2020 Standards and Specifications for Water Wastewater Construction

City of Hot Springs Utilities Department

WATER AND WASTEWATER
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CODE

Approved by the Hot Springs Board of Directors

2020

CITY OF HOT SPRINGS UTILITY DEPARTMENT
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM

STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES

To assure the orderly, reliable, economical and safe operation of the water and
wastewater systems, it is necessary to establish, promulgate, and enforce a uniform set
of policies and procedures for the design, construction, testing and acceptance of
extensions and improvements to the system. This document consists of four sections:

1. Policies and Procedures for Water and Wastewater Improvements
2. Standard Specifications for Water Construction
3. Standard Specifications for Wastewater Construction
4. Standard Details for Water and Wastewater Construction
5. Street Cut Details and Examples

These sections shall apply uniformly to all documents for proposed water distribution or
wastewater collection facilities approved by the City of Hot Springs Utilities Department
(Hereafter called “the Utility”) from and after the date of approval of this document.
All construction of Hot Springs Utilities public water distribution or wastewater collection
infrastructure shall comply with these Standards, all applicable AWWA Standards
(American Water Works Association), Ten State Standards and all Arkansas Department
of Health (ADH) Rules and Policies.

Approved by the City of Hot Springs Board of Directors on

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SECTION ONE Page No.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 8
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ARTICLE I. FIRE PROTECTION POLICY 16
ARTICLE II CONNECTION AND EXTENSION POLICY 19
ARTICLE III. DESIGN CRITERIA 21
ARTICLE IV. APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING PLANS
ARTICLE V. ACCEPTANCE OF NEW FACILITIES
ARTICLE VI. EASEMENTS

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ARTICLE I. FIRE PROTECTION POLICY

The Fire Protection Design Policy for the City of Hot Springs is as follows:

1. GENERAL

Flow criteria, as stated herein, is intended for the purpose of sizing mains for extensions
from existing facilities where practical (i.e. where the system is capable of delivering the
required pressures and flows) and for the design of large system improvements.

New water line extensions and fire protection facilities, such as mains and hydrants, shall
be in working order and have been accepted by the Utility prior to building permits being
issued to a new development.

The following tables represent the minimum requirements for fire hydrant spacing and fire
flow as outlined in the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volume 1.

§FB105

FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

§FB105.1 One-and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire flow requirements for one-and
two-family dwellings having a fire area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344 m2)
shall be 1,000 gallons per minute (3785 L/min.) for 1 hour. Fire flow and flow duration for
dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344 m2) shall not be less than
that specified in Table FB105.1.

EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed
where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with Chapter F9 of the International Fire Code.

§B105.2 Buildings other than one-and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire flow and
flow duration for buildings other than one-and two-family dwellings shall be as specified
in Table B105.1.

EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent, as approved, is allowed
when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with §903.3.1.1 or §903.3.1.2. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than

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1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/min.) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table
B105.1.

§C105

DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS

§C105.1 Hydrant spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not
exceed that listed in Table C105.1 and Sections C102, C103, C104 and C105.

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EXCEPTION: The fire chief is authorized to accept a deficiency of up to 10 percent
where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire hydrant service.

Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points
on streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in
Table C105.1

TABLE C105.1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS

Fire-Flow Minimum Average Spacing Maximum Distance from any
Requirement Number Between Hydrants Point on Street or Road
(gpm) of Hydrants (a,b,c) (feet) Frontage to a hydrant (d)
1,750 or less 1 500 250
2,000-2,250 2 450 225
2,500 3 450 225
3,000 3 400 225
3,500-4,000 4 350 210
4,500-5,000 5 300 180
5,500 6 300 180
6,000 6 250 150
6,500-7,000 7 250 150
7,500 or more 8 or more{e} 200 120

For SI Units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1.0 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.

{a} Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.

{b} Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by fire
fighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more
traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant
spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an
alternating basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute and 400
feet for higher fire-flow requirements.

{c} Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not
needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be
provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.

{d} Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads.

{e} One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

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All new fire hydrants and installation thereof shall conform to the latest edition of the Hot
Springs Standard Specifications for Water Construction.
3. REVIEW OF PLANS
The Hot Springs Fire Department and the Utility shall review all proposed water line
construction for residential, commercial and industrial developments and the addition of
new hydrants on existing mains.
Plans for new or updated hydrant installations shall include:
1. Exact locations and size of existing and proposed water mains and hydrants.
2. Flow calculations for each hydrant.
3. Details of hydrant installation and orientation.
4. Hydrant location in regard to proximity to curbs, corners, sidewalks, catch basins, etc.
5. Plans shall be provided to the Utility and the Hot Springs Fire Department.
4. FIRE PROTECTION
The Fire Department shall determine the need for on-site fire protection systems.
Approved fire protection layouts cannot be altered, abandoned, or added to without prior
approval of the Hot Springs Fire Department and the Utility. Any request for such
alterations must be made in writing, complete with drawings, noting the alterations being
requested.

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ARTICLE II. CONNECTIONS AND EXTENSIONS

1. RELATED ORDINANCES. Ordinances 6264 and 5822 contain the most current
Board Policy related to water and wastewater connections and extensions. The
requirements of those ordinances are included in these water and wastewater
standards by reference. Should those ordinances be revised in the future, then the
replacement ordinances shall govern and shall be used to interpret the affected
sections of these water and wastewater standards.

2. EXISTING CONNECTIONS. Existing water meter boxes, taps, wastewater services,
grinder stations, etc. are not considered new connections. A property owner may
continue to use or re-purpose existing connections if the proposed use meets other
city codes, fire codes, plumbing codes, and Planning Commission and land use or
zoning codes, where applicable.

3. EXISTING SHARED GRINDER STATION USE. Each single family residence shall
provide its own simplex grinder station. In rare occasions when grinder stations are
shared, each connected home shall be built with the electrical services extended to
the grinder station and fully capable of operating the grinder station independently
from the other connected home.

4. EXISTING SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS. New water connections may be approved for
properties with existing septic tank systems as long as the septic tank systems are
performing properly and the request complies with all other Utility connection
policies. The Utility may require a certification from the local Health Department that
the system is performing properly. If the existing septic tank system is not performing
properly and the Health Department states that repair or replacement of that system
is not practical, then the new water connection must also include a connection to the
Utility’s wastewater system if the wastewater system is available at that location.

5. MAINS MUST BE ACCEPTED. The tapping of a water main or connection to a
wastewater main will be permitted only to those mains that have been officially
accepted by the Utility. The process for acceptance is contained in a later section of
this document.

6. CAPACITY. The location, size, and other details of requested water or wastewater
connections or extensions will be based on service availability, fire protection
requirements, and system capacity. The Utility may require that the applicant
contract with the Utility’s system modeling consultant(s) for an evaluation of the
capacity, pressures, pump station capacity, etc. related to the proposed project.

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7. MAIN ADJACENT TO PROPERTY. If a water or wastewater main is not adjacent to
the property proposed for service, then if approved by the Utility and if in conformance
with current City extension policy, the property owner (or developer) shall construct,
at their expense, an extension of the water or wastewater main to a point adjacent to
the property proposed for service. Said construction shall be in accordance with Utility
construction standards.

8. CANNOT CROSS PROPERTY LINES. No service lines from one property may
cross other adjacent properties even if in an easement. If property is expected to be
split and sold, then service lines shall be designed and constructed with this in mind
to mitigate potential future conflicts.

9. STREET FRONTAGE. Water and wastewater mains and fire hydrants for public
ownership and maintenance shall be located along public streets and on public
property or public rights of way. Water meters shall be located along city streets, in
public rights of way. Water meters will be placed for a property only if there is a
water or sewer main at that property. Service lines shall extend from the meter or tap
onto the property of the user. Service lines may not be extended along or within the
public right of way to reach the user’s property line.

10. AUXILIARY BUILDINGS. Only one water meter or wastewater connection is
permitted for single family residential lots. However, auxiliary buildings on the same
lot may be connected to the water and wastewater lines that serve the main building
or residence on a lot. Said auxiliary buildings include, but are limited to, a cottage,
garage apartment, shop, garage, or pool building. This exception does not include
two primary homes or construction of a duplex or multi-family building or buildings on
property not zoned or otherwise established for that use. Multiple meters on one lot
shall be approved only for lots approved for said use, see Approved Developments
below.

11. APPROVED DEVELOPMENTS. Only one meter or wastewater connection is
allowed for each lot of record except for projects approved for that use by the Utility.
Approved projects may include duplex, multi-family residential, commercial,
manufacture, storage, mobile home, or industrial developments or educational or
governmental campuses, industrial parks, sports and recreation complexes. The
above uses shall comply with fire protection, wastewater disposal, plumbing
requirements, and with land use, zoning, Planning Commission, and Arkansas
Department of Health approval where applicable. Where multiple connection
developments are approved, they must comply with the development requirements
stipulated in the Design Criteria Section of these standards and the requirements of
the Hot Springs Planning Commission, where applicable.

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12. MASTER METERS. Unless a master meter is approved by the Utility, each living
unit of a duplex or larger multi-family structure or each commercial unit or space, or
each building in a campus or development, even if leased or rented, shall have
individual meters and wastewater services and taps.

13. LARGE METER CONNECTIONS. Taps larger than 2 inches shall be made by the
developer. The City will inspect the installation. The Developer shall buy all materials
for the tap. Meters shall be provided by the City based on the current price schedule.

14. TRANSMISSION MAINS. No individual services or main extensions may be
connected to a water or wastewater transmission main. If an existing main or service
is connected to a transmission main, no additional services or extensions may be
added to the main or service and the size of that service may not be increased.

15. OTHER WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. Water service in developments
shall be solely served by the Hot Springs Water System. No splitting/sharing of
service with other water system(s) in the same development will be permitted.

If customer(s) or developer(s) are not served by the Hot Springs Water System, but is
served by or desires to be served by the Hot Springs Wastewater system, the
customer shall obtain an agreement from the water system they are served by to
provide water usage data to Hot Springs to use to calculate monthly wastewater fees.
Said agreement shall be in a form acceptable to the Utility.

