718.1-IRON PIPE: Ductile iron pipe for waterline applications shall conform to AWWA C151. 718.1.1: Cement lining shall conform to AWWA C104. 718.1.2: Fittings shall conform to AWWA C110 or C153. 718.1.3: Joints shall conform to AWWA C111. Flanged joints shall conform to C115. Joints shall conform to AWWA C111. Flanged joints shall conform to C115. 718.2 through 718.4: Blank 718.5-PLASTIC PIPE (PVC): Plastic Pipe shall conform to the following requirements unless otherwise specified by the Utility responsible for its operation: Pipe Size Pressure Applications Non-Pressure Applications Less than 4 in (100 mm) ASTM D2241, SDR 21 ASTM D3034 4 in (100 mm) to 12 in (300 mm) AWWA C900, DR 14 ASTM D3034 14 in (350 mm) to 16 in (400 mm) AWWA C905, DR 14 ASTM D3034 Joint Requirements ASTM D3139 ASTM D3212 718.6: Blank 718.7-PLASTIC PIPE (POLYETHYLENE): Plastic pipe (polyethylene) shall conform to ASTM D2239 “PE3408”. Additionally, when used for potable water, polyethylene pipe shall be approved by the National Sanitation Foundation for use in transmitting liquids for human consumption. 718.8: Blank 718.9-COPPER SERVICE LINE: Copper Service Line shall conform to ASTM B88. Fitting shall be industrial quality and conform to AWWA C800.
718.10 Gate Valves:
Gate valves shall conform to AWWA C500 or C509.
718.11 Valve Boxes:
Valve Boxes shall be as specified on the plans.
718.12 Casing-Pipe (Steel):
Casing Pipe (Steel) shall conform to the following :”ASTM A53, Grade B, ASTM A139, Grade B or ASTM A252, Graded 2 for both waterline and sewer line applications. Hydrostatic test requirements under ASTM A53 or ASTM A139 are waived.”
718.13 Fire Hydrants:
Fire Hydrants shall conform to AWWA C502. See plans for specific details.
718.14 Meters:
Meters shall conform to AWWA C700, type as required by the plans.
718.15 Miscellaneous Steel (Clamps, Rods, Etc):
Miscellaneous Steel (Clamps, Rods, Etc.) shall be industrial quality.
718.16 through 718.19: Blank
718.20 Fine Aggregate:
Fine aggregate used to level the bedding material shall consist of crushed or uncrushed mineral aggregate which has no particles larger than 3/8 in ch (9.5 mm) as determined by visual inspection. The project Engineer/Supervisor may obtain samples on questionable materials for testing prior to use.
718.21 Bedding Material:
Bedding Material shall conform to 703 and meet gradation for #67. SECTION 719-BLANK
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