[C]_Technical_Specifications-DS.pdf

Technical Specifications for

North Woodrow Wilson Street

Sidewalk Improvements

EWO No: 21-020-02G-01

Prepared by:

Madrid Engineering Group

12625 40th Street North

Clearwater, FL 33762

Table of Contents

General Requirements………………………………………...……..…. 3

Measurement and Payment ………………..……………….……………4

Appendices

Appendix A: Specification 331001 Water Mains and Appurtenances

Appendix B: Procedures for Water Main Cleaning, Disinfection, Hydrostatic and Bacteriological Testing

Certification

This item has been digitally signed and sealed by Zachary H. Thornton, PE on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies.

Date: January 19, 2026

State of Florida, Professional Engineer, License No.: Zachary H. Thornton, P.E., 79489

Firm/Agency Name: Madrid Engineering Group (dba Madrid CPWG)

Firm/Agency Address: 12625 40th Street North

City, State, Zip Code: Clearwater, FL 33762

General Requirements:

1. Applicable Specifications: All work shall be performed in accordance with the project

Technical Specifications, City of Plant City’s Standard Guide Manual, and the FY 2026-27

Florida Department of Transportation Standards Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction. If any conflicts exist between these documents, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

2. Pre-construction Video: The Contractor shall video the construction areas and is to provide a copy of the video to the City before work is to begin on the project. The video shall show the existing conditions of project locations including the proposed sidewalk locations, existing driveways, existing drainage structures, existing utilities (including pull boxes & valve boxes) and other information within the project limits. The pre-construction video shall be included in the cost of mobilization.

3. Sediment & Erosion Control: Contractor shall prevent erosion of soil off the site and adjacent property resulting from construction activities and shall install and maintain sufficient provisions to prevent debris from entering storm sewers or surface waters. Effective measures shall be installed prior to the commencement of any land disturbance, including clearing, grading, excavation, or other operations that may result in erosion of soils or placed materials.

Work shall be scheduled to expose areas subject to erosion for the shortest practical time.

Contractor is responsible for applying for and compliance with NPDES Construction Generic

Permit as applicable. This includes submittal of NOI and NOT, as well as preparation and maintenance of a full Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) per FDEP requirements.

Contractor shall restore all disturbed areas along street shoulder within the right-of-way including grading to match edge of the new pavement. Refer to Sheet 2.0, General Notes and

Sheet 3.1, Erosion Control Notes and Details for additional information.

4. Utilities (Water main): All work shall be performed per the City of Plant City Technical

Manual for Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Utilities (Latest Edition) as well as

Appendices A and B below regarding water main construction and testing. Refer to Sheet 2.0, General Notes and Sheet 4.0 as the proposed ductile iron water main shall be Class 52 per City of Plant City utility review.

5. Maintenance of Traffic: Contractor shall provide for the maintenance of traffic (MOT) in the work areas and shall include the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices for any assigned work according to the FDOT Design Standard Plans Index 102 series and applicable laws and ordinances. The maintenance of traffic control plan shall provide a safe work zone and safe flow of traffic in and through the project work area. Contractor shall submit the prepared MOT Plan by an FDOT Advanced Certified individual for each street for approval by the City. MOT Plans near schools shall be coordinated with School officials to minimize traffic impacts during school hours. Contractor shall provide adequate pedestrian traffic control, especially for students due to close proximity to school.

Variable message boards shall be utilized as shown in the temporary traffic control plans, a minimum of fourteen days prior to commencing construction. The message shall advise the public of the schedule of the work and necessary detours.

6. Strawberry Festival Coordination: During the period from February 1 through March 31, no work shall be initiated within the vicinity, most impacted by the Florida Strawberry Festival activities and traffic. The area is generally defined as West of N. Alexander Street, South of I-4 to and including Airport Road and Sydney Road. Any incomplete work in the vicinity shall be completed and restored or secured and made fully accessible to pedestrian and / or vehicle traffic as appropriate, by February 1.

7. Parade Coordination: Work in the immediate vicinity of the Christmas Parade, the Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, and Florida Strawberry Festival Parade will be coordinated by the contractor to allow full use of the roadways and right of way. Parade routes and dates will be provided to the Contractor upon official authorization by the City.

8. Work Area: Contractor to conduct all work, including storage of materials and equipment, on

City right of way and shall not encroach at any time on private property. Obtaining additional stockpile locations shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

9. Construction Scheduling: Contractor to coordinate and perform all work and testing to expedite returning streets to service. No portion of roadway shall be disturbed for more than 30 days.

Measurement and Payment:

Measurement and payment shall be performed in accordance with the FY 2025-26 Florida

Department of Transportation Standards Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 9, “Measurement and Payment.” For each line item in the bid, the associated FDOT specification, if applicable, will contain the method of measurement and basis of payment to be utilized for the project.

Line item 4, utility relocates/utility pole relocation (one overhead utility and pole) does not have a corresponding FDOT Line Item/specification. The measurement and payment shall be based on contractor review of plans, utility provider coordination and be a lump sum fee. Prices and payments will be full compensation for work completed under this line item.

Line item 28, utility sleeve (3”) does not have a corresponding FDOT Line Item/specification.

The measurement and payment shall be based on lineal footage of piping to be furnished and installed. Prices and payments will be full compensation for work completed under this line item.

Line item 29, utility fittings, service connections and shutdown expenses does not have a corresponding FDOT Line Item/specification. The lump sum fee is a combination of utility expenses for the relative improvements. The measurement and payment shall be based on contractor review of plans, utility provider coordination and be a lump sum fee. Prices and payments will be full compensation for work completed under this line item.

