Cutting Pipe. Any pipe which must necessarily be cut on the job in order to put fittings, valves or other accessories in the proper place shall be done in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the District. In case of “push-on” joint pipe, proper chamfering must be done on the ends of any cut pipe before an attempt is made to enter it into a xxxx. In the case of mechanical joints, a smooth, square, neat cut must be made. On Ductile iron pipe a saw or abrasive wheel type of equipment shall be used. On cast iron pipe smaller than 12”, wheel cutters or other approved method may be used, but in no case shall any cement lining of iron pipe be harmed in the cutting. No so-called “cold cutters” will be allowed on the job. All cuts shall be square and even, with no ragged, rough ends. Any unevenness shall be ground smooth. Pipe shall be cut no closer than 2’ from the xxxx.
Cutting Pipe. The Contractor shall cut the pipe and bevel the end, as necessary, to provide the correct length of pipe necessary for installing the fittings, valves, accessories and closure pieces in the correct location. Only push-on or mechanical joint pipe shall be cut. Cement lining shall be undamaged.
Cutting Pipe. Wherever the pipe requires cutting to fit into the line, the work shall be done in a satisfactory manner so as to leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis of the pipe. Pipe shall be cut and beveled to manufacturer’s recommended tolerances. When a piece of pipe is cut to fit into the line, no payment shall be made for the portion cut off and not used in the line. Joints on existing piping will be carefully cut and any breakage will be at the sole expense of the Contractor.
