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SECTION X* SEWERAGE WORKS
2000.01 Description
The provisions for the sewerage system shall be as indicated on the Drawings, as specified herein
and as directed by the Engineer.
Except for items described herein or in the Particular Specifications, sewer relocation, construction
and associated works shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications and requirements
of the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC).
The route of the proposed sewer lines may vary depending on the site conditions. The Contractor
shall propose a feasible route on the shop drawings after excavate-to-locate work is completed and
after reviewing the conflicts with existing utilities and/or proposed works, The final route shall be as
required by the ADSSC and as directed by the Engineer.
In general, the sewerage system works will be executed by a contractor classified in Sewerage
Projects and approved by the ADSSC, except for certain items of work included in this section and
the Bills of Quantities.
The Contractor shall furnish and install reinforced concrete slab protection, concrete encased split
PVC protection ducts and concrete surround protection for existing sewers, contingency sewer
ducts, and general service chambers and make grease trap chamber adjustments as indicated on
the Drawings, as specified herein, and in accordance with the requirements of the ADSSC.
2000.02 Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection
For existing sanitary sewer lines under temporary or permanent pavement, the Contractor shall
provide cast-in-situ reinforced concrete slab protection as indicated on the Drawings and as
specified herein
Existing sanitary sewer lines encountered with 2.5 metres of backfill or greater above the crown of
pipe to finished pavement elevation do not require protection.
Existing sanitary sewer lines encountered under pavement with less than 2.5 metres of backfill
(cover) above the crown of pipe to finished pavement elevation require a cast-in-situ reinforced
concrete protection slab, as indicated on the Drawings and as directed by the Engineer.
Protection slabs shall be constructed of Class K250 concrete and shall be reinforced with welded
wire fabric complying with ASTM A884 or A1064, all as indicated on the Drawings. All concrete
work shall comply with the requirements of Section V, Concrete Works, of these Standard
Specifications.
For existing sanitary sewer lines, the work shall include, but not by way of limitation, excavating all
trench materials both wet and dry; removal and disposal of rubbish, existing pavements,
driveways, brush and timber, structures, and piping to be relocated or abandoned; tight sheeting,
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shoring, diking, well pointing, balling and dewatering as required; furnishing and placing approved
safety equipment (portable trench boxes or sliding trench shields, etc.) to protect personnel and the
‘work; placement of a reinforced concrete slab over the top of the pipe in accordance with details on
the Drawings; backfiling and compaction of excavated areas to finish grade; restoring utilities,
shoulders, trees, shrubbery, fences, culverts; other work incidental to construction and other items
disturbed by construction operations not included within subsequent Bills of Quantities items.
All excavated material shall be disposed of in accordance with Clause 205.05, Disposal of
Excavated Material and Surplus Material, in Section I, Earthwork, of these Standard
Specifications. Backfill shall be approved material in accordance with Section ||, Earthwork, of
these Standard Specifications.
Concrete slab protection shall be removed upon removal of temporary and detour pavements,
unless the temporary pavement is to be replaced by permanent paving or unless otherwise
directed by the Engineer. Removal of temporary concrete slab protection shall be done in a
manner that does not disturb the underlying utlity, The concrete slab shall be excavated and
broken-up into manageable pieces to be disposed of as approved by the Engineer.
‘The Contractor shall install new protection ducts of split PVC pipe sleeves where existing house
service sewers pass beneath sidewalks or at other locations shown on the Drawings or directed by
the Engineer.
After the split PVC pipe sleeve has been placed around the existing house service sewer, the PVC
pipe sleeve shall be wrapped with two layers of polyethylene film, 152 microns thick, to prevent
fresh concrete from entering the protection duct. The protection ducts shall be supported on
suitable non-corrosive spacers before placing the concrete encasement. The diameter of the split
PVC pipe sleeve shall be 30cm unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
Concrete encasement shall comply with the requirements of Section V, Concrete Works, of these
Standard Specifications, and shall be Class K335 concrete, with a minimum thickness of 15cm
surrounding the protection duct. The PVC pipe shall comply with Section 1500.02, Materials, of
these Standard Specifications.
