SECTION 33 00 00 (02500) - UTILITIES - Master Specification

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ordinances, laws, rules and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies.

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 SECTION 33 00 00 (02500) - UTILITIES

PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Water Distribution:
a. Site Domestic and Fire Protection Waterlines and Appurtenances
2. Sanitary Sewerage:
a. Sanitary Sewage Systems, Manholes, and Cleanouts
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03 30 00 (03300) - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete for thrust blocks and
manholes.
2. Section 31 20 00 (02300) - Earth Moving: Trenching and backfilling for utilities.
3. Section 33 46 00 (02620) - Subdrainage: Storm sewers and subdrainage systems.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Publications:
1. B16.18 “Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings”.
2. B16.22 “Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings”.
B. ASTM International (ASTM) Publications: (Former American Society for Testing and Materials)
1. A48 "Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings"
2. A746 “Specification for Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe”
3. B88 “Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube”
4. C12 “Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines”
5. C14 “Specification for Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe”
6. C55 “Specification for Concrete Building Brick”
7. C76 “Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe”
8. C425 “Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings”
9. C443 “Specification for Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer and Culvert Pipe, Using
Rubber Gaskets”
10. C478 “Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections”
11. C700 “Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength,
and Perforated”
12. C923 “Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Manhole
Structures and Pipes”
13. D1785 “Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40,
80, and 120”
14. D2241 “Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Rated Pipe (SDR Series).6”
15. D3034 “Specification for Type PSM Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings”
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 16. D3139 “Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes using Flexible Elastomeric
Seals”
17. F477 "Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe"
C. American Water Works Association (AWWA) Publications:
1. C110/ANSI A21.10 " Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 In.-48 In. (76 mm-
1,219 mm), for Water "
2. C111/ANSI A21.11 "Standard for Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe
and Fittings"
3. ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 “AWWA Standard for Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast”
4. ANSI/AWWA C504 “Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves, 3 IN (75mm) Through 72 IN.
(1,800mm)”
5. C509 “Resilient Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service”
6. C600 “Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances”
7. C900 “PVC Pressure Pipe & Fab. Fitting”
D. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Publications:
1. AASHTO M252 – Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Tubing.
E. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications:
1. A21.14 “Ductile Iron Fittings, 3-inch through 24-inch, for Gas”
F. International Masonry Industry All-Weather Council (IMIAC):
1. “Recommended Practices and Guide Specification for Cold Weather Masonry
Construction”
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit "Letter of Conformance" in accordance with Section 01 33 00 (01330) - and with the
following supporting data:
1. Submit separate "Letter of Conformance" for each specified item.
a. Submit supporting catalog materials indicating pipe, pipe accessories, and fittings.
b. Provide supporting data for manhole covers, manhole steps, component
construction, features, configuration, and dimensions.
2. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions.
a. Indicate special procedures required to install products specified.
3. Project Record Documents: Accurately record the following.
a. Locations of piping mains, valves, connections, and top of pipe elevations.
b. Actual locations of pipe runs, connections, manholes, cleanouts, piping with sizes,
locations and elevations of penetrations, and invert elevations.
c. Identify and describe unexpected variations to subsoil conditions and location of
uncharted utilities.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulatory Requirements:

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 1. Conform to local Public Works Standard Specification and State Department of Health
codes for materials and installation of the work of this Section.
2. Perform work in accordance with utility company and/or municipality requirements.
3. Valves: Manufacturer's name and pressure rating shall be marked on valve body.
B. Environmental Requirements:
1. Cold Weather Requirements: IMIAC - Recommended Practices and Specifications for
Cold Weather Masonry Construction

