Master Specification

SECTION 26 08 00
COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1.1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A.

Work Included: The work of this Section consists of furnishing all labor,
materials, test equipment, and technical supervision to perform and record the
electrical field tests as specified, and perform and record all electrical tests as
required, including tests on 600 volt wire and cable, low voltage panelboards,
bus ducts, and grounding.

1.1.1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

B.

Section 01 33 01 Submittals.

1.1.1.3 DESCRIPTION
C.

This Section also includes requirements for furnishing all labor, materials, and
technical supervision to perform training for equipment and special systems
described herein.

D.

This Section specifies that Contractor shall engage the services of a recognized
independent testing company for performing final inspections and tests as
specified.
1.

The CM will witness Inspections and tests. Notify the CM a minimum of

14 working days in advance of testing date.

E.

The testing company shall provide all material, test instruments, equipment,
labor, and technical supervision to perform such tests and inspections.

F.

It is the intent of these tests to verify that electrical equipment is operational

within industry and manufacturer's tolerances, and is installed in accordance
with these specifications.

G.

Perform tests, calibration, adjustment of relays and inspections before

energizing any equipment.

H.

Upon completion of the tests and inspections specified, a label shall be

provided in accordance with NETA labeling.

I.

Relay settings shall be made using approved relay setting reports, short circuit
and coordination studies.

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1.1.1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
J.

Reference Standards:
2.

OSHA Part 1910; Subpart S. 1910.308.

3. American National Standards Institute: ANSI
4. American Society for Testing and Materials: ASTM
5. Association of Edison Illuminating Companies: AEIC
6. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: IEEE
7. Insulated Cable Engineers Association: ICEA
8. National Electrical Manufacturers Association: NEMA
9. National Electrical Testing Association: NETA
Note: Information and procedures for acceptance testing taken from
Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution
Equipment and Systems is copyright by InterNational Electrical
Testing Association, PO Box 687, 231 Red Rocks Vista Drive,
Morrison, Colorado 80465.

10.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a.

K.

70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

All inspections and tests shall use the following references.

11.

L.

a.

Contract Specifications.
12. Drawings.
13. Manufacturer's instruction manuals and approved shop drawings for
applicable equipment.
14. Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution
Equipment and Systems by InterNational Electrical Testing
Association (NETA).

Qualifications of Testing Company:

15.

The testing company shall meet OSHA 29 CFR 1907 criteria for
accreditation of testing laboratories.
A testing company with full
membership in NETA constitutes proof of meeting such criteria.
Contractors with employees that are full members of NETA are not
acceptable.
16. Contractor shall submit the testing company's qualifications and the
resumes of the personnel proposed to be assigned to this Project for
the CM's approval before commencement of the work.

1.1.1.5 SUBMITTALS
M.

In accordance with the requirements of Sections 01 33 01.

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N.

Submit the testing company's qualifications and the resumes of the personnel
proposed to be assigned to this Project.

O.

Fixed test procedures

manufacturer.

P.

Submit proposed testing program and test procedures for review and approval
by the CM before beginning any testing. Each procedure shall include the
following as a minimum:
17.

Q.

as

recommended

by

the

equipment/system

Statement of procedure objective and scope.

18. List of equipment required to set up and perform the procedure.
19. List of equipment or services required from areas outside
Contractor's control.
20. List of prerequisite tests that need to be completed before the
procedure can be performed.
21. Description of the required procedure setup, including diagrams
illustrating test equipment connections and identifying test points,
where applicable.
22. Step-by-step instructions for performing the procedure identifying the
points where data is to be recorded and the limits for acceptable
data, in accordance with referenced standards.
23. Provisions for recording pertinent test conditions and environment at
time of test.
24. Instructions for recording data on data sheets and verifying that
procedure steps have been completed.

Test Report (Draft and Final)

25.

The draft and final test reports, shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
b.

26.

Summary of Project.
c. Description of equipment tested.
d. Description of test.
e. List of test equipment used in calibration and calibration date.
f.
Test results, including plots/graphs and actual
readings/measurements taken including corrected values.
g. Conclusions and recommendations.
h. Appendix, including appropriate test forms.
i.
All test reports shall be signed by the CM's authorized witness
present at the test.

The final test report shall be bound and its contents certified.
27. Furnish ten copies of the completed final test report to the CM no
later than 15 days after completion of the inspection and testing.

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R.

