Title 13
STANDARD
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES
Chapters:
13.04 Definitions
13.08 Plans, Permits and Inspections
13.12 Earthwork
13.16 Portland Cement Concrete
13.20 Asphalt--Paving
13.24 Sanitary Sewers
13.28 Water Systems
13.32 Electrical
13.36 Seeding
13.40 Standard Details
Chapter 13.04
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
13.04.010 Applicability.
13.04.020 Air-gap separation.
13.04.030 Apartment.
13.04.040 Approved.
13.04.050 As-built.
13.04.060 Backflow.
13.04.070 Backflow-prevention device, approved.
13.04.080 Check valve, approved.
13.04.090 City inspector.
13.04.100 City standard specifications.
13.04.110 Consumer.
13.04.120 Contamination.
13.04.130 Contractor.
13.04.140 Corner lot.
13.04.150 Cross-connection.
13.04.160 Developer.
13.04.170 Double check-valve assembly.
13.04.180 Driveway or approach.
13.04.190 Hazard, health.
13.04.200 Hazard, pollution.
13.04.210 Hazard, system.
13.04.220 Hospital.
13.04.230 Inspector.
13.04.240 Intersection.
13.04.250 Main line.
13.04.260 Multiple-family dwelling.
13.04.270 Single family dwelling.
13.04.280 Pollution.
13.04.290 Premises.
13.04.300 Pressure vacuum breaker.
13.04.310 Reduced-pressure-principle backflow-prevention
device.
13.04.320 Right-of-way.
13.04.330 Road frontage.
13.04.340 Safety hazard.
13.04.350 Service connection.
13.04.360 Sewage.
13.04.370 Sewer connection.
13.04.380 Sewer main.
13.04.390 Sewer service.
13.04.400 Sidewalk.
13.04.410 Stabilized material.
13.04.420 Storm drain.
13.04.430 Street or road.
13.04.440 Duplex dwelling.
13.04.450 Water connection.
13.04.460 Water extension.
13.04.470 Water main.
13.04.480 Water, potable.
13.04.490 Water service.
13.04.010 Applicability. As used in Title 13, unless otherwise provided, or the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases set out in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 02-27, 1, 2002; Ord. 85-25 Div.5.(part), 1985).
13.04.020 Air-gap separation. "Air-gap separation" means the free-flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline and an open or nonpressure receiving vessel. An "approved air-gap separation" shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel in no case less than one inch. (Ord. 85-25 Div.5.(a), 1985).
13.04.030 Apartment. "Apartment" means a room or suite of rooms, occupied by one family doing its cooking therein. (Ord. 85-25 Div.5.(b), 1985).
13.04.040 Approved. "Approved", as used in this chapter in reference to a water supply, means a water supply that has been approved by the Public Works Department; as used in this chapter in reference to air-gap separation, a double check-valve assembly or a reduced-pressure-principle backflow-prevention device or method, means an approval by the Public Works Department. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(c), 1985).
13.04.050 As-built. "As-built" means a set of drawings describing a project exactly as it was actually constructed, which includes references to visible permanent features for exact location. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(d), 1985).
13.04.060 Backflow. ""Backflow" means the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, gases or other substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source or sources. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(e), 1985).
13.04.070 Backflow-prevention device, approved. "Approved backflow-prevention device" means a devise that has been investigated and approved by the Public Works Department. The approval of backwater prevention devices by the Public Works Department should be on the basis of a favorable report by an "approved testing laboratory" recommending such an approval. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(f), 1985).
13.04.080 Check valve, approved. "Approved check valve" means a check valve that is drip-tight in the normal direction of flow when the inlet pressure is one pound per square inch and the outlet pressure is zero. The check valve shall permit no leakage in a direction reverse to the normal flow. The closure element (e.g., clapper) shall be internally weighted or otherwise internally loaded to promote rapid and positive closure. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(g), 1985).
13.04.110 Consumer. "Consumer" means the owner or operator of a private water system having a service from a public potable water system. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(j), 1985).
13.04.120 Contamination. "Contamination" means an impairment of the quality of the water by sewage or industrial fluids or waste to a degree which creates an actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(k), 1985).
13.04.130 Contractor.
"contractor" means the individual, firm,
corporation, or any combination thereof, licensed by the City of
13.04.140 Corner lot. "Corner lot" means a parcel of land which has road frontage along two or more adjacent sides. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(m), 1985).
13.04.150 Cross-connection. "Cross-connection" means any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement between a public or a consumer's potable water system and any other source or system through which it is possible to introduce into any part of the potable system any used water, industrial fluid, gas or substance other than the intended potable water with which the system is supplied. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or change-over devices and other temporary or permanent devices through which or because of which "backflow' can or may occur are considered to be cross-connections. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(n), 1985).
13.04.160 Developer. "Developer" means a property owner who is developing his property. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(o), 1985).
13.04.170 Double check-valve assembly. "Double check-valve assembly" means an assembly composed of two singe, independently acting, approved check valves, including tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the assembly and suitable connections for testing the water tightness of each check valve. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(p), 1985).
13.04.180 Driveway or approach. "Driveway" or "approach" means that section of the roadway or alley right-of-way between the roadway edge or edge of shoulder and the property line which is designed and used for the movement of traffic between the roadway and the adjacent property. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(q), 1985).
13.04.190 Hazard, health. "Health hazard" means an actual or potential threat of contamination or pollution of a physical or toxic nature to the public potable water system or the consumer's potable water system to such a degree or intensity that there would be a danger to health. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(r), 1985).
13.04.200 Hazard, pollution. "Pollution hazard" means an actual or potential threat to the physical properties of the water system or the potability of the public or the consumer's potable water system but which would not constitute a health or system hazard, as defined. The maximum degree or intensity of pollution to which the potable water system could be degraded under this definition would cause a nuisance or be aesthetically objectionable or could cause minor damage to the system or its appurtenances. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(s), 1985).
13.04.210 Hazard, system. "System hazard" means an actual or potential threat of severe damage to the physical properties of the public or the consumer's potable water system or of a pollution or contamination which would have a negative effect on the quality of the potable water in the system. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(t), 1985).
13.04.230 Inspector. "Inspector" is an individual employed by the developer, who shall monitor construction progress and quality on a daily basis, and who shall prepare daily inspection reports for submittal to the City. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(v), 1985).
13.04.240 Intersection. "Intersection" means the area where two or more street rights-of-way intersect. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(w), 1985).
13.04.250 Main line. "Main line" is a general term referring to water and sewer lines normally six and eight inches in diameter or larger which primarily serve a distribution area. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(x), 1985).
13.04.260 Multiple-family dwelling. "Multiple-family dwelling" means a building or a portion thereof designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently in separate dwelling units which may or may not share common entrances and/or other spaces. (Ord. 95-21(S)8, 1995; Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(y), 1985).
13.04.270 Single family dwelling. "Single family dwelling" means a detached dwelling unit with kitchen and sleeping facilities, designed for occupancy by one family. (Ord. 95-21(S)9, 1995; Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(w), 1985).
13.04.280 Pollution. "Pollution" means an impairment of the quality of the water to a degree which does not create an actual hazard to the public health but which does adversely and unreasonably affect such waters for domestic use. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(aa), 1985).
13.04.290 Premises. "Premises" means a lot, parcel of land, building or establishment. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(bb), 1985).
13.04.300 Pressure vacuum breaker. "Pressure vacuum breaker" means a device containing within a single body a single, loaded check valve to prevent the backflow of nonpotable water and a loaded air-opening valve which shall open to admit air whenever the pressure within the body of the device is reduced so that there is a tendency toward back-siphonage. The body of the device is to be equipped with two tight-closing shutoff valves, one immediately upstream from the body and one immediately downstream of the body. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(cc), 1985).
13.04.310 Reduced-pressure-principle backflow-prevention device. "Reduced-pressure-principle backflow-prevention device" means a device containing within its structure a minimum of two independently acting, approved check valves, together with an automatically operating pressure-differential relief valve located between the two check valves. The first check valve reduces the supply pressure a predetermined amount so that during normal flow and at cessation of normal flow the pressure between the checks shall be less than the supply pressure. In case of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief valve, by discharging to atmosphere, shall operate to maintain the pressure between the checks less than the supply pressure. The unit shall include tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the device and each device shall be fitted with properly located test cocks. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(dd), 1985).
13.04.320 Right of way. "Right-of-way" means land, property or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or dedicated to the public for a street, road or utility. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(ee), 1985).
13.04.330 Road frontage. "Road frontage" means the portion of a parcel of land which abuts the street or road right-of-way. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(ff), 1985).
13.04.340 Safety hazard. "Safety hazard" means any condition which is likely to cause injury or death. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(gg), 1985).
13.04.350 Service connection. "Service connection" means the terminal end of a service connection from the public potable water system, i.e., where the water supplier loses jurisdiction and sanitary control over the water at its point of delivery to the consumer's water system. If a meter is installed at the end of the service connection, then "service connection" means the downstream end of the meter. There should be no unprotected takeoffs from the service line ahead of any meter or backwater-prevention device located at the point of delivery to the consumer's water system. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(hh), 1985).
13.04.360 Sewage. "Sewage" means a combination of liquid or water-carried human waste conducted away from residences, business buildings and institutions, which is known as domestic sewage, together with the liquid or water-carried waste resulting from a manufacturing process employed in industrial establishments, including the washing, cleaning or drain water from such process or establishment, which is known as industrial waste. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(ii), 1985).
13.04.370 Sewer connection. "Sewer connection" means that part of the sewage collection system between the sewer main and the abutting property. (Ord. 87-28 1, 1988; Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(jj), 1985).
13.04.375 Sewer extension. "Sewer extension" means that part of the sewage collection system extending from the sewer connection into the premises served. (Ord. 87-28 2, 1988).
13.04.380 Sewer main. "Sewer main" means that part of the sewer system intended to serve more than one sewer connection. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(kk), 1985).
13.04.390 Sewer service. "Sewer service" means the conduit, all of its fittings and attached parts which function to provide a means of transferring sewage from the customer to the main. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(ll), 1985).
13.04.400 Sidewalk. "Sidewalk" means that portion of the roadway primarily constructed for the use of pedestrians. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(mm), 1985).
