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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA UFGS-13209 (July 2003)

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Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding
UFGS-13210A (February 2002)
UFGS-13209N (September 2000)
UFGS-13206A (February 2002)

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated 23 June 2005

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13209

WATER STORAGE STEEL TANKS

07/03

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 SUBMITTALS
1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1 Design and Construction Standards
1.3.2 Welding
1.3.3 Design Requirements
1.3.4 Sizing and Design
1.3.5 [Standpipe] [Reservoir]
1.3.6 Sizing of Standpipe and Reservoir
1.3.7 Coatings Certification
1.4 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS
2.1.1 Steel
2.1.2 Shop Fabrication
2.1.3 Ductile-Iron Pipe
[Link] Bell-and-Plain End Pipe
[Link] Flanged Pipe
2.1.4 Specials and Fittings (except for overflow pipe)
[Link] Ductile-Iron with Bell-and-Plain End
[Link] Ductile-Iron with Flanged Ends
[Link] Fittings for Screw-Joint Pipe
[Link] Joints Inside Valve Chamber
2.1.5 Valves
[Link] Gate Valves
[Link] Butterfly Valves
[Link] Check Valves
[Link] Altitude Valve
2.1.6 Pressure Gauge
2.2 ASSEMBLIES

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 2.2.1 Tank Accessories
[Link] Manholes and Pipe Connections
[Link] Overflow
[Link] Vent
[Link] Ladders and Safety Devices
[Link] Scaffold Cable Support
[Link] Balconies
[Link] Coating for Welded Tanks
[Link] Coating for Bolted Tanks
2.2.2 Valve Chamber
2.2.3 Anchors for [Standpipe] [Reservoirs]
2.3 CONCRETE WORK
2.4 CHLORINE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FOUNDATIONS
3.2 EXCAVATING, FILLING, AND GRADING
3.3 CATHODIC PROTECTION
3.4 OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING
3.5 BEACON
3.6 TANK INSTALLATION
3.6.1 Welding
3.6.2 Erection
3.6.3 Inspections and Testing
3.7 PIPING INSTALLATION (EXCEPT FOR OVERFLOW PIPING)
3.7.1 General Guidelines
3.7.2 Testing of Valves and Piping
3.7.3 Polyethylene Encasement of Underground Ductile-Iron Piping
3.7.4 Plugging Ends
3.8 PAINTING AND COATING OF TANK
3.8.1 Exterior Surfaces (Welded Tanks)
3.8.2 Interior Surfaces (Welded Tanks)
3.8.3 Bolted Tanks
3.9 DISINFECTION
3.9.1 Tank
3.9.2 Piping
3.10 INSPECTION AND REPAIR

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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA UFGS-13209 (July 2003)
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Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding
UFGS-13210A (February 2002)
UFGS-13209N (September 2000)
UFGS-13206A (February 2002)

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated 23 June 2005

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SECTION 13209

WATER STORAGE STEEL TANKS

07/03

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for steel standpipes, ground storage
tanks (reservoirs), and elevated water tanks 380 to
1890 kL (100,000 to 500,000 gallon) capacity.

Comments and suggestions on this guide specification

are welcome and should be directed to the technical
proponent of the specification. A listing of
technical proponents, including their organization
designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.

Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as

a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

Use of electronic communication is encouraged.

Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer

choices or locations where text must be supplied by
the designer.
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PART 1 GENERAL

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NOTE: This Section covers welded and bolted steel
water storage tanks and includes the design,
fabrication, and erection of a complete system to
augment an existing or future water distribution
system and the inspection and repair of existing
water storage tanks. This specification must be
edited to specify the required type of tank.

The following information will be shown on the

project drawings:

1. Detail plans to show tank location, elevation,

valve vault if required, and connection to system.

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 2. Accessories as depth indicator, telemetering
automatic controls, protection against freezing, or
other special project requirements.

3. Requirements of Federal Aviation Agency to

determine if tank constitutes a hazard to aerial
navigation. If so, show pattern for orange and
white painting. Detail obstruction lights or beacon
and intermediate lights as required. Refer to
Federal Aviation Agency Aviation Circular AC
70/7460-1G, "Obstruction Marking and Lighting".

4. Requirements for cathodic protection system,

including details of anodes, anode layout, wiring
connections, and rectifier (as applicable).
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1.1 REFERENCES

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NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in
project specifications need not be more current than
provided by the latest guide specification. Use of
SpecsIntact automated reference checking is
recommended for projects based on older guide
specifications.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 7 (2002) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings

and Other Structures

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION(AWWA)

AWWA B300 (1999) Hypochlorites

AWWA B301 (2004) Liquid Chlorine

AWWA C104 (1995) Cement-Mortar Lining for

Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water

AWWA C105 (1999) Polyethylene Encasement for

Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems

AWWA C110 (1998) Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron

Fittings, 3 In. Through 48 In. (76 mm
through 1219 mm), for Water

AWWA C111 (2000) Rubber-Gasket Joints for

Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings

AWWA C115 (1999) Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe With

Ductile-Iron or Gray-Iron Threaded Flanges

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AWWA C150 (2002) Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron
Pipe