Instruments: Submit list of instruments and certification indicating that

instruments that will be used for testing have been calibrated and their accuracy
certified within a previous period of not more than one month. List types of
instruments to be used, manufacturer, model, serial number, latest date of
calibration, and calibration organization.

1.1.1.6 DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY

S.

Contractor shall perform routine insulation resistance, continuity and rotation

tests for distribution and utilization equipment before tests performed by the
testing company specified.

T.

Contractor shall provide all power supplies and facilities for testing, at no
additional cost to the Agency.

U.

Contractor shall notify the testing company when equipment becomes available
for acceptance tests. Work shall be coordinated to expedite project scheduling.

V.

Contractor shall supply a complete set of electrical plans, specifications and

pertinent change orders to the testing company before commencement of
testing.

W.

The testing company shall notify the CM a minimum of two weeks before
commencement of testing.

X.

The testing company shall be responsible for implementing final settings and
adjustments on protective devices.

Y.

System material or workmanship that is found to be defective based on

acceptance tests shall be reported to the CM. Contractor, without additional
cost shall make corrections to the CM.

Z.

The testing company shall maintain a written record of tests and upon
completion of the work, assemble and certify a final test report. A draft final test
report shall be submitted to the CM for review and comment before the final
report is submitted.

1.1.1.7 TEST INSTRUMENT SERVICE AND CALIBRATION

AA. Calibration Program and Accuracy:
28.

The testing company shall have a calibration program that maintains

applicable test instrumentation within rated accuracy in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations and standard industry practice.
29. The accuracy shall be traceable to the National Bureau of Standards
(NBS) in an unbroken chain.
30. Instruments shall be calibrated in accordance with the following
frequency schedule:

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j.

31.

Field instruments: 6 months, maximum.

k. Laboratory instruments: 12 months.
l.
Leased specialty equipment: 12 months (where accuracy is
guaranteed by the lessor)

Dated calibration labels shall be visible on test equipment.

AB. Safety and Precautions:

32.

Safety practices shall include, but are not limited to, the following
requirements.
m.

33.

OSHA
n. Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations, Seventh
Edition, National Safety Council, Chapter 4.
o. Applicable State and local safety operating procedures.

Acceptance tests shall be performed with apparatus de-energized, unless

otherwise specified.
34. The testing company shall have a designated safety representative
who shall be present on the Project and supervise operations with
respect to safety.
35. Circuits operating in excess of 600-volts between conductors shall
have conductors shorted to ground by a hot-line grounded device UL
approved for the purpose.
36. In all cases, work shall not proceed until the safety representative
has determined that it is safe to do so.
37. The testing company shall have available sufficient protective
barriers and warning signs. The testing company shall place the
protective barriers and warning signs in close proximity to the area
where testing is being performed.

1.1.1.8 DEFINITION OF TESTS

AC. Preliminary Inspection and Tests: Visual inspections of electrical equipment,
wire checks of factory wiring and any other preliminary work required to prevent
delays during performance of electrical acceptance tests. Contractor or testing
agency shall verify connections shown on the One-Line Diagram.
AD. Electrical Startup Tests: Those inspections and tests required to show that the
workmanship, methods, inspections, and materials used in erection and
installation of the electrical equipment conforms to accepted engineering
practices, IEEE Standards, the National Electrical Code, manufacturers
instructions, and Electrical Work of this Contract, and to determine that the
equipment involved may be energized for operational tests.
AE. Operating Tests: Those tests performed on all electrical equipment installed as
part of the Electrical Work of the Contract and under other sections of the
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Specifications, to show that the electrical equipment will perform the functions
for which it was designed.
1.1.1.9 AUTHORIZED WITNESSES
AF. Perform all acceptance, startup and operating tests in the presence of the CM
or designated authorized witness.
AG. Notify vendors and manufacturers of electrical equipment of the time of tests
and extend reasonable cooperation to them or their representatives to permit
them to witness tests should they so request.
1.1.1.10 DATA TO BE RECORDED
AH. Maintain reproducible test data sheets showing results of tests described in the
accepted test procedures. Provide reproducible data sheets, listing acceptable
or specified test limits and values actually measured. Retain one copy of test
data sheets at the site. Furnish four copies to the CM.
AI.