16. ROYAL WATER AGREEMENT. The City of Hot Springs is party to an Operations
and Maintenance Agreement with the Royal Water Public Facilities Board. Nothing
in these water and wastewater connection and extension policies shall supersede
the terms of that agreement. The extension of water mains in the Royal Water
District will be considered by the Utility only when requested in writing by the Royal
Water District Board.

17. EXTENSIONS IN COUNTY OR STATE RIGHT OF WAY. If a water or wastewater
extension is to be placed in a county or state right of way, the developer shall
provide written permission from that agency for the extension including the City’s
perpetual ownership and maintenance.

18. EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAY. All new water or wastewater extensions must
be located in approved, recorded easements granted to the Utility. Standard
easement forms are provided by the Utility.

19. FILL OVER UTILITIES. If a property owner causes or allows fill, pavement, concrete,
a structure, or obstruction to be placed over a utility line or appurtenances without
prior written permission from the Utility, that property Owner shall be responsible for
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restoring or relocating the damaged utility line as directed by the Utility. If, after
written notice and a 60-day period for the repair or relocation and if, the property
owner has not made the repair or relocation, or has not entered into an agreement
with the Utility regarding the repair or relocation, then the Utility may complete the
repair or relocation and invoice the property owner for said cost. Should the property
owner fail to repay the Utility within 120 days from the date of the invoice for the
work, then Utility shall seek legal remedies for the damages and place a lien on the
property.
20. DAMAGE TO UTILITIES. If a property owner causes, either directly or through
contractors employed by the property owner, damage to utility line(s) or
appurtenances, that property Owner shall be responsible for repairing or replacing
the damaged utility line as directed by the Utility. If, after written notice and a 60-day
period for the repair or relocation and if, the property owner has not made the repair
or relocation, or has not entered into an agreement with the Utility regarding the
repair or relocation, then the Utility may complete the repair or relocation and invoice
the property owner for said cost. However, if the damage results in a wastewater
system overflow, or a water system break or leak, then the Utility may immediately
take action to repair the damage or employ a contractor to repair the damage and
invoice the property owner for the cost of the repair. Should the property owner fail
to repay the Utility within 120 days from the date of the invoice for the work, then
Utility shall seek legal remedies for the damages and place a lien on the property.

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ARTICLE III. DESIGN CRITERIA

1. Standards. Unless specifically approved in writing otherwise, the following
requirements and standards are incorporated by reference in the design criteria.

City of Hot Springs Code, Title 9, Sewage Disposal, concerning connections to the
City of Hot Springs Wastewater System.

City of Hot Springs Code, Title 9, Water System, concerning connections to the City
of Hot Springs Water System.

Rules and Regulations pertaining to Public Water Systems, as issued by the Arkansas
Department of Health.

All extensions to the water distribution system, or appurtenances, shall be designed
in accordance with the criteria noted in Recommended Standards for Water Works,
(latest edition), otherwise known as the 10 states standards.

All extensions to the sewage collection system, or appurtenances, shall be designed
in accordance with the criteria noted in Recommended Standards for Wastewater
Facilities (Latest Edition), otherwise known as the 10 states standards.

All extensions to the water and wastewater systems shall comply with the City of Hot
Springs Standards and Specifications, including the Standard Details.

All water distribution main or sewage collection main extensions shall be constructed
in dedicated public right-of-way or in easements that grant the City of Hot Springs the
right to own and maintain a water distribution or sewage collection main. A sample
easement document for both water distribution mains and sewage collection mains is
included in this manual.

2. Water Extensions

The pipe size of proposed water main extensions shall be at least as large as the
minimum specified by the Hot Springs Fire Department, in accordance with the Fire
Protection Policy, including fire hydrant spacing and fire flows. Water main sizes shall
also comply with the sizes shown in the current Water Master Plan. If the Utility is unsure
if there is adequate capacity or pressure for the intended use, then the Developer or
Customer shall contract at their expense with the Utility’s Consultant who manages the
model of the water system. The developer or user shall provide the consultant with the
project data needed to evaluate the impact to the water system. The water model
consultant’s evaluation will be used as the basis for required pipe sizes, routes, and
improvements to the water system.

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Water main extensions shall include the construction of a water service line and meter
box setting for each anticipated lot or parcel.

A minimum separation of 10’ horizontal, and 1.5’ vertical shall be maintained between
water mains and wastewater mains. Except for extraordinary situations, the water main
shall be at least 1.5’ higher in elevation than the wastewater main. If conditions limit these
separation requirements, then that utility main shall be encased in concrete or an
approved carrier pipe for a distance of 10 feet each side of the water or wastewater main.

Customer(s) or developer(s) shall bear all extension cost(s) including fire hydrants and
fire flow testing.

3. Wastewater Extensions

All wastewater mains shall be constructed on a tangent (straight) horizontal alignment
and on a constant grade from manhole to manhole.

All wastewater mains shall begin and end with a standard manhole. Wastewater mains
ending in cleanouts will not be approved.

The pipe size of proposed wastewater main extensions shall comply with the sizes shown
in the current Wastewater Master Plan. The Engineer of Record for the project shall
submit calculations to the Utility to establish the basis for the pipe size based on the flows
from the proposed use. If the Utility is unsure if there is adequate pipe line or pump station
capacity for the intended use, then the Developer or Customer shall contract at their
expense with the Utility’s Consultant who manages the model of the wastewater system.
The developer or user shall provide the consultant with the project data needed to
evaluate the impact to the wastewater system. The wastewater model
consultant’s evaluation will be used as the basis for required pipe sizes, routes, and
improvements to impacted pump stations and the wastewater system.

Flow calculations and pipe sizes shall be in accordance with the “Ten States Standards
for Wastewater Facilities” and Arkansas Department of Health Standards. All Wastewater
main extensions shall be a minimum of 8” inside diameter pipe. The following exception
applies:

 A wastewater main constructed of 6” inside diameter pipe will be approved if the
extension cannot be extended in the future and further provided that a maximum of 8
dwelling units (such as eight single family residences or four duplexes), or the
hydraulic equivalent, will be served by the proposed 6” extension.

A wye shall be installed for the future connection of a wastewater service line for each lot
or parcel of property anticipated to be served by the proposed extension. Where lots or
parcels anticipated to be connected to a proposed wastewater main extension are located
across an existing or proposed paved street or road from the wastewater main, a

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wastewater service stub extending to the property line of the lot to be served shall be
constructed concurrent with the wastewater main construction.

A minimum separation of 10’ horizontal, and 1.5’ vertical shall be maintained between
water mains and wastewater mains. Except for extraordinary situations, the wastewater
main shall be at least 1.5’ lower in elevation than the water main. If conditions limit these
separation requirements, then that utility main shall be encased in concrete or an
approved carrier pipe for a distance of 10 feet each side of the water or wastewater main.

Customer(s) or developer(s) shall bear all extension cost(s) including flow testing.

4. Separations and Placement of Meters

Mains shall be placed a minimum of 20 feet from any structure, including awnings,
steps, canopies, walls, retaining walls, landscape walls, etc. However, if existing
structures or other conflicts make the 20-foot separation impractical, then the minimum
separation may be reduced, but not less than 10 feet.

1. The water or wastewater main or any pumps. fire hydrants, valves, meter
boxes, etc. shall not be placed under overhangs, balconies, roofs,
canopies, fire escapes, portes cochere, patios, pools, etc.

2. Water and wastewater mains shall not be placed in landscape planter
beds, under shrubs, trees, etc.

3. Water meters shall be located at the street unless a city water main that
meets the criteria of this code is extended into the property and accepted
for maintenance by the Utility. Whether water extensions within
developments are approved by the Utility is based on consideration of
future maintenance, accessibility, traffic, separations, easement widths,
pipe materials, etc.

4. Fire Hydrants shall be placed in accordance with the Fire Protection
Policy in these Standard Specifications.

5. The following minimum separations shall be maintained between the
water or wastewater main and other utilities.
 A minimum of 5 feet horizontal and 2 feet vertical separation shall
be maintained between city water or sewer mains and electrical
services.
 A minimum of 2 feet horizontal and 18 inches vertical separation
shall be maintained between water or sewer mains and gas mains
or cable or telephone services.
 A utility that must cross another utility should do so as close to
perpendicular as possible but not less than 45 degrees.

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 A minimum of 10 feet horizontal, and 1.5 feet vertical separation
shall be maintained between water mains and sewer mains with
the water mains passing above.

If conditions limit these separation requirements, then that utility shall be
encased in concrete or an approved carrier pipe for a distance of 10 feet
each side of the water or sewer main.
6. For buildings with several utilities in close proximity, a plan detailing the
location of the utilities and air conditioner compressors, signs, steps,
walks, fences, trash receptacles, and other potential conflicts shall be
provided.
7. Water and wastewater mains on private property shall be placed in a
recorded easement with a minimum width of 15 feet. However, if the
easement is the only means of access to the utility, the minimum width
shall be 20 feet. The Utility may require wider easements for large mains,
pump stations, areas of difficult access, etc.
8. Water or wastewater mains on private property shall be located on the
outside edge (away from the building) of a paved all weather drive or
roadway with a minimum width of 20 feet.
9. Water or wastewater mains on private property under pavements or at the
top of slopes or in unstable soil or in rock shall be ductile iron pipe. The
soil type must be suitable and the site slopes shall provide a stable
condition for the pipe.

5. Construction

The submitting Engineer whose stamp appears on approved plans for water distribution
or sewage collection main extensions (The Engineer of Record) shall be responsible for
inspection and administration of the construction for the proposed extension(s). The
Engineer of Record shall be responsible for ensuring the proposed extension is
constructed utilizing approved materials and procedures, and in accordance with the
specifications and details as approved by the Utility and the Arkansas Department of
Health.

