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Engineering Division - Uniform Construction Standards Manual 5th Edition (10/17/06)
   
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION
Part 1 - General
1.01 Application of the Standard
1.02 General Arrangement of Plans
1.03 Permits, Approvals and Encroachments
1.04 Approval by the City
1.05 Construction Records and Inspections
    Record Drawings
Inspection
Final Inspection
Test Results
1.06 Guarantee of the Work
1.07 Acceptance of Facilities by the City
1.08 Variance Procedure
1.09 Erosion and Sedimentation Control
   
   
SECTION II - MATERIALS
Part 1 Earthwork and Sitework
1.01 Clean Backfill
1.02 Backfill
1.03 Crushed Stone or Screened Gravel
1.04 Pipe Bedding
1.05 Riprap
1.06 Portland Cement Concrete
    Portland Cement
Fine Aggregate
Coarse Aggregate
Water
Concrete Mix Design
Depositing
Forms
Curing
Finishing
Testing
Acceptance of Concrete
 
Part 2 Water
2.01 Ductile Iron Pipe
2.02 Ductile Iron Fittings
2.03 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) and Fittings
2.04 Steel Pipe for Cased Crossings
2.05 Gate Valves and Tapping Valves
2.06 Automatic Air Release Valves
2.07 Tapping Sleeves and Tapping Saddles
2.08 Valve Boxes
2.09 Fire Hydrants
2.10 Taps
2.11 Service Lines
2.12 Meter Setters and Boxes
2.13 Multiple Meter Assemblies
2.14 Backflow Preventers
   
Part 3 Sanitary Sewer
3.01 Ductile Iron Pipe
3.02 Polyvinyl Chloride Gravity Sewer Pipe (PVC)
3.03 Steel Pipe
3.04 Manholes
    Precast Manholes
Brick or Block Manholes
Monitoring Manholes
3.05 Manhole Rings and Covers
3.06 Sewer Lift Stations
   
Part 4 Drainage
4.01 Catch Basins
4.02 Frames and Covers
4.03 Reinforced Concrete Pipe
4.04 Steel Corrugated Metal Pipe
4.05 Aluminum Corrugated Metal Pipe
 
Part 5 Roads
5.01 General
5.02 Pavement
    General
Materials
5.03 Stone and Aggregate
    General
Aggregate Gradation
5.04 Concrete
5.05 Joint Fillers and Sealers
   
   
SECTION III - CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Part 1 Site Work
1.01 Clearing and Site Grading
1.02 Earthwork-General
    Explosives and Blasting
Removal of Water
Clean up of Site
1.03 Excavation
    General
Sheeting and Bracing
Rock Excavation in Trenches
Protection of Subgrade for all Excavations
1.04 Backfilling
1.05 Pipe Laying
    General
Pipe Bedding
1.06 Installation Limitations
1.07 Final Grading and Landscaping
 
Part 2 Water
2.01 Installation
2.02 Fire Hydrant Locations
2.03 Taps
 
Part 3 Sewer
3.01 Installation
3.02 Service Connections to Sewer System
 
Part 4 Storm Drainage
4.01 Installation
 
Part 5 Roads
5.01 General
5.02 Installation of Subgrade
5.03 Installation of Base Course
5.04 Installation of Asphalt Concrete Intermediate Course
5.05 Installation of Asphalt Concrete Surface Courses
5.06 Junction With Other Paving
5.07 Maintenance and Acceptance
5.08 Placement of Concrete
   
   
SECTION IV - TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
Part 1 General
1.01 Testing-General
1.02 Test Results
1.03 Water and Sewer Inspections/Certifications
1.04 Drainage and Flushing of Mains
1.05 Water Use
1.06 Schedule of Tests and Notifications
1.07 Concrete Testing-General
1.08 Supplier Tests
 
Part 2 Water
2.01 Backfill
2.02 Flushing
2.03 Leakage Test
2.04 Valves
2.05 Sterilization
 
Part 3 Sewer
3.01 Backfill
3.02 Flushing
3.03 Obstructions/Visual Inspection
3.04 Leakage
3.05 Deflection Test
3.06 Manhole Vacuum Test
 
Part 3 Sanitary Sewer Force Mains
3.07 Backfill
3.08 Flushing
3.09 Leakage Test
 
Part 4 Drainage
4.01 Backfill
4.02 Flushing
4.03 Visual Inspection
 
Part 5 Roads
5.01 Soil Borings
5.02 Compaction Tests
5.03 Marshall Tests of Asphalt Pavement
5.04 Concrete Tests
5.05 Proof Rolling
SECTION V - DESIGN CRITERIA & POLICIES
Part 1 Trees
1.01 General
1.02 Existing Trees
1.03 Planting Season
1.04 Planting
1.05 Planting Around Obstacles
1.06 Root Barriers
1.07 Tree Protection Barriers
1.08 Tree Selection
1.09 Guarantee
 
