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UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
DESIGN STANDARDS SECTION 16000
NOVEMBER 2004 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Revised: August 2006


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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Refer to Appendix F for further Division 16 instructions and language for Part 3 of Division
16 Specifications.

1.2 Where no product listed by an approved national testing laboratory for the application is
available, provide with certification of performance, function and rating from a Facilities
Services approved independent testing agency or laboratory.

1.3 Provide three spare fuses of each size and type for new transformers, distribution and control
panels, motor starters, etc. Provide a wall mounted spare fuse cabinet in main electrical room
for all new work and where one is not present in existing facilities. Bussman SFC - FUSE-
CAB 24WX30HXA12D, or equal.

1.4 Main disconnects for all buildings: Shunt-trippable from a lockbox located per fire
department requirements.

1.5 Water and Condensate Meters: Provide conduits from the water and condensate meters to the
nearest Power Monitor provided under Division 16 Power Measurement and Control.

1.6 The campus priority feeders (Feeder #1 and #12) and facility standby and emergency
distribution systems shall serve only the following loads:

A. Emergency egress lighting systems (including emergency lighting inverters and battery
chargers).

B. Refrigeration equipment for preservation of specimens or research projects.

C. Selected HVAC equipment whose operation is necessary to prevent damage to building
and/or protect life or safety.

D. Fire Alarm and Powered Fire Sprinkler Components

1.7 Provide external connection point for portable generator to highest priority power distribution
system. Typically, this will be the emergency and/or standby power distribution system.
UAF FS to provide information on portable generator. Require demonstration for the
operation the automatic and/or manual transfer switches.

1.8 Provide shunt trip disconnects and fire alarm interface for elevator machinery rooms when
required by work in other divisions or by applicable codes (NFPA 13, 72 and ASME)
Consultant to coordinate requirement and location with Division 14 and 15..

1.9 Include 20% spare capacity in panelboards. Load branch circuits to no more than 80%
capacity.

1.10 All DDC (BMS) control panels shall be provided with uninterruptible power supplies. Source UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
DESIGN STANDARDS SECTION 16000
NOVEMBER 2004 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Revised: August 2006


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may be central or isolated battery back-up with power conditioning. Design for a minimum
run time of 30 minutes.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
END OF SECTION