Provide data sheets showing test set-up, equipment used, names of persons
performing test, names of witnesses, date, location, and serial number of
equipment under test. Test data sheets will be reviewed by the CM and
accepted as submitted, or additional tests may be required. If additional tests
are required because initial test results do not comply with Specifications,
document the re-testing and submit as before at no additional cost to BSDA.

1.1.1.11ENVIRONMENT
AJ. Do not perform megger or high potential tests during times of high relative
humidity.
AK. Do not perform tests on outdoor equipment during inclement weather. Do not
perform tests on direct burial ground conductors or on ground rods within a 48hour period following rainfall.
AL. During cable tests, station a man at each point where cable has exposed
connections.
AM. Schedule sequence of tests so that equipment can be energized immediately
after completion of the applicable tests and approval of test reports. Notify the
CM of time of test at least 48 hours before testing.
1.1.1.12 GUARANTEE
AN. Tests shall not alter Contractor's guarantee of the equipment. Replace and
retest work and materials found to be in non-compliance with the Contract
Documents at no additional cost to the Agency.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
1.1.1.13 GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
AO. Perform preliminary inspections and tests immediately before performing
startup tests.
AP. Do not perform more than one high potential test on any conductor unless
specifically authorized by the CM.
AQ. Megger Tests
38.

Megger readings specified are the minimum readings desired at an

ambient temperature of 60-degrees Fahrenheit and at a relative humidity
of less than 60-percent. When megger readings are taken at other than
60-degrees Fahrenheit, convert readings to equivalent values at 60degrees Fahrenheit.
39. When megger readings fall below the specified minimum values at
60-degrees Fahrenheit, devise some means of applying heat for
drying out the equipment subject to the approval of the CM. If drying
is to be done by applying an electric potential to a piece of
equipment, do not exceed the continuous voltage or current ratings
of the equipment being dried, directly or by induction.

AR. Continuity Tests: Perform continuity tests with a dc type device using a bell,
buzzer, or multi-meter. Do not use telephones for continuity tests; use
telephones only for communication.
AS. Restore all connections and equipment to operating conditions after testing has
been completed.

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1.1.1.14 TESTS ON WIRE AND CABLES RATED 600 VOLT AND BELOW
AT. General: Give each 480-volt power feeder and branch circuit cable a continuity
test and a megger test. Verify phase identification our each power feeder and
branch circuit. Verify identification of all lighting circuits and branch circuits on
panel directories and make operational checks on all lighting circuits and
branch circuits to prove that the circuits perform all functions for which they are
designed. Check all power feeder and subfeeder cable connections for
workmanship and conformance with standard practice by visual inspection.
40.

Visual and mechanical inspection

p.

Cables shall be inspected for physical damage and proper

connection in accordance with single line diagram.
q. Cable connections shall be torque tested to manufacturer's
recommended values.

AU. Connections: Isolate power cable to be megger tested by opening switches or

breakers at each end of cable before testing where such disconnecting means
exists. Where cables are direct connected without a disconnecting means, do
not disconnect cables: Test as connected.
AV. Megger Tests
41.

Use a 1,000-volt megger for each megger test. Insulation resistance tests
shall be performed at 1,000-volts dc for 30 seconds.
42. Apply megger tests between each conductor and ground with the
other two conductors in the conduit or cable grounded to the same
ground. Test each conductor in the same manner.
43. Minimum acceptable readings: For disconnected cables, 100megohm.
44. When insulation resistance is to be determined with all switchboards,
panelboards, fuse holders, switches, and overcurrent devices in
place, the insulation resistance when tested at 500-volts dc shall be
no less than Table 3.4.1.

AW. Acceptance: Cable must pass all inspections and tests.

AX. Records: Include the following information in test report on each power and
branch circuit cable rated below 600-volts:
45.

Complete cable identification and description of isolation means.

46. Megger readings, including converted values.
47. Approximate average cable temperature.

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Table 3.4.1
Minimum Insulation Resistance
Conductor or Circuit Size
Minimum Resistance
No. 14 & No. 12 AWG
1,000,000-ohms
25-ampere circuits & above
250,000-ohms
1.1.1.15 TESTS ON CONTROL WIRING
AY. General: Give each single conductor and multi-conductor control wire or cable a
continuity tests and an insulation strength test.
Verify identification of
conductors.
AZ. Connections: Disconnect and fan out conductors to be tested.
BA. Insulation Strength Tests
48.

Subject each control wire to a 500-volt, 60-Hertz test.

