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    SECTION 02667

    SITE WATER LINES

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   This Section includes pipe materials, fittings, and valves normally encountered with site water supply main, domestic and fire water piped systems from just outside the building (usually 5 feet or 1 500 mm) to the utility source.

   This Section includes provision for work performed using a unit price payment method, when applicable.

   This Section includes proprietary and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting requirements.

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   PART 1 GENERAL

   1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

    A. Pipe and fittings for site water line including [domestic water line] [fire water line] [and] [________].

    B. [Valves,] fire hydrants] [and] [domestic water hydrants].

   1.2 PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

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   List Sections which specify installation of Products specified in this Section and indicate specific items.

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    A. Section [_____-__________]: Placement of pipe sleeves in concrete [retaining walls] [________________].

   1.3 PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

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   List Sections which specify products for installation in this Section and indicate specific items.

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    A. Section [_____-__________]: Supply of connection devices to building water main piping for placement by this Section.

   1.4 RELATED SECTIONS

    A. Section 02207 - Aggregate Materials.

    B. Section 02222 - Excavating.

    C. Section 02223 - Backfilling.

    D. Section 02225 - Trenching.

    E. Section 02607 - Manholes and Covers.

    F. Section 02655 - Cathodic Protection - Passive.

    G. Section 02675 - Disinfection of Water Distribution System: Disinfection of site service utility water piping.

    H. Section 15410 - Plumbing Piping.

    I. Section [______-____________]: Irrigation water systems.

    J. Section [_____-__________]: Cleaning of building domestic water utility service piping.

   1.5 UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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   Utilize this Article ONLY when the work of this Section is performed under a unit price payment method. Delete this Article if payment is by Stipulated Sum/Price.

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    A. Pipe and Fittings:

    1. Basis of Measurement: By the linear [foot] [________] ([meter] [________]).

    2. Basis of Payment: Includes hand trimming excavation, pipe and fittings, bedding, [concrete thrust blocks,] connection to building service piping and to [municipal utility water source] [________].

    B. Valves:

    1. Basis of Measurement: By the unit.

    2. Basis of Payment: Includes valve, fittings and accessories, and installation.

    C. Hydrant:

    1. Basis of Measurement: By the unit.

    2. Basis of Payment: Includes hand trimming excavation, [gravel sump,] hydrant, valve, connection and accessories.

   1.6 REFERENCES

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   List reference standards that are included within the text of this Section. Edit the following as required for project conditions.

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    A. AASHTO T180 - Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 10-lb (4.54 kg) Rammer and an 18-in. (457 mm) Drop.

    B. ANSI/ASME B16.18 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

    C. ANSI/ASME B16.22 - Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

    D. ANSI/ASTM D698 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures, Using 5.5 lb (2.49 Kg) Rammer and 12 inch (304.8 mm) Drop.

    E. ANSI/ASTM D1557 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures Using 10 lb (4.54 Kg) Rammer and 18 inch (457 mm) Drop.

    F. ANSI/ASTM D2466 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

    G. ANSI/AWS A5.8 - Brazing Filler Metal.

    H. ANSI/AWWA C104 - Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water.

    I. ANSI/AWWA C105 - Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Piping for Water and Other liquids.

    J. ANSI/AWWA C111- Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron and Grey-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

    K. ANSI/AWWA C151 - Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds or Sand-Lined Molds, for Water or Other Liquids.

    L. ANSI/AWWA C500 - Gate Valves, 3 through 48 in NPS, for Water and Sewage Systems.

    M. ANSI/AWWA C502 - Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants.

    N. ANSI/AWWA C504 - Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves.

    O. ANSI/AWWA C508 - Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2 in through 24 in NPS.

    P. ANSI/AWWA C509 - Resilient Seated Gate Valves 3 in through 12 in NPS, for Water and Sewage Systems.

    Q. ANSI/AWWA C600 - Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Appurtenances.

    R. ANSI/AWWA C606 - Grooved and Shouldered Type Joints.

    S. ANSI/AWWA C900 - Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4 inch through 12 inch, for Water.

    T. ASTM B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube.

    U. ASTM D1785 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.

    V. ASTM D2241 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe(SDR-PR).

    W. ASTM D2855 - Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings.

    X. ASTM D2922 - Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil- Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

    Y. ASTM D3017 - Test Methods for Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures.

    Z. ASTM D3139 - Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes using Flexi-ble Elas-tome-ric Seals.

    AA. ASTM D3035 - Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter.

