Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.1 BACKBOARDS: 4.1.1 Backboards, if required, shall be constructed from exterior grade Douglas Fir plywood 3/4 inch thick, and shall be mounted on 4 walls with the bottom of the board 6 inches above the finished floor minimum, shall be secured to the walls with inserts embedded in the wall, and not less than 1/4 inch - 20 brass machine bolt, with nut and washers. 4.1.2 Provide service entrance equipment and accessories, as requested by the KCSMO. 4.2 CABLE LINES: 4.2.1 Cable lines underground: Contractor shall excavate underground cable lines to isolate fault. Excavation may require five-foot depth. Repairs/splicing shall not be attempted. Replacement of the entire cable line is the only acceptable procedure. Cable is to be replaced with matching technology for time installed. All work will be coordinated through KCSMO. 4.2.2 Cable lines above ground: Cable lines that have been damaged or decayed are to be repaired by hot line crimp-type splicing. Work will be inspected by KCSMO to insure work is to all industry standards. 4.3 CALL BACK SERVICE: Upon written notice from KCSMO, the contractor must, without charge, promptly and properly replace any and all improper work and material that may become apparent within a one (1) year period from the date of acceptance by KCSMO. Call back service for previous repairs or maintenance will be on a twentyfour hour (24), seven (7) days a week basis at no additional cost to the KCSMO and response time will be within twenty-four (24) hours for non-emergencies. 4.4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Except as otherwise indicated in drawings, provide circuit breakers and auxiliary components, of types, sizes, ratings, and electrical characteristics indicated, which comply to local codes, building standards, and are required for a complete installation. Replacement of circuit breakers shall be like for like breaker or better. 4.5 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Contractor's technical staff must be thoroughly trained with a minimum of four years’ experience in the field of high voltage electrical distribution systems, and completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for proper performance of this Contract. Overhead and underground lines will range from 4,600 to 22,000 volts.
