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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

NARRATIVE REPORT

The following is the Electrical Systems narrative, which defines the scope of work and capacities of the
Power and Lighting system, as well as, the Basis of Design. The Electrical Systems shall be designed and
constructed for LEED for Schools V4 where indicated on this narrative.

1. CODES

A. All work installed under Section 260000 shall comply with the Massachusetts State
Building Code and all local, county, and federal codes, laws, statutes, and authorities
having jurisdiction.

2. DESIGN INTENT

A. The work of Section 260000 is as described in this Narrative. All work is new and consists
of furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, facilities, and all operations
and adjustments required for the complete and operating installation of the Electrical work
and all items incidental thereto, including commissioning and testing.

3. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS AND INTERACTIONS

A. Classroom and Corridor lighting will be controlled via “addressable relays”, which is
achieved through programming networked controls. The control of the relays will be by
automatic means, such as an occupancy sensor in each classroom. The system will have
a BacNet gateway and will be interfaced with the DDC control system for schedule
functions. The controllability shall be in conformance with associated LEED credit in
indoor environmental quality.

B. Automatic control of receptacles based on occupancy will be provided for at least 50% of
the receptacles. Installed in private offices, open offices, and computer classrooms.
Controlled receptacles will be marked per NEC 406.3 (E).

C. Exterior lighting will be controlled by photocell “ON” and “scheduled” for “OFF” operation.
The parking area lighting will be controlled by “zones” with dimmable capability.

D. Emergency and Exit lighting will be run through life safety panels to be “ON “during normal
power conditions, as well as, power outage conditions.

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEMS

A. Utilities:

1. The new building will be supplied with utility power from the utility company
National Grid. The new service will be fed via underground primary duct bank to a
pad mounted utility company owned liquid filled transformer. The metering will be
done at the transformer.

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2. The service electrical transformer will be furnished, installed, owned and

maintained by National Grid, and it will be located adjacent to the building as
shown on the civil drawings. The transformer will be of the pad- mounted type with
a primary voltage of 13.8 kV and a secondary voltage of 480Y/277 volts. The
transformer will be sized by the utility company based on the load data provided
by the Design Team.

3. Concrete pad and grounding grid for the pad-mounted transformer is provided by
the Contractor per the National Grid standards.

4. Concrete encased duct bank of the two 4" PVC conduits will be provided by the
Electrical Contractor for the primary feeder installation from the utility manhole to
the pad-mounted transformer. Pre-cast concrete manholes 12' x 9' will be
provided by the Contractor to facilitate the primary cables field installation.

5. Utility company will provide a primary feeder cable from the utility manhole to the
pad-mounted transformer via the new manhole and terminate the feeder cable on
the both ends.

6. Transformer secondary feeder of the copper conductors will be installed

underground in the duct bank of five 4" PVC conduits + one spare 4” PVC conduit
from the pad-mounted transformer to the main electrical switchboard located in
the main electrical room. The secondary feeder and terminations at the
switchboard side will be provide by the Electrical Contractor and terminated at the
transformer side by National Grid. The new service will be metered at the
transformer secondary voltage.

7. The utility company metering CTs will be installed at the transformer. The meter
will be located at the direction of the utility company.

8. Telephone, Cable TV, and City Fiber will be fed underground into the building’s
Main distribution Frame/Head end room.

B. Electrical Distribution System:

1. Service ratings for the Main Building are designed for a connected load of 10
watts/s.f. The service capacity will be sized for 2,000 amperes at 277/480 volt,
3∅, 4wire with 80% rated main breaker. The main buss will be sized at 2,500
amperes and will have an available space provision at the end of the gear to
accommodate a future grid connected photovoltaic array. The switchboard will be
furnished with a service entrance transient voltage surge protection device (SPD)
rated 240 kA and digital metering unit to monitor voltage, current, power factor,
demand kW and with a data communication port for interface with BMS. Main
switchboard's short circuit rating shall be coordinated with National Grid, but it is
estimated to be 65 KAIC.
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2. The building connected electrical load estimate is based on the preliminary

building systems design:

