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SECTION 02530 - SANITARY SEWERAGE, TREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT AND GRAY

WATER SYSTEM

PART I- GENERAL

RELATED DOCUMENTS

LI

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division l Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2

SUMMARY
A.

B.

1.3

This Section includes piping and specialities outside the building for the following:
I.

Sanitary sewerage

2.

Treated sewage effluent piping

3.

Gray water collection and distribution system

Related Sections include the following:

I.

Division 2 Section "Excavation and fill" for excavating, trenching and backfilling.

2.

Division 3 Section 11Cast-in-Place Concrete11 for concrete structures.

DEFINITIONS
A.

1.4

The following are industry abbreviations for pipe materials:

I.

DI: Ductile Iron.

2.

GRP: Glass-fiber-reinforced plastic.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.

1.5

Gravity-Flow, Nonpressure-Piping Pressure Ratings: At least equal to system test pressure.

SUBMITTALS
A.

Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation instructions for
system materials and products.

B.

C.

Include plans, elevations, details, and attachments for the following:

l.

Sewage pipe network, including pipe diameters and gradients

2.

Manholes and other structures, including invert levels, frames, covers, and grates.

Coordination Drawings:

Show manholes and other structures, pipe sizes, locations, and

elevations. Include details of underground structures and connections. Show other piping
in same trench and clearances from sewerage system piping. Indicate interface and spatial
relationship between piping and proximate structures.
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D.

Show system piping in elevation. Draw profiles at

horizontal scale of not less than I :500 and vertical scale of not less than I :50. Indicate
underground structures and pipe. Show types, sizes, materials, and elevations of other

Coordination Profile Drawings:

utilities crossing system piping.

E.

As-Built Drawings: At project close-out, submit record drawings of installed pipework and
products, in accordance with requirements of the Specification, Division I.

F.

Maintenance Data:

Submit maintenance data and parts lists for system materials and

products. Include this data, product data, Shop Drawings, and submit drawings in
maintenance manual; in accordance with requirements of the Specification, Division 1.
G.
H.

Certificate of Compliance.
Field Test Reports:

Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance

requirements.

1.6

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of piping
and specialties and are based on the specific system selected. Other products with equal
performance characteristics may be considered.
Requirements.

B.

Refer to Division I Section "Product

Regulatory Requirements:
I.

Comply with standards o f authorities having jurisdiction for piping, including

materials, instalJation, and testing.

c.

1.7

Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Do not store plastic structures, pipe, and fittings in direct sunlight.

B.

Protect pipe, pipe fittings, and seals from dirt and damage.

C.

Handle

pipes,

precast

concrete

manholes

and

other

structures

according

to

the

manufacturer1S written instructions.

D.

Manufacturer's recommendations on handling, repairing, laying, jointing, anchoring, cutting

and other works for pipes and fittings are to be strictly followed.

1.8

PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.

Site Information: Perform site survey, research public utility records, and verifY existing
utility locations.

B.
C.

Locate existing structures and piping, if any, to be closed and abandoned.

Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt or interfere with utilities serving facilities on the Project
site or on adjoining property unless permitted by the Engineer under the following

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conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to
requirements indicated or directed:
I.

NotifY the Engineer not less than 72 hours' in advance of proposed utility

2.

Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the Engineer's written permission.

interruptions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1

PIPING MATERIALS
A.

2.2

Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe and fitting materials.

PIPES AND FITTINGS

A.

GRP pipes:
I.

Pipes and fittings toBS 5480, 1990 or A WWA C950-88.

2.

Pipe and fittings shall include a corrosion resistant liner, a sttuctural wall and a resin

3.

rich exterior surface.

The liner shall have a nominal thickness of 1.0 mm. The liner surface shall be
reinforced with "C" glass. The remainder of the liner thickness shall be reinforced

4.

with an acid resistant chopped "E" glass strand or mat.

The pipe sttuctural wall shall consist of glass reinforcement, and fine silica sand, all
impregnated with resin. The fine silica sand shall be added to the sttuctural layer to
achieve the design thickness for the required stiffuess specified such that the overall
hoop flexural modulus (E) for pipe is not Jess than 24 GN/m2. Silica sand and filler
content shall not exceed 50%.

5.

Pipes shall be provided with a resin rich outer layer reinforced with one layer of "C"
glass veil. The exterior layer shall have a minimum thickness of 0.2 mm. The layer
shall resin be rich and reinforced with one layer of "C" glass.

