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SECTION 02510 - WATER SUPPLY AND FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM

PART

I- GENERAL

RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1
A.

1.2

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division I Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY

A.

This Section includes piping and specialties outside the building for the following:
I.

2.
B.

Water service mains.

Fire-fighting system

Related Sections include the following:

I.

Division 2 Section "Excavation and fill" for excavating and backfilling.

DEFINITIONS

1.3
A.

The following are industry abbreviations for pipe materials:

I.

1.4

DI

: Ductile Iron.

SUBMITTALS
A.

Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation instructions for
system materials and products.

B.

Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, details, and attachments for the following:
I.

2.

Pipe network, including pipe diameters and gradients.

Chambers and other structures, including invert levels, frames, covers, and grates.

C.

Coordination Drawings: For piping and specialties including relation to other services in
same area. Show piping and specialty sizes and valves, meter and specialty locations, and
elevations.

D.

Coordination Profile Drawings: Show system p1pmg in elevation. Draw profiles at

horizontal scale of not less than I:500 and vertical scale of not less than I :50. Indicate
underground structures and pipe. Show types, sizes, materials, and elevations of other
utilities crossing system piping.

E.

As-Built Drawings: At project close-out, submit record drawings of installed pipe work and
products, in accordance with requirements of the Specification, Division I.

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F.

Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and parts lists for system materials and
products. Include this data, product data, Shop Drawings, and submit drawings in
maintenance manual; in accordance with requirements of the Specification, Division 1.

G.

Certificate of Compliance.

H.

Field Quality-Control Test Reports: From Contractor.

I.

Operation and Maintenance Data: For specialties to include in emergency, operation, and
maintenance manuals. include the following:
I.

2.
1.5

Valves.
Fire hydrants.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of piping
and specialties and are based on the specific system selected. Other products with equal
performance characteristics may be considered. Refer to Division I Section "Product
Requirements."

B.

Regulatory Requirements:
I.

2.

Comply with requirements of the utility company supplying water. Include tapping
of water mains and backflow prevention.
Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for potable-water-service,
fire-suppression-service piping, including materials, hose threads, installation, testing,
and disinfection.

C.

Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

D.

Comply with ASTM F 645 for selection, design, and installation of thermoplastic water
piping.

E.

Comply with FM's "Approval Guide" or UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" for
fire-service-main products.

F.

NSF compliance: comply with NSF 61, or approved equivalent, for materials for water
service piping and specialties for domestic water.

G.

Quality Control and Testing of Ductile Iron Pipes:

I.

2.

The manufacturer quality management, quality systems for services and his
dependability management program shall be to BS 5750 parts 8 and 14 or to ISO
9004-2 and ISO 9000-4.
Procedure for products quality control and sampling for testing shall be according to
BS 5480 Appendix Q. Subject to the provisions in paragraph 3 below, details of
testing program shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval prior to
commencement of pipe manufacture.
In addition to tests specified under section 2.3 A herein below, at least the following
tests shall be carried out on manufactured pipes:
a.
b.

Longitudinal strength to ASTM D2105.

Hydraulic test to ASTM D2992 or equivalent.

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c.
d.
e.
f.

H.

1.6
A.

Special Tests: Whenever required by the Engineer, supply and transport to a testing
laboratory samples of materials selected by the Engineer. Number of samples is not to be
more than 0.5% of total supplied, with at least one from each class, diameter and
manufacturer. Failure of any sample is to be followed by a second and if necessary a third
test from the same batch. A third test failure will result in all material from that
manufacturer being rejected and replaced by material from a different manufacturer, subject
to approval and satisfactory tests. Provide laboratory test report in an approved form.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Preparation for Transport:
following:
I.

2.
3.
B.

Wall thickness to BS 5480.

Diameter to BS 5480.
Hardness to ASTM D2583.
Loss of ignition to ASTM D2584.

Ensure that valves are dry and internally protected against rust and corrosion.
Protect valves against damage to threaded ends and flange faces.
Set valves in best position for handling. Set valves closed to prevent rattling.

During Storage:
following:
I.

2.

Prepare valves including fire hydrants according to the

Use precautions for valves including fire hydrants according to the

Do not remove end protectors unless necessary for inspection; then reinstall for
storage.
Protect from weather. Store indoors and maintain temperature higher than ambient
dew-point temperature. Support off the ground or pavement in watertight enclosures
when outdoor storage is necessary.

