developer policy manual - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
CHAPTER THREE
3.2.2 Wet Taps
Where the extension of a water main or force main is necessary, the
Authority shall make all wet taps unless conditions warrant a waiver of
this requirement by the Authority. If the Authority elects to allow a
contractor to make a wet tap, the contractor shall coordinate the tap with
the Authority for an acceptable time and assignment of an inspector to
monitor the tapping procedure.
3.2.3 ACCESS
The Authority shall have access to the project premises during reasonable
hours to perform inspections to ensure compliance with construction
requirements.
3.2.4 SEWER EXTENSIONS
Extensions from existing manholes must be performed in the presence of
an Authority inspector. Upon completion of the first section of gravity
sewer, the contractor is required to plug the extension. The plug is not to
be removed until service authorization is given. Failure to meet this
provision violates Section 11 of Act 337 of the Acts and Joint Resolutions
of the State of South Carolina of 1971, therefore, making the contractor
subject to fines and/or imprisonment.
3.2.5 CONSTRUCTION OF A MANHOLE OVER EXISTING GRAVITY
SEWER LINES
Manholes shall be constructed in the presence of the Authority's inspector.
Any manhole constructed on an existing line must be approved by an
Authority inspector prior to cutting into the existing operational sewer
line.
3.2.6 FORCE MAIN TIE INS
All tie-ins of force mains into existing manholes must be done in the
presence of an Authority inspector.
3.3 WATER USE POLICY
3.3.1 CONSTRUCTION WATER
Filling and flushing of new water mains consumes large quantities of nonmetered
water over the period of system construction. The methods for
contractors utilizing water for construction purposes and coordination with
Authority personnel are the responsibility of the contractor.
Construction Procedures July 2009 Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
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