Orem City Cemetery 100% Bid Documents

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SECTION 32 84 00

PLANTING IRRIGATION

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF PROJECT

A. Work to be done on Project shall:

1. Include all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation.

2. Perform all operations, in connection with and incidental to, the complete installation of the irrigation system.

3. Follow direction as shown on the plan sheets, legend, notes, details, specifications

(the Construction Documents, hereafter referred to as CD’s).

B. Items of work specifically included are:

1. Procurement of all applicable licenses and permits.

2. Payment of any fees for connection to water source and power source.

3. Coordination of location of underground utilities by contacting local services: Blue

Stakes’ or ‘Call Before You Dig.’

4. Sleeving necessary for irrigation pipe and wire.

5. Provision for and connection of the electrical power supply to the irrigation control system.

6. One-year warranty of all irrigation components and all labor required to install.

7. 90-day maintenance period of irrigation system and components.

C. All disturbed areas shall receive irrigation unless specifically indicated on CDs.

D. Revise, repair, and/or restore existing irrigation system to continue operation of existing components and to accommodate new construction. All plant material on the Project shall be irrigated unless specifically indicated on CDs.

E. Contractor should note that location or routing of irrigation components on CD’s is approximate. Piping, sleeving, and/or other components may be shown schematically on CDs for graphic clarity and to demonstrate component groupings and separations. All irrigation components shall be placed in landscaped areas, except for pipe and wire in sleeving under hardscaped areas.

F. All damaged sod shall be replaced.

G. All damaged asphalt paving shall be replaced H. All damaged concrete paving shall be replaced.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Construction Documents: All documents provided to Contractor for proper installation of irrigation system; including plan sheets, legend, notes, details, specifications and supplemental plan issues or addenda. Referred to in this section by the acronym CDs.

B. Contract: For the purposes of the irrigation section of the specification, (Section 32 84 00) this term refers to the Contract, Sub-Contract, or portion of the Contract dealing only with the irrigation system.

C. Contractor: For the purposes of the irrigation section of the specification this term refers to the specific contractor or sub-contractor responsible for installation of the irrigation system for this project.

D. GPM: Acronym for Gallons per Minute.

E. Isolation Valve: A manual valve located on the main line that when shut off, will remove constant pressure to a specific section of the main line and corresponding downstream irrigation components.

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F. Line Valve: A manual valve located on the main line that when shut off, restricts flow in the main line. More than one line valve must be shut off to isolate a section of main line and corresponding downstream irrigation components.

G. Lateral Line Piping: Circuit piping downstream of remote control valve (RCV) providing water to sprinkler heads, bubblers, or drip components. Under pressure only when RCV activated and opened.

H. Line Voltage Wiring: Wiring is used to convey power to electrically operated equipment on the Project, such as 120 VAC, 240 VAC, or 480 3PH VAC.

I. Low Voltage Wiring: Wiring is used to convey power to irrigation system components, such as RCV’s, master valve, flow meter, decoders, etc. An example would be: 14 AWG PE UL RCV control wire.

J. Main Line Piping: Piping downstream of Point of Connection (POC). Provides water to RCV’s, Quick Couplers, and hose bibs. Normally under constant pressure.

K. OAR: Acronym for Owner’s Approved Representative. This individual is designated by Owner who is authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Owner. This individual is authorized by the Owner to direct actions of the Contractor. This individual shall have detailed involvement in the project and be on Project site at regular intervals.

L. POC: Acronym for Point of Connection. The physical location of the water source for this Project, and the actual components installed connecting to the water source. May require Contractor to provide additional saddles, valves, nipples, fittings, spools etc. to provide water to the Project.

M. RCV: Acronym for Remote Control Valve. An electrically operated 24 VAC valve.

N. Static Pressure: Pressure measured at the POC, with no flow taking place within the system.

O. Water Supply: Potable, and/or non-Potable, and/or Effluent piping and components, furnished and installed by trades or contractors other than the irrigation contractor; to provide irrigation water to this Project upstream of (prior to) the POC.

1.3 ELIGIBILITY TO BID

A. The minimum level of expectation for Experience and Qualifications required to be eligible to bid on the irrigation system on this Project are listed below in this section.

1. See Sections referring to ‘Experience, Qualifications and Certifications for more information and details.

2. Contractor shall follow these requirements at the bid date.

B. Contractor shall be prepared to submit documentation supporting their Experience and Qualifications to the General Contractor and the Owner’s Approved Representative, (hereafter referred to as the OAR) within 48 hours of bid date.

C. Failure to meet the minimum requirements for Experience and Qualifications may result in elimination of the Contractor’s bid or his ability to work on this Project.

D. Failure to provide supporting documents within 48 hours of bid may result in elimination of the Contractor’s bid or his ability to work on this Project.

E. Requirements for documentation of Certifications are also listed below in the same Section.

Contractor shall not be required to submit documentation of Certification at Bid date, but at date indicated.

1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall accept Project site in ‘as-is’ condition.

B. Emergency Interruption of water service.

1. In the event irrigation installation requires emergency shutdown of the municipal water system, Project site or development water system, or Project’s irrigation system. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the OAR and governing agency immediately. Contractor shall make every effort to restore service in a timely manner.