C.

Handling: Use sling to handle valves and fire hydrants if size requires handling by crane or
lift. Rig valves to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use hand wheels or stems as
lifting or rigging points.

D.

Deliver piping with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage,
and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and
moisture.

E.

Protect stored piping from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. Do not exceed structural
capacity of floor when storing inside.

F.

Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties from moisture and dirt.

G.

Store plastic piping protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending.

H.

Manufacturer's recommendations on handling, repairing, laying, jointing, anchoring, cutting

and other works for pipes and fittings are to be strictly followed.

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PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.

Site Infonnation: Perfonn site survey, research public utility records, and verity existing
utility locations.

B.

Locate existing structures and piping, if any, to be closed and abandoned.

C.

Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt or interfere witb utilities serving facilities on the Project
site or on adjoining property unless pennitted by the Engineer under the following
conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to
requirements indicated or directed:
I.
2.

1.8

NotifY tbe Engineer not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed utility
interruptions.
Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the Engineer's written pennission.

COORDINATION
A.

Coordinate connection to water main with the relevant authorities.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1

PIPING MATERIALS
A.

Refer to Article 3 for piping applications generally.

DUCTILE IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS

2.2
A.

Ductile Iron: Pipes and Fittings: (for water supply and fire fighting networks)
I.

2.

3.

Ductile iron pipe for water supply and fire fighting networks shall be to BS EN 545
(I) or equivalent. Unless otherwise indicated in the Bill of Quantities or the
Drawings, Class K9 shall be used.
Spigot and socket ended pipes shall be used for straight runs and adjacent to elbows
or fittings. These joints shall be provided with rubber gaskets, and an external
thrust block is required at elbows or fittings. Anchored or self restrained joints (
locked joints ) shall be used for sections adjacent to elbows in areas where space is
restricted or indicated on the Drawings or BOQ or located inside the utility tunnel.
Anchored joints are to be push-in, self anchored type able to take up the axial forces
thus allowing concrete thrust blocks to be dispensed with. The Contractor shall
submit calculations verifYing tbe number of restrained joints required noting tbat pipe
pressure testing will be made when pipes are partially backfilled or restrained in
utility tunnel.
Spigot and socket flexible joints shall be of the push-fit type with gaskets of ethylene
propylene rubber (EPDM). Spigot and socket shall provide a minimum angular
deflection of 4 degrees without leakage at the works test pressure specified. Joint
deflection at installation shall not exceed 50% of the manufacturer maximum
allowable.

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4.

5.
6.
7.

Self anchored flexible joints shall incorporate a weld on flange and tie bolts or similar
self-restrained joint system. The joints shall be suitable for a working pressure of 25
bars with an allowable deflection of 4 degrees.
Flanged pipes wherever specified shall have screwed-on or east-on flanges to sustain
working pressure of NP 25 minimum.
Flanges shall conform to BS 4504 [2].
Factory protection for pipes:
a.
b.

8.

Factory protection for fittings:

a.

9.

2.3

Pipes shall be internally cement lined to BS EN 545 [I] with ordinary Portland
cement to BS EN 197-1 [3] to specified thicknesses
Externally, pipe shall be coated with metallic zinc to BS EN 545 [I] and
followed by a bitumen coat to BS 3416 [4] of minimum thickness 6 mils. A hot
applied coal tar based material to BS 4164 [5] may replace the bitumen coat.

Fittings shall be coated internally and externally by dipping, or other method,

using hot applied coal tar based material to BS 4164 [5] or hot applied bitumen
to BS 3416 [4], Type I, grade d, minimum thickness 10 mil.

Ductile iron pipes and fittings shall be supplied throughout complete with
polyethylene sleeving to BS 6076 and plastic adhesive tape in accordance with the
pipe manufacturer recommendations.

JOINING MATERIALS
A.

Refer to Division 2 Section "Piped Utilities - Basic Materials and Methods" for commonly
used joining materials.

B.

Transition Couplings:
I.

2.

Underground Piping, DN 50 and Larger: AWWA C219, metal, sleeve-type coupling

same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to
be joined.
Aboveground Piping: Pipe fitting same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to
and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETER

2.4
A.

The magnetic flowmeter shall be microprocessor-based, and flanged. It shall indicate,

totalize, and transmit flow in full pipe.

