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New Section Synopses

Section 12 2400 (12490) - Window Shades

A new, non-proprietary section for Winter 2012. Although the section can be used to specify any type of window shade, the predominant focus of the section is on manual and motorized roller shades.

Whether the installation is a single window or an entire curtain wall, roller shades offer elegant and energy efficient daylighting and privacy controls for window openings. Motorized control systems can be seamlessly integrated with lighting controls or with other systems such as security, audio-visual equipment or climate control to maximize the efficiency and versatility of any room or building. One-touch control from elegant keypads and intuitive handheld remotes can operate the uniform movement of multiple shades, adjusting the shade to the user’s desired preset positions.   

Section 26 0943 (16575) - Network Lighting Controls - Lutron

This section is based on Lutron's digital-network lighting control system. The section includes network-connected lighting controls featuring basis of design products from Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. The section may be edited to suit a variety of project types, from simple standalone systems to more complex whole building systems with centralized PC control and monitoring. The section also includes an optional checklist, which can be used to pre-edit the spec based on the system scope choices selected. Key system scope choices include:

• System type may be either Quantum® (centralized PC control) or standalone.
• System may control both lights and shades or lights only.
• System control may utilize both dimming and switching or switching only.
• System may utilize wired or wireless sensors, or both.

Except for Lutron's Sivoia® QS motorized roller shades, which are located in BSD's new section 12 2400 (12490) - Window Shades, the section includes most of the key components necessary to specify a complete Lutron digital-network lighting and shading control system:

• Power Panels:  Dimming and switching panels.
• Fluorescent Electronic Dimming Ballasts:  3-wire, 2-wire, and digital control.
• Lutron Grafik Eye® QS main units.
• Lutron Energi Savr Node™ lighting control modules.
• Lutron Quantum® Energy Meter.
• Lutron EcoSystem® digital dimming ballast and switching modules.
• Lutron Quantum® Lighting Management Hubs.
• Lighting management system computers and software.
• Control Stations:  Wall controls, wireless (RF) and infrared (IR) remotes.
• Sensors:  Occupancy/vacancy and daylight sensors; wired and wireless.
• Power and low-voltage control interfaces.

The section also includes various available Lutron services, and the "Warranty" and "Maintenance" articles include Lutron's options for warranty coverage and support and maintenance plans.

Section 32 9447 (02941) - Factory Fabricated Trellis Panels

The trellis panels specified in this new section are manufactured from steel channel and angle frames with a welded wire fabric infill.  The panels are available in plain, galvanized steel or stainless steel.  The panels can also be ordered with factory applied powder coating or field painted.

The trellis panels provide support for climbing landscape plants and can be attached to manufacturer-provided freestanding posts or fastened to walls by others with the manufacturer's standard hardware and fasteners.

Major Revisions to Sections

Section 21 0548 (13914) - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment

Section 22 0548 - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment (15072 - Vibration Isolation)

Section 23 0548 (15073) - Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment

Section 21 0548 (13914) - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment is a completely revised, non-proprietary SpecLink section for Winter 2011-2012.

Section 22 0548 - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment (15072 - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment is a completely revised, non-proprietary SpecLink section for Winter 2011-2012.

Section 23 0548 (15073) - Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment is a completely revised, non-proprietary SpecLink section for Winter 2011-2012.

These sections describe performance standards for vibration and seismic control based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NFPA 13 and other nationally recognized reference standards. FEMA is the regulatory group that drives the codification of building systems seismic controls throughout the United States. Manufacturers specified herein are limited to those that can provide "listed" equipment as required by NFPA 13. Delegated design submittal requirements have been added in addition to a QUALITY ASSURANCE article that addresses the qualifications of the designer, manufacturer, installer and testing agency. Material descriptions and installation requirements have been revised to address seismic concerns. An array of vibration control products and materials has been revised and expanded.

Section 26 0519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (16123 - Building Wire and Cable)

This section has been almost entirely revised to include updated and expanded information. Part 1 includes new articles "Administrative Requirements," "Delivery, Storage, and Handling," and "Field Conditions," as well as a greatly expanded reference standards article. Part 2 includes new articles "All Conductors and Cables" and "Wiring Accessories," the latter including electrical tape, heat shrink tubing, oxide inhibiting compound, and wire pulling lubricant. The existing Part 2 articles for specific conductor and cable types and wiring connectors, and the Part 3 installation article have also been greatly expanded. The section also includes extensive new master note content, which users should find very helpful in editing.

The new Part 2 article "All Conductors and Cables" consolidates specifications common to all conductor and cable types, such as conductor material and color code. Conductor material is based on the assumption that copper is the primary material for most projects. Aluminum may then be indicated as either not acceptable, acceptable where specifically indicated but NOT permitted for substitution, or acceptable where specifically indicated AND permitted for substitution. In the case of the last option, the associated subparagraphs can be edited to indicate conditions for substitution.

The existing Part 2 article "Wiring Requirements" has been renamed "Conductor and Cable Applications" and may be used to specify where certain conductor and cable types may or may not be used. The article is arranged based on the assumption that the primary wiring method for most projects will be single conductor building wire in raceway. Other types of conductors and cables may then be indicated as "not permitted" or "permitted" and, if permitted, under what conditions they may or may not be used.