7−26 SECTION 714 POST TYPE HYDRANTS
714.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of installing or removing and relocating post type
hydrants to locations indicated on the Plans, or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications.
714.02 MATERIALS. All materials shall conform to the applicable requirements established by
both the water company or municipality that ow ns the particular system involved, and these Specifications. All new and relocated post type hydrants shall be a break-away type. The Contractor shall provide documentation to the effect that the hydrants, fittings and all appurtenances conform to the requirements of the respective manufacturers, water companies and municipalities.
714.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. The Contractor will be required to notify the applicable
water company and/or municipality and the local fi re company at least 24 hours in advance of any work involving the hydrants. All installations fo r new and relocated hydrants shall be subject to the approval of the applicable water company or m unicipality. Additional requirements for the installation of hydrants, including but not limited to pressure testing, disinfection, inspection and thrust block installations must be performed in accordance with the AWWA and the established practices and requirements of the owner.
714.03.1 Relocation of Post Type Hydrant. Hydrants to be relocated shall be carefully removed
and transported to a stockpile location as directed by the Engineer. Upon removal of the hydrant, the Contractor shall note the depth of the standpipe section such that the proper height can be placed to ensure that the break-away coupling is at the proper height. At the stockpile area, the hydrants shall be cleaned and made ready for use. Hydrants shall be relocated and installed in accordance with the established practices of the water company or municipality that owns the water system.
714.03.2 New Hydrant Installation . Hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the
established practices of the water company or munici pality that owns the system. The Contractor is required to set the seating flange/breakaway coup ling above finish grade within the limits shown on the Plans.
714.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Remove and Relocate Post Type Hydrant" and “Post
Type Hydrant” will be measured by the number of such assemblies actually relocated or installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. Hydrants which 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 accepted quantities of "Remove and Relocate Post Type
Hydrant" and “Post Type Hydrant” will be paid for at the contract unit price per each such assembly as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated shall constitute full and complete 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, complete and accepted by the Engineer and the respective water company or municipality.