B.

The magnetic flowmeter shall utilize DC bi-polar pulsed coil excitation, automatically re
zeroing after every cycle.

C.

The accuracy shall be I% of rate over a 33: I turndown at all flow rates above I fj:ls.
Accuracy shall be verified by calibration in a flow laboratory traceable to the NIST.

D.

The flow sensor line shall be (polyurethane), (hard rubber), (soft rubber), or (Teflon).

E.

The transmitter shall be accidental submergence-proof (30ft./48 hours)and NEMA-4 and

NEMA-7, FM approved for class I, Division I, Group B, C and D and class II, Division I,

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Groups E, F and G environments without the use of air purge. CSA approved for class I,
Division 2.
F.

The electronics shall be integrally or remote mounted.

G.

If remote mounted, the transmitter shall retain both submergence-proof, NEMA-4 and
NEMA-7 ratings. The transmitter shall be furnished with integral universal wall/pipe stand
mounting bracket and 15 feet of cable (standard).

H.

The flowmeter electrodes shall be (316SS), (titanium), (tantalum), (platinium) or

(zirconium).

I.

The flowmeter shall be furnished with built-in grounding electrodes of the same material as
the sensing electrodes. No external grounding rings or straps shall be required.

J.

The meter shaii incorporate HI-Z circuitry. The preamplifier input impedance shaii not be
Jess than 10 I I ohms. External ultrasonic electrode cleaners shall not be acceptable.

K.

Isolated outputs shaii be 4-20 rnA de into 800 ohms plus frequency output selectable from
I.
2.
3.

25 ms, 24 Vdc pulse, 0-20 Hz max. !50 ohm min.

50-50 duty cycle 15V peak to peak, 0-1000HZ max.
either ( I) or (2) above with open coiiector. (24 Vdc version does not have isolated
output)

L.

Low flow cutoff shaii be adjustable from 0-9 %FS.

M.

A 16 character alphanumeric display shaii indicate user-defined flow units and total flow.
Ail menu advice and commands shaii be viewed on this display.

N.

The flowmeter shaii incorporate the MAG-COMMAND feature aiiowing menu selection
and changes to be made from outside the housing via hail-effect sensors. It shall not be
necessary to remove covers, panels or fasteners to accomplish calibration or program
changes.

0.

The meter software shaii incorporate a password feature preventing inadvertent program
changes.

P.

The flowmeter shaii incorporate an empty pipe detection feature (optional).

Q.

The flowmeter power supply shaii be 117 Vac

not exceed 11 VA.

R.

Ail printed circuit boards shaii be contained in a plug-in module and be interchangeable for
any size without requiring test equipment.

S.

The flowmeter shaii be inherently bi-directional.

T.

The flowmeter manufacturer shaii have meters of the DC pulse type in similar flowing
mediums for a minimum of five years.

U.

The manufacturer shaii provide an application performance guarantee with submittals.

V.

The flowmeter shaii be warranted against defective workmanship or materials for a period
of two years from shipment date.

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Totalized flow and programmed configuration shall be maintained in memory up to

years.

X.

The flowmeter shall be MODEL 655 TIGERMAG as manufactured by Sparling Instruments

Co.

Y.

Minimum working pressure: 25 bars.

2.5

I0

GATE VALVES
A.

Gate Valves:
I.

Non-rising-Stem, High-Pressure, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves:

BS 5163, or
AWWA C509, ductile-iron body and bonnet; with bronze or ductile-iron gate,
resilient seats, bronze stem, and stem nut.
a.
b.
c.

2.6

Minimum Working Pressure: 25 bars.

End Connections: Flanged, push-on or mechanical joint.
Interior and exterior Coating: To be 300 microns fusion bonded epoxy coating.

GATE VALVE ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES

A.

Tapping-Sleeve Assemblies:
Comply with MSS SP-60.
compatible with drilling machine.
I.

2.

B.

Include sleeve and valve

Tapping Sleeve: Ductile-iron or stainless steel, two-piece bolted sleeve with flanged
outlet for new branch connection. Include sleeve matching size and type of pipe
material being tapped and with recessed flange for branch valve.
Valve: AWWA, ductile-iron, non-rising-stem with one raised face flange mating
tapping-sleeve flange.

