extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM B 117
(2002) Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
IEEE C2
(2002) National Electrical Safety Code
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
NEMA MG 1
NEMA MG 10
(2001) Energy Management Guide for
Medium AC Squirrel-Cage Polyphase
NEMA MG 11
(1977; R 1997; R 2001) Energy Management
Guide for Selection and Use of Single
Phase Motors
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 70
(2005) National Electrical Code
1.2
RELATED REQUIREMENTS
This section applies to all sections of Division 15, "Mechanical" of this
project specification, unless specified otherwise in the individual section.
1.3
QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.3.1
Material and Equipment Qualifications
Provide materials and equipment that are standard products of manufacturers
regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products, which are of a
similar material, design and workmanship. Standard products shall have
been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid
opening. The 2-year use shall include applications of equipment and
materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product
shall have been for sale on the commercial market through advertisements,
manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2 year period.
1.3.2
Alternative Qualifications
Products having less than a two-year field service record will be
acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not
less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturer's factory or laboratory
tests, can be shown.
1.3.3
Service Support
The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations. Submit a
certified list of qualified permanent service organizations for support of
the equipment which includes their addresses and qualifications. These
service organizations shall be reasonably convenient to the equipment
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