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NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT
PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
WATER SERVICES P-1

VALVES P-2
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED APPURTENANCES P-3
MISCELLANEOUS WATER PIPELINE FITTINGS (NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-4
GASKETS (NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-5
FIRE SERVICES P-6
BACKFLOW DEVICES P-7
PIPELINE FITTINGS P-8
PUMPS, PUMP STATIONS AND CONTROLS (NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-9
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PRESSURE PIPE P-10
WELDED STEEL PIPE P-11
(NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-12
(NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-13
TESTING & DISINFECTION PROCEDURE FOR WATER PIPELINE & FITTINGS (NOT YET P-14
DEVELOPED)
PRIMER, COAL TAR WRAP TAPE (NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-15
CATHODIC PROTECTION MATERIALS (NOT YET DEVELOPED) P-16
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
WATER SERVICES
SPECIFICATION P-1
3 08/02/95 Include Fiberlyte 3/4" Meter Box Lid ER

2 02/11/94 Revisions to Table 5.1, Revised and JH ER CD
Reissued for Construction
1 10/12/92 Revised and Reissued for Construction CD ER CD
0 01/09/92 Issued for Construction ES/JH ES/JH CD
REV DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHK APP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
3.0 Referenced Codes and Standards
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
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Last Revised August 3, 1995
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SPECIFICATION P-1
WATER SERVICES
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 Scope covered by this specification
The scope of this specification includes materials for water service installation
including the following:
• Meters
• Meter Boxes and Box Covers
• Meter Stops
• Corporation Stops
• Service Saddles
• Water Service Laterals and Fittings
1.2 Scope not covered by this specification
The scope of this specification does not include installation of water service
materials or supply and installation of other waterline facilities including fire services.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
The abbreviations listed below when used in this specification shall have the
following meanings:
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute

• ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
• AWWA - American Water Works Association
3.0 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS
Unless otherwise specified herein, materials included in this specification shall be in

accordance with the following codes and standards, in force on the date of award of
the material purchase order to which this specification is a part thereof:
• ASTM - A36 Structural Steel

• ASTM - A47 Ferritic Malleable Iron Casting
• ASTM - A615 Deformed and Plain Billet - Steel Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement
• ASTM - C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens
• ASTM - C94 Ready-Mixed Concrete
• AWWA - C700 Cold Water Meters - Displacement Type, Bronze
• ANSI/AWWA-C800 Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings
• ANSI/AWWA-C900 PVC Pressure Pipe, 4" through 12", for Water
Distribution

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4.0 SUBMITTALS
The supplier shall provide a certificate of compliance that all materials conform to
the standards referenced herein. Where the manufacturer is not specified, the
supplier shall submit product information to confirm that materials and dimensions
are equal to the specified requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
5.1 Meter Boxes and Meter Box Covers
Meter boxes shall be constructed of reinforced concrete with nonsettling shoulders

positioned to maintain grade and facilitate backfilling, and etched polyethylene face
anchored in concrete to inhibit ultraviolet radiation deterioration, as manufactured by
Christy Concrete Products, Inc., or equal and as shown in Table 5.1.
Meter box covers and lids shall be of reinforced concrete, high density polyester with
fiberglass reinforcing (Fiberlyte) or steel checkered plate, as manufactured by
Christy Concrete Products, Inc., or equal and as shown in Table 5.1. Where reading
lids are required in reinforced concrete lids, they shall be self-closing with frames of
cast iron construction or have concrete reading lids as manufactured by Christy
Concrete Products, Inc., or equal as shown in Table 5.1.
Concrete used in meter box and meter box lid construction shall be in accordance
with ASTM C94 and have a minimum compressive strength (fc') of 3000 psi as
tested in accordance with ASTM C39. Reinforcing steel used in meter box and
meter box lid construction shall be in accordance with ASTM A615, with a minimum
yield strength (fy) of 60,000 psi.
Fiberlyte meter box lids shall meet
or exceed the strength
requirements of concrete
meter box lids in this
specification, shall be
thermally and dimensionally stable,
shall have a skid resistant
surface, shall be stamped “WATER”
and shown in Figure 1 and
shall have an oblong open pick
hole as shown in Figure 1. Meter
box covers of steel checkered
plate shall be in accordance with
ASTM A36. Cast iron reading lids and frames shall be in accordance with ASTM
A47.

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Meter boxes and meter box covers shall be of the dimensions shown in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1
METER BOXES AND METER BOX LIDS
NMWD Part Christy Part

Item Dimensions
No. No.
¾" Meter Box 19 ¾” x 14 ¼" x 12" 0030-04-00 B9X

Conc. Lid w/CI Reader 15 ¼" x 10" x 1 ¾” 0031-04-03 B9XG
Fiberlyte Lid 15 ¼” x 10" x 1 ¾” 0031-04-05 FL9XD
Steel Ckr Pl. Cover w/o Reader 15 ¼" x 10" x 1 ¾” 0032-04-00 B9X-61D
¾" Valve Box (Round) OD = 12 _"; ID = 9" 0030-04-01 F8

Conc. Lid w/Concrete Reader OD = 8 _" 0031-04-06 F8D
1" Meter Box 25 ¼ x 15 ¾" x 12" 0030-05-00 B16

Conc. Lid w/CI Reader 20 _" x 10 ½" x 2" 0031-05-00 B16G
Stl. Ckr. Pl. Cover w/o Reader 20 _" x 10 ½" x 2" 0032-05-00 B16-61D
¾" Meter Box (Dual) 25" x 23" x 12" 0030-05-01 B24

Con. Lid w/Concrete Reader 19 _" x 18 _" x 2" 0031-05-01 B24E
St. Ckr. Pl. Cover w/o Reader 19 _" x 18 _" x 2" 0032-05-01 B24-61D
1½" Meter Box 27 ½" x 18" x 12" 0030-07-00 B30

Conc. Lid w/Concrete Reader 23 _" x 13 ¾" x 2" 0031-07-00 B30E
Stl. Ckr. Pl. Cover w/o Reader 23 _" x 13 ¾" x 2" 0032-07-00 B30-61D
2" Meter Box 35 ¼" x 22 ¼" x 12" 0030-08-00 B36

Conc. Lid w/Concrete Reader 30 ½" x 17 ½" x 2" 0031-08-00 B36E
Stl. Ckr. Pl. Cover w/o Reader 30 ½" x 17 ½" x _" 0032-08-00 B36-61D
3" Meter Box 40 ½" x 28 ¼" x 14" 0030-10-00 B40

Conc. Lid w/Concrete Reader 35 ¾" x 24" x 3" 0031-10-00 B40M
Stl. Ckr. Pl. Cover w/o Reader 35 ¾" x 24" x _" 0032-10-00 B40-61D
5.2 Water Service Laterals and Fittings
All service fittings shall conform to AWWA Standard C800, including Appendix A
unless specified otherwise. Copper service laterals shall be type K. For laterals
larger than 2-inches, 4-inch PVC pipe, Class 200, shall be used in accordance with
AWWA C900. Table 5.2 displays the sizes of lateral materials and their
corresponding meter sizes.

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Table 5.2
LATERALS AND METER SIZES
Lateral Size and Material Meter Service Size
¾-inch Copper _-inch
1-inch Copper 1-inch
2-inch Copper 1½-inch; 2-inch
4-inch PVC 3-inch; 4-inch
Two types of service fittings are used to connect copper laterals. Compression
couplings shall have gaskets on each end which securely hold the inserted copper
service laterals once the nuts on the fitting are tightened. Pack joint couplings shall
have set screws which are tightened to clamp the laterals in place after the lateral
ends have been inserted into the fitting. On smaller laterals both couplings can be
used interchangeably. On 2" or larger copper laterals, pack joint couplings shall not
be used because of pipe deformation that occurs when the set screw is tightened.
Gasket material shall be Buna-N type rubber or equal. Standard compression
couplings shall be Mueller 110 or equal. Pack joint couplings shall be manufactured
by Ford or equal.
PVC pipe with plain ends shall be connected with transition couplings by Smith-Blair
or equal.
5.3 Corporation Stop (Valve)
All corporation stops must comply with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C800 and
must be designed for high pressure service. The ball valve or ground key type
corporation stop with a straight through configuration shall be used. The operating
nut shall be large enough to conveniently operate the ball valve in the corporation
stop. End fittings required are summarized in Table 5.3 below.
Table 5.3
End Fittings
Corporation Stop in Asbestos AWWA (CC) taper thread x Compression or pack joint*
Cement Pipe
Corporation Stop in Steel Male Iron Pipe Thread x Compression or pack joint*
Pipe
*As described in Section 5.2.

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Corporation stops should have a minimum of separate parts. Gaskets will be Buna-
N type rubber or equal. Acceptable manufacturers of corporation stops are Mueller,
Ford or equal.
5.4 Meter Stop (Curb Valve)
All meter stops must comply with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C800 and must
be designed for high pressure service. The ball valve or ground key type meter stop
must have an angle configuration. The operating key will be large enough to
conveniently operate the ball valve in the meter stop. End fittings required are
summarized in Table 5.4 below.
Table 5.4
Meter Stop Size End Fittings (Type & Size)

¾" _" meter coupling nut x ¾" compression or pack joint*
1" 1" meter coupling nut x 1" compression or pack joint*
1½" 1½" meter flange x 2" compression*
2" 2" meter flange x 2" compression*
*As described in Section 5.2.
Closure of a meter stop will be achieved within 1/4 turn of the operator key. The
operator key will have lock wings. Meter stops should have a minimum of separate
parts. Gaskets will be Buna-N type rubber or equal. Acceptable manufacturers of
meter stop are Mueller, Ford or equal.
5.5 Service Saddles
All service saddles must comply with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C800 and
will be designed for high pressure service. Service saddles shall typically be held in
place with two straps, each strap being secured with its own bolt. For PVC pipe, the
straps must be wide enough so that they do not cut into the pipe. Single (2" wide)
strap, stainless steel service saddles can be used on 4" to 8" PVC Class 200 pipe.
Service saddles will be constructed with an AWWA taper thread (CC) female
connector. Metallic parts of the service saddle must be corrosion resistant and
dissimilar metals will be insulated from one another. Gaskets will be Buna-N type
rubber or equal. Brass double strap service saddles shall be manufactured by Ford,
Jones, Mueller or equal. Stainless steel double strap service saddles shall be
manufactured by Romac, Smith-Blair or equal. Approved manufacturers of single
strap service saddles are Romac or equal.

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5.6 Displacement Meters
All displacement meters must comply with the latest version of AWWA C700 and will
measure water with a nutating disc. The register for each meter must be
permanently sealed and read in cubic feet. The bore of each meter must have a
diameter no less than the dimension used to describe the meter size. Meter sizes 1-
1/2" and 2" are to be furnished with flanged ends and meter sizes from 5/8" to 1" are
to be furnished with coupling tailpieces with male iron pipe type thread.
Displacement meters shall be manufactured by Badger or equal.
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VALVES
SPECIFICATION P-2
4 08/20/98 Revise scope to include installation
3 05/21/98 Add installation section, Add Clow gate EMSR JH CD

valves & short body flg. B.V.
2 08/15/95 Ductile iron body and Mueller valve JH EMSR EMSR

included; AFC removed from butterfly
valves mfgs; Revised and Reissued for
Construction
1 02/11/94 Updated acceptable manufacturers, JH EMSR CD
Revised and Reissued for Construction
0 09/04/92 Issued for Construction EMSR CD CD
NMWD
SPECIFICATION P-2
VALVES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
6.0 Installation
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SPECIFICATION P-2
VALVES
1.0 SCOPE
The scope of this specification includes material and installation requirements for
valves acceptable to the District and includes the following:
Butterfly Valves
Gate Valves
Tapping Valves / Tapping Sleeves
The scope of this specification does not include exterior gaskets required between
connecting ends of valves.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
2.1 The abbreviations listed below when used in this specification shall have the
following meanings:
ANSI - American National Standards Institute

AWWA - American Water Works Association
ASTM - American Society of Testing Materials
GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Weld
GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Weld
MSS - Manufacturing Standardization Society
NC - National Course
NPT - National Pipe Thread
SBR - Styrene Butadiene Rubber
SP - Standard Practice
3.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, the materials included in this specification shall
be in accordance with the following codes and standards, in force on the date of
award of the material purchase order to which this specification is a part thereof:
ANSI B1.1 Unified Screw Threads
ANSI B18.22.1 Plain Washers
ANSI/AWWA C200 Steel Water Pipe 6 in. and Larger
ANSI/AWWA C207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service - Sizes

4 in. Through 144 in.

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ANSI/AWWA C400 Asbestos-Cement Distribution Pipe, 4 in. Through

16 in. (including Appendix A)
ANSI/AWWA C504 Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves
ANSI/AWWA C509 Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water and

Sewerage Systems
ANSI/AWWA C550 Protective Epoxy Interior Coatings for Valves and

Hydrants
MSS SP-60 Connecting Flange Joint Between Tapping Sleeves

and Tapping Valves
ASTM A126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves,

Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
ASTM A182 Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy - Steel Pipe

Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for
High Temperature Service
ASTM A240 Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and

Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and
Strip for Pressure Vessels
ASTM A436 Specification for Austenitic Gray Iron Castings
ASTM A439 Specification for Austenitic Ductile Iron Castings
ASTM A536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
ASTM D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer

Hardness
4.0 SUBMITTALS
4.1 Upon District request, the supplier shall provide a certificate that all materials
conform to the standards referenced herein. Submittal shall include:
An affidavit of compliance that all materials conform to the standards

referenced herein
A statement that valve bodies have been dimensionally verified
Records of tests, including proof-of-design tests
Certified drawings
Valve shaft torque data

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Dimensions of the clearance required to operate butterfly valve discs
Catalog data
Net weight information
4.2 Where the manufacturer is not specified, the supplier shall submit product
information to confirm that materials and dimensions are equal to the specified
requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
5.1 Butterfly Valves
5.1.1 Materials and construction of butterfly valves shall conform to

ANSI/AWWA C504, Standard for Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves,
and to all standards that are referenced within ANSI/AWWA C504.
Valves shall be NSF 61 certified.
5.1.2 The following items will be specified by the District:
number of valves
size of valves
valve end types
description of the connecting piping, including material, OD, ID
and connecting end type.
5.1.3 The minimum acceptable valve classification shall be 150B. The

maximum nonshock shut-off pressure shall be 150 psi. The flow
through the valve under normal conditions shall not exceed 16 ft/s.
5.1.4 Valves shall be designed for buried installation.
5.1.5 Flanged valves may have a long or short body.
5.1.6 Through bolt holes shall be provided for flange bolts, where possible.
5.1.7 Bolting materials shall have physical and chemical properties of

ASTM A276 Type 316 S.S.
5.1.8 The dimensions of ringtite ends for use with asbestos cement pipe
shall conform to the tolerances in accordance with ANSI/AWWA
C400, Appendix A, "Dimensional Table of Fitting Ends Designed for
Use with Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe".
5.1.9 Valve shafts shall be 316 S.S. and sealed with O-rings.

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5.1.10 Valve body and disc materials shall be either cast iron, ductile iron or
alloy cast iron.
5.1.11 Rubber seat shall be an integral part of the valve body. Rubber seats
shall mate to stainless steel, nickel-copper alloy, bronze (Grade A or
E), alloy cast iron or nickel-chromium alloy seating surfaces.
5.1.12 The actuator shall be a manual wrenchnut. The actuator shall be

located on the side of the valve body with the wrench nut facing up.
The opening direction of the actuator shall be counterclockwise. A
position indicator is not required.
5.1.13 Valves shall be coated and lined with either asphalt varnish or epoxy.
Epoxy coating shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550 and
shall have a minimum thickness of 10 mils.
5.1.14 Water in the District's system is known to promote galvanic corrosion,

therefore grades B and C bronze shall not be used in the valve.
5.1.15 Shop inspection by the District must be permitted on request.
5.1.16 Valves shall be manufactured in the United States.
5.1.17 Acceptable valves are manufactured by:
Mueller
Pratt
or approved equal
5.2 Gate Valves
5.2.1 Materials and construction of gate valves shall conform to

ANSI/AWWA C509, Standard for Resilient Seated Gate Valves for
Water and Sewerage Systems, and to all standards that are
referenced within ANSI/AWWA C509. Valves shall be NSF 61
certified.
5.2.2 The following items will be specified by the District:
number of valves
size of valves
valve end types
5.2.3 Valve bodies shall be made of cast iron or ductile iron.
5.2.4 Valves shall be nonrising stem type. The wrenchnut shall turn to
open the valve in the counterclockwise direction.

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shall conform to the tolerances laid out in ANSI/AWWA C400,
Appendix A, "Dimensional Table of Fitting Ends Designed for Use
with Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe".
5.2.6 Valve stems shall be bronze and sealed with O-rings.
5.2.7 Bolting materials shall have physical and chemical properties of

ASTM A307 grade A, and shall have be cadmium plated, nickel
plated, zinc coated or corrosion resistant as approved by the District.
5.2.8 Packing gland retainers on gate valves must be bolted together so

that the companion surfaces are mounted flush or parallel.
5.2.9 Valves shall be coated and lined with a fusion bonded epoxy. Epoxy
coating shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550 and shall
have a minimum thickness of 10 mils.
5.2.10 Water in the NMWD system is known to promote galvanic corrosion,

therefore grades B and C bronze shall not be used in the valve.
5.2.11 Valve wedge shall be fully encapsulated with rubber.
5.2.12 Valves shall be manufactured in the United States.
5.2.13 Acceptable valves are manufactured by:
American Flow Control (previously known as American Darling

or Waterous)
AVK
Mueller (resilient seated, fully encapsulated wedge gate valves
only)
Clow
or approved equal
5.3 Tapping Valves
5.3.1 The specifications for tapping valves shall be the same as those
listed for gate valves, in section 5.2 of this specification. Flanged
gate valves may be used as tapping valves.
5.3.2 Acceptable tapping valves are manufactured by:
AVK
American Flow Control (previously known as American Darling
or Waterous)
Mueller (resilient seated, fully encapsulated wedge gate valves
only)
or approved equal

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5.4 Tapping Sleeves
5.4.1 The following items will be specified by the District engineer:
OD of the main pipe

nominal size of the flanged branch
5.4.2 Tapping sleeves shall be designed for a system working pressure of

150 psi minimum.
5.4.3 The shell, flange, armorplate, lugs, test plug, nuts and bolts of the
tapping sleeve shall be constructed from Type 304 stainless steel or
equal.
5.4.4 The shell, lugs, branch and gasket armor plate shall be manufactured
in accordance with ASTM A240.
5.4.5 Flanges shall be according to ANSI/AWWA C207, Standard for Steel

Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service, and to all standards that are
referenced within ANSI/AWWA C207. Flanges shall be Class D and
rated for a 150 psi minimum working pressure.
5.4.6 Flanges shall have 150 lb. drilling in accordance with ANSI B16.1.
5.4.7 Flanges shall be recessed for the tapping valve per MSS SP-60.
5.4.8 Flanges shall not have a gasket attached to the flange face.
5.4.9 Flange connections shall be double welded, the outer weld being
GMAW and the inner weld being GTAW.
5.4.10 Lugs shall be GMAW welded to the shell.
5.4.11 All welds must be fully passivated.
5.4.12 Welding shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C200.
5.4.13 Armor plates shall be bonded to a complete circle gasket made of

cloth reinforced neoprene.
5.4.14 Gaskets shall be full thickness between the armor plate and the pipe.
5.4.15 The branch gasket shall be SBR in accordance with ASTM D2240.
5.4.16 Nuts and bolts shall not be welded to the shell or the lugs.
5.4.17 Nuts shall be lubricated to prevent galling or seizing.
5.4.18 Bolts shall have 5/8" NC thread.

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5.4.19 Nuts shall be heavy hex and the bolts shall be track head, in
accordance with ANSI B1.1.
5.4.20 The bearing washer shall be in accordance with ANSI B18.22.1
5.4.21 Tapping sleeves must have a 3/4" NPT test plug on the branch.
5.4.22 Test plugs shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM A182.
5.4.23 Acceptable tapping sleeves are manufactured by:
Powerseal (Model 3490)

or approved equal
6.0 INSTALLATION
6.1 Valves shall be installed in accordance with written requirements as specified by the
manufacturer.
6.2 Installation of push on or mechanical joint butterfly valves with Class 200 C900 PVC
pipe may require special treatment of pipe ends for proper valve operation. Consult
manufacturer’s instructions for requirements.

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FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES
SPECIFICATION P-3
3 08-13-02 Revised Manufacturer Information,

Reissued for Construction
2 02-16-94 Revised Referenced Codes and Standards,

Revised and Reissued For Construction JH EMSR CD
1 04-05-93 Revised and Reissued For Construction JH EMSR CD
0 01-06-93 Issued For Construction JH EMSR CD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
6.0 Installation
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NMWD
SPECIFICATION P-3
FIRE HYDRANTS
1.0 SCOPE
The scope of the specification includes materials and installation for fire hydrants and
appurtenances including the following:
• fire hydrants
• fire hydrant bury sections
• fire hydrant extensions
• installation of fire hydrant, extension and bury assembly
The scope of this specification does not include installation of fire services, trenching
and backfilling, gaskets, nuts or bolts.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
following meaning:

• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• NMWD - North Marin Water District
3.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, materials included in this specification shall be in
accordance with the following codes and standards, enforced on the date of award of
the material purchase order to which this specification is a part thereof:
• ANSI/AWWA C110 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 in. through 48 in.,

for Water and Other Liquids
• ANSI/AWWA C111 Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron and

Gray-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
• ANSI/AWWA C205 Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel

Water Pipe - 4 in. and Larger - Shop Applied
• ANSI/AWWA C400 Dimensional Table of Fitting Ends Designed for

Appendix A Use with Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe

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• ANSI/AWWA C503 Wet Barrel Fire Hydrants, including Appendix A
• ANSI/AWWA C550 Protective Epoxy Interior Coatings for Valves and

Hydrants
• ANSI/AWWA C900 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and

Fabricated Fittings, 4 in. through 12 in. for Water
Distribution
• ASTM A126 Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges and Pipe
Fittings
• ASTM A467 Machine and Coil Chain
• ASTM A536 Ductile Iron Castings
• NFPA 1963 Standard for Screw Threads and Gaskets for Fire
Hose Connections
• NMWD STD 5 Typical Fire Hydrant Installation
• NMWD STD 21 Protection Barrier for Fire Hydrant
4.0 SUBMITTALS
4.1 The supplier shall provide a certificate of compliance that all materials conform to
supplier shall submit product information to confirm that materials and
dimensions are equal to the specified requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
5.1 General
5.1.1 Fire hydrants and appurtenances shall be in accordance with

ANSI/AWWA C503 and all referenced codes and specifications
therein. Fire hydrants and related appurtenances shall have a
minimum working pressure of 150 psi.
5.1.2 The standard inlet connection for fire hydrants, extensions and
buries shall be 6-inches.

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5.1.3 Two-way hydrants shall have one-2½" nozzle and one-4½"

nozzle. Three-way (steamer) hydrants shall have two-2½" outlets
and one 4½" outlet as a typical nozzle configuration. Outlet
nozzle threads shall conform to NFPA 1963.
5.1.4 Water in the District's system is known to promote galvanic

corrosion, therefore grades B and C bronze shall not be used in
the hydrant.
5.1.5 The quantity and type of fire hydrants and appurtenances shall be
specified by the District Engineer or Purchasing Agent.
5.2 Fire Hydrants
5.2.1 Fire hydrants shall be constructed of cast iron in accordance with

ANSI/AWWA C110.
5.2.2 The hydrant body interior and interior faces of the hydrant nozzle
caps shall be epoxy coated in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550
to resist corrosion. The coating shall be uniformly applied with no
visible pin holes, pits, or holidays. The exterior of fire hydrant
bodies shall be coated with standard factory enamel and be
chrome yellow in color. Flanges on fire hydrant top sections shall
contain six equally spaced holes of 3/4" diameter drilled on a bolt
circle of 9-3/8" diameter.
5.2.3 Valves shall open to the left. Valve seat material shall be natural
rubber. Stainless steel or bronze castle type retainer nuts with
cotter pins are required to secure valve stems.
5.2.4 Nozzle caps shall be non-draining and constructed of cast iron in

accordance with ASTM A126. Outlet-nozzle caps are not required
to have pressure-relief capability. Hydrant nozzle caps shall be
attached to the upper barrel of the hydrant with individual 3/16"
non-kinking, unhardened steel chain manufactured in accordance
with ASTM A467 and 1/8" or larger "S"-hooks. Chain shall be
coated with zinc chromate or chrome plated to resist corrosion.
Nozzle cap gaskets shall be at least 1/8" thick and made from
Buna-N rubber or another rubber that is equally resistant to
chemicals and mechanical wear.
5.2.5 Acceptable hydrants shall be manufactured by Clow 70 Series

F75 & F76.

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FIRE HYDRANTS
5.3 Fire Hydrant Bury Sections
5.3.1 Hydrant bury sections shall be 36" in length unless otherwise

noted on the purchase order and made of cast iron in accordance
with ASTM A126.
5.3.2 The interior and exterior of the hydrant bury shall be epoxy coated
in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550. Black asphalt paint is also
acceptable as a coating on the exterior of the hydrant bury.
Hydrant bury flanges shall contain six equally spaced holes of 3/4"
diameter drilled on a bolt circle of 9-3/8" diameter.
5.3.3 When a hydrant bury section is provided with a push-on joint

connection, the connection shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C111.
Hydrant bury ends will be specified by the District's Engineer or
Purchasing Agent.
shall conform to the tolerances in accordance with ANSI/AWWA
C400, Appendix A, "Dimensional Table of Fitting Ends Designed
for Use with Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe". The dimensions of
push on ends for use with polyvinyl chloride pipe shall conform to
the tolerances in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C900, Section
4.3, Table 1, “Dimensions, pressure classes, and dimension ratios
for PVC pipe with cast-iron-equivalent ODS”.
5.3.5 Acceptable manufacturers for hydrant bury sections are Clow or

equal.
5.4 Fire Hydrant Extensions
5.4.1 Hydrant extensions shall be 6" in length unless otherwise noted on

the purchase order and shall be made of cast iron in accordance
with ASTM A126.
5.4.2 The interior of hydrant extensions shall be cement mortar lined or

epoxy coated in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C205 or
ANSI/AWWA C550. Exteriors of hydrant extensions shall be black
asphalt painted. Flanges on hydrant extensions shall contain six
equally spaced holes of 3/4" diameter drilled on a bolt circle of 9-
3/8" diameter.
5.4.3 Extensions shall have single or double break away grooves that
are either cast or machined into the extension piece.
5.4.4 Fire hydrant extensions shall be manufactured by Clow or equal.

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FIRE HYDRANTS
6.0 INSTALLATION
6.1 Fire hydrants and their appurtenances shall be installed in accordance

with NMWD Standards 5 and 21.

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SPECIFICATION P-6
FIRE SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
6.0 Installation
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SPECIFICATION P-6
FIRE SERVICES
1.0 SCOPE
The scope of this specification includes materials for fire service installation
including the following:
• Bypass Assembly
• Double Check Detector Assembly
• Fire Service Gate Valves
• Fire Service Spool Pieces
• Vault and Lid
The scope of this specification does not include supply and installation of other
waterline facilities and backflow devices.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
The abbreviations listed below when used in this specification shall have the following
meanings:

• DCDA - Double Check Detector Assembly
• FM - Factory Mutual
• RPDA - Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly
• UL - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
• USC - University of Southern California

accordance with the following codes and standards, in force on the date of award of the
material purchase order to which this specification is a part thereof:
• ANSI/AWWA C110/A21 Ductile Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3-in. Through

48-in., for Water and Other Liquids
• ANSI/AWWA C205 Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for

Steel Water Pipe - 4-in. and Larger - Shop Applied
• ANSI/AWWA C207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service - Sizes

4-in. Through 144-in.

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• ANSI/AWWA C509 Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water and

Sewerage Systems
• ANSI/AWWA C510 Double Check Valve Backflow-Prevention

Assembly
• ANSI/AWWA C550 Protective Epoxy Interior Coatings For Valves and

Hydrants
• ASTM A 36 Structural Steel
• ASTM A 53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated

Welded and Seamless
• ASTM A 123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products
• ASTM A 276 Stainless and Heat-Resisting Bars and Shapes
• ASTM A 312 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel

Pipe
• ASTM A 313 Chromium-Nickel Stainless and Heat-Resisting

Steel Spring Wire
• ASTM A 615 Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete

Reinforcement
• ASTM B 61 Steam or Valve Bronze Castings
• ASTM C 39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete

Specimens
• ASTM C 94 Ready-Mixed Concrete
• ASTM F 593 Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws and Studs
• AWWA C700 Cold-Water Meters - Displacement Type, Bronze

Main Case
• NMWD Technical Precast Concrete Elements

Specification C-10
• NMWD Technical Water Services

Specification P-1

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FIRE SERVICES
• NMWD Technical Valves

Specification P-2
• NMWD STD 17 Fire Service (DCDA), 2½-in. through 8-in., Below

Grade
• NMWD STD 26 Fire Service (RPDA), 2½-in. through 8-in., Above

Grade
4.0 SUBMITTALS
The supplier shall provide a certificate of compliance that all materials conform to the
standards referenced herein. Where the manufacturer is not specified, the supplier shall
submit product information to confirm that materials and dimensions are equal to the
specified requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
General: The District may elect to require an RPDA rather than the standard DCDA
where hazardous substances pose a risk to water quality. These installations will not
require vaults as the RPDA must be installed above ground. Material specifications for
the RPDA's bypass meter, bypass double check valve, gate valves and spool pieces
shall be the same as for the DCDA.
5.1 Fire Service Bypass Meters
5.1.1 The fire service bypass meter shall be a displacement meter

manufactured in accordance with AWWA C700 and in accordance
with NMWD Technical Specification P-1.
5.1.2 Displacement meters shall be manufactured by Badger, Neptune

or equal.
5.2 Bypass Check Valve
5.2.1 The bypass assembly shall include a ¾" double check valve in the
piping downstream of the detector meter.
5.2.2 Double check valves for the bypass assembly shall be Febco
(model 805Y), Watts (series 007-QT), or equal with head losses
through the check valve not to exceed 7 psi at 25 gallons per
minute.

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5.3 Fire Service Double Check Detector Assembly
5.3.1 The fire service DCDA body shall be fabricated of stainless steel
in accordance with ASTM A 312.
5.3.2 The fire service DCDA shall be functional in the horizontal position
and be fully serviceable while inline. Internal parts, including
swing pins, guide stems and springs shall be manufactured of
stainless steel or bronze in accordance with ASTM A 276, ASTM
A 313 and ASTM B 61.
5.3.3 The rated working pressure for a fire service DCDA shall be 150
psig minimum. The maximum rated flow and allowable pressure
loss for the DCDA shall be as outlined in ANSI/AWWA C510 in
Table 1. The water passageways shall be streamlined to
minimize turbulence and pressure loss.
5.3.4 Nuts, bolts, washers and operating levers for test cocks shall be
fabricated of stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A 276.
5.3.5 Flange to flange dimensions of the fire service DCDA, including

gate valves, shall be as follows:
Flange to Flange
DCDA Nominal Size Dimension
2½" ≤ 38"
4" ≤ 40"
6" ≤ 48½”
8" ≤ 52½”
5.3.7 The fire service DCDA shall meet the approval of USC, FM and
UL and shall be Ames (model 3000 SS for 2½", 4" and 6"; model
3000 SE for 8"), or equal.
5.4 Fire Service Gate Valves
5.4.1 Resilient seated shut-off valves shall be considered an integral

part of the assembly. Valves shall be manufactured in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C509 and NMWD Technical
Specification P-2.
5.4.2 Gate valves used as shut-off valves on the fire service DCDA shall
be of the same size as the fire service and shall have non-rising
stems with hand wheels.
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5.5 Fire Service Spool Pieces
5.5.1 Spool pieces for fire services shall be fabricated in-house using
Schedule 40, cement mortar lined welded steel pipe,
manufactured in accordance with ASTM A 53 and ANSI/AWWA
C205. Spool lengths shall be field determined for each
installation. Flanges shall be manufactured in accordance with
ANSI/AWWA C207.
5.6 Fire Service Vault and Lid
5.6.1 Vault
The vault shall meet the requirements of NMWD Technical

Specification C-10.
2½" through 6" below grade DCDA fire services require one
3'x5'x3' (interior dimensions) reinforced concrete vault. The
3'x5'x3' vault shall have a centrally located knockout as shown on
NMWD Std. 17.
Weight of the 3'x5'x3' vault shall not exceed 2,780 pounds.
8" below grade DCDA fire services require a 4'x7'x1' and a 4'x7'x2'
(interior dimensions) vault. The top (4'x7'x'1') vault shall be placed
such that the mated surfaces of the upper and lower vaults fit
securely together. The bottom (4'x7'x2') vault shall have a
centrally located knockout as shown on NMWD Std. 17.
Weight of the 4'x7'x1' and 4'x7'x2' vault shall not exceed 1,300
and 2,300 pounds respectively
5.6.2 Vault Lid
Steel checker plate lids and frames shall be manufactured of

structural steel in accordance with ASTM 36. Steel checker plate
lids, frames, frame adjustment screws and safety bars shall be
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 123.
The top vault section shall have the appropriate screw holds and
cut outs to receive a steel checker plate, hinged, spring-loaded,
screw down, galvanized lid with an 8" round reader lid as located
on NMWD Std. 17. The vault lid shall be suitable for pedestrian
loading, unless otherwise specified by the Engineer.

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Four frame adjustment screws (two on each long side of the vault
lid frame) shall be provided to allow for adjustment of the lid to
finish grade.
Bolts used to secure the vault lid shall be ½"x1¾” long and have a
five sided (penta) head to discourage vandalism. Penta head
bolts shall be manufactured of stainless (type 303 or 304) steel in
accordance with ASTM F 593.
Vault lids shall have two safety bars of ½" round stock
manufactured of structural steel in accordance with ASTM A 36.
Bars shall be 100-inches long for 4'x7' vaults and 75-inches for
3'x5' vaults with a 2-inch long 90º bend on each end.
5.6.3 Fire service vaults shall be Christy R17 or R37 pit vaults, or equal.
5.7 Fire Service Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly
5.7.1 The 2½" through 6" fire service RPDAs body shall be fabricated of
stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A 312.
5.7.2 The 8" fire service RPDA body shall be fabricated of steel in
accordance with ASTM A 36. The interior and exterior of the
RPDA shall be coated with fusion bonded epoxy in accordance
with ANSI/AWWA C550 to resist corrosion. The coating shall be
uniformly applied with no visible pinholes, pits or holidays.
5.7.3 The fire service RPDA shall be functional in the horizontal position
and be fully serviceable while inline. Internal parts, including
swing pins, guide stems, springs, seat rings and valve seats, shall
be manufactured of stainless steel or bronze in accordance with
ASTM A 276, ASTM A 313 and ASTM B 61.
5.7.4 The rated working pressure for a fire service RPDA shall be 150
psig minimum. The maximum rated flow and allowable pressure
loss for the DCDA shall be as outlined in ANSI/AWWA C510 in
Table 1. The water passageways shall be streamlined to
minimize turbulence and pressure loss.
5.7.5 Nuts, bolts, washers and operating levers for test cocks shall be
fabricated of stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A 276.

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5.7.6 Flange to flange dimensions of the fire service RPDA, including

gate valves, shall be as follows:
Flange to Flange
RPDA Nominal Size Dimension
2½" ≤ 38"
4" ≤ 40"
6" ≤ 48½”
8" ≤ 68¾”
5.7.7 The fire service RPDA shall meet the approval of USC, FM and
UL and shall be manufactured by Ames (model 5000 SS for 2½",
4", and 6"; model 5000 RPDA for 8"), or equal.
6.0 INSTALLATION
Fire services and their appurtenances shall be fabricated and installed as shown in
NMWD Stds. 17 and 26. Work involving the installation or removal of fire services and
their appurtenances shall be performed by North Marin Water District.

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SPECIFICATION P-7
BACKFLOW DEVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
3.0 Referenced Codes And Standards
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
6.0 Installation
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SPECIFICATION P-7
BACKFLOW DEVICES
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 Scope Covered By This Specification
The scope of this specification includes materials and information regarding

installation for backflow protection including the following:
• Double Check Valves

• Reduced Pressure Principle Devices
1.2 Scope Not Covered By This Specification
The scope of this specification does not include installation of water service
materials or the supply and installation of other waterline facilities.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
The abbreviation listed below when used in this specification shall have the following
meaning:

• ASSE - American Society of Structural Engineers
• ASTM - American Society For Testing and Materials
• DCV - Double Check Valve
• FM - Factory Mutual
• RPP - Reduced Pressure Principle
• UL - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
• USC - University of Southern California

accordance with the following codes and standards in force on the date of award of the
material purchase order to which this specification is a part thereof:
ANSI/AWWA C509 Resilient-Seated Gate Valves For Water

And Sewage Systems
ANSI/AWWA C510 Double Check Valve Backflow-Prevention

Assembly
ANSI/AWWA C511 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow-

Prevention Assembly

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BACKFLOW DEVICES
ASTM A276 Stainless And Heat-Resisting Steel Bars

And Shapes
ASTM A313 Chromium-Nickel Stainless And Heat-

Resisting Steel Spring Wire
ASTM B61 Steam Or Valve Bronze Castings
ASTM B62 Composition Bronze Or Ounce Metal

Castings
ASTM D2240 Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
NMWD Standard 18 Below Grade Backflow Preventer 3/4" And

1"
NMWD Standard 19 Above Grade Backflow Preventer 3/4"

Through 2"
4.0 SUBMITTALS
The supplier shall provide a certificate of compliance that all materials conform to the
standards referenced herein. Where the manufacturer is not specified, the supplier shall
submit product information to confirm that materials and dimensions are equal to the
specified requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
5.1 Double Check Valve Assemblies
5.1.1 DCV assemblies shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/AWWA

C-510. Bodies, covers, spools and spacers for DCVs shall be of bronze in
accordance with ASTM B61 and ASTM B62. Poppet facing rings shall use
molded synthetic rubber made in accordance with ASTM D2240. Internal
metallic parts shall be manufactured of grade "A" bronze or stainless steel
in accordance with ASTM B61 or ASTM A276. Interior springs shall be
made of stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A313. For DCVs larger
than 2-inches in size, bodies, covers, spools and spacers shall be made of
gray iron in accordance with ASTM A126. Minimum rated working pressure
shall be 175 psi.
5.1.2 The nominal size, rated flow and allowable pressure loss for the backflow
prevention assembly shall be as indicated in Table 1 entitled "Parameters
for Double Check Valve Backflow-Prevention Assembly" in ANSI/AWWA
C510.

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5.1.3 Access to internal parts in all above ground DCVs shall be through top
entry and will not require removing the assembly from the line. DCVs that
are less than 2-inches in size shall be equipped with ball valve type shutoff
valves manufactured of bronze in accordance with ASTM B61. For DCVs
3-inches or larger in size, the shut off valves shall be gate valves and shall
conform to ANSI/AWWA C509.
5.1.4 Test cocks shall be located:
1. On the supply (inlet) side of the supply shutoff valve.

2. Between the supply shutoff valve and the first check valve.
3. Between the check valves.
4. Between the second check valve and the shutoff valve on
the outlet side of the assembly.
The minimum size of test cocks shall be 1/8" for assemblies up to and
including 1" nominal size; 1/4" for assemblies up to and including 2"
nominal size; 1/2" for assemblies 2-1/2" through 4" nominal size; and 3/4"
for assemblies 6" and larger. Test cocks shall be made of grade "A"
bronze in accordance with ASTM B61. Operating levers for the test cocks
shall be made of stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A276.
5.1.5 Acceptable double check valves for use in backflow prevention are Febco
(model 850), Hersey (model FDC and model No. 2), Watts (series 007-QT
and series 770), or equal.
5.2 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow-Prevention Assembly
5.2.1 RPP assemblies shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/AWWA

C511.
RPP bodies up to 2-inches in size in the main line case shall be

manufactured of bronze in accordance with ASTM B61. Interior working
parts shall be manufactured of bronze or stainless steel in accordance with
ASTM B61 or ASTM A276. Springs shall be manufactured of stainless
steel in accordance with ASTM A313. The diaphragm shall be made of
Buna-N rubber or nylon. The maximum rated working pressure shall be
150 psi.

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SPECIFICATION P-7
BACKFLOW DEVICES
For RPPs over 2-1/2-inches in size, the main line body shall be cast iron or
steel in accordance with ASTM A126 and A36 and epoxy coated in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550. Working parts shall be manufactured
of bronze or stainless steel in accordance with ASTM B61 or ASTM A276.
Springs shall be manufactured of stainless steel in accordance with ASTM
A313. Diaphragms shall be manufactured of a reinforced elastima.
Minimum rated working pressure shall be 175 psi.
5.2.2 The nominal size, rated flow and allowable pressure loss in RPP devices
shall be as outlined in Table 1 entitled "Parameters For Reduced-Pressure
Principle Backflow-Prevention Assemblies in ANSI/AWWA C511.
5.2.3 Access to internal parts shall be by top entry and shall not require removal
of the RPP device from the line.
5.2.4 Test cocks for RPP devices shall be located:
1. On the supply (inlet) side of the supply shutoff valve.

2. Between the supply shutoff valve and the first check valve.
3. Between the check valves.
4. Between the second check valve and the shutoff valve on
the outlet side of the assembly.
The minimum size of test cocks shall be 1/8" for assemblies up to and
including 1" nominal size; 1/4" for assemblies up to an including 2" nominal
size; 1/2" for assemblies 2-1/2" through 4" nominal size; and 3/4" for
assemblies 6" and larger. Test cocks shall be made of grade "A" bronze in
accordance with ASTM B61. Operating levers for the test cocks shall be
made of stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A276.
5.2.5 Acceptable RPP devices for use in backflow prevention are Ames (model
4000), Hersey (model FDC and Model No. 2), or Watts (series 909), or
equal.
6.0 Installation
DCV and RPP devices shall be installed as shown in NMWD Standards 18 and 19.
Installation of backflow prevention devices larger than 2-inches in size shall be shown on
the District design drawings. Installation of all below grade backflow preventers shall be
done by NMWD.

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SPECIFICATION P-8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
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SPECIFICATION P-8
PIPELINE FITTINGS
1.0 SCOPE
The scope of the specification includes materials requirements for pipeline fittings
acceptable to the District and includes the following:
• steel pipeline fittings

• gray cast iron pipeline fittings
• ductile iron pipeline fittings
The scope of this specification does not include installation of pipeline fittings.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
following meaning:
• ANSI American National Standards Institute

• AWWA American Water Works Association
• NMWD North Marin Water District
3.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, materials included in this specification shall be
in accordance with the following codes and standards, enforced on the date of
• ANSI/AWWA C104 Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for
Water
• ANSI/AWWA C110 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3-inch through 48-inch, for
Water and Other Liquids
• ANSI/AWWA C111 Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Pressure

Pipe and Fittings
• ANSI/AWWA C153 Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3-inch through 24-inch and 54-
inch through 64-inch.
• ANSI/AWWA C200 Steel Water Pipe - 6-inch And Larger
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• ANSI/AWWA C205 Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water
Pipe - 4-inch and Larger -Shop Applied
• ANSI/AWWA C207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service - Sizes 4-inch
Through 144-inch
• ANSI/AWWA C208 Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water Pipe Fittings
• ANSI/AWWA C219 Bolted, Sleeve-Type Couplings for Plain-End Pipe
• ANSI/AWWA C400 Dimensional Table of Fitting Ends Designed for

Appendix A Use with Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe
4.0 SUBMITTALS
The supplier shall provide a certificate of compliance that all materials

conform to the standards referenced herein. Where the manufacturer is
not specified, the supplier shall submit product information to confirm that
materials and dimensions are equal to the specified requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
5.1 General
5.1.1 Pipeline fittings shall be cast and manufactured in the United

States unless noted otherwise by the Engineer. The manufacturer
shall provide written certification that fittings meet ASTM
specifications referenced in the AWWA specifications.
5.1.2 Pipeline fittings shall be suitable for a minimum working pressure

of 150 psi and a minimum hydrostatic test pressure of 300 psi
unless noted otherwise by the Engineer.
5.1.3. Minimum push-on fitting “Stab Depths” for 6 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch,
12 inch and 16 inch fittings shall be 4.29”, 4.78”, 4.98”, 4.98” and
5.40”, respectively.
5.2 Steel Fittings
5.2.1 Steel pipeline fittings shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA

C200., ANSI/AWWA C207, ANSI/AWWA C208 and ANSI/AWWA
C219, as applicable. Steel elbows, reducers and tees shall have
a cement-mortar lining in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C205.
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5.2.2 Steel flanges shall be ring type unless specified otherwise.
5.2.3 Steel pipeline fittings shall have beveled ends for field butt
welding.
5.3 Gray Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Fittings.
5.3.1 Gray cast iron or ductile iron pipeline fittings shall be in

accordance with ANSI/AWWA C110 or ductile iron pipeline fittings
shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C153. Gray cast iron or
ductile iron pipeline fittings shall have a petroleum asphaltic
outside coating and shall be cement lined in accordance with
ANSI/AWWA C104.
5.3.2 Gray cast iron or ductile iron pipeline fitting end connections shall
be flanged, mechanical joint, push on, or ringtite as designated by
the Engineer. The dimensions of ringtite ends for use with
asbestos cement pipe shall conform to the tolerances in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C400, Appendix A, Dimensional
Table of Fittings Ends Designed for Use With Asbestos-Cement
Pressure Pipe.
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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PRESSURE PIPE
SPECIFICATION P-10
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NMWD
SPECIFICATION P-10
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
PRESSURE PIPE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope
2.0 Abbreviations
4.0 Submittals
5.0 Materials
6.0 Storage
7.0 Installation
8.0 Inspection, Testing and Disinfection
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SPECIFICATION P-10
PRESSURE PIPE
1.0 SCOPE
The scope of this specification applies to materials, installation, testing and

disinfection of PVC pressure pipe manufactured in accordance with AWWA C900
and C905.
The scope of this specification does not include trenching and backfilling
requirements for PVC pressure pipe.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
following meaning:
ANSI American National Standards Institute

AWWA American Water Works Association
Cal/OSHA State of California, Department of Industrial Relations,
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
NMWD North Marin Water District
NSF National Sanitation Foundation
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
Uni-Bell Uni-Bell Plastic Pipe Association
3.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, materials included in this specification shall be
in accordance with the following codes and standards, enforced on the date of
ANSI/AWWA C651 Disinfecting Water Mains
ANSI/AWWA C900 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe,

4 in. through 12 in., for Water Distribution
ANSI/AWWA C905 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water

Transmission Pipe, Nominal Diameters 14
in. through 36 in.
AWWA M23 PVC Pipe - Design and Installation
Cal/OSHA Title 8, Construction Safety Orders

Div. 1, Chapter 4,
Subchapter 4

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NMWD STD 3 Concrete Thrust Blocking
NMWD STD 15 Standard Water Service Installation
NMWD STD 23 Leakage Chart
NSF 61 Drinking Water System Components -

Health Effects
Uni-B-3-92 Recommended Practice for the Installation

of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe
(Nominal Diameters 4 - 36 inch)
Uni-Pub-8-90 Tapping Guide for PVC Pressure Pipe
4.0 SUBMITTALS
4.1 The supplier shall provide a certificate of compliance that all materials conform to
supplier shall submit product information to confirm that materials and
dimensions are equal to the specified requirements herein.
5.0 MATERIALS
5.1 General
5.1.1 PVC pressure pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with

AWWA C900 (4 in. through 12 in.) or AWWA C905 (14 in. through
36 in.).
5.1.2 All PVC pressure pipe shall have a cast-iron-pipe-equivalent

outside diameter unless noted otherwise. C900 PVC pressure
pipe shall have a pressure class rating of 200 psi and a dimension
ratio of 14. C905 PVC pressure pipe shall have a pressure rating
of 235 psi and a dimension ratio of 18.
5.1.3 PVC pressure pipe shall have gasketed joints with an integral bell
end. Gaskets shall be part of a complete pipe section and
purchased as such. Lubricant shall be as recommended by the
pipe manufacturer and shall not adversely affect the potable
qualities of the water to be transported.
5.1.4 All PVC pressure pipe shall be clearly marked in accordance with
either AWWA C900 or AWWA C905. Intervals for marking shall
not exceed 5 feet.

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5.1.5 PVC pressure pipe shall be approved by the Underwriters

Laboratory, Factory Mutual and by NSF 61.
5.1.6 The quantity and diameter of PVC pressure pipe required shall be
specified on the District purchasing documents. Twenty-foot pipe
lengths shall be used.
5.1.7 PVC water pipe shall be manufactured by PWPipe, or equal.
6.0 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
6.1 General
PVC water pipe shall be stored in accordance with AWWA Manual M23 and
storage instructions provided by the manufacturer. Pipe ends shall have solid
caps manufactured by Charna-Cap, (877) 759-3624, or equal, installed by the
Contractor immediately upon delivery to the job site to prevent dirt and other
contaminants from accumulating on the inside of the pipe.
7.0 INSTALLATION
7.1 General
7.1.1 PVC pressure pipe shall be installed in accordance with AWWA

M23, Uni-B-3-92, and written installation requirements as
specified by the manufacturer. Where a conflict arises, written
installation requirements as specified by the manufacturer shall
govern.
7.1.2 When joining PVC pressure pipe to fittings and accessories, pipe
ends shall be cut square, deburred, beveled and cleaned in
accordance with pipe manufacturer's recommendations. Bevel
requirements for PVC pipe bell and PVC push-on fitting joints are
the same as a factory bevel. If push on or mechanical joint
butterfly valves are used, PVC pipe ends shall be beveled in
accordance with the valve manufacturer’s installation instructions.
7.1.3 All foreign matter or dirt shall be removed from the interior of the
pipe before lowering into position in the trench. When pipe laying
is not in progress, the open ends of installed pipe shall be closed
to prevent entrance of trench water and debris.
7.1.4 Concrete thrust blocks shall be installed as shown on NMWD

design drawings and as specified in NMWD Standard 3. Thrust
blocking shall be provided at each hydrant, tee, valve, bend,
reducer and fitting where changes in pipe diameter or direction
occur.

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7.1.5 Water services tapped in PVC mains shall be installed using

service saddles in accordance with Uni-Pub-8-90 (Saddle
Tapping) and as shown in NMWD Standard 15.
7.1.6 Contractor installation shall comply with Cal/OSHA requirements.
8.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND DISINFECTION
8.1 Inspection
8.1.1 The District's representative shall inspect all contractor installed

PVC pressure pipe prior to backfilling.
8.2 Pressure and Leakage Testing
8.2.1 Pressure and leakage testing of PVC pressure pipe shall be in

accordance with NMWD Standard 23. The District will not allow
the Contractor to pressure test against existing or newly installed
valves. The Contractor shall provide the necessary blocking and
caps for all pressure tests. The Contractor shall furnish necessary
bulkheads, pumps, pressure gauges, double check valves, means
of measuring water loss and all other equipment, materials and
labor required for making the test.
All pipe must be pressure tested. The length and volume of pipe
to be tested during any one test shall be determined by the
Engineer. As a general rule, not more than 1,000 feet of pipe
8-inch and smaller may be included on one test. Pipe sections
being tested shall be backfilled with at least 20" of acceptable
material to prevent movement of the pipe while under test
pressure. Concrete anchor and thrust blocks shall be sufficiently
cured prior to pressure testing. The tank end of the waterlines
shall be blind flanged for testing.
8.2.2 If the Contractor elects to test any portion or all of the pipelines
after backfilling joints, couplings, valves, outlets, air valves,
service lines or blowoffs, he may be required to excavate any or
all such locations to discover leakage even though the amount of
such leakage is below the appropriate pipe leakage allowance.
8.2.3 The District will furnish water for filling and testing pipelines.
However, if the Contractor unnecessarily wastes water, it will be
charged to him.
8.2.4 All air vents, including fire hydrants, shall be open during the
filling. After the test section is completely filled, it shall be allowed
to stand under slight pressure for a sufficient length of time to
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period, the bulkheads, valves and exposed connections shall be

examined for leaks. If any are found, they shall be stopped, or in
the case of bulkhead leaks, provisions shall be made for
measuring the leakage during this test. The pressure shall then
be raised slowly to the predetermined test pressure, and the test
pressure maintained for a period of at least 24 consecutive hours,
beginning at a time of day to be mutually agreed upon between
the Contractor and the Engineer. All testing shall be conducted in
the presence of the Contractor and the Engineer or the designated
representatives.
8.2.5 The amount of water required to maintain the test

pressure shall be measured accurately by means approved by
the Engineer. The leakage shall be considered to be the
amount of water entering the pipeline during the test, less
any measured leakage through the bulkheads. If the leakage
exceeds the allowable limit, or if the Engineer
requires repairs to be made for any other reason, the Engineer will
require retesting after repairs have been made. All such repairs
shall be made subject to the approval of the Engineer. All repairs
and retests shall be at the Contractor's expense.
8.3 Disinfection
8.3.1 After completion of construction work and testing of the lines, the
Contractor shall disinfect the pipelines so that the water
transmitted through them shall meet public health standards.
Disinfection shall be performed in accordance with AWWA C651
and shall be accomplished prior to placing the pipelines in service.
Pipeline disinfection is typically performed by the "Tablet Method
using five gram calcium hypochlorite tablets. The District's
laboratory will perform the necessary bacteria tests at no charge
to the Contractor.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2.0 Products
3.0 Execution

NMWD
SPECIFICATION P-11
WELDED STEEL PIPE
SECTION 15061
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WELDED STEEL PIPE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Section Includes:
1. Quality Assurance
2. Pipe & Fittings
3. Linings and Coatings
4. Handling of Pipe and Installation & Testing
1.02 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Without limiting the generality of other requirements of these Specifications,

perform or provide the material specified herein in conformance with or exceeding
the applicable requirements of the referenced portions of the following documents
(latest revision) to the extent that the requirements therein are not in conflict with
the provisions of this Section.
1. Commercial Standards.
ANSI/AWWA C200 Steel Water Pipe 6-In. and Larger
ANSI/AWWA C205 Cement Mortar Protective Lining and
Coating for Steel Water Pipe – 4 In. and
Larger – Shop Applied
ANSI/AWWA C206 Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe
ANSI/AWWA C207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks
Service Sizes 4-In. through 144-In.
ANSI/AWWA C208 Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water
Pipe Fittings
ANSI/AWWA C214 Tape Coating Systems for the Exterior of
Steel Water Pipelines
ANSI/AWWA C602 Cement Mortar Lining of Water Pipelines
– 4 In. and Larger - In Place
ASTM C150 Specification for Portland Cement

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ASTM A 36A/A 36M Standard Specification for Carbon

Structural Steel
ASTM A 283/A 283M Standard Specification for Low and
Intermediate Tensile Strength
Carbon Steel Plates
AWWA M11 Steel Pipe-Guide for Design and
Installation
AWWA C651 Disinfection Water Mains
NMWD STD. DWG. 23 Leakage Chart
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Comply with the general requirements and procedures described in District
Specification Section 01300.
B. Shop Drawings. Submit details of the pipe, specials and fittings required for the
Work as shown on the Drawings, and pipeline design calculations, furnished by the
manufacturer, to the District and obtain approval prior to beginning fabrication of
the pipe. Include, but do not limit, information submitted to the following:
1. Name of the manufacturer/supplier and location of the factory.
2. Pipe inside diameter after lining (not less than nominal size unless
otherwise indicated on drawing(s).
3. Steel wall thickness.
4. ASTM class or grade of steel.
5. Yield point and ultimate strength of pipe (internal pressure).
6 Thickness of cement mortar lining and type of cement used.
7. Coating type, materials and thickness, including field applied tape coatings.
8. Length of each pipe section.
9. Joint detail, including all pertinent dimensions and recommended maximum
joint pull.
10. Degree of bevel at joint, if used.
11. Details of flanges including type, class and size.

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12. Details of fabricated fittings and specials including elbows, wyes, tees,
outlets, connections, test bulkheads, and nozzles or other specials where
shown on the Drawings. Indicate the dimensions and position of all
reinforcement provided.
13. Full and complete information regarding location, type size and extent of all
welds. Distinguish on the shop/fabrication drawings between shop and
field welds. Use welding symbols or sketches to indicate the details of the
welded joints, and the preparation of the parent material required to
satisfactorily accomplish the welded joint. Certify compliance of the
welding with the Contract requirements.
14. Pipe closure pieces used to complete the pipeline as shown on the
Drawings.
15. Calculations for effect of negative pressure on furnished pipe.
16. Tabulated layout schedule and diagram showing (as a minimum) station, `
laying lengths, maximum joint pull, elevations, grades, degree of bevel or
deflection, piece marks, location of specials, closure sections, insulating
joints and jumper pipe assembly length.
17. Materials list, including nuts, bolts, gaskets, etc.
C. Certifications. Furnish certified affidavit(s) of compliance for all pipe and other
products or materials furnished under this Section of the Specifications, as
specified in ANSI/AWWA C200, C205, and C214, respectively, and certified copies
of the following supplemental data for all pipe, fittings and specials:
1. Certified mill test reports.
2. Certified calibration of testing and measuring equipment.
3. Results of production shop tests.
4. Results of shop holiday testing of coatings on all pipe, fittings and
specials.
5. Certification of tape coating applicator(s).
D. Markings. The following shall be clearly stenciled by the pipe

manufacturer/supplier on each pipe section:
1. Wall thickness of steel cylinder
2. T (for field top) of the pipe for fittings and pipe spools other than straight
pipe

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3. Internal diameter in inches (after pipe lining)

4. Name of manufacturer
5. Date of manufacture
6. Piece number correlating pipe to tabulated layout schedule
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Factory Inspection. The District or its representative may inspect pipe production
at the manufacturer's plant. The District shall have the right to call for and witness
the making of production weld tests (including weld-test, reduced-section tension
and bend-test specimens), hydrostatic tests, check of permissible weight and
dimension variations, and of the pipe lining and coatings to be furnished. Conduct
test procedures, number of tests required, requirements for test compliance and
retest procedures, in the event of specimen failure, as specified in AWWA C-200
and as noted herein. All costs associated with the performance of the tests and in
obtaining the test results, exclusive of any cost incurred by the District for
witnessing the manufacture of the pipe or any initial test, shall be borne by the
manufacturer.
B. Factory Hydrostatic Test. Perform a factory hydrostatic test on each length of steel
pipe cylinder in accordance with AWWA Standard C-200, and as noted herein.
Maintain test pressure for a period in accordance with AWWA C-200. Allow
sufficient time for a thorough examination of the pipe section for defects, but in no
case for a time less than thirty (30) seconds. Extend the test period if requested by
the District to complete visual inspection. Repair defects in welds and
hydrostatically retest all repaired sections. Submit copies of the test results as
specified.
C. Testing and Inspection of Lining and Coating. Test cement-mortar lining and,
where are specifically required or permitted, cement-mortar coating in accordance
with AWWA C-205. Inspect and test tape coatings in accordance with AWWA C-
214, Section 4, for cold applied tape.
D. Certificates. Submit certificates of compliance, obtained from the pipe

manufacturer, stating that all pipe, fittings, coatings, and linings have been
manufactured and tested in accordance with these Specifications. Submit
certificates for the testing or manufacturing regardless of whether it was witnessed
by the District or not.

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1.05 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Responsibility. The Supplier is responsible for pipe transportation from the place of
manufacture to designated storage site.
B. General Protection and Repair. During the entire period from lining/coating
application to pipe delivery, exercise care and diligence to prevent damage to the
lining or coating and to minimize the development of cracks or tears therein.
Remove any defective area in the lining or coating to the pipe wall and repair by
hand application to the required thickness. Use mortar for repair of defective lining
having the same mix proportions as the lining being repaired. Perform repair of
defective or damaged coating in accordance with AWWA C214 if discovered prior
to shipping from the location of the manufacturer or tape applicator, or, if
discovered after arrival at the designated site, perform repairs in accordance with
the procedures described in Part 3 of this Section. If numerous or large defective
areas occur in the lining or coating of a pipe section, remove and replace the entire
pipe length or fitting. Determination of irreparable damage to the lining or coating
shall be made by the District and his decision shall be final.
C. Shipping. Load pipe for shipment upon suitable trucks provided with padded bunks
equipped with nylon belt tie-down straps or padded banding. Provide at least two
supports or tie-downs, located equidistant along the length of pipe section.
Maintain roundness of +/- one percent (1%) during shipping and handling. In
loading and unloading the pipe, exercise care to prevent any damage to pipe ends,
coatings, or protuberant steel connections. Perform loading and unloading
operations with the pipe, fitting or special under control at all times, and under no
condition allow it to be dropped.
D. Lining Protection.
1. Immediately after application of the lining, tightly cap the pipe ends with a
waterproof plastic cover attached with steel bands to prevent the escape of
moisture from the interior of the pipe. If additional moisture is required to
maintain a moist condition, introduce water inside the pipe, after the mortar
has attained sufficient set, in a manner that will not result in the introduction
of the water causing damage to the lining surface.
2. Keep waterproof covers on the pipe throughout and beyond the curing period.
If removal of the covers is necessary for subsequent pipe fabrication, replace
covers as soon as practicable after the application of the coating and keep
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E. Handling. Use pipe handling equipment consisting of wide belt slings, padded
cradles, or other devices designed and constructed to prevent damage to the pipe
or in particular the coating. The use of chains, hooks, or other equipment that may
damage the pipe or coating shall not be allowed.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPE
A. Fabrication. Manufacture steel transmission pipe in accordance with AWWA C-200
and AWWA M11 except as further noted in the Technical Specifications
B. Components. Fabricate pipe used for the transmission main, consisting of the
following component parts: a welded sheet steel or plate steel cylinder with welded
lap type joints formed integrally with the steel cylinder; a dense cement-mortar lining;
and an exterior dielectric coating.
Use flange joints for all valve installations and, unless otherwise approved by the
Owner, butt straps with hand holes for pipe joint closures.
C. Steel for Cylinders. Fabricated cylinders shall conform to ASTM A 36/A 36M, ASTM
A283/ A 283M, Grade D, or ASTM A 570/A 570M, Grade 36. Other steel grades may
be used only upon approval of the District. Base design stress for operating
pressure on value not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of minimum yield, or sixteen
thousand five hundred (16,500) psi. Provide the following minimum wall thickness
unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.
Steel Pipe Schedule

Inside Diameter (inches) Minimum Wall Thickness
16-inch water main 0.1875 inch
D. Pipe Diameter. The specified diameter shall be finished net inside diameter after
lining with tolerance plus or minus as specified in AWWA C-200 for the lining
thickness.
E. Length. Fabricate pipe in lengths of twenty feet (20’). If approved in advance by

District, pipe lengths of forty feet (40’) may be used on a case-by-case basis.

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2.02 JOINTS.
A. General. The standard joint for the transmission main shall be welded lap joint of the
bell and spigot type.
Provide butt strap joints where required for closures or where shown on the
Drawings. In all cases, furnish joints having the same or higher pressure rating as
the abutting pipe. Where portions of the joint or joint rings will be exposed on the
completed pipe prior to installation, protect exposed metal areas with a factory
applied corrosion-resistant coating of 6 mils minimum thickness.
B. Lap Joints. Fabricate lap joints of the bell and spigot type suitable for field welding,
and in accordance with AWWA C-200, Section 3.6.2. Provide clearance between
faying surfaces of lap joints in accordance with AWWA C-206, Section 5.3. Cold
expand bell ends in a manner as to stretch the steel plate beyond its elastic limit to
form a truly round bell of suitable diameter and shape. The gap between the outside
of the spigot and the inside of the bell shall not be greater than 1/8 inch. Form the
bell such that the bell slope does not vary more than two (2) degrees from the
longitudinal axis of the pipe. Fabricate the bell for field welded lap joints to provide a
maximum 2-1/4-inch lap and that with an allowable ¾-inch pull shall result in a
minimum of 1-1/2 inch deflected lap. Expanding bells by rolling is not permitted.
Preformed welded bell and spigot joints (carnegie shapes) are not permitted.
C. Flanged Joints.
1. Where shown on the Drawings or required to connect to a flanged
appurtenance, provide flanges as described below:
a. AWWA C207, Class D flanges (matching ANSI/ASME B16.1, Class
125 flanges for bolt hole size and drilling) shall be used for
pressures between 1.03 MPa and 1.72 MPa (150 psi and 250 psi).
b. AWWA C207, Class E flanges (matching ANSI/ASME B16.1, Class
125 flanges for bolt hole size and drilling) shall be used for
pressures between 1.03 MPa and 1.72 MPa (150 psi and 250 psi).
c. Flanges shall be flat-faced type only. Segmented flanges shall not
be used.
2. Bolts and Nuts. For buried service, provide bolts and nuts of Type 316
stainless steel assembled with anti-seize compound.
D. Butt Strap Joints. Butt strap joints may be used for making field closures, at a point
of field modification in the transmission pipe and other mains caused by field
conditions, or elsewhere, as approved by the District. Provide butt strap joints in

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accordance with AWWA C-200, Section 3.6.5. Ship butt straps separately from, not
welded to, the pipe.
E. Butt Joints. Use of welded butt joints is not permitted unless expressly approved by
the District on a case-by-case basis.
F. Plain End.
1. Where flexible couplings are shown on the Drawings or otherwise required,
provide adjoining pipe ends plain and cut perpendicular to the axis of the
pipe. Grind the longitudinal or spiral welds of the pipe cylinder to plate
surface for a distance sufficient to receive the flexible coupling. Provide ends
free from dents and nicks as recommended and required by the coupling
manufacturer.
2. Hold back the coating on the pipe a sufficient length to allow the joint to be
assembled.
2.03 FITTINGS
A. General. Except as modified herein, fabricate fittings for steel pipe that conform to
applicable sections of AWWA M11 and AWWA Standards C200 and C208 with a
minimum pressure rating equal to that of the connected pipe and sufficient for the
project pipeline leakage test pressure specified herein. Provide joints on fittings
compatible with the adjacent pipe, unless specifically designated or shown
otherwise on the Drawings or specified herein. Provide joints for fittings
conforming to the requirements stated above for pipe joints. Fabricate fittings or
specials of steel conforming to the material specification for the manufacture of
steel cylinder pipe as stated in Part. 2.01.C of this Section.
]B. Bends.
1. Unless otherwise indicated, fabricate bends with minimum centerline radius
of 2-1/2 times the designated pipe diameter and maximum deflection at a
mitered girth seam of fifteen (15) degrees.
C. Specials and Bends.