Valve Chambers:
I.
2.
3.

Construction: To be in situ or precast concrete as shown on the Drawings.

Protective coating for internal surfaces shall be bituminous damp-proofing as
specified in Section 07115.
Waterproofing for external surfaces:
a.
b.

4.

Structures above groundwater level: Waterproofing for external surfaces shall

be bituminous damp-proofing as specified in Section 07115.
Structures below groundwater level: Waterproofing for external surfaces shall
be app-modified bituminous sheet waterproofing as specified in Section 07135.

Covers and Frames: BS EN 124 or ASTM A 536, Grade 40, 60 or 90 ductile-iron

castings depending on location. Include 610 mm 1D by 178 to 225 mm riser with
!00-mm minimum width flange, and 660 mm diameter cover. Covers shall be
machine seated, epoxy coated, non-rocking and watertight, suitable lifting devices
shall be provided at a rate of one for every I0 covers. Frames to be bolted to ensure
proper fixity. Type to be as follows:

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5.
6.

a.

For sidewalks: Class B l 25, light duty. Minimum test load 125 KN., For
roadways: Class D400 heavy duty non-rock type for wheel loads up to 11.5
tons. Minimum test load 400KN

b.

Size: As indicated on the drawings.

Operating Wrenches: Steel, tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to
operate deepest buried valve, and socket matching valve operating nut.
Ladders: GRP ladder as detailed. Fixing bolts, washers and nuts for all ladders
shall be stainless steel.

C.

Valve caps: To BS 5163, of cast iron or malleable iron to BS EN 1561 grade 12 or BS EN

1562 respectively. Set screw of valve cap is to be mild steel M l 2.

D.

Operation keys: Combination rising bar and lifting key type, with 1.5 m vertical bar and
0.5 m horizontal bar. Keys are to be supplied at a rate of one for every 5 valves

E.

Extension spindles for gate valves: steel to BS 2470 - M l 2, hot dip galvanized to BS 1387,
size 18 x 18 mm for valves up to 200 mm diameter and 24 x 24 mm for valves 250 mm to
400 mm diameter. Length for each valve size is to suit excavation requirements. Spindles
are to have cast iron or malleable iron cap and coupling, to BS EN 1561 grade 12 and BS
EN 1562 respectively, on both sides of extension spindle (cap for operating spindle and
coupling for connecting to valve). Set screws of caps and couplings are to be mild steel
M l 2.

F.

Protection tubes: Either UPVC or cast iron. Shape, sizes and other constructional details are
to be to manufacturer's standards and/or as shown on the Drawings. Tubes are to have caps
circling extension spindles.
BUTTERFLY VALVES

2.7
A.

TYPE: to BS EN 593, with metal seating, for horizontal or vertical use as applicable and
suitable for NP 25.

B.

MATERIAL OF COMPONENT PARTS: from basic materials listed in BS EN 593 Table

3.

C.

OPERATION: by gear. For motors specifications used for the 1400mm water line, refer to
section 15170 "Motors"

D.

FACTORY PROTECTION: casting surfaces are to be given an initial coat of protective

paint immediately after shot blasting and a second coat on assembly. Protective coating is
to be hot applied coal tar or bitumen to BS 4164 or BS 3416 respectively. Thickness of coat
to be I mil.
Float Valves

2.8
A.

Type: Globe pattern, with two operating chambers, sealed through piston disc.

B.

Operation: Valves shall operate with a mechanical compensating float valve controlling
flow to tank by modulating in direct ratio to minimum fall in water level. Control of valve
is to be through mechanically operated, three-position, four-way valve. Moving four-way
valve control in one direction is to open valve and moving lever in other direction is to

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close-out valve.
position.

When lever is moved to centre, valve will throttle in an intennediate

c.

Valve positioning control consists of float operated linkage mechanism for remote mounting
which feeds water level changes back to main valve through low friction, flexible push-pull
cable supplied by same manufacturer.

D.

Valve operating control consists of secondary linkage mechanism functioning off common
lever connected to both main valve position indicator rod and control valve position
indicator rod and control valve operating lever. Minute changes in water level are
transmitted through push-pull cable to three-position, four-way control valve.

E.