Appendix A

Section 331001 Water Mains and

Appurtenances

City of Plant City Technical Specifications

Water Mains and Appurtenances

Section 331001

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SPECIFICATION 331001

WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES

PART 1.0 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1.1.1 The following specification covers the design, installation, inspection, testing, and acceptance of potable water systems. Construction consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, appliances and materials for performing all operations necessary for the construction and installation of water mains and service lines, including all piping, valves, valve boxes, fire hydrants, casings, service lines, appurtenances, complete and ready for operation, as indicated on the construction drawings and described herein.

1.1.2 The Contractor must furnish to the City of Plant City (CITY) a one-year warranty on the materials, fabrication, and workmanship of any and all installed pipe and fittings furnished and installed. The

Contractor must guarantee all work and rectify any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship during the warranty period. The Contractor must also pay for damage to other work resulting from faulty materials or workmanship which occurs within said period. Warranty periods typically commence upon written acceptance of the component or appurtenance by the CITY for ownership and operation.

1.1.3 All pipeline and appurtenance material in contact with potable water must be NSF-61 Certified.

1.1.4 All Construction plans, project submittals and record drawings must comply with the requirements of The City of Plant City Technical Manual for Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Utilities.

1.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

• American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE)

• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

• American Water Works Association (AWWA)

• Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Chapter 62-555

• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

• City of Plant City Manual of Cross-Connection Control

• Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS)

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• NSF International (NSF)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Shop drawings and related manufacturer's product certification must be made in accordance with the Special Terms and Conditions, Technical Specifications, and Supplemental Specifications of

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Additional shop drawings may be required by the Contract, but the following items that will require shop drawings are brought to the Contractor's attention:

1.3.1.1 Detail Drawings of all classes of pipe, joints, and fittings.

1.3.1.2 Detail Drawings of restrained and flexible joints, including test reports to confirm thrust restraint capacities and restraining mechanism application.

1.3.1.3 Pipeline laying schedule, for pipelines greater than 12-inch in diameter, tabulated and referenced to construction line and grade controls shown on plans, with station, offset and elevations. References must be provided for pipe fittings, valves, service connections and other important features of the pipeline.

1.3.1.4 Detail Drawings showing the location and plan views of all Jack and Bore pits (see also

Specification 330524), and Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) pits (see also

Specification 330523).

1.3.1.5 Service Connections.

1.3.1.6 Valves and Valve Boxes.

1.3.1.7 Fire Hydrants and Assemblies.

1.3.1.8 All Appurtenant Items.

1.3.1.9 Contractor's plan to record and electronically monitor every fusion joint for all fusible

PVC installed. The plan must include the names of the fusion technicians and certification(s), a description of the equipment to be used, and logged information for each joint must include proposed heat plate temperatures, and fusion heating/cooling times and pressures, etc.

1.3.1.10 Contractor's plans for flushing and testing all supplied water system piping.

1.3.2 Certification and test reports for the materials, manufacturing, and testing of the types of pipe supplied must be performed and furnished by the pipe manufacturer/supplier in accordance with the latest standards of the industry as referenced in Part 1.2 herein.

1.3.3 Shop drawing submittals for items listed in Appendix B, the Pre-Approved Products List, do not require material certification.

1.3.4 Submit a copy of any design exception prior to installation. Design exceptions are issued by the

Utility Design Section Manager. Any deviation from these specifications requires a design exception.

1.4 RELATED WORK

• All Specifications of Division 03

• All Specifications of Division 33

• City of Plant City Technical Manual for Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Utilities

• Hillsborough County Utility Accommodation Guide and Rights of Way Use Procedures

Manual

• Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual

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PART 2.0 DESIGN (Not Applicable)

PART 3.0 PRODUCTS

3.1 PIPE MATERIAL

3.1.1 The following table lists the allowable pipe materials for various sizes of potable water main pipe:

Diameter Material General Specification

2-inch and less

(Service lines only)

HDPE ANSI/AWWA C901, ASTM D2737, PE-4710, CTS SDR 9

2-inch and 3-inch

(Service sleeve only) HDPE ANSI/AWWA C901, IPS SDR 17

2-inch and 3-inch

(Service sleeve only) PVC ASTM D2241, Class 1120 or 1220, SDR 21 (minimum)

4-inch to 12-inch PVC ANSI/AWWA C900, DR 18

4-inch and greater DIP ANSI/AWWA C151/A 21.51, CL 50 (minimum)

2-inch or more HDPE ANSI/AWWA C906, ASTM D3350, PE-3408, SDR 11

3.1.2 All pipe, fittings and appurtenances must be supplied in accordance with the pre-approved material list in Appendix B.

3.1.3 Alternative materials may be submitted to the CITY for review by and approval (with proper testing documentation, performed by recognized industry authorities) prior to commencement of design.

Refer to the City’s Technical Manual for submittal procedures. Tests on alternative materials should be at least as rigorous as testing conducted by ASTM, AWWA and ANSI. A letter of variance must be issued by Public Utilities Water Resources Department prior to commencement of installation of any alternative material.

3.2 DUCTILE IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

3.2.1 Ductile iron (DI) pipe must conform to the requirements:

3.2.1.1 Pipe must conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51, Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally

Cast, For Water, Class 50 (minimum).

