Valve Boxes. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in the Agreement to the contrary, if the water lines that are subject to this Agreement are installed in private or public streets and the surface of the street is not paved by the time of final acceptance, Applicant shall remain responsible of raising the valve boxes to finished street grade in accordance with applicable County specifications when the street is paved. Applicant shall notify the District when the work to raise the valve boxes is complete so that the District may inspect the work. As part of the work on the valve boxes, Applicant shall insure that the valve boxes are clean of debris and are operational. If the Applicant does not raise the valve boxes as required herein, the District may perform the work at Applicant’s sole cost and expense within thirty (30) days after notice to Applicant. Applicant shall make payment to the District within thirty (30) days after invoice. In the event payment is not timely made, Applicant agrees to pay all costs of collection (including reasonable attorneys fees) together with interest on the unpaid delinquent amount at the rate of
Valve Boxes. 1. All valves shall be equipped with valve boxes. The valve boxes shall be heavy, roadway type boxes. The valve box cover shall be marked “WATER VALVE” or “WATER”.
2. Valve box materials shall conform to the requirements and standards set forth in the The Facility Owner’s Standard Specifications, current published edition.
3. The valve boxes shall be adjustable up or down from the nominal required cover over the pipe. Extensions shall be provided as necessary. A precast concrete ring shall be placed around the valve box opening when outside of paved areas.
4. Valves shall be furnished with extension stems as necessary to bring the operating nut to within 24 inches (600 mm) minimum of the top of the valve box.
Valve Boxes. 1. All valves shall be equipped with valve boxes. The valve boxes shall be heavy, roadway type boxes. The valve box cover shall be marked “SEWER VALVE” or “SEWER”.
2. Valve box materials shall conform to the requirements and standards set forth in The Facility Owner’s Standard Specifications.
3. The valve boxes shall be adjustable up or down from the nominal required cover over the pipe. Extensions shall be provided as necessary. A precast concrete ring shall be placed around the valve box opening when outside of paved areas.
4. Valves shall be furnished with extension stems as necessary to bring the operating nut to within 24 inches (600 mm) minimum of the top of the valve box.
Valve Boxes. All valve boxes shall be constructed from high impact plastic or galvanised steel. They must be able to support the weight of a vehicle without damage. Valve box lids shall be of the bolt-down type and be supplied with bolts fitted. • All valve boxes to be installed either 50mm below finalised topsoil grade or at the surface pending the clients requirement. • Thorough compacting of the soil around both the valve box and extension are required using a hand compacting tool. • All installed valve boxes are to be marked by a flag or peg. The base of each valve box shall be supported around the perimeter by bricks, pavers, H4 treated timber or other load bearing material. No part of the valve box or any of these materials shall rest on any pipes. The bottom of the valve box shall contain a piece of geotextile fabric covering the full width of the box and then 100mm of drainage aggregate material placed on top. There shall be a minimum of 50mm clearance between the underside of any pipe or valve and the top of the aggregate level. • Total number of valve boxes to be supplied: 30 • 29 x Rectangular 430 x 300mm for mainline isolation valves, controller surge protection, sub-main isolation and solenoid valves. • 1 x 250mm Round for pressure test point.
Valve Boxes. .1 To AWWA C500 and as follows:
.1 Two piece sliding type with cover and centering disc, adjustable for depth of pipe below finished grade.
.2 Covers marked "Water".
.3 Lugged to prevent turning and rolling of cover, and cover notched to suit.
.4 Have clear opening of 135 mm.
.5 Bonnet on the bottom section which is capable of enclosing the packing gland section of the gate valve.
Valve Boxes. A. Valve boxes shall be of the cast iron extension type. Boxes may be screw type, with a lap of 6 inches when in the most extended position. Lids shall be marked with the inscription "WATER" cast into the top, and bases shall be of the proper size for the valve. Aluminum or plastic covers are not acceptable. A means of lateral support for the valve extension shaft shall be provided in the top portion of the valve box.
