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SECTION 7 WASTEWATER FORCE MAINS POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE 7.01 SCOPE This section covers polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings for wastewater and force main. 7.02 GENERAL A. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe shall be allowed for use as wastewater force main pipe where compatible with the specific conditions of the project. Indian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) may require the use of material, other than polyvinyl chloride, during construction permit review or by IRCDUS field personnel during construction if it is determined that polyvinyl chloride pipe is unsuitable for the particular application. B. The pipe used for wastewater shall be green in color. 7.03 PIPE MATERIALS FOR SIZES 4" THROUGH 12" A. All pipe and fittings intended for conveying or transmitting wastewater shall be designed for a minimum working pressure of 150 psi. B. Polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe shall conform to AWWA Standards Specifications C900 latest revision, or C909, latest revision and ASTM D1784 and D2241, latest revision. PVC pressure pipe shall be made from Class Class 12454-A or Class 12454-B material and conform to the outside diameter of cast iron pipe. C. Polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe less than 4" diameter shall be DR-21, PR-200 D. Polyvinyl chloride pipe shall be purchased in accordance with IRCDUS Approved manufacturer's Product List. 7.04 PIPE MATERIALS FOR SIZES 14" THROUGH 36" A. All pipe and fittings intended for conveying or transmitting wastewater shall be designed for a minimum working pressure of 150 psi. B. Polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe shall conform to the latest AWWA Standards Specifications C905-97 and ASTM D1784, latest revisions. PVC pressure pipe shall be made from Class 12454-A or Class 12454B material and conform to the outside diameter of cast iron pipe with a minimum wall thickness of DR18. 7 - 1 123. t4-