SUDAS Standard Specifications Division 4 - Sewers and Drains

Section 4010 - Sanitary Sewers

SANITARY SEWERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Sanitary Sewer Gravity Mains

B. Sanitary Sewer Force Mains

C. Sanitary Sewer Services

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Construct sanitary sewer gravity and force mains.

B. Construct or relocate building sanitary sewer services, stubs, and connections.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

1.04 SUBSTITUTIONS

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

1.06 SCHEDULING AND CONFLICTS

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

1.07 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

None.

1.08 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main:

1. Trenched:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed in a trench will be measured in
linear feet along the centerline of the pipe from center of manhole to center of
manhole.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, trench excavation, dewatering,
furnishing bedding material, placing bedding and backfill material, wyes and other
fittings, pipe joints, pipe connections, testing, and inspection.

2. Trenchless:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed by trenchless methods will be
measured in linear feet along the centerline of pipe.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing pipe;
trenchless installation materials and equipment; pit excavation, dewatering, and
placing backfill material; pipe connections; testing; and inspection.

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1.08 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (Continued)

B. Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main with Casing Pipe:

1. Trenched:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed with a casing pipe in a trench
will be measured in linear feet along the centerline of the casing pipe, from end of
casing to end of casing.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of carrier pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing both
carrier pipe and casing pipe, trench excavation, dewatering, furnishing bedding
material, placing bedding and backfill material, furnishing and installing annular
space fill material, casing spacers, pipe connections, testing, and inspection.

2. Trenchless:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed by trenchless methods with a
casing pipe will be measured in linear feet along the centerline of the casing pipe
from end of casing to end of casing.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of carrier pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing both
carrier pipe and casing pipe; trenchless installation materials and equipment; pit
excavation, dewatering, and placing backfill material; casing spacers; furnishing and
installing annular space fill material; pipe connections; testing; and inspection.

C. Sanitary Sewer Force Main:

1. Trenched:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed in an open trench will be
measured in linear feet along the centerline of the pipe from the outside wall of the
pumping station to the center of manhole, or from the center of manhole to the center
of manhole.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, trench excavation, dewatering,
furnishing bedding material, placing bedding and backfill material, wyes and other
fittings, pipe joints, testing, and inspection.

2. Trenchless:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed by trenchless methods will be
measured in linear feet along the centerline of the pipe.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing pipe;
trenchless installation materials and equipment; pit excavation, dewatering, and
placing backfill material; pipe connections; testing; and inspection.

D. Sanitary Sewer Force Main with Casing Pipe:

1. Trenched:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed with a casing pipe in a trench
will be measured in linear feet along the centerline of the casing pipe.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing both
carrier pipe and casing pipe, trench excavation, dewatering, placing bedding and
backfill material, furnishing and installing annular space fill material, casing spacers,
pipe connections, testing, and inspection.

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1.08 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (Continued)

2. Trenchless:
a. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe installed by trenchless methods with a
casing pipe will be measured in linear feet along the centerline of the casing pipe.
b. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and
size of carrier pipe.
c. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing both
carrier pipe and casing pipe; trenchless installation materials and equipment; pit
excavation, dewatering, and placing backfill material; casing spacers; furnishing and
installing annular space fill material; pipe connections; testing; and inspection.

E. Sanitary Sewer Service Stub: The portion of the sanitary sewer service from the main to a
point 10 feet outside of the right-of-way line or as specified in the contract documents (comply
with Figure 4010.201).

1. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe will be measured in linear feet along the
centerline of the pipe from the end of the pipe to the centerline of the sewer main.

2. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear foot for each type and size of
sanitary sewer service stub.

3. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, trench excavation, furnishing bedding
material, placing bedding and backfill material, tap, fittings, testing, and inspection.

F. Sanitary Sewer Service Relocation: The portion of an existing sanitary sewer service in a
zone of conflict.

1. Measurement: Each completed relocation will be counted.

2. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price for each relocation.

3. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, removal of existing pipe, trench
excavation, furnishing new pipe and bedding material, placing bedding and backfill
material, connection back to existing service, compaction, testing, and inspection.

G. Sewage Air Release Valve and Pit:

1. Measurement: Each completed installation, including valve, accessories, and pit, will be
counted.

2. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price for each sewage air release valve and
pit.

3. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, excavation, furnishing bedding
material, placing bedding and backfill material, compaction, and testing.

H. Removal of Sanitary Sewer:

1. Measurement: Each type and size of pipe removed will be measured in linear feet from
end to end.

2. Payment: Payment will be at the unit price per linear foot for each type and size of pipe.

3. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, removal, disposal, and capping (if
specified) of pipe.

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1.08 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (Continued)

I. Sanitary Sewer Cleanout

1. Measurement: Each sanitary sewer cleanout will be counted.

2. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price for each cleanout.

3. Includes: Unit price includes, but is not limited to, plug at the end of the main, fittings,
riser pipe, cap with screw plug, casting, and concrete casting encasement.

J. Connection to Existing Manhole: Connections to existing manhole will be measured and

paid according to Section 6010, 1.08.

K. Sanitary Sewer Abandonment:

1. Plug: Plugging sanitary sewers is incidental to other work and will not be paid for
separately.

2. Fill and Plug:

a. Measurement: Each size of pipe filled and plugged will be measured in linear feet
from end of pipe to end of pipe.
b. Payment: Payment will be at the unit price per linear foot of each size of pipe filled
and plugged.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SANITARY SEWER (Gravity Mains)

A. Solid Wall Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) 8 inch to 15 inch:

1. Comply with ASTM D 3034, SDR 26, unless SDR 35 is specified.

2. Pipe stiffness per ASTM D 2412.

a. SDR 26: Minimum pipe stiffness of 115 psi.
b. SDR 35: Minimum pipe stiffness of 46 psi.

3. PVC plastic meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12454 or 12364. Do not exceed
10 parts by weight per 100 of PVC resin in the compound for additives and fillers,
including but not limited to stabilizers, antioxidants, lubricants, and colorants.

4. Integral bell and spigot joints with elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3212 and
ASTM F 477.

B. Solid Wall Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) 18 inch to 27 inch:

1. Comply with ASTM F 679.

2. Pipe stiffness per ASTM D 2412, 46 psi.

3. PVC plastic meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12454 or 12364. Do not exceed
10 parts by weight per 100 of PVC resin in the compound for additives and fillers,
including but not limited to stabilizers, antioxidants, lubricants, and colorants.

4. Integral bell and spigot joints with elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3212 and
ASTM F 477.

C. Corrugated Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) 8 inch to 36 inch:

1. Comply with ASTM F 949, smooth interior, corrugated exterior.

2. Pipe stiffness per ASTM D 2412.

a. 8 inch to 10 inch: Minimum pipe stiffness of 115 psi, unless 46 psi is specified.
b. 12 inch to 36 inch: Minimum pipe stiffness of 46 psi.

3. PVC resin meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12454. Do not exceed 10 parts by
weight per 100 of PVC resin in the compound for additives and fillers, including but not
limited to stabilizers, antioxidants, lubricants, and colorants.

4. Integral bell and spigot joints with elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3212 and
ASTM F 477.

D. Closed Profile Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) 21 inch to 36 inch:

1. Comply with ASTM F 1803.

2. Pipe stiffness per ASTM D 2412, 46 psi.

3. PVC plastic meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12364. Do not exceed 10 parts by
weight per 100 of PVC resin in the compound for additives and fillers, including but not
limited to stabilizers, antioxidants, lubricants, and colorants.

4. Integral bell and spigot joints with elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3212 and
ASTM F 477.
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2.01 SANITARY SEWER (Gravity Mains) (Continued)

E. Polyvinyl Chloride Composite Pipe (truss type PVC) 8 inch to 15 inch:

1. Comply with ASTM D 2680. Pipe constructed with truss-type structure between inner
and outer PVC walls with voids filled with lightweight concrete.

