”x18” for MDF rooms and 2”x12” for IDF
rooms. Meet or exceed NEC code requirements. Ground all cable trays per latest
NEC.
p. Specify 1-20 amp, 1-30 amp, twist-lock outlet (NEMA L5-20, L5-30P), for each
voice, data and server rack. Consult with APS for specific outlet location and
applicable rack quantities.
q. Specify 1-20 amp Twist-lock outlet (NEMA L5-20R), for CenturyLink, TW
Telcom.
r. Install a 4 inch conduit or ladder type cable tray from the telecom backboard to
above data cabinets for power cables.
s. Provide ladder tray around perimeter of room for special systems cabling.
3.
INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATIONS ROOMS
Design and specify one Intermediate communications room to facilitate each classroom
wing and separate building. Multi-level buildings shall have one IDF Room per floor,
preferably stacked. Adhere to same guideline specifications as “Main Communications
Room”, with the exception of the following:
a. Minimum IDF / TR Room Size – 10’x12’ with 9’ Ceiling
b. Exhaust fan only – separate refrigeration not required
c. Specify 1-20 amp, 1-30 amp, twist-lock outlet (NEMA L5-20, L5-30P), for each
voice, data and server rack. Consult with APS for specific outlet location and
applicable rack quantities.
4.
CABLING PATHWAYS
Specify applicable sleeves, cable trays, stub-up conduits, homerun conduits and aerial
pathways, associated with the following:
a. Communications Rooms – Specify applicable two 4”C and two 2”C between main
communications room and Intermediate communications rooms; Bushings required
at each end.
b. Corridors / Hallways – Specify 18” Cablofil basket tray, cable tray series (NO
EXCEPTIONS). See Cablofil detail. All cable trays shall be grounded as per N.E.C.
c. Sleeves – Specify applicable two - 2” metallic conduit sleeves at each classroom,
office, gym, multi-purpose room, kitchen, similar spaces, or any room having a data
outlet. Sleeves shall have enough length to be in an accessible ceiling space at
both ends, and located to provide a pathway to the nearest cable-trays. Bushings
required at each end. Consult with APS for all sleeve requirements and locations
not already identified above.
d. Communications Outlets - Specify one 4
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square deep box with a single-
gang mud ring and a minimum 1” C, stub-up or homerun conduit per outlet.
e. Surface Raceways – Specify Wiremold, ivory dual-channel 5400 series, (NO
EXCEPTIONS).
f. Floor Boxes – Minimum 1.25”C; Wiremold Resources series, RFB2 or RFB4 –
power/data/video. Floor Box Cover: Wiremold Floorport series – S38CCTCxx; (NO
EXCEPTIONS). Floor boxes to be used only if ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY (See
Receptacles and Power Section).
g. Stub up conduits – minimum 1” C; Bushings required at stub-end.
h. Aerial Pathways and Riser Racks – Specify 2” rigid conduit for building masts, 30’
lengths for utility poles and design riser racks applicable to APS standards. (See
Pole Requirements in portables section)
i. Design conduits for future extension with permanent marking on conduits installed
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above grade. Specify PVC Schedule 40 conduit with #12 bare copper tracer wires
for utility spotting.
j. Maximum 180° conduit bends per run of conduit. Conduit runs shall NOT exceed
100 ft. between pull boxes.
k. Under counter / tables: molding and or conduit is the only solution for network
installations. No free air cable and or flex allowed. It’s to protect the network cables
from damage.
5.
COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET LOCATIONS
Specify voice and data outlet locations applicable to the following:
a. HVAC – For building automation systems, specify three (3) data drops in the
location of the main DDC control panel (one for the controller itself, one for the
interconnection between equipment/controller, and one for laptop internet
connection). Also provide a 110V power outlet near the control device. For multi-
building or multi-story applications using sub-controllers, provide one data drop at
the location of each sub-controller. Coordinate data outlet location in field to be
within 3 ft. of data port on equipment.
b. Classrooms - Specify minimum of one outlet location for each voice/data outlet, per
classroom wall. Locate outlets within 3’ of electrical receptacles; do not locate
outlets near coat racks, cubbies or water sources. Consult with APS for unique
designs, such as computer labs, mini-labs, science classrooms and teacher
stations.
