6 - Testing-Inspections-Req - 07-23-22

Willard Avenue Pump Station Replacement (BH013020/VCWRLF NO C-515663G) and
Hampton Trunk Sewer Extension Division K Gravity Improvements (BH014900/VCWRLF NO C-515663G)
Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22
Spec Section Description of Requirement Shop Drawing # & Status

B. Bypass pumping systems or temporary emergency
generators required for work on force mains,
gravity mains, pump stations, or pressure
reducing stations to be tested and alarmed as
follows:
Maintenance of Pipeline 1. Pumps and generators to be successfully
and Pumping Operations tested for 24 hours continuously.
2. Alarms to be installed to insure adequate
01520R- 1.2.B.1-4 response time for operational issues.
3. Contractor to be the first responder to alarms
throughout the bypass / shutdown event.
4. Contractor responsible for fuel and required
maintenance and documentation.
3. The contractor shall have pre- and post-CCTV
inspections performed on all gravity sewer pipe
replacement including point repairs. All
Maintenance of Pipeline
inspections shall be coded according to NASSCO
and Pumping Operations
defect codes. All inspection videos and
corresponding TV logs shall be delivered to the
01520R- 1.3.B.3
Owner on a CD, DVD, portable hard drive, or per
Owner’s specified media, no more than seven (7)
calendar days after inspections are completed.
c. Joints will be visually inspected for signs of leakage
by Owner or Owner’s Representative.
01520R- 1.3.D.14.c
c. After satisfactory visual testing of exposed joints
by the Owner’s Representative and any corrective
action, the Contractor shall wrap the pipe and/or
fitting as required and immediately proceed to
backfill the pipe and restore to grade conditions
or for reestablishment of traffic if in a roadway.
01520R- 1.3.D.14.c
Soil backfill compaction tests may be specified by
the Owner or Owner’s Representative for work
within roadway travel lanes.
A. Pumps shall be protected against corrosion at the
factory for the period between shipment and
Close Coupled Pumping installation. All equipment delivered and placed in
Equipment storage shall be stored with protection from the
weather, excessive humidity and excessive
11312-1.7.A temperature variation; and dirt, dust, or other
contaminants. All machined surfaces shall be
slushed with heavy, non-corrosive oil, and all
bearings shall be lubricated. If the pumps are to

be stored for more than 90 days, the interior of
the pump shall be filled with high-grade non-
corrosive oil, and all bearings shall be lubricated.
The Contractor shall inspect the stored pumps
weekly, manually rotate or slide all moving parts,
and renew the slush oil as necessary. Before the
pumps are put into operation, they shall be
cleaned. Failure to maintain the pumps in like-
new condition during storage and installation will
be cause for rejection of the pumps.
A. Each motor shall be factory tested to determine
voltage, full load and starting amps and efficiency.
B. The pumps shall be hydrostatically tested at the
manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment. The test
pressure shall be within the limits set forth by the
Hydraulic Institute. Certified copies of the test
results shall be submitted to the Owner.
C. The pump manufacturer shall provide a factory
certified pump curve in accordance with the
Hydraulic Institute Standards and signed and
sealed by the manufacturer’s licensed
professional engineer for each unit to the
Engineer for approval prior to shipment.
D. Hydrostatically test each casing to 1.5 times the
Close Coupled Pumping
design head or 1.25 times the shutoff head,
Equipment
whichever is greater.
11312-3.2.A-I E. Each completed and assembled motor shall
receive a routine factory test.
F. The pumps shall be performance tested at the
manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment. The
performance shall be within the limits set forth by
the Hydraulic Institute, Grade 1U in accordance
with HI Standard 14.6.3, Section 4 – Performance
Test Acceptance Grades and Tolerances and the
design conditions specified herein. Certified
curves shall be submitted to the Owner.
G. As a minimum, each finished pump shall be
factory performance tested at 60 and 45 Hz for
total dynamic head, capacity, efficiency and
power requirements at six (6) operating points
plus shut-off head for the selected impeller
diameter, of which, the design capacity operating

point shall be included.
H. After installation, an Operational Testing shall be
performed jointly by the supplier and installer on
each installed pump. The pump manufacturer’s
authorized representative shall be present for the
field test. The test shall demonstrate the pumping
equipment meets all specified performance
criteria, is properly installed and anchored, and
operates smoothly throughout the specified
speed range without exceeding the full load
amperage rating of the motor or excessive motor
heating. The natural frequency of the assembled
pump and its supporting structure shall be at least
25 percent higher than the maximum pump
excitation frequency. Additionally, the pumps
shall operate within the acceptable field vibration
limits as established by the Hydraulic Institute for
this class of equipment at all speeds and loads
within the operating range specified herein. A test
report shall be certified by the Manufacturer’s
Representative and submitted to the Engineer.
Any piping, pumping, potable water or other
equipment needed to perform testing shall be
provide by the contractor at no additional cost.
I. Once the Operational Testing is completed and
approved by the Engineer, the Owner Testing
shall be performed. The testing shall be
performed jointly by the Contractor and supplier
in the presence of the Owner for the installed
pump. The pump manufacturer’s authorized
representative shall be present for the field test.
The test shall demonstrate the pumping
equipment meets all specified performance
criteria, is properly installed and anchored, and
amperage rating of the motor or excessive motor
heating. Additionally, the pumps shall operate
within the acceptable field vibration limits as
established by the Hydraulic Institute for this class
of equipment at all speeds and loads within the
operating range specified herein. A test report
shall be certified by the Manufacturer’s
Representative and submitted to the Engineer.
Any piping, pumping or other equipment needed

to perform testing shall be provide by the
contractor at no additional cost.
A. Prior to energizing 3-way manual transfer switch,
the Contractor shall perform the following checks
and tests as a minimum:
1. Verify mounting and connections are complete
and secure.
2. Verify internal components and wiring are secure.
3. Perform continuity check of all circuits.
4. Perform 1,000 VDC megger test on feeder and
load cables. Prior to testing, all auxiliary circuits
must be turned OFF and all fuses, microswitches
and shunt trip circuits must be disconnected. It is
required to take out the rating plug of any
electronic trip circuit breakers while performing a
megger (insulation) test.
5. Verify deadfront is secure.
6. With the 3-way manual transfer switch deadfront
in place and the main access door closed and
3-Way Manual Transfer properly latched, actuate all three Operator
Switch Mechanisms; verify:
a. With the breaker controlling the connection
16235-3.2.A.1-7 between the permanent generator and the
automatic transfer switch (ATS) in the “ON”
position, the breaker controlling the
connection between permanent generator and
the load bank can be turned to the “ON” and
“OFF” position and the breaker controlling the
connection between the portable generator
and the automatic transfer switch cannot be
turned “ON”
b. With the breaker controlling the connection
between the permanent generator and the
automatic transfer switch (ATS) in the “OFF”
position, the other two breakers controlling
the connection between the permanent
generator and load bank can be turned “ON”
or “OFF”, and the breaker controlling the
connection between the portable generator
and the automatic transfer switch can be
turned “ON” and “OFF”
c. With the breaker controlling the connection

between the portable generator and the
automatic transfer switch (ATS) in the “ON”
position, the breaker controlling the
connection between the permanent generator
and the automatic transfer switch (ATS)
cannot be turned “ON” and the breaker
controlling the connection between the
permanent generator and load bank can be
turned “ON” and “OFF”.
7. Confirm operation of the 3-way manual transfer
switch ground receptacle by attaching a plug to
the 3-way manual transfer switch ground
receptacle and then verify that the plug is
grounded to the facility ground.
8. Once normal power has been applied, confirm
operation of 3-way manual transfer switch by
following directions on main access door.
c. Weeds and grass must be maintained during the
Summary of Work project by the contractor in their designated
01010-1.6.1.c areas so as not to create fire hazard or harborage
of vermin.
A. Special Inspections and Tests: The Owner will
engage a qualified testing agency to conduct
special inspections and tests required by
authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility
of the Owner, as indicated in the Statement of
Special Inspections and Tests.
B. Testing and inspecting services are required to
verify compliance with requirements specified or
Quality Requirements indicated. These services do not relieve a
Contractor of responsibility for compliance with
01400-1.10.A-B the Contract Document requirements.
1. Specified tests, inspections, and related
actions do not limit Contractor's quality
control procedures that facilitate compliance
with the Contract Document requirements.
2. Inspections and tests performed by the
testing agency shall in no way relieve the
Contractor of the responsibility to construct
in accordance with the Contract Documents.
C. Materials and systems shall be inspected during or

at completion of their placement where periodic
inspection is allowed.
1. Periodic inspection shall be performed so
Quality Requirements that work inspected after, but not during its
placement can be corrected prior to other
01400-3.1.C related work proceeding and covering
inspected work.
2. Periodic Special Inspection does not allow
sampling of a portion of the work. All work
shall be inspected.
C. Accessible Storage: Arrange storage in a manner to
provide easy access for inspection and inventory.
Make periodic inspections of stored materials or
equipment to assure that materials or equipment
are maintained under specified conditions and
free from damage or deterioration.
1. Perform maintenance on stored materials of
Product Delivery, Storage equipment in accordance with
and Handling manufacturer’s instructions, in the presence
of the Owner or Engineer.
01600-1.6.C.1-3
2. Submit a report of completed maintenance to
Engineer with each Application for Payment.
3. Failure to perform maintenance, to notify
Engineer of intent to perform maintenance
or to submit maintenance report may result
in rejection of material or equipment and
delay in processing of pay applications.
A. General:
1. Demonstrate the functional integrity of the
mechanical, electrical and control interfaces of
the respective equipment and components
comprising the facility or PCS as evidence of
Substantial Completion.
Facility And System Start-
2. Duration of Demonstration Period: 120
Up
consecutive hours.
3. If, during the Demonstration Period, the
01650-3.3.A
aggregate amount of time used for repair,
alteration, or unscheduled adjustments to any
equipment or systems that renders the affected
equipment or system inoperative exceed 10
percent of the Demonstration Period, the
demonstration of functional integrity will be
deemed to have failed. In the event of failure, a