49. Apply test between each conductor in a wire group and ground with
all other conductors in the wire group grounded to the same ground.
Use a test set having an accurate means of insuring 500-volt test
voltage and provide a series resistance to limit fault when a ground is
found. Hold test voltage only long enough to read instruments. Test
each conductor in the same manner.
50. Instead of the above insulation strength test, megger each control
wire as specified for 480-volt power conductors.

BB. Acceptance: Wires must pass all tests.

BC. Records: Include the following information in test report on each wire group.
51.

Wire and group identification.

52. Type of test, insulation strength or megger.
53. When megger testing is selected, include information as specified for
480-volt power cables.

1.1.1.16 TESTS ON TRANSFORMERS RATED 600 VOLTS AND BELOW

BD. General: Check continuity and correctness of connections of windings and give
each winding a megger test.
54.

Visual and mechanical inspection

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Inspect for physical damage.

s. Compare equipment nameplate information with latest single
line diagram and report discrepancies to the CM.
t.
Verify proper auxiliary device operation for components
including, but not limited to, fans, indicators, and tap changer.
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u.
v.

Check tightness of accessible bolted electrical joints in

accordance with Table 3.7.1. Check hardware, bushings, and
vibration mats.
Perform specific inspections and mechanical tests in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

BE. Connections: Isolate transformer by opening the line side circuit breaker and
disconnect secondary conductors at panels. Tie conductors together on each
winding.
BF. Megger Tests
55.

Use a 1,000-volt megger for megger tests on 480-volt windings and a 500volt megger for megger tests on lesser voltage windings. Appropriate
guard circuit shall be used under bushings.
56. Apply a megger test between each transformer winding tied together
and ground. Ground all windings not included in the test to the same
ground. Winding resistance tests shall be made for each winding at
nominal tap position. Perform a megger test of the secondary
windings.
57. Minimum acceptable readings: 480-volt winding to ground, 45megohms: lesser voltage winding to ground, 30-megohms.
58. Hold all megger tests for at least one minute or until the reading
maintains a constant value for 15 seconds.

BG. Electrical tests

59.

A dielectric absorption test shall be made winding to winding and winding

to ground for ten minutes. The polarization index shall be computed.
60. A turn ratio test shall be performed between windings for all tap
positions. The final tap setting shall be determined and set by the
testing company upon completion of the ratio testing acceptable
values.
61. AC over-potential test shall be made on all high and low voltage
winding to ground.
62. Individual exciting current tests shall be performed on each phase in
accordance with established procedure.
63. Perform special test and adjustments in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions for tap changer, fan and controls, and
alarm functions.
64. Perform a double power factor excitation test with a 10-kV tester.
65. Perform a core ground test.
66. Test temperature control panel and verify alarm stages and interlock
for shutdown.

BH. Test values

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67.

BI.

Insulation resistance and absorption test voltage shall be in accordance

with Table 3.13.1. Results shall be temperature corrected.
68. The absorption test polarization index shall be above 2.0 unless an
extremely high value is obtained at the end of 1 minute, that when
doubled will not yield a meaningful value with the available test
equipment.
69. AC high potential test voltage shall not exceed 75-percent of factory
test voltage or Table 3.13.3 for a one-minute duration. Evaluation
shall be on go, no-go, basis; NEMA ST-20.
70. Power factor test values more than 3-percent shall be investigated.
71. Winding resistance test results shall compare within 1-percent of
adjacent windings.
72. Turns ratio test results shall not deviate more than 0.50 percent from
calculated ratio

Acceptance: Transformers must pass all inspections and tests.

BJ. Records: Make complete and accurate records of each test.

following in each test report:
73.

Complete identification of transformer.

74. Megger readings, including converted
temperature at time of test.

values

Include the

and

ambient

Table 3.13.1 - Insulation Resistance Test Voltage

Voltage Rating (Volts)
Test Voltage (Volts)
150 - 600
1,000
601 5,000
2,500
5,001 15,000
5,000
Values of insulation resistance (IR) less than manufacturer's minimum or kV plus 1 in
megohms shall be investigated. Over-potential tests shall not proceed until IR levels
are raised to specified minimum.
75. Over-potential test voltages shall be applied in accordance with ANSI
C37.20c, Table 3.13.2.
Table 3.13.2 - Overpotential Test Voltages
Test Voltage kV

Rated kV
5
15
25
35
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Test results are evaluated on a go, no-go basis by slowly raising the test voltage to the
required value and applying the final test voltage for 1 minute.
Table 3.13.3 - Applied Potential Test Voltages
Nameplate Winding Voltage
Test Potential, kV
Rating, Volts
0 250
2.5
251 1,200
4
1,201 2,500
10
2,501 5,000
12
5,001 8,660
19
8,661 15,000
31
1.1.1.17TESTS ON CIRCUIT BREAKERS, LOW VOLTAGE (MOLDED CASE)
BK. Visual and mechanical inspection
76.

