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2.1.2.2 Water Service Valves

2.1.2.2.1 Gate Valves

Gate valves shall comply with the relevant provisions of (KAHRAMAA) Chapter
4: Section-6 Gate Valve. All sluice valves shall be manufactured and
tested in accordance with BS 5163 Type ‘B’/ BS EN 1171 and their amendments.

2.1.2.3 Valve Boxes

Provide a valve box for each gate valve on buried piping. Construct
adjustable valve boxes manufactured from cast iron of a size compatible for
the valve on which it is used. Coat the cast-iron box with a heavy coat of
bituminous paint. Provide a round head. Cast the word "WATER" on the lid.

2.1.2.3.1 Valve Boxes Outside the Airfield

Provide cast iron valve boxes with a minimum cover and wall thickness of 5
mm and conforming to ASTM A48/A48M, Class 35B. The minimum diameter of the
shaft of the box is 135 mm.

2.1.2.3.2 Valve Boxes Inside the Airfield

Provide cast iron valve boxes with a minimum wall thickness of 6 mm. The
valve box cover is to have a minimum thickness of 15 mm and be 90,700 kg
proof load tested. The minimum diameter and extension of the shaft of the
box is to be 155 mm and 990 mm, respectively.

2.1.3 Fire Hydrants And Hose Houses

2.1.3.1 Fire Hydrants

Provide fire hydrants where indicated.

Fire hydrants shall comply with the relevant provisions of (QCD) Qatar Fire
Safety Standards; Fire Hydrant Design Criteria; QNS No. FH 01. Hydrants
shall be of the aboveground double pillar (PN 16) type with a 150 mm
nominal diameter barrel. Each hydrant shall have at least two (2)
outlets. Outlets shall be 65 mm nominal diameter.

2.1.3.1.1 Valve Boxes

Provide a valve box for each valve on piping, except where indicator post
is shown. Valve box shafts, supports and backfill shall be constructed as
described in section 2.1.2.3 of this specification and as shown on the
drawings.

2.1.3.2 Manhole Frames and Covers

Heavy duty ductile iron manhole frames and covers shall comply with
BS EN 124, Class D400 with precast concrete ring.

2.1.4 GRP Ladder

GRP ladders shall comply with the relevant provisions of (KAHRAMAA) Section
08: Part 7.2.1 GRP.

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