Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation - Shaw Precast Solutions

PRE-CONSTRUCTIONPRECAUTIONSFederal regulations covering safety for all typesof construction, including sewer and culvert installations,are published in the Safety and Health Regulationsfor Construction under the Department ofLabor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA). These regulations are applicable toall prime contractors and subcontractors involved inany type of construction, including alterations andrepair work.The installer should also review installation practiceswith the engineer’s design assumptions, particularlyin relation to the use of trench boxes andcompaction requirements of the backfill.ORDERING, RECEIVING AND HANDLINGAlthough the ordering of materials is the contractor’sresponsibility, supplier and engineer familiaritywith the contractor’s proposed schedule will enablebetter coordination to avoid mistakes and possibledelays in pipe deliveries. Pipe manufacturersstock a wide range of pipe sizes and strengths,but production facilities must frequently be adaptedto meet specific project requirements, particularlywhen large quantities and/or special types of pipeare involved. Information required to initiate a pipeorder should be in writing and include:•••••name and location of projectpipe size, laying length and strengthtotal footage of each type and size of pipetype of jointsize and quantity of manhole base sections,riser sections, cone sections and grade ringslist of fittings and specials including radius pipe•American Concrete Pipe Association • www.concrete-pipe.org