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IRRIGATION SYSTEM C. Locate valves no closer than 12 inches from pavement or curbs, buildings, and walks.
<br /> A. The backflow prevention assembly, automatic sprinkler controller, control valves, and other miscellaneous D. Thoroughly flush main line before installing valve.
<br /> PART 1 - GENERAL equipment shall be as specified on the Plans (or on the civil engineering plans) and/or in the Irrigation System
<br /> Legend. 3.08 AUTOMATIC CONTROL WIRING
<br /> For the purpose of these specifications, the Owner's Representative shall be defined as the Landscape Architect, B. Drip system components as indicated on the plans.
<br /> The Project Superintendent, and or the Architect. A. Run wires along main lines wherever practical. Tie wires in bundles with pipe wrapping tape at 20 foot intervals
<br /> 2.05 CONTROL WIRE and allow slack for contraction between strapping. Place all above ground wiring in conduit. , 5865 Owens Drive
<br /> 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES B. Make connections with 3M Brand DBY Direct Bury Splice Kit, shall splice and effectively moisture seal two or Pleasanton, CA 94588
<br /> A. Control wire shall be type UF, 600 volt, single conductor wire with PVC insulation 4\64 inches thick more conductors. The electrical connector shall be a Scotchlok Y. The device shall be installed per 925-251-7200
<br /> A. The work included under this Section consists of furnishing all fees and permits, all labor, tools, materials, (minimum). Control wire shall be #14 single conductor solid copper wire. All control or 'hot' wires shall be of manufacture's instructions and all applicable codes. The device shall be UL Listed as a Wire Connector System
<br /> equipment, transportation, and services required to complete the installation of the Underground Sprinkler one color (RED) and all common or 'ground' wires shall be (WHITE). Common ground wires size shall be #12 For Use With Underground Conductors.
<br /> Irrigation system, including revisions to existing systems, as shown on the Drawings and as specified in this single conductor. C. Loop a minimum of three (3) feet of extra control wire and ground wire in each valve box and at all corners
<br /> section. B. Electrical wire connections shall be 3M Brand DBY Direct Bury Splice Kit, shall splice and effectively moisture and at 200 foot intervals.
<br /> B. Related Sections: seal two or more conductors. The electrical connector shall be a 'Scotchlok' Y. D. Splicing will be permitted only at valve locations or in junction boxes, equivalent to valve boxes, and approved Q
<br /> 1. Section 2900 - Planting: Provision of requirements for fine grading of planting areas. by Engineer. Store # 1045100
<br /> 2.06 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER E. Where control lines pass under paving, or where interior wires are exposed, they shall pass through Schedule 40
<br /> 1.02 REFERENCES PVC conduit.
<br /> A. Provide and install automatic irrigation controller, as indicated in the irrigation legend, and in approximate STOCKTON, CA
<br /> A. National Electric Code (NEClocation shown on the Plans. The exact location will be determined on the Site by the Owner's Representative. 3.09 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER
<br /> B. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
<br /> }. B. Controller shah have correct number of modules to allow for operation of all wired valves. FOR
<br /> C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. {UL): A. The automatic sprinkler controller is to be a new automatic controller. Reference irrigation equipment legend.
<br /> 2.07 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS Contractor is to provide the fallowing: TEKIN A
<br /> 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE 1. Furnish and install the new auto controller, controller steel enclosure, and or enclosure concrete base as
<br /> A. Backflow prevention devices are to be installed as per plan details and specifications (see civil plans). Verify specified.
<br /> A. All work and materials shall be in full accordance with the latest rules and regulations of the National Electric point of connection size and location in field. Contact Owner's Representative if controry to plan. 2. Provide all 10OX electrical work required to heat the new controller.
<br /> Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and other applicable State or local laws or regulations. Nothing in these 3. Provide all 120 volt electrical work required to reconnect the existing systems control wires to the new auto
<br /> Drawings or Specifications is to be construed to permit work not conforming to these Codes. 2.08 MASTER VALVE AND FLOW SENSOR controller.
<br /> B. When the Specifications call for materials or construction of a better quality or larger size than required by 4. Provide telephone service to controller location, if required per plan legend. Coordinate with installing
<br /> the above mentioned rules and regulations, the provision of the Specifications shall take precedence over the A. Master Valve and Flow Sensor as specified on the plans. contractor.
