23A - PROJ - WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS

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CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT NO. 11 -6416 SEVENTEENTH STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS 3.12 WATER SERVICE AND FIRE LINES All work shall conform to City of Santa Ana Standard Plans and meet all A.W.W.A. Specifications. All ductile or cast iron pipe, fittings, valves, and appurtenances buried underground shall be wrapped with 10 mils polyethylene sheeting. Any existing or connecting pipe and appurtenances that are exposed as a result of this pipe installation shall also be wrapped with polyethylene sheeting. Service laterals shall be installed perpendicular to the centerline of the main. Removal and replacement of sidewalk, as necessary to facilitate water service meter installation, shall be included as part of this work. All work shall conform to City of Santa Ana Standard Nos. 1401, 1402, and 1104. The City shall furnish and install the water meter after all other work is complete. Note: Angle meter stops are not acceptable. The connection to the meter coupling shall be a curb stop with locking wing nut. For all water service relocations and installations, Contractor shall notify residents a minimum of 24 hours prior to any interruption in service. Every effort shall be made to minimize the inconvenience to the customer. Contractor shall coordinate these activities with the City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division a minimum of four (4) working days prior to beginning work on services. When necessary, such work shall be performed after -hours or on weekends as directed by the Engineer. In no case shall any property be without service for more than four (4) hours. In special circumstances, emergencies, or when directed by the Engineer, Contractor shall provide temporary service lines, with approved NSF hoses, to prevent any interruption in service. 1" & 2" New Water Service Construction: This work shall consist of constructing a complete new water service where indicated on the plans, and shall include service saddle, corporation stop, curb stop, copper tubing, meter box, and appurtenances all in accordance with City of Santa Ana Std. Plan No 1401 and 1402. 3" and Greater Relocating Services and Fire Lines: Relocation of these facilities may be accomplished by installing new portions of pipe as necessary to complete the relocation and connecting back to the existing service line. Pipe may be either ductile iron or C -900, PVC. If relocation requires an increase in depth or horizontal realignment of the pipe, 45° Bends shall be used to re -route the pipe. Thrust blocks shall be required in accordance with City of Santa Ana Standard Plans Nos. 1403A, 1403B, 1403C, and 1412. All pipe trenches shall have 6" minimum of sand bedding beneath the pipe and sand backfill over the pipe compacted to 90% relative compaction. T -3q 23A -112