6.

The resin used for the corrosion resistant liner of the pipe and fittings shall be high
grade polyester resin (isophthalic or better) type. For the sttuctural wall and exterior
layer of the pipe a high grade isophthalic polyester resin shall be used. No dark
pigments shall be used in the pipe or fittings.

7.

All glass reinforcements except for the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe and

8.

Pipes shall be designed for a life of not Jess than 50 years. Contractor shall submit

fittings shall be of the "E" type. Surface reinforcement shall be of the "C" glass type.
calculations for initial and long term deflection with truck loads, buckling, vacuum,
pressure class, and strain in accordance with Appendix "A" of A WWA, C-950-88 or
equivalent. The maximum calculated long term deflection should not exceed 3%.
Copies of the design calculations shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
9.

Extra strength H30, Stiffuess: Minimum 10,000 N/m2 to 20,000 N/m2 depending on
location. Suitability of stiffness shall be verified by Contractor for the various trench
and pipe laying conditions and as recommended by the manufacturer. Pressure class
shall be 6 kg/cm2 minimum or as shown on Drawings.

10.

Longitudinal strength shall be toBS 5480 Table 2 or ASTM D3262 88 Table 7.

II.

Hoop strength shall be to ASTM D3517 Table 8.

12.

Strain corrosion resistance: Tests shall be carried out as per ASTM D 3681 or BS
5480 strain corrosion value at 50 years to equal or exceed 0.7%.

13.

Markings shall be toBS 5480 clause I I .

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14.
15.

Joints: GRP double socket couplings with rubber rings shall be to BS 2494.
Allowable angular deflection shall be toBS 5480 Table 3.
Testing on GRP pipes: The following tests shall be carried out on manufactured
pipes. Details of testing program shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and
approval prior to commencement of pipe manufacture. The manufacturer's quality
control scheme shall be to BS 5750 or ISO 9002. Guidance on quality control and
sampling shall be to BS 5480 Appendix Q. At least the following tests shall be
carried out and reported for approval.
a.

B.

Longitudinal strength to ASTM D3262

b.

Hydraulic test to ASTM 3517

c.

Stiffuess to ASTM D 2412 orBS 5480

d.

Wall thickness: toBS 5480

e.

Diameter: toBS 5480

f.

Hardness: to ASTM 2583

g.

Loss of ignition: to ASTM D 2584

h.

Hoop tensile to ASTM 3517

Ductile Iron pipes:

1.

Pipe to EN 598 or equivalent and shall meet the quality standards of ISO 9002. Pipes
shall be class K9.

2.

Spigot and socket flexible joints shall be of the push-fit type with gaskets of ethylene
propylene rubber (EPDM). Spigot and socket shall provide a minimum angular
deflection of 4 degrees without leakage at the works test pressure specified. Joint
deflection at installation shall not exceed 50% of the manufacturer maximum
allowable.

3.

Spigot and socket ended pipes shall be used for straight runs and adjacent to elbows
or fittings. These joints shall be provided with rubber gaskets, and an external
thrust block is required at elbows or fittings. Anchored or self restrained joints
(locked joints) shall be used for sections adjacent to elbows in areas where space is
restricted or indicated on the Drawings or BOQ or located inside the utility tunnel.
Anchored joints are to be push-in, self anchored type able to take up the axial forces
thus allowing concrete thrust blocks to be dispensed with. The Contractor shall
submit calculations verifYing the number of restrained joints required noting that pipe
pressure testing will be made when pipes are partially backfilled or restrained in
utility tunnel.

4.

Self anchored flexible joints shall incorporate a weld on flange and tie bolts or similar
self-restrained joint system. The joints shall be suitable for a working pressure of 25

5.

bars with an allowable deflection of 4 degrees.

Flanged pipes wherever specified shall have screwed-on or east-on flanges to sustain

6.

Flanges shall conform toBS 4504 [2]

working pressure of NP 25 minimum.

7.

Pipes and fittings shall be given an external coating of zinc in accordance with EN
598 or ISO 8179 and a finishing coat of either cold applied bitumen according to
BS3416 Type II material, or hot applied bitumen toBS 4147 Type I Grade C.

8.

