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THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 15: MECHANICAL]{.underline}

SECTION 15072 ‑ CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS

USE: Furnishing and installing cast iron soil pipe.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[\_\_\_\_\_\] provide for information
to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface**,
and *italics*, within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
\[alt F3\] to do this accurately.)

D. [To Edit "(Footer B)":]{.underline} (Corel 8). **ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD
BE BOLDED.** Click in the footer and delete the "Project Name (ftr B)"
text and replace it with the **Name of the Project (upper and lower
case)**. Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specification that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST
110, or call (303) 987-6868.

**DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:**

**REQUIRED SPEC MODIFICATIONS:**

[GENERAL NOTES]{.underline}

A. Whenever entire articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs are not
applicable, the articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs should be deleted;
when necessary, reletter or renumber articles, paragraphs or
subparagraphs.

B. THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING THE ENTIRE
SECTION.

[TECHNICAL NOTES]{.underline}

A. 1.1A: Select applicable words.

B. 1.1B: Select or add applicable specification sections. Do not list
specification sections from Division 15.

C. 1.2: Select or add applicable references.

D. 1.3A: Select applicable specification section.

E. 1.3B: Insert number of copies of the manufacturer\'s descriptive data
required. Normally 5 copies are required. Distribution after review is
normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to
the project file.

F. 1.3C: Insert number of copies of shop drawings required. Normally 5
copies are required. Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the
COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

G. 1.3D: Insert number of copies of the mill certificate and test
reports for the steel required. Normally 5 copies are required.
Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the
Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

H. 1.3E: Insert number of copies of Certificates of Conformance
required. Normally 3 copies are required. Distribution after review is
normally 1 copy to the COR, 1 copy to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the
project file.

I. 4.1 and 4.2: When a \"lump sum\" Contract is used, delete the title
PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, and both articles from this section.
Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part 4 of Section 01010
-Summary of Work.

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes: 12/01

Metric:

Technical Update: 03/91

SECTION 15072

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: \[Furnishing\] \[and\] \[Installing\] cast iron
soil pipe and fittings.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. American Society for Testing and Materials:

ASTM A 74-87 Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings

ASTM C 564-88 Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

B. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute:

CISPI 301 Hubless Cast Iron Sanitary System: With No‑Hub Pipe and
Fittings

C. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials:

UPC-1988 Uniform Plumbing Code

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01300 -
Submittals.\] \[and\] \[Section 01365 - Certificates of Conformance.\]

B. Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit \[\_\_\_\_\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s descriptive data for
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\] \[the following items\] to be
used on this project.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit \[\_\_\_\_\] copies of shop drawings for
fabrication, fittings, joints, and installation details to be used on
this project. \[A bill of materials shall be furnished with the shop
drawings.\] Drawings shall be \[same\] \[larger\] scale as the full size
Contract Drawings.

D. Reports: Submit \[\_\_\_\_\] copies of the mill certification for
steel and test reports for the steel to be used on this project.

E. Certificates of Conformance: Submit \[\_\_\_\_\] copies of written
certification from the supplier of the Contractor-furnished cast iron
soil pipe to be used on this project that it conform to the requirements
of this specification section.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Soil Pipe and Fittings, Service Weight: Shall be according to ASTM A
74.

B. Hubless Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings and Retaining Clamps: Shall be
according to CISPI Standard 301.

C. Rubber Gaskets: Shall comply with ASTM C 564 for cast iron soil pipe
and fittings.

D. Neoprene Sleeve Gaskets: Shall comply with CISPI Standard 301 for
hubless pipe.

E. Gasket Lubricant: Shall be as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 INSTALLATION:

A. Laying Pipe: Sizes shall be as shown on the drawings. Lay to the
grades and lines shown according to the pipe manufacturer\'s
specifications. Rest each section upon the pipe bed for full length of
barrel with recesses excavated to accommodate joints. Take up and re‑lay
any length of pipe that has had its line, grade, or joint disturbed
after lowering. Thoroughly clean pipe interiors of foreign matter before
lowering into trench. Replace with new pipe any laid section of pipe
found damaged or defective. Do not lay pipe in water or when trenches or
weather conditions are unsuitable for such work. When work is not in
progress, securely close open ends of pipe and fittings.

B. Excavation and Trenching: Shall be according to Section 02229 -
Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting.

C. Pipe Cutting: Cutting for closure or other reasons shall be done
neatly by methods insuring no damage to pipe.

D. Laying: Lay pipe with bells facing in direction of laying, except as
approved. On appreciable slopes, bells shall face upgrade. Where making
connection with other lines, bells may face as necessary.

E. Deflection at Joints: Joint deflection angle, horizontal or vertical,
between extended centerlines of pipe shall not exceed 5 degrees. If the
required alignment necessitates deflection in excess of specified
limits, the Contractor shall, as approved, either provide special bends
or a sufficient number of shorter lengths of pipe to provide angular
deflections within these limits.

F. Pipe Ends: For future connections, plug or cap as shown.

G. Backfill: Shall be according to Section 02229 - Trenching,
Backfilling and Compacting. Backfill after the Contracting Officer
accepts the tests.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Inspection: The Contracting Officer will inspect the pipe by ringing
with a light hammer while suspended before the Contractor lowers it into
the trench. Defective or damaged pipe will be rejected.

B. Testing: Shall be according to Section 02651 ‑ Testing of Piping
Systems. The Contractor shall make tests upon completion of the system,
or any reasonable length of the system, prior to backfilling and after
finishing of the portion to be tested.

3.3 CLEANING:

A. Requirements: Immediately prior to installation, the Contractor shall
draw a cloth swab saturated with clean water through each length of
pipe. Swabs may be kept in pipe and pulled forward past each joint
immediately after jointing completion.

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for
payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section
will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item
in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION