HomeMy WebLinkAbout5680-11IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
A. LANDSCAPE WORK GENERAL NOTES
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS: ALL LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION WITHIN THESE
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES (LOCAL, COUNTY & STATE).
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN, COORDINATE AND PAY
FOR ALL PERMITS, FEES AND AGENCY INSPECTIONS AS REQUIRED.
SCOPE OF WORK: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS,
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO FURNISH, INSTALL, AND COMPLETE ALL
LANDSCAPING PER THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFIED WITHIN, IT SHALL BE THE
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY IN INVITING AND OBTAINING BIDS, SETTING ITS
PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, SECURING THEIR BONDS AND
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATES, ETC. TO FULLY ENSURE THE
QUALITY AND TIMELY COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
LICENSE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE A C-27 CALIFORNIA STATE LICENSED AND SHALL
OBTAIN (AND KEEP IN FORCE DURING THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR. PERIOD OF THE
CONTRACT) PUBLIC LIABILITY, WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
INSURANCE, AS REQUIRED BY ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
LIABLE FOR DAMAGE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
CAUSED BY ITS OPERATIONS TO UTILITIES, EXISTING PLANTING, CONSTRUCTION,
PERSONS, PROPERTY, ETC, AND SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTIVE MEANS TO GUARD
AGAINST DAMAGE.
LIABLE FOR ENCROACHMENT: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
ENCROACHMENT ONTO ADJACENT PROPERTY, RIGHT-OF-WAYS, EASEMENTS, SET -BACKS
OR ANY OTHER LEGAL PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS EITHER MARKED OR UNMARKED.
PLAN & FIELD VERIFICATION: THESE DOCUMENTS MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, OMISSIONS,
CONTRADICTIONS, ETC. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS
THOROUGHLY AND SHALL NOTIFY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND OWNER
IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY SUCH DISCOVERY OF DISCREPANCY, GOVERNING CODES
THE OWNER'S SUPERINTENDENT WILL INSPECT THE PLANTING SHALL THEN APPLY.
WORK PRIOR TO THE START OF CONTSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL
DIMENSIONS AND SITE CONDITIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK. THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT AND OWNER SHALL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY DISCOVERY OF
DISCREPANCIES. IN THE EVENT THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT PERFORMED, THE
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REVISIONS
NECESSARY.
COORDINATION: CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WITH APPROPRIATE TRADES THROUGH THE OWNER BEFORE STARTING WORK.
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION: THE QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
SHALL BE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS. COOPERATION AND FLEXIBILITY IS
EXPECTED OF THE CONTRACTOR TOWARD WORKING WITH THE OWNER IN PRODUCING
THE BEST POSSIBLE PRODUCT. THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS, MEANS, SEQUENCES, PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES. THE
LANDSCAPE ARCHTECTURAL FIRM IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION METHODS.
SAFETY: THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR INITIATING, MAINTAINING
AND SUPERVISING ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS DURING
CONSTRUCTION.
UTILITIES: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THE LOCATION OF
ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, ELECTRICAL CABLES, CONDUITS, AND IRRIGATION LINES
PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION, SO THAT PROPER PRECAUTIONS MAY BE TAKEN NOT TO
DAMAGE SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.
MATERIALS: ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED IN THESE DRAWINGS SHALL
BE NEW AND IN PERFECT CONDITION OR THE BEST GRADE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE KINDS
WHERE INSTALLED AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
SUBSTITUTIONS : IF THE SPECIFIED LANDSCAPE MATERIAL IS NOT REASONABLY
OBTAINABLE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE
FROM THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS OTHER
THAN THOSE DESCRIBED OR INDICATED ON DRAWINGS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR USE,
WRITTEN APPROVAL FOR SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE OWNER AND
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. ALL SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES
AND ORDINANCES, ANY EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS INSTALLED WITHOUT APPROVAL BY
THE OWNER OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MAY BE REJECTED AND REMOVED AT
CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
IRRIGATION PLANS: THE IRRIGATION PLANS ARE GENERALLY DIAGRAMMATIC AND
INDICATIVE OF THE WORK TO BE INSTALLED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS DURING INSTALLATION TO AVOID CONFLICTS BETWEEN, EXISTING
IRRIGATION, EXISTING PLANTING, ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND UTILITIES, ALL SCALE
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON DETAILS AND PLANS TAKE
PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS.
IRRIGATION NOTES: SEE GENERAL NOTES ON THE DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK
REQUIRED, BUT NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK
CALLED FOR ON THE DRAWINGS BY NOTES SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED
WHETHER OR NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR DETAILS.
