The Engineer shall follow the rules and regulations of the local
electric company, where applicable. The Engineer shall investigate
potential rebates, etc., offered by the local electric company for the
use of energy saving devices. See "Instructions to Architect-Engineer
Concerning Development of Utilities and other Site Facility
Resources..." in the A/E package.
1.6 SCOPE
Provide all the necessary electrical facilities for the project. The
work shall include, but is not limited to:
(a) Emergency/Essential Electrical Systems
(b) Fire Alarm System
(c) Lighting Systems
(d) Lightning Protection System
(e) New Power Source Connections
(f) Nurse Call
(g) Other Signal Systems, as required
(h) Primary and Secondary Power Distribution
(i) Receptacles and Power Connections for All Equipment
(j) Telephone/Data System
(k) TV Security/Motion Detection
1.7 SITE VISIT
The Engineer shall visit the site to obtain information on all existing
conditions that will affect the design. The Engineer is responsible for
verifying the accuracy of "as-built" drawings during the site visit.
1.8 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
The Engineer shall investigate the Lightning Protection system
requirements for the new building. Lightning Protection shall comply
with NFPA 780 "The Standard for the Installation of Lightning
Protection Systems" and NFPA 70 "The National Electrical Code"
Determine the Risk Index (R) in accordance with the Risk Assessment
Guide, Appendix H (NFPA 780). For all structures with R-values above
7.0 (severe), provide a Lightning Protection System.
1.9 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
(a) Electrical and telecommunications closets shall be stacked
vertically.
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