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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8040346_HISTORICAL FILE_20050112F_ STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET POST -CONSTRUCTION PERMITS PERMIT NO. SW8 Q�i 0 3 4�o DOC TYPE ❑ CURRENT PERMIT ❑ APPROVED PLANS HISTORICAL FILE ❑ COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION DATE 2U05 0112 YYYYMMDD t—t Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality January 12, 2005 Mr. Larry Faison, Manager Town of Swansboro 502 Church Street Swansboro, NC 28584 Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW8 040346 WWTP Improvements Low Density Project with a Curb Outlet System Onslow County Dear Mr. Faison: The Wilmington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit Application for Town of Swansboro WWTP Improvements on December 22, 2004. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Storrriwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW8 040346 dated January 12, 2005, for the construction of the subject . project. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supercede any other agency permit that may be required. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact either Linda Lewis or me at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\PERMIT\040346.jan05 cc: W. Landon Younce, Green Engineering Town of Swansboro Building Inspections Linda Lewis cWiIffW gton-Regional-Office Central Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone (910) 395-3900 Customer Servicel-877-623-6748 Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 FAX (919)733-2496 Internet h2oencstalenc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50°/ Recycled/10 h Post Consumer Paper NorthCarolina Natima!!y State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 040346 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT WITH A CURB OUTLET SYSTEM In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Town of Swansboro WWTP Improvements Old Hammocks Road, Onslow County FOR THE construction, operation and maintenance of a 25% low density development with a curb outlet system in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules') and the approved stormwater management plans and specifications, and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit. The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific conditions and limitations: I. DESIGN STANDARDS The project is permitted for a maximum of 126,146 square feet of built -upon area, as defined by the stormwater rules, and as indicated in the approved plans. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at 25%, per the requirements of Section .1005 of the stormwater rules. 3. This project proposes a curb outlet system. Each designated curb outlet swale or 100' vegetated area shown on the approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of 100' long, maintain 5:1 (H:V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5 /o, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a non -erosive manner, and maintain a dense vegetated cover. 4. No piping shall be allowed except those minimum amounts necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious surface such as a road or under driveways to provide access to lots. 5. Runoff conveyances other than the curb outlet system swales, such as perimeter ditches, must be vegetated with side slopes no steeper than 3:1 (H:V). 6. Approved plans, calculations, and specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit. Page 2 of 5 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 040346 It. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE Curb outlet swales, vegetated areas and other vegetated conveyances and filters shall be constructed in their entirety, vegetated, and be operational for their intended use prior to the construction of any built -upon surface, per the approved plans 2. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of the swales or other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately. 3. The permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the permitted stormwater management systems at optimum efficiency to include: a. Inspections b. Sediment removal. C. Mowing, and revegetating of the side slopes. d. Immediate repair of eroded areas. e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and specifications. f. Cleaning and repair of catch basin grates, flumes, piping, flow spreader mechanism and vegetated filter. 4. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any modification to the approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed below: a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size. b. Project name change. C. Transfer of ownership. d. Redesign of, regrading of, or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area or to the drainage area. e. Further subdivision, acquisition or sale of the project area. The project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee, for which Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval was sought. f. Filling in, piping, or altering any vegetative conveyance shown on the approved plan. 5. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit. 6. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area does not exceed the allowable built -upon area. 7. The permittee must certify in writing that the project's stormwater controls, and impervious surfaces have been constructed within substantial intent of the approved plans andspecifications. Any deviation from the approved plans must be noted on the Certification. The permittee shall submit the Certification to the Division within 30 days of completion of the project. 8. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the time frame specified in the written information request. 9. The project covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters. 10. All roof drains must terminate at least 30' from the Mean High Water mark. 11. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plans may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality. Page 3 of 5 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 040346 12. The maximum built -upon area is 126,146 square feet. This allotted amount includes any built -upon area constructed within the lot property boundaries, and that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, coquina, driveways, and parking areas, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. 13. Filling in, piping or altering any 3:1 vegetated conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the development except for average driveway crossings, is prohibited by any persons. 14. Filling in, piping or altering any designated 5:1 curb outlet swale or vegetated area associated with the development is prohibited by any persons. 15. Each designated curb outlet swale or 1 00'vegetated area shown on the approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of 100' long, maintain 5:1 (H:V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5%, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a non -erosive manner, and maintain a dense vegetated cover. 16. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made. 17. Prior to transfer of ownership, the swales must be inspected and determined to be in compliance with the permit. Any deficiencies will be repaired or replaced prior to the transfer. III. GENERAL CONDITIONS Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6 . 2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated. 3. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any permit condition. 4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.1000; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 5. The permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit transfer request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation from both parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits, and may or may not be approved. The permittee is responsible for compliance with all the terms and conditions of this permit until the Division approves the permit transfer. Page 4 of 5 State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW8 040346 6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction. If any of those permits or approvals result in revisions to the plans, a permit modification must be submitted. The permittee grants permission to DENR Staff to enter the property during normal business hours for the purposes of inspecting the stormwater control system and it's components. The permittee shall notify the Division of Water Quality of any name, ownership or mailing address changes within 30 days. Permit issued this the 12th day of January 2005. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION �4---------- U Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 5 of 5 OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received Fee Paid Permit Number D - — a db ci Od /DI ) (u State of North Carolina �8 04034& Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM This form may he photocopied for use as an original I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicants name(specify the name of the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the project): Town of Swansboro 2. Print Owner/Signing Official's name and title (person legally responsible for facility and compliance): David R. Walker - Interim Manager, Town of Swansboro 3. Mailing Address for person listed in item 2 above: 502 Church Street City: Swansboro State: N.C. Zip: 28584 Telephone Number: (910) 326-4428 Fax Number: (910) 326-3101 4. Project Name (subdivision, facility, or establishment name - should be consistent with project name on plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.): Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - Town of Swansboro 5. Location of Project (street address): SR 1512 (Old Hammocks Road), SR 1432 (Parker Town Road) City: Swansboro County: Onslow County 6. Directions to project (from nearest major intersection): Approximately 0.25 miles southeast of the intersection of SR 1511 and SR 1512 at the Town of ' Swansboro WWTP site and also northeast of the intersection of SR 1432 and SR 1744. 7. Latitude: 34' 40'56", 34" 43'44" Longitude: 77' 08'34", 77°.12'32" of project 8. Contact person who can answer question about the project: Name: W. Landon Younce, E.l. Telephone Numbers: (252) 237-5365 it. PERMIT INFORMATION: 1. Specify whether project is (check one): New Renewal X Modification Page 1 of 4 From SWU-101 Version 3.99 2. If this application is being submitted as the result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit number Vq99M and its issue date (if known) June 21, 2002 3. Specify the type of project (check one): V Low Density High Density Redevelop General Permit * other 4. Additional Project Requirements (check applicable blanks): X CAMA General X Sedimentation/Erosion Control X 404/401 Permit NPDES Stormwater Information on required state permits can be obtained by contacting the Customer Service Center at 1-877-623-6748, III. PROJECT INFORMATION 1. In the space provided below, summarize how stormwater will be treated. Also attach a detailed narrative (one to two pages) describing stormwater management for the project. Stormwater is currently routed to an existing stonnwater collection system serving the WWTP site. 2. Stormwater runoff from this project drains to the White Oak River basin. 3. Total Project Area: 16.3, 210.8 acres 5. How many drainage areas does the project have? 4. Project Built Upon Area: 8,33, 0.73 % 2 6. Complete the following information for each drainage area. If there are more that two drainage areas in the project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each area provided in the same format as below. Basin Information Drainage Area 1 Drainage Area 2 Receiving Stream Name Fosters Creek Pasture Branch Receiving Stream Class SC SA; HQW Drainage Area 709,885 s.f. 9,183,300 s.f. Existing Impervious ' Area 43,340 s.f. 56,373 s.f. Proposed Impervious ' Area 15,757 s.f. 10,676 s.f. % Impervious' Area total 8.33% 0.73% Impervious * Surface Area Drainage Area 1 Drainage Area 2 On -site Buildings 3,713 s.f. 300 s.f. On -site Streets 50,561 s.f. 66,749 s.f. ravel drive On -site Parkin — — On -site Sidewalks 4,823 s.f. — Other on -site — — Off -site — — Total: 59,097 s.f. Total: 67,049 s.f. 'Impervious area is defined as the built upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, roads, parking areas, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc. Page 2 of 4 Form SWU-101 Version 3.99 7. How was the off -site impervious area listed above derived? N/A - offsite area is undeveloped IV. DEED RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS The following italicized deed restrictions and protective covenants are required to be recorded for all subdivisions, outparcels and future development prior to the sale of any lot. If lot sizes vary significantly, a table listing each lot number, size and the allowable built -upon area for each lot must be provided as an attachment. 1. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with state stormwater management permit number as issued by the Division of Water Quality. These covenants may not be changed or deleted without the consent of the State. 2. No more than square feet of any lot shall be covered by structures or impervious materials. Impervious materials include asphalt gravel, concrete, brick, stone, slate or similar material but do not include wood decking or the water surface of swimming pools. 3. Swales shall not be filled in, piped, or altered except as necessary to provide driveway crossings. 4. Built -upon area in excess of the permitted amount requires a state stormwater management permit modification prior to construction. 5. All permitted runoff from outparcels or future development shall be directed into the permitted stormwater control system. These connections to the stormwater control system shall be performed in a manner that maintains the integrity and performance of the system as permitted. By your signature below, you certify that the recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants for this project shall include all the applicable items required above, that the covenants will be binding on all parties and persons claming under them, that they will run with the land, that the required covenants cannot be changed or deleted without concurrence from the State, and that they will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot. V. SUPPLEMENT FORMS The applicable state stormwater management permit supplement form(s) listed below must be submitted for each BMP specified for this project. Contact the Stormwater and General Permits Unit at (919)733-5083 for the status and availability of these forms. Form SWU-102 Wet Detention Basin Supplement Form SWU-103 Infiltration Basin Supplement Form SWU-104 Low Density Supplement Form SWU-105 Curb Outlet System Supplement Form SWU-106 Off -Site System Supplement Form SWU-107 Underground Infiltration Trench Supplement Form SWU-108 Neuse River Basin Supplement Form SWU-109 Innovative Best Management Practice Supplement Page 3 of 4 Form SWU-101 Version 3.99 VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Only complete application packages will be accepted and reviewed by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A complete package includes all of the items listed below. The complete application package should be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office. Please indicated that you have provided the following required information by initialing in the space provided next to each item. • Original and one copy of the Stormwater Management Permit Application Form • One copy of the applicable Supplement Form(s) for each BMP • Permit application processing fee of $420 (payable to NCDENR) • Detailed narrative description of stormwater treatment/management • Two copies of plans and specifications, including: - Development/Project name - Engineer and firm - Legend - North arrow - Scale - Revision number & date - Mean high water line - Dimensioned property/project boundary - Location map with named streets or NCSR numbers - Original contours, proposed contours, spot elevations, finished floor elevations - Details or roads, drainage features, collection systems, and stormwater control measures - Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist - Existing drainage (including off -site), drainage easements, pipe sizes, runoff calculations - Drainage areas delineated - Vegetated buffers(where required) VII. AGENT AUTHORIZATION If you wish to designate authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide information on your behalf, please complete this section. Designated agent (individual or firm): Green Engineering, P.L.L.C. Mailing Address: 303 N. Goldsboro Street, P.O. Box 609 City: Wilson State: N.C. Zip: 27893 Phone: (252) 237-5365 Fax: (252) 243-7489 Vlll. APPLICANTS CERTIFICATION 1, (print or type name of person listed in General Information, item 2) David R. Walker certify that the information included on this permit application form is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans, that the required deed restrictions and protective covenants wi recorded, at the proposed project complies with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 — ///► i — Signature: V & V / Page 4 of 4 Form SWU-101 Versio 3.99 Date: Y.C. December 21, 2004 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Ms. Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer I SUBJECT: Drainage Basin Delineation Stormwater Project No. SW8 040346 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Town of Swansboro, North Carolina PN: E97-472.2 Dear Ms. Lewis: �cF,1-vF-D LDEC 2 2 2004 BY:- -- Per your request, please find attached two (2) copies of Sheet 1 of 1 — Drainage Basin Delineation. I trust that this information is sufficient for your continued review and approval of this project. If you should have any questions or require additional information, please call. Respectfully, W. Landorf Youn WLY Enclosures: As stated. GREEN ENGINEERING, PLLC V%WC 7TE974'R2Uvda iw hr(12-21-U)d ATER, WASTEWATER SURVEYING, PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT IW21/20041059AM 303 N GOLDSBORO ST PO BON 609 WILSON N C 12893 TEL 252 232 5365 FAX 252 243 7489 WWW GREENENGINEERING COM N J7, MIN PROPOSED DRIVE' _ ,'--�0' B/C TO B/C)-I - K�BNo 500 _______________52 ------ RCP CB No 4 TOP 30 00 INV 27.57 : 1 1 D.AN Na 2 --------- �1 II , r \ 1 / I - PROPOSED SWALE i I _----__ r .-J GRADE ® .40R I l i ,` _ _ _ (DETAILSHEET i I / - _ __ �_ 4 LP___ */ w- I - --- / TDB OFB I // �__�__ �22�___ + ---- -_ ------ ------ - - __----- -- - —_-zo ,g \ INV 6.76 / / ___-___',,,, �y ---- - E%IST. vv 71 k/STv� IIIII�I/- IN4 20h5 II / II I r .I I II r CMP � �A'SSIPATIX2. FLO'tl_ SPREADER AND ATUFAL-AREA_ + i \ `\� \ I\ tDETV SHE�T DB OF✓�'` - _ `� `�I }/ \\N \\\\\ \\\ / - r fl I \ \ I -/t I \ \ '�I'I/2py THERE ARE NO EXISTING WETLANDS ON SITE CARP,, REFERENCE SHEET CS OF 6 FOR EROSION CONTROL NOTES GRADING PLAN SS/p� •.9 '' ' 9 100 YEAR FLOOD ELEVATION = 10.00 MSL GREEN ENGINEERING TOWN OF SWANSBORO .... WATER, WASTEWATER. SURVEYINCR PLANNING PRO IECT MANACFMENi WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT �•303 N. GOLDSBORO Bf. P.O. BOX BOB W"ON, N.C. 27893 GRE TEL (252) 237-5365 FAX (252) 243-7489 OFFICE 0 GREE%@x1COM ONSLOW COUNTY IMPROVEMENTS NOMH CARGLwA \ 1 I / I \ \\ \\ DISSIPATOR, ROW SPREADER \ \ PE -IN TO 100 FT. VEG. AREA' \ \ \ � 16' WDE PAYED ROAD SECTION�DETAIL �EET D8 OF 8 ) WITH CURB AND GUTTER, SEE S1D DETAIL SHEET D6 OF 8 I / INV 5 god .Q l 100 FT. VEGETATED AREA TO DAYLIGHT BpV� 04— TOP 22.75 9.50 X� \ CB No 2 / TOP 24.07 INV 20.50 / RECEIVED PROJ # CS No 1 TOP 22.75 INV 1950 CB No 2 TOP 2407 INV 2050 CB No 4 TOP 3000 INV 2757 CB N0 5 TOP 30.00 INV 2752 FES No I INV 19.00 FES No 2 INV 2750 DRAINAGE BASIN DELINEATION DEC 2 2 2004 DWQ SYMBOL LEGEND E)aSDNG PROPOSED/NEW GUY POST AND WEE - — -> - — -, FIRE HYDRANT WATER METER ❑ ■ POWER POLE 0 0 VALVE Da N YARD HYDRANT IRON PIPE Ow ■� SEWER MANHOLE O CHAIN -LINK FENCE -x--)E-x- -N-IE--If STRUCTURE ROADWAY SIDEWALK OVERHEAD ELECTRIC - — - - — - PROPERTY UNE — - - — SWALE DRAINAGE AREA DELINEATION 0 25' SO' 1"=50'-O" No HCfQ. AB ■Y.Y/RI POT 4RE 9J4J2 ANI. vwT mrz DEC r, 200\ w,r ■�Na t � t �,P No [Fwd: Swansboro WWTP] Subject: [Fwd: Swansboro WWTP] From: Linda Lewis <Linda.Lewis@ncmai1.net> Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:16:06 -0500 To: Landon Younce <1younce@greeneng.com> Landon: Haven't heard anything back from you regarding the drainage area to the 100, vegetated area for the subject project. I had requested that you delineate the drainage area to the vegetated area, but you sent back only a close-up view of the vegetated area, and a reduced size drawing that I am unable to read. I sent you the attached email in response, but have not heard back from you. Please send me a full size plan with the drainage areas to the curb outlet swale and to the vegetated area delineated. I will be leaving for vacation tomorrow, and returning on Monday, January 3, 2005. Upon receipt, I am ready to issue the permit, however, given my vacation, it'll most likely be 2005 before this permit is issued. Thanks, Linda Subject: Swansboro WWTP From: Linda Lewis <Linda.Lewis@ncmail.net> Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:05:37 -0400 To: Landon Younce <1.younce@greeneng.com> Landon: Thanks for the fax, but that isn't what I asked for. I need to see the entire drainage area boundary that will drain to this vegetated area. Both sides of the street all the way back to the high point will drain into this area. Thanks, Linda Swansboro WWContent-Type: message/rfc822 TP Content -Encoding: 7bit 1 of 1 12/16/2004 9:16 AM Swansboro WWTP Subject: Swansboro WWTP From: Linda Lewis <Linda.Lewis@ncmail.net> Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:05:37 -0400 To: Landon Younce <l.younce@greeneng.com> Landon: Thanks for the fax, but that isn't what I asked for. I need to see the entire drainage area boundary that will drain to this vegetated area. Both sides of the street all the way back to the high point will drain into this area. Thanks, Linda 1 of 1 12/16/2004 9:16 AM 10/22/04 FRI 11:27 FAX 252 240 7489 GREEN ENGINEERING Cao0i GREEN ENGINEERING, P.L.L.C. WATER, WASTEWATER, SURVEYING, PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT Post Office Box 609 / 303 North Goldsboro Street Wilson, North Carolina 27893 Telephone: 252-237-5365 / Fax: 252-243-7489 E-mail.' Lyounce@greeneng.com COVER FAX SHEE'r To: Ms. Linda Lewis Company: Division of Water Quality — Wilmington Regional Office (WIRO) Fax ff- 910-350-2004 From: W. Landon Younce, P.E. �/%� W/O No. E97-472.2 Subject: Stormwater Permit Application Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements —Town of Swansboro Date: October 22, 2004 ' Pages: 2, including this cover sheet. COMMENTS: I As requested, please find attached blow-up of the drainage area around the proposed vegetated area. If you should have any questions, please call. Ifyou do not receive this fax entirely, please contact our office immediately. V \Wly�af,�'Ia 2iWndulrv6 S 121-M� 1d 7Jw 1I II AM PIT SECTION Z, SEE \ \ \ DISSIPAL PREADER \ TIE—IN EG. AREA FES No 1 \ {DETAILF 8) INV 19.00 \ \ 100 FT. VEGETATED AREA TO DAYLIGHT CB No 2 \ \ TOP24.07 \ INV 20.50 15' S- 30 \ `• W \ W W W W v W W \ W W � \ V W W \ \ \ CB No 1 TOP 22.75 INV 19.50 / WWTP Swansboro Subject: WWTP Swansboro From: Linda Lewis <Linda.Lewis@ncmail.net> Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:54:58 -0400 To: Landon Younce <l.younce@greeneng.com> Landon: The drainage area for the vegetated area did not come through very clear on the fax. Can you send me a new marked up sheet with this drainage area shown? Thanks, Linda 1 of 1 10/22/2004 9:55 AM LO/21/04 THU 13:53 FAX 252 243 7489 _ GREEN ENGINEERING GREEN ENGINEERING, P.L.L.C. WATER, WASTEWATER, SURVEYING, PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT Post Office Box 609 / 303 North Goldsboro Street Wilson, North Carolina 27893 Telephone: 252-237-5365 / Fax: 252-243-7489 E-mail: l.younce*,,greeneng.com COVER ex ST Company: Division of Water Quality — Wilmington Regional Office (WIRO) Fax #: 910-350-2004 From: W. Landon Younce, P.E. /�01— W/O No. E97-472.2 Subject: Stormwater Permit Application Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements —Town of Swansboro Date: October 21, 2004 . Pages: 5, including this cover sheet. COMMENTS: As requested, please find attached revisions to Design Information and Drainage Basin Delineation for the above subject project. I trust this information is helpful. If you should have any questions, please call. If you do not receive this fax entirely, please contact our office immediately. V�WP)TL+9]a'RSVmda 1. fu(IC21d11 � Iv I M 11.12 n. Z 001 SW8 040346 Swansboro WWTP Improvements Subject: SW8 040346 Swansboro WWTP Improvements From: Linda Lewis <Linda.Lewis@ncmail.net> Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 08:53:29 -0400 To: Landon Younce <l.younce@greeneng.com> Landon: Please delineate the drainage area that will come through CB's 1L 2 and add the 100 feet of "vegetated area" that it will flow through, to the curb outlet supplement. The rules require that the runoff flow through either a 100' swale or across 100' of grassed area. Add the velocity calculation for this area to the swale calculations. You can fax this information in to me at 910-350-2004. Thanks, Linda 1 of 1 10/21/2004 8:53 AM July 26, 2004 . 2 R 2004 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Ms. Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer I SUBJECT: Additional Information Requested Stormwater Project No. SW8 040346 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Town of Swansboro, North Carolina PN: E97-472.2 Dear Ms. Lewis: On behalf of the Town of Swansboro, N.C. please accept the following responses to comments received from your office on June 18, 2004: Comment No. 1: Please either delineate all wetlands on the treatment facility site, disturbed or undisturbed, or note on the plans that none exist. Response No. 1: The following note has been added to revised .Sheets Cd and CS of 6: "There are no existing wetlands on site. " Comment No. 2: The Division no longer offers a general permit for this type of activity. Due to the amount of proposed built -upon area, the low density option would be best suited for this project, provided the new collection system for the proposed drive at the treatment plant site can be removed and replaced with 5:1 curb outlet swales. Tying into an existing piped stormwater system does not meet the intent of low density development. In order to make this project permittable under low density, please look at redirecting the runoff form CB's 4 and 5 toward the southwest around the existing aerobic digester, into a 100 foot long, 5:1 side slope grassed swale. The swale, then, could end with a flow spreader along the existing contour, allowing the runoff to sheet flow across the natural contour into the existing drainage outlet. For the northern drainage, (CB's 1 and 2), please label and show the area at the end of the 18" pipe in contour, as either swale or natural grassed area with a flow spreader. Please detail the flow spreader and swale. If the new collection piping cannot be eliminated, please revise the application to high density and propose a suitable engineered system to treat the runoff. GREEN ENGINEERING, PLLC VdWO➢Ti91ARSWde u iwhl(74604),dMWATER, WASTEWATER SURVEYING, PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT 7126020D4 IDMAM 303 N GOLDSBORO ST PO BOX 609 WILSON N C 27893 TEL 252 237 5365 FAX 252.E 43 7489 WWW.GREENENGINEERING.COM Ms. Linda Lewis July 26, 2004 Page Two (2) Response No. 2: A 5:1 side sloped grassed Swale has been added to accommodate the drainage into Catch Basin No. 4 and No. 5. Also an energy dissipater, flow spreader, and designated natural area have been added to the two extreme downstream ends of the drainage improvements. Please reference Sheet C4 of 6 and Sheet D8 of 8 for revisions. Comment No. 3: The road detail on Sheet D6 of 8 indicates that one should refer to the site plan for the road width, however, the set of plans that was provided with the application has no "site" plan — only an overall plan, a demolition plan, a yard piping plan, and a grading plan. None of these plans shows the proposed road width. Please either provide a site plan with dimensions for all of the proposed facilities, including the road width or add the requested dimensions to one of the aforementioned plan sheets, and submit 2 copies. Response No. 3: As dimensioned on Sheet C4 of 6, the proposed drive will be 16 ft. wide with an additional 2 ft. curb and gutter on each side for a total of 20 ft. back -of -curb to back- of -curb. Comment No. 4: Please provide the centerline elevations for the proposed street on the grading plan, or provide a street profile. Response No. 4: Please reference revised Sheet C4 of 6 for centerline elevations at each 50 ft. station interval along the roadway. Comment No. 5: Please add Highway 172 to the location map for the spray irrigation field site plan. Response No. 5: Sheet 1-1 of 10 has been revised to include NC. Highway 172 on the location map at the top left hand corner of the drawing. Comment No.6: If low density will be pursued, please complete the enclosed curb outlet supplement, and provide swale calculations. Response No. 6: Please find attached Curb Outlet System supplement detailing the proposed drainage Swale. Also, please find attached drainage calculations. V.XW09-AE974n.2Vmda ke W7-26-04)doe W261200410:58 AM Ms. Linda Lewis July 26, 2004 Page Three (3) Comment No. 7: Please delineate the drainage area to each swale. You must account for all of the runoff into the swale, both existing and proposed, if the existing runoff cannot be rerouted around the swale. Response No. 7: please reference revised Sheet C4 of 6 for the drainage area pertaining to Swale No. I. I trust that this information is sufficient for your continued review of this project. If you should have any questions or require additional information, please call. Respectfully, W. Landon YouiTce, P.E. WLY Enclosures: As stated. cc: Mr. Larry Faison — Manager, Town of Swansboro, North Carolina V\W0 AE974722Vmdalew� Itr(7-26-04)doe 712N2004 1058 AM July 16, 2004 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Ms. Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer I SUBJECT: Request For Time Extension Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Town of Swansboro, North Carolina PN: E97472.2 Dear Ms. Lewis: On behalf of the Town of Swansboro, N.C., please accept this request for time extension regarding the above subject project. Due to comments received from your office on June 18, 2004 additional survey information is required. I anticipate the additional information you have requested will be complete and submitted to your office by August 2, 2004. If you should have any questions or require additional information, please call. Respectfully, w+i� ounc W LY Enclosures: As stated. cc: Mr. Larry Faison — Manager, Town of Swansboro, North Carolina GREEN ENGINEERING, PLLC V\W09-AE474n2\1 hIWIX 7-1604)d WATER, WASTEWATER SURVEYING, PLANNING. PRO)ECT MANAGEMENT 7/IN20041042AM 303 N GOLOSBORO ST PO BON 609 WILSON N C 22893 TEL 252 237.5365 FAX 252 243 7489 WWW GREENENGINEERING.COM 07/16/04 FRI 11:13 FAX 252 243 7489 GREEN ENGINEERING Z 001 July 16, 2004 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Ms. Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer I SUBJECT: Request For Time Extension Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Town of Swansboro, North Carolina PN: E97-472.2 Dear Ms. Lewis: On behalf of the Town of Swansboro, N.C., please accept this request for time extension regarding the above subject project. Due to comments received from your office on June 18, 2004 additional survey information is required. I anticipate the additional information you have requested will be complete and submitted to your office by August 2, 2004. If you should have any questions or require additional information, please call. Respectfully, �wr� Landon ounc 1Am Enclosures: As stated. cc: Mr. Larry Faison — Manager, Town of Swansboro, North Carolina GREEN ENGINEERING. PLLC V)WCWP, 974722 n&Je O(7-1"4)do IAEER, WASTIWATER SU"E Y IN G. PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENL 303 N GOLD590RO 51 PO so, L09 WIL50N N C t)B93 TEL 151 :37 5365 FAX 253 2A3 7499 7116I'1 10,42 AM WWW GREENENGINEERIN6.COM W ATFR 0 wsvA j ®air T June 17. 2004 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. David R. Walker, Interim Manager Town of Swainsboro 502 Church Street Swansboro, NC 28584 Subject: Request for Additional Information Stormwater Project No. SW8 040346 Swansboro WWTP Improvements Onslow County Dear Mr. Walker: Alan W. Klimek, P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality --------The=Wilmington-Regional=Office=received--a=Stormwater-Management=PE- slit -Application - for Swansboro WWTP Improvements on March 30, 2004. A preliminary review of that information has determined that the application is not complete. The following information is needed to continue the stormwater review: 1. Please either delineate all wetlands on the treatment facility site, disturbed or undisturbed, or note on the plans that none exist. 2. The Division no longer offers a general permit for this type of activity. Due to the amount of proposed built -upon area, the low density option would be best suited for this project, provided the new collection system for the proposed drive at the treatment plant site can be removed and replaced with 5:1 curb outlet swales. Tying into an existing piped stormwater system does not meet the intent of low density development. In order to make this project permittable under low density, please look at redirecting the runoff from CB's 4 and 5 toward the southwest around the existing aerobic digester, into a 100 foot long, 5:1 side slope grassed swale. The swale, then, could end with a flow spreader along the existing contour, allowing the runoff to sheet flow across the natural contour into the existing drainage outlet. For the northern drainage, (CB's 1 and 2), please label and show the area at the end of the 18" pipe in contour, as either swale or natural grassed area with a flow spreader. Please detail the flow spreader and swale. If the new collection piping cannot be eliminated, please revise the application to high density and propose a suitable engineered system to treat the runoff. The road detail on Sheet D6 of 8 indicates that one should refer to the site plan for the road width, however, the set of plans that was provided with the application has no "site" plan- only an overall plan, a demolition plan, a yard piping plan, and a grading plan. None of these plans shows the proposed road width. Please either provide a site plan with dimensions for all of the proposed facilities, including the road width or add the requested dimensions to one of the aforementioned plan sheets, and submit 2 copies. N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension (910) 395-3900 Customer Service A4n Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 350-2004 Fax 1 800 623-7748 UDENK Mr. Walker June 16, 2004 Stormwater Application No. SW8 040346 4. Please provide centerline elevations for the proposed street on the grading plan, or provide a street profile. 5. Please add Highway 172 to the location map for the spray irrigation field site plan. 6. If low density will be pursued, please complete the enclosed curb outlet supplement, and provide swale calculations. 7. Please delineate the drainage area to each swale. You must account for all of the runoff into the swale, both existing and proposed, if the existing runoff cannot be rerouted around the swale. Please note that this request for additional information is in response to a preliminary review. The requested information should be received by this Office prior to July 17, 2004, or the application will be returned as incomplete. The return of a project will necessitate resubmittal of all required items, including the application fee. If you need additional time to submit the information, please mail or fax your request for. a time -extension to the Division aTthe address and fax numberatth—etiottom of this letter. The request must indicate the date by which you expect.to submit the required information. The Division is allowed 90 days from the receipt of a completed application to issue the permit. The construction of any impervious surfaces, other than a construction entrance under an approved Sedimentation Erosion Control Plan, is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and is subject to enforcement action pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. Please reference the State assigned project number on all correspondence. Any original documents that need to be revised have been sent to the engineer or agent. All original documents must be returned or new originals must be provided. Copies are not acceptable. If you have any questions concerning this matter please feel free to call me at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, 4�G �d" Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer RSS/arl: S:\WQS\STORMWAT\ADDINFO\2004\040346.jun04 cc: W. Landon Younce, Green Engineering Linda Lewis Page 2 of 2 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Ms. Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer I March 29, 2004 �C�IVED _ J 14AR 3 0 2004 . SUBJECT: Stormwater Management Permit Application Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Town of Swansboro, North Carolina PN: E97472.2 Dear Ms. Lewis: R2C'v , a eQ-M. 11 3 oy3 G� Please find enclosed for your review and approval two (2) copies of each of the following items pertaining to the above referenced project: • Stormwater Management Permit Application Form (one original and one copy) • Watershed Classification Attachment • Project Narrative • Construction Drawings — Contracts I & 2 • Detailed Specifications Also, please find attached one check in the amount of $420.00 to cover the application fee. If you should have questions or require additional information, please call. Respectfully, W. Landon Younce, E.I. WLY Enclosures: As stated. cc: Mr. David R. Walker — Interim Manager, Town of Swansboro, North Carolina GREEN ENGINEERING, PLLC V\W0EI E 74n NvdIILv. tr(33 4)&*ATER, WASTEWATER 5URVEYING, PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3@9@DO43-M PM 303 N. GOLDSBORO ST PO BOX 609 WILSON N C 27893 TEL 252 237 5365 FAX 252 243 7489 WWW GREENENGINEERING CON i 3i A I It I Cl ✓r4V 4-1 E1 '' I 1 "1 1 � om - i -- -- ----- -----NOW - -71 CR'�C1�—BASr�1--tA-0. -4---- --- 3 _ITS-- (Zz+ z,1) 0.34 cF5 I' i to --CO.34x0 -OIZ) /b of = o0 57v • = zZ S z (3) --- -- ---- LY I --- d--Z o ---- - —�-7- — \ ZZ tZ.3i A = o O \� 0/b -- T-14. ------ --- SLY - - -- - �1161«r- =J `1S = Oz 717�) R L_ (Y) ,. IN —r- . r� eh rw� P> . — 103.Z 7_ — —iC — �I�PE 10/21/04 THU 13:53 FAX 252 243 7489 GREEN ENGINEERING 003 lo/r 1/0+ - ---- - ---------------------- e. 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(IFIIS FORMMAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR MEAS AN O)tIGINAL) INSTRUCTIONS: To dctwminc the classification o(• the watcrshed(s) in which tho subject project will be Located, You are =Tlirod to submit this form, with items 1 through 8 completed, to the appropriate Division of Water QualilY Regional Office Water Quality Supervisor (see Page 2 of 2) prior to submittal of the application for review. At a minimum, you must include an 8.5" by III copy of the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map that slk m5 the surface, waters immediately downslope of ttte project. You must identify the location of the project and the closest downslope surface waters (Waters for which you are requesting the on tine submitted map mpY. if the facility is located in the Ne= River Basin, also include a mpg of the soil survey map for the pmjxl location. The corresponding non -discharge application rray sat be submitted until this form is completed by the appropriate regional of ke and included witb the submittal. I. Applicants name (name of tine municipality, corporation, individual, etc.): Town of Svraesboro N C_ David R. W.*,Wcr - interim M2 AG -A - 2. Name and complete addmss of applicant: _ Tawn of Swa nthom�na 507 Church Street City. Swaesboro Srate: _ N.C. Zaps 25W%4 __ Telephone mnnber, ( 910 ) 32644211 Facsimile number. (t) ) 326-3101 3. project name (name of the subdivision, facility or establishment, =); WggoMw T t plant i nmvemeWs Town of SHIM1221% North Curchut 4. County where project is located Onslow Country_ 3. Name(s) of ciosaet S-'r&ce waters:. Pasture Braneh. Poster's Creek G. River basins) in Which the project is belled: tlfilre O 1Lv+r t3�s� 7, Topographic map name and date: it. Nortil Carolina Praremional Engineer's seal, slgtanam and date: TO: REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR Please provide me with the chmification(s) of the Surfs¢ waters, vn' 10sw(s), and appmptiatc river buin(s) where these aerivities will occar, as identified on the attache) reap segment: Names) of surface waters and river basin(s): Classification(s) (as eslabliShad by the VMCY Proposed elassification(s), if applicable; . ,•- River biWn buffer "Am if applicable: Sig are of regional office perso DW2. 3 D t{ FORM.: WSCA 10/99 Page 1 f2 _ se5,,.+.�.,rl•- PROJECT NARRATIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS TOWN OF SWANSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA PN: E97-472.2 Proiect Descrintion The Town of Swansboro is planning improvements to the existing wastewater treatment plant just off of Old Hammocks Road (SR 1512). The purpose of this project is to provide an alternative disposal site for treated effluent from the existing discharge into Foster's Creek as well as upgrading plant capacity. The scope of this project is the creation of a new reclaimed water disposal site in conjunction with improvements at the WWTP to provide reclaimed water transport and disposal. The proposed reclaimed water sprayfield, located just north of the intersection of SR 1744 and NC Hwy. 24, will utilize approximately 68,141 LF 2-12" Dia. irrigation piping, one (1) 10.0 acre irrigation storage pond, one (1) irrigation pumping station and all associated sprinklers, valves, fittings, etc. to serve the proposed sprayfield. Improvements to the WWTP will include the addition of a new aeration basin, clarifier, UV Disinfection, sludge holding tank, sludge pumping station, effluent pumping station, 3.0 acre 5-day holding lagoon, and all associated piping, valves, fittings, etc. The reclaimed water transmission main from the WWTP to the proposed spray disposal site was previously permitted under "Swansboro Wastewater Improvements — Project No. ON-03249" issued on May 19, 2003. The total project area is approximately 30 acres. A minimum of 3' depth cover will be maintained throughout all reclaimed water irrigation piping installation. Stormwater Management The Town of Swansboro WWTP currently. utilizes a stormwater collection system. Additional runoff created by this upgrade will be directed into that system. Most wastewater treatment structures are of an open top design preventing any increase in surface runoff from precipitation over these structures. Minimal impervious area will be created at the proposed reclaimed water spraySeld. An irrigation pump station and proposed gravel driveway will be created on that site. The majority of the sprayfield will consist of buried irrigation piping and sprinkler risers contributing little increase to impervious area on site. Planned Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures Silt Fencing — Sift Fence will be installed as shown on the construction plans or as deemed necessary by visual inspection. This will be done by the contractor and inspected by the engineer to ensure all sediment is properly contained. 2. Rock Check Dams — Rock Check Dams will be installed as a temporary measure throughout the project to restrict the velocity within the disturbed roadside ditches or channels affected thereby reducing the potential of erosion. These check dams will also serve as temporary sediment traps and will be placed wherever necessary as shown on the construction plans. 3. Temporary Inlet Protection — Inlet protection will be provided on all existing drainage pipes and inlets on the project to ensure proper sediment containment. V\W09 97472.2\&..d 03R9/Oct 954" 0 GREEM ENGINEERING i 0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II — WASTEWATER FACILITY UPGRADE TOWN OF SWANSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA CWB PROJECT NO. E-SRG-T-0"105 March 2004 Prepared by: GREEN ENGINEERING, P.L.L.C. 303 North Goldsboro Street Wilson, North Carolina 27893 (252) 237-5365 NO. E97472.2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 0101 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 0101 - 1 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK 0210 CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 - 1- 0210 - 6 0215 DEMOLITION 0215 - 1 - 0215 - 4 0220 EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 -1- 0220 - 16 (INCLUDING SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT) 0240 STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 1- 0240 - 11 0255 UNPAVED DRIVEWAYS & ACCESS ROADS 0255 - 1 - 0255 - 2 0259A CONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A-1-0259A-6 0268 PLAIN RIP RAP 0268 - I - 0268 - 2 0270 SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 1 - 0270 - 7 0271 CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION 0271 - 1 - 0271 - 5 AND POLLUTION 0272 MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL 0272 - 1 - 0272 - 3 0273 CROPPING PLAN FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION 0273 -1 - 0273 - 6 DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE 0310 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 1 - 0310 - 30 0320 MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION 0320 - 1- 0320 - 6 DIVISION 4 - MASONRY 0410 MORTAR AND UNIT MASONRY 0410 - 1 - 0410 - 4 DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 1323 WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1327 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1330 PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING RAS PUMPING STATION 1345 PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING 1323-1-1323-9 1327 - 1 - 1327 - 11 1330 - 1 -1330 - 12 1345-1-1345-5 eDIVISION I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS mDETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0101 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work included in these specifications, the project drawings, and the contract documents for this project is to be performed under four (4) contracts, as follows: • Contract No. 1— General Construction • Contract No. 2 — Spray Irrigation Facility • Contract No. 3 — Reclaimed Water Main Extension • Contract No. 4 — Electrical Construction The intent of this Section is to provide a general project description to aid each Bidder in understanding the overall scope of the project and the work included in the Contract. PART 2.00 - PRODUCTS All material and product descriptions are included in the other applicable sections of these specifications and/or as shown on the project drawings. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION As described in the Bid proposed, these detailed specifications and the project drawings. END OF SECTION 0101 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 0101-1 ll !1 11 11 ,_ 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IJ DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0210 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Descnption The work covered by this division shall consist of all necessary clearing, grubbing, and disposal of all vegetation and debris from within the construction limits. Clearing and grubbing operations shall be completed sufficiently in advance of grading operations as may be necessary to prevent any of the debris from the clearing and grubbing operations from interfering with the excavation or embankment operations. The work under this section shall be performed in a manner which will cause a minimum of soil erosion. The Contractor shall perform such erosion control work, temporary or permanent, as may be necessary in order to satisfactorily minimize erosion resulting from clearing and grubbing operations. 1.02 Ouality Assurance Provide at least one person who shall be present at all times during tree clearing and grubbing operations and who shall be thoroughly familiar with the types of trees involved and who shall direct the trimming of roots and limbs where required. hi addition to complying with all pertinent codes and regulations, comply with the requirements of those insurance carriers providing coverage for this work. CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 - 1 1.03 Job Conditions A. Dust Control Use all means necessary to prevent the spread of dust during performance of the work of this Section; thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust being a nuisance to the public, neighbors, and concurrent performance of other work on the site. B. Burning On -site burning shall be in full accordance with all Federal, State, and local codes and ordinances. No burning will be permitted within the limits of any actual spray irrigation field, where applicable. C. Protection Use all means necessary to protect existing objects designated to remain, and in the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Fill Dirt 2.02 2.03 Shall be clean dry soil obtained from the site at a location designated by the Engineer. Concrete When required for filling and/or capping wells, shall be 2500 psi concrete incompliance with Section 0310 of these specifications. Temporary Barricades Unless otherwise specifically approved by the Engineer, use only new and solid lumber of utility grade or better to construct temporary barricades around the objects designated to remain. CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 - 2 11 1! 2.04 Pruning Paint Use only a pruning paint specifically formulated for horticultural application to cut or damaged plant tissue and approved by the Engineer for use on this work. 2.05 Other Materials All other materials, not specifically described but required for proper completion of the work of this section, shall be as selected by the Contractor subject to approval of the Engineer. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Preparation A. Notification: Notify the Engineer at least two full working days prior to commencing the work of this Section. B. Site inspection: Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect the entire site and all objects designated to be removed and to be preserved. Locate all existing utility lines and determine all requirements for disconnecting and capping. Local all existing active utility lines traversing the site and determine the requirements for their protection. C. Clarification: The Drawings do not propose to show all objects existing on the site. Before commencing the work of this section, verify with the Engineer all objects to be removed and all objects to be preserved. CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 - 3 I 3.02 Clearing and Grubbing A. General Clearing and grubbing of construction sites, pipeline easements, and roadway areas, shall consist of removing all vegetation and debris, including but not limited to trees, logs, stumps, junked vehicles, snags, lumber, sawdust piles, fences, leaf piles, brick, tile, rubble, and masonry in the area of grade change, excavation, embankment construction, structure construction or alternation and building construction. B. Clearing The Contractor shall conduct his operations in a manner to prevent limb, bark, or root injuries to trees, shrubs, or other types of vegetation that are to remain growing and also to prevent damage to adjacent property. When any such injuries unavoidably occur, all rough edges of scarred areas shall first be made reasonably smooth in accordance with generally accepted horticultural practice, and the scars then thoroughly covered with an asphaltum base tree paint. Any such plants that are damaged by any construction operations to such an extent as to destroy their value for shade or other landscape purposes, shall be cut and disposed of by the Contractor, without extra compensation, when so directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not cut any timber beyond the clearing limits established by the Engineer nor shall he cut any timber which is to be preserved for landscape or erosion control purposes except at the direction of the Engineer. The clearing limits shall include the entire site for construction projects, unless shown otherwise on the drawings or directed otherwise by the Engineer. Clearing of pipeline and drainage easements shall include both permanent and construction easements as shown on the drawings, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. In the clearing of roadway areas where the depth of embankment exceeds 6 feet in height, sound trees shall be cut at a height of not more than 6 inches above natural ground, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. When trees are to be cut in areas not designated for grubbing, the trees shall be cut off at or below the natural ground surface. CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 - 4 1 1 1 Cl i O lJ 1 1 I I I 'i I� C. Grubbine The work of grubbing shall be performed on all areas cleared, except as follows: 1. Stumps, outside of the permanent easements but within the construction easements, may be allowed to remain in place; however, such stumps must be cut off at or below natural ground surface. 2. In roadway embankment areas, when the embankment exceeds 6 feet in height, sound stumps shall be cut off not more than 6 inches above the existing ground level and not grubbed. Unsound or decayed stumps shall be removed to a depth of at least 2 feet below the natural ground surface. Within all areas designated for clearing and/or grubbing, all holes and other depressions shall be filled and the area brought to a uniform contour so as to allow the Owner to mow the area without hindrance. This work shall be done as a part of the clearing and grubbing operation regardless of whether the irregularities were the results of the Contractor's operations or were originally existing. Additionally, all exposes, loose debris - bottles, cans, bricks, rocks (over 2" diameter), etc. - shall be removed from construction sites and permanent easements surfaces. 3.03 Disposal Timber of value, including pulpwood, shall be limbed up and immediately cut in merchantable lengths by the Contractor for prompt removal from the right-of-way of the property Owner. The Contractor shall notify the property owner or his authorized agent in writing that he has 30 days in which to remove the timber. If the timber is not removed within a 30 day period the Contractor shall dispose of the timber as hereinafter provided. A copy of the Contractor's letter to the property owner or his authorized agent giving expiration date for the removal of the timber shall be sent to the Resident Engineer. This letter shall include a postscript paragraph which the property owner or his authorized agent may sign authorizing the Contractor to dispose of the timber if the owner or his authorized agent does not reserve it for his use. All remaining brush, roots, stumps, tree laps, timber not reserved by the property owner and all other vegetation shall be disposed of by the Contractor either by burning the vegetation within the area cleared or by disposal in locations off of the right-of-way and out of sight of the project. Off site disposal shall be in accordance with state and local solid waste regulations. CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 - 5 I When the vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in such a manner as to prevent injury to property within or outside of the right-of-way. Burning shall be in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations. The securing of necessary burning permits shall be the responsibility of the contractor. All burning shall be under the constant care of competent watchmen. Burning shall be thorough and shall not be permitted to smolder and result in dense smoke. When the timber and debris are to be disposed of in locations off of the right-of-way and out of sight of the project, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer, before final acceptance of the project, a written release from the property owner, or his authorized agent, granting the servitude of his lands. All debris other than vegetation, even if burnable, shall be disposed of in areas that are , outside of the right-of-way and provided by the Contractor, unless otherwise required by the plans or special provisions or unless disposal with the right-of-way is permitted by the Engineer. ' Timber and debris shall not be dumped, buried, or disposed of in wetlands in any manner unless approved in advance in writing by the Engineer. END OF SECTION 0210 CLEARING & GRUBBING 0210 — 6 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0215 - DEMOLITION PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1 1.01 Description The work covered by this Section includes the necessary equipment, tools, materials, labor, and supervision for the complete demolition, removal, and disposal of all structures, buildings, building components, and/or appurtenances as indicated in the contract and/or on the project drawings. ' 1.02 (Quality Assurance The Contractor shall provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in this type work, who shall be present at all times during the execution of the work of this section, and who shall personally direct the demolition operations. Comply with all pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations governing this type work. e1.03 Job Conditions A. Dust Control Use all means necessary to prevent the spread of dust during the performance of the work of this Section and to prevent dust being a nuisance to the public, neighbors, and concurrent performance of other work on the site. 1 B. Burning 1 Any on -site burning shall be in full accordance with all Federal, State and local codes and ordinances. eDEMOLITION 0215 - 1 C. Protection Use all means necessary to protect new or existing objects designated to remain, and in the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Fill Material Shall be clean sand or washed stone unless otherwise stated in these specifications. 2.02 Temporary Barricades Unless otherwise specifically approved by the Engineer, use only new and solid lumber of utility grade or better to construct temporary barricades, where needed for safety or item protection. 2.03 Other Materials All other materials, not specifically described but required for the proper completion of the work of this Section, shall be as selected by the Contractor, subject to the approval of the Engineer. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Preparation A. Notification: Notify the Engineer at least two full working days prior to commencing the work of this Section. B. Site inspection: Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect the entire site and all objects designated to be removed and to be preserved. DEMOLITION 0215 - 2 0 Locate all existing utility lines and determine all requirements for disconnecting and capping. Locate all existing active utility lines traversing the site and determine the requirements for their protection. C. Clarification: The drawings do not propose to show all objects existing on the site. Before commencing the work of this section, verify with the Engineer all objects to be removed and all objects to be preserved. 3.02 General Reuirements ® All structures, buildings, building components, appurtenances, foundations, basement walls, concrete slabs, pavement, septic tanks, pipelines, utility lines, and all other items designated to be removed, or necessary to be removed prior to construction, shall be completely demolished and cleared from the right-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. All materials resulting from the demolition work, unless specifically designated for salvage to the Owner or where such materials may be the property of utility companies providing service to the location, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of or used by him, or else may be sold by him as his property. 3.03 Utilities The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with utility companies for the disconnecting of service and the removal of and recovery by them of all meters, telephones, or any other utility facilities or equipment owned by them. The Contractor shall also arrange for and actually effect the disconnecting and closing of water and sewer connections to buildings, including but not limited to any work that must be done in addition to that normally done by the utility company, in conformity with all applicable codes and regulations of the local Boards of Health. 3.04 Disposal Unless otherwise indicated in the contract or shown on the drawings, all parts of the structures, buildings, appurtenances and all materials recovered during their demolition shall become the property of the Contractor, and shall be removed from the project by the Contractor, unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. DEMOLITION 0215 - 3 E 3.05 Disposal by burning will be permitted, when it poses no danger to the surroundings and subject to all applicable sections of these specifications and all State and local ordinances. Where waste and debris are to be disposed of in areas that are outside of the project site or right-of-way, other than active public waste or disposal areas, the following requirements shall be applicable: A. Construction debris, and all broken pavement and masonry, shall be covered with a minimum of 6 inches of earth material. The completed waste area shall be shaped to contours which are comparable to and blend in with the adjacent topography where practical. Slopes should not be steeper than 2 to 1. B. Seeding and mulching shall be performed over all earth or earth covered waste areas. Seeding and mulching shall be in accordance with Section 0270 of these specifications. C. Erosion control measures in accordance with Section 0271 of these specifications shall be installed and maintained by the Contractor at all waste disposal areas, as needed or as directed by the Engineer, at no additional cost to the Owner. D. Disposal of waste or debris in active public waste or disposal areas will not be permitted without prior approval of the Engineer. E. Disposal of waste and debris will not be allowed in any area under the Corps of Engineers' regulatoryjurisdiction until the Contractor has obtained a permit for such disposal from the Corps' District Engineer having jurisdiction, and has furnished a copy of this permit to the Project Engineer. F. When the materials and debris are to be disposed of in locations off of the right-of-way and out of sight of the project, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer, before final acceptance of the project, a written release from the property owner, or his authorized agent, granting the servitude of his lands. Compensation All work covered by this section shall be included in the lump sum price bid for this project. Such price and payment will be full compensation for all work covered by this section, including but not limited to demolition removal; disposal of material and debris; clean-up; furnishing, grading, seeding and mulching, and erosion control of disposal areas; and all costs incurred in connection with the work. END OF SECTION 0215 DEMOLITION i 1 1 1 n n 1 1 I 1 LJ 1 LI 1 1 1 1 0215 - 4 1 aDIVISION 2 - SITE WORK eDETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0220 - EXCAVATION, FILLING AND GRADING PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Descrintion Excavating, filling, and grading required for this work includes, but is not necessarily limited to: ' A. Excavating for footings and foundations B. Filling and backfilling to attain indicated grades C. Trenching and trench backfilling D. Rough and finish grading of the site E. Furnishing and installing granular cushion under all interior concrete slabs on grade 1.02 Quality Assurance ' The General Contractor shall employ and pay for an independent testing laboratory to perform all testing as specified herein. The laboratory selected shall be subject to approval by the Engineer. A. Testing Services 1. Testing Services to be provided by testing laboratory include the following: e a. Test the Contractor's proposed materials in the laboratory and/or field for compliance with the Specifications. b. Perform field moisture content and density tests to assure that the specified compaction of backfill materials has been obtained. C. Report all test results to the Engineer and the Contractor. OEXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 1 2. Authority and Duties of Testing Agency: Technicians representing the testing laboratory shall inspect the materials in the field and perform tests, and shall report their findings to the Engineer and the Contractor. When the materials furnished or work performed fails to fulfill specification requirements, the technician will direct the attention of the Engineer and the Contractor to such failure. a. The technician shall not act as foremen or perform other duties for the Contractor. Work will be checked as it progresses, but failure to detect any defective work or materials shall not in any way prevent later rejection when such defect is discovered, nor shall it obligate the Engineer for final acceptance. Technicians are not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge, or release any requirements of the specifications, nor to approve or accept any portion of the work. 3. Responsibilities and duties of Contractor: The use of testing services shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to furnish materials and construction in full compliance with the Drawings and Specifications. a. Secure and deliver to the Engineer or to the testing agency, without cost, preliminary representative samples of the materials he proposed to use and which are required to be tested. b. Furnish such casual labor as is necessary to obtain and handle samples at the Project or at other sources of material. C. Advise the testing agency sufficiently in advance of operations to allow for completion of quality tests and for the assignment of personnel. Reference Standards: The Contractor shall comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following: I. ASTM D 422, Particle -Size Analysis of Soils. 2. ASTM D 423, Liquid Limit of Soils. 3. ASTM D 427, Shrinkage Factors of Soils. 4. ASTM D 698, Moisture -Density Relations of Soils, using 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Rammer and 12-in. (304.8 nun Drop). 5. ASTM D 1140, Amount of Material in Soils Finer than the No. 200 Sieve. 6. ASTM D 1556, Density of Soil in Place by the Sand -Cone Method. 7. ASTM D 1557, Moisture -Density Relations of Soils, using 10.0 lb (4.5 kg) Rammer and 18-in. (457 mm) Drop. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 2 11 11 C. 8. ASTM D 2166, Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil. 9. ASTM D 36, Structural Steel. 10. ASTM A 328, Steel Sheet Piling. Test Reports 1. Submit copies of the following reports directly to Engineer from the testing service, with copy to the Contractor: a. Tests on borrow material. b. Footing subgrade. C. Field density tests. d. Optimum moisture - maximum density curve for each soil used for backfill. e. Tests of actual unconfined compressive strength or bearing tests of each strata. 1.03 Job Conditions A. Dust Control Use all means necessary to control dust on and near the work and on and near any off -site borrow areas if such dust is caused by the Contractor's operations during performance of the work or if resulting from the condition in which the Contractor leaves the project site. Thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust from being a nuisance to the public, neighbors, and other work operations on the site. B. Protection Use all means necessary to protect all materials of this section before, during and after installation. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 3 PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Fill Material, General A. Approval Required All fill material shall be subject to approval of the Engineer. B. Notification For approval of imported fill material, notify the Engineer at least four working days in advance of intention to import material, designate the proposed borrow area, and permit the Engineer to sample as necessary from the borrow area for the purpose of making acceptance tests to prove the quality of the material. 2.02 On -site Fill Material All on -site fill material shall be soil -rock mixture which is free from organic matter and other deleterious substance. It shall contain no rocks or lumps over four inches in greatest dimension and not more than 15% of the rocks or lumps shall be larger than 2 inches in greatest dimension. 2.03 Imported Fill Material All imported fill material shall meet the requirements of Section 2.02 above and shall, in addition, be predominantly granular with a maximum particle size of two inches and a plasticity index of 12 or less. 2.04 Fill Beneath Foundations All fill material placed within two feet of the base of building footings and/or slabs shall have a plasticity index of 15 or less. 2.05 Granular Cushion The granular cushion material to be installed under floor slabs as shown on the drawing shall be a clean mineral aggregate with particle sizes grading within the following limits: EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 4 11 si Passing 1" mesh Passing #8 sieve Passing #200 sieve 100% 5% or less 1 % or less N. C. Department of Transportation gradation size 57 is acceptable for this application. 2.06 Trench and Structural Backfill A. On -Site Fill Material All on -site fill material used for trench and structural backfill shall meet the requirements of Section 2.02 above. B. Imported Cohesionless Material All imported cohesionless material used for trench and structural backfill shall be free from organic substance and other deleterious matter, shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer, and shall be in particle size grading within the following limits: Passing the number four sieve: 100% Passing the number 200 sieve: 3% maximum 2.07 Other Materials All other materials, not specifically described but required for proper completion of the work of this Section, shall be as selected by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Engineer. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 General Prior to all work of this Section, become thoroughly familiar with the site, the site conditions, and all portions of the work falling within this Section. Do not allow or cause any of the work performed or installed to be covered up or enclosed by work of this Section prior to all required inspections, tests, and approvals. Should any of the work be so enclosed or covered up before it has been approved, uncover all such work at no additional cost to the Owner. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 5 I 3.02 3.03 After the work has been completely tested, inspected, and approved, make all repairs and replacements necessary to restore the work to the condition in which it was found at the time of uncovering, all at no additional cost to the Owner. Finish elevations and lines For the setting and establishing of finish elevations and lines, the Owner through his Engineer shall provide to the Contractor sufficient plans, monuments, bench marks and/or references for the Contractor to properly stake and construct the project in accordance with the project drawings. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to preserve all monuments, bench marks, and references provided for this project, and if lost or disturbed, shall immediately replace such to the approval of the Engineer at no cost to the Owner. Excavation A. General 1. All excavation shall be unclassified and shall be included in the lump sum price bid for the project. 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the definite location of existing facilities within the area of his excavation for work under this Contract. Care shall be exercised during such location work to avoid damaging and/or disrupting the affected facility. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing, at his expense, damage to any structure, piping, or utility caused by his work. 3. If blasting is required, the Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, applicable safety code requirements, and regulations relative to the handling, storage, and use of explosives and the protection of life and property. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all damage caused by his blasting operations. Suitable methods shall be employed to confine all materials lifted by blasting within the limits of the excavation or trench. a. All rock which cannot be handled and compacted as earth shall be kept separate from other excavated materials and shall not be mixed with backfill or embankment materials except as specified or directed. All blasting and rock excavation shall be included in the lump sum price bid for the Project. No additional payment will be made for rock excavation. 1 1 1 F 1 u LJ e 1 C 1 C' EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 6 1 4. Sheeting and shoring shall be provided as necessary for the protection of the work and for the safety of personnel. The clearances and types of the temporary structures, insofar as they affect the character of the finished work, will be subject to the approval of the Engineer, but the Contractor shall be responsible for the adequacy of all sheeting, bracing, cofferdamming, etc. No separate payment is to be made for providing or removing steel or wood sheet piling; payment shall be considered as having been included in the price bid for the Contract. All shoring, bracing and sheeting shall be removed as the excavations are backfilled and in a manner such as to prevent injurious caving; or, if so directed by the Engineer, because in his opinion, removal would be damaging to structures or personnel, shall be left in place. Sheeting left in place shall be cut off 3 feet below the surface. Payment for sheeting left in place shall be considered as having been included in the Contract Price. All sheeting and bracing must be maintained until replaced by other sheeting and bracing or until the permanent construction is able to withstand lateral pressures from soil water. Remove sheeting and bracing from excavations unless otherwise ordered in writing by the Engineer. Removal shall be done so as to not cause injury to the work. Removal shall be equal on both sides of excavations to ensure no unequal loads on pipe or structure. Defer removal of sheeting and bracing, where removal may cause soil to come into contact with concrete until the concrete has cured a minimum of 7 days. 5. All excavation within the grading limits of the Project shall be performed to the lines and grades indicated on the Drawings. All excavation shall be performed in the manner and sequence as required for the work. a. Excavation work shall be performed in a safe and proper manner with appropriate precautions being taken against all hazards. Excavations shall provide adequate working space and clearances for the work to be performed therein and for installation and removal of concrete forms. In no case shall excavation faces be undercut for extended footings. b. Subgrades shall be firm, dense, and thoroughly compacted to a 90 percent maximum density. The finished elevation or stabilized subgrades shall not be above subgrade elevations shown on the Drawings. C. Exposed soil after excavations have been made shall be protected against detrimental damage and change in condition from physical disturbance and rain. Wherever possible, concrete footings shall be done the same day the excavation is made. If this is not done, the footing excavations shall be properly protected. 6. All excavated materials that meet the requirements for backfrll shall be stockpiled within the site (but not less than 25 feet from the surface borders of any excavation) for use as backfill, or for providing final site grades. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 7 I All excavated materials that are not considered suitable for fill, and any surplus or excavated material that is not required for fill shall be disposed of by the Contractor. Upon completion of the work all on -site waste and disposal areas shall be cleaned and the debris removed from the site. Excavations for Structures: Excavations for the construction of structures shall be carefully made to the depths indicated or required. Bottoms for footings, slabs, and grade beams shall be level, clean and clear of loose material, the lower sections true to size. Footings, slab, and grade beam bottoms shall be approved by the Engineer before any concrete is placed thereon. 2. When the excavation has reached the design subgrade, the exposed subgrade shall be proof rolled using a 25-ton pneumatic tire roller. Proof rolling operation shall be inspected by the Engineer. Any soft or unconsolidated zones or areas detected by proof rolling operations shall be undercut as directed by the Engineer. The undercut subgrade shall be sacrificed to a minimum depth of 6-inches and compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of the maximum density as determined by ASTM D 1557. After the undercut subgrade has been sacrificed and compacted the undercut shall be backfilled with select backfill to the design subgrade elevation in accordance with Article 3.6.B. The final subgrade shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer. 3. In excavations for structures, where, in the opinion of the Engineer, the ground, not affected by high water level, is spongy or otherwise unsuitable for the contemplated foundation, the Contractor will be required to remove such unsuitable earth and replace it with suitable material properly compacted. 4. Excavations for structures which have been carried below the depths indicated shall be refilled to the proper grade with select backfill material properly compacted as specified herein. All structure excavations shall be hand -trimmed to permit the placing of full widths, and lengths of footings on horizontal beds. Rounded and undercut edges will not be permitted. 6. Excavation shall be extended a minimum of two feet on each side of structures, footings, etc. unless otherwise shown or specified. 1 1 1 1 B 1 O C I Hil 1 n F EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 8 1 C. Roadway Excavations 1. Roadway excavation shall consist of excavation for the roadways in conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, and dimensions shown on the Drawings and eshall include the excavation of all unsuitable material from the subgrade. 2. The subgrade shall be compacted to 90 percent maximum density. D. Trench Excavations 1. Trenches shall be excavated to a width which will provide adequate working space and clearances for proper pipe installation, jointing, and embedment, and ductbank installation. a. Where pipe elevations are not shown on the Drawings, trenches shall be excavated to a depth sufficient to provide a minimum cover over the top of the pipe of 3 feet. b. Unless otherwise shown ductbank trenches shall be excavated to provide a minimum cover over ductbanks of 3 feet. C. Subgrades for electrical ductbank shall be compacted to 90 percent maximum density. 2. Where necessary to reduce earth load on pipe trench banks to prevent sliding, or caving, banks may be cut back on slopes which shall not extend lower than 12 inches above the top of the pipe. 3. Except where otherwise required, pipe trenches shall be excavated 6 inches below the underside of the pipe to provide for the installation of granular embedment pipe foundation material. 4. Where in earth, trench bottoms for 6 inch or smaller pipe may be excavated below the pipe subgrade and granular embedment material provided as specified or the trench bottom may be graded to provide uniform and continuous support (between bell holes or end joints) of the installed pipe. 5. Over -depths in trench excavation shall be backfrlled with select backfill material properly compacted. Whenever unsuitable material that is incapable of properly supporting the pipe is encountered in the undercut required for bedding material, the unsuitable material shall be removed to the depth required and the trench backfrlled to the proper grade with select backfill material properly compacted. 6. Bell holes shall provide adequate clearance for tools and methods used in installing pipe. No part of any bell or coupling shall be in contact with the trench bottom, trench walls, or granular embedment when the pipe is jointed. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 9 Where existing piping or duetbank constructed by others cross the new pipeline or new electrical ductbank trench excavation, they shall be adequately supported and protected from damage due to construction. All methods for supporting and maintaining these facilities shall be subject to approval by the Engineer. Care shall be taken to insure that the grades and alignment of piping and electrical ductbanks constructed by others are maintained and that the pipe joints are not disturbed. Backfill shall be carefully placed and taped to prevent damage or future settlement. Any damage or misalignment of piping or electrical ductbanks constructed by others due to construction or settlement shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense. 3.04 Preparation of Subgrade A. Stripping 0 C. After the site has been cleared, the Contractor shall strip the vegetation and topsoil to a depth of at least 12 inches below the original elevation in the area beneath the building. This topsoil shall be stockpiled for later use in landscaping the site. Scarifyin After the site has been cleared, stripped, and excavated to within six inches of the specified depths for recompaction, scarify the exposed surface to a minimum depth of six inches, thoroughly moisture condition, and compact to the requirements specified for fill below. Leveling Remove all ruts, hummocks, and other uneven surfaces by surface grading prior to placement to fill. 3.05 Excess Water Control A. f0 Unfavorable Weather Do not place, spread, or roll any fill material during unfavorable weather conditions. Do not resume operations until moisture content and fill density are satisfactory to the Engineer. Flooding Provide berms or channels to prevent flooding of subgrade; promptly remove all water collecting in depressions. I 1 1 1 1 I I 'I I e Ii 1 J EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 10 1 C. FBI Softened SubQrade Where soil has been softened or eroded by flooding or placement during unfavorable weather, remove all damaged areas and recompact as specified for fill and compaction below. Dewatering Provide and maintain at all times during construction, ample means and devices with which to promptly remove and dispose of all water from every source entering the excavations or other parts of the work. Dewater by means which will ensure dry excavations and the preservation of the final lines and grades of bottoms of excavations. 3.06 Fill and Compaction A. Fillip C. M After subgrade compaction has been approved by the Engineer, spread approved fill material in layers not exceeding six inches in uncompacted thickness. Moisture Conditioning Water or aerate the fill material as necessary and thoroughly mix to obtain a moisture content which will permit proper compaction. Compaction, General Compact each soil layer to at least the specified minimum degree; repeat compaction process until plan grade is attained. Degree of Compaction Requirements (By Standard Proctor, except where noted) Structural fill: Densify all structural fill, including recompacted existing fill and backfill, to a minimum degree of compaction of 95%. 2. Pavement areas: Compact the upper six inches of fill in pavement areas to a minimum degree of compaction of 98%. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 11 3. Trenches in building and pavement areas: Building and pavement areas are defined, for the purpose of this paragraph, as extending a minimum of five feet beyond the building and/or pavement. Compact cohesion backfill material to a minimum degree of compaction of 95%. Compact the upper six inches of backfill in pavement areas to a minimum degree of compaction of 98%. Densify cohesionless backfill material to a minimum relative density of 70% as determined by the ASTM test designated as D-2049-69. Compact materials of questionable cohesion to either as minimum degree of compaction of 95% or a minimum relative density of70%, whichever results in the greater dry density. 3.07 Grading A. General 10 [01 Except as otherwise directed by the Engineer, perform all rough and finish grading required to attain the elevations indicated on the Drawings. Grading Tolerances 1. Rough grade Building and parking areas: Plus or minus 0.1 foot 2. Finish grade Granular cushion under con- crete slabs: Parking areas: Landscaped areas: Treatment After Completion of Grading Plus or minus 0.05 foot Plus or minus 0.1 foot Plus or minus 0.1 foot After grading is completed and the Engineer has finished his inspection, permit no further excavation, filling, or grading except with the approval of and inspection of the Engineer. Use all means necessary to prevent the erosion of freshly graded areas during construction and until such time as permanent drainage and erosion control measures have been installed. 1 E I 1 e C I I I L 1 I- I-,, 1 L L EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 12 1 M 3.09 Excavating for Footings A. Preparation To minimize differential settlement, it is essential that earth surfaces upon which footings will be placed be compacted to the approval of the Engineer and in accordance with the compaction requirements established in this Section of these Specifications. Verify that all compaction is complete and approved prior to excavating for footings. B. Excavating Excavate to the established lines and grades. Cut off bottom of trenches level and remove all loose soil. Where soft spots are encountered, undercut all defective material and replace with suitable backfill or lean concrete. Placing Granular Cushion Carefully place the granular cushion in areas to receive concrete slabs on grade, uniformly attaining the thickness indicated on the Drawings and providing all required transition planes. 3.10 Trenching A. 1-0 General Perform all trenching required for the installation of items where trenching is not specifically described in other Sections of these Specifications. Make all trenches open vertical construction with sufficient width to provide free working space at both sides of the trench and around the installed item as required for joining, backfilling, and compacting. Depth Trench as required to provide the elevations shown on the Drawings. Where elevations are not shown on the drawings, trench to sufficient depth to give a minimum of 18 inches of fill above the top of the pipe measured from the adjacent finished grade, except provide a minimum of 30 inches cover on asbestos cement pipe. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 13 C. E. F. Correction of Faulty Grades Where trench excavation is inadvertently carried below proper elevations, backfill with material approved by the Engineer and then compact to provide a firm and unyielding subgrade and/or foundation to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. Trench Bracine Properly support all trenches in strict accordance with all pertinent rules and regulations. Brace, sheet, and support trench walls in such a manner that they will be safe and that the ground alongside the excavation will not slide or settle, and that all existing improvements of every kind, whether on public or private property, will be fully protected from damage. In the event of damage to such improvements, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. Arrange all bracing, sheeting, and shoring so as to not place stress on any portion of the completed work until the general construction thereof has proceeded far enough to provide sufficient strength. Removal of Trench Bracin¢ Exercise care in the drawing and removal of sheeting, shoring, bracing, and timbering to prevent collapse or caving of the excavation faces being supported. Grading and Stockniling Trenched Material Control the stockpiling of trenched material in a manner to prevent water running into the excavations. Do not obstruct surface drainage but provide means whereby storm and waste waters are diverted into existing gutters, other surface drains, or temporary drains. 3.11 Foundation For Pines A. General Grade the trench bottoms to provide a smooth, firm, and stable foundation free of rock points throughout the length of the pipe. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 14 B. Foundation Material Place a minimum of six inches of the specified cohesionless material in the bottom of the trench when directed by the Engineer. C. Subsurface Conditions hi areas where soft, unstable materials are encountered at the surface upon which cohesionless material is to be placed, remove the unstable material and replace it with material approved by the Engineer; make sufficient depth to develop a firm foundation for the item being installed. If the need for such overexcavation has been occasioned by an act or failure to act on the part of the Contractor, make the overexcavation and replacement at no additional cost to the Owner. D. Shaping e At each joint in pipe, recess the bottom of the trench as required into the fine foundation in such a manner as to relieve the bell of the pipe of all load and to ensure continuous bearing of the pipe barrel on the firm foundation. Accurately shape all pipe subgrade and fit the bottom of the trench to the pipe shape. 3.12 Beddingfor or Pipes A. General To ensure that adequate and uniform support is provided both under and along the sides of the pipe. PVC pipe subject to flooding should be bedded in stone one (1) foot above top of pipe. This bedding shall be included in the price of bid for work being performed, and will not be paid for extra. Take special care to provide firm bedding support on the underside of the pipe and fittings for the full length of the pipe. B. Material Acceptable bedding material shall be a granular, non -cohesive material which shall have a 95% passing a 3/4 inch sieve and 95% retained on a #4 sieve. C. Other bedding procedures and materials may be used if prior written approval has been obtained from the Engineer. EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 15 0 3.13 3.14 Backfill for Pines A. Using On -Site Materials After the pipe has been properly bedded, selected material from excavation or borrow, at a moisture content which will facilitate compaction, shall be placed alongside the pipe in layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth. Care shall be taken to insure thorough compaction of the fill under the haunches of the pipe. Each layer shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling, tamping and mechanical rammers, or by hand tamping with heavy iron tampers, the tamping face area of which shall not exceed 25 square inches. The method of filling and compacting shall be continued until the fill has reached an elevation 12 inches above the top of the pipe. The remainder of the trench shall be backfilled and thoroughly compacted the layers not exceeding 6 inches. B. Using Imported Cohesionless Material After the pipe has been bedded, cover and fill the remaining portion of the trench with the specified cohesionless material and densify as specified in this Section. Cleaning Up Upon completion of the work of this Section, immediately remove all debris and excess earth material from the site. END OF SECTION 0220 1 F P CIS 1 C I 1 H LJ 1 1 I EXCAVATION, FILLING & GRADING 0220 - 16 1 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0240 - STORM DRAINAGE 1 PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work of this Section includes the famishing of all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision for the complete construction of storm drains and accessories as described in these specifications and/or as shown on the project drawings. 1.02 Oualitv Assurance The Contractor shall provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the skills required, who shall be completely familiar with the design and application of the work described in this Section, and who shall be present at all times during progress of the work of this Section and shall direct all work performed under this Section. In addition to complying with all pertinent codes and regulations, comply also with the referenced and applicable portions of the "Standard Specifications For Roads and Structures" (current edition) of the State ofNorth Carolina, Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (N.C. DOT). 1.03 Product Handlin Use all means necessary to protect storm drainage construction materials before, during, ' and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of all other contractors. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 1 I PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 2.02 2.03 Reinforced Concrete Pine Where called for on drawings, reinforced concrete pipe shall meet the requirements of the following specifications: ASTM C 76 (latest) AASHO M-170 (latest) Class 3 Joints for Reinforced Concrete Pipe will be flexible plastic joint material according to Federal Specifications SS-S00210 "Sealing Compound Preformed Plastic for Pipe Joints Type I or Type II." Corrugated Metal Pine and Pine Arch Where either is called for on the drawings, corrugated metal pipe or pipe arch shall conform to the requirements of AASHO M 36 with annular end configurations, welded seams, and shall be fully bituminous coated. Joints for Corrugated Steel Pipe and Pipe Arch will be made with corrugated steel bands having the corrugations perpendicular to the axis of the pipe and will be fully bituminous coated. Castings All catch basin grates and frames, drop inlet grates and frames, and manhole rings and covers shall be gray iron castings meeting the requirements of ASTM A48 for Class 30 iron. All castings shall be coated with an asphaltic paint, per manufacturer's standard, that will produce a smooth, tough, non -tacky finish. Manhole ring and cover shall be N.C. Department of Transportation Standard No. 840.54 unless shown otherwise on the drawings. Catch basin grate and frame for D.O.T. system street shall be N.C. DOT Standard No. 840.03 as approved by the Engineer. Catch basin casting for internal subdivision streets shall be CE-SO-I with a five-foot opening as manufactured by Dewey Brothers or Southern Foundry. Drop inlet grate and frames shall be N.C. DOT Standard No. 840.16 unless shown otherwise on the drawings. STORM DRAINAGE 1 I U I J 1 I 1 J C H D I 0240 - 2 1 H 2.04 Masonry A. Brick a Brick shall be clay or shale brick meeting the requirements of ASTM C62 for Grade SW, except as otherwise provided below. ' Brick shall be of uniform standard commercial size, with straight and parallel edges and square corners. They shall be burned hard and entirely true, free from injurious cracks and flaws, tough, strong, and shall have a clear ring when struck together. the sides, ends, and faces of all brick shall be plane surfaces at right angles and parallel one to the other. Brick of the same manufacture shall not vary more than plus or minus 1/16 of an inch in thickness, plus or minus 1/8 of an inch in width, and plus or -minus 1/4 of ' an inch in length. Concrete brick may be used in lieu of clay or shale brick when so designated on . the plans or in the special provisions. Concrete brick shall meet the requirements of ASTM C55 for Grade P-II. B. Portland Cement Portland cement shall meet the requirements of AASHO M85 for portland cement ' Types L II and III. C. Mortar Sand Mortar sand shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand having clean, durable hard, uncoated particles, or other inert materials having similar characteristics. Mortar sand shall be free from dirt, wood, paper, burlap, and all other foreign material. pD. Mortar ' Mortar used in all brick masonry and block masonry shall be proportioned as shown below for either mix No. 1 or No. 2. All proportions are by volume. No more water shall be added than is necessary to make a workable mixture. Mix No. 1: 1 part portland cement 1/4 part hydrated lime 3-3/4 parts mortar sand (Maximum) 1 STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 3 I 2.05 Portland Cement Concrete All concrete work, unless shown otherwise in these specifications or on the drawings, shall be constructed of Class A concrete with a minimum compressive strength at 28 days of 3000 pounds per square inch. The maximum water - cement ratio (gallons of water per bag of cement) shall not exceed 6.7. The maximum slump (in inches) shall not exceed 4 and the minimum cement content (Bbls/C.Y.) shall be 1.60. 2.06 Rip Rap 2.07 MW tQ See Section 0268 of these Detailed Specifications. Select Backfill See Section 0265 of these Detailed Specifications. Stone Bedding See Section 0265 of these Detailed Specifications. Concrete Pipe Flared End Sections Flared end sections will be installed in the size required at locations as shown on the plans or as specified by the Engineer. Concrete flared end sections shall meet all applicable requirements ofAASHTO M170, except those pertaining to design. The design of concrete flared end sections shall be in accordance with the requirements of the N. C. Department of. Transportation or with plans prepared by the manufacturer which have been approved by the Engineer. All concrete flared end sections shall be reinforced. Concrete used in flared end sections shall attain a strength of 3500 psi when tested in accordance with AASHTO T23. Flared end sections shall be paid for based upon the actual number of each of these items installed and accepted at the stated contract bid price. STORM DRAINAGE 1 1 LJ 1 1 1 � +l O C 1 U 0 J I d 0240 - 4 1 PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Installation - General The work covered in this part includes all the necessary items required for complete installation of each storm drainage item, whether described in detail herewithin or not. 1 3.02 Applicable Specifications The following specifications and methods form a part of this specification: ASTM C828-75T-Standard Recommended Practice for LOW-PRESSURE AIR TEST OF VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE SEWER LINES (4-12 in.) ASSHTO T-99 - Standard Method of Test for the Compaction and Density of Soils STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS AND STRUCTURES - North Carolina Department of Transportation 3.03 Staking The Owner, through his Engineer, will provide all land surveys, base lines and points for ' location the principal component parts of the work together with a suitable number of bench marks adjacent to the work. From the information provided by the Engineer, the Contractor shall develop and make all detail surveys, lines and elevations and set all batterboards as he deems necessary. Cut sheets shall be furnished the Engineer for his approval before any work is begun. 3.04 Unloading and Handlin eAll pipe shall be unloaded and handling with reasonable care. Pipe shall not be rolled or dragged over gravel or rock during handling. When any joint or section or pipe is ' damaged during unloading or handling, the undamaged portions of the joint or section may be used where partial lengths are needed or, if damaged sufficiently, the Engineer will reject the joint or section as being unfit for installation and the Contractor shall remove such rejected pipe from the project. Minor damage to pipe may be repaired by the Contractor when permitted by the Engineer STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 5 u 3.05 Trench Excavation A. I0 General Open no more trench in advance of pipe laying than is necessary to expedite the work. Excavate trenches to a width that will provide adequate working space, but not more than the maximum design width, so as not to undercut trench walls. Unless trench banks above the top of the pipe are cut back on a stable slope, sheet and brace trenches as necessary to prevent caving or sliding, to provide protection for workmen and the pipe, and to protect adjacent structures and facilities. Do not remove trench sheeting unless the pipe strength is sufficient to support the external loads. The width of the trench at any point below the top of the pipe should not be greater than that necessary to provide adequate room for j oining the pipe and compacting the haunching and initial backfill. During the course of construction, should the trench be over -excavated below a point 6-inches below the bottom of the pipe, fill that area of over -excavation with an acceptable class of embedment material and compact to a minimum of 90 percent. Parallel Roadway Trenches Where utility installation is to take place upon the shoulder of any paved street or highway, excavate trench to a width that will provide adequate working space but in no case shall the hard -surfaced, traveled portion of roadway be damaged. Where the structural integrity of the roadway pavement is jeopardized, proper sheeting and bracing shall be installed to provide adequate protection to adjacent roadway and structures, and to afford the necessary protection to the workmen and pipe. Excavation material shall not be stored on the pavement if it can be reasonably handled otherwise; in cases where storing of excavated material on pavement is absolutely necessary, same shall be moved as quickly as practical and the pavement shall be thoroughly cleaned. Excavation of the immediate vicinity of drainage structures shall be made with special care so as not to damage or interfere with the use of the existing drainage facilities. Drainage facilities that are inadvertently damaged must be repaired immediately. STORM DRAINAGE e 1 U H I B I 1 H fl I J LJ u 0240 - 6 1 C Parallel open trench installations that involve possible damage in event of rain or other falling weather, or which may be hazardous to traffic due to open trench, should be closed without undue delay. In no case should a trench remain open longer than a 24-hour period, except with approval of the Engineer. C. Trenching Within Pavements Where it is necessary to open -cut asphalt or concrete pavements, surface cuts shall be made with a concrete saw with a maximum width of five (5) feet. Where excessive depths of pipe installations are encountered and the structural integrity of the roadway surface and/or the safety of the workmen is in doubt, proper sheeting and bracing of the trench shall be required. Handling and placement of the excavated material within this area shall be handled as in Paragraph 3.05 B.. All excess excavated material shall be removed and disposed of outside the limits of the right-of-way in such a manner as not to interfere with the drainage of highways unless otherwise permitted or directed by the Engineer or his representative. 3.06 Preparation Of Pine Foundation The pipe foundation shall be true to line and grade and uniformly firm. Where bell and spigot type pipe is used, recesses shall be excavated to receive the pipe bells. A. Foundation Material Where the foundation material is found to be of poor supporting value or of rock, the Engineer may make minor adjustment in the location of the pipe to provide a more suitable foundation. Where this is not practical, the foundation shall be conditioned by removing the existing foundation, undercutting to the depth as directed by the Engineer, and backfilling with either a suitable local material secured from unclassified excavation or bedding material consisting of crushed stone or gravel, as specified in Section 0265 of these specifications. CSTORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 7 0 B. Placement of Bedding Material In such case as a stone bedding as specified is used, a sufficient depth (minimum four (4) inches, maximum six (6) inches) of the material shall be placed in the trench bottom to establish a uniform a stable support along the entire length of pipe to be installed. To ensure that adequate and uniform support is provided both under and along the sides of the pipe, this stone bedding material must also be utilized for haunching at least up to the spring line of the pipe. 3.07 Laying Pipe After delivery alongside the trench, carefully examine each piece of pipe for soundness and specifications compliance. Clean joint contact surfaces immediately prior to jointing. Use lubricants, primers, or adhesives as recommended by the pipe or joint manufacturer. All pipe shall be laid on the prepared foundation, bell end upgrade with each joint being checked for proper alignment and grade as the work proceeds. Excavate bell holes for each pipe joint. When jointed in the trench, the pipe shall forma true and smooth line. Keep the trenches dry during pipe laying. Divert surface water from the trench area to the greatest extent practicable without causing damage to the adjacent property. Before pipe laying is started remove all water that may have entered the trench. Whenever practicable, start pipe laying at the lowest point. 3.08 Manhole Installation See Section 0320 of these Detailed Specifications. 3.09 Backfilling After the bedding has been prepared and the pipe installed, selected material from excavation or borrow, at a moisture content which will facilitate compaction, shall be placed alongside the pipe in layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth. Care shall be taken to insure thorough compaction of the fill under the haunches of the pipe. STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 8 1 1 P 1 v CI L, C C I-1 1 i I 1 u I Each layer shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling, tamping with mechanical rammers, or by hand tamping with heavy iron tampers, the tamping face area of which shall not exceed 25 square inches. The method of filling and compacting shall be continued until the fill has reached an elevation 12 inches above the top of the pipe. The remainder of the trench shall be backfilled and thoroughly compacted in layers not exceeding 12 inches. Care shall be taken during backfill and compaction operations to maintain alignment and ' prevent damage to the joints. The backfill shall be kept free from stones, frozen lumps, chunks or highly plastic clay, or other objectionable material. All local backfill materials shall be compacted at a moisture content satisfactory to the Engineer, which shall be approximately that required to produce the maximum density. The Contractor shall dry or add moisture to the local material when required to provide a uniformly compacted and stable embankment. When other than local material is used for backfilling above the foundation, such material will be classified as select backfill material as specified in Section 0265 of these specifications. Use of this select backfill material shall be only when directed by the Engineer or his representative. Backfill over and around the pipe and backfill around and adjacent to all drainage structures shall be compacted to a minimum density of 80 percent as determined by the AASHO Standard Method T-99, except the backfill under pavements and adjacent areas within 10 feet of the proposed pavement shall be compacted to a minimum density of 90%. Tests for density of compaction may be made at the option of the Engineer, and deficiencies shall be corrected by the Contractor without additional cost to the Owner. The operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted so that no damage to the pipe shall result. Heavy equipment shall not be operated over any pipe until it has been properly backfilled and has a minimum cover of four (4) feet, unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. 3.10 Pavement Repairs Where it is necessary to open -cut across concrete pavement or concrete base pavement, all replaced concrete shall have a depth of 1" greater than the depth of the original slab. Immediately under the replaced concrete, there shall be placed a thoroughly compacted 3" layer of soil type base course, sand, screening, or other granular material. All replaced concrete, joint filler, and sub -grade reinforcing material shall meet the specification of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, both as to material and performance of work. 1 STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 9 I 3.11 3.12 3.13 Where it is necessary to open -cut across roadways with surfaces other than concrete, the type and thickness of surface and/or base as formerly existed or as shown on the drawings shall be installed. The replacement surface and/or base shall extend a minimum of one (1) foot on each side of the excavated opening. The thickness of replacement materials shall be as shown on the drawings. Traffic. Safety and Signs The Contractor shall provide during construction and any subsequent maintenance, proper signs, signed lights, flagman, and other warning devices for the protection of traffic in conformance with the latest "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" as provided by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Information as to the above must be obtained from the Department office and an approved plan outlined prior to commencing work. Traffic will not be detoured or rerouted for the installation of any utility installation except when approved by the Engineer. When detours are allowed, the Engineer will delineate the detour route and all signing and marking of the detour which may be necessary. The entire cost of the signing and marking, together with the installation, shall be home by the Contractor. Where one-way traffic is being maintained, it may be required to be flagged twenty-four (24) hours per day. Flagmen shall be equipped with standard "STOP" and "SLOW" signs on a rigid pedestal mounted 5' high, a red flag during daylight and a red light or torch at night. The flagmen shall wear distinctive apparel such as a helmet and safety jacket. Storm Drainage Acceptance In addition to any other requirement of this Section, prior to the acceptance of any storm drainage by the Owner, the Contractor shall flush and clean all debris, mud, sand and rubbish from the pipelines and structures, at no additional cost to the Owner. Water required for flushing and/or cleaning shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Method of Measurement Except where included in lump sum construction items, storm drainage items shall be paid for as follows: A. Quantity of pipe shall be the actual number of linear feet of pipe approved for installation and accepted by the Engineer. I I LJ LJ 1 II 'I H 1 F I E u 4 1 1 1 STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 10 1 B. Quantity of flared end sections, tees, and elbows shall be the actual number of these items approved and accepted in the completed work. C. Drainage structures, such as drop inlets and catch basins shall be paid for at the unit prices bid for each item and shall include castings, unless otherwise noted. 3.14 Damaees and Renairs Upon completion of the construction work, the Contractor shall immediately remove all construction equipment, tools and excess materials from the project sites. All portion of the project sites shall be left in a neat and orderly condition. All disturbed roadway areas shall be restored to the approval of the N. C. Department of Transportation and the Engineer. ' The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages caused by his construction operations, to include but not limited to telephone and television cables, power lines, gas pipelines, existing water services, sewer mains, sewer services, storm drainage and pavement not designated for cutting. END OF SECTION 0240 STORM DRAINAGE 0240 - 11 Fi f1 0 0 e C� 1 1 1 0 I 1 1 1 H 11 C 0 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS a SECTION 0255 - UNPAVED DRIVEWAYS AND ACCESS ROADS PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work of this Section includes the furnishing of all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision for the complete construction of driveway, access roads, and other roadways as described in these specifications and/or shown on the drawings. 1.02 Quality Assurance The Contractor shall provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the skills required, who shall be completely familiar with the design and application of the work described for this Section, and who shall be present at all times during progress of the work of this Section and shall direct all work performed under this Section. In addition to complying with all pertinent codes and regulations, comply also with the referenced and applicable portions of the "Standard Specifications For Roads and Structures" (current edition) of the State of North Carolina, Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (N.C. DOT). 1.03 Product Handlin Use all means necessary to protect roadway construction materials before, during, and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of all other contractors. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. Use all means necessary to prevent the spread of dust during the performance of the work of this Section. Dust control shall be in accordance with the requirements of this Section and Section 0271-"Control of Erosion, Siltation and Air Pollution." 