Water Meter Vaults

Pre-cast concrete vaults and vault covers shall be poured with 4000 PSI concrete and shall be reinforced with #5 rebar on 9” centers. The wall thickness shall be a minimum of six (6) inches thick. The 15’x 9’ vault (all dimensions are outside measurements) shall be provided with a cover that has a 4’-0” x 6’-0” aluminum access door. The door shall be double leaf, flush-mount, fabricated of ¼” diamond plate aluminum with a locking mechanism. A stainless steel pneumatic assist shall be provided on each door. The doors shall be designed for a 300 pound per square foot live load. The access door frame shall be 6” in height. The door shall be by Pennsylvania Insert, model number ATS4872D or a pre-approved equal as determined by the Department of Public Works. Vault covers delivered without prior written approval of equal status shall be rejected. The access door shall be positioned over rubber coated steps to allow entry into the vault. The vaults shall be cast with a 36” wide by 24” high opening in each end to allow installation over pipe.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.