3.2.1.2 Pipe interior must have a cement mortar lining with a seal coat conforming to

ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4, Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water. Buried pipe must have an exterior asphaltic coating in accordance with

ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.

3.2.1.3 Joints for ductile iron pipe must be mechanical or push-on joints, unless otherwise specified herein.

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3.2.2 The weight, class designation, size, material, manufacturer's code, and identifying number (serial number or batch number) shall be included on the mill certification sticker affixed to the exterior surface of every pipe and fitting by the manufacturer at its place of production or cast into the pipe or fitting during production. Absence or alteration of the mill certification sticker or cast information may be cause for rejection upon delivery.

3.2.3 DIP must be marked with blue stripe/tape in accordance with F.A.C. 62-555.320(21) (b) (3).

Adhesive tape must be two inches wide vinyl, and at least 4.5 mils thick.

3.2.4 Fittings

3.2.4.1 All ductile fittings must be mechanical joint, and restrained, with a minimum pressure rating of 250 psi, and must conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C 153/A21.53, Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service.

3.2.4.2 All fittings must be coated and lined as specified in Part 3.2.1 for ductile iron pipe.

3.2.4.3 All DIP fittings must bear the approval seal of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for potable water pipe.

3.2.5 Mechanical Joints

3.2.5.1 Mechanical joints (MJ) consisting of bell, socket, gland, gasket, bolt and nuts must conform to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11, Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron

Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

3.2.5.2 Bolts must be high strength low alloy steel, T-head type having hexagonal nuts.

3.2.5.3 Bolts and nuts must be machined true and nuts must be tapped at right angles to a smooth bearing surface.

3.2.6 Push-on Joints: Single seal gasket push-on type joints must conform to the requirements of

ANSI/AWWA Cl I l/A21. I I and must be as approved in Appendix B for ductile iron pipe.

3.2.7 Restrained Joints

3.2.7.1 Restrained joints (RJ) must be of the types fabricated by the various pipe manufacturers and not the type that requires field welding or grooves cut into the pipe barrel for restraint.

3.2.7.2 The restraining joints for mechanical joint (MJ) fittings and valves must conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Cl I l/A21.ll and Appendix B.

3.2.7.3 Restrained joints (both manufacturer-supplied and field lock gaskets) must have the bell of the pipe marked in red.

3.2.8 Aerial Crossing Pipe, Hangers, and Accessories

3.2.8.1 Pipe designated for use in aerial crossings and/or attachment to bridge or drainage structures must comply with the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C 151/A21.51, Class 53

(minimum).

3.2.8.2 Pipe length must correspond to "Long Span Pipe" DIP restrained joint.

3.2.8.3 Pipe joints must consist of a mechanical joint-flange (MJ-FLG) or a flanged-plain end

(FLG-PE), and flanged-restrained (FLG-RJ). The flange joint must be equipped with an

O-ring gasket.

3.2.8.4 Flanged joints to be lined per ANSI/AWWA Cl 15/A21.15, Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe with Ductile-Iron or Gray-Iron Threaded Flanges. Exterior coating must be field applied, December 2022 10 color coded blue, and comply with the pre-approved products specified in Appendix B.

All exposed threads are to be coated with paint.

3.2.8.5 Hangers and Accessories

a) Anchor bolts must be Grade 316 stainless steel, installed in accordance with the construction drawings, and utilizing non-shrink grout.

b) Roller stands: Roller stands and roller axles must be Grade 316 stainless steel.

c) Insulated pipe rollers: Pipe support rollers must be constructed of dielectric synthetic resin.

d) Link seal and sleeve seals must be modular mechanical type, consisting of interlocking synthetic rubber links shaped to continuously fill the annular space between the pipe and the wall opening. Links must be loosely assembled with bolts to form a continuous rubber belt around the pipe with a pressure plate under each bolt head and nut.

e) Hangers: Hangers must be made in accordance with MSS SP-58, and ANSI/ASME pressure piping code B31.1.

3.2.8.6 Polywrap/Polyethylene Encasement: All buried ductile iron pipe and fittings must be encased in polyethylene in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5, Polyethylene

Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems. Polyethylene must be 8 mils thick.

3.3 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE AND FITTINGS

3.3.1 All PVC pipe and fittings must bear the approval seal of the NSF International (NSF) that will remain legible during normal handling, storage, and installation. Pipe color must be BLUE for all potable water mains.

3.3.2 PVC pressure pipe (4 inches through 12 inches in diameter) must conform to the requirements of

ANSI/AWWA C900.

3.3.2.1 It must have the same O.D. as ductile iron pipe and be compatible for use with ductile iron fittings.

3.3.2.2 The pipe must conform to pipe dimension ratio (DR) of 18, must have a minimum working pressure of 200 psi, and nominal laying length of 20 feet.

3.3.3 All PVC must be formulated for sunlight exposure and must pass the impact strength test as described by ASTM D2444, latest revision, using TUP A with impact level of 94 ft.-lbs.

3.3.4 Fittings: Fittings for PVC pipe must be ductile iron mechanical joint and comply with the requirements of Part 3.2.

3.3.5 Joints

3.3.5.1 All PVC pipe must have provisions for expansion and contraction provided in the joints.

3.3.5.2 All non-fused joints must be designed for push-on makeup connection. A push-on joint must be an elastomeric gasket bell end coupling manufactured as an integral part of the pipe barrel consisting of an integral wall-thickened expanded bell end section with a ring groove to retain an elastomeric sealing ring of uniform cross-section as pre-approved in

Appendix B for PVC pipe.