1 UNPAVED DRIVEWAYS & ACCESS ROADS 0255 - 1 PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 2.02 Stone Base Shall be Standard Size ABC per N.C. Department of Transportation Specification Section 905 gradation requirements (or Size ABC(M) when approved in advance by the Engineer). Driveway Pipe Shall be reinforced concrete pipe meeting the requirements ofAASHTO M 170 and N.C. DOT Specification Section 932 for reinforced concrete pipe and concrete flared end sections. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 3.02 Construction Site driveways and access roads shall have a minimum of 6" compacted stone base course, unless shown otherwise on the drawings, on a graded, shaped, and compacted subgrade. Subgrade shall be approved by the Engineer prior to the placement of stone base course. Stone base shall not be placed on a wet subgrade. Driveway pipes shall be installed at locations as shown on the drawings and shall be sized as shown on the drawings or as required by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Driveway installations on public rights -of -way shall be acceptable to the Department of Transportation. Method of Measurement Installation and all materials, including driveway pipe, required for driveway and/or access road construction shall be considered as a part of the pump station and will be included in the lump sum price bid unless otherwise stated in the Proposal. END OF SECTION 0255 UNPAVED DRIVEWAYS & ACCESS ROADS 0255 - 2 11 3- DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0259A - CONCRETE SIDEWALK PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work covered by this Section consists of the construction of Portland cement concrete sidewalk in accordance with the project drawings and details, these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer. 1.02 Quality Assurance For the work of this Section, use only personnel who are completely trained and experienced in the required skills and techniques necessary to properly perform this work. 1.03 Product Protection The Contractor shall use all means necessary to protect sidewalk materials before, during, and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of other contractors, In the event of damage, he shall immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Portland Cement Concrete For the construction of concrete sidewalk shall be Class B and shall conform to the following requirements: Min. Compressive Strength (28 days) 2500 psi CONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A - 1 2.02 2.03 Max. Water - Cement Ration (Gal. Water/Bag Cement) (A) Air -Ent. Conc. w/round aggregate (B) Air -Ent. Conc. w/angular aggregate (C) Non -Air -Ent. Conc. w/round aggregate (D) Non -Air -Ent. Conc. w/angular aggregate Max. Slump (inches) (A) Vibrated 2.5 (B) Non -Vibrated 4 Min. Cement (Bbls./C.Y.) (A) Vibrated 1.35 (B) Non -Vibrated 1.45 5.5 6.4 6.3 7.1 The design proportions will be stated in terms of saturated surface dry weights and shall be adjusted by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer to compensate from moisture content of the aggregates at the time of use. The proportions will be based on laboratory determinations to meet the requirements for the various classes of concrete given in the above table. Mixed proportions will be based on the minimum cement content permitted for the required class of concrete if the required slump can be obtained without exceeding their maximum allowable water - cement ration. Where the proposed combination of materials is such that the required slump cannot be obtained at the minimum cement content with the maximum allowable water cement ration, the cement content with the increased by whatever amount is required to produce the required slump without exceeding the maximum allowable water - cement ratio. Curing Agents Shall meet the requirements of AASHO M148. The compound shall be Type 2, white pigmented. Expansion Joint Material Shall be cork, bituminous fiber, neoprene, rubber. The nonbituminous joint material shall meet the requirements ofAASHTO M153 for Type I, II, or III, and all bituminous type shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M213. CONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A - 2 11 11 2.04 Joint Sealer Shall be hot -poured rubber asphalt conforming to AASHTO M173 except that flow test at 140°F equals 1.0 cm maximum and bond test shall be performed at —20°F instead of O'F. Joint sealer shall be free of all foreign material, free of lumps, and shall be a mixture of virgin synthetic rubber or reclaimed rubber, or a combination of both with asphalt, plasticizers, and tackifiers. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Installation eA. Grades All concrete sidewalks shall be installed in strict accordance with all grades as shown ' on the plans and/or established by the Engineer. B. Compaction Prior to placing forms the base or subgrade shall have been compacted to a degree e adequate to prevent settlement of the finished sidewalk or as specified by the Engineer. tC. Forms All forms shall be set and maintained true to the required lines, grades, and dimensions. Forms shall be constructed with material of such strength and with sufficient rigidity to prevent any appreciable deflection between supports. Forms shall be mortar -tight, and shall be filleted at sharp corners when indicated on the plans. Clamps, pins, metal spacers, anchorages, or other connecting devices shall be ' designed to hold the forms rigidly together. Any metal spacers or anchorages that are required within the forms shall be so constructed or installed that the metal work can be removed to a depth of at least 1 inch from the exposed surface of the concrete pwithout injury to the surface. The recess thus formed in the concrete shall haves a diameter not greater than 1 1/2 times its depth. The shape, strength, rigidity, and surface smoothness of forms that are to be reused shall be maintained at all times. Forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, tmortar, and foreign material before being used. 1 CONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A - 3 119 Before concrete is placed, all inside form surfaces shall be thoroughly coated with commercial quality form oil or other equivalent coating. Wood Forms shall have a smooth and uniform texture. Joints between forms shall be tight and even so that no appreciable form marks remain after the forms are removed. Plywood panels shall be placed with the grain of the outer piles perpendicular to the studding or joints unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. Plywood sheets showing tom grain, worn edges, patches, or other defects which will impair the texture of concrete surfaces shall not be used on surfaces which will be exposed to view. Metal forms shall be of such thickness and rigidity that the forms will remain true to shape. Bolt and rivet heads shall be counter -sunk. Metal forms which do not present a smooth surface or line up properly shall not be used. Care shall be exercised to keep metal forms free from all foreign matter which will discolor the concrete. Concrete Placement No concrete shall be placed until the foundation, the adequacy of the forms, and the placing of reinforcement and other embedded items have been inspected and approved by the Engineer. Concrete shall be placed in daylight unless an adequate lighting system meeting the approval of the Engineer is provided. In preparation for placing concrete all sawdust, chips, and other construction debris shall be removed from the interior of forms. Earth or base course surfaces on which concrete is to be placed shall be in a moist condition immediately before placing concrete. No concrete shall be placed on excessively wet or frozen surfaces. Concrete shall be placed so as to avoid segregation of the materials and the displacement of the reinforcement. The concrete shall be thoroughly worked during the placing. The working shall be such as to bring mortar against the forms to produce a smooth finish, substantially free from water and air pockets or honeycombs. CONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A - 4 1 C No concrete shall be placed when the air temperature, measured at the location of the concreting operation in the shade away from artificial heat, is below 40EF without permission of the Engineer. When such permission is granted, the aggregates and water shall be uniformly heated to a temperature of not higher than 150E F. The temperature of the heated concrete shall not be less than 55EF and not more than 80EF at the time it is placed in the forms. ' Slump test shall be performed at the discretion of the Engineer. E. Sidewalk Finish Fresh concrete shall be struck off and compacted until a layer of mortar has been brought to the surface. The surface shall be finished to grade and cross section with a float, troweled smooth, and finished with a broom, transverse to the direction of traffic. ' F. Curin Immediately after finishing operations have been completed and surface water has disappeared, the concrete shall be cured with membrane curing compound. When forms are removed before the expiration of the required curing period, the curing compound shall be applied immediately after the forms have been removed. The required curing period shall be 7 curing days. ' A curing day will be considered as any consecutive 24-hour period, beginning when the manipulation of each separate mass has been completed, during which the air temperature adjacent to the mass does not fall below 40°/F. G. Joints Joints shall be constructed at right angles to the surface of the concrete. Joints shall be located at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of curb, curb and gutter, egutter, islands, median barrier, and all paved areas, except where different joint locations are called for on the plans. ' Where concrete is to be placed adjacent to any existing slab or pavement which has a broken or irregular edge, a reasonable vertical edge shall be provided on the existing slab or pavement by sawing. OCONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A - 5 3.02 Joint spacing shall not be less than 5 feet. Where concrete is placed adjacent to Portland cement concrete pavement, the joints shall be located so as to line up with the joints in the concrete pavement. Grooved contracting joints shall be formed by the use of templates or by other approved methods. Expansion joint filler shall be cut to the same shape and size as the area to be covered except that it shall be cut one-half inch below any surface that will be exposed to view in the finished work. The filler shall be one-half (1/2) inch thick, unless otherwise indicated on the plans. All joints shall be sealed with hot -poured rubber asphalt material as previously described. Sealing shall be done before the backfill is placed. The joints shall be thoroughly cleaned and dry before sealing. Joints shall be filled to within 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch of the surface of the concrete with joint sealer. Any sealer spilled on the surface of the concrete shall be removed immediately. H. Backfilline No earth backfill or pavement shall be placed adjacent to the concrete sidewalk until at least 3 curing days. Backfill shall be compacted to a degree satisfactory to the Engineer. I. Traffic Vehicles may be permitted on the completed work after 7 curing days haves elapsed. When high early strength concrete is used, vehicles will be permitted on the completed work after 3 curing days have elapsed. Method of Measurement Payment for sidewalk shall be at the contract unit prices (per square yard or per linear foot - as shown in the contract proposal) installed and will be full compensation for all work of constructing the sidewalk. This shall include, but is not limited to excavation and backfilling; furnishing, placing and finishing the concrete; and constructing joints. Measurement will be made along the surfaces of the work and along the centerline. END OF SECTION 0259A CONCRETE SIDEWALK 0259A - 6 11 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATION 1 SECTION 0268 - PLAIN RIP RAP ' PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description This Section covers the furnishing and installation of plain rip rap in accordance with these specifications and the contract drawings or as directed by the Engineer. 1.02 Quality Assurance e Materials shall meet the requirements of Part 2.00 of these specifications, and shall be acceptable to the Engineer. 1 PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Plain Rip Rap Stone for plain rip rap shall consist of field stone or rough unhewn quarry stone. The stone shall be sound, tough, dense, resistant to the action of air and water, and suitable in all other respects for the purpose intended. Where broken concrete from demolished structures of pavement is available, it may be used in place of stone provided that such use meets with the approval of the Engineer. However, the use of broken concrete which contains reinforcing steel will not be permitted. The stone or broken concrete shall be graded to meet the following requirements A. Class 1 Rip Ra Stone shall vary in weight from 5 to 200 pounds. At least 30 percent of the total weight of the rip rap shall be in individual pieces weighing a minimum of 60 pounds each. Not more than 10 percent of the total weight of the rip rap may be in individual pieces weighing less than 15 pounds each. PLAIN RIP RAP 0268 - 1 B. Class 2 Rip Rap Stone shall vary in weight from 25 to 250 pounds. At least 60 percent of the total weight of the rip rap shall be in individual pieces weighing a minimum of 100 pounds each. Not more than 5 percent of the total weight of the rip rap may be in individual pieces weighing less than 50 pounds each. C. Class A Rip Rap Stone shall vary in size from 2" to 6" in diameter. A 10% tolerance will be allowed on top and bottom sizes. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 3.02 Installation Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, the stone shall be placed on a slope as indicated on the plans. The stone shall be graded so that the smaller stones are uniformly distributed throughout the mass. The Contractor may place the stone by mechanical methods, augmented by hand placing where necessary, provided that when the rip rap is completed it forms a properly graded, dense, neat layer of stone. The completed rip rap shall be at least 5" deep or the thickness indicated on the plans. Method of Measurement Except where rip rap installation is included as part of a lump sum construction items, the quantity of rip rap to be paid for will be the actual number of square yards of rip rap, measured along the surface of the completed rip rap, which has been completed and accepted. END OF SECTION 0268 PLAIN RIP RAP 0268 - 2 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0270 - SEEDING & MULCHING PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work covered by this Section consists of preparing seedbeds; furnishing, placing, and covering limestone, fertilizer, and seed; compacting seedbeds; furnishing, placing, and securing mulch; and other operations necessary for the permanent establishment of grasses and legumes from seed, including temporary erosion control, on all disturbed areas, except irrigation fields, unless shown otherwise on the drawings; in accordance with these specifications. The Contractor shall adapt his operations to variation in weather or soil conditions as 1 necessary for the successful establishment and growth of the grasses or legumes. In all operations covered by this Section, care shall be taken to preserve and/or to improve ' the existing landscape of the area treated. 1.02 Ouality Assurance Provide at least one person who shall be present at all times during execution of this portion of the work and who shall be thoroughly familiar with the type of materials being installed and the best methods for their installation and who shall direct all work performed under this Section. All materials used in the work of section shall meet or exceed the specifications of Federal, State, and County laws requiring inspection for purity, disease, and insect control. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Fertilizer The quality of all fertilizer shall comply with the requirements of the North Carolina Fertilizer Law and with the rules and regulations adopted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. 1 SEEDING.& MULCHING 0270 - 1 All areas to be seeded, both on a temporary and permanent basis, respectively, will receive the following fertilizer application rates: Schedule Area Type Qtv (Per Ac.) Temp. - Summer All 10-10-10 750 lbs. Temp. - Fall All 10-10-10 1000 lbs. Temp. - Winter/ All 10-10-10 750 lbs. Early Spring Permanent - All 10-10-10 1000 lbs. All Seasons 2.02 Limestone All limestone shall be ground agricultural limestone. It shall contain not less than 85% of the combined calcium and magnesium carbonates. The limestone shall be graded so that 100% shall pass the 10-mesh screen, and 40% will pass through the 100-mesh screen. All areas to be seeded both on a temporary and permanent basis respectively, will receive the following limestone application rates: Schedule Area Qty (Per Ac.) Temp. — Summer All 2000 lbs. Temp. - Fall All 2000 lbs. Temp. - Winter/ All 2000 lbs. Early Spring Permanent - All Seasons All 3000 - 5000 lbs. All Seasons 2.03 Seed The quality of all seed shall be in strict accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Each of the species of seed shall be furnished and delivered in separate bags with certified seed tags. SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 2 All areas to be seeded both on a temporary and permanent basis respectively, will receive the following rates of application: A. Temporary - (Summer) April 15 to August 15 German Millet 40 lbs/acre B. Temporary - (Fall) August 15 to December 30 Rye (Grain) 120 lbs/acre C. Temporary - (Winter/Early Spring) December 1 to April 15 Rye (Grain) 120 Ibs/acre * Annual Lespedeza (Kobe in Coastal Plain) 501bs/acre * Omit Annual Lespedeza when duration of temporary cover is not to extend beyond June. D. Permanent Early Spring - February 15 to March 20 - Best February 15 to April 30 - Possible Fall - September 1 to September 30 - Best September 1 to October 31 - Possible Tall Fescue 601bs/acre Pensacola Bahiagrass 50 lbs/acre Sericea Lespedeza 30 lbs/acre Kobe Lespedeza 10 lbs/acre NOTE: From September 1 - March 1 use unscarified sericea seed. On poorly drained sites omit sericea and increase Kobe to 401bs/acre. Between April 15 and August 15 add 10 lbs/acre of German Millet or 15 lbs/acre Sundangrass. Prior to May 1 or after August 15 add 25 Ibs/acre of Rye (Grain). SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 3 d 2.04 Mulch Mulch for erosion control shall consist of grain straw or other acceptable material, and shall have been approved by the Engineer before being used. Straw mulch that is matted or lumpy shall be loosened and separated before being used. Mulch and asphalt tack shall be applied according to the following rates: Mulch 4000 lbs/acre Asphalt Tack 7 - 10 gals/1000 sq. ft. Material for holding mulch in place shall be asphalt or other approved binding material. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 3.02 Seedbed Preparation The soil shall then be scarified or otherwise loosened to a depth of not less than 4 inches except as otherwise provided below or otherwise directed by the Engineer. Clods shall be broken and the top 2 inches of soil shall be worked into an acceptable seedbed by the use of soil pulverizers, drags, or harrows; or by other methods approved by the Engineer. Applying and Covering Limestone. Fertilizer, and Seed A. General Seasonal limitations for seeding operations; the kinds and grades of fertilizers; the kinds of seed; and the rates of application of limestone, fertilizer, and seed shall be as directed by the Engineer. Equipment to be used for the application, covering, or compaction of limestone, fertilizer, and seed shall have been approved by the Engineer before being used on the prof ect. Approval maybe revoked at anytime if equipment is not maintained in satisfactory working condition, or if the equipment operation damages the seed. Limestone, fertilizer, and seed shall be applied within 24 hours after completion of seedbed preparation unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer, but no limestone SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 4 d d H I H d d I n 1 I N u H. 0 or fertilizer shall be distributed and no seed shall be sown when the Engineer determines that weather and soil conditions are unfavorable for such operations. During the application of fertilizer, adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent damage to traffic, structures, guard rails, traffic control devices, or any other appurtenances. The Contractor shall either provide adequate covering or change methods of application as required to avoid such damage. When such damage occurs the contractor shall repair it, including any cleaning that may be necessary. B. Limestone and Fertilizer Limestone should be applied as a part of the seedbed preparation provided it is immediately worked into the soil. If not so applied, limestone and fertilizer shall be distributed uniformly over the prepared seedbed at the specified rate of application and then harrowed, raked, or otherwise thoroughly worked or mixed into the seedbed. C. Seed Seed shall be distributed uniformly over the seedbed at the required rate of application, and immediately harrowed, dragged, raked, or otherwise worked so as to cover the seed with a layer of soil. The depth of covering shall be as directed by the Engineer. If two or more kinds of seed are to be used which require different depths of covering, they shall be sown separately. When a combination seed and fertilizer drill is used, fertilizer may be drilled in with the seed after limestone has been applied and worked into the soil. If two or more kinds of seed are being used which require different depths of covering, the seed requiring the lighter covering may be broadcast or sown with a special attachment to the drill, or drilled lightly following the initial drilling operations. When a hydraulic seeder is used for application of seed and fertilizer, the seed e shall not remain in water containing fertilizer for more than 30 minutes prior to application unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. Immediately after seed has been properly covered the seedbed shall be compacted ' in the manner and degree approved by the Engineer. 1 SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 5 I 3.03 Mulchine I:w C. I" General All seeded areas shall be mulched unless otherwise indicated or directed by the Engineer. Grain straw may be used as mulch at any time of the year. If permission to use material other than grain straw is requested by the Contractor and the use of such material is approved by the Engineer, the seasonal limitations, the methods and rates of application, the type of binding material, or other conditions governing the use of such material will be established by the Engineer at the time of approval. Preparation for Mulchine Before mulch is applied on cut or fill slopes which are 3:1 or flatter, medians, shoulders, and ditch slopes, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of all exposed stones in excess of 2 inches in diameter and all roots or other debris which will prevent proper contact of the mulch with the soil. Applying Mulch Mulch shall be applied within 24 hours after the completion of seeding unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. Care shall be exercised to prevent displacement of soil or seed or other damage to the seeded area during the mulching operations. Mulch shall be uniformly spread by hand or by approved mechanical spreaders or blowers which will provide an acceptable application. An acceptable application will be that which will allow some sunlight to penetrate and air to circulate but also partially shade the ground, reduce erosion, and conserve soil moisture. Thick clumps of straw are not permissible, as a uniform coverage is expected. Holding Mulch Mulch shall be held in place by applying a sufficient amount of asphalt or other approved binding material to assure that the mulch is properly held in place. The rate and method of application of binding material shall meet the approval of the SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 6 J d 1 q 1 I D LJ 1 I I 1 I� Engineer. Where binding material is not applied directly with the mulch, it shall be applied immediately following the mulch application. An extra application may be necessary in bottom of drainage swales to prevent erosion. 3.04 Maintenance of Seeding and Mulching Areas where seeding and mulching have been performed shall be maintained in a e satisfactory condition until final acceptance of the project, at no additional cost to the Owner. Maintenance shall include mowing at the location and time directed by the Engineer. Areas of damage or failure due to any cause shall be corrected by being repaired or by being completely redone as may be directed by the Engineer. Where correction will require extensive seedbed preparation, or where earthwork repairs or complete reshaping are necessary, the seeding and mulching shall be redone in accordance with this Section. 3.05 Precautions ® During the application of asphalt binding material, or other approved binding materials which may cause damage, adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent damage to traffic, structures, guard rails, traffic control devices, or any other appurtenances. The Contractor shall either provide adequate covering or change methods of application as required to avoid such damage. When such damage occurs the Contractor shall repair it, including any cleaning that may be necessary. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent mulch from entering drainage structures through displacement by wind, water, or other causes and shall promptly remove any blockage to drainage facilities which may occur. END OF SECTION 0270 1 SEEDING & MULCHING 0270 - 7 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0271 - CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION, AND POLLUTION 0 PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The Contractor shall take whatever measures are necessary to minimize soil erosion and siltation, water pollution, and air pollution caused by his operations. The Contractor shall also comply with the applicable regulations of all legally constituted authorities relating to pollution prevention and control. The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of 1 all such regulations which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and shall at all times observe and comply with all such regulations. In the event of conflict between such regulations and the requirements of the specifications, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. e The Engineer will limit the area over which construction operations are performed whenever the Contractor's operations do not make effective use of construction practices and temporary measures which will minimize erosion, or whenever construction operations have not been coordinated to effectively minimize erosion, or whenever permanent erosion control features are not being completed as soon as permitted by construction operations. 1.02 Submittals All materials to be used on this project for either control, water and air pollution control, and/or dust control shall have been approved by the Engineer prior to being used. Submittals for the Engineer's approval shall be in five (5) copies. 1.03 Ouality Assurance All work under this Section shall be in full compliance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and all Rules and Regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this act. CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION & AIR POLLUTION 0271 - 1 I PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 2.02 Silt Fence Either wood posts or steel posts may be used. Wood posts shall be a minimum of 6 feet long, at least 3 inches in diameter, and straight enough to provide a fence without noticeable misalignment. Steel posts shall be 5 feet long, 1 3/4" wide, and have projections for fastening the wire to the fence. Wire fence fabric shall be a least 32 inches high, and shall have at least 6 horizontal wires. Vertical wires shall be spaced 12 inches apart. The top and bottom wires shall be as least 10 gauge. All other wires shall be at least 12 1/2 gauge. Engineering of geotextile filter fabric such as Trevira 1115 or Mirafi 140 shall be a least 24 inches wide and shall weigh at least 4.5 ounces per square yard. Other materials may be used provided these materials have been approved by the Engineer. Wire staples shall be a No. 9 staple and shall be at least 1 1/2 inches long. Other Materials Any additional materials required for usage in this Section shall be approved by the Engineer prior to being used. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Erosion and Siltation Control The Contractor shall exercise every reasonable precaution throughout the life of the project to prevent the eroding of soil and the silting of rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, other water impoundments, ground surfaces, or other property. Excavated materials shall not be deposited, nor shall earth dikes or other temporary earth structures be constructed, in rivers, streams, or impoundments. Frequent fording of live streams with construction equipment will not be permitted; therefore, temporary bridges or other structures shall be used wherever frequent stream crossings are necessary. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Engineer, mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION & AIR POLLUTION 0271 - 2 I I I F I LI 1 �I L I II E 0 streams except as may be necessary to construct channel changes and to construct or remove temporary or permanent structures. Temporary and permanent erosion control measures shall be provided as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Temporary measures shall be installed during the initial stages of construction for the areas they serve. All permanent erosion control work shall be incorporated into the project at the earliest practicable time. Temporary erosion ' control measures shall be coordinated with permanent erosion control measures and all otherwork on the project to assure economical, effective, and continuous erosion control throughout the construction and post construction period and to minimize siltation of rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, other water impoundments, ground surfaces, or other property. Temporary erosion control measures shall include but not be limited to the use of temporary berms, dikes, dams, drainage ditches, silt basins, silt ditches, slope drains, structures, vegetation, mulches, mats, netting, gravel, or any other methods or devices that are necessary. Temporary erosion control measures may include work outside the right of way or construction limits where such work is necessary as a result of construction such as borrow pit operations, haul roads, plant sites, equipment storage sites, and disposal of waste or debris. The Contractor shall be liable for all damages to public or private property caused by silting or slides originating in waste areas used by the Contractor. The Contractor shall stabilize graded slopes within 30 working days or at completion of any phase of grading. Permanent stabilization shall be completed within 30 working days or 120 calendar days (whichever is shorter) after construction completion. Erosion control measures installed by the Contractor shall be acceptably maintained at a minimum of 50% of the original sediment storage capacity by the Contractor until such time as a satisfactory, permanent growth of grass is established. The Contractor shall remove the erosion control measures when directed by the Engineer, after the areas they serve have been stabilized. State (and local, where required) erosion control approvals, for measures to be performed by the Contractor, shall be obtained by the Engineer prior to the initiation of any construction. CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION & AIR POLLUTION 0271 - 3 3.02 3.03 3.04 Water and Air Pollution The Contractor shall exercise every reasonable precaution throughout the life of the project to prevent pollution of rivers, streams, and water impoundments. Pollutants such as chemicals, fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful waste shall not be discharged into or alongside of rivers, streams, or impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. The Contractor shall comply with all State or local air pollution regulations throughout the life of the project. Dust Control The Contractor shall control dust throughout the life of the project within the project area and at all other areas affected by the construction of the project, including, but not specifically limited, unpaved secondary roads, haul roads, access roads, disposal sites, borrow and material sources, and production sites. Dust control shall not be considered effective where the amount of dust creates a potential or actual unsafe condition, public nuisance, or condition endangering the value, utility, or appearance of any property. The Contractor will not be directly compensated for any dust control measures necessary, as this work will be considered incidental to the work covered by the various contract items. Sanctions Failure of the Contractor to fulfill any of the requirements of this article may result in the Engineer ordering the stopping of construction operations until such failure has been corrected. Such suspension of operations will not justify an extension of contract time. Failure on the part of the Contractor to perform the necessary measures to control erosion, siltation, and pollution will result in the Engineer notifying the Contractor to take such measures. In the event that the Contractor fails to perform such measures within 24 hours after receipt of such notice, the Engineer may suspend the work as provided above, or may proceed to have such measures performed. The cost of such work performed by other forces will be deducted from monies due the Contractor on his contract. CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION & AIR POLLUTION 0271 - 4 I e d 1 1 H H H I u H H ■ 3.05 Method of Measurement Unless shown otherwise in these specifications or the proposal, work done under this Section of the Detailed Specification for temporary erosion, siltation and/or air pollution control shall be considered incidental to the work covered by the various contract items and will not be directly compensated for. END OF SECTION 0271 CONTROL OF EROSION, SILTATION & AIR POLLUTION 0271 - 5 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS 0 SECTION 0272 - MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL ' PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The Contractor shall install roll matting of either jute or biodegradable plastic over the seed and mulch at the following locations: A. On all dam embankments B. On any other disturbed areas around buildings, pump stations, and lagoons where the slopes are 3:1 or steeper C. Other areas as designated on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer No asphalt tack will be required in areas where matting is to be used. ' PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 General Matting for erosion control shall be jute matting or biodegradable plastic matting. Other acceptable matting material manufactured especially for erosion control may be used when approved by the Engineer in writing prior to being used. 2.02 Jute Matting Jute matting shall be of a uniform open plain weave of single jute yarn, 48 inches in width plus or minus 1 inch. The yarn shall be of a loosely twisted construction and shall not vary in thickness by more than one-half its normal diameter. There shall be 78 warp ends, plus or minus 2, per width of the matting; 41 weft ends, plus or minus 1, per linear yard; and the weight shall average 1.22 pounds per linear yard of the matting with a tolerance of plus or minus 5 percent. iMATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL 0272 - 1 2.03 6 m Plastic Mattin¢ Erosion control netting shall be a polypropylene extruded oriented plastic net. It shall have a square mesh opening or approximately 3/4" x 3/4" and have a strand count of approximately 1.375 x 1.3 strands per inch. It shall have a nominal weight of 2.875 ( 3/8 lb.) per 1,006 square feet. It shall have a tensile strength of24 tbs. 4 tbs. over a 3" width in the machine direction and 22 tbs. 6 lbs. over a 3" width in the transverse direction. Plastic matting shall be as manufactured by Conwed Corporation, St. Paul, Minnesota, or equal. Wire Staples Staples shall be machine made of No. 11 gage new steel wire formed into a "U" shape. The size when formed shall be not less than 6 inches in length with a throat of not less than 1 inch in width. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Placing of Matting Placing of matting shall be done immediately following mulching. Matting shall be unrolled in the direction of the flow of water and shall be applied without stretching so that it will lie smoothly but loosely on the soil surface. The upchannel or top of slope end of each piece of matting shall be buried in a narrow trench at least 5 inches deep and tamped firmly. After the end of the matting is buried, the trench shall be closed and tamped firmly. Where one roll of matting ends and a second roll begins, the end of the upper roll shall be brought over the buried end of the second roll so that there will be a 6-inch overlap. Check slots shall be constructed at each 50 feet longitudinally in the matting or as directed by the Engineer. These slots shall be narrow trenches at least 5 inches deep. The matting shall be folded over and buried to the full depth of the trench, after which the trench shall be closed and firmly tamped. Where 2 or more widths of matting are laid side by side, the overlap shall be at least 4 inches. Staples shall be placed across matting at ends, junctions, and check slots and shall be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL 0272 - 2 I e t I H e I 'I II P E P I r Staples shall be placed along the outer edges and down the center of each strip of matting and shall be spaced 3 feet apart. Staples shall also be placed along all lapped edges 2 to 3 feet apart. In the installation of erosion control matting on cut or fill slopes the Engineer may require adjustments in the trenching or stapling requirements to fit individual slope conditions. 3.02 Maintenance of Matting The Contractor shall maintain matting until all work on the project has been completed and accepted. Prior to acceptance of the project, if any staples have become loosened or raised or if the matting becomes loose or tom, or undermined for any reason, the damaged areas shall be reshaped, reseeded, and refertilized, and the matting shall be acceptably repaired or replaced. Where matting becomes loose or raised above the surface of the ground, the matting shall be acceptably repaired, replaced, or removed, as directed by the Engineer. The repair of damaged areas shall be performed at no cost to the Owner. END OF SECTION 0272 MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL 0272 - 3 DIVISION 2 — SITE WORK DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0273 - CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS PART 1.00 — GENERAL 1.01 Description The work covered by this section consists of the soil preparation, the furnishing, delivering and planting of trees, sprigs, sod, ground cover plants and reforestation plants at location shown on the plans, as described herein, or as directed by the Engineer. In all sprigging and planting operations, care shall be taken to preserve the existing grade and cross section of the treated area. 1.02 Quality Assurance The Contractor shall perform the operations provided for in these specifications in a careful, workmanlike manner that will promote the continued life and health growth of all plants in their final location. He shall adapt his operations to.variations in weather and soil conditions as to assure the successful establishment and growth of grass. The Contractor shall also provide at least one person who shall be present at all times during execution of this portion of the work and who shall be thoroughly familiar with the type of materials being installed and the best methods for their installation and who shall direct all work performed under this section. All plants and planting material shall meet or exceed the specifications of Federal, Stats, and County laws requiring inspection for plant disease, insect control, quarantine etc. Quality and size shall conform with the current edition of "Horticultural Standards" for number one grade nursery stock as adopted by the American Association of Nurserymen. All plants shall he true to name and one of each bundle or lot shall be tagged with the name and size of the plants in accordance with the standards of practice of the American Association of Nurserymen. In all cases, botanical names shall take precedence over common names. CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS 0273 - 1 1.03 Product Handling Deliver all items to the site in their original containers with all labels intact and legible at time of Engineer's inspection. Immediately remove from the site all plants which are not true to name and all materials which do not comply with the provisions of this section of these specifications. Use all means necessary to protect plant material before, during, and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of all other contractors. In the event of damage or rejection, immediately make all repairs and, replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 — MATERIALS 2.01 Fertilizer The quality of all fertilizer shall comply with the requirements of the North Carolina Fertilizer Law and with the rules and regulations adopted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. All areas to be sprigged and seeded will receive the following fertilizer application rate: Twe Ouanti Remarks (per Acre) 5-15-30 500 lbs After field preparation, prior to seeding and sprigging Nitrogen (30-35%) 100 Units Spray on field, seven (7) days with 2-413 w/2 pts of after completion of planting 2-4D Nitrogen (30-35%) 100 Units Spray on field, six (6) weeks with 2-413 w/2 pts of after first application 2-4D CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS 0273 - 2 E 4 L 2.02 2.03 2.04 Limestone All limestone shall be agricultural grade ground dolomitic limestone. It shall contain not less than 85 percent of the combined calcium and magnesium carbonates. The limestone shall be so graded that 100% shall pass the 10-mesh screen, and 40% will pass through the 100-mesh screen. All areas to be sprigged and seeded will receive the following limestone application rates: Area Quantity (Per Ac.) All 1,000 lbs. . Seed The quality of all seed shall be in strict accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Each of the species of seed shall be furnished and delivered in separate bags. All areas to be sprigged and seeded will receive the following rate of application: Area Type Quantity (Per Ac.) All Kentucky 31 Fescue 125 lbs. Fescue and Rye may be used together in Fall plantings, using 75 lbs. of each per acre, if approved by the Engineer. Mulch Mulch for erosion control where called for shall consist of grain straw or other acceptable material, and shall have been approved by the Engineer before being used. Straw mulch that is matted or lumpy shall be loosened and separated before being used. Material for holding mulch in place shall be asphalt or other approved binding material. Mulch and asphalt tack shall be applied according to the following rates: Mulch 75-100 lbs / 1,000 square feet Asphalt Tack 7-10 gals / 1,000 square feet CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS 0273 - 3 2.05 Tree Seedlings The following tree species shall be planted in the appropriate zone as indicated on the Crop Planting Plan (Sheet P-1 of 1): Zone Species Spacing 1 Hybrid Poplar (Populus sp.) 10' x 6' Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Sweetgum (Liquidambar styracii lua) 2 Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) 10' x 6' Hybrid Poplar (Populus sp.) 3 Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) 6' (Road Frontage) Typical tree spacing shall be 10 foot rows with trees spaced 6 feet apart in each row. The mixture and arrangement of tree species within an irrigation zone and the spacing of the trees within the spray irrigation site, will be as shown on the drawings, as indicated by these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer. Final plant location shall be per Paragraph 3.02 of this specification. PART 3.00 — EXECUTION 3.01 Care and Handling of Plants A. General In digging, loading, transporting, unloading, planting, or otherwise handling plants, the Contractor shall exercise utmost care and use adequate precautions to ' prevent injury to or drying Out of the trunk, branches, or roots; and to prevent freezing of the plant roots. B. Bare Rooted Plants Immediately following delivery to the project, all plants with bare roots, if not promptly planted, shall be heeled -in constantly moist soil or sawdust in acceptable manner corresponding to generally accepted horticultural practice. While plants with bare roots are being transported to and from heeling —in beds, or are being disturbed in planting beds, or are awaiting planting after distribution, the Contractor shall protect the plants from drying out by means of wet canvas, CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS 0273 - 4 it e1 burlap, or straw, or by other means acceptable to the Engineer and appropriate to weather conditions and the length of time the roots will remain out of the ground. e3.02 Plant Location Plant locations for plants and outlines for areas to be planted or reforested shall be staked out on the ground by the Contractor for approval by the Engineer prior to digging plant holes or beds. Unforeseen conditions may make it necessary to make minor adjustments in plant locations due to utility lines, traffic signs, rock, drainage, etc., and such adjustments will be permitted subject to the approval of the Engineer. 3.03 Planting Tree seedlings may be planted by hand or with a planting machine which meet the approval of the Engineer. The hole shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the entire a extended roots system of the plant without cramping. Seedlings which die within the first year will be replaced by the Contractor. 3.05 Weather and Seasonal Limitations No planting or seeding shall be done when the temperature is below 32°F., when soil to be excavated for the plant hole is frozen, when the sides or bottom of the plant hole is frozen, or when the soil to be used for backfilling is frozen or too wet. The operation of actual sprigging and seeding shall be performed only between March I and May 1 unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Engineer. 3. 06 Other Conditions The quantity of water to be used and mowing to be performed will be affected by the actual conditions which occur during the construction of the project. The quantity of water or mowing may be increased, decreased, or eliminated entirely at the direction of the Engineer. Such variations in quantity will not be considered alternations in the details of construction or a change in the character of the work. CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS 0273 - 5 3.07 Maintenance Maintain all planting, starting with the planting operations and continuing until the project incomplete and approved y the Engineer. Maintenance shall include all watering, weeding, cultivating, spraying, and pruning necessary to keep the plant materials in a healthy growing condition and to keep the planted areas neat and attractive throughout the maintenance period. Provide all equipment and means for proper application of water to those planted areas not equipped with an irrigation system. Protect all planted areas against damage, including erosion and trespassing, by providing and maintaining proper safeguards. 1 At the end of the maintenance period, all plant material shall be in a healthy growing condition. Should the appearance of any plant indicate weakness and probability of ' dying, immediately replace that plant with a new and healthy plant of he same type and size without additional cost to the Owner. Continue the maintenance period at no additional cost to the Owner until all previously noted deficiencies have been corrected. END OF SECTION 0273 CROPPING FOR SPRAY IRRIGATION FIELDS 0273 - 6 DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0310 - CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE ' PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the proper completion of all cast -in -place concrete work indicated on the drawings and specified herein. ' 1.02 Reference Specifications Concrete form work shall conform to all requirements of the following specifications and standards except as modified by the supplemental requirements contained in these project specifications. The following referenced specifications and standards are declared to be a part of these project specifications the same as if fully set forth herein. ' A. The American Concrete Institute "ACI Standard specifications for structural Concrete for Buildings," ACI 301-89. (Includes ASTM Standards referred to herein). B. The American Concrete Institute "ACI Detailing Manual 1988," ACI Publication SP- 66, hereafter referred to as the ACI Detailing Manual. C. The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute "Manual of Standard Practice," 1990 Edition, hereafter referred to as the CRSI Manual. D. The American Concrete Institute "Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork," ACI 347R-88, and "Formwork for Concrete," 1989, ACI Publication SP-4. E. The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Manual 'Placing Reinforcing Bars," hereinafter referred to as the CRSI Placing Manual. F. The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Manual 'Reinforcing Bar Splices," hereafter referred to as the CRSI Bar Splicing Manual. iCAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 1 G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. The American Concrete Institute 'Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete," ACI 318-89. The American Concrete Institute "Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete," ACI 304R-89. The American Concrete Institute "Manual of Concrete Inspection," ACI Publication SP-2. The American Concrete Institute "Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and Mass Concrete," ACI 211.1-89. The American Concrete Institute "Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Strength Test Results of Concrete," ACI 214-77(89). The American Concrete Institute "Recommended Practices for Hot Weather Concreting," ACI 305-89. The American Concrete Institute 'Recommended Practices for Hot Weather Concreting," ACI 306R-88. The American Concrete Institute "Guide for Consolidating of Concrete," ACI 309R- 87. ASSHTO 'Burlap Cloth Made from jute or Kenaf," AASHTO M182. ASTM "Structural Steel," ASTM A 36-89. ASTM "Cellular Elastomeric Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material," ASTM C 509-84. ASTM 'Preformed Sponge Rubber and Cork Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction," ASTM D 1752-84. The American Concrete Institute "Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures," ACI 350R-89. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 2 11 11 1.03 Concrete Mix and Design A. Classes of Concrete Are as Follows 1. Class "A" concrete (4,000 psi) shall be steel reinforced and includes the following: a. Foundations b. Walls c. Slabs d. Beams e. Girders f. Columns 2. Class "B" concrete (4,000 psi) shall be placed without forms or with simple forms, with little or no reinforcing, and includes the following: a. Concrete fill b. Equipment bases c. Pipe supports d. Curbs and gutters e. Sidewalks f. Thrust blocks g. Encasements The Contractor shall prepare design mixes of concrete using the same design mix for both classes of concrete. The mixes are subject to the following limitations: 1. Specified 28-day compressive strength: 4,000 psi. 2. Maximum Water -Cement Ratio by Weight: 0.45. 3. Coarse Minimum Cement Percent Aggregate Content -Pounds Air Number Per Cubic Yard Content 57,67 564 6 " 1% 467 517 5 " 1% The Contractor shall employ at no additional expense to Owner or Engineer an independent testing facility acceptable to the Engineer for preparing and reporting proposed mix designs. The testing facility shall not be the same as used for field quality testing. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 3 Proportion mixes by the laboratory trial batch method using materials to be employed on the project. Proportions for concrete required must comply with ACI 211.1. The laboratory report to the ENGINEER must contain the following data: Complete identification of aggregate source of supply. 2. Tests of aggregates for compliance with specified requirements. Scale weight of each aggregate. 4. Absorbed water in each aggregate. 5. Brand, type and composition of cement. 6. Brand, type and amount of each admixture. 7. Amounts of water used in trial mixes. 8. Proportions of each material per cubic yard. Gross weight and yield per cubic yard of trial mixtures. 10. Measured slump. 11. Measured air content. 12. Compressive strength developed at 7 days and 28 days, from not less than 3 test cylinders cast for each 7-day and 28-day test, and for each design mix. The Contractor shall submit written reports to the Engineer of proposed mix of concrete at least 15 days prior to start of work. Do not begin concrete production until mixes have been approved by the Engineer. When laboratory trial batches are used to select concrete proportions, prepare test specimens and conduct strength tests as specified in ACI 301, Chapter 3 - Proportioning Method 1. 4,000 psi concrete mixes need not be designed for greater than 4,600 psi regardless of the production facilities standard deviation. The Contractor may request mix design adjustments when characteristics of materials, job conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant; at no additional cost to the OWNER and as accepted by ENGINEER. Laboratory test data for revised mix design and strength results must be submitted to and accepted by ENGINEER before using the revised mixes. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 4 11 1.04 Submittals A. Shop and Placing Drawings 1. Complete shop and placing drawings shall be prepared for reinforcement in accordance with the ACI Detailing Manual and the CRSI Manual. Placing drawings shall show sufficient detail to illustrate the reinforcing steel placing procedure, including placement of accessories. In addition, all reinforced concrete walls shall have the reinforcing steel shown in wall elevations with sufficient sections to facilitate the accurate setting of reinforcing bars. Wall openings and additional reinforcement required at openings shall be shown. 2. The review of shop and placing drawings will be for size and arrangement of the reinforcement. The Contractor shall verify quantities and dimensions, and any errors shown on the shop drawings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. B. Certification of Materials The Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer for review the following: 1. Certified mill test reports of ladle analysis, tensile properties, and bend test of each heat of steel from which reinforcement is fabricated. 2. Certificates of conformance of stainless steel accessories. C. Submittals Review by the Engineer shall not be construed as a waiver of construction responsibilities unless the Contractor has requested a deviation from the contract documents in writing and the Engineer has granted such deviation in writing. Fabrication or delivery of materials prior to review of the required submittal information shall be entirely at the risk of the Contractor. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Cement Cement shall be Portland cement, low heat, conforming to the requirements of ASTM C 150, Standard Specification for Portland cement, Type II. The percentage of total alkali, Sodium Oxide and Potassium Oxide in the cement shall not exceed six -tenths (0.6) on one (1) percent. Flyash and other cements conforming to ASTM C595 and ASTM C989 shall not be used. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 5 d 2.02 mix Fine Aggregate Fine aggregate shall consist of clean, well graded natural sand. It shall be composed of hard, durable, uncoated particles and graded as follows: Sieve Designation Cumulative Percentage by Wt. Passing U. S. Standard Square Minimum Maximum Mesh No. 4 97 100 No. 8 80 100 No. 16 25 75 No. 30 10 30 No. 50 2 10 No. 100 0 4 Not more than one (1) percent by weight of clay of soft disintegrated or coated grains shall be present. When tested in accordance with AASHTO-21-27, it shall show a color not darker than standard. When tested for mortar strength in accordance with AASHTO T-71-38, the fine aggregate shall have a tensile strength at seven (7) days, not less than ninety-five (95) percent of that developed by mortar having the same water -cement ratio, made of the same cement and standard Ottawa sand. Coarse Aggregate For reinforced footings, reinforced walls over six (6) inches in thickness, ordinary floor slabs and similar structures, the maximum aggregate size shall be three -fourths (3/4) inch. 2.04 Water Water shall be clean and free from salt, oil, or organic substances. Laboratory tests shall be made to determine suitability of any water for use in concrete unless same is secured from approved water supply. 2.05 Reinforcing Steel The Contractor shall furnish, cut, bend, and place all steel reinforcement including rods, and structural shapes as indicated on the drawings or otherwise required. All reinforcement shall be, when surrounding concrete is placed, reasonably free from loose flaky rust and scale, and free from oil, grease, or other coating which might destroy or reduce its bond with the concrete. All placing shall be in CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE L:J I P P 1 1 I L1 I F 0 UJ LJ LJ 0310 - 6 1 I ' 2.06 accordance with the placing drawings and schedules furnished by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. Steel reinforcement may be mill or field bent. All bending shall be in accordance with standard approved practice and by approved machine methods. All reinforcement bars for concrete shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A615-87a, Grade 60, for Deformed Bars intermediate grade. The spacing of bars shall be as shown on the contract drawings or as directed by the Engineers. All splices shall be in accordance with ACI 318, ACI 301 and ACI 350. All reinforcement shall be secured in place by use of metal supports, spacers or ties, as approved by the Engineer. Such support shall be of sufficient strength to maintain the reinforcement in place throughout the concreting operation. The supports shall be used in such manner that they will not be exposed or contribute in any way to the discoloration or deterioration of the concrete. Reinforcement Steel Bar Supports All wire bar supports shall be made of smooth cold drawn industrial quality basic wire having a minimum tensile strength of 65,000 psi, except when the legs of the bar supports are in contact with the forms, the entire leg of the bar support shall be stainless steel wire or a minimum thickness of 1/4" stainless steel at points of contact with the forms. The stainless steel wire shall,meet the requirements of ASTM A493 except the minimum chromium content shall be 16 percent and the minimum tensile strength shall be 95,000 psi. Wire sizes, height tolerance, and leg spacing for wire bar supports shall be in accordance with the requirements listed in the CRSI Manual. In lieu of the stainless steel wire for the legs of the bar supports at points of contact with the forms, the legs may be cold drawn steel wire plastic protected in accordance with the CRSI Manual, except that plastic protection shall be applied by dipping only. Premolded plastic tips and plastic legs molded to the top wire will not be permitted. 2.07 Forms Forms shall be of wood, steel, or other approved material except that sheeting for all exposed surfaces, where absorptive form lining is not specified, or otherwise authorized, shall be tongue -and -groove lumber of uniform width. Form lining having a glazed, watertight surface will not be permitted for exposed concrete surfaces or for any surfaces where severe weathering or severe hydraulic cavitation or erosion may be experienced. The type, shape, size, quality, and strength of all materials of which the forms are made shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 7 RM r M Forms shall be true to line and grade, mortar -tight and sufficiently rigid to prevent objectionable deformation under load where forms for continuous surfaces are placed in successive units, care shall be taken to fit the forms over the completed surface so as to obtain accurate alignment of the surface and to prevent leakage of mortar. Responsibility for their adequacy shall rest with the Contractor. The form surfaces shall be smooth, free from irregularities, dents, sags, or holes when used for permanently exposed faces. Bolts and rods used for internal ties shall be so arranged, that when the forms are removed, all metal will not be less than two (2) inches from any 'concrete surface. Wire ties will not be permitted. All forms shall be so constructed that they can be removed without hammering or prying against the concrete. All exposed joints shall be chamfered and suitable molding shall be placed to level or round exposed edges or corners, including the use of dummy chamfer and false joints to provide a neat and uniform appearance, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or directed by the Engineer. Admixtures Calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride shall not be used on this project. Air -entraining admixtures shall be sulfonated hydrocarbons or neutralized vinsol resin conforming to "Standard Specifications for Air -Entraining Admixtures for Concrete," ASTM C 260-86, unless otherwise modified by these project specifications. Water -reducing, retarding, or accelerating admixtures shall conform to "Standard Specifications for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete," ASTM C494-86, unless otherwise modified by these project specifications. Such admixtures shall be subject to approval by the Engineer as to manufacture, type, and proportions. Flyash admixtures shall not be used. EEx anion Joint Filler Bituminous impregnated, preformed type conforming to "Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete (Bituminous Type)", ASTM D994-71 (1982), shall be provided at locations indicated on the drawings and between all points of contact between slabs and vertical surfaces, such as columns, column pedestals, foundation walls, grade beams, and similar members, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Joint filler shall be provided between all horizontal concrete members at expansion and isolation joints, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 8 2.10 Joint Sealing Compound Flexible joint sealing compound shall conform to "Specification for Two -Component Elastomeric Sealing Compounds for the Building Trade" ANSI A 116.1 -1967, and shall be equivalent to "Gardox" flexible joint sealing compound manufactured by W. R. Meadows, Inc. Joint sealing compound shall be provided at locations noted on the drawings and at all joints in floor slabs (interior and exterior) to be left permanently exposed to view. The color of joint sealing compound for exposed joints shall match the color of the concrete. 2.11 Liquid Chemical Floor Hardener All interior concrete floor surfaces to be left permanently exposed to view shall receive a two (2) coat treatment of a colorless, aqueous solution containing a blend of magnesium fluosilicate and zinc fluosilicate combined with a wetting agent, containing not less than two (2) pounds of fluosilicate per gallon. Material shall be equivalent to "Homlith" manufactured by A. C. Horn Company, "Saniseal 50" manufactured by Master Builders, "Lapidolith" manufactured by Sonnebom Building Products, Inc., or "Clearbond" manufactured by Guardian Chemical Company. 2.12 Concrete Curing Paper Where curing paper is selected for final curing of Flatwork, Sisalkraft "Orange Label," Ludlow Paper, Inc., "Scuf-Champ," "Glas-Kraft" Grade A, or equivalent waterproof concrete curing paper conforming to "Standard Specification for Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete," ASTM C 171-69, Type 1, shall be used. 2.13 Membrane Forming Curing Compound Liquid membrane -forming curing compounds shall be wax free resin -type capable of retaining ninety-five (95) percent of the moisture for the specified period and shall conform to "Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete," ASTM C 309-89, Type 1-D, and shall contain a red fugitive dye. Curing compound applied to surfaces to be left permanently exposed to view shall not cause permanent discoloration or otherwise adversely affect the appearance of other surfaces. 2.14 Non -Shrink Grout Non -Shrink Grout shall conform to Corps of Engineers Specification CRD-C 621-83. Where grout will be permanently exposed to view or where staining will be visible, use "Sonogrout" manufactured by Sonnebom Building Products, Inc., "Supreme Grout' manufactured by Gifford -Hill & Company, Inc., "Construction Grout' manufactured by the W. R. Bonsal Company of"Five Star Grout' manufactured by U. S. Grout Corporation, or equivalent non- metallic and non -staining type. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 9 2.15 Waterstops The waterstops shall be sized as shown on the drawings and shall be produced by an extrusion process in such a manner that any cross section shall be dense, homogeneous and free from porosity and other imperfections. They shall be symmetrical in cross -sectional shape and uniform along their length. The manufacturer must certify in writing that all waterstops are extruded from elastomeric polyvinyl -chloride compound and that this compound shall be virgin PVC Compound and not contain any scrap or reprocessed materials whatsoever. The manufacturer must also certify in writing that all waterstops meet or exceed the physical properties requirements set forth in the U. S. Corps of Engineers CRD-0572-74 specification and famish a copy of certified independent laboratory test data showing compliance. Waterstop shall be positioned correctly during installation and all splices in length or at intersections shall be performed by heat sealing and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Forms Contractor shall construct forms complying with ACI 347. Immediately prior to the commencement of concrete placement all joints in the formwork shall be tightened to prevent the leakage of concrete. Wetting of wood formwork to swell joints together shall be employed where necessary prior to the placement of concrete. All interior and exterior comers and edges of formed joints where concrete will be left permanently exposed to view, and all comers of all columns, shall be beveled unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Chamfer strips shall be three -fourths (3/4) inch in size unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Wood, metal, PVC or other acceptable materials shall be used to provide straight and properly beveled comers and edges. Forms previously used shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, mortar, and foreign material before having reused. Before concrete is placed in forms, all inside surfaces of forms which will later be removed shall be coated with commercial quality form oil or other equivalent coating which will permit the ready release of the forms and will not discolor the concrete. 11 11 1i 11 11 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 10 11 of 3.02 Reinforcement Reinforcing steel shall be placed in accordance with the CRSI Placing Manual, unless otherwise required by the drawings and these specifications. Where interior or exterior concrete surfaces will be left permanently exposed to view, the tie wires shall be set in such a manner that ends of the wires are directly into the concrete member and not toward the exposed concrete surfaces, so as to maintain the specified minimum concrete cover. Unless specifically required by the drawings or these specifications, no reinforcing steel shall be placed, supported, connected, or spliced by tack welding or other welding of the reinforcing steel, nor shall any other application of heat to the reinforcement be permitted. Welded Wire Fabric (W WF) shall be considered as load -carrying reinforcement and shall be ' lapped in accordance with 5.5.4 of the ACI 301, except at slabs -on -grade, which shall be considered as non load -carrying and shall be lapped in accordance with 5.5.5 of ACI 301. All splices in reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with the lapped splice requirements of ACI 318, ACI 301, ACI 350, and CRSI Bar Splicing Manual. Where splices in addition to those shown on the project drawings are necessary, bars shall be lapped as scheduled below. Bar Size Lan, Inches Bar Size Lap, Inches ' #3 15 (21) #7 45 (63) #4 20 (28) #8 59 (83) #5 26 (36) 99 74 (104) e#6 33 (46) #10 95 (133) Figures in parentheses are for top bars (horizontal reinforcement placed such that more than twelve inches of fresh concrete is cast in the member below the reinforcement). Other figures are for all other bars. Splices in alternate bars shall be staggered. 1 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 11 3.03 Placing A. 1-3 Placing Concrete Continuously 1. Place concrete continuously so that no concrete will be placed on concrete which has hardened sufficiently to cause the formation of seams or planes of weakness within the section. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as specified. Deposit concrete as nearly as practical in its final location to avoid segregation due to rehandling or flowing. Do not subject concrete to any procedure which will cause segregation. 2. Screed concrete which is to receive other construction to the proper level to avoid excessive skimming or grouting. ' 3. Do not use concrete which becomes non -plastic and unworkable, or does not meet the required quality control limits, or which has been contaminated by foreign materials. Do not use retempered concrete. Remove rejected concrete from the job site and dispose of it in an acceptable location. 4. Do not place concrete until all forms, bracing reinforcement, and embedded items are in final and secure position. 5. Do not place footings iri freezing weather unless adequate precautions are taken against frost action. 6. Do not place footings, piers or pile caps on frozen soil. 7. Unless otherwise approved, place concrete only when the ENGINEER is present. 8. Allow a minimum of 7 days before placing concrete against a slab or wall already in place. 9. Contractor shall pour full depth wall section. Concrete Conveying 1. Handle concrete from the point of delivery and transfer to the concrete conveying equipment and to the location of final deposit as rapidly as practical by methods which will prevent segregation and loss of concrete mix materials. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 12 11 I 2. Provide mechanical equipment for conveying concrete to ensure a continuous e flow of concrete at the delivery end. Provide runways for wheeled concrete conveying equipment from the concrete delivery point to the locations of final deposit. Keep interior surfaces of conveying equipment, including chutes, free of hardened concrete, debris, water, snow, ice and other deleterious materials. ' 3. Do not use chutes for distributing concrete unless approved in writing by the ENGINEER. a. Provide sketches showing methods by which chutes will be employed when requesting such approval. b. Design chutes, if permitted, with proper slopes and supports to permit efficient handling of the concrete. 4. Pumping of concrete will be permitted, however, do not use aluminum piping. C. Placing Concrete into Forms 1. Deposit concrete in forms in horizontal layers not deeper than 18 inches and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints. Where placement consists of several layers, place concrete at such a rate that concrete which is being ' integrated with fresh concrete is still plastic. 2. Do not permit concrete to free fall within the form from a distance exceeding 4 feet. Use "elephant trunks" to prevent free fall and excessive splashing on forms and reinforcement. ® 3. Remove temporary spreaders in forms when concrete placing has reached the Ie elevation of such spreaders. 4. Consolidate concrete placed in forms by mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand -spading, rodding, or tamping. Use equipment and e procedures for consolidating of concrete in accordance with the applicable recommended practices ofACI 309. Vibration of forms and reinforcing will not be permitted, unless otherwise accepted by the ENGINEER. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 13 I E. 5. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside of forms. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations not farther than the visible effectiveness of the machine. Place vibrators to rapidly penetrate the layer of concrete and at least 6 inches into the preceding layer. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to set. At each insertion, limit the duration of vibration to the time necessary to consolidate the concrete and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing segregation of the mix. I q I 1 6. Do not place concrete in beam and slab forms until the concrete previously placed in columns and walls is no longer plastic. 1 Force concrete under pipes, sleeves, openings and inserts from one side until visible from the other side to prevent voids. Placing Concrete Slabs Deposit and consolidate concrete slabs in a continuous operation, within the limits of construction joints, until the placing of a panel or section is completed. 2. Consolidate concrete during placing operations using mechanical vibration equipment so that concrete is thoroughly worked around reinforcement and other embedded items and into corners. 3. Consolidate concrete placed in beams and girders of supported slabs, and against bulkheads of slabs on the ground, as specified for formed concrete structures. 4. Bring slab, surfaces to the correct level. Smooth the surface, leaving it free of humps or hollows. Do not sprinkle water on the plastic surface. Do not disturb the slab surfaces prior to beginning finishing operations. Bonding for Next Concrete Pour Roughen surfaces of set concrete at all joints, except where bonding is obtained by use of a concrete bonding agent. Construction joints are shown on the Drawings and are specified in this section. Clean surfaces of laitance, coatings, loose particles, and foreign matter. Roughen surfaces in a manner to expose bonded aggregate uniformly and to not leave laitance, loose particles of aggregate, or damaged concrete at the surface. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE I I I 1 I H J I lJ 0310 - 14 1 1. Prepare for bonding of fresh concrete to new concrete that has set but not fully cured, as follows: a. Thoroughly wet the surface but allow no free standing water. b. For horizontal surfaces place a 2-inch layer of mortar, I part sand and I part cement with water, over the hardened concrete surface. 