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ARTICLE IV. APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING PLANS

All plans for proposed extensions of the water distribution system, sewage collection
system or appurtenances to either system, shall be prepared by, and bear the stamp of
a Professional Engineer currently registered by the Arkansas State Board of Registration
for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Any plans for water or wastewater improvements connecting to the City of Hot Springs
water and/or wastewater system shall be submitted to the Utility for review and approval.
These improvements include, but are not limited to, treatment processes, water or
wastewater main extensions, water and wastewater pump stations and the addition or
modification of facilities such as hydrants, valves, and manholes. This approval is subject
to several standard conditions:

1. The engineer of record must also submit the same plans to the Arkansas
Department of Health (ADH) for approval. The Utility will not submit plans
prepared by consulting engineers on their behalf to ADH.

2. No construction is permitted on the proposed improvements until both the Utility
and ADH have approved the proposed plans in writing. A copy of the ADH
approval letter is required by the Utility prior to beginning construction.

3. All proposed plans for main extensions shall also require approval by the Hot
Springs Fire Department or the fire department with jurisdiction. State Fire
Marshal approval is also required for projects outside the City limits.

4. Approval by the Utility of proposed plans for water or wastewater main extensions
is subject to the condition that all materials, construction procedures and tests are
to be as specified in the latest edition of the Utility Standard Specifications. The
only deviations from the published Utility Standard Specifications that will be
permitted are those that are specifically approved in writing by the Utility. Utility
inspectors do not have the authority to waive or modify the Utility Standard
Specifications in the field.

5. The Utility’s approval is provided with the express understanding that the
Engineer of Record will remain responsible for the construction as shown on the
approved plans until all work is complete and has been accepted for service by
the Utility.

6. A preconstruction meeting will be conducted at a location designated by the Utility
prior to any construction of water or wastewater improvements that have been
previously approved. Required attendees include (but are not limited to) the
owner or his representative, the responsible engineer of record, general
contractor, general contractor’s superintendent, MU rated utility contractor and
City utility personnel. Once the preconstruction meeting has been held, the

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engineer of record for the approved water or wastewater improvement project is
responsible for advising the Utility when construction is to begin. The engineer
shall provide a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to commencement of construction.
If construction is to be performed on a weekend, holiday or after normal working
hours, please provide sufficient notice to the Utility so that arrangements may be
made to provide a Utility inspector.

7. No water meters will be issued (set) for improvements that have not been
“Accepted for Service” by the Utility. “Accepted for Service” is defined as follows:

a. All construction and cleanup is complete, all tests have been completed with
acceptable results and applicable documentation placed in Utility files.

b. As-built drawings have been received by the Utility, have been field verified
for accuracy and found acceptable.

c. Planning Commission approval of the final plat (if required).
d. All easements and/or street dedications have been filed for record in the

Garland County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
e. The Owner shall provide to the Utility a one-year maintenance bond or

equivalent for the value of fifty percent of the installed cost of the subject
water and/or wastewater installations.
f. The Utility has received the executed “Engineer and Owner Certification”
found in Article V and is subject to the one-year maintenance period.

8. Review of fire protection requirements is the responsibility of the fire department
for the project location. All plans shall be submitted to that department for
approval. It is the responsibility of the Engineer of Record to submit these plans
to the Fire Marshall. The Utility will not submit on Engineer’s behalf.

9. Plans and specifications shall be submitted for approval to the Utility located at
133 Convention Blvd. electronically or by mail or in person between the hours of
8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The plans will be reviewed by the Utility Staff in a timely
manner. A submittal letter will be required with plans and specifications submitted
to the Utility. The letter will describe the project, and include contact information
for the developer and include the water demand and wastewater flow for the
project.

10. Proposed plans for water or wastewater improvements shall be prepared on
reproducible media 24” x 36” in size, with the plan of the proposed extension
drawn to scale, at a minimum scale of 1” = 100’. The plan of the proposed
extension shall indicate the property lines, legal description (including lot
numbers) and dimensions of the property to be served. The plans shall include a
cover sheet with the title of the project, engineer, date and a vicinity map of scale
1” = 2000’ or larger showing the area where the proposed improvement is located.
The utility site plan shall clearly show the existing and proposed water and/or

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wastewater facilities including mains, pump stations, manholes, hydrants, valves
and all proposed services such as meter boxes and wastewater stub outs.

11. Proposed plans for sewage collection main extensions shall include a profile of
the proposed wastewater main drawn to the same horizontal scale as the plan
drawing, with the vertical information drawn at an exaggerated vertical scale of
1”= 10’ or 1”= 5’. The existing and proposed ground profile shall be indicated on
drawing to ensure proper depth of cover. All vertical information must be
referenced to National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1983, more commonly referred
to as “MSL datum”. Proposed sewage collection main extension plans prepared
utilizing assumed datum will not be accepted.

12. The Utility will not make application for any permits, other than highway permits,
on behalf of any engineer, developer or contractor.

13. A minimum of two full-size 24” x 36” sets and one half-size 11” x 17” set of plans
shall be submitted to the Utility for review and/or approval. The half size set shall
be a true one-half scale of the full-size drawings which dictates that the full-size
set of drawings shall utilize a 22” x 34” working space. The labeling of scale of the
half-size set does not need to be changed on the plans, provided the half-size
sets are clearly labeled as half-size reproductions. The engineer shall submit any
number and size of additional plans they desire to be returned on approval.
Electronic submission in the Portable Document File (PDF) format may be
substituted for printed plan sets and are preferred and encouraged.

14. “As-built drawings” shall be submitted to the Utility upon completion of the project.
The As-built drawings” shall include the same information required for the design
plans, with all detailed information, such as facility location, elevation, slope, size,
etc., being verified in the field by engineer’s personnel. In addition to these
requirements, “As-built drawings” shall also include three point tie-downs on all
valves installed or GPS locations accurate to within 1/10 of a foot horizontally.

15. A minimum of one full-size 24” x 36” set and one half-size (11” x 17”) set of “As-
built drawings” shall be submitted to the Utility upon completion of project. Both
will be retained by the Utility. In addition to the printed sets, one copy of the digital
drawings shall be submitted to the Utility, preferably in Portable Document Format
(PDF).

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ARTICLE V. ACCEPTANCE OF NEW FACILITIES

ENGINEER AND OWNER CERTIFICATION

Project:

This document dated this day of , 20 , undersigned by

, the Engineer of Record,

hereinafter called “Engineer” and undersigned by

, the Owner.

1. Engineer hereby certifies that the mains and appurtenances were constructed as

depicted on the approved engineering plans, and the City of Hot Springs Utility,
hereinafter called “Utility”, and in conformance with the plans and Utility’s standard

specifications. Based on these facts, the Utility formally accepts these mains and

appurtenances as a part of the City of Hot Springs Utility System.

2. Engineer states the construction costs for these mains and appurtenances is in the

amount of $ DOLLARS

($ _) as documented by the attached cost statement. A

separate cost shall be provided for water and wastewater mains and

appurtenances.

3. Engineer states the engineering costs for these mains and appurtenances is in the

amount of $ DOLLARS

($ ) as documented by the attached cost statement. A

separate cost shall be provided for water and wastewater mains and

appurtenances.

4. Owner agrees that the mains and appurtenances constructed within the limits of
the streets, avenues, roadways, or easement areas, whether or not attached to or
serving customers, but constructed as a part of this extension, shall be and remain
the property of the Utility, its successors and assigns. The Utility shall have the
right to extend, relocate, modify or adjust any or all parts of this main extension,
acting in the best interests of the Utility System. Owner shall not be entitled to any
refund of cost or rebate as a result of extensions, adjustments, relocations or
modifications to the main extension.

5. Owner warrants that the materials and workmanship utilized in constructing this
extension are in conformance with Utility’s standard specifications, and Owner
further warrants that if the materials and workmanship utilized in constructing this
extension are found by Utility to be defective within a period of one (1) year of the
date of this agreement, Owner will promptly, and without cost to Utility repair,

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remedy, or otherwise make good the defect to the satisfaction of Utility. The Owner
shall provide to the Utility a one-year maintenance bond or equivalent for the value
of fifty percent of the installed cost of the subject water and/or wastewater
installations.

6. Owner grants and/or provides to the Utility an exclusive and irrevocable easement,
at no cost to the Utility, for the installation, maintenance, operation, repair and
replacement of said mains and appurtenances. Said easement is in a form
acceptable to Utility, and is recorded in the Circuit Clerk’s office of Garland County,
Arkansas.

I, the undersigned, having read this document in its entirety and accept the information
contained herein, and verify the cost information to be correct.

OWNER(S)

(Printed Name)

(Signature)

(Address)

ENGINEER OF RECORD

(Printed Name)
(Signature)
(Address)

UTILITY ACCEPTANCE

Based on the above certification and warrants by the Owner and Engineer, the Utility
hereby accepts the main and appurtenances for ownership and maintenance.

By: Date:

Title:
ARTICLE VI. EASEMENTS

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DEED OF EASEMENT

(Married Persons)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT WE, and , husband

and wife, hereinafter referred to collectively, whether on or more, as “GRANTOR”, for and in

consideration of the sum of $ and other good and valuable consideration, the

receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant and convey unto the

CITY OF HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, for the use and benefit of the HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL

UTILITY DEPARTMENT, hereinafter referred to as “GRANTEE”, the right, privilege and

easement to build and maintain Utility Line(s), with any and all necessary appurtenances, over,

upon and across the lands hereinafter described. The rights hereby conferred provide for the

privilege and authority to enter upon said lands for the purpose of constructing said Utility

Line(s), with the right to clear a temporary right-of-way of 20 feet in width for the construction of

such Utility Line(s), and thereafter a permanent easement and right-of-way of 15 feet in width for

the purpose of maintenance, operation, etc., which shall exist 7’ 6” each side of the Utility Line(s)

as laid. The easement shall exist upon and across the following described lands located and

situated in Garland County, Arkansas, to-wit:

Insert Legal Description Here
(As Shown On The Attached Map)

The above described Permanent Utility Easement and the rights created hereunder shall
be perpetual and run with the land and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns of the GRANTOR, and the right of ingress and egress over adjacent lands
to or from said easement and right-of-way is hereby conferred upon said GRANTEE, at any time
for the purposes recited herein.

