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	SECTION 16130
	RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wheatland Tube Company; electrical conduit and tubing, sprinkler/fire suppression, plumbing, process integration piping and fence framework. . This section is based on the products of Wheatland Tube Company, which is located at:
	900 Haddon Ave. Collingswood, NJ 08108-2162 Toll Free Tel: (800) 257-8182 Tel: (856) 854-5400 Fax: (856) 858-5578 Email: marty.brett@wheatland.com Web: www.wheatland.com. [ Click Here ] for additional information.
	Wheatland Tube Company., a subsidiary of John Maneely Co. founded in 1877, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of continuous weld steel pipe (CW) and electric resistance welded (ERW) steel pipe/tubing and fittings. Wheatland's products comply with all construction specifications and requirements, ASTM, ANSI, UL, NEC and Federal Specifications where applicable. Wheatland's products are widely used for electrical conduit, sprinkler/fire suppression, plumbing, process integration piping and fence framework as well as 11 other MasterFormat 2004 applications. Wheatland sister subsidiary, Seminole Tubular Products, manufactures and distributes over 5,000 types of pipe and electrical conduit fittings.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. Associated fittings are nipples, elbows and couplings that are covered by the applicable raceway standard other than UL514B or ANSI/NEMA FB1).
		A.	Rigid Metal (Steel) Conduit: Type RMC and associated fittings.
		B.	Intermediate Metal Conduit: Type IMC and associated fittings.
		C.	Electrical Metallic (Steel) Tubing: Type EMT and associated fittings.
		D.	Rigid Metal (Aluminum) Conduit: Type RMC and associated fittings.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 07840 - Firestopping.
		B.	Section 16070 - Hangers, Supports and Seismic Protection.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ANSI C80.1 - Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit. (ERSC)
		B.	ANSI C80.3 - Electrical Metallic Tubing. (EMT)
		C.	ANSI C80.4 - Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit and Electrical Metal Tubing.
		D.	ANSI C80.5 - .Electrical Rigid Aluminum Conduit. (ERAC)
		E.	ANSI C80.6 - Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit. (EIMC)
		F.	UL 6 - Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Steel.
		G.	UL 6A Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Aluminum, Red Brass, and Stainless Steel.
		H.	UL 514B - Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings.
		I.	UL 797 - Electrical Metallic Tubing - Steel.
		J.	UL 1242 - Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit - Steel.
		K.	NECA 1 - Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
		L.	ANSI/NEMA FB 1 - Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable.
		M.	ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ Product Data ]: Submit manufacturer's data sheets for each raceway required. Trade sizes available:
			1.	Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) 10ft lengths - 1/2 through 4; 20 ft lengths - 1/2 through 4.
			2.	Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) 10ft lengths - 1/2 through 6; 20 ft lengths -- 2 through 6.
			3.	Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) 10ft lengths - 1/2 through 4; 20 ft lengths not available.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Indicate conduit layouts, identify each system component required for a complete system, conduit and EMT type and length (10 ft or 20 ft), and run length; identify all circuits.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company headquartered in the United States having U.S. manufacturing facility/facilities specializing in manufacturing Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC), Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) and associated nipples, elbows, and couplings with at least 5 years experience.
		B.	Product Requirements: Provide Electrical Conduit and EMT that is Listed and labeled as defined in ANSI/NFPA 70, Article 100, by a NRTL acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, and marked for its intended use.
		C.	Comply with the requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC) for applicable raceway and installation.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Accept conduit and tubing on-site and inspect for damage. If 10 and 20 foot lengths of RMC and EMT are specified, verify that the correct number of lengths per product type and trade size is received.
		B.	Store products according to manufacturer instructions in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
			1.	Protect conduit and EMT from corrosion and entrance of debris by storing above grade, adequately support, and provide appropriate covering.
			2.	Conduit and EMT stored outside in the weather or tarped shall be elevated on one end to allow drainage of moisture from the O.D. and I.D. and allow sufficient space between lifts to provide for air-flow.
