WATER SERVICES SECTION 710 382 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 710486 DISINFECTION TAP EACH 710487 METER AND METER YOKE, 1" X 1" EACH 710488 METER YOKE, 3/4" X 5/8" EACH 710489 MICRO -TUNNELING LF 710490 PVC METER BOX WITH C.I. COVER, 18" X 24" EACH 710491 RELOCATING WATER METER EACH SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SECTION 711 383 SECTION 711 — SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
711.1Description.
This work consists of constructing sanitary sewer systems.
711.2Materials.
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.Borrow Section 1001
C.Stone Section 1005
D.PCC Section 1022 or 1023
E.Reinforcing Steel Section 1037
F.Pipe Section 1031
G.Unless shown otherwise in the contract or required by the utility owner, use the same class of
material as the existing sewer mains for construction of commercial, industrial, and residential connections.
711.3Construction.
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 Sanitary Sewer Services Within Pavement.
1.Saw cut existing bituminous concrete or PCC pavement a minimum of 2 -feet from 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 40 1.
3.Seal all patches in accordance with Section 504.
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 392–393 of 779.