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These guidelines are provided as an overview of the Port Authority’s design standards. Design details and associated documents outlined in these documents will be provided to the success client. The Guidelines shall not replace professional design analyses nor are the Guidelines intended to limit innovative design where equal performance in value, safety, and maintenance economy can be demonstrated. The design team shall be responsible for producing designs that comply with the Guidelines in addition to all applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, and laws. Any conflict between the Guidelines and an applicable code, ordinance, statute, rule, regulation, and/or law shall be addressed with the respective functional chief. The use and inclusion of the Guidelines, specifications, or example drawing details as part of the Contract Documents does not alleviate the design professional from their responsibilities or legal liability for any Contract Documents they create.

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Electrical – TOC

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Electrical – TOC

  • 1.0 ELECTRICAL DISCIPLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS
    • 1.1 OVERVIEW
  • 2.0 TECHNICAL AND CODE STANDARDS/REGULATIONS
    • 2.1 CODES AND STANDARDS ON ENGINEERING ONLINE (EOL) (1)
    • 2.2 MINIMUM APPLICABLE & ADOPTED CONSTRUCTION CODES IN NEW YORK (2)
    • 2.3 MINIMUM APPLICABLE & ADOPTED CONSTRUCTION CODES IN NEW JERSEY (3)
  • 3.0 DESIGN CRITERIA & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    • 3.1 SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
      • 3.1.1 PATH
      • 3.1.2 TUNNELS, BRIDGES, AND TERMINALS
      • 3.1.3 PORTS
      • 3.1.4 AVIATION
      • 3 .1.5 WTC
      • 3.1.6 CORROSION CONTROL
    • 3.2 TECHNICAL POLICY STATEMENTS
      • 3.2.1 PVC – INSULATED WIRE, COATED STEEL & NM-PVC TYPE CONDUIT
      • 3.2.2 SEPARATION OF MEDIUM VOLTAGE FEEDERS AND DUCTBANKS
      • 3.2.3 STANDARD FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE PULL-THROUGH...........................................
      • 3.2.4 MEDIUM VOLTAGE REDUNDANCY
      • 3.2.5 LOW VOLTAGE REDUNDANCY.......................................................................
      • 3.2.6 SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS..................................................................
      • 3.2.7 SUPPORTS
      • 3.2.8 CLASSIFIED AREAS....................................................................................
      • 3.2.9 CLIMATE RESILIENCY
  • 4.0 DETAILS, NOTES, AND CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS
    • 4.1 SERVICE SUBSTATION
      • 4.1.1 LOAD ANALYSIS/CALCULATIONS (SAMPLE LOAD LETTER)....................................
      • 4.1.2 SWITCHGEARS SELECTION
      • 4.1.3 ELECTRICAL SPACES LAYOUT
      • 4.1.4 NETWORK PROTECTOR COMPARTMENTS, TRANSFORMER VAULTS, AND BUS ROOMS
      • 4.1.5 GROUNDING
    • 4.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - LOW VOLTAGE
      • 4.2.1 LOAD ANALYSIS/CALCULATIONS (SAMPLE LOAD LETTER)....................................
    • 4.2.2 EQUIPMENT SIZING.................................................................................... Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page ii
    • 4.2.3 LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEARS/SWITCHBOARDS
    • 4.2.4 TRANSFORMERS
    • 4.2.5 PANELBOARDS
    • 4.2.6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES....................................................................
    • 4.2.7 MOTOR AND MOTOR CONTROL.....................................................................
    • 4.2.8 ELECTRICAL SPACES LAYOUT
    • 4.2.9 WIRE TYPES AND SIZING: INDOOR/OUTDOOR DISTRIBUTION
    • 4.2.10 RACE WAY TYPES AND MINIMUM SIZES...........................................................
    • 4.2.11 MANHOLES AND HANDHOLES
  • 4.3 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS- MEDIUM VOLTAGE (5KV - 35 KV SYSTEM)
    • 4.3.1 LOAD ANALYSIS/CALCULATIONS (SAMPLE LOAD LETTER)....................................
    • 4.3.2 EQUIPMENT SIZING....................................................................................
    • 4.3.3 SWITCHGEARS (NON-UTILITY INTERCONNECT ION)..............................................
    • 4.3.4 ELECTRICAL SPACES LAYOUT
    • 4.3.5 VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION
    • 4.3.6 TERMINATIONS AND SPLICES
    • 4.3.7 CABLE TYPES AND SIZING
    • 4.3.8 RACEWAYS TYPES AND MINIMUM SIZES..........................................................
    • 4.3.9 PULL CHAMBERS AND SPLICE CHAMBERS
    • 4.3.10 MANHOLES
  • 4.4 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS
    • 4.4.1 GENERATOR SYSTEMS
    • 4.4.2 BATTERIES
    • 4.4.3 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS (UPS)....................................................
  • 4.5 LIGHTING SYSTEMS
    • 4.5.1 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
    • 4.5.2 LIGHTING TERMINOLOGY.............................................................................
    • 4.5.3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN........................................................................
    • 4.5.4 LIGHT FIXTURE SELECTION CRITERIA
    • 4.5.5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING LEVELS
    • 4.5.6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
    • 4.5.7 EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS
    • 4.5.8 INTERIOR LIGHTING
    • 4.5.9 LIGHTING CALCULATION REQUIREMENTS
    • 4.6 LIFE SAFETY & SECURITY SYSTEMS Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page iii
      • 4.6.1 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS
      • 4.6.2 EMERGENCY POWER
      • 4.6.3 SMOKE CONTROL AND PURGE......................................................................
      • 4.6.4 CCTV
      • 4.6.5 CONTROL CENTER
      • 4.6.6 COMMAND CENTER
      • 4.6.7 PIDS
      • 4.6.8 RADIO
    • 4.7 COMPUTER CENTER REQUIREMENTS
    • 4.8 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
    • 4.9 CORROSION CONTROL
      • 4.9.1 MATERIALS SELECTION
      • 4.9.2 COATINGS
      • 4.9.3 INHIBITORS/WATER TREATMENT
      • 4.9.4 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS
      • 4.9.5 STRAY CURRENT MONITORING, MITIGATION, AND CONTROL
    • 4.10 LIGHTNING PROTECTION
      • 4.10.1 REFERENCE.............................................................................................
  • 5.0 REFERENCE MATERIALS
    • 5.1 TECHNICAL AND CODE STANDARDS
      • 5.1.1 BUILDING CODES
    • 5.2 GUIDELINES
      • 5.2.1 PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ
      • 5.2.2 FEDERAL AND STATE
    • 5.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
      • 5.3.1 FEDERAL AND STATE
    • 5.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
    • 5.5 CONTRACT DRAWINGS
    • 5.6 CAD STANDARDS
    • 5.7 NOTE STANDARDS
    • 5.8 CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
      • 5.8.1 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (5)
      • 5.8.2 CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS
    • 5.9 NET COST

