DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - IDEAS-EC

A. Cap all openings in pipes and valves to protect against entry of foreign matter as work progresses.1 .7 PERMITSA. Contractor shall apply for and obtain all required state and local permits for the work to beperformed under this section.1 .8 SUBMITTALSA. As specified in Section 01330.B. Submit manufacturer's literature for pipe and pipe fittings, transition risers, valves, valve boxes,regulators, and meters.C. Submit documentation and references regarding successful underground piping installationexperience on projects with propane or natural gas systems work. Submit proof of certificationfor personnel responsible for making heat fusion bonded joints in plastic piping.1 .9 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSA. As specified in Section 01770.B. Furnish as-built drawings for all underground propane gas distribution piping installed under thiscontract, including stationing along piping alignments and northing-easting coordinate locationsof gas valves. Drawings shall be drawn at a scale of 1-inch = 20-feet.C. Operation and maintenance data for review and approval as required by Section 01785.1. Operation and maintenance data for regulators, meters, earthquake valves, andunderground valves.PART 2 PRODUCTS2 .1 UNDERGROUND GAS PIPE AND FITTINGSA. General: Pipe and fittings shall be constructed of PE 2406 low density polyethylene, and shall beintegrally colored yellow. UAC2000, by Uponor Aldyl Co., Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801, orapproved equal.B. Piping: ASTM D2513-96. IPS (iron pipe size) polyethylene gas pressure pipe with a maximumSDR (standard dimension ratio) of 11.5.C. Fittings: IPS (iron pipe size) polyethylene fittings suitable for heat fusion bonding.1. Piping Fusion Bonded Out of Trench:a. 3/4-inch to 3-inch: ASTM D2683-95. Socket fusion type.b. 4-inch and larger: ASTM D3261-96. Butt fusion type.2. Piping Fusion Bonded in Trench:15360-2PROPANE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM