SECTION 02667

SITE WATER LINES

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Pipe and fittings for site water line and fire water line, including domestic water line.

Valves, fire hydrants and domestic water hydrants.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 02222 - Excavating.

Section 02223 - Backfilling.

Section 02225 - Trenching.

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

Section 15410 - Plumbing Piping.

REFERENCES

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

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.

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.

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

ANSI/AWS A5.8 - Brazing Filler Metal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M.	ANSI/AWWA L502 - Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

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

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Submit under provisions of Section 01700.

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Perform Work in accordance with City of Slidell. Perform pressure test in accordance with local plumbing code.

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

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Section 01600.

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

PART	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS - WATER PIPE

No limitations.

PIPE

PVC Pipe: ASTM D1785, Schedule 40 , SDR-21 for 200 psig rating:

Fittings: ANSI/ASTM D2466, PVC.

Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

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

GATE VALVES :

Manufacturers:

No Restrictions.

Brass or Bronze body, non-rising stem, inside screw, single wedge or disc, with control rod.

2.4	FIRE HYDRANT

Type as required by City of Slidell and Fire Department.

ACCESSORIES

Backflow Preventer.

PART	EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify existing conditions under provisions of Section 01039.

PREPARATION

Ream pipe and tube ends and remove burrs.

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

Prepare pipe connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

BEDDING

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

Place bedding material at trench bottom, level fill materials in one continuous layer not exceeding 6 inches compacted depth, compact to 95 percent.

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

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

INSTALLATION - PIPE

Maintain separation of water main from sewer per drawings.

B.	Install trace wire continuous over top of pipe buried 6 inches below finish grade, coordinate with Section 02223 and 02225.

Backfill trench in accordance with Section 02225.

INSTALLATION - VALVES AND HYDRANTS

Coordinate work with City of Slidell and pay all costs to city to provide tap at location shown on drawing.

Set valves on solid bearing.

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

Set hydrants plumb and locate pumper nozzle perpendicular to roadway.

Set hydrants to grade, with nozzles at least 20 inches above ground.

Locate control valve 4 inches away from hydrant.

DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM

Flush and disinfect system in accordance with State of Louisiana Plumbing Code.

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

Provide water service to utility company requirements with reduced pressure backflow preventer.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Field inspection and testing will be performed under provisions of Section 01400 and as required herein.

If tests indicate Work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work, replace and retest at no cost to Owner.

END OF SECTION