Construction: Cast iron body to ASTM A l 26, bronze valve trim and valve operating
mechanism to ASTM B62 (Discontinued, no replacement) and all stainless steel valve float
and pilots.

F.

Factory Protection: Internal coating of epoxy to a thickness of 250 microns and external
coating of epoxy and nickel plating to a thickness of 250 microns.

2.9

CORPORATION VAL YES

A.

Service-Saddle Assemblies: Comply with A WWA C800.

compatible with tapping machine.
I.

2.
3.

2.10

Include saddle and valve

Service Saddle: Copper alloy with seal and AWWA C800, threaded outlet for
corporation valve.
Corporation Valve: Bronze body and ground-key plug, with AWWA C800, threaded
inlet and outlet matching service piping material.
Manifold: Copper fitting with 2 to 4 inlets as required, with ends matching
corporation valves and outlet matching service piping material.

RELIEF VALVES

A.

Air-Release Valves: AWWA C512, hydro-mechanical device to automatically release

accumulated air. Include 25 bars working-pressure design.

B.

Air/Vacuum Valves: A WWA C512, direct-acting, float-operated, hydro-mechanical device

with large orifice to automatically release accumulated air or to admit air during filling of
piping. Include 25 bars working-pressure design.

c.

Combination Air Valves: AWWA C512, float-operated, hydro-mechanical device to

automatically release accumulated air or to admit air. Include 25 bars working-pressure
design.

D.

Interior and Exterior coating to be 300 microns (minimum) fusion bonded epoxy.

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PRESSURE REGULATING VAL YES

A.

TYPE: multi-jets type consisting of two annular plates perforated identically and in the
same manner with cone nozzles. Downstream plate is to be fixed and upstream plate is to
slide over fixed plate using a handwheel.

B.

FUNCTION: to be used to limit differential pressure and water flow into tbe raw water
supply line from municipality network.

C.

CONSTRUCTION: cast steel valve body, stainless steel fixed plate with 13% Cr., bronze
aluminium sliding plate, stainless steel valve shaft and perbuban 70 shore gaskets.

D.

ACCESSORIES: handwheel is to have micrometric indicator to indicate valve position.

Valve is to be designed for working pressure of 25 bars.

2.12

ALTITUDE VALVE

A.

(Single-acting) type, designed to open fully to fill the tank and close completely when the
predetermined high level is reached. Sensing of the altitude pilot shall be by means of a
field-installed sense line between the pilot and base of the tank or else. The altitude valve
shall be equipped with a visual indicator assembly. The one-way altitude valve shall be a
globe pattern one way flow type.

B.

The pilot system shall be furnished complete and installed on the main valve. It shall include
the altitude pilot, a needle valve, Y-strainer and isolation ball valves. The one-way altitude
valve shall be operationally and hydrostatically tested prior to shipment.

C.

The main valve body and bonnet shall be ductile iron per ASTM A536; grade 65-45-12.end
connections shall be flanged. All ferrous surfaces shall be coated with a minimum of 4
MILS of a NSF-61 approved epoxy. The main valve seat ring shall be bronze per ASTM
B61. Elastomers (diaphragms, resilient seats and 0-rings) shall be BUNA-N. The pilot shall
be bronze per ASTM B6 I. The needle valve and isolation ball valves shall be brass and
control line tubing shall be copper.

D.

The one-way altitude valve shall be suitable for a flow of at least 1450 IIsee and a maximum
pressure of I6 bars.

2.13
A.

FREESTANDING FIRE HYDRANTS

Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants: AWWA C503, I DN 100 and 2 DN 65 outlets, DN 150 !breaded
or flanged inlet, and base section with DN I 50 mechanical-joint inlet. Interior and exterior
coating to be 300 microns (minimum) fusion bonded epoxy. Hydrant shall have 25 bar
minimum working-pressure design.
I.

2.
3.
4.

Outlet 2 065 mm instantaneous fire couplings for hose connection and 10 I00 mm.
Round thread fire coupling for pumper connection used by local fire departroent.
Include cast-iron caps with steel chains.
Operating and Cap Nuts: Pentagon, 40 mm point to flat.
Direction of Opening: Open hydrant valves by turning operating nut to left or
counterclockwise.
Exterior Finish: Red alkyd-gloss enamel paint, unless otherwise indicated.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

EARTHWORK
A.