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C. Planned Interruption of water service

1. In the event irrigation installation requires shutdown of municipal water system(s), Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with and receive approval from the OAR and local governing agency. Contractor shall be responsible for notification of any affected properties as directed by the local governing agency. In no case should notification be less than 48 hours in advance of shut down, nor shall the shut down extend beyond 8 hours.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for continuous provision of irrigation water while maintaining all existing or new plant material on Project in a healthy condition during term of this project.

E. Contractor should maintain Project work area in a safe condition, and provide flagging, taping, barricades, trench covering, shoring and or fencing necessary to maintain safety.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum pressure and minimum flow required:

1. Irrigation CDs expect that the POC has available a minimum static pressure and a minimum flow capable of safely and efficiently operating irrigation system as designed. Minimum design requirements are listed in plan legend.

2. Contractor shall perform static/working pressure and volume test within 48 hours of commencement of work and provide written results to OAR.

B. Responsibility for coverage:

1. Irrigation system basic design intent should be to provide 100% coverage of sprinklers side to side, but not full coverage across each approximately 100’ wide section.

2. Contractor shall have authority to make minor adjustments to actual placement of sprinkler heads or irrigation components vs. locations shown on plan, to best achieve full coverage indicated above, without significant overspray on hardscapes, buildings, or other project features.

3. Contractor shall have authority to work around above ground head stones to provide proper coverage as needed to satisfy the CDs.

4. Contractor shall notify OAR in writing of potential discrepancies or weaknesses due to field conditions in implementing irrigation CDs.

C. Layout of Components

1. During layout and staking, consult with OAR to verify proper placement of major irrigation components.

2. Contractor shall not proceed with implementation of CDs without OAR’s approval.

3. Contractor shall have authority to make minor adjustments to pipe routing or equipment locations due to conflicts with site utilities or other obstructions.

1.6 SEQUENCING

A. Contractor should contact local utility locator service at least 48 hours prior to commencement of work on the Project, and as often as needed during progress of the Project to maintain Project safety and protection of site utilities.

B. Contractor shall familiarize himself with site utilities and hazards prior to commencement of work.

C. Contractor shall coordinate this work with other work by other trades on Project as well as other landscape tasks on Project.

D. Install sleeving prior to installation of concrete flat work, paving or other permanent site elements as needed.

E. Irrigation system Point of Connection components, filtration / backflow prevention and pressure regulation devices shall be installed and operational prior to all downstream components.

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F. All main lines shall be thoroughly flushed of debris prior to installation of Remote Control Valves.

G. All lateral lines shall be thoroughly flushed of all debris prior to installation of any sprinkler heads.

1.7 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A. The following references apply to this project, the Contractor shall be responsible to be familiar with, refer to, and implement these references in completion of this project:

1. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.

2. Irrigation Association: Turf and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices

(BMPs).

3. American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) ‘ASIC Guideline 100-2002

(January 2, 2002) For Earth Grounding Electronic Equipment in Irrigation Systems.

4. Utah Irrigation Professionals document: Minimum Standards for Landscape Design and Construction.

5. Any local governing agency codes, ordinances and/or any standards, details and specifications for irrigation applicable agency may have.

6. Applicable industry codes, ordinances, or standards such as (but not limited to) UBC or NEC.

1.8 RELATED ‘Master Format’ SPECIFICATION SECTIONS

A. Contractor shall be responsible for being familiar with the following sections and how they affect irrigation installation.

1. 01 33 00 Submittals

2. 02 00 00 Existing Conditions

3. 26 00 00 Electrical

4. 31 22 00 Grading

5. 31 23 00 Excavation and Fill

6. 32 90 00 Planting

1.9 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall follow format and requirements as set forth in Submittals section of this specification document for materials submittals.

B. Contractor shall provide submittal for irrigation equipment and materials prior to ordering or taking delivery of any products.

C. Equipment or materials purchased or installed prior to receiving written submittal approval are at risk of rejection by OAR. Use of materials other than those approved in writing is at risk of rejection by OAR. Contractor shall be liable for removal or replacement of any or all non-approved products at his own expense.

D. Contractor shall provide OAR with 2 copies of Operations and Maintenance manual, containing:

1. Copy of approved submittal products

2. Detailed written instruction for Spring Start-up and Winterization.

3. Site map showing Controller zones, each zone distinguished by a distinct color.

4. Table showing typical Controller program schedule for worst case day.

5. Copy of control system certification for this Project.

E. Controller Checklist completed and Controller Commissioning Checklist completed by Factory approved technician shall be turned over to OAR prior to acceptance. (See Appendix)

1.10 EXPERIENCE

A. Contractor shall provide an Experience resume or document; in pdf format, indicating:

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1. That Contractor is licensed to perform landscape and irrigation construction in the State where this Project resides.

2. That Contractor is bondable and insured for the work to be performed.

3. That Contractor has been installing sprinkler systems on commercial projects for the last five consecutive years.

4. References for five projects of similar scope and size completed within the last five years. Three of the projects listed shall be local.

1.11 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall provide a Qualifications resume or document; in pdf format indicating:

1. That Contractor currently employs both skilled and unskilled workers in enough quantities to complete project within time limits indicated by Contract.