AWWA C151 (2002) Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally

Cast, for Water

AWWA C500 (2002; A C500a-95) Metal-Seated Gate

Valves for Water Supply Service

AWWA C504 (2000) Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves

AWWA C508 (2001) Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks

Service, 2 In. (50 mm) Through 24 In. (600
mm) NPS

AWWA C600 (1999) Installation of Ductile-Iron Water

Mains and Their Appurtenances

AWWA C652 (2002) Disinfection of Water-Storage

Facilities

AWWA D100 (1996) Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage

AWWA D103 (1997) Factory-Coated Bolted Steel Tanks

for Water Storage

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B16.3 (1998) Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings

ASME B40.100 (2000) Pressure Gauges and Gauge

Attachments

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 197/A 197M (2000) Cupola Malleable Iron

ASTM A 48/A 48M (2003) Gray Iron Castings

ASTM A 53/A 53M (2004a) Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped,

Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS

INDUSTRY (MSS)

MSS SP-80 (2003) Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check

Valves

NSF INTERNATIONAL (NSF)

NSF 61 (2003e) Drinking Water System Components -

Health Effects

THE SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC PS Guide 17.00 (1982; R 2000) Guide for Selecting

Urethane Painting Systems

SSPC Paint 104 (1982; R 2000) White or Tinted Alkyd Paint

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 SSPC Paint 21 (1982; R 2000) White or Colored Silicone
Alkyd Paint (Type I, High Gloss and Type
II, Medium Gloss)

SSPC Paint 25 (1997; R 2000) Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed

Oil Primer for Use Over Hand Cleaned
Steel, Type I and Type II

U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (BOR)

BOR Paint Mnl (1976) Paint Manual

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

DOD-C-24654 (Basic) Coatings, Epoxy, Potable Water

Tanks (Metric)

MIL-P-24441/GEN (Rev C; Supp 1) Paint, Epoxy-Polyamide

U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

FAA AC 150/5345-43 (Rev E) Obstruction Lighting Equipment

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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NOTE: Submittals must be limited to those necessary
for adequate quality control. The importance of an
item in the project should be one of the primary
factors in determining if a submittal for the item
should be required.

A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the

submittal requires Government approval. Some
submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only
delete an existing “G” if the submittal item is not
complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s
Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the
submittal is sufficiently important or complex in
context of the project.

For submittals requiring Government approval on Army

projects, a code of up to three characters within
the submittal tags may be used following the "G"
designation to indicate the approving authority.
Codes for Army projects using the Resident
Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for
Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office
(Engineering Division or other organization in the
District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for
Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes
following the "G" typically are not used for Navy
projects.

Submittal items not designated with a "G" are

considered as being for information only for Army
projects and for Contractor Quality Control approval
for Navy projects.

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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are [for Contractor Quality Control
approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the
"G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for
the Government.] The following shall be submitted in accordance with
Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Tank Installation[; G][; G, [_____]]

Detail and erection drawings, before proceeding with any

fabrication. The drawings shall be complete with details of
steel, pipe, and concrete work and with details of the assembling
of items required for the complete installation. Standard welding
symbols as recommended by the American Welding Society shall be
used. Details of welded joints referenced on the drawings shall
be included.

SD-03 Product Data

General Requirements
Foundations

Design Analyses and Calculations.

SD-06 Test Reports

Tank Installation
Testing of Valves and Piping

Each coating manufacturer's technical data, application

instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and certificate
for compliance for VOC content.

Copies of the following test results:

a. Manufacturer's mill test reports for plate material.

b. Mill and shop inspections by a commercial inspection agency.

c. After acceptance of the structure, the radiographic film and

test segments.

d. At the conclusion of the work, a written report prepared by

the Contractor covering the hydrostatic test and certifying that
the work was inspected in accordance with Section 11.2.1 of AWWA
D100.

SD-07 Certificates

General Requirements
Foundations

Certification by an independent third-party organization that

all interior coating and materials that come in contact with the
potable water comply with NSF 61.

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 A certificate signed by a registered professional engineer,
providing the following information:

a. Description of the structural design loading conditions used

for the design of entire tank including the foundation.

b. Description of the structural design method and codes used

in establishing the allowable stresses and safety factors applied
in the design.

c. A statement verifying that the structural design has been

checked by experienced engineers specializing in hydraulic
structures.

d. A statement verifying that the detail drawings have been

checked by experienced engineers specializing in hydraulic
structures to determine that they agree with the design
calculations in member sizes, dimensions, and fabricating process
as prescribed by applicable ACI and AWWA standards.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Design and Construction Standards

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NOTE: When required by the corrosive nature of
stored water, lack of proper maintenance facilities,
or by climatic conditions, this paragraph will be
modified to provide for a corrosion allowance.

