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What are the MMCD spec recommendations for aggregate used for bedding residential waterlines in boulevards and the depth requrements for Saanich and Victoria?

Most local governments have specified utility cross sections, so best to inquire locally.

Granular Pipe Bedding and Surround Material 33 11 01 - Waterworks
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Do MMCD documents contain information on bedding and back filling of copper water lines?

Most local governments have specified utility cross sections, so best to inquire locally.

Bedding and Backfill Copper 33 11 01 - Waterworks Granular Pipe Bedding and Surround Material
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Can you offer any further detail on what is meant by "flexible filler" as shown on standard detail W6 - Air Valve Assembly (25mm & 50mm valves)?

Air Valve Assembly 33 11 01 - Waterworks 33 44 01 - Manholes and Catchbasins ASTM C923 ASTM C990
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Quality Assurance & Quality Control: Does the contractor need to provide testing to confirm they have met the applicable standard or does the owner have to pay for this under General Condition 4.12?

Check out the “Contract Considerations” video “Quality Assurance and Quality Control Testing” on the MMCD website mmcd.net.

Compaction Testing Water Main Installations GC 4.12.5 31 23 01 - Excavating, Trenching and Backfilling 31 24 13 - Roadway Excavation, Embankment and Compaction 33 11 01 - Waterworks Quality Assurance and Quality Control Testing
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