PRECAST CONCRETE FIBER OPTIC AND UTILITY VAULT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
A.Precast concrete fiber optic and utility vaults, and maintenance markers.
B.Type IV-CV, and Type V-CV Precast Concrete Fiber Optic and Utility
Vaults.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS
A.Section 02056: Embankment, Borrow, and Backfill
B.Section 02221: Remove Structure and Obstruction
C.Section 03575: Flowable Fill
D.Section 13553: ITS Conduit
E.Section 16530: Electrical Power
1.3REFERENCES
A.AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
B.USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5SUBMITTALS
A.Manufacturer’s shop drawings.
1.Shop drawings must bear the seal of a Licensed Professional
Engineer and will not deviate from the functional dimensions shown.
B.Manufacturer’s product specifications for information
C.Manufacturer’s warranty provisions
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1FILL
A.Free Draining Granular Backfill – Refer to Section 02056.
B.Granular Backfill Borrow – Refer to Section 02056.
C.Flowable Fill – Refer to Section 03575.
D.Hand-mix grout
1.Minimum strength – 50 psi
2.Maximum strength – 150 psi
3.Slump – 5 inches to 10 inches
2.2FIBER OPTIC VAULTS AND COVERS
A.Fiber vaults – pre-cast concrete. Refer to AT Series Standard Drawings
for dimensions of vault types.
B.Provide fiber vaults that are adjustable upwards to meet a new finished
grade by the addition of manufacturer-provided risers, collars, or grade rings.
C.Provide fiber vaults that have the cover frames cast separately from the
vault structure and are removable and replaceable.
D.Furnish an internal heavy-duty non-metallic cable storage rack system on
two opposite fiber vault walls.
1.Furnish and install two stanchions on each rack wall.
a.Fasten to the fiber vault wall according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
b.Stanchions are a minimum of 36 inches for Type IV-CV fiber
vault racks.
c.Stanchions are a minimum of 45 inches For Type V-CV fiber
vault racks.
2.Use cable rack arms that are appropriate for the amount of slack
cable being installed but not be less than 4 rack arms in a Type IV vault and 5 rack arms in a Type V vault, capable of supporting a minimum of 250 lb.
E.Supply Type IV-CV Fiber Optic and Utility Vaults with a hinged metal lid
for unpaved areas or a heavy duty round manhole-style lid in paved areas.
1.Supply Type V-CV vaults with a manhole-style lid only.
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2.Fiber vaults with hinged metal lids will be rated for AASHTO LRFD
HL – 93 loading according to AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
3.Fiber vaults with round manhole style lids will be rated for AASHTO
LRFD HL- 93 loading according to AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
F.Provide hinged metal lids that have double-doors (split) and double
hinges.
1.Provide a lid that operates freely over 180 degrees.
2.Provide a lid with drop handles for easy opening.
3.Provide a neoprene gasket between the hinged lid and the vault
frame.
G.Provide lids with a grounding lug with ½ - 13 NC female threads on the
underside of the manhole and hinged metal lids.
H.Provide hinged and manhole lids with Penta-Head vandal resistant
stainless steel bolts with washer.
1.All bolt holes must be self-draining.
I.Furnish hinged metal lids that have a non-skid diamond pattern or similar
surface that has a raised pattern of at least 3/32 inch high.
J.Provide lids for all vaults that are marked, “UDOT FIBER OPTIC” using a
minimum 3 inch high letters with 1/8 inch line thickness.
1.Form the letters by engraving, casting, stamping, or with a precise
weld bead.
K.Manhole Lid Access Points – recessed steel pull slots or holes to allow
removal or opening of the manhole with a hook or lever.
2.3MAINTENANCE MARKERS
A.Furnish and install Utility Marker Posts for each vault location. Refer to AT
Series Standard Drawings.
2.4GROUND ROD
A.Ground Rod - Refer to Section 16530.
2.5WIRING
A.Grounding Conductor – Refer to Section 16530.
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2.6LOCATE BALL OR DISK
A.Place a locate ball or disk in each vault.
1.Color – orange
2.Requires no particular orientation when buried
3.Place in bottom of each box
4.Designed to last as long as the supplied vault
5.Produces a uniform, spherical RF field in all directions
6.Signal peak when directly over the ball
7.Meets RUS Specifications
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1BACKFILL
A.Place 12 inches of Free Draining Granular Backfill under vaults.
B.Hand tamp Granular Backfill Borrow or approved native soil around the
vault lid on unpaved surfaces.
1.Match the top 6 inches to the composition, density, and elevation of
the surrounding surface.
3.2FIBER OPTIC AND UTILITY VAULT
A.Install according to manufacturer’s recommendations and AT Series
Standard Drawings
B.Core drill holes to match conduit entry where required without damaging
the vault. Core drill holes at thin wall sections only. Do not “knock out” thin wall sections. Use grout to create a complete seal between conduit and the structure wall. Finish grout smooth and flush with the interior wall.
1.Make core drilled holes in vault not more than ¼ inches larger than
conduit diameter.
2.Seal conduit and micro-duct ends inside all vaults with at least 2
inch thick duct seal after cables are installed.
3.Seal vacant conduit and micro-ducts with a manufactured conduit
plug and attach detectable pull tape. Refer to Section 13553.
C.Install vault plum and level and grade backfill flush with vault.
D.Do not locate fiber vaults on slopes or low lying locations with poor
drainage.
E.Do not install vaults within the traveled way or shoulders unless shown.
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F.Conduit in fiber vaults
1.Install conduits into thin wall section only.
2.Extend PVC conduit 2 inches, HDPE conduit 6 inches, micro-duct
oversheath 6 inches and individual micro-ducts 2 ft beyond the inside wall of the vault.
3.Align ITS conduit ends by color at each side of the box.
4.Install bushings on all conduits before cable installation according
to Section 13553.
5.Refer to AT Series Standard Drawings.
G.Remove concrete sidewalk or other surfaces.
1.Refer to Section 02221.
2.Replace with in-kind materials to match the existing grade, texture,
and color of concrete or other surface.
H.Encase conduit in flowable fill or hand-mix grout where the conduit enters
the fiber optic vault.
3.3RESTORATION
A.Restore areas disturbed or damaged during the installation of all vaults.
END OF SECTION
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 1211–1215 of 1,331.
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