Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation

Product Guide Specification

NON-METALLIC WEATHERPROOF COVERS

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Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute

(CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project

Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the

project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the Drawings. Delete

all “Specifier Notes” after editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 2010 Update.

SECTION 26 05 33.19

NON-METALLIC WEATHERPROOF COVERS

Specifier Notes: Delete any information below in Parts 1, 2 or 3 which is not required or relevant for the project.

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes non-metallic weatherproof covers for wet location protection for electrical

devices. Available configurations include; universal standard and in-use single gang and double

gang, vertical and horizontal mount; toggle switch, GFI receptacle, duplex receptacle, toggle/GFI,

toggle/duplex.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. UL 514D Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices

B. Canadian Standard Association (CSA):

1. CSA C22.2 No. 42 Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

D. Canadian Electric Code (CEC):

1. CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I

2. CEC subrule 26-706

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

1. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data:

1. Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature and product specifications for each product.

2. Manufacturer’s product drawings.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship.

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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition. This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the project and local building code.
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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification B. 1.05 Furnished products are recognized, listed or classified by third party agencies as suitable for the intended purpose. WARRANTY A. Product is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship. B. Product is warranted to perform the intended function within design limits. PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.01 GENERAL A. 2.
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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. When installed in a “Wet Location”, as defined by the NEC, all installations shall be in accordance with NEC Section 406.8(B) and CEC subrule 26-702 where applicable and the manufacturer’s instructions. END OF SECTION NON-METALLIC WEATHERPROOF COVERS 26 05 33.