Pipes shall be lined internally with alumina cement mortar and shall comply with EN
598 or ISO 4 179. Fittings shall be coated internally with epoxy.

9.

Ductile iron pipes

and fittings shall be

supplied throughout complete with

polyethylene sleeving to BS 6076 and plastic adhesive tape in accordance with the
pipe manufacturer recommendations.

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10.

Factory protection for fittings:

a.

Fittings shall be coated internally and externally by dipping, or other method,

using hot applied coal tar based material to BS 4164 [5] or hot applied bitumen
to BS 3416 [ 4 ], Type 1, grade d, minimum thickness 10 mil.

2.3

MANHOLES AND CHAMBERS

A.

Normal-Traffic Precast Concrete Manholes:

ASTM C 478M, precast, reinforced concrete,

of depth indicated, with provision for rubber gasketed joints.

1.

Diameter: 1200 mm minimum, unless otherwise indicated.

2.

Ballast:

Increase thickness of precast concrete sections or add concrete to base

section, as required to prevent flotation.

3.

Base Section:

150 mm minimum thickness for floor slab and 100-mm minimum

thickness for walls and base riser section, and having separate base slab or base
section with integral floor.
4.

Riser Sections: I 00 mm minimum thickness, and lengths to provide depth indicated.

5.

Top Section: Eccentric-cone type. Top of cone of size that matches grade rings.

6.

Gaskets: ASTM C 443M rubber.

7.

Grade Rings:

Include two or three brick or reinforced-concrete rings, of 150 to 225

mm total thickness, that match 610 mm diameter frame and cover.

8.

Pipe Connectors: ASTM C 923M, resilient, of size required, for each pipe connecting
to base section.

B.

Heavy-Traffic

Precast

Concrete

Manholes:

ASTM C 913;

designed

according

to

ASTM C 890 for A-16, heavy-traffic, structural loading; of depth, shape, and dimensions
indicated, with provision for rubber gasketed joints.
1.

Ballast: Increase thickness of one or more precast concrete sections or add concrete
to structure, as required to prevent flotation.

2.

Gaskets: Rubber.

3.

Grade Rings: Include two o r three brick o r reinforced-concrete rings, of 150 t o 225
mm total thickness, that match 610 mm diameter frame and cover.

4.

Pipe Connectors:

ASTM C 923M,

resilient,

of

size required, for each pipe

connecting to base section.

C.

Manhole Frames and Covers:

Ductile iron to BS EN 124 or equivalent, epoxy coated,

ventilated top. Suitable lifting device for covers to be provided at a rate of one for every 10
covers. Frames

to be bolted to manhole to ensure proper fixity. Wording on cover is to be

as approved on Site. Types to be as follows:

I.

For roadways: Class D400 heavy duty non-rock type for wheel loads up to 11.5 tons.
Minimum test load 400KN.

D.

2.

For sidewalks: Class B125, light duty. Minimum test load 125 KN.

3.

Size: As indicated on the Drawings.

Manhole Cover Inserts: Manufactured, GRP form, of size to fit between manhole frame and
cover and designed to prevent stormwater inflow.

Include handle for removal and gasket

for gastight sealing.

E.

Step Irons shall be to BS 1247: PTl

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2.4

CONCRETE
A.

General: Reinforced cast-in-place concrete according to Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place

Concrete", and the following:
I.

Cement: ASTM C 150.

2.

Design Mix: 30 MPa minimum, with 0.45 maximum water-cementitious materials

3.

Channels and Benches:

ratio.
Field formed from concrete 30 MPa minimum, with 0.45

maximum water-cementitious materials ratio. Include channels and benches in

manholes.

2.5

PROTECTIVE COATINGS
A.

Internal faces of manholes and chambers shall be coated with four coats of coal tar epoxy
paint, 70% epoxy and 30% coal tar. The coating shall be applied by brush in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions. Minimum thickness shall be 1000 microns.

B.

Waterproofing for external surfaces:

I.

Structures above groundwater level: Waterproofing for external surfaces shall be

bituminous damp-proofing as specified in Section 07115.

2.

Structures below groundwater level: Waterproofing for external surfaces shall be app
modified bituminous sheet waterproofing as specified in Section 07135.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

EARTHWORK
A.

Excavating, trenching, and backfilling are specified in Division 2 Section "Excavation and
fill."

3.2

IDENTIFICATION
A.

Materials and their installation are specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork." Arrange for
installing green warning tapes directly over piping and at outside edges of underground
structures.
I.

Use warning tape or detectable warning tape over ferrous piping.

2.

Use detectable warning tape over nonferrous piping and over edges of underground
structures.

3.3

PIPING APPLICATIONS
A.

B.

General: Include watertight joints.

Refer to Part 2 of this Section for detailed specifications for pipe and fitting products listed
below. Use pipe, fittings, and joining methods according to applications indicated.

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C.

Gravity-Flow, Nonpressure Sewer Piping: GRP sewer pipe and fittings; gaskets; and
gasketed joints.

D.

Force-Main, Pressure Piping: Ductile iron pipes.

I.

Underground Piping: Use Ductile Iron spigot and socket ended pipe.

2.

Inside the technical gallery culvert piping: Use Ductile Iron pipes with locked joints.

INSTALLATION, GENERAL

3.4
A.

General Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans and details indicate general location
and arrangement of underground sanitary sewerage piping. Location and arrangement of
piping layout take design considerations into account. Install piping as indicated, to extent
practical.

B.

Install piping beginning at low point, true to grades and alignment indicated with unbroken
continuity of invert.

Place bell ends of piping facing upstream.

Install gaskets, seals,

sleeves, and couplings according to the manufacturer,s written instructions for using
lubricants, cements, and other installation requirements. Maintain swab or drag in line, and
pull past each joint as it is completed.
C.

Use manholes for changes in direction, unless fittings are indicated. Use fittings for branch
connections, unless direct tap into existing sewer is indicated.

D.

Install two flexible joints: the first at l diameter distance maximum from outside face of
manhole and the second at not more than l.Om away from the first joint.

E.

Install piping and connect to building's sanitary drains, of sizes and in locations indicated.
Terminate piping as indicated.
I.

Install gravity-flow piping pitched down in direction of flow, at minimum slope of I

percent, unless otherwise indicated along network profiles.

F.

Tunneling: Install pipe under streets or other obstructions that cannot be disturbed by
tunneling, jacking, or a combination of both. A detailed method statement shall be submitted
for the engineer approval.

3.5

PIPE JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

A.

B.

General: Join and install pipe and fittings according to installations indicated.
Refer to Division 2 Section "Piped Utilities -Basic Materials and Methods" for basic piping
joint construction and installation.

c.

System Piping Joints: Make joints using system manufacturer's couplings, unless otherwise
indicated.

D.
E.

Install with top surfaces of components, except piping, flush with finished surface.
Follow manufacturer's instructions regarding placement of bedding and backfilling,
cleanliness of joint surfaces, lubricant used, correct location of components, provision of
correct gaps between end of spigot and back of socket, maximum permissible deflection of

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JOmts for detachable couplings and flexible joints, provision of flexible joints for
connections to pipes built into structures.

3.6

MANHOLE INSTALLATION
A.

B.

General: Install manholes, complete with appurtenances and accessories indicated.

Set tops of frames and covers flush with finished surface of manholes that occur in
pavements. Set tops 75 mm above finished surface elsewhere, unless otherwise indicated.

C.

Precast Units: The Contractor shall cast in steel watertight forms at least 3 weeks before
sections are used. The Contractor shall bed lowest unit on in situ concrete base and bed and
haunch in cement mortar. The Contractor shall liberally coat joints of units with approved
bituminous material of trowelling grade prior to fixing. The Contractor shall ensure joints
are filled solid and neatly strike off surplus compound. The Contractor shall not disturb
work for 7 days thereafter. Alternatively, the Contractor shall seal joints with approved
preformed jointing strip in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and shall bed precast
concrete cover slab on top unit in cement mortar.

D.

Channels in bottom of manhole shall be smooth, semi-circular and size equal to diameter of
adjacent sewers. For straight through manholes, the Contractor shall construct channels of
half pipe sections. The Contractor shall make changes in direction of flow with smooth
curves as large as manholes permit. Changes in size and grade of channels shall be gradual
and even.

E.

Benching: The Contractor shall form in sulphate resisting concrete Class 250/20 to rise
vertically from top of channels to a height not less than soffit of outlet pipe, then slope
upwards I in I 0 to walls. Within 3 hours, the Contractor shall float with coat of sulphate
resisting cement-sand mortar I :2 and finish smooth with steel trowel.

F.

