2010 Construction and Material Specifications - Ohio Department of ...

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725.07
725.07 Plastic Pull Boxes Ensure that the plastic pull box and cover is of high
density ultraviolet stabilized molded polyethylene with a box wall thickness of at
least 1/4 inch (6 mm). The box depth may be obtained through the use of
extensions or stacking. Ensure that the cover is slip resistant and has in clearly
legible block letters 1 inch to 2 inches (25 mm - 50 mm) in height integral to the
cover the word "TRAFFIC”, “LIGHTING”, "ELECTRIC” or "TELEPHONE to
designate the circuit(s) contained. Ensure that the cover closely fits the opening
and is secured by stainless steel bolts and hardware and that the threaded holes into
which the cover bolts fasten are of open bottom design. The box shall meet the
structural requirements of Western Underground Committee Guide 3.6.
Furnish materials according to the Department’s Qualified Products List (QPL).
725.08 Portland Concrete Pull Boxes.
A. Pull Box. Ensure that the Portland concrete pull box is constructed of
reinforced portland cement concrete. When the box is precast, provide pull boxes
from suppliers certified to Supplement 1073. Ensure that the pull box cover is
constructed according to 725.08B and as shown on the plans.
B. Pull Box Covers. Furnish metal pull box covers that conform to the
following requirements:
1. Furnish 1/2-inch (13 mm) thick steel plate for the steel cover conforming
to 711.01 with 1/2-inch (13 mm) minimum flange around the edge and galvanized
to conform to 711.02. Display on the steel cover or on an attached brass or
stainless steel plate (tag) clearly legible block letters 1 inch to 2 inches (25 mm to
50 mm) in height with the word "TRAFFIC", "LIGHTING", "ELECTRIC" or
"TELEPHONE” to designate the circuit(s) contained. Ensure that the word
designating the use is in raised letters that are either integral to the steel cover or
integral to a brass or stainless steel plate 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) in thickness securely
mechanically attached to the steel cover at the four corners of the tag and at
intervals 2 inches to 3 inches (50 mm to 75 mm) along the perimeter between
corners.
2. Furnish gray iron or ductile iron with a minimum thickness of 3/8 inch (9
mm) conforming to C&MS 711.14. Certification is required. Ensure that the word
“TRAFFIC,” "LIGHTING", “ELECTRIC,” or “TELEPHONE” is cast in the top
surface of the cover forming letters 1 inch to 2 inches (25 mm to 50 mm) in height.
725.10 Junction Boxes. Ensure that the junction boxes are iron castings
hot-dip galvanized in accordance with 711.02. Ensure that the junction boxes meet
the requirements of NEMA ICS-6-Type 3. When a drilled and tapped conduit
entry is stipulated, ensure that the junction box has adequate wall thickness and
that a boss has been cast into the box if such is necessary.
Furnish materials according to the Department’s Qualified Products List (QPL).
725.11 Luminaires.
A. Optical System. Furnish a luminaire set to the photometric distribution
stipulated in the plan and that the distribution along with the settings required to
produce it are clearly indicated on a durable label affixed to the interior of the