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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 2

1.05 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 4

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 6

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 7

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 7

1.09 DESIGN CRITERIA.............................................................................................. 7

1.10 CLASSIFICATION................................................................................................ 9

1.11 COLOR SCHEME ................................................................................................ 9

1.12 BOLLARDS .......................................................................................................... 9

1.13 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ......................................................... 10

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 11

2.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 11

2.02 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 11

2.03 HYDRANT COMPONENTS ............................................................................... 14

2.04 WORKMANSHIP................................................................................................ 15

2.05 PAINTING OF HYDRANTS ............................................................................... 16

2.06 TESTING OF HYDRANTS................................................................................. 17

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PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 18

3.01 PREPARATION ................................................................................................. 18

3.02 INSPECTION ..................................................................................................... 18

3.03 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 18

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL .............................................................................. 19

3.05 BACKFILLING AND CLEANING........................................................................ 19

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section covers the furnishing, installation and testing of dry-barrel fire hydrants
at the locations and in quantities as shown on the Contract Drawings.

B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to
complete the Work in accordance with the Contract requirements.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Design Criteria for Selection of Fire Hydrants

B. Classification of Fire Hydrants

C. Components of Fire Hydrants

D. Materials of Different Components of Fire Hydrants

E. Installation of Fire Hydrants

F. Inspection and Testing of Fire Hydrants

G. Protection of Fire Hydrants

H. Backfilling and Cleaning of Site

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 02085 Underground Piping Materials

H. Section 02230 Site Clearing

I. Section 02315 Excavation and Fill

J. Section 02510 Water Distribution

K. Section 03310 Structural Concrete

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L. Section 09960 High-Performance Coating

M. Section 15051 Materials and Methods

N. Section 15340 Water Spray Fixed Systems

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials, products and workmanship. In case of conflict between these
standards and the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment, materials and
processes conforming to one group of codes and standards.

C. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI AS 568A Aerospace Size Standard for O-rings

D. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

1. ANSI/ASME B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Inch Series

E. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM A47M Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron

Castings

2. ASTM A48M Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings

3. ASTM A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded, Seamless

4. ASTM A108 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and

Alloy, Cold-Finished

5. ASTM A126 Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for

Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings

6. ASTM A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on

Iron and Steel Hardware

7. ASTM A197M Standard Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron

8. ASTM A220M Standard Specification for Pearlitic Malleable Iron

Castings

9. ASTM A242M Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy

Structural Steel

10. ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and

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Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength

11. ASTM A395M Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron

Pressure Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated
Temperatures

12. ASTM A536 Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

13. ASTM A575 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon,

Merchant Quality, M-Grades

14. ASTM A576 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon,

Hot-Wrought, Special Quality

15. ASTM B61 Standard Specification for Steam or Valve Bronze

Castings

16. ASTM B62 Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or

Ounce Metal Castings

17. ASTM B98M Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Rod,

Bar, and Shapes

18. ASTM B150 Standard Specification for Aluminum Bronze Rod,

Bar, and Shapes

19. ASTM B154 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for
Copper and Copper Alloys

20. ASTM B633 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings

of Zinc on Iron and Steel

21. ASTM B766 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings

of Cadmium

22. ASTM C33 Standard Specifications for Concrete Aggregates

23. ASTM C143M Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic

Cement Concrete

24. ASTM C150 Standard Specifications for Portland Cement

25. ASTM D2000 Standard Classification System for Rubber Products

in Automotive Applications

F. AWWA American Water Works Association

1. ANSI/AWWA C502 AWWA Standard Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants

2. ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 American National Standard for Ductile-Iron

and Gray-Iron Fittings, 75 mm Through
1200 mm, for Water and other Liquids

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3. ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 American National Standard for Rubber-

Gasket joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe
and Fittings

4. ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 American National Standard for Flanged

Ductile-Iron Pipe With Threaded Flanges

5. ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 American National Standard for Ductile-Iron

Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, For Water or Other
Liquids

