Pipe for Culverts and Storm Drains
Samples of the following materials, before work is started:
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SD-07 Certificates
Resin Certification
Pipeline Testing
Hydrostatic Test on Watertight Joints
Determination of Density
Frame and Cover for Gratings
Certified copies of test reports demonstrating conformance to
applicable pipe specifications, before pipe is installed.
Certification on the ability of frame and cover or gratings to
carry the imposed live load.
1.4
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.4.1
Delivery and Storage
Materials delivered to site shall be inspected for damage, unloaded, and
stored with a minimum of handling. Materials shall not be stored directly
on the ground. The inside of pipes and fittings shall be kept free of dirt
and debris. Before, during, and after installation, plastic pipe and
fittings shall be protected from any environment that would result in
damage or deterioration to the material. The Contractor shall have a copy
of the manufacturer's instructions available at the construction site at
all times and shall follow these instructions unless directed otherwise by
the Contracting Officer. Solvents, solvent compounds, lubricants,
elastomeric gaskets, and any similar materials required to install plastic
pipe shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
and shall be discarded if the storage period exceeds the recommended shelf
life. Solvents in use shall be discarded when the recommended pot life is
exceeded.
1.4.2
Handling
Materials shall be handled in a manner that ensures delivery to the trench
in sound, undamaged condition. Pipe shall be carried to the trench, not
dragged.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
PIPE FOR CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS
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NOTE: Where the type of pipe is to be the
Contractor's option, the types (with size, class,
shape, strength, sheet thickness, or gauge) that are
acceptable should be listed. The inapplicable types
of pipe will be deleted. In specifying plastic,
clay, and concrete pipe or aluminum alloy and steel
pipe for culverts and storm drains, pipe of
comparable strength for the various sizes should be
specified.
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