2012-03-07_PERMIT FILE - C2010088 (24)

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i,►NtON RAttFtC` Specifications and in all accordance with Chapter 8, Part 10 of the current AREMA Specifications for culverts. The most restrictive provisions shall govern when there are differences in the requirements. 8.22.01 PIPE CULVERT MATERIAL - Pipe culvert material must meet the standards set forth in Chapter 8, part 10 of the current AREMA Specifications. RCP pipe culvert materials shall be furnished in lengths not less than 4 feet. Material is to be new material. All pipe material shall be designed for Cooper E80 loading and no pipe lighter than Class IV will be permitted. The minimum factor of safety against formation of a 0.01 inch crack shall be 1.0. In lieu of design analysis, the Industry may furnish Class V pipe for installations with 14 feet maximum cover. 8.22.02 HANDLING OF PIPE CULVERT MATERIAL - The Industry shall handle pipe culverts, and the pipe culvert material, carefully in order to prevent damage including, but not limited to, injury to pipe culvert coatings, chipping or breaking culvert ends. The pipe culverts shall never be dragged over the ground but shall be handled with skids, rolling slings, or crane. The Industry shall promptly repair, to the satisfaction of the Engineer; any damage to the pipe culverts or culvert material which the Industry causes. In the event that such damage to culverts or pipe culvert material cannot be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer, replacement of pipe culvert and /or pipe culvert material must be provided by the Industry. 8.22.03 EXCAVATION AND LOCATION - Pipe culverts shall be placed in excavations at the location, elevation and alignment shown on the Drawings and as staked. The Industry shall preserve all stakes established until installation is complete. Prior to pipe culvert excavation, embankment must be constructed to a height no less than two feet (2') above the top of the proposed pipe culvert. When embankment is placed, alternate methods may be used if approved by the Engineer. Pipe culvert excavations shall be wide enough to permit thorough compaction of the backfill under and around the pipe culvert as required by Section 8.22.10. The BASE WIDTH of the pipe culvert excavation shall not exceed the external width of the pipe culvert plus: a) 12 inches on each side for pipes less than 48 inches in diameter. b) 18 inches on each side for pipes 54 -84 inches in diameter) 24 inches on each side for pipes 84 inches in diameter or larger. Pipe culvert excavations shall be deep enough to permit compliance with Sections 8.22.05. Care shall be taken to insure drainage is diverted away from the pipe bed during preparation. The Industry shall repair any damage or deterioration of, pipe bedding prior to installation, to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Industry shall comply with all current applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations governing the safety of men and materials during pipe culvert excavation, installation, and backfilling operations. The Industry shall comply with all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to excavations, trenching and shoring as set forth in Title 29, Part 1926, Subpart Sections 1926.650 through 1926.653, Code of Federal Regulations, and any subsequent revisions. See also Section 8.22.04 below. 8.22.04 SHORING - When working near UP tracks, temporary shoring may be required. UP's "Guidelines for Temporary Shoring" can be found on the Internet at: 36