			3.	Conduit or EMT covered with a tarp, provide for drainage of condensation and for sufficient air-flow to dry the conduit.
		C.	Receive, store, and protect, and handle products according to NECA 1 Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction.
	1.7	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
	1.8	COORDINATION
		A.	Coordinate layout and installation of raceways with other construction trades that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression system, and partition assemblies.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Wheatland Tube Company; 900 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108-2162. ASD. Toll Free Tel: (800) 257-8182. Tel: (856) 854-5400. Fax: (856) 858-5578. Email: marty.brett@wheatland.com. Web: www.wheatland.com.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wheatland manufacturers metal conduit and tubing in types RMC- (both Steel and Aluminum), IMC and EMT. Other products specified by standards for industry accepted commodity products. Edit 2.2 through 2.5 as required by project. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wheatland Galvanized Rigid Conduit can be installed indoors or outdoors, in dry or wet locations, exposed or concealed, in all kinds of atmospheric conditions, and in hazardous locations when in accordance with NEC 2005 Article 344. It provides excellent mechanical protection for the conductors while reducing Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) exposure and shielding against Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). RMC is recognized by NEC 2005 section 250.118(2) as an equipment grounding conductor. Edit 2.2 through 2.5 as required by project. Associated Fittings are nipples, elbows and couplings that are covered by the applicable raceway standard, rather than UL 514B or ANSI/NEMA FB1.
	2.2	RIGID METAL CONDUIT AND TUBING
		A.	Rigid Metal (Steel) Conduit (RMC) that meets the requirements of UL 6 Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Steel, ANSI C80.1 - Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC), and ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 344.
		B.	Associated fittings shall meet the requirements of UL and ANSI C80 standards for the applicable raceway system, except IMC which uses UL 6 and C80.1 compliant nipples and couplings.
		C.	For Rigid Metal Conduit, furnish zinc-plated, threaded, malleable iron fittings and conduit bodies that meet the requirements of UL 514B Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings, and ANSI/NEMA FB1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wheatland aluminum conduit is a nonmagnetic metal and therefore reduces power loss due to voltage drop, resulting in power savings throughout the life of the installation. Delete if not required.
	2.3	RIGID ALUMINUM CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
		A.	Rigid Metal (Aluminum) Conduit (RMC) that meets the requirements of UL 6A Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Aluminum, Red Brass and Stainless Steel, ANSI C80.5 - Electrical Rigid Aluminum Conduit (ERAC), and ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 344. Rigid Aluminum conduit shall be manufactured from 6063 alloy, with a T-1 temper.
		B.	For Rigid Aluminum Conduit, furnish threaded aluminum fittings and conduit bodies that meet the requirements of UL 514B Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings, and ANSI/NEMA FB1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable. Connectors should have insulated throat.
		C.	Associated fittings shall meet the requirements of UL and ANSI C80 standards for the applicable raceway system, except IMC which uses UL 6 and C80.1 compliant nipples and couplings.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wheatland Intermediate Metal Conduit provides protection for electrical conductors and cables against physical damage. It can be used on jobs where the full thickness and protection of Rigid steel Conduit is not needed. IMC can be used indoors or outdoors, and underground beneath concrete or fill. It can be used in high voltage applications (over 600 volts). IMC is recognized by NEC 2005 section 250.118(3) as an equipment grounding conductor. Delete if not required.
	2.4	INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
		A.	Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) that meets the requirements of UL1242 Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit - Steel, ANSI C80.6 - Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit (EIMC), and ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 342.
		B.	For Intermediate Metal Conduit, furnish zinc-plated, threaded, malleable iron fittings and conduit bodies that meet the requirements of UL 514B Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings, and ANSI/NEMA FB1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable.