13.04.410 Stabilized material. "Stabilized material" means any aggregate such as gravel, stone, slag or a mixture of such as to provide a smooth, stable, all-weather surface, not subject to raveling. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(nn), 1985).
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13.04.420 Storm drain. "Storm drain" means any portion of an organized drainage system for collection and discharge of rain water or runoff water. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(oo), 1985).
13.04.430 Street or road. "Street or road" means any dedicated public right-of-way twenty-one or more feet in width, which may or may not be in use as a traveled way. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(pp), 1985).
13.04.440 Duplex dwelling. "Duplex dwelling" means a building designed or arranged to be occupied by two families living independently, the structure having only two dwelling units. (Ord. 95-21(S) 6, 1995; Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(qq), 1985).
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13.04.450 Water connection. "Water connection" means the connection of an individual private water service line from the abutting property to the water main line. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(rr), 1985).
13.04.460 Water extension. "water extension" means that part of the water distribution system extending from the water connection into the premises service. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(ss), 1985).
13.04.470 Water main. "Water main" means that part of the water distribution system intended to serve more than one water connection. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(tt), 1985).
13.04.480 Water, potable. "Potable water" means water from any source which has been investigated by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and which has been approved for human consumption. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(uu), 1985).
13.04.490 Water service. "Water service" means the conduit, all its fittings and attached parts which function to provide a means of transferring water from a main to a consumer. (Ord. 85-25 Div. 5(vv), 1985).
Chapter 13.08
PLANS, PERMITS AND
INSPECTIONS(1)
Sections:
13.08.020 Design approval.
13.08.030 Traffic-control plan.
13.08.040 Inspection and correction authority.
13.08.045 City Public Works Department crew call-out charge.
13.08.050 One-year warranty.
13.08.060 As-built plans, records and test data.
13.08.070 Post-warranty maintenance.
13.08.080 Exception approval.
13.08.100 Permits on site.
13.08.110 Bond or cash deposit--Insurance.
13.08.120 Twenty-four hours' notice.
13.08.130 Right-of-way restoration.
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13.08.140 Damage to city utilities.
13.08.150 Supply of data to inspector.
13.08.160 Workmanship--Unspecified processes and materials.
13.08.170 Violation--Penalty.
13.08.010 Applicability. This standard specification covers the requirements, materials and standard practices to be followed in the construction of utilities, driveway and roadside drainage projects within the public rights-of-way (R.O.W.).
a. Any person proposing work in the right-of-way or connecting to a City utility shall obtain a permit from the City of each individual project. Permits shall be available at City Hall Planning Department.
b. A permit fee for each permit shall be paid upon issuance of the particular permit. Fees are five dollars for the issuance of a permit only and twenty-five dollars for a permit where plans and specifications are required. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.020 Design approval. The City may require that the project design, plans and specifications be engineered and be subject to the approval of the Public Works Director. This provision is primarily applicable to, but not limited to, main lines, storm drains, streets, roads, sidewalks and commercial projects. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.030 Traffic-control plan. The Public Works Engineer may require that a traffic-control plan be submitted for review and approval. Upon approval, the plan must be adhered to during construction. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.040 Inspection and correction authority. The City has the right to inspect all projects to determine compliance with City standards, specifications and ordinances. The City has the right to reject materials or workmanship not in compliance with City standard specifications or ordinances and to stop work until corrections are made. If corrections are not made in a timely manner, the City shall take necessary corrective action. All expenses incurred by the City shall be chargeable to the Contractor. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.045 City Public Works Department crew call-out charge.
a. When necessitated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the contractor shall agree to pay to the City the cost of services performed by the city Public Works Department work crew on behalf of the contractor whether such work is requested by the contractor, Public Works Director, or his designee. The charge for such services.
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shall be at such rates calculated to reimburse the City for its actual labor and material costs plus fifteen percent for administrative costs. In addition, the contractor agrees to reimburse the City at pre-determined rates for the use of city equipment used by the City crew on the job.
b. However, the City crew shall not be called out on any project unless an emergency situation arises which, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, or his designee, determines to be a threat to the public health and safety. In addition, the City crew shall be called out under such circumstances only after the City, through the Public Works Director or his designee, has made every reasonable effort to reach the contractor responsible for the project. The contractor may set forth the telephone numbers or other means of communication on his individual permit in the event such an emergency situation arises. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.050 One-year warranty. a. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage which occurs to the public rights-of-way or his installation due to his work for a period of one year after the specific project has been completed and approved by the City.
b. Damages to the right-of-way not repaired by the contractor after written
notification by the city, within a time period set by the City, will be
repaired by the City of
c. The contractor shall be responsible for any damages caused to City utilities by his installation or work. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.050 As-built plans, records and test data. No work will be accepted without copies of the required as-built plans, records and test data. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.070 Post-warranty maintenance. After
the one-year warranty, the City of
13.08.080 Exception approval. Any exception to this specification or conflict between this specification and any approved project design, plans or specification shall be governed by the Public Works Director or his designee. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
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13.08.100 Permits on site. A copy of applicable permit(s) must be on the construction site. If not, the City reserves the right to close the work down until such time as the permit is present. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.110 Bond or cash deposit--Insurance. a. No person, firm or corporation shall perform any act within the dedicated public use rights-of-way which in any manner would alter the condition of these rights-of-way as they now exist or exist at any time of dedication within the City without first obtaining a written permit from the City Manager or his designee.
