When basic slag is substituted for limestone in seeding, sprigging, and/or solid sod planting operations, the amount applied shall be adjusted to equal the neutralizing effect of the specified amount of limestone as defined in Subarticle 860.12(d). Blends of basic slag and other elements, such as 0-6-6, 0-5-6 +.05B and 0-4-12 +.05, may be used and the added elements credited to the total element requirements for plant food.
860.13 Water.
Water free from substances harmful to the growth of plantings will be approved as suitable for use with roadway improvement materials.
860.14 Blank.
GAS PIPE, VALVES, AND APPURTENANCES
861.01 Steel Gas Pipe.
Steel pipe shall meet the requirements of API 5L, ANSI B36.10 and ANSI B36.19. Pipe coating shall meet the requirements of AWWA C-203.
861.02 Steel Fittings and Flanges.
Buttweld fittings shall meet the requirements of ANSI B16.9. Steel fittings and flanges 2 inches {50 mm} and smaller shall meet the requirements of ANSI B16.11. Steel fittings and flanges larger than 2 inches {50 mm} shall meet the requirements of ANSI B16.5. All bolts shall meet the requirements of ASTM A 307 Grade B with semi-finished heavy hex nuts. Fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating equal to the adjoining pipe installed. Fittings shall be coated meeting the requirements of AWWA C-203.
861.03 Flanged Gaskets.
Flanged gaskets shall be compressed material meeting the requirements of ANSI B16.21. Flanged gaskets shall be 1/16 inches {1.5 mm} thick composition type.
861.04 Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Fittings.
Pipe and fittings shall be made of PE2406 ASTM D 3350 cell classification 345343C or PE3408 ASTM D 3350 cell classification 345544C. The wall thickness shall be determined by the depth of bury, loading on the pipe, and the pipe’s internal pressure.
861.05 Valve.
Valves shall be as described in the project plans and specifications. Valves shall be selected from the Utilities’ approved material/manufacturer list.
861.06 Valve Boxes and Stem Extensions.
Valve boxes shall be cast iron with screw or slide-type adjustments and provided with all valves that are installed vertically. Valve boxes shall have a minimum diameter of 5.25 inches {133 mm}. Box covers shall be marked "gas". Valve boxes shall be selected from Utilities’ approved material/manufacturer list. Valve stem extensions (including lubrication fitting) shall be provided with all valves that are greater than 3 feet {0.9 m} below the adjacent ground surface. The extension stem shall be of the same size as the valve stem and shall be provided with a stem guide.
861.07 Tapping Valve.
Tapping valves shall be as described in the project plans and specifications. Where required the tapping valve shall include a sleeve to hold the valve in place. Tapping valves and sleeves shall be selected from the Utilities’ approved material/manufacturer list. SECTION 862 UTILITY ENCASEMENT PIPE
862.01 Welded Steel Encasement Pipe.
Welded steel encasement pipe shall comply with the appropriate requirements for the size shown in the following table unless local codes or ordinances are more stringent: SECTION 863 WATER PIPE, FIRE HYDRANTS, VALVES, AND APPURTENANCES Pipe Diameter inches {mm} Minimum Wall Thickness inches {mm} Pipe Requirements < 4 {101.6} Sch. 40 ASTM A 53, Grade B 4 – 12{101.6 – 304.8} 0.188 {4.78} ASTM A 252, Grade 2 >12 – 24 {>304.8 – 609.6} 0.250 {6.35} ASTM A 252, Grade 2 >24 {609.6} 0.375 {9.525} ASTM A 252, Grade 2 All pipe shall be coated inside and out with at least one shop coat of an approved primer paint. In addition, the external surface shall be treated with one coat of asphaltum paint, meeting the requirements of Federal Specification TT-C-494B Type II, Composition G. Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating, meeting the requirements of AWWA C213, may be used as an alternative to the shop coat primer and asphaltum paint. Other approved protection material may be used with prior approval by the Department. Hydrostatic pressure test is not required for this pipe.
862.02 Encasement Spacers.
Spacers shall be stainless steel or as approved by the Engineer. The spacer shall be sized for the carrier pipe and encasement pipe used.
862.03 Encasement End Seals.
Encasement end seals shall be synthetic rubber with a stainless steel zipper or closer. The seal shall be secured to the encasement with a stainless steel band clip or thumbscrew clip with a polyethylene strip placed under each clip. Proper flexibility between the carrier pipe and the encasement pipe shall be provided.
862.04 Vent Pipes.
Vent pipes shall be 2 inch welded steel meeting the requirements of Section 862.01.
862.05 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe.
HDPE pipe and bends 4 inches {101.6 mm} and smaller shall meet the requirements of ASTM D1248, ASTM D 3350 (PE 3408 cell classification 335434C), and ASTM F 714. The HDPE pipe shall have a minimum wall thickness of SDR 11. SECTION 863 WATER PIPE, FIRE HYDRANTS, VALVES, AND APPURTENANCES
863.01 Ductile Iron Water Pipe.
Ductile Iron pipe shall meet the requirements of AWWA C151 with a minimum working pressure of 150 psi {1030 kPa}. The pipe shall have an inner cement mortar lining meeting AWWA C104 and an outer bituminous coating. The push-on joints shall meet the requirements of AWWA C111. Restrained joints shall meet the requirements of AWWA C110. Lock joint pipe shall meet the requirements of AWWA C151. The pipe length shall be a minimum of 18 feet {5.5 m}.
863.02 Ductile Iron Fittings.
Ductile Iron fittings shall meet the requirements of AWWA C110, AWWA C153, or AWWA C151 when approved by the Engineer. Fittings shall have an inner cement mortar lining meeting AWWA C104 and an outer bituminous coating. Fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating equal to the adjoining pipe installed. For fittings sizes 4 inch {100 mm} through 12 inch {300 mm}, the minimum pressure rating shall be 250 psi {1720 kPa}.
863.03 Copper Water Pipe.
Pipe and fittings shall meet the requirements of ASTM B88 Type K.
863.04 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe.
Pipe sizes 4 inch {100 mm} to 12 inch {300 mm} shall meet the requirements of AWWA C900 Class 235, DR 18 or heavier. Pipe sizes 14 inch {350 mm} to 48 inch {1200 mm} shall meet the requirements of AWWA C905 Pressure Class 235, DR 18 or heavier. Pipe and fittings sizes smaller than 4 inch {100 mm} shall meet
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