POINT OF CONNECTION (POC.) VERIFICATION: LOCATION OF THE POINT OF
CONNECTION SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS MAY BE APPROXIMATE ONLY. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL APPROVE FINAL (P.O.C,) LOCATION WITH THE OWNER (JOB
SUPERINTENDENT). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE STATIC PRESSURE, METER SIZE
AND SIZE OF SERVICE TO THE METER (P.O.C.) AT EACH POINT OF CONNECTION.
MATERIALS: ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED IN THESE DRAWINGS SHALL BE
NEW AND IN PERFECT CONDITION WHERE INSTALLED AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
SUBSTITUTIONS: DESIGN, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS OTHER THAN THOSE
DESCRIBED OR INDICATED ON DRAWINGS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR USE. WRITTEN
APPROVAL FOR SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE OWNER AND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. ALL SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES, ANY EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS INSTALLED WITHOUT APPROVAL BY THE
OWNER OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MAY BE REJECTED AND REMOVED AT
CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
FITTINGS: DUE TO THE SCALE OF DRAWINGS, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INDICATE ALL
OFFSETS, FITTINGS, SLEEVES, ETC., WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
CAREFULLY INVESTIGATE THE STRUCTURAL AND FINISHED CONDITIONS AFFECTING ALL
OF THE WORK AND PLAN THE WORK ACCORDINGLY, FURNISHING SUCH FITTINGS, ETC.,
AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO MEET SUCH CONDITIONS,
NOTICE OF COMPLETION: THE COMPLETION OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE
ACCEPTED, AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECORDED ONLY WHEN THE ENTIRE
CONTRACT IS COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN COMPLETED, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTRUCT THE OWNER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM AND SHALL FURNISH A COMPLETE SET
OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
FINAL SITE REVIEW
UPON COMPLETION OF WORK THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INFORM THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR
FINAL SITE REVIEW, AT WHICH TIME THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PRESENT. ANY ASSUMED OR EXISTING
VARIENCES OR OMISSIONS SHALL BE NOTED AT THIS TIME. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL STIPULATE WHEN
AND HOW THE CONDITIONS WILL BE RECTIFIED. WHEN THESE CHANGES HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT, THE
AREAS CLEANED AND A NOTICE OF COMPLETION / ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE RECORDED ONLY WHEN
THE ENTIRE CONTRACT IS COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNERS AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE.
SITE MAINTENANCE: CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP THE PROJECT SITE CLEAN AND FREE
FROM RUBBISH AND DEBRIS. ALL DEBRIS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SITE PER LOCAL
CODE AND ORDINANCES.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS : AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTRUCT THE OWNER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ON HOW TO
PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND CARE FOR LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS.
GUARANTEE: THE ENTIRE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL WORK DONE UNDER THIS
CONTRACT, SHALL BE GUARANTEED AGAINST ALL DEFECTS AND FAULT OF MATERIAL AND
WORKMANSHIP, AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER FOR ONE (1)
YEAR FROM DATE OF COMPLETION BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT EXPENSE TO THE
OWNER. ALL MATERIALS USED SHALL CARRY A MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEE OF
MINIMUM ONE (1) YEAR. ANY SETTLING OF BACKFILLED TRENCHES WHICH MAY OCCUR
DURING THE ONE YEAR PERIOD FINAL ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE REPAIRED TO THE OWNER'S
SATISFACTION BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT EXPENSE TO THE OWNER - INCLUDING THE
COMPLETE RESTORATION OF ALL DAMAGED PLANTING, PAVING OR OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS OF ANY KIND,
REQUIRED FIELD OBSERVATIONS: THESE PLANS WERE PREPARED WITH THE
UNDERSTANDING THAT THE OWNER OF SAID PLANS WILL USE DAVID NEAULT &
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE'FULL' CONTRACT SERVICES INCLUDING FIELD
OBSERVATION SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION. FAILURE TO USE DAVID NEAULT &
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE AND COMPLETE THE FIELD OBSERVATION SERVICES SET
FORTH HEREIN WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE MISINTERPRETATION OF THE INTENT OF
THE DESIGN. ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS THERETO, FAILURE TO DETECT
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, OR IN THE EVENT THAT
DAVID NEAULT & ASSOCIATES, INC. IS OTHERWISE PRECLUDED FROM COMPLETING THE
FIELD OBSERVATION SERVICES SET FORTH HEREIN, THE OWNER, OR SUBSEQUENT OWNER
(INDIVIDUALS OR CORPORATIONS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THESE PLANS WITH THE
PROJECT), AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY, AND DEFEND DAVID NEAULT &
ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THEIR CONSULTANTS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS.
