SECTION 15021 DETAIL PIPING SPECIFICATION – PVC BELL AND SPIGOT PRESSURE PIPE

This spec was part of the Des Plaines, IL River WRF project that bid Feb 26, 2015.


SECTION 15021 DETAIL PIPING SPECIFICATION – PVC BELL AND SPIGOT PRESSURE PIPE


PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. PVC pressure pipe, 4 inch through 48 inch, with bell and spigot joints.

1.2 RELATED SECTION

A. Section 15000 - Plant Piping - General:
1. See referenced Section for additional requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Section 15000.


PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE WATER PIPE (PVC)

A. Requirements:
1. 14-inch through 48-inches:
a. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pressure pipe meeting the requirements of AWWA Standard, C-905, DR-25, with cast iron outside diameter, and integral elastomeric bell and spigot joints.
2. 4-inch through 12-inch:
a. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pressure pipe meeting the requirements of AWWA Standard, C-900, DR-18, with cast iron outside diameter, and integral elastomeric bell and spigot joints.

B. Markings: Pipe shall bear external markings displaying nominal pipe size, pipe material, SDR number, AWWA designation.

2.2 JOINTS

A. Joints shall be bell and spigot. Spigot pipe ends shall be factory supplied with bevels. The bell shall consist of an integral wall section with a solid cross section elastomeric ring, and shall be as hydrostatically strong as the pipe wall.
1. Elastomeric rings shall be factory installed nitrile rubber gaskets conforming to ASTM F477, "Elastomeric Seals (gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe".

B. Joint restraint shall be provided by use of EBAA Iron Inc. restrained joints Series 1900 for C-900 PVC pipe and Series 2800 for C-905 PVC pipe.

C. Joint restraint shall be provided in the following locations:
1. At all elbows (except 90º elbows) and all joints within 20 feet of all elbows.
2. At all 90º elbows and all joints within 40 feet of all 90º elbows.

2.3 FITTINGS

A. Requirements:
1. 14-inch through 48-inches:
a. PVC belled fittings shall be fabricated from AWWA Standard C-905 pipe and wrapped in a fiberglass reinforced polyester, minimum pressure rating of DR-25.
2. 4-inch through 12-inches:
a. PVC belled fittings shall be fabricated from AWWA Standard C-900 pipe and wrapped in a fiberglass reinforced polyester, minimum pressure rating of DR-18.

B. Where taps are shown on fittings, tapping bosses shall be provided.

C. Fitting restraint shall be provided by use of EBAA Iron Inc. Series 2500 restraints.

D. Fittings to be included as part of pipe cost.

2.4 BOLTS & NUTS

A. Joint and Fitting Restraint:
1. Material: Carbon Steel, 60,000 psi tensile strength, ASTM A307, Grade B.
2. Dimensions: ANSI B18.2.1, heavy hex.

2.5 LUBRICANT

A. Provide manufacturer's standard for pipe and gasket materials. Do not substitute any other material for manufacturer’s joint lubricant.

2.6 METALLIC MARKING TAPE

A. Electrically conductive 2-inch width bright colored marking tape, designed for direct burial. Tape shall be detectable with standard pipeline detectors.

2.7 PREPARATION AT THE PLANT FOR SHIPMENT

A. All pipe and couplings shall, unless otherwise specified, be prepared for standard commercial shipment.


PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 HANDLING PIPE

A. Handle pipe in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Do not handle pipe with chains or cables. Do not drop pipe.

3.2 CUTTING PIPE

A. Saw cut pipe in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. All cuts to be square, perpendicular to pipe axis, within tolerance of joints.

3.3 DRESSING CUT ENDS

A. Dress cut ends of pipe in accordance with the type of joint to be made.

B. Dress cut ends of mechanical joint pipe to remove sharp edges or projections that may damage the rubber gasket.

C. Dress cut ends of push-on joint pipe by leveling, as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.

3.4 JOINTING PIPE

A. Join pipe in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Provide all special tools and devices, such as special jacks, chokers, and similar items required for proper installation. Lubricant for the pipe gaskets shall be furnished by the pipe manufacturer, and no substitutes will be permitted under any circumstances.

3.5 TESTING

A. All lines shall be tested as listed in the Pipe Schedule shown on the Drawings. Test procedures shall be as specified in Section 15000.


END OF SECTION