2000.04 Concrete Surround Protection
The Contractor shall install concrete surround protection on existing sewer lines as shown on the
Drawings or directed by the Engineer. Support shall be provided to prevent displacement of the
sewer pipe during excavation and concrete placement.
Concrete surround shall with the requirements of Section V, Concrete Works, of these Standard
Specifications, and shall be Class K250 concrete, with a minimum thickness of 20cm surrounding
the existing sewer pipe.
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2000.05 Contingency Sewer Ducts
‘The contractor shall provide and install contingency sewer ducts for future sewers at the locations
shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Materials for contingency sewer ducts shall
comply with the requirements of the ADSSC, or in accordance with the tender documents prepared
by the designated consultant of the ADSSC. All contingency ducts for sewers shall terminate in an
end wall with the end capped, as per the requirements of Section 507.06, Duct End Walls, of these
Standard Specifications
2000.06 General Service Chambers
‘At locations where existing house service sewers pass beneath sidewalks, the Contractor shall
install reinforced concrete service chambers as indicated on the General Service Chamber details
of the Drawings, as specified in these Standard Specifications and as ordered in writing by the
Engineer during construction. General service chambers may also be used at other locations for
other purposes when directed by the Engineer. The dimensions of the general service chamber
may also be modified, enlarged or made smaller, if required by the Engineer. All general service
chambers shall be designed site specific by the Contractor and shown in plan and sections on
shop drawings for approval by the Engineer.
General service chambers shall be castin-situ using Class K250 concrete, reinforced in
accordance with Section V, Concrete Works, of these Standard Specifications and constructed in
accordance with the details indicated on the Drawings. Subgrade preparation and backfil shall be
in accordance with Section Il, Earthwork; installation of ductile iron frames and covers shall comply
with ADSSC requirements, as indicated on the drawings, and/or in the Particular Specifications,
and included in the Bills of Quantities.
2000.07 Grease Trap Chamber Adjustment
Grease trap chamber adjustments for restaurant sewerage access chambers shall be done for all
sewer house connection chambers within the project limits that are used as grease traps for water
discharging to the sewers, as per the details shown on the Drawings, at the locations identified by
the ADSSC, and as approved by the Engineer
The work shall meet the requirements of Section 405.10, Adjust or Demolish and Reconstruct
Existing Inlets, Manholes, or Service Facilities to New Pavement Elevations, of these Standard
Specifications. The new ductile iron frame and cover shall meet the requirements of Section
2000.11, Ductile Iron Frames and Covers, of these Standard Specifications, and ADSSC for
Ductile Iron Frames, Covers and Gratings.
The ductile iron cover shall be for ight duty use, vented, and equipped with recessed, hinged lifting
handles of non-corrosive metallic construction. In addition an inner frame and cover manufactured
of GRP material shall be installed below the ductile iron frame and cover. The inner GRP cover
and frame shall be rubber gasket sealed for an air tight (but non-pressure) seal. The inner GRP.
cover shall be equipped with lifting handles and be in accordance with the requirements of ADSSC.
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2000.08 Emergency Sewer Bypass Ducts and End Structures
a. Description. The Contractor shall install emergency sewer bypass ducts and end
structures at locations shown on the drawings and as directed by the Engineer. The
ducts will be used for direct connection of pressure, pumped, bypass sewerage
pipelines and shall be constructed and installed as per materials and standards suitable
for pressurized piping, as per applicable standard specification organizations, as
specified herein, and as approved by the Engineer.
b, Shop Drawings. Prior to installation of the emergency sewer bypass ducts, the
Contractor shall prepare and submit shop drawings of each duct installation for approval.
‘The shop drawings shall be drawn to the scale approved by the Engineer, showing
each installation in plan and section, to include locations; depths; locations of nearby
existing and proposed utilities; installation details; end structure details; all material
manufacturer's literature, installation and jointing recommendationsidetails; material
certifications; guarantees; and any other items required by the Engineer.
Materials
4. Concrete, Class K250 concrete with Grade 60 reinforcing bar meeting the
applicable material requirements of Section V, Concrete Works, of these
Standard Specifications shall be used for duct encasement, end structures and
thrust blocks. Blinding concrete shall be Class 140 concrete.
