SECTION 02730

SEWERAGE SYSTEM
1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A.

Sewerage system outside buildings and up to interface

points as shown on Drawings.

B.

Sewerage system shall include the following:

1.

Pipes and pipe fittings.

2.

Sewer manholes.

3.

Lift Station as well as the related

including pumps and controllers.

4.

Miscellaneous
system.

materials

related

to

components

the

sewerage

1.02 REFERENCES
A.

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials:

ASTM A 193/A

B.

Specification
for
stainless Steel
Materials
Temperature Service

Alloy-Steel
Bolting
for

and
High-

ASTM A 194/A

Specification for Carbon and Alloy-Steel

Nuts for Bolts for High-pressure and
High- Temperature Service

ASTM A 746

Specifications
Sewer Pipe

ASTM D 1785

Specifications
for
Poly
Vniyl
Chloride(PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40,
80, and 120

ASTM D 2564

Specifications for Solvents Cements for

Poly Vniyl Chloride(PVC) Plastic Pipe and
Fittings

ASTM F 436

Specifications of Hardened Steel washers

for Ductile Iron Gravity

ANSI - American National Standard Institute

ANSI B16.5

Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

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ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

ASME A40.8

D.

National Plumbing Code.

SASO - Saudi Arabian Standards Organization:

SASO-14

Pipes for Potable Water of Unplasticized

Plastic (UPVC).

SASO-15

Method of Testing of Pipes for Potable

Water of Unplasticized Plastic (UPVC).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A.

B.

Product

and Maintenance Data:

Submit
manufacturer's product and maintenance
data
for piping
materials,
elements,
station, manholes as well as the related items.

lift

Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination

drawings for sanitary sewerage piping including details
for installation of manholes, lift station and other
items related to the sewerage system.

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 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A.

Conform to manufacturer's recommendations for the

handling, transportation and storage of elements
as well as nesting, denesting and stacking of
uPVC pipes.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Comply with the applicable requirements of the Uniform

Plumbing Code (UPC), Basic National
Plumbing
Code, local
utility
authority
requirements
as
well
as the
Codes
and Standards referred to in this Section.

B.

Single Source Manufacturer: Provide pipes, fittings and

piping specialties for a particular installation from a
single
source
to
avoid
incompatibility
due
to
intermixing of products.

C.

Installer's Qualifications: Installer shall be subject

to the Engineer's approval.

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2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS
A.

B.

General:
1.

Materials used for pipes and pipe fittings shall

conform to Standards referred to herein.

2.

Provide pipes and pipe fittings for a particular

installation
from
a single
source
to
avoid
incompatibility due to inter-mixing of products.

3.

For Gravity Sewers Underground: Provide uPVC pipes,

and pipe fittings, Schedule 40
as indicated on
Drawings.

4.

For Force Mains:

a.

Inside
pipes.

Lift

Station:

Provide

ductile

iron

b.

Outside Lift Station: Provide uPVC pipes and

pipe fittings, Schedule 80 as indicated on
Drawings.

uPVC Pipes and Pipe Fittings:

1.

Pipes: Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC),

schedule as specified herein and conforming to the
requirements of ASTM D 1785.

2.

Pipe Fittings: Unplasticized polyvinyl

chloride (uPVC),
Schedule
to
match
that
of
pipe
and
conforming
ASTM D 1785, socket-type

3.

to

Jointing System:
a.

Welded joints using solvent cement conforming

to ASTM D 2564.

b.

Flexible Joints: Flexible joints using FlexSeal couplings shall be provided in piping from
building to building service manhole. Stainless
steel
clamping
bonds,
shear
rings
and
components shall be made from marine garde
300
Series stainless steel to BS 9570: part 1:1983.
Synthetic elastomeric rubber conforming to the
requirements of BS 2494D: 1990.

2.02 SEWER MANHOLES

A.