The right to cultivate and otherwise use said easement and right-of-way, other than for
the erection of structures, foundations, or any other purpose inconsistent with the permanent
easement granted herein, is specifically reserved unto the GRANTOR.

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WITNESS our hands and seal this day of , 2019.

Name Name

STATE OF )
COUNTY OF ) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

)

BE IT REMEMBERED that on this day came before me the undersigned, a Notary Public
duly commissioned and acting within and for the County and State aforesaid,

and , to me well known as the
parties whose names are subscribed as GRANTOR to the foregoing Deed of Easement, and

acknowledged that they had executed the same for the consideration, uses, and purposes therein
mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public on this day of , 2019.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

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DEED OF EASEMENT

(Unmarried Person)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT I, , an unmarried person, hereinafter

referred to as “GRANTOR”, for and in consideration of the sum of $ and other good

and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do

hereby grant and convey unto the CITY OF HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, for the use and benefit

of the HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DEPARTMENT, hereinafter referred to as

“GRANTEE”, the right, privilege and easement to build and maintain Utility Line(s), with any

and all necessary appurtenances, over, upon and across the lands hereinafter described. The

rights hereby conferred provide for the privilege and authority to enter upon said lands for the

purpose of constructing said Utility Line(s), with the right to clear a temporary right-of-way of

20 feet in width for the construction of such Utility Line(s), and thereafter a permanent easement

and right-of-way of 15 feet in width for the purpose of maintenance, operation, etc., which shall

exist 7’ 6” each side of the Utility Line(s) as laid. The easement shall exist upon and across the

following described lands located and situated in Garland County, Arkansas, to-wit:

INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION
(As Shown On The Attached Map)

The above described Permanent Utility Easement and the rights created hereunder shall

be perpetual and run with the land and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators,

successors and assigns of the GRANTOR, and the right of ingress and egress over adjacent lands

to or from said easement and right-of-way is hereby conferred upon said GRANTEE, at any time

for the purposes recited herein.

The right to cultivate and otherwise use said easement and right-of-way, other than for

the erection of structures, foundations, or any other purpose inconsistent with the permanent

easement granted herein, is specifically reserved unto the GRANTOR.

WITNESS our hands and seal this day of , 2019.

GRANTOR
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STATE OF )
COUNTY OF ) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

)

BE IT REMEMBERED that on this day came before me the undersigned, a Notary Public duly
commissioned and acting within and for the County and State aforesaid,

, to me well known as the person whose name is subscribed as GRANTOR to

the foregoing Deed of Easement, and acknowledged that he/she had executed the same for the
consideration, uses, and purposes therein mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public on this day of , 2008.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

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SECTION TWO
SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR WATER CONSTRUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I. WATER SYSTEM MATERIALS

1. General 27
2. Definitions 27
3. Pipe for Water Mains 29
4. Fittings 33
5. Valves 36
6. Valve Boxes 37
7. Meters, Boxes & Lids 37
8. Fire Hydrants 41
9. Trace Wire for Non-Metallic Pipe 42

ARTICLE II. WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 43
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1 Contractors Responsibilities 43
2. Inspection of Material 44
3. Handling and Storing Pipeline Materials 45
4. Location, Alignment and Grade 46
5. Traffic Control 47
6. Location and Protection of Surface and Subsurface Structures 47
7. Protection of Vegetation 49
8. Excavation and Preparation of Trench 51
9. Pipe Installation 52
10. Jointing Mechanical Joint Pipe & Fittings 52
11. Jointing Push-On Joint Pipe 52
12. Jointing Flanged Pipe & Fittings 53
13. Jointing PVC Pipe 53
14. Installation of Valves 55
15. Installation of Tapping Sleeves & Tapping Saddles 56
16. Setting Hydrants 58
17. Installation of Polyethylene Protection Material 59
18. Tunneling, Boring & Installation of Encasement Structures 62
19. Concrete Thrust Block & Anchor Collars 63
20. Concrete Mix 69
21. Placement & Finishing of Class "A" Concrete 69
22. Backfill 70
23. Bedding
24. Replacement of Special Surfaces

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25. Temporary Repairs to Special Surfaces 70
26. Connections to Distribution System 70
27. Filling Pipelines 71
28. Hydrostatic Pressure and Leakage Test 71
29. Test Pump 73
30. Disinfecting Pipe Lines & Appurtenances 74
31. Work Performed by Utility 77
32. Damage to Distribution System 77
33. Clean Up of Job Site 77

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HOT SPRINGS CODE
ARTICLE I SPECIFICATION(S) – WATER SYSTEM MATERIALS

1. General.

These specification(s) are intended to establish a standard of quality and design for all
materials used in the construction of water mains and appurtenances. The specification(s)
for any material to be used, that is not included in these specification(s), shall be
submitted for review to the Hot Springs Utility Department, hereinafter called “Utility”.

All material (not included in these specifications) must be approved by the Utility prior to
installation.

Any reference to specification(s) published by other agencies is a reference to the latest
edition or revision of such specification(s).

All applicable public water main construction shall be in accordance with the ADH’s “Rules
and Regulations Pertaining to Public Water Systems”, publicly available at
http://healthyarkansas.com/eng/pdf/pwsregsfinal.pdf; and the latest applicable AWWA
Standards, including but not limited to; AWWA C605, AWWA Standard for Underground
Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water”; AWWA
C651, “AWWA Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains”; and AWWA C900, “AWWA
Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In.
Through 12 In. (100 mm through 300 mm) for Water Distribution” and Hot Springs
Standard Specifications. In the event that a conflict arises between the submitted Project
Plans and the above Standards, then the more stringent interpretation shall control.

All materials and components installed after January 3, 2014 in drinking water systems
are required to comply with the federal definition of “lead free” contained in Public Law
111-380.

2. Definitions.

The term “Owner” shall be defined as the person, agency or organization proposing
development of a property. The Owner is responsible for funding the installation of the
proposed project.

The term “Developer” shall be defined as the Owner(s) or agent of the Owner of the
property to be developed. The Developer is responsible for funding all aspects of the
development of the affected property.

The term “Utility” shall be defined as the City of Hot Springs Utilities Department.

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The term “Contractor” shall be defined as the Contractor employed by the Developer to
construct water facilities which will be connected to the Hot Springs Water System.

The term “Engineer” shall be defined as the Engineer of Record for the proposed
construction of water facilities which will be connected to the Hot Springs Water System.

The term "as specified", when used in plans, proposals, other specification(s) and written
or oral instructions, shall be defined as specified by the Utility.

The term "or equal" requires that the proposed material(s) or item shall perform
adequately the duties imposed by the general design and is of the same or equal design,
substance and function to that specified by using the name of a product, manufacturer or
vendor. Utility shall make final approval of such items or materials.

Abbreviations used throughout these specification(s) have meanings as follows:

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACIPCO American Cast Iron Pipe Company
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials
AWWA American Water Works Association
CI Gray Cast Iron
CIP Cast Iron Pipe
CC AWWA Thread
DI Ductile Iron
DIP Ductile Iron Pipe
DR Dimension Ratio
FIP Female Iron Pipe
IP Iron Pipe
MIP Male Iron Pipe
NSF National Sanitation Foundation
PE Polyethylene
psi Pounds Per Square Inch
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
SDR Standard Dimension Ratio
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

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3. Pipe for Water Mains.

MAINS

General. All pipe furnished shall be designed for the distribution of potable water.

Lubricant. Lubricant furnished for lubricating joints shall be non-toxic, shall not support
the growth of bacteria, shall not have the deteriorating effects on the gasket or pipe
material and shall not impart taste or odor to water. The lubricant containers shall be
labeled with manufacturer's name and shall be NSF approved.

Ductile Iron Pipe. All new pipe installed 8” in diameter or larger shall be zinc coated
ductile iron as described below. No 3 or 4 inch pipe may be used for new or replacement
projects, but only for repairs of existing pipes

Ductile iron water pipe shall conform to the requirements of AWWA C151 (ANSI 21.51)
and shall have a cement mortar lining and seal coat conforming to AWWA C104 (ANSI
A21.4). Joints for piping shall conform to AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11) and may be push-
on or mechanical type joints, unless otherwise specified. Fittings shall be mechanical
joint Megalug conforming to AWWA C110 (ANSI A21.10) or C153 (ANSI A21.53).

Flanged joints (where approved) shall conform to AWWA C115 (ANSI A21.15).

Ductile Iron pipe utilized in encased bores shall utilize restrained joints. Restrained joint
systems shall include a MIDCO PERMA-GRIP Series 3000 (Style 30) or approved equal.

Amarillo Fast-Grip locking gaskets shall be used for zinc-coated ductile iron pipe.

Wall thickness of pressure class ductile iron water pipe shall be calculated in accordance
with AWWA C150 (ANSI A21.50) with a 350 psi maximum pressure and depth of cover
as indicated on the Plans. Minimum pressure class shall be Class 250 in accordance with
design requirements and as approved by the Engineer/Utility. No pressure Class 150
ductile iron pipe will be allowed. The desired result will be to ultimately provide piping that
is capable of withstanding design pressure(s) as per the engineering requirement(s).

Metallic Zinc Coating for Ductile Iron Pipe

Ductile iron water pipe shall conform to the requirements of AWWA C151 (ANSI 21.51)
and shall have a cement mortar lining per AWWA C104 (ANSI A21.4). All ductile iron shall
have an external 200 g/m² (0.65 oz/ft²) or arc sprayed zinc per ISO 8179 and shall have
a manufacture mark indicating zinc application. Joints for piping shall conform to
AWWAC111 (ANSI A21.11) and may be push-on or mechanical type joints, unless
otherwise specified. Fittings shall be mechanical joint conforming to AWWA C110 (ANSI
A 21.10) or C153 (ANSI A21.53).

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PVC Pipe. PVC pipe may be installed in sizes less than 8” in diameter unless otherwise
specified by Utility due to laying conditions, soil conditions, depth of cover, loading
conditions, traffic, proximity to structures , proximity to other utilities, accessibility for
maintenance of other factors identified by the Utility.