6. ANSI/AWWA C503 Standard for Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants

7. ANSI/AWWA C550 Standard for Protective Epoxy Interior

Coatings For Valves and Hydrants

8. ANSI/AWWA C600 Standard for Installation of Ductile-Iron Water

Mains and Their Appurtenances

9. AWWA M17 Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of

Fire Hydrants

G. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1. NFPA 291 Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and

Marking of Hydrants

2. NFPA 1963 Standard for Fire Hose Connections

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. base: A part that provides a lateral connection to the hydrant lead and directs the
flow vertically upward into the lower barrel. Also called shoe, bottom, boot, elbow,
bury.

B. breakable barrel coupling: A coupling used to fasten the upper barrel to the lower
barrel. It is designed to break if stressed severely, should a vehicle strike the hydrant.

C. bury: The distance measured to the nearest 152 mm, from the bottom of the
connecting pipe to the ground line of the hydrant is known as length of bury.

D. bonnet: A part that attaches to the top of the nozzle section and encloses the
support portions of the operating mechanism. It may be integral with the nozzle
section. Also called cap or cover.

E. cosmetic defect: A blemish that has no effect on the ability of a component to meet
the structural design and production test requirements of this Specification.

F. drain outlet: The opening in the base through which water escapes to the ground
when the drain valve is open.

G. drain valve: A valve located at or adjacent to the valve seat ring. The drain valve
opens automatically when the main valve is closed; this allows water to drain from

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the barrel into the ground. In like fashion, the drain valve closes automatically when
the main valve is being opened, the drain valve closes completely after only one to
five turns of the operating nut.

H. dry barrel hydrant: This is the most common type of hydrant; it has a control valve
below the frost line between the footpiece and the barrel. A drain is located at the
bottom of the barrel above the control valve seat for proper drainage after operation.

I. fire hydrant: A valved connection on a water main for the purpose of supplying
water to fire hose or other fire protection apparatus.

J. frangible stem coupling: A stem coupling designed to break if it is stressed

severely, should a vehicle strike the hydrant. Also called breakable coupling.

K. gland bushing: A part that is used to line a gland.

L. head: The potential energy of water due to its height above a given level.

M. hose outlet nozzle: An outlet nozzle that has an opening of 76 mm or smaller in

diameter, and is suitable for attachment of a fire hose.

N. manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces materials or

products.

O. nozzle cap: A cap that is attached to an outlet nozzle and covers the nozzle
opening. The cap is furnished with a nut or other means to permit the application of
force adequate to firmly attach it to or remove it from the outlet nozzle.

P. nozzle section: A part that extends upward from the barrel and contains the outlet
nozzles. It may be integral with the upper barrel.

Q. operating nut: An external hydrant part that is turned by a hydrant wrench in order
to rotate the stem nut or stem; it may be integral with the stem nut or stem.

R. outlet nozzle: The outlet nozzle is secured in the nozzle section and has an opening
through which water can be discharged. The outlet nozzle is threaded or otherwise
formed to permit attachment of a fire hose connection.

S. packing gland: A part that compresses packing rings in a stuffing box.

T. purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any materials or

work to be performed.

U. pumper outlet nozzle: An outlet nozzle with an opening of at least 89 mm (3.5 in.) in
diameter, suitable for attachment of a fire hose. Also called steamer nozzle, steamer
connection.

V. seat-ring insert: A part with internal threads that is secured and sealed to the
hydrant base. The internal threads engage with the external threads on the valve
seat ring. The seat ring insert may also serve as a part of the drain system. Also
called drain ring, retainer ring, insert ring.

W. stem: A part of the operating mechanism that extends down to the main valve
assembly and moves the main valve to close or open the hydrant. The stem is often

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in two parts, particularly in a traffic model; the upper stem and the lower stem. Also
called upper rod, lower rod.

