GENERAL
Rodent guards are intended to keep mice, rats, and other small rodents from entering outlets, lighting towers, and other areas. Approved sources are listed in the Materials Approved Products Listing Enterprise (MAPLE).
REQUIREMENTS FOR RODENT GUARDS
1. Rodent guards shall be the same opening size for protection of outlets.
2. All products of steel and iron shall meet the requirements of IM 107, Group 2, Buy America.
3. The method of attachment will be detailed in the plans for lighting towers and other applications.
Outlet guard examples:
APPROVAL
Requests for product approval shall be made to the Office of Construction and Materials. A finished guard shall accompany the approval request. Approved products are identified in the attached appendixes.
ACCEPTANCE
Rodent Guards will be accepted based on Approved Source with a certification statement.
Approved Sources of guards for double-walled polyethylene pipe are listed in Appendix A. Approved Source of guards for corrugated metal pipe are listed in Appendix B.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The certification of compliance shall be signed by a designated, responsible company representative and indicate compliance to applicable specifications / standards and contract documents. Example as follows:
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"The materials itemized in this shipment are certified to be in compliance with the applicable AASHTO and/or ASTM requirements and Iowa Department of Transportation Standard Plans and Specifications, IMs and meet the Buy America requirements as described in IM 107 for all steel, iron products and coatings." |
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Authorized Signature and Date |
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