Circuit breakers shall be checked for proper mounting, conductor size, and
feeder designation.
77. Operate circuit breakers to insure smooth operation.
78. Inspect case for cracks and other defects.
79. Check tightness of connection with torque wrench in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.

BL. Electrical tests

80.

Contact resistance shall be measured.

81. Time-current characteristic tests shall be performed by passing 300
percent rated current through each pole separately. Trip time shall
be determined.
82. Instantaneous pickup current shall be determined by run-up or pulse
method. Clearing times shall be within 4-cycles or less.
83. Insulation resistance shall be determined pole to pole, across pole
and pole to ground. Test voltage shall be 1,000-volts DC.

BM. Test Values

84.

Contact resistance shall be compared to adjacent poles and similar

breaker. Deviations of more than 50-percent shall be investigated.
85. Insulation resistance shall not be less than 50 megohms.
86. All trip times shall fall within Table 3.17.1. Circuit breakers exceeding
maximum 300-percent time (Column 5) shall be replaced.
87. Instantaneous pickup current levels shall be within 20-percent of
manufacturer's published values.

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Table 3.17.1 - Values for Overcurrent Trip Test
(at 300% of Rated Continuous Current of Breaker)
Tripping Time, Seconds
Magneti Magneti
Range of
c
c
Rated
Breaker Breaker
Voltage for
Continuou
s
s
Volts
Current,
s Thermal
Minimu
Maximu
Protection*
Amperes
Breakers
m
m
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
240
15 - 45
3
--50
240
50 100
5
--70
600
15 45
5
5
80
600
50 100
5
5
150
240
110 225
10
5
200
600
110 225
10
--200
600
250 450
25
--250
600
500 600
25
10
250
600
700 1,200
25
10
450
600
1,400 2,500
25
10
600
*

Maximu
m
Tripping
Times
(6)
100
200
100
200
300
300
300
350
600
750

These values are based on heat tests conducted by circuit breaker

manufacturers on conductors in conduit.

1.1.1.18 TESTS ON INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

BN. Visual and mechanical inspection
88.

Inspect for physical damage and compliance with the Drawings.

89. Check mechanical clearances and proper operations of all
disconnecting and grounding devices associated with potential
transformers.
90. Verify proper operation of grounding or shorting devices.

BO. Electrical tests

91.

Current transformers (CT) shall have secondary saturation tests done at a

minimum of three points below and one point above knee of saturation
curve.
92. Confirm transformer polarity electrically.
93. Burden tests shall be performed at the secondary leads of the CT to
assure accurate translation of primary current.
94. Verify connection at secondary CT leads by driving a low current
through the leads and checking for this current at applicable devices.
95. Confirm transformer ratio.