1 C. Place fresh concrete before the mortar has attained its initial set. 2. Bonding of fresh concrete to fully cured hardened concrete or existing concrete shall be accomplished by using an epoxy -resin bonding agent as specified. F. Quality of Concrete Work ' 1. Make all concrete solid, compact and smooth, and free of laitance, cracks, and cold joints. 2. All concrete for liquid retaining structures, and all concrete in contact with earth, water or exposed directly to the elements shall be watertight. 3. Cut out and properly replace to the extent ordered by the ENGINEER, or repair to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER, surfaces which contain cracks or ' voids, are unduly rough, or are in any way defective. Thin patches or plastering will not be acceptable. 4. All leaks through concrete, and cracks, holes, or other defective concrete in areas of potential leakage, shall be repaired and made watertight by the CONTRACTOR. 5. Repair, removal, and replacement of defective concrete as ordered by the ENGINEER shall be at no additional cost to the OWNER. eG. Cold Weather Placing ' 1. Protect all concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength which could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures, in compliance with the requirements of ACI 306 and as herein specified. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 15 H. 2. When the air temperature has fallen to or may be expected to fall below 40°F, provide adequate means to maintain the temperature, in the area where concrete is being placed, at between 50°F and 70°F for at least seven days after placing. Provide temporary housings or coverings including tarpaulins or plastic film. Maintain the heat and protection, if necessary, to insure that the ambient temperature does not fall more than 30°F in the 24 hours following the seven-day period. Avoid rapid dry -out of concrete due to overheating, and avoid thermal shock due to sudden cooling or heating. 3. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below 40°F, uniformly heat all water and aggregates before mixing as required to obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 55°F and not more than 85°F at point of placement. Hot Weather Placine When hot weather conditions exist that would seriously impair the quality and strength of concrete, place concrete in compliance with ACI 305 and as herein specified. 2. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature at time of placement below 80°F when the temperature is rising and below 85°F when the temperature is falling. Mixing water may be chilled, or chopped ice may be used to control the concrete temperature provided the water equivalent of the ice is calculated in the total amount of mixing water. 3. Cover reinforcing steel with water -soaked burlap if it becomes too hot, so that the steel temperature will not exceed the ambient air temperature immediately before embedment in concrete. 4. Wet forms thoroughly before placing concrete. 5. Do not place concrete at a temperature so as to cause difficulty from loss of slump, flash set, or cold joints. 6. Do not use set -control admixtures unless approved by the ENGINEER in mix designs. 7. Obtain ENGINEER'S approval of other methods and materials proposed for use. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 16 11 11 I. Rock surfaces upon which concrete is to be placed shall be clean, free from oil, standing or running water, mud, objectionable coatings, debris, loose, semi-detached or unsound fragments. Faults or seams shall be cleaned to a depth satisfactory to the Engineer, and to firm rock on the sides. Immediately before concrete is placed, all such rock surface shall be cleaned thoroughly by the use of high velocity air -water jets, sandblasting or other means satisfactory to the Engineer. All rock surfaces shall be kept continuously wet for forty-eight (48) hours and all approximately horizontal surfaces shall be covered, immediately before the concrete is placed, with one-half (1/2) inch layer of mortar of the same cement sand ratio as used in the concrete. The layout of all monoliths shall be as shown on the drawings or as submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer before construction is commenced. J. In dropping concrete through reinforcement, care shall be taken that no segregation of the coarse aggregate occurs. On the bottom ofbeams and slabs, where the congestion of steel near the forms makes placing difficult, a layer of mortar of the same cement - sand ratio as used in the concrete shall be first deposited to cover the surface to the extent directed by the Engineer. 0 K. Construction Joints 1. Comply with ACI 301, Chapter 6, and as specified below. 2. Locate and install construction joints as shown. Additional construction ' joints shall be located as follows: a. In walls locate joints at a spacing of approximately 25 feet and approximately 12 feet from corners. b. In foundation slabs and slabs on grade locate joints at a spacing of approximately 40 feet. Place concrete in checkerboard pattern. C. In mats and structural slabs and beams, locate joints in compliance with ACI 301, Chapter 6 and recommendations of ACI 350, at a spacing of 40 feet maximum. ' d. Provide other additional construction joints as required to satisfactorily complete all work. 0 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 17 I 3. Horizontal Joints 1 a. Roughen concrete at the interface of construction joints in accordance with instructions of the manufacturer of joint roughener. Immediately before placing fresh concrete, thoroughly clean the existing contact surface using a stiff brush or other tools and a stream of water under , pressure. The surface shall be clean and wet, but free from pools of water at the moment the fresh concrete is placed. ' b. Remove laitance, waste mortar or other substance which mayprevent complete adhesion. , C. Place a 2-inch thick coat of mortar, of similar proportions to the mortar in the concrete, over the contact surface of the old concrete. Place fresh concrete before the mortar has attained its initial 'set. 4. Vertical Joints a. Apply roughener to the form in a thin, even film by brush, spray or roller in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. After roughener is dry, concrete may be placed. b. When concrete has been placed and the form removed, wash loosened material off with high pressure water spray to obtain roughened surface subject to approval by Engineer. L. Expansion Joints 1. Comply with ACI 301, Chapter 6, as specified below. 2. Locate and install expansion joints as shown. 3.04 Finishes A. Rough Form Finish 1. Standard rough form finish shall be the concrete surface having the texture imparted by the form material used, with tie holes and defective areas repaired and patched with mortar of one part cement to 1-1/2 parts sand and all fins and other projections exceeding 1/4 inch in height rubbed down or chipped off. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 18 11 I 2. Use rough form finish for the following: a. Exterior vertical surfaces up to 1 foot below grade. b. Interior exposed vertical surfaces of liquid containers up to one foot below liquid level. C. Interior and exterior exposed beams and undersides of slabs. d. Other areas shown. B. Smooth Form Finish 1. Produce smooth form finish by selecting form materials which will impart a smooth, hard, uniform texture. Arrange panels in an orderly and symmetrical ' manner with a minimum of seams. Repair and patch defective areas as above with all fins or other projects completely removed and smoothed. 2. Use smooth form finish for surfaces that are to be covered with a coating material. The material may be applied directly to the concrete or may be a covering bonded to the concrete such as waterproofing, dampproofing, painting or other similar system. C. Smooth Rubbed Finish 1. Provide smooth rubbed finish to concrete surfaces which have received smooth form finish as described below: a. Rubbing of concrete surfaces not later than the day after form removal. b. Moistening of concrete surfaces and rubbing with carborundum brick or other abrasive until a uniform color and texture is produced. Do not apply cement grout other than that created by the rubbing process. 2. Except where surfaces have been previously covered as specified above, use smooth rubbed finish for the following: a. Interior exposed walls and other vertical surfaces. b. Exterior exposed walls and other vertical surfaces down to one foot below grade. CAST -IN -PLACE -CONCRETE 0310 - 19 C. Interior and exterior horizontal surfaces, except exterior exposed slabs and steps. d. Interior exposed vertical surfaces of liquid containers down to one foot below liquid level. e. Other areas shown. D. Related Unformed Surfaces 1. At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaces occurring adjacent to formed surfaces, strike off smooth and finish with a texture matching the adjacent formed surfaces. Continue the final surface treatment of formed surfaces uniformly across the adjacent unformed surfaces, unless otherwise shown. E. Monolithic Slab Finishes Float Finish a. After placing concrete slabs, do not work the surface further until ready for floating. Begin floating when the surface water has disappeared or when the concrete has stiffened sufficiently. Use a wood float only. Check and level the surface plane to a tolerance not exceeding 1/4 inch in 10 feet when tested with a 10-foobstraightedge placed on the surface at not less than two different angles. Cut down high spots and fill all low spots. Uniformly slope surfaces to drains. Immediately after level, refloat the surface to a uniform, smooth, granular texture. b. Use float finish for the following: (1) Interior exposed horizontal surfaces of liquid containers. (2) Exterior below grade horizontal surfaces. (3) Surfaces to receive additional finishes, except as shown or specified. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 20 2. Trowel Finish a. After floating, begin the first trowel finish operation using a power - driven trowel. Begin final troweling when the surface produces a ringing sound as the trowel is moved over the surface. b. Consolidate the concrete surface by the final hand troweling operation. Finish shall be free of trowel marks, uniform in texture and appearance, and with a surface plane tolerance not exceeding 1/8 inch in 10 feet when tested with a 10-foot straight edge. Grind smooth surface defects which would telegraph through applied floor covering system. C. Use trowel finish for the following: (1) Interior exposed slabs unless otherwise shown or specified. (2) Slabs to receive resilient floor finishes. 3. Non -Slip Broom Finish: a. Apply non -slip broom finish to exterior concrete platforms, steps, and ramps, and elsewhere as shown on the drawings or in schedules. b. Immediately after trowel finishing, slightly roughen the concrete surface by brooming in the direction perpendicular to the main traffic route. Use fiber bristle broom unless otherwise directed. Coordinate the required final finish with the Engineer before application. 3.05 Curin A. General 1. Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperature, and maintain without drying at a relatively constant temperature for the period of time necessary for hydration of the cement and proper hardening of the concrete. Use evaporation retarder for minimizing plastic cracking. Apply in accordance with manufacturer's directions, one or more times, as directed by Engineer, during finishing operations. 2. Start initial curing after placing and finishing concrete as soon as free moisture has disappeared from the concrete surface. Keep continuously moist for not less than 72 hours. 1 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 21 H 13 Begin final curing procedures immediately following initial curing and before the concrete has dried. Continue final curing for at least seven days and in accordance with ACI 301 procedures. For concrete sections over 30 inches thick, continue final curing for an additional 7 days, minimum. Avoid rapid drying at the end of the final curing period. Curing Methods 2. 3. 9 Perform curing of concrete by moist curing, or by moisture retaining cover curing. Use curing compound only in cold weather and only when permitted by Engineer. J I I I a. For curing, use water that is free of impurities which could etch or discolor exposed, natural concrete surfaces. ' Provide moisture curing by any of the following methods: a. Keeping the surface of the concrete continuously wet by covering with water. b. Continuous water -fog spray. c. Covering the concrete surface with the specified absorptive cover, thoroughly saturating the cover with water, and keeping the absorptive cover continuously wet with sprinklers or porous hoses. Place absorptive cover so as to provide coverage of the concrete surfaces and edges, with a 4-inch lap over adjacent absorptive covers. Provide moisture -retaining cover curing as follows: a. Cover the concrete surfaces with the specified moisture -retaining cover for curing concrete, placed in the widest practical width with sides and ends lapped at least 3 inches and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive. Immediately repair any holes or tears during the curing period using cover material and waterproof tape. Provide liquid curing compound as follows: a. Apply the specified curing and sealing compound to all slabs left exposed. Apply the specified curing and hardening compound to all other interior slabs, to slabs that are to receive grout topping and to tank bases. The compounds shall be applied immediately after final CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE I I I 1 0 I 1_1 II 1 0310 - 22 1 L finishing in a continuous operation by power spray equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. Recoat areas which are subjected to heavy rainfall within three hours after initial application. Maintain the continuity of the coating and repair damage to the coat during the entire curing period. For concrete surfaces which will be in contact with potable water, the manufacturer shall certify that the curing compound used is non -toxic. 1 Polyethylene or similar plastic sheets shall not be used for the curing of concrete. b. Membrane -forming curing compounds shall not be used on any surfaces against which additional concrete or other cementitious finishing materials are to be bonded. C. Concrete curing paper shall only be used for final curing of flatwork. When selected for final curing, the paper shall be placed as follows: e (1) Unroll curing paper over the entire surface to be cured. Lap ends and edges a minimum of four (4) inches and seal continuously with masking or pressure -sensitive tape and provide sufficient weights over paper to prevent separation from concrete surface. ' (2) Curing paper shall be used for curing purposes only one (1) time. Q d. All interior concrete floor surfaces to be left permanently exposed to view shall receive a two (2) coat treatment of a colorless, aqueous solution containing a blend of magnesium fluosilicate and zinc fluosilicate combined with a wetting agent, containing not less than two (2) pounds of fluosilicate per gallon. e Material shall be equivalent to "Hornlith" manufactured by A. c. Horn Company, "Saniseal 50" manufactured by Master Builders, "Lapidolith" manufactured by Sonnebom Building Products, Inc., or "Clearbond" manufactured by Guardian Chemical Company. e. All exterior slabs shall be cured with the specified clear, acrylic curing and sealing compound. The curing compound shall conform to ASTM C-309. iCAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 23 C. 1D E. f. The curing compounds must be applied immediately after final finishing. g. Where wood forms are left in place for curing, they shall be kept sufficiently damp at all times to prevent opening at the joints and drying out of the concrete. Curing Formed Surfaces 1. Cure formed concrete surfaces, including the undersides of girders, beams, supported slabs and other similar surfaces by moist curing with the forms in place for the full curing period or until forms are removed. If forms are removed, continue curing by methods specified above, as applicable. Curing Unformed Surfaces 1. Initially cure unformed surfaces, such as slabs, floor topping, and other flat surfaces by applying the specified curing compound. 2. Final cure unformed surfaces, unless otherwise specified, by any of the methods specified above, as applicable. Temperature of Concrete During Curing 1. When the atmospheric temperature is 40OF and below, maintain the concrete temperature between 50°F and 70°F continuously throughout the curing period. When necessary, make arrangement before concrete placing for heating, covering, insulation or housing as required to maintain the specified temperature and moisture conditions continuously for the concrete curing period. Provide cold weather protection complying with the requirements of ACI 306. 2. When the atmospheric temperature is 80°F and above, or during other climatic conditions which will cause too rapid drying of the concrete, make arrangements before the start of concrete placing for the installation of wind breaks or shading, and for fog spraying, wet sprinkling, or moisture -retaining covering. Protect the concrete continuously for the concrete curing period. Provide hot weather protection complying with the requirements ofACI 305, unless otherwise specified. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310-24 ' I I 3. Maintain concrete temperature as uniformly as possible, and protect from rapid atmospheric temperature changes. Avoid temperature changes in concrete which exceed 5°F in any one hour and 50°F in any 24-hour period. F. During the curing period, protect concrete from damaging mechanical disturbances including load stresses, heavy shock, excessive vibration, and from damage caused by rain or flowing water. Protect all finished concrete from damage by subsequent ' construction operations. G. Where concrete topping is placed over waterproof membranes, the Contractor shall exercise special care to avoid punching holes in or otherwise damaging the waterproof membrane. 3.06 Removal of Forms A. Contractor shall conform to the requirements of ACI 301, Chapter 4, and ACI 347, Chapter 3.6.2.3, except as specified below. 1. Removal of Forms and Supports: Temperature of surrounding air above e 50°F*. Walls, Columns and Side of Minimum Beams and Girders Requirements ' Joint, Beam, or Girder Soffits** 3 Days Under 10 ft. clear span between supports 7 Days 10 to 20 ft. clear span between supports 14 Days Over 20 ft. clear span between supports 21 Days Floor Slabs** Minimum Under 10 ft. clear span between supports 4 Days 10 to 20 ft. clear span between supports 7 Days 1 Over 20 ft. clear span between supports 10 Days *The time of removal of forms and shores for temperatures below 50°F shall not be less than those described above, but shall also be governed by the strength requirements as described in Section 3.5.B. 0 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 -25 L 3.07 **Distance between supports refers to structural supports and not to temporary form work or shores. ***The Engineer shall be consulted before any removal of forms and is to give his final approval to the minimum days described above. B. Do not remove supporting forms or shoring until the members have acquired sufficient strength to safely support their weight and the load upon them. Results of suitable control tests may be used as evidence that the concrete has attained sufficient strength. Quality Control A. Contractor shall employ at his expense a testing laboratory subject to approval by the Engineer to perform field quality control testing. This shall not be the same laboratory as retained to perform material evaluation test and to design concrete mixes as specified in Article B, herein. Engineer will direct slump tests and the number of tests and cylinders required. Test Laboratory will make standard compression test cylinders and entrained air tests as specified below. Contractor shall also furnish all necessary assistance required by the Test Laboratory. B. Quality Control Testing During Construction Testing Laboratory will perform sampling and testing for field quality control during the placement of concrete, as follows: a. Sampling Fresh Concrete: ASTM C 172. Slump: ASTM C 143; one test for each concrete load at point of discharge; and one for each set of compressive strength test specimens. C. Air Content: ASTM C 231; one for every other concrete load at point of discharge, or when required by an indication of change. d. Compressive Strength Tests: ASTM C 39; one set of compression cylinders for each 50 cubic yards or fraction thereof, of each mix design placed in any one day or for each 2,500 square feet of surface area placed; 1 specimen tested at 7 days, and 2 specimens tested at 28 days. n 1 H H H u 1 l I I I LJ CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 26 1 B(1) Adjust mix if test results are unsatisfactory and resubmit for Engineer's approval. (2) Concrete which does not meet the strength requirements is subject to rejection and removal from the work, or to other such corrective measures as directed by the Engineer, at the expense of the Contractor. ee. Compression Test Specimens: ASTM C 31; make one set of 3 standard cylinders for each compressive strength test, unless otherwise directed. f. Concrete Temperature: Test hourly when air temperature is 40°F and below, and when 80°F and above; and each time a set of compression test specimens is made. ' 2. The testing laboratory shall submit certified copies of test results directly to the Engineer and the Contractor within 24 hours after tests are made. 3. If a change in the producer of any of the products of concrete is anticipated, a new design mix shall be prepared 60 days prior to this change. Test reports ' shall be completed and submitted to the Engineer a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to beginning the work. C. Evaluation of Oualitv Control Tests 1. Do not use concrete delivered to the final point of placement which has slump or total air content outside the specified values. 2. Compressive strength tests for laboratory -cured cylinders will be considered satisfactory if the averages of all sets of three consecutive compressive strength tests results equal or exceed the 28-day design compressive strength of the type or class of concrete; and, no individual strength test falls below the required compressive strength by more than 500 psi. a. Where questionable field conditions may exist during placing concrete or immediately thereafter, strength tests of specimens cured under field conditions will be required by the Engineer to check the adequacy of curing and protecting of the concrete placed. Specimens shall be molded at the same time and from the same samples as the laboratory -cured cylinders. 1 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 27 IA (1) Provide improved means and procedures for protecting concrete when the 28-day compressive strength of field -cured cylinders is less than 85 percent of companion laboratory - cured cylinders. (2) When laboratory -cured cylinder strengths are appreciably higher than the minimum required compressive strength, field -cured cylinder strengths need not exceed the minimum required compressive strength by more than 500 psi even though the 85 percent criterion is not met. (3) If individual tests of laboratory -cured specimens produce strengths more than 500 psi below the required minimum compressive strength, or if tests of field -cured cylinders indicate deficiencies in protection and curing, provide additional measures to assure that the load -bearing capacity of the structure is not jeopardized. If the likelihood of low strength concrete is confirmed and computations indicate the load -bearing capacity may have been significantly reduced, tests of cores drilled from the area in question will be required at the Contractor's expense. b. If the compressive strength tests fail to meet the minimum requirements specified, the concrete represented by such tests will be considered deficient in strength and subject to replacement, reconstruction or other action approved by Engineer. Testing Concrete Structure for Strength 1. When there is evidence that the strength of the in -place concrete does not meet specification requirements, Contractor shall employ at his expense the services of a concrete testing service to take cores drilled from hardened concrete for compressive strength determination. Tests shall comply with ASTM C 42 and the following: a. Take at least 3 representative cores from each member or suspect area at locations directed by Engineer. b. Strength of concrete for each series of cores will be considered satisfactory if their average compressive strength is at least 85 percent and no single core is less than 75 percent of the 28-day required compressive strength. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 28 11 of C. Report test results in writing to Engineer on the same day that tests are made. Include in test reports the Project identification name and number, date, name of contractor, name of concrete testing service, location of test core in the structure, type or class of concrete represented by core sample, nominal maximum size aggregate, design compressive strength, compression breaking strength and type of break (corrected for length -diameter ratio), direction of applied load ' to core with respect to horizontal plane of the concrete as placed, and the moisture condition of the core at time of testing. 2. Fill core holes solid with patching mortar, and finish to match adjacent concrete surfaces. 3. Conduct static load test and evaluations complying with ACI 318 if the results of the core tests are unsatisfactory, or if core tests are impractical to obtain, as directed by Engineer. E. The testing agency's representative shall determine the number of turns of the drum e on each concrete truck from which samples are secured, and shall note the revolutions in the concrete test report. In the event the number of revolutions is less than one -hundred (100) or more than three -hundred (300), the Contractor shall be notified immediately by the concrete technician in the field and the technician shall note his instruction to the Contractor on the concrete test report. ' F. The Contractor shall not commence placement of concrete until such time as the representative of the testing agency is on the job site with the necessary equipment to perform the specified tests. G. Failure of the Contractor to notify the testing agency in time to cancel visits to the job site by representative of the testing agency in the event of the cancellation of scheduled concrete placement of other related work after notification of the testing agency shall result in the payment for costs of such visits by the Contractor. H. The Contractor shall take all precautions as necessary to ensure that all concrete water bearing structures shall be watertight, subject to approval of the Engineer. 3.08 Field Review by the Engineer The Contractor shall give at least a twenty-four (24) hour notice to the Engineer prior to placing concrete to permit field review of the general construction work as well as mechanical, electrical, and other work to be incorporated into the concrete. All reinforcement not inspected by Engineer prior to placement of concrete will be rejected. CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 29 The Contractor shall afford the Engineer whatever casual labor, platforms, ladders, or other access as may be required for proper field review of the concrete work. Field review of the work by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to furnish materials and workmanship in full compliance with the drawings, specifications, and requirements of the work. END OF SECTION 0310 CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE 0310 - 30 DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0320 - MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work covered in this Section includes but is not limited to the furnishing, or constructing, and installing of completed manhole units in the numbers, sizes and types as shown on the drawings. Manholes may be either job -built brick or precast concrete and may be for storm sewers, e sanitary sewers, air release valves or as shown on the drawings or required in the specifications. 1 1.02 Quality Assurance ' The Contractor shall have present, at all times during the construction and/or installation of manholes, at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in this work and who shall direct all work performed under this Section. Manholes shall comply with all pertinent codes and regulations, and with these specifications. Where the provisions of the codes and standards conflict with these specifications, the more stringent provisions shall apply. Manholes and pipelines will be tested at the same time for water tightness using the epipeline tests described in Division 15 of these specifications. 1.03 Submittals Before any materials covered in this section are delivered to the job site, the Contractor shall submit in five (5) copies, shop drawings for these items to the Engineer for review and approval. Shop drawings shall include all manhole materials, precast manhole units, steps, ring and cover units, gaskets and flexible manhole sleeves. MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION 0320 - 1 PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Job -Built Manholes rA Brick Shall be clay or shale brick meeting the requirements of ASTM C 32 for Grade SM. Brick shall be of uniform standard commercial size, with straight and parallel edges and square corners. They shall be burned hard and entirely true, free from injurious cracks and flaws, tough, strong, and shall have a clear ring when struck together. The sides, ends, and faces of all brick shall be plane surfaces at right angles and parallel one to the other. Concrete brick may be used in lieu of clay or shale brick. Concrete brick shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 55 for Grade P-II. Concrete Blocks Shall conform to ASTM C 139 (latest revision). C. Mortar Mortar used in all brick masonry and block masonry shall be proportioned as shown below. All proportions are by volume. No more water shall be added than is necessary to make a workable mixture. I part portland cement (Type I), per ASTM C 150 1 part masonry cement, per ASTM C91 6 parts mortar sand (Max.), per ASTM C 144 D. Concrete Shall be Class A, 3000 pound per ASTM C94 (latest). E. Steos Dewey Bros. ME-ST-18A or equal. MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION 0320 - 2 11 11 F. Ring and Cover Shall be Super Cast, Inc. (MH-RCR 2001) or Southern Foundry with "Sanitary Sewer" stamped on the cover. The cover shall not be perforated. G. Flexible Manhole Sleeves Shall be used at each entry hole of all sewer manholes. The sleeve flange shall be integrally cast into the manhole wall forming a waterstop and the sleeve portion shall extend through the base at right angles to the wall into which the pipe is inserted. Physical properties of the material for this sleeve are: (1) Minimum tensile strength - 1500 psi, (2) Elongation at rupture, min. - 450%, (3) Compression set, max. 25% ASTM D-396, Method B, and (4) Durometer 50 5, ASTM D 2240. A stainless steel sealing clamp shall secure the sleeve to the pipe. 1 2.02 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections 1 A. Design Shall be in strict accordance with ASTM C 478 (latest). Precast top section shall have eccentric cone, unless shown otherwise on drawings. Risers and grade rings shall all be of one type. Joints shall be formed with male and female ends and sealed with a flexible joint material meeting Federal Specifications SS-5-00210 "Sealing Compound, Preformed Plastic for Pipe Joints," Type I, rope form, or Type 11, flat type. B. Steps Steps to be composed of composite plastic -steel or gray iron protected with a rust resisting coating, as manufactured by Dewey Brothers (MH-ST-18A), Oliver Tire eand Rubber, or M.A. Industries. C. Ring and Cover Shall be as shown in Section 2.01 F of this specification. 1 MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION 0320 - 3 e D. Flexible Manhole Sleeve Shall be as shown on Scction 2.01 of this specification. 2.03 Bedding Stone/Select Backfill As described in Section 0265 of these detailed specifications. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 3.02 3.03 Excavation and Backfill Undercut below all manhole footings and/or precast bases to a depth not less than six (6) inches nor greater than twelve (12) inches. Backfill this area with stone bedding material as specified in Section 0265 of these specifications. Where concrete footings are to be poured, the area in which the concrete is to be placed must be kept dry until concrete has set-up. Inverts The invert channels shall be smooth and semi -circular in shape conforming to the inside of the adequate sewer section. Changes in direction of flow shall be made with a smooth curve of as large a radius as the size of the manhole will permit. Changes in size and grade of the channels shall be made gradually and evenly. The invert channels shall be formed directly in the concrete of the manhole base, or shall be built up with brick and mortar, or shall be half tile laid in concrete, or shall be constructed by laying full -section sewer pipe through the manhole and breaking out the top half after the surrounding concrete has hardened. The floor of the manhole outside the channels shall be smooth and shall slope toward the channels not less than 1 inch per foot nor more than 2 inches per foot. Walls Mortar for jointing and plastering shall consist of one part portland cement and two parts fine sand. For brickwork, lime may be added to the mortar in the amount of not more than 25 percent of the volume of cement. The joints shall be completely filled and shall be smooth and free from surplus mortar on the inside of the manhole. Brick manholes shall be plastered with 1/2 inch of mortar over the entire outside surface of the walls. Brick shall be laid radially with every sixth course laid as a stretcher course. MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION I u u 1 e 1 I I 1 1 J 1 L11 L—I d d 0320 - 4 1 j 3.04 Rings and Covers e 3.05 The rings and covers shall be set so that the top of the cover will be flush with or higher than finish grade, as per the Engineer. All manhole rings in roadways shall be encased in a concrete collar 18" x 6" of 3000 psi concrete beneath the asphalt, with the cover flush with the top of the pavement. BackfillinQ After the bedding has been prepared and the manhole installed, selected material from excavation or borrow, at a moisture content which will facilitate compaction, shall be placed alongside the manhole in layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth. Care shall be taken to insure thorough compaction of the fill under the haunches of the pipelines. Each layer shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling, tamping and mechanical rammers, or by hand tamping with heavy iron tampers, the tamping face area of which shall not exceed 25 square inches. The method of filling and compacting shall be continued until the fill has reached an elevation 12 inches above the top of the pipes. The remainder of the hole shall be backfilled and thoroughly compacted in layers not exceeding 12 inches. Care shall be taken during backfill and compaction operations to maintain alignment and prevent damage to the joints. The backfill shall be kept free from stones, frozen lumps, chunks of highly plastic clay, or other objectionable material. All local backfill materials shall be compacted at a moisture content satisfactory to the Engineer, which shall be approximately that required to produce the maximum density. The Contractor shall dry or add moisture to the local material when required to provide a uniformly compacted and stable embankment. When other than local material is used for backfilling above the foundation, such material will be classified as select backfill material as specified in Part 2.03 of these specifications. Use of this select backfill material shall be only when directed by the Engineer or his representative. MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION 0320 - 5 3.06 3.07 Manhole Sealine Installed manholes shall be sealed as necessary to prevent leakage around pipes, at joints, through bottoms, walls, and around castings. Manhole Testing All manholes shall be tested after assembly and prior to backfilling using a vacuum tester manufactured by P.A. Glazier or MMVT, Inc. Tester shall be provided by the Contractor. A. Procedure for Vacuum Test All lift holes shall be plugged with a non -shrink grout. All pipes entering the manhole shall be plugged. All plugs must be braced to keep plug form being drawn into the manhole. The inside of the manhole shall be wet down with visibly indicate areas of leakage (if any) after the test is performed. Test head shall be placed on or in the cone section and the seal inflated as per the manufacturer's specifications. A vacuum of 10 inches of mercury shall be drawn and the vacuum pump shut off. With the valve closed, the time it takes for the vacuum to drop to 9 inches shall be measured. The manhole shall pass if the time is greater than the values in the table below: Manhole Diameter Manhole Depth 48" 60" 72" 10' or less 60 Sec 75 See 90 Sec 10'— 15' 75 Sec 90 Sec 105 Sec Over 15' 90 Sec 105 Sec 120 Sec If using the manhole fails necessary repairs shall be made using a non -shrink grout while the vacuum is still being drawn. Retesting shall proceed until the manhole is acceptable. END OF SECTION 0320 MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION 0320 - 6 11 of DIVISION 4 - MASONRY DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 0410 - MORTAR AND UNIT MASONRY PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description Furnish all labor and materials necessary for the installation of all brick and concrete masonry shown on the drawings and as specified in these contract documents. 