Specifications - State of Delaware

DIVISION 33 - UTIILITIES
SECTION 331100 - WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION:
A. Furnish and install ductile iron water pipe, fittings, and appurtenances as shown on the Plans
and described herein.
B. Furnish and install PVC water pipe, fittings, and appurtenances as shown on the Plans and
described herein.
C. All water mains, fittings, taps, valves, and fire hydrants shall be supplied, installed, disinfected,
and tested in accordance with the requirements of the Sussex Shores Water Company, and the
Delaware Department of Health.
D. Furnish and install copper water tubing for service connections under three-inches in diameter.
E. Coordinate with the Sussex Shores Water Company for service connections and to determine
the scope of services to be performed by the Sussex Shores Water Company.
F. Related work specified elsewhere includes:
1. SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING.
1.02 STANDARDS:
A. Sussex Shores Water Company Standards and Specifications.
B. American Water Works Association:
1. AWWA C900.
2. AWWA C151.
3. AWWA C104.
4. AWWA C110.
5. AWWA C111.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. All pipe and fittings shall be inspected and tested at place of manufacture as required by the
AWWA standards referenced in the Specification. Provide the Engineer with two copies of
certifications from each manufacturer stating the product was inspected as required, and that
the test results comply with AWWA standards.
B. Submit manufacturers' product data for pipe, fittings, and gaskets.
C. All manufacturers shall validate other than by certification, the ductility of each length of pipe
by an Underwriters Laboratory approved method. All PVC pipe is to have Underwriters
Laboratory approval.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS:
A. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe:
1. Water mains shall conform to AWWA C900, Class 150.
2. PVC services shall conform to ASTM 2241 for SDR 21, unless otherwise approved by
the Water Company or Engineer.
B. Joints for PVC Pipe: Integral-bell push-on joints except where mechanical joints are necessary
to change pipe material.
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