Determine basic wind speed for use with ANSI

procedure from ANSI,UFC 3 310-01 LOAD ASSUMPTIONS
FOR BUILDINGS or TM 5-809-6 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
CRITERIA FOR STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BUILDINGS. The
choice between the ANSI and AWWA procedures allows
the supplier to provide a tank using the AWWA
approach up to the point at which the ANSI procedure
will provide the greater pressure. (This usually
occurs with a basic wind speed around 145 km per
hour (90 miles per hour), depending on the height of
the tank.)

Use 1200 Pa (25 psf) snow load for most heavy snow
climates; delete snow load where maximum snow is
insignificant. In some cases, local climate and
topography will dictate that a value greater than
1200 Pa (25 psf) be used for snow loading. This may
be determined from UFC 3 310-01.

Provide seismic requirements for tank related

equipment supports, if a Government designer is the
Engineer of Record, and show on the drawings.
Delete the inappropriate bracketed phrase. Sections
13080 and 15070A, properly edited, must be enclosed
in the contract documents. NAVFAC P-355, "Seismic
Design for Buildings," does not allow the use of
pedestal type elevated tanks in areas of moderate
and high seismic activity, so use only elevated

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 tanks with cross-braced columns instead. Bolted
tanks are available only as standpipes and ground
reservoirs.
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The design, fabrication, and erection of the [elevated tank] [standpipe]

[reservoir] shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of AWWA
D100 or AWWA D103 except as modified herein. Earthquake design shall be
[in accordance with Sections 13080 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS
EQUIPMENT and 15070A SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT] [as
indicated]. No additional thickness for corrosion allowance will be
required. Design metal temperature shall be [_____] degrees C degrees F.
The elevated tank shall be designed for a basic wind speed of [_____] km
per hour miles per hour in accordance with ASCE 7 or designed in accordance
with AWWA D100 wind load design, whichever provides the greater pressure.
[The elevated tank shall be designed for a snow load of 1200 Pa 25 psf
[_____]]. The [standpipe] [reservoir] shall be designed for a peak wind
speed of [_____] and snow load of [_____].

1.3.2 Welding

Qualification of welding procedures, welders, and welding operators shall

be in accordance with Section 8.2 of AWWA D100.

1.3.3 Design Requirements

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NOTE: The blank spaces will be filled in for
capacity and governing elevations; minimum diameters
of tank and riser pipe. The following table should
be used in selecting minimum requirements:

Size of riser
(Tank capacity, Diameter, (warm and

kL minimum temperate zones)

------------- --------- ----------------

380 8.50 m 910 mm

570 9.75 m 1220 mm
760 10.95 m 1220 mm
950 11.6 m 1220 mm
1135 12.2 m 1520 mm
1515 13.7 m 1520 mm
1890 15.25 m 1830 mm
(
Size of riser
(Tank capacity, Diameter, (warm and
gallons minimum temperate zones)
------------- --------- ----------------

100,000 28 ft. 0 in. 3 ft. 0 in.

150,000 32 ft. 0 in. 4 ft. 0 in.
200,000 36 ft. 0 in. 4 ft. 0 in.
250,000 38 ft. 0 in. 4 ft. 0 in.
300,000 40 ft. 0 in. 5 ft. 0 in.
400,000 45 ft. 0 in. 5 ft. 0 in.
500,000 50 ft. 0 in. 6 ft. 0 in.
)

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 In cold climates, where the water turnover in the
tank is sufficient to make tank heating unnecessary,
the following rule will be used to govern the size
of the riser, provided the rule would make the riser
larger than required by the preceding table for warm
and temperate zones. Where the location shows the
following temperatures on the isothermal maps
contained in NFPA 22, Water Tanks for Private Fire
Protection, the riser size indicated will be used.

Minus 12.2 degrees to minus 28.9 degrees C. 1220 mm

(Plus 10 degrees to minus 20 degrees F. 4 ft. 0 in.
riser)

Minus 29 degrees to minus 34 degrees C... 1520 mm

(Minus 20 degrees to minus 30 degrees F. 5 ft. 0 in.
riser)

Minus 34.4 degrees C..................... 1830 mm

(Minus 30 degrees F. and below......... 6 ft. 0 in.
riser)

In northern areas, water tanks that serve fire

systems primarily and those where the daily
consumption is small will be provided with heating
facilities in accordance with NFPA 22. The size of
the heating system may be reduced by an amount
commensurate with the W (Btuh) input from makeup
water during periods of minimum consumption;
however, the heating facility will be capable of
maintaining the coldest water in the tank at a
minimum temperature of 6 degrees C (42 degrees F).
Frostproof casings will not be provided in lieu of
heat for large riser tanks.