Shall be manufacturer's standard reinforced cast in

place concrete manholes manufactured in accordance with
the requirements of Division 3 CONCRETE.
Manholes
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shall be complete with gray cast iron frame and cover,

and ladder. Manholes size shall be as shown on
drawings.
1.

Exterior Surfaces: Exterior surfaces shall be

applied with single layer, fully bonded, 4mm thick
waterproofing membrane and 3mm thick protection
board
accordance
with
the
requirements
of
Section
07100 - WATERPROOFING.

2.

Interior Surfaces: Interior

surfaces
shall
be coated in
accordance
with
the requirements
Section 07100 - WATERPROOFING.

3.

of

Manhole
Cover
and
Frame:
Conform
to
the
requirements of Section 05500 - METAL FABRICATIONS.

2.03 LIFT STATION

A.

Lift station
shall
be
constructed of
reinforced concrete with waterproof lining on all
inside areas and full tanking
on outside
walls
complying
with
the requirements of
Section
07100
WATERPROOFING.
Waterproofing on exterior
walls
shall
be
protected
against
soil
with
protection
board.
Reinforced concrete shall
comply
with
the
requirements
of
Division 3 - CONCRETE.
Concrete
shall
be of minimum
30
MPa compressive strength at 28 days. Size of lift
station shall be as shown on drawings. Lift station
shall be provided with duplex
submersible
sewage
pumps
with lifting chains, access hatch and
ladder rungs. Duplex submersible sewage pumps, one
duty/one lag.

B.

Lift Station Cover and Frame: Covers and frames shall

be of gray cast iron casting, heavy duty, all complying
with ASTM A48 or BS 497, Appendix A. Type and size
shall be as shown on the drawings or selected by the
Engineer. The words "SEWER" in Arabic and English shall
be cast in covers. Covers and frames shall be
coated with coal tar epoxy coating.

2.04 SUBMERSIBLE SEWAGE PUMPS

A.

General: Provide for each lift station, factoryfabricated and tested automatic sewage pumping system
consisting of duplex submersible sewage pumps with
flush valve, power and control panel as well as the
required instrumentation to make system operational.

B.

Pumps shall be
requirements:
1.

Provide

in

duplex

accordance

with

the

following

submersible
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centrifugal
sewage pumps;
duty
and one lag; capacity
pumps shall be as indicated on Drawings.

one
of

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2.

Construction: Cast iron body and parts conforming

to BS 1452 grade 14 or equivalent standards, with
aluminum lower bearing housing and stainless steel
shaft, studs, nuts, screws and washers. Parts shall
be
rubber
O-rings,
graphite/carbide
upper
mechanical shaft seal, as well as a carbide/carbide
lower mechanical shaft seal. Outer casing shall be
primed with PVC epoxy and then painted with black
chloric rubber paint.

3.

Cooling
System:
Built-in
cooling
system
utilizing the pumped fluid to cool the pump motor.

4.

Junction Box: Fully sealed type, from the outside

and from the motor, and shall be suitable for
sewage service.

5.

Motor:
Manufacturer's
standard
squirrelcage type electric
motor, designed
for
driving
centrifugal pumps. Motor shall
have a Class F insulation with maximum
operating
temperature
of 155
degree C. Power rating
for
motor shall
be
as
indicated on Drawings.

6.

Shaft
Seals:
Double
shaft
independently in an oil bath.

7.

Impeller: Self-balancing,
free impeller.

single

seals,

operating

vane type, clog

Pump Controls
1.

2.

Control Principle: As indicated on Drawings and in

accordance with the following:
a.

Lead pump shall operate when the level

sewage reaches - PUMP No.1 ON - level.

b.

Lag pump shall operate when the level of sewage

exceeds the capacity of the lead pump, and
reaches - PUMP No.2 ON - level.

c.

Lead and lag pumps shall continue to operate.

When the demand decreases, below - PUMP No.2 ON
- level the lag pump shall stop. When the level
reaches below - PUMP No.1 &2 OFF - level, the
lead pump shall stop.

d.