new Demonstration Period will recommence
after correction of the cause of failure. The new
Demonstration Period shall have the same
requirements and duration as the
Demonstration Period previously conducted.
4. Conduct the demonstration of functional
integrity under full operational conditions.
5. Owner will provide operational personnel to
operate the equipment and system. Contractor
will perform all equipment repair, maintenance
and corrective actions until successful
completion of the Demonstration Period.
6. Owner reserves the right to simulate operational
variables, equipment failures, routine
maintenance scenarios, etc., to verify the
functional integrity of automatic and manual
backup systems and alternate operating modes.
7. Time of beginning and ending any Demonstration
Period shall be agreed upon by the Contractor,
Owner and Engineer in advance of initiating
Demonstration Period.
8. Throughout the Demonstration Period, provide
knowledgeable personnel and manufacturer’s
representatives to answer the Owner's
questions, provide final Personnel Training on
select systems and to respond to any equipment
or system problems or failures which may occur.
Provide final Personnel Training as indicated in
the Training Schedule.
9. Provide all labor, supervision, utilities, chemicals,
maintenance, equipment, vehicles or any other
item necessary to operate and demonstrate all
systems being demonstrated.
C. Source Quality Control:
1. Laboratory Tests: Materials shall be subject to
examination and testing before delivery to the
project site. The Contractor shall select a
Earthwork qualified testing laboratory to perform testing
operations of the materials prior to site delivery.
02300-1.3.A.1 a. Conduct materials quality tests in
accordance with requirements of
appropriate Reference Standards (below)
for such materials. Testing shall be
adequate to confirm conformance with the
specified material and shall include but not

be limited to Sieve Analysis, CBR Testing,
Moisture Content Analysis and all test as
required to prove the material complies
with the specifications.
b. Testing laboratory shall furnish the test
results to the Contractor. The Contractor
shall submit the test results in accordance
with the requirements of Section 01340.
Same reports will be considered as
sufficient evidence of acceptance or
rejection of materials represented, either
onsite or off-site. All test results shall have
been completed no less than one year prior
to the date of submittal.
c. The Contractor will retain and pay for all
sampling and laboratory testing of
proposed materials whether excavated on
site or imported from off-site sources.
d. Unless otherwise noted, all testing
requirements as specified in the Contract
Documents shall be paid for as part of the
Contractor’s base bid, additional payment
for required testing will not be made.
A. Fill/Backfill Operations:
1. Testing Agency: The Owner will retain and pay
for monitoring of fill/backfill operations
including compaction and subgrade testing. The
owner will seek credits for all Testing Agency
and related costs for any events of Testing
Agency mobilization to the site for scheduled
monitoring, testing or inspection activity when
Earthwork for whatever reasons the work is not ready for
monitoring, testing or inspection.
02300-1.5.A.1-3 2. Coordination: The Contractor shall
coordinate/schedule all monitoring and testing
activities at least 48-hours in advance of fill
operations or subgrade preparation/completion
with the HRSD representative who will
coordinate with the Testing Agency. Placement
of structural fill or backfill for structures or
utilities will only be permitted in the presence of
the HRSD Representative.
3. HRSD reserves the right to perform compaction

testing beyond the number indicated in the
Contract Documents.
O. Compaction and Testing:
1. Compaction shall be performed by hand
compaction equipment adjacent to the
structures. General area compaction equipment
shall be the Contractor's option, subject to the
approval of the HRSD Representative.
Compaction shall be in accordance with the
following:
a. The compaction in grassed areas shall be 90
percent of maximum density at optimum
moisture obtained in the procedure in
ASTM D698.
b. The compaction of the 12 inches
immediately below structure subgrades
shall be compacted to 100 percent of
maximum density in accordance with ASTM
D698.
c. The compaction within ten (10) feet of and
under structures, under walks and under
Earthwork pavement shall be 100 percent of the
laboratory dry maximum density at
02300-3.1.O.1-3 optimum moisture in ASTM D698.
d. The compaction within paved areas, under
walks and under pavement shall be 95
percent of the laboratory dry maximum
density at optimum moisture in ASTM
D698.
2. The materials shall be aerated or moistened, as
required to provide a moisture content that falls
within 3 percentage points of either side of
optimum, unless otherwise approved by the
HRSD Representative. Field density tests and
moisture tests shall be performed at the
Owner’s expense by an independent soils
testing laboratory on each lift at locations
selected by the Owner or HRSD Representative
to assure that the correct compaction has been
performed. At the discretion of the HRSD
Representative, the number of sets of field
density and moisture tests on each element of
the project is estimated to be as follows:
a. Trenches – One field density test for each

lift per 100 lineal feet of trench (or fraction
thereof).
b. Fills – Minimum one (1) field density tests
should be performed for each lift of fill
placed or a minimum of every 2,500 square
feet of fill placed, whichever is greater.
c. Subgrades – Minimum of (1) field density
test should be performed for each
subgrade under each structure at each
subgrade elevation. If any test fails,
additional testing shall be at the
Contractor's expense and shall be
performed to determine the extent of the
improperly compacted material. The
improperly compacted material shall then
be removed, replaced and recompacted
and the area shall then be retested to
insure proper compaction, all at no
additional expense to the Owner.
3. Each layer shall be thoroughly tamped and
compacted by hand or pneumatic tamper in
place. Special care shall be taken in using a
mechanical tamper directly over the pipe.
Backfill may be placed in layers not exceeding
eight (8) inches in loose lifts after reaching the
one foot depth over the pipe. Each layer shall be
moistened or dried as necessary to provide a
moisture content that falls within three (3)
percentage points of either side of optimum
moisture unless otherwise approved in writing
by the HRSD Representative. The degree of
compaction required is expressed as a
percentage of maximum density obtained by the
test procedure described in ASTM D 698. Backfill
compaction shall be accomplished by use of
equipment designed and suitable for the
materials being compacted and their specific
location or situation. Compaction by "puddling,"
either natural or man-induced shall not be
allowed.
….All grout components of grouted helical pull-
Helical Pulldown Piers
down piers shall have a 28 day compressive
02370-2.1.A.1
strength of 3,000 psi or greater.
A. For each pile placed, keep a record including the

following:
1. Name or project, contractor, and
contractor's superintendent.
2. Date and time of installation.
3. Name and model of installation equipment.
4. Type of Torque indicator.
5. Location of pile.
6. Elevation of lead pile.
7. Identification of lead section
(manufacturer's description and catalog
number).
02370-3.4. A
8. Identification of tendon (manufacturer,
diameter, minimum ultimate strength.
9. Down pressure applied.
10. Installation torque at five foot interval
initially.
11. Installation torque at one foot intervals for
the last ten feet.
12. Comments pertaining to interruptions,
obstructions or other pertinent
information.
A. Field Test Report
1. Record all pile movements to the nearest .01
feet. Maintain a data plot of load versus pile
movement during the test procedures. Report
for field tests shall include:
a. Name or project, contractor and
contractor's superintendent.
b. Date, time, and duration of test.
c. Type of test.
d. Name of test equipment and description of
test set up.
e. Location of pile and identification number.
02370-3.5. A
f. Load increments and duration of each
increment.
g. Time and amount of each interval reading.
h. Cumulative pile movement after each
increment.
i. Maximum applied load.
j. Data plot of load versus movement.
k. Comments pertaining to interruptions,
equipment, adjustments or other pertinent
information.
A. Backfill Compaction Testing

1. Compaction testing as required and defined in
Ductile Iron Pipe and the Bid Documents for locations and frequency
Fittings to be tested by an independent firm.
B. Testing of Pipe:
02510-3.4.A-B 1. General Procedures for Hydrostatic Pressure
Testing:
(See Specifications for Details)
A. Backfill Compaction Testing
1. Compaction testing as required and defined in
the Bid Documents for locations and frequency
to be tested by an independent firm.
B. Testing of PVC Pressure Pipe:
Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe
1. General Procedures for Hydrostatic Pressure
Testing:
02520-3.4.A-D
D. Tracer Wire:
1. The tracer wire shall be tested for continuity as
part of the project acceptance.
2. Any breaks in the tracer wire shall be excavated
and spliced to restore continuity.
A. Valve Turn Count Verification and Inspection
Procedures
1. Provide notification to HRSD Interceptors 48-hrs
prior to the installation of all valves.
2. Contractor must stage valves near the point of
installation to allow the construction inspector,
a member of Interceptor Operations (if deemed
necessary), and the contractor to verify turn
counts and to inspect both the interior and
Valves exterior of the value during operation.
3. Prior to inspection, contractor must label each
02610-3.2.A-B valve with the proposed stationing of the
installation location.
4. Once a valve is staged at the installation site but
prior to installation, valve turn counts must be
verified and recorded by the construction
inspector. The station labelling must also be
confirmed by the construction inspector. No
valve shall be installed if deviations in turn
counts or station labelling are observed. HRSD,
at its discretion, will witness the process.
5. Prior to the installation of a valve, it must be

physically inspected by the construction
inspector and the contractor during the valve
open & close operations to ensure proper
operation & seating. Torque measurements of
the full operation must also be measured and
recorded. Photographs shall be taken in the fully
open, partially closed, and fully closed position
prior to installation.
6. All documentation, including photographs,
torque measurements, actual stationing, and
number of turns must be provided to HRSD 48
hours after the valve has been installed.
7. A formal draft valve guide listing verified turn
counts and all other required information must
be submitted and approved by HRSD prior to
the testing of any piping or valve assemblies.
8. Any deviations to these procedures will be cause
for the contractor to excavate and potentially
replace the valves at Contractor cost.
B. Air Vent Assemblies:
1. Saddles used for corporation stop installations
shall be hydrostatically tested at 50 psi for 30
minutes with zero leakage prior to tapping the
pipe. Failed tests shall be redone at the
Contractor’s expense.
2. Coordinate with HRSD Representative to obtain
“whammy rod” for use in confirming alignment
of all air vent corp stops.
3. HRSD Representative shall be present at all
saddle tests. Failure to have the HRSD
Representative present shall result in retesting
at the Contractor’s expense.
A. Test in-place asphalt concrete courses for
compliance with requirements for thickness and
surface smoothness. The Contractor shall remove
and replace with new material areas deemed
Asphalt Concrete Paving unacceptable to the City of Hampton at no
additional cost to HRSD.
02740-3.6.A-C
B. Thickness: In-place compacted thickness will not
be acceptable if exceeding the following
allowable variation from required thickness:
1. Surface Course: ¼" plus or minus
2. Base Course: ½", plus or minus