External Coating: Refer to Part 2 "Protective Coatings" for related specifications.

G.

Internal Coating: Refer to Part 2 "Protective Coatings" for related specifications.

H.

Step Irons: The Contractor shall cast into precast units or grout into preformed mortices.
The Contractor shall not use step irons as lifting eyes. Devices for lifting and handling shall
be provided on exterior faces.

I.

Adjustment for Level: The Contractor shall build top courses of brickwork or concrete rings
after completion of surrounding levels and adjust as necessary to give accurate and even
final levels.

J.

Covers and Gratings: The Contractor shall bed frame solidly in mortar and fix firmly using
fixing bolts and set cover in position to prevent twisting. The Contractor shall position
centrally over opening and level and square with surrounding finishes.

CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

3.7
A.

Refer to Division 3 Section ucastin-Place Concrete11 for formwork, reinforcement, and

concrete.

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3.8

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

Clear interior of piping and structures of dirt and superfluous material as work progresses.
Maintain swab or drag in piping, and pull past each joint as it is completed.
I.

I n large, accessible piping, brushes and brooms may b e used for cleaning.

2.

Place plug in end of incomplete piping at the end of the day and when work stops.

3.

Flush piping between manholes and other structures to remove collected debris, if
required by the Engineer, or authorities having jurisdiction.

B.

Inspect the interior of piping to determine whether line displacement or other damage has
occurred. Inspect after approximately 600 mm of backfill is in place, and again immediately
prior to Substantial Completion. Submit separate reports for each system inspection.

C.

Alignment: Tolerances are to be 6 mm in level and 25 mm in line between manholes or

access points unless otherwise specified. Where pipe is to be constructed in straight lines
between manholes or lampholes, the length will not be accepted if a light at each manhole or
lamphole cannot be seen from adjacent manholes.

D.

Test new piping systems, and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or

repaired, for leaks and defects as follows:

I.

Field testing: Generally

a.

Provision of test equipment: All items for test have to be provided on site
before the test, i.e. pressure gauges, instruments, water etc.

b.

Carry out tests in the presence of the Engineer's Representative.

c.

Fittings and joints: Permanently anchor fittings before testing and leave all
joints exposed for checking.

d.

Test sections: Test gravity sewers in sections between manholes.

e.

Test sections: Limit test sections in pressure lines to not more than 500 m.

f.

Test sections: Test pressure lines between valve chambers whenever possible.

g.

Test plug: Secure end of main and test plug by struts.

h.

Closed valve: Do not test against a closed valve unless there is no acceptable
alternative.

i.

Apply pressure by manually operated test pump or, in the case of large
diameter mains, by power driven test pump, if approved.

j.

Examine exposed joints and repair visible leaks.

k.

Failure: Should a test fail, locate leak and replace or make good defective pipe

I.

Records: Keep test records in an approved form.

or replace and make good faulty joint. Retest main.

Hand original copy to the

Engineer immediately after completion of test.

m.

Non-pressure lines not exceeding I 000 mm diameter are to be air tested before
backfilling and hydrostatic tested after backfilling.

n.

Non-pressure lines over 1000 mm diameter are to be visually inspected from

the inside and tested at joints by hydraulic individual joint test.

2.

o.

Non-pressure lines: Carry out infiltration tests where crown of pipe at high part

p.

of length under test is more than 1.2 m below water table.

Pressure lines: Carry out hydrostatic test while pipeline is partially backfilled.

Hydrostatic Testing of Non-pressure Pipelines

a.

Procedure is to be as described for pressure pipelines.

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b.

Test pressure: 1.0 m head of water above pipe soffit at highest point and not
greater than 6 m head of water at lowest point of section under test. If
maximum head is exceeded, test section in stages.

3.

c.

Test period: 30 minutes.

d.

Allowable leakage: 0.02 litres/linear metre/metre diameter/30 minutes.

Hydrostatic testing of pressure pipelines

a.

Fill pipe slowly with water from lowest point. Do not use power-driven pump

b.

Fill absorbant pipes with water and allow to stand for at least 24 hours to allow

unless approved.
complete absorption.
c.
d.

Entrapped air is to be bled before pressurizing.

Pressurizing is to continue until specified test pressure is reached in lowest part
of section under test. Bleed further quantities of entrapped air while raising

e.
f.

pressure.
Maintain test pressure for specified test duration with pumping stopped.
Repressurize to original test pressure and record respective volumes of water
pumped.

g.
h.
i.