1. Wherever bends exceeding the allowable deflection are required, fabricate
the special or bend in accordance with this paragraph. Extend specials a
minimum distance back from the last weld equal to 1/2 the diameter of the
pipe. Furnish and install specially fabricated specials and bends for closures,

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curves, bends, reducers and connections to valves. Fabricate specials and

bends with a minimum design equal to the adjoining pipe.
2. Fabricate all plate specials with a minimum wall thickness of the largest class
pipe or greatest wall thickness to which it joins.
3. Manufacture tapers from bare steel plate having a minimum thickness of not
less than 1/4 inch. Fabricate branches and other special fittings from steel
pipe already factory tested.
4. Where steel plates are greater than 1/4 inch in thickness, bevel adjacent
edges to ensure complete weld penetration and weld using a 1/8 inch gap
with a double butt-welded pass and backing rings so that the finished piece
has the required shape and interior dimensions. The backing ring may be
eliminated if the steel plates are welded on the inside and outside.
5. Test welded seams in specials or fittings by the air soap method or by the
dye check method. However, if the fitting is fabricated from steel pipe
cylinders, which have been previously tested hydrostatically, no further test is
required on seams so tested. Reweld by hand any defects revealed under
either test method and test the weld again.
6. Provide special reinforcement for tees and other fittings in accordance with
Chapter 13 of AWWA Manual M-11. Provide collars or crotch plates as
required by or recommended in, and in accordance with, AWWA Manual M-
11.
D. Long Radius Curves. Construct horizontal (where allowed on the Drawings) and
vertical long radius curves with straight pipe sections by taking small angular
deflections at the bell and spigot joints, not exceeding the allowable deflections
specified in Paragraph 3.05 herein.
E. Outlets.
1. Where required according to AWWA Manual M-11, Paragraph 13.3, provide
collars on outlets (including manways). Design size and thickness of collars
in accordance with AWWA Manual M-11 except as otherwise noted herein.

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2. Fabricate collars having a width measured beyond the outlet of not less than
1/3 nor more than 1/2 times the inside diameter of the outlet, measured on
the surface of the cylinder. Outlets three inches (3”) in diameter or less may
be installed without collars. Where specifically required in accordance with
AWWA Manual M-11, or in lieu of collars, crotch plates may be used on
outlets larger than twelve inches (12”) in diameter. Base the design of crotch
plates in accordance with AWWA Manual No. M-11.
F. Coating and Lining.

1. Line and coat fittings and specials with the same material as the pipe to
which they are to be attached, unless otherwise required by the District.
Extend all linings and coatings to flanges and/or to the end of nozzles.
2.04 LINING
A. General.
1. Cement mortar line the interior surface of all pipe fittings in accordance with
AWWA Standard C205 and as specified herein. Provide cement mortar
thickness as specified in AWWA C-205 except that the thickness tolerance
for all pipe sizes greater than 12” shall be plus 1/16” only. Use Type II
cement conforming to ASTM C-150. Provide lining of specials and fittings of
the same quality and minimum thickness as required for pipe lining and with
smooth surface contours.
2. Use cement mortar for the purpose of pipe joint patching compound that is
ANSI/NSF 61 approved. Recommended product is All-crete 20 minute set by
Concrete Products, Woodland, CA, Tel. (916) 666-3633.
3. Hold back lining 2-inches on the bell end. All mortar shall be cleaned from
the “clean” held back area.
B. Curing.
1. Immediately after application of the cement mortar lining, tightly cap pipe
ends with a waterproof cover to prevent the escape of moisture from the
interior of the pipe. If additional moisture is required to maintain a moist
condition, introduce water inside the pipe, after the mortar has attained
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2. Keep the waterproof covers on the pipe throughout and beyond the curing
period. If removal of the covers is necessary for the pipe coating operation,
replace covers as soon as practicable after the application of the coating and
keep on the pipe ends until immediately prior to the installation of the pipe.
C. Protection and Repair.

1. Cement-Mortar. During the entire period from lining application to pipe
installation, exercise care and diligence to prevent damage to the lining and
to minimize the development of cracks therein. Remove any defective area
in the lining to the pipe wall and repair by hand application to the required
thickness. Use mortar for repair of defective lining having the same mix
proportions as the lining being repaired. If numerous or large defective areas
occur in the lining of a pipe section or special fitting, remove and replace the
entire lining. In the event that both the lining and coating are concurrently
damaged, repair the pipe lining first.
2.05 COATING
A. Except where otherwise specifically indicated, provide straight pipe sections with a
dielectric coating system on steel pipe consisting of machine applied, three layer
polyethylene spiral tape wrap system conforming to AWWA Standard C214 as
specified below.
1. Primer layer as recommended and approved by the tape manufacturer.
2. Filler tape, extruded butyl rubber compound compatible with the primer
and tape.
3. Inner layer, corrosion protection tape (20 mils).
4. Outer layer, mechanical protection tape (30 mils) with ultraviolet light
stabilizers.
5. Total system thickness shall be 50 mils, complying with AWWA C214,

Table 3, for minimum and maximum thickness tolerances.
6. Provide coating materials supplied by a single manufacturer having a

successful application and service history on pipe fabricated in
accordance with AWWA C200.

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B. Except where otherwise specifically indicated, provide fittings, specials and field
joints with a dielectric coating system consisting of a three layer polyethylene tape
system conforming to AWWA C209 and as described below:
1. Primer layer.
2. Filler tape, extruded butyl rubber compound compatible with the primer and
tape.
3. Inner layer, corrosion protection tape, (35mils).
4. Outer layer, mechanical and ultraviolet light protection tape, (30 mils, or 15
mils at half lap).
5. Total system thickness shall be 65 mils, complying with AWWA C209, Table
1, for minimum and maximum thickness tolerances.
6. Provide coating materials supplied by the same manufacturer as the

materials used for straight pipe.
7. Secure from the pipe manufacturer extra tape and primer to wrap all joints
and repair any damage to coating occurring while handling during transit or
on the job site.
C. Storage of Materials. Store materials within the temperature ranges recommended

by the manufacturer, using heated or cooled storage areas if necessary. Store
adhesive tapes at a minimum temperature of 70 degrees F.
2.06 GASKETS
A. Furnish gaskets for flanged joints for pipe, valves and where shown on the
Drawings as required that are full faced type, made of cloth reinforced rubber,
minimum one-eighth (1/8) inch thick. Where indicated on the Drawings or required
by these Specifications, provide flange insulation kits with neoprene-faced phenolic
insulating gaskets and special sleeves.
2.07 BONDING JUMPERS

A. Where welded joints are not used, furnish bonding jumpers to provide a positive
means of electrical conductivity across the joints, valves or couplings for cathodic
protection. Provide bonding jumpers as shown on District Standard Drawing No.
11.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A. Notify the District not less than 48 hours in advance of the time of unloading of pipe
so that arrangements for inspection of the pipe and its unloading may be made.
3.02 UNFIT OR REJECTED MATERIAL

A. Inspect all material for defects and conformity to the Specifications prior to lowering
into the trench. Repair, as specified in accordance with AWWA C602, or replace,
any pipe section which has been damaged during loading, transporting, unloading,
or as a result of faulty support while being transported. Immediately remove from
the job site and replace without cost to the District any pipe or appurtenance,
whether installed or not, which is determined by the Inspector, to not meet the
requirements of these Specifications or is otherwise found unfit and is rejected as
being unfit. Excessive coating or lining damage shall be cause for rejection of the
pipe as unfit.
3.03 PIPE INSTALLATION

A. Requirements. Install pipe in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and instructions and the requirements as specified herein below.
B. Laying. Carefully inspect pipe for defects before placing in the trench. Bed and
backfill pipe as indicated on District Standard Drawing No. 1.
C. Electrical Inspection of Dielectric Pipe Coating. Prior to lowering the pipe into the
trench, conduct an electrical inspection of dielectric pipe coatings by means of
Tinker-Rasor electrical flaw detector. Apply voltage levels using the flaw detector
as follows:
VOLTAGE LEVEL TABLE
Generic Type Composition Test Method Voltage Level
Tape Tape wrap with wand 20,000

Tape Tape wrap with garter spring 36,000
Repair small areas of the coating that fail the electrical flaw detection inspection as
specified hereinafter. Where inspection discovers failure over large areas in any
length of pipe, reject subject length of pipe as unfit and immediately remove from
the site of the Work.

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D. Abrasions. Avoid abrasion of the pipe coating during installation. Repair damaged
coating as specified in Paragraph 3.07 unless in the judgment of the District the
damage is so extensive as to deem the pipe irreparable by this method. In this
case, remove the pipe from the work site and return to the factory for recoating or
replace by a new length, all without cost to the District.
3.04 JOINTS
A. General.
1. Install joints in accordance with the approved shop drawings. When field
conditions are encountered which require a change in the type of joint to be
used, provide the type of joint determined by the District to be required. Do
not exceed the following maximum allowable deflection when installing bell
and spigot jointed pipe, including lap welded (prior to welding):
B. Welded Pipe Joints.

1. Welded joints shall be completed in the trench per AWWA C206.
2. Both the bell and spigot ends shall be cleaned of foreign matter prior to
welding.
3. For pipe diameters less than 24-inches the exterior of the joint shall be
welded. For pipe diameter 24-inches and larger, the joint shall be welded in
accordance with the approved submittal. All welded joints shall remain
exposed until inspection has been performed.
4. Weld material shall be deposited in successive layers. Complete and clean

each pass around the entire circumference of the pipe before commencing
the next phase.
Steel Cylinder Fillet Weld Minimum

Thickness Number of Passes
1/4” or less 2
Greater than 1/4” 3
5. To minimize longitudinal stresses due to temperature variations, it is

necessary to leave unwelded one joint per each 120m (400’) of pipeline.
This joint shall be left unwelded until all the joints on both sides of it area

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welded, and it shall be welded at the coolest time of the working day. The
District Engineering shall decide if and when this procedure is warranted.
6. Tack-welding the joint may be permitted to hold the pipe in place. If the joint
is to be circumferentially welded, sufficient time shall elapse to allow for an
initial set of interior joint lining prior to proceeding with joint welding. Rapid-
setting mortar may be used in accordance with this Section. In some cases,
the District may require hand holes.
7. Field welders shall be certified in accordance with ASME Section 9 (pipe

welders) or AWS D1.1 (plate welders). Welders shall present a copy of their
certification to the District Engineer prior to performing any field welding.
8. Prior to butt-strap welding, the pipe and pipe joint shall be properly
positioned in the trench using line-up damps so that, in the finished joint, the
abutting pipe sections shall not be misaligned by more than 1/16-inch.
9. The pipe ends shall be cut straight on joints where butt straps are used for
realignment, adjustment, or deflection, and fillet welds shall be made as
indicated.
10. Inspection of Field Welded Joints:

a. The District shall arrange for the welds to be inspected. Inspection of
welds shall take place as soon as possible following the completion of the
welds.
b. The Contractor shall coordinate and supply ventilation, lighting, and other
equipment deemed necessary for inspection. The Contractor shall be
responsible for provided safe entry into and out of the trench, safety of
inspection personal, traffic control and other safety precautions deemed
necessary for the inspections.
11. On butt strap joints with handholes, point the inside through the handholes
using a mortar having the same consistency as the factory applied lining.
Hand trowel smooth the final surface of the joint. On pipe smaller than 24
inches in diameter, hand pack the inside of plug and coupling used at the
handhole with cement mortar before inserting the plug.

