4.11 Path to Power

POLICY: Path to Power

PURPOSE: Establish a written process of required steps to achieve permanent power to each building.

RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent

PROCEDURE: The following activities should be thoroughly planned/coordinated to ensure that permanent power to the building is sequenced within the project schedule to avoid potential critical path delays:

1. During buyout of the electrical scope, coordinate meeting to review lead time for all gear and equipment to ensure delivery as required to achieve power in accordance with the Original Project Schedule.
2. Coordinate with owner and utility provider to ensure required power accounts accounts are set up and fees are paid.
3. Superintendent shall coordinate meeting with electrical subcontractor and local jurisdiction having authority (AHJ) to clearly understand all jurisdictional requirements necessary to achieve power. (plate and fixture requirements, inspections, etc)
4. Electrical rooms and unit doors must be lockable.
5. Unit signage (temporary or permanent) must be in place.