Common use of Pipe Detection Wire Clause in Contracts

Pipe Detection Wire. 1. Unless otherwise specified by the Plans or The Facility Owner’s Standard Specifications, open cut installations of non-metallic pipe shall include minimum #12 gauge tracing wire. Pipe installed by directional drill shall include two

Pipe Detection Wire. 1. Unless otherwise specified by the Plans or The Facility Owner’s Standard Specificationsand Special Provisions, open cut installations of non-metallic pipe shall include minimum #12 12-gauge tracing wire. Pipe installed by directional drill shall include twotwo (2) insulated 8-gauge tracer wire. Wire shall be solid copper insulated with HDPE installed along pipe, wrapped around service line stub outs and stubbed into valve boxes for locating purposes. Wire shall be properly spliced to provide continuous conductivity.