3.2
A.

3.3

Refer to Division 2 Section "Excavation and fill" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling.

IDENTIFICATION
Materials and their installation are specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork." Arrange for
installing green warning tapes directly over piping and at outside edges of underground
structures.
I.

Use warning tape or detectable warning tape over ferrous piping.

2.

Use detectable warning tape over nonferrous piping and over edges of underground
structures.

PIPING APPLICATIONS
A.

Underground Piping: Use Ductile Iron spigot and socket ended pipe.

B.

Inside the technical gallery culvert piping: Use Ductile Iron pipes with locked joints.

3.4

VALVE APPLICATIONS
A.

General Application: Use mechanical-joint-end valves for DN 80 and larger underground

installation. Use threaded- or flanged-end valves for installation in vaults. Use ULIFM,
non-rising-stem gate valves for installation with indicator posts. Use corporation valves and
curb valves with ends compatible with piping, for DN 50 and smaller installation.

B.

Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the
following requirements apply:
I.

2.
3.
4.

3.5

Underground Valves, DN 80 and Larger: AWWA, ductile cast-iron, non-rising-stem,

high-pressure, resilient-seated gate valves with valve box.
Underground Valves, DN I00 and Larger, for Indicator Posts: ULIFM, ductile cast
iron, non-rising-stem gate valves with indicator post.
Valves installed inside technical gallery culvert: UL/FM, ductile cast-iron, non-rising
stem gate valves with indicator post.
Generally DN 300 and larger use Butterfly valve otherwise use gate valve.

JOINT CONSTRUCTION
A.

See Article 2.5 "Utility Materials" for basic piping joint construction.

B.

Make pipe joints according to the following:

I.

Dissimilar Materials Piping Joints: Use adapters compatible with both p1pmg
materials, with OD, and with system working pressure. Refer to Division 2 Section

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"Piped Utilities - Basic Materials and Methods" for joining piping of dissimilar
metals.
Ductile iron piping, as recommended by manufacturers.

PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

3.6
A.

3.7

See Division 2 Section "Piped Utilities - Basic Materials and Methods" for piping-system
common requirements.
PIPING INSTALLATION

A.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding placement of bedding and backfilling,

cleanliness of joint surfaces, lubricant used, correct location of components, provision of
correct gaps between end of spigot and back of socket, maximum permissible deflection of
joints for detachable couplings and flexible joints, provision of flexible joints for
connections to pipes built into structures.

B.

Water-Main Connection: Tap water main according to requirements of the water utility
company and of size and in location indicated.

C.

Make connections larger than DN 50 with tapping machine according to the following:
I.

2.
3.
4.

D.

Make connections DN 50 and smaller with drilling machine according to the following:
I.
2.
3.

4.
5.
6.
E.

Install tapping sleeve and tapping valve according to the manufacturer's written
instructions.
Install tapping sleeve on pipe to be tapped. Position flanged outlet for gate valve.
Use tapping machine compatible with valve and tapping sleeve; cut hole in main.
Remove tapping machine and connect water-service piping.
Install gate valve onto tapping sleeve. Comply with A WWA C600. Install valve
with stem pointing up and with valve box.

Install service-saddle assemblies and corporation valves in size, quantity, and

arrangement required by utility company standards.
Install service-saddle assemblies on water-service pipe to be tapped. Position outlets
for corporation valves.
Use drilling machine compatible with service-saddle assemblies and corporation
valves. Drill hole in main. Remove drilling machine and connect water-service
piping.
Install corporation valves into service-saddle assemblies.
Install manifold for multiple taps in water main.
Install curb valve in water-service piping with head pointing up and with service box.

Bury piping with depth of cover over top at least 1200 mm

under roads and

600

mm

in

landscaped areas.

F.

Install piping by tunneling, jacking, or combination of both, under streets and other
obstructions that cannot be disturbed.

G.

Extend water-service piping and connect to water-supply source and building water piping
systems at outside face of building wall in locations and pipe sizes indicated.

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Terminate water-service piping at building wall until building water piping systems
are installed. Terminate piping with caps, plugs, or flanges as required for piping
material. Make connections to building water piping systems when those systems are
installed.

H.

Mechanical sleeve seals are specified in Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials
and Methods."

I.