FIELD OBSERVATION COORDINATION: OBSERVATIONS SHALL BE INITIATED BY THE
CONTRACTOR AND COORDINATED THROUGH THE OWNER (JOB SUPERINTENDENT), THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER (JOB SUPERINTENDENT) AND LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT NOT LESS THAN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ANY
OBSERVATION. CONTINUED WORK WITHOUT OBSERVATION OF ANY REQUIRED CHANGES
OR MODIFICATIONS TO BE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. THE OWNER (JOB
SUPERINTENDENT) SHALL INFORM THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AS TO THE PURPOSE AND
TIME OF THE OBSERVATION FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS IN ADVANCE.
CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ALLOW NOR CAUSE
ANY OF THE WORK TO BE COVERED OR ENCLOSED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED
AND APPROVED BY THE CONSULTING ENGINNER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE WORK. SHOULD
ANY OF THE WORK BE ENCLOSED OR COVERED BEFORE SUCH INSPECTION AND TEST, HE
SHALL UNCOVER HIS WORK AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. AFTER IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED
AND APPROVED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE ALL REPAIRS NECESSARY TO THE
OWNER'S SATISFACTION.
JOB SITE MEETINGS AND REQUIRED INSPECTIONS:
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERMIT THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND OWNER'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO VISIT AND INSPECT AT ALL TIMES ANY PART OF THE
WORK AND SHALL PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS FOR SUCH VISITS.
B. WHERE THE SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE WORK TO BE TESTED BY THE CONTRACTOR, IT
SHALL NOT BE COVERED OVER UNTIL ACCEPTED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT,
OWNER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, AND/OR GOVERNING AGENCIES, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT, OWNER, AND GOVERNING AGENCIES, A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS IN
ADVANCE, WHERE AND WHEN THE WORK IS READY FOR TESTING. SHOULD ANY WORK
BE COVERED WITHOUT TESTING OR ACCEPTANCE, IT SHALL BE, IF SO ORDERED,
UNCOVERED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
C. INSPECTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING AT A MINIMUM:
1. SYSTEM LAYOUT
2. PRESSURE TEST OF IRRIGATION MAINLINE (FOUR HOURS AT 150 PSI MINIMUM OF STATIC
WATER PRESSURE, WHICH EVER IS GREATER.) MAINLINE PRESSURE LOSS DURING TEST
SHALL NOT EXCEED 2 PSI.
3. COVERAGE TEST OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM. TEST SHALL BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO ANY
PLANTING,
4. FINAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO START OF MAINTENANCE PERIOD
5. FINAL ACCEPTANCE
SCOPE OF WORK: WORK SHALL CONSIST OF FURNISHING ALL MATERIALS, SERVICES
AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETELY INSTALL ALL LANDSCAPE WORK AS
INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS AND HEREIN SPECIFIED. THE FOLLOWING COMPRISES
THE PRINCIPLE MATERIALS BUT DOES NOT SET THE LIMITATION FOR MATERIALS REQUIRED.
IT SHALL BE UP TO THE CONTRACTOR TO SHOW THAT AMPLE QUANTITIES OF THE
REQUIRED MATERIALS WERE USED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS.
B. PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
SCOPE OF WORK: WORK SHALL CONSIST OF FURNISHING ALL MATERIALS, SERVICES
AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETELY INSTALL ALL LANDSCAPE WORK AS
INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS AND HEREIN SPECIFIED. THE FOLLOWING COMPRISES
THE PRINCIPLE MATERIALS BUT DOES NOT SET THE LIMITATION FOR MATERIALS REQUIRED.
IT SHALL BE UP TO THE CONTRACTOR TO SHOW THAT AMPLE QUANTITIES OF THE
REQUIRED MATERIALS WERE USED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS,
PRESSURED MAINLINE: PIPE FROM SOURCE OF SUPPLY TO CONTROL VALVES AND HOSE
BIBS 2" OR LARGER SHALL BE CLASS 315 SDR 13.5 TYPE 1220 P.V.C. CONFORMING TO
ASTM D2241, ASTM DJ 784 EXTRUDED FROM VIRGIN MATERIALS. ALL PIPE LESS THAN 2"
SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 TYPE 1220 P.V.C. CONFORMING TO ASTM D1785, ASTM D1784
ALL PLASTIC PIPE SHALL BE MARKED SHALL BE EXTRUDED FROM VIRGIN MATERIALS WITH
THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME TYPE AND CLASS OF PIPE, SIZE, AND NSF APPROVAL.
