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7 . Deflection of pipe joints and curvature of pipe shall not exceed '/z the manufacturer's <br /> specifications. Contractor shall securely close all open ends of pipe and fittings with a <br /> watertight plug when work is not in progress. The interior of all pipes shall be clean and <br /> joint surfaces wiped clean and dry after the pipe has been lowered into the trench . <br /> Valves shall be plumb and located according to the plans. <br /> • <br /> 8. All phases of installation , including unloading , trenching, laying and backfilling , shall be <br /> done in a professional, workmanlike manner. All pipe and fittings shall be carefully <br /> stored following manufacturer's recommendations. Care shall be taken to avoid damage <br /> r to the coating or lining in any D . I . pipe fittings . Any pipe or fitting which is damaged or <br /> which has flaws or imperfections which , in the opinion of the Engineer, renders it unfit for <br /> use, shall not be used. Any pipe not satisfactory for use shall be clearly marked and <br /> r immediately removed from the job site, and shall be replaced at the Contractor's <br /> expense. <br /> �+ 9. Shop drawings for all materials and appurtenances shall be submitted to and reviewed <br /> by Indian River County Utilities Department for compliance with contract documents . No <br /> work is to begin until shop drawings have been reviewed and returned to the Contractor. <br /> r <br /> 10 . Water for fire fighting shall be available for use prior to combustibles being brought on <br /> site. <br /> r <br /> 11 . A ten foot ( 10') minimum horizontal separation shall be maintained between water <br /> mains and storm drain, sanitary sewer and force main lines except as shown on plans . <br /> r 12. All utility trenches under pavement shall be completely backfilled in accordance with the <br /> specifications . <br /> 13 . All existing underground utility locations shown are approximate. All existing utilities <br /> shown are located according to the information available to the Engineer at the time the <br /> drawings were prepared and have not been independently verged by the Owner or the <br /> r Engineer. Guarantee is not made that all existing underground utilities are shown or that <br /> the location of those shown are entirely accurate. The locations shown are for bidding <br /> purposes only. Finding the actual location of any existing utilities is the Contractors <br /> 40 responsibility and shall be done before he commences any work in the vicinity. <br /> Furthermore, the contractor shall be fully responsible for any and all damages which <br /> might be occasioned by the Contractors failure to exactly locate and preserve any and <br /> r all underground utilities. The Owner or Engineer will assume no liability for any <br /> damages sustained or cost incurred because of the operations in the vicinity of existing <br /> utilities or structures, nor for temporary bracing and shoring of same . If it is necessary to <br /> r shore, brace, or swing a utility, the utility company or department affected shall be <br /> contacted and their permission obtained regarding the method to use for such work. <br /> r <br /> r <br />