505 E Central Ave #B - DEF 1 - Plan

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CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT NO.: XX-XXXX PROJECT TITLE 37 1.18 ADJUSTMENT OF SURFACE UTILITIES TO GRADE General All AGENCY-owned utility frames and covers within the area to be paved or graded, shall be set to finished grade by Contractor after construction of new asphalt concrete pavement as shown on the plans, per these Special Provisions and the Standard Specifications in 301-1.6 “Adjustment of Manhole Frame and Cover Sets to Grade” and in conformance with the City’s Standard Plans. In Portland cement concrete pavement and sidewalk areas, AGENCY-owned utility frames and covers shall be adjusted to grade prior to placement of concrete. All other utility frames and covers shall be set to finished grade by the respective utility company. Manholes and other structures in asphalt concrete pavement shall be set to finished grade in accordance with the provisions of subsection 302-5.8 of the Standard Specifications. Contractor shall tie out all utility locations prior to paving. Pull Boxes When lowering pull boxes to new grade, box frame and lid shall have a minimum 4” clearance from any cabling. If necessary, Contractor shall lower conduit by redirecting conduit or removing Subgrade in box area. Cost shall be included in the price bid for adjusting to grade, and no additional allowance shall be made therefore. Water Meters When adjusting water meter boxes to grade, Contractor shall replace any old concrete style boxes located within the proposed improvement areas with new polymer meter boxes per City of Santa Ana Standard Plan Nos. 1401 or 1402. AGENCY shall furnish one new meter box per service to replace concrete style boxes. If new meter box is damaged or broken for any reason, the Contractor shall be responsible for replacing same. Any existing polymer meter boxes that are damaged during construction shall also be replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Water Valve Box Frames and Covers Existing AGENCY-owned water valve box frames and covers designated for adjustment to grade shall be set to finished grade with PCC collar by the Contractor per City of Santa Ana Standard Plan Nos. 1410 or 1201 as applicable, but with the following excepts as noted in these special provisions. Prior to paving, an “ID Locator” shall be attached to each valve box or manhole frame and cover. An “ID Locator” is a rubberized marker approximately 4” high that adheres to the utility cover and pops-up after paving for easy identification and location of the respective valve box or manhole. 505 E Central Ave #B11/6/2024