LATERAL LINE BELOW GRADE: NON -PRESSURIZED LATERAL LINE PIPE SHALL BE CLASS 200
SDR 21 TYPE 1220 P.V.C. CONFORMING TO ASTM D2241, D1784. P,V.C. PIPING SHALL BE
EXTRUDED FROM VIRGIN MATERIALS. ALL PLASTIC PIPE SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S NAME TYPE AND CLASS OF PIPE, SIZE AND NSF APPROVAL.
LATERAL LINE ON GRADE: NON -PRESSURED LATERAL LINE PIPE ON GRADE SHALL BE
SCHEDULE 40 U.V.R. CONFORMING TO ASTM D1785, ASTM D1784 AND ASTM G-53.
MANUFACTURED BY BROWNLINE PIPE COMPANY OR AS INDICATED ON LEGEND. P.V.C.
PIPING SHALL BE EXTRUDED FROM VIRGIN MATERIALS. ALL PLASTIC PIPE SHALL BE MARKED
WITH THE MANUFACTURERS NAME TYPE AND CLASS OF PIPE, SIZE AND NSF APPROVAL.
PLASTIC PIPE FITTINGS: SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 P.V.C. (CONFORMING TO ASTM D1785,
D2466) TAPERED SOCKET TYPE, SUITABLE FOR EITHER SOLVENT WELD OR SCREWED
CONNECTIONS; FLANGE AND SADDLE TEES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. SOLVENT SHALL BE
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PIPE AND FITTING MANUFACTURER.
BRASS PIPE AND FITTINGS: BRASS PIPE SHALL BE RED BRASS, SCHEDULE 40 SCREWED
PIPE CONFORMING TO FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS NO. WW - P-351. FITTINGS SHALL BE
RED BRASS CONFORMING TO FEDERAL SPECIFICATION NO. WW -P-460.
COPPER PIPE AND FITTINGS: COPPER PIPE SHALL BE TYPE K (HARD -DRAWN)
CONFORMING TO ASTM B88, FITTING SHALL BE WROUGHT SOLDER JOINT TYPE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI B 16.22 JOINTS SHALL BE SOLDERED IN ACCORDANCE TO ASTM
B-206 AND FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS QQB 00655.
STEEL PIPE: GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE SHALL BE ASA SCHEDULE 40 MILLED STEEL
SCREWED PIPE WITH MEDIUM GALVANIZED SCREWED BEADED MALLEABLE IRON
FITTINGS. STEEL PIPE SHALL BE INSTALLED ON GRADE SECURED TO SURFACE PER
DETAIL.
BALL VALVES: SHALL BE BRONZE OR PLASTIC BODY AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS. 125
P.S.I. MINIMUM, HEAVY DUTY, FEDERAL SPECIFIED, CROSS HANDLE. INSTALL WITH N.D.S.
TYPE PLASTIC OR EQUAL ACCESS BOX AND LID.
CONTROL VALVES: SHALL BE AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS WITH FLOW
ADJUSTMENT AND MANUAL BLEED DEVICE, INSTALLED, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED,
IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TYPE BOXES AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS, CONNECT
TO CONTROLLERS IN THE OPERATING SEQUENCE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
CONTROL WIRE: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE AUTOMATIC CONTROLLERS AND THE
ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE UF, SOLID COPPER WIRE, VINYL INSULATED 600
V. RATING, FOR DIRECT BURIAL INSTALLATIONS. CODING SHALL BE COLOR WIRE FOR
PILOT WIRE. WHITE FOR COMMON GROUND WIRE, MINIMUM WIRE SIZES SHALL BE 14
GAUGE BURIED 18" BELOW GRADE. USE APPROVED WATER PROOF WIRE CONNECTORS
AND SEALER ON ALL SPLICES. A 24 INCH EXPANSION PIG TAIL COIL SHALL BE PROVIDED
AT EACH CONTROL VALVE AND AT EACH CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF THE WIRE RUN.
WIRING SHALL OCCUPY THE SAME TRENCH AND SHALL BE INSTALLED ALONG THE SAME
ROUTE AS PRESSURE SUPPLY OR LATERAL LINES WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER: SHALL BE AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS, COMPLETE WITH
ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP AND PROPER MOUNTING. ANY CONTROL WIRE EXPOSED AT THE
CONTROLLER SHALL BE ENCASED IN ELECTRICAL CONDUIT OF THE SIZE REQUIRED.
OUTDOOR CONTROLLERS SHALL BE WITHIN A VANDAL RESISTANT ENCLOSURE AND
EQUIPPED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH FOR 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY TO CONTROLLER.
IRRIGATION HEADS : SHALL BE OF THE TYPES AND SIZES INDICATED ON THE
DRAWINGS. ALL HEADS SHALL BE ADJUSTABLE, RISER NIPPLES SHALL BE THE SAME SIZE
AS THE RISER OPENING IN THE BODY.
