TEST-HOLE UTILITY
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
A.Procedure for test-hole operations to identify and locate utilities during
construction activities.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS
A.Section 01721: Survey
1.3REFERENCES
A.CI/ASCE 38-02: Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of
Existing Subsurface Utility Data
1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5SUBMITTALS
A.Provide records to the Engineer within 5 working days of test-hole
operations.
PART 2 PRODUCTS Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1PREPARATION
A.Identify locations of possible conflicts including excavation, pipe culvert
extensions, catch basins, and other construction elements to test-hole as requested by the Contractor and as determined by the Engineer.
B.Coordinate and cooperate with the utility companies to protect their
facilities.
C.Request permission to test-hole from the Engineer at least 24 hours prior
to excavation. Test-Hole Utility
3.2EXPLORATION
A.Use vacuum excavation or other methods that protect the integrity of the
utility.
B.Perform test-hole operations to provide Quality Level A per CI/ASCE 38-
02.
3.3RECORDS
A.Measure and record utility location according to CI/ASCE 38-02.
1.Measure and record horizontal and vertical location in project
coordinate system per Standard Specification 01721.
2.Measure and record depth from grade, outside diameter, orientation,
material composition, and configuration of non-encased, multi- conduit systems.
3.4BACKFILL AND RESTORATION
A.Backfill test-hole excavation according to utility owner’s specifications
when outside of roadway prism.
1.Backfill according to the most restrictive of either the Department’s
or the utility owner’s specifications if test-hole excavation is within the roadway prism.
2.Backfill within 24 hours or as otherwise determined.
B.Backfill test-hole excavation to the same depths and grades with
equivalent or better materials of surrounding pavement or terrain.
END OF SECTION
Test-Hole Utility
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 255–256 of 1,331.
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