Ford Plug/Key Corporation Stop Suggested Specification

This specification covers Plug/Key Style Corporation Stops.  The corporation stop shall conform
to AWWA Standard C800 and latest revisions regarding thread types and diameters.  The 
following components: the body, plug/key, assembly nut and washer, and service line connector
shall be certified waterworks red brass meeting the latest revision of AWWA Standard C800,
ASTM B62 and/or ASTM B584, UNS No. C83600.  The alloy described by this Standard is 85%
copper and 5% eash of tin, lead and zinc (85-5-5).

Each stop shall be watertight and individually tested for leaks; batch testing is not allowed.  The
waterway diameter shall be approximately equivalent to the nominal size of the stop, and shall
accomodate the maximum cutter size established by AWWA C800.  Inlet shall be AWWA
tapered threads unless iron pipe threads are specified.  All threads shall be coated or capped
for protection against damage during shipment or handling.  The outlet shall be a compression
connection meeting AWA C800 Sec. 4.4.9.

Stops shall be shipped well boxed and marked with the size and type.  All stops shall be well
designed, have good appearance and shall be entirely suitable for the intended purpose.

The Plug/Key Style Corporation Stops shall be the F Style as manufactured by The Ford Meter
Box Company, Inc., Wabash, Indiana, or prior approved equal.