The project involves replacing a 60kW
generator and providing a new electrical service to a 20hp fire pump at the Chugiak Senior
Housing in Anchorage, Alaska. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, materials, and services for a complete installation, testing, and startup of all systems. The electrical installation must comply with the current National Electrical Code (NEC), and all local amendments. The owner has first right of refusal for all salvageable materials. Additional documents, performance data, and wiring diagrams are required to be submitted to the owner's representative. The contractor must coordinate with the utility for installation requirements and with the owner's representative to form a work plan and a replacement schedule. The contractor must maintain a redline set of construction documents during construction. The contractor shall provide and install an equipment grounding conductor in all conduits or cabling. The minimum conductor size is 12 AWG copper, or as shown on drawings. Home run conductors shall be 10 AWG copper minimum, or as required by the NEC. The contractor shall dispose of all demolished and unused equipment and materials offsite in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The owner shall have first right of refusal for all salvageable materials. The contractor shall deliver salvaged materials to a location as directed by the owner in accordance with the contract documents. The contractor shall verify location of all existing utilities and structures affecting the work. The contractor shall notify the project manager in writing of any discrepancies between existing conditions and those shown in the contract documents which adversely impact the work. The contractor shall provide typed, updated panel schedules for new panels and panels modified by this project. All equipment, instrumentation, conduit, MC cable, and wiring must have a form of identification. Coordinate instrumentation controls scope of work with all trades to avoid conflicts and maintain construction schedule. Refer to complete project work package to facilitate field coordination. The contractor shall field verify existing conditions and all items scheduled for demolition prior to the start of work. The owner shall have first right of refusal for all salvageable materials. The contractor shall deliver salvaged materials to a location as directed by the owner in accordance with the contract documents. The electrical installation shall comply with the current NEC articles 500. Provide conduit seals at all boundary locations as required. Circuit numbers are shown next to electrical devices only. Refer to the equipment schedule if a circuit assignment is not shown on the plans. Provide wiring as shown on drawings and listed in specifications. Locations of equipment shown are approximate only. Cut and patch the existing ceiling and walls as required to install new branch circuits. Any patches shall be finished to match the existing adjacent surfaces. Replace any damaged ceiling tiles as required. Seal all raceways subject to moisture transfer or transitioning from interior to exterior of the building in accordance with NEC. The contractor shall provide and install an equipment grounding conductor in all conduits or cabling. All conductor sizes shown are based on copper unless noted otherwise. Maintain a minimum 6 clearance between conduit and piping. Maintain a 12 clearance between conduit and heat sources such as flues, heating pipes, and heating appliances. Verify ceiling types throughout the project prior to ordering light fixtures. Provide compatible mounting accessories and all trim, flanges, supports, outlet boxes, etc. for a complete and finished installation. All new circuit breakers provided for existing distribution equipment shall be suitable and listed for use in the existing equipment and shall have an AIC rating to maintain distribution equipment short circuit current rating. Any penetra