<br /> requirements of the said rules and regulations. 5. Provide adequate electrical surge protection for the new automatic controller and as approved by the
<br /> C. The Contractor shall furnish, without any extra charge, any additional material and labor when required by the 2.09 REMOTE CONTROL VALVES Owner's Representative.
<br /> compliance mentioned on these particular Specifications or shown on the Drawings.
<br /> D. The Contractor shall erect and maintain barricades, guards, warning signs, and lights as necessary or required 3.10 ROOT ZONE WATER SYSTEM BUBBLER AND DRIP SYSTEM ELEvEn
<br /> by OSHA regulations and as required by these contract documents for the protection of the public or workmen. A. Remote Control Valves specified on the plans. Wire runs between valves and the controller. Each valve shall
<br /> E. An existing buildings, equipment, i m sewers, sidewalks, landscaping or other Site improvements damaged have a unique and individual hot wire and shared common ground. A. Install all root zone waters tem bubblers and sub-surface dripline in accordance with the plans and details
<br /> Any g gpiping,g' P g P g B. Remote Control Valves shall be as indicated on the plans. �
<br /> by the Contractor during the course of his work shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor in a manner contained within these drawings.
<br /> satisfactory to the Owner's representative and at the Contractor's own expense, and before the final payment 2.10 GATE VALVES OEM
<br /> is made. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage caused by leaks in the piping systems being installed 3.11 BACKFILLING
<br /> or having been installed by him. He shall repair, at his own expense, all damage so caused, in a manner A. Gate Valves shall be as indicated on the plans.
<br /> satisfactory to the Owner's representative. A. Use earth excavated from trenches, free from rocks or other deleterious material. Avoid any sharp objects
<br /> F. Installing company and its job site superintendent shall have at least 3 years immediate and continuous 2.11 VALVE BOXES adjacent to pipe which could cause damage. At the Contractor's option, rock-free imported topsoil may be KIER & WRIGHT
<br /> experience installing systems of similar design and type of equipment. used to backfill around piping.
<br /> G. The Contractor shall obtain and pay all fees, licenses, and permits required for the Project. A. Valve boxes shall be Carson #1419-13 as manufactured by Carson Industries, Inc. and are to have bold down B. All PVC piping is to be covered with a 3 inch layer of sand wherever the backfill is rocky in nature as CIVIL ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, INC.
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<br /> H. Before making bid, examine the Site carefully, verifying dimensions and other Site conditions in relation to the lids, with "RCV" cast on lid, or approved equal. determined by Owners Representative. J 2850 Collier Canyon Road Phone (925) 245-8788
<br /> Plans. The Contractor is responsible for informing himself of all conditions under which work is to be done B. install only one RCV or gate valve per valve box. C. The sprinkler system trenches are to be backfilled in 6 inch lifts and adequately compacted to prevent J Livermore, California 94551 Fax (925) 245-8796
<br /> before submitting his bid. C. install all valve boxes on a pea gravel or 3/4" wash base as indicated on the details. subsequent settling.
<br /> I. In case of an apparent discrepancy among Drawings, Specifications, and actual Site conditions, bring the D. Finish Site. Site grade areas of backfill to match adjacent grade, removing any rocks or debris from the
<br /> discrepancy to the attention of the Owner's Representative in writing. 2.12 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Obtain approval from the Owner's Representative for relocating any excess earth on
<br /> E. If settlement occurs along trenches, make all necessary adjustments to bring irrigation system, soil and turf or
<br /> 1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. PVC pipe connections: Solvent cement and primer for solvent weld joints shall be of make and type approved Paving to proper grade at no additional cost to the Contract.
