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WATER SERVICES SECTION 710 370 SECTION 710 — WATER SERVICES

710.1Description.

This work consists of placing or relocating water services.

710.2Materials.

A.Use materials specified in the contract and in accordance with the utility owner’s specifications.

The utility owner has the right to inspect materials and reject any materials that do not meet the utility owner’s specifications.

B.Stone Section 100 5

C.PCC Section 1022 or 1023

D.Reinforcing Steel Section 1037

E.Pipe Section 1031

710.3Construction.

A.Perform the work in accordance with the contract and the utility owner’s specifications. In cases

of conflict between the contract and the utility owner’s specifications, the utility owner’s specifications take precedence.

B.Adjusting water services within pavement.

1.Saw cut existing bituminous concrete or PCC pavement a minimum of 2 -feet from the face of

the utility service.

2.Excavate materials from the perimeter in accordance with Section 207.3. Dispose of waste

materials in accordance with Section 106.8.

3.Remove existing castings. Clean and set castings aside for reuse or replacement in accordance

with the contract. If the engineer determines the casting is damaged and not suitable for reuse, provide a new casting as provided by the utility owner.

4.Place forms for the top unit.

5.Do not place the frame on bricks, blocks, or other materials.

6.Place required steel reinforcement and encase in PCC, Class B.

7.Dispose of removed utility as directed by the utility owner.

C.Pavement Patching.

1.Prepare subgrade for patching to match contract documents or the existing pavement section.

2.Provide bituminous patching material in accordance with Section 401.

3.Seal all patches in accordance with Section 504.

710.3.1 Special Requirements.

A.Perform the work in accordance with these specifications, the Standard Construction Details, the

DelDOT Utilities Manual , and the utility owner’s specifications. The utility owner’s specifications WATER SERVICES SECTION 710 371 will take precedence over the Department’s specifications in the event of a conflict between the 2 sets of specifications.

B.Coordinate water service construction activities with the utility owner. Provide the utility owner

with reasonable time to respond to requests for information and coordination. Submit a plan for the planned sequence of water service shutdowns and tie -ins for approval at least 3-weeks before the planned start of work or as required by the utility owner .

C.The utility owner and the engineer will determine the times that the work can occur and the

sequence of the work. Begin work after both the utility owner and the engineer grant permission to proceed. Notify the utility owner a minimum of 48 -hours before beginning work. Notify both the engineer and the utility owner of all delays to the scheduled work.

D.Do not disrupt the operation of the existing water facilities without the utility owner’s prior

approval. Construct, disinfect, maintain, and remove following construction, temporary water bypasses used during construction to maintain water service.

E.Guarantee the work for a period determined by the utility owner after the date of completion and

acceptance of the work and provide any repair work necessary during that period of time. 710.3.2 Excavation. Excavate in accordance with Section 207, except as amended here. Excavate pipe trenches that provide bearing for the full length of the pipes. Excavate trenches for water service connections to the minimum standard depth required by the utility owner’s spe cifications or to such depth as required to connect to existing mains or service pipes. 710.3.3 Installation.

A.Do not place pipe on a frozen foundation or if frost is likely to penetrate the bottom of an

excavation. Keep excavations free from water or other liquids during the progress of the work. Backfill trenches in accordance with Section 207.

B.Clean all pipes, fittings, valves, hydrants, and appurtenances thoroughly before placement.

Perform work only under the supervision of the utility owner's inspector.

C.Close the end of each open pipe at the end of each workday in accordance with the utility

specifications. 710.3.4 Pressure Testing and Connection. Pressure test and connect pipes in accordance with the utility owner specifications. 710.3.5 Sterilization of Main, Line, Laterals, and Accessories. Sterilize the installed system using 1 of the procedures from AWWA Standard C601 -81, and as required by the utility owner specifications. Perform sterilization with the plugs used in the pressure test still in place. Make the final connection of the new pipe to the existing water main only after a successful sterilization test. 710.3.6 As -Built Plans . Prepare and submit as -built plans in accordance with The Department and Utility owner requirements.

710.4Method of Measurement.