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3.3.5.3 Restrained Joints: See CITY standard details WS-03 and WS-04 for restrained joint details. See Appendix B for pre-approved products. The length of pipe to be restrained must be noted on the Construction Drawings.

3.4 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHELENE PRESSURE PIPE AND

FITTINGS

3.4.1 All High Density Polyethelene (HDPE) pressure pipes, including potable water mains, reclaimed water mains, and sanitary force mains, 2-inch and larger and related fittings shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C906, and shall be made with prime virgin resins exhibiting a minimum cell classification as defined in ASTM D 3350 and meeting the PE 3408 code designation, with pressure classifications and corresponding dimension ratios equal to the following:

Type of Pipeline

System Diameter Pressure Class Dimension Ratio

Potable water pipeline

2-inch and larger 160 psig 11

Reclaimed water pipeline

2-inch and larger 160 psig 11

Sewer force mains All sizes 160 psig 11

Note: Values are applicable through 800 F (270 C) in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C906.

3.4.2 HDPE pipe of 2-inch nominal diameter shall be joined by means of zero leak rate butt (thermal heat) fusion weld and/or approved flanged joints, with the outside diameter dimension of Schedule

40 iron pipe. Flanged joints shall not be used underground for horizontal directional drilling applications.

3.4.3 HDPE pipe 4-inch and larger shall be joined by means of zero leak rate butt (thermal heat) fusion weld and/or approved flanged joints, all meeting the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C906, with outside diameter the dimension of ductile iron pipe. Flanged joints shall not be used underground for horizontal directional drilling applications.

3.4.4 All joints shall provide axial pull-out resistance.

3.4.5 HDPE mechanical joint adapters shall be used with ductile iron fittings when directed by the CITY, in strict accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.4.6 All HDPE pipe and fittings shall be jointed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.4.7 During extrusion production, all HDPE pipe shall have been continuously marked with durable printing indicating at a minimum:

Nominal size (inches)

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Dimension ratio (DR)

Pressure rating (psi)

Trade Name

Material Classification (PE 3408)

Plant, extruder, and operator codes

Resin supplier code

Date produced

3.4.8 HDPE pipe shall be black in color with permanent, colored stripes extruded into the pipe length or shall be one solid color, as follows:

Pipe Use Color Coding

Potable Water Safety Blue

Sanitary Sewer Safety Green

Reclaimed Water Safety Purple

3.4.9 HDPE pipe used for potable water mains shall bear the NSF seal of approval.

3.5 GASKETS

Pipe and fitting gaskets, conforming to ANSI/AWWA Cl I l/A21.l l, must be made of Viton

(fluorocarbon elastomer), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) or SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber). Material selection must be dependent upon service and soil conditions.

3.6 POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) SERVICE PIPE AND TUBING

3.6.1 Extrusion compound must comply with the applicable requirements for PE 4710, very high molecular weight polyethylene plastic material, as specified in ANSI/AWWA C901, and in ASTM

D2737.

3.6.2 Tubing must be 200 psi (min), Type CTS (copper tubing size).

3.6.3 Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR):

3.6.3.1 The standard dimension ratio for polyethylene tubing provided in Copper Tubing Sizes must be nine (9). The average outside diameter, minimum wall thickness and respective tolerances for any cross section must be as specified in ANSI/AWWA C901.

3.6.3.2 The standard dimension ratio for two and three-inch diameter pipe (used as casing pipe only) must be seventeen (17) for IPS pipe sizes. The average inside diameter, minimum wall thickness, and respective tolerances for any cross-section must be as specified in

ANSI/AWWA C901.

3.6.4 Environmental stress cracking resistance testing must be performed in accordance with ASTM DI

693, Condition C, and must have no failures during a 5000-hour test period.

3.6.5 Pipe Identification: Polyethylene potable water service pipe or tubing must be blue in color. A list of preapproved materials is given in Appendix B.

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3.7 VALVES AND APPURTENANCES

3.7.1 General

3.7.1.1 All valves must be the manufacturer's standard design for the service intended and must be cast with the manufacturer's name, year the valve casting was made, and the pressure rating on the body, and if applicable, the valve type, size, and a flow direction arrow.

3.7.1.2 Valves must open by turning the operating unit (operating nut or hand wheel) to the left, or counterclockwise, when viewed from the top. The operating nut, or hand wheel, must have an arrow cast in the metal indicating the direction of opening.

3.7.1.3 Only valve types listed are acceptable for use in the CITY. See Appendix B for pre-approved valves.

3.7.2 Gate Valves

3.7.2.1 Gate valves must be of the resilient seat type meeting the requirements of ANSI/AWWA

C509 or C515, and coated per ANSI/AWWA C550, Protective Interior Coatings for

Valves and Hydrants. Two-inch valves must comply with the intent of ANSI/AWWA

C509/C515 and C550.

3.7.2.2 All gate valves must be iron body, bronze trimmed, solid wedge, resilient-seated, and must be equipped with O-Ring type stuffing boxes.

a) All gate valve stem nuts must be bronze.

b) All gate valve "gates" must be fully encapsulated with and fully bonded to the resilient seat material.

c) All gate valve resilient wedges, O-Rings, and gaskets in contact with the potable water must be EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) material.

3.7.2.3 All gate valve bolting materials, excluding joint accessories, must at a minimum be

Grade 304 stainless steel, must be readily accessible for valve maintenance, must have square or hexagonal heads and must be in conformance with the requirements of Section

4.4 of ANSI/AWWA C509/C515.