X. stem coupling: A part that joins the portions of a two part stem. Also called a rod
coupling.

Y. stem nut: A part that is internally threaded and engages with threads on the stem so
that when the part is rotated, or when the stem is rotated and the stem nut is
stationary, the stem is raised or lowered to move the valve. Also called operating nut,
operating stem nut, revolving nut.

Z. structural defect: A blemish or the activity of plugging, welding, grinding, or

repairing such blemish that causes a component to fail the structural design and
production test requirements of this Specification.

AA. stuffing box: A cylindrical cavity that surrounds the stem and contains a number of
packing rings used to prevent leakage along the stem. The stuffing box may be an
individual component or a portion of another component. Also called packing box.

BB. supplier: The party who supplies materials or services is known as supplier. A
supplier may or may not be a manufacturer.

CC. surge: A sudden increase of pressure in a pipeline resulting from closing a valve at
its lower end.

DD. traffic model: A hydrant designed and constructed so that if it is struck by a vehicle,
certain easily replaceable components will break and allow the upper portion (above
the ground line) to become detached from the lower portion (below the ground line).
The below ground line section will remain intact and undamaged.

EE. valve seat ring: A part threaded into and sealed to the hydrant base (or associated
part adjacent to the base). The main valve is forced against the valve seat ring to
close the hydrant.

FF. wet barrel hydrant: A type of hydrant that sometimes is used where there is no
danger of freezing weather. Each outlet on a wet barrel hydrant is provided with a
valved outlet threaded for fire hose.

GG. working pressure: The maximum pressure which a piping system can sustain in
continuous use under given service conditions without pressure surge is known as
working pressure.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
Work:

1. Certificate of compliance stating that the hydrant and all materials used in its
construction conform to all requirements of this Specification.

2. Certificate of testing including test data to show that all tests specified have
been performed and all requirements have been met.

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3. Manufacturer’s recommended specification and instructions for transporting,

handling, loading, unloading and storage of fire hydrants.

4. Catalog data showing illustrations and schedule of parts and the material of
which they are made to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the hydrant and
ordering of replacement parts, as well as the net assembled weight of the
hydrant.

5. Maintenance manual showing periodic maintenance including lubrication

requirements and procedure, and recommended spare parts list.

6. Drawings showing the principal dimensions, construction details, and

materials.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing such as to achieve the
specified quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.09 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. General

1. Fire hydrant shall be dry-barrel, breakaway type with compression shut-off

(opening against the pressure and closing with pressure) and shall conform to
ANSI/AWWA C502 and ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 codes as specified in

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par. 1.04.

B. Hydrant Barrel

1. Hydrant barrel shall not be less than 150 mm diameter.

C. Hydrant Connections

1. Hydrant shall have two 65 mm nominal diameter fire hose nozzles with 2.5 to
7.5 NH type threads conforming to NFPA 1963.

2. Hydrant shall have one 115 mm nominal diameter pumper connection with
4.5 to 4 NH type threads conforming to NFPA 1963.

D. Working Pressure

1. Hydrant shall be designed to withstand a minimum working pressure of

1.05 MPa (150 psi).

E. Material Stress Limit

1. All parts of the hydrants shall be capable of withstanding a hydrostatic test

pressure of 2 MPa, without being functionally impaired nor structurally
damaged, with the hydrant completely assembled and pressurized as follows:

a) With the nozzle caps in place, the main valve open, the hydrant inlet
capped, and the test pressure applied to the interior of the hydrant.

b) With the main valve closed, the hydrant inlet capped, and the test
pressure applied at the hydrant inlet.

F. Operating Mechanism

1. The operating nut shall be pentagonal in shape and shall measure 38 mm from
point to flat at the base of the nut and 36 mm at the top. The height of the
operating nut shall not be less than 25 mm.

2. The hydrant shall be opened by turning the operating nut counter-clockwise.

3. The force required to open or close the hydrant shall not exceed 27 N.m at any
time when the hydrant is not under pressure.

4. Hydrant shall be functional and capable of being opened or closed without

difficulty following the application of an operating torque of 270 N.m at the
operating nut in the opening direction with the hydrant fully opened and the
closing direction with the hydrant fully closed.

G. Traffic Model Components

1. Hydrants with frangible sections near the ground line designed to break on
impact shall conform to all structural requirements of this Specification.

H. Damage to Barrel and Operating Mechanism

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1. The barrel and operating mechanism shall be designed so that in the event of
accident, damage, or breaking of the hydrant above or the near the ground
line, the main valve will remain closed and reasonably tight against leakage.

I. Head Losses

1. Loss of head due to friction, corrected for inlet and outlet velocity heads shall
not exceed 15 kPa with a total water flow of 31.67 L/s from both outlet nozzles.

1.10 CLASSIFICATION

A. Based on the flow rate, the hydrants are classified as below:

1. Class A Hydrants

a) Class A Hydrants, on individual test, have a flow capacity of 63.34 to

94.5 L/s.

2. Class B Hydrants

a) Class B Hydrants, on individual test, have a flow capacity of 31.67 to

63.34 L/s.

3. Class C Hydrants

a) Class C Hydrants, on individual test, have a flow capacity of less than

31.67 L/s.

1.11 COLOR SCHEME

A. All fire hydrants shall conform to the color code system as shown below:

1. Barrel

a) Hydrant barrel shall be painted FIRE HYDRANT RED.

2. Bonnets and Nozzle Caps

a) Bonnets and nozzle caps of different classes of hydrants shall be

painted based on NFPA 291, as follows:
1) Class A Hydrants : Green
2) Class B Hydrants : Orange
3) Class C Hydrants : Red

1.12 BOLLARDS

A. Bollards shall be provided at fire hydrants for protection, where shown on the
Contract Drawings.

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B. A minimum of 2 and up to 4 bollards may be required for each fire hydrant,

depending upon the site conditions.

C. The same type and size of bollards shall be used around each hydrant.

1.13 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and material units in
accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following
requirements:

1. The Contractor shall provide packaging as required for shipment of hydrants to

the installation site.

2. Hydrants shall be inspected at time of delivery for shipment damage and for
compliance with specifications. Hydrant valves shall be closed and nozzle
caps replaced prior to storage.

3. Any product that is found to be damaged or not in accordance with the

specifications shall immediately be repaired or removed from site and replaced
at no additional cost to the Royal Commission, without impairing the project’s
performance or schedule. Repairs shall not be undertaken before the Royal
Commission’s review of the Contractor’s proposed action.

4. Hydrants shall be stored and handled at the construction site in a manner to

prevent damage and deterioration.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom Manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

B. The Royal Commission shall, at all times, have access to all places where materials
are being produced or fabricated or where tests are being conducted, and shall be
accorded full facilities for inspection and observation of tests.

C. All materials designated hereinafter, when used in hydrants produced under this
Specification, shall conform to the referenced standards as specified in par. 2.02 for
each material listed.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Gray Iron

1. Gray iron shall meet or exceed the requirements of one of the following
standards:

a) ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10; ASTM A126, Class B; or ASTM A48M,

Class 30.

2. The following parts of the hydrants may be made of gray iron:

a) Barrel, bonnet, base, packing plate, gates and plates, and outlet-nozzle
cap.

3. Miscellaneous structural parts may be made of gray iron when the use of this
material will conform to good practice.

B. Ductile Iron

1. Ductile iron shall meet or exceed the requirements of one of the following
standards:

a) ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10; ASTM A395M; or ASTM A536; or

ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.

2. The following parts of the hydrants may be made of ductile iron:

a) Barrel, bonnet, base, packing plate, gates and plates, and outlet-nozzle
cap.

3. Miscellaneous structural parts may be made of ductile iron when the use of
this material will conform to good practice.

