SECTION 706 — PLUG AND CAP PIPE – ALL SIZES — PLUG AND CAP PIPE – ALL SIZES
706.01 Description.
This work includes providing plugs and caps for various sizes and types of pipe.
706.02 Materials.
Provide plugs and caps for pipe that are the type approved by the utility company. Provide cement or brick masonry plugs that consist of cement or brick masonry units securely bedded with cement mortar. Provide cement mortar that conforms to Subsection M04.03.5.
706.03 Construction Methods.
Place the plugs in all lines where required when such lines are broken into during construction. Ensure that all plugs produce watertight joints. Ensure that all plugs and caps installed in pressure lines are properly strapped and blocked to withstand the anticipated back pressure. Ensure that cement or brick masonry are properly set in place, blocked and protected to preclude infiltration or exfiltration due to hydrostatic pressure.
706.04 Method of Measurement.
Plug and Cap Pipe All Sizes will be measured by the number of each unit installed regardless of the size or type.
706.05 Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows. Pay Item Pay Unit Plug and Cap Pipe All Sizes EA The Contract price is full compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment required to provide the plugs or caps and for all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.
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