2. Ductile Iron Frame and Covers. Ductile Iron Frames and Covers shall be
medium duty covers meeting the requirements of Section 2000.11, Ductile Iron
Frame and Covers, of these Standard Specifications. The Covers shall have
cast-in-labelling as directed by ADSSC.
3. Pipes and Fittings. Pipe used for emergency sewer bypass ducts shall meet the
applicable requirements of ADSSC. All pipes shall be clearly marked with the
specified pressure rating,
Joints on vertical pipe sections and pipe sections adjacent to thrust blocks shall
be restrained type fittings or otherwise manufactured as a single unit. All other
Joints shall be a push-fit type rubber gasket sealed fitting system as
recommended by the manufacturer for this application. All joint fitings and
hardware shall be of non-corrosive construction or otherwise fully protected by
suitable coatings as approved by the Engineer. Stubs and backing rings for
bonded flange fittings at restrained pipe joints shall be composed of ni-resist
ductile iron. In addition all exposed metal parts shall also be coated with coal tar
epoxy coatings for complete corrosion resistance. All bolts, nuts, washers and
other fastening hardware shall be stainless steel in compliance with ASTM A276
Type 316. Connection flanges in the end chambers shall be suitable for
attachment by metric standard raised face flanges drilled in accordance with ISO
2084, Class NP10. The end flange shall be fitted with a ni-resist ductile iron cap,
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elastomeric seal, and stainless steel fastening hardware.
Installation. The emergency sewer bypass ducts and end structures shall be
installed as per the details on the Drawings and as approved by the Engineer.
Earthwork shall comply with the requirements of ADSSC.
‘The emergency sewer bypass duct shall be laid on a uniform grade (one end
lower than the other such that it can be easily pumped dry after use) as per the
applicable requirements of ADSSC. All jointing shall be done as per the pipe and
joint fitting manufacturer's and appropriate standard specification organization
recommendations. The concrete bedding and encasement shall be installed as
shown on the Drawings, and in accordance with the applicable requirements of
ADSSC.
End structures. shall be installed as shown on the Drawings, meeting the
requirements of ADSSC, The exterior surfaces of end structures and ductile
concrete encasement shall be protected by waterproofing membrane Type A and
{wo layers of hardboard protection. The interior surface of end structures shall be
coated with coal tar epoxy. Waterproofing liners and membranes, materials and
installation shall meet the requirements of ADSSC.
Testing and Completion. Testing of duct pipes shall meet the applicable
requirements of the ADSSC.
‘All ducts shall be pressure and leakage tested after installation. The pressure and
leakage test shall be carried out simultaneously, Prior to testing, all ducts shall
have been backfiled, with concrete encasement and thrust blocks having
reached the required 7-day strength. All tests shall be performed in the presence
of the Engineer and signed by the Contractor who will present the test report in a
format approved by the Engineer.
Prior to testing, the ducts shall be filed with water and left to stand for at least 48
hours. While filing, care shall be taken to ensure that no air is entrapped in the
system. All testing apparatus including gauges and meters shall be furnished by
the Contractor. The gauges shall be accompanied by recent calibration and
testing certificates. All ducts showing leakage shall be rejected, with either the
leak repaired or the whole duct removed and replaced, and retested, all at the
Contractor's expense.
Testing of installed ducts shall be by hydrostatic pressure test to 12 Bars
pressure maintained for three hours. The maximum leakage considered
acceptable shall be in accordance with the requirements of ADSSC.
After successful testing is completed all testing plugs and apparatus shall be
removed, the duct drained of all standing water, cleaned as necessary and the
end fittings capped and sealed, as per the approval of the Engineer. The ducts
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will also be subject to Department acceptance inspections.
Supply of Fittings and Adaptors. The Contractor shall provide additional fitings
and adaptors with each end structure installed to provide for the connections of
future bypass and pump discharge lines. All fitings and adaptors shall have
flanged fitings, elastomeric gasket sealed, metric standard faced, drilled in
accordance with ISO 2080, NP10, The fittings shall include, for a single 600mm
diameter duct end structure, a 90° manifold such that three 12 inch diameter
pump discharge pipes can be connected to the single duct pipe. The pipe
manifold shall be of size that permits attachments to the duct flange, with a 90°
bend such that the three pump discharge pipes, laying on the ground, can be
connected to the manifold. Each of the three 12 inch diameter manifold openings
shall include a closure plate, gaskets, hardware, and adaptor fittings for 8 inch
diameter pipe to be connected to the 12 inch diameter pipe flange on the
manifold, The fittings shall include, for a double 600mm diameter duct end
structure, a 90° manifold suitable for connecting both ducts in common to seven
separate 12 inch diameter pump discharge pipes. This fitting shall also include
adaptors for 8 inch pipe and end plates as otherwise specified for a single duct
pipe. The manifold shall be constructed from welded steel pipe, fully hot dipped
galvanized and coated both internally and externally with a two part coal tar
epoxy. The manifold shall be hydraulically pressure tested to 16 bars at the
manufacturer's plant. The manifolds and reducer fittings shall be supplied
complete, including all flange closure plates, rubber gaskets, stainless steel bolts,
nuts, washers, plugs, other necessary hardware and any required tools
(wrenches and spanners), all suitably packaged and crated for long term storage
and delivered tothe Municipality store yards, as approved by the Engineer.
2000.09 Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection for GRP Sewerage Pipes
a. General. Existing GRP sewerage pipes, shall be protected by installation of a reinforced
concrete slab protection, where the clearance between the sewerage pipeline crown of
the sewerage pipeline and the bottom of the storm drain standard bedding will be less
than one half of the nominal diameter of the sewerage pipeline or under any other
equipment working area, where shown on the drawings and as directed by the Engineer.
The installation, materials, and reinforcement shall meet the applicable requirements of
Section V, Concrete Works, of these Standard Specifications. The concrete shall be
Class K250 using a Grade 60 epoxy coated reinforcing bar (or wire) as shown on the
drawings,
Prior to installation of the cast-in-situ slab protection, the overburden shall be excavated
and removed to a depth above the pipe as shown on the drawing or as approved by the
Engineer. Excavation and concrete placement shall be done either by manual labour or
with equipment located not closer than 2.0 metres from the outer edge of the existing
GRP sewerage pipes.
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The dimensions of the slab protection shall be as shown on the Drawings, and the slab
shall extend a minimum of 2.0 metres each side of the existing GRP sewerage pipes
and 2.0 metres each side of the proposed traffic pavement area. The slab shall be cast
in-situ against the undisturbed soil. Dewatering well points, for the slab construction,
shall not be installed lower than the top of the existing GRP sewerage pipes unless
otherwise approved by the Engineer. Care shall be taken not to disturb ground water
levels or existing soil below this elevation.
Backfiling over the finished slab protection in areas to be surfaced with vehicular paving
shall be completed with load bearing borrow. Special care shall be taken to assure that
all construction equipment used in the hauling, spreading, and compacting process are
confined to the area directly over the properly cured and approved concrete slab
protection, All construction equipment access across the GRP sewerage pipes shall only
be made over carefully marked or flagged crossing locations with the widths to be
directly centered over the concrete slab protection (or over temporary slabs protection
that the contractor may elect to install as a temporary access for construction operations
at alternative sites, as approved by the Engineer and ADSSC).
b. Ground Water Monitoring Wells. The ground water monitoring wells shall be formed of
Perforated PVC pipe, meeting the requirements of Section XV, Irrigation Works, of these
Standard Specifications. The perforated, PVC pipe shall be installed vertically, with the
bottom of the pipe at a level approximately level with the bottom of the existing GRP
‘Sewerage Pipes and the top of the monitoring well pipe matching the ground surface
The minimum inside diameter of the monitoring well pipe shall be 80mm. The pipe shall
be installed in a straight, vertical position by either driling a core hole and inserting the
pipe into place or by excavating to depth and carefully backfiling back to the natural
surface level around the pipe. In all cases the pipe shall be wrapped in a geotextile fabric
sock, with the geotextile fabric meeting the requirements of Section 207.05, Geotextile
Fabric, of these Standard Specifications, or as approved by the Engineer. Backfill
around the monitoring well pipe shall be native material, compacted to the approximate
densities of the existing soil. The monitoring well shall be protected by installing a
galvanized steel pipe of 100mm diameter by 600mm length around the top of the wel
The steel pipe shall be encased in concrete 200mm diameter, to a depth of at least
200mm, and shall be fitted with lugs or projections to prevent withdrawal. The top of the
steel pipe shall be threaded to accept a screw-on metal cap, with a small diameter air
hole, The cap shall have projections or recesses to allow the use of a wrench for fiting
and removal and when fitted the cap shall not project above the level of the surrounding
concrete. The top of concrete shall be neatly trowelled smooth with the top of pipe
elevation etched into the fresh concrete. The top of the monitoring well pipe elevation
shall be relative to the Datum (Ras Ghumays) and determined to within plus or minus
2mm.
The top elevation of ground water monitoring wells shall match the final grade levels,
which in areas requiring earth fil, may require the contractor to extend the wells to new
elevations as the fill areas are developed during the course of the work.
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2000.10 Extension of Existing Ducts
Al existing ducts shall be extended under new pavements. Extension of the ducts shall meet the
application requirements of these Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall accurately
survey the location and orientation of the existing ducts and carefully extend the ducts along the
same alignment to provide a continuous duct system without leaving any obstructions for
the future installation of the utility lines. The Contractor shall supply and install all additional
materials including necessary fittings required for the extension of ducts as a subsidiary
obligation to the items of ducts as described in the Bills of Quantities. At locations where the
extension of ducts is not practically feasible due to site conflicts, the Department may consider
the Contractor's proposals for deletion of the duct extension requirement. In such cases the
Contractor shall identify the site confiicts preventing the extension of ducts on detailed shop
drawings and obtain the Engineer's approval for the deletion of duct extension requirements,
2000.11 Ductile iron Frames and Covers
a, General, Duetie iron frames, covers and gratings shall be smooth, true to pattern and
free from projections, sand holes, blow holes or other distortions. Covers, frames and
gratings shall meet or exceed minimum wheel loading requirements as defined for the
specified grade test load in accordance with EN 124. The terms "heavy duty cover" or
“heavy duty use” will be considered to mean the cover shall have the capacity to
withstand a Grade A (EN 124) test load and have a three point or machined seating to
prevent rocking and rattling under traffic loading. The terms "medium duty cover" or
‘medium duty use" will be considered to mean the cover shall have the capacity to
withstand a Grade B, Class 2 (EN 124) test load. The terms “light weight cover" or "light
duty use" will be considered to mean the cover shall have the capacity to withstand a
Grade C (EN 124) test load. In general, all covers and frames used in paved traffic
areas shall be heavy duty and all covers and frames used in non-traffic green or
sidewalk areas shall be medium duty or light weight unless otherwise specified or
directed by the Engineer. Castings shall be grit blasted and coated on all exposed faces
with @ polyamide cured epoxy paint finish, applied in two coats to a minimum dry film
thickness of 470 microns, as specified, which shall result in a smooth coating, tough
and tenacious when cold, and neither tacky nor brittle. The frames and covers shall
be manufactured of ductile iron material complying with ASTM A536, Grade 80-55-06
All covers shall be appropriately labelled with cast-in lettering, in both English and
Arabic, as approved by the Engineer and/or shown on the Drawings.
Ductile iron covers and flush inlet grates shall be equipped with cast-in lifting eyes,
holes or other handling facilities and shall be made in sections as required for larger
sizes (120cm and larger in one direction) to facilitate removal and lifting, unless
otherwise shown on the drawings or approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall supply one prying and lifting bar of approved design for each 30
covers andior flush inlet grates (minimum of one tool for every type cover or flush inlet
grate). The prying and lifting bars shall be of approved appropriate design to match the
different cover configurations.