2. A list of employees to be assigned to this project and their irrigation experience.

3. That Contractor possesses proper power equipment of appropriate size and quantity to complete project within time limits indicated by Contract.

4. Contractor shall include a listing of the supplier(s) where irrigation related material will be purchased for this Project.

5. Person on project site, in charge (Project Foreman, Superintendent, Supervisor, Manager--etc.) of daily irrigation field construction operations:

a. Has at least five consecutive years of commercial irrigation experience.

b. That this person can communicate with OAR. Is fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

c. That this person can communicate rapidly and effectively with his staff in any languages used within his staff.

d. Is a Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) in good standing as set forth by the

Irrigation Association. This person shall be on the project site at least 75% of each working day.

i. Contractor’s CIC shall be a regular full-time employee of the Contractor firm, or a sub-contractor to Contractor, where sub-contractor’s firm provides all irrigation installation for the Project and meets all listed requirements for Experience, Qualifications and Certifications.

ii. NOTE: Contractor shall not engage a CIC as a consultant or representative to oversee Contractor’s staff install the Project irrigation system, i.e., the Contractor shall not ‘rent’ a CIC or CIC’s license.

1.12 CERTIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall provide copies of appropriate Certification documents for all applicable staff.

To provide a minimum level of workmanship, all installation personnel expected to perform any tasks involving PVC pipe, electrical components, and / or drip components; shall have Certificates for each task they perform as designated below:

1. All installation personnel who work on PVC pipe and PVC fittings in the irrigation system shall be certified by IPS Corporation. The certification shall cover PVC pipe and fitting assembly using solvent weld joining techniques. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such certification and to provide a copy of the "Certificate of Completion" for each person handling PVC products on the project to the OAR prior to commencement of work. It is the Contractors responsibility to contact IPS Corporation and then the local IPS authorized representative well in advance of commencement of work to schedule his/her attending of a scheduled seminar or to make an appointment to schedule a new seminar. Contact IPS Corporation, Weld-On

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Customer Service at 800 421-2677, to obtain a referral for the local IPS factory authorized representative contact information.

2. All installation personnel who will work on the electrical circuits of the irrigation system shall be certified by Paige Electric Co. The certification shall cover irrigation wires, cables, proper installation, and splicing methods, and protecting electronic equipment from lightning and power surges. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such certification and to provide a copy of the "Certificate of Completion" for each person installing electrical products on the project to the OAR prior to commencement of work. It is the Contractors responsibility to contact Paige Electric well in advance of commencement of work to schedule his/her attending of a scheduled seminar or to make an appointment for a new one. Contact Vince Nolletti, Vice President Irrigation Operations, Paige Electric Co, LP, 559 431-2346.

3. If Drip irrigation products are to be used on this Project, all installation personnel who will work on drip components of the irrigation system shall be certified by the manufacturer of the corresponding drip products specified to be used on the Project.

The certification shall cover proper application and installation of point source and inline drip irrigation products, and adaptation of drip product to Project soil types and infiltration rates. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such certification and to provide a copy of the "Certificate of Completion" for each person installing drip products on the project to the OAR prior to commencement of work. It is the Contractors responsibility to contact the drip product manufacturer and the local manufacturer’s authorized representative well in advance of commencement of work to schedule his/her attending of a scheduled seminar or to make an appointment for a new one. Courtesy contact information for the following manufacturers is shown below:

a. Rain Bird Corporation—Chris Rigby (801) 520-2679

b. Hunter Industries—Ryan Bushman (385) 232-5730

c. Netafim USA—Dan Candland (458) 226-6000

4. Documents verifying certifications for the following shall be provided to OAR through the General Contractor at least 7 days prior to commencement of any irrigation work on the Project:

a. PVC Solvent Weld certification

b. Electrical certification

c. Drip certification

1.13 CERTIFICATIONS FOR SMART CONTROL OR CENTRAL SYSTEMS

A. Contractor should engage Factory authorized individual from Manufacturer or Supplier to approve and commission all SMART or Central Control equipment. Contractor shall be required to turn over to OAR documentation of full commissioning. Central Control equipment in turn-key condition, all components included, all installed, all tuned or adjusted, all programmed and communicating completely.

B. If non-traditional and/or central control equipment or products are to be used on this Project, including but not limited to:

1. ‘SMART’ controllers,

2. Decoders and two wire systems,

3. Weather-based systems, AND/OR

4. Soil moisture sensors.

C. Contractor shall provide copies of appropriate Certification documents for all applicable staff.

To provide a minimum level of workmanship, all installation personnel expected to perform

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1. All installation personnel who will work on the specific system, equipment or product shall be certified by the manufacturer of the corresponding products to be used on the Project.

2. The certification shall cover proper application and installation of these products, and adaptation of the products to this specific Project.

3. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such certification and to provide a copy of the "Certificate of Completion" for each person installing these products on the project to the OAR prior to commencement of that portion of work.

4. It is the Contractors responsibility to contact the product manufacturer and the local manufacturer’s authorized representative well in advance of commencement of work to schedule his/her attending of a scheduled seminar or to make an appointment for a new one.