When level
shall
in

of sewage reach ALARM

initiate
an
alarm
the
control panel.

level,
bell

of

it

Level Control System: Pump manufacturer's standard,

bulb type level regulator, having a shock-proof
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switch
inside
that
operates
when
the regulator tilts
and
stops
when
the
regulator
straightens. Regulator shall have a polypropylene
casing with cables running to the control panel
sheathed with PVC compound.
3.

Start Method: Pumps shall be designed to start

by the Direct-On-Line Start. D-O-L

4.

Control panel:
a.

Construction: Enclosure shall be constructed of

powder-enamelled steel sheets, 2 mm for the
door and 1.75 for the housing. Panel shall be
suitable
for
outdoor
installation
in
accordance with the requirements of IEC IP-55.
Panel shall have an
outer security
door lockable
with
a separate key covering
all control devices.

b.

Panel shall be supplied

controls for each pump:

c.

with

the

following

(1)

Stop/Start Push button: Non-illuminated

type, NEMA type 4 or equivalent, complete
with legend plate.

(2)

Selector Switch: 3-position selector with

Hand-Off-Auto, non-illuminated with swing
handle,
NEMA
type
4
or
equivalent,
complete with legend plate.

(3)

Indicating
Light:
NEMA
type
4
or
equivalent, and in Red and Green colors.

(4)

High water alarm indicators.

(5)

Alarm bell and warning light located at

the top of panel.

Power Rating: As indicated on Drawings.

2.05 DRAINAGE PUMPS

A.

Drainage Pumps: Comply with the requirements specified

in Section 15160 - PUMPS.

2.06 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A.

B.

Marker Tape: Detectable polyethylene plastic tape with

metallic core, color-coded, 150 mm wide, 100 microns
thick,
and
labelled
in
Arabic
and
English
alternately for the appropriate service.
Anchor and Thrust Blocks:
1.

Construction: Anchors and thrust blocks shall be of

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20 MPa compressive strength conforming to Section

03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE, using Type 1
cement.
2.

Location and Bearing Areas of Thrust Block: Conform

to the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Standard IS-8-81
as required
by
the
Uniform
Plumbing
Code,
including
tees,
bends
and
valves unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

3.

Trench Drain Grating: Medium duty cast iron with

steel
frame.
Provide
manufacturer's
standard
corrosion protection coating for grating.

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A.

Products shall be installed

with
the
manufacturer's
recommendations.

in

strict accordance
instructions
and

B.

Excavation
for
Sewer
Manholes:
Conform
requirements of Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

C.

Dewatering:
Dewatering
shall
conform
requirements of Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

to
to

the
the

3.02 INSPECTION
A.

Inspect
products
for
damage
immediatelybefore
installation. Damaged products or products found to be
not in accordance with the Specifications shall be
rejected and removed from site and replaced with the
appropriate products. Repairs shall not be undertaken
without the Engineer review of the proposed action.

3.03 RELATED WORKS

A.

Trenching and bedding for underground piping shall

conform to Section 02225 - TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING.

B.

Pipelines

C.

Dewatering: Dewatering, where required, shall conform

to the requirements of Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

Crossings
under Roads:
Conform
to
the requirements of
Section
02225
TRENCHING
AND BACKFILLING

3.04 PIPE INSTALLATION

A.

Install piping at low point of system, true to grades

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and alignment indicated with

unbroken
continuity
of invert.
Place
bell
ends
of
piping
facing
upstream. Install
joints in
accordance
with manufacturer's
written
instructions and recommendations. Maintain swab or
drag in line and pull past each
joint
as it
is completed.
B.

Pipe Joints:
1.

uPVC Pipes: Install gasketed

in accordance
with ASTM
ASTM D
2321
written instructions.

2.

Ductile Iron
accordance
instructions.