Load Type KVA

Site lighting 10 KVA
HVAC Loads (including VRF Condensers, 580 KVA
Evaporators, RTUs, MAUs, exhaust fans,
etc.)
Boilers and Pumps 15 KVA
Interior Lighting Load 150 KVA
Classrooms, Labs, Office Power 266 KVA
Kitchen 70 KVA
Miscellaneous Power 30 KVA
Elevator 42 KVA
Total Connected Load 1,163 KVA

3. Electrical power distribution equipment will be installed in the main electrical room
and in the electrical closets. There is one main electric room that also contains a
2-hour rated emergency electric room for life safety electrical switchgear. The
main electric room is located on the Ground Floor. There are three remote electric
rooms throughout the building as follows:

a. Electric room #1 First Floor A Wing

b. Electric room #2 First Floor B Wing

c. Emergency Electric room #3 First Floor C Wing

d. Electric room #4 Second Floor B Wing

Electrical power distribution equipment in each electrical room or closet will

support lighting, power, and HVAC loads in the associated areas.

4. A typical electric room will serve interior lighting, HVAC equipment and receptacle
loads in the academic core areas. Each closet will house a 250 Amp 120/208-volt
power panel (double tub) via a 75KVA dry-type transformer, a 100 Amp 277/480
panel for lighting, and a 150Amp 120/208-volt mechanical panel via a 45KVA
transformer.

5. The panels in the Gym electrical closet will serve local HVAC equipment, lighting,
receptacles and Gym equipment. The closet will house a 225 Amp 277/480-volt
power distribution panel to feed a lighting 100 Amp, 277/480-volt 3 phase panel
and a dry-type 75 kVA transformer with a double-tub 250 Amp,120/208-volt 3
phase receptacle panel. Provide 20-amp, 120-volt circuits for the basketball
backboards, shot clocks, scoreboards, divider curtains and 20Amp, 208-volt, 3
phase circuit and disconnect for a mat lifter. Provide control stations and wiring
for the all Gym equipment.
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6. Roof-mounted HVAC equipment will be power fed from the 400 Amp, 480-volt, 3
phase power panels located in the nearest second floor electrical closets.

7. HVAC equipment serving data communication rooms, a boiler plant equipment

including boilers and pumps, a sewage pump station and an elevator will be
supported by the standby generator power panels.

C. Interior Lighting System:

1. The intent of the lighting design is to provide a visual environment for the students
and faculty that is supportive of the educational activities within the building. The
lighting system will be designed in compliance with the applicable Energy Code
and be eligible for the Utility company rebate program.

2. Interior lighting illumination levels will meet the IES recommended values for
applicable activity type, be in compliance with the IECC 2012 energy allowances
and LEED for Schools control requirements.

PROPOSED ILLUMINATION LEVELS

Location Average Illumination Levels
Classrooms 30-35 FC
Offices, Conference Rooms, Library 30-35 FC
Kitchen 40-50 FC
Gymnasium 50 FC
Cafeteria 30-35 FC
Corridors 20-25 FC
Utility and Storage Rooms 20-25 FC

3. Classroom lighting fixtures will consist of pendant mounted indirect luminaries with
LED lamps and electronic dimmable drivers. The fixtures will be pre-wired for
continuous dimming control where natural daylight is available and also for multi-
level switching. Two daylight dimming zones will be provided in each classroom.

4. Office lighting fixtures will consist of pendant mounted indirect LED luminaries and
electronic drivers for dual-level switching. Offices on the perimeter with windows
will have daylight dimming controls similar to classrooms.

In general, lighting power density will be 30-40% less than ASHRAE 90.1-2010.
The power density reduction relates to associated LEED credit in Energy and
Atmosphere.

5. Lighting levels will be approximately 30-foot candles in classrooms and offices.

The daylight dimming foot-candle level will be in compliance with associated
LEED credit in Indoor Environment Quality.

6. Gymnasium lighting will be comprised of direct fixtures with LED lamps and
electronic drivers. The fixtures will be provided with clear lens and protective wire
guards. The light level will be designed for approximately 50-foot candles. Multi-
level switching will be provided.
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Daylight dimming will be provided within 15 feet of skylights or glazing. Daylight

dimming controls will be similar in operation to classrooms.

