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Section 02511
2000-03-22 Water System

Use this Section to specify potable water piping between the water service source and the building
distribution system. This includes underground piping, valves, valve boxes, corporation service
fittings, hydrants and other water system components.

This Master Specification Section contains:

.1 This Cover Sheet

.2 Data Sheet: General

.3 Data Sheet: Reference Documents

.4 Specification Section Text:

1. General
1.1 Intent
1.2 Related Sections
1.3 Detail Drawings
1.4 Unit Prices
1.5 Testing by Contractor

2. Products
2.1 Pipe and Pipe Fittings
2.2 Valves and Valve Boxes
2.3 Corporation Service Fittings
2.4 Hydrants
2.5 Bedding Materials

3. Execution
3.1 Bedding
3.2 Installation of Pipe and Pipe Fittings
3.3 Joint Connection Methods
3.4 Valve and Valve Box Installation
3.5 Hydrant Installation
3.6 Disinfection

.5 Detail Drawings:

02511.01 Hydrant Installation

02511.02 Valve Installation - Section
02511.03 Valve Installation - Elevation
02511.04 Water Riser & Curb Stop
02511.05 Well Connection Detail

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Data Sheet - Reference Standards
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Applicable Standards:

ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4-95 Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for
Water

ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10-93 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 in through 48 in

(75mm through 1200 mm), for Water and Other Liquids

ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11-95 Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and
Fittings

ANSI/AWWA C200-91 Steel Water Pipe 6 Inch (150 mm) and Larger

ANSI/AWWA C203-91 Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water
Pipelines - Enamel and Tape - Hot-Applied

ANSI/AWWA C205-95 Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel

Water Pipe - 4 In and Larger - Shop Applied

ANSI/AWWA C206-91 Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe

ANSI/AWWA C207-94 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service - Sizes 4 in

through 144 in (100 mm through 3600 mm)

ANSI/AWWA C208-83 (R89) Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water Pipe fittings

ANSI/AWWA C500-93 Metal-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service

ANSI/AWWA C502-94 Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants

ANSI/AWWA C504-94 Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves

ANSI/AWWA C800-89 Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings

ANSI/AWWA M11-91 Steel Pipe - A Guide for Design and Installation

ASTM B88M-96 Seamless Copper Water Tube.

CGSB 41-GP-25M Pipe, Polyethylene, for the Transport of Liquids

CSA B137.1-95 Polyethylene Pipe, Tubing and Fittings for Cold Water
Pressure Services

CSA B137.3-93 Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe for Pressure
Applications

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Data Sheet - General
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Selecting Steel Pipe Thickness(es):

Use following formula to determine required steel pipe thicknesses:

P = 2SE tm
D° - 2Ytm

where P = internal pressure in MPa

tm = minimum required wall thickness in mm
D° = outside diameter of the pipe in mm
SE = maximum allowable stress in the steel due to
internal pressure in MPa (use 46 MPa).
Y = a coefficient having values as follows:

For pipe with D°/tm ratio less than 6, value of Y is found from:
Y= d
d + D°

where d = inside dia. in mm

For pipe with D°/tm ratio equal to or greater than 6, Y = 0.4

Note: This formula does not take into account structural strength required to resist external forces
which may become an important factor in deep bury installations.

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1. General

1.1 INTENT

.1 Read this Section in conjunction with Section 02501 - Piped Utility Systems General
Requirements.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

.1 Fill Materials: Section 02056.

.2 Trench Excavating and Backfilling: Section 02319.

1.3 DETAIL DRAWINGS

.1 Following detail drawings are appended hereto and form part of this Section:

02511.01 Hydrant Installation

02511.02 Valve Installation
02511.03 Water Curb Stop Connection
02511.04 Water Riser & Curb Stop
02511.05 Well Connection Detail

1.4 UNIT PRICES

SPEC NOTE: Include this article for Unit Price Contracts only.

Unit of Work Unit of Method of Measurement

Description Measurement

Pipe [and fittings] m Length installed,

measured along pipe
invert, through all
fittings and appurtenances

Cont'd
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1.4 UNIT PRICES (cont'd)

Unit of Work Unit of Method of Measurement

Description Measurement

SPEC NOTE: Delete following item if included in measurement by length.

Pipe fittings Each Number installed

Valves and valve Each Number installed

[boxes] [chambers]

Hydrants, including Each Number installed

[pipe from main]
[connection to main]
[secondary valve and
valve box] gravel
drainage pit and
concrete blocking

Connection to Each Number of connections

existing mains,
including all fittings

Pipe bedding [m] Length of trench

measured along pipe
invert

Bedding stabilization [m3] [tonne] Volume of material

including removal installed, by truck
and disposal of measure
unsuitable materials

1.5 TESTING BY CONTRACTOR

SPEC NOTE: Include this article only when required. Delete for projects involving only a service
connection.

.1 Arrange and pay for labour, equipment and materials required to perform specified
hydrostatic and leakage tests.

.2 Notify Minister at least 24 h in advance of all proposed tests. Perform tests in Minister's
presence.
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.3 Where any section of system is provided with concrete thrust blocks, do not conduct tests
until at least 5 Days after placing concrete or 2 Days if high early strength concrete is
used.

.4 Before testing, bed and cover pipe between joints to prevent movement or snaking of pipe
line when test pressure is applied.

.5 Leave joints, fittings and valves exposed for visual inspection.

.6 Prevent water line from freezing.

.7 Strut and brace caps, bends, tees, and valves, to prevent movement when test pressure is
applied.

.8 Ensure minimum disruption to existing water supply during testing.

.9 Test procedure for polyethylene pipe:

.1 Follow manufacturer's recommended procedures.

.2 Locate and repair defects.

.10 Test procedure [for pipe other than polyethylene]:

.1 Open valves. Expel air from main by slowly filling with potable water.

.2 [Fill cement-mortar lined pipe at least 24 h before testing to allow water

absorption by pipe material.]

.3 Thoroughly examine exposed parts and correct for leakage as necessary.

.4 Apply hydrostatic test pressure of 50% greater than operating pressure or 750 kPa
whichever is greater, based on elevation of lowest point in system and corrected to
elevation of test gauge, for a period of 1 h.

.5 Examine exposed pipe, joints, fittings, and appurtenances while system is under
pressure.

.6 Measure amount of water required to maintain test pressure for 1 h.

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.7 For pipe with rubber gasket joints, leakage shall not exceed that determined by the
following formula:

L = (ND) (SQUARE ROOT OF P)

70,500

where L = allowable leakage in litres per hour.

N = number of joints in length tested.
D = nominal diameter of pipe in millimetres.
P = average test pressure kilopascals.

.8 For pipe with other than rubber gasket joints, leakage shall be 0 L/h.

.9 Locate and repair defects if leakage is greater than amount specified.

.10 Repeat test until leakage is within amount specified.

2. Products

2.1 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

.1 General: Provide factory-fabricated pipe and pipe fittings of sizes, types, pressure ratings,
and joining methods indicated. Where not indicated, provide proper compatible products
as required to provide a functional system.

.2 Steel Pipe and Pipe Fittings:

.1 Pipe: to ANSI/AWWA C200-91.

.2 Fittings: to ANSI/AWWA C208-83.

.3 Internal Lining: cement-mortar, to ANSI/AWWA C205-95.

.4 External Coating: [coal tar, to ANSI/AWWA C203-91] [polyethylene jacket].

.3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings:

.1 Pipe: to CSA B137.3-93, [CI DR 18] [CI DR 25] [CI DR 14].

SPEC NOTE: Normally specify CI DR 18.

.2 Fittings: to CSA B137.3-93.

.3 Joints: gasketed bell end, to CSA B137.3-93.

.4 Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings:

.1 Pipe Sizes Up To And Including NPS 6: to CSA B137.1-M95, series [ ].

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.2 Pipe Sizes Over NPS 6: to CGSB 41-GP-25M, series [ ].

.3 Fittings: Cast iron, to ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10-93 [, internally lined with

cement mortar, to ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4-95].

.4 Joints: Butt welded and/or mechanical.

.5 Copper Pipe: to ASTM B88-M96.

2.2 VALVES AND VALVE BOXES

.1 Gate Valves: to ANSI/AWWA C500-93, non-rising stem, square body, to open counter-
clockwise.

.2 Butterfly Valves: to ANSI/AWWA C504-94, [handwheel] [gear] operated.

.3 Valve Boxes: cast iron, adjustable over a minimum of 450 mm complete with valve
operating extension rod.

2.3 CORPORATION SERVICE FITTINGS

.1 Corporation Main Stops, Curb Stops and Curb Boxes: to ANSI/AWWA C800-89.

.2 Curb Stop: [ ] mm, brass, control rod, adjustable valve box [and curb-cock] key.
Assembly equipped with copper thaw line consisting of stranded 10 mm copper wire.

2.4 HYDRANTS

.1 Hydrants: to ANSI/AWWA C502-94, compression type, complying with requirements of

local authority having jurisdiction.

.2 Accessories: chain for nozzle, tap and plug drain hole.

2.5 BEDDING MATERIALS

.1 Granular Material: [Sand] [[ ] mm Crushed Gravel] as specified in Section 02056.

3. Execution

3.1 BEDDING

.1 Provide Class [A] [B] [C] bedding as indicated on detail drawing appended to Section
02501.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

.1 Steel Pipe: Install to ANSI/AWWA M11-1991.

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.2 PVC Pipe: Install in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions.

.3 PE Pipe: Install in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions.

3.3 JOINT CONNECTION METHODS

.1 Steel to Steel:

.1 Welded: to ANSI/AWWA C206-91.

.2 Steel Flanges: to ANSI/AWWA C207-94.
.3 [ ].

.2 PVC to PVC:

.1 Gasketed Bell-End Joints: to CSA B137.3-93.

.2 Solvent Cemented Joints: to CSA B137.3-93.

.3 PVC to Cast Iron Fittings:

.1 Rubber Gasket Joints: to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11-95.

.4 PE to PE:

.1 Thermal Butt Fusion Welded Joints: in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations.

.5 PE to Cast Iron Fittings:

.1 Flanged Joints: in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 VALVE AND VALVE BOX INSTALLATION

.1 Install as indicated on detail drawings.

.2 Centre and plumb valve box over valve. Set box cover flush with finish grade.

.3 Install so that valve box does not transmit shock or stress to valve.

3.5 HYDRANT INSTALLATION

.1 Locate and set hydrants plumb. Locate pumper nozzle perpendicular to the roadway with
easy and immediate access.

.2 Set hydrants to grade, with nozzles 500 mm above ground minimum.

.3 Locate control valve 900 mm from hydrant.

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.4 Install drainage pit 900 mm square by 600 mm deep filled with 50 mm washed gravel.
Encase elbow of hydrant in gravel to 150 mm above drain opening. Do not connect drain
opening to sewer.

.5 Brace barrels of hydrants against unexcavated earth using concrete backing. Assure that
drain openings remain free.

.6 In areas where water table reaches drain opening, plug opening to prevent infiltration of
ground water.

3.6 DISINFECTION

.1 Disinfect water line by maintaining a minimum concentration of 50 mg/L of available

chlorine throughout system for a period of 24 h.

.2 After the retention period, flush out line until chlorine concentration in water leaving main
is not greater than 1 mg/L.

END OF SECTION