234825 — Cutting and Capping Mast Arms and Poles

825.01 Description

Cut, clean, galvanize, and cap mast arms, mast arm poles, pedestal poles, and strain poles.

825.02 Materials

Cold Galvanizing Compound A780

825.03 Construction

Galvanized parts that have been cut or chipped to bare metal shall be repaired according to A780. Saw cut the pole or mast arm to the required length. Clean the area inside and outside with a wire brush. Spray cold galvanizing compound on the affected area. Place an end cap of matching size.

825.04 Measurement and Payment

Cutting and Capping of Mast Arms and Poles will be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per each. The payment will be full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, tools, 900 — GENERAL CATEGORY 900 MATERIALS SECTION 900 — GENERAL

900.01 General

Sample, test, and inspect all materials included in this Category as specified in the most recently published cited standards. The specification limits for each material are established and deviations from these limits are prohibited except when, in the judgment of the Engineer, the deviation will not be detrimental to the work. In these cases, refer to the appropriate specification governing price adjustments for nonconformance. Within 30 days after receipt of notification of award of the Contract, submit in writing, to the Office of Materials Technology (OMT), the proposed sources of all materials to be incorporated into the project. Update and submit all nursery stock sources to OMT 45 days prior to the planting season in which the planting is to begin. Do not introduce material into the work until sources are approved. The Administration reserves the right to completely or partially test any material for Specification compliance. Sample according to the Administration’s Sample Testing and Frequency Guide unless otherwise directed. All source approvals are made subject to continuing production of materials conforming to these Specifications. Material sources may be rejected where it is evident that the material tends to be of marginal quality when compared to the Specification limits in any of its specified properties.

900.02 Technician Qualification Requirements

Technicians performing Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) sampling and testing shall be qualified through the certification program provided by the Administration. Private laboratories performing testing shall be in the AASHTO Accreditation Program or approved by the Administration. Technicians include those who work for inspection agencies, Contractors, consultants, producers, private laboratories, and State and local government employees.

900.03 Recycled Materials

900.03.01 CERTIFICATION. All recycled or rehandled material furnished or supplied for use

may require testing and certification to ensure compliance with all State and local applicable environmental and EPA regulations. The required testing may include, but not be limited to, the EPA Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) or its successor. Provide testing and certification for all recycled materials at no additional cost to the Administration. Evaluation and 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS