Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 333100 - SANITARY UTILITY SEWERAGE PIPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION:
A. Furnish and install polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gravity sewer pipe and appurtenances as shown
on the Plans and described herein.
B. Furnish and install ductile iron gravity sewer pipe and appurtenance as shown on the Plans and
described herein.
C. Coordinate with the Sussex County to determine the scope of services and required inspections
formed by Sussex County.
1.02 STANDARDS:
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
1. ASTM D2241 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe.
2. ASTM D3212 - Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric
Seals.
3. ASTM 1785 - Schedule 40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe.
B. Sussex County.
1.03 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
A. Storage and Materials:
1. Store materials to prevent physical damage.
2. Store pipe and fittings off of the ground to prevent dirt and debris from entering.
3. Store flexible gasket materials and joint primer or adhesive compounds in cool dry place.
Keep rubber gaskets clean, away from oil, grease, excessive heat, and out of direct
sunlight.
B. Handling of Materials:
1. Protect materials during transportation and installation to avoid physical damage.
2. Do not install out-of-round pipe.
3. Unload pipe to prevent abrasion.
4. Do not drag or push pipe while handling or distributing on project site.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS:
A. PVC Pipe and Fittings:
1. ASTM D3034; SDR 26.
2. ASTM 1785, Schedule 40.
3. Joint material: Elastomeric ring rubber gasket, ASTM D3212.
4. Joint material Primer/Adhesive: As provided or specified by pipe manufacturer.
B. Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings:
1. Shall conform to AWWA C-151, and shall be manufactured in 18 or 20-foot nominal
lengths.
2. Use push-on joints, conforming to AWWA C-151 and AWWA C-111, except where
mechanical joints are indicated on the plans.
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