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,
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