BACKFLOW DEVICES: BACKFLOW PREVENTORS AND/OR VACUUM BREAKERS SHALL BE
AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS AND AS APPROVED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION, INSTALLED TO MEET LOCAL CODES. ALL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS USING
POTABLE WATER SOURCE REQUIRE BACKFLOW PREVENTION.
CHECK VALVES : CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ANTI -DRAIN VALVES AS REQUIRED TO
PREVENT LOW HEAD DRAINAGE. ANY HEAD THAT DRAINS FOR MORE THAN ONE
MINUTE REQUIRES AN ANTI -DRAIN VALVE,
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKERS: SHALL BE HEAVY DUTY BRASS AND FEDERAL
SPECIFIED. INSTALL ON NON -CONSTANT PRESSURE LINES (LATERAL LINE) PER
MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS. INSTALL 12" ABOVE HEIGHEST HEAD ON THAT SYSTEM.
LOCATION PER DRAWINGS.
PRESSURE REGULATORS : SHALL BE BRONZE OR PLASTIC BODY AS INDICATED ON
DRAWINGS. FACTORY SET P.S.I. AS SPECIFIED PER DRAWINGS,
QUICK COUPLERS: SHALL BE HEAVY DUTY BRASS WITH COLORIZED RUBBER COVER AND
TWO (2) PIECE BODY DESIGN. LOCATION PER DRAWINGS AS APPLICABLE.
RISERS: ALL RISERS TO QUICK COUPLERS AND BACK FLOW DEVICES SHALL BE
SCHEDULE 40 BRASS OF THE REQUIRED SIZES, RISERS TO IRRIGATION HEADS SHALL BE
SCHEDULE 80 TYPE 1220 P.V.C. CONFORMING TO ASTM 2464.
VALVE BOXES : INSTALL ALL VALVES, EXCEPT ANTI -SIPHON VALVES, IN PREMOLDED HIGH
IMPACT PLASTIC VALVE BOX. USE ROUND BOX FOR QUICK COUPLERS AND
RECTANGULAR BOX FOR ALL OTHER VALVES. N.D.S (OR APPROVED EQUAL) WITH GREEN
LID. LOCATE IN SHRUB PLANTING AREAS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
PLASTIC PIPE NOTES
HANDLING: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL EXERCISE CARE IN HANDLING, LOADING AND
STORING P.V.C. PIPE AND FITTINGS. ALL P.V.C, PIPE SHALL LIE FLAT SO NOT TO SUBJECT IT
TO DUE BENDING OF CONCENTRATED EXTERNAL LOAD AT ANY POINT. P.V.C. PIPE AND
FITTINGS SHALL NOT BE STORED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. ANY SECTION OF PIPE THAT HAS
BEEN DENTED OR DAMAGED WILL BE DISCARDED.
LOCATIONS : PIPE LINES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE LOCATIONS AND OF THE SIZES
SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS OR HEREIN SPECIFIED. WHERE PIPING ON THE DRAWINGS IS
SHOWN UNDER PAVED AREAS BUT RUNNING PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO PLANTING
AREAS, THE INTENT OF THE DRAWINGS IS TO INSTALL THE PIPING IN THE PLANTING AREA.
PIPE CLEARANCE: UNDERGROUND LINES UP TO 2" INCLUSIVE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM
HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE OF 12" FROM LINES OF OTHER TRADES. THIS REQUIREMENT
DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY LINES CROSSING AT ANGLES FROM 45 DEGREES WITH EACH
OTHER. A MINIMUM 2" VERTICAL CLEARANCE SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN LINES
WHICH CROSS BETWEEN THESE ANGLES. NO LINE SHALL BE INSTALLED PARALLELTO AND
DIRECTLY OVER ANOTHER LINE.
ASSEMBLY: ALL PIPE SHALL BE ASSEMBLED FREE FROM DIRT. THE MAIN LINE SUPPLY
SHALL BE FLUSHED OUT AND TESTED FOR LEAKS BEFORE BACK FILLING AND WITH
CONTROL VALVES IN PLACE AND BEFORE LATERAL PIPES ARE CONNECTED TO
VALVES. EACH SECTION OF LATERAL PIPE SHALL BE FLUSHED OUT BEFORE SPRINKLER
HEADS ARE ATTACHED.