C. Surface Smoothness: Shall comply with VDOT
Section 315.07(a). Test finished surface of each
asphalt concrete course for smoothness, using a
10' straightedge applied parallel with, and at right
angles to centerline of paved areas. Surfaces with
humps and depressions exceeding the specified
tolerances shall be rejected.
1. Surface Course: ¼"
2. Base Course: ¼"
A. Testing laboratory shall make the following
inspections and tests:
1. Test materials for compliance, or review
available test reports.
2. Verify Contractor's mix designs.
3. Perform tests on placed concrete in
accordance with ACI 301 and following:
a. Secure composite samples in accordance
with ASTM C172 at point of placement
unless approved in writing by the
Engineer.
b. Perform compression strength tests in
accordance with ASTM C39 for each 25
cubic yards of concrete, or fraction
thereof on specimens taken
Site Concrete immediately before placing. Make a
minimum of one strength test for
02750 -3.7.A-B concrete placed in one day. A set of
specimens for a test shall consist of
three standard 6 x 12 cylinders, made
and cured in accordance with ASTM C
31. Test one cylinder at 7 days and two
cylinders at 28 days. The set of cylinders
shall be picked up within 24 hours after
casting and shall be delivered to testing
laboratory for further curing and for
testing.
c. The strength level of the concrete will be
considered satisfactory so long as the
averages of all sets of three consecutive
strength test results equal or exceed the
specified 28-day compressive strength,
and no individual strength test result
falls below the specified 28-day
compressive strength by more than 500

psi. Any concrete of unsatisfactory
strength will be rejected and shall be
removed and replaced with acceptable
concrete. Such rejection shall prevail
unless: (1) the Contractor, at his
expense, obtains and submits evidence
acceptable to the Engineer that the
strength and quality of the rejected
concrete is acceptable. If such evidence
consists of cores taken from the work,
the cores shall be obtained and tested in
accordance with the standard methods
of ASTM C42, or (2) the Engineer
determines that said concrete is located
where it will not create an intolerable
detrimental effect and the Contractor
agrees to a reduced payment to
compensate the Owner for loss of
durability and other benefits.
d. Whenever the average of three
consecutive tests, which were made to
determine acceptability of concrete,
falls to less than 150 psi above the
specified strength or any single test falls
more than 200 psi below the specified
strength, the Contractor shall at his
expense, make corrective changes in
concrete manufacturing procedures
before placing additional concrete of
that class. Such changes must be
approved by the Engineer prior to use.
e. Three additional concrete cylinders shall
be made during a placement which
requires temporary heating. These
cylinders shall be left in the enclosure in
same environment as concrete placed.
One cylinder shall be tested at 3 days,
one at 7 days and the third at 28 days to
verify adequacy of temporary heating
system.
f. Perform slump tests in accordance with
ASTM C 143. Furnish slump cone at the
site. Perform a minimum of one slump
test for every third load (minimum) at
point of placement. Include results with

concrete test results.
g. Test of air content in accordance with
ASTM C 173 or ASTM C 231. Furnish and
maintain equipment for testing air
content at the site. Perform a minimum
of one air content test for every third
load (minimum) at point of placement.
Include results with concrete test
results.
h. Test concrete temperature for every
third load (minimum) at point of
placement. Include results with
concrete test reports. Test concrete
temperature for every load if air
temperature is below 40°F or above
85°F.
B. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, foregoing tests
indicate concrete strengths below those required,
or visual defects indicate concrete of poor quality
has been placed, additional tests shall be made
and reported as directed by the Engineer at the
expense of the Contractor.
3. The Contractor shall conduct an external
inspection of the identified project ferrous pipe
main sites using ultrasonic testing equipment and
shall document the site of each test and the
Ultrasonic Pipeline measured wall thickness at each site. A minimum
Inspection of six locations around the circumference of the
pipe shall be tested at each test site. These shall
02773-1.1.B.3 include a minimum of three locations at the pipe
crown at the 1:00, 12:00 and 11:00 positions, one
at each side of the pipe at the spring line and one
in the lower half of the pipe circumference
depending on ease of access.
A. The Contractor shall conduct an ultrasonic survey
of the project ferrous pipe segments identified in
Ultrasonic Pipeline the contract documents and evaluate the
Inspection ultrasonic data obtained to estimate the wall
thickness at each location on the pipe
02773-3.2.A-B circumference at each test site.
B. The field notes from the ultrasonic survey shall
clearly identify each test location around the pipe
perimeter and the measured wall thickness at

each test location. Copies of the original field
notes shall be provided as part of the
documentation. The field notes shall include date
and time, weather conditions, names of the
inspection team members, and the identification
of the inspection site. The notes shall include the
identification number of the pipe segment being
inspected as provided by the Owner or Engineer.
A. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining
coupons or sections from the pipelines being
repaired or to be abandoned, assessing the
condition of the coupon and recording critical
information. Wherever possible and appropriate,
the Contractor shall use coupons taken from line
stop operations, bypassing operations or from
any other operations where material is removed
from the pipe wall as part of the work. Where this
is not possible, the Contractor shall take coupons
or sample sections from the pipeline where
directed by the Engineer.
B. For each site of repair work or from each pipeline
to be abandoned, the Contractor shall record the
following information:
Condition Assessment 1. General Data Each Site, All Pipelines
Data Collection for a. Line identification number (HRSD assigned
Pipeline facility ID Number)
b. Street or other location identification.
02774-3.2.A-B.1-8 c. Pipe material
d. Where appropriate and available, record pipe
class.
e. Pipeline inner diameter.
f. Presence and type of external coating or wrap
g. Presence and type of interior liner, coating
h. If a repair of a failure, record description of
apparent cause of failure
i. Photograph of inspection site and if a repair,
photograph of failure section.
2. Coupon Data
a. GPS coordinates of coupon location to 0.1 foot
accuracy. The vertical datum must include the
pipe crown elevation at the site of the coupon,
regardless of where the coupon was taken from
the pipe wall.
b. The clock position of the center of the coupon or

section taken from the pipe. The clock reference
should be when looking downstream.
c. The flow direction shall be painted on the
coupon prior to cutting.
d. Coupon thickness, taken at a minimum of 3
locations
e. General condition of coupon especially interior
wall. Note presence and extent of corrosion,
pitting or tuberculation.
f. Take photographs of the coupon, including one
photograph of the exterior of the coupon, one
of the interior and one close-up of the coupon
on edge. The Unique Coupon #, as assigned by
the Engineer, clock position of coupon, and the
flow direction shall be clearly denoted in every
photo.
g. All documentation, photos and videos shall bear
the Coupon Tag number in the title. This
number is a combination of the date the coupon
was retrieved, the HRSD asset ID number and
the Unique Coupon #.
3. For All Pipelines
a. When directed by the Engineer in the plans,
insert CCTV equipment and conduct a visual
inspection of the pipeline and record the
inspection electronically. The CCTV inspection
should extend as far as is practicable for the
equipment.
b. Where access is feasible, conduct a visual
inspection of the open ends of the pipeline and
record observations of interior conditions. Note
instances of corrosion or wall loss, pitting or
tuberculation on the pipe interior.
4. For Ferrous Pipelines
a. Where access to interior of the pipeline is
feasible, take wall thickness measurements
around the exposed pipe ends in at least the
four quadrants (crown, invert and both
springlines).
b. Where access to the interior of the ferrous
pipeline is not feasible, conduct external wall
thickness testing using ultrasonic testing (UST)
equipment as specified in Section “02773 –
Ultrasonic Pipeline Inspection”. UST wall

thickness tests should be conducted at as many
locations around the pipe perimeter as time
permits with a minimum of at least three
locations at the pipe crown, and once at each of
the springline locations.
5. For Asbestos Cement Pipelines
a. Visually inspect the condition of interior wall of
the pipe and note areas of softness and depth of
soft material.
b. The coupon/sample shall be contained in
accordance with appropriate asbestos handling
procedures and delivered as requested by
OWNER for further testing.
6. For Reinforced Concrete Pipe
soft material.
b. The coupon/sample thickness dimensions should
include the thickness of the concrete material
over the reinforcing steel on both the interior
and exterior sides of the steel reinforcing.
7. For Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe
soft material.
b. The coupon/sample thickness dimensions should
include the thickness of each layer of the
composite pipe including the interior mortar
layer, the steel cylinder thickness, the mortar
layer between the steel cylinder and the
prestressing wires (for embedded PCCP only)
and the exterior concrete layer. Where there is
not cementitious layer between the cylinder and
wire, record as a lined cylinder PCCP.
8. For All Plastic Pipe
a. Where plastic pipelines (HDPE, PVC or GRP) are
being repaired or abandoned, only coupons or
sample wall sections will be needed as indicated
above. No additional internal inspection tests
will be required.
A. Request inspection for final acceptance at least 10

Planting days before end of guarantee period.
B. Final acceptance will be upon completion of all
02900 -3.11.A-B work in accordance with these specifications, and
upon final inspection by the Engineer.
A. Following the 60 day warranty/maintenance
Finish Grading and period, a final inspection will be conducted by the
Seeding HRSD Representative. Upon successful
completion, a written notice of acceptance will be
02930-3.6.A sent to the Contractor from the HRSD
Representative.
A. Sampling
1. ASTM C 172. Collect samples of fresh concrete to
perform tests specified. ASTM C 31 for making
test specimens.
2. Sample concrete on a random basis except
where a batch appears to be deficient and the
test can be used to verify the observed
deviation. Identify samples so taken in a manner
that they can be segmented from other tests.
Obtain at least one sample for each 100 cubic
yards, or fraction thereof, of each design
mixture of concrete placed in any one day.
When the total quantity of concrete with a given
design mixture is less than 50 cubic yards, the
strength tests may be waived by the Engineer, if
Cast-In-Place Concrete in his judgment, adequate evidence of
satisfactory strength is provided.
03300-3.7.A.1-2 B. Testing
1. Slump Tests
a. In addition to conforming to ASTM C 143,
concrete testing shall conform to the
requirements of this section. Take concrete
samples during concrete placement. The
maximum slump may be increased as
specified with the addition of an approved
high range water reducing (HRWR)`
admixture provided that the water-cement
ratio is not exceeded. Perform tests at
commencement of concrete placement,
when test cylinders are made, and for each
batch (minimum) or every 10 cubic yards
(maximum) of concrete.
2. Temperature Tests
a. Test the concrete delivered and the concrete in
the forms. Perform tests in hot or cold weather
conditions below 50 degrees F and above 80
degrees F for each batch (minimum) or every 10
cubic yards (maximum) of concrete, until the
specified temperature is obtained, and
whenever test cylinders and slump tests are
made.
b. Determine temperature of each composite
sample in accordance with ASTM C 1064. When
the average of the highest and lowest
temperature during the period from midnight to
midnight is expected to drop below 40 degrees F
for more than 3 successive days, concrete shall
be delivered to meet the following minimum
temperature at the time of placement:
1) 55 degrees F for sections less than 12 inches
in the least dimension
2) 50 degrees F for sections 12 to 36 inches in
the least dimension
3) 45 degrees F for sections 36 to 72 inches in
the least dimension
4) 40 degrees F for sections greater than 72
inches in the least dimension
3. The minimum requirements may be terminated
when temperatures above 50 degrees F occur
during more than half of any 24-hour duration.
The temperature of concrete at time of
placement shall not exceed 90 degrees F.
C. Compressive Strength Tests
1. ACI 214 tests for strength - conduct strength
tests of concrete during construction in
accordance with the following procedures:
a. Mold and cure six 6 by 12 inch cylinders
from each sample taken in accordance
with ASTM C 31. Prevent evaporation and
loss of water from the specimen.
b. Test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C
39. Test one cylinder at 3 days, two
cylinders at 7 days, and two cylinders at
28 days, and hold one cylinder in reserve.
The compressive strength test results for
acceptance shall be the average of the
compressive strengths from the two
specimens tested at 28 days. If one