3.7.2.4 All gate valves must be coated with a fusion bonded epoxy coating applied to both the exterior and the interior surfaces prior to assembly of the valves.

3.7.2.5 All gate valves, when fully opened, must have an unobstructed waterway diameter equal to or larger than the full nominal diameter of the valve.

3.7.2.6 Underground gate valves

a) These valves must have non-rising stems and must be furnished with two-inch square AWWA operating nuts.

b) Valves must have MJ-RJ ends and must be furnished complete with joint accessories.

3.7.2.7 Exposed or above-ground gate valves must be outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) flanged joint type with an operating hand wheel. The face-to-face dimensions and drilling must conform to ANSI B16.10 for Class 125 flanged joint end gate valves.

3.7.2.8 The minimum design working water pressure must be:

a) 200 psi for three-inch through 12-inch sizes;

b) 150 psi for 16-inch through 36-inch sizes.

3.7.2.9 All gate valves, prior to shipment from the manufacturing facility, must be tested by subjecting it to a minimum hydraulic pressure equal to twice the specified working pressure.

3.7.3 Tapping Valves, Tapping Sleeves, and Service Saddles

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3.7.3.1 Tapping sleeves, tapping crosses, and tapping valves used to make "wet" taps into existing mains must be provided and installed at locations shown on the Construction drawings.

3.7.3.2 No size-on-size taps, or direct taps to pipe, are allowed.

3.7.3.3 Tapping Valves

a) Tapping valves must be mechanical joint outlet, non-rising stem, resilient seat gate valves meeting the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C509/C515 and C550.

b) Tapping valves must be specifically designed for pressure tapping with sufficient seat opening to allow full diameter taps to be made.

c) Tapping valves must be manufactured with an integral tapping flange having a raised lip design in accordance with MSS SP60.

d) All tapping valves must be coated with a fusion bonded epoxy coating applied to both the exterior and the interior surfaces prior to assembly of the valves.

e) Tapping valves must be furnished with a combination flange and mechanical joint for connecting the branch to the main.

3.7.3.4 Tapping Sleeves and Crosses

a) Tapping sleeves must be SS with wraparound gasket style, MJ split iron units, or fabricated carbon steel units with a fusion-bonded epoxy coating and outlet seal gaskets and must be pressure rated as listed in 3.7.2.8.

l) SS with wraparound gaskets must be limited for use on all pipes up to 12 inches in diameter.

2) MJ split iron units must be limited for use on PVC pipe up to 12 inches in diameter and must not be used on AC pipe.

3) Fabricated carbon steel units with fusion bonded epoxy coating and outlet seal gaskets must not be used on AC pipe.

b) The Contractor must verify the outside diameter of the existing main before ordering the sleeve.

c) Tapping sleeves must have an outlet flange per ANSI B16.l, Class 125 standard.

3.7.3.5 Service Saddles

a) Service saddles must have a ductile iron body, be equipped with stainless steel straps, and be suitable for either wet or dry installation.

b) The sealing gasket must be the O-ring type suitable for the applicable service.

c) The outlet connection must be FIP threads, 2 inch or less.

d) Tie straps and bolts must be a corrosion resistant alloy steel.

e) Service saddles must be as pre-approved in Appendix B.

3.7.4 Connections

3.7.4.1 Corporation Stops

a) Corporation stops from one inch through two inches in diameter must be brass with machined fitting surfaces, rated at 150 psi (min) working pressure in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings.

b) The inlet connection must be male, iron pipe thread (MIP).

c) The outlet connection must be a pack joint or compression joint outlet for copper or plastic tubing (CTS). All seats and seals must be of an elastomeric material that has verifiable experience in water systems that use chloramines for disinfection.

See Appendix B for a list of pre-approved materials and products.

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3.7.4.2 Curb Stops and Meter Valves

a) The curb stops must comply with the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C800. They must be ball valve, round way, with check, with lock wing cast on stop body, and operating tee cap to provide for locking the stop in closed position. All seats and seals must be made of an elastomeric material that has verifiable experience in water systems that use chloramines for disinfection.

b) The meter valves must comply with the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C800. They must be ball valves, with check, with lock wing cast on stop body, and operating tee cap to provide for locking the stop in closed position. All seats/seals must be made of an elastomeric material that has verifiable experience in water systems that use chloramines for disinfection.

c) Meter valves for use with copper or plastic one-inch services and connecting to a service meter must have an inlet connection with a compression joint and an outlet connection with meter swivel nut, aka spud connection. See Appendix B for a list of pre-approved products.

d) Curb stops for two-inch service line must have an inlet compression joint connection and the outlet must be female iron pipe thread (FIP). See Appendix B for a list of pre-approved products.

e) Meter Assemblies: Locking curb stops for meter assemblies with meters two inches and smaller must be female iron pipe thread inlet (FIP) by female iron pipe (FIP) outlet.

3.7.4.3 Dual Service Branches: Dual service branches (near side services only) must be solid brass and have CTS compression type connections with internal and external locking device. Pre-approved dual service branches for a one-inch service are listed in Appendix

B.

3.7.5 Air Release Valve Assembly

3.7.5.1 Air release valves (ARVs) must be installed at high points as indicated in Construction drawings. The locations may be considered approximate. Actual location of ARV on high points must be determined in the field during construction and reflected in record drawings.

3.7.5.2 Automatic air release valves must be of the type that will release air from the line when pressurized and keep air from entering the line when not pressurized. Overall height of the ARV (with vacuum check) must not exceed 15 inches.

