Common use of Electrical Distribution Clause in Contracts

Electrical Distribution. A. The electrical distribution in the building shall be as required to provide power for the mechanical systems and other various systems. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be of copper or electrical grade aluminum and shall be formed and braced to withstand the effect of the available fault current. Copper bussing shall be silver plated at joints, and be properly connected with bolts and lock washers. Aluminum bussing shall be tin plated, full length and shall have all joints made by welding or use of bolts and double Belleville washers properly tightened. C. A continuous ground bus shall be provided to all sections of the switchboard and all non-current carrying parts of the switchboard shall be solidly connected to this ground bus. D. All lugs for cable or bus connections shall be positive pressure bolted clamp type for copper or shall be Burndy "Hy-Press" type and Belleville washer for aluminum cable terminal lugs. E. Switchboards shall be constructed to meet all requirements for indoor NEMA classified equipment. F. The General Contractor shall furnish and install a concrete housekeeping pad for all floor mounted equipment. The pad shall be 4" high and sized to extend 4" beyond the equipment.