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96. Measure insulation resistance of transformer secondary and leads
with 500 volt Megohm meter.
97. Measure transformer primary insulation with applicable over-potential
tests.
98. Verify connection of secondary potential transformer (PT) leads by
applying a low voltage to the leads and checking for this voltage at
applicable devices.
99. Check for PT secondary load with secondary voltage and current
measurements. Load shall less than voltage ampere capacity of the
PT.
1.1.1.19 TESTS ON METERING AND INSTRUMENTATION
BP. Visual and mechanical inspection
100. Examine devices for broken parts, indication of shipping damage and wire
connection tightness.
101. Verify meter connections in accordance with single line meter and
relay diagram.
BQ. Electrical tests
102. Calibrate all meters at mid scale. Calibration instrument precision shall be
50-percent or less than the precision of the instrument being tested. (If
the instrument being tested has a precision of plus or minus 10-percent,
the precision of the calibration instrument shall be plus or minus 5-percent
or better.)
103. Calibrate watt-hour meters to 0.50-percent.
104. Verify instrument multipliers.
BR. Acceptance: Grounding materials and connections must pass all inspections
and must meet all specified maximum and minimum values.
BS. Records: Make complete records of all tests. Include resistance values
obtained, calculations of same, and methods of test and calculation.
1.1.1.20 TESTS ON GROUNDING SYSTEMS
BT. General: Inspect ground conductors, ground buses, and connections for
conformance with design specifications and for satisfactory workmanship. Test
resistance to earth of each ground rod. Test ground paths for equipment and
structural steel or reinforcing bar grounding.
105. Visual and mechanical inspection: Inspect ground system for compliance
with the Drawings and specifications.
BU. Connections
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106. Maintain each ground rod isolated from the associated ground rods for
tests on individual rods for resistance to earth.
107. Include associated ground rods and interconnecting wiring in test for
resistance to earth.
108. Include ground bus on equipment, room and pullbox connections,
and associated intermediate copper ground conductors in tests on
ground paths for electrical equipment.
109. Include structural steel or reinforcing bar connection, rod connection
and intermediate conductor in tests on ground paths for structural
steel or reinforcing bars.
BV. Electrical tests
110. Perform fall of potential test in accordance with IEEE 81, Section 9.04, on
the main grounding electrode or system.
111. Perform the two-point method test in accordance with IEEE 81, to
determine the ground resistance between the main grounding system
and major electrical equipment frames, system neutral, and/or
derived neutral points.
w.

Alternate method: Perform ground continuity test between main

ground system and equipment frame, system neutral and/or derived
neutral point. This test shall be made by passing a minimum of 10
amperes DC current between ground reference system and the
ground point to be tested. Voltage drop shall be measured and
resistance calculated by voltage drop method.

112. Tests on Individual Ground Rods

x.

Test each ground rod for resistance to earth by a standard method.

Use a Biddle Ground Tester (AVO International) or the method of
using two auxiliary ground rods as described in IEEE. The IEEE
method requires the use of ac test current. Place auxiliary test rods
sufficiently far away from the rod under test so that the regions in
which their resistance is localized do not overlap. Calculate ground
resistance from the readings taken. Maximum acceptable resistance
to earth: 2-ohms.
y. If the resistance is found to be higher than 2-ohms, drive
additional rods with a minimum separation of 20-feet and
connect in parallel with the rod under test until 2-ohms or less is
obtained, or increase the length of the rod under test until 2ohms maximum is obtained.

BW. Tests of same, and methods of test and calculation.

1.1.1.21 TESTS ON SURGE ARRESTORS
BX. Visual and mechanical inspection
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113. Inspect for physical damage.
114. Verify location and nameplate rating with the Drawings and the
specifications.
115. Inspect ground and discharge counter connections for integrity.
BY. Electrical tests
116. Perform a 60-Hertz sparkover test.
117. Perform a radio influence voltage (RIV) test.
118. Perform an insulation power factor test.
119. Perform ground continuity test to ground grid system.
BZ. Test values
120. Sparkover voltage shall:
z.

Exceed 1.5 times rating.

aa. Not exceed 2.0 times rating.

121. Radio influence voltage (RIV) shall not be detected within voltage rating of
arrestor.
122. Power factor tests shall show similar dielectric loss between similar
arrests.
123. Ground grid connections shall not exceed 0.5-ohms, maximum.
1.1.1.22 TESTS ON LIGHTING SYSTEMS STATION AND BUILDINGS
CA. Perform operation tests for complete lighting system including switches,
emergency lighting, and receptacles.
1.1.1.23 TESTS ON
CONTACTORS

HEATERS,

RELAYS,

TIMERS,

THERMOSTATS

&

CB. Perform operational tests on each piece of electrical equipment and verify
equipment ratings.
1.1.1.24 SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTS
CC. General
124. Each system specified shall be function tested to confirm total system
operation.
125. Upon completion of equipment tests, the system functional tests shall
be performed. System functional tests shall show the proper
interaction of sensing, processing, and action devices to effect the
design end-product or results.
126. Implementation
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ab.

The testing company shall develop a test matrix that includes, but is
not limited to, the following:
1) Input signal or stimuli.
Example: Current
transformers; potential transformers.
2) Decision process. Example: Pilot Wire Relay System
3) Action device. Example: Circuit Breaker - ACB
4) End product or result.
Example: Zone Fault
Protection

ac.

All interlocks safety devices and fail-safe functions shall be tested in

addition to design function.
ad. The testing company shall propose methods to initiate the
sensing device by physical stimuli and quantitatively monitor the
result or output by measurement.
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