1.14 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Inspection Scheduling

1. Contractor shall expect a minimum of five irrigation inspections under the direction of the OAR.

a. Main Line pipe and wire

b. Main Line pressure test

c. Progress inspection

d. Final inspection

e. Completed ‘Punch List’ inspection

B. Main Line Piping

1. Main line pipe shall not be buried until approved by OAR. Pipe buried prior to approval shall be excavated and exposed for OAR’s review.

2. Upon completion of main line pipe or sections thereof, Contractor shall isolate and pressurize to 120 PSI for two hours.

3. Contractor shall provide OAR with 48 hours request prior to testing date and time.

C. Grounding Resistance Testing

1. Pedestal Controllers shall be tested by Licensed Electrical Contractor and show resistance of 10 Ohms or less.

2. Grounding not in compliance shall be corrected by Contractor at his expense.

3. Specific grounding requirements for Central Control systems shall be met by

Contractor or corrected at his expense.

D. Central Control Commissioning

1. Controller shall be tested and commissioned by a Factory Authorized technician and shall show full connection and communication from the controller to the Central Computer in both directions. Also, the master valve and flow meter shall be fully operable and adjusted and in working order.

E. Project Record Copy

1. Maintain on Project site, one copy of all CD’s clearly marked ‘Project Record Copy’.

Mark any deviation in material installation on CDs. Maintain and update sheets at least weekly.

2. Project Record Copy shall be available to OAR on demand.

F. Regulatory Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all plumbing requirements which direct work to be done by a licensed plumber.

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2. Contractor shall comply with all electrical requirements which direct work to be done by a licensed electrician.

3. All work and materials shall be according to all rules, regulations, or codes, whether they are local, state, or national requirements.

4. CDs may not be construed or interpreted to permit work or materials not conforming to the above codes.

G. Adequate Water Supply

1. Water supply to this Project is or shall be installed by trades other than the Irrigation

Contractor. Connection to this supply at the POC shall be by this Contractor.

Contractor shall be responsible for verifying that proper connection exists and is of adequate size and pressure.

2. Notify OAR verbally immediately and in writing within 48 hours of problems encountered with water supply.

H. Workmanship and Materials

1. It is the intent of the Irrigation CD’s that all material required shall be of the highest quality available and meeting the requirements specified.

2. All work shall be performed in accordance with the best standards of practice relating to this trade.

I. Water Audit

a. ALL turf zones are subject to an IA audit.

b. Contractor shall engage an independent, IA Certified Auditor.

c. Contractor shall include the audit of 25% of all turf zones. Zones shall be randomly chosen.

d. Excessive failure or low readings may result in Contractor having additional zones audited.

1.15 PROJECT MATERIALS

A. Owner shall not provide materials for Project.

B. Contractor should not remove materials purchased for this Project from this site.

C. Contractor shall not store or co-mingle materials for this Project with materials for other

Projects on this site.

D. Delivery, Storage and Handling

1. All materials shall be protected from contamination, damage, theft, vandalism, and prolonged exposure to sunlight.

2. All material stored on project site shall be organized in a compact arrangement, and this storage shall not disrupt project owner or other trades on Project site.

3. Project materials shall be managed by Contractor with care necessary to prevent damage or breaking.

4. Damaged or blemished materials attributed to Contractor shall be replaced with new, at Contractors expense.

1.16 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish the following items to OAR:

1. One (1) 30” gas cock key (also referred to as sprinkler or meter key) for manual drains.

2. One (1) 5-6’ valve key for 2” square operating nut

3. Two (2) keys for each automatic controller.

4. Two (2) quick coupler keys with hose swivels attached.

5. One (1) quick coupler valve.

6. One (1) of each size or type of remote control valve used on Project.

7. Five (5) of each sprinkler head and each nozzle used on Project.

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8. Two (2) of each type of specialty screwdriver/key/wrench/tool (used to adjust arc, radius, change nozzle etc.) for each type of sprinkler.

1.17 WARRANTY

A. Contractor shall provide one-year Warranty for Project. Warranty shall cover all material, workmanship, and labor.

B. Warranty period begins upon date of acceptance by OAR that Project is substantially complete.

C. Warranty shall include filling and/or repairing depressions, replacing turf or other plantings due to settlement of irrigation trenches or irrigation system components, and adjustment of valve boxes, sprinkler heads and all other irrigation components which have settled from proper finish grade.

1.18 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

A. Winterization:

1. Contractor shall winterize entire irrigation system installed under this Contract prior to the first winter following installation; prior to hard frost--but no later than November 15th, unless directed otherwise by OAR in writing.

2. Winterize entire system via ‘blow-out’ method, using compressed air.

a. Compressor shall be industrial type, capable of evacuating water from all main line and lateral line pipe, with a minimum capacity of 175 CFM.

b. Compressor shall be mechanically regulated to not more than 60 PSI.

B. Spring Start-up:

1. Contractor shall start up entire irrigation system the Spring following installation; prior to plant need--but following danger of damaging frost, yet no later than April 1st.

2. Contractor shall energize entire main line pipe, all RCV’s, and check for correct program installation and operation of Controller, each RCV and each quick coupler valve.

C. As-built documents: Prior to final inspection, prepare and submit to OAR As-built drawings.

1. Show field dimensioned locations of sleeving, POC, mainline piping, wiring runs not in main line pipe trench, and valves/valve boxes.

