707Adjust Drainage Or Utility Structures

707.01 Description.

This work includes adjusting drainage or utility structures, such as telephone, electrical, and sanitary manholes, to the required new grades and details. Adjusting is defined as follows — The change in vertical elevation of the drainage appurtenance is 6 in. or less and the change in horizontal location is 6 in. or less.

707.02 Materials.

Provide materials that conform to the applicable paragraphs of Subsection 702.02.1.

707.03 Construction Methods.

General. In addition to the applicable paragraphs of Subsection 702.03.1, comply with the following special requirements. When structures will be adjusted in paved areas, cut and match the existing pavement according to SECTION 932. When paved areas are open to traffic, paint the exposed vertical faces of adjusted structures with iridescent orange reflective paint if less than or equal to 1 ¾ in. Provide an asphalt ramp where the exposed vertical face exceeds 1¾ in. Sawcut the perimeter to allow for removal of the castings. Remove and store castings and adjust the walls of the structure to the required line and grade by the removal or addition of bricks and mortar. Plaster walls with ½-in. cement mortar where required. Reset castings to the proper line and grade in a bed of mortar. Before the placement of the final asphalt concrete course and following the secondary asphalt concrete course binder, remove an area of 1 ft outside the top of the frame to a depth of 9 in. below the surface course. Compact and replace the area with a Class A concrete collar to the level of the secondary asphalt course. Maintain access to all catch basins and utility manholes at all times.

707.04 Method of Measurement.

Adjust Drainage or Utility Structure will be measured by the number of structures adjusted.

707.05 Basis of Payment.

The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows.

Part 700 — Drainage and Selected Utility Accessories August 2025

700-24 SECTION 707 — ADJUST DRAINAGE OR UTILITY STRUCTURES Pay Item Pay Unit Adjust Drainage or Utility Structure EA The Contract price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment and all incidentals required to finish the work, accepted by both the Engineer and the representative of the specific utility company involved. For Adjust Narragansett Bay Commission Sanitary Manholes, the Contract unit price also includes the application fee for the Sewer Facility Permit.