June 99
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Consultants Notice: Many of the documents are large
and contain interdisciplinary information and might be
retained by the lead Architect. Contact your Architect
for copies of the electrical portions.
A.
Program Guide PG-18-1, Master Construction
Specifications. VA Master Electrical Specifications
(16000 series) are mandatory for use on all electrical
projects where a VA specification exists. See Article
15.
B.
Program Guide PG-18-4, Standard Details are for
reference purposes only. Volume 4 contains these
electrical details, schedules and symbols. See Article
14.
C. Program Guide 7610, Equipment Guide List provides
equipment required on a room by room basis. Certain
equipment is furnished or installed by the VA.
References such as VV, VC, and CC, which are
defined in the handbook shall be noted and
appropriately followed in the design. References are
also made to locations of additional information.
D. Program Guide PG-18-6, Equipment Reference
Manual provides detail description of equipment using
standard VA equipment numbers. Descriptions give
the voltage, amperes, power, etc.
E.
Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume D, A/E Submission
Instructions for National Cemetery Projects..
2.6
Applicable Codes and Standards:
A.
Unless otherwise indicated by VA criteria, use the
latest edition of all codes, regulations and standards,
including amendments, of the following organizations:
1.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Particular attention to NFPA 20, 70, 72, 78, 101
and 110.
2.
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
3.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE).
4.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA).
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