c. Offices - Specify two outlet locations for voice/data per office.
d. Rough-in a data outlet anywhere a video projector, smart board, etc., is to be
placed.
e. Specify voice and data outlet locations in ALL electrical rooms to be located
adjacent to exterior lighting time clock.
f. Provide data/voice outlet for all copier machine locations.
g. Computer Labs – Specify data outlet locations to accommodate up to 36 data
drops. Consult with APS for specific computer lab designs, including mini-labs. 36”
AFF to bottom for above-counter installations.
h. Custodial Offices – 1 data outlet near power outlet
i. Common Areas - for voice/data outlet locations in media centers, gymnasia,
cafeterias, conference rooms, lounges and workrooms, consult with APS for
specified directions.
j. Wireless Networking – Wireless access points (WAP3) should be in a separate
room or locked cage. Specify Wireless Access Point (WAP) locations as directed
by APS (1 per classroom). Ceiling installation in the center of a class room is
APS’s standard: other facilities may vary on the placement of the WAPs: examples
Gym’s, Library’s, Auditoriums, Cafeteria’s, etc. WAP locations that are in areas
with lay in ceilings will require per code to be self-supported to the ceiling deck and
the WAP will be mounted to a T-Bar hanger and centered in the tile in the center of
the room and supported to the red iron / I-beams and or trusses. Wall Installations
can only be installed If APS IT approves the installation. For specific wireless
details contact APS IT Department. (New 2015/17 requirement 1 WAP per
classroom; 2 Cat6 drop per) coordinate with IT on other wireless installation
requirements.
k. Specify analog line locations needed for FAX locations and elevators.
l. 1” continuous conduit from phone back board to elevator.
m. Kitchens/cafeteria – design data outlets for kitchen managers’ office, Point of Sale
locations and snack bars.
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n. Provide data outlet near lighting time clocks. Coordinate location in field to be
within 3 ft. of time clock.
o. Provide data outlet at ALL electrical panels for M & V (2 panels – 2 outlets, 3
panels – 3 outlets, etc.). Coordinate location in field to be within 3 ft. of panels.
p. All exterior data drop locations shall be cast metal in-use covers
q. Provide a ¾ conduit and box rough-in for low voltage card reader / door operator
control
r. Provide one – 1” conduit pathway to irrigation controller from nearest IDF room.
6.
TELEVISION
Consult with APS for Television/video requirements. Specify video outlet locations
applicable to the following:
a. Common Areas - Consult with APS for specified locations regarding TV outlets in
media centers, gymnasia, cafeterias, conference rooms, lounges, workrooms and
foyers.
b. Specify Video screens (If needed) for classrooms @ +84” AFF.
7.
INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS (IWB)
Classrooms – All classrooms to be designed for portable interactive Boards: ActivTouch
88 Mobile Adjustable is the first choice for all installations. Consult with APS IT for
specifications regarding wall/ceiling mounted projectors, A/V monitors, and whiteboards.
See details located in this section.
8. APS Contract Information:
VOIP/Telecom System Administrator
Brian Thompson
(505) 878-6101
brian.thompson@aps.edu
Enterprise Infrastructure Cabling Division
IT Manager – Tony Otero
(505) 830-6225
Tony.otero@aps.edu
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H. ENERGY CONSERVATION
1.
Specify “Energy Star” rated appliances and equipment where applicable.
2.
Perform Lighting Power Density Calculations and certify that lighting energy complies with
ASHRAE 90.1. Make these calculations available for utility rebate and LEED submissions.
3.
Specify energy efficient lamp sources. Refer to the Interior Lighting section for additional
information. In general, use LED type lamps, interior and exterior.
4.
Design dimming or dual level switching (inner/outer lamps) for all 2x4 troffers and indirect
fixtures.
5.
Design occupancy/vacancy sensors for control of lighting in restrooms, janitor closets,
teacher’s lounge, classrooms, and offices. The engineer shall review rooms to have
occupancy sensors with APS during the 50% review meeting. All occupancy/vacancy
sensors shall have an “auto-off” switch on the line side of the device. Hands-off-automatic
device (e.g., Leviton 1221-2L) in areas where students are commonly present and multi
stall adult restrooms controlled with ceiling mounted sensor. See Interior Lighting
Section.
