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Order Number State Project Number Last Date to Post Questions
J88 (NFO)0095-043-848,M501 8/19/2016
Question
Question Date: 8/9/2016
Special provision page 221 provides requirements in item D for the Connector Block of the CLD. The 2nd paragraph states that the female and male contact halves SHALL BE molded synthetic rubber, molded chlorosulfonated polyethylene (which is a rubber), polymer body or Department approved equal. The question is …Is PLASTIC an acceptable equal for the use of a CLD connector body material? Is there a particular chemical composition of Plastic permitted?"
Answer History
Previous Answers PostDate
Since the purpose of specifying a rubber connector block is to provide a weather tight seal, general plastic is not an acceptable equal. 8/16/2016
Camera Lowering Device (CLD) shall meet the requirement of project Special Provision. 8/11/2016