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Electrical Commissioning Specifications

1. These specifications describe the systematic process of documenting, and placing into service newly-installed, or retrofitted electrical power equipment and systems. This document shall be used in conjunction with the most recent edition of the ANSI/NETA Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems (ANSI/NETA ATS). The individual electrical components shall be subjected to factory and field tests, as required, to validate the individual components.

2. The purpose of these specifications is to assure that tested electrical systems are safe, reliable, operational, in conformance with applicable standards and manufacturers' tolerances, and installed in accordance with design specifications.

3. The work in these specifications may involve hazardous voltages, materials, operations, and equipment. These specifications do not purport to address all of the safety issues associated with their use. It is the responsibility of the user to review all applicable regulatory requirements prior to the use of these specifications.

4. These specifications are intended for application on electrical power equipment and systems. It is not the intent of these specifications to provide comprehensive details on the commissioning of mechanical equipment, mechanical instrumentation systems, and related components.