SECTION 02668

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Potable, non-potable and fire water distribution systems from outside buildings
and up to interface point(s) with main existing utilities line(s) as shown on
Drawings.

B. Potable , non-potable and fire water distribution system shall include the
following:

1. Pipes and pipe fittings.

2. Valves.

3. Piping Specialties.

4. Water Meter.

5. Miscellaneous components/materials related to the water distribution

system.

C. Pumps related to the water distribution system shall be specified in Section

15160 - PUMPS.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials:

ASTM A 126 Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves,
Flanges, and Pipe Fittings

ASTM A 193/A Specification for Alloy-Steel and stainless Steel Bolting

Materials for High- Temperature Service

ASTM A 194/A Specification for Carbon and Alloy-Steel Nuts for Bolts for
High-pressure and High- Temperature Service

ASTM B 62 Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce

Metal Castings

ASTM B 584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General
Applications
 ASTM D 1785 Specifications for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe,
Schedules 40, 80, and 120

ASTM D 2467 Socket-Type Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipes Fittings,
Schedule 80

ASTM D 2564 Specifications for Solvents Cements for Poly Vinyl Chloride
(PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

ASTM D 2855 Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly Vinyl Chloride

(PVC) Pipes and Fittings

ASTM F 436 Specifications of Hardened Steel washers

ASTM D 3139 Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric
Seals

B. ANSI - American National Standard Institute

ANSI B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

C. MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society

MSS SP-70 Cast-Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends

MSS SP-71 Cast-Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends

MSS SP-80 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves

D. AWWA - American Water Works Association:

AWWA C651 Standard for Disinfecting of Water Mains

AWWA C700 Standard for Cold-Water Meters - Displacement Type

E. SASO - Saudi Arabian Standards Organization:

ASO-14 Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride

(uPVC).

SASO-15 Method of Testing of Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized

polyvinyl chloride (uPVC).

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Product and Maintenance Data: Submit manufacturer's product and

maintenance data for the items specified herein.

B. Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination drawings for water

distribution piping.
 1.04 WARRANTY

A. Provide a written Guarantee covering the satisfactory operation of plumbing

installations for a period of one year from the date of acceptance. During this
period, repair providing new materials to replace defective work at no extra cost
to the Owner.

1.05 STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

A. Storage, handling and transportation of pipes, fittings and adhesive shall be in

strict accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions and
recommendations.

B. Do not remove valves/meters end protectors unless necessary for inspection;

then re-install for storage. Protect valves/meters from weather. Store
valves/meters indoors. If outdoor storage is necessary, support valves/meters off
the ground or pavement in watertight enclosures.

C. Rig valves/meters to avoid damage to exposed valve parts. Do not use

handwheels and stems as lifting or rigging points.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
as well as the Standards of ANSI and ASME referred to in this Section.

B. Single Source Manufacturer: Provide pipes, fittings and flanges for a particular
installation from a single source to avoid incompatibility due to intermixing of
products.

C. Qualifications of Installer of Piping: Installer shall be recommended by the piping

manufacturer. Installer shall be subject to the Engineer approval.

2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS

A. Water distribution pipes and pipe fittings shall be unplasticized polyvinyl chloride
(uPVC), schedule 80 conforming to ASTM D 1785 or Class V conforming to
SASO 14 and 15.

B. Pipes and Pipe Fittings:

1. Pipes: Water distribution pipes outside building shall be unplasticized

polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), schedule 80 conforming to ASTM D 1785 or
Class V conforming to SASO 14 and 15.
 2. Pipe Fittings: Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), schedule 80
conforming to ASTM D 1785, socket type.

3. Jointing system: Welded using solvent cement conforming to ASTM D

2564

2.02 VALVES

A. Valve Features - General

1. Valve Design: Rising stem, or rising outside screw and yoke stems.
Non-rising stem valves may be used where headroom prevents full
extension of rising stems.

2. Pressure Rating: ANSI Class 150 valves.

3. Temperature Ratings: As required to suit the system temperatures.

4. Size: Provide valves of same size as upstream pipe, unless otherwise

indicated.

5. Valve Operators:

a. Handwheels, fastened to valve stem, for valves other than quarter

turn.

b. Lever handles on quarter turn valves 6-inch and smaller except for
plug valves. Provide plug valves with square heads; provide one
wrench for every 10 plug valves.

6. Valve External Coating: Valves shall have a protective, anti-corrosive

coating consisting of an epoxy-based primer and an epoxy finish topcoat
in accordance with the following:

- Prime Coat:Epoxy-based primer,

75 microns (DFT)

- Second Coat: Epoxy hi-build coating, Glossy,

125 microns (DFT)

- Finish Coat: Same as for second coat

- Color: As selected and approved by the Engineer.

B. Gate Valves

1. Gate Valves, 2-Inch and Smaller: MSS SP-80; Class 125, body and
bonnet of ASTM B 62 cast bronze, threaded or solder ends, solid disc,
copper-silicon alloy stem, brass packing gland, Teflon-impregnated
 packing, and malleable iron handwheel. Class 150 valves meeting the
above specifications may be used where pressure requires or Class 125
are not available.

2. Gate Valves 2-1/2-Inch and Larger: MSS SP-70; Class 125 iron body,
bronze mounted, with body and bonnet conforming to ASTM A 126, Class
B, flanged ends, and Teflon impregnated packing and two-piece backing
gland assembly.

C. Check Valves

1. Swing Check Valves 2-Inch and Smaller: MSS SP-80; Class 125, cast
bronze body and cap conforming to ASTM B 62, horizontal swing,
Y-pattern, and a bronze disc; and having threaded or solder ends. Valve
shall be capable of being re-ground while the valve remains in the line.
Class 150 valves meeting the above specifications may be used where
pressure requires or Class 125 are not available.

2. Swing Check Valves 2-1/2-Inch and Larger: MSS SP-71; Class 125, cast
iron body and bolted cap conforming to ASTM A 126, Class B, horizontal
swing, with a bronze disc or cast iron disc with bronze disc ring; and
flanged ends. Valve shall be capable of being refitted while the valve
remains in the line.

D. Valves shall be manufactured in accordance with the requirements specified in

Section 15100- VALVES.

2.03 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow Preventer:

1. Design: Meets all requirements of IAPMO, USC Foundation for Cross

Connection and Hydraulic Research. Designated for minimum weight loss.

2. All bronze bodies and covers (to ASTM B 584) with bronze vacuum
breaker for size 3 inches and 4 inches. Corrosion and wear resistance
materials used throughout. Gate valves supplied shall be flanged non-
rising stem.

3. Y-pattern cast iron bodies (to ASTM A 126) with spring loaded modular
checks, bronze vacuum breaker head and trim, and internal epoxy coating
for size 6 inches through 10 inches. Corrosion and wear resistance
materials used throughout. Gate valves supplied shall be flanged non-
rising stem.

4. Pressure Rating: 150 psi maximum water working pressure.

5. Temperature Rating: Water temperature from 32oF to 140oF.

6. Elastomers (Seat Discs): Nitrile in accordance with ASTM D 2000.

 7. Size: Provide valves of same size as upstream pipe, unless otherwise
indicated.

2.04 WATER METER

A. General: Water meter design shall be in accordance with the regulations of the
Utility Company as well as the requirements of SASO 238 or AWWA C700.

B. Type: Turbine flow water meter.

C. Measurement Unit: Cubic meter.

D. Environmental Conditions: Outdoor type, suitable for operating under the

following conditions:

1. Relative Humidity:

- Minimum 0 percent.
- Maximum 100 percent (condensing).

2. Temperature:

- Minimum 0 degrees C.
- Maximum 70 degrees C, exposed to direct sun radiation with no
internal heat source.

E. Water Meter Construction: Cast iron body shielded from magnetic fields with
flanged ends rated class 150 in accordance with ANSI B16.5. Rotary vane and
measuring mechanism shall be plastic. External body shall be provided with the
Manufacturer's standard high-quality corrosion proof coating.

