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Specifications Part 1 - Water Supply, Sewerage and Tube Well Works

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16.7.2 An item for laying <strong>and</strong> jointing steel pipes, incorporating field welding has alsobeen introduced to cover the special requirements during execution.16.8 All materials shall conform to relevant ISS.16.9 Cast Iron Manhole Covers <strong>and</strong> Frames16.9.1 When cast iron manhole covers <strong>and</strong> frames are used they shall confirm to IS1726 (parts 1 to 7). The frames of manhole shall be firmly embedded to correctalignment <strong>and</strong> level in plain concrete on the top of masonry. After completion ofthe work, manhole covers shall be sealed by means of thick grease. Provisionfor providing <strong>and</strong> fixing including labour <strong>and</strong> material has been made.16.9.2 Manhole covers <strong>and</strong> frame shall be manufactured from appropriate grade ofgrey cast iron not inferior than FG 150 grade of IS 210.16.9.3 They shall be cleanly cast <strong>and</strong> shall be free from air <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong> holes, cold shuts<strong>and</strong> warping.16.9.4 Covers shall have on its operative top a raised chequered design to provide foran adequate no-slip grip. The rise of chequres shall be not less than 4 mm.16.9.5 Key holes, Keys <strong>and</strong> lifting devices shall be provided in the manhole covered tofacilitate their placement in the frames <strong>and</strong> their operative maintenance.16.9.6 Manhole covers <strong>and</strong> frames shall be coated with material having base with ablack bituminous composition. The coating shall be smooth <strong>and</strong> tenacious. Itshall not flow when exposed to temperature of 63 0 C <strong>and</strong> shall not be so brittleas to chip off at temperature of 0 0 C.16.9.7 Size <strong>and</strong> shape <strong>and</strong> performance requirement of manhole covers <strong>and</strong> framesshall conform to IS 1726.16.9.8 Each manhole covers <strong>and</strong> frame shall have cast on them the followinginformation:(a) Manufacturer's name or trade-mark.(b) Grade designation(c)(d)(e)Date of manufacturerThe words SWD or 'Sewer' to denote 'storm water drain' or 'sewer'respectively.Identification marks as required by Engineer-in-Charge.16.9.9 The cover shall be gas tight <strong>and</strong> water tight.16.9.10 The sizes of covers specified shall be taken as the clear internal dimensions ofthe frame.16.9.11 The approximate weight of the various type of manhole covers <strong>and</strong> framesshall be as per IS 1726.Urban Administration & Development Department Page 199

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