Art. 563.04 Moving Fire Hydrants
563.04 Adjusting Sanitary Sewers. Adjustment of sanitary sewers shall be
according to the “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois”. The applicable requirements of Article 550.07 shall govern the backfilling, except that backfilling shall not be done in freezing weather nor made with frozen material.
563.05 Adjusting Water Service Lines. The work necessary to adjust water
service lines shall be performed according to Article 562.03. Any water service line, other than copper, which is or will be under a base or surface course and which requires adjustment, shall be replaced with copper pipe according to the requirements of Article 1006.33.
563.06 Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in
place in feet (meters). The length measured will include stops, fittings, and valves. Excavation in rock will be measured for payment according to Article 502.12. Trench backfill will be measured for payment according to Article 208.03.
563.07 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per foot (meter) for ADJUSTING SANITARY SEWERS, (8 IN. (200 MM) DIAMETER OR LESS); ADJUSTING SANITARY SEWERS, (OVER 8 IN. (200 MM) DIAMETER); and ADJUSTING WATER SERVICE LINES. Excavation in rock will be paid for according to Article 502.13. Trench Backfill will be paid for according to Article 208.04. The furnishing of materials, except for replacement of materials damaged by the Contractor, will be paid for according to Article 109.04. SECTION 564. MOVING FIRE HYDRANTS
564.01 Description. This 4ork shall consist of moving and adjusting existing
fire hydrants, with auxiliary valves when applicable, which interfere with the construction of the proposed improvement.
564.02 Materials. Materials shall be as shown in the contract. Materials for
replacement shall be new and of the same kind as, or equal to, the material being replaced. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
564.03 General. The work shall be performed in a manner approved by the
Engineer of the Municipality or the Water District. Fire Hydrants shall be set on a firm foundation and shall be thrust blocked. Thrust blocking shall consist of Class SI concrete cast against the fittings and the undisturbed earth on the side where the thrust is expected to occur. A minimum of Moving Domestic Meter Vaults And Water Service Boxes Art. 565.04 1/4 cu yd (0.2 cu m) of concrete shall be used for the thrust block. The dimensions of the thrust block shall be determined by the Engineer. Blocking shall be placed such that the pipe, fittings and joints shall be accessible for future repair. Upon completion of relocating or adjusting the fire hydrant, it shall be tested and disinfected according to Article 561.03. The hole formed by the removal of a fire hydrant and the remaining excavated area around the relocated fire hydrant shall be backfilled with fine aggregate. Surplus material shall be disposed of according to Article 202.03. Any fire hydrant damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired.
564.04 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per each for FIRE HYDRANTS TO BE MOVED. SECTION 565. MOVING DOMESTIC METER VAULTS AND WATER SERVICE BOXES
565.01 Description. This work shall consist of moving domestic meter vaults
and water service boxes.
565.02 Materials. Materials shall be as shown in the contract. Materials for
replacement shall be new and of the same kind as, or equal to, the material being replaced. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
565.03 General. The work shall be performed in a manner approved by the
Engineer of the Municipality or the Water District. The hole formed by the removal of the domestic meter vault or water service box shall be backfilled with fine aggregate. Surplus material shall be disposed of according to Article 202.03. Any domestic meter vault or water service box, including the stop cocks, which are damaged by the Contractor, shall be repaired.
565.04 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per each for DOMESTIC METER VAULTS TO BE MOVED or DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE BOXES TO BE MOVED.
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