2. Dimensions are to be taken from permanent site features or finished hardscapes.

1.19 OWNER’S INSTRUCTION

A. After system is installed, inspected, and approved; Contractor shall instruct OAR or other

OAR designated individuals in complete operation and maintenance procedures of irrigation system. Coordinate instruction with references to previously submitted Operation and Maintenance manual.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL NOTES

A. Contractor should use products as specified by CDs.

2.2 POWER SOURCE

A. Power source for irrigation equipment, and Meter Base enclosure SHALL NOT be included in the irrigation Contractor’s portion of this Contract.

2.3 CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM

A. A Central Control System IS NOT included in this Project.

2.4 CONTROLLER

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Contractor shall connect control wires and power wires to controller.

C. Controller shall be wall mounted, interior, location as indicated by the OAR.

D. Exterior controllers shall use rigid galvanized steel electrical sweep elbows for all in-ground wiring.

E. PVC irrigation pipe, conduit sweeps, and fittings shall not be used for any controller wiring.

F. All Controller conduits shall be electrical conduit. Gray S/40 below grade, EMT above grade when interior, Rigid galvanized when above grade and for sweeps

2.5 POWER WIRE

A. DIRECT BURY WIRE FOR FIELD LOCATED WALL OR PEDESTAL MOUNTED

CONTROLLERS:

1. All power cables shall be Paige Wire, type Tray Cable.

2. Wire shall be Paige Wire specification number P7266D for 10 AWG and smaller.

3. Wire shall be Paige Wire specification number P7267D for 8 AWG and larger.

4. 120 VAC wires shall be three conductor (hot, neutral, and ground)

5. 240 VAC cables where service is provided to controller only, shall be 3 conductor (2 hot and 1 ground)

6. 240 VAC cables where service is provided to controller and other 120 VAC equipment (such as a convenience outlet) shall be 4 conductor (2 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground)

B. CONVENTIONAL WIRING FOR WALL MOUNTED CONTROLLERS:

1. Power wire or cable for conventionally wired wall mount or conduit-fed pedestal mount shall be according to local and NEC codes.

2.6 CONTROL WIRE

A. For conventional wiring projects:

1. Remote Control Valve wire shall be Paige Electric specification number P7079D.

2. Common wire shall be white in color, 12 AWG, Paige part number 150170.

3. If two common wires are used on the Project, the second common shall be yellow in color, 12 AWG, Paige part number 150210.

4. Control or ‘hot’ wire for projects with a single controller shall be red in color, 14 AWG, Paige part number 150040.

5. Spare wire shall be blue in color, 14 AWG, Paige part number 150080.

6. For projects with more than one controller, a separate color of 14 AWG wire (other than white, yellow, red, or blue) shall be used as the ‘hot’ or ‘control’ wire for each additional controller.

B. For 2-wire decoder projects:

1. Decoder wire shall be per manufacturer requirement. Typically, Paige P7072D, 14

AWG.

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2. Paige Decoder Cable Fuse Devices ‘DCFD’ shall be used at all junctions and spurs.

And as needed to protect wiring.

3. Paige P7162D communication wire OR RainMaster EV-CAB-SEN wire shall be used for flow sensors. NOT decoder wire with decoder.

4. Paige P7079D PE wire shall be used for master valves. 14 AWG, Brown, and orange colors.

C. NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED.

2.7 COMMUNICATION WIRE

A. Paige P7162D communication wire OR RainMaster EV-CAB-SEN wire shall be used for flow sensors.

2.8 WIRE CONNECTORS

A. RCV wire splicing connectors and Decoder wire splicing connectors shall be Paige P7364D, Paige part number 270670 or 270671 (3M model ‘DBR/Y-6’). No substitutions allowed.

B. Communication wire splicing, or connection shall be Paige brand, model 273211 (3M model

SliC) and Paige brand, model 270228R (3M model 316IR). No substitutions allowed.

2.9 POINT OF CONNECTION

A. Precise or specific products required of Contractor for installation of the POC are unknown.

Contractor shall be prepared for a variety of POC conditions including:

1. Tapping, Saddling, Pac-Joint connection, extension, flared end connectors.

B. Shut off valve

1. POC’s with connection sizes 1” through 2”

a. Mueller Oriseal H-10288 1” – 2”

b. Cambridge Brass 263NL-FXFX 1” – 2”

2. POC’s with connection sizes 2-1/2” and larger

a. Leemco LBT-XX-XB ductile iron, resilient wedge valve. WITH JOINT

RESTRAINTS.

b. with Leemco LCT-075-SS-316 Corp Valve (used as drain valve) immediately downstream

2.10 BACKFLOW DEVICE

A. Shal be a Reduced Pressure Assembly Device (no substitutions).

B. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

C. Include VIT Strong Box enclosure, concrete pad of sufficient size to accommodate devices.

D. Include wye strainer.

E. Include PRV valve if field pressures exceed 100 PSI

2.11 FILTRATION

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Enclosure and mounting pad shall be listed on plan legend.

