Common use of Pump Station Clause in Contracts

Pump Station. A. Wet Well and Valve Vault 1. Test wet well for water-tightness. Perform water-tightness test in the presence of the Town. 2. Water-tightness test shall be in accordance with ACI ▇▇▇.▇▇/▇▇▇▇ 400 "Testing Reinforced Concrete Structures for Water-Tightness." Plug influent line and fill wet well with water to 6-inches below the force main pipe. Allow water to sit for 24 hours to allow for absorption by the concrete. There shall be no loss of water over a 24 hour period. If the water level has dropped the test may be run again at the Contractor’s option. If the test fails a second time, the interior of the wet well shall be coated with water proofing compound and the wet well retested. 3. Vacuum test may be used upon approval of the Town. Test shall meet the requirement for manhole testing as indicated in Paragraph 4.02 – MANHOLES of these requirements. 4. Submit record of test signed by the Contractor.

Pump Station. A. Wet Well and Valve Vault 1. Test wet well for water-tightness. Perform water-tightness test in the presence of the TownCity. 2. Water-tightness test shall be in accordance with ACI ▇▇▇.▇▇/▇▇▇▇ 400 "Testing Reinforced Concrete Structures for Water-Tightness." Plug influent line and fill wet well with water to 6-inches below the force main pipe. Allow water to sit for 24 hours to allow for absorption by the concrete. There shall be no loss of water over a 24 hour period. If the water level has dropped the test may be run again at the Contractor’s option. If the test fails a second time, the interior of the wet well shall be coated with water proofing compound and the wet well retested. 3. Vacuum test may be used upon approval of the TownCity. Test shall meet the requirement for manhole testing as indicated in Paragraph 4.02 – MANHOLES of these requirements. 4. Submit record of test signed by the Contractor.