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C. Malleable Iron

1. Malleable iron may be used for structural parts, but shall not be used for
pressure containing parts.

2. Malleable iron castings shall conform to ASTM A47M.

3. Pearlitic malleable iron castings shall conform to ASTM A220M.

4. Cupola malleable iron shall conform to ASTM A197M.

D. Steel

1. Merchant quality hot-wrought carbon steel bars shall conform to ASTM A575.

2. Special quality hot-wrought carbon steel bars shall conform to ASTM A576.

3. Standard quality cold-finished carbon steel bars shall conform to ASTM A108.

E. Bronze

1. Bronze shall comply with the physical and chemical requirements as shown in
Table 2A.

2. Grade B and C bronze shall not be used in the areas where water is noted to
promote galvanic corrosion in the form of dezincification.

3. The parts in which the various grades of bronze are used are as shown in
Table 2B.

F. Thrust Blocks

1. Thrust blocks shall be as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

2. Class of concrete, which shall be made of Type V cement, shall be as

indicated on the Contract Drawings.

G. Bollards

1. Bollards shall be 100 mm diameter steel pipes corresponding to Schedule 40,

as shown on the Contract Drawings.

2. Bollards shall project 1000 mm above the surrounding finished grade level.

3. Bollards shall be equally spaced around the hydrant and embedded in

concrete to a minimum depth of 1000 mm below the grade level. Each bollard
shall be filled with concrete, as shown on the Contract Drawings.

4. Bollards shall be painted in red color.

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TABLE 2A: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BRONZE

Grade Minimum Yield Min. Elongation in Copper Zinc

5. ofT Strength 50.8 mm Minimum Maximum
h
Bronze (MPa) (%) (%) (%)
e
A 96.5 15 79 16
p
a
B 138 15 57 Unspecified
r
t
Cs 220 10 57 Unspecified

D 138 15 79 16

E 220 10 79 16

T
TABLE 2B: BRONZE GRADE FOR DIFFERENT PARTS OF HYDRANT

Hydrant Components Grade of Bronze

Drain valve parts A, B, D, E

Glands A, B, D, E

Gland bushings A, B, D

Outlet nozzles A, B, D

Stems or threaded portion of stems A, B, D, E

Stem nuts A, B, C, D, E

Stuffing boxes A, D

Valve seats or valve seat rings A, B, D, E

H. Concrete

1. Type V cement corresponding to ASTM C150 shall be used for preparing

concrete.

2. Grading of aggregates shall be in accordance with ASTM C33.

3. Maximum size of coarse aggregates shall be 19 mm.

4. Compressive strength of concrete shall not be less than 17 MPa after 28 days.

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I. Drainage Aggregates

1. Uniformly graded gravel passing a 50 mm sieve, corresponding to ASTM C33

shall be used as drainage aggregates.

2.03 HYDRANT COMPONENTS

A. Bonnet

1. The bonnet shall be free-draining, capable of maintaining the operating

mechanism in readiness for use and be provided with convenient means for
lubricating to ensure ease of operation and the prevention of wear and
corrosion.

B. Barrel Section

1. Hydrants shall be of traffic model type furnished with a breakaway flange.

Unless otherwise required, the traffic flange shall be located at least 50.8 mm
above the surrounding finished grade.

C. Outlet Nozzles

1. Outlet nozzles shall be made of bronze and be fastened into the nozzle section
by mechanical means or caulking. All outlet nozzles shall be safeguarded
against blowing out.

2. Outlet nozzle caps shall be provided for all outlets. Caps shall be chained
securely to the hydrant barrel with a metal chain having links not less than of
3 mm in diameter.

D. Inlet Connections

1. The inlet connection to the hydrant shall be flanged or mechanical joint as

shown or specified in the Contract Documents and shall be suitable for
connection to pipe of not less than 150 mm in nominal diameter.

2. Flanged ends shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15.

3. Mechanical joint ends shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.

E. Valves

1. The hydrant shall be designed so that no excavation is required to replace the

valve after installation of the hydrant.

2. The valve seat ring for the valve shall be made of bronze.

3. The main valve shall be faced with a suitable yielding material such as rubber,
elastomer, polymer, leather, balata or other composition where the valve face
bears on the seat ring.

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F. Barrel Drain Outlet

1. Each hydrant shall be provided with a positive-operating drain valve which

opens to drain the hydrant upon closure of the main valve. The drain valve
shall close upon opening of the main valve.

G. Bolts and Nuts

1. The physical strength requirements of the bolting materials shall conform to

ASTM A307.

2. Bolts, studs, and nuts shall be zinc-coated in accordance with ASTM A153M or
B633.

3. The Royal Commission may also specify that bolts, studs and nuts shall be
made from a corrosion-resistant material such as low-zinc bronze, monel,
stainless steel, or low alloy steel (ASTM A242M).

H. Packing Glands

1. Packing glands shall be made of solid bronze or bronze-bushed cast iron.

I. O-Ring Seals

1. O-rings shall be compounded to meet ASTM D2000 and have physical

properties suitable for the application.

2. When the O-ring or other pressure actuated stem seal is used, the dimensions
of such seals shall be in accordance with ANSI AS 568A.

J. Stuffing Box

1. Stuffing boxes shall be made of either Grade A or D bronze or cast iron.

2. Hemp and asbestos packing shall not be used for stuffing-box packing.

K. Gasket

1. Gasket material shall be of rubber composition or paper, free from corrosive

ingredients, either alkaline or acid.

L. Valve Facing Material

1. Valve facing material shall be rubber, elastomer, polymer, leather, balata or

other composition.

2.04 WORKMANSHIP

A. Foundry Work

1. All foundry and machine work shall be in accordance with good practice for the
class of work involved.

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B. Castings

1. All castings shall be clean and sound without defects that may weaken their
structure or impair their service. Plugging, welding, or repairing of such defects
shall not be allowed.

C. Proper Functioning

1. All parts shall conform to the required dimensions and shall be free from
defects that may prevent proper functioning of the hydrant.

D. Assembly

1. Assembly of hydrants shall be well fitted, smoothly operating, and watertight.

E. Interchangeable Parts

1. All like parts of hydrants produced by the same manufacturer shall be

interchangeable.

2.05 PAINTING OF HYDRANTS

A. General

1. All ferrous metal parts of the hydrant, inside and outside, shall be thoroughly
cleaned and painted in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard practice
and codes.

2. Coatings used on interior surfaces of the hydrant that are in contact with water
shall be suitable for contact with drinking water.

3. Prime coating of hydrant from the ground line up shall be in accordance with
manufacturer's standard practice and conforming to AWWA M17.

4. Painting shall be in accordance with manufacturer's standard practice and

conforming to AWWA M17.

B. Shop Coating of Hydrant Top Section

1. The exterior ferrous surfaces of the hydrant top section shall be painted with a
coat of primer. A second coat of primer or paint of a color as specified in
par. 1.11 shall be applied.

C. Exterior Coating of Parts Below Ground Line

1. All exterior ferrous surfaces below the ground line shall receive 2 coats of coal
tar epoxy coating or approved equal.

2. The first coat shall be allowed to dry thoroughly before the second is applied.

3. The total coating thickness shall not be less than 600 micron.

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D. Interior Coating of Surfaces

1. All interior ferrous surfaces, except machined surfaces, such as threaded

portion of the stem or stem nut, shall be coated with asphaltic coating or
primer.

2. If the Royal Commission requires special interior coating, such as epoxy, this
special coating system shall conform to the requirements of AWWA C550.

2.06 TESTING OF HYDRANTS

A. Mechanical Test

1. Each assembled hydrant shall be operated through a full open-close cycle

when not under pressure. The torque required to perform this operation shall
not exceed 27 N.m.

