505 E Central Ave #B - DEF 1 - Plan

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CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT NO.: XX-XXXX PROJECT TITLE 151 PVC gravity sewer pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM D3034 for diameters from 4" - 15", and ASTM F679 for 18" - 24", with integral bell gasket joints. Rubber gaskets shall be factory installed and conform to ASTM F477. Pipe shall be made of PVC plastic having a cell classification of 12454B or 12364B as defined in ASTM D1784 and shall have SDR of 26 and minimum pipe stiffness of 115 psi according to ASTM Test D2412. Pipe shall be installed in compliance with ASTM D2321. Bedding material shall provide adequate and uniform support under the pipe. Pipe shall not be stored in direct sunlight. Pipe stored outdoors shall be protected from the natural elements by covering it with opaque material such as canvas. The covering shall be placed in such a way as to allow adequate air circulation between the cover and the pipe. Discolored pipe will not be allowed. Individual pipe sections shall not be stacked in piles higher than five feet. The pipe shall not be stored next to heat sources or engine exhausts. All gaskets should be protected from heat, oil and grease. Field cutting of PVC pipe shall be square cut and bevel the end with a beveling tool. Remove all burrs and raised edges prior to assembly. Potholing shall be considered as part of the excavation necessary for the work. The Engineer shall be given the opportunity to inspect the existing improvement when it is exposed. Any adjustments in line or grade which will be necessary to accomplish the intent of the plans shall be made. In the event obstructions are encountered during the progress of the work which will require alterations to the plans, the Engineer shall have the authority to change the plans and order the necessary deviation from the line o r grade. Contractor shall not make any deviation from the specified line or grade without approval by the Engineer. Pipe sections shall not be deflected at any joint, either vertically or horizontally, beyond the limits specified by the manufacturer. The pipe and fittings shall be lowered into the trench. Do not throw the pipe or fittings into the trench. If it is determined that bypassing of sewer flow will be required, the bypass pumping system shall have sufficient capacity to pump the peak flow. Sewer bypassing shall conform to Section 6-21 of these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall provide bypass piping for the effluent during the construction of the sewer main between manholes. The inlet of the downstream manhole and the outlet of the upstream manhole shall be plugged. A portable pump shall be installed in the upstream manhole to 505 E Central Ave #B11/6/2024