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r^ 7. Deflection of pipe joints and curvature of pipe shall not exceed '/z the manufacturer's specifications. Contractor shall securely close all open ends of pipe and fittings with a watertight plug when work is not in progress. The interior of all pipes shall be clean and joint surfaces wiped clean and dry after the pipe has been lowered into the trench. Valves shall be plumb and located according to the plans. • 8. All phases of installation, including unloading, trenching, laying and backfilling, shall be done in a professional, workmanlike manner. All pipe and fittings shall be carefully stored following manufacturer's recommendations. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the coating or lining in any D.I. pipe fittings. Any pipe or fitting which is damaged or which has flaws or imperfections which, in the opinion of the Engineer, renders it unfit for use, shall not be used. Any pipe not satisfactory for use shall be clearly marked and immediately removed from the job site, and shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense. �+ 9. Shop drawings for all materials and appurtenances shall be submitted to and reviewed by Indian River County Utilities Department for compliance with contract documents. No work is to begin until shop drawings have been reviewed and returned to the Contractor. 10. Water for fire fighting shall be available for use prior to combustibles being brought on site. 11. A ten foot (10') minimum horizontal separation shall be maintained between water mains and storm drain, sanitary sewer and force main lines except as shown on plans. r 12. All utility trenches under pavement shall be completely backfilled in accordance with the specifications. 13. All existing underground utility locations shown are approximate. All existing utilities shown are located according to the information available to the Engineer at the time the drawings were prepared and have not been independently verged by the Owner or the r Engineer. Guarantee is not made that all existing underground utilities are shown or that the location of those shown are entirely accurate. The locations shown are for bidding purposes only. Finding the actual location of any existing utilities is the Contractors 40 responsibility and shall be done before he commences any work in the vicinity. Furthermore, the contractor shall be fully responsible for any and all damages which might be occasioned by the Contractors failure to exactly locate and preserve any and r all underground utilities. The Owner or Engineer will assume no liability for any damages sustained or cost incurred because of the operations in the vicinity of existing utilities or structures, nor for temporary bracing and shoring of same. If it is necessary to shore, brace, or swing a utility, the utility company or department affected shall be contacted and their permission obtained regarding the method to use for such work. ZJ 177 to