Pipe shall be made from clean, virgin, NSF approved Class 12453-B PVC compound
conforming to ASTM resin specification(s) D1784. Clean reworked material generated
from the manufacturer(s) own pipe production may be used.

PVC Pressure Pipe shall comply with ASTM D2241. PVC pipe 2” in diameter shall
conform to ASTM D 2241 (SDR 17) unless otherwise specified by Utility. PVC pipe 4"
and larger in diameter shall conform to AWWA C905 and C900 (DR 14 or DR 18). All
PVC pipe must be rated for a min. of 200 psi working pressure. No 3 or 4 inch pipe may
be used for new or replacement projects. These sizes may only be used to repair existing
lines of the same size.

The Contractor's warranty, described in more detail elsewhere in this document, must
include material and workmanship and the replacement thereof if PVC pressure pipe is
found to be defective during the first year after acceptance by the Utility. The warranty of
the material by the supplier shall be in writing to the Contractor, who will, upon request,
forward copies to the Utility and the Engineer for a permanent record. Any material failure
shall be replaced at no cost to the Utility.

The joints shall be designed so that the pipe and fittings may be connected on the job
without the use of glue or adhesive, or any special equipment. The pipe shall have a
push-on joint consisting of a single rubber gasket conforming to ASTM F477 and shall be
designed to be assembled by the positioning of a continuous, molded rubber ring gasket
in a recess in the pipe and fitting socket, thereby compressing the gasket radially to the
pipe to form a positive seal. The gasket and the annular recess shall be so designed and
shaped that the gasket is locked in place against displacement as the joint is assembled.
Gasket dimensions shall be in accordance with manufacturer's standard design
dimensions and tolerances and shall be of such size and shape as to provide an adequate
compressive force against the plain end and socket after assembly to effect a positive
seal under all combinations of joint and gasket tolerances. Gaskets shall be vulcanized
natural or vulcanized synthetic rubber. No reclaimed rubber shall be used. The joint shall
be designed to withstand the same pressures as required for the pipe. The joint shall be
designed so as to provide for the thermal expansion or contraction experienced with a
temperature change of at least 75o F. Plain end by plain end pipe connected by a coupling
provided with rubber gaskets and a center stop is not acceptable.

The pipe may be furnished in manufacturer's standard lengths of 18’ to 20’.

The pipe and fittings shall conform to the specification(s) of the National Sanitation

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Foundation Testing Laboratories, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The pipe shall be designed to pass without failure a pressure of 640 psi applied in 60 to
70 seconds when tested in accordance with ASTM D1599.
As a minimum, the pipe and fittings shall have the following data applied to each piece:

(1) Nominal Size
(2) Type of Material
(3) SDR or Class
(4) Manufacturer
(5) NSF (National Sanitation Foundation seal of approval)

The owner must be able to furnish a certificate from the pipe manufacturer that said
manufacturer is fully competent and capable of manufacturing Polyvinyl Chloride pipe and
fittings of uniform texture and strength that will fully comply with these specification(s) and
have so manufactured this class of pipe in sufficient quantities to be certain that it will
meet all normal field conditions of usage. The manufacturer must have adequate
equipment and quality control facilities to ensure that each extrusion of pipe is uniform in
texture, dimensions and strength. This information will be a part of the submittal process.

SERVICE PIPE

Pipe conforming to these specification(s) will be accepted from manufacturers that are
approved by AWWA. All services shall be a minimum 1” diameter unless approved by
the Utility.

Crosslinked polyethylene. Crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) municipal water service
pipe may be used for services. It shall be manufactured using the high-pressure
peroxide method of crosslinking.

Pipe shall be certified to AWWA C 904 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Pipe,
1/2 in. (12 mm) through 3 in. (76 mm), for Water Service by approved testing agency.
In addition, pipe shall be certified to standards ASTM F876, CSA B137.5, NSF 14 and
NSF 61, by approved testing agencies, with a standard materials designation code of
3306.

Pipe shall demonstrate ability to satisfy the performance requirements of section F.7 of
PPI TR-3 for PE materials in order to apply a 0.63 design factor resulting in a
temperature/pressure rating of: 200 psi @ 73.4˚F (1380 kPa @ 23˚C).
Pipe shall be rated for: 160 psi @ 73.4˚F (1103 kPa @ 23˚C) and

100 psi @ 180˚F (690 kPa @ 82˚C) per PPI TR-4.

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Pipe shall have a co-extruded UV Shield made from UV-resistant high-density
polyethylene, color Blue. Pipe shall have minimum recommended UV exposure time of
one (1) year when tested in accordance with ASTM F2657, or as per manufacturer’s
recommendations. Pipe shall be compatible with cold-expansion compression-sleeve
fittings certified to ASTM F2080 for installations as cold as -40˚F (-40˚C). Pipe shall be
approved for use with AWWA C800 fittings when using manufacturer’s recommended
insert. Pipe shall be approved by manufacturer for use with manual plastic pipe
squeeze-off tools for temporary stoppage of flow. Pipe shall be approved by
manufacturer to be repaired using hot air, if kinked in the field. Pipe shall have the
minimum markings: PEXa 3306, CSA B137.5, ASTM F876, F2023 and F2080, NSF-pw-
g.

Copper Pipe. Pipe shall be Type K, soft tempered, seamless, for underground
installation, in accordance with ASTM B88 and Federal Specification(s) WWT799.

ENCASEMENT PIPE

Smooth Wall Steel Encasement Pipe. Pipe shall conform to AWWA C200. The metal
thickness shall be as shown in the proposal or plans. Plastic or stainless steel casing
spacers shall be used when inserting the pipe.

Encasement Spacers. Encasement spacers shall be pre-manufactured plastic or
stainless steel spacers that attach to the carrier pipe without aid of metal bands or straps.
The spacers shall be sized based on the recommendation of the manufacturer(s).
Spacing of plastic spacers shall be in accordance with the manufacturer(s)
recommendation(s).

End Seals. Ends of encasement pipe shall be sealed with expandable foam.

Water/Wastewater Separation. Encasement Pipes used for water and sewer main
separation shall be watertight. The type of materials used for the encasement pipes shall
be approved by the Utility.

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4. Fittings.

General. All fittings and specials used in conjunction with the pipe shall be ductile iron
and conform to recommendations by the pipe manufacturer or be of proven equal. There
shall be no PVC caps installed on ends of PVC mains. On 6” diameter and larger lines,
all fittings and specials shall be standard or compact ductile iron fittings using a
mechanical joint system. The use of torque type wrenches shall be mandatory to tighten
the glands as required. On all PVC pipe, the pipe and fittings shall be installed in
accordance with the recommendations of the pipe manufacturer(s) and these
specification(s).

Iron Fittings. Iron fittings shall be designed for working pressure of at least 250 psi, may
be ductile iron and shall conform to AWWA C110 (ANSI A21.10) or AWWA C153 AWWA
(A21.53). Joints shall be mechanical joint conforming to AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11).
All fittings shall be furnished with gaskets and mechanical joint fittings shall be furnished
with bolts, nuts and Mega-lug restraint. All fittings except sleeves and plugs/caps shall be
cement mortar lined in accordance with AWWA C104 (ANSI 21.4).

Mechanical Joint Retainer Glands. Shall be made from ductile iron and shall be designed
for a working pressure of at least 200 psi. The set screws shall be extended through the
outer most part of the gland. Glands shall be designed to standard mechanical joint
fittings AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11). The minimum number and minimum size set screws
shall be as follows:

Size Gland Size Number
6” Set Screw Set Screws
8”
5/8” 6
10” 5/8"
12” 5/8" 9
16” 5/8"
20” 5/8" 16
24” 5/8"
16
5/8"
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Swivel Hydrant Adapters and Tees. Shall be designed for a working pressure of at least
250 psi and to fit standard mechanical joint fittings AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11). One end
of the swivel adapter and the branch of the tee shall be provided with a gland that may
be rotated 360o on the fitting. Lengths of swivel adapter shall be as specified by the
manufacturer.

Tapping Sleeves (6” Tap & Larger). Sleeves shall be stainless steel. They shall be
designed for a working pressure of at least 200 psi. A test plug shall be furnished through
the body for hydrostatic pressure testing. The outlets shall conform to ANSI B16.1, Class
125 flanges (C.S. or S.S. material is acceptable) designed to accept tapping valves
described herein. All bolts shall be stainless steel. Sleeves shall be designed for a water-
tight seal by the use of a gasket placed in a recess between the sleeve body and the pipe
barrel.

Sleeves/Couplings & Coupling. Sleeves shall be iron with MJ followers. Couplings shall
be steel or iron with gasketed ends. They shall be designed for a working pressure of at
least 200 psi and sized to properly fit the type and class of pipe specified. All bolts shall
be of corrosion resistance alloy. Steel couplings shall be coated internally and externally
with
high build, high strength, Thermo-Set epoxy coating. The Thermo-Set epoxy coating shall
be 8 - 10 mil D.F.T. and free of holidays.

Tapping Saddle/Sleeve (F.I.P. or C.C. Outlet). Saddles/Sleeves shall be made from iron,
bronze or steel and designed for a working pressure of at least 200 psi. Outlets shall be
ANSI B16.1, Class 125 flanged tapping outlets, or as specified. Water-tight seal shall be
accomplished by the use of a gasket placed in a recess between the sleeve body and
pipe barrel. The use of these strap Saddle/Sleeves is restricted to taps where the branch
is at least one size smaller than the run. Coatings on steel sleeves/saddles shall be as
specified above.

Service Fittings. Service clamps or saddles, and duo-stops shall be those manufactured
by the following companies or pre-approved equal. The screws and/or nuts shall be of
corrosion resistant alloy and shall be of Hex Head configuration.

