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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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