7. Corridor lighting will be comprised of recessed acrylic fixtures with LED lamps and
electronic drivers. The Corridor light level will be designed for approximately 20-
foot candles. Corridor lighting will be on time clock control and only “ON” during
occupied hours. The Corridor lighting will be dual-level controlled by schedule.

8. Cafeteria lighting will be a combination of pendant direct/indirect fixtures and

linear recessed fixtures with LED lamps and electronic drivers. The light levels will
be designed for approximately 30-foot candles. Daylighting controls will be
provided on perimeter light fixtures with 15 feet of glazing

9. Kitchen and Servery lighting will consist of recessed 2’x4’ acrylic lensed gasketed
troffers with aluminum frame doors with LED lamps and electronic drivers. Light
levels will be approximately 50-foot candles.

10. Media Center lighting will be a combination of pendant direct/indirect fixtures and
linear recessed fixtures with LED lamps and electronic drivers. The light levels will
be designed for approximately 30-foot candles. Daylighting controls will be
provided on perimeter light fixtures with 15 feet of glazing

11. Each area will be locally switched and designed for multi-level controls. Each
Classroom, Office space, and Toilet room will have occupancy sensors to turn
lights off when unoccupied. Occupancy sensors will be set to vacancy mode
where required by Energy Code.

12. The shops will have industrial grade strips with LED lamps and protective
wireguards. Light levels will be approximately 50 foot-candles.

13. Daylight dimming sensors will be installed in each room where natural light is
available for continuous dimming of light fixtures. The control system will be in
accordance with associated LEED credit in Indoor Environmental Quality.

14. The entire school will be controlled with an automatic lighting control system for
programming of interior and exterior lights “on and off”. Lighting control system
will be interfaced with DDC system and will be demand response capable in
accordance with associated LEED credit in Energy and Atmosphere.

D. Emergency Stand-by System:

1. One exterior 200 kW diesel fired, emergency generator unit with a sound
attenuated enclosure will be provided. Light fixtures and LED Exit signs will be
installed to serve all egress areas such as Corridors, Intervening Spaces, Toilets,
Stairs, and Exit discharge exterior doors. The Administration area lighting will be
connected to the emergency generator.
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2. The generator power system has been sized to support emergency (life safety),
and optional standby building loads.

a. Emergency (life safety) power loads as required by the Code:

• Emergency exit and egress lighting (interior and building exterior at the
exits)
• Fire alarm system

b. Standby power loads:

• Heating system boilers with associated pumps and controls
• Telephone/ data closets and associated A/C equipment
• Communication systems (telephone and public address systems)
• Building DDC system control panels
• Kitchen refrigeration equipment
• Lighting and power in the nurse/medical area
• Security system equipment
• Elevator

E. Site Lighting System:

1. Fixtures for area lighting will be pole mounted cut-off ‘LED’ luminaries in the
parking area and roadways. Pole heights will be 20 feet. The exterior lighting will
be connected to the automatic lighting control system for photocell “ON” and timed
“OFF” operation. The site lighting fixtures will be dark sky compliant. The
illumination level will be 0.5fc for parking areas in accordance with Illuminating
Engineering Society. Lighting will be designed in accordance with associated
LEED credit in Sustainable Sites.

2. Building perimeter fixtures will be ‘LED’ wall mounted cut-off over exterior doors
for Exit discharge.

F. Wiring Devices:

1. Each classroom will have a minimum of (2) duplex receptacles per teaching wall
and (2) double duplex receptacles on dedicated circuits at classroom computer
workstations. The teacher’s workstation will have a double duplex receptacle also
on a dedicated circuit.

2. Office areas will generally have (1) duplex outlet per wall. At each workstation a
double duplex receptacle will be provided.

3. Corridors will have a cleaning receptacle at approximately 25-40-foot intervals.

4. Exterior weatherproof receptacles with lockable enclosures will be installed at

exterior doors.
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5. A system of computer grade panelboards with double neutrals and surge

protective devices will be provided for receptacle circuits.

G. Fire Alarm System:

1. A fire alarm and detection system will be provided with battery back-up. The
system will be of the addressable type where each device will be identified at the
control panel and remote annunciator by device type and location to facilitate
search for origin of alarms.

