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unless given specific instructions. Refer to other
articles of this Criteria for closet requirements.
C. In major secondary distribution renovation projects,
existing panelboard back boxes may be used as pull
boxes for branch circuit transfer. Tag all branch circuit
conductors to identify which circuit number they are
being transferred to in the new panel. Provide a
requirement, in the contract documents, for the
contractor to develop and type an accurate circuit
directory.
D. Provide in the contract documents for the contractor to
balance the loads during the branch circuit transfer.
13.12
Government Retained Equipment: The designer should
determine which of the following items the government
should retain, after consultation with the local staff:
1.
Special receptacles
2.
3.
Disconnects of 100 amperes and larger
4.
Panelboards and circuit breakers
5.
Fire Alarm devices
6.
Special lighting fixtures
13.13
Concealed or Exposed:
A.
All work should be installed concealed. In areas where
it is determined that it is physically impractical to install
conduit concealed, or where economic considerations
prevail, consult with VA to determine acceptable
alternatives.
B.
Install all conductors in conduit or in surface metal
raceway.
C. Where permission is granted, flexible metal conduit
may be used to fish down to outlets in existing walls as
long as lengths do not exceed 3 m (10 feet). Locate a
junction box directly above ceiling for the conduit drop
to the new outlet.
D. Do not install surface metal raceways on the floor.
Service to equipment in open areas from under the
slab or through tele/power poles wired from the ceiling.
13.14
Continuity of Service:
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