specimen in a test shows evidence of
improper sampling, molding or testing,
discard the specimen and consider the
strength of the remaining cylinder to be
the test result. If both specimens in a test
show any defects, the Engineer may allow
the entire test to be discarded.
c. If the average of any three consecutive
strength test results is less than the
specified strength (f'c) or the minimum
test strength (fcr) for durability,
whichever is higher, by more the 500 psi,
take a minimum of three core samples in
accordance with ASTM C 42, from the in-
place work represented by the low test
results. Locations represented by erratic
core strengths shall be retested. Remove
concrete not meeting strength criteria
and provide new acceptable concrete.
Repair core holes with nonshrink grout.
Match color and finish of adjacent
concrete.
d. Strength test reports shall include location
in the work where the batch represented
by a test was deposited, batch ticket
number, time batched and sampled,
slump, air content (where specified),
mixture and ambient temperature, unit
weight, and water added on the job.
Reports of strength tests shall include
detailed information of storage and
curing of specimens prior to testing.
e. Final reports shall be provided within 7
days of test completion.
D. Air Content
1. In addition to conforming to ASTM C 173 or
ASTM C 231 for normal weight concrete, air
content tests shall conform to this section.
Make air content tests on samples from the first
three batches in the placement and until three
consecutive batches have air contents within
the range of the specified air content, at which
time test every fifth batch. Maintain this test
frequency until a batch is not within the
specified range at which time resume testing of

each batch until three consecutive batches have
air contents within the specified range. Perform
additional tests as necessary for control. Take
air content tests from planned composite
samples or from samples taken in accordance
with ASTM C 172 at the point of concrete
placement.
E. Chloride Ion Concentration
1. ACI 318/318M. Determine water-soluble chloride
ion concentration. Perform test once for each
mix design.
F. Anti-Washout Admixture
1. COE CRD-C 61. Determine cumulative mass loss.
Perform test once for each 350 cubic yards of
underwater concrete.
Structural Steel A. Materials testing and inspection during
05120 - 1.5.A construction.
Cold Fluid-Applied 2. Verify that substrate is visibly dry and free of
Waterproofing moisture. Test for capillary moisture by plastic
07141-3.1.A.2 sheet method according to ASTM D 4263.
Cold Fluid-Applied
3. Verify wet film thickness of waterproofing every
Waterproofing
100 sq. ft. (9.3 sq. m).
07141-3.5.D.3
Cold Fluid-Applied
3. Verify wet film thickness of waterproofing every
Waterproofing
100 sq. ft. (9.3 sq. m).
07141-3.5.E.3
B. Flood Testing: Flood test each deck area for leaks,
according to recommendations in ASTM D 5957,
after completing waterproofing but before
overlaying construction is placed. Install
temporary containment assemblies, plug or dam
drains, and flood with potable water.
Cold Fluid-Applied
1. Flood to an average depth of 2-1/2 inches (64
Waterproofing
mm) with a minimum depth of 1 inch (25
mm) and not exceeding a depth of 4 inches
07141-3.8.B-C
(100 mm). Maintain 2 inches (50 mm) of
clearance from top of sheet flashings.
2. Flood each area for 48 hours.
3. After flood testing, repair leaks, repeat flood
tests, and make further repairs until
waterproofing installation is watertight.
C. [Owner will engage] [Engage] an independent

testing agency to observe flood testing and
examine underside of decks and terminations for
evidence of leaks during flood testing.
A. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified
testing agency to perform tests and inspections
and prepare test reports.
B. Inspections: Air barrier materials and installation
Fluid-Applied Membrane are subject to inspection for compliance with
Air Barriers requirements.
C. Tests: Testing to be performed will be determined
07272-3.4.A-D by Owner's testing agency as follows:
1. Qualitative Testing: Air barrier assemblies will
be tested for evidence of air leakage.
D. Remove and replace deficient air barrier
components and retest as specified above.
C. Product Testing
1. Provide comprehensive test data for each type of
Joint Sealants joint sealant based on tests conducted by a
qualified independent testing laboratory on
07920-1.5.C current product formulations within a 24-month
period preceding date of Contractor’s submittal
of test results to Engineer.
A. Preconstruction Adhesion and Compatibility
Testing: Test each glazing material type, tape
sealant, gasket, glazing accessory, and glass-
Glazing framing member for adhesion to and
compatibility with elastomeric glazing sealants.
08800-1.3.A 1. Testing will not be required if data are submitted
based on previous testing of current sealant
products and glazing materials matching those
submitted.
D. Quality Assurance Testing and Inspection:
1. Quality Assurance Inspections are to be
performed at critical steps throughout the
Protective Coatings Work process. Unless indicated otherwise by
OWNER, the Quality Assurance Inspector shall
09900-1.6.D perform inspections.
a. Refer to Table 1 herein for typical quality
assurance testing and inspection
requirements.
1) Specific quality assurance inspection

and testing requirements shall be
determined based on the specific
application. CONTRACTOR shall
include applicable quality assurance
inspection and testing requirements
and hold points in their quality
control system. CONTRACTOR shall
coordinate with OWNER and/or
OWNER’s Quality Assurance
Inspector as required to verify
applicable requirements.
b. Refer to Checklist’s 1 and 2 herein for
typical Quality Control/Assurance
requirements and inspection activities
with representative hold points. Checklist
may be modified based on specific
application and/or scope requirements.
1) Hold Points are indicated in bold and
represent required quality assurance
inspection and/or testing. Do not
proceed with Work that may make
hold point inspections difficult or
impossible to perform until
inspection has been completed and
deficiencies corrected.
2) The CONTRACTOR is required to
coordinate hold points with OWNER
or its designated representative such
that inspections and testing can be
performed on a scheduled basis.
CONTRACTOR shall provide OWNER
and/or Quality Assurance Inspector a
minimum 48-hour advanced notice
for required quality assurance hold
point inspections and testing.
c. CONTRACTOR shall reapply coating in
areas disturbed by inspection and/or
testing at no cost to OWNER.
d. If inspected Work is unacceptable, OWNER
and/or Quality Assurance Inspector will
determine remedy. CONTRACTOR shall
remove and replace unacceptable coating
or perform other remedial actions at no
cost to OWNER. CONTRACTOR may, at
own expense, perform additional

measurements and testing to determine
limits of areas with unacceptable coating.
2. Quality Assurance Inspection and Testing to be
performed by CONTRACTOR (if required as part of
the Bid Process) shall adhere to requirements as
specified herein and in the Contract Documents.
a. CONTRACTOR Quality Assurance
Inspectors for all aspects of coating Work
shall be NACE level III certified.
b. CONTRACTOR Quality Assurance
Inspectors shall be from a third-party
company with no affiliation with the
CONTRACTOR.
c. CONTRACTOR shall provide documentation
for all inspection equipment showing the
date when last calibrated and by the
company that performed the calibration.
All equipment shall be calibrated within
the previous 12 months from the date of
use, unless otherwise permitted by
manufacturer and OWNER. If a difference
in readings is discovered between
CONTRACTOR and OWNER or Quality
Assurance Inspector inspection
equipment, all parties shall verify their
equipment is free from damage and is in
proper working condition.
14. Test and record substrate pH using pH indicating
papers. pH testing frequency should be
performed once every 100 square feet of surface
area to be coated.
a. For dry substrate spray the surface lightly

with distilled, de-ionized water from a
Protective Coatings commercially available spray bottle that has
been properly rinsed to preclude any
09900-3.5.A.14-16 dissolved solids. The spray shall wet the
surface to a "shiny" appearance and water
shall not run down the wall. Wait 60 seconds
to allow chemical equilibria to be established
and then test the pH of the water on the
surface.
15. Measure soluble salt/conductivity in accordance

with SSPC Guide 15:
a. Conduct 5 measurements per each 1000 SF
area at locations selected by OWNER and/or
Quality Assurance Inspector.
b. Maximum threshold shall be 70 micro
Siemens/cm.
c. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to correct
substrates not satisfying the maximum
threshold at no cost to OWNER.
16. Conduct chloride testing for immersion surfaces:
a. Conduct 5 measurements per each 1000 SF
area at locations selected by OWNER and/or
Quality Assurance Inspector.
b. Conduct chloride testing using a
CHLOR*TESTTM kit or approved equivalent.
c. Maximum chloride threshold shall be no more
than 3.0 ppm.
d. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to correct
substrates not satisfying the maximum
threshold at no cost to OWNER.
4. Test adhesion of concrete surfaces/substrates
prior to application of materials. Perform testing
with a DeFelsko PosiTest AT-A adhesion tested
with 50mm dollies or approved equivalent. Tests
shall be performed every 100 SF, unless otherwise
Protective Coatings
approved by OWNER. Pull tests shall pass a
minimum 300 psi. Surfaces/substrates not
09900-3.5.E.4
meeting the required adhesion shall be removed
until testing requirements are satisfied at no cost
to OWNER. OWNER reserves the right to request
additional pull testing upon failure to meet the psi
requirements at 1 or more locations.
A. Perform a final inspection to determine whether
coating system Work meets the requirements of
the Contract Documents. OWNER, OWNER’s
designated representative and/or Quality
Protective Coatings
Assurance Inspector will subsequently conduct a
final inspection with the CONTRACTOR.
09900-3.8.A
Any rework required shall be marked. Such areas
shall be recleaned and repaired as specified
herein or as recommended by the CSM and/or
OWNER at no additional cost to OWNER.
Sluice Gate B. Gates shall be shop inspected for proper operation