3.7.5.3 The air release valve assembly must consist of an ARV with a two-inch inlet; a service or tapping saddle; corporation stop (full port ball valve, with iron pipe (IP) outlet) or a 4 inch tapping valve with an additional 4" isolation gate valve); brass pipe and fittings, and a locking curb stop (IP in/out)

3.7.5.4 The automatic air release valves must be installed in traffic bearing pre-cast concrete vaults with concrete bottoms. Automatic ARV's are not to be installed in manholes that are subject to flooding.

a) Manual ARVs must be installed in a traffic bearing box. Pre-approved traffic bearing boxes are listed in Appendix B.

b) See CITY Details WS-23 and WS-24 for ARV details.

3.7.5.5 Valves, fittings, and piping must be rated for a minimum working pressure of 150 psi, and meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C512, Air-Release, Air/Vacuum, and

Combination Air Valves for Waterworks Service.

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3.7.6 Valve Boxes

3.7.6.1 Cast iron valve boxes with lids must be provided for all valves installed below ground.

They must be screw-type adjustable to fit the depth of earth cover over the valve; and designed to prevent the transmission of surface loads directly to the valve or piping. See

CITY Details WS-01 and WS-07.

3.7.6.2 Valve boxes must have a minimum interior diameter of not less than 5 inches.

3.7.6.3 Valve box extension must be installed to reserve a minimum of 50% of the adjustment for a future extension. Extension sections must only be screw type cast iron and compatible with the valve box.

3.7.6.4 The word WATER must be cast into the valve box lid. The lid must be painted blue and must be constructed so as to prevent tipping or rattling.

3.7.6.5 All valves locations must be identified with a concrete valve pad containing a bronze disc embedded in concrete. See Specification 331002, Exhibits W-9A and W-9B.

3.7.6.6 For valve boxes in pavement, the protective concrete collar ring must be constructed of

Type I (3000 psi) concrete. Valve box covers must be "long skirt" to prevent flipping.

3.8 METERS AND METER BOXES (IF APPLICABLE)

3.8.1 Meters

3.8.1.1 The design must comply with Part 2.6 of this specification. Refer to Appendix B for a list of pre-approved products.

3.8.1.2 All meter testing and their associated lay lengths must meet the applicable

ANSI/AWWA C700 series standard.

3.8.2 Meter Boxes will be provided by the CITY.

3.9 FIRE HYDRANTS

3.9.1 Fire hydrants must be of the dry barrel, compression-type that closes using line pressure. All hydrants must comply with ANSI/AWWA Standard C502 Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants and must be both Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed and Factory Mutual (FM) approved.

3.9.2 Fire hydrants must open counterclockwise and must have an arrow clearly cast on the top showing the direction of opening.

3.9.3 Hydrants must have a I h-inch pentagon operating nut with an anti-friction mechanism on the thrust collar to reduce operating torque. The operating nut, main stem, coupling and main valve assembly must be capable of withstanding input torque up to 200 ft-lbs in both opening and closing directions.

3.9.4 The hydrant must have a factory-filled lubricant reservoir surrounding the working parts in the bonnet. These parts must be replaceable without removal of the bonnet section.

3.9.4.1 The reservoir must have double O-ring stem seals, a thrust nut O-ring seal, and a weather shield designed to protect the operating nut seal.

3.9.4.2 Grease-lubricated hydrants must use food grade lubricant.

3.9.5 Fire hydrants must have two 2 1/2-inch hose nozzles and one 4 1/2-inch pumper nozzle. Nozzles must use National Standard Fire Hose Threads.

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3.9.5.1 Hose nozzles must have a minimum 18-inch clearance from their centerline to the bury line. The bury line must be cast (or otherwise permanently designated) on the lower barrel. The hose nozzle must be threaded, "O"-ring sealed, and locked into place with a stainless locking device.

3.9.5.2 Hose nozzle caps must have durable EPDM or neoprene nozzle cap gaskets. Nozzle caps must be cast with a 1 1/2 -inch pentagon nut for cap removal.

3.9.6 Fire hydrants must have a breakable safety flange and steel, or cast-iron stem coupling located below the break line of the hydrant that allows 360-degree positioning. The safety stem coupling must be painted with a corrosion-resistant coating. All necessary stem and cotter pins must be

Grade 304 stainless steel.

3.9.7 Fire hydrant main valves must be a minimum 3/4-inch thickness and 95 durometer EPDM. The main valve must be fully supported by bronze or epoxy coated upper and lower valve plates. The main valve assembly must be replaceable by disassembling at the hydrant bonnet flange. Lower stem threads must be gasket sealed from water intrusion in both the open and closed position for corrosion protection. The bronze seat ring must be a minimum five-inch inside diameter and must thread into a bronze ring. The drain valves and outlets must not be drilled, creating a positively plugged drain system. All wetted, bronze, hydrant parts must be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA

C502, Section 4.4.2.5, Table l, and meet the following additional requirements:

3.9.7.1 A minimum copper content of 79%.

3.9.7.2 Must not exceed 16% zinc.

3.9.7.3 Must meet the following yield strength/elongation criteria of 25,000 psi (minimum)/

15% minimum elongation in two-inch (gauge length of sample), or 32,000 psi

(minimum)/ 10% minimum elongation in two-inch.

