(a)
The following material specifications outline the current specifications for various materials approved for use in the city:
(1)
Cast Iron Pipe. Shall conform to ASTM designation A-74 with rubber gasket joints conforming to ASTM designation C564.
(2)
Ductile Iron Pipe. Shall conform to AWWA C151, Class 50 with mechanical or push-on joints conforming to AWWA C111 and both pipe and fittings shall have a cement mortar lining conforming to AWWA C104.
(3)
Nonreinforced Concrete Pipe. Shall conform to ASTM designation C-14, Class 2, with rubber gasket joints conforming to ASTM designation C443.
(4)
Asbestos Cement Pipe. Shall conform to ASTM designation C428 or C644, Type II, Class 2400, with rubber gasket joints conforming to ASTM designation D1869.
(5)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe shall conform to ASTM designation D3033 or D3034 with rubber gasket joints conforming to ASTM designation 3212 using a restrained rubber gasket conforming to ASTM designation F477.
(6)
Acrylinitril-Buladiene-Styrene (ABS) Pipe. Acrylinitril-buladiene-styrene (ABS) pipe shall conform to ASTM designation D2661, minimum schedule 40.
(b)
When using ABS pipe, the solvent welded joints and trench must be clean and dry before installation.
(c)
Bedding, laying and joining shall be done in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturers and the DPW.
(d)
Concrete or clay pipe shall not be used where a side sewer is constructed within 10 feet of a potable water pipe.
(e)
All pipe in any public or private road shall be ductile iron unless otherwise specifically excepted by the DPW.
(f)
The DPW may approve types of construction materials other than as provided herein.
(Ord. 930 § 2, 1980)