11283 – 1.2.B before shipping.
C. Seal Performance Test: The gate's sealing system
Sluice Gate should have been tested through a cycle test in an
abrasive environment and should show that the
11283 – 1.4.C leakage requirements are still obtained after
25,000 cycles with a minimum deterioration.
A. The completely assembled gate shall be shop
inspected for proper seating. Seat facings shall be
machined and wedges adjusted to exclude a
Sluice Gate 0.004” thickness gauge between the frame and
disc seating surfaces. The gate disc shall be fully
11283 – 3.1.A opened and closed in its guide system to ensure
that it operates freely. Floorstands shall be shop
operated to insure proper assembly and
operation.
A. Test each sluice gate with water on one side up to
maximum operating level in structure and show
that the installation meets the leakage
requirements. Also, operate each sluice gate
Sluice Gate
through 3 complete open/close cycles and show
that it operates smoothly and properly without
11283 – 3.3.A-B
binding.
B. Gates shall be checked for leakage in accordance
with the requirements of this Specification
Section and the manufacturer’s requirements.
A. Each motor shall be factory tested to
determine voltage, full load and starting
amps and efficiency.
B. The pumps shall be hydrostatically tested at
the manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment.
The test pressure shall be within the limits
Close Coupled Pumping set forth by the Hydraulic Institute. Certified
Equipment copies of the test results shall be submitted
to the Owner.
11312-3.2.A-I
C. The pump manufacturer shall provide a
factory certified pump curve in accordance
with the Hydraulic Institute Standards and
signed and sealed by the manufacturer’s
licensed professional engineer for each unit
to the Engineer for approval prior to
shipment.
D. Hydrostatically test each casing to 1.5 times

the design head or 1.25 times the shutoff
head, whichever is greater.
E. Each completed and assembled motor shall
receive a routine factory test.
F. The pumps shall be performance tested at
the manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment.
The performance shall be within the limits
set forth by the Hydraulic Institute, Grade
1U in accordance with HI Standard 14.6.3,
Section 4 – Performance Test Acceptance
Grades and Tolerances and the design
conditions specified herein. Certified curves
shall be submitted to the Owner.
G. As a minimum, each finished pump shall be
factory performance tested at 60 and 45 Hz
for total dynamic head, capacity, efficiency
and power requirements at six (6) operating
points plus shut-off head for the selected
impeller diameter, of which, the design
capacity operating point shall be included.
H. After installation, an Operational Testing
shall be performed jointly by the supplier
and installer on each installed pump. The
pump manufacturer’s authorized
representative shall be present for the field
test. The test shall demonstrate the
pumping equipment meets all specified
performance criteria, is properly installed
and anchored, and operates smoothly
throughout the specified speed range
without exceeding the full load amperage
rating of the motor or excessive motor
heating. The natural frequency of the
assembled pump and its supporting
structure shall be at least 25 percent higher
than the maximum pump excitation
frequency. Additionally, the pumps shall
operate within the acceptable field vibration
limits as established by the Hydraulic
Institute for this class of equipment at all

speeds and loads within the operating range
specified herein. A test report shall be
certified by the Manufacturer’s
Representative and submitted to the
Engineer. Any piping, pumping, potable
water or other equipment needed to
perform testing shall be provide by the
contractor at no additional cost.
I. Once the Operational Testing is completed
and approved by the Engineer, the Owner
Testing shall be performed. The testing shall
be performed jointly by the Contractor and
supplier in the presence of the Owner for
the installed pump. The pump
manufacturer’s authorized representative
shall be present for the field test. The test
shall demonstrate the pumping equipment
meets all specified performance criteria, is
properly installed and anchored, and
amperage rating of the motor or excessive
motor heating. Additionally, the pumps shall
operate within the acceptable field vibration
limits as established by the Hydraulic
Institute for this class of equipment at all
speeds and loads within the operating range
specified herein. A test report shall be
certified by the Manufacturer’s
Representative and submitted to the
Engineer. Any piping, pumping or other
equipment needed to perform testing shall
be provide by the contractor at no
additional cost.
B. The Contractor shall perform operational
Sump Pump testing to ensure the pumping equipment,
piping, and control system satisfies the
11330 – 3.1.B conditions specified herein. Completion of
pump down tests and any other testing shall
be performed to guarantee proper

performance.
A. Certified test reports shall be submitted to
the OWNER upon completion of all required
Fuel Supply System tests.
B. The OWNER reserves the right to witness any
11500 – 3.2.A-B or all of the tests specified to be performed.
Contractor shall be responsible for all costs
associated with witness testing.
The Reliable Fuel Supply System shall be
supplied with manufacturers test certificates as
below:
1. Tank test: pressure test, leakproof test and

structural integrity/appearance test.
2. Day Tank Test: pressure test, leakproof test
and structural integrity/appearance test.
3. Level Controller: operational test and
calibration of level sensors, level indicator,
level control, alarms and backup devices.
4. Pump: vacuum test, flow test, pressure test,
leakproof test, ampere/voltage test, load test
Fuel Supply System
and overload test.
11500 – 3.3.A.1-6 5. Alarm and Tank Monitoring System Test: Test
all functions of the tank monitoring system.
6. Precision Tank Testing
a. Perform two part Precision tank testing.
The first part checks the integrity of the
filled portion of the tank by measuring the
changes in the net buoyancy forces on an
electronic probe. The second part checks
the integrity of the empty portion of the
tank and the piping using acoustical
profiling to determine if there is a leak.
b. Maximum allowable leakage for Precision
tank testing shall be a maximum of 0.050
GPH
Odor Control Biotrickling B. Enclosure system shall have been tested in an

Filter System NVLAP certified laboratory within the prior
11585-2.5.B 12-months.
B. Acceptance testing shall not commence until
Odor Control Biotrickling
to the Testing and Balancing Report for the
Filter System
11585-3.3.B
entire ductwork system is submitted and
approved by the Engineer.
C. The Contractor shall operate the odor control
system under observance of the
manufacturer’s representative. At a
minimum, the representative shall observe
and certify the following are in accordance
with the manufacturer’s requirements:
1. The unit is free from excessive vibration
and noise.
Odor Control Biotrickling 2. The media is installed correctly.
Filter System 3. The discharge exhaust is clean and free
from dust or debris.
11585-3.3.C.1-7
4. All controls for the unit are fully
operational and function properly.
5. All necessary utility connections are
provided and working.
6. Measure the flow through the unit to
confirm the unit is properly operating.
7. Measure the discharge and inlet static
pressure.
D. To the extent possible, performance testing
shall be conducted at process conditions
conducive to high H2S concentrations e.g.,
co-ordinate shut down or reduction of
Odor Control Biotrickling upstream odor control chemical dosage. Prior
Filter System to performance testing, the odor control
system supplier shall provide an outline of
11585-3.3.D-I performance testing protocol including types
of measuring equipment to be used as well as
duration and sequence of measurements. At
a minimum, the following should be included
in the testing:
E. The Performance testing for both H2S and

odor shall be a composite 6 hour sample
taken between 6AM and 2PM during a
weekday. H2S shall be logged continuously at
1 minute intervals at the inlet and outlet of
the system with Odalogs by Detection
Instruments. The inlet Odalog shall be rated
to 1000 ppm, the outlet Odalog shall be rated
to from 0.01 - 2 ppm. A Low Range Sampling
System (LRSS-2) system shall be used with the
H2S monitors; all equipment shall be
provided by Detection Instruments with
calibration documentation.
F. Duplicate outlet odor samples shall be taken
in ten liter pre-conditioned sampling bags
using a vacuum chamber with two bags per
chamber; the sampling train shall be kept out
of the direct sunlight at all times. The
sampling rate shall be set for six hour
duration concurrent with the H2S sampling.
The samples shall be shipped overnight early
delivery to St Croix Sensory, Lake Elmo, MN
for analysis of detection to threshold ((D/T)
per EN13725-2003.
G. Data on air flow, differential pressure across
the biofilter, pH of recirculation water, make
up water and nutrient usage over a six hour
period in one hour intervals.
H. To pass the acceptance test, the biofilter
systems shall meet both hydrogen sulfide
criteria set forth in Table 2, shown in
Subsection 3.3.
I. If system fails the acceptance test, the
manufacturer shall conduct up two additional
rounds of testing at no expense to the Owner.
If the system does not pass after the
additional testing, the manufacturer shall
make whatever provisions are required to
meet the criteria as defined in Section 3.3 at
no expense to the Owner. Failure to pass the
acceptance test within 3 months of the initial
acceptance test may result in forfeiture of the

final payment, at the sole discretion of the
Owner.
Cathodic Protection
e. Test each bonded joint for continuity.
13110-3.2.A.1.e
3. Before backfilling, the Contractor shall test
each insulator for electrical insulation. If the
insulator is not properly isolated, the
Contractor shall, at his expense, repair or
replace all defective components. The
Contractor shall test the repaired insulator.
This process will continue until the insulator is
Cathodic Protection
tested to be properly isolated. Insulation that
13110-3.2.E.3
passes for effective isolation during the pre-
backfill test, but does not render positive
isolation results during the acceptance testing
must be repaired by the Contractor at no
additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor
shall provide the Engineer a minimum notice
of 5 business days prior to the conducting the
testing of the isolation.
F. Insulated Joint Testing:
1. Test each insulation joint after assembly CPS
shall monitor the tests. Contractor shall
Cathodic Protection
replace damaged or defective insulation
13110-3.2.F.1-3
parts at no cost to the Owner.
2. Correct defects identified during testing.
3. Provide Engineer with 5 business days’
notice before beginning tests.
3. Energizing and Testing: provide Engineer with
5 working-day notices before beginning tests.
After installation of the cathodic protection
system is complete, the CPS shall connect
Cathodic Protection anodes to pipe in test stations, where
applicable, and make sufficient tests to
13110-3.4.A.3 ensure proper installation of cathodic
protection system. Upon completion of such
tests, the CPS who conducted the tests shall
tabulate and report the data recorded. In
addition to the field data tabulations. CPS
shall include in his report recommendations