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In addition, the following specific requirements shall apply:
1. Manhole Covers, The circular ductile iron manhole frames and covers shall be
of the dimensions and type, and have cast-in-labelling as shown on the
drawings. Circular ductile iron manhole frames and covers shall be heavy duty,
The circular manhole frames and covers when used on manhole risers shall be
set on a 3mm thick cement and sand (1:3) mortar bed or on a mastic type
bituminous jointing compound and anchored to the precast adjusting rings or top
slabs via galvanized steel threaded rod and stainless steel nuts. The Contractor
shall provide a heavy grease seal between the cover and frame to prevent
ingress of sand prior to completion of the work on this item. The covers in roads
and paved areas shall be accurately set to the level and slopes of the roads and
Pavement, and those in green areas (open spaces) shall stand above the
surrounding ultimate finished ground level by 100mm, Where circular manhole
frames and covers are to be installed in at-grade concrete slabs or covers, they
shall be cast-in-place flush with the top of the concrete surface, as shown on the
Drawings.
2. Dewatering Duct End Structures and General Service Chamber Covers.
Rectangular or square shaped ductile iron frames and covers for dewatering
duct end structures and general service chambers shall be the type and size as
shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer, The frames shall be cast-
in-place such that the top of the cover is level with the top of the surrounding
concrete slabs unless otherwise shown on the drawings or directed by the
Engineer. General service chamber and dewatering duct end structure covers
and frames located in non-traffic sidewalk or green areas shall be medium duty.
General service chamber and dewatering duct end structure covers and frames
located in paved or traffic areas shall be heavy duty.
3. Rodding Port (Pipe Access For Clean Out) Covers. Rodding port frames and
covers shall be the type and size shown on the drawings. The hinge pins shall
be made from solid bronze or stainless steel of the sizes as shown on the
drawings, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. The frames shall be
installed, castin place within the top slabs of the structures and the tops of the
covers shall be level with surrounding pavement surfaces or 10 cm above
ultimate green area (open space) grade elevations. Rodding port covers in non-
traffic green or sidewalk areas shall be light weight. Rodding port covers in
pavement (traffic) areas shall be heavy duty
b, Metal Works
Galvanized Steel Anchor Bolts. Manhole frame and covers shall be anchored to
structures with galvanized steel threaded rod and stainless steel nuts. Precast
top slabs, adjustment rings and frame and covers shall be drilled to
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2000.12
‘accommodate the anchor bolts. Galvanizing shall comply with the requirements
of Section Xil, Metal Works, of these Standard Specifications.
Protective Coating. All ductile iron covers and frames shall be coated with a solvent
free, two-component, high-build, polyamide cured epoxy paint to the thickness specified
below. The colour shall be black or as approved by the Engineer. Adhesion to the
Ductile iron substrate shall be 2 2.0 MPa.
All metal surfaces shall be coated with a minimum of 470 microns dry film thickness of
polyamide cured epoxy paint. The polyamide cured epoxy paint shall be applied in two
coats. The first coat shall be applied to a dry film thickness of 65 microns. This first coat
shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The surface
shall be lightly sand blasted to achieve proper penetration prior to the application of the
first coat, The second coat shall be applied to a dry minimum film thickness of 405
microns
Adjusting Rings. Where necessary, the Engineer will approve the laying of circular
precast concrete adjusting rings above a top slab in order to raise the level of the frame
and cover. The adjustment rings shall be provided with openings of the diameter and
location indicated on the Drawings for accommodating the manhole frame and cover
anchor bolts,
Frames and Covers, The installation of frames and covers shall be carried out in
accordance with the Drawings, these Standard Specifications, the Particular
Specifications, and the directions of the Engineer.
Manhole frames and covers shall be set on a Smm thick non-shrink type high strength
epoxy mortar and anchored to the precast adjusting rings or top slabs using galvanized
steel threaded rod and nuts. The Contractor shall provide a heavy grease seal formed
between the cover and frame to prevent ingress of sand prior to completion of his work
on this item. The covers in roads and paved areas shall be accurately set to the level or
cross slope of the roads or pavements, as per the Drawings, while those in open
spaces shall stand above the surrounding, ultimate finished ground level by 10cm,
Measurement and Payment
Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection for Existing Sewers.
