228819 — Steel Span Wire

819.01 Description

Furnish and install steel span wire for signal head or sign mountings, interconnect runs, and for tethering purposes.

819.02 Materials

Steel Span Wire 950.09 Galvanizing A153 Steel messenger rings shall be the specified size and be mechanically or hot dip galvanized after fabrication.

819.03 Construction

Attach the span wire to poles by wrapping two full turns of the span wire around the pole at the specified height leaving a free end of 2 ft. Secure the free end to the traversing span wire using a three-bolt clamp and serving sleeve as specified. Space messenger rings 8 in. apart.

819.04 Measurement and Payment

Steel Span Wire will be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per linear foot for the size of wire installed. The payment will be full compensation for all hardware, material, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. 820 — GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORK AND TESTING 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS CATEGORY 800 TRAFFIC SECTION 820 — GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORK AND TESTING

820.01 Description

Test all electrical items referred to in Category 800.

820.02 Materials

All materials and equipment installed as part of the permanent installation shall be new, UL listed or labeled, and meet NEC, NESC, NEMA, IES, and local codes applicable to the area of installation.

820.03 Construction

820.03.01 General. All installations shall meet NEC, NESC, local utility company requirements,

and State and local laws and ordinances governing the work. All electrical work shall be under the direct supervision of a master electrician licensed in the State of Maryland or in the county where the work is performed. All work done under Section 804, Section 805, Section 806, Section 807, Section 810 (except loop wire), Section 811, Section 814, Section 816, Section 817, and Section 820 shall be performed by a journeyman electrician. Obtain and pay for all permits, licenses, and inspection fees.

820.03.02 Testing. Supply all personnel and equipment required to perform the following tests.

Furnish four certified copies of the complete test reports to the Engineer. At least 30 days prior to the commencement of each test, submit the types, styles, or catalog numbers of all required testing equipment. Include a written certification stating when the testing equipment was last calibrated by an Administration approved testing agency. The calibration date shall be within 180 days of the date when the tests are to be performed. Perform all tests in the presence of the Engineer. Immediately repair or replace any defects found in the completed installation.