6.
Specify separate switching/dimming fixtures adjacent to windows separately, (only where
applicable or where approved by APS).
7.
Coordinate with mechanical for building automation system, time clocks and control
diagrams for HVAC systems.
8.
Design toilet exhaust fans to be switched with lighting in restrooms (on occupancy
sensors). If relays are required, locate in accessible location.
9.
Design exterior lighting to be controlled from electronic time clocks with “astronomical”
feature and design each clock with two or more circuits. Refer to the “Site Electrical”
section for additional information.
10.
Group sections of light fixtures for large spaces in banks and switch locally by zones of
lighting. Discuss in specific detail with APS during preliminary design meetings.
11.
Solar photovoltaic systems shall be comprised fixed solar panels, tied to electric utility grid
with separate PV system metering/monitoring capability, and shall include comprehensive
trainings. NOTE 2017 N.E.C. Article 705, and N.E.C.Article 690 for important N.E.C.
requirements regarding installation of Solar P.V. Arrays.
See Solar PV Guidelines on APS FD & C website:
http://www.aps.edu/facilities-design-and-construction/design-standards-and-guidelines
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I. STANDBY ENGINE GENERATORS
1.
Submit computer calculations for standby engine generator sizing.
2.
Design for proper clearances for maintenance and correct operation of the standby engine
generator (no air flow restrictions and adequate air circulation and ventilation).
3.
Design shall include separate 1”C with control wires, as required, from the SEG control
panel and the ATS to the standby engine generator.
4.
Specify dedicated 120 volt or 208V (single phase) branch circuit from the SEG to the
emergency power panel for the crankcase heater.
5.
Specify SEG muffler to be “critical silence” type.
6.
Coordinate intake and/or exhaust louver sizes and muffler piping with mechanical
engineer.
7.
Design interlocks wiring from the auxiliary contact in the SEG ATS to exhaust louvers and
exhaust fan.
8.
Coordinate with mechanical engineer for exhaust manifold piping from the SEG to the
exterior of the building.
9.
Specify oil drip pan located beneath the frame of the SEG.
10.
Specify options for all SEG installations:
a.
On-Set SEG circuit breaker.
b.
Weather-protective housing (where the SEG is located on the exterior of the
building).
c.
Water jacket heater (exterior applications) and power wiring.
d.
Critical silence muffler.
e.
Remote Annunciator Panel
f.
Specify for the Contractor to provide three (3) sets of O&M manuals
g.
SEG shall be diesel fueled (#2)
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J. RENOVATION & RE-ROOFING
Before beginning any roofing work, conduct a walkthrough with an Owner’s representative to
document the operating condition of rooftop HVAC equipment and exterior lighting circuits. At
the completion of roofing work, conduct and document a second walkthrough with an Owner’s
representative to demonstrate all equipment is in pre-construction or better condition.
1.
RENOVATION PROJECTS:
a. Discuss electrical service upgrades with APS FD&C / M&O and coordinate field
engineering meeting with APS FD&C / M&O personnel.
b. Discuss electrical issues with the School Principal and Custodial Staff and
implement correction of re-occurring electrical problems (within scope of work) into
the electrical construction documents.
c. Document and provide electrical removal drawings indicating specific removal of
electrical and/or relocation of lighting and devices.
d. Meet with the APS Open-End Special Systems Contractors and provide
coordination and design relative to the Sound/PA System, Fire Alarm System, the
Security Alarm System, and Telecommunications (Voice and Data). Document and
design relative to upgrades, junction box and conduit interface between existing
panels and new panels.
e. Design details conduit routing between existing special system cabinet (Fire Alarm,
Security Alarm, Sound/PA, and Telecommunications) in the existing building and
new cabinets in the new building addition (where required).
f. Where conduits are installed on the roof, they shall be specified IMC/Rigid Conduit.
Routing of new conduits on the roof shall be coordinated with existing equipment
and shall be installed on adjustable support racks.
g. Check with APS for existing roof warranty which will dictate proper penetration and
sealing methods.
h. Existing ‘Down Stream’ circuitry shall be maintained and/or re-fed if
originating or passing through remodel scope.
i. All abandoned circuits and conduits shall be removed
2.
