SECTION 16470

DISTRIBUTION PANELS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01

SECTION INCLUDES
A.

1.02

1.03

1.04

Lighting and Power Distribution Panels

RELATED SECTIONS
A.

Section 16195

Electrical Identification

B.

Section 16440

Disconnect Switches

C.

Section 16170

Grounding and Bonding.

REFERENCES
A.

NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) Standard of Installation.

B.

NEMA AB 1 - Molded Case Circuit Breakers.

C.

NEMA KS 1 - Enclosed Switches.

D.

NEMA PB 1 - Panelboards.

E.

UL67 - Panel and Boards

F.

UL50 - Cabinets and Boxes

G.

UL98 - Fusible Switches

H.

NEMA PB 1.1 - Instructions for Safe Installation, Operation and Maintenance of

Panelboards Rated 600 Volts or Less.

I.

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A.

Record actual locations of Products; indicate actual branch circuit arrangement.

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1.05

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A.

1.06

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

1.07

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in

this section with minimum three years documented experience and CLIENT
Approved Manufacturers.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A.

1.09

Perform Work in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation.

QUALIFICATIONS
A.

1.08

Maintenance Data: Include spare parts data listing; source and current prices of
replacement parts and supplies; and recommended maintenance program
including procedures and intervals.

Verify that field measurements are as indicated on Contract Drawings.

MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A.

Provide two of each panelboard key.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01

BRANCH CIRCUIT PANELBOARDS

A.

Lighting and Power Distribution Panels: Assembled Utilizing Circuit Breaker

for indoor application.
The panels shall be designed for sequence connection of branch circuit devices,
interior adjustable if for flush mounting. Main lugs shall be mechanical
solderless type, and approved for CU conductors. Main lugs shall be secured in
line with UL standards to prevent lugs from turning or loosening when
incoming cables are installed. Panel chassis assembly shall be rigid to assure
accurate alignment of interior with panel front. Boxes are code gauge
galvanized steel. Liberal gutter space shall meet or exceed UL and NEC code
requirements. Trims for panels shall be modernistic in appearance having
ANSI-61 light gray finish, and shall be available in both surface and flush-withmounting design. Flush trim shall be adjustable to compensate for up to 19 mm
(") misalignment between box front and wall surface.

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B.

Panel Bus: Copper, ratings as indicated. Provide copper ground bus in each
panel. Provide insulated ground bus where scheduled.

C.

Fully rated minimum short circuit interrupting rating: 22000 amperes (Min) rms
symmetrical for volt AC panels unless otherwise shown on the drawings, if
higher.

D.

Molded Case Circuit Breakers: NEMA AB 1, bolt-on type thermal magnetic trip
circuit breakers, with common trip handle for all poles. Provide circuit breakers
UL listed as Type C for lighting circuits. Provide UL Class A ground fault
interrupted circuit breakers where scheduled. Do not use tandem circuit
breakers.

E.

Enclosure as shown on the drawings.

PART 3
3.01

INSTALLATION
A.

Install panelboards in accordance with NEMA PB 1.1.

B.

Install panelboards plumb. Provide supports in accordance with manufacturers

instructions.

C.

Height 1.8 M (6 ft.) to top of panelboard.

D.

Provide filler plates for unused spaces in panelboards.

E.

Provide typed circuit directory for each branch circuit panelboard. Revise
directory to reflect circuiting changes required to balance phase loads.
Provide engraved lamicoid nameplates under the provisions of Section 16195.

F.
G.

3.02

EXECUTION

Provide spare conduits out of each recessed panelboard to an accessible location

above ceiling or below floor. Minimum spare conduits: 5 empty 25 mm (1 inch.)
Identify each as SPARE.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

Measure steady state load currents at each panelboard feeder, rearrange circuits
in the panelboard to balance the phase loads to within 20 percent of each other.
Maintain proper
phasing for multi-wire branch circuits.

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B.

Visual and Mechanical Inspection: Inspect for physical damage, proper

alignment, anchorage, and grounding. Check proper installation and tightness of
connections for circuit breakers.

END OF SECTION

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