Size Description Cat. No Manufacturer
311 Smith Blair
2" X 1" Service Saddle, F AWWA, CC Thread Outlet For use 313 Smith Blair
6" X 1" on steel pipe (single strap) 313 Smith Blair
6" X 2" Service Saddle, C.I., D.I., FIP Thread 313 Smith Blair
8" X 1" Outlet (double strap)

Service Saddle, C.I., D.I., FIP Thread
Outlet (double strap)
Service Saddle, C.I., D.I., FIP Thread
Outlet (double strap)

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8" X 2" Service Saddle, C.I., D.I., FIP Thread 313 Smith Blair
Outlet (double strap) Clow
2" X 1" Service Saddle, Brass AWWA CC Thread Outlet for Vega/Power Ford
use on PVC Pipe seal Ford
4" X 1" 2.375 O.D. Ford
Service Saddle, Brass AWWA CC Thread Outlet for S-series
6" X 1" use on PVC Pipe. 4.50 O.D. SDR-21, 4.80 O.D. C900 Mueller
Service Saddle, Brass AWWA CC Thread Outlet for S-series
8" X 1" use on PVC Pipe. S-series
Service Saddle, Brass AWWA CC Thread Outlet for
3/4",1" use on PVC Pipe.
& 2” Brass Nipples, Length as Specified, I.P. Threads on
1" 2" & each end. AWWA C800 (Red Brass Pipe)
4”
Schedule 80 PVC, I.P threaded Pipe, Nipples, Bends,
2" 3" & Type I, Grade I, conforming to ASTM 1784 with
4" standard I.P. O.D.
M.J. Transition Gland, M.J. X I.P. A-399
Size PVC Pipe

Corporation and curb stops shall conform to AWWA C800 (curb stops shall have 360
rotation of Tee Head) and shall be those manufactured by the company specified or pre-
approved equal, as follows:

Size Description Cat. No Manufacture

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1/2" Curb Stops (I.P.xI.P.) B11-211W Ford

The following connection fittings shall conform to AWWA C800 and be those
manufactured by the following company or equal:

Size Description Manufacturer
5/8" Meter BA11-444W Mueller
1” Meter Mueller
AV96-444W Angle Valve, L96-44 Yoke Ell, EC-4,
1 ½” Meter Expansion Connection Mueller
VV76-12B11-66, Valve on inlet & outlet Standard with
2” Meter bypass & Flange Meter Mueller

Splitter VV76-12B11-77, Valve on inlet & outlet, Standard with Mueller
bypass & Flange Meter
V48-43-14, Copper Splitter Bar
for Dual Meter Box

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5. Valves.

Gate Valves - 2" through 12" with Resilient Seat. Resilient seat gate valves 4" through
12" shall be designed for a working pressure of 250 psi. Valves shall conform to AWWA
C509 with non-rising stem, O-ring stem seals and a 2" square operating nut. Valves shall
open when the operating nut is turned to the left (counter clockwise). Valve ends shall be
as specified. The resilient seat may be bonded or mechanically attached to the gate in
accordance with ASTM D429 standards. All interior metal surfaces shall be coated with
two-part thermosetting epoxy in accordance with AWWA C550. Epoxy coating shall be 8-
mill D.F.T. and free of holidays.

Tapping valves shall have full size flow way accepting standard size shell cutter.

Valves conforming to these specification(s) will be accepted from the following
manufacturers:

(1) Mueller Company, Decatur, Illinois
(2) Clow Corporation, Coshocton, Ohio
(3) American Valve & Hydrant Company, Birmingham, Alabama

Butterfly Valves - 16" and Larger. Butterfly valves shall conform to AWWA C-504. The
valve bodies shall be constructed of ASTM A-126 Class B cast iron and have mechanical
joint ends. The body shall be rated for Class 150B service and suitable for complete
buried service.

The shaft shall be ASTM A276 Type 304 stainless steel.
The valve disc shall be ASTM A536 with 316 edge ductile iron and shall be coated with
epoxy material in accordance with this section. All other interior surfaces which are not
stainless steel or bronze shall also be coated with epoxy material.

Valve resilient seats shall be BUNA-N bonded into a self-retaining recess in the body and
shall be replaceable in the field.

O-Ring or Split-V Shaft Seals shall be replaceable without removing the valve shaft.

Valve bearings shall be teflon-lined and fiberglass backed.

Each valve will be furnished with a manual actuator having a totally enclosed mechanism.
Actuators shall be traveling-nut type with steel drive screws and internally threaded
bronze nut. Cast iron telescoping valve boxes shall be provided with each valve.

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Operating Nut shall be 2” by 2”. Operators of the traveling nut type shall NOT have u-
joints on the reach rods. On operators composed of worm gears; worm gears may be
either bronze or ductile iron and the worms shall be composed of hardened steel. The
operator shall satisfy the valve operating torque requirements for Class 150B valves and
the operator input requirements of AWWA C-504.

Valve shall be as manufactured by DeZurik, Pratt, Val-Matic, or approved equal. If flange
ends are specified, they shall conform to Class 125, ANSI B16.1.

Epoxy Coating for Valve Disc. Before application of coating material, all surfaces of the
disc shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, grease, oil and any other substances; all
sharp angles, protrusions or irregularities which would interfere with proper coating
coverage shall be removed and the entire surface grit blasted to white metal in
accordance with SSPC Specification(s) SP5 resulting in an anchor pattern of at least one
(1) mil. Thermo-set epoxy material shall be applied to the sand-blasted surfaces before
the white metal begins to oxidize (darken in color). The thermo-set epoxy shall be
approved for exposure to fluids for human consumption by the Federal Food and Drug
Administration. The final film thickness shall be at least 8 mils D.F.T. and free of holidays.
The disc shall be post-cured for a sufficient period of time to assure full polymerization.
Polymerization shall be checked by a direct impact test at 60 in. lb. with no cracking or
chipping of the coating. The film thickness shall be checked using an accurate magnetic
film thickness gauge. The entire coated surface shall be checked for holidays using a wet
sponge type holiday detector. Any areas where the film thickness is found to be less than
8 mils or where holidays were detected shall be recoated and rechecked. Valves shall
be placed for shipment in such manner that the disc coating is protected from damage.

Air-Release Valve. Air Release Valves shall be ARI Model No. D040-C, or APCO No.
200-A, or equal.

6. Valve Boxes.

Cast Iron valve Boxes shall be two-piece, screw type, 5 1/4" barrel, 27 - 37" extension,
with drop cover marked "WATER", item 562-S manufactured by the Tyler Pipe Company,
or equal. Valve boxes not located in street(s) shall have signage provided indicating
underground utility line(s).

All valve boxes shall be protected by a concrete collar if not located in a street, sidewalk
or paved area.

7. Meters, Boxes and Lids.

Meters (2” and smaller). This specification(s) covers cold-water meters two inch (2”) and
smaller in size designed for Water Works service. Double meter yokes are required for

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all installations unless irrigation is provided by POA or lake access. Waiver of this
requirement may be requested and/or considered by the Utility on a case by case basis.

Water meters to be furnished shall be magnetic drive, sealed register, positive
displacement, oscillating piston type more specifically described in other parts of this
specification(s).

Except otherwise modified or supplemented herein, the last revision of AWWA Standard
C700 for Cold-Water Meters shall govern the material(s), design, manufacturer(s) and
testing of all meters furnished under this specification(s).

For future automatic meter reading considerations, only meters that are capable of retro-
fitting a pulse sending unit as manufactured by approved manufacturer(s) will be
accepted. NOTE: No switch technology will be allowed.

The main case shall have a non-corrosive Water Works bronze (minimum 75% copper
content) outer case with a separate measuring chamber which can easily be removed
from the case. All meters shall have cast on them, in raised characters, the size and
direction of water flow through the meters. Cast iron frost bottoms or bronze bottoms
shall be the split case type with bronze lower and upper shell assemblies. The
manufacturer(s) serial number must be permanently affixed to the main case and must
be visible so that it can be read from directly above the water meter. Meters must be
stamped on lid and main case with numbers provided by the Hot Springs Utilities.

The meter register must be of the straight reading type with a large red test or sweep
hand and shall include a low flow indicator on the dial face. The numeral wheel assembly
shall be located at the bottom of the dial face with reading obtained from left to right.
Water registration shall be in U.S. gallon(s). All reduction gearing shall be contained in a
permanently hermetically sealed, tamper proof enclosure made from stainless steel and
covered with a heat tempered glass lens.
As used in these specification(s), the term “sealed register” shall mean a register that is
tamper proof, factory sealed, non-shop repairable, hermetically sealed against fogging,
moisture and corrosion and mechanically disconnected from the measuring components.
If the sealed register becomes defective or vandalized, the register will be returned to the
manufacturer(s) for repair or replacement. All registers repaired or replaced will be
hermetically sealed by the manufacturer(s).

The register shall be secured to the main case by means of a locking device located in
the interior of the meter so the register cannot be removed externally by non-utility
personnel. An external register box assembly is not acceptable. The register must be
covered by a lid constructed of a copper based alloy or suitable synthetic polymer.

The measuring chamber shall be of Water Works bronze (minimum 85% copper content)

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or a suitable synthetic polymer and shall not be cast as part of the main case. All piston
assemblies shall be interchangeable in all measuring chamber assemblies of the same
size. The measuring chamber shall be held in place without the use of fasteners.

The measuring chamber piston shall operate against a replaceable control roller, allowing
for repair to AWWA Standards. The control roller shall rotate on a stainless measuring
chamber steel pin to provide added strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
There shall be an elastomeric seal between measured and unmeasured water, preventing
leakage around the measuring element.

All meters must be provided with a corrosion resistant strainer which is easily removable
from the meter without the meter itself being disconnected from the pipeline.
The motion of the piston will be transmitted to the sealed register through the use of a
direct magnetic drive without any intermediate coupling.
Change gears will not be allowed to calibrate the meter. All registers of a particular
registration and meter size shall be identical and completely interchangeable.

The manufacturer shall guarantee that all new meters test at least 97% accurate at the
low flow rate as designated by AWWA M-6 Manual. In addition, the meters will conform
to the M-6 Standard for accuracy at intermediate and high flow rates for each size meter.
The manufacturer(s) will provide certified test results.