The capacity of the tank will be based on

calculations according to TM 5-813-4 WATER SUPPLY,
WATER STORAGE and TI 814-03 WATER DISTRIBUTION.
Generally a balcony around the bottom of the tank
will not be provided. The elevation at the top of
the foundation will be not less than 200 mm (8
inches) above the finished grade.
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The elevated tank shall have a storage capacity of [_____] L gallons. The
high-water level of tank shall be at elevation [_____] with the top of
column foundations at elevation [_____]. The range between high and low
water levels shall be approximately [_____] m feet. The existing grade at
the tank site is approximately elevation [_____]. The top of straight side
sheets, where a cone-shaped roof is furnished, shall not be less than 150
mm 6 inches above the top of the overflow weir. The tank diameter shall be
not less than [_____] mm feet and the riser diameter not less than [_____]
mm feet. The tank shall [be of the style shown] [have an ellipsoidal
bottom, with vertical side sheets and a cone shaped top, or shall be of an
elliptical or oval design as approved. In the latter design, the lower
section of the roof may be used for water storage]. The tower supporting
the tank shall be constructed of structural shapes of the open type, or of
tubular sections, to permit inspection and painting. The tower shall be
thoroughly braced with horizontal struts and diagonal ties. The tower

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 columns may be vertical or inclined as the design may require. Main column
splices shall be as few as possible and shall be located as near as
practicable to the intersection of the centerline of the struts. Splice
plates shall be welded so as to hold the members in line and transmit any
tension or shearing stresses to which the members may be subjected. The
connections of the tank, with the columns shall be made to distribute the
load properly over the column sections and over the shell of the tank.
Around the bottom of the tank a balcony meeting the requirements of Section
4.7.2 of AWWA D100 and conforming to all federal or local laws or
regulations shall be provided. Balcony floor plates shall be at least 6 mm
1/4 inch thick and shall be suitably punched or drilled for drainage.

1.3.4 Sizing and Design

Sizing and design of elevated tank shall be in accordance with Section 4 of

AWWA D100. The Contractor shall submit a certificate signed by a
registered professional engineer providing: (1) description of the entire
tank and foundation structural design loading conditions, (2) description
of structural design methods and codes used in establishing allowable
stresses and safety factors, (3) statement that the structural design has
been checked by experienced engineers specializing in hydraulic structures
to ensure that design calculations for member sizes, dimensions, and
fabrication processes are as prescribed by ACI and AWWA standards, and (4)
certification that the completed work was inspected in accordance with AWWA
D100 or AWWA D103 as applicable.

1.3.5 [Standpipe] [Reservoir]

The [standpipe] [reservoir] shall have a storage capacity of [_____] liters

gallons. The high-water level of [standpipe] [reservoir] shall be at
elevation [_____] with the top of foundation approximately at elevation
[_____]. The range between high and low water levels will be approximately
[_____] mm feet. Existing grade at proposed location is approximately
elevation [_____]. The [standpipe] [reservoir] shall have such standard
shell height and such diameter as will meet the requirements for the
selected standard capacity and for the high-water level specified above.
The [standpipe] [reservoir] may have [supported cone roof,] [supported
toriconical roof,] [self-supporting umbrella roof,] [self-supporting dome
roof, or] [ellipsoidal roof,] [aluminum self-supporting dome roof,] as
approved. The [standpipe] [reservoir] shall be of welded or bolted
construction.

1.3.6 Sizing of Standpipe and Reservoir

Section 6 of AWWA D100 or Section 4 of AWWA D103.

1.3.7 Coatings Certification

Coating materials for interior applications and all other materials which
will be in normal contact with potable water shall conform to NSF 61.
Certification by an independent third-party organization that all interior
coatings and materials, that come in contact with potable water, comply
with NSF 61 shall be provided.

1.4 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

Deliver paint in unopened containers with unbroken seals and labels showing
designated name, specification number, color, directions for use,
manufacturer, and date of manufacture, legible and intact at time of use.

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 Handle and store water storage tank systems, components, and parts to
prevent distortions and other damage that could affect their structural,
mechanical, or electrical integrity. Replace damaged items that cannot be
restored to original condition. Store items subject to deterioration by
exposure to elements, in a well-drained location, protected from weather,
and accessible for inspection and handling.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

Materials shall conform to the following requirements:

2.1.1 Steel

Section 2 of AWWA D100 or Section 2 of AWWA D103.

2.1.2 Shop Fabrication

Section 9 of AWWA D100 or Section 7 of AWWA D103.

2.1.3 Ductile-Iron Pipe

Pipe for fluid conductors, except for overflow pipe, shall be ductile-iron
pipe and shall be either of the following:

[Link] Bell-and-Plain End Pipe

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NOTE: See AWWA C150 or C151 for thickness design of
ductile iron pipe. Piping materials, other than
ductile iron, conforming to Section 02510A WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM may be used when warranted.
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AWWA C150 and AWWA C151, for not less than 1035 kPa 150 psi working
pressure, unless otherwise shown or specified. Joints shall be push-on or
mechanical-joint conforming to AWWA C111. Pipe shall be cement mortar
lined in accordance with AWWA C104. Linings shall be standard thickness.