2. Pipe stiffness per ASTM D 2412, 200 psi.

3. PVC plastic meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12454. Do not exceed 10 parts by
weight per 100 of PVC resin in the compound for additives and fillers, including but not
limited to stabilizers, antioxidants, lubricants, and colorants.

4. Integral bell and spigot joints with elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3212 and F
477.

F. Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) 18 inch to 144 inch:

1. General:
a. Comply with ASTM C 76 (AASHTO M 170).
b. Minimum Class IV (3000D), Wall B.
c. Tongue and groove joints.
d. Rubber O-ring flexible joint complying with ASTM C 443 (AASHTO M 315).

2. Pipe Lining:
a. Coat interior pipe barrel and all joint surfaces with two-component coal-tar epoxy-
polyamide black paint or approved equal.
b. Lining Material: Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Specification No. 16, Table 1.
1) Minimum epoxy resin content 34 to 35% by dry film weight.
2) Minimum sag resistance 40 mils.
3) Minimum solids 80% by volume.
c. Apply according to lining material manufacturer’s recommendations.

G. Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) 8 inch to 54 inch:

1. General:
a. Comply with AWWA C151.
b. Minimum thickness Class 52.

2. Interior Linings:
a. Provide interior lining for ductile iron pipe and fittings used for all gravity sewers and
drop connections.
b. Use linings specifically designed for sanitary sewer applications, which may include
calcium aluminate, polyethylene, ceramic epoxy, and coal tar epoxy. Other lining
types may be allowed upon approval of the Engineer.
c. Apply lining to interior of unlined ductile iron pipe and fittings according to the
published specifications from the manufacturer.
d. Seal all cut ends and repair field damaged areas according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

3. Exterior Coating: Asphalt.

4. Joints: Push-on complying with AWWA C111.

5. Fittings: Mechanical complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153.

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2.01 SANITARY SEWER (Gravity Mains) (Continued)

6. Polyethylene Encasement:
a. Comply with AWWA C105.
b. Minimum thickness of 8 mils.
c. Use for all ductile iron pipe and fittings in buried service.

H. Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) 8 inch to 42 inch:

1. Pipe and fittings complying with ASTM C 700.

2. Compression joints complying with ASTM C 425 for plain end pipe or bell and spigot pipe.

3. Test according to ASTM C 301.

2.02 SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAINS

A. Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) 4 inch to 54 inch: Comply with the DIP requirements in Section
4010, 2.01. If joint restraints are specified, comply with Section 5010, 2.03.

B. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC): Comply with the requirements in Section 5010, 2.01 for
PVC pipe. Provide restrained joints when specified.

C. Sewage Air Release Valve:

1. General: Consists of an elongated tapered or conical body with outward-slanting walls

and a float to operate (open and close) under pressure without spillage. Use a float with
a flexible connection to the seal plug assembly to prevent irregular air release and protect
the connecting rod. Ensure the bottom of the valve is sloped or funnel-shaped to
encourage the accumulated sewage and solids to drain from the valve. Preserve a
volume of air at all times between the liquid sewage and the seal plug assembly.

2. Materials:
a. Body and Cover: Stainless steel, fiberglass-reinforced nylon, or other corrosion-
resistant materials.
b. Internal Metal Components: Stainless steel.
c. Float: Stainless steel, ASTM A 240, Type 304, or foamed polypropylene.
d. Seal Plug Assembly: Stainless steel, foamed polypropylene, EPDM rubber, and
reinforced nylon.

3. Tapping Saddle: Stainless steel or nylon.

4. Pit: Construct according to Figure 4010.202.

D. Tracer Wire: Comply with Section 5010, 2.05. Tracer wire will be required on all force
mains.

E. Tracer Wire Station:

1. Two internal terminals with shunt.

2. Five to six foot plastic post (color as specified by the Jurisdiction).

3. Removable top cap with lock.

4. Decals indicating “Sewer Force Main” or similar language.

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2.03 CASING PIPE

Comply with Section 3020, 2.02 for casing pipe requirements.

2.04 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES

A. Connection to Main

1. PVC Main:
a. Preformed wye or tee service fitting with integral bell and spigot joints with
elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3034 or ASTM F 949.
b. Preformed saddle wye or saddle tee for service tap complying with ASTM D 3034 or
ASTM F 949.
c. PVC plastic meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12454.

2. PVC Composite Main:

a. Preformed wye or tee service fitting with integral bell and spigot joints with
elastomeric seals complying with ASTM D 3212.
b. Preformed saddle wye or saddle tee for service tap complying with ASTM D 2680.

3. RCP Main: Preformed saddle wye or saddle tee service tap designed for use with RCP.

4. VCP Main:
a. Precast VCP wye or tee service fitting complying with ASTM C 700 for pipe and
ASTM C 425 for compression joints.
b. Preformed saddle wye or saddle tee service tap designed for use with VCP.

5. DIP Main:
a. Use DIP wye or tee fittings complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153.
b. Preformed saddle wye or tee services tap designed for use with DIP. Cut the hole for
the tap with equipment designed for application.

B. Wye and Tee Pipe Stop: All saddle wye or saddle tee fittings must provide integrally molded
pipe stop in the branch for positive protection against service pipe insertion beyond the inside
of sewer main pipe wall.

C. Service Pipe: Use products as required by local plumbing code or regulations, if applicable.
Otherwise, use the following:

1. PVC:
a. Comply with ASTM D 3034, minimum thickness SDR 23.5 minimum pipe stiffness of
153 psi as per ASTM D 2412.
b. PVC plastic meeting ASTM D 1784, Cell Classification 12454.
c. Integral bell and spigot type rubber gasket joint complying with ASTM D 3212.

2. DIP: As specified for sanitary sewer force main, including polyethylene encasement.

D. Connection to Existing Service: Comply with Section 4050, 2.08.

2.05 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RELOCATIONS

A. Comply with Section 4010, 2.04 for all materials used for sanitary service relocation.

B. Use the same nominal size as the existing service being relocated.

2.06 SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT

Comply with Figure 4010.203.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify measurements at site. Make necessary field measurements to accurately determine

pipe makeup lengths or closures.

B. Examine site conditions to ensure construction operations do not pose hazards to adjacent
structures or facilities.

3.02 GRAVITY SEWER INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Install watertight plug to prevent water from entering the existing sewer system.

2. Clean pipe interior and joints prior to installation. Keep pipe clean during construction.

3. Begin at the lowest point in the line. Lay groove or bell end pointing upstream unless
specifically noted otherwise.

4. Assemble joints according to Section 4010, 3.04.

5. Use a saw to cut ends of pipe flush with inside wall of manholes and structures. Do not
use hammer or other means to break pipe.

6. Provide manholes as specified in the contract documents.

7. Install cap, plug, or bulkhead at exposed ends of pipe upon completion of construction or
whenever pipe installation is not in progress.

B. Trenched:

1. Excavate trench and provide pipe bedding and backfill material as specified in Section
3010.

2. Prepare trench bottom to design line and grade so that only minor movement of the pipe
is necessary after installation.

3. Lay pipe to design line and grade. Set field grades to invert of pipes.

4. Provide uniform bearing for full pipe barrel length. Excavate bell holes as necessary for
uniform support of pipe barrel on bedding material.

5. Do not lay pipe in water or on saturated soil or bedding, or allow water to rise in trench
around pipe prior to placing backfill material.

6. Do not disturb installed pipe and bedding when using movable trench boxes and shields.
Block or anchor pipe as necessary to prevent joint displacement.

