][3.1.2
Drainage System Maintenance
The Contractor shall remove all obstructions from surface and subsurface
drain lines to allow water to flow unrestricted in [swales,] [gutters,]
[catch basins,] [storm drain curb inlets,] [and] [yard drains]. Remove
grates and clear debris in catch basins. Open drainage channels are to be
maintained free of all debris and vegetation at all times. Edges of these
channels shall be clear of any encroachment by vegetation.
][3.2
IRRIGATION ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD
The irrigation establishment period will commence on the date that
inspection by the Contracting Officer shows that the [new] [repaired]
irrigation equipment furnished under this contract have been satisfactorily
installed and is functional and shall continue for a period of [365]
[_____] days.
3.2.1
Maintenance During the Irrigation Establishment Period
Begin maintenance immediately after irrigation equipment has been installed
and is functional. Inspect irrigation equipment at least [once a
week][_______] during the installation and establishment period and perform
needed maintenance promptly. Automatic controllers not equipped with rain
shut-off sensors shall be turned off during periods of rain that exceed
twelve hours of continuous rainfall in one day or during rain storms of one
day or more. Once the rain has subsided timers shall be reactivated.
Irrigation controllers shall be inspected and reprogrammed after power
outages. Contractor shall be responsible for winterization and startup.
Sprinkler heads shall direct water away from buildings and hard surfaced
areas.
3.2.2
Water Restrictions
The Contractor shall abide by state, local or other water conservation
regulations in force during the establishment period. Automatic controller
shall be adjusted to comply with the water conservation regulations
schedule.
3.2.3
Fire Hydrants
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NOTE: Coordinate information presented here with
Section 01500, "Temporary Facilities and Controls."
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To use a fire hydrant for irrigation, the Contractor shall obtain prior
clearance from the Contracting Officer and provide the tools and
connections approved for use on fire hydrants. If a fire hydrant is used,
Contractor shall provide a reduced pressure backflow preventer for each
connection between hose and fire hydrant. Backflow preventer used shall be
tested once per month by a certified backflow preventer tester.
3.2.4
Final Acceptance
Operation and coverage test is acceptable if system operates through at
least one complete cycle for areas to be irrigated and all leaks or repairs
have been completed.
SECTION 02935
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