REROOFING PROJECT:
a. Meet with the APS Open-End Special Systems Contractors and provide
coordination and design relative to the Sound/PA System, Fire Alarm System, the
Security Alarm System and Telecommunications (Voice and Data), Document and
design a junction box and conduit system for removal of boxes and conduits on the
roof and installation of new boxes and conduits.
b. Design detailed power wiring for new HVAC equipment on the roof. Conduit may
be installed within the roof system. Conduit systems within roof system shall be
IMC/rigid only, See Conduit Methods for On/In Roof-2014 N.E.C. Art. 300.4 (E).
IMC; rigid conduit shall be used for all exposed conduit runs. No exposed conduit
on the roof, unless otherwise approved by APS. Install 20A GFI receptacle at new
rooftop HVAC equipment or within 25’ of HVAC equipment (NEC 2014, 210.63),
Coordinate with APS for direction before adding receptacles at existing rooftop
HVAC equipment.
c. Provide standard roofing details for conduit penetrations through the new roof and
new conduit support racks. Coordinate with APS for use of standards details.
d. Coordinate electrical installations with the Roofing Specifications.
e. Add a general note to the electrical drawings as follows:
“THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL DISCONNECTS, EXTENSIONS,
RECONNECTS, ETC. FOR ALL EXISTING ROOFTOP AND HVAC EQUIPMENT,
INCLUDING ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND BOXES, AS NECESSARY TO
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WITH CLEARANCES AS REQUIRED.”
3.
GENERAL:
a. Install roofing slip sheet underneath all support and should extend minimum 4”
beyond support footprint.
b. No wood supports shall be used for any equipment.
c. All penetrations shall extend minimum 8” above finished roof system.
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K. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PORTABLES
1.
All electrical utilities to the Portable racks shall be designed underground from the school to
the respective portable racks (power and telecommunications and other special systems)
with overhead or underground distribution from the racks to the portables. (See details)
2.
All electrical enclosures mounted at the portable racks shall be designed as NEMA 4 (no
exceptions).
3.
All electrical distribution from the portable racks to the portables shall be designed as “star”
distribution (avoid loop from portable to portable).
4.
The design of electrical systems shall be discussed with APS during the design
development phase of the project and direction will be given to the engineer regarding
location of the portable rack and distribution from the portable racks to the portables.
5.
Electrical power for the portables shall be derived from the school’s electrical distribution
system. Do not provide separate metering from an alternate power source, unless
absolutely necessary and specifically approved by APS FD&C and M&O.
6.
During the Design Development phase of the design project, coordinate with the Architect
and review the School’s Master Plan for location of the proposed portable park.
7.
Research and coordinate with the City of Albuquerque Building Department for issues
related to electrical grounding, bonding, and load calculations and sizing of the electrical
service at portables. Document in writing all items discussed, secure a signature from the
City of Albuquerque Building Electrical Department and send the letter to the Architect.
Quadplex feeders with isolated neutral and ground rods at each building.
8.
Design conduits for the following special systems:
a. 2” conduit with pull string from the MDF and/or IDF Room to the Data terminal
cabinet at the portable rack.
b. 2” conduit with pull string from the MDF or IDF Room telephone backboard to the
Telephone terminal cabinet at the portable rack.
c. 1” conduit with pull string from the closest fire alarm terminal cabinet to the fire
alarm terminal cabinet at the portable rack.
d. 2” conduit with pull string from the closest Sound/PA terminal cabinet to the
Sound/PA system terminal cabinet at the portable rack.
e. 1” conduit with pull string from the closest Security Alarm terminal cabinet to the
Security Alarm terminal cabinet at the portable rack.
9.
All wooden support poles shall be 30 feet length minimum with 5 feet bury depth.
10.
Green-Pressure treated wooden poles are not allowed. Brown creosote poles preferred.
11.
REFERENCE: PENTACHLOROPHENOL TREATED WOOD POLES
12.
30’ and 35’ Class 3 Douglas Fir peeled poles produced and fabricated in accordance with
ANSI specification 05.1. The poles will be full length pressure treated to a net retention of
0.60# per cubic foot of wood for Douglas-Fir, using Pentachlorophenol.
