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CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT NO.: XX-XXXX PROJECT TITLE 178 All nuts, bolts and washers shall be Type 316 stainless steel and shall have NON-OXIDE GREASE or anti-seize compound applied to the threads prior to installation and reapplied prior to wrapping. When crossing existing water main or service line, Contractor shall adjust grade as necessary to install the new main beneath the existing facility, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. When making connections to existing water main or service line, Contractor shall provide all fittings necessary (i.e. tees, bends, adaptors, etc.) to adjust the grade and alignment as needed to facilitate the connection. When there are specific locations indicated on the plans where it is known that additional excavation will be required to avoid conflicts with other utilities, these locations and required depths are clearly noted on the plans. PVC pipe shall be marked with the following information  Manufacturer and Trade Name  Nominal Size and DR Rating/Pressure Class  NSF-61 Certification  Hydrostatic Proof- Test Pressure  Manufacturing Date 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 heat sources or engine exhausts. All gaskets should be protected from heat, oil and grease. All pipe segments shall be sound and clean before placed in the ground. PVC pipe cutting shall be done with a machine at right angles to the axis of the pipe. Cut end to be joined with a bell shall be beveled to conform to the spigot end. Hydrostatic testing: pressure and leakage tests shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of AWWA Standard C600-05. The line shall be tested at a pressure of 200 psi. Hydrostatic pressure testing of the main shall not be performed directly against a valve. A steel test plate shall be inserted between the valve and main when performing hydrostatic pressure testing. All new pipelines and appurtenances shall be chlorinated and disinfected in accordance with AWWA Standard C651-99 “Disinfecting Water Mains” and shall meet all health department standards. In addition, all new pipelines and appurtenances shall be 505 E Central Ave #B11/6/2024