7. Install wye or tee service fitting at each location specified in the contract documents.

C. Trenchless: Comply with Section 3020.

3.03 SANITARY SEWER INSTALLED WITHIN A CASING PIPE

Comply with Section 3020, 3.04 for installation of sanitary sewer within casing pipe.

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3.04 GRAVITY MAIN PIPE JOINTING

A. General:

1. Clean joint surfaces to remove soil or foreign material prior to jointing pipe.

2. Assemble joints according to pipe manufacturer′s recommendations. Use equipment that

does not apply damaging forces to pipe joints.

B. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) and Polyvinyl Chloride Composite Pipe (truss-type):

1. Coat rubber gasket and joint with soap-based lubricant immediately prior to closing joint.

2. Seal ends of PVC composite and closed profile pipe at manholes with the coating
recommended by the manufacturer.

C. Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP): Coat rubber gasket and joint with soap-based lubricant
immediately prior to closing joint.

D. Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP):

1. Push-on Joint: Coat gasket and joint with soap-based lubricant immediately prior to
closing joint.

2. Mechanical Joint: Wash plain end, bell socket, and gasket with soap solution. Press
gasket into socket, set gland, and tighten bolts uniformly.

E. Connections between Dissimilar Pipes:

1. Use manufactured adapters or couplings approved by the Engineer.

2. Where adapters or couplings are not available, the Engineer may authorize use of a Type
PC-2 concrete collar as shown on Figure 4020.211.

3.05 FORCE MAIN INSTALLATION

A. General: Install according to Section 5010.

B. Tracer Wire:

1. Required for all force main installations. Comply with Section 5010.

2. Install tracer wire station at each end of the force main and at additional locations
specified in the contract documents.

3. Bury end of tracer wire station 2 feet and compact.

3.06 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE STUBS

A. Provide sanitary sewer service stubs at locations specified in the contract documents.

B. Install wye or tee for each service connection.

1. Connection of sanitary service to new sewer main, except RCP:

a. Use only factory wye or tees.
b. Install according to manufacturer’s requirements and Section 4010, 2.04 and 3.04 for
joints.

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3.06 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE STUBS (Continued)

2. Connection to existing sewer main and new RCP:

a. Cut sewer main for service tap with hole saw or sewer tap drill.
b. Use preformed saddle wye or saddle tee for service tap. Use a gasketed saddle with
rigid pipe mains and a solvent-cemented saddle with PVC mains.
c. Install according to the manufacturer’s requirements, but always attach with at least
two stainless steel band clamps.

C. Install service stub from sewer main to a location 10 feet beyond the right-of-way line or as
specified in the contract documents. Comply with Figure 4010.201.

1. Install according to Section 4010, 3.02.

2. Install service stub with a slope between 2% and 5% for 4 inch pipes, and between 1%
and 5% for pipes 6 inches and greater.

3. Terminate end of service stub 10 to 12 feet below finished ground elevation or as

specified in the contract documents.

4. If the depth of the sewer main causes the service to exceed a depth of 12 feet or a slope
of 5%, install a service riser.

5. For undeveloped properties, place watertight stopper, cap, or plug in end of sanitary
sewer service. Mark the end of the service line as required by the Jurisdiction or as
specified in the contract documents.

6. For reconnection of new service pipe with existing service pipe, comply with the
Jurisdiction’s plumbing code.

3.07 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RELOCATION

A. Relocate existing sanitary sewer services that conflict with new storm or sanitary sewer
installations. Existing services located within a conflict zone from 6 inches below the bottom
of the proposed sewer pipe to 2 inches above the top of the proposed sewer pipe require
relocation.

B. When a conflicting service is encountered:

1. Determine grades and elevations of the existing service and proposed main.

2. Determine the extent of service replacement necessary to relocate the service outside of
the conflict zone while maintaining a minimum 1% slope on the sewer service.

3. If it is not feasible to maintain a minimum slope of 1% on the relocated service, a special

design and additional work may be required. Stop work and contact the Engineer. Do
not remove sewer service unless directed by the Engineer.