1. Measurement, Measurement of the Item, Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection
for Existing Sewers, will be by the square metre of installed concrete slab
protection for existing sewers. Reinforced concrete protection slabs installed on
‘a temporary basis where required under detour roads, or as otherwise required,
shall be removed after the detour road is taken out of service and before
installation of final improvement works, Payment for these temporary reinforced
concrete protection slabs will be made as described herein, Measurement of the
Item, Removal of Temporary Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection for Existing
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Sewers, will be by the square metre of removed concrete slab protection for
existing sewers
Payment. Payment for the Item, Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection for
Existing Sewers, will be made at the unit rate per square metre as included in
the Bills of Quantities, which rate will be considered as full compensation for all
labour, materials, equipment and appurtenances necessary to install reinforced
concrete slab protection for existing sewers, including all dewatering,
‘excavation, backfil, supply and installation of reinforcing, supply and installation
of concrete and restoration back to existing of any utilities, structures or other
works disturbed by the installation of reinforced concrete slab protection for
existing sewers,
Payment for the Item, Removal of Temporary Reinforced Concrete Slab
Protection for Existing Sewers, will be made at the unit rate per square metre as
included in the Bills of Quantities, which rate will be considered as full
compensation for all labour, materials, equipment and appurtenances necessary
to remove temporary reinforced concrete slab protection for existing sewers,
including all dewatering, excavation, breaking, removal, disposal, backfiling and
restoration back to existing of any utlties, structures or other works disturbed by
the removal of temporary reinforced concrete slab protection for existing sewers
No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed adjacent to or over existing sewers,
b. Reinforced Conerete Slab Protection for GRP Sewerage Pipes,
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Measurement, Measurement for Reinforced Concrete Slab Protection for GRP
Sewerage Pipes will be made by the cubic metre of K250 concrete installed as
indicated on the Drawings.
Payment. Payment for the Item, Concrete Slab Protection for GRP Sewerage
Pipes, will be made at the unit rate per cubic metre included in the Bills of
Quantities, which rate shall be considered as full compensation for providing
all labour, materials, tools, and equipment for constructing Reinforced
Concrete Slab Protection for GRP Sewerage Pipes as indicated on the
Drawings, as specified herein, and as approved by the Engineer.
‘The work to be paid for under this item includes but not limited to, preparation of
shop drawings, dewatering, excavation, formwork, reinforcement, concrete, and
any other item necessary for completion of the Reinforced Concrete Slab
Protection for GRP Sewerage Pipes.
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No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed adjacent to or over existing GRP Sewerage Pipes.
c. Concrete Encased Split PVC Protection Duct,
Measurement, Measurement of concrete encased split PVC protection ducts will
be by the linear metre of installed concrete encased split PVC protection duct.
Payment. Payment for the Item, Concrete Encased Split PVC Protection Ducts,
will be made at the unit rate per linear metre as included in the Bills of
Quantities, which rate will be considered as full compensation for all tabour,
tools, materials and equipment necessary, as required, and as directed by the
Engineer during construction, for the installation of concrete encased split PVC
protection ducts including, but not by way of limitation, excavating all trench
materials both wet and dry; removal and disposal of rubbish, existing sidewalks,
brush and timber; tight sheeting, shoring, diking, well pointing, bailing and
dewatering as required; furnishing and placing approved safety equipment to
protect personnel and the work; support of house service sewers; installation of
30cm split PV protection duct around existing house sewers, wrapping with two
layers of polyethylene film and encasement with 15cm, Class K250 concrete all
around the pipe where the existing house service passes beneath sidewalk;
backtiling and compaction of excavated areas with approved excavation and
borrow materials to finish grade; restoring house service sewers, trees,
shrubbery, fences; other work incidental to construction and restoration of other
items disturbed by construction operations not included within subsequent pay
items
No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed under this Section.
d, Concrete Surround Protection for Existing Sewers,
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Measurement, Measurement of concrete surround protection for existing sewers
will be by the cubic metre of installed concrete encasement for existing sewer
lines, Measurement will be made to the neat cross-section lines shown on the
Drawings less the area within the outside pipe diameter times the lengths as
approved or directed by the Engineer.
