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CITY OF EVERETT SPECIAL PROVISIONS <br /> Provide mechanical joint restraining devices in place of concrete blocking on all <br /> fittings connecting ductile iron pipe to ductile iron pipe. <br /> Where shown on the Plans, or as allowed by the Engineer, provide concrete thrust <br /> blocking at bends, tees, plugs and crosses, including City installed fittings. <br /> Provide cast-in-place concrete thrust blocking having a minimum of 1/4-square <br /> foot bearing against the fitting and two square feet bearing against undisturbed <br /> soil and be clear of joints so as to permit taking up or dismantling joint. Provide a <br /> minimum measurement of 12-inches between the pipe and the undisturbed bank <br /> for all poured in place concrete thrust blocking. Form concrete blocking and pour <br /> using commercial concrete. Place blocking between solid ground and the fitting to <br /> be anchored with the area bearing on the pipe and on the ground in each instance <br /> being as Shown or directed by the Engineer. Place the blocking, unless otherwise <br /> shown or directed, so that the pipe and fitting joints, including nuts and bolts, can <br /> be accessible for repair. <br /> 7-09.3(23) Hydrostatic Pressure Test <br /> Supplement 7-09.3(23) by adding the following: <br /> Provide City approved double-check assembly for the purpose of testing and <br /> flushing. City will not charge for the water used in this operation. <br /> Successfully complete hydrostatic pressure test prior to starting disinfecting new <br /> water mains. <br /> 7-09.3(23)A Testing Extensions from Existing Mains <br /> Delete 7-09.3(23)A. <br /> 7-09.3(24) Disinfection of Water Mains <br /> ' Delete 7-09.3(24); including subsections, and substitute the following: <br /> 7-09.3(24) Flushing and Disinfection of Water Mains <br /> tFlush, disinfect with a chlorine solution and obtain passing coliform bacteria test <br /> reports before placing new water mains or extensions to existing mains in service. <br /> Submit flushing and disinfection procedures in accordance with this section. Provide <br /> submittal containing, at a minimum: <br /> • location of taps and other appurtenances used for chlorination and flushing <br /> ' purposes, <br /> • location of the sample collection taps, <br /> • disposal location and treatment procedure for chlorinated water discharged <br /> from the mains, and <br /> • procedure for disinfection including application method, point of application, <br /> and target concentrations for the contact interval being used. <br /> 7-09.3(24)A Flushing <br /> Flush sections of pipe being disinfected to remove solids that may have become <br /> lodged in the pipe. Provide a tap sufficient to provide a flush velocity inside the <br /> main of at least 3 fps if no hydrant is installed at the end of the main. Flush as <br /> long as material or color is visible in the discharge. Flush at a minimum one full <br /> pipe volume of water from the section of new main being tested. <br /> I <br /> Water Main Replacement"Q" Division 7—WATER MAIN July 8, 2016 <br /> -Broadway <br /> WO No.—UP3612 SP- 153 <br />