for system maintenance and monitoring.
4. Electrical Continuity Tests
a. Provide necessary equipment and materials
and make electrical connections to pipe as
required to test continuity of bonded joints.
b. Conduct continuity test on buried joints that
are required to be bonded. Test electrical
continuity of joint bonds after bonds are
installed but before backfilling of pipe.
c. Have CPS monitor tests of bonded joints.
d. Test electrical continuity of completed joint
bonds using a digital low resistance
ohmmeter.
e. Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter Method:
1) Provide the following equipment and
materials:
Cathodic Protection
a) Digital low resistance ohmmeter.
13110-3.4.A.4.a-e
b) 1 set of duplex helical current and
potential hand spikes, cable length as
required.
c) 1 calibration shunt rated at 0.001-
ohms, 100-amperes.
5. Test Procedure: measure resistance of joint
bonds with low resistance ohmmeter in
accordance with manufacturer’s written
instructions. Use helical hand spikes to
contact pipe on each side of joint, without
touching thermite weld or bond. Clean
contact area to bright metal by filing or
grinding and without surface rusting or
oxidation. Record measured joint bond
resistance on test form described herein.
Repair damaged pipe coating.
B. Joint Bond Acceptance:
1. DIP:
Cathodic Protection
a. Joint Bond Resistance: the maximum
13110-3.4.B.1.a-b
acceptable span resistance shall be 115%
or less of the summation of the
following:
1) Number of pipe joints multiplied by

the theoretical resistance of a joint
bond.
2) Number of pipe segments multiplied
by the resistance per pipe segment.
Replace joint bonds that exceed the
allowable resistance. Retest
replacement joint bonds for
compliance with bond resistance.
b. Repair any defective joint bonds
discovered during energizing and testing.
All repairs for defective joint bonds shall
be completed at no cost to the Owner.
1) Record Tests of Each Bonded
Pipeline.
2) Description and location of pipeline
tested.
3) Starting location and direction of
test.
4) Date of test.
5) Joint type.
6) Measured joint bond resistance
(digital low resistance ohmmeter
method only)
C. Insulated Joint Testing:
1. DIP:
a. Test each insulation joint after assembly.
CPS shall monitor the tests. Contractor
shall replace damaged or defective
insulation parts at no cost to the Owner.
b. Correct defects identified during testing.
Cathodic Protection
c. Provide Engineer with 5 business days
13110-3.4.C.1.a-d
advance notice before beginning tests.
d. Acceptance criteria are as follows:
1) High frequency isolation tester:
"Acceptable", "Satisfactory" or other
similar direct meter reading, and
2) Electrical potential: Static potential
difference across insulator of no less
than 0.1 volt, and
3) Electrical potential/applied current: A

positive potential shift on the side of
the insulator where current is
applied, and a negative potential
shift on the side of the insulator
opposite of where current is applied.
D. Test station wiring acceptance criteria shall be
as follows:
1. Test wires attached to ductile iron and
steel piping and/or portable
copper/copper sulfate reference
electrode. Adjacent test wires on piping
shall also have identical potential values.
2. Test wires attached to concrete piping
shall have potentials between -0.20 and -
0.50 volts to a portable copper/copper
sulfate reference electrode. Adjacent test
Cathodic Protection wires on piping shall also have identical
potential values
13110-3.4.D
3. Magnesium anode header cables shall
have a potential between -1.55 and -1.65
volts to a portable copper/copper sulfate
reference electrode. Both ends of the
magnesium anode header cable shall also
have identical potential values.
4. Permanent copper/copper sulfate
reference electrodes shall have a
potential between -0.05 and +0.05 volts
to a portable copper/copper sulfate
reference electrode.
D. Hook and Hook Nut Magnetic-Particle Tests
1. Magnetic-particle inspect the hook and nut
over the entire area in accordance with
ASTM A 275/A 275M. Acceptance standard
Bridge Crane
is no defects. A defect is defined as a linear
14534-2.3.D.1-4
indication that is greater than 1/16 inch
long. Inspect each hook, including shank and
hook nut, over the entire surface areas by
magnetic particle inspection. If hook nut is
not used, any device that functions the
same as the hook nut must be inspected by

magnetic particle inspection.
2. Procedure: Conduct magnetic particle
inspection in accordance with ASTM
A275/A275M with the following restrictions:
Do not use DC yokes (including switchable
AC/DC yokes used in the DC mode) or
permanent magnet yokes. Do not use
automatic powder blowers or any other
form of forced air other than from a hand-
held bulb for the application or removal of
dry magnetic particles. Remove arc strikes.
Equipment ammeters must have an
accuracy of +/- 5 percent of full scale
(equipment ammeter accuracy other than
that stated is acceptable provided the MT
procedure states that a magnetic field
indicator is used to establish and verify
adequate field strength for all aspects of the
inspection.)
3. Acceptance Criteria: Defects found on the
hook or hook nut will result in rejection of
defective items for use on furnished hoist. For
this inspection, a defect is defined as a linear
or non-linear indication for which the largest
dimension is greater than 1/16 inch. Weld
repairs for defects on hook or hook nut will
not be permitted.
4. Test Report: Submit a test report of the
magnetic particle inspection of each hook and
hook nut provided the Contracting Officer for
approval prior to final acceptance of hoist
installation. Certify test reports by the testing
organization. The performing organization
must provide a written statement of
certification to ASTM E 543, have the
procedures used for testing of the hook and
hook nut reviewed and approved by an
independent Level III examiner, and submit
the approved procedures and certification to
the Owner with the test report.
A. Post-Erection Inspection: After erection, the

Contractor and the Owner must jointly
inspect the crane bridge and hoist systems
and components to determine compliance
with specifications and approved submittals.
Notify the Owner 14 days before the
inspection. Provide a report of the inspection
indicating the crane is considered ready for
operational tests.
B. Operational Tests: Check the clearance
envelope of the entire crane prior to picking
or traversing any load to ensure there are
no obstructions. Test the systems in service
to determine that each component of the
system operates as specified, is properly
installed and adjusted, and is free from
defects in material, manufacture,
installation, and workmanship. Rectify all
deficiencies disclosed by testing and retest
Bridge Crane
the system or component to prove the
14534-3.3.A-I
crane is operational. The Contractor must
furnish test loads, operating personnel,
instruments, and other apparatus necessary
to conduct field tests on each crane at no
additional cost to the Owner.
C. Test Data: Record test data on appropriate
test record forms suitable for retention for
the life of the crane. Record operating and
startup current measurements for electrical
equipment (motors and coils) using
appropriate instrumentation (i.e., clamp-on
ammeters). Compare recorded values with
design specifications or manufacturer's
recommended values; abnormal differences
(i.e., greater than 10 percent from
manufacturers or design values) must be
justified or appropriate adjustments
performed. In addition, note, investigate,
and correct any high temperatures or
abnormal operation of any equipment or
machinery. Record hoist, trolley, and bridge

speeds during each test cycle.
D. Hook Tram Measurement: Establish a
throat dimension base measurement by
installing two tram points and measuring
the distance between these tram points
(plus or minus 1/64 inch). Record this base
dimension. Measure the distance between
tram points before and after load test. An
increase in the throat opening from the
base measurement is cause for rejection.
E. No-Load Test: Raise and lower the hook
through the full range of normal travel at
rated speed for three complete cycles. Raise
and lower the hook, testing other speeds of
the crane. Verify proper operation of hoist
limit switches. Operate the bridge and
trolley in each direction the full distance
between end stops. Operate through the
entire speed range and verify proper brake
operation.
F. Load Tests: Perform the following tests, as
specified, with test loads of 125 percent
(plus 5 minus 0) of rated load.
1. Hoist:
a. Disconnect or adjust the overload limit
device to allow the hoist to lift the test
load. Proof test the overload limit
device after it is reconnected.
b. Static Load Test 125 percent only:
1) Check entire structure, holding
brake and hoisting components as
follows: With the trolley in the
center of the bridge span, raise the
test load approximately one foot.
Hold the load for 10 minutes.
Rotate the load and hook 360
degrees to check bearing operation
with no binding. Observe lowering
that may occur which indicates a
weakness in the structure or
malfunction of hoisting
components or brakes. Verify that
maximum beam and girder
deflections do not exceed CMAA 70
design limits.
2) Raise and lower and test load
through the full lift range. Lower
the load to the floor, wait 5
minutes, then raise and lower the
load through two more cycles. As a
minimum, operate in each speed
for each test load. In addition, the
dynamic test of test load sequence
number 2 (125 percent of rated
load) must be repeated for 10
cycles at rated speed, in order to
demonstrate proper operation and
repeatability of all functions
without component overheating or
malfunction. Completely stop the
machinery at least once in each
direction during each cycle to
ensure proper brake operation. Do
not stop hoist for more than 15
seconds prior to commencing the
next cycle.
c. Hoist Load Brake 125 percent only: Raise
test load approximately 5 feet. With the
hoist controller in the neutral position,
release (by hand) the holding brake.
Document the method used to release
the holding brake. The load brake must
hold the test load. Again, with the
holding brake in the released position
start the test load down (first point) and
return the controller to the "off" position
as the test load lowers. The load brake
must stop and hold the test load.
d. Hoist Loss of Power Test 125 percent
only: Raise the test load to
approximately 8 feet. While slowly
lowering the test load (first point),
disconnect the crane's power source.

