2012-02-28_REVISION - M1980244 (75)

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6.03.03 POLYETHYLENE PIPE AND FITTINGS: During polyethylene pipe installation, the CQA Monitor shall observe and document that the installation is in compliance with the project SPECIFICATIONS. CQA monitoring of the polyethylene pipe and fittings will include the following: PART 7.0 DOCUMENTATION Placement - Observation that the handling procedures used do not damage the pipe, backfill is placed in compliance with the requirements of the project SPECIFICATIONS so as not to damage the pipe, any foreign material is removed from the interior of the pipe and indentations on the pipe are within the MANUFACTURER's allowable limits. Joints and Connections - Monitoring of the jointing and connection operations to verify that the CONTRACTOR follows the SPECIFICATIONS and the pipe MANUFACTURER's recommendations, verification that the pipes are clean when installed, that perforated sections of pipe are aligned properly prior to connection, pipe boot connections are made in the field using the specified rings and clamps, and plastic ties are used to connect the secondary perforated pipes to primary perforated pipes. Nondestructive Testing - Observe any required testing of the pipe to verify compliance with the project SPECIFICATIONS. Documentation kept by the CQA Monitor shall consist of daily record- keeping, documentation of construction problem resolutions, documentation of design and SPECIFICATION changes, photographic records, weekly progress reports, chain of custody forms for test sample tracking, and a Construction Certification Report. 7.01 DAILY RECORD KEEPING: The CQA Monitor shall keep daily records consisting of field notes, observation and testing data sheets, summary of the daily meeting with the INSTALLER or CONTRACTOR, and reporting of construction problems and resolutions. This information shall be submitted on a regular basis to the MANAGER for review. 7.02 GEOSYNTHETIC OBSERVATION AND TESTING FORMS: The CQA Monitor shall document geosynthetic observations and test results on forms which include the following information: • date, project name, location, and weather data; • identification of panel or seam numbers; • description of ongoing construction, detailing deployment areas; • numbering system identifying test or sample number; • location and identification of repairs and date of repair; • length and/or thickness measurements for geomembrane panels or seams; • welding machine temperatures and settings; Section 01400.2 Page 9 of 11 January 14, 2011 Geosynthetic CQA Plan Revision 0 S \Protects \1125G Squaw Gulch Valley Leach Facililty Design \I - Tech Specs \01400 2 r0 doc amee