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 WATER PIPE
A. Pipe sizes less than 3 inch that are installed below grade and outside building shall comply
with one or combination of following:
1. Seamless Copper Tubing: Type "K" soft copper to comply with ASTM B88 latest edition
and installed with wrought copper (95-5 Tin Antimony solder joint) fittings in accordance
with ASME B16.22.
2. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water Pipe: Pipe shall conform to ASTM D2241 with an SDR 21
rating and shall be continually marked with manufacturer's name, pipe size, cell
classification, SDR rating, and ASTM D1785 classification. Pipe joints shall be integrally
molded bell ends in accordance with ASTM D3139 with factory supplied elastomeric
gaskets and lubricant.
B. Pipe sizes 3 inch and larger that are installed below grade and outside building shall comply
with one of the following:
1. Ductile Iron Water Pipe: In accordance with ANSI/AWWA C151, Fittings shall be either
mechanical joint or push-on joint complying with ANSI/AWWA C110 or
ANSI/AWWA C111 (CLASS So).
2. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water Pipe: Pipe shall meet the requirements of AWWA C900
and comply with ASTM D2241, rated SDR 21 (Class 150). Pipe shall be continually
marked as for smaller pipes. Pipe joints shall be integrally molded bell ends in
accordance with ASTM D3034, Table 2, with factory supplied elastomeric gaskets and
lubricant.
2.02 SEWER PIPE
A. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe:
1. ASTM D3034, Rated SDR 35 unless otherwise required by local utility having jurisdiction.
Continuously mark pipe with manufacturer's name, pipe size, cell classification, SDR
rating, and ASTM D3034 classification.
2. ASTM D3034, Table 2; pipe joints with integrally molded bell ends and factory supplied
elastomeric gaskets and lubricant.
B. ABS or PVC Composite Pipe:
1. Avendra, LLC Preferred Manufacturers:
a. None
2. Approved Manufacturers:
a. Truss Pipe"; Contech Engineered Solutions (800-338-1122)
3. ASTM D2680 for composite pipe and fittings.
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 C. Ductile Iron Pipe:
1. Pipe: ASTM A746; Extra Heavy type, inside nominal diameter as indicated on Drawings
with bell and spigot end.
2. Pipe Joint: ANSI A21.14, rubber gasket joint devices.
D. GATE VALVES – 2” and Larger
1. AWWA C509, Iron body' bronze mounted double disc, parallel seat type, non-rising stem
with square nut, single wedge, resilient seat, flanged or mechanical joint ends, control
rod, post indicator where indicated on Drawings, extension box and valve key.
2. Avendra, LLC Preferred Manufacturers:
a. None
3. Approved Manufacturers:
a. “Resilient Wedge”; Mueller Company (800-423-1323)
b. Approved substitution
2.03 BALL VALVES - 2 Inches and Smaller
A. Brass body, teflon coated brass ball, rubber seats and stem seals, Tee stem pre-drilled for
control rod, AWWA compression inlet end, compression outlet with electrical ground
connector, with control rod, extension box and valve key.
1. Avendra, LLC Preferred Manufacturers:
a. None
2. Approved Manufacturers:
a. “Oriseal”; Mueller Company (800-423-1323)
b. Approved substitution
2.04 BUTTERFLY VALVES - 2 inches to 24 inches
A. ANSI/AWWA C504, iron body, bronze disc, resilient replaceable seat, water or lug ends,
infinite position lever handle.
2.05 CHECK VALVES, POST INDICATOR VALVES, AND BACKFLOW PREVENTORS
A. Specified in Division 21 Section for Fire Protection.
2.06 HYDRANTS
A. Hydrant: Type as required by utility company and as shown on Drawings.
B. Hydrant Extensions: Install in multiples of 6 inches with rod and coupling to increase barrel
length.
C. Hose and Stream Connection: Match sizes with utility company, two hose nozzles, one
pumper nozzle.
D. Finish: Primer and two coats of enamel or special coating to color as required by utility
company.
2.07 ACCESSORIES
A. Concrete for Thrust Blocks: Concrete shall be 2,500 psi concrete as specified in Section
03 00 00 “Cast-ln-Place Concrete”. Place thrust blocking to provide sufficient bearing area to
transmit unbalanced thrust from bends, tees, caps, or plugs to undisturbed soil without loading
undisturbed soil in excess of 2,500 Ibs/sq ft. when water main pressure is 100 psi.
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 MINIMUM THRUST BLOCKING BEARING AREAS
Pipe Tees 90° Bend 45° Bend 22° Bend 11° Bend
Diameter Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft.
3" 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
4” 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
6” 1.5 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
8” 2.5 3.5 1.8 1.0 1.0
10” 4.0 5.5 2.8 1.5 1.0
12” 6.0 8.0 4.0 2.0 1.5
14” 8.0 11.0 5.5 3.0 2.0
16” 10.0 14.2 7.0 4.0 3.0
18” 21.0 21.0 12.0 6.0 4.0