Pipes:
with

elastomeric joints
D
3212,
and manufacturer's

Install flanged
manufacturer's

joints in
written

C.

Plug open ends of pipe at the end of work in each area

and at the end of each day.

D.

Provide the required connections with extreme care to

prevent debris from entering sewer. Check the invert
elevations to which connections are to be made.

E.

Record of grade letters, survey invert elevations and

manhole stations as well as sewer locations shall be
accurately maintained as construction proceeds.

F.

Outside
lines
shall
be
built
to
grades
and
elevations shown.
Stakes,
grade
boards,
cleats,
nails, instruments,
etc. shall
be provided.
Each
pipeline
shall
be located and staked in its entire length.

3.05 LIFT STATIONS

A.

Excavation for lift stations shall conform

requirements of Section 02200 - EARTHWORK

to

the

B.

Dewatering: Dewatering, where required, shall conform

to the requirements of Section 02200 - EARTHWORK.

C.

Pour concrete
foundation in accordance with the
requirements of Section 03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

D.

Pumps: Examine area and conditions under which pumps

are to be installed. Do not proceed with the work until
unsatisfactory conditions have corrected in a manner
acceptable to the Engineer. Installation shall be
done in
accordance
with
NFPA 20
as
well
as
the
manufacturer's
written
instructions.

E.

Wiring: Cables and wiring for power and control shall

be in accordance with Section 16050 - BASIC ELECTRICAL
MATERIALS AND METHODS.
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F.

Install frames and covers leveled with

grade level of the surrounding.

the finished

3.06 SYSTEM TESTING

A.

Testing of Gravity Sewers: Testing shall be carried out

from manhole to manhole. Branch sewers less than 10 m
long connected to main sewer between manholes shall be
tested
separately.
Pipes
and
joints
shall
be
watertight.

B.

Testing of Sewer Gravity Pipes and Force Mains:

1.

Pipelines shall be tested hydraulically in sections

during the course of construction. Testing shall be
applied to prove the structural soundness of the
various units in the line, including pipes, valves
and various units in the line, including pipes,
valves
and
anchorages,
and
to
prove
watertightness of the line. Tests shall be applied
to sections of pipeline not exceeding 1000 m in
length, or such lesser length
may be
required, and pipe
joints shall
be
left
uncovered.
Provide pumps, jacks,
gauges, struts and apparatus necessary for carrying
out the tests. Provide certificates for all gauges
issued for testing.

2.

Before
testing, anchoring
of bends shall be
complete and branch outlets taking end thrust shall
be properly stayed.

3.

Test pressure shall be 30 kPa.

4.

When testing, the pipeline shall be charged with

water and all air released.
Care shall be taken
during
charging
of
mains
to
provide
free
outlets for air and to prevent water hammer.

5.

Pipeline

6.

If the amount of make-up water in the 2-hour test

exceeds the specified quantity, the leaks shall be
located and repaired and the test repeated.

7.

Test on each section shall be repeated until the

specified
degree
of
watertightness
has
been
obtained. Any additional tests required by
the Engineer shall be carried out by
Contractor without

shall then
be kept
under a
nominal pressure for
a
period
of
24 hours
to
allow
for
absorption. Thereafter, for a period of two hours
the amount of water pumped during the period of
test shall be measured and shall not exceed a
rate of 0.1 liter per millimeter nominal diameter
of the sewer per kilometer length of main per 30
kPa head for each 24 hours.

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any extra costs to Owner.

C.

8.

In addition to the tests in separate sections, on

completion, the main shall be tested in whole or
in parts
to
the
same
pressure and by
the same procedure as that outlined for
individual sections.

9.

No erosion or silting shall be allowed to occur in

water courses from the discharge of test water.

Testing and
commissioning
associated fittings shall
manufacturer's
or
commissioning

of pumpset motors and

be carried out by the
supplier's
field
and testing personnel.

3.07 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.
END OF SECTION

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