Radha Krishna Temple Construction
ELECTRICAL
DEMOLITION
SECTION 26 05 02
ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING
PART 1 - GENERAL
SCOPE
The work under this section includes - major scope of work noted on Scope of Work page for Electrical
PART 1 - GENERAL
Scope
Related Work
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Materials and Equipment
PART 3 - EXECUTION
Examination
Preparation
Limited Demolition and Extension of the Existing Electrical Work
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Materials and equipment for patching and extending work as specified in the individual Sections.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Verify field measurements and circuiting arrangements as shown on Drawings.
Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities.
Beginning of demolition means installer accepts existing conditions.
PREPARATION
Disconnect electrical systems in walls, floors, and ceilings scheduled for removal.
Coordinate utility service outages with the User Agency, Project/Construction Mgr, Field Representative, and Architect/Engineer.
Provide temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service during construction. When work must be performed on energized equipment or circuits, use personnel experienced in such operations and follow the safe working practice requirements of NFPA 70E.
Existing Electrical Service: Maintain existing system in service until new system is complete and ready for service. Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. Obtain permission from the User Agency and DFD Field Representative at least [48] [_____] hours before partially or completely disabling system. Minimize outage duration. If required, make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.
Existing Fire Alarm System: Maintain existing system in service until new system is accepted. Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. Obtain permission from the User Agency, Project/Construction Mgr and local Authority Having Jurisdiction at least [48] [___] hours before partially or completely disabling system. Minimize outage duration. If required, make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.
DEMOLITION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL WORK
Remove, relocate, and extend existing installations as necessary, to accommodate new construction and to meet all requirements of these specifications. Extend existing installations using materials and methods compatible with existing electrical installations, or as specified.
Remove abandoned wiring to source of supply.
Remove exposed abandoned conduit and abandoned conduit above accessible ceiling finishes, unless noted otherwise on drawings. Cut conduit flush with walls and floors, and patch surfaces. If certain conduits and boxes are abandoned but not scheduled for removal, they shall be shown on the "As Built Drawings".
Disconnect abandoned outlets and remove devices. Remove abandoned outlets if conduit and wiring servicing them is abandoned and removed. Provide blank cover for abandoned outlets which are not removed.
Disconnect and remove abandoned panelboards and distribution equipment.
Disconnect and remove electrical devices and equipment serving utilization equipment that has been removed.
Disconnect and remove abandoned luminaires. Remove brackets, stems, hangers, and other accessories.
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Provide revised typed circuit directory in panelboards that have circuits removed.
Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during demolition and extension work.
Maintain access to existing electrical installations which remain active. Modify installation or provide access panel as appropriate.
Provide supplemental support for conduits that are routed through demolition area, and are to remain. Supplemental support shall be added so that the conduit meets the support requirements of electrical specification section 26 05 33.
END OF SECTION