3.9.8 Fire hydrants must have a minimum bury depth of three feet six inches to the bottom of the shoe, and the barrel sections must have a fully assembled six-inch mechanical joint shoe inlet. The preferred bolt configuration in the underground flanging of the shoe and the lower barrel must be

3/4-inch 304 stainless steel (ss) with six full bolts. All internal and external bolts must be 304 ss.

3.9.9 Fire hydrants must have 150 psi working pressure and 300 psi test pressure. Hydrants must have a maximum 2.0 psi head loss when tested in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C502, Section 5.2. I.

3.9.10 Fire hydrant must be painted above ground with one coat of rust prohibitive primer and one coat

Safety Yellow (SAE-AMS-STD-595A #13591) approved high grade brushing enamel. All continuously wetted ferrous metal surfaces in the hydrant shoe, including the lower valve plate, must be epoxy coated and all other surfaces must be coated with asphalt varnish as noted in

ANSI/AWWA C502, Section 4.13. All Fire hydrants must be AWWA Traffic Models meeting the above stipulations and as pre-approved in Appendix B.

3.9.11 All fire hydrants must be flow tested and the bonnet color coded in accordance with NFPA 291.

All flow test results must be submitted to CITY personnel during final walk-through inspection.

3.10 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

3.10.1 Backflow Preventers must be placed on water service connections in compliance with City’s

Manual for Cross-Connections and Appendix B for pre-approved Products List.

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3.10.1.1 The backflow preventer must be installed in accordance with the Florida Plumbing Code, and in such a manner as to allow ready access for inspection, in-line repair, removal and replacement without disturbing the structural integrity of the piping system, or the integrity of the shutoff valves used to isolate the backflow preventer.

3.10.1.2 All backflow preventers must comply with NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System

Components — Health Effects.

3.10.1.3 Dissimilar metals must be separated by dielectric unions, (Florida Plumbing Code).

3.10.1.4 The size of the backflow preventer must not be smaller than the size of the meter. In the event the water service connection is not metered, the size of the backflow preventer must be no smaller than the size of the water service connection itself.

3.10.1.5 All backflow preventers must be of a horizontal configuration.

3.10.1.6 It must be the responsibility of the Design Engineer or the Engineer of Record to determine whether a strainer is required or warranted at the service connection.

3.10.1.7 All backflow prevention assemblies must be listed in the List of Approved Backflow

Prevention Assemblies published by the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.

3.10.2 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer Assembly

3.10.2.1 All reduced-pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies must meet both the requirements of ANSI/ASSE 1013 and ANSI/AWWA CSI l, Reduced-Pressure

Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly.

3.10.3 Double Check Valve Assembly

3.10.3.1 The double check valve assembly must be a device containing within its structure two spring-loaded independently operating poppet-type valves mounted in a common body.

a) There must be two gate valves and four test cocks, and must be designed for installation in a normal horizontal flow attitude.

b) The test cock arrangement will be such that each check valve can be tested without removal of the assembly from the line.

3.10.3.2 The check valves must be designed to open under normal flow conditions at a pressure differential not less than one psi at each check valve and close when the downstream pressure is greater than the supply pressure.

3.10.3.3 All moving parts must be corrosion resistant. The device must also meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C510, Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly, and

ANSI/ASSE 1015.

3.10.4 Fire Service Only Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly

3.10.4.1 All reduced pressure detector assemblies must meet the requirements of ANSI/ASSE

1047.

3.10.4.2 Valves must be outside stem and yolk (OS&Y)

3.10.4.3 Refer to CITY Details WS-17 and WS-18, PART 4.0 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 WORK AT HIGHWAY OR RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Construction must not commence for any work along or within CITY roads, FDOT highways, or railroad crossings until all permits for the pipeline occupancy have been obtained.

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4.2 PRECONSTRUCTION PIPE INSPECTION/CERTIFICATION

4.2.1 The Contractor must obtain from the pipe manufacturer a certificate of inspection to the effect that the pipe and fittings supplied for the project have been inspected at the plant and that they meet the requirements of these specifications.

4.2.2 Joints or fittings that do not conform to these specifications will be rejected and must be removed immediately by the Contractor.

4.2.3 For CITY contracted projects all pipe and fittings must be subjected to visual inspection at time of delivery and before they are lowered into the trench to be laid.

4.2.4 PVC pipe must not be off-loaded with chains, wire rope, or pipe handling implements that may scratch, nick, cut or gouge the pipe. Upon visual inspection by the Engineer of Record (EOR) and the CITY Utility Inspector, any scratch or gouge that is greater than 10% of the wall thickness is considered significant and will be rejected.

4.3 INSTALLATION

4.3.1 The provisions set forth herein must be applicable to all underground potable piping installations.

4.3.2 All pipe must be installed at a minimum depth of three feet (36 inches to the top of pipe) below final grade for pipes 12 inch and less. Depth of bury is increased to a minimum of four feet (48 inches) for pipes greater than 12 inches.

4.3.3 All mechanical joints, and connections to pipe, fittings, valves, meters or apparatus must be installed so as to ensure no negative pressure is placed or potentially placed against the joint, or connection, thereby causing a malfunction or failure of the mechanical joint, or connection.

4.3.4 All pipe must be color coded BLUE.

4.3.4.1 Ductile iron must marked as specified in Part 3.2.3. Adhesive tape must be two-inch wide vinyl, and a minimum of 4.5-mil thick.

4.3.4.2 Polywrap must be color coded blue or clear.

4.3.4.3 PVC pipe must be blue throughout the thickness.

4.3.5 It must be the Contractor's and Developer's responsibility to verify all existing conditions and to locate all structures and utilities along the proposed utility alignment in order to avoid conflicts.