b. Any person, firm or corporation proposing to perform work under this section shall be a State of Alaska licensed contractor and shall provide a copy of their current state contractor's certificate when applying for a 'work in the right-of-way' permit.
c. A bond or cash deposit may be required of any contractor in an amount and under such conditions deemed appropriate by the City Manager or his designee to cover damages of any kind resulting from the contractor's operations under the permit.
d. The contractor shall also be required to prequalify on the basis that he has or can demonstrate the ability, capacity and skill to perform the work as specified by reputation and experience and prior permit performance. As part of such prequalification the contractor shall present evidence that he carries liability insurance in the aggregate amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars.
13.08.120 Twenty-four hours' notice. a. Inspection notice. The contractor shall give the public works inspector one working day's notice of a requirement for inspection.
b. The contractor shall give twenty-four hours' notice to all utilities (including gas, telephone, electric, water,
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sewer ad cable TV), of his intention to excavate in the area proposed. All existing utility lines or pipes must be staked or clearly marked by the appropriate utility company prior to any excavation by the contractor. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
13.08.130 Right-of-way restoration. The public right-of-way must be restored to its original condition before any work can be accepted.
a. All work under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions contained in subsections (e) and (f) of Section 11.04.140. (Ord. 87-7(S) (part), 1987).
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13.08.140 Damage to City utilities. Damage
to the City utilities must be repaired immediately. Failure of the contractor
to make immediate repairs will result in the City of
13.08.150 Supply of data to inspector. The contractor will supply the Public Works Inspector with all data required to facilitate as-built records. (Ord. 87-7(S)(part), 1987).
13.08.160 Workmanship--Unspecified processes and
materials. Workmanship and all other materials and processes not
specified in this title shall be in accordance with the current State approved
Uniform Plumbing,
13.08.170 Violation--Penalty. The violation of any provision contained in this chapter shall be punished under the general penalty provisions, Section 1.16.010 of the City Code. (Ord. 87-7(S)(part), 1987).
Chapter 13.12
EARTHWORK
Sections:
13.12.010 Applicability
13.12.020 New materials required.
13.12.030 Geotextile fabric.
13.12.040 Frost-protection insulation.
13.12.050 Culvert materials.
13.12.060 Bedding materials.
13.12.070 Backfill materials.
13.12.080 Clearing and grubbing generally.
13.12.090 Clearing.
13.12.100 Restoration.
13.12.110 Bedding of utilities and service connections.
13.12.120 Backfill of utilities and service connections.
13.12.130 Driveway construction.
13.12.140 Construction in paved roads.
13.12.150 Construction in gravel roads.
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13.12.010 Applicability. This chapter pertains to earthwork within the public rights-of-way particularly related to utilities, driveways and roadside drainage. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.1, 1985).
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13.12.020 New materials required. All materials must be new. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.2(a), 1985).
13.12.030 Geotextile fabric. Geotextile fabric; Mirafi 500 or 600X, as directed by the engineer, (manufactured by Celanese) or equal:
a. Mirafi 500X Fabric Description and Properties. Mirafi 500X fabric is woven from monofilaments of polypropysoil chemicals and acids and alkalies within a pH range of 3 to 12. As with most synthetic fabrics, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will cause deterioration.
Grab tensile strength 200 lb.
Mullen burst strength 375 psi.
Trapezoid tear strength 100 lb.
Modulus (load at 10% elongation) 110 lb.
Equivalent opening size 70-100 sieve
Water permeability coefficient (k) 0.005 cm/sec.
Roll weight 175 lb.
Roll length 432' and 309'
Roll width 12'6" and 17' 6"
b. Mirafi 600X Fabric Description and Properties. Mirafi 600X is a heavy-duty railroad track-bed fabric woven from monofilaments of stabilized polypropylene. Fabric edges are mechanically sealed to increase edge strength and eliminate raveling. Mirafi 600X is resistant to a wide range of chemicals and to ultraviolet degradation. The fabric is nonbiodegradable.
Grab tensile strength 300 lb.
Mullen burst strength 600 psi.
Trapezoid tear strength 120 lb.
Abrasion resistance 130 lb.
Puncture resistance 135 lb.
Modulus (load at 10% elongation) 150 lb.
Water permeability coefficient (k) 0.01 cm/sec.
Roll weight 210 lb.
Roll length 360'
Roll width 12'6"
(Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.2(b), 1985).
13.12.040 Frost-protection insulation. For frost-protection insulation, use only rigid board Styrofoam insulation material, Dow H.I. 40 or equal.
a. Generally, one inch insulation thickness equals one foot earth cover.
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b. Styrofoam physical properties:
Density 2pcf. minimum
Compressive strength 35 psi minimum at 5%
deflection or yield
Water absorption (ASTM C177-53) 0.125% by vol. max.
Thermal conductivity (ASTM Max. 0.23 BTU/hr.ft.
C177-63) 2 F./in. Thickness
c. Patent royalties of $0.005 per board foot must be paid to Dow Chemical company for any insulation used for this purpose if not manufactured by Dow. "Royals" are required because of a Dow chemical company patent on the specific product "Styrofoam" physical properties as originated and marketed for use specifically as a frost-protection barrier. The burden of proof and payment rest with the contractor or supplier that chooses to do otherwise. The City is concerned only that proper insulation materials are used. "Dow Styrofoam" specifically or an "equal" in performance. In some cases "Dow Styrofoam" may be specifically called out in the project specifications. If so, the City would not allow an equal. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.2.(c), 1985).
13.12.050 Culvert materials. a. For culvert use only corrugated pipe; corrugations may be either annular or helical. The following types, sizes, and materials are approved:
1. Driveway culverts: Minimum eighteen inches in diameter, type (CMP) corrugated metal pipe galvanized steel conforming to ASSHTO --36 or M-218 and ASTM-A-444, or heavy gauge aluminum corrugated pipe conforming to AASHTO --196 and M-197, or type (CMP) corrugated metal pipe galvanized steel conforming to AASHTO --36 or M-218 and ASTM-A-444.
2. Cross culverts: Minimum twenty-four inches in diameter, type (CMP) corrugated metal pipe galvanized steel conforming to AASHTO --36 or M-218 and ASTM-A-444.
b. Culvert and sections will be required for all new road construction projects and in some cases may be required for existing road construction projects where drainage systems have been improved or upgraded as determined by the Public Works Inspector. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.2 (d), 1985)
13.12.060 Bedding materials. For bedding, use only granular classified bedding material as follows: two-inch minus, uniform gradation, clean gravel, three to ten (10) percent passing no. 200 size sieve. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.2 (e), 1985).
13.12.070 Backfill materials. For backfill, use only granular classified backfill materials as follows:
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a. For subgrades and up to within two feet use two-inch minus, uniform gradation, clean gravel, three to ten percent passing no. 200 size sieve.
b. For the base course (generally the top two feet), use or replace as follows:
1. Salvage without contamination and replace the original materials; or
2. Replace with equal or better base course and cap materials as determined by the Public Works Inspector;
3. Generally base course material should be two-inch minus, uniform gradation, clean gravel, zero to six percent passing No. 200 size sieve. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.2 (f), 1985).
13.12.080 Clearing and grubbing generally. a. General. This section consists of performing removal of all vegetation, brush, trees, tree stumps, roots, and root mat to an approved disposal site and the preservation from injury or defacement of all objects designated to remain. Limits of clearing and grubbing shall be in conformance with right-of-way easements, and stipulations.
b. Roadways and Utilities. The contractor shall do all clearing and grubbing necessary in the construction of roadways and utilities; trees, brush and root mat removed in the clearing operations shall be hauled to a disposal site.
c. Inspection. All work must be inspected by the Public Works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.3 (a, b, c), 1985).
13.12.090 Clearing. a. General. This section shall consist of clearing the areas of all trees, brush, and other vegetation and disposing of the cleared spoils.
b. Construction. Within the areas staked, all trees, brush, and logs shall be removed and hauled away. All stumps shall be cut off a minimum of four inches above the ground. Chipping will be an acceptable alternate to clearing and hauling away of spoils.
c. Inspection. All work must be inspected by the Public Works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.4, 1985).
13.12.100 Restoration. a. Restoration. In certain cases, topsoil and/or seeding may be required as determined by the Public Works Inspector.
b. Inspection. All work must be inspected by the Public Works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.5, 1985).
13.12.110 Bedding of utilities and service connections. This section is limited to utility construction work, in the public rights-of-way, particularly installations made in the road section (prism).
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13.12.120--13.12.130
a. Water service lines, sewer service lines and components, cross culverts and certain other utilities as determined by the Public Works Inspector shall be bedded and compacted to minimum ninety percent of maximum material density. (In some cases, suitable bedding material may be encountered in the excavation and imported bedding materials may not be required, as determined by the Public Works Inspector).
b. Bedding shall be placed in lifts of eight inches to twelve inches and shall cover the utility component from six inches to twelve inches.
c. All work must be inspected by the Public works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.6, 1985).
13.12.120 Backfill of utilities and service connections. This section is limited to utility construction work in the public rights-of-way, particularly installations made in the road section (prism).
a. Utility installations, cross culverts and certain other installations as determined by the Public Works Inspector shall be backfilled and compacted to minimum ninety-five percent of maximum material density in the top two feet and minimum ninety percent of maximum material density below two feet.
b. Backfill shall be placed in approximately horizontal layers in lifts of eight inches to twelve inches. Each layer to be thoroughly compacted.
c. Placement shall be done in such a manner and at such condition to avoid mixing of the classified materials.
d. Road shoulders shall be restored and generally matched at a 2:1 slope.
e. All work must be inspected by the Public Works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.7, 1985).