B. Locked Mechanical Joint fittings shall be installed where pressure line vertical changes in
direction are required and, if approved by the Owner and governing authority, may be installed
in lieu of the above thrust blocking requirements.
C. Trace Wire: Magnetic detectable conductor, clear brightly colored plastic covered, imprinted
with "DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE" or "SEWER SERVICE" in large letters.
D. Pipe Joints: Mechanical clamp ring type, stainless steel expanding and contracting sleeve,
neoprene ribbed gasket for positive seal.
E. Fittings: Same material as pipe molded or formed to suit pipe size and end design, in required
tee, bends, elbows, cleanouts, reducers, traps and other configurations required.
2.08 MANHOLES
A. Precast Concrete: Reinforced precast concrete in accordance with ASTM C890 with gaskets
in accordance with ASTM C923. Construct manholes as shown on the Drawings but not less
than 4 foot 0 inch inside diameter.
B. Cast-ln-Place Concrete: Non-reinforced cast-in-place concrete shall be constructed of 3500
psi concrete specified in Section 03 30 00.
C. Concrete Brick Masonry Units: ASTM C55, Grade N Type I- Moisture Controlled normal
weight of same Grade, Type and weight as block units, nominal modular size of 3 5/8” x 5/8” x
2 1/4”.
D. Mortar and Grout: Mortar for finishing and sealing shall be Class "C". Honeycombing less than
2 inches deep shall be repaired using Class "D" mortar.
E. Brick Transition Reinforcement: Formed steel 8 gage wire with galvanized finish.
F. Lid and Frame: ASTM A48, Class 30B Heavy Duty Cast iron construction, machined flat
bearing surface, removable lid, closed or open as indicated on Drawings; with sealing gasket.
1. Avendra, LLC Preferred Manufacturers:
a. None
2. Approved Manufacturers:
a. Neenah Foundry Company (920-725-7000)
G. Manhole Steps:
1. Avendra, LLC Preferred Manufacturers:
a. None
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 2. Approved Manufacturers:
a. Precast: “No. R- 1 982-F”; Neenah Foundry Company (920-725-7000)
b. Brick/Cast-in-place: “No. R- 1 982-F”; Neenah Foundry Company (920-725-7000)
3. Base Pad: Cast-in-place concrete as specified in Section 03 30 00 “Cast-ln-Place
Concrete”.
4. Configuration:
a. Manhole Section Construction: Concentric with eccentric cone top section.
b. Shape: Cylindrical.
c. Clear Inside Dimensions: 48 inch diameter or as indicated on Drawings.
d. Design Depth: As indicated on Drawings.
e. Clear Lid Opening: 24 inches minimum.
f. Pipe Entry: Provide openings as indicated on Drawings.
g. Main and Lateral Pipes: Neatly cut off main and lateral pipes flush with inside of
manhole or inlet where they enter structure walls, and point up irregularities and
rough edges with nonshrinking grout.
h. Inverts: Shape inverts for smooth flow across structure floor as shown on Drawings.
Use concrete and mortar to obtain proper grade and contour and finish surface with
fine textured wood float.
2.09 CLEANOUTS
A. Shaft Construction: Cast Iron shaft of internal diameter as indicated on Drawings with 2500 psi
concrete collar for cleanouts.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Hand trim excavations to required elevations. Correct over excavation with fine aggregate.
B. Remove large stones or other hard matter which could damage pipe or impede consistent
backfilling or compaction.
C. Cut pipe ends square, ream pipe and tube ends and remove burrs.
D. Remove scale and dirt, on inside and outside, before assembly.
E. Prepare pipe for connections to equipment with flanges or unions.
F. Remove large stones or other hard matter which could damage pipe or impede consistent
backfilling or compaction.
G. Coordinate placement of inlet and outlet pipe or pipe sleeves as indicated on Drawings.
3.02 BEDDING
A. Excavate pipe trench and place bedding material in accordance with Section 31 20 00
“Earth Moving for work of this Section. Provide trench wall shoring as required.
B. Place bedding material at trench bottom, level fill materials in one continuous layer not
exceeding 6 inches compacted depth, each layer. Place compacted bedding material to
elevation of paving subgrade as indicated on Drawings.
C. Maintain optimum moisture content of bedding material to attain required compaction density.

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 D. Remove excess backfill and excavated material from site.
3.03 WATER PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Maintain separation of water main from sanitary and storm sewer piping in accordance with
state or local code.
B. Install pipe and fittings in accordance with AWWA C600.
C. Install pipe to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe or joints or as
specified by pipe manufacturer.
D. Install access fittings in accordance with local codes to permit disaffection of water system
performed under this Section.
E. Connections with Existing Pipelines: Where connections are made between new work and
existing piping, make connection using suitable fittings for conditions encountered. Make each
connection with existing pipe at time and under conditions which least interfere with operation
of existing pipeline and in compliance with the local utility company.
F. Form and place concrete for pipe thrust restraints at any change of pipe direction and at
fittings as indicated on Drawings. Place concrete to permit full access to pipe and pipe
accessories. Provide thrust restraint bearing on subsoil per schedule on Drawings.
G. Establish elevations of buried piping in accordance with Section 31 20 00 “Earth Moving” for
work in this Section.
H. Backfill trench in accordance with Section 31 20 00 “Earth Moving”.
I. Install trace wire continuous buried 6-10 inches below finish grade, above pipe line. Trace wire
shall be in accordance with local utilities standards.
3.04 SEWER PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Install pipe, fittings, and accessories in accordance with ASTM C12, ASTM C14,
manufacturer's published instructions and state or local requirements. Seal joints watertight.
B. Install pipe on minimum 4 inch bedding as specified in Section 31 20 00 “Earth Moving”.
C. Lay pipe to slope gradients indicated on Drawings.
D. Refer to Section 31 20 00 “Earth Moving”for trenching requirements. Do not displace or
damage pipe when compacting.
E. Connect to building sanitary sewer outlet and municipal sewer system as indicated on
Drawings.
F. Install trace wire continuous over top of pipe buried 6-10 inches below finish grade, above
pipe line.
G. Interface with Other Work: Coordinate the Work with termination of sanitary sewer connection
outside building including connection to municipal sanitary sewer system.
H. Maintain drainage and sewerage lines clean and free of debris with inflatable plugs at open
ends of pipe systems until subsequent connections are made to complete each system.
3.05 VALVES AND HYDRANTS
A. Install gate valves as indicated on Drawings and supported on concrete pads with valve stem
vertical and plumb. Install valve boxes in a manner that will not transmit loads, stress, or shock
to valve body. Center valve box over operating nut of valve vertical and plumb. Securely fit
valve box together leaving cover flush with finished surface.

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 B. Install fire hydrant assemblies as indicated on Drawings in vertical and plum position with
stream/pumper nozzle pointed perpendicular to traffic where hydrant is adjacent to a street,
roadway or parking lot drive or toward the protected building unless otherwise directed by
local authorities. Support hydrant assembly on concrete pad and firmly braced on side
opposite inlet pipe against undisturbed soil and concrete blocking. Place minimum of 6 cu. ft.
of crushed stone or gravel around hydrant base and barrel after thrust blocking has cured at
least 24 hours. Exercise care when backfilling and compacting so proper vertical position will
not be altered.
C. Provide a drainage pit 36 inches square by 24 inches deep filled with 2 inch washed gravel.
Encase elbow of hydrant in gravel to 6 inches above drain opening. Do not connect drain
opening to sewer.
D. Paint hydrants in accordance with local utility company requirements.
3.06 CLEANOUTS
A. Form bottom of excavation clean and smooth to elevation indicated on Drawings.
B. Form and place cast-in-place concrete base pad, with provision for sanitary sewer pipe to be
placed at required elevations.
C. Mount lid and frame level in grout, secured to top section at elevation indicated.
3.07 PRE-CAST CONCRETE MANHOLES
A. Place base pad to proper elevation and location and trowel top surface level for placement of
manhole section.
B. Place manhole section plumb and level to correct elevations and anchor to base pad.
1. After completion of slab foundation the first joint of manhole section shall be lowered into
position, grooved end first, and set level and plumb on concrete base. Align and adjust to
proper grade prior to placing and forming invert which shall be poured immediately after
setting of first section of manhole section.
2. Prior to setting subsequent manhole sections, apply primer to tongue and groove ends
and allow to set in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Place "Ram-nek", or
equivalent, plastic rope on tongue end. Lower next section into position, and remove
excess material from interior of structure. Add additional material on exterior of joint, if
necessary, for completely watertight joint.
3.08 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE MANHOLES
A. Place base pad to proper elevation and location and trowel top surface level for placement of
manhole section.
B. Forms shall be made of steel sheets accurately shaped and fabricated of sufficient strength to
form dense watertight walls to true dimensions.
C. Concrete shall be deposited in evenly distributed layers of about 18 inches, with each layer
vibrated to bond it to the preceding layer.
3.09 CONCRETE BRICK MASONRY MANHOLES
A. Maintain masonry courses to uniform dimension. Form vertical and horizontal joints of uniform
thickness.
B. Lay masonry units in running bond. Course 3 brick units and 3 mortar joints to equal 8 inches.
C. Form flush mortar joints.
D. Lay masonry units in full bed of mortar, with full head joints, uniformly jointed with other work.