4. If service relocation with a minimum slope of 1% is feasible, proceed with removal and
replacement of the existing sanitary sewer service.
a. Length of replacement varies. Remove the existing service to the extent necessary
to move the service out of the conflict zone.
b. Use all new materials complying with Section 4010, 2.04.
c. Re-install the service according to Section 4010, 3.02.
d. Maintain a minimum 1% grade on relocated service.

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3.08 SANITARY SEWER ABANDONMENT

A. Plug:

1. Prior to placing the sewer plug, the Engineer will verify the sewer line is not in use.

2. Construct sewer plug by completely filling the end of the pipe with concrete. Force
concrete into the end of the pipe for a distance of 16 inches, or one-half the pipe
diameter, whichever is greater.

B. Fill:

1. Prior to filling the sewer, the Engineer will verify the sewer line is not in use.

2. If specified in the contract documents, fill the line to be abandoned with flowable mortar
or CLSM (comply with Section 3010) by gravity flow or pumping.

3.09 CONNECTION TO EXISTING MANHOLE

Comply with Section 6010, 3.05.

3.10 SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT

Provide cleanouts where specified in the contract documents. Comply with Figure 4010.203.

3.11 TOLERANCES

Apply the following tolerances to utilities installed by open trench construction. For trenchless
construction, comply with Section 3020.

A. Gravity Main:

1. Do not allow horizontal and vertical alignment of trenched gravity sewer lines to vary from
design line and grade at any point along the pipe by more than 1% of the inside diameter
of the pipe or 1/4 inch, whichever is larger.

2. This tolerance is allowed for trenched gravity sewer lines only if design line and grade is
sufficient to prevent backslope when tolerance limits are reached.

3. Reverse slope on gravity pipe is prohibited. Remove and reinstall pipe to proper grade.

B. Force Main: Do not allow horizontal and vertical alignment of trenched force mains to vary
from design line and grade by more than 3 inches.

3.12 CONFLICTS

The following separation information is derived from Iowa DNR’s Iowa Wastewater Facilities
Design Standards, Chapter 12, Section 12.5.8:

A. Horizontal Separation of Gravity Sewers from Water Mains: Separate gravity sewer
mains from water mains by a horizontal distance of at least 10 feet unless:

1. The top of a sewer main is at least 18 inches below the bottom of the water main, and

2. The sewer is placed in a separate trench or in the same trench on a bench of undisturbed
earth at a minimum horizontal separation of 3 feet from the water main.

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3.12 CONFLICTS (Continued)

3. When it is impossible to obtain the required horizontal clearance of 3 feet and a vertical
clearance of 18 inches between sewers and water mains, the sewers must be
constructed of water main materials meeting the requirements of Section 5010, 2.01.
However, provide a linear separation of at least 2 feet.

B. Separation of Sewer Force Mains from Water Mains: Separate sewer force mains and
water mains by a horizontal distance of at least 10 feet unless:

1. The force main is constructed of water main materials meeting a minimum pressure
rating of 150 psi and the requirements of Section 5010, 2.01 and
2. The sewer force main is laid at least 4 linear feet from the water main.

C. Separation of Sewer and Water Main Crossovers:

1. Vertical separation of sanitary sewers crossing under any water main should be at least
18 inches when measured from the top of the sewer to the bottom of the water main. If
physical conditions prohibit the separation, the sewer may be placed not closer than 6
inches below a water main or 18 inches above a water main. Maintain the maximum
feasible separation distance in all cases.

2. Where the sewer crosses over or less than 18 inches below a water main, locate one full
length of sewer pipe of water main material so both joints are as far as possible from the
water main. The sewer and water pipes must be adequately supported and have
watertight joints. Use a low permeability soil for backfill material within 10 feet of the
point of crossing.

3.13 CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND TESTING

Clean, inspect, and test sanitary sewer per Section 4060.

END OF SECTION

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