13.12.130 Driveway construction. This section is limited to the construction of driveways with or without culverts within the public rights-of-way.
a. Driveway construction will not begin until an initial inspection of the site is completed by the Public Works Inspector and the permit applicant or contractor.
b. A copy of the permit must be on the construction site.
c. The Public Works Inspector will determine the required culvert diameter and if a culvert is required at the time of initial inspection. In some cases, where a culvert is not initially required, the applicant may be required to install a culvert later if conditions warrant, as determined by the Public Works Inspector.
d. Driveway culverts shall be:
1. Eighteen inches minimum diameter; and
151-14
(Homer 8/86)
13.12.130
2. Twenty feet long minimum and maximum thirty-five feet long. Special conditions requiring longer culvert lengths will be subject to the approval of the Public Works Director.
e. Culvert end sections shall be required as determined by the Public Works Inspector. All new development projects within the City will require end sections.
f. Driveway width (traveled way), minimum ten feet, maximum twenty feet.
g. The radius of a driveway may not exceed the distance from the property line to the road surface.
h. The street approach may not be less than twelve feet wide as measured at the street sideline (shoulder).
I. The driveway shoulders and backfill slopes must not exceed beyond the culvert length. Generally the driveway side slopes shall be constructed at a 2:1 ratio.
j. The driveway shall be constructed on a minus three percent grade from the road shoulder to the property wherever possible or as determined by the Public works Inspector.
k. Driveway ditches shall be constructed in such a manner that no scour will occur to the road ditch.
l. A driveway must not be constructed within forty-five feet of any road crossing or intersection unless prohibited due to the lot's size; in which case it shall be placed as far as possible from the intersection or road crossing as approved by the Public Works Inspector.
m. Culvert bedding material must not exceed two inches in diameter.
n. Material in the top two feet of the driveway from the road to the property line shall match the existing road surface but in no case shall exceed two inches in diameter.
o. All backfill material must be compacted in lifts of eight to twelve inches. Minimum compaction is ninety percent of maximum material density.
p. Driveways constructed on to paved roads must be surfaced with pavement (asphalt concrete) from paved road surface to property line. However, where a sidewalk or curb exists, it shall be replaced in a manner satisfactory to the inspector.
q. A minimum clearance between the proposed finished driveway grade and the lowest aerial utility conductor must be eighteen feet in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (Section 23.)
r. The public rights-of-way, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and drainage must be restored to its original condition before any work can be accepted.
s. All driveways must be maintained by the owner in accordance with these standards.
t. The Public Works Inspector must be notified twenty-four hours in advance of any inspection requirements.
151-15
(Homer 8/86)
13.12.140--13.12.150
u. After the driveway is completed, the Public Works Inspector will contact the applicant or the contractor and specify necessary corrections or improvements.
v. Corrections not made in a timely fashion, as determined by the Public Works Director, will be cause for the driveway to be removed by the City at the expense of the contractor. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.8, 1985).
13.12.140 Construction in paved roads. This section pertains to utility construction work in the public rights-of-way, particularly work to be done in the road section (prism).
a. Utility crossings under paved roads must be bored and cased or driven and cased.
b. Open cut excavations are limited to water and/or sewer service hookup and to work outside the paved portions as may be required within the right-of-way alongside the road (i.e., back slopes and ditch line).
c. Open-cut excavations across paved roads may be considered only if:
1. Boring and diving methods were attempted and proven unsuccessful because of existing road conditions or because of existing utility locations; and
2. That the preventing conditions would impair the property installation of the required casing if bored or driven; and
3, Contractor obtains approval from the Public Works Director.
d. Some electrical or communication utility cable crossings may be allowed without casings if:
1. Proposed method has proven to be satisfactory by the Public Works Department; and
2. Contractor obtains approval from the Public Works Inspector.
e. All materials and workmanship mus comply with City ordinances and standard specifications.
f. Existing fabric which has been cut or removed must be replaced with material as defined in this section. All joinings must be overlapped by at least two feet.
g. All pavement must be replaced in a manner acceptable to the Public Works Inspector and in compliance with Chapter 13.20 of this title. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.9, 1985).
13.12.150 Construction in gravel roads. a. Open cut excavations, bored and cased, or driven and cased utility road crossing methods are approved.
b. Open-cut excavations for utility service hook up installations in the gravel road and right-of-way (R.O.W.) are approved.
c. Other utility work outside the roadway and shoulder as may be required within the R.O.W. alongside the road (i.e., within back slopes and ditch line) may also be
151-16
(Homer 8/86)
13.16.010-13.16.030
approved depending upon permit application, review and approval by the Public Works Inspector.
d. Some electrical or communication utility cable crossings may be allowed without casings if:
1. Proposed method has proven to be satisfactory by the Public Works Department; and
2. Contractor obtains approval from the Public Works Inspector.
e. All materials and workmanship mus comply to City ordinances and standard specifications.
f. Existing fabric which has been cut or removed must be replaced with fabric as defined in this section. All joinings must be overlapped by at least two feet.
g. The Public Works Inspector may require installation of geotextile fabric even in cases where no fabric previously existed in the roadway prism. Installation shall conform to manufacturer's recommendations and the fabric shall be placed according to the direction of the Public works Inspector. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 20.1.10, 1985)
Chapter 13.16
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
Sections:
13.16.010 Applicability
13.16.020 Plan and specification review.
13.16.030 Materials.
13.16.040 Temperatures.
13.16.050 Form removal.
13.16.060 Right-of-way restoration.
13.16.070 As-built data.
13.16.080 Inspection.
13.16.010 Applicability. This chapter is limited to concrete construction work in general. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1 (part), 1985).
