ADDITIONAL TESTS

A. Seasonal Periods: If initial TAB procedures were not performed during near-peak summer and winter conditions, perform additional TAB during near-peak summer and winter conditions.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 15100 - PRESSURE PROCESS PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for fabrication and production of the items specified in this Section and as shown on Drawings or listed on Schedule.

2. Unless otherwise noted on Drawings, or in this Section, pressure process piping 4 inches in diameter and larger shall be part of this Work.

3. Dismantling of existing piping and supports, where required or shown or noted on Drawings;

piping connections to existing piping, structures, valves, gates, measuring devices, pumps and other equipment, including equipment erected under other Contracts, are included in Work of this Section. Piping shall contain necessary unions or companion flanges to allow ease of equipment removal.

4. Complete all the demolition work and repair thereof to existing walls and slabs as required for the installation of this Work including grouting of all sleeves and castings. Provide all necessary joint and coupling materials, including bolts, nuts and gaskets, wall castings or sleeves, and standard or special fittings. Furnish hangers, supports, anchors, blocking, harnesses, and other necessary closure pipe sections and special fittings. Provide and secure in proper alignment, all sleeve and casting openings in existing walls and slabs, including repair thereof.

5. Provide all shop-applied interior and exterior pipe linings and coatings. Provide plugs in open ends of pipe, temporary bulkheads, protection of surface and subsurface improvements, cleaning, painting, testing, and disinfection, as required to accomplish Work as specified and shown on Drawings.

B. Products Installed But Not Furnished Under This Section: Install process valves, hydraulic gates, flow meters, and other appurtenances which are furnished under other Sections and incorporated in the piping systems as shown on Drawings and specified in this Section.

1. All pipe insulation shall be accomplished under Section 15080. Under this Section of Work, all shop-applied surface coating shall be furnished as herein specified and pipe testing accomplished prior to insulating.

2. Sewers are specified under Division 2.

3. All exposed pipe, field-applied finish painting preparation and repair of existing painted surfaces shall be done under Division 9.

4. Floor and roof drain systems are specified under Section 15150.

C. Products Supplied But Not Installed Under This Section:

1. All piping, fittings, appurtenances, and shop-applied coatings shall be supplied as specified under this Section.

2. The installation and testing of Water Distribution and Pumping Mains shall be performed as specified in this Section.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit in accordance with Section 01330, Shop Drawings covering the items included under this Section. Shop Drawing submittals shall include:

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1. Shop Drawings shall be fully dimensioned Drawings showing the piping in full detail with exact locations, dimensions, and schedules of all pipe, fittings, hangers, supports, and appurtenances.

They shall be made in accordance with the general information shown on Drawing and special information furnished by the several manufacturers of equipment. Where special fittings are required, they shall be shown in large detail with all necessary dimensions.

2. Each pipe section, special fitting, casting, sleeve, and appurtenance shall be identified on Drawings by its respective erection mark.

3. Design details of joints and joint restraint shall be submitted to ENGINEER for ENGINEER's consideration and approval before ordering any pipe.

4. Product Data: Submit product data covering the items included under this Section.

B. Record Drawings: At Project closeout, submit record Drawings of installed products, in accordance with requirements of Section 01770.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All Work under this Section shall be done in accordance with standard practices as recommended by manufacturer and AWWA.

B. Codes, Ordinances, and Standards: Manufacture, storage, and erection of equipment under this Contract shall be in accordance with current ASA (ANSI), AWWA, and ASTM Standards.

Standards and Specifications referenced herein shall be the current published edition. The manufacturer of the pipe and fittings shall furnish ENGINEER a certified statement that all pipe and fittings furnished by manufacturer meet the material requirements and have been inspected and tested in accordance with the applicable Specification and Standard.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Disinfection compounds shall be stored in well-ventilated areas protected from moisture and fire.

B. Liquid Chlorine shall not be stored on Site except when more than one working day is required for disinfection. Prior approval from ENGINEER and the local authorities is required for gas chlorine storage.

C. Storage:

1. All pipe and related items installed under this Section shall be stored as recommended by manufacturer.

2. CONTRACTOR shall take all actions necessary to protect all items installed under this Contract including furnishing all special storage areas required by equipment manufacturers.

3. Pipe shall be stored on suitable timber skids free from contact with the ground. Gaskets shall be stored in as cool, clean, and shaded a place as practical.

D. Handling:

1. All items installed under this Contract shall at all times be handled as recommended by manufacturer and in such a manner as to avoid any damage.

2. All special handling equipment and temporary supports shall be provided by CONTRACTOR.

3. Items will be subject to inspection and approval upon delivery to the Site and after storage. No cracked, broken, or damaged pipe shall be used.

4. In the event coatings are damaged, the damaged area shall be recoated with an approved coating similar to that specified for that item.

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5. Steel pipe shall be handled by means of rubber or fabric slings. No hooks shall be permitted to come in contact with joint rings or be inserted in the ends of the pipe and fittings for any reason.

6. During handling, hauling, and storage of pipe, each piece shall be kept from contact with adjacent pieces by means of wooden blocks or timbers.

1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions: The Drawings are not intended to show every detail of construction or location of piping or equipment. Where existing conditions make it necessary or advisable to change location of piping or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall so inform ENGINEER for ENGINEER's approval.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Subject to compliance with specified requirements, manufacturers offering products which may be incorporated in Work include:

1. Adapter Flange Coupling (AFC):

a. EBAA Iron Sales, Inc. (Series 2100 Megaflange).

b. Smith-Blair, Inc.

c. Uni-Flange Corp.

d. Victaulic Co.

2. Bolted Flexible Coupling (BFC):

a. Dresser Industries, Inc.

5. High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE):

a. Performance Pipe.

e. Atlantic Metal Hose Co. (Vibra-flexor).

f. Allied Metal Hose Company.

g. Universal Oil Products Flexonics Division.

7. Hangers and Supports:

a. Grinnell.

b. Elcen.

8. Utility Markers:

a. ScotchMark mid-range markers, Model 1258, as manufactured by 3M Company.

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b. 3M Marker Locator Model 1265.

9. Mechanical Joint-Retaining Glands, no substitution or "or equals" will be accepted:

a. "Megalug Series," as manufactured by EBAA Iron.

b. "Blockbuster 1400 Series," as manufactured by Uni-Flange (Ford Meter Box Co.).

10. Mechanical Sleeve Seals:

a. Thunderline Corp.

b. Calpico, Inc.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Disinfection Products:

1. Liquid Chlorine shall not be allowed for this Project.

2. Sodium Hypochlorite shall meet the requirements of AWWA B300. Containers shall have an expiration date marked at time of shipment to ensure that excessive deterioration has not occurred.

3. Calcium Hypochlorite shall meet the requirements of AWWA B300.