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Section 611 — Water Systems

Division 600 — Incidental Construction|PDF pages 722–724

Description

611.01This work consists of constructing or reconstructing water systems.

Material

611.02Conform to the following Subsections: Seamless copper water tube and fittings 707.16 Smooth wall polyethylene pipe 708.01(b) Smooth wall polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe 708.06(c) Soil and soil-a ggregate materials 704.01 Steel pipe 717.06

Construction Requirements

611.03General. Conform to the standards of APWA, AWWA, International Building Code and local agency plumbing and safet y codes. Obtain permits, arrange for inspections, and pay fees necessary to obtain water service. Excavate according to Section 209. Place bedding for pipes according to Subsection 209.08. Coordinate service interruptions with the user or owner of the waterline. Provide temporary waterlines to ensure a water supply is maintained. Connection work may be required during times other than normal working hours. Do not stop work on a connection until it is completed. Dispose of disinfectant for water lines according to Subsection 107.01. Do not allow disinfectant to enter a body of water.

611.04Backfilling. Backfill according to Subsection 209.09. Place backfill to a depth of 12 inches above the top of the pipe using a method that does not damage the pipe. 611.05 Acceptance. Material for water systems will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03. Installation of water systems will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04. Excavation and backfill will be evaluated under Section 209.

Measurement

611.06Measure the Section 611 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable: When measuring waterlines and encasement pipes by the linear foot, measure along the flow line including the length through tees, bends, valves, or other fixtures.

Payment

611.07The accepted quantities will be paid at th e contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 611 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05 . Progress payments for lump sum pay items will be prorated based on the price breakdown and total work completed under this Section .

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