13.16.020 Plan and specification review. Plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Inspector. Specifications shall include cement specifications and type, reinforcing steel and/or welded steel wire fabric, aggregate, mix and other related design criteria. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1(b), 1985).
13.16.030 Materials. a. The cement shall be recognized standard brand of portland cement conforming to ASTM standards.
151-17
(Homer 8/86)
13.16.040--13.16.080
b. When no type of cement is specified, the requirements of ASTM Standard Specification C-15-, Type 1 shall govern.
c. Reinforcing materials shall conform to ASTM A-615 and ASTM A-185 Standard Specifications and shall be weldable per standard specification AWS D12.1 (American Welding Standards).
d. Water used for the mixing of concrete shall be clean and free of oil or acid, and shall not contain salt, alkali or vegetable matter.
e. Aggregates for portland cement concrete shall be graded and clean conforming to AASHTO Standard Specifications M-80, M-6, and C-330.
f. Ready-mix concrete shall conform to standard specifications AASHTO --157, ASTM C-90 as applicable per plans and specifications. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1 (a, c--g), 1985).
13.16.040 Temperatures. a. Cast no concrete when ambient temperature is below forty degrees Fahrenheit, or can be expected to fall below forty degrees Fahrenheit in the next twenty-four hours, unless approved special provisions have been made for maintaining heat around pour.
b. Don not place concrete during rain, sleet, or snow unless protection is provided. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1 (h, i), 1985).
13.16.050 Form removal. When all concrete work has been completed and cured, the contractor shall remove the forms, stakes, blocking, anc concrete spoil from the site. The area adjoining the concrete that was excavated to permit the construction and placement of forms shall be filled with select material, and the slopes and parking areas, if any, shall be filled, shaped, and smoothed to the level and original conditions. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1 (k), 1985).
13.16.060 Right-of-way restoration. The public rights-of-way must be restored to their original condition before work is accepted. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1(k), 1985).
13.16.070 As-built data. No work will be accepted without copies of the required as-built plans, specifications, records and test data. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1.(l), 1985).
13.16.080 Inspection. All work shall be inspected by the Public Works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 30.1.1 (m), 1985).
151-18
(Homer 8/86)
13.20.010-13.20.040
Chapter 13.20
ASPHALT--PAVING
Sections:
13.20.010 Applicability.
13.20.020 Materials and procedure.
13.20.030 Right-of-way restoration.
13.20.040 As-built data.
13.20.010 Applicability. This chapter is limited to construction work on or adjoining an existing paved road. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 40.1.1(part), 1985).
13.20.020 Materials and procedure. The pavement, asphalt concrete, shall be matched, replaced or patched to as good or better quality and conditions. The following concerns must be considered:
a. Proposed composition/mixture shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Inspector.
b. The contractor shall use controlled spreading and compaction equipment.
c. Pavement restoration must be done by a contractor with proven paving experience and proper equipment if in the opinion of the Public Works Inspector the situation warrants.
d. Weather limitations must be considered (reference: Department of transportation Standard Specification Section 401-3-.01):
i. Apply on dry surface only.
ii. Air temperature must be above forty degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the shade. Open graded asphalt mixtures shall not be placed unless the air temperatures is over sixty degrees Fahrenheit. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 40.1.1(a), 1985).
13.20.030 Right-of-way restoration. The public rights-of-way must be restored to their original condition before work is accepted. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 40.1.1(b), 1985).
13.20.040 As-built data. No work will be accepted without copies of the required as-built plans, specifications, records and test data. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 40.1.1(c), 1985).
151-19
(Homer 8/86)
13.24.010-13.24.040
13.24.010-13.24.030
Chapter 13.24
SANITARY SYSTEMS
Sections:
13.24.010
Applicability and definitions.
13.24.020
Materials--Gravity Line.
13.24.030
Materials--Pressurized line.
13.24.040
Construction and installation--Gravity line.
13.24.050
Construction and installation--Pressurized line.
13.24.010 Applicability and
definitions. a. This chapter is limited to sewer
service installations within public easements and rights-of-way.
b.
Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the
following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:
“Directly
adjacent” A sewer main is directly adjacent to a
lot when the sewer main is located in an easement or right-of-way that is
adjacent to the lot, and either (i) the sewer main
extends the entire length of the frontage of the lot along the easement or
right-of-way; or (ii) the sewer main extends at least 10 feet into the easement
or right-of-way adjacent to the lot, and the public works director has
determined that at no time will the sewer main be extended to serve additional
lots.
“Temporary
connection” means a line that connects
a lot to a sewer main that is not directly adjacent to the lot. (Ord. 09-45(S)§1(part), 2009; Ord. 85-25 Art. 50.1.1, 1985,).