		C.	Associated fittings shall meet the requirements of UL and ANSI C80 standards for the applicable raceway system, except IMC which uses UL 6 and C80.1 compliant nipples and couplings.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wheatland Electrical Metallic Tubing can be used for both exposed and concealed work providing it will not be subject to severe physical damage and is properly protected against corrosion. It is most commonly used above ground for lighting circuits, control lines, and other low-power applications. Industry standards permit the use of EMT for installation of conductors in circuits rated below and above 600 volts, nominal, and in accordance with Article 358 of the National Electric Code. EMT is recognized by NEC section 250-118(4) as an equipment grounding conductor. Delete if not required.
	2.5	ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING AND FITTINGS
		A.	Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) that meets the requirements of UL 797 Electrical Metallic Tubing - Steel, ANSI C80.3 - Steel Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), and ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 358.
		B.	For Electrical Metallic Tubing, furnish zinc-plated steel or zinc-plated malleable iron fittings bodies that meet the requirements of UL 514B Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings, and ANSI/NEMA FB1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable. Connectors should have insulated throat.
		C.	Associated fittings shall meet the requirements of UL and ANSI C80 standards for the applicable raceway system, except IMC which uses UL 6 and C80.1 compliant nipples, elbows and couplings.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	RACEWAY APPLICATION
		A.	Use conduit and fittings according to the NEC and the following:
			1.	Underground, direct buried: Use rigid steel conduit or intermediate metal conduit for direct buried underground work where made of material approved for the conditions, or where provided with corrosion protection approved for the condition.
			2.	Underground, direct buried: Use rigid aluminum conduit provided with supplementary corrosion protection for direct buried underground work where provided with corrosion protection approved for the condition.
			3.	Underground, concrete encased: Use rigid steel conduit or intermediate metal conduit for concrete encased underground work.
			4.	Outdoors, exposed: Use rigid steel conduit or intermediate metal conduit for exposed outdoor work. EMT may be used where not subject to physical damage and where not exposed to deteriorating agents.
			5.	Outdoors, concealed: Use rigid steel conduit or intermediate metal conduit for concealed outdoor work. EMT may be used where not encased in concrete and where not exposed to deteriorating agents.
			6.	Indoors dry, exposed: Use electrical metallic tubing for exposed indoor work where not subject to physical damage and not exposed to deteriorating agents. Use rigid steel conduit or intermediate metal conduit for exposed indoor work subject to physical damage.
			7.	Indoor dry, concealed: Use electrical metallic tubing, rigid steel conduit or intermediate metal conduit for concealed indoor work.
	3.2	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install raceways and boxes according to NECA 1 Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction, the NEC, and requirements in this Section.
		B.	Raceway routing is shown on the Drawings in approximate locations unless dimensioned. Coordinate routing with structure and with work of other trades. Route as required for a complete wiring system.
		C.	Minimum Conduit and EMT Size: Trade size 1/2.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert values suitable for project. Delete paragraph if distances shown on the Drawings.
		D.	Keep raceways at least ___ inches away from parallel runs and ___ inches when crossing of flues and steam or hot water pipes. Install horizontal raceway runs above water and steam piping.
		E.	Complete conduit raceways between termination points prior to the installation of conductors.
		F.	Limits bends between pull points to no more than 4 bends totaling 360 degrees.
		G.	Make bends and offsets so inside diameter of the conduit or tubing will not be effectively reduced. Keep legs of bends in the same plane and keep straight legs of offsets parallel, unless otherwise indicated.
		H.	Secure and support raceways as required by the NEC and Section 16070.
		I.	Metal raceways are not to be supported, terminated, or connected by welding to the raceway.
		J.	Do not support conduit with wire or perforated pipe straps. Remove wires used for temporary support.
		K.	Install temporary closures or caps during construction to conduit and the threads and prevent foreign matter from entering raceways. All conduit and tubing shall be swabbed and cleaned before pulling wire or cables.
		L.	Use conduit hubs to fasten conduit to boxes in damp and wet locations.
		M.	Conceal conduit and EMT within finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated. Install concealed raceways with a minimum of bends in the shortest practical distance, considering type of building construction and obstructions, unless otherwise indicated.