WATER SERVICES SECTION 710 372 A. The Department will measure the quantity of adjusted and repaired existing water services as the number of each adjusted or repaired and accepted.

B.The Department will measure the quantity of the water service and accessory items either by

linear foot or each.

710.5Basis of Payment.

A.Price and payment will constitute full compensation for providing and placing all materials,

excavating, backfilling, and compacting. The Department will consider saw cutting existing bituminous concrete or PCC pavement and disposing of waste materials as incidental to the work and will make no separate payment for saw cutting or disposing of materials.

B.Price and payment for water pipe items includes:

1.Providing and placing the materials;

2.adjusting, relocating, or repairing the services;

3.testing the water main system;

4.repairing leaks and defects;

5.connecting to existing water main systems and services;

6.maintaining service during the work;

7.excavating;

8.disposing of excess excavated material;

9.backfilling;

10.concrete thrust blocks;

11.joint restraints;

12.pipe bedding;

13.shoring;

14.temporary support of existing utilities;

15.dewatering;

16.steel and PCC required for encasement;

17.abandoning existing pipes;

18.cutting and capping new or existing lines; and

19.as-built preparation and collection.

C.The Department will pay for providing borrow material in accordance with Section 209.

D.The Department will make no separate payment for temporary bypasses. Emergency repairs are

the contractor’s responsibility. Upon notification by telecommunication from the utility owner, attend to repairs immediately. In the event the utility owner is u nable to contact the contractor, or the contractor fails to make the emergency repairs in a length of time determined by the utility owner, the utility owner reserves the right to perform the emergency repair work. In such a case, reimburse the utility owner for the costs of the repairs. WATER SERVICES SECTION 710 373 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 710000 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 51, CEMENT LINED, 16" LF 710001 ADJUST WATER SERVICES EACH 710002 ADJUST WATER VALVE BOXES EACH 710003 ADJUST FIRE HYDRANTS EACH 710005 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 2" LF 710006 DUCTILE IRON PIPE, CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 3" LF 710007 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 4" LF 710008 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 6" LF 710009 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 8" LF 710010 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 10" LF 710011 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 12" LF 710012 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 16" LF 710013 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 18" LF 710014 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 20" LF 710015 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 24" LF 710016 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 52, CEMENT LINED, 36" LF 710020 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 55, CEMENT LINED, 8" LF 710025 DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 56, CEMENT LINED, 12" LF 710030 PVC WATER MAIN, 8" LF 710031 PVC WATER MAIN, 10" LF 710032 PVC WATER MAIN, 12" LF 710033 PVC WATER MAIN, CLASS 200, 6" LF 710034 PVC WATER MAIN, CLASS 200, 8" LF 710035 PVC WATER MAIN, CLASS 200, 12" LF 710036 D.I.P. CLASS 52 CEMENT LINED 8" BOLTLESS RESTRAINED JOINTS LF 710037 H.D.P.E. PIPE, 14" LF 710038 PROVIDING AND INSTALLING WATER MAINS AND FITTINGS LF 710039 PROVIDING AND INSTALLING HDPE WATER MAIN VIA DIRECTIONAL DRILL LF 710040 PROVIDING AND INSTALLING GATE VALVE AND VALVE BOXES EACH 710050 4" DI JOINT RESTRAINT FOR PVC PUSH -ON JOINT EACH 710051 6" JOINT RESTRAINT FOR DI MJ JOINT EACH 710052 BENDS 11 1/4 DEGREES, 6" EACH 710053 BENDS 11 1/4 DEGREES, 10" EACH 710054 BENDS 11 1/4 DEGREES, 12" EACH 710055 BENDS 11 1/4 DEGREES, 16" EACH 710056 BENDS 11 1/4 DEGREES, 18" EACH 710057 BENDS 22 1/2 DEGREES, 6" EACH 710058 BENDS 22 1/2 DEGREES, 8" EACH 710059 BENDS 22 1/2 DEGREES, 10" EACH 710060 BENDS 22 1/2 DEGREES, 12" EACH

Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 380–383 of 779.

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