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5.9.1 DEFINITION/PROCEDURE ............................................................................ 77
5.9.2 SOLE SOURCE ......................................................................................... 78
5.9.3 DEFINITION/PROCEDURE ............................................................................ 78

6.0 REFERENCE LINKS ............................................................................. 79

APPENDICES
APPENDIX A—ACRONYMS A- 1
APPENDIX B—ELECTRICAL STANDARD DETAILS B- 1
APPENDIX C—LOW VOLTAGE LOAD LETTER SAMPLES C- 1
APPENDIX D—MEDIUM VOLTAGE (5KV – 35 KV SYSTEM) LOAD LETTER SAMPLES D- 1

Electrical - Overview Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 1

1.0 ELECTRICAL DISCIPLINE

1.1 OVERVIEW

These guidelines are provided as an overview of the Port Authority’s design standards. Design details and associated documents outlined in these documents will be provided to the success client. The Guidelines shall not replace professional design analyses nor are the Guidelines intended to limit innovative design where equal performance in value, safety, and maintenance economy can be demonstrated. The design team shall be responsible for producing designs that comply with the Guidelines in addition to all applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, and laws. Any conflict between the Guidelines and an applicable code, ordinance, statute, rule, regulation, and/or law shall be addressed with the respective functional chief. The use and inclusion of the Guidelines, specifications, or example drawing details as part of the Contract Documents does not alleviate the design professional from their responsibilities or legal liability for any Contract Documents they create. It is also recognized that the Guidelines are not universally applicable to every project. There may be instances where a guideline may not be appropriate. If the design professional believes that a deviation from the Guidelines is warranted, such a deviation shall be submitted in writing for approval to the respective functional chief. The Electrical Discipline prepares contract drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, and construction staging plans for the installation and rehabilitation of power, lighting, fire alarm, communication, computer data, security, and various other electronic systems at the various Port Authority of New York & New Jersey facilities. During the design of these systems, the Electrical Discipline staff performs condition surveys and prepares master plans, conceptual designs, contract drawings, specifications, construction staging, cost estimates, etc. The design guidelines contained herein are provided as an aid and reference for the engineering and design services outlined above. Acronyms used throughout this guideline are defined in Appendix A.