UNDER CONCRETE: GENERALLY, PIPING UNDER CONCRETE SHALL BE DONE BY
SLEEVING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE. WRITTEN PERMISSION TO JACK,
BORE OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNDER CONCRETE OR TO CUT OR BREAK SIDEWALKS
AND/OR CONCRETE MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE OWNER'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE. NO HYDRAULIC DRIVING WILL BE PERMITTED UNDER ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE PAVING.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES : EXCEPT AS NOTED IN OTHER PARTS OFTHIS
SPECIFICATION OR IN THE DRAWINGS, INSTALLATION OF PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL BE AS
OUTLINED IN MANUALS AS FURNISHED BY PIPE MANUFACTURER WHICH SHALL BE
DEEMED AND CONSTRUED AS PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION. PLASTIC PIPE SHALL NOT BE
LAID WHEN THERE IS WATER IN TRENCH.
PIPE DEPTH : PROVIDE A MINIMUM 24" OF EARTH COVERAGE FOR ALL PRESSURE
MAINLINE PIPE 3" AND LARGER. PROVIDE A MINIMUM 18" OF EARTH COVERAGE FOR ALL
PRESSURE MAINLINE PIPE UP TO AND INCLUDING 2 1/2". PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 12" OF
EARTH COVERAGE FOR ALL NON PRESSURE LATERAL LINES.
SITE MAINTENANCE: ALL LUMBER, RUBBISH AND LARGE ROCKS SHALL BE REMOVED
FROM THE TRENCHES. PIPE SHALL HAVE A FIRM, UNIFORM BEARING FOR THE ENTIRE
LENGTH OF EACH PIPE LINE TO PREVENT UNEVEN SETTLEMENT. PAD THE TRENCHES WITH
DIRT OR SAND 4" IN DEPTH IF THE SOIL IS EXTREMELY ROCKY.
TREE LOCATIONS : TREE LOCATIONS TAKE PRIORITY OVER IRRIGATION PIPING.
STAKE TREE LOCATIONS PRIOR TO TRENCHING PIPE.
EXPANSION : PLASTIC PIPE WILL EXPAND APPROXIMATELY SIX (6") PER THOUSAND FT.
(1000') BETWEEN DAY AND NIGHT TEMPERATURES IN HOT CLIMATE. THEREFORE, PIPE
SHALL BE SNAKED FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF TRENCH BOTTOM TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION
AND CONTRACTION.
PIPE MAINTENANCE: ALL FOREIGN MATTER OR DIRT SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE
INSIDE OF THE PIPE BEFORE IT IS LOWERED INTO POSITION IN THE TRENCH AND IT SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAN BY APPROVED MEANS DURING AND AFTER LAYING OF THE PIPE.
SLEEVING: IRRIGATION LINES THAT ARE UNDER STREETS AND PAVING OVER SEVEN (7)
FEET WIDE SHALL BE INSTALLED BY THE OWNER. SLEEVES UNDER PAVING AND STREETS
SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 AND TWO TIMES THE DIAMETER OF THE PIPE AND/OR ADEQUATE
FOR INSTALLATION OF WIRE. SLEEVING SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH IRRIGATION
CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF WORK.
JOINTS: JOINTS ON RISERS SHALL BE AS SHOWN ON DETAILS.
THREADED CONNECTIONS ON PLASTIC TO STEEL CONNECTIONS, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL WORK THE STEEL CONNECTIONS FIRST. NON -HARDENING PIPE
PERMATEX #2 TEFLON TAPE SHALL BE USED ON ALL THREADED PLASTIC TO STEEL
AND PLASTIC TO PLASTIC JOINTS WITH LIGHT WRENCH PRESSURE IS ALL TO BE USED.
SOLVENT CONNECTIONS: FOR P.V.C. PIPE, CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SOLVENT PRIMER
AND SOLVENT CEMENT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND CONFORMING
TO ASTM D-2564. FOR UVR-P.V.C. SOLVENT CEMENT SHALL BE BROWNLINE BOND-TITE
CEMENT (CONFORMING TO THE REQUREMENTS OF ASTM D-2564) APPLY WITH AN
APPROVED PRIMER PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF CEMENT. ALL PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL
BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED OF DIRT, DUST AND MOISTURE BEFORE APPLYING SOLVENT.
THE CONTRACTOR WILL MAKE SOLVENT WELD JOINTS WITH NON -SYNTHETIC BRISTLE
BRUSH IN THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE:
A, APPLY A LIBERAL, EVEN COAT OF SOLVENT TO THE INSIDE OF THE FITTING.
B. THEN APPLY A LIBERAL, EVEN COAT OF SOLVENT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE PIPE,
MAKING SURE THAT THE COATED AREA IS EQUAL TO THE DEPTH OF THE FITTING
SOCKET.