Payment. Payment for the Item, Concrete Surround Protection for Existing
Sewers will be made at the unit rate per cubic metre as included in the Bills of
Quantities, which rate will be considered as full compensation for all materials,
labour, tools, equipment and appurtenances, as specified, as required, and as
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directed by the Engineer during construction, necessary for installation of
concrete surround protection for existing sewers including, but not by way of
limitation, excavating all rench materials both wet and dry; removal and disposal
of rubbish, existing pavements, driveways, brush and timber, structures, and
piping to be relocated or abandoned; tight sheeting, shoring diking, well pointing,
bailing and dewatering as required; furnishing and placing approved safety
equipment (portable trench boxes or sliding trench shields, etc.) to protect
personnel and the work; placement of concrete surround on the existing pipes;
backfilling and compaction of excavated areas to finish grade; restoring utiles,
shoulders, trees, shrubbery, fences, culverts; other work incidental to
construction and restoration of other items disturbed by construction operations
not included within subsequent pay tems.
No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
‘subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed under this Section.
e. Contingency Sewer Ducts
Measurement. Measurement of contingency sewer ducts will be made by the
linear metre of installed contingency sewer ducts.
2. Payment. Payment for the Item, Contingency Sewer Ducts, will be made at the
Unit rate per linear metre for the material type and size as included in the Bills of
Quantities, which rate will be considered full compensation for all excavation,
dewatering, backfill, pipe, fittings, mudslabs, concrete bedding and/or
encasement, and end caps, including all materials, labour, tools,
‘equipment and appurtenances as specified, as required, and as directed by the
Engineer during construction.
Separate measurement and payment will be made for end walls for contingency
sewer ducts, as described in Section 507.06, Duct End Walls, of these Standard
Specifications.
No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed under this Section.
General Service Chambers
1. Measurement. Measurement of the Item, General Service Chambers, will be by
the cubic metre of reinforced concrete volume contained in each installed
structure. Measurement of the Class K335 concrete volume will be made to the
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neat lines shown on the approved shop drawings for each General Service
Chamber.
Payment. Payment for the Item, General Service Chambers, will be made at the
unit rate per cubic metre as included in the Bills of Quantities, which rate will be
considered as full compensation for all labour, materials, equipment and
appurtenances necessary to install General Service Chambers, including all
excavation; dewatering; blinding concrete; formwork; reinforcement; concrete
placement and finishing; ductile iron frames and covers; installing blockouts for
andlor installing ducts when applicable; waterproofing liners, membranes and
protective coatings; backfiling, and any other work incidental to construction.
No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed under this Section.
g. Grease Trap Chamber Adjustments. Measurement and payment for grease trap
chamber adjustments will be made as specified in Section 405.11, Measurement and
Payment, of these Standard Specifications,
h, Emergency Sewer Bypass Ducts And End Structure
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Measurement, Measurement for payment for emergency sewer bypass ducts will
be made by the linear metre measured along the in-place centerline of the duct
pipe, including lengths through bends, between the outer edges of end
structures, of approved installed emergency sewer bypass duct pipe. Each pipe
for double ducts will be measured separately.
Measurement for payment for emergency sewer bypass end structures will be
made by the number (each) per type (either single or double duct end structures)
of approved installed emergency bypass sewer duct end structures.
Payment. Payment for the Item, Emergency Sewer Bypass Duct, will be made at
the unit rate per linear metre for size diameter as included in the Bills of
Quantities, which rate shall be considered as full compensation for supplying and
installing the Emergency Sewer Bypass Duct pipe including all labour, tools,
‘equipment and appurtenances as specified, as required and as directed by the
Engineer during construction. The work to be paid for under this item shall
include but not by way of limitation, all shop drawings; dewatering, shoring,
excavation and backfil; blinding concrete; furnishing and installing all
reinforcement, forming, concrete for encasement, and finishing; waterproofing;
supplying and installing duct pipe, and joint fittings; and testing
No separate measurement and payment will be made for ground water
monitoring wells. Payment for ground water monitoring wells will be considered
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subsidiary to and included in the payment for the respective items of work being
constructed under this Section,
i. Extension of Existing Ducts. Measurement and payment for the extension of various
size and type of ducts will be made under the appropriate Item, Duct of that size and
type as described in the Bils of Quantities and as specified in this Section.
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