714Post Type Hydrants

714.01 Description.

This work includes installing or removing and relocating post type hydrants to the required locations.

714.02 Materials.

Ensure that all materials conform to the applicable requirements established by both the water company or municipality that owns the specific system involved and these Specifications. For all new and relocated post type hydrants , use a breakaway type. D ocument that the hydrants, fittings, and all appurtenances conform to the requirements of the respective manufacturers, water companies, and municipalities.

714.03 Construction Methods.

Notify the applicable water company and/or municipality and the local fire company at least 24 hours in advance of any work involving the hydrants. All installations for new and relocated hydrants shall be approved by the applicable water company or municipality. Perform additional requirements for the installation of hydrants, including pressure testing, disinfection, inspection, and thrust block installations , according to the AWWA and the established practices and requirements of the owner. Relocation of Post Type Hydrant. Remove and transport hydrants to be relocated to a stockpile location as directed by the Engineer. Upon removal of the hydrant, record the depth of the standpipe section so that the proper height can be placed to ensure that the breakaway coupling is at the proper height. At the stockpile area, clean the hydrants and make ready for use. Relocate and install hydrants according to the established practices of the water company or municipality that owns the water system. New Hydrant Installation. Set the seating flange/breakaway coupling above finished grade.

714.04 Method of Measurement.

Remove and Relocate Post Type Hydrant and Post Type Hydrant will be measured by the number of assemblies relocated or installed. Hydrants that have been set with the seating flange/breakaway coupling outside the limits shown on the Plans will not be accepted.

714.05 Basis of Payment.

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

Part 700 — Drainage and Selected Utility Accessories August 2025

700-38 SECTION 714 — POST TYPE HYDRANTS Pay Item Pay Unit Remove and Relocate Post Type Hydrant EA Post Type Hydrant EA The Contract prices constitute full compensation for all labor, materials, tools , and equipment, including excavation, removal, hauling, stockpiling, backfill, compaction, piping, plugs, disinfection, testing, thrust blocks, bedding materials, and all incidentals required to finish the work as accepted by the Engineer and the respective water company or municipality. If the relocated or newly installed hydrant requires a tapping sleeve and valve, these items will be paid for separately under the appropriate water service item in the Proposal. Hydrants to be removed and disposed will be paid for separately under the appropriate item(s) in the Proposal.