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CT HB06739
Bill
Status
2/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Department of Transportation must ensure all pipe materials for storm drainage on state roads meet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications for transportation materials and sampling/testing methods.
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Pipes intended for bridge construction must be designed according to AASHTO bridge design specifications with manufacturer-supplied tabulated values for minimum and maximum cover supporting highway traffic loads.
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Pipe construction must comply with AASHTO bridge construction specifications including trench excavation, allowable soils, bedding, backfill, and compaction requirements.
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Design service life requirements are 75 years for storm drain and cross drain applications, and 50 years for side drain applications.
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Effective date is October 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Specifications For Pipes Used By The Department Of Transportation.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/23
2/19/2015