02080_utility materials.doc

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 02080

utility materials

1. Part 1 - GENERAL

1.01 summary

A. This section specifies the furnishing of utility materials. Installation of these items is covered in other sections of the specifications.

1.02 related sections

1.03 definitions

A. Pipe Sizes.

1. All references to pipe sizes refer to the nominal diameter.

1.04 Submittals

A. Submit sufficient descriptive literature to demonstrate compliance with these specifications for the following:

1. Pressure pipe and fittings (potable water).

2. Pipe and fittings.

1.05 quality assurance

A. All piping and components used in contact with drinking water shall comply with ANSI/NSF 61, Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects. All plastic pipe and components shall also comply with ANSI/NSF 14, Plastic Pipe Components and Related Materials.

B. Plastic pipe and components shall be marked with NSF certification for potable water use.

2. Part 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Manufacturer

A. All pipe of a given type, material, and size shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

2.02 materials

A. Pressure Pipe and Fittings (Water).

1. Pressure water and sewer pipe and fittings shall conform to the following unless otherwise noted on the Drawings:

a. Polyethylene (PE).

1) AWWA C901, minimum 160 psi pressure class, IDR less than or equal to 7.

2) Fittings, metal insert and two stainless steel clamps; for over 1-1/2 inch, special, heavy duty tightening clamps.

b. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).

1) 4 inch and larger AWWA C900, Pressure Class 200 PSI

2) Joints under or equal to 2 inch, solvent welded.

3) Joints over 2 inches, bell and spigot type.

4) Fittings, ASTM D2466, Schedule 40, or ASTM D2467, Schedule 80.

B. Drainage Systems.

1. Non-Perforated Sections.

a. Use gravity sewer pipe as specified above or styrene rubber plastic, ASTM D2852, or smoothwall polyethylene, ASTM F810.

2. Perforated Pipe Sections.

a. Pipe used in Subsurface Disposal Systems to be State approved.

1) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): ASTM D2729, 4 inch pipe.

2) Corrugated Polyethylene: ASTM F405, heavy duty, for 3 to 6 inch pipe; ASTM F667 for 8 to 15 inch pipe.

3) Smoothwall polyethylene: ASTM F810.

3. Joints for Perforated Pipe.

a. Bell and spigot joints, couplings, or other means of preventing displacement of pipe joints.

C. Joints Between Dissimilar Materials.

1. Use flanges or couplings manufactured specifically for the types of pipe being joined and having a minimum pressure rating, or pressure class (as applicable) equal to or greater than the lower pressure rating or class of the pipes being joined.

2. For metallic to plastic pipe connections, use Schedule 40 PVC male adaptor and threaded metallic coupling fittings. Do not thread plastic pipe.

D. Bushings.

1. Where reducing fittings are shown on the Drawings, bushings may be used if space is not available and if approved by the COR.

E. Specialties.

1. Saddles.

a. Cast Iron and Steel Pipe, asbestos concrete,.

1) Double strap service saddle with malleable iron body, forged steel galvanized straps.

b. Plastic Pipe, 1 inch through 4 inch.

1) Two-piece polypropylene body which surrounds pipe, with 2 stainless steel straps and stainless steel reinforcing cap.

c. Plastic Pipe, 6 inch through 12 inch.

1) Vinyl coated steel body which surrounds pipe, polypropylene threaded insert and stainless steel bolts.

2. Expansion Joint.

a. Body of fabric and rubber compounds reinforced with steel rings. Tube of leakproof lining of abrasive resistant rubber or synthetic. Cover of natural rubber or synthetic. Flanges of duck and rubber, full-faced with 150 pounds ANSI standard drilling. Double arch unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. Red Valve Company, Redflex Division or approved equal. Retaining rings as supplied by manufacturer.

3. Flexible Couplings.

a. Steel or cast iron.

b. Rockwell, Dresser, or approved equal.

4. Pipe Supports.

a. Cast iron saddle, locknut nipple and reducer to provide vertical adjustment. Grinnell Figure 264, manufactured by Anvil International, or approved equal.

5. Thread Compound and Tape.

a. A lead free, non-hardening/non-corrosive, antiseize sealing compound or tape approved for use in joints and threaded parts of potable water systems.

6. Building Connectors.

a. High molecular weight elastomeric plastic compression sealing ring or sleeve coupling with stainless steel clamps and bolts. Fernco or approved equal.

3. Part 3 - execution

3.01 Installation

A. All utility materials shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendation and instructions.

4. Part 4 - measurement and payment (not used)

END OF SECTION

Rev. Date 03/09 Salmon Creek Campground Paving 02080 - 3/3

Utility Materials