[Link] Flanged Pipe

Flanged pipes shall conform to the applicable portions of AWWA C110, AWWA
C115 and AWWA C151, for not less than 1035 kPa 150 psi working pressure,
unless otherwise shown or specified. Pipe shall have flanged ends per AWWA
C115. Pipe shall be cement mortar lined in accordance with AWWA C104.
Linings shall be standard thickness.

2.1.4 Specials and Fittings (except for overflow pipe)

[Link] Ductile-Iron with Bell-and-Plain End

AWWA C110 and AWWA C151 for not less than 1035 kPa 150 psi working
pressure, unless otherwise shown or specified. Specials and fittings shall
be cement mortar lined in accordance with AWWA C104. Linings shall be
standard thickness.

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[Link] Ductile-Iron with Flanged Ends

AWWA C110 and AWWA C151 for not less than 1035 kPa 150 psi working pressure
unless otherwise shown or specified. Fittings shall have flanged ends per
AWWA C110. Specials and fittings shall be cement mortar lined in
accordance with AWWA C104. Linings shall be standard thickness.

[Link] Fittings for Screw-Joint Pipe

Malleable-iron, galvanized, 1034 kPa 150 psi, ASTM A 197/A 197M, threaded
ends, ASME B16.3.

[Link] Joints Inside Valve Chamber

All joints inside the valve chamber shall be flanged.

2.1.5 Valves

[Link] Gate Valves

Gate valves shall be opened by turning counterclockwise. Valves 80 mm 3

inches and larger shall be iron body, brass mounted, conforming to AWWA C500.
Valves smaller than 80 mm 3 inches shall be all bronze and shall conform
to MSS SP-80, Type 1, class 150. Valves 80 mm 3 inches or larger located
in valve chambers shall be equipped with hand-operating wheels and shall be
flanged.

[Link] Butterfly Valves

Butterfly valves shall be opened by turning counterclockwise. Valves shall

conform to AWWA C504. Body and disc shall be cast iron, conforming to ASTM
A 48/A 48M. Shaft shall be 18-8 stainless steel. Resilient seat shall be
bonded to the valve body. Butterfly valves shall be stainless steel to
rubber seated, tight closing type.

[Link] Check Valves

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NOTE: Check valves as specified in AWWA C508 do not
include cushioning devices such as springs or
weighted arms.
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Check valves shall be of the horizontal swing-check type, suitable for the
purpose and the operating conditions. The body shall be iron and shall
have a removable gate assembly and a cover removable for inspection. The
gate, gate seat, shaft, gate studs, and nuts shall be bronze or other
suitable alloy. Valves shall conform to AWWA C508.

[Link] Altitude Valve

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NOTE: Altitude valves should be used only where
required in a system with differential pressures and
should be installed in a valve vault with
appropriate shut-off valves and check valve. The
size of the altitude valve will be inserted. In
general, for a pipe connection larger than 200 mm (8
inches) in diameter, the altitude valve may be one

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 or two sizes smaller.
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The supply to the [elevated tank] [standpipe] [reservoir] shall be

controlled by a [_____] mm inch altitude valve, automatic in operation and
accurately set to prevent overflow of the [elevated tank] [standpipe]
[reservoir]. The valve shall have flanged ends and a heavy cast iron body,
shall be bronze fitted with renewable cups and seats, and shall be designed
without metal-to-metal seats. The valve shall be cushioned when opening
and closing to prevent water hammer or shock. Valves shall be provided
with a travel indicator.

2.1.6 Pressure Gauge

Pressure gauge of the direct-reading type, equipped with a shutoff cock,

shall be provided, in the valve chamber, on the tank side and on the
discharge side of the check or altitude valve. Gauges shall have 150 mm 6
inch dials, shall be stem mounted, and shall conform to ASME B40.100.
Accuracy of gauges shall be Grade A or better. Gauges shall be calibrated
in kilopascals and psi psi in not more than 10 kilopascals and psi 2 psi
increments from 0 to 350 kilopascals and 0 to 50 psi 0 to 50 psi in excess
of the normal operating pressure at the tank.

2.2 ASSEMBLIES

2.2.1 Tank Accessories

Section 7 of AWWA D100 or Section 5 of AWWA D103 and as specified.

Additional requirements for accessories are as follows:

[Link] Manholes and Pipe Connections

Section 7 of AWWA D100 and Section 5 of AWWA D103 represent the minimum
requirements. Number, type, location, and size of manholes and pipe
connections shall be as shown on the drawings. Inlet pipe connections to
extend [_____] mm inches above tank bottom and shall be provided with
deflectors as shown on the drawings. Outlet pipe connections to extend
[_____] mm inches above tank bottom and shall be provided with vortex
breakers as shown on the drawings.

[Link] Overflow

The overflow for the tank shall consist of an overflow weir and [stub
overflow] [outside drop pipe, adequately supported and] capable of
discharging at a rate of [_____] L/second gpm with [_____] mm inches of
head [, without the water level exceeding [_____]]. [The top of the weir
shall be [_____] mm inches below [_____].] [The weir shall be located as
indicated.] The [stub overflow shall be steel, ASTM A 53/A 53M or equal,
and shall be fitted with a screen] [overflow pipe shall be steel, ASTM A
53/A 53M or equal, and shall terminate 300 to 600 mm 1 to 2 feet above
grade and shall be fitted with a flapper valve or screen to prevent ingress
of animals and insects].

[Link] Vent

Vent shall be welded to the cover plate of the center manhole on the roof.
Vent will be tank manufacturer's standard type mushroom vent with aluminum
bird screen. The free area of the vent shall be sized 50 percent in excess
of the [_____] L/second gpm pump-in rate and [_____] L/second gpm pump-out

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 rate. Screening for vent shall conform to Section 5.7.2 of AWWA D100 or
Section 5.7.2 of AWWA D103which ensures fail-safe operation in the event
that screen frosts over and the bottom of the screen shall be sufficiently
elevated for snow consideration in the area.

[Link] Ladders and Safety Devices

Ladders and safety devices shall be provided in accordance with Sections

7.4 and 7.5 of AWWA D100 or Sections 5.4 and 5.5 of AWWA D103. Location of
ladders shall be as shown on the drawings. Sections 7.4 and 7.5 of AWWA
D100 and Secions 5.4 and 5.5 of AWWA D103 represent the minimum
requirement. In addition, safety cage, rest platforms, roof ladder
handrails, and other safety devices shall be provided as required by
federal or local laws or regulations.

[Link] Scaffold Cable Support

Provision shall be made for the attachment of a scaffold cable support at

the top of the roof on welded tanks.

[Link] Balconies

rovide a balcony a minimum of 600 mm 2 feet wide with a standard guard

railing. Provide a structural steel railing with a top rail 1050 mm 42
inches above balcony platform with an intermediate rail halfway between.
Guard rail shall be capable of withstanding a force of 888 N 200 pounds
applied in any direction. Install a steel toe board with minimum height of
100 mm 4 inches. Bottom of toe board shall be a maximum 6 mm 1/4 inch from
platform top. Extend guard rail and toe board entire length of balcony
except where access openings are required. For balcony floors use diamond
plates a minimum of 6 mm 1/4 inch thick, punched or drilled for drainage.
[Equip access openings in guard rail with a gate which closes
automatically.] Hatches through balcony floor shall be counterbalanced or
otherwise arranged to open from below.

[Link] Coating for Welded Tanks

Provide exterior coating systems conforming to Section 09971, "Exterior

Coating of Steel Structures," and interior coating systems conforming to
Section 09972, "Interior Coating of Welded Steel Water Tanks."

[Link] Coating for Bolted Tanks

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NOTE: Bolted tanks are factory coated, interior and
exterior. No field painting is needed other than
repair to damaged areas. Where cathodic protection
will be installed, electrical continuity must be
established across the bolted joints to ensure
proper cathodic protection system operation.
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As supplied by the manufacturer.

2.2.2 Valve Chamber

Valve chamber shall be sufficiently large to house all control valves and
fittings. Pipes, valves, and fittings shall be supported on concrete
blocks where necessary. The valve chamber shall be constructed to provide

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 not less than [_____] mm feet of cover over the pipes. The valves and
fittings shall extend from the [standpipe] [reservoir] [riser pipe]
connection to a point one length of pipe outside the valve chamber walls on
the main or feed line to the [elevated tank] [standpipe] [reservoir]; the
drain line will be carried to an outlet as indicated on the drawings. The
access manhole shall be not less than 760 mm 30 inches in diameter.

2.2.3 Anchors for [Standpipe] [Reservoirs]

The following requirements shall be met:

a. An adequate number of anchors designed to prevent overturning of

the [standpipe] [reservoir] when empty shall be installed. If
anchor bolts are used, the nominal diameter shall not be less than
25 mm one inch, plus a corrosion allowance of at least 6 mm 1/4
inch on the diameter. If anchor straps are used, they shall be
pre-tensioned before welding to the tank shell.

b. The anchor bolts shall be a right angle bend, hook, or plate

washer, while anchor straps shall have only a plate welded to the
bottom. The anchors shall be inserted into the foundation to
resist the computed uplift.

c. Attachment of anchors to the shell shall not add significant

localized stresses to the shell. The method of attachment shall
consider the effects of deflection and rotation of the tank shell.
Anchors shall not be attached to the tank bottom. Attachment of
the anchor bolts to the shell shall be through stiffened
chair-type assemblies or anchor rings of adequate size and height.

2.3 CONCRETE WORK

Concrete work shall conform to Section [03300A CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL

CONCRETE][03300N CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE].

