specifications - FAACO - Federal Aviation Administration Contract ...

FTWIC-2235June 2009C. CAST BOXES:Cast feralloy metal, deep type, gasketed cover, threaded hubs. Use cast boxes for dampand outdoor installation.D. FLOOR BOXES:Boxes for installation in concrete floors, on grade or below grade, shall be galvanizedcast iron with threaded conduit entrances, waterproof type, with means of adjustingcoverplate to finished floor level. Where these boxes occur in floors above grade, whichare not designed for waterproof membrane, they shall be stamped, galvanized steel boxeswith concrete proof inlets and adjustable tops. Where flush-type floor box outlets areindicated, covers shall be polished brass, waterproof type with threaded outlets to receivedevices scheduled. Where flush type power outlets are shown, they shall be of the duplextype with threaded covers for each half of the receptacle.PART 3.00EXECUTION3.01 PREPARATION; COORDINATION OF BOX LOCATIONS:A. Provide electrical boxes in the locations shown on the Plans, and as required for splices,taps, wire pulling, equipment connections, and code compliance.B. Electrical box locations shown on Contract Drawings are approximate unlessdimensioned. Verify locations of boxes and outlets prior to rough-in. Outlet locationsmay be modified to accommodate changes in door swings, space changes or to clear otherinterferences that arise or from job modifications. Make such modifications at no cost tothe Owner as a matter of job coordination. Coordinate job conditions and notify the REof discrepancies before proceeding with the installation of the work. Set wall boxes inadvance of wall construction blocked in place, and secured. Set wall boxes flush with thefinish. Install extension sleeves as required to extend boxes to finished surfaces.C. Unless otherwise noted, location of outlet boxes shall be as follows:Equipment or OutletsToggle switchesReceptaclesClocks and Clock outletsMotor startersControl stationsManual startersThermostats in office areasTelephone outletsCircuit protective devices* Above Finished Floor.Elevation *(AFF)4'0"1'6"7'0"5'0"4'0"5'0"4'0"1'6"6'6" to top of enclosureD. Locate and install boxes to allow access. Where installation is inaccessible, coordinatelocations and sizes of required access doors in accordance with other sections of thespecifications.16130-2