SECTION 625 - WATER SERVICE SUPPLY LINES
625.01 Description This work shall consist of installing wate r pipe and pipe sleeve
in reasonably close conformity with the lines and grades shown on the plans or established. The installation shall include the assembly of all components and materials shown on the plans or as directed. 6-81
625.02 Materials Materials shall meet the requirements specif ied in the following
Sections of Division 700 - Materials: Copper Tubing 712.32 Non-metallic Pipe, Flexible 712.33 Non-metallic Pipe, Rigid 712.34 Metallic Pipe 712.341
625.03 General This work shall be done with as little interru ption of water service
as possible. Ample notification shall be given to the users of the water before any disruption of water service.
625.04 Sleeve Pipe for sleeves shall be metallic or non-metal lic rigid and be laid on
a firm foundation at the line and grade designated. When the pipe installation is in a trench all excavating and backfilling shall be in accordance with Section 206 - Structural Excavation. After installation of the pipe, special care shall be taken to protect the pipe from heavy hauling equipment loads, rocks or any other damage caused by the Contractor's work. All pipe broken from such causes shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. Pipe sleeves to be placed in concrete shall be supported durin g placement of concrete. Special care shall be taken while placing and compacting concrete around the sleeves to prevent voids around the outside of the sleeves. Ends of the sleeves shall be capped with end plates until the water pipes are installed through the sleeves.
625.05 Water Pipe Water pipe shall be copper tubing or non-me tallic flexible pipe,
as called for. After the sleeve has been placed, the water pipe shall be inserted into the sleeve and connected to the existing pipes at each end. All connections to existing pipes shall be done in accordance with recognized plumbing practices. Necessary fittings, adapters, and reducers shall be furnished as required.
625.06 Method of Measurement Pipe sleeve, copper tubing, and non-metallic pipe
will be measured by the linear foot.
625.07 Basis of Payment The accepted quantities of pipe sleev e, copper tubing and
non-metallic pipe will be paid for at the contract unit price per linear foot for the types and sizes specified complete in place, which payment will be compensation for furnishing and installing all necessary fittings, for connecting to existing systems and for capping the ends of the pipe sleeve. Excavation will not be paid for separately but will be conside red included in the work of the contract items. Payment will be made under: 6-82 Pay Item P a y U n i t 625.081 ¾ inch Copper Tubing Linear Foot 625.082 1 inch Copper Tubing Linear Foot 625.083 1¼ inch Copper Tubing L i n e a r F o o t 625.084 1½ inch Copper Tubing Linear Foot 625.085 1¾ inch Copper Tubing L i n e a r F o o t 625.086 2 inch Copper Tubing Linear Foot 625.101 ¾ inch Non-metallic Pipe-Flexible Linear Foot 625.102 1 inch Non-metallic Pipe-Flexible L i n e a r F o o t 625.103 1¼ inch Non-metallic Pipe-Flexible Linear Foot 625.104 1½ inch Non-metallic Pipe-Flexible L i n e a r F o o t 625.105 1¾ inch Non-metallic Pipe-Flexible L i n e a r F o o t 625.141 2 inch Pipe Sleeve Linear Foot 625.142 3 inch Pipe Sleeve Linear Foot 625.143 4 inch Pipe Sleeve Linear Foot 625.144 6 inch Pipe Sleeve Linear Foot 625.145 8 inch Pipe Sleeve Linear Foot
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