[and] [data lines]. Nonpowered bases shall be capable of easy field
conversion to powered base without requiring the panel [spine wall] to be
dismantled or removed from the workstation. The system shall use copper
[cable assemblies,] [wiring harnesses] [or] [electrified bus] and shall
meet requirements of UL 1286 and NFPA 70, Article 605. Conductors shall
consist of 20 amp [90] [75] degree C, #12 AWG wires (unless indicated
otherwise) or the equivalent in the bus configuration. The label or
listing of Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. will be accepted as evidence
that the material or equipment conforms to the applicable standards of that
agency. In lieu of this label or listing, a statement from a nationally
recognized, adequately equipped testing agency shall be submitted
indicating that the items have been tested in accordance with required
procedures of UL and that the materials and equipment comply with contract
requirements. Electrical work not addressed in this section shall conform
to the requirements of Section 16402 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
2.9.1
Panel Raceways
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NOTE: Raceways are available in various locations,
such as base, desk height and top-of-panel. Revise
to meet project requirements.
When specifying desk height raceways the overhead
storage unit requirements should be carefully
coordinated.
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Panels shall have hinged or removable covers that permit easy access to the
raceway when required but are securely mounted and cannot be accidentally
dislodged under normal conditions. The raceway shall not extend past
either [panel face][frame cover] by more than 13 mm 1/2 inch. Metal or
plastic covers which attach securely to the raceway shall be provided as
required and shall match the finish and color of the panel trim. Raceways
[in full size over 610 mm 24 inches powered panels] [on panel frames] shall
have a minimum of 2 knockouts (doors) per side for electrical connections
or outlets as indicated elsewhere. Other raceways must be flush with
[panel face][frame covers].
2.9.2
Spine Wall
Spine walls must be able to support lay-in cabling and have a large
capacity for power and data. The interior of the spine wall frame shall
provide ample space for storing excess wires and fiber optic cables. Power
and data systems shall be easily accessed in the spine wall without having
to move return panels or components. The spine wall system must have the
ability to provide power to a wall-attached panel system and/or an adjacent
desk system. Raceways shall be located in numerous locations such as the
base, beltline, and below and above the beltline. Spine wall frames shall
have hinged or removable covers that permit easy access to the raceway when
required but are securely mounted and cannot be accidentally dislodged
under normal conditions. The base raceway shall not extend past the spine
wall face by more than 13 mm 1/2 inch. Other raceways must be flush with
the wall face. Metal or plastic raceways covers shall match the finish and
color of the panel trim, unless otherwise stated. A termination center or
utility closet may be utilized in the wall or at the end of a spine wall
run.
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