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0 SECTION 02403 ' INSTAI,LATIONOF DRAINAGE PIPE ANDsTR:CICTURES 1. SCOPE A. This section covers (lie handling of materials and the work required to install, construct anti join, piping, fittings, and appurtenances for a complete drainage system as shown on the Drawings and specified herein. 2. GENERAL RE QUIREMENPS A. All work shall be proved to be in first class condition anti constructed properly in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. All defects and leaks disclosed by required testing shall be remedied. All tests shall be performed by (lie Contractor and observed by the Engineer. B. All pipe and structures shall be installed on dry, firm bedding. The free -water surface shall be lowered to at least 12 inches below the bedding surface prior to placing pipe or structures and sliall be maintained at that depth throughout bedding, ]launching, and initial backfilling of the work. During subsequent backfilling, the water level shall be kept sufficiently below the working surface to allow compaction of backfill to the required density, and until required density tests have been performed. C. Temporary supports shall be installed for adequate protection and maintenance of all underground and surface structures, water lines, drains, and other obstructions encountered in the progress of the work. Ally structures which may have been disturbed shall be restored upon completion of' the work. D. Blasting shall not be permitted except by written approval of the Engineer. E. Trenching and subsequent backfilling within lite general construction site shall be accomplished as expeditiously as possible in order to prevent trench decay and maintain a clear operational area. F. prior to any excavation or trenching outside the designated limits of the work site, (lie Contractor shall secure the necessary permits and/or authorization from (lie applicable Owner, or coiifirin that such has been previously rihtai+ted. The stipulations of said permit or authorization shall be completely followed and, prior to construction operations, notice shall be provided to (lie appropriate owner and Engineer. G. All work shall be installed in accordance with these specifica(ions, lite applicable sections of the - FDOT specifications, manufacturers recommendations and the Drawings. 3. IIANDUNG MATERIALS ,A. Pipe, fittings, and accessories shall be loaded and unloaded by hand for skidding so as to avoid shock or damage. [ander no circumstances shall such tnalerials be dropped. ripe handled oil skidways shall not lie skidded or rolled against pipe already tm the ground. 0211111 1