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16670 LIGHTNING PROTECTIONFTWIC-2235June 2009PART 1.00GENERAL1.01 WORK INCLUDED:Furnish labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to install a complete lightningprotection system in accordance with UL 96A, NFPA 780, and this specification.1.02 RELATED WORK COVERED ELSEWHERE:General Requirements for Electrical Work Section 16010Grounding Section 164501.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE:A. The system furnished under this specification shall be the standard product of amanufacturer regularly engaged in the production of lightning protection systems andshall be the manufacturer's latest approved design. Listing of the manufacturer in thelightning protection section of the current edition of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.,Electrical Construction Materials List will be accepted as compliance with thisrequirement.B. All materials shall be copper and bronze and of the size, weight and construction to suitthe application where used in accordance with UL, NFPA, NEC code requirements forthis type structure and as per manufacturer's recommendations. Class I sized componentsmay be utilized on roof levels 75 feet and below in height. Class II sized components arerequired for roof levels over 75 feet in height. With the exception of cable holders, allconnectors and splices shall utilize exothermic weld connections.C. Aluminum material may not be used except on roofs that require aluminum componentsin order to be compatible with aluminum roofing materials. In this case, mechanicalconnectors may be used. Suitable transition joints, properly installed by trainedpersonnel are required between aluminum and copper conductors.1.04 SUBMITTALS:Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01300, SUBMITTALS, and shall include:A. Specifications.B. Catalog cuts.C. Shop drawings showing type, size and location of all equipment, grounds, cable routings,etc.D. Certification of Adequacy of Design.E. Certification of Applicator/Subcontractor.16670-1