    AB. AWWA C901 - Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings, 1/2 inch through 3 inch, for Water

    AC. UL 246 - Hydrants for Fire - Protection Service.

   1.7 SUBMITTALS

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   Do not request submittals if Drawings sufficiently describe the products of this Section or if proprietary specifying techniques are used. The review of submittals increases the possibility of unintended variations to Drawings, thereby increasing the Specifier's liability.

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    A. Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

    B. Product Data: Provide data on pipe materials, pipe fittings, valves and accessories.

    C. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that [products] [________] meet or exceed [specified requirements] [________].

   1.8 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

    A. Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

    B. Accurately record actual locations of piping mains, valves, connections, and invert elevations.

    C. [Identify and describe unexpected variations to subsoil conditions or discovery of uncharted utilities.]

   1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

    A. Perform Work in accordance with [utility company] [municipality.] [________.]

    B. Valves: Manufacturer's name and pressure rating marked on valve body.

   1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

    A. Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

    B. Deliver and store valves in shipping containers with labelling in place.

   PART 2 PRODUCTS

   2.1 MANUFACTURERS - WATER PIPE

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   In this Article, list the manufacturers acceptable for this project. If product substitution is allowed, include Paragraph D.

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    A. [__________________________________] Product [_________].

    B. [__________________________________] Product [_________].

    C. [__________________________________] Product [_________].

    D. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [________].

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   Edit the following descriptive specifications to identify project requirements and to eliminate any conflict with manufacturers products specified above.

   Consider including tracer wire for non-metallic pipe.

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   2.2 PIPE

    A. Ductile Iron Pipe: ANSI/AWWA [C151:] [C104:] [________:]

    1. Fittings: [Ductile] [Grey] iron, standard thickness.

    2. Joints: ANSI/AWWA C111, rubber gasket with rods.

    3. Jackets: [ANSI/AWWA C105 polyethylene jacket] [Double layer, half lapped, [10] [____] mil ([0.25] [____] mm) polyethylene tape].

    ****** [OR] ******

    A. Copper Tubing: ASTM B88, Type [K,] [L,] annealed:

    1. Fittings: ANSI/ASME B16.18, cast copper, or ANSI/ASME B16.22, wrought copper.

    2. Joints: Compression connection or ANSI/AWS A5.8, BCuP silver braze.

    ****** [OR] ******

    A. PVC Pipe: [ASTM D1785, Schedule 40] [ASTM D1785, Schedule 80] [ASTM D2241, [SDR-26 for 160 psig pressure rating] [SDR-41 for 100 psig rating] [SDR-21 for 200 psig rating]:

    1. Fittings: ANSI/ASTM D2466, PVC.

    2. Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

    3. Trace Wire: Magnetic detectable conductor, [clear] [brightly colored] plastic covering, imprinted with "[Water Service] [________]" in large letters.

    ****** [OR] ******

    A. PVC Pipe: ANSI/AWWA C900 Class [100] [150]:

    1. Fittings: ANSI/AWWA C111, cast iron.

    2. Joints: ASTM D3139 compression gasket ring.

    3. Trace Wire: Magnetic detectable conductor, [clear] [brightly colored] plastic covering, imprinted with "[Water Service] [________]" in large letters.

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    A. Polyethylene Pipe: [AWWA C901] [ASTM D3035, for [45] [60] [80] [100] [130] [145] [160] psig ([315] [400] [560] [710] [900] [1000] [1100] kPa) pressure rating]:

    1. Fittings: AWWA C901, molded [or fabricated].

    2. Joints: [Compression] [Butt fusion].

    3. Trace Wire: Magnetic detectable conductor, [clear] [brightly colored] plastic covering, imprinted with "[Water Service] [________]" in large letters.