Utility reserves the option to test all new meters in accordance with AWWA M-6
Standards. All meters that fail this test will be returned to the manufacturer(s), freight
collect, and the manufacturer(s) will replace the defective meter(s) with new meter(s),
freight prepaid.

The sealed register unit will operate accurately for a period of 20 years from the date of
shipment.
Automatic Meter Reading Interface. When an automatic meter reading (AMR) interface
is required to allow for the transmission of the meter reading and register identification
number, the meter shall be equipped with an encoder either integral to the meter’s register
or as a sealed unit attached to the meter. The encoder should be either integral to the
meter register or it should be permanently encapsulated in a resin to prevent moisture
intrusion when submerged. A magnetic connection between the register and encoder will
be allowed. Field programming capability is desired Encoders shall be pre-wired, with no
less than 6’ of cable, to a sensor through which readings can be collected. The cable
connection at the encoder and sensor shall be permanently potted. It is preferred that no
screw terminals be used. The AMFR transmitting device antenna shall have the capability
to be mounted within the meter box. The AMR transmitting device shall have an open
protocol to interface with, but not limited to, the following radio frequencies: Dialog 3-G.

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Approved manufacturer: (Master Meter & Sensus Meters)
The new Sensus Flex Net AMI system utilizes various models including the PMM, Omni
C2 and Omni T2 meters along with the 520M Smartpoint Radio Transceiver. Consult with
the Utility for determination of appropriate meter for each application. All meters
regardless of size will require the 520M Smartpoint Radio Transceiver device to enable
meter readings to be obtained via the Flex Net system.

Meters (4”, 6”, 8”). All water meters of sizes referenced to be of Compound, Turbine &
Displacement type meters. All meters shall comply with requirements as per AWWA,
C712. Refer to Utility’s “detailed drawing” for piping configuration requirements.

Meters must meet the performance specification(s) outlined below,

Meter Size Low Flow Accuracy Range Lay Length
(98.0%- 102.0%) (Inches)
(at least 95%)
3/4 - 500 gpm 20”
Compound Type –Low Flow Rate 1 ½ -1000 gpm 24”

Ranges 3/4 gpm 10 -1000 gpm 19”
4” 1 ½ gpm 20 - 2000 gpm 23”

6”

Turbine Type –High Flow Rate Ranges
4” 10 gpm
6” 20 gpm

These meters shall be guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five years from date of shipment. The supplier shall perform all warranty
repairs at their expense.

The main case shall be made of non-corrosive metal and shall withstand a working
pressure of 150 psi without seeping or distortion affecting the free operation of the
measuring unit. The direction of flow must be permanently indicated on the case.
A twenty-year guarantee is required for the main case.
The register must be directly driven and shall be an encoded register. The register shall
read in U.S. gallons. The register lens shall be tempered (scratch proof) glass. The
register box must be securely attached to the main case and be securely held in place.
All internal components of the register shall be of non-corrosive metal construction.

Meters shall operate accurately with no straight run of pipe before or after the meter.

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Meter operation shall be unaffected by sand or other particulates in the line. The
manufacturer(s) must warrant meter operation and accuracy with no strainer installed.

Meter Boxes. Meter boxes shall be used for the following sized meters and shall be: DFW
Products or equal:

Meter Size DFW Plastics Box or equal
5/8" Meter DFW-36C-12-AF1QAF
DFW-37C-12-AF1QAF
1" Meter DFW-65C-12-AF1QAF
1 1/2" Meter DFW-65C-12-AF1QAF
2” Meter DFW-65C-12-AF1QAF
Dual Meter Box

Meter Vaults. For all meters over 2” in size, a meter vault shall be constructed to include,
at a minimum, the following: meter, strainer (if required), valves, and bypass piping. Refer
to Utility’s “detailed drawing” for piping configuration requirements. The vaults can be
either cast in place or pre-cast and shall be sized by the Utility.

Meter Location. Water meters must be located adjacent to the city, county or state
maintained street right of way.

8. Fire Hydrants.

Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be of standard manufacture and conform to AWWA
C502. Hydrants shall be designed to be disassembled for maintenance without
excavation. The barrel and operating mechanism shall be designed so that the main valve
will remain closed in the event of an accident, damage or breaking. Each hydrant will have
a 5 ¼” valve opening.
The bury length shall be 3’ unless otherwise specified. Hydrants shall have two 2 ½”
outlet nozzles and one 4 ½” steamer connection which shall face the street or as directed
by the City Fire Marshal. Outlets shall have National Standard fire hose coupling screw
threads. Each outlet shall have a cap which is retained to the barrel with a metal chain
and gasket.
The hydrant shall be designed for 200 psi working pressure. The valve shall open
counterclockwise with a standard pentagonal nut.

All hydrants shall be installed with an isolation gate valve on the hydrant lead. The hydrant
lead shall be constructed of ductile iron pipe. All connections from the hydrant to the water
main shall be mechanical joint with approved restraints.

Hydrants shall conform to AWWA C502, the following specification(s), and shall be the

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Traffic Model Fire Hydrant:

Working Pressure 150 psi
Size of Valve Opening 5 1/4"
Diameter of Inlet Connection 6"
Type of Inlet Connection Mechanical Joint
Number & Size of Hose Connections 2 - 2 1/2", 1 - 4 1/2"
Nozzle Arrangement All in Same Plane
Nozzle Thread ASA Standard
Nozzle Cap Chains None
Nozzle Cap Washers Rubber
Operating Threads Oil/Grease Lubricated
w/o Ring Seals
Seat Rings Bronze to Bronze
Direction to Turn to Open Counter Clockwise
Shape & Size of Operating &
Nozzle Cap Nut 5-Sided, 11/2” AWWA
C502 Standard
Operating Nut Bronze
Color, Above Ground - Barrel & Dome (Red & Silver) Factory Red
Color, Nozzle Caps & Top Nut, including Shield Factory Red

Approved Hydrants. Because of the requirements of spare parts and the need to

standardize the hydrants, only the following models will be approved:

Mueller - Centurion A423

Clow - Medallion

All hydrants shall be installed with a minimum three foot radius clearance around the

hydrant clear of any obstructions, subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. The Utility

may remove any planting or other obstruction within that radius.

9. Trace Wire for Non-Metallic Pipe and Service Lines.

Locator wire shall be placed in the trench along with all plastic water pipe and service
line(s). In addition wire will be accessible through the meter box. Locator wire shall be
#12 Gauge coated copper wire and shall run continuously along the top of the pipe of all
plastic water pipe.

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ARTICLE II. SPECIFICATION – WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

1. Contractors Responsibilities.

The Contractor shall furnish all material(s) for concrete mortar or masonry, lumber for
bracing trenches, shoring obstructions, blocking, barricading and bridging the work as it
progresses, temporary road resurfacing materials, pipes and materials for repair or
replacement of sewers, drains, and other utility structures and all other material(s) as
necessary for satisfactory completion of the project as specified.

The Contractor shall clear the pipe line right-of-way; remove as much of the pavement as
may be necessary; excavate the trench and pits to the required dimensions; construct
and maintain all approaches required for traffic control; sheet, brace, and support
adjoining ground or structures where necessary; handle all drainage or ground water,
guard the site; load, unload, haul, distribute, lay and test the pipes, fittings, valves,
hydrants and appurtenances; rearrange branch connections to main sewers, conduits,
ducts, culverts or pipes where necessary; replace all damaged drains, sewers, culverts,
or other structures; backfill the trench and pits; restore the roadway surface unless
otherwise stipulated; remove surplus excavated material; clean the work site; maintain
the street or other surface(s) over the trench until final acceptance of the completed
project.

2. Inspection of Material.

All material(s) are subject to inspection and approval at the manufacturer(s) plant/facility
at the discretion of the Utility.

During the process of loading or unloading, all materials shall be inspected by the
Contractor for damage. Rail shipments unloaded by the Contractor shall be inspected
and any damaged material(s) set aside.

Inspection of material(s) at the manufacturer(s) plant, at the point of delivery, on the job
site or in place shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility and the material(s)
may be subject to rejection until final acceptance of the complete project.

3. Handling and Storing Pipe Line Material(s).

All pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants and accessories shall be loaded and unloaded by lifting
with hoists to avoid shock or damage. Under no circumstances shall such material be
dropped. Slings, hooks and or pipe tongs shall be padded and used in such a manner
as to prevent damage to the exterior surface or internal lining of the pipe.

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other appurtenances shall be kept free from dirt or foreign matter at all times. Valves and
fire hydrants shall be drained and stored in a manner that will protect them from damage
by freezing. Gaskets for mechanical and push-on joints shall be stored in a cool location
out of direct sunlight. Gaskets shall not come in contact with petroleum products.

Mechanical-joint bolts shall be handled and stored in a dry location and in a manner that
will ensure proper use with respect to types and sizes.

4. Location, Alignment and Grade.

The water mains shall be installed in accordance with the lines and grades established
by the plans and specification(s). This includes fittings, valves, tapped or bossed outlets,
and hydrants at the required locations unless otherwise approved by the Utility and/or
Fire Department. Valve-operating stems shall be oriented in a manner to allow proper
operation. Hydrants shall be installed plumb.

Prior to excavation, investigation shall be made to the extent necessary to determine the
location of existing underground structures and conflicts, state law requires notification to
(Arkansas One-Call). Care shall be exercised by the Contractor during excavation to
avoid damage to existing structures.

When obstructions that are not shown on the plans are encountered during the progress
of work and interfere so that an alteration of the plans is required, the owner will alter the
plans or order a deviation in line and grade, or arrange for removal, relocation, or
reconstruction of the obstructions.

There shall be no sharp and sudden breaks requiring extra fittings and no joint shall be
located underneath a sub-structure without the consent of the Engineer. The minimum
cover over the pipe shall be 30" or as indicated on the Plans. Minimum cover shall be
measured from the ground surface or the surface of the permanent improvement to the
top of the barrel of the pipe, whichever is greater.

