Chapter 4: WaterDistribution 83 water main, fittings, valves, hydrants, water meters or other appurtenances to ensure the system is constructed in accordance with the approved Project Plans. E. Cut Sheets 1. The Applicant shall submit a set of cut sheets in hard copy or electronically, sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or Virginia-licensed Surveyor, to the Field Inspector for review and acceptance. The Applicant shall prepare cut sheets at 100-foot station intervalsand contain all data pertinent to the construction of the water main, such as the station and length of service connections, and appurtenances, including all fittings, valves, hydrants, tees, and bends. 2. The Professional Engineer or Surveyor who seals and signs the cut sheets shallalso provide the following statement on all sets: “The professional seal and signature appearing on this document certifies that information shown conforms to the approved Project Plan and/or actual field conditions.” 3. The Applicant shall submit a revision to the approved Project Plans when field conditions require the horizontal location, alignment, or grade of any main, structure, or appurtenance is to be constructed outside of an existing easement, as shown in the approved Project Plans. The Applicant shall provide a sealed, signed and dated, by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, revised Project Plan and include the dedication of all additional property rights. The Applicant shall submit the revised Project Plan to the Development Manager or designee for review and acceptance prior to constructing the changes. 4. Field Inspectors may approve field changes that do not change existingeasement requirements as a Field Revision. F. Excavation, Bedding, and Backfill 1. The Applicant shall excavate trenches, provide and install pipe, backfill the excavation, and compact the trench in accordance with the details in thisManual. The Applicant shall provide trenches that are wide enough to accommodate timber supports, sheeting, bracing, and handling of special fittings or appurtenances. 2. The Applicant shall provide bell holes at each joint to ensure the bell and spigot are installed properly. 3. The Applicant shall excavate all trenches to the depth required to provide a uniform and continuous bedding with 4 to 6-inches of #57 stone or crushed aggregate of 1- inch or less on solid and undisturbed ground at every point between bell holes; it is permissible, however, to disturb the finished subgrade surface over a maximum length of 18-inches near the middle of each length of pipe to withdraw pipe slingsor other lifting tackle. Under such circumstances, the Applicant shall restore the finished subgrade with #57 stone or crushed aggregate of 1-inch or less. 4. The Applicant shall remove ledge rocks, boulders, and large stones to provide a clearance of at least 6-inches below and on each side of all pipe, valves, andfittings for pipe up to 24-inches in diameter. The Field Inspector may direct a greater clearance for pipes larger than 24-inches in diameter.