		N.	Install grounding bushings at the following locations:
			1.	At every entry to enclosures on metallic conduits containing circuits rated 100 amperes and higher.
			2.	On metallic conduits entering enclosures through concentric, eccentric or oversize knockouts.
			3.	On metallic conduits that terminate to a metallic enclosure without effective electrical connection such as locknuts or threaded bushings.
		O.	Raceways Embedded in Slabs: Install in middle 1/3 of slab thickness where practical and leave at least 2 inches (50 mm) of concrete cover:
			1.	Secure raceways to reinforcing rods to prevent sagging or shifting during concrete placement.
			2.	Space raceways laterally to prevent voids in concrete.
			3.	Transition to PVC tape-wrapped rigid steel conduit or PVC tape-wrapped intermediate metal conduit before rising above the floor.
			4.	Use coupling and connector approved for the application.
		P.	Install expansion fittings where embedded or surface mounted conduits cross building expansion joints.
		Q.	Stub-up Connections: Extend conduits through concrete floor for connection to freestanding equipment. Install with an adjustable top or coupling threaded inside for plugs set flush with finished floor. Extend conductors to equipment with rigid steel conduit; FMC may be used 6 inches above the floor. Install screwdriver-operated, threaded plugs flush with floor for future equipment connections.
		R.	Protect stub-ups from damage where conduits rise through floor slabs. Arrange so curved portions of bends are not visible above the finished slab.
		S.	Install exposed conduit parallel to or at right angles to nearby surfaces or structural members and follow surface contours as much as practical.
			1.	Run parallel or banked raceways together on common supports where practical.
			2.	Make bends in parallel or banked runs from same center line to make bends parallel. Use factory elbows only where elbows can be installed parallel; otherwise, provide field bends for parallel raceways.
		T.	Raceway termination points and box locations shown on the Drawings are in approximate locations unless dimensioned. Verify locations before rough-in.
		U.	Join raceways with fittings designed and approved for that purpose and make joints wrench tight. Tighten set screws of threadless fittings with suitable tools.
		V.	Terminations:
			1.	Where raceways are terminated with locknuts and bushings, align raceways to enter squarely and install locknuts with dished part against box. Use two locknuts, one inside and one outside box.
			2.	Where raceways are terminated with threaded hubs, screw raceways or fittings tightly into hub so end bears against wire protection shoulder. Where chase nipples are used, align raceways so coupling is square to box; tighten chase nipple so no threads are exposed.
			3.	Install insulating bushings or connectors with an insulated throat to protect conductors or cables at conduit terminations.
		W.	Install pull wires in empty raceways. Use polypropylene or monofilament plastic line with not less than 200-lb tensile strength. Leave at least 12 inches of slack at each end of pull wire.
		X.	Install conduit sealing fittings at suitable, approved, and accessible locations and fill them with UL-listed sealing compound. For concealed raceways, install each fitting in a flush steel box with a blank cover plate having a finish similar to that of adjacent plates or surfaces.
			1.	Install raceway sealing fittings where conduits pass from warm to cold locations, such as boundaries of refrigerated spaces and air-conditioned spaces, between areas where air pressure differential must be maintained, and where otherwise required by the NEC.
		Y.	Avoid moisture traps in conduit system; provide junction boxes with drain fitting at low points in conduit system.
	3.3	FIRESTOP INSTALLATION
		A.	Install fire and smoke stop material at single electrical conduit penetrations through core-drilled openings in fire-rated concrete walls and floors. Install following manufacturer's instructions to restore original fire rating.
		B.	Install smoke and fire sealant caulk at conduit penetrations through openings in fire rated walls, floors and partitions. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to restore original fire rating.
		C.	Request inspection of firestopping installations by the Authority Having Jurisdiction both before and after installation of firestopping materials.
	3.4	PROTECTION
		A.	Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure coatings and finishes are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
			1.	Repair damage to galvanized finishes with zinc-rich paint recommended by manufacturer.
	END OF SECTION