Laserfiche WebLink
2.2. 7. Directional Boring <br /> Installation (Cont' d) <br /> A minimum of two (2) insulated # 10 multi-strand wires shall be installed along with the HDPE. <br /> The trace wire shall be tested for continuity upon completed installation. Should both trace wires <br /> fail to pass a continuity test then the test will be considered a failure and the wires shall <br />be <br /> replaced. Tracing Wires : # 10 multi-strand Conductor Copper Trace Wire shall be wrapped or <br /> affixed to pipe and fittings <br /> Upon completion of boring and pipe installation, the Contractor shall remove all spoils from the <br /> starting and termination pits. All pits shall be restored to their original condition. <br /> Restoration of Paved, Improved and Unimproved Areas <br /> The shoulders, ditches, banks and slopes of roads and railroads crossed and paralleled shall be <br /> restored to their former condition and properly sodded so that they shall not wash out before <br /> becoming consolidated. Restoration shall be as required by the jurisdictional authority and as <br /> specified within the Contract Document. Road and railroad crossings and parallel installations <br /> are to be continuously maintained until the completion of the work. No direct compensation <br /> shall be paid for Contractor's repair or maintenance of crossings and parallel installations. <br /> 2.2. 8 . Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe <br /> Description <br /> This section covers Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and fittings for Brine mains. <br /> Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe shall be allowed for use as Brine main pipe where compatible <br /> with the specific conditions of the project. The use of material other than PE pipe may be <br /> required by IRCDUS during construction permit review or by I CCDUS field personnel, if it is <br /> determined that PE pipe is unsuitable for the particular application. <br /> Documentation from the resin' s manufacturer showing results of the following tests for resin <br /> identification: <br /> a) Melt Flow Index ASTM D 1238 <br /> b) Density ASTM D 1505 <br /> All PE pipe and fittings shall be from a single manufacturer, who is fully experienced, reputable <br /> and qualified in the manufacture of the PE pipe to be furnished. The pipe shall be designed, <br /> constructed and installed in accordance with the best practices and methods and shall comply <br /> with these Specifications. Qualified manufacturers shall be : PLEXCO Division of Chevron <br /> Chemical Company, DRISCOPIPE as manufactured by Phillips Products Co. , Inc., SCLAIRPIPE <br /> as manufactured by Dupont of Canada or equal as approved by the Engineer. <br /> 22 <br />