Specifications include, but are not limited to: Bedding A. The pipe bed shall be established to elevations and grade as shown on the Construction Drawings or to match a requested condition. B. Pipe bed material and depth shall be as indicated on the Construction Detail/Construction Drawings. Stone shall be shovel sliced/consolidated using any means from beneath the pipe up to one-third (1/3) the pipe diameter prior to placing subsequent backfill. The entire length of barrel shall be fully supported with stone. C. Stone shall be used to backfill pipe to a height of six (6) inches above the top of the pipe. D. When installing pipe in areas of excavated rock, pipe shall be placed on a bed of stone, minimum six (6) inches in depth. E. Soil determined to be unsuitable by the CCWA Inspector shall be removed to a determined depth and replaced with stone to desired grade. Pipe Installation A. Comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions. B. Install pipe of material type and size as shown on the Construction Details or Construction Drawings. C. Prior to placement, the interior of pipes and fittings shall be cleaned free of dirt and debris. D. Pipe, fittings and accessories shall not be laid or jointed in water. E. Pipe, fittings and accessories shall be handled and lowered into their respective positions using choker straps. F. A slight hole shall be dug where pipes are to be jointed to relieve pipe bell of any load. Pipe barrel shall be supported for its entire length.