2.4 CHLORINE

AWWA B300 for hypochlorites or AWWA B301 for liquid chlorine, mixed with
water to give the solutions required in AWWA C652.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FOUNDATIONS

Foundations for the [standpipe] [reservoir] [tank columns and riser] and
for the valve chamber shall be constructed of concrete, reinforced where
necessary, and designed in accordance with Section 12 of AWWA D100 or
Sections 11 and 8.5 of AWWA D103 for earth with a bearing value of [_____]
MPa psf, at elevation [_____], and constructed in conformance with the
applicable requirements of Section [03300A CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL
CONCRETE][03300N CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE], except as shown or specified
herein. An AWWA D100 Type 1 or an AWWA D103 Type 1 or Type 2 foundation
shall be provided for the [standpipe] [reservoir]. Factor of safety on
overturning of [elevated tanks] [standpipe] [reservoir] under design wind
load shall be 1.33 minimum. When a footing is required, an inverted
truncated pyramid of earth with 2 on 1 side slopes above top of footing may
be used in determining overturning stability.

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3.2 EXCAVATING, FILLING, AND GRADING

Excavating, filling, and grading shall conform to the applicable

requirements of Section 02300 EARTHWORK.

3.3 CATHODIC PROTECTION

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NOTE: Evaluate need for cathodic protection on an
individual project basis.
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Cathodic protection shall be provided, conforming to Section 13111A

CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEEL WATER TANKS).

3.4 OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING

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NOTE: Obstruction lighting will be included in the
contract specifications only when required and will
be detailed on the drawings, in accordance with TM
5-823-4 or AFM 88-14 and AFR 88-16. The Contracting
Officer will determine the type of control to be
used, based on local requirements. Automatic
control of the obstruction lights will be by either
a time switch with an astronomic dial or a light
sensitive device. Where it is known that the
obstruction lights will be operated from the control
tower, an automatic control will not be provided.
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Obstruction lighting shall be provided and installed as shown, and shall
conform to Section 16402 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM or FAA AC 150/5345-43.

3.5 BEACON

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NOTE: The beacon and beacon platform should be
included in the specifications only when required by
AFM 88-14 and AFR 88-16, or by the Base Commander.
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Beacon shall be provided and installed as shown, and shall conform to

Section 16402 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

3.6 TANK INSTALLATION

Tank installation shall be in accordance with the following requirements:

3.6.1 Welding

Section 8 of AWWA D100 or Section 6 of AWWA D103.

3.6.2 Erection

Section 10 of AWWA D100 or Section 8 of AWWA D103.

3.6.3 Inspections and Testing

Tank inspection and testing shall be in accordance with Section 11 of AWWA

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 D100 or Section 9 of AWWA D103. Mill and shop inspections [are not
required] [are required and shall be performed by an approved commercial
inspection agency]. The Contractor shall perform the radiographic
inspections of the welded tank shell, the hydrostatic test and the vacuum
box leak test of the tank bottom. Final hydrostatic and leak tests shall
be performed before painting of welded tanks.

3.7 PIPING INSTALLATION (EXCEPT FOR OVERFLOW PIPING)

3.7.1 General Guidelines

Where details of fabrication or installation are not shown on the drawings,

installation shall conform to Section 1 and 3 of AWWA C600.

3.7.2 Testing of Valves and Piping

After the [elevated tank] [standpipe] [reservoir] has been erected and the
valves and piping installed, and before field painting is begun, the valves
and piping shall be hydrostatically tested in accordance with Section 4 of
AWWA C600. The Contractor shall replace with sound material any defective
material disclosed by the pressure test, and the test shall be repeated
until the test results are satisfactory.

3.7.3 Polyethylene Encasement of Underground Ductile-Iron Piping

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NOTE: Appendix A of AWWA C105 will be utilized in
determining whether polyethylene encasement should
be used.
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Polyethylene encasement of underground ductile-iron piping shall be

provided in addition to asphaltic coating in accordance with AWWA C105.

3.7.4 Plugging Ends

Pipe ends left for future connections shall be capped or plugged as

directed.

3.8 PAINTING AND COATING OF TANK

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NOTE: Some state and local health agencies have
listings of acceptable paint materials to be used
for the interior of potable water tanks and to be
used on the exterior of structures. As an example,
the State of California will not allow vinyl paints
to be applied due to air emission restrictions. The
designer must contact the appropriate state and
local authorities to determine if the paint systems
are acceptable. If these systems are not
acceptable, the designer must determine the best
acceptable system and revise this specification
accordingly. However, any deviation from this
specification and AWWA Standards must be submitted
with justification to CEMP-ET for approval.
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Each coating manufacturer's technical data, application instructions,

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 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and certificate for compliance for VOC
content shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. Application, curing
time, mixing and thinning of the coating materials shall be in strict
accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The use of thinners shall
not alter the required minimum dry thickness or adversely affect the VOC
content.