2.05 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Marker Tape: Detectable metalic core polyethylene tape color-coded, 150 mm

wide, 100 microns thick, and labelled in Arabic and English alternately for the
appropriate service.

B. Water Meter, Valves and Tie-In Points Chambers:

1. Construction: Cast-in-place reinforced concrete; conforming to Section

03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE; Class 30 with Type 1 portland

cement. Interior surfaces shall be coated with 2 coats (650 micron thick)
coal tar epoxy. Exterior surfaces shall have single layer, fully bonded, 4
mm thick waterproofing membrane and 3 mm thick protection board.

2. Size: As indicated on Drawings.

3. Chamber Cover/Frame: Conform to the requirements specified in Section

 05500 - METAL FABRICATIONS.

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Pipes and Pipe Fittings:

1. Examine visually pipes and pipe fittings for scratches, damages, cracks,
delaminations, crushing and weathering. Damaged pipes and pipe fittings
shall not be installed.

2. Clean pipes and pipe fittings prior to installation.

3. Discard adhesives and other piping materials that are beyond their
stamped expiry dates as well as leaking and opened containers.

B. Valves:

1. Examine valve interior through the end ports for cleanliness, freedom from
foreign matter, and corrosion. Remove special packing materials used to
prevent disc movement during shipping and handling.

2. Actuate valves through an open-close and close-open cycle. Examine

significant features as guides and seats made accessible by such
actuation.

3. Examine mating flange faces for conditions that might cause leakage.
Check bolting for proper size, length, and material. Check gasket material
for proper size, material composition suitable for service, and freedom
from defects and damage.

4. Replace defective valves with new valves.

3.02 RELATED WORKS

A. Trenching and bedding for underground piping shall conform to Section 02225 -
TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING.

B. Dewatering: Dewatering, where required, shall conform to the requirements of

Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

C. Pipelines Crossings under Roads: Conform to the requirements of Section

02225 - TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

3.03 INSTALLATION OF PIPING SYSTEM

A. Installation - General:
 1. Install pipes, fittings, and valves in accordance with the requirements of
AWWA M23.

2. Inspect pipes, fittings and valves for soundness and for imperfections of
coatings, wrappings and linings prior to installation.

3. Deflection at joints shall not exceed the maximum deflection

recommended by the pipe or coupling manufacturer for each type of joint
and each size of pipes.

4. Blocking shall be permitted only where indicated.

5. Install temporary piping, valves, meters, gauges, and equipment required

for hydrostatic testing and disinfection in accordance with detailed
approved working drawings.

B. Pipes and Pipe Fittings:

1. Assembly of Piping Systems

a. Assemble adhesive-bonded and gasketed joints in strict accordance

with the pipe Manufacturer's recommendations.

b. Use heating blankets to cure bonded joints.

2. Connections between Dissimilar Materials: Provide flanged joints between

dissimilar materials.

3. Laying Piping in Trenches:

a. Adhesive bonded and gasketed joint piping of 250 mm and less may
be assembled next to or in the trench.

b. For trenches 2 m deep or less, piping assembled next to trench shall

not be moved within three pipe lengths of an uncured joint. Lower
the assembled pipeline into the trench progressively to avoid
excessive joint angular deflection.

c. For trenches deeper than 2 m, assemble pipes in the trench.

C. Anchorage and Buttresses:

1. Construct concrete anchorage and buttresses where indicated.

2. Harness valves and fittings that are not provided with an anchor, buttress
or restrained joint using steel rods and rod socket pipe clamps or by steel
rods and rod connectors connected to mechanical joint bolts as indicated.

3.04 VALVE INSTALLATION

 A. Locate valves for easy access and provide separate supports where necessary.
Install valves in a position allowing full stem movement.

B. Install valves using flanged connections. Align flange surfaces parallel.

Assemble joints in accordance with the valve manufacturer's recommendations
for gasketing and bolting.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Hydrostatic Testing:

1. Underground piping to be tested shall be partially backfilled with joints

exposed during test unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

2. Protect exposed joints from direct sunlight during testing. Perform

hydrostatic testing so that temperature of the test water shall not exceed
40 degree C during the test period.

3. Provide temporary thrust resistance using wooden supports at changes of

direction prior to hydrostatic testing of assembled piping.

4. No adhesive-bonded piping shall be pressurized until joints has cured in

accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

5. Conduct Hydrostatic tests in presence of the Engineer, and prior to coating

joints and disinfecting. Conduct hydrostatic tests after the associated
concrete works has set for a minimum of 7 days for standard concrete.

6. Place test pump on firm ground away from piping. Pump shall have a
calibrated and tagged relief valve set at 10 percent above the test
pressure or a maximum of 170 kPa above test pressure for pressure
piping systems.

7. Use a calibrated and tagged pressure gauge of the proper range for
testing pressure piping systems.

8. Perform hydrostatic test using fresh water. Fill pipeline 24 hours prior to
testing.

9. Pressure test for the water distribution mains shall be 1035 kPa (150 psig)
or 345 kPa (50 psig) above the operating pressure, whichever is greater.

a. Test lines whose joints have been backfilled at the above mentioned
pressure test for 24 hours.

b. Test lines whose joints have not been backfilled at the above
mentioned pressure test for 4 hours.
 B. Inspection:

1. Examine exposed pipes, joints, fittings, valves, and hydrants for leakage
during hydrostatic testing.

2. Replace leaking pipe, joints and fittings in accordance with the

requirements specified herein.

3. Repeat hydrostatic testing after the repair of defects until the system is
proved satisfactory.

4. Piping shall be satisfactory if there is no evidence of leakage or pressure

loss after the specified test period.

C. Repair Methods:

1. Conform to the requirements specified herein for the provision of new

materials required for replacement at the defected areas.

2. Conform to the manufacturer's recommendations for permanent and

temporary repairs of piping.

D. PREPARATION AFTER TESTING PASS

1. After completion of hydrostatic tests, drain lines in an approved manner.

2. Remove temporary test piping and equipment that will no longer be

required.

3. Field Coating: After completion of hydrostatic tests and before disinfecting,

prime or re-prime as required and provide a protective coating to uncoated
metal components of piping system, including joints as specified herein,
except exposed ends of steel pipes up to couplings shall be wrapped with
hot applied coal tar tape.

3.06 BACKFILL

A. Trench backfilling shall conform to the requirements of Section 02225 -

TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING.

B. Marker Tape: Install continuous, marker tape during backfilling of trench for
underground services. Locate tape 300 mm below finished grade.

3.07 PREPARATION FOR USE

A. General:

1. Disinfection: Disinfect drinking water lines in accordance with AWWA C651

before placing the lines in service.
 2. Hypochlorite used in RTR piping shall be in solution form.

B. Disinfection:

1. Flush the entire water system thoroughly and disinfect with chlorine before
placing the system in operation according to the procedures prescribed by
the authority having jurisdiction and/or described in the AWWA C651 or as
described below:

a. Fill the system or part thereof with a solution of water/chlorine

containing at least 50 parts per million of chlorine.

b. Isolate (valve off) the system or part thereof and allow to stand for
24 hours.

c. Drain the system or part thereof of previous solution. Refill with a

water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 parts per million of
chlorine.

d. Isolate the system or part thereof and allow to stand for 3 hours.

e. Following the allowed standing time, flush the system with clean,
potable water until chlorine does not remain in the water coming
from the system.

f. Submit water samples in sterile bottles to the authority having

jurisdiction.

g. Repeat the procedure if the biological examination made by the

authority shows evidence of contamination.

h. Remove disinfection equipment and temporary piping after approval

of the disinfection tests.

i. Submit reports of cleaning and disinfecting activities.

3.08 OPERATING TESTS

A. Operating Tests: Following approval of disinfection, conduct operating tests in

the presence of the Engineer/Owner to verify that each valve is in proper
working condition.

END OF SECTION