Failure: Pipeline will be deemed to have failed test if:

Visible leaks are detected, regardless of leakage being within specified limits.
Volume of water lost during period when pumping was stopped exceeds
allowable leakage.

j.

Test pressure: Generally 1.5 times the maximum sustained pressure, minimum
15 kg/cm2.

k.
I.

Test period: 2 hours.

Allowable leakage 0.1 litre/mm diarneter/km length/day/30 m of applied
pressure.

4.

Air Testing ofpipelines

a.

Test procedure toBS EN 752: Parts 2-4.

b.

Plug effectively length under test.

c.

Apply pressure by approved method (i.e. hand pump) until a pressure 120 mm
head of water is indicated on a U-tube connected to the system.

d.

Pressure drop: Without further pumping, pressure is not to fall by more than
25 mm in a period of 5 minutes.

e.

Failure to pass the air test is not conclusive and if no leakage can be traced by
external application of soapy water to all sealing areas, then a hydrostatic test
is to be carried out before final rejection.

5.

Infiltration Test for Gravity Pipes

a.

Timing: Carry out test after total backfilling of length under test.

b.
c.

Measure residual flow by approved method i.e. weir or other.

d.

Infiltration limits: The following limits are not to be exceeded:

Plug effectively all inlets to system as directed.

I)

Pipelines not exceeding 700 mm: 0.02 litres/hour/10 0 linear metres/mm

diameter,

2)
e.

Pipelines over 700 mm: 0.03 litres/hour/1 00 linear metres/mm diameter.

Failure: Test will be deemed to have failed if allowable infiltration water is

exceeded.

Locate source of excessive infiltration by approved means i.e.

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traversing light and mirrors or inflated rubber plug etc. and make good. Repeat
test until successful.
6.

Visual Inspection Test

a.
b.

Timing: Cany out test after total backfilling of length under test.
Limit of length t o be tested a t one time is three full length pipes unless
otherwise approved.

c.

Apparatus: Use rubber tyred bogies which do not damage lining of pipe and an
adequate supply of electric lamps.

7.

d.

Check joints by means of feelers to ensure rubber rings are correctly located.

e.

Check pipe barrel for visible cracks.

Hydraulic Individual Joint Test for Pipes Exceeding 1000 mm:

a.

Procedure: Cany out to BS 5886, Type 2 testing after backfilling, or

equivalent. Pressurize joint to 2 bars. Wait for 10 minutes at the end of which
repressure to 2 bars. Wait for 5 minutes. No pressure drop shall be observed at
the end of the latter period.

8.

b.

Test pressure: 2 bar.

c.

Test period: 5 minutes.

d.

Allowable leakage or pressure drop: None.

Deflection Tests for GRP Pipes:

a.

Conduct: Deflection tests for GRP pipes as required by the Engineer at 3

stages. Deflection shall be measured at the spigot end at mid point and at
socket end.

b.

Stage I: At completion of primary backfill (deflection at this stage should be

c.

Stage 2: At final backfill (maximum allowable deflection 2.5%).

below 0.5%).
d.

Stage 3: Six months after final backfill (maximum allowable deflection 4.0%).

e.

Pipes not passing the deflection tests at stage 2 or stage 3 will be removed and
replaced.

9.

Cleaning and Inspection of sewers:

a.

Cleaning: Clean pipeline of silt and debris after backfilling pipe trenches and
completing manholes, hatch boxes etc. but before surfaces are permanently
reinstated and make ready for inspection by the Engineer's Representative.

b.

Inspection: Pipelines of 700 mm diameter and over are, where practicable, to

be inspected from the inside and when necessary a suitable trolley is to be
provided for this purpose.

c.

Inspection: Pipelines less than 700 mm diameter and larger pipelines which
cannot be inspected from the inside, are to be inspected by passing a cylinder
of diameter 25 mm less than the internal diameter of the pipe and length not
less than the internal diameter of the pipe through each pipeline.

E.

Testing of manholes: Plug manhole inlets and outlets, fill manhole with water and allow to
stand for at least 24 hours or such longer period to allow for complete absorption. Re-top
with water. Allowable leakage over 24 hours is not to exceed I% of total volume of
manhole, otherwise make good and retest.

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