C. INSERT THE PIPE QUICKLY INTO THE FITTING AND TURN THE PIPE APPROXIMATELY
1/4 TURN TO DISTRIBUTE THE SOLVENT AND REMOVE AIR BUBBLES. HOLD THE JOINT
FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS SO THE FITTING DOES NOT PUSH OFF THE PIPE.
D. USE A CLEAN RAG AND WIPE OFF ALL EXCESS SOLVENT TO PREVENT WEAKENING
THE JOINT.
E. BE SURE THAT IN GOING TO THE NEXT JOINT THAT THE PIPE IS NOT TWISTED,
DISTURBING THE LAST COMPLETED JOINT.
F. ALLOW AT LEAST 15 MINUTES SETUP TIME FOR EACH.
PRESSURE LINE TESTING : ALL TESTS ON PRESSURE LINES SHALL BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO
BACKFILLING; HOWEVER, SUFFICIENT BACKFILL MATERIAL MAY BE PLACED IN TRENCHES
BETWEEN FITTINGS TO ENSURE THE STABILITY OF THE LINE AS IT IS PRESSURIZED. IN ALL
CASES, FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS MUST BE OPEN TO VISUAL INSPECTION FOR THE FULL
PERIOD OF THE TEST. NO TESTING SHALL BE DONE UNTIL THE LAST SOLVENT WELDED
JOINT HAS HAD TWELVE (12) HOURS TO SET AND CURE. PRESSURE LINES SHALL BE
TESTED UNDER 150 P.S.I. WORKING PRESSURE FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) HOURS AND
PROVEN TIGHT. IF LEAKS OCCUR, THE JOINT OR JOINTS SHALL BE REPLACED AND THE
TESTS REPEATED.
BACKFILLING OF TRENCHES: BECAUSE OF THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF
PLASTIC PIPE, BACKFILLING SHALL BE DONE IN THE COOL PART OF THE DAY, ESPECIALLY IN
HOT CLIMATES. TRENCHES SHALL BE BACKFILLED WITH THE EXCAVATED MATERIALS
APPROVED FOR BACKFILLING, FREE FROM LARGE CLODS OF EARTH OR STONES. BACKFILL
SHALL BE MECHANICALLY COMPACTED IN THE LANDSCAPED AREAS TO A DRY DENSITY
EQUAL TO ADJACENT UNDISTURBED SOIL IN PLANTING AREAS. BACKFILL WILL CONFORM
TO ADJACENT GRADES WITHOUT DIPS, SUNKEN AREAS; HUMPS OR OTHER SURFACE
IRREGULARITIES.
DEFECTS : ALL DEFECTS IN INSTALLATION OF PLASTIC PIPE SHALL BE
CORRECTED THROUGH THE GUARANTEE PERIOD SPECIFIED HEREIN
AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE
OWNER.
2. IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT NOTES
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: ALL IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED PER THE
SPECIFICATION AND RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES OF THE
MANUFACTURER AND CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE GOVERNING CODES AND
ORDINANCES (LOCAL, COUNTY & STATE).
TURF IRRIGATION HEADS: TURF IRRIGATION HEADS IN OPEN AREAS SHALL BE INSTALLED
AT LEAST 2" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. WITHIN FIVE DAYS
OF NOTIFICAITON BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE
WHATEVER ADJUSTMENTS OF PIPE, FITTINGS, VALVES OR SPRINKLER HEADS NECESSARY
TO BRING THE SYSTEM TO THE PROPER LEVEL OF THE PERMANENT GRADE. TURF
IRRIGATION HEADS ALONG WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS, WHERE THE FINISHED GRADE
LEVEL IS ESTABLISHED, SHALL BE SET FLUSH AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. IN NO CASE
SHALL THE SPACING OF HEADS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
SHRUB IRRIGATION HEADS: HEADS IN GROUND COVER AND SHRUB PLANTING AREAS
SHALL BE INSTALLED ON NIPPLES HIGH ENOUGH TO BE ABOVE THE SURROUNDING
PLANTING AS DIRECTED, OR AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS. WHERE HIGH SHRUBS ARE
PLANTED, LONGER RISERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS DIRECTED BY THE LANDSCAPE
ARTCHITECT. SHRUB HEADS ADJACENT TO WALKWAYS OR PARKING SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON AN APPROVED HI -POP HEAD PER PLAN. RISERS SHALL BE LOCATED AS
SPECIFIED PER PLANS ADJACENT TO WALLS AND BUILDINGS ONLY. IN NO CASE SHALL
THE SPACING OF HEADS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
PRESSURE COMPENSATING SCREENS: CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL PRESSURE
COMPENSATING SCREENS IN IRRIGATION HEADS AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE UNIFORM
COVERAGE AND MINIMUM OVERTHROW OF AREA.