Verify that the test load does not lower
and that the brake is set.
2. Trolley: Operate the trolley the full distance
of the bridge rails in each direction with a
test load of 125 percent of rated load on the
hook (one cycle). Check proper functioning
of all drive speed control points. Verify
proper brake action.
3. Bridge: With a test load of 125 percent of
rated load on the hook, operate the bridge
for the full length of the runway in one
direction with the trolley at the extreme end
of the bridge, and in the opposite direction
with the trolley at the opposite extreme end
of the bridge (one cycle). Check proper
functioning of all drive speed control points.
Check for any binding of the bridge end
trucks and verify proper brake action.
Record deficiencies. Secure from testing if
deficiencies are found.
G. Rated Travel Tests: Repeat travel tests for
trolley and bridge with a test load of 100
percent of rated load. Repeat the test for 5
cycles at rated speed to demonstrate proper
operation and repeatability of all functions
without the overheating or malfunction of
any components. Completely stop the
machinery at least once in each direction
during each cycle to ensure proper brake
action. Do not stop machinery for more
than 15 seconds prior to commencing the
next cycle.
H. Trolley Loss of Power Test: With a test load
of 100 percent of rated load, raise the test
load approximately midway between the
trolley and any permanent obstruction on
the operating floor. Starting at a safe
distance from walls or other obstructions,
attain a slow speed (first point) of trolley
travel. While maintaining a safe distance
from obstructions, disconnect the main

power source at the wall mounted safety
switch (disconnect) to simulate a power
failure. Verify that the trolley stops and that
the brake sets properly. Measure the
distance required for the trolley to stop.
I. Bridge Loss of Power Test: With a test load
of 100 percent of rated load, raise the test
load approximately midway between the
trolley and any permanent obstruction on
the operating floor. Starting at a safe
distance from walls or other obstructions,
attain a slow speed (first point) of bridge
travel. While maintaining a safe distance
from obstructions, disconnect the main
power source at the wall mounted safety
switch (disconnect) to simulate a power
failure. Verify that the bridge stops and that
the brake sets properly. Measure the
distance required for the bridge to stop.
A. Belt Drive: Set driving and driven shafts
parallel and align so that the corresponding
Basic Mechanical grooves are in the same plane.
Materials and Methods B. Direct-Connect Drive: Securely mount motor
in accurate alignment so that shafts are free
15050 – 3.3.A-C from both angular and parallel misalignment
when both motor and driven machine are
operating at normal temperatures.
A. Unless otherwise noted in Specification
Sections, the Contractor shall be allowed to
perform testing operations without the use of
an outside testing company.
Basic Mechanical B. After erection, the Contractor shall adjust and
Materials and Methods balance all equipment and systems, and shall
demonstrate that all equipment is operating
15050 – 3.5.A-C in a satisfactory manner. All rotating
equipment shall be lubricated according to
recommendations of the manufacturer and
all adjustments shall be made to suit
anticipated station operating conditions. Each
piece of machinery shall be tested to show

that it operates quietly, without vibration,
overheating, or sign of distress at full
specified capacity. Adjustments shall be made
as necessary. All defective parts on machinery
shall be replaced.
C. The Engineer shall be notified in advance of all
tests and all tests shall be conducted to his
entire satisfaction.
A. Prior to the final inspection, perform required
tests as specified in each respective
specification section and Specification Section
01650 – System Startup and Acceptance
Testing, and submit the test reports and
records to the Engineer.
B. Should evidence of malfunction in any tested
system, or piece of equipment or component
part thereof, occur during or as a result of
Basic Mechanical
tests, make proper corrections, repairs or
Materials and Methods
replacements, and repeat tests at no
15050 – 3.10.A-C additional cost to the Owner.
C. When completion of certain work or system
occurs at a time when final control settings
and adjustments cannot be properly made to
make performance tests, then make
performance tests for heating systems and
for cooling systems respectively during first
actual seasonal use of respective systems
following completion of the work.
A. The final work shall include any adjustment

that may be required by the approved
Basic Mechanical equipment furnished, with modifications
Materials and Methods made to concrete shapes and to dimensions
shown on the Contract Drawings as may be
15050 – 3.15.A required to suit the details of the approved
equipment furnished, all at no additional cost
to the Owner.
A. General Requirements: Conduct tests

specified herein so that each pipe line
installed in the Project is tested to the
Engineer’s satisfaction.
1. Provide tools, materials (including water),
apparatus and instruments necessary for
pipe line testing.
Process Piping 2. Conduct tests of every kind in the
presence of and to the satisfaction of the
15200-3.9.A-B
Engineer.
3. Remove testing equipment at completion
of testing.
B. Hydrostatic Test: Perform pipe testing for
ductile iron pipe in accordance with
Specification Section 02510 – Ductile Iron
Pipe.
A. Shop Testing:
1. Perform hydrostatic tests on all valves in
accordance with appropriate AWWA
Interior Valves and Standards.
Related Products
2. Before installation of valves, exercise the
15280-1.3.A.1-2 operations through at least one (1) full open
and closed cycle. The Contractor is to record
the number of turns for each valve for As-
Built information.
C. Prior to installing any valve, the Contractor
shall exercise the valve through no less than
Interior Valves and
one (1) fully-open and -closed cycles in the
Related Products
presence of the HRSD representative. The
15280-3.1.C Contractor shall provide a verified turn count
of each valve in accordance with Section
01340.
Interior Valves and
D. Test and demonstrate for proper operation,
Related Products
15280-3.2.D
calibration, and adjustment.
Interior Valves and A. Testing of valves and related products shall be

Related Products in accordance with Section 01660 of the
Specifications, to include the Contractor
15280-3.4.A-B Verified Turn Counts on each valve installed.
B. Plug Valves shall be given bidirectional

leakage test and low-pressure 5 psi seat test
in accordance with the procedures outlined in
AWWA C 517. Certified copies of the proof-
of-design test reports documenting that all
requirements of AWWA C 517 were
successfully met shall be furnished to the
Owner prior to installation.
1. Contractor shall have the RPZ certified
Plumbing according to Newport News Water Works
15400-2.3.F.1 requirements prior to Substantial
Completion.
A. Perform Hydrostatic testing of piping system.
B. Perform Certification Testing of Backflow
Preventer in accordance with Newport News
Water Works Standards. See Appendix E for
Plumbing Certification Form.
C. Perform Water clarity testing as per Newport
15400-3.8.A-C News Water Works Standards 4-17 and 4-19
and any other applicable section. Contractor
to coordinate with the City of Newport News
Water Works for special inspection
conditions.
A. Perform Hydrostatic testing of piping system.
B. Perform Certification Testing of Backflow
Preventer in accordance with Newport News
Water Works Standards. See Appendix E for
Plumbing Certification Form.
C. Perform Water clarity testing as per Newport
15400-3.8.A-C News Water Works Standards 4-17 and 4-19
and any other applicable section. Contractor
to coordinate with the City of Newport News
Water Works for special inspection
conditions.
Air Supply, Distribution, D. Test Procedure Instructions: Proposed test
Ventilation, and Exhaust procedures for performance tests of systems,
System at least 2 weeks prior to the start of related
testing.
15700-1.4.D 1. System Diagrams: Proposed diagrams, at

least 2 weeks prior to start of related
testing. System diagrams that show the
layout of equipment and ductwork, and
typed condensed operation manuals
explaining preventative maintenance
procedures, methods of checking the
system for normal, safe operation, and
procedures for safely starting and
stopping the system shall be included in
the Operation and Maintenance
Manuals.
2. Test Reports
a. Test reports for the performance tests
in booklet form. Reports shall
document test summary,
repairs/adjustments made, and final
test results.
F. The right is reserved to inspect and test any
portion of the equipment during the progress
of its erection. The Contractor shall test all
Air Supply, Distribution, wiring for continuity and grounds before
Ventilation, and Exhaust connecting any fixtures or devices. The
System Contractor shall test the entire system when
the work is finally completed to ensure that
15700-1.4.F all portions are free from short circuits and
grounds. All equipment necessary to conduct
the above test shall be furnished at the
Contractor’s expense.
A. Contractor shall perform testing operations to
check the system.
B. After testing, adjusting, has been completed
Air Supply, Distribution, by an independent testing service, each
Ventilation, and Exhaust system shall be tested as a whole to ensure
System that all items perform as integral parts of the
system and temperatures and conditions are
15700-3.2.A-B evenly controlled throughout the building.
Corrections and adjustments shall be made as
necessary to produce the conditions indicated
or specified.
Fiberglass Reinforced A. Factory Inspection: Inspect fabrications for

Plastic Duct required construction, intended function and
15892-2.5.A conformance with referenced standards.
Fiberglass Reinforced B. Inspection of products is required prior to
Plastic Duct shipment, unless specifically waived in writing
15892-2.5.B by Engineer.
A. Inspection
1. All finished installations shall be carefully
inspected for proper joints and sufficient
supports, anchoring, interference, and
damage to pipe, fittings, and coating.
Damage shall be repaired to the satisfaction
of the ENGINEER.
B. Field Testing
1. Prior to enclosure or buying, all piping
systems shall be pressure tested at 1-1/2
times the maximum working pressure. The
CONTRACTOR shall furnish all test
equipment, labor, materials and devices at
Fiberglass Reinforced
Plastic Duct
no extra cost to the OWNER.
a. Leakage may be determined by loss of
15892-3.5.A-B pressure, soap solution, chemical
indicator, or other positive and accurate
method. All fixtures, devices, or other
accessories which are to be connected
to the lines and which would be
damaged if subjected to the test
pressure shall be disconnected and
ends of the branch lines plugged or
capped as required during the testing
procedures.
b. Leaks shall be repaired to the
satisfaction of the ENGINEER and the
system shall be retested until no leaks
are found.
Fiberglass Reinforced
A. After duct leakage testing, provide complete
Plastic Duct
15892-3.7.A
air balancing of entire system.
General Requirements – 2. Test all electrical conductors, after completion

Electrical of the installation of wiring and apparatus, to
ensure continuity, freedom from grounds,

16010-1.1.A.2 except "made grounds" and those required
for protection and insulation resistance. Use
testing instruments, i.e. megger. Activation of
each circuit will be required as the final test.
Testing shall be done at no additional
expense to the Owner.
A. General:
1. Conduct an infrared survey of major
electrical and rotating equipment in
accordance with the guidelines contained
herein. All equipment tested, and readings
taken should be done with the equipment
operating under loaded conditions. Motor
starters shall be loaded at the fall load
ampere rating of the motor. All other
equipment, unless indicated otherwise, shall
be loaded at 80% of the overcurrent
protective device rating ahead of the
equipment. All equipment shall be loaded
for a minimum of 30 minutes before
General Requirements – scanning. A load bank shall be used when
Electrical the connected equipment can’t provide the
required load.
16010-3.3.A-D B. Equipment to be Tested:
1. Motor starters
2. Bus bars, bus splices, bus connections
3. Main breakers
4. Automatic transfer switch
5. Generator breaker
6. Motor connections at motor
7. Lighting panels, transformers, and other
ancillary equipment
8. Any other components as directed by the
Owner or Engineer
C. Infrared Scanning of Electrical Equipment:
1. Visually inspection. Inspect for physical,
electrical, and mechanical condition. Inspect
for bus alignment.
2. Infrared inspection. Perform a qualitative

