922Electrical Wire and Cable

922.1 General Description

This section includes the requirements for electrical conductors, wire, and cable.

922.1.1 Definitions

General Provisions 101 through 150.

922.1.2 Related References

A. Standard Specifications General Provisions 101 through 150. B. Referenced Documents NFPA-70, National Electrical Code UL 44, Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables UL 83, Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables UL 854, Standard for Service-Entrance Cables

922.2 Materials

922.2.1 Electrical Wire and Cable

A. Requirements 1. Conductors Unless otherwise specified, use conductors that meet the following requirements: a. Are made of copper b. Are Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories listed to the appropriate UL Standards c. Are the size and type shown on the Contract d. Meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code e. Have the appropriate conductor size, insulation type and rating, rated insulation voltage, and UL listing mark identification on the outer jacket. NOTE: Do not use conductors not meeting this requirement or with illegible identification. 2. Wire and Cable Use wire and cable that meet the following requirements: a. Are new without kinks or other defects when installed b. Are listed for use in Wet Locations c. Are single conductor or multi-conductor with one of the following wire types: RHW, RHW-2, THW, THW-2, THHW, THWN, THWN-2, USE-2, XHHW, XHHW-2, or ZW d. Use insulation rated for 600 volts, 75°C minimum, wet location, and as indicated on the Contract. 3. Underground Cable Use underground wire that meets the following requirements: a. Be rot and vermin proof b. Be UV, oil and chemical resistant c. Be the proper size d. Be a type recommended by the cable manufacturer for direct burial in earth B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance General Provisions 101 through 150. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.