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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
QUEENSBURY WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2016
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbtry's Director of Wastewater wishes to establish certain
Departmental Specifications for Grinder Pump Stations and Pressure Lateral Sewer Pipe and Fittings
as presented at this meeting,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Director of Wastewater
to establish the Department's Standard Specifications for Grinder Punip Stations and Pressure Lateral
Sewer Pipe and Fittings substantially in the form presented at this meeting and fiirther authorizes and
directs the Director of Wastewater to distribute the new Specifications as needed and take any actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7t11 day of November,2016,by the following vote:
AYES
NOE S
ABSENT:
Grinder Pump Stations
The manufacturer shall furnish complete factory-built and tested grinder pump station(s) each
consisting of grinder pumps suitably mounted in a tank constructed of fiberglass or high density
polyethylene (HDPE), electrical quick disconnect (NEMA 6P), pump removal system,shut-off valve and
check valve within the basin, NEMA 4X alarm panel with the option of remote monitoring,and all
necessary wiring and controls.The pump,tank and panel shall be listed with the Underwriters
Laboratories(UL) as a complete station. No third party testing to UL Standard will not be allowed.
The pump(s)shall bear the seal of NSF International.Third-party testing to NSF standard is not
acceptable.The pump(s)shall be a semi-progressive cavity style pump. It shall be capable of reducing all
components in normal domestic sewage, including a reasonable amount of"foreign objects",such as
paper, wood,glass,wipes, rubber and the like,to finely-divided particles which will pass freely through
the pump and the 1-1/4"diameter stainless steel discharge piping.The pump(s)shall be capable of
delivering 15 GPM against a rated TDH of 0 feet. 11 GPM against a rated TDH of 92 feet and 7.8 GPM
against a rated TDH of 185 feet.The pumps must be capable of operating at a negative total dynamic
head without overloading the motor(s).The pump shall have redundant run features.
The alarm panel shall be include a NEMA 4X, UL listed alarm panel suitable for wall or pole mounting. It
shall include a generator receptacle w/auto transfer capability.The supply cable between the pump and
alarm panel shall not be spliced. The appropriate length of cable shall be installed w/ample supply
cable for settling loops. The cables conduit shall be sealed in the panel using duct sealant at alarm panel
penetration. All alarm panel penetrations shall be through the bottom of the panel. Back or side
penetrations are not allowed.
Installation shall have a factor trained/authorized service center provider within 60 miles of
Queensbury and 24 hour emergency capabilities.Startup shall be scheduled with manufacturer's
certified technician and all paperwork shall be filed with the Town of Queensbury Wastewater
Department.
Pressure Lateral Sewer Pipe and Fittings
Discharge piping shall be HDPE SDR 11 1-1/4-inch for simplex stations and 1-1/2-inch for duplex stations.
Pipe shall have a 304 or 316 stainless steel curb stop/check valve/cleanout assembly placed at the
approximate Right of Way/Easement line.An arch style cast iron curb box with a stainless steel rod to
the curb stop shall be provided.The curb box shall be equipped with a cap labeled "sewer". Transition
between pipe and curb stop/check valve/clean out assembly shall be by plastic w/insert or brass w/SS
insert compression adapters. Connections between pipes shall be a fusion weld orthermocouplers. Pipe
shall be laid with some slack and have 5'of cover. Installation of tracer wire recommended.