Electrical - Technical & Code Standards/Regulations Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 2

2.0 TECHNICAL AND CODE STANDARDS/REGULATIONS

2.1 CODES AND STANDARDS ON ENGINEERING ONLINE (EOL) (1)

2.2 MINIMUM APPLICABLE & ADOPTED CONSTRUCTION CODES IN NEW YORK (2)

2.3 MINIMUM APPLICABLE & ADOPTED CONSTRUCTION CODES IN NEW JERSEY (3)

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 4

3.1.1.4 THE PATH SCADA SYSTEM

The PATH SCADA System Includes Normal and Back-Up control locations. Normal Control is from C Yard Control Center and Back-Up is from HOBAN Control Center (Journal Square), Indication and control is provided for The PATH Traction Power System and the 15 KV Emergency System. The following is Typical Equipment that is monitored and controlled:  38 KV AC Switchgear  15 KV AC Switchgear  480 Volt AC Switchgear  480/208 Volt AC Emergency Generators  800 VDC Switchgear  800 VDC Track Breakers  800 VDC Rectifiers  Rectifier Transformers  Auxiliary Transformers  Automatic Transfer Switches  125 VDC Battery Systems and Rooms including CO monitors and Alarms  Tunnel Smoke Purge Fans  Substation Security (CCTV, Door Alarms, etc.), Substation Temperature and Fire Detection  Station Ventilation Fans The Path SCADA System is designed in accordance with Contract Documents, including Standard PA Specifications, and Drawings, PATH requirements, New York City Electrical Code, NEC and all codes and standards as listed in the Standard PA Specifications.

3.1.2 TUNNEL S, BRIDGES, AND TERMINALS

3.1.2.1 TUNNELS

In order to maintain and expedite vehicular traffic through the tubes of Port Authority of New York & New Jersey tunnels, a reliable and interrupted source of electrical power shall be available at all times. Two utility companies are employed for supplying the power required for the tunnels’ operation: The Consolidated Edison Co. (Con Ed), which supplies power to the tunnels on the New York side of the Hudson River and the Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), which supplies power to the tunnels on the New Jersey side of the river. Each of the above utilities is providing the required power through three 15kV feeders; therefore, there are six incoming 15kV feeders at each of the tunnels. This configuration allows for design and construction work to consider shutting down one or even more feeders at a time. It should be noted that under extreme emergency condition, tunnel emergency and essential equipment may be operated from only one 15kV feeder from either utility company. However, this type of emergency operation is not allowed to be considered as a design criterion when preparing any design documents. A minimum of three operational 15kV feeders shall be available at any time to avoid operating the tunnel at reduced capacity. Tunnel power distribution systems, as well as miscellaneous electrical equipment, shall be remotely controlled at any time by a centralized system called Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). This system shall maintain the capability of providing status and control of the following but not limited to:

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 5  15kV, 480V, and 208V switchgear  Ventilation fans  Tunnel lighting  Pumps (sump, booster, vacuum pumps)  DC control system  Carbon monoxide (CO) monitors and alarms  Security equipment (closed circuit TV [CCTV], door alarms, etc.)  Fire standpipe  Smoke detection alarms  Emergency panel transfer switches For lighting requirements in the tunnels refer to Lighting Systems. No polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-coated conduits are allowed to be installed in tunnels. Cables and wires (further called “cables”) to be installed in the tunnels should comply with the following requirements:  No PVC-insulated cables are allowed to be installed in tunnels except for communication systems, remote control, and signaling and power-limited circuits.  Cables shall have a thermoset, low smoke, zero halogen, cross-linked polyolefin insulation.  Cables shall pass the flame propagatory test VW-1, be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listed as XHHW-2 rated 90 degrees for both wet and dry applications. Full requirements for these cables are indicated on PA Standard Specification 16120. 3.1.2.2 BRIDGES Electrical design shall consider the following:  All conduits to be supported in an applicable manner in orientation and loads according to manufacturer specifications and recommendations.  All conduits vertically mounted using Unistrut, Kindorf, or similar supports shall be installed in such a way to prevent any conduit slippage due to excessive vibrations, either utilizing a cantilever bracket, a two-hole strap, or stop-nuts.  Beam clamps shall not be used to support conduit mounted in a vertical fashion.  All conduit support shop drawings shall be approved by the engineer prior to construction.  Expansion/deflection fittings have to be installed not only on long conduit runs but also wherever conduits pass through structural joints. 3.1.2.3 TERMINALS 3.1.2.3.1 Retail Services The retail services shall be independent from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey systems.

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 7 3.1.2.3.6 Occupancy Sensors Occupancy sensors shall be used whenever possible in conference rooms, bathrooms , and single- occupancy offices or rooms. 3.1.2.3.7 Multilevel Switching Multilevel switching shall be used on all fluorescent lighting consisting of three or more lamps. 3.1.2.3.8 Day Lighting Spaces with large amounts of exterior glass or skylights shall utilize photocell control of electric lighting.

3.1.3 PORTS

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3.1.4 AVIATION

3.1.4.1 AVIATION VISUAL AIDS

A. Runway Lights: For operations under Category I configuration, runway centerline, elevated edge lights, and runway end identification lights shall be provided. Touchdown zone lights shall be additionally installed for all Category II and III configurations. The items listed below should be confirmed with the facility at the start of every project.

  1. Runway Centerline Lights shall be L-850A 8” LED type flush fixtures with 12” FAA support ring without arctic kit, unless otherwise indicated by the facility. Verify manufacturer and catalog number with the facility. Fixtures shall be 2-plug fixtures at all airports except for LGA. Lateral spacing of light fixtures from the runway centerline varies and shall be confirmed prior to the start of work.
  2. Elevated runway edge, end, and threshold lights shall be L-862 high intensity Incandescent or LED with arctic kit, confirm type with the facility, on 2” EMT with a frangible EMT coupling. Verify manufacturer and catalog number with the facility. Edge light height, lateral and longitudinal spacing, and circuiting varies by airport and shall be confirmed prior to the start of work.
  3. In-pavement runway edge lights shall be L-850C high intensity 12” Incandescent or LED without arctic kit, confirm type with the facility. Verify manufacturer and catalog number with the facility. Elevated runway edge lights shall only be replaced by in- pavement lights where required due to direct aircraft rollover or interference with maintenance equipment such as snow plows or brushing machines. Edge light lateral and longitudinal spacing, and circuiting varies by airport and shall be confirmed prior to the start of work.
  4. Touchdown zone (TDZ) lights shall be L-850B 8” LED type flush fixtures with 12” FAA support ring without arctic kit, unless otherwise indicated by the facility. Verify manufacturer and catalog number with the facility. TDZ lights are installed on CAT II and III runways or as directed by the Aviation Planning Group.
  5. The installation of other runway lighting systems such as LAHSO lights, REIL lighting, runway status lighting, runway threshold lighting, approach lighting (e.g., MALSR and ALSF), etc., shall be coordinated with the facility, the Aviation Planning Group, and Aviation Technical Services on a case-by-case basis.

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 8 B. Taxiway Lights:

  1. Taxiway centerline lights shall be L-852C/D/K 8” LED type flush fixtures with 12” FAA support ring without arctic kit, unless otherwise indicated by the facility. Verify manufacturer and catalog number with the facility. Taxiway centerline lights shall be designed to Below 1200 RVR requirements, unless otherwise directed by Aviation Technical Services and Facility Operations. The lateral spacing of the centerline lights varies and shall be confirmed prior to the start of work. Color-coding of lights and use of narrow-beam vs wide-beam fixtures shall follow FAA AC 150/5340-30 (latest edition) guidelines. At LGA and JFK clearance bars are supplemented with yellow/yellow fixtures at 90-degree taxiway intersections (in Lieu of yellow omni-directional fixtures). At all other airports, standard green/green fixtures are installed.
  2. Clearance bar lights shall be L-852C/D/K 8” LED type flush fixtures with 12” FAA support ring without arctic kit, unless otherwise indicated by the facility. Verify manufacturer and catalog number with the facility. Clearance bar lights shall be uni- directional yellow lights, unless otherwise required by taxiway geometry. Bi-directional clearance bar fixtures shall be avoided wherever possible. If a centerline light interferes with the middle light of a clearance bar, the centerline light may be shifted per the tolerances in AC 150/5340-30 (latest edition) to avoid the conflict. Clearance bar lights shall be installed per the “Taxiway Centerline to Fixed or Moveable Objec t” distances in Table 4-1 of FAA AC 150/5300-13A and Figure A-44 in FAA AC 150/5340-30J. The Airplane Design Group (ADG) shall be confirmed with the facility and Aviation Technical Services for each airport at the start of a project.
  3. Taxiway edge lights and retro-reflective markers: a. Elevated taxiway edge lights shall be L-861T LED type without arctic kit except for at SWF where they are installed with the arctic kit. Light manufacturer and frangible coupling size shall be discussed with the facility at the start of each project. Taxiway edge lights are installed on all taxiways at SWF and TEB airports. At LGA, taxiway edge lights are installed on all taxiways leading off runways until one light past the guard bar. At JFK, taxiway edge lights are installed on all high-speed taxiways leading off runways until one light past the guard bar. Taxiway edge lights are not installed at EWR. The lateral spacing and heights of the taxiway edge lights varies and shall be confirmed with the facility and aviation technical services. Taxiway edge lights are installed 10 feet off the taxiway edge on L-867 base cans, except at JFK where they are installed 15’ feet off the taxiway edge (per Modification of Standard) and on L-868 base cans. b. In-pavement taxiway edge lights shall be L-852T LED type omni-directional fixtures. Light manufacturer shall be discussed with the facility at the start of each project. In-pavement taxiway edge lights are installed only when required due to operational issues and at the request of the Facility. At LGA, in-pavement taxiway edge lights are installed at the last fixtures on each taxiway before the runway edge. c. Retro-reflective edge markers shall be 24" High with 14" of Retro-reflective blue tape. Base shall be Type B surface mounted with lock ing pins. Taxiway retro- reflective markers are installed at all airports except for SWF, and TEB, where retro-reflective markers are only installed in a few locations. The locations, lateral spacing and heights of the taxiway retro-reflective edge markers varies and shall be confirmed with the facility and aviation technical services. Taxiway retro- reflective markers are installed 10 feet off the taxiway edge, except at JFK where they are installed 15’ feet off the taxiway edge (per Modification of Standard).

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  1. Hot-dip galvanized L- 867 base cans shall be installed for all elevated light fixtures except at JFK. Refer to Specification 265010 “Taxiway/Runway Light Fixtures” for additional base can details.
  2. L- 867 extension collar material shall match the bottom section base can material, unless otherwise directed. The typical height for L- 867 extensions shall be approximately 4”. Refer to Specification 265010 “Taxiway/Runway Light Fixtures” for additional extension collar details.
  3. All extensions and fixtures shall be installed with 3/8”-16 410 Black Oxide bolts with 316L Nord-Lock washers torqued to 1 8 ft-lbs.
  4. Safety ground rods shall be installed inside every base can. Ground cable shall be exothermically welded to the ground rod. 3.1.4.3 CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATORS Constant current regulators shall be ferro-resonance type, rated 3 0KW or below, dry type, indoor model, either suitable for stacking or cubicle housing. All regulators shall be provided with five steps and suitable digital cards to communicate with the airport lighting control computer located in the control tower. 3.1.4.4 SERIES LIGHTING CABLES AND CONNECTORS A. Series lighting high-voltage 5 KV non-shielded cables shall be single conductor with semi- conducting tape over the conductor, ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) insulated with overall black chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) jacket. All series lighting cables shall be FAA L-824 Type-B and shall be suitable for use in conduits laid in kerf cuts or ductbank. B. Single-pole series lighting cable connectors shall be plug and receptacle with insulated compression type connectors suitable for the cable size, FAA L-823 certified, and water resistant quick disconnect with rubber sleeve over the finished joint. C. Refer to Specification 26 1015 “Taxiway Runway Wires and Cables” for additional cable and connector details. 3.1.4.5 UNDERGROUND DUCTBANK AND KERF CUTS A. Underground concrete encased ductbank with PVC schedule 40 conduits shall be utilized for all series cable lighting circuits. The top of conduit inside the ductbank shall be at least 30 inches below the grade. All ductbank along with handholes and manholes shall be located beyond runway/taxiway safety area for ease of maintenance. B. The top of conduit shall be at least 18 inches below grade for all PVC schedule 40 conduits for series lighting circuits installed in concrete encased kerf. Usually one or two conduits shall be laid inside kerf cuts in airside of airports. Kerf cuts are preferred in place of ductbanks to avoid any major soil disturbance in safety area of taxiways/runways. Conduit directly buried in earth is not acceptable within the AOA. C. Counterpoise cable for conduits and ductbanks shall be installed as per the requirements of FAA AC 150/5340-30, latest edition. 3.1.4.6 COMPUTERIZED AIRPORT-WIDE LIGHT CONTROL A. All taxiways and runways including jet run-up pad areas are provided with aviation light luminaires as per FAA operational and safety requirements. Monitoring and control of all these lights are done by the operators located inside the control tower with the help of command touch screens giving graphical display of all light luminaires and digital