2. Smoke detectors will be provided in open areas, corridors, stairwells and other
egress ways.

3. The sprinkler system will be supervised for water flow and tampering with valves.

4. Speaker/strobes will be provided in egress ways, classrooms, assembly spaces,

open areas, and other large spaces. Strobe only units will be provided in single
toilets and conference rooms.

5. Manual pull stations will be provided at Exit discharge doors and at each egress
stairwell not located at grade level.

6. The system will be remotely connected to automatically report alarms to fire

department via an approved method by the fire department.

7. The generator status panel will be located at the Fire Command Center.

H. Lightning Protection System:

1. A system of lightning protection devices will be provided.

2. The lightning protection equipment will include air terminals, roof and down
conductors, conduits, fasteners, connectors, ground rods, etc.

3. The facility will be issued a UL Mater Label Certificate.

I. Renewable Energy System Provisions:

1. The base project will include:

• Electrical provisions will be made for a roof mounted renewable energy
system for a grid connected photovoltaic PV system intended to reduce
the facilities demand for power.

J. Two-Way Communications System:

1. A Two-Way Communications System will be provided at the elevator lobbies that

do not have grade access. Area of rescue assistance call boxes will be provided
at Elevator Lobbies with no grade access. The call boxes connect to a main panel
located adjacent to the Fire Alarm annunciator panel.
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K. Distribution Antennae System (DAS):

1. A public safety radio distributed antenna system (DAS) which consists of bi-
directional amplifiers (BDA), donor antennas, coverage antennas, coax cable,
coax connectors, splitters, combiners and couplers. These devices will be used
as part of a system for in-building public safety 2-way radio system
communication.

5. CCTV

A. A Closed-Circuit TV system will consist of computer servers with image software,

computer monitors, and IP based closed circuit TV cameras. The head end server will be
located in the head end (MDF) room and will be rack mounted. The system can be
accessed from any PC within the facility or externally via an IP address. Each camera can
be viewed independently. The network video recorders (SAN) will record all cameras and
store this information for 45 days at 30 images per second (virtual real time).
B. The location of the cameras is generally on exterior building perimeter. The exterior
cameras are fixed type.

C. The system will fully integrate with the access control system to allow viewing of events
from a single alarm viewer. Camera images and recorded video will be linked to the
access system to allow retrieval of video that is associated with an event.

6. INTRUSION SYSTEM

A. An intrusion system will consist of security panel, keypads, motion detectors and door
contacts. The system is addressable which means that each device will be identified
when an alarm occurs. The system is designed so that each perimeter classroom with
grade access will have dual tech sensors along the exterior wall and corridors, door
contacts at each exterior door.

B. The system will include a digital transmitter to summons the central station in the event of
an alarm condition.

C. The intrusion system will be connected to the automated lighting control system to
automatically turn on lighting upon an alarm.

7. CARD ACCESS

A. A card access system includes a card access controller, door controllers and proximity
readers/keypads. Proximity readers will be located at various locations. Each proximity
reader will have a distinctive code to identify the user and a log will be kept in memory.
The log within the panel can be accessed through a computer.

B. The alarm condition will also initiate real time recording on the integrated CCTV System.
The system may be programmed with graphic maps allowing the end-user to quickly
identify alarm conditions and lock/unlock doors.

C. The system is modular and may be easily expanded to accommodate any additional
devices.
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8. TESTING REQUIREMENTS

A. The Electrical Contractor shall provide testing of the following systems with the Owner
and Owner’s Representative present:
• Lighting and power panels for correct phase balance.
• Lighting control system (interior and exterior).
• Fire alarm system.
• Uninterruptible Power System, UPS.
• Lightning protection system.

B. Testing reports shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval before
providing to the Owner.

9. OPERATION MANUALS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. When the project is completed, the Electrical Contractor shall provide operation and
maintenance manuals to the Owner.

10. RECORD DRAWINGS AND CONTROL DOCUMENTS

A. When the project is completed, an as-built set of drawings, showing all lighting and power
requirements from contract and addendum items, will be provided to the Owner.

11. COMMISSIONING

A. The project shall be commissioned per Commissioning Section of the specifications.