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FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE
PART 1:
1.01
A.

GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES
Storm water drainage systems including, but not limited to the following:
1. Piped storm water drainage network.
2. Catch basins.
3. Manholes.
4. Concrete channels.

1.02

RELATED SECTIONS

A.

Section 03 30 00

Cast in Place Concrete.

B.

Section 22 05 00

Common Work Results for Plumbing.

C.

Section 22 05 13

Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment.

D.

Section 31 23 16

Excavation.

E.

Section 31 23 16.13

Trenching.

F.

Section 33 05 13

Manhole and Structures.

G.

Section 33 32 16

Package Utility Waste Water Pumping Stations.

H.

Section 33 46 00

Subdrainage.

1.03

REFERENCES

A.

ANSI A 40

Safety Requirements for Plumbing.

B.

ASTM C 14

Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe.

C.

ASTM C 76 M

Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe (metric).

D.

ASTM C 443

Joints for Circular Sewer and Culvert Pipe Using Rubber Gaskets.

E.

ASTM C 478

Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole

Sections.

F.

ASTM C 497

Test Method for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile.

G.

ASTM C 518

Corrosion Resistant High Silicon Iron Castings.

H.

ASTM C 913

Precast Concrete Water and Wastewater Structures.

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I.

ASTM C 923

Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Manhole

Structures and Pipes.

J.

ASTM D 698

Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil

Aggregate Mixtures, Using (2.49 Kg) Rammer and (304.8 mm)
Drop.

K.

ASTM D 1557

Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil

Aggregate Mixtures, Using (4.54 Kg) Rammer and (457 mm) Drop.

L.

ASTM D 1785

Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe. Schedules

40, 80 & 120.

M.

ASTM D 2321

Recommended Practice for Underground Installation of Flexible

Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe.

N.

ASTM D 2729

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

O.

ASTM D 2751

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

P.

ASTM D 3033

Type PSP Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

Q.

ASTM D 3034

Type PSM Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

R.

ASTM D 3017

Test Methods for Moisture Content of Soil and Soil and Soil
Aggregate Mixtures.

S.

SASO 14

Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized Plastic (Polyvinyl chloride

PVC).

T.

SASO 15

Methods of Testing Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized Plastic.

(Polyvinyl Chloride PVC).

U.

Uniform Plumbing Code.

1.04
A.
1.05
A.
1.06

SUBMITTALS
Comply with Section 01 33 00.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
Comply with the requirements of Sections 01 78 23 and 22 05 00.
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.

Deliver all products in manufacturer's original protective packaging.

B.

Inspect all products at time of delivery for damage and for compliance with specifications.

C.

Repair or remove immediately from the site and replace any products that are found to be
damaged or not in accordance with the Specification. For repair, obtain the Engineers
approval before the proposed action.

D.

Handle and store all products as recommended by the manufacturer to prevent damage and
deterioration.

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E.

Supply handling equipment such as lifting beams, reinforced canvas slings, protective padding,
struts, cradles, etc., required to handle products without damaging hardware or linings and
coatings.

F.

Store each pipe unit, stack and handle into the final location in such manner, and by such
means, that afford its total protection from damage. The manufacturer's recommendations shall
be taken as the minimum requirement.

G.

Protect the products against damage and ambient conditions both during transport, site storage
and immediately up to the time the products are installed. Protect products from mechanical
damage and the effects of sunlight and heat, until backfilling operations have been completed.

H.

Consider all safety aspects when locating, planning and constructing pipe stacking areas, and
whilst stacking pipes.

PART 2:
2.01

PRODUCTS

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
Not Used.

2.02

MANHOLES

A.

Construct reinforced cast-in-place concrete manholes, cleanouts and valve chambers in

accordance with Section 03 30 00. Manhole sizes and levels shall be as indicated on the
Drawings.

B.

Unless otherwise agreed by the Engineer, construct manholes after laying pipes, except that
manhole bases may be constructed earlier to avoid deterioration of the formation.

C.

Sizes of manholes shall be related to the depth of the inlet below ground level and the number
of branch connections. Refer to schedule of external Storm Water manholes. The minimum
size of manholes governed by the number of branch connections shall be 300 mm per branch of
100 mm diameter and 400 mm per branch of 150 mm diameter, with adequate allowances for
the angle of entry.

D.

Protect exterior surfaces of all manholes in accordance with the provisions of Section 03 30 00.

E.

Construct in-situ concrete manholes in accordance with Section 03 30 00. Finish of interior
faces shall be fair-faced and exterior faces cast against formwork:
1. Cast concrete bases on a firm formation. A preliminary blinding layer of concrete 70 mm
thick shall be placed, prior to the construction of bases.
2. Construct manholes with Class C 35 S reinforced concrete as detailed on the Drawings.

F.

2.03
A.

Construct pre-cast concrete manholes of pre-cast concrete rings conforming to ASTM C 478.
Pipe entries into pre-cast concrete rings shall be pre-formed or core drilled to suit.
MANHOLE COVERS AND FRAMES
Covers and frames shall be the type, size and weight as shown on the Drawings, and as
specified in Section 33 05 13. Frames set in 1:3 cement mortar and to the levels shown on the
Drawings but with minor adjustment to suit actual finished levels. Level differences shall be

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made up by pre-cast concrete raising pieces between the frame and the top of the manhole or
shaft.
B.

The words "STORMWATER" in Arabic and English shall be cast on the covers.

C.

For each type of cover installed, supply five sets of lifting keys.