Horizontal and vertical control points (where required) will be established along or
adjacent to the construction area. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make
necessary measurements from these control points in order to maintain the proper
alignment and grade of the structures. The Contractor shall preserve all stakes and
markers established by the Engineer.

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5. Traffic Control.

The Contractor shall plan and execute the work in a manner to ensure minimal impact to
the flow of traffic and the passage of pedestrians.

The Contractor shall be responsible for making provisions to ensure the safe and free
passage of persons and vehicles by, over and/or around the work while it is in progress.
Such provisions shall be considered satisfactory with the Engineer, State, County and
local authority having jurisdiction within the affected area(s).

The Contractor shall notify applicable State, County and local authority prior to closing or
obstructing any public highway, street or road. When state highways that are within the
City of Hot Springs Utility service area are to be crossed or paralleled, the Utility shall
obtain the required permit from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department. The responsible Engineer will provide Utility with necessary applications and
drawings with necessary traffic control plans when required.

The Contractor shall, at his own expense, construct and maintain a detour around the
affected area(s) as required by the State, County or local authority having jurisdiction.
The detour is to ensure traffic is maintained during any construction work in a public
highway, street or road, when such traffic cannot be maintained on the alignment of the
original roadbed or pavement, such detours shall be satisfactory with the Engineer and
State, County or local authority.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain necessary barricades, signs, torches, lights
and markers around the work site in order to protect persons from injury and avoid
property damage. The Contractor shall also provide qualified flagmen to direct traffic while
working on a highway, street or road over which traffic must pass.

Excavated areas within pedestrian walkways, traffic lanes of highways, streets and/or
roads shall be backfilled as soon as possible and the area opened to traffic.

The Contractor shall make the necessary provisions as described in this section to
provide for the safe passage of vehicular and pedestrian traffic between private property
and public highways, streets and roads. Alternate provisions which are satisfactory to the
Engineer and the property owners involved may be utilized.

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6. Location & Protection of Surface & Subsurface Structures.

The approximate location of subsurface structures should be shown on the plans. The
information is shown to provide “guidance” for the Contractor and the Engineer. It does
not guarantee the accuracy or correctness of the locations shown. Furthermore, there
may be structures that are not shown. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to
satisfy themselves as to the actual location and nature of subsurface structures.

The Contractor shall make necessary exploratory excavations to determine the location
of underground structures such as pipes, drains, conduits and other structures. The
contractor shall be responsible for contacting the owners of such structures prior to
excavating in the vicinity of these facilities. The contractor will comply with the instructions
provided.

The Contractor shall provide adequate protection and support for all surface and
subsurface structures or other facilities encountered during the progress of the work.
Whenever such structures or facilities are in the same location as the proposed pipe line
or appurtenances, the Contractor shall relocate or reconstruct, the structure or facility to
the satisfaction of the Engineer and Utility. Whenever requested by the Engineer or Utility,
the Contractor shall provide drawings and other plans for supporting or otherwise
safeguarding surface and subsurface structures or other facilities which, in the opinion of
the Engineer, or Utility, may be damaged as a result of the Contractor's work.

The Contractor shall not stop or impede the flow in any pipe, wastewater, surface or
subsurface drain without first making provisions for diverting the flow to the satisfaction
of the Engineer.

If any Utility facility or structure is damaged during the progress of the work, the Contractor
shall immediately notify the appropriate owner. Repairs shall not be made by the
Contractor without the prior approval of the Utility facility or structure owner. All repairs
to wastewater facilities or the construction of wastewater facilities shall conform to the
latest edition of the Hot Springs Water and Wastewater System Standard Specification(s)
for Wastewater Construction. The Contractor shall pay Utility owners for the cost(s) of
repairing, relocating or replacing any facilities damaged by the Contractor. In addition,
the Contractor shall provide all assistance available to the Utility involved in making
repairs under emergency conditions.

The Contractor shall not operate a control valve in the existing distribution system without
the approval of the Utility.

All existing fire hydrants and bends shall be blocked or tied in such manner to prevent
displacement before excavating behind these appurtenances.

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7. Protection of Vegetation.

The Contractor shall not remove or disturb any vegetation except that required for the
execution of the work.

Unless otherwise specified in these specification(s) or in the Plans, the Contractor shall
replace all sod, shrubs, bushes, trees, and flowers disturbed or removed, that are located
upon improved or landscaped public and private property. The Contractor shall replant
vegetation and re-landscape affected areas either by self performing them or employing
someone else to do so. This is to be accomplished throughout the work area as soon as
possible following installation of the pipe lines and appurtenances. All vegetation
damaged during or after removal shall be replaced with healthy vegetation of the same
kind or type. All plants shall be replanted in the original location. The Contractor shall
maintain all such replanted vegetation by the application of water, fertilizers and top soil.
The vegetation
shall be cultivated to prohibit the growth of foreign vegetation until a well developed root
system has been established and transplanted vegetation has overcome the "shock"
resulting from transplanting. All vegetation which dies or becomes unhealthy shall be
replaced by the Contractor. The contour of the ground shall be left as near the original
contour as possible.

8. Excavation & Preparation of Trench.

The trench shall be excavated to the alignment, depth and width specified or shown on
the plans and shall be in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations to ensure
the safety of the workers.

Open trenches along public streets or roads shall be backfilled as soon as possible and
shall be kept to a minimum length as allowed by the governmental authority having
jurisdiction. This limit may be reduced by the Utility in congested areas.

Discharge from any trench-dewatering pumps shall be routed to natural drainage
channels, storm sewers or as directed by applicable regulatory agencies.

Excavated material(s) shall be placed in a manner that will not obstruct the work,
endanger the workers or the public, and obstruct sidewalks, driveways, roadways or other
structures. Placement of excavated material(s) shall be done in compliance with Federal,
State, and local regulations.

Removal of pavement and road surfaces shall be considered a part of the trench
excavation. The amount of pavement removed shall depend on the width of trench
required for installation of the pipe and the dimensions of the area into which valves,
hydrants, specials, manholes or other structures will be installed. Methods such as

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sawing, drilling or chipping shall be used to ensure straight lines along removal area(s).

The width of the trench at the top of the pipe shall be the same as that afforded by the
single-pass capabilities of normally available excavating equipment and shall be ample
to permit the pipe to be laid and joined properly and to allow the backfill placement as
specified. Trench widths shall be in accordance with AWWA Standards and/or pipe
manufacturer(s) recommendations (whichever is more stringent). Trenches shall be of
such extra width, when required, to permit the placement of timber supports, sheeting,
bracing and appurtenances in accordance with the safety requirements of the agency
having jurisdiction.

When excavation of rock is encountered, all rock shall be removed to provide a clearance
below and on each side of all pipe, valves and fittings of at least 6”. Once excavation is
completed, a layer of appropriate backfill material(s) shall be placed on the bottom of the
trench, it will then be leveled and tamped.

Should the trench pass over a wastewater line or previous excavation, the trench bottom
shall be sufficiently compacted to provide support equal to that of the native soil or to
conform to other regulatory requirements to prevent damage to the existing installation.

Blasting for excavation shall be permitted only after securing the approval of the Engineer
who will establish the hours of blasting. The blasting procedure, including protection of
persons and property, shall be in strict accordance with Federal, State and local
regulations.

When the subgrade is found to include ashes, cinders, refuse, organic material or other
unsuitable material(s), such material shall be removed to a minimum of at least 6” below
the bottom of the pipe or to the depth determined by the Engineer. The removed
material(s) shall be replaced with clean, stable backfill material(s).

Appropriate traffic control devices shall be provided in accordance with Federal, State
and local regulations to regulate, warn and guide traffic at the work site.

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances with
respect to obtaining permits, the deposit of bonds and all other provisions of such laws
and ordinances.

Whenever necessary to prevent caving, excavation in sand, gravel, sandy soil or other
unstable material(s) shall be adequately sheeted and braced. Where sheeting and
bracing are used, the trench width may be increased accordingly. Trench sheeting shall
remain in place until the pipe has been laid and bedded. Where slides or cave-ins occur,
the Contractor shall, at his expense, uncover the line and provide proper bedding and
support for the pipe.

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9. Pipe Installation.

General. Proper implements, tools and facilities shall be provided and used to ensure the
safe and convenient performance of the work. All pipe, fittings, valves and hydrants shall
be lowered carefully into the trench to prevent damage to water main material(s) and
protective coatings and linings. Under no circumstances shall water main material(s) be
dropped or dumped into the trench. The trench should be dewatered prior to installation
of the pipe. Final site grade should be established prior to installation of underground
utility line(s). This will mitigate the potential to inadvertently reduce the required cover for
buried line(s).

All pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances shall be examined carefully
for damage and other defects immediately prior to installation. Defective material(s) shall
be identified and removed from the job site.

All lumps, blisters and excess coating(s) shall be removed from the socket and plain ends
of each pipe, the outside of the plain end and the inside of the bell shall be wiped clean
and dry and be free from dirt, sand, grit or any foreign material(s) before the pipe is placed.

Foreign material(s) shall be prevented from entering the pipe while it is being placed in
the trench. No debris, tools, clothing or other material(s) shall be placed in the pipe at any
time.

As a length of pipe is placed in the trench, the joint shall be assembled and the pipe
brought to correct line and grade. The pipe shall be secured in place with approved backfill
material(s).

It is common practice to lay pipe with the bells facing the direction in which work is
progressing, however, it is not mandatory.

At times when pipe laying is not in progress, open ends of pipe shall be closed by use of
a watertight plug.

Before installation of pipe and appurtenances, the trench bottom shall be graded to
provide uniform support of the pipe and appurtenances. In addition the locate wire must
be installed prior to placing the bedding. Shallow depressions shall be made in the trench
bottom to accommodate bell ends.

Cutting of the pipe for inserting valves, fittings or closure pieces shall be done in a neat
and craftsman like manner without damage to the pipe or pipe lining. Torch cutting is not
permitted. All pipe shall be cut at an angle of 90o to the pipe centerline. Cutting at other
angles to provide greater deflections at the joints will not be permitted. Field welding or
welding shall not be permitted except by pipe manufacturer(s).

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