3838.1SCOPE
Provide junction boxes on electrical systems when required for the following reasons:
3838.2REQUIREMENTS
A Underpass Luminaire System Junction Boxes Furnish and install approved PVC coated GRFX Body Type Hot Dipped Galvanized Ferroalloy Junction Boxes listed on the APL, Lighting, “PVC coated RMC” for underpass luminaire systems as shown on the Plans or when specified in the Contract. B Lighting System Junction Boxes Furnish and install junction boxes on bridges used for lighting systems other than underpass luminaire systems, meeting the following: Hot dip galvanized coated metal, PVC coated hot dip galvanized metal, or stainless steel Sized in accordance with NEC Article 314 NEMA Rated 3R or better NRTL Listed and Labeled
Installed with approved junction box drains and breathers (drilling a hole is not an approved drain and breather) Ensure junction boxes fit at specified locations under bridge decks, between bridge beams, and between bridge beams and abutments. C Wood Pole Junction Boxes Provide and install junction boxes on wood poles as shown on the Plans and meeting the following: Hot dip galvanized coated metal, PVC coated hot dip galvanized metal, or stainless steel Sized in accordance with NEC Article 314 NEMA Rated 3R or better NRTL Listed and Labeled Installed with drains and breathers Submit shop drawings of proposed junction boxes and mounting details in accordance with 3838.3 “Sample and Testing.”
3838.3SAMPLING AND TESTING
Submit three sets of shop drawings of the proposed metal junction boxes and mounting details to the Engineer for approval.
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