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Summary of BSD SpecLink Contents - Masterformat 1995

Division 16 - Electrical

Sections in this Division = 57

Catalog Key: A=Architectural, S=Structural Engineering, C=Civil Engineering, L=Landscape Architecture, ME=Mechanical/Electrical, *=the Basics

Status Number Title Synopsis Author Catalogs Updated
Current 16051 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study Performance requirements and short circuit and coordination study. BSD ME May 08
Current 16060 Grounding and Bonding Basic materials and methods; for electrical systems, building structure, and piping. BSD ME May 08
Current 16070 Hangers and Supports Straps, clamps, steel channel, and fastening hardware for supporting electrical work. BSD ME May 08
REV 16075 Electrical Identification Field-installed nameplates, labels, etc., for equipment, components, and wiring. BSD ME* Jul 08
Current 16095 Minor Electrical Demolition Removal and abandonment of wiring, conduit, and equipment. BSD ME May 08
Current 16121 Medium-Voltage Cable Cable and accessories, for systems rated above 600 volts to 35,000 volts. BSD ME May 08
Current 16123 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Wire and cable with insulation rated 600 volts and less. BSD ME* May 08
REV 16125 Undercarpet Cable BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 16127 Manufactured Wiring Assemblies Prefabricated flexible wiring assemblies for branch circuit distribution. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 16131 Conduit Metal and nonmetallic electrical conduit and tubing. BSD ME* Mar 08
Current 16132 Surface Raceways Metal and nonmetal raceways, multi-outlet assemblies, wireway, and wall duct. BSD ME* May 08
REV 16133 Underfloor Ducts Underfloor duct, fittings and accessories, and installation of wire and cable in duct. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16134 Cable Trays Metal and fiberglass cable trays. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 16135 Utility Columns Freestanding indoor utility columns for power, telephone, and data outlets. BSD ME May 08
Current 16138 Boxes Wall and ceiling outlet boxes, floor boxes, pull and junction boxes. BSD ME* May 08
REV 16139 Cabinets and Enclosures The hinged cover enclosures specified in this section may also be used as large pullboxes (greater than 100 cubic inches (1600 cubic centimeters)). For that purpose this section should be cross-referenced from Section 16138. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 16140 Wiring Devices Receptacles, wall switches, dimmers, telephone jacks, and access floor boxes. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 16155 Equipment Wiring Connections for mechanical, architectural, and other equipment. BSD ME* Jun 08
REV 16210 Electrical Utility Services This section covers making arrangements for electric service from a public utility, installation, and utility equipment installed by the Contractor. BSD CME* Jun 08
REV 16215 Electrical Sensing and Measurement Instrument transformers, switches, relays, transducers, and meters. BSD ME Aug 08
REV 16231 Packaged Engine Generators Complete generator set for emergency and standby power. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16232 Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Converters and frequency changers with energy storage; for computers, etc. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16243 Emergency Power Supply Small battery and inverter power supply (generally under 10 kVA). BSD ME Jun 08
REV 16261 Converters AC to DC converters, AC frequency changers, and single- to three-phase converters. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16263 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply Larger than 10 KVA but under 300 KVA. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16271 Pad-Mounted Distribution Transformers Liquid-filled; dry-type; primary voltage 2 to 34.5 kV; secondary voltage 600 V and less. BSD ME* Aug 08
Current 16272 Dry Type Transformers BSD Free May 08
REV 16281 Power Factor Capacitors Unit capacitors, assemblies, automatically-switched capacitors; 600 volts and less. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16311 Overhead Line Materials Line conductors and accessories for outdoor overhead power distribution. BSD CME Jul 08
REV 16341 Switchgear Switchgear rated 2 kV to 15 kV; air-magnetic and vacuum interrupter circuit breakers. BSD ME* Aug 08
REV 16342 Air Interrupter Switches Air break type interrupter switches for medium-voltage applications, 34.5 kV and less. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 16343 Medium-Voltage Oil Switches For applications at 34.5 kV and less. BSD ME May 08
REV 16344 Medium-Voltage Motor Controllers NEMA Class E2 controllers, rated 6.6kV or less; fused. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16360 Unit Substations Secondary unit substations; primary voltage to 34.5 kV; low-voltage secondaries. BSD ME Aug 08
REV 16411 Enclosed Circuit Breakers Molded case circuit breakers; trip units; current limiters; enclosures. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 16412 Enclosed Switches For use as disconnects in service and distribution systems rated 600 volts and less. BSD ME* Jun 08
REV 16413 Enclosed Transfer Switches Automatic and manual transfer and bypass/isolation switches; 600 volts and less. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16414 Remote Control Switching Devices Low voltage control of 120 and 277 volt lighting and general purpose branch circuits. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16422 Peak Load Controllers Standalone controllers that sense power demand; for alarm or load shedding. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 16423 Enclosed Motor Controllers Manual and automatic controllers for AC induction motors. BSD ME May 08
Current 16424 Motor Control Centers Enclosures; automatic controllers for AC induction motors; disconnects. BSD ME May 08
REV 16425 Variable Frequency Controllers This type of controller is commonly used for fan and pump motors up to 150 hp, in commercial buildings. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 16426 Enclosed Contactors For feeders and branch circuits for lighting, heating, and general purpose loads. BSD ME May 08
REV 16442 Switchboards Enclosed circuit breaker and fusible switch types; for service and distribution. BSD ME* Aug 08
REV 16443 Panelboards Fusible switch and circuit breaker types; switches and breakers; load centers. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 16451 Feeder and Plug-In Busway Rated 150 amperes to 5000 amperes, 600 volts and less. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16470 Power Distribution Units Unit power conditioning equipment for electronic data processing installations. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16491 Fuses Fuses for use in low voltage power distribution circuits. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16510 Interior Luminaires Luminaires, emergency lighting units, exit signs, and luminaire accessories. BSD AME* Jun 08
REV 16520 Exterior Luminaires Luminaires, poles, and luminaire accessories. BSD LME* Aug 08
REV 16526 Obstruction and Landing Lights FAA-required building marking; helicopter pad landing lights. BSD ME Aug 08
REV 16555 Theatrical Lighting Lighting fixtures; dimming and control equipment and accessories. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16710 Structured Telecommunications Cabling and Enclosures Voice/data; copper/fiber optic; outlets, patch panels, racks, etc. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 16722 Nurse Call System Annunciator and intercom equipment; call stations; master stations; power supply. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16723 Intercom System Intercom equipment; master stations; for private interoffice communication. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16781 Television Distribution System Master antenna (MATV); satellite (SMATV); cable/community antenna (CATV). BSD ME Jul 08
REV 16821 Public Address and Music Equipment Speakers, amplifiers, players, cable; for paging, announcements, background music. BSD ME Jul 08

Section numbers and titles conform to MasterFormat™, 1995 edition, copyright CSI/CSC, The Construction Specifications Institute.
Specification Data Copyright 2008, Building Systems Design, Inc.