1.02 Product Handlin Use all means necessary to protect mortar and masonry materials before, during and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of other contractors. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 2.01 Mortar Shall be prepared mix such as Magnolia, Brixment, or Flamingo or equal. Masonry cement shall comply with ASTM C91, Type 11. 2.02 Sand Shall be clean, well graded, free of soluble salts and organic matte. It shall be first quality North Carolina bank or pit sand carefully piled on job site and kept free from weeds, dirt and other foreign matter. 2.03 Water Shall be free from excessive alkali, oil and other contaminating matter. MORTAR & UNIT MASONRY 0410 - 1 2.04 2.05 2.06 Utility brick Shall be 4" x 12" face size and 4" nominal bed depth, and shall be hard, free from excessive warp and check, and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-216, Type FBS, Grade SW for compressive strength, modulus of rupture, water absorption, saturation coefficient and efflorescence. Color shall be as selected by the Engineer. Concrete masonry units Shall conform to the requirements of ASTM Specification C9066T, latest revision, Grade A, for hollow load bearing concrete masonry units. All aggregates used in the manufacture of the units shall be Solite, Galite, Kenlite or equal. All concrete masonry units shall be square, true, and have sharp arises. They shall be of consistent texture and shall be dimensionally stable in regard to height, width and length. Masonry wall reinforcement All masonry walls as shown on the drawings shall be reinforced continuously with galvanized 'Blok-Lok" as manufactured by AA Wire Products Company, galvanized "No. 10 Ladur Type" with drip as manufactured Dur-O-Wal, Inc., or equal. Finish shall be in accordance with ASTM A116-Class 1. a fe C. Reinforcement for concrete masonry shall be standard reinforcement, truss type (with drip at exterior walls). Corners shall be reinforced with prefabricated comer assemblies. Comer reinforcement shall be used in every course requiring wall reinforcement of the same gauge. Intersecting walls shall be tied by reinforcement of prefabricated "T" assemblies. Reinforcement shall be used in every course, including top course. Masonry reinforcing shall be sized properly for the types of wall shown. MORTAR & UNIT MASONRY I d LJ 1 1 1 I I 1 I 1 u O F-1 1 I 0410-2 1 L PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 1 3.01 Mortar Mortar shall be in accordance with the N.C. Building Codes. A. Mixine of mortar shall be by drum mixer. Measurement of ingredients shall be by volumetric or weight measure. Shovel count of ingredients shall not be permitted. Sand and cement shall be dry mixed, then water shall be added to bring mixture to a workable degree of plasticity consistent with intended use. The minimum period of mixing shall be three minutes. No mortars that have stood more than an hour shall be used. No retempering of mortar shall be allowed. Proportions shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. Testine, if required by the Owner shall be in accordance with methods prescribed by ' ASTM for masonry mortars. Tests required shall not exceed one set of cubes per five cubic yards of mortar. Sampling and testing shall be done by an independent testing laboratory. Cost of initial testing shall be paid by the Owner. Cost of re -testing because of initial test failures shall be paid by the Contractor. 1 3.02 Installation of Masonry Reinforcement ' No masonry work shall be done when outside temperature is 40°F or lower and falling, or when freezing weather is predicted within the next 24 hours. All brick shall be damp when laid, except in cold weather. Walls shall be erected not more then scaffold high until the mortar has reached its complete set. Brick shall be shoved into place, not laid, in a full bed of mortar. All horizontal and vertical joints shall be of the same width, except for inconspicuous variations necessary to maintain bond. All masonry shall be laid plumb, true to line, level and accurately spaced and coursed horizontally, with each course breaking joint with course below. A running bond shall be used with vertical joints in alternate courses kept plumb throughout. Any items required to be built into the masonry shall be built in as the masonry is erected. The space around such built-in items shall be filled solidly with masonry and mortar. The masonry reinforcement shall be seated in the mortar bed by filling the cross ties as work progresses. Reinforcement shall extend into face brick mortar bed tying face brick to block foundation walls where applicable. 1 MORTAR & UNrr MASONRY 0410 - 3 I The top course of all masonry walls and the first two courses above and below all wall openings shall be reinforced. The reinforcement at all openings shall extend not less than 18" beyond each side of the opening. Reinforcing shall generally occur 16" o.c. vertically or in every course of the concrete masonry. All reinforcing shall be continuous for the length of all concrete masonry walls or lapped or spliced one joint of the reinforcing and shall be sized for various wall thickness. Any chases, pockets and reglets required in the wall by other contractors shall be installed and kept free from mortar and other materials. Where concrete masonry unit partitions intersect or abut other partitions, they shall be regularly bonded and all continuous perpendicular joints will be avoided. All masonry work shall be cleaned as work progresses by rubbing with burlap. Walls exposed to the weather shall be covered a the end of each days work. On completion of all masonry work, all nail holes and defects shall be pointed up and the excess mortar removed and entire surface cleaned with brush and water. The use of acid will not be permitted. All cutting required in masonry work to fit opening, to receive work for other trades and at concrete columns, etc., shall be done with a motor drives carborundum saw. No chipped units will be acceptable. Joints shall be formed with a suitable tool after the initial set of the mortar has taken place and shall be accomplished in such a manner as to squeeze mortar back into the joints. END OF SECTION 0410 MORTAR & UNIT MASONRY 0410 - 4 1 I e 1 1 1 O I 1 I I H A 11 D L DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 1323 — WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON e PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description The work covered by this section includes the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, labor, supervision, etc., necessary to completely construct and start-up the wastewater storage ' lagoons (5-day holding lagoon and the reclaimed water holding pond) to a fully finished job within the strict intent of these specifications and the project drawings. 1 1.02 Ouality Assurance The Contractor shall provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in this type construction, who shall be present at all times during the execution of the work of this section, and who shall personally direct the pond construction and sealing. 1.03 Product Handline Use all means necessary to protect stabilization pond construction materials before, during and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of all other contractors. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS ® 2.01 Embankment Material Only suitable materials, acceptable to the Engineer, shall be used in the construction of the embankments. All topsoil, vegetation, debris and surface soils containing organic material shall be removed from the construction area and either wasted from the site or used as topsoil in areas to be seeded. WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323 -1 "WA After removal of the vegetation and topsoil, material obtained from pond excavation shall be utilized for embankment construction, unless otherwise rejected by the Engineer. Any additional embankment materials required shall be furnished by the Contractor, subject to the approval of the Engineer. Suitable soils for embankment construction include the soils identified as SP, SM, SC, CL and CH. The SP soil should not be used, if possible, on the 2:1 interior wall slope of the lagoon. A detailed soils report entitled "Subsurface Exploration Report, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Swansboro, North Carolina dated April 30, 2003 is included at the end of Detailed Specification Section 0220. The Contractor shall make his own investigation and verification of existing soils conditions at this project site. Membrane Lining A. General This specification describes the High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Lining Membrane to be used as a liner for this stabilization pond. The liner shall cover 100% of the pond bottom and interior pond slopes, and other areas as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. The membrane liner shall comprise HDPE material manufactured of new, first - quality products designed and manufactured specifically for the purpose of liquid containment in hydraulic structures. The Contractor shall, at the time of bidding, submit a certification from the manufacturer of the sheeting, stating that the sheeting meets physical property requirements for the intended application. The liner material shall be so produced as to be free of holes, blisters, undispersed raw materials, or any sign of contamination by foreign matter. Any such defect shall be repaired using the extrusion fusion welding technique in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The lining material shall be manufactured a minimum of 20.0 feet seamless width. Labels on the roll shall identify the thickness, length, width, and manufacturer's mark number. There shall be no factory seams. WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323-2 11 II B. Product Specifics The HDPE liner material shall meet the specification values as follows: a. Liner Thickness 60 mil (gauge) In. Density per ASTM D 1505 0.94 g/cc (min.) c. Tear Resistance Initiation 45 lbs. (min.) e per ASTM D 1004 Die C d. Low Temperature/Brittleness - 1120 per ASTM D746 Proc. B e. Puncture Resistance per 270 lbs. FTMS 101B, Method 2031 f. Hydrostatic Resistance per 4901bs./sq.in. ASTM D751, Method A, Proc. 1 g. Tensile Strength at Break 240 lbs./in.wid. ' per ASTM D638, Type IV (Dumb -Bell at 2 ipm) e The HDPE shall be a high quality formulation containing approximately 97.5% polymer and 2.5% carbon black, anti -oxidants and heat stabilizers. The product shall be designed for exposed conditions and shall contain no additives or fillers which can e leach out and cause deterioration over time. The liner shall be as manufactured by Gunde, Palco, DuPont, or an approved equal. ' C. Factory Ouality Control 1. Raw Material All compound ingredients of the HDPE materials shall be randomly sampled on delivery to the HDPE manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with specifications. Tests to be carried out shall include Density ASTM DI505.68 and Melt Index ASTM D1238-79 Procedure A, Conditions E & P. The resin used to manufacture the HDPE must be Phillips TR400 or Chevron 9642. ' 2. Manufactured Roll Goods Samples of the production run shall be taken and tested according to ASTM D638.82 to ensure that tensile strength at yield and break, elongation at yield and break meet the minimum specifications. A quality control certificate shall be issued with the material. 1 WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323 - 3 k p 3. Welding Materials All welding material shall be of a type recommendation and supplied by the manufacturer and shall be delivered in the original sealed containers - each with an indelible label bearing the brand name, manufacturer's mark number, and complete directions as to proper storage. The resin used to manufacture the HDPE welding rod must be Phillips TR400 or Chevron 9642. e PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Clearing and Grubbing Shall be in accordance with Section 0210 - "Clearing and Grubbing" of these detailed ' specifications. 3.02 Grading and Embankment A. Surface Preparation 1 Prior to any grading operations, the Contractor shall clear, grub and remove all debris 1 from within the construction limits as previously required in these specifications. All topsoil shall be stripped from the site to a minimum depth of six (6) inches, or as required by the Engineer and stockpiled at a location acceptable to the Engineer for later use. After stripping and cutting to subgrade elevations in areas to receive fill, the subgrade , soils should be proof -rolled to detect pockets of loose or soft soil conditions. Proof - rolling should be done after a suitable period of dry weather to avoid degrading an otherwise acceptable subgrade. Proof -rolling may be performed with a heavily ' loaded dump truck or similar construction equipment approved by the Engineer and furnished by the Contractor. All excessively soft or loose soils should be undercut and replaced with suitable fill material. In all areas where embankment is to be placed, the existing ground, after topsoil removal and proof -rolling, shall be loosened or plowed to a minimum depth of six (6) inches, or if in the opinion of the Engineer, the nature of the ground is such that greater precautions should be taken to bind the fill to the existing ground, then benches shall be cut into the existing ground. Benches shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width and at least 2 feet deep on the outer side away from the lagoon interior. WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1 1323-4 1 I B. Embankment Formation All fill placed in the embankment should utilize low plasticity soil (liquid limit less than 50; plasticity index less than 30) free of organic material or debris. The initial fill lift shall be placed in a maximum lift of 6 inches and thoroughly compacted as hereinafter specified. Additional fill lifts shall be deposited and spread in successive, uniform, approximately horizontal layers of not more than 10 inches in depth (loose e measurement) for the full width of the cross section, and shall be kept approximately level by the use of effective spreading equipment. Each layer of the embankment shall be thoroughly compacted as herein specified. Hauling shall be distributed over the full width of the embankment, and in no case will deep ruts be allowed to form during the construction of the embankment. The embankment shall be properly drained at all times. Where embankments are to be constructed across ground which will not support the ' weight of trucks or other hauling equipment, the first layer of the embankment may be constructed by dumping successive truck or other equipment loads in a uniform distributed layer of a thickness not greater than that necessary to support the trucks of hauling equipment while placing subsequent layers. The remainder of such embankments shall then be constructed in layers as above specified. Materials placed around other structures, shall be clean select material. The material shall be placed and compacted in a manner which will avoid unbalanced loading and will not produce undue stress on the structure. Such embankments shall be placed in loose layers not to exceed 6 inches in depth and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted. Any damage or displacement to pipes or other structures due to the Contractor's operations shall be corrected or repaired prior to the final acceptance at no cost to the Owner. C. Compaction and Testin ® All embankment material shall be compacted as specified herein unless otherwise provided in the contract or directed by the Engineer. Compaction equipment used by the Contractor shall be adequate to produce the required compaction and produce a uniformly constructed embankment with all layers uniformly bound to all preceding layers. An approved sheepsfoot roller shall be used continuously on all embankments. The embankment material where tested shall have been compacted to a density equal to at least 95% of the standard Proctor maximum dry density (ASTM D-698). WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323-5 J Embankment materials shall be compacted at a moisture content satisfactory to the Engineer, which shall be approximately that required to produce the maximum density. The Contractor shall dry or add moisture to the embankment material when required to provide a uniformly compacted and stable embankment. The Owner shall retain a certified testing laboratory that is both licensed to practice in North Carolina and approved by the Engineer to perform density tests. The testing laboratory shall check the compaction at two hundred (200) foot horizontal intervals and one (1) foot vertical intervals from the existing ground level to the finished grade of the embankment and shall check the compaction at two hundred (200) foot horizontal intervals and two (2) foot vertical intervals on the back slope of the embankment. 3.03 Lagoon Lining A. Scope This section covers the sealing of the treatment pond with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Lining Membranes, as described in these specifications, in full accordance with the lines, grades, cross -sections and/or dimensions shown on the project drawings, or as directed by the Engineer. B. Instructions and Drawings Required After Contract Award 1. The manufacturer shall furnish complete written instructions for the storage, handling, installation, and seaming of the liner in compliance with this specification and the conditions of his warranty. J I J e 1 J 1 1 I 2. The material supplier shall furnish complete written instructions for the repair ' of HDPE material. Field Seams and Joints 1 Lap joints shall be used to seal factory -fabricated linings of HDPE in the field. Individual panels of liner material shall be laid out and overlapped, a maximum of inches and a minimum of 1-1/2 inches, prior to welding. The area to be welded shall be cleaned and prepared according to the procedures laid down by the material manufacturer. All sheeting shall be welded together by means of integration of the extrudate bead with the lining material. The composition of the extrudate shall be identical to the lining material. WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323 - 6 1 I The welding equipment used shall be capable of continuously monitoring and controlling the temperatures in the zone of contact where the machine is actually fusing the lining material so as to ensure changes in environmental conditions will not affect the integrity of the weld. Only welding systems ' which utilize the extrusion fusion process shall be used for bonding these lining materials. No "fish mouths" shall be allowed within the seam area. Where "fish mouths" occur, the material shall be cut, overlapped, and an overlap extrusion weld shall be applied. All welds on completion of the work shall be tightly bonded. Any membrane area showing injury due to excessive scuffing, puncture, or distress from any cause shall be replaced or repaired with an additional piece of HDPE membrane. SAll wrinkles shall be smoothed out and any cut edges of the lining material ' shall be sealed with a flood coat of bonding solution to prevent wrinkling. No edges shall be present on the top side of the liner. 4. Joints to Structures Attachment of lining materials to structures, pipelines, headwalls, etc., e involved with the discharge of wastewater into the pond or the withdrawal of water from the pond shall be in accordance with the project drawings, these specifications, or as directed by the Engineer. ' 5. Quality of Workmanship All joints on completion of the work shall be tightly bonded. Any lining surface showing injury due to scuffing, penetration by foreign objects, or distress from rough subgrade shall, as directed by the Engineer, be replaced or covered and sealed with an additional layer of lining material of the proper size. A representative of the liner fabricator shall be present during the entire lining installation procedure and shall provide technical assistance for the installation of the lining. 6. Field Seam Testing and Quality Control The installer shall employ on -site physical non-destructive testing on all welds to ensure watertight homogeneous seams. IWASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323-7 3.04 3.05 A quality control technician, employed by the Owner with approval of the Engineer, shall inspect each seam. Any area showing a defect shall be marked and repaired in accordance with HDPE repair procedures. A test weld three (3) feet long from each welding machine shall be run each day prior to liner welding and under the same conditions as exist for the liner welding. The test weld shall be marked with date, ambient temperature, and welding machine number. Samples of weld 1/4" to 1/2" wide shall be cut from the test weld and tested in shear and peel. Seams should be stronger than the material. The weld sample should be kept for subsequent testing on laboratory tensiometer equipment in accordance with the applicable ASTM standards. Random weld samples may be removed from the installed welded sheeting at a frequency of approximately one sample per 400 feet of weld but not less than one sample per seam. Testing shall be by a testing lab hired by the Contractor after approval by the Engineer. The Owner, or his designated representative, reserves the right of access for liner inspection at any time, at his own expense. 7. Liner Warranty The liner manufacturer/installer shall provide to the Owner a written warranty guaranteeing this material and installation to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of project acceptance by the Owner, or 18 months from completion of the liner installation, whichever occurs first. Backslope Construction Upon completion of the construction of the lagoon, topsoil from the stockpile will be spread a minimum of six (6) inches deep over the outer slopes of the lagoon. If additional topsoil is left in the stockpile, it will be used to further flatten the outer slopes, as directed by the Engineer. Erosion Control All temporary and permanent erosion control measures required, including but not necessarily limited to seeding, mulching, matting, and silt fences shall be in accordance with Section 0270 - "Seeding and Mulching", with Section 0271 - "Erosion Control" and with Section 0272 - "Matting for Erosion Control" of these detailed specifications, and with the project drawings, unless revised by the Engineer. WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323-8 H I U I I I I� I I 1 F 3.06 Structures Structures, pipelines, headwalls, etc. involved with the discharge of wastewater into the lagoon or the withdrawal of water from the lagoon shall be constructed in full accordance with the drawings and as required in the various sections of these specifications. END OF SECTION 1323 WASTEWATER STORAGE LAGOON 1323-9 DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 0 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 1327 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) PART L00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description There shall be provided, as shown on the plans, one (1) new complete single channel aeration waste treatment system and one (1) upgrade and rehabilitation of an existing single channel aeration waste treatment system. The two oxidation ditches shall work in unison with each other to treat the plants designed average wastewater flow of 0.6 mgd and a peak flow of 1.50 mgd. The principal new structure shall consist of one (1) endless aeration channel arranged in an oval manner. Air shall be introduced into the system by the means of two (2) horizontal mechanical aerating rotors. Raw waste, after entering the system, shall pass progressively through the aerated channel and then to a final clarifier. The raw sewage mixed with recycled sludge may be introduced into the channel from an upstream distribution box. The displaced flow shall be equal to the volume of raw waste and recycled sludge introduced into the aeration system. ® The effluent from the final aeration channel shall be controlled by means of a submerged adjustable weir outlet box designed to equalize, within reasonable limits, the rate of flow to the final clarifier. This control shall allow an adjustable liquid level variation of 15-inches maximum in the aeration channel with variations of flow of raw waste and recycle sludge. The existing structure shall have two (2) new horizontal mechanical aerating rotors installed inline at the mid point of the oxidation ditch along with new walkway. The two existing e rotors located at the far ends will be dismantled and salvageable equipment returned to owner. One (1) new effluent adjustable weir shall be installed to match new oxidation ditch effluent weir length and level adjustment. A new channel connecting the new and existing oxidation ditches shall be constructed with flow equalization controlled by a new gate installed in channel. WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 1 1.02 Experience Clause The equipment manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) units of similar design installed and have units operating successfully for no less than five (5) years in the United States. In lieu of this experience requirement, the equipment manufacturer shall submit to the Engineer at least 20 days prior to bid opening a signed performance guarantee ensuring that the equipment supplied shall meet the mechanical and performance guarantees specified herein, and the effluent quality will meet those specified and a signed Product Performance Bond issued by a company having a "Best's" rating of "B" or higher in the amount of $350,000.00 stating that they are prepared to back this guarantee. Five years will be the period of time for which this bond is required. 1.03 Quality Assurance The Contractor shall provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in wastewater treatment works construction, who shall be present at all times during the execution of the work of this Section, and who shall personally direct the treatment facility construction. Comply with all pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations governing this type and secure and necessary license, stamps and/or permits. 1.04 Product Handline Use all means necessary to protect the treatment plant construction materials before, during, and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of all other contractors. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. 1.05 Submittals A. Pre -qualification of Equipment In addition to the quality assurance standards outlined in the detailed product specifications, certain features of the product as specified herein are considered as minimal essential needs in assuring the lowest 20-year life cycle cost. To assure strict compliance with these features, the Equipment Manufacturer shall submit the following date to the Engineer a minimum of twenty (20) calendar days prior to the date for the receiving of bids. WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 2 The equipment manufacturer shall submit data to document the ability of the equipment to provide the following features: 1.) Plant operating data from at least two plants of similar size and equipment. 2.) Data verifying the mixing efficiency of the proposed aerator. 3.) Data verifying average velocity of aerator. 4.) Data demonstrating that the disc aerator is capable of delivering a standard e aeration efficiency (SAE) of 3.45 lbs. O2/brake-HP at a design delivery rate not to exceed 2.0 lbs. 02/ft. of shaft section. 5.) Written process performance guaranteeing aeration system performance based upon plant layout and design will produce required effluent limits without chemical additions. If such data cannot be responsibly furnished consistent with items 1 through 5 then the submittal shall be deemed non -responsive and the equipment disapproved for this project. ' B. Shop Drawings Prior to the receipt of any wastewater treatment system equipment or materials on the job site, submit in six (6) copies, shop drawings of all materials and assemblies to the Engineer for review and approval. PART 2.00 - PRODUCTS 2.01 Design Parameters A. Influent Wastewater Avg Flow - 0.60 MGD BOD5 - 200 mg/I TSS - 200 mg/1 TKN - 25 mg/I NH3N - 17 mg/I Total P - 6 mg/I B. Effluent Wastewater BOD - 10 mg/1 TSS - 10 mg/1 Total N - 4 mg/1 NH3N - 1 mg/1 Total P - 1 mg/1 WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 3 2.02 Aeration Equipment The aeration equipment shall consist of two (2) complete rotary aerator assemblies to span the each oxidation ditch channels as shown on the plans. The rotary aerators shall be designed for submergence of 9 inches of liquid level in the channel. Level shall be adjusted from 0" — 15" of submergence so that the oxygen transfer rate and power requirements can be varied with the flow and treatment requirements. FA Cs] Aeration Requirements Each rotor aerator at design year average conditions at an immersion of 9 inches shall be capable of delivering the 59.1 lbs of oxygen per hour to each channel at each location. The oxygen values are measured at Standard Operating requirements of20 degree C and 760 mm Hg. Each rotor aerator at design year maximum conditions at an immersion of 15 inches shall be capable of delivering the 88.2 lbs of oxygen per hour to each channel at each location. The oxygen values are measured at Standard Operating requirements of 20 degree C and 760 min Hg. The Manufacturer shall submit data in the equipment pre -qualification verifying this capability. Torque Tube Assembly Torque tube assembly will be provided. Each rotor assembly will include a 14-inch diameter steel torque tube with a minimum 3/8-inch wall thickness and will have flanged ends that have been machined after fabrication. The torque tube material will be ASTM-A53, Grade B steel or better. Aeration Blades Blade assembly stars shall be provided spaced on 6-inch centers. Each blade will be minimum of 3-inches wide. The blade assembly star will be 42-inch diameter and will consist of many individual blades connected. The blades shall interconnect to adjacent blade by means of 2 bolts minimum. Each blade assembly star will be held into place on the torque tube by compression between the assembled blades and the tube. Blades will be mounted so that adjacent legs provide the greatest structural strength WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 4 I I LJ 1 1 0 1 F I LI F I I H, 1 n d in the direction of the rotation and positioned to minimize pulsation impacts of the blades entering the liquid. Blades will be removable by unbolting from adjacent blades. Blades will be a minimum 10-gauge, AISI type 304 stainless steel. Blades shall be smoothed rolled and free from defects and stress cracking. Each blade assembly star ' shall be factory assembled to the rotor torque tube prior to shipment. Each successive blade assembly star will be offset from the adjacent unit by 15 degrees. D. Stub Shaft Assemblies Stub shaft assemblies will be provided. Rotor aerator assembly will be supported at both ends by a flanged stub shaft that is indexed to the rotor assembly to allow for possible field replacement. ' Stub shafts will be fabricated of ASTM-A36 steel and machined after. Stub shaft flanges will be ASTM-A536 cast 60-45-10 annealed ductile iron and pressed onto the shafts. Stub shaft flanges will be machined to match the rotor torque tube flanges. The rotor assembly will have 48-inch diameter end plates of 1/4-inch steel on both 1 ends of the rotor assembly. The end plates will be bolted to the stub shaft ductile iron flanges only. The stub shafts and end plates will be factory assembled to the rotor torque tube shaft prior to shipment The shafting shall be capable of withstanding all dead, live, and radial loads imposed on it. Maximum allowable deflection shall be 0.15 inch per 10 ft. length of shaft. E. Bearine Assemblies e Bearing assemblies will be provided. Each rotor assembly will be furnished with and supported by a bearing assembly on each end of the rotor length, with a drive end - bearing diameter of 3-15/16 inches and the tail shaft expansion -bearing diameter of 3-1/2 inches. Bearings will have a minimum of an AFBMA L-10 theoretical design life of 500,000 hours. Split type pillow block bearings will be used for both the drive and outboard ends and will be securely mounted on a plate grouted on the firm concrete base of the service area. These bearings will take reasonable misalignment and will be fitted with a locking collar on each side of the bearing to assure double locking of the bearing inner race to the rotor shaft. Bearing will be wet -duty design with seals will be of the face riding rubbing type and WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 5 F G will be fitted to the rotating element to prevent seal damage and moisture intrusion in the event of misalignment. The locking collars will be located in front of the bearing seals acting as a slinger to prevent moisture from any contact with the lip of the seal. Lubrication fittings with 1/4-inch copper grease lines to the bearings will be conveniently located so that lubrication and inspection in a dry service area is assured. For accurate leveling and alignment, bearings will be mounted on bearing mounting plates for setting on a minimum of four (4) anchor bolts. Splash Shields Aluminum splash plates and frames will be provided. Fabricated aluminum frames will be mounted in the vertical concrete parapet walls at both ends of the rotor assembly to which aluminum splash plates are bolted. Splash plates will be split horizontally above the shaft opening to allow operator access to the shaft seals. The openings in the wall formed by the splash plates will be a minimum of 3 feet wide for removal of the flanged rotor shafts. Where the shafts pass through the splash plates, a seal arrangement will be provided to protect the outboard bearing, inboard bearing and drive unit from rotor splashing and spray. The seal design will include as a minimum seal plates, seal gaskets and a replaceable Slinger with stainless steel seal cover on the torque tube side of the splash plates. V-Belts and Sheaves Set of V-belts and sheaves will be provided. Power transmission from the motor to the reducer will be by means of a set of V-belts and sheaves designed with a minimum 1.5-service factor based on motor horsepower. Sheaves will be two section units for both drive and driven sheaves and will consist of a tapered split shaft bushing with three tapped holes to which the sheave is attached by three cap screws. Changing sheaves will not require a wheel puller. Belts and sheaves will be covered with a fabricated aluminum belt guard with a hinged expanded metal front panel in accordance with OSHA standards. Belt guard will be designed with the expanded metal front hinged to the main enclosure for ease of inspection and access. Hinged front panel will be held in place via stainless steel captive fasteners. WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 6 H. Shaft -Mounted Motor Reducer Drive Shaft -mounted, double -reduction speed reducer will be provided. Speed reducer will have cast iron housing with alloy steel high hardness helical gearing, positive splash -type lubrication and double lip oil seals and will be keyed to the inboard rotor stub shaft. The rotor stub shaft will be supported by the inboard pillow block bearing and extended through the reducer hollow bore and centered and held firmly in place by tapered bushings on each side of the reducer. Shaft mounted reducer will have not less than an AGMA Class II rating based on motor horsepower. Reducer will be held in position by a torque arm and torque arm bracket. Torque arm bracket will be fastened with cast -in -place or drilled -in epoxy anchors. Expansion type anchors will not be acceptable. A visual oil level gauge and oil filler tube for the reducer will be mounted on the reducer. Construction will ensure concentric mounting of the reducer and free the reducer bearing and seals from shocks that may be generated in the rotor. The drive assembly will be protected from rotor splash by the concrete parapet wall (by Contractor) and splash plate. aI. Motor Motor will be provided. Each unit will be driven by an 1,800 rev/min, constant - torque, 3 phase, 60 Hertz, 460 volt, horizontal, ball bearing, inverter duty, energy - efficient, Design B, totally -enclosed fan -cooled, foot -mounted motor with leads to large conduit box for outdoor operation. Motor size will be 30 horsepower. Overtemperature thermostats will be provided in the motor windings. Motor will be mounted on plate with threaded studs to provide adjustment of belt slack. 