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. Art. 580.01 Membrane Waterproofing for Railway Structures MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 580. MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING FOR RAILWAY STRUCTURES
580.01 Description. This work shall consist of furnishing, transporting and
placing all materials required to construct a membrane waterproofing system on railway structures. The membrane waterproofing shall be of the bituminous or butyl rubber type as specified on the plans.
580.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
a.Waterproofing Materials (Note 1) ............................................................ 1060
b.Fine Aggregate .................................................................................. 1003.05 Note 1. The bitumen used shall be asphalt. The bitumen for mopping and for the protective cover shall be the same type as that with which the fabric is treated. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
580.03 General. Surfaces to be waterproofed shall be smooth and free from
projections which might damage the waterproofing membrane and there shall be no depressions in horizontal surfaces of the finished waterproofing. Projections or depressions on the surface on which the membrane is to be applied that may cause damage to the membrane shall be removed or filled as directed by the Engineer. The surface shall be cleaned of dust, dirt, grease, and loose particles, and shall be dry before the waterproofing is applied. Concrete surfaces shall not be waterproofed until a period of at least seven days has elapsed after the placing of the concrete, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. There shall be no depressions or pockets in horizontal surfaces of the finished waterproofing. The membrane shall be carefully turned into drainage fittings. Special care shall be taken to make the waterproofing effective along the sides and ends of girders and at stiffeners, gussets, and all other plates where the membrane terminates. Bituminous membrane waterproofing shall not be applied when the atmospheric temperature is below 50 °F (10 °C) and butyl rubber membrane shall not be applied when the atmospheric temperature is below 10 °F (-12 °C), without written permission of the Engineer. Surfaces of concrete or steel that are to be waterproofed shall be given one coat of Asphalt Primer (RC-70) before the first mopping of Asphalt (AWP), except that at construction and expansion joints where insulation is to be used, the surfaces shall not be coated with primer. The primer shall be applied to the surface in a uniform coating and may be applied without heating. A minimum of 1 gal (4 L) of primer per
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Source: Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 520–521 of 1,217. View official source ↗