CONSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENT TEMPLATE

CONSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENT TEMPLATE

CONSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENT TEMPLATE: Note: This template is to be used as a standard format template guide for Construction Manual content. Please keep in mind that a particular section of work might not use every bullet in the template. Conversely a particular section might have topics that are unique and/or supplementary to the template.

GENERAL

Water mains are a conduit or pipe that is constructed to convey treated water for consumption or to provide water for emergency services such as Fire Departments. The pipes, which are typically cast iron, are run under pressure to provide a continuous supply of water when performing such tasks as washing dishes.

Water mains are typically maintained by local municipalities and in some instances, regional entities.

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MATERIALS

Pipe

Pipe material is per Section 923 of the Standard Specifications for Construction. Pipe material is typically bituminous and cement lined cast iron material with male and female ends. The bituminous lining, which is applied to the outside of the pipe helps to mitigated corrosion of the cast iron pipe as well as the cement lining which is applied to the inside of the pipe. Each section of pipe can either come with push-on joints or be bolted mechanically. Note that there may be additional material requirements as specified by the maintaining agency for the water main.

The Inspector should verify the material is acceptable for incorporation into the project by comparison to approved Material Source Lists and delivery tickets.

Figure 1 - Example of Mechanical Joint Restraint

Figure 2 - Pipe with Flange Pipe Fitting

Water Services

Water service material is per Section 923 of the Standard Specifications for Construction. Water services are a smaller diameter water line, usually made of copper, that feeds off the main water main line to a house or businesses.

Gate Wells

Gate wells material is per Section 909 of the Standard Specifications for Construction. Gate wells are typically precast concrete structures that provide access to gate valves. Refer to special details associated with the water main work as maintaining agencies have different requirements for gate wells.

Gate Valves

Gate valves material is per Section 923 of the Standard Specifications for Construction. Gate Valves are installed along water main runs and are intended to provide isolation points to full open or fully close a run of water main. Gates valves are operated by turning the stem to open or close the valve as you would with a household spigot. Refer to special details associated with the water main work as maintaining agencies have different requirements for gate valves.