B. The boxes tops, extensions and bottoms shall be similar and equal to Tyler Union Two Piece Valve Box Series 6850 or Three-Piece Valve Box Series 6860, screw-type, with 5 1/4-inch shaft. Valve boxes shall have one (1) priming coat and two coats of coal tar paint.
C. The upper section of each box shall have a bottom flange of sufficient bearing area to prevent settling. The bottom of the lower section shall enclose the stuffing box and operating nut of the valve and shall be oval.
D. Valve box risers shall be similar and equal to Tyler Union #69 Screw Type or Slip Type Adjustable Riser. Fixed type risers shall accommodate the original valve box lids, and adjustable type risers shall be furnished with new lids. The Contractor is responsible for correctly sizing risers to fit existing valve boxes and lids.
E. When noted on the Drawings, buried valves shall be provided with extension shafts, operating nuts and valve boxes as follows:
1. Valve extension shafts shall be Type 304 stainless steel and the operating nut shall be 2 inches square. Shafts shall be designed to provide a factor of safety of not less than four. The extension shall include a box wrench, 1-1/8 inches square, made from 3/16-inch stainless steel and welded to the lower end of the stem extension and which will fit over the valve’s operating nut.
2. Valve operating nuts shall be pinned to the shafts (box wrench). All fasteners shall be Type 304 stainless steel. Welds on stem extensions (top and bottom nut) shall be 1/8–inch to 3/16-inch fillet weld around full circumference.
3. Install a round center guide made from 1/8-inch or 3/16-inch steel plate on the valve stem extension approximately 6 inches from the upper end. The diameter of the guide shall be slightly less than the inside diameter of the valve box. The guide shall be affixed to the stem extension in such a way that it can rotate freely on the stem.
4. Top of the operating nut shall be located 12 to 24 inches below the rim of the valve box.
F. Contractor shall furnish an approved operating key or wrench at the completi...
Valve Boxes. A. Remote Control Valves: The housing for valves shall be manufactured from high-density reinforced concrete including locking, vandal proof lids, and all required extensions, where and as shown on the Plans. The lids for remote control valves shall be cast with lock/key mechanism and shall have cast letter 1" - inch high with the word IRRIGATION. Manufacturer shall be Christy model BO3 or an approved equal.
B. Quick Coupler Valves (in Boxes): Xxxxxxx FO8 traffic rated concrete round, traffic rated valve box, with FO8R, concrete, bolt down lid, or approved equal.
Valve Boxes. Each buried valve shall be provided with a cast iron, three piece, threaded valve box. Valve boxes shall be 5-1/4" shaft with a round base and shall be provided with extra deep covers with the word "WATER" cast on the top. The top section shall screw over the middle section to provide adjustment. The middle section locks into the base section. Length of valve boxes and size of base shall be to suit each particular installation and shall have about 8" of adjustment up and down available after setting to grade. Valve boxes shall be as manufactured by Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxx Company, Figure 4906 with a No. 6 Round Base (Figure 4909-A) or approved equal.
Valve Boxes. 1. All valves shall be equipped with valve boxes. The valve boxes shall be heavy, roadway type boxes. The valve box cover shall be marked “WATER VALVE” or “WATER”.
2. Valve box materials shall conform to the requirements and standards set forth in the DWM’s Specification Section 15100, current published edition.
Valve Boxes. A. Valve boxes shall be of standard extension design and manufacture and shall be made of cast iron. No PVC Risers or Derisers are allowed as part of a valve box assembly. They are to be 3-piece valve box assembles. The lower part of the assembly can be ordered in various heights to accommodate different depths. Suitable sizes of valve boxes and extension pieces shall be provided where shown. The valve box cover shall be of cast iron. Valve boxes and their installation shall be included in the bid price for valves. Refer to City Index No. 402; Sheet 1 of 5 & Sheet 2 of 5 for potable water valve pad detail, and City Index No. 502; Sheet 1 of 2 & Sheet 2 of 2 for reclaimed water valve boxes and pad detail.