<br /> by manufacturer of pipe and fittings. Cement shall be maintained at proper consistency throughout use. MRLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
<br /> A. Irrigation System: 3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
<br /> g � B. Galvanized pipe connections: Pipe joint compound shall be Rectorseal or equivalent, ' 943 Reserve Drive, Suite 100
<br /> 1. Construct irrigation system to sizes, grades, and locations indicated on the Drawings. non-hardening, non-toxic material designed specifically for use on threaded connections in water-carrying Roseville,California 95678
<br /> 2. Irrigation lines indicated on the Drawings are essentially diagrammatic. pipe A. PIPE TESTING: Notify Owners Representative at least three (3) working days in advance of testing. All tests T 916 782 86B8
<br /> 3. Establish exact locations of tree well bubblers and drip zone tubing, at time of construction. C. PVC threaded connections: Use Teflon tape or approved equal. shall be at Contractor's expense. Use small amounts of backfill to stabilize pipe before testing, but keep all
<br /> D. Provide the Owner, at completion of the maintenance period, three each of all operating and servicing keys, joints exposed. Test lines as follows:
<br /> 1.05 SUBMITTALS wrenches, and adjustment screwdrivers required for complete maintenance and operation of all heads and B. Trench Inspection and Main Line Pressure Test
<br /> valves. Include all wrenches necessary for complete disassembly of all heads and valves. 1. The Contractor shall not backfill pressure main line trench until an open trench inspection has been
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<br /> A. Submit and cut sheets provide for all irrigation system components. conducted and approved. ER
<br /> B. Record Drawings PART 3 - EXECUTION 2. Test all pressure lines and connections to quick coupler valves, remote control valves and gate valves under
<br /> 1. The Contractor shall maintain, in good order, in the field office, one complete Set of Irrigation Drawings hydrostatic pressure of 120 pounds per square inch prior to installation of remote control valves.
<br /> showing all water lines, valves, controllers, stub-outs, and sleeves. In the event any work is not installed as 3.01 SUPERVISION AND WORKMANSHIP 3. All piping under paved areas shall be tested under hydrostatic pressure of 120 pounds per square inch prior .
<br /> indicated on the Drawings, such work shall be immediately corrected and dimensioned accurately from the to paving.
<br /> building walls an these Record Drawings. A. The Contractor, personal) or through an authorized and competent representative, shall supervise the work 4. Sustain pressure in pressure lines for not less than twenty-four 24 hours. If leaks develop, replace joints v Signature
<br /> 2. All underground stub-outs and sleeves for future connections (if noted on the plans) shall be located and y g P P p y ( ) p * d' 10ewa D
<br /> constantly and shall, as for as possible, keep the same foreman and workmen on the job from commencement and repeat test until entire system is proven watertight. Renewni Date
<br /> dimensioned accurately from the building walls on these Record Drawings. P P j y y y P y y P pipe p S ,,,,5,20 P
<br /> to completion. The workmanship of the entire job shall in ever way be first class, and only experienced and 5. All hydrostatic tests shall be made only in the presence of the Owner. No i e shall be bvckfilled, except for T,9 �u
<br /> 3. Upon completion of the work, and prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall provide the 'As Built' competent workmen shall be allowed on the job. center loading, until it has been observed, tested and approved in writing by the Owner. Should any work be T`6 OF CAl-���
<br /> conditions. Furnish these corrected 'As Built' plans to the Owner's Representative. covered up before such observation and tests are completed, the Contractor shall, at his own expense,
<br /> C. Contract Closeout Submittals: 3.02 LAYOUT OF THE WORK uncover the work; and after it has been observed, tested and approved, he then shall make all repairs with
<br /> 1. Submit to Owner's Representative such materials as required to restore all work disturbed to original and proper condition.
<br /> a. Project Record Documents: After final acceptance of project, turn over record documents to the A. Stake out the irrigation system as shown on the Drawings. Any necessary changes from the original system 6. Furnish necessary force pump and all other test equipment.
<br /> Owner's Representative. shall be determined at this time. Verify location of existing underground utilities and make any necessary C. Flushing and Testing:
<br /> b. Operation and Maintenance: Provide operation and maintenance manuals covering the system and adjustments to avoid damage. a. After new sprinkler piping and risers are in place and connected and necessary work has been completed,
<br /> its components including a detailed typewritten instructions for Winter and Summer controller and prior to installation of sprinkler heads, open control valves and apply full head of water to flush out
<br /> programming, including demonstration. 3.03 INSTALLATION PREPARATION system.
<br /> b. After the system is thoroughly flushed, and prior to backfilling, cap off and pressure test system.
