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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.

SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SECTION 711 384 711.3.1 Special Requirements.

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

DelDOT utility manual, and the utility owner’s specifications. The utility owner’s specifications will take precedence over the Department’s specifications in the event of a conflict between the 2 sets of specifications.

B.Coordinate sanitary sewer 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 sanitary sewer service shutd owns 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 only after obtaining the engineer’s permission. Notify the utility owner a minimum of 48 -hours before beginning work. Notify both the engineer and the utility owner of delays to the scheduled work.

D.Do not disrupt the operation of the existing sanitary sewer facilities without prior approval of the

utility owner. Construct, maintain, and remove temporary sanitary sewer bypasses used during construction to maintain sanitary sewer 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 all repair work necessary during that period of time. 711.3.2 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 sanitary sewer service connections to the minimum standard depth required by the utility owner’s specifications or to such depth as required to connect to existing mains or service pipes. 711.3.3 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, 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 owner’s

specifications. 711.3.4 Acceptance Testing and Connection. Test and connect pipe in accordance with the utility owner’s specifications.

711.3.5 As -Built Plans. Prepare and submit as -built p lans in accordance with The Department and Utility owner requirements.

711.4Method of Measurement.

A.The Department will measure the quantity of adjusted and repaired existing sanitary sewer

services as the number of each adjusted or repaired and accepted. SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SECTION 711 385 B. The Department will measure the quantity of sanitary sewer items by linear foot or each as placed and accepted. The Department will measure sanitary sewer laterals adjustments as the actual number of laterals adjusted and accepted.

711.5Basis 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 sanitary sewer system items, including adjustment of sanitary sewer

laterals, includes:

1.Providing and placing materials;

2.testing the sanitary sewer system;

3.connections;

4.maintaining service during construction;

5.excavating;

6.disposing of excess excavated material;

7.backfilling and backfill material;

8.providing and placing warning tape;

9.aggregate pipe bedding;

10.shoring;

11.temporary support of existing utilities;

12.dewatering;

13.tanker trucks and pumps;

14.disposing of excess flow;

15.steel and PCC required for encasement; and

16.as-built preparation and collection.

C.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 unable 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. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 711001 ADJUST SANITARY SEWER LATERALS EACH 711002 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM LS 711003 SANITARY AND WATER FACILITY LS SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SECTION 711 386 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 711004 SEWER FORCE MAIN AIR RELEASE VALVE AND ASSEMBLY, 2" EACH 711005 ADJUST / RELOCATE FORCE MAIN LS 711006 SANITARY FORCE MAIN AND ACCESSORIES LS 711007 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 4" LF 711008 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 6" LF 711009 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 8" LF 711010 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 10" LF 711011 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 12" LF 711012 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 15" LF 711013 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 18" LF 711014 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 21" LF 711015 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, PVC, 24" LF 711016 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 4" LF 711017 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 6" LF 711018 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 8" LF 711019 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 8" W/ BOLTLESS RESTRAINED JOINTS LF 711020 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 10" LF 711021 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 12" LF 711022 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 16" LF 711023 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 18" LF 711024 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 24" LF 711025 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 24", W/ BOLTLESS RESTRAINED JOINTS LF 711026 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 30" LF 711027 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, DIP, 42" LF 711028 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, RCP, 24" LF 711029 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER, RCP, 30" LF 711030 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 1 1/2" LF 711031 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 2" LF 711032 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 2 1/2" LF 711033 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 3" LF 711034 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 4" LF 711035 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 6" LF 711036 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), PVC, 8" LF 711037 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP, 4" LF 711038 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP, 6" LF 711039 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP, 8" LF 711040 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP, 10" LF 711041 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP, 12" LF 711042 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP, 24" LF 711043 INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER (FORCE MAIN), DIP 30" LF

Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 393–396 of 779.

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