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C. Flanged Joints.
1. Field installed steel flanges shall conform to Par. 2.02.E above. Install flange,
after field welding, perpendicular to the centerline of the pipe and free of warp
with faces smooth and true.
2. Before installing gaskets, thoroughly clean the faces of the flanges. Provide
bolts and nuts for flanged joints as specified in Paragraph 2.02E above.
3. After the joint is assembled, clean and coat the outside of joint as specified
herein below for applicable field applied coating.
D. Flexible Coupling Joints.

1. Use flexible coupling joints only when shown on the Drawings or directed by
the District. Install flexible coupling joints in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and instructions. Furnish copies of the
same to the District with the Shop Drawings for the flexible coupling. Where
shown on the Drawings or permitted by the District, provide restraining rings
or brackets, tie bolts and studs of size and number sufficient to resist the
thrust forces resulting from the pressures used for leakage testing. Provide
design and details complying with AWWA Manual M-11.
2. After the joint is assembled, satisfactorily coat the outside of joint with an
approved appropriate coating.
3.06 LINING.
A. Cement mortar line all pipe and fitting joints using the cement type specified above.
B. The mortar lining at all joints and couplings shall provide a smooth, continuous,
interior cover. For pipe smaller than 24 inches in diameter, finish the inside of the
pipe to a smooth finish by buttering the joints with a stiff mortar and pulling an
inflated rubber ball wrapped in burlap or other swabbing device providing an
equivalent or superior finish. Immediately after joining the pipes, draw the swab
through the pipe to remove all excess mortar and expel it from the open pipe end.
Do not move the pipe after the swab has been pulled past the joint.

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C. Cement mortar grout for field joints shall consist of a mixture of 1 1/2 to 2 parts sand
to 1 part Type II Portland Cement with enough clean, potable water to permit packing
and toweling without crumbling. The sand shall be washed, well-graded sand such
that all will pass a No. 8 sieve. The quantity of water to be used in the preparation of
grout shall be the minimum required to produce a mixture sufficiently workable for
the purpose intended. Grout shall attain a minimum compressive strength of 12.4
MPa (1,800 psi) in 28 days.
3.07 COATING.
A. Clean the exterior of all joints for pipe and fitting, after assembly has been
completed, then wrap the joint exterior with tape wrap as specified herein.
B. Dielectric or Tape Wrap Coating. Where pipe is furnished with a factory applied
hot applied tape coating, field coat exterior of joints on pipe and fitting in
accordance with the following requirements.
1. After the application of an approved and compatible primer, firmly wrap tape
circumferentially on the pipe or appurtenance overlapping each previous
wrap by not less than 5/8 the width of the tape. Do not permit wrinkles, air
pockets, or loose wrap. Remove improper wrapping, clean the pipe and/or
re-prime as required by manufacturer's specifications or by the District, and
rewrap.
2. Use following or equivalent approved tapes:
Tape Primer Manufacturer

Polyken #900 Polyken #927 Kendall Corp., Polyken Div.
Protecto Wrap #200A Protecto Wrap #1170 Protecto Wrap Company
Royston Greenline Roybond #747 Royston Laboratories
Scotchrap Tape #3 Scotchrap Pipe Primer Minn. Mining & Mfg. Co.
3. Apply primers and tapes in strict conformance with manufacturer's

specifications.
C. Use tape coatings where their application will allow the tapes to be applied without
wrinkles or air pockets.

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D. Field Repair of Coatings. When permitted by the District, perform minor field repair
of damaged coatings using the material and method of application as specified
above in this paragraph. Major damage to the pipe coating shall be cause for
rejection.
E. Testing of Field Coating (tape and dielectric coating). Inspect and test all applied
coatings, including field repairs of coatings, for flaws. The decision of the District
regarding test results shall be final. Repair areas of the coating that fail the test
until the coating successfully passes the test.
3.08 BONDING JUMPERS

A. Provide bonding jumpers in accordance with District standards at every flanged
joint and fitting, except where an insulating joint is specifically indicated on the
project Drawings. After each bonded joint is made, satisfactorily field-test the joint
for electrical continuity before backfilling.
3.09 TEST STATIONS

A. The Contractor's responsibility will be to assure that continuity exists over the
length of the pipeline between insulating joints and that test stations have been
installed at the location shown on the Drawings and in accordance with District
Standard Drawing No. 12 to facilitate testing for corrosion conditions. Install test
stations approximately every 1,000 feet (plus or minus one pipe length), except
where additional stations are specifically indicated on the Drawings. Approximate
locations of test stations are shown on the Drawings for the Contractor's
information. Install test stations at all insulating joints. Place test stations where
they are accessible according to the Drawings. The determining factors will be
ease of access, safety, and a minimum disruption and interference to traffic. If a
discontinuity is discovered after installation of the bonding jumpers is completed,
repair and retest the system at no additional cost to the District. If continuity is
discovered after installation of insulating joint is completed, repair and retest the
system at no additional cost to the District.
3.10 FIELD TESTING AND INSPECTION
A. Steel Main Coating Inspection: Upon delivery of steel pipe to the job site,
Contractor shall perform an electrical inspection (holiday test) of the pipe coating in
the presence of the District’s representative.
B. Pressure and Leakage Testing. Pressure and leakage testing of steel pressure
pipe shall be in accordance with NMWD Standard No. 23. The District will not

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allow the Contractor to pressure test against existing or newly installed valves. The
Contractor shall provide the necessary blocking and caps for all pressure tests.
Backflow protection to isolate the new water system from the distribution system
must be supplied. The Contractor shall furnish necessary bulkheads, pumps,
pressure gauges, double check valves, means of measuring water loss and all
other equipment, materials and labor required for making the test.
All pipe must be pressure tested. The length and volume of pipe to be tested
during any one test shall be determined by the Engineer. As a general rule, not
more than 1,000 feet of pipe 8-inch and smaller may be included on one test. Pipe
sections being tested shall be backfilled with at least 20-inches of acceptable
material to prevent movement of the pipe while under test pressure. Concrete
anchor and thrust blocks shall be sufficiently cured prior to pressure testing. The
tank end of the waterlines shall be blind flanged for testing.
If the Contractor elects to test any portion or all of the pipelines after backfilling
joints, couplings, valves, outlets, air valves, service lines or blowoffs, he may be
required to excavate any or all such locations to discover leakage even though the
amount of such leakage is below the appropriate pipe leakage allowance.
The District will furnish water for filling and testing pipelines. At the District’s
option, the Contractor will be charged for usage if the Contractor unnecessarily
wastes water or the system requires multiple tests.
All air vents, including fire hydrants, shall be open during the filling. After the test
section is completely filled, it shall be allowed to stand under slight pressure for a
sufficient length of time to allow the escape of air from any small air pockets.
During this period, the bulkheads, valves and exposed connections shall be
examined for leaks. If any are found, they shall be stopped, or in the case of
bulkhead leaks, provisions shall be made for measuring the leakage during this
test. The pressure shall then be raised slowly to the predetermined test pressure,
and the test pressure maintained for a period of at least 24 consecutive hours,
beginning at a time of day to be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and
the District. All testing shall be conducted in the presence of the Contractor and
the Engineer or the designated representatives.
The amount of water required to maintain the test pressure shall be measured
accurately by means approved by the Engineer. The leakage shall be considered
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leakage through the bulkheads. If the leakage exceeds the allowable limit, or if the
Engineer requires repairs to be made for any other reason, the Engineer will
require retesting after repairs have been made. All such repairs shall be made
subject to the approval of the Engineer. All repairs and retests shall be at the
Contractor's expense.
C. Disinfection. After completion of construction work and testing of the lines, the
Contractor shall disinfect the pipelines so that the water transmitted through them
shall meet public health standards. Disinfection shall be performed in accordance
with AWWA C651 and shall be accomplished prior to placing the pipelines in
service. Pipeline disinfection is typically performed by the "Tablet Method" or
continuous feed method. The District's laboratory will perform the necessary
water quality tests at no charge to the Contractor.
Heavily chlorinated water shall not remain in prolonged contact with the water
main. Contractor is responsible for dechlorinating and disposal of flushing water
in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
Water quality approval shall be given if: (1) no total coliforms are present, (2)
atypical bacteria growth is minimal and, (3) turbidity of sample is less than 1 NTU.
Flushing velocity in the water main shall not be less than 2.5 ft/sec. If the water
main must disinfected more than once to achieve compliance with the above
requirements, the Contractor shall pay for all additional water usage.
END OF SPECIFICATION

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NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT

WATER SERVICES P-1

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3.0 Referenced Codes and Standards

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1.2 Scope not covered by this specification

• ANSI - American National Standards Institute

3.0 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

Unless otherwise specified herein, materials included in this specification shall be in

• ASTM - A36 Structural Steel

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5.1 Meter Boxes and Meter Box Covers

Meter boxes shall be constructed of reinforced concrete with nonsettling shoulders

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METER BOXES AND METER BOX LIDS

NMWD Part Christy Part

¾" Meter Box 19 ¾” x 14 ¼" x 12" 0030-04-00 B9X

¾" Valve Box (Round) OD = 12 _"; ID = 9" 0030-04-01 F8

1" Meter Box 25 ¼ x 15 ¾" x 12" 0030-05-00 B16

¾" Meter Box (Dual) 25" x 23" x 12" 0030-05-01 B24

1½" Meter Box 27 ½" x 18" x 12" 0030-07-00 B30

2" Meter Box 35 ¼" x 22 ¼" x 12" 0030-08-00 B36

3" Meter Box 40 ½" x 28 ¼" x 14" 0030-10-00 B40

5.2 Water Service Laterals and Fittings

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LATERALS AND METER SIZES

Lateral Size and Material Meter Service Size

¾-inch Copper _-inch

1-inch Copper 1-inch

2-inch Copper 1½-inch; 2-inch

4-inch PVC 3-inch; 4-inch

5.3 Corporation Stop (Valve)

*As described in Section 5.2.

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5.4 Meter Stop (Curb Valve)

Meter Stop Size End Fittings (Type & Size)

*As described in Section 5.2.

5.5 Service Saddles

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5.6 Displacement Meters

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3.0 Referenced Codes and Standards

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1.1 Scope covered by this specification

1.2 Scope not covered by this specification

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

3.0 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

ANSI B1.1 Unified Screw Threads

ANSI B18.22.1 Plain Washers

ANSI/AWWA C200 Steel Water Pipe 6 in. and Larger

ANSI/AWWA C207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service - Sizes

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ANSI/AWWA C400 Asbestos-Cement Distribution Pipe, 4 in. Through