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Summary of SpecLink Contents - Masterformat 2004

Division 26 - 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 26 0501 Minor Electrical Demolition Removal and abandonment of wiring, conduit, and equipment. BSD ME May 08
Current 26 0513 Medium-Voltage Cables Cable and accessories, for systems rated above 600 volts to 35,000 volts. BSD ME May 08
Current 26 0519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Wire and cable with insulation rated 600 volts and less. BSD ME* May 08
REV 26 0520 Undercarpet Cables BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 26 0521 Manufactured Wiring Assemblies Prefabricated flexible wiring assemblies for branch circuit distribution. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 26 0526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems Basic materials and methods; for electrical systems, building structure, and piping. BSD ME May 08
Current 26 0529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems Straps, clamps, steel channel, and fastening hardware for supporting electrical work. BSD ME May 08
Current 26 0534 Conduit Metal and nonmetallic electrical conduit and tubing. BSD ME* Mar 08
Current 26 0535 Surface Raceways Metal and nonmetal raceways, multi-outlet assemblies, wireway, and wall duct. BSD ME* May 08
REV 26 0536 Cable Trays for Electrical Systems Metal and fiberglass cable trays. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 26 0537 Boxes Wall and ceiling outlet boxes, floor boxes, pull and junction boxes. BSD ME* May 08
REV 26 0540 Underfloor Ducts Underfloor duct, fittings and accessories, and installation of wire and cable in duct. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 0553 Identification for Electrical Systems Field-installed nameplates, labels, etc., for equipment, components, and wiring. BSD ME* Jul 08
Current 26 0573 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study Performance requirements and short circuit and coordination study. BSD ME May 08
REV 26 0914 Electrical Power Monitoring Instrument transformers, switches, relays, transducers, and meters. BSD ME Aug 08
REV 26 0915 Peak Load Controllers Standalone controllers that sense power demand; for alarm or load shedding. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 0916 Electric Controls and Relays Switches, pushbuttons, relays, timers, counters, control power transformers, panels. BSD ME Jun 08
REV 26 0917 Programmable Controllers Controllers and programming accessories. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 0918 Remote Control Switching Devices Low voltage control of 120 and 277 volt lighting and general purpose branch circuits. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 26 0919 Enclosed Contactors For feeders and branch circuits for lighting, heating, and general purpose loads. BSD ME May 08
REV 26 1116 Secondary Unit Substations Secondary unit substations; primary voltage to 34.5 kV; low-voltage secondaries. BSD ME Aug 08
REV 26 1200 Medium-Voltage Transformers Liquid-filled; dry-type; primary voltage 2 to 34.5 kV; secondary voltage 600 V and less. BSD ME* Aug 08
REV 26 1300 Medium-Voltage Switchgear Switchgear rated 2 kV to 15 kV; air-magnetic and vacuum interrupter circuit breakers. BSD ME* Aug 08
REV 26 1321 Air Interrupter Switches Air break type interrupter switches for medium-voltage applications, 34.5 kV and less. BSD ME Jul 08
Current 26 1322 Medium-Voltage Oil Switches For applications at 34.5 kV and less. BSD ME May 08
REV 26 1839 Medium-Voltage Motor Controllers NEMA Class E2 controllers, rated 6.6kV or less; fused. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 2101 Overhead Line Materials Line conductors and accessories for outdoor overhead power distribution. BSD CME Jul 08
Current 26 2200 Low-Voltage Transformers BSD Free May 08
REV 26 2413 Switchboards Enclosed circuit breaker and fusible switch types; for service and distribution. BSD ME* Aug 08
REV 26 2416 Panelboards Fusible switch and circuit breaker types; switches and breakers; load centers. BSD ME* Jul 08
Current 26 2419 Motor-Control Centers Enclosures; automatic controllers for AC induction motors; disconnects. BSD ME May 08
REV 26 2501 Feeder and Plug-In Busway Rated 150 amperes to 5000 amperes, 600 volts and less. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 2600 Power Distribution Units Unit power conditioning equipment for electronic data processing installations. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 2701 Electrical Service Entrance 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 26 2716 Electrical 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 26 2717 Equipment Wiring Connections for mechanical, architectural, and other equipment. BSD ME* Jun 08
Current 26 2723 Indoor Service Poles Freestanding indoor utility columns for power, telephone, and data outlets. BSD ME May 08
REV 26 2726 Wiring Devices Receptacles, wall switches, dimmers, telephone jacks, and access floor boxes. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 26 2813 Fuses Fuses for use in low voltage power distribution circuits. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 2817 Enclosed Circuit Breakers Molded case circuit breakers; trip units; current limiters; enclosures. BSD ME* Jul 08
REV 26 2818 Enclosed Switches For use as disconnects in service and distribution systems rated 600 volts and less. BSD ME* Jun 08
Current 26 2913 Enclosed Controllers Manual and automatic controllers for AC induction motors. BSD ME May 08
REV 26 2923 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers This type of controller is commonly used for fan and pump motors up to 150 hp, in commercial buildings. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 3100 Photovoltaic Collectors ++ Preassembled, framed modules; no electrical equipment. BSD ACLME Jun 08
REV 26 3213 Engine Generators Complete generator set for emergency and standby power. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 3229 Rotary Converters AC to DC converters, AC frequency changers, and single- to three-phase converters. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 3233 Rotary Uninterruptible Power Units Converters and frequency changers with energy storage; for computers, etc. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 3305 Battery Emergency Power Supply Small battery and inverter power supply (generally under 10 kVA). BSD ME Jun 08
REV 26 3353 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply Larger than 10 KVA but under 300 KVA. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 3513 Capacitors Unit capacitors, assemblies, automatically-switched capacitors; 600 volts and less. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 3600 Transfer Switches Automatic and manual transfer and bypass/isolation switches; 600 volts and less. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 4113 Lightning Protection for Structures NFPA 780-based, UL or LPI; air terminals, conductors, grounding, & bonding. BSD ME Jun 08
REV 26 4200 Cathodic Protection Passive, underground corrosion protection using sacrificial anodes. BSD CME Jun 08
REV 26 5100 Interior Lighting Luminaires, emergency lighting units, exit signs, and luminaire accessories. BSD AME* Jun 08
REV 26 5537 Obstruction and Landing Lights FAA-required building marking; helicopter pad landing lights. BSD ME Aug 08
REV 26 5561 Theatrical Lighting Lighting fixtures; dimming and control equipment and accessories. BSD ME Jul 08
REV 26 5600 Exterior Lighting Luminaires, poles, and luminaire accessories. BSD LME* Aug 08

Section numbers and titles conform to MasterFormat™, 2004 edition, copyright CSI/CSC, The Construction Specifications Institute.
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