Common use of Mechanical and Push-On Type Clause in Contracts

Mechanical and Push-On Type. a. Provide mechanical or push-on-type joints for all buried pipe less than 30 inches in diameter unless otherwise specified or indicated. Provide push-on-type joints for sizes 30 inches in diameter and greater. b. Joints shall conform to AWWA C111. c. Provide mechanical joint restraints at fittings, valves, where cast in concrete, and next pipe joint on each side of these locations; next pipe joint on each side of any flanged connection; and where designated on Drawings.