Section Cover Page
Section 16502
2000-06-01 General Requirements for Lighting

This Master Specification Section contains:

.1 This Cover Sheet

.2 Specification Section Text:

1. General

1.1 Related Requirements

1.2 Related Work Specified In Other Sections

1.3 Work Included

1.4 Coordination With Other Sections

1.5 Shop Drawings

1.6 Fixture Designation

1.7 Recessed Fixtures

1.8 Sample Fixtures

1.9 MockUp Ceiling

BMS Basic Master Specification
Alberta Infrastructure
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Section 16502
Plan No: General Requirements for Lighting
Project ID: Page 2

1. General

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

.1 Electrical General Requirements: Section16010.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS

.1 Interior Lighting Fixtures: Section16511.

.2 Exterior Lighting Fixtures: Section16521.

.3 Lamps: Section16581.

.4 Ballasts and Accessories: Section16582.

1.3 WORK INCLUDED

.1 This section includes for supply and installation of luminaires, lamps, ballasts, supports and accessories.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER SECTIONS

.1 Confirm compatibility and interface with other materials with luminaire and ceiling system. Report discrepancies to the Minister and defer ordering until clarified.

.2 Coordinate with work specified in Division 15 to avoid conflicts between luminaires, supports and fittings and mechanical equipment. Do not suspend fixtures from mechanical equipment, pipes or ducts.

1.5 SHOP DRAWINGS

.1 Comply with requirements of Section 16010.

.2 Provide shop drawings for luminaires. Include all pertinent physical characteristics. Manufacturer's standard catalogue literature, clearly marked, may be used where applicable. Provide photometric data for each fixture and lamp combination.

1.6 FIXTURE DESIGNATION

.1 Fixtures 1 to 99 are incandescent.

.2 Fixtures 100 to 199 are fluorescent.

.3 Fixtures 200 to 299 are High Intensity Discharge.

1.7 RECESSED FIXTURES

.1 Install recessed fixtures to permit removal from below, to gain access to outlet or prewired fixture box. Connect recessed fixtures to boxes with flexible conduit and approved fixture wire.

.2 Supply recessed fixtures complete with trim type required for ceiling system installed. Before ordering, confirm the ceiling construction details and architectural finish for each area.

.3 Recessed incandescent fixtures:prewired type with junction box forming an integral part of the assembly with satisfactory access complete with necessary plaster rings, supports, etc. required.

.4 Depth of recessed fluorescent fixtures to be 150mm maximum including mounting yokes or bridges with distance from backface of fixture or lens to centre of lamp 65mm minimum. Design reflector and lamp positions to provide high efficiency, even brightness and lack of lamp lines.

1.8 SAMPLE FIXTURES

.1 Comply with requirements of Section 16010.

.2 Submit for approval of the Minister one of each fixture type required before manufacturing commences. If directed by the Minister set up fixture to show coordination with ceiling, mechanical diffuser assemblies and other equipment, Fixture, if approved, will be retained as a control standard. Fixtures not approved must be resubmitted.

1.9 MOCKUP CEILING

.1 Install one or more sample fixtures in a mockup of specified ceiling. Pay all costs in connection with construction of mockup, installation and connection of fixtures and lamps.

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