2.12 MASTER VALVE

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

2.13 FLOW METER

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

2.14 SLEEVING PIPE

A. Minimum sleeve size shall be 2” pipe.

B. Sleeving 2” through 4” shall be S/40 PVC pipe. Sleeving 6” and larger shall be CL/200 PVC pipe.

C. Sleeves shall typically be two nominal sizes larger than the pipe to be placed within them.

2.15 MAIN LINE PIPE

A. Pipe 1” through 3” shall be S/40, solvent weld-bell end.

B. Pipe 4” through 12” shall be PVC CL/200.

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C. Yelomine pipe with grooved ends and couplers shall be used for above grade applications such as bridge crossings.

2.16 MAIN LINE FITTINGS

A. All main line fittings 3”” and smaller shall be S/80.

B. All main line fittings 4” and larger shall be Leemco ductile iron w/joint restraints

2.17 MANUAL CONTROL VALVES

A. Line or isolation valves 2-1/2” and smaller shall be per plan legend.

B. Isolation valves for RCV Manifolds (2” and larger) shall be per plan legend.

C. Drain Valves shall be per legend.

2.18 QUICK COUPLER VALVE

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Swing joint for 1” quick coupler valves shall be Lasco model G13S-212 SnapLok factory assembled swing joint.

C. Swing joint for 3/4” quick coupler valves shall be Lasco model G13T-212 SnapLok, factory assembled swing joint.

D. No substitutions for quick coupler swing joint shall be accepted.

2.19 VACUUM/AIR RELIEF VALVE

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed in plan legend.

B. Additional product necessary for installation and operation of vacuum/air relief valve shall be indicated on plan detail sheet.

C. Contractor shall submit for approval, vacuum/air relief valve, and assembly components.

2.20 REMOTE CONTROL VALVE

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Union assembly products shall be listed on plan detail sheet.

C. Contractor shall submit for approval; remote control valve and all components necessary to complete installation of valve.

D. One valve per box only.

2.21 VALVE BOXES

A. Carson Industries Specification Grade valve boxes shall be used on this project unless otherwise indicated.

2.22 LATERAL LINE PIPE

A. All lateral piping shall be new, S/40 PVC, solvent weld bell end. Sized as indicated on plans.

2.23 LATERAL LINE FITTINGS

A. All lateral line fittings shall be new S/40 PVC.

2.24 MEDIUM ROTOR HEAD SPRINKLERS

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Nozzles for medium rotor heads shall be listed on plan legend.

C. All rotor heads shall be on a swing joint assembly composed of one 12” S/80 nipple

(extruded, cut, and threaded—not molded), and three marlex street elbows. Swing joint fittings shall be same size as inlet on head.

D. Contractor shall submit for approval rotor heads and swing joint components.

2.25 ROTARY NOZZLE SPRAY HEAD SPRINKLER

A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Rotating type nozzles for spray heads shall be listed on plan legend.

C. All small rotor sprinklers shall be on a swing joint assembly composed of 12-24” of swing pipe, two ½” spiral barb elbows, 12-24” swing pipe, one M412-005 ½” marlex street elbow.

D. Contractor shall submit for approval spray heads, rotary nozzles, swing pipe, spiral barb elbow, and marlex street elbows.

2.26 SPRAY HEAD SPRINKLER

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A. Manufacturer and model shall be listed on plan legend.

B. Nozzles for spray heads shall be listed on plan legend.

1. Nozzles shall be fixed spray type whenever possible, adjustable arc nozzles shall be used only when a fixed spray model is not available.

C. All spray heads shall be on a swing joint assembly composed of 12-24” of swing pipe, two ½” spiral barb elbows, 12-24” swing pipe, one M412-005 ½” marlex street elbow.

D. Contractor shall submit for approval: spray heads, spray head nozzles, and swing joint assembly components.

2.27 DRIP COMPONENTS

A. Drip components shall be manufacturer and model as listed on plan legend or details.

2.28 GLUE AND PRIMER

A. Sprinkler pipe glue shall be IPS Weld-On model 711.

B. Sprinkler pipe primer shall be IPS Weld-On model P-70.

C. No substitutions allowed.

END OF SECTION 2.0 PRODUCTS

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3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL NOTES

A. Contractor should repair or replace work damaged by irrigation system installation.

B. If damaged work is new, Contractor shall engage original installer of that work to perform repairs.

C. The existing landscape of this Project shall remain in place. Contractor should protect existing plant material and work around existing plant material, as necessary.

D. Plant material deemed damaged by OAR shall be replaced at Contractor’s expense.

E. Contractor should route pipe, wire, and other irrigation elements around outside of tree canopy drip line to minimize damage to tree roots.

F. Contractor shall not cut existing tree roots larger than 2” to install this Project.

G. Coordination of trench and valve locations shall be laid out with OAR prior to any excavation occurring.

H. Contractor shall have no part of existing irrigation system used by other parts of Project landscape without water for more than 48 hours.

I. Contractor shall be prepared to work around funerals, burials and cemetery events as directed by Cemetery staff.

J. Contractor may be required to stop work for one or more days as directed by Cemetery staff for cemetery events.

3.2 POWER SOURCE

A. Power supply to irrigation controller (Meter base with load center) SHALL NOT be included in the irrigation portion of this Project. Controller power wire from load center(s) to Controller shall be a part of this Contract.

B. Pedestal mount controllers shall have Paige Wire grounding grid installed per Section 1.05 C.

of this document.

