712Gate Box

— GATE BOX

712.01DESCRIPTION

This work includes removing and disposing existing water or gas gate boxes and subsequently providing new water or gas gate boxes at the required locations. 712. 02 MATERIALS. Castings. Use iron castings that conform to Subsection M05.05.9(f). Fabr ication. Document that the water and gas gate boxes conform to the requirements of the respective manufacturers, utility companies, and municipalities. Clean the gate boxes, including covers, and thereafter coat, paint, or dip all surfaces in an asphalt or asphalt base paint or coating. 712. 03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. R emoval of Existing Boxes. Remove the existing gate valve boxes to not damage or disturb the valves or appurtenant fittings that remain. After the gate boxes have been removed, the boxes shall become the property of the Contractor. In stallation . Set the boxes to the required line and grade. All installations shall be approved by the applicable gas and/or water company. Fit the boxes to the valve and secure the boxes during backfilling. Tamp the backfill material in place. Construct the boxes to prevent the separation of the upper section from the lower section to prevent the upper section from turning when removing the lid. 712. 04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Gate Box will be measured by the number of assemblies installed. 712. 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

Pay Item Pay Unit Gate Box EA The Contract prices constitute full compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment for providing the assemblies, including removal and disposal of existing gate boxes, excavation, backfill, concrete collar, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.