B. Hydrostatic Test

1. Every assembled hydrant shall be subject to 2 shop tests under a hydrostatic

pressure of 2 MPa as follows:

a) One test shall be made with the entire interior of the hydrant under
pressure (main valve open). There shall be no leakage through the main
valve, stuffing box, castings, or the joints of the assembled hydrant. The
leakage through the drain valve shall not exceed 0.0025 L/s.

b) Another test shall be made with the main valve closed and the base
under pressure from the inlet side. There shall be no leakage through
the main valve.

C. Hydraulic Test

1. Friction loss test shall be performed with a total flow from both outlet nozzles of
31.67 L/s and the discharge from each nozzle being approximately equal. The
head loss during this test shall not exceed 15 kPa.

D. Torque Test

1. Hydrants used in the torque tests shall be functional and capable of being
opened or closed without difficulty following application of an operating torque
of 270 N.m at the operating nut as follows:

a) In the opening direction with the hydrant fully opened.

b) In the closing direction with the hydrant fully closed.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Site clearing and grubbing shall be performed in accordance with SECTION 02230.

B. Excavation and backfilling of the trenches shall be performed in accordance with

SECTION 02315.

3.02 INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall inspect each hydrant prior to installation to verify that the
hydrants are in conformance with this Specification.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. The Contractor shall install the hydrants in strict conformance with manufacturer's
written instructions, AWWA M17 and AWWA C600. The buried portion of the hydrant
barrel shall be coated with bitumastic paint. The minimum cured dry film thickness of
the paint shall be not less than 0.3 mm. After painting, the barrel shall be wrapped
with PVC or polyethylene tape to a minimum of 1.65 mm thickness.

B. Hydrants shall be installed at the locations as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

C. Hydrants shall be installed with line isolation valves.

D. Hydrants shall be located in a manner as to provide complete accessibility and

reduce the possibility of damage from vehicles, or injury to pedestrians.

E. When placed behind the curb, the hydrant barrel shall be set so that no portion of the
pumper or hose nozzle cap is less than 600 mm from the gutter face of the curb.

F. When placed in the lawn between the curb and the sidewalk, or between the
sidewalk and the property line, the hydrant barrel shall be set so that no portion of the
pumper or hose nozzle cap is less than 300 mm from the sidewalk.

G. All hydrants shall stay plumb and shall have their nozzles parallel with, or at right
angles to, the curb, with the pumper nozzle facing the curb.

H. Hydrants shall be set to the established grade, with nozzles 450 mm (18 in.) above
the ground.

I. When fire hydrant is joined to bell and spigot PVC pipe, suitable adapter shall be
provided.

J. Thrust blocks shall be provided at the fire hydrants and other accessories with the
bearing surfaces against undisturbed soil normal to the direction of the thrust.

K. Wherever a hydrant is set in soil that is pervious, drainage shall be provided at the
base of the hydrant by placing drainage aggregates comprising of coarse gravel or
crushed stone from the bottom of the trench to at least 150 mm above the drain

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opening in the hydrant and to a distance of 300 mm around the elbow. The drainage
stone shall be well tamped and shall be covered with roofing or tar paper before
backfilling to prevent plugging up of the drainage pit.

L. Wherever a hydrant is set in clay or other impervious soil, a drainage pit about 1 m
square (depending on soil) and 900 mm deep shall be excavated below each hydrant
and filled with coarse gravel or crushed stone, tamped, and covered with roofing or
tar paper before backfilling.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. After installation and before backfilling, the Contractor shall perform a hydrostatic
pressure test for each hydrant installation.

B. The hydrostatic test shall be performed at a pressure of 1.05 MPa for at least 1 hour.
There shall be no leakage at the hydrant and its connection to the supply pipe.

3.05 BACKFILLING AND CLEANING

A. After successful completion of the hydrostatic test, the Contractor shall backfill and
compact the pit in accordance with SECTION 02315.

B. The hydrant shall be flushed out of foreign material and, if necessary, the portion of
the hydrant above ground shall be repainted. The Contractor shall obtain from the fire
hydrant manufacturer touch-up paint for the field use. No separate payment will be
made for this paint.

END OF SECTION

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