ST9302-CS 990712The City With A Beautiful Future
P.O. BOX 478
COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
Robert Weber, Project Engineer
Ed Bell Construction
10605 Harry Hines Blvd.
P.O. Box 540787
Dallas, TX 75354-0787
Re: Sandy Lake Road Project # ST 93-02 [~ ,~.;.~
Comb. Air Release Valve (30" & 16") J ~2 '~
Dear Mr. Weber:
DATE
7
The purpose of this letter is to clarify pay item #104, Air Release Valves. The plans specify a "type 2" air
valve, as shown in COG's Standard Specifications, Standard Drawing No. 4100A.
One air valve has been installed at Sta. 11 +50 on the 16" water main, utilizing the City of Coppell's
Standard Detail.~. This design would be acceptable up to two-inch (2') pipe size. However, using three-
inch (3") copper pipe with the City of Coppell detail presents maintenance problems. Three inch (3")
copper pipe requires sweated joints which will be under new concrete paving and has a high potential for
leaks. The one air valve installed has already required repairs for a leak at a sweated joint. On all air
release valves please use the "type 2' as shown in COG's Standard Specifications, Standard Drawing No.
4100A. 'No price increase or need of change order would be needed since this request conforms to the
construction plans. Also, please submit a price for removal and replacement of the existing air valve with
a "type 2" air valve at Sta. 11+50.
If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Diro~_...or of Engineering/Public Works
Lee ~ Kimlcy Horn
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COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
Robert Weber, Project Engineer
Ed Bell Construction
10605 Harry Hines Blvd.
P.O. Box 540787
Dallas, TX 75354-0787
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
972-462-0022
July ~12, 1999
Sandy Lake Road Project # ST 93-02
Comb. Air Release Valve (30" & 16")
Dear Mr. Weber:
The purpose of this letter is to clarify pay item #104, Air Release Valves. The plans specify a "type 2" air
valve, as shown in COG's Standard Specifications, Standard Drawing No. 4100A.
One air valve has been installed at Sta. 11+50 on the 16" water main, utili~.ing the City of Coppell's
Standard Details. This design would be acceptable up to two-inch (2") pipe size. However, using three-
inch (3") copper pipe with the City of Coppell detail presents maintenance problems. Three inch (3")
copper pipe requires sweated joints which will be under new concrete paving and has a high potential for
leaks. The one air valve installed has already required repairs for a leak at a sweated joint. On all air
release valves please use the "type 2" as shown in COG's Standard Specifications, Standard Drawing No.
4100A. No price increase or need of change order would be needed since this request conforms to the
construction plans. Also, please submit a price for removal and replacement of the existing air valve with
a "type 2" air valve at Sra. 11 +50.
If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Griffm, P.E.
Director of Engineering/Public Works
Lee Allisoll, Kimley Horn
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