Electrical Site Design and Planning Clause Samples
The Electrical Site Design and Planning clause outlines the requirements and procedures for designing and organizing the electrical systems within a project site. It typically covers aspects such as the placement of electrical infrastructure, compliance with safety codes, and coordination with other site utilities. By establishing clear guidelines for electrical layout and integration, this clause ensures that the electrical systems are safely and efficiently incorporated into the overall site plan, reducing the risk of conflicts, delays, or safety hazards during construction.
Electrical Site Design and Planning. 1. Spare conduits shall be provided at all primary, secondary, and panelboard feeders for future use.
2. Electrical metering locations and metering sockets must be acceptable to the local utility company.
3. New transformers shall be free of any hazardous materials (PCB’s, asbestos, etc.), and dry type transformers are preferred.
4. Exterior lighting design and layout shall meet the latest requirements of the LEED standards established for the project and conform to Dark Skies requirements.
5. All underground conduit and duct banks shall be water tight and sloped to manholes or junction boxes with a sump.
6. All underground conduit/wiring shall be buried with a marker/tracing wire and a plastic warning tape approximately one foot above the conduit/wire.
7. Lightning protection shall be provided for all buildings and associated structures per NFPA and any other code requirements.