CONTROL VALVES : ALL CONTROL VALVES ON LINE SHALL BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED
ON DETAILS AND BE THE TYPE SPECIFIED IN THE LEGEND. LOCATE CONTROL VALVES IN
SHRUB PLANTING AREAS WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
BACKFLOW DEVICES : LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICES, ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM
BREAKERS AND ANTI -SIPHON VALVES IN SHRUB AREAS ONLY.
DEFECTS: ALL DEFECTS IN INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE
CORRECTED THROUGH THE GUARANTEE PERIOD SPECIFIED HEREIN AT THE
CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER.
3. RECORD AND AS -BUILT DRAWINGS
ITEMIZED LIST : CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AN
ITEMIZED LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ORDER OF EQUIPMENT.
AS-BUILTS : THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND KEEP UP-TO-DATE COMPLETE
"AS -BUILT" DRAWINGS INDICATING LOCATIONS, SIZES AND KINDS OF EQUIPMENT
INSTALLED. PRINTS FOR THIS PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT AT COST, THIS SET OF DRAWINGS SHALL BE KEPT ON THE SITE AND SHALL BE
USED ONLY AS A RECORD SET, CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH "AS -BUILT' DRAWINGS TO
OWNER UPON COMPLETION OF PROJECT, EXCEPT FOR PRIVATE HOMEOWNER
FRONTYARD AND SLOPE PROJECTS.
AS -BUILT FORMAT : BEFORE THE DATE OF FINAL OBSERVATION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
TRANSFER ALL IRRIGATION INFORMATION TO A BOND PRINT OF THE APPROVED PLANS.
ALL WORK SHALL BE NEAT, IN RED INK AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE OWNER. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL DIMENSION FROM TWO PERMANENT POINTS OF REFERENCES,
BUILDING CORNERS, SIDEWALKS, LIGHT POLES, ETC. THE LOCATION OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
A. CONNECTION TO EXISTING WATER LINES.
B. CONNECTION TO EXISTING ELECTRICAL POWER.
C. GATE VALVES, BACKFLOW PREVENTION
UNITS AND CONTROLLERS.
D. ROUTING OF IRRIGATION PRESSURE LINES
(DIMENSION MAX. 100 FEET).
E. IRRIGATION CONTROL VALVES.
F. ROUTING OF CONTROL WIRE.
G. QUICK COUPLING VALVES.
H. OTHER RELATED EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED
BY OWNER.
I. MANUFACTURE AND MODEL NUMBERS OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS; BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICE, ALL VALVES, SENSORS, CONTROLLERS AND HEADS SHALL BE
NOTED ON THE AS-BUILTS
DELIVERY: ON THE DATE OF FINAL APPROVAL THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DELIVER ONE
SET OF "REDLINE" BOND COPY OF "AS-BUILTS" PLANS TO THE OWNER. DELIVERY OF
AS-BUILTS WILL NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FURNISHING
INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OMITTED FROM PRINTS. MYLAR "AS-BUILTS' MAYBE
REQUESTED BY THE OWNER AS AN ALTERNATIVE BID.
CONTROLLER CHARTS : CONTROLLER CHARTS SHALL BE PREPARED BY THE CONTRACTOR
AFTER APPROVAL OF THE "AS -BUILT". THE CHART SHALL SHOW BY COLOR CODING THE
AREA CONTROLLED BY EACH AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION CONTROLLER. CONTROLLER
CHARTS FOR PRIVATE HOMEOWNER FRONTYARD AND SLOPES ARE REQUIRED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FILL IN STATION WS & LOCATIONS ON MANUF. CHART.
CONTROLLER CHART FORMAT: THE CONTOLLER CHART SHALL BE A XEROX
REDUCTION OF THE "AS BUILT" TO THE MAXIMUM SIZE THE CONTROLLER DOOR WILL
ALLOW (CONTROLLER SEQUENCE NUMBERS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO BE LEGIBLE
AT THE REDUCED FORMAT). UPON COMPLETION THE CHART SHALL BE HERMETICALLY
SEALED BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF PLASTIC, CHARTS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND
APPROVED PRIOR TO THE FINAL IRRIGATION FIELD OBSERVATION.
TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING UNDER PAVING: TRENCHES LOCATED UNDER WHERE PAVING,
CONCRETE OR ASPHALT WILL BE INSTALLED SHALL BE BACKFILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RECOMMENDATION OF STRUCTURAL SOILS REPORT.
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BE REQUIRED. PLASTIC PIPE MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEE SHALL COVER A -IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
WORKMANSHIP OF MATERIALS FOR ALL PLASTIC PIPE FITTINGS.