<br /> 1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Schedule and coordinate placement of materials and equipment in a manner to complete the work as quickly C. All testing to be in full compliance with the requirements of the specifications. B. Final System Test:
<br /> as possible in conformance with construction and progress schedules. 1. When irrigation system is complete and all adjustments have been made, notify the Owner's Representative
<br /> A. Packing and Shipping: to arrange final testing of system. A complete test of the system shall be made with all equipment
<br /> 1. Deliver plastic pipe, fittings, and connectors to project site in unbroken bundles or rolls, packaged in such 3.04 COORDINATION OF WORK connected and operating. Make any necessary adjustments as required by the Owner's Representative and
<br /> manner as to provide adequate protection for pipe ends, threaded or plain. retest as needed for final approval of system.
<br /> B. Storage and Protection A. Coordinate work with other trades. In particular, schedule placement of irrigation line and wiring (Schedule 40) C. Manufacturer's Field Service:
<br /> 1. During construction and storage protect materials from damage and prolonged exposure to sunlight, sleeves prior to paving work. 1. Equipment manufacturer for controllers and automatic control valves shall provide one half day of field
<br /> excessive heat, and/or deleterious materials. training in the operation and maintenance of the equipment to the Owner.
<br /> 3.05 EXCAVATING, TRENCHING AND BACKFILL 2. Equipment manufacturer for controllers, automatic control valves, and sprinklers shall inspect the installed
<br /> 1.07 JOB CONDITIONS system and its operation and certify in writing its proper installation and operation.
<br /> A. Excavation and Backfill for Sprinkler Lines:
<br /> A. Proceed with and complete irrigation work as rapidly as portions of Site become available, working within 1. Excavation: Place when pipe and soil temperatures are approximately the some. 3.13 GUARANTEE
<br /> seasonal limitations. 2. Backfill and Compaction: Top 6 inches in landscaped areas may be 85 percent.
<br /> B. Determine location of underground utilities and perform work in a manner which will avoid possible damage. B. Excavation shall be in all cases ample space for joining. Provide warning signs and barricades cs needed for A. Submit in writing to the Owner's Representative.
<br /> Hand excavate as required. open trenches. Bottom of trenches shall provide continuous support for pipe. B. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to fill and repair all depressions and replace all necessary paving
<br /> C. Maintain grade stokes set by others until removal is mutually agreed on by parties concerned. C. Make trenches for pipe lines deep enough to provide minimum cover from finish grade as follows: or plating due to the settlement of irrigation trenches for one year following completion and acceptance of the
<br /> 1. 18 inches minimum cover over mainlines and control wires to control valves and quick coupler valves, 24 job.
<br /> 1.08 SUBSTITUTION AND VERIFICATION inches under paving. C. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials, equipment, and workmanship furnished by him to be free of all
<br /> 2. 12 inches minimum cover over lateral lines. 24 inches under paving. defects of workmanship and materials, and shall agree to replace at his expense at any time within one year
<br /> A. Certain numbers on the Drawings and the Specifications are taken from the catalogues of the manufacturers 3. When rocky conditions exist, as determined by the Owner's Representative, the bottom of all trenches shall after installation is accepted, any and all defective parts that may be found. In cases where emergency repairs
<br /> named. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying that listed numbers correspond to appropriate have 3 inches of sand placed in them. Trenching depth shall be sufficient to allow for the 3 inches of are needed, or if the Contractor is not immediately available for repair work, the Owner shall have the option
<br /> equipment currently available from the manufacturers. bedding sand. of making repairs at the Contractor's expense.
<br /> B. Numbers on the Drawings refer to the basic equipment required and the Contractor shall be responsible for D. Restore surfaces, existing underground installations, or other Site improvements damaged or cut as a result of
<br /> determining additional incidental parts necessary for the attachment or assembly of equipment within the excavations, to original condition in a manner approved by the Owner's Representative. 3.14 CLEAN-UP
<br /> system. E. Where other utilities interfere with irrigation trenching and pipe work, adjust the trench depth as instructed by
<br /> C. Requests for substitutes must be in writing and approved of by the Owner's Representative. the Owner's Representative. A. The Contractor shall keep his work areas in a workmanlike and safe condition and so his rubbish, waste, and
<br /> F. No work on excavating, trenching, or backfilling shall be done when soil is muddy, as determined by the debris does not interfere with the work.