Where conflicts exist, SUE work must be coordinated with the facility owner and performed so as to cause minimum interference with the service rendered by the facility disturbed.

4.3.6 Facilities or structures damaged must be repaired or replaced immediately at the Contractor's expense. The repair or replacement must be in conformance with current standard industry practices, according to the direction of the owner of such facility and approved by the CITY.

4.3.7 See Specification 331002, Exhibit W-10 for Jack and Bore details and Exhibit W-11 for Ditch

Crossing details.

4.3.8 Directional Drill/Jack and Bore: Where open cut is not practical directional drilling per

Specification 330523, or jack and bore per Specification 330524, must be used. All directional drill

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CITY and EOR is required prior to starting construction.

4.3.9 No pipe must be laid when the trench conditions or the weather is unsuitable for such work.

4.3.10 The water system is a closed system. The ends of pipe must be capped or plugged.

4.3.11 Polyvinyl chloride pipe may be damaged by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The Contractor must take necessary precautions during storage and installation to avoid this damage. Pipe must be stored under cover and sufficient backfill must be placed to shield it from the sun as the pipe is installed.

4.3.12 All pipe must be installed with an insulated two sets of 12-gauge solid copper or copper clad steel core locating wire with HDPE color coded coating (blue) attached at 10:00 or 2:00. Four traces of wire for direction drill applications must be copper clad “hard drawn” steel core with a minimum breaking strength of 1000 pounds.

4.3.12.1 Tracer/locate wire must be attached to the carrier pipe using minimum two-inch wide duct tape. Tape must be at every joint and at four to five-foot spaced intervals. When tracer wire is installed within a PVC pipe, the PVC pipe must be attached to the carrier pipe.

4.3.12.2 Tracer wire must start at the point of connection to existing CITY infrastructure and terminate at the ends of all mains/stubs, including fire hydrants.

4.3.12.3 Locating wire must terminate at a ground level magnetized access point. The access point and base rating is dependent upon final location. When required wires must be spliced together with a waterproof, corrosion proof, connector with a dielectric nonhardening silicone sealant. No more than 6 splices may be used between access points.

4.3.12.4 Tees and crosses must have continuous connections utilizing underground splices on the primary run.

4.3.12.5 Access points (two terminals minimum) must be installed at least every 1000 lineal ft.

Ground rod must be installed at every access point.

4.3.12.6 In the case where an access point location would fall within a paved road, the locate wires must be continuous to the next/nearest access point outside of pavement.

4.3.12.7 Wire must be installed on the water line/lead to fire hydrants. The wire must terminate at an above grade access point on the hydrant flange.

4.3.12.8 The Contractor is required to submit Certification (signed and sealed by the EOR, or their representative) that a passing locate test has been performed on the installed tracer/locate wire. The locates must be done by the CITY Locator.

4.3.13 Excavation, trenching and backfilling must be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable portions of these specifications. In addition, all underground facility installations must comply with the requirements of section 5.4 of the Utility Accommodation Guide.

4.4 TRENCH EXCAVATION

4.4.1 All excavations must be open cut, with banks of trenches kept as nearly vertical as possible and wide enough to allow approximately eight inches clearance on each side of the pipe.

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4.4.2 The trench floor must provide a uniform bearing for each full length of pipe section. Excavate bell holes after trench has been graded.

4.4.3 Perform all excavations of whatever substance encountered to the depths shown or indicated on plans.

4.4.4 In the event unsuitable or unstable soil is encountered, remove it to a depth of six inches (minimum) below the bottom elevation of the pipe (12 inches if rock or boulders are encountered) and replace with material meeting AASHTO Soil Classification A-I, A-2, or A-3, as approved by the Engineer of Record. Reference FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Section

125-4.

4.4.5 Dewatering: Remove all water from excavations and maintain the excavations free of water while construction therein is in progress. Provide dewatering equipment as necessary to conform to this requirement. Dewatering procedure must meet all regulatory requirements.

4.4.6 Protection of Trees: Trenching must not take place within the root zone of trees with a trunk diameter of 6-inches or larger. The root zone must be defined as the greater of one) the drip line of the tree or two) a circular zone extending outward from the base of the tree a distance equivalent to 1/2-foot for every inch of trunk diameter as measured 4-1/2 feet above natural grade (see

Specification 331002 Exhibit W-13). Exotic nuisance species, such as Brazilian Pepper and

Melaleuca, are exempt from this protection.

4.5 HANDLING AND CUTTING PIPE

4.5.1 Every care must be taken in handling and laying pipe and fittings to avoid damaging the pipe, scratching. or marring machined surfaces, and abrasion of the pipe coating both inside and out.

4.5.2 Care should be taken not to let the pipe strike sharp objects while swinging or being off loaded.

The pipe must not be dropped or unloaded by rolling.

4.5.3 Any fitting showing a crack, and any fitting or pipe which has received a severe blow that may have caused an incipient fracture (even though no such fracture can be seen) must be marked as rejected and removed at once from the work.

4.5.4 Any pipe showing a distinct crack will not be acceptable.

4.5.5 Cutting Pipe: The Contractor must cut pipe by means of an approved mechanical cutter. The cut must be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe and rough ends or spurs will be satisfactorily removed prior to installation and seating.

4.6 PIPE LAYING

4.6.1 Pipe must be constructed of the materials specified and as shown on the drawings.

4.6.2 Cradle: Upon satisfactory…