3.8.1 Exterior Surfaces (Welded Tanks)

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NOTE: For rural areas, mild to fairly heavy
industrial atmospheres, and mild marine atmospheres,
use the first bracketed paragraph. For moderately
severe to the most severe atmospheres, such as
seacoasts and in corrosive industrial areas, use the
second bracketed paragraph. The vinyl system is
fast drying and best in congested areas where there
is danger of property damage due to overspray but
should be used only in white or light gray colors
because it fades and chalks easily. The epoxy
polyurethane system retains its color and gloss well
and is highly abrasion resistant and graffiti is
easily removed. If the tank is or will be an
obstruction to air navigation, use the checkerboard
pattern.
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[A prime coat, minimum of 0.051 mm 2.0 mil thick followed by two coats of
alkyd enamel, each a minimum of 0.038 mm 1.5 mil thick shall be applied.
The prime coat shall be rust inhibitive red iron oxide, zinc oxide, oil and
alkyd primer without lead or chromate pigments, in accordance with SSPC
Paint 25. The finish coats shall be [white alkyd enamel in accordance with
Type I of SSPC Paint 104] [[_____] gloss alkyd enamel in accordance with
SSPC Paint 21] [alternating panels (checkerboard) of white alkyd enamel in
accordance with Type I of SSPC Paint 104 and international orange gloss
alkyd enamel in accordance with SSPC Paint 21 color 12197].]

[[A gray vinyl prime coat a minimum of 0.038 mm 1.5 mil thick followed by
two coats of [white] [light gray] vinyl paint, each a minimum of 0.038 mm
1.5 mil thick shall be applied. The primer and paint shall be VR-3 in
accordance with BOR Paint Mnl] [A two-component catalyzed epoxy prime and
intermediate coat, each a minimum of 0.076 mm 3.0 mil thick, followed by a
two-component catalyzed aliphatic polyurethane finish coat, a minimum of
0.038 mm 1.5 mil thick, conforming to Type V of SSPC PS Guide 17.00 shall
be applied. The prime coat shall be a green primer, Formula 150 in
accordance with MIL-P-24441/GEN. The intermediate coat shall be white
Formula 152 in accordance with MIL-P-24441/GEN and may be tinted with
pigment color. The finish coat shall be [white] [_____] [alternating
panels (checkerboard) of international orange and white]].]

3.8.2 Interior Surfaces (Welded Tanks)

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NOTE: Where surface and ambient temperatures of 10
degrees C (50 degrees F) and higher will be
maintained during curing, the epoxy system shall be
specified. When this is not the case and heating is
not practical but ambient temperatures will be
greater than 1 degree C (34 degrees F), specify the

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 vinyl system.
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[A prime coat at least 0.076 mm 3.0 mil thick and a [white] [_____] final
coat at least 0.127 mm 5.0 mil thick shall be applied. Each coat shall be
a two-component catalyzed epoxy in accordance with DOD-C-24654. The primer
shall contrast with the color of the finish coat.] [Four coats, each at
least 0.038 mm 1.5 mil thick, of VR-3 vinyl resin paint in accordance with
BOR Paint Mnl shall be applied. The second, third, and fourth coats shall
be of contrasting colors.]

3.8.3 Bolted Tanks

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NOTE: If the tank constitutes an obstruction to air
navigation, the paint system applied to the outside
of the tank shall be an international orange and
white checkerboard pattern. Galvanized coatings
shall be disallowed when the stored water is
corrosive.
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The tanks shall have a coating applied to both the interior and exterior
surfaces in accordance with Section 10 of AWWA D103. Color shall be [as
indicated on the drawings] [as approved] [_____].

3.9 DISINFECTION

The [elevated tank] [standpipe] [reservoir] and connecting lines thereto

shall be disinfected with chlorine before being placed in operation.

3.9.1 Tank

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NOTE: In areas subject to regulations which are
more stringent than requirements contained in AWWA
C652, the local requirement will apply and will be
specified.

AWWA C652 covers three methods for disinfection.

Typically, only one method will be used for a given
storage facility disinfection, but combinations of
the methods may be used. The three methods are:

1. Chlorination of the full storage facility such

that the end of the appropriate retention period the
water will have a free chlorine residual of not less
than 10 mg/L.

2. Spraying or painting of all storage facility

water contact surfaces with a solution of 200 mg/L
available chlorine.

3. Chlorination of full storage facility with water

having a free chlorine residual of 2 mg/L after 24
hr.

This paragraph is mandatory for all PACNAVFACENGCOM

projects. All other agencies may use it after

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 checking applicability.
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The [elevated tank] [standpipe] [reservoir] shall be disinfected by the

Contractor in accordance with [AWWA C652] [_____]. After the chlorination
procedure is completed and before the storage facility is placed in
service, the Contracting Officer will collect samples of water in properly
sterilized containers for bacteriological testing from the full facility in
accordance with Section 7 of AWWA C652. The tank will not be accepted
until satisfactory bacteriological results have been obtained.[ After
coating system has been inspected, approved, and cured, rinse tank with
potable water. Disinfect tank and connecting lines in accordance with AWWA
C652, [Method 1] [Method 2] [or] [Method 3].]

3.9.2 Piping

The valves and piping shall be disinfected by the Contractor in accordance

with Section 02510A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

3.10 INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Prior to tank repair job, perform a detailed inspection of the structure

and submit report by a certified inspector.

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