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 E. Install joint reinforcement 16 inches on center
F. Place joint reinforcement in first and second horizontal joints above base pad and below lid
frame opening.
G. As work progresses, build-in fabricated metal items.
H. Cut and fit masonry for pipes as specified herein.
I. Set cover frames and covers level without tipping, to correct elevations.
J. Grout base of shaft section to achieve slope to exit piping. Trowel smooth. Contour as
required.
K. Coordinate with other sections of Work to provide correct size, shape and location.
3.10 DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM
A. Disinfect distribution system with chlorine before acceptance for domestic operation. Amount
of chlorine shall be such as to provide dosage of not less than 50 parts/million. Thoroughly
flush lines before introduction of chlorinating materials and after contact period of not less than
24 hours, system shall be flushed with clean water until residual chlorine content is not greater
than 1.0 part/million. Open and close valves in lines being disinfected several times during
contact period. After disinfection, take water sample and bacteriologically test in accordance
with AWWA specifications. Do not place water system in service until approval is obtained
from applicable governing authorities.
3.11 SERVICE CONNECTIONS
A. Provide water service connection in compliance with utility company requirements including
reduced pressure backflow presenter if required and water meter with by-pass valves and
sand strainer.
3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Waterline Tests:
1. Trench:
a. Perform inspections prior to and immediately after placing bedding.
b. Perform tests on backfill as specified in Section 31 20 00 “Earth Moving”.
2. Piping: Water distribution system pipe installed below grade and outside building shall be
tested in accordance with following procedures:
a. Perform the testing of pipe materials, joints, and/or other materials incorporated into
the construction of water mains and force mains to determine leakage and
watertightness. All pressure pipeline shall be tested in accordance with Section 4 of
AWWA C600 latest edition. In the event any state or local code requires a more
stringent test, the more stringent shall apply.
b. Pressure Test: After the pipe has been laid, all newly laid pipe or any valved section
thereof shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure of at least 1.5 times the working
pressure at the point of testing and not less than 1.25 times the working pressure at
the highest point along the test section.
c. Leakage Test: The leakage test shall be conducted concurrently with the pressure
test. Leakage is defined as the quantity of water that must be supplied into the newly
laid pipeline, or any valved section thereof, to maintain pressure within 5 psi of the
specified test pressure after the air in the pipeline has been expelled and the
pipeline has been filled with water. Leakage shall not be measured by a drop in

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 pressure in a test section over a period of time. No pipeline installation will be
accepted if the leakage is greater than that determined by the following formula:

SD P
L = 133200

L = allowable leakage, (gallons per hour)

S = length of pipe tested, (feet)
D = nominal diameter of pipe, (inches)
P = average test pressure during test, (psig)

B. Visible Leakage: All visible leaks shall be repaired regardless of the amount of leakage.
C. Acceptance of Installation: If any test of pipe laid in place discloses leakage greater than that
specified, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, locate the leak and make repairs as
necessary until the leakage is within the specified allowance. Contractor shall supply all water
for testing at no expense to the Owner.
D. Provide one copy of results of meter test and hydrostatic pressure test to the Owner and utility
company upon completion of water distribution backfilling operations.
E. Sewerline Tests:
1. Alignment and Deflection Tests:
F. Ball Test: Prior to other tests all sewer lines should be cleaned and tested for major defects by
flushing with an appropriately sized sewer cleaning ball. Precleaning by high velocity jet or
other method may be necessary.
G. Visual Test: All sewer lines shall be inspected visually by the Contractor to verify accuracy of
alignment and freedom from debris and obstructions. The full diameter of the pipe should be
visible when viewed between consecutive manholes. The method of test may be photography,
closed circuit television or visually ramping with mirrors and lights.
H. Deflection Testing: The maximum allowable pipe deflection is 7.5%. The Contractor may, at
his option, use a deflectometer, calibrated television or photography.
1. Pressure and Infiltration Tests:
a. Perform pressure and infiltration tests in accordance with applicable local Public
Works Department Standard Specifications and requirements.

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