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fittings must be anchored and kept from moving or pulling apart by the use of thrust blocks installed
against undisturbed earth.
2.7.1.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
a. Field Tests & Inspections: The Contracting Officer will conduct field inspections and witness field tests
specified in this section. The Contractor shall perform field tests and provide labor, equipment and
incidentals required for testing.
1. Check each straight run of pipeline for gross deficiencies by holding a light in a manhole; it
shall show a practically a full circle of light through the pipeline when viewed from the
adjoining end of the line. When pressure piping is used in a non-pressure line for non-
pressure use, test this piping as specified for non-pressure pipe.
2. Test lines for leakage by either infiltration tests or exfiltration tests. Prior to testing for
leakage, backfill trench up to at least lower half of the pipe. When necessary to prevent
pipeline movement during testing, place additional backfill around pipe to prevent movement
during testing, but leaving joints uncovered to permit inspection. When leakage or pressure
drop exceeds the allowable amount specified, make satisfactory correction and retest
pipeline section in the same manner. Correct visible leaks regardless of leakage test results.
3. Infiltration tests and ex-filtration tests: Perform these tests for sewer lines made of specified
material, not only concrete, in accordance with ASTM C 969M, ASTM C 969. Make
calculations in accordance with the Appendix to ASTM C 969M and ASTM 969.
b. Perform Low-Pressure Air Tests as follows:
1. Concrete Pipe: Test in accordance with ASTM C 924M, ASTM C 924. Allowable pressure
drop shall be given in ASTM C 924M ASTM C 924. Make calculations in accordance with the
Appendix to ASTM C 924M, ASTM C 924;
2. Ductile-Iron Pipe: Test in accordance with the applicable requirements of ASTM C 924M,
ASTM C 924. Allowable pressure drop shall be as given in ASTM C 924M, ASTM C 924.
Make calculations in accordance with the Appendix to ASTM C 924M, ASTM C 924;
3. PVC Plastic Pipe: Test in accordance with applicable requirements of UBPPA UNI-B-6.
Allowable pressure drop shall be as given in UBPPA UNI-B-6. Make calculations in
accordance with the Appendix to UBPPA UNI-B-6.
4. Deflection Testing: Deflection testing will not be required however; field quality control shall
ensure that all piping is installed in accordance with deflection requirements established by
the manufacturer.
2.7.2 STORM SEWER SYSTEMS
The project includes furnishing all materials, equipment and labor for constructing storm sewer service
lines, as applicable, and connecting to the existing utility networks.
2.7.2.1 DESIGN STORM RETURN PERIOD (BASELINE FREQUENCY)
Developed portions of the site installation such as administration, industrial and barracks areas, shall be
based on a rainfall of 10-year frequency. Basic system design shall be in accordance with UFC 3-230-
17A, Chapter 2. Potential damage or operational requirements may warrant a more severe criterion or in
certain areas a lesser criterion may be appropriate. The design of roadway culverts and other on-site
storm drainage features & structures will normally be based on 10-year rainfall event. Protection of
installations against flood flows originating from areas exterior to the base installation shall be based on a
20 or 25-year rainfall.
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