33 11 00 Water Distribution.pdf - WPC

e. One playpipe for 1-1/2 inch hose with 1/2 inch shutoff nozzle or
combination nozzle.
f. Two adapter fittings, 2-1/2 to 1-1/2 inch.
g. Two spanners for 1-1/2 inch hose.
2.1.2.9 Indicator Posts
UL 789. Provide for gate valves where indicated.
2.1.2.10 Valve Boxes
Provide a valve box for each gate valve on buried piping. Valve boxes shall
be of cast iron of a size suitable for the valve on which it is to be used
and shall be adjustable. Cast-iron boxes shall have a minimum cover and
wall thickness of 3/16 inch. Provide a round head. Cast the word "WATER"
on the lid. The least diameter of the shaft of the box shall be 5 1/4
inches. Cast-iron box shall have a heavy coat of bituminous paint.
2.1.2.11 Valve Pits
Valve pits shall be constructed at locations indicated or as required above
and in accordance with the details shown.
2.1.2.12 Turbine Type Meters
Turbine type meters shall conform to AWWA C701 Class II. The main casing
shall be bronze with stainless steel external fasteners. Registers shall be
straight-reading type, shall be permanently sealed and shall read in U.S.
gallons. Connections shall be suitable to the type of pipe and conditions
encountered. Register type shall be an encoder type remote register
designed in accordance with AWWA C707. Meters shall comply with the
accuracy and capacity requirements of AWWA C701.
2.1.2.13 Propeller Type Meters
Propeller type meters shall conform to AWWA C704. Registers shall be
straight-reading type, shall be permanently sealed and shall read in U.S.
gallons. Connections shall be suitable to the type of pipe and conditions
encountered. Register type shall be an encoder-type remote register
designed in accordance with AWWA C707. Meters shall comply with the
accuracy and capacity requirements of AWWA C703.
2.1.2.14 Meter Vaults
Large meters shall be installed in reinforced concrete vaults manufactured
in accordance with Section 03 40 00.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS
FOR BELOW GRADE CONSTRUCTION. Large meters shall be installed in reinforced
concrete vaults in accordance with the details shown on the drawings.
2.1.2.15 Sleeve-Type Mechanical Couplings
Couplings shall be designed to couple plain-end piping by compression of a
ring gasket at each end of the adjoining pipe sections. The coupling shall
consist of one middle ring flared or beveled at each end to provide a gasket
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