<br /> PART 2 - PRODUCTS Owner's Representative. B. Upon completion of work in this Section, remove all rubbish, waste and debris from Site.
<br /> C. Remove all equipment and implements of service, leave entire area in a neat and clean condition to meet
<br /> 2.01 PVC PLASTIC PIPING AND FITTINGS 3.06 PIPELINE ASSEMBLY / PLASTIC PIPE acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
<br /> A. Exterior main lines (pressure lines) & Exterior lateral lines (non-pressure): All piping is to be PVC Schedule 40 A. All pipe shall be assembled free from dirt. Field cut ends shall be reamed only to full diameter, with rough 3.15 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
<br /> (ATM D 1785) plastic pipe. Use Type 1 Schedule 40 High Impact PVC solvent weld fittings. edges and burrs removed.
<br /> B. Connections between mainlines and RCV's shall be of Schedule 80 PVC nipples and fittings as per Detail on B. Solvent weld joints: Assemble PVC pipe using primer, solvents, and methods in accordance with manufacturer's A. The Contractor shall comply with the completion of all forms associated with the Certificate of Completion
<br /> Plan. recommendations. Wipe excess cement off the outside of the joints. associated with the Water Efficient Landscape Compliance Certificate of Completion.
<br /> C. Plastic to metal connections shall be made with Schedule 80 male adapter or threaded nipple. C. For long pipe runs, 'snake' pipe from side to side in trench to allow for thermal expansion. Install pipe with
<br /> D. Plastic saddles and flange type fittings are not to be used. manufacturer's labels face up for inspection before backfill.
<br /> D. Threaded Joints:
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<br /> 2.02 GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS 1. Field threading of plastic pipe or fittings is not permitted, factory formed threads only will be permitted.
<br /> A. Steel pipe shall be standard weight Schedule 40 as specified in Section 15252, mild steel pipe of domestic 2. All plastic to metal connections shall be mode with PVC male adapters. All screwed joints shall have Teflon
<br /> origin, galvanized, and shall be new and scale free. All nipples shall be of the some material. tape applied to the male threads.
<br /> 3. Where assembling threaded plastic fittings, take up joint no more than one full turn beyond hand tight. Use
<br /> B. Steel pipe fittings shall be heavy pattern, banded, galvanized malleable iron, threaded pipe fittings. strap-eye friction wrench only, do not use metal jawed wrench.
<br /> C. Nipples are be of same material as pipe. E. Cap or plug openings as pipeline is assembled to prevent entrance of dirt or obstruction. Remove caps or
<br /> D. Crosses, bushhil ngs, and close nipples are not to be used. plugs only when necessary to continue assembly.
<br /> E. All galvanized steel pipe and fittings occurring below grade, including to 6 inches above finish grade, are F. Where pipes or control wires pass through sleeves, provide removable non-decaying seal at ends of sleeve to
<br /> to be field wrapped with a PVC tape. The wrapping tape and technique are to be subject to Owners prevent entrance of earth.
<br /> Representative approval. G. Install concrete thrust blocks on the main line at all changes in pipe direction associated with PVC tee's, el's,
<br /> F. All dissimilar metal piping are to be joined with a dielectric fitting. and other fittings as needed and as per detail on the plans. Do not cover thrust blocks until fully acceptable
<br /> 2.03 SLEEVES AND CHASES to the Owner's Representative.
<br /> A. All irrigation pipe sleeves and/or electrical chases shall be PVC Schedule 40 (ASTM D 1785). Size twice the 3.07 REMOTE CONTROL VALVES (RCV)
<br /> diameter of the sum of the pipe or pipes total diameter. A. Install where shown and group together where practical. Limit one RCV per valve box. Locate in shrub or
<br /> B. Class 1 and Class 2 electrical conductors are not to be placed in the same conduit. ground cover beds wherever possible.
<br /> 2.04 IRRIGATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT B. The valve designation (Le.: controller and station no.) shall be painted on the inside of each valve box lid.
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<br /> IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
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