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 11 computers working in conjunction with the constant current regulators housed inside different lighting vaults. B. For the sake of monitoring functioning of all lights, similar industrial-grade computers with flat panel touch screen graphical displays of all taxiways and runways lights shall be provided inside standard cabinets inside all lighting vaults for ease of maintenance purpose. 3.1.4.7 EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORS A. Non-FAA emergency diesel generator sets shall be three-phase, low-voltage type located near the lighting vaults for back-up power to all regulators and shall be rated for supplying all series circuit lights supplied from the particular lighting vault in the airport. For smooth airport operations, black start of the emergency set shall be as per FAA guidance. B. The emergency generator set along with load bank and all accessories shall be housed inside a prefabricated weatherproof steel building painted in checkerboard fashion with FAA-approved aviation orange and white paints and shall be complete with all light and ventilation requirements. 3.1.4.8 FAA LIGHT LUMINAIRES AND FAA SUBSTATIONS A. All FAA light luminaires required for navigation/al aid (NAVAID) and visual aid (VISAID) under Category I, II, or III mode of airport operations shall be properly coordinated with Port Authority of New York & New Jersey lights located on runways and shall be supplied through a separate set of FAA cables and ductbank and kerf cut conduit network. B. One FAA substation per each runway end shall be suitably located beyond the safety area inside a prefabricated steel building suitably checkerboard painted for visibility. The high- voltage step-down transformers and switchgear cubicles feeding the substation shall be located outdoors but close to the FAA substation. 3.1.4.9 SWITCHHOUSE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT A. All switchhouses shall be located inside airport airside operation areas close to runways and taxiways for ease of series lighting circuit distribution through ductbanks. Switchhouse structures shall be as per latest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements and located above the 100-year worst flood water level. B. Each switchhouse shall be complete with adequate lights, ventilation fans, radiant space heaters, security cameras, and fire alarm system. The layout of equipment inside shall ensure proper segregation of all high-voltage power equipment away from computerized control and monitoring systems. 3.1.4.10 FAA CONTROL TOWER INTEGRATION All aviation light computerized control and monitoring systems through fiber optic cable networks shall be from FAA operators located inside the control tower. Location of all liquid crystal display (LCD) flat-panel graphical touch screens for remote light control and monitoring shall be properly coordinated with the FAA control panel layout inside the tower.  Reference Design Documents:

  • FAA Airport Design Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-30B
  • Crouse-Hinds Airport Design Guide Book

