E34.REV

STACK LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

NOTE: FINAL DATE: JUNE, 1988.

NOTE: STACK LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR METAL SMOKE STACKS. PROVIDE ONLY GROUNDING

Part 1 -	GENERAL

1)	WORK INCLUDED

A.	Work in this Section includes the providing of labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for a complete and safe installation in accordance with the contract documents and all applicable codes and authorities having jurisdiction including Master Label requirements for a system of air terminals, conductors, ground rods and accessories

2)	RELATED WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

A.	Requirements of GENERAL CONDITIONS, DIVISION No. 1 and Section GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK apply to all work in this Section

NOTE: EDIT TO SUIT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. INCLUDE ONLY SECTIONS DIRECTLY AFFECTING WORK OF THIS SECION

B.	Related work in the following Sections:

1.	RACEWAYS.

2.	WIRE AND CABLE.

3.	GROUNDING SYSTEM.

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3)	REFERENCE STANDARDS

A.	Published Specifications' standards, tests or recommended methods of trade, industry or governmental organizations apply to work in this Section

B.	Comply with all applicable national, state and local codes and refer to Section GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK for additional Reference Standards

4)	QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Regulatory requirements: Comply with ANSI, NEMA, and UL Standards and NFPA Code No. 78

B.	Installer qualifications: An experienced installer shall be designated as a field supervisor responsible for installation work and shall be present at the job site during working hours

C.	Installation shall be done under the supervision of a Lightning Protection Institute Master Installer

D.	Refer to Section GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK for Guarantee and other Quality Assurance requirements

5)	SUBMITTALS

A.	Manufacturers' model numbers, sizes and types only need be submitted as "Shop Drawings" for items marked with an asterisk when base specification material and equipment will be provided. Submit shop drawings including catalog cuts,* layout of system and installation details

Part 2 -	PRODUCTS

1)	BASE BID MANUFACTURERS

A.	Healy Brothers, Thomson and Independant.

2)	AIR TERMINALS

A.	Provide ----- inch diameter air terminals constructed of:

TERM

1.	Lead-covered solid copper.

2.	Solid Monel metal.

3.	Stainless steel.

TERM

3)	CONDUCTORS

A.	Provide exposed with ----- strands, ----- gauge lead-covered copper cable

4)	GROUND RODS

A.	Provide ---- ft. long, ----- inch diameter, copper-weld ground rods

5)	GROUND PLATES

A.	Provide ----- ft. by ----- ft. ground plates constructed of:

PLATE

1.	No. 20 gauge sheet copper.

2.	----- inch thick copper bronze.

PLATE

6)	CONNECTORS

A.	Provide cast bronze, solderless pressure type with stainless steel bolts and nuts

Part 3 -	EXECUTION

1)	TESTS

A.	Master Label inspection verification shall be provided.