Summary of BSD SpecLink Contents -
Masterformat 1995
Division 16 - Electrical
Sections in this Division = 58
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 | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16060 | Grounding and Bonding | Basic materials and methods; for electrical systems, building structure, and piping. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16070 | Hangers and Supports | Straps, clamps, steel channel, and fastening hardware for supporting electrical work. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16075 | Electrical Identification | Field-installed nameplates, labels, etc., for equipment, components, and wiring. | BSD | ME* | Apr 10 |
| Current | 16095 | Minor Electrical Demolition | Removal and abandonment of wiring, conduit, and equipment. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16121 | Medium-Voltage Cable | Cable and accessories, for systems rated above 600 volts to 35,000 volts. | BSD | ME | Apr 10 |
| REV | 16123 | Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables | Wire and cable with insulation rated 600 volts and less. | BSD | ME* | Apr 10 |
| REV | 16125 | Undercarpet Cable | Flat conductor cable and fittings for power, communications, and data circuits. | BSD | ME* | Apr 10 |
| Current | 16127 | Manufactured Wiring Assemblies | Prefabricated flexible wiring assemblies for branch circuit distribution. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16131 | Conduit | Metal and nonmetallic electrical conduit and tubing. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16132 | Surface Raceways | Metal and nonmetal raceways, multi-outlet assemblies, wireway, and wall duct. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16133 | Underfloor Ducts | Underfloor duct, fittings and accessories, and installation of wire and cable in duct. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16134 | Cable Trays | The types and sizes of metal cable trays are those included in NEMA VE 1. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16135 | Utility Columns | Freestanding indoor utility columns for power, telephone, and data outlets. | BSD | ME | Apr 10 |
| REV | 16138 | Boxes | Wall and ceiling outlet boxes, floor boxes, pull and junction boxes. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| Current | 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* | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16140 | Wiring Devices | Receptacles, wall switches, dimmers, telephone jacks, and access floor boxes. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16155 | Equipment Wiring | Connections for mechanical, architectural, and other equipment. | BSD | ME* | Apr 10 |
| Current | 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* | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16215 | Electrical Sensing and Measurement | Instrument transformers, switches, relays, transducers, and meters. | BSD | ME | Apr 10 |
| Current | 16231 | Packaged Engine Generators | Complete generator set for emergency and standby power. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16232 | Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply | Converters and frequency changers with energy storage; for computers, etc. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16243 | Emergency Power Supply | Small battery and inverter power supply (generally under 10 kVA). | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| Current | 16261 | Converters | AC to DC converters, AC frequency changers, and single- to three-phase converters. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16263 | Static Uninterruptible Power Supply | Larger than 10 KVA but under 300 KVA. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| 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* | May 10 |
| REV | 16272 | Dry Type Transformers | Enclosed; for lighting and power loads; primary/secondary voltage 600 V and less. | BSD | Free | May 10 |
| REV | 16281 | Power Factor Capacitors | Unit capacitors, assemblies, automatically-switched capacitors; 600 volts and less. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| NEW | 16289 | Surge Protectice Devices | Field-installed externally or factory-installed internally mounted; 600V and less. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16311 | Overhead Line Materials | Line conductors and accessories for outdoor overhead power distribution. | BSD | CME | Apr 10 |
| REV | 16341 | Switchgear | Switchgear rated 2 kV to 15 kV; air-magnetic and vacuum interrupter circuit breakers. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16342 | Air Interrupter Switches | Air break type interrupter switches for medium-voltage applications, 34.5 kV and less. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16343 | Medium-Voltage Oil Switches | For applications at 34.5 kV and less. | BSD | ME | Apr 10 |
| REV | 16344 | Medium-Voltage Motor Controllers | NEMA Class E2 controllers, rated 6.6kV or less; fused. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16360 | Unit Substations | Secondary unit substations; primary voltage to 34.5 kV; low-voltage secondaries. | BSD | ME | Apr 10 |
| REV | 16411 | Enclosed Circuit Breakers | Molded case circuit breakers; trip units; current limiters; enclosures. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16412 | Enclosed Switches | For use as disconnects in service and distribution systems rated 600 volts and less. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16413 | Enclosed Transfer Switches | Automatic and manual transfer and bypass/isolation switches; 600 volts and less. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| Current | 16414 | Remote Control Switching Devices | Low voltage control of 120 and 277 volt lighting and general purpose branch circuits. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16422 | Peak Load Controllers | Standalone controllers that sense power demand; for alarm or load shedding. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16423 | Enclosed Motor Controllers | nual and automatic controllers for AC induction motors. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16424 | Motor Control Centers | Enclosures; automatic controllers for AC induction motors; disconnects. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| 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 | May 10 |
| REV | 16426 | Enclosed Contactors | For feeders and branch circuits for lighting, heating, and general purpose loads. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| REV | 16442 | Switchboards | Enclosed circuit breaker and fusible switch types; for service and distribution. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16443 | Panelboards | Fusible switch and circuit breaker types; switches and breakers; load centers. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16451 | Feeder and Plug-In Busway | Rated 150 amperes to 5000 amperes, 600 volts and less. | BSD | ME | May 10 |
| Current | 16470 | Power Distribution Units | Unit power conditioning equipment for electronic data processing installations. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16491 | Fuses | Fuses for use in low voltage power distribution circuits. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16510 | Interior Luminaires | Luminaires, emergency lighting units, exit signs, and luminaire accessories. | BSD | AME* | May 10 |
| REV | 16520 | Exterior Luminaires | Luminaires, poles, and luminaire accessories. | BSD | LME* | Apr 10 |
| Current | 16526 | Obstruction and Landing Lights | FAA-required building marking; helicopter pad landing lights. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16555 | Theatrical Lighting | Lighting fixtures; dimming and control equipment and accessories. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| REV | 16710 | Structured Telecommunications Cabling and Enclosures | Voice/data; copper/fiber optic; outlets, patch panels, racks, etc. | BSD | ME* | May 10 |
| Current | 16722 | Nurse Call System | Annunciator and intercom equipment; call stations; master stations; power supply. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16723 | Intercom System | Intercom equipment; master stations; for private interoffice communication. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16781 | Television Distribution System | Master antenna (MATV); satellite (SMATV); cable/community antenna (CATV). | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
| Current | 16821 | Public Address and Music Equipment | Speakers, amplifiers, players, cable; for paging, announcements, background music. | BSD | ME | Feb 10 |
Section numbers and titles conform to MasterFormat™, 1995
edition, copyright CSI/CSC, The Construction Specifications Institute.
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