   2.3 GATE VALVES - Up to 3 Inches (75 mm):

    A. Manufacturers:

    1. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    2. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    3. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    B. Brass or Bronze body, non-rising stem, inside screw, single wedge or disc, [compression] [IPS] ends, with control rod, [post indicator,] extension box [and valve key].

   2.4 GATE VALVES - 3 Inches (75 mm) and Over

    A. Manufacturers:

    1. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    2. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    3. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    B. ANSI/AWWA C500, Iron body, bronze trim, non-rising stem with square nut, single wedge, [flanged] [mechanical joint] ends, control rod, [post indicator,] extension box [and valve key].

    ****** [OR] ******

    B. ANSI/AWWA C509, Iron body, bronze trim, non-rising stem with square nut, single wedge, resilient seat, [flanged] [mechanical joint] ends, control rod, [post indicator,] extension box [and valve key].

   2.5 BALL VALVES - Up to 2 Inches (50 mm)

    A. Manufacturers:

    1. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    2. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    3. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    B. Brass body, teflon coated brass ball, rubber seats and stem seals, Tee stem pre-drilled for control rod, [AWWA] [IPS] [compression] inlet end, [compression] [IPS] outlet [with electrical ground connector], with control rod, extension box [and valve key].

   2.6 SWING CHECK VALVES - From 2 inches to 24 inches (50 mm to 600 mm)

    A. Manufacturers:

    1. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    2. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    3. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    B. ANSI/AWWA C508, iron body, bronze trim, [45] [22] degree swing disc, renewable disc and seat, flanged ends.

   2.7 BUTTERFLY VALVES - From 2 inches to 24 inches (50 mm to 600 mm)

    A. Manufacturers:

    1. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    2. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    3. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    B. ANSI/AWWA C504, iron body, bronze disc, resilient replaceable seat, water or lug ends, [ten] [infinite] position lever handle.

   2.8 HYDRANT

    A. Manufacturers:

    1. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    2. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    3. [_________________________________] Model [________].

    B. Hydrant: Type as required by utility company.

    ****** [OR] ******

    B. Hydrant: ANSI/AWWA C502, UL 246, dry barrel type, inside dimension of [7] [____] inches ([175] [____] mm) minimum, with minimum [5] [____] inches ([125] [____] mm) diameter valve seat opening; minimum net water area of barrel not less than [190] [____] percent of valve opening; [6] [____] inch ([150] [____] mm) bell or mechanical joint inlet connection with accessories, gland bolts, and gaskets.

    C. Hydrant Extensions: Fabricate in multiples of [6] [____]inches ([150] [____] mm) with rod and coupling to increase barrel length.

    D. Hose and Steamer Connection: Match sizes with utility company, two hose nozzles [, one pumper nozzle].

    E. Finish: [Primer and two coats of enamel] [Special coating] to color required by utility company.

   2.9 BEDDING MATERIALS

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   Select the bedding material type as required. If more than one type is required, edit the following paragraph as necessary. Caution: Utilize the material "Type" coding from Section 02207 in this Section for uniformity of reference.

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    A. Bedding: Fill Type [A1] [A2] [A3] [A4] as specified in Section [02207] [________].

   2.10 ACCESSORIES

    A. Concrete for Thrust Blocks: Concrete type specified in Section [03300.] [________.]

    B. Backflow Preventer: [________].

    C. Meter: [________].

    D. Manhole and Cover: [Refer to Section 02607.] [________.]

   PART 3 EXECUTION

   3.1 EXAMINATION

    A. Verify existing conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

    B. Verify that building service connection and municipal utility water main size, location and invert are as indicated.

   3.2 PREPARATION

    A. Ream pipe and tube ends and remove burrs.

    B. Remove scale and dirt, on inside and outside, before assembly.

    C. Prepare pipe connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

   3.3 BEDDING

    A. Excavate pipe trench in accordance with Section [02225] [________] for work of this Section. Hand trim excavation for accurate placement of pipe to elevations indicated.

