developer policy manual - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
CHAPTER THREE
Currently there is no prescribed format for these weekly reports.
However, as a minimum the reports must include: what was installed
during the period, what installations were witnessed/not witnessed by the
engineer or his/her inspector, a general indication of the quality of the
work, installation conditions, the name of the inspector, the contractor and
contractor’s foreman. The weekly report must be signed by the project
engineer of record.
Pre-construction:
Shop drawings of project materials and components approved by the
engineer are to be provided to the Authority’s New Services Department
prior to the pre-construction conference. At the pre-construction meeting,
the shop drawings shall be generally reviewed for consistency with
Authority standards and specifications.
Following the pre-construction meeting but prior to start of construction,
the Authority’s inspector shall field inspect all materials and components
on the project site. For all materials not initially on-site, the contractor
shall provide 24 hour notice to the Authority’s inspector prior to
subsequent deliveries of materials so that they may also be inspected. The
Authority’s inspector may require that any materials installed prior to
material inspection be uncovered and/or replaced. Approval of materials
by the Authority’s inspector shall not negate the contractors or material
suppliers’ guarantee of quality materials and workmanship in conformance
with SC DHEC and GSWSA standards.
Testing Lines
Developers shall perform pressure testing to ensure the integrity of their
installed water and sewer lines. The testing shall be coordinated with the
Authority’s project inspector. No official testing shall occur without the
inspector’s approval. Only testing which occurs after all other utilities
have been installed and site conditions are approved by GSWSA inspector
will be acceptable to the Authority.
Gravity Sewers (additional requirements):
In addition to pressure testing, gravity lines shall be tested for excessive
deflection by mandrill testing. All testing is to be coordinated with the
Authority’s assigned inspectors. Also during the course of construction,
run tickets for rock bedding are to be provided to the Authority’s inspector
on a weekly basis upon request. Run ticket information shall include:
project name and location, type of rock, date of delivery and weight of
material delivered.
Pressure Lines (additional requirements):
Construction Procedures July 2009 Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
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