13.
All poles shall be blank poles.
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L. MISCELLANEOUS
NOTE: Numbers 1. and 2., apply to all installations, including electrical feeders and branch circuits, as
well as ALL special systems feeders and branch circuits.
1.
Electrical portion of plans shall include a note to reference Mechanical Pages for Electrical
requirements, equipment and circuitry.
2.
All conduit systems installed in concrete (this does not include lite weight roof concrete – see Re-
Roofing Section) and underground shall be PVC.
3.
Old, used, and not salvaged fluorescent lamps and ballasts shall be disposed of properly and in
accordance to current and applicable environmental regulations.
4.
All bends of 60° or greater in concrete (including lite weight roof concrete) or underground
installations shall be wrapped/plastic coated RIGID METAL CONDUIT.
5.
All underground raceways shall have a warning tape placed at least 6” above conduit.
6.
PVC conduit shall not be used in exposed locations, regardless of interior or exterior EMT, IMC, or
rigid metal conduit shall be used for exposed locations.
7.
For exterior or damp/wet locations, metallic core sealtight flex shall be used, with metallic fittings. No
plastic fittings or flex.
8.
No aluminum flexible conduit shall be used, steel flex only.
9.
Type ENT Raceway Systems are strictly prohibited on any APS Project.
10.
MC Cable only #12 minimum NO AC CABLE!
11.
Flex/MC Cable runs shall be used for light fixture whips, where EMT rigid conduit is not practical, and
for vibration producing equipment. Flex/Mc Cable runs must be kept to a minimum length and it is
not intended to be used in place of rigid/EMT conduit wiring methods.
12.
EMT fittings shall be compression type – NO SET SCREW FITTINGS!
13.
Crimp type “Quick Connect” style wire connectors shall not be used on any branch lighting or power
circuits. Wire nuts shall be used for branch circuit terminations and splices.
14.
All exterior disconnects, panels 100 AMPS and over, J-Boxes shall be rated NEMA 3 Gasketed or
NEMA 4 Enclosures.
15.
All flush-in-grade Quazite J-Boxes shall have traffic rated covers with tamper resistant cover
assemblies.
16.
Roof top conduit installation shall use Rigid, or IMC.
17.
All empty underground conduits shall contain a tracer wire or magnetic tape for future location and
line spotting efforts.
18.
Design Enlarged Plans (1/4” scale) for Kitchens, Electrical Rooms, Mechanical Rooms, or other
spaces where 1/8” scale is too small to show electrical design information.
19.
No conduit runs underneath boilers
20.
Coordinate with Architect for special architectural equipment requiring power and special wiring:
a. Design power for motorized doors at ADA doors.
b. At emergency egress doors, design power and controls for door power supplies and
interlocks with the fire alarm systems and/or security alarm system.
c. Design power and control for electrically operated doors (garage door types).
21.
Design power and controls for electrical hardware (electro-magnetic type) for entrance to secured
areas controlled from an interior space.
22.
Kitchens:
a. Identify electrical characteristics of all kitchen equipment on the Enlarged Kitchen Plans.
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b. Design a doorbell for kitchen receiving door. Doorbell switch height @ 5 ft. AFG Spec;
doorbell switch to be heavy duty- Non-residential grade.
c. Coordinate with kitchen consultant electrical characteristics, wiring connections, and branch
circuiting wiring requirements.
d. Design interlock wiring and controls with kitchen hood fire protection systems and HVAC
exhaust equipment.
e. Specify shunt-trip circuit breakers for all electric cooking equipment under the hood. Design
“Hood Fire Protection Control Diagram” indicating shunt-trip control and interlock with hood
fire protection system and gas solenoid valve.
f. Design fire alarm inter-connections and wiring for the hood fire suppression system.
23.
