4. A minimum horizontal separation of 12 inches
must be maintained between the electrical
and telecommunications duct banks.
5. Conduits buried under paved areas and areas
of vehicular traffic shall be concrete
encased.
6. Non-encased conduits shall be bedded with a
minimum of 6 inches of sand on all sides.
7. Conduit runs shall include 2" base
separation spacers located every 10' on
center.
K. Underground hazard tape, non-adhesive, 6 inches
wide, Panduit HTU6G-T or equivalent which reads
"CAUTION TELEPHONE LINE BURIED BELOW" shall be
placed 6 inches below grade and above all conduit
runs.
L. Underground metal tracer tape shall be placed 6
inches above all new conduit runs.
M. At the trench site all mud and other debris such
as stones, wood, paper, etc., must be removed
from the ducts prior to placing them in the
trench.
N. All trench routes that run adjacent to trees or
shrubs shall be approved by the Bristol Board of
Education to minimize damage. Contractor shall
coordinate trenching to allow time for this to be
accomplished.
O. Joints should be aligned correctly and as tight
as possible so that ducts do not become
obstructed with silt, tree roots, etc. Plastic
duct joints should also be chemically welded.
P. Joints between lengths of conduit forming a tier
of ducts, and also those of successive tiers,
should be staggered uniformly.
Q. Before pouring concrete, plug all duct openings
temporarily. Concrete is to be poured toward the
free ends of the ducts. Concrete must not be
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