Install underground piping with restrained joints at horizontal and vertical changes in
direction. Use restrained-joint piping, thrust blocks, anchors, tie-rods and clamps, and other
supports.

J.

Anchor service-entry piping to building wall.

3.8

ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION
A.

Install anchorages for tees, plugs and caps, bends, crosses, valves, and hydrant branches.

B.

Apply full coat of asphalt or other acceptable corrosion-resistant material to surfaces of

installed ferrous anchorage devices.

3.9
A.

3.10

VALVE INSTALLATION
AWWA Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA M44.
underground valve with stem pointing up and with valve box.

Install each

FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION

A.

General: Install each fire hydrant with separate gate valve in supply pipe, anchor with
restrained joints or thrust blocks, and support in upright position.

B.

Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants: Provide for drainage.

C.

AWWA-TypeFireHydrants: Comply with AWWA M17.

3.11

CONNECTIONS

A.

Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 2 Sections.

indicate general arrangement of piping and specialties.

B.

See Article 2.5 for piping connections to valves and equipment.

C.

Connect water-distribution piping to utility water main. Use tapping sleeve and tapping
valve.

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A.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Field testing: Generally:
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.
9.
10.
II.

12.
13.
B.

Provision of test equipment: All items for test have to be provided on site before the
test i.e. pressure gauges, instruments, water etc.
Carry out tests in the presence of the Engineer's Representative.
Fittings and joints: Permanently anchor fittings before testing and leave all joints
exposed for checking.
Test sections: Limit test sections to not more than 500 m.
Test sections: Test pressure lines between valve chambers whenever possible.
Test sections: No testing shall be carried out against or through the pressure reducing
valves. The setting of the pressure reducing valves shall not be changed for testing
purposes.
Test plug: Secure end of main and test plug by struts.
Closed valve: Do not test against a closed valve unless there is no acceptable
alternative.
Apply pressure by manually operated test pump or, in the case of large diameter
mains, by power driven test pump, if approved.
Examine exposed joints and repair visible leaks.
Failure: Should a test fail, locate and replace or make good defective pipe or replace
and make good faulty joint. Retest main.
Records: keep test records in an approved form. Hand original copy to the Engineer
immediately after completion of test.
Carry out hydrostatic test while pipeline is partially backfilled.

Hydrostatic testing of pressure pipelines:

I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Fill pipe slowly with water from lowest point. Do not use power-driven pump unless
approved.
Fill absorbent pipes with water and allow to stand for at least 24 hours to allow
complete absorption.
Entrapped air is to be bled before pressurizing.
Pressurizing is to continue until specified test pressure is reached in lowest part of
section under test. Bleed further quantities of entrapped air while raising pressure.
Maintain test pressure for specified test duration with pumping stopped.
Re-pressurize to original test pressure and record respective volumes of water
pumped.
Failure: Pipeline will be deemed to have failed test if:
a.

8.
9.
10.
C.

Visible leaks are detected, regardless of leakage being within specified

limits.
Volume of water lost during period when pumping was stopped exceeds
b.
allowable leakage.
Test pressure: generally 1.5 times the maximum sustained pressure, minimum
15 kg/cm2.
Test period: 2 hours.
Allowable leakage O.l liter/mm diameterlkm length/day/30 m of applied pressure.

Visual Inspection Test

I.
2.

Timing: Carry out test after total backfilling of length under test.
Limit of length to be tested at one time is 3 full length pipes unless otherwise
approved.

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4.
5.

3.13
A.

Apparatus: Use rubber tired bogies which do not damage lining of pipe and an
adequate supply of electric lamps.
Check joints by means of feelers to ensure rubber rings are correctly located.
Check pipe barrel for visible cracks.

CLEANING
Clean and disinfect water-distribution piping as follows:
I.

2.

Purge new water-distribution & fire-fighting piping and raw water systems before
use.
Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction
or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure
described in A WWA C651 or as described below:
a.
b.

c.
d.

B.

Fill system or part of system with water/chlorine solution containing at least

50 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 24 hours.
Drain system or part of system of previous solution and refill with
water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 ppm of chlorine; isolate and
allow to stand for 3 hours.
After standing time, flush system with clean, potable water until no chlorine
remains in water coming from system.
Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction.
Repeat procedure if biological examination shows evidence of
contamination.

Prepare reports of purging and disinfecting activities.

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