Elevators:
a. Specify a fusible disconnect switch in the elevator equipment room for elevator motor and for
120V power.
b. Dedicated GFCI duplex outlet and light fixture with switch in the elevator pit. Light shall be
on line side of GFCI receptacle.
c. Elevator sump pump shall be on dedicated Non-GFCI Circuit simplex receptacle.
d. Specify smoke detector in all elevator lobbies on all floors and wiring to the elevator controller
for “elevator re-call”.
e. Specify smoke detectors and heat detectors in the elevator shaft and elevator equipment
room for “shunt-trip” functions. Specify shunt-trip circuit breaker in the elevator equipment
room for shunting the elevator motor.
f. Coordinate motor HP and electrical characteristics of the elevator with the Architect.
g. Specify dedicated 120V branch circuit for the elevator cab lights with toggle switch and keyed
lock located in the elevator equipment room, if not included in elevator package.
h. Specify dedicated 120V branch circuit for the receptacles and elevator controls located in the
elevator equipment room.
i. Include Specification Section Elevator Electrical Requirements in the project manual.
j. Design for 1” telephone conduit continuous from the elevator controller to the telephone
backboard
k. Specify that the Elevator Contractor shall provide training on elevator operation
l. Specify and coordinate with the Architect that the elevator shall be provided with a vandal-
resistant phone speaker box for dedicated “ring-down” provisions. A handset type phone will
not be accepted.
m. Research and comply with latest City of Albuquerque, county, state and national
requirements for electrical and special system requirements.
n. The ring down number to dial is (505) 243-7750
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APPENDIX “ A” – ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify Raceways of Certain Systems with Color Banding: Band exposed or accessible
raceways of the following systems for identification. Bands shall be pre-tensioned, snap-around
colored plastic sleeves, colored adhesive marking tape, or a combination of the two. Make each
color band 2 inches wide, completely encircling conduit, and place adjacent bands of two-color
markings in contact, side by side. Install bands at changes in direction, at penetrations of walls
and floors and at 40-foot maximum intervals in straight runs. Apply the following colors:
1.
Fire Alarm System: Red
2.
Security Alarm Systems: Blue and Yellow
3.
Mechanical and Electrical Supervisory System: Green and Blue
4.
Data System: Green and Yellow
5.
TV Systems: Green
6.
Sound/PA: Orange
7.
Telephone: Orange and Yellow
8.
120/208V Power: Black
9.
277/480V Power: Blue
10.
120/208V Emergency Power: Black and Orange
11.
277/480V Emergency Power: Blue and Orange
B. Identify Junction, Pull, and Connection Boxes: Code-required caution sign for boxes shall be
pressure-sensitive, self-adhesive label indicating system voltage in black, preprinted on orange
background. Install on outside of box cover. Also label box covers with identity of contained
circuits. Use pressure-sensitive plastic labels at exposed locations and similar labels.
C. Use conductors with color factory-applied the entire length of the conductors except as follows
under which conditions field applied color-coding methods may be used in lieu of factory-coded
sire for sizes larger than No. 10 AWG:
1.
Apply colored, pressure-sensitive plastic tape in half–lapped turns for a distance of 6
inches from terminal points and in boxes where splices or taps are made. Apply the last
two laps of tape with no tension to prevent possible unwinding. Use 1 – inch – wide
tape in colors as specified. Do not obliterate cable identification markings by taping.
Tape locations may be adjusted slightly to prevent such obliteration.
D. Tag or label conductors as follows:
1.
Future Connections: Conductors indicated to be for future connection or connection
under another contract with identification indicating source and circuit numbers.
2.
Multiple Circuits: Where multiple branch circuits or control wiring or
communications/signal conductors are present in the same box or enclosure label each
conductor or cable. Provide legend indicating source, voltage, circuit number, and
phase for branch circuit wiring. Phase and voltage of branch circuit wiring may be
indicated by mean of coded color of conductor insulation. For control and
communications/signal wiring, use color coding or wire/cable marking tape at
terminations and at intermediate locations where conductors appear in wiring boxes,
troughs, and control cabinets. Use consistent letter/number conductor designations
throughout on wire/cable marking tapes.
3.
Fiber Optic Cable and conduit: All fiber optic cable shall bear factory printed cable
identification marking indicating the cable is “fiber optic”. Install permanent ink markings
indicating the words “fiber optic” on colored tape or tags to this effect on conduit runs
containing fiber optic cable at changes in direction, at penetrations of walls and floors
(each side), at junction boxes and termination, and at 40 foot maximum intervals
