Chapter 4: WaterDistribution 81 2. Water main relocation layout shall comply with Chapter 4, Section 4.3 B. 3. Valve relocations shall comply with Chapter 4, Section 4.5 F. 4. Hydrant relocations shall comply with Chapter 4, Section 4.8 B. and be placed as near the original location to the extent possible. 5. Water meter relocations shall comply with Chapter 4, Section 4.10 D. 6. Water relocation design shall include specification for the needed connection in compliance with Chapter 4, Section 4.12 I. 4.12 Water Main Construction A. Existing Conditions 1. When water and/or sewer construction requires offsite (on property not owned by Applicant) disturbance within a Prince William Water easement, the Applicant, prior to the start of construction, shall fully comply with Prince William Water’s Community Notification and Outreach for Development and Prince William Water Projects Creating Impacts to Existing Communities Policy. The Applicant shall photograph or video record the work area to document the existence and condition of structures or facilities and submit a copy to the Inspections Manager in electronic format bye-mail to [email protected]. The Applicant shall date the photo/video record to document conditions. 2. Prior to and during construction operations, Applicant shall properly locate,protect, brace, support, restore and maintain all underground pipes, conduits, drains, and other underground structures uncovered or otherwise affected by the construction work being performed to ensure they are protected from any damage, in accordance with the Virginia State Code 20VAC5-309-140. a. The excavator shall plan the excavation in such a manner to avoid damage to, and minimize interference with, underground utility lines in and near the construction area; b. The excavator shall expose the underground utility line to its extremities by hand digging within the excavation area when excavation is expected to come within 2- feet of the marked location of the underground utility line; c. The excavator shall not use mechanized equipment within 2-feet ofthe extremities of all exposed utility lines; d. The excavator shall maintain a reasonable clearance, to include the width of the utility line, if known, plus 24-inches, between the marked or staked location of an underground utility line and the cutting edge or point of any mechanized equipment, considering the known limit of control of the cutting edge or point to avoid damage to the utility line; and e. The excavator shall provide proper support for underground utility lines during excavation activities. During backfill operations, the excavator shall use the same or similar backfill material that was originally around the utility line, ensurethere is proper compaction around the utility line, protect all tracer wires, and protect or replace warning tapes.