1 J. Immersion Gauge Immersion gauge will be provided. Immersion gauge will be clear anodized WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 7 aluminum with a minimum of 14-inch scale complete with mounting bracket. K. Velocity Control Baffle Velocity control baffle will be provided. The CONTRACTOR will furnish and install at the location shown on the drawings a flow control baffle for each of the rotor aerators. Each unit will consist of a steel baffle assembly with a nominal length the same as the rotor aerator and will be arranged for wall mounting. The baffle will consist of a minimum 1/4-inch steel plate with minimum 1/4-inch steel reinforcing member welded to its reverse side. Steel wall brackets will be provided complete with embedded anchor bolts and machine bolts, nuts and washers. Expansion type anchors will not be acceptable. The baffle will be manually adjustable from 15 to 60 degrees in 15-degree increments. L. Anchor Bolts All anchor bolts, washers and hex nuts shall be AISI Type 304 stainless steel and fiunished by the Manufacturer. Bolts shall be set with proper projection by the Contractor in accordance with approved, certified drawings furnished by the Manufacturer. M. Shop Surface Preparation and Painting Prior to assembly, the rotor torque tube will be solvent -cleaned per SSPC-SP1 followed by near -white blast cleaning per SSPC-SP10. Torque tube will be given two (2) coats of Tnemec 66 Hi -Build Epoxoline Paint. All fabricated carbon steel or cast iron components for submerged service will be solvent -cleaned per SSPC-SP1 followed by a near -white blast cleaning per SSPC-SP10 and given a 3-mil dry film thickness coat of Tnemec 66 Epoxoline Primer. All fabricated carbon steel or cast iron components for non -submerged service will be solvent -cleaned per SSPC-SP1 followed by a commercial blast cleaning per SSPC-SP6 and given a 3-mil dry film thickness coat of Tnemec 66 Epoxoline Primer. Electric motors, speed reducers, and other self-contained or enclosed components will have the original manufacturer's standard enamel finish. Rust preventative compound will be applied to all machined, polished, and nonferrous surfaces that are not to be painted. WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 8 ' N. Field Service Inspection of the installed equipment can be made within ten (10) days to two (2) weeks following notice by you that you are ready for such service. The cost of three (3) days of service in two (2) trips shall be included for the following: Pre -Start -Up Inspection Services - One (1) trip to the project site by one factory person with a total of two (2) days (16 hours total) on -site to inspect equipment prior to start-up. Start -Up. Training and Acceptance Services - One (1) trip to the project site by one efactory person with a total of one (1) day (8 hours total) on -site. 1 PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Field Testing A field test shall be performed on the installed equipment to verify the guaranteed minimum a mixing power stated in the bid form. Velocity testing shall be done to determine the actual minimum BHP needed to maintain 1.0 fps average velocity. Testing shall be performed 10 ft. upstream from the centerline of each rotor in each channel. At each of the above locations, 9 equidistantly spaced points in the channel cross section shall be checked, three points T below the surface, three points at mid -depth, and three points 2' above the floor. The average velocity for each cross section shall equal or exceed 1.0 fps with the average of three points at any one depth below 1.0 fps but exceeding .75 fps. The equipment manufacturer shall notify the Engineer 10 days in advance of all testing so the Engineer or his representative can be present for all tests. The velocity testing will occur immediately upon filling of the basins to prevent the build-up of stringy material which may affect the velocity meters. Motor input power shall be measured by the Engineer in the field, at the nearest disconnect switch where access can be gained, using a TIF Model KW 220 3 phase wattmeter. Motor input power shall be converted to motor output power using the motor manufacturer's stated efficiency from the motor test report submitted with the shop drawings. The equipment manufacturer shall agree to pay the total cost of any modifications necessary to meet the guaranteed minimum mixing BHP. If the guaranteed BHP cannot be achieved, a WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 9 payment of $4,200 for every BHP, or fraction thereof, over the guaranteed BHP shall be made to the Owner by the equipment manufacturer. All costs for any such field testing for ' velocity measurement shall be bome by the Equipment Manufacturer. 3.02 Quality Control All structural steel components will be fabricated in the United States and will conform to the requirements of "Specifications for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural ' Steel for Buildings" published by the American Institute of Steel Construction. Except where specifically indicated otherwise, all plates and structural members will have a minimum thickness of 1/4-inch. Shop welds, welding procedures, welders and welding operators will be qualified and certified in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of ANSI/AWS DLL "Structural Welding Code - Steel" published by the American Welding Society. All surfaces that are specified to be machined will be designed and fabricated to provide a run -out of not more than 0.008 inches and concentricity to within 0.001 inches. All steel components for the rotor aerator assemblies, baffles and covers will be fabricated ' and machined at a single shop to ensure quality control. 3.03 Operation and Maintenance Manual O The equipment supplier is to provide, a minimum of four weeks prior to delivery of e equipment, an operation and maintenance manual detailing the operation and maintenance aspects of the equipment. The manual is to include: A. Installation instructions and guidelines e B. Lubrication requirements and recommendations for all equipment ' C. Torque tightening recommendations for all hardware D. Instructions for performing bearing and gear replacement and other routine maintenance items Before final acceptance of the equipment furnished herein, the contractor shall prepare six (6) ' bound copies, in one or more volumes as required, of the operating and service manuals for each piece of equipment installed herein. These manuals, in addition to the operating and service instructions, shall include a parts list, a performance curve, model and serial numbers, electrical and all other data required for the routine maintenance, servicing, and operation of the equipment. WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 10 e 3.04 Warran The entire aeration unit and all components shall be warranted to the owner against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year after acceptance by the owner. A letter shall be required from the manufacturer's technical representative documenting dates and results of specified inspections, initial operation and testing of equipment. END OF SECTION 1327 WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEM (OXIDATION DITCH) 1327 - 11 DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 1330 - PREFABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') ■ PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Descrintion ® The Contractor shall famish and install, at locations as shown on the drawings and/or as herein specified, factory -built, self -priming, wastewater pumping stations. The stations shall be provided by the Contractor, complete with all needed equipment, factory installed in fiberglass polyester resin housings. The principal items of equipment in the stations shall ' include two self -priming, horizontal, centrifugal, v-belt, motor driven sewage pumps, valves, internal piping, pump level/logic motor control center with magnetic circuit breakers, magnetic motor starters, automatic liquid level control system, ventilator, internal wiring, station enclosure, by-pass discharge connection, and air release valves. Pump station shall be manufactured by Gorman Rupp, Usemco, or Crown. 1 1.02 Ouality Assurance ' Provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the construction of sewage pumping stations, who shall be present at all times during execution of the work of this section, and who shall personally direct all pumping station construction and installation in this work. The pumping station construction and installation shall comply with all pertinent Federal, State and local codes and regulations. Local permits and/or licenses shall be secured by the Contractor. The lift station shall be the product of a manufacturer with experience in the design and manufacture of fiberglass lift stations and experience in the design and manufacture of self- e priming horizontal centrifugal pumps or vertical vacuum priming pumps designed specifically for handling raw sanitary sewage. 1 PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 1 Ll 1.03 Submittals A. Pre -qualification of Equipment Manufacturers desiring to furnish the pumping station shall submit to the Engineer complete details of the equipment to be offered a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date for the receiving of bids. Included in this submittal shall be a complete description of the entire pump station including performance curve. These manufacturers are advised that only equipment approved prior to bid by the Engineer will be acceptable. e The fact that a specific product name is listed in the specifications does not relieve the named manufacturer from fully meeting the specification. B. Shop Drawing Before any materials covered by this Section are brought to the job site, submit in five copies complete shop drawings for the Engineer's review and approval. Shop drawings should show all details of the pumping station construction including performance curve. 1.04 Product Handling Use all means necessary to protect pumping station materials before, during, and after installation and to protect the installed work and materials of al other contractors. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 1 2.01 Design I I The engineering design of this factory -built -unit pumping station shall be in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and included in these specifications. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 2 IF LI' 0 2.02 Pumps Pumps shall be of the horizontal self -priming type mounted above ground specifically designed for the handling of raw, unscreened sanitary domestic sewage. The pump shall have the necessary characteristics and be properly selected to perform under the operating conditions and efficiency as shown on the construction plans. A. General Consideration shall be given to the sanitary sewage service anticipated, in which occasionally debris will lodge between the pump suction check valve and seat, resulting not only in loss of the suction leg, but also in the syphoning of liquid from the pump casing to the approximately center line of the impeller. Such occurrence shall be considered normal with proper installation of air release line free to ' atmosphere. Each pump shall be so designed as to retain adequate liquid in the pump casing to ensure unattended automatic repriming while operating at its rated speed in a completely open system without suction check valves and with a dry suction leg. Operating and passages of pump shall be large enough to permit the passage of a sphere 2-1/2" in diameter and any trash or stringy material which can pass through the average house collection system. Pump volute or casing shall contain no ' opening, such as recirculating porting, of a less diameter than sphere size specified. Screens or any internal devices that create a maintenance nuisance or interfere with priming and performance of the pump shall not be permitted. Pump must be equipped with a removable cover plate, weighing not more that 50 lbs., allowing complete access to pump interior to permit the clearance of stoppages and to provide simple access for service and repairs without disturbing suction or discharge piping. Pump shall be fitted with a replaceable wear plate. Replacement of wear plate, impeller and seal shall be accomplished through the removable cover plate. Entire rotating assembly, which includes bearings, shaft, seal, and impeller, shall be removable as a unit without disturbing pump casing or piping. B. Pump Performance Each pump must have the necessary characteristics and be properly selected to perform under these operating conditions: PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 3 1) RAS Pump Station: Condition Flow / TDH 520 GPM / 55.11' Suction Diameter (in) 4 Discharge Diameter (in) 4 Motor (Hp) 15 Voltage / Phase 460 V / 30 B. Impeller Impeller shall be 2-vaned, semi -open, non -clog, cast in ductile iron, with integral pump -out vanes on the back shroud. Impeller shall thread onto a pump shaft of high carbon steel and be secured with an impeller lock screw. Means shall be provided for external adjustment of the impeller to the wear plate. Clearance adjustment shall be capable from the cover plate without the use of shims. Additional clearance adjustment shall be capable by the rotating assembly shim adjustments. C. Shaft and Bearings Pump shaft shall be covered and protected with a removable sleeve. Shaft shall be contained within a bearing pedestal of ample size to contain heavy duty ball thrust bearing and radial bearing of adequate size to withstand all imposed loads. D. Seal Pump shaft shall be sealed against leakage by a mechanical seal. The use of double or tandem seals shall not be permitted. Both the stationary sealing member and mated rotating member shall be of tungsten -titanium carbide alloy, or silicon carbide. Seal faces of carbon or ceramic material shall not be acceptable. Each of the matted surfaces must be ground and polished to produce a flatness tolerance not to exceed three light bands, or 35 millionths of an inch, as measured by an optical flat under monochromatic light. To ensure seal faces are in full contact at all times, stationary seal seat shall be double floating and self -aligning during periods of shock load that will cause deflection, vibration, and axial of radial movement of the pump shaft. Mechanical seal shall be installed within a seal housing and shall be of the oil lubricating cooling type with integral reservoir. Seal must be removable and replaceable through cover plate opening. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 4 11 J-1 E. 2.03 Motors Mechanical seal shall be warranted for a minimum of one (1) year from date of shipment. Should the seal fail within the first year, the manufacturer is obligated, upon notification, to furnish a new seal, no charge, to owner. Suction Check Valve Pump shall incorporate suction check valve that can be removed or installed through removable cover plate opening, without disturbing the suction piping. The sole function of check valve shall be to eliminate re -priming with each cycle. Pumps requiring suction check valves to perform will not be acceptable. The pump volute shall be furnished with mounting lugs and be bolted above the station floor plate. Pump motors for horizontal pumps shall be horizontal with V-Belt Drive open drip -proof, cast iron frame, induction type, with normal starting torque and low starting current characteristics, suitable for the electric current as shown on the construction plans. Motors shall be non -overloading for operation over the complete range of the performance curve. Each motor shall be of cast iron frame construction and shall be of current NEMA design with copper windings. Rolled steel or aluminum frame motors shall not be acceptable. The motor shaft shall equal or exceed the diameter specified under sewage pumps, at all points from immediately below the top bearing to the top of the impeller hub shall not exceed 6". A bearing cap shall be provided for the bottom motor bearing. Bearing housing shall be provided with fittings for lubrication as well as purging old lubricant. The motor shall be fitted with heavy lifting eyes, each capable of supporting the entire weight of the pump and motor. 2.04 Controls A. RAS Pump Station Motor Control Motor control components —variable frequency drives, bypass starters, circuit breakers, control relays, etc. shall be installed in a NEMA 4 enclosure external to the fiberglass pump station housing. This system shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 16_ of the Electrical Specifications. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 5 2. Liquid Level Control (Air Bubbler Type) The level control system shall start and stop pump motors in response to changes in wet well level. It shall be an air bubbler type, with a pressure transducer integral to the electronic pressure switch. The transducer to work in conjunction with air pressure in the bubbler piping, which is mounted in the wet well, to provide a proportional level signal to the remainder of the level control system. The electronic pressure switch shall continuously monitor the wet well level, permitting the operator to read the water level at any time. Upon operator selection of automatic operation, the electronic pressure switch shall start motor for one pump when liquid level rises to the "lead pump start level". When the liquid is lowered to the "lead pump stop level", the electronic pressure switch shall stop this pump. These actions shall constitute one pumping cycle. Should the wet well level continue to rise, electronic pressure switch will start the second pump when the liquid reaches the "lag pump start level" so that both pumps operate together. These levels shall be easily adjustable using set point trim pots. The level control system shall work in conjunction with an alternator relayto select first one pump, then the second pump, to run as "Lead" pump. Alternation will occur at the end of each pumping cycle. a. Electronic Pressure Switch Electronic pressure switch shall contain all integral components to perform pressure sensing, signal conditioning, EMI and RFI suppression, DC power supply and 120 volt outputs. Comparators shall be solid state, and integrated with other components to perform functions described below. Electronic pressure switch shall operate on supply voltage of 108 VAC to 132 VAC, 60 Hertz, in an ambient temperature range of - 18°C (0°F) through +55°C (131 °F). Control range shall be 0 to 12.0 feet of water with an overall repeat accuracy of (plus/minus) 0.1 feet of water. Electronic pressure switch shall consist of the following integral components: Pressure sensor, display, electronic comparators and output relays. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 6 11 11 Pressure sensor: A strain gauge transducer receives input pressure from the air bubbler system. The transducer converts the input to a proportional electrical signal for distribution to the display and electronic comparators. The transducer output is filtered to prevent control response to level pulsations or surges. The transducer range shall be 0-15 PSI, temperature compensated from -40°C (-40°F) through +85°C (1850F), with repeat accuracy of (+1-) 0.25% full scale about a fixed temperature. Transducer over -pressure rating shall be 3 times full scale. Digital panel meter: Upon operator selection, displays liquid level in the wet well, and the preset start and stop levels for both lead and lag pump. The meter is be a 3-1 /2" digit display calibrated to read out directly in feet of water, accurate to within one -tenth foot (0.1 foot), with full scale indication of not less than 12 feet. Electronic comparator: Adjustable setpoints to control levels at which lead and lag pumps start and stop. Each level setting is adjustable, and accessible to the operator without opening the electronic pressure switch or any cover panel on the electronic pressure switch. Comparators allow the operator to read selected levels on the display. Adjustments shall not require hard wiring, use of electronic test equipment, artificial level simulation or introduction of pressure to the electronic pressure switch. Output relays: Individual solid state relays provide each output function. Relay input to be optically isolated from its output incorporating zero crossover switching to provide high immunity to electrical noise. The "ON" state of each relay shall be indicated by illumination of a light emitting diode. The output of each relay to be individually fused providing overload and short circuit protection. Each output relay has inductive load rating equivalent to one NEMA size 4 contactor. A pilot relay shall be used for loads greater than a size 4 contactor. Each electronic pressure switch shall be subjected to severe environmental tests to minimize field failures. Tests shall include, but is not limited to exposure to elevated temperatures and bum -in under load. Further testing may be conducted at the manufacturer's PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 7 0 11 discretion. Electronic pressure switch to be equipped with replaceable plug-in integrated circuits, output relays and fuses. The main circuit board assembly shall be provided with keyed plug-in connections to "off - board" components permitting main board removal without de - soldering. All printed circuits protected by a conformal coating applied to both sides to resist moisture or fungus. Circuit design in which application of power to the lag pump motor starter is contingent upon completion of the lead pump circuit shall e not be acceptable. Electronic pressure switch shall utilize an electronic comparator and e solid state output relay to alert maintenance personnel to a high water level in the wet well (low water alarm is optional). If liquid reaches the preset alarm level, the output relay energizes a magnetic switch, completing a 115 VAC circuit for external alarm device. An electrical or mechanical indicator, visible from front of control panel, shall , indicate high level condition exists. The magnetic switch maintains alarm signal until wet well level is lowered and alarm circuit manually reset. e Air Bubbler System and Piping Two vibrating reed, industrial rated, air pumps shall deliver free air at approximately 5 CFH at a pressure not to exceed 7 PSI. Liquid level control systems utilizing air compressors which deliver greater ' quantities of air at higher pressures, and require pressure reducing valves, air storage reservoirs, and other maintenance nuisance items are not acceptable. ' Selector switch provided for manual alternation of air pumps. The switch allows selection of either pump to operate continuously. Switch shall be oil -tight design with contacts rated NEMA A300 minimum. An air bell constructed of 3 inch PVC pipe shall be supplied for field installation in the wet well. The air bell must be installed at the end of the 3/8 NPT air bubbler line per manufacturer's instructions. t An air flow indicator gauge mounted on the front of the control panel, and connected to the air bubbler piping shall provide visual indication of air flow rate. Gauge to be graduated in cubic feet per hour. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 8 1 0 F r 0 2.05 Enclosure ' A. Description (approximately 6'x6') This station enclosure shall consist of a base to support the pumps and a cover that can be removed without special equipment. Minimum enclosure dimensions shall be approximately six and one-half (6 %2) feet by six and one-half (6 %:) feet and four (4) feet in height. B. Enclosure Materials The station enclosure shall be manufactured of molded fiberglass reinforced orthophthalic polyester resins with a maximum of 30 percent fiberglass, and a maximum of 70 percent resin. Glass fibers shall have a minimum average length of 1 1/4 inches. Resin fillers or extenders shall not be used. Major design considerations shall be given to structural stability, corrosion resistance, and water -tight properties. The polyester laminates shall provide a balance of mechanical, chemical, and electrical properties to insure a long life. They must be impervious to microorganisms, mildew, mold, fungus, corrosive liquids, and gases which can reasonable be expected to be present in the environment surrounding the wet well. All interior surfaces of the housing shall be'gel coated with a polyester resin. It shall be of suitable thickness and formulated to provide: (1) Maintenance -free service (2) Abrasion resistance (3) Color fastness (4) Gloss retention (5) Protection from sewage, greases, oils, gasoline and other common chemicals. The outside of the enclosure shall be coated with a suitable pigmented resin compounded to insure long, maintenance -free life. C. Enclosure Base The station base shall be constructed with a completely encapsulated structural steel frame for corrosion protection. The frame shall provide adequate structural support for pumps, motors, and piping. The encapsulated frame shall extend to life points provided and assure adequate strength to resist deformation of the structure during PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 9 I shipping, lifting or handling. For horizontal pumps and motors the structural steel base shall be prime painted and completely encapsulated within a molded fiberglass reinforced polyester base shell having a minimum wall thickness of 3/8 inch and minimum base height of 4 inches to provide natural drainage of the pump station floor to the concrete pad. The interior polyurethane structural foam and shall be non- interconnected cell type with a minimum density of 2.5 lb/cu ft. to give adequate t floor support. Suitable holes, through the base, shall be provided for the suction, discharge, air release, and air bubbler lines. Holes shall be equipped with rubber gaskets designed to retain grout in the hole cavity. Installing contractor shall use Embecco or equal grout to seal hole cavity to prevent hazardous gases from entering station enclosure from wet well. Base shall incorporate a suitable flange designed for securing lift station to the concrete pad. e PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Installation A. Wirin The lift station shall be completely wired at the factory, except for the power feeder e lines, in accordance with applicable wiring standards set forth by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Joint Industrial Council (JIC), National Machine Tool Builders Association (NMTBA) and National Electric Code (NEC). All wiring in the lift station shall be color coded and numbered as indicated on the wiring diagram. All wiring outside the control panel shall be in conduit. The manufacturer shall provide conduit from the control panel to the conduit fitting ' outside the station wall to receive the feeder lines. All components shall be electrically grounded to a common ground lug mounted on the control panel sub plat. Upon installation of lift station, and before connection of any power feeder lines, contractor shall extend grounding wire from lug to external ground in accordance with local electrical code. An enclosed and gasketed 200 watt light fixture and a duplex receptacle shall be provided. This fixture shall be a vapor tight, universal type. B. Pi in Suction: The pump suction line shall be Class 53 ductile iron pipe with suitable couplings for cast iron flanged to plain and flexible adaptors inside the pump housing. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 10 1 E 0 Discharge: The pump discharge lines shall be constructed of Class 53 cast iron pipe and fitted with suitable spring -loaded lever type stainless steel fitted check valves. The common discharge header shall be a 3-way plug valve. The common discharge outlet shall be equipped with 125 ' lb. flange connections inside station enclosure. Each pump shall be equipped with an individual air release line extending from pump discharge line. A common header will not be acceptable. Each air release line shall be equipped with an automatic air release valve designed to permit the escape of air to atmosphere during initial or any unattended priming or re -priming cycle. Upon completion of priming or re -priming cycle, the valve shall close to prevent recirculation. Each air release valve shall be equipped with an individual 1 1/4" air release line. Air bubbler line and air release lines shall terminate in the base of the station for extension by the installation contractor to the wet well. 3.02 Initial Start -Up The services of a factory -trained representative shall be provided for a maximum period of one day to provide initial start-up and operation of the pumping station, and to instruct the owner's operating personnel in the operation and maintenance of the equipment. The pumps must perform as specified in both factory and field tests. The factory -trained representative shall provide a certified letter to the Owner, within 10 days after the initial start-up, stating that he did in fact perform the initial start-up on day and that all equipment is operating properly and satisfactorily. 3.03 Snare Parts There shall be furnished with the lift stations two spare pump mechanical seals (complete), and all gaskets seals, sleeves, o-rings and packing required to be replaced during replacement of the seals. Also, one cover plate 0-ring, one rotating assembly 0-ring, one set of impeller clearance adjusting shims, one set of rotating assembly adjusting shims, one pump drain kit all accessories, and one quart of seal lubricant (SAE No. 30 non -detergent motor oil) if oil lubricated. 3.04 Warran A. General The manufacturer of the lift station shall guarantee it to be of quality construction, free from defects in material and workmanship. PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') 1330 - 11 I C. E. F Enclosure The pump station enclosure shall be completely resistant to rust, corrosion from moisture, corrosive soils, electrolysis of physical failures occurring in normal service, without protective coating or electrolysis preventive devices, when installation is made according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Equipment I 1 f The equipment, apparatus and parts furnishing shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year, excepting only those items that are normally consumed in service, such as e light bulbs, oil, grease, packing, gaskets, 0-rings, etc. The lift station manufacturer shall be solely responsible for the guarantee for the station and all components. Effective Date The warrantywill become effective upon the acceptance by the.Owner or the Owner's authorized agent; or sixty (60) days after installation; or upon the start-up operation by the Suppliers factory -trained representative. Performance Major components, such as station structure, pumps, pump motors, etc., failing to perform as specified by the Engineers; or as represented by the manufacturer; or proven defective in service during the guarantee period; shall be replaced, repaired or satisfactorily modified by the manufacturer without cost of parts of labor to the owner. After start-up service has been performed, labor the replace accessory items, such as heaters, blowers or other accessible and easily serviced parts, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Such components, parts, or repairs determined by the manufacturer to have failed because of defective workmanship or materials will be replaced or repaired at no cost to the Owner. Work by Others All non -factory installed electrical work and controls as shown on the drawings and/or as required to provide a complete and operable pumping station shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor performing the general electrical work on this project. END OF SECTION 1330 PRE -FABRICATED SELF -PRIMING PUMPING STATIONS (6'x6') e e I I 1 I 1 d 1330 - 12 1 1 U DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 1345 - PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING PART 1.00 - GENERAL 1.01 Description A. These specifications cover the materials for, and the erection of, a pre -cast concrete panel building system designed and erected in compliance with these specifications and accompanying drawings. B. The materials fiunished shall include the pre -cast walls, roof panels, facade, fasteners and anchors, sealants, flashings, doors, skylights, and all other parts necessary for a complete building system to be erected on poured -in -place concrete slab and foundation as shown on the drawings. C. The manufacturer shall be regularly engaged in the construction and erection of pre- cast concrete buildings. 1.02 Design A. General The building shall be a six (6) component (five (5) wall panels, one (1) roof panel) system plus facade with external dimensions of 12'-0" by 22'-0". These components shall be furnished complete with all doors, skylights, related hardware and all wall penetrations for electrical equipment. B. Design Loads 1. Standard Live Roof Load: 30 PSF (Higher Loading Optional) 2. Standard Wind Loading: 27 PSF (Higher Loading Optional) PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING 1345 - 1 1.03 Codes and Specifications A. The building shall meet the following codes and standards: ACI-318-93, 'Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete" Concrete Reinforcing Institute, "Manual of Standard Practice". 2. Concrete Reinforcing Institute, "Manual of Standard Practice." 3. ANSI/ASCE-7-95 'Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Structures." 1.04 Quality Assurance A. Oualifications Building systems manufacturer shall have an ongoing quality control program encompassing materials, construction, and delivery. B. Design Certification The building manufacturer shall furnish design calculations or a letter ofcertification signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer stating that the building system meets the design load requirements. C. Warranties All work performed on this project is to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of substantial completion. 1.05 Submittals A. Pre -qualification of Product Manufacturers desiring to furnish pre -cast concrete building shall submit to the Engineer complete details of the building to be offered a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date for the receiving of bids. Included in this submittal shall be a complete description of the entire construction of this building. PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING 1345 - 2 11 11 B. Shop Drawings Prior to the receipt of any pre -cast concrete building or materials on the job site, submit in five (5) copies, shop drawings of all materials and assemblies to the ' Engineer for review and approval. PART 2.00 - MATERIALS 1 1.01 Concrete Steel -reinforced, polypropylene fiber reinforced, 5000 PSI minimum, 28-day compressive strength, air -entrained (ASTM C260), water reduced normal weight. 1.02 Reinforcing Steel ASTM A615, Grade 60, deformed bar unless otherwise indicated. 1.03 Reinforcing Fiber Polypropylene fiber, Fortafiber @ 1.6 pounds per cubic yard, or equal. 1.04 Post -Tensioning Strand 41K polystrand CP50, .50", 270 KSI, 7 wire strand, greased plastic sheath, (ASTM A416). e Roof and floor to be each post -tensioned by a single, continuous tendon. Said tendon shall form a substantially rectangular configuration having gently curving comers and a comer where the tendon members are anchored. Tendons shall be greased and enclosed within esheathing. 1.05 Panel Connections All panels shall be securely fastened together with 1/4" thick steel brackets. Steel is to be of structural quality, hot -rolled carbon complying with ASTM A36 IM prime coated after fabrication. All fasteners to be 1/2" diameter bolts complying with ASTM A307 for low - carbon steel bolts. Cast -in anchors used for panel connections to be Dayton -Superior #F-63 or equal. 1.06 Doors and Frames Shall comply with Steel Door Institute "Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames" (SDI-100), and as herein specified. The building shall be equipped with a pair of "Amweld Supercore" insulated, Y-0" x 6-8" x 1-3/4", 18-gauge full flush metal doors. Door frames shall be 16 gauge. Doors and frames are to be factory bonderized and primed. Finished coat color to be selected by the engineer. PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING 1345 - 3 1.07 Door Hardware A. Hinges Five Knuckle Full Mortise, ANSI A8133, primed with a non -removable pin. (3 per door or equal) B. Lock Set Single cylinder deadbolt, ANSI A156.5, Grade 3, US 26-D Finish (satin chrome fmish) with pull plate, 4" x 16" plate with hole for lockset & '/4" x 5 1/4" handle, ANSI J405, US 32-D. (To be coordinated with Rim Device, below) C. Rim Device Non -handed push -bar design, ANSI Al56.3, Grade 1, US 26-D Finish (satin chrome finish), to allow emergency hands -free exit from building. D. Flush Bolt ANSI L14251, 114081, UL listed (satin chrome finish) E. Astraeal Clear Anodized Aluminum, Vinyl seal, UL #1 OB, on active leaf and factory applied to inactive leaf. F. Panic Threshold Mill Finish Aluminum, Vinyl seal, UL #IOB G. Door Holder Stop / Hold open, US 32D (satin chrome finish) H. Drip Cap Clear Anodized Aluminum, UL #1 OB 1.08 Wall Penetrations Building supplier shall supply all wall penetrations as shown on the General and Electrical drawings in accordance with equipment dimensions supplied by others. PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING 1345 - 4 i 1.09 Caulkin¢ All joints between panels shall be caulked on the exterior and interior surface of the joints. Caulking shall be Sonneborn "Sonolastic" NP-1 Limestone sealant or equal. Exterior caulk ' joint to be Y2" x %2" square so that sides of joints are parallel for correct caulk adhesion. 1.10 Acrylic Dome Skylights Provide 30" x 30" skylight with curb by the Pate Company or equal. 1.11 Finishes A Vertical Broom Finish shall be applied to exterior wall surfaces and shall be coated with a silicone acrylic concrete stain as manufactured by H&C Concrete Care Products. Color to be selected by owner or engineer. Stain shall be applied per manufacturer's recommendations. PART 3.00 - EXECUTION 3.01 Erection The erection of the building as set forth in these specifications and shown on the drawings, shall be performed in accordance with the building manufacturer's erection drawings and instructions. Erection shall be performed by a qualified erector using proper tools and equipment. Field modifications shall not be made to structural members except as authorized and specified by the building manufacturer and the Engineer. 3.02 Foundations The building foundation shall be constructed as shown on the drawings. Reinforcement, 3000 psi concrete, vapor barrier, washed stone, and compacted base shall be as shown on the drawings and/or as described elsewhere in these specifications. END OF SECTION 1345 PRE -CAST CONCRETE BUILDING 1345 - 5