Part 2 Water
2.01 Water System Design Criteria
2.02 Water Plans Checklist
2.03 Water Lines - General Notes
 
Part 3 Sanitary Sewer
3.01 Sanitary Sewer Design Criteria
3.02 Sanitary Sewer Plans Checklist
 
Part 4 Drainage
4.01 Storm Drainage Design Criteria
4.02 Plan and Calculation Checklist
4.03 Figures and Charts
 
Part 5 Roads
5.01 Road Design Criteria
    General
Intersections
Cul-de-sacs
Driveways
5.02 Design Criteria by Street Classification
    General
Thoroughfare Streets
Urban Residential Streets
Commercial and Industrial Streets
   
   
APPENDICES
A - City of Salisbury Water Sewer Maintenance Department Approved Product Manufacturers
B - Low Pressure Sewer Line Air Testing Specifications
C - Sewer Lift Station Specifications
D - Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control Guidance Documents
   
   
STANDARD DETAIL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DETAILED DRAWINGS
BF-01 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3/4" - 2"
BF-02 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3/4" - 2" Indoor
BF-03 Double Check Valve Assembly 3/4" & 1" Vault
BF-04 Double Check Valve Assembly 3/4" - 2" Above Ground
BF-05 Double Check Valve Assembly 3/4" - 2" Indoor
BF-06 Double Check Valve Assembly 2" Vault
BF-07 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3" - 10"
BF-08 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3" - 10" Indoor
BF-09 Double Check Valve Assembly 3" - 10" Above Ground
BF-10 Double Check Valve Assembly 3" - 10" Indoor
BF-11 Double Check Valve Assembly 3" - 10" Vault
BF-12 Tanker Trucks (Air Gap & RP)
BF-13 Salisbury - Rowan Utilities Approved Assembly
BF-14 Standard Detail to Locate RPPA at Side of House / Building
   
Construction Standards Detailed Drawings
Pipeline Installation
P-1 Type I Bedding
P-2 Type II Bedding
P-3 Type III Bedding
P-4 Concrete Encasement
P-5 Pavement Repair
P-6 Pipe Support Assembly
   
Water Systems
W-1 Thrust Blocks
W-2 Thrust Collar
W-3 Fire Hydrant
W-4 Valve Box
W-5 Valve Box Installation
W-6 Dead End Lines
W-7 Air Release Valve
W-8 Vaults
W-9 3/4" and 1" Meter Connection
W-10 2" Meter
W-11 Multiple Meter Assembly
W-12 1" Service Line for Domestic & Irrigation
W-13 By-Pass Backflow Prevention Device for Filling New Lines
   
Sewer System
SS-1 Precast Manhole
SS-2 Precast M.H. w/Inside Drop
SS-3 Precast M.H. w/Outside Drop
SS-4 Manhole Vent
SS-5 Tap and Stub-Out
SS-6 Manhole Cover
SS-7 Plastic Manhole Step
SS-8 Grease Trap
SS-9 Pump Station
SS-10 Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance / Exit
   
Storm Drainage
SD-1 Drop Inlet (15"-24")
SD-2 Catch Basin: 15"-54" (1)
SD-3 Slab Type Catch Basin
SD-4 Drop Inlet Grate
SD-5 Frame, Grate & Hood (1)
SD-6 Manhole
SD-7 Catch Basin at Intersections
SD-8 Catch Basin in Valley Gutter
SD-9 Trench Drains Across Driveways
SD-10 Sidewalk Flume
SD-11 Flared End Section
SD-12 Typical Subsurface Drain
   
Roads
R-1 Design Standard (1)
R-2 Design Standards (2)
R-3 Design Standards (3)
R-4 Shoulder Section
R-5 Cul-De-Sac
R-6 Curb Transition at Cul-De-Sac
R-7 Curb and Gutter
R-8 Sight Triangles
R-9 Divided Entrance
R-10 Driveway Ramps for Vertical Curb & Gutter
R-11 Sidewalks
R-12 Wheelchair Ramp
R-13 Wheelchair Ramp
   
Trees
T-1 Planting Small Trees
T-2 Planting Large Trees
T-3 Protection of Street Trees
T-4 Root Barrier