(a) All pipe and fittings shall be carefully lowered into the trench by means of derricks, ropes or other suitable equipment so as to prevent damage to the pipe or fitting. Before lowering and while suspended, the pipe shall be inspected for defects and rung with a light hammer to detect cracks. Any defective, damaged or unsound pipe or fittings shall be rejected and replaced with a sound pipe or fitting by the contractor at his or her own expense. The rejected material shall be removed from the job and never again offered for use. All dirt or foreign material shall be removed from the pipe before being lowered into the trench, and the pipe shall be kept clean during and after laying.
(b) The spigot end shall be centered in the bell, the pipe shoved into position and brought to true alignment and grade and secured there by tamping sand around the pipe except at the bell hole. Proper joints then shall be made by following manufacturer’s recommendations.
(c) Where necessary to deflect pipe from a straight line, either vertical or horizontal, the degree of deflection shall be as approved by the Engineer.
(d) Whenever it is necessary to cut pipe, it shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner without damage to the pipe, leaving the end smooth and at right angles to the axis of the pipe. No payment will be made for the portion of the pipe that is cut off and not used in the line.
(e) At times when pipe laying is not in progress, the open ends shall be closed by some approved means and no trench water shall be permitted to enter the pipe at any time.
(f) Bells shall face the direction of laying except that on steep grades they shall face uphill.
(Ord. 352. Passed 10-22-62.)