C. Locate Controllers in general location shown on Construction drawings. Coordinate power supply and breaker allocation with electrical contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for all power connections to Controllers, whether they are wall mount or pedestal mount. Contractor shall coordinate with electrical or other Project trades as needed to facilitate installation of power to controllers.

3.3 CONTROLLER

A. Controller(s) already exist on this project. Owner shall be responsible for any upgrades necessary.

B. All wiring shall be in conduit C. All grounding shall be as directed by controller manufacturer and ASIC guidelines, not to exceed a resistance reading of 10 OHMs.

D. Locate controllers in protected, inconspicuous place when possible.

E. Coordinate location of pedestal controllers with OAR to minimize visibility.

F. Coordinate location of wall mount controllers with building or electrical Contractor to facilitate electrical service and future maintenance needs. Wall mount shall be securely fastened to surface. Wall mount controllers shall have electrical service wire and field control wire in separate, appropriately sized weatherproof electrical conduit, PVC pipe shall not be used above grade.

G. Wire under hardscape surfaces shall be placed continuously in conduit.

H. Pedestal controllers should be placed upon VIT-Strong Box Quick Pad as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

I. Controllers shall be oriented such that Owner’s Representative maintenance personnel may access easily and perform field system tests efficiently.

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J. Place Standard valve box at base of controller or nearby to allow for three to five feet of slack field control wire to be placed at each controller.

K. This Contractor shall provide conduit access if needed for Electrical contractor. Electrical supply and installation, as well as hook-up to controller shall be by this Contractor.

3.4 CONTROL WIRE

A. Decoder wire in conduit shall be used for this project.

B. Spare wire shall be looped within each valve box of the grouping it is to service.

C. A minimum of 24” of additional wire shall be left at each valve, each splice box and at each controller.

3.5 WIRE CONNECTORS

A. Wire splicing between controller and valves shall be avoided if possible.

B. Any wire splices shall be contained within a valve box.

C. Splices within a valve box that contains no control valves shall be stamped ‘WIRE SPLICE’ or

‘WS’ on box lid.

3.6 SLEEVING PIPE

A. Sleeves shall be extended 6” minimum beyond walk or edge of pavement.

B. Wire or cable shall not be installed in the same sleeve as piping but shall be installed in separate sleeves.

C. Sleeve ends on sleeve sizes 4” and larger shall be capped with corresponding sized PVC slip cap, pressure fit, until used, to prevent contamination.

D. Sleeve ends on sleeve sizes 3” and smaller may be thoroughly taped to prevent contamination.

E. Sleeves shall be installed at appropriate depths for main line pipe or lateral pipe F. Contractor shall be responsible for protecting existing underground utilities and components.

G. Sleeve all piping and wiring that pass under paving or hardscape features.

H. Sleeves shall be positioned relative to structures or obstructions to allow for pipe or wire within them to be removed if necessary.

3.7 MAIN LINE / LATERAL LINE PIPE

A. All ductile iron fittings shall have proper joint restraint installed.

B. Pulling of pipe shall be permitted on this project.

C. Over excavate trenches both in width and depth. Ensure base of trench is rock or debris free to protect pipe and wire. Grade trench base to ensure flat, even support of piping. Backfill with clean soil or import material.

D. Contractor shall backfill no less than 2” around entire pipe with clean, rock free fill.

E. Main line piping and fittings shall not be backfilled until OAR, or Landscape Architect or

Irrigation Designer has inspected it, and pipe has passed pressure testing. Perform balance of backfill operation to eliminate any settling.

F. Place irrigation pipe and other elements at uniform grades. Automatic drains shall not be installed on this Project. Manual drains shall only be installed at POC where designated on Construction Drawings.

G. Install pipe to allow for expansion and contraction as recommended by pipe manufacturer.

H. Install main line pipes with 18” of cover, lateral line pipes with 12” of cover.

I. Drawings show diagrammatic or conceptual location of piping—Contractor shall install piping to minimize change of direction, avoid placement under large trees or large shrubs, avoid placement under hardscape features.

J. PVC pipe shall be cut squarely. Burrs shall be removed; spigot ends of pipes 3” and larger shall be beveled.

K. Pipe shall not be glued unless ambient temperature AND pipe & fittings are at least 50 degrees F. Pipe shall not be glued in rainy conditions unless properly tented.

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L. All solvent weld joints shall be assembled using IPS 711 glue and P70 primer according to manufacturer’s specification, no exceptions.

M. Glued main line pipe should cure a minimum of 24 hours prior to being energized. Lateral lines shall cure a minimum of 2 hours prior to being energized and shall not remain under constant pressure unless cured for 24 hours.

N. All threaded joints shall be wrapped with Teflon tape or paste unless directed by product manufacturer or sealing by o-ring.

O. All main line pipe, lateral line pipe and other irrigation elements shall be bedded and backfilled with clean soil, free of rocks 1” and larger.

P. Contractor shall furnish and install additional backfill material as necessary due to rocky conditions.

Q. Trenches and other elements shall be compacted and/or water settled to eliminate settling.

R. Debris from trenching operations un-usable for fill shall be removed from project and disposed of properly by Contractor.

S. Maximum acceptable flow through piping shall be 5.0 FPS maximum flow through piping shall be:

1. 1”--------13 GPM

2. 1-1/4”—22 GPM

3. 1-1/2”—30 GPM

4. 2”—------50 GPM

5. 2-1/2”----75 GPM

6. 3”--------100 GPM

3.8 VALVE BOXES

A. All valve boxes shall have valve number or identification branded in lid via headed steel or brass branding irons, minimum 2” tall.

1. Valves shall list Controller ID and station number (X00)

2. Wire splice boxes shall list (WS)

3. Stop & Waste shall list (S&W)

4. Ball Valves shall list (BV)

5. Quick couplers shall list (QC)

6. Master Valve shall list (MV)

7. Flow meter shall list (FM)

3.9 MANUAL CONTROL VALVE

A. For 3” and larger valves, place sleeve of 6” or larger pipe over top of valve vertically and then extend to grade. Place 10” round valve box over sleeve at grade. See detail for additional information.

B. Isolation valves 2-1/2” and smaller shall be contained in a Carson Standard size valve box.

Valves shall be installed with S/80 PVC TOE Nipples one both sides of valve.

3.10 QUICK COUPLER VALVE

A. Quick coupler valves shall be placed with manifold groups and protected by manifold isolation valves.

B. Top of quick coupler valve cover shall allow for complete installation of valve box lid but also allow for insertion and operation of key.

C. Base of quick coupler valve and top of quick coupler swing joint shall be encased in ¾”-gravel.

D. Contractor shall place quick coupler valves per plan and per OAC for Cemetery patron use.

E. Quick coupler valve at POC shall not be eliminated or relocated.

3.11 REMOTE CONTROL VALVE

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A. Contractor shall place remote control valves in groups as practical to economize on quantity of manifold isolation valves.

B. Remote control valves shall be located separately and individually in separate control boxes.

1. Flows through 1” valves shall be 1-25 GPM.

2. Flows through 1-1/2” valves shall be 26-50 GPM.

3. Flows through 2” valves shall be 51 through 80 GPM

C. Valves shall be in boxes with ample space surrounding them to allow access for maintenance and repair.

D. Where practical, group remote control valves near, and protect each grouping with a manifold isolation valve as shown in detail. Manifold Main Line (or Sub-Main Line) and all manifold components and isolation valves shall be at least as large as the largest diameter lateral served by the respective manifold.

E. Valve boxes shall be set over valves so that all parts of the valve can be reached for service.

Valve box and lid shall be set to be flush with finished grade.

F. Only one remote control valve may be installed in a Carson 1419112 box.

G. Place a minimum of 6” of ¾” washed gravel beneath valve box for drainage.

H. Bottom of remote-control valve shall be a minimum of 2” above gravel.

I. See remote control valve manifold detail for more information.

3.12 DRIP COMPONENTS

A. Planting beds shall be graded to continuous uniform finish grade prior to tubing installation.

B. Surface installed drip tubing shall be installed after plant material, but prior to bark mulch being installed.

C. Tubing shall be installed with equal spacing between lateral runs of tubing.

D. Tubing shall be adequately staked or stapled to the soil surface to prevent tubing from penetrating bark surface.

E. Any tubing visible at bark surface shall be re-installed and re-stapled at Contractor expense.

F. Sub-surface drip tubing shall be installed at uniform depth and uniform lateral spacing using small, powered pipe puller or other similar method.

G. Care shall be taken to prevent contamination of soil in tubing.

H. Contractor shall place filters, regulators, air/vac vents, and flush valves as necessary to meet manufacturer’s minimum recommendations.

I. Field conditions, specifically soil type conditions, shall dictate any alteration in emitter size, emitter spacing and row spacing.

J. Contractor shall notify OAR to request confirmation of soil type prior to ordering drip tubing products to ensure proper product and proper spacing are used.

3.13 SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

A. Sprinkler heads shall be adjusted to proper height when installed.

B. Changes in grade or adjustment of head height after installation shall be considered a part of the original contract and at Contractor’s expense.

C. Adjust all sprinkler heads for arc, radius, proper trim, and distribution to cover all landscaped areas that are to be irrigated.

D. Adjust sprinklers so they do not water buildings, structures, or other hardscape features.

E. Adjust run times of stations to meet needs of plant material the station services.

F. No sprinkler shall be located closer than 6” to walls, fences, or buildings.

G. Heads adjacent to walks, curbs, or paths shall be located at grade and 2” away from hardscape.

H. Control valves shall be opened and fully flush lateral line pipe and swing joints prior to installation of sprinklers.

I. Spray heads shall be installed and flushed again prior to installation of nozzles.

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J. Contractor shall be responsible for adjustment, if necessary, due to grade changes during landscape construction.

3.14 CLEANUP

A. Contractor should clean all work areas daily, leaving areas accessible to the public in a

‘broom clean’ condition.

B. Open trenches and or hazards shall be protected by chain link fence, snow fencing, or caution tape as directed by the OAR.

C. Contractor shall coordinate with OAR for periodic as well as final cleanliness inspection.

D. Upon project completion, Contractor shall remove all excess material, construction debris, packing, etc. attributable to his work.

E. Completed project shall be left in a ‘broom clean’ condition.

END OF SECTION 3.0 EXECUTION

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