    B. Place bedding material at trench bottom, level fill materials in one continuous layer not exceeding [6] [8] [____] inches ([150] [200] [____] mm) compacted depth, compact to [95] [____] percent].

    C. Backfill around sides and to top of pipe with fill, tamped in place and compacted to [95] [____] percent.

    D. Maintain optimum moisture content of bedding material to attain required compaction density.

   3.4 INSTALLATION - PIPE

    A. Maintain separation of water main from [sewer] [________] piping in accordance with [________] code.

    ****** [OR] ******

    A. Group piping with other site piping work whenever practical.

    B. Install pipe to indicated elevation to within tolerance of [5/8] [____] inches ([20] [____] mm).

    C. Install ductile iron piping and fittings to ANSI/AWWA C600.

    ****** [OR] ******

    C. Install grooved and shouldered pipe joints to ANSI/AWWA C606.

    D. Route pipe in straight line.

    E. Install pipe to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe or joints.

    F. Install access fittings to permit disinfection of water system performed under Section [02675.] [________.]

    G. Slope water pipe and position drain at low points.

    H. Form and place concrete for thrust blocks at each elbow or change of direction of pipe main.

    I. Establish elevations of buried piping to ensure not less than [_____] ft ([_____] m) of cover.

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   Utilize the following paragraph for non-metallic pipe.

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    J. [Install trace wire continuous [over top of pipe.] [buried [6] [____] inches ([150] [____] mm) below finish grade, above pipe line; coordinate with Section [02223] [02225].]

    K. Backfill trench in accordance with Section [02225.] [________.]

   3.5 INSTALLATION - VALVES AND HYDRANTS

    A. Set valves on solid bearing.

    B. Center and plumb valve box over valve. Set box cover flush with finished grade.

    C. Set hydrants plumb and locate pumper nozzle perpendicular to roadway.

    D. Set hydrants to grade, with nozzles at least [20] [____] inches ([500] [____] mm) above ground.

    E. Locate control valve [4] [____] inches ([100] [____] mm) away from hydrant.

    F. Provide a drainage pit [36] [____] inches ([900] [____] mm) square by [24] [____] inches ([600] [____] mm) deep filled with [2] [____] inches ([50] [____] mm washed gravel. Encase elbow of hydrant in gravel to 150 mm above drain opening. Do not connect drain opening to sewer.

    G. Paint hydrants in accordance with Section [09900.] [________.]

   3.6 DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM

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   Review this procedure for compliance with specific local code requirements.

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    A. Flush and disinfect system in accordance with Section [02675.] [________.]

   3.7 SERVICE CONNECTIONS

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   Use back flow preventer and sand strainer where applicable.

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    A. Provide water service [to utility company requirements] with [reduced pressure backflow preventer and] water meter with by-pass valves [and sand strainer].

    B. [Provide sleeve in [retaining] [________] wall for service main. Support with reinforced concrete bridge. Calk enlarged sleeve watertight.]

    C. Anchor service main to interior surface of [foundation] [________] wall. Provide 18 gage (1.20 mm) galvanized sheet metal sleeve surrounding service main to [6] [____] inch ([150] [____] mm) above floor and [6] [____] feet ([1 800] [____] mm) minimum below grade. Size for 2 inches (50 mm) minimum of glass fiber insulation stuffing.

   3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

    A. Field [inspection and] testing will be performed under provisions of Section [01400.] [01410.] [________.]

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   Determine which one of the test standards referenced in the following Paragraph is appropriate for project requirements. Consult soils report.

   Select compaction test method appropriate to fill materials being utilized and project requirements.

   AASHTO T180 in the Paragraph below, is very similar to ASTM D1557.

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    B. Compaction testing will be performed in accordance with [ANSI/ASTM D1557.] [ANSI/ASTM D698.] [AASHTO T180.] [ASTM D2922.] [ASTM D3017.]

    C. If tests indicate Work does not meet specified requirements, [remove Work, replace and retest at no cost to Owner.] [refer to Section [01019] [01025] Defect Assessment.]

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   Specify frequency of testing if performed by the Contractor.

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    D. Frequency of Tests: [________________].

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