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 13 H. For indoor and outdoor installations, transformers shall be dry type cast coil construction (primary and secondary). I. Drawings shall include a complete one-line diagram showing all primary connections, protective devises, relay protection, switching and interlocks; power sources, routing and feeder designations; size and type of feeder and conduit; KVA rating; types and voltages of all transformers; and all load data in justification of the amount of power requested (load letter). Power riser diagram can be provided in addition to One Line Diagram, but not in lieu of. Key interlock schematic & procedure for service substation(s) shall be included. The load letter shall be prepared and submitted to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey in a format similar to utility company letters and shall provide a breakdown of major types of loads, shall indicate the largest motor load, total anticipated demand, any assumptions for watts/square foot, etc. J. Shop drawing and catalog cuts for the medium voltage switchgear, transformers, cables, splices, and terminations shall be submitted for approval. K. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey specifications for the medium voltage installation shall be used. L. A short-circuit current calculation, coordination study and arc flash analysis, for the proposed power system shall be submitted for review. M. Each incoming service shall be provided with required Port Authority of New York & New Jersey-approved metering current transformers (CTs) and potential transformers (PTs). The CTs and PTs shall be connected to the primary side of the incoming feeders. N. Dual-power sources with automatic transfer from both incoming feeders’ metering PTs shall be provided for a totalizer, if provided. O. Provide a fire-treated plywood backer board for mounting the required meter pans and other metering devices including conduits, fittings, and wires for the installation of Port Authority of New York & New Jersey meters and totalizer. Metering equipment to be installed outdoors shall have a National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Type 4X stainless steel enclosure. Meters and totalizer will be provided by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and shall be installed by the tenant. P. Underground conduits to be used for the medium-voltage power distribution system shall be concrete encased fiberglass reinforced epoxy (FRE). Minimum conduit size shall be 5 inch. Refer to Chapter 3.2.2 for ductbank separation and Chapter 4.3.8 for spare conduit requirements. Q. Between manholes in the medium-voltage power system, the total bending radius for underground duct banks shall not exceed 90 degrees and shall utilize wide sweeps. R. Calculations of maximum pulling tension for all medium-voltage cable to be installed into the underground duct banks shall be submitted for review. S. All manholes shall be designed as per Appendix B - Port Authority (PA) Electrical Standard Details. Size of manhole shall be determined based on the number and size of cables, wires, and conduits allowed. For areas where a PA-standard manhole is not appropriate, submit a proposed manhole design including all dimensions and design calculations for review. T. Medium voltage power systems at EWR are provided and distributed by PSE&G. From PSE&G, the Port Authority primarily receives and distributes low voltage systems. In

Electrical - Design Criteria & Special Requirements Last Updated: 05/02/2019 Page 14 instances where the Port Authority distributes medium voltage power systems at EWR, the design shall conform to the standards and guidelines set forth above.

3.1.5 WTC

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3.1.6 CORROSION CONTROL

The primary goals of the corrosion control program are to develop and maintain dependable and long-lived structures, equipment and systems; conserve energy; reduce costs due to corrosion; and ensure compliance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and other applicable regulations and guidance. The design of the systems shall take into account the presence of stray currents and their impact on existing and proposed structures, and the impact of connecting structures into existing cathodically protected structures. All tenant hydrant fueling systems shall be electrically isolated from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey fueling mains. The design shall take into account the monitoring requirements for compliance with the respective state agencies and federal regulations for corrosion control. Provisions shall be made to allow the effectiveness of all installed dielectric isolation devices (flange isolation kits, etc.) to be tested periodically without the need for confined space entry into vaults, etc. In New York, all cathodic protection systems shall be registered with the "Greater New York Corrosion Committee" and in New Jersey, all cathodic protection systems shall be registered with the "New Jersey Committee on Corrosion.” 3.1.6.1 CATHODIC PROTECTION Corrosion protection shall be implemented for the structures listed under Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Protection to meet life cycle cost/reliability requirements of the respective discipline.  Structures that are required by regulation to be cathodically protected are:  Airport fueling lines.  Underground fuel storage tanks and associated piping.  Aboveground fuel storage tanks and associated piping.  Underground liquefied propane storage tanks and associated piping. If applicable, the cathodic protection systems shall be compatible with the existing systems at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey facility. 3.1.6.2 CORROSION PROTECTION A related goal is to maximize public safety by prevention of failures of critical structures due to corrosion. Structures that are to be considered for corrosion protection include:  High pressure water mains, particularly firewater mains.  Firewater storage tanks.  Pier support structures (pipe piles, caissons, sheet piling).  Steel reinforcement in concrete structures.