(Level 1) infrared inspection of the
equipment listed in part B above.
D. Provide a report indicating the following:
1. Location, equipment, date
2. Problem area (location of “hot spot”)
3. Indicate temperature of “hot spot” and
ambient temperature
4. Indicate cause of heat rise if known
5. Indicate phase imbalance, if present
6. List of areas scanned
16. Testing of actual ground resistance shall be
made by the Contractor before any finish
landscaping is accomplished. Testing shall not
be performed until after all underground
connections are made and buried and after
Grounding Systems all structural steel has been connected to the
ground ring. Test shall be made at the ground
16060-3.1.A.16 ring using a megger type ground tester and
the "fall of potential" test method. Maximum
(See Specification Section resistance at the test point shall be 5 ohms
for details) unless otherwise noted. Where measured
values exceed the above figures, the
Contractor shall install additional electrodes
at no additional cost to the Owner until
further tests indicate the ground resistance
has been reduced to the specified limit.
1. Prototype tests performed on a generator set
of the same size and type, required by these
specifications, shall be submitted and
approved with the shop drawings, required
below. The test procedures and results shall
Emergency Generator
be certified by an independent testing
System
laboratory. The tests shall be performed in
16230-1.2.B.4 accordance with NFPA 110 and shall
document the following:
a. Maximum power level
b. Maximum motor starting capacity
c. Voltage dip
d. Fuel consumption
e. Engine-generator cooling air flow

f. Governor response time
g. Alternator temperature rise per NEMA
MG1-22.40
h. Harmonic analysis and voltage Wave
Form Deviation per MIL-STD-705 B,
method 601.4
i. Three (3) phase short circuit test for
mechanical and electrical strength
2. Factory tests of the generator set to be
supplied shall be conducted in accordance
with procedures certified by an independent
testing laboratory. The manufacturer shall
successfully test the generator set to be
supplied, document items 1 a-i above and
submit the test results for approval before
shipping the generator set to the job site. A
two-hour load bank test shall be performed
and the results submitted before shipping the
generator set.
1. General:
a. Acceptance testing of the installed
generator set shall be conducted by a
factory trained representative of the
generator set manufacturer. An authorized
representative of the Owner shall witness
the acceptance tests. The test results shall
be submitted to and approved by the
Emergency Generator Owner before the generator set is
System accepted. The Supplier shall furnish all
testing equipment, materials, etc., needed
16230-1.2.D.1-2 to demonstrate the set is in compliance
with the specification. Any deficiencies
brought to the attention of the Supplier
shall be corrected and, if warranted or
requested by the Owner, the test shall be
re-performed prior to acceptance. Final
O&M Manuals shall be submitted before
the acceptance tests commence.
2. Load Bank Test:
a. Manufacturer’s technician shall demonstrate

all engine alarms and shutdowns prior to
performing the load bank test.
b. Perform a load bank test on the generator
using a resistive load bank. The load bank
will be capable of definite and precise
incremental loading and shall not be
dependent on the generator control
instrumentation to read voltage and
amperage of each phase. The test
instrumentation will serve as a check of the
generator set meters. Testing shall be
witnessed by the Owner. Load bank testing
shall be performed in the following
sequence:
1) 15 minutes at idle speed
2) 30 minutes at 25% load
c. Record stator, bearing, oil, ambient and
water temperatures every 15 minutes
during the load bank test.
d. Record speed, voltage, and amperage at 15-
minute intervals as well as just prior to and
after the load change.
e. Upon completion of the load bank test,
submit a detailed test report to the Owner.
A. Prior to energizing 3-way manual transfer
switch, the Contractor shall perform the
following checks and tests as a minimum:
3-Way Manual Transfer
Switch 1. Verify mounting and connections are
complete and secure.
16235-3.2.A.1-8
2. Verify internal components and wiring are
secure.
3. Perform continuity check of all circuits.
4. Perform 1,000 VDC megger test on feeder

and load cables. Prior to testing, all auxiliary
circuits must be turned OFF and all fuses,
microswitches and shunt trip circuits must
be disconnected. It is required to take out
the rating plug of any electronic trip circuit
breakers while performing a megger
(insulation) test.
5. Verify deadfront is secure.
6. With the 3-way manual transfer switch
deadfront in place and the main access door
closed and properly latched, actuate all
three Operator Mechanisms; verify:
a. With the breaker controlling the
connection between the permanent
generator and the automatic transfer
switch (ATS) in the “ON” position, the
breaker controlling the connection
between permanent generator and the
load bank can be turned to the “ON”
and “OFF” position and the breaker
portable generator and the automatic
transfer switch cannot be turned “ON”
b. With the breaker controlling the
switch (ATS) in the “OFF” position, the
other two breakers controlling the
generator and load bank can be turned
“ON” or “OFF”, and the breaker
portable generator and the automatic
transfer switch can be turned “ON” and
“OFF”
c. With the breaker controlling the
connection between the portable
switch (ATS) in the “ON” position, the
breaker controlling the connection
between the permanent generator and

the automatic transfer switch (ATS)
cannot be turned “ON” and the breaker
permanent generator and load bank
can be turned “ON” and “OFF”.
7. Confirm operation of the 3-way manual
transfer switch ground receptacle by
attaching a plug to the 3-way manual
transfer switch ground receptacle and then
verify that the plug is grounded to the
facility ground.
8. Once normal power has been applied,
confirm operation of 3-way manual transfer
switch by following directions on main
access door.
A. Testing:
1. Contractor shall have a factory-authorized
Main Distribution representative present with required test
Switchboard equipment to test the ground fault
16315-3.2.A.1 protection devices and explain operation
in the presence of the Owner and submit
results of test in writing.
B. System Start-Up:
1. Start-up the control system by energizing the
system equipment and testing the operation
of all hardware and integration with the
Programmable Controller System.
Process Control System 2. All start-up and testing shall be scheduled,
General Requirements performed in an orderly sequence, and
conducted in the presence of and to the
17010-3.3.A-C satisfaction of the Engineer and the Owner.
C. System Commissioning:
(See Specification Section 1. Calibrate all instrumentation and place the
for details)
complete control system into operation. The
commissioning of the system shall include
the overall calibration and tuning of all
control loops and sequences to provide
stable control of the pumps. The validity of
all inputs and outputs for the system shall
be checked and corrected during the system

commissioning.
A. Following the commissioning of the Process
Control System, and the issuance of the
Certificate of Substantial Completion to the
Contractor by the Engineer, a final
acceptance test shall be conducted for a
period of 30 consecutive days. This test shall
Process Control System be scheduled with the Owner and the
General Requirements Engineer and shall not begin until the System
Supplier receives written approval to start.
17010-3.4.A-C
During that time period, the system shall
operate satisfactorily and in compliance with
(See Specification Section
for details) the Specifications. The System Supplier shall
promptly correct any problems that occur
during the acceptance test.
B. Following the successful completion of the
final acceptance test, a certificate of final
acceptance will be issued to the System
Supplier.
A. Testing:
1. Contractor shall have a factory-authorized
Motor Control Center representative present with required test
equipment to test the ground fault
17100-3.2.A.1 protection devices and explain the
operation in the presence of the Owner and
submit results of the test in writing.
A. Start-up and Testing:
1. Provide the services of a manufacturer's
representative to program, start-up, adjust
and test each variable frequency drive.
Demonstrate start/stop control, fault
Variable Frequency
diagnostics and variation of motor speeds in
Drives
response to both the manual and automatic
17110-3.1.A.1-2 variable speed controls.
2. All start-up and testing shall be performed
by an authorized manufacturer's
representative, and shall be performed in
the presence of the Owner and the
Engineer.
A. Start-up and Testing:

1. Test the operation of each control panel and
all controls.
Control Panels
2. Start-up each control panel and place the
17200-3.1.A.1-3
control panel into operation.
3. All start up and testing shall be performed in
the presence of the Owner.
A. Field Testing:
1. Test the operation of each PLC I/O point
after the PLC System is installed.
2. Analog points shall be tested using a signal
generator. Each point shall be tested at 0,
25, 50, 75 and 100% of its full scale range.
3. Test the operation of each graphic screen
Programmable Controller programmed in the operator interface and
System verify the digital and analog points display
correctly on the screen.
17400-3.2.A.1-6
4. Test all control strategies to verify that they
function correctly.
5. Test all alarms in the system to verify that
they display correctly.
6. All testing shall be conducted in the
presence of, and to the satisfaction of, the
Owner and the Engineer.

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Willard Avenue Pump Station Replacement (BH013020/VCWRLF NO C-515663G) and

Hampton Trunk Sewer Extension Division K Gravity Improvements (BH014900/VCWRLF NO C-515663G)

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

Spec Section Description of Requirement Shop Drawing # & Status

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

bearings shall be lubricated. If the pumps are to

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

diameter, of which, the design capacity operating

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

Any piping, pumping or other equipment needed

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

c. With the breaker controlling the connection

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

C. Materials and systems shall be inspected during or

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

deemed to have failed. In the event of failure, a

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

specified material and shall include but not

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

3. HRSD reserves the right to perform compaction

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

a. Trenches – One field density test for each

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

A. For each pile placed, keep a record including the

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

A. Backfill Compaction Testing

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

5. Prior to the installation of a valve, it must be

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

2. Base Course: ½", plus or minus

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

compressive strength by more than 500

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

point of placement. Include results with

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

perimeter and the measured wall thickness at

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

b. The clock position of the center of the coupon or

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

Ultrasonic Pipeline Inspection”. UST wall

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

A. Request inspection for final acceptance at least 10

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

specimens tested at 28 days. If one

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

specified range at which time resume testing of

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

C. [Owner will engage] [Engage] an independent

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

1) Specific quality assurance inspection

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

own expense, perform additional

a. For dry substrate spray the surface lightly

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

15. Measure soluble salt/conductivity in accordance

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

Sluice Gate B. Gates shall be shop inspected for proper operation

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

D. Hydrostatically test each casing to 1.5 times

Testing & Inspections Requirements per Conformed Specifications Date 7-23-22

Institute for this class of equipment at all