2.04
A.
2.05
A.

2.06
A.

2.07
A.

2.08
A.

MANHOLE STEP IRONS

Provide cast iron manhole step irons complying with ASTM A 518.
GRANULAR BEDDING MATERIAL
Granular bedding material for pipelines and where otherwise required by the Specification or
on the Drawings shall be well graded, with all material passing 12.5 mm sieve and at least 90%
retained on 75 microns sieve as determined in accordance with ASTM D 422.
PIPEWORK AND VALVES
All pipework and valves shall be of sizes indicated on the Drawings and as specified in Section
22 05 00.
POLYESTER CONCRETE DRAINAGE CHANNELS
External drainage channels shall be constructed of polyester concrete with built-in fall of 0.5 to
0.6% and shall be easily interlocked with adjacent section. Channels shall be provided with
cast-iron gratings, locked securely in position in at least two places/meter run with antivibration fixings. Foul air traps shall be utilized when a proprietary polyester concrete sump is
used.
MARKER TAPE
Pipeline marker tape shall be 300 mm wide and 100 micron thick. Tape for installation above
non-metallic mains shall be electronically detectable, except in specifically approved
circumstances. Elsewhere, tape shall be of polythene, PVC or other plastic material approved
by the Engineer. Tape shall be red in color and shall be printed in Arabic and English
alternately with the words "CAUTION: BURIED STORM WATER DRAIN .

PART 3:
3.01

EXECUTION

GENERAL

A.

Install products comprising the Storm Water system in accordance with the approved method
statement, manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, appropriate standards or as
directed by the Engineer.

B.

Excavation for trenches, bedding for pipework, and compaction of backfill shall be in
accordance with Section 31 23 16.13.

C.

Where a pipelines passes into or out of a structure and where settlement is likely to occur, two
flexible joints shall be formed. The first joint shall be as close as practicable to the structure
and the second at the further end of the first pipe. This first pipe length shall not be more than
600 mm for pipes up to and including 150 mm diameter and not more than 900 mm for larger

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diameters up to 500 mm. Provisions for pipes larger than 500 mm diameter shall be as shown
on the Drawings.
D.

Where significant settlement is likely to occur, the Engineer may require more than two
flexible joints at each location.

E.

When a pipeline passes through a wall or other structure less than one pipe length wide, the
above requirement shall not apply and a sleeve shall be formed through the structure so that
there is a clear space of at least 75 mm wide all round the pipe. Adequate means shall be
provided to prevent soil from entering this gap.

3.02

INSPECTION

A.

Comply with Section 01 40 00.

B.

Immediately prior to installation, inspect products for damage. Products that are found to be
damaged or not in accordance with their respective standards and specifications shall not be
incorporated in the permanent works, and shall be removed from site. Any remedial measures
shall have the prior approval of the Engineer before being carried out.

3.03
A.
3.04

BENDS AT BASE OF RAINWATER PIPES

Form bends at the base of rainwater pipes using two 45 large radius bends.
MANHOLES CLEANOUTS AND VALVE CHAMBERS

A.

Excavation and backfilling shall be carried out in accordance with Section 31 23 16.

B.

Cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete manholes and cleanouts shall be constructed in

accordance with the requirements of Division 3, to the dimensions and details shown on the
Drawings.

C.

Channels through manholes shall be properly benched at the bottom of manholes and chambers
as shown on the Drawings.

D.

The pre-cast manufacturer shall cast all step irons for pre-cast concrete manholes integrally into
the pre-cast manhole sections.

E.

Where main the drain size increases at a manhole, the main channel shall be constructed to the
larger pipe size. Pipe size change shall be effected using an eccentric reducer upstream of the
manhole with pipe soffits level.

F.

Unless stated otherwise on the Drawings or in the manhole schedule, all branch connections
shall discharge over the main channel at half channel height and shall be swept in the direction
of flow.

G.

Branch connections direct to main drain lines which are not through a manhole or inspection
chamber shall be soffit to soffit connections.

3.05
A.
B.

PIPEWORK
Excavation and backfilling be carried out in accordance with Section 31 23 16.13.
Install pipework in accordance with Section 33 05 00. Anchor and thrust blocks shall be
provided as specified therein.

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C.

3.06
A.
3.07

A.

3.08

Project Specification

Marker tape shall be installed in trenches at a minimum height of 300 mm above all buried
drains, pipelines and building connections during backfilling.
PUMP STATIONS
Install pump stations in accordance with Section 33 32 16.
CONNECTION TO SEWERS
Make all necessary arrangements to connect new pipework to existing sewers to the
satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction, including the payment of all connection and
supervision charges.
TESTING

A.

Test pipework in accordance with Section 33 05 00.

B.

Test manholes as follows:

1. Test all manholes for water tightness not less than 4 weeks after backfilling and before
Substantial Completion.
2. Temporarily seal all pipes entering chamber. To permit draining of test water, seal outlet
pipe where it enters the next downstream chamber.
3. Fill chamber with clean water to a level of 1.5 m above crown of outlet pipe or top of
chamber if less than 1.5 m deep.
4. Allow up to 8 hours for initial absorption and top up to test level before commencing test.
5. Water level shall be maintained within 60 mm of original level for 30 minutes without
adding further water.
6. If permitted loss is exceeded, retest after a minimum period of two weeks. If permitted loss
is exceeded at retest, remedy defect before recommencing test sequence.

3.09

FINAL CLEANING OF PIPELINES

A.

Comply with Section 01 77 00.

B.

Before handing over any pipeline, pass through a rubber disc plunger or swab and in the case of
jointed pipelines, simultaneously flush the line with clean water. Both ends shall then be closed
by temporary plugs or bulkheads to prevent entry of dirt or foreign matter.

END OF SECTION

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