13.24.020 Materials--Gravity line. This section is limited to utility sewer service connections
and odes not apply to sewer mains.
a. Ductile iron sewer pipe (DIP) class 50 conforming to ASTM
A0746, AWWA STD. C-151 and AWWA
STD. C-104; or
b. Cast iron soil pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM A-746; or
c. No-hub cast iron soil pipe and fittings conforming to AA
group 022;
d. U.S. Tyton joints systems (TYSEAL)
U.S. Pipe co. or equal are approved;
e. All Tyton joints seals must be made
with tools specifically designed for that purpose;
f. No-hub sewer service couplings: size four-inch approved only;
g. Cast iron flanges and saddles, male or female, with either
single stainless steel band or double band clamp are approved. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 50.1.2.(a), 1985).
13.24.030 Materials--Pressurized line. This section is limited to utility sewer service connections
requiring pressurized flow or life and does not apply to sewer mains.
a. No galvanized pipe shall be used.
b. Standard size tow inch HDPE socket
fused poly-ethylene plastic pipe and fittings are approved. Qualified as type
III, category 5, class C, grade P34 in ASTM D-1248 with a design pressure
rating of one hundred (100) psi minimum. Pipe shall be SCLAIRCOR
series 100 or equal. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 50.1.2(b), 1985).
151-20 (Homer
12/09)
13.24.040(a)-13.24.040(j)
13.24.040 Construction and
installation--Gravity line. This section
is limited to gravity sewer service installation.
a. Five-foot
minimum bury unless specifically allowed by the Public Works Inspector; except,
that in roadway, the minimum bury is seven feet. In cases allowed, rigid board
insulation of two-inch thickness minimum by twenty-four inches wide shall be
placed six to twelve inches above the component on top of the bedding/backfill
and centered in line with the component.
b. The service line stubouts shall be
placed on the property line or utility line as applicable. No
service shall be placed closer than five feet to any property line not parallel
to the main line.
c. The sewer service line must have a minimum horizontal separation
of ten feet from any water service line, fire hydrant, or main line valve.
d. The contractor shall install the service at ninety degrees to
the street main line whenever possible.
e. The service line may not cross property lines, except where
the line comes from the main line in the public rights-of-way to the property
being served, except with the written permission of the Public Works Director.
f. A lot may be connected only to a sewer main that is directly adjacent to the lot.
g. Within the time provided in this subsection, a temporary
connection shall be disconnected at the sewer main and replaced with a
connection to a sewer main that is directly adjacent to the lot, at the expense
of the lot owner. Upon connecting
to the directly adjacent sewer main, the lot shall bear a portion of the cost
of constructing the directly adjacent sewer main on the same basis as other
lots that receive access to sewer service through the construction.
1. If there is no
sewer main directly adjacent to the lot as of the effective date of this
subsection, the temporary connection shall be replaced no later than one year
after a sewer main directly adjacent to the lot is placed in service; provided
that the replacement shall be made during construction of the directly adjacent
sewer main when necessary to maintain sewer service to the lot. The city shall
notify a lot owner of the owner’s obligations under this paragraph before
commencing construction of the sewer main.
2. If there is a sewer main directly adjacent to the lot as of the effective date of this subsection, the temporary connection shall be replaced no later than one year after the effective date of this subsection The city shall notify a lot owner of the owner’s obligations under this paragraph within 60 days after the effective date of this subsection.
h. All taps into the main line must be made with tools designed
specifically for that purpose and must be sized correctly for the specific
sewer service connection. Only hole-cutter type tools such as manufactured by
Pilot may be used to tap the main. Cutoff saws will not be allowed.
i. The City of
Homer will not rent or loan any tools for sewer service installation except in
the case of emergency as determined by the Public Works Director or his
appointed agent.
j. The tap into the main shall be at approximately forty-five
degrees above horizontal.
151-21 (Homer
12/09)
13.24.040(k)-13.24.040(y)
k. A sweep of twenty-two and one-half degrees to forty-five
degrees shall be installed above the main to attain the proper elevation and
grade.
l. The pipe shall continue at a continuous grade of one percent
to three percent until under the foundation of the structure served. In some
cases, twenty-two and one-half degree drops may be approved as determined by
the Public Works Inspector.
m. No floor drains, drain tile systems nor other
devices may be connected to the sewer system by a service or directly
which would allow the entry of rain water or runoff water into the system.
n. Grease traps and sand traps shall be installed by the most
recent State-accepted Uniform Plumbing Codes.
o. Cleanouts shall be installed at bends greater than forty-five
degrees. No service line may continue over one hundred feet without a cleanout
being installed as measured form the main line.
p. Backwater prevention devices shall be installed where the
potential for backflow exists as the result of flooding or blockage of the
sewer system.
q. Cleanouts shall be covered with the appropriate cap.
r. The work must be free of leaks and flaws.
s. The bottom of the excavation and/or bedding must be uniformly
graded, and free of dips, bumps and large rocks.
t. The trench shall be kept free of water at all times by
pumping if required.
u. In the event
that ductile iron pipe is used for the service pipe, it shall be carried into
position and not dragged. It shall be lowered into the excavation by means of a
sling in such a manner that it is not dropped nor the pipe or fitting coating
injured. The full length of the pipe shall rest on the bottom of the excavation
wit a recess allowed for the joint. While work is in progress, the open ends of
the pipe shall be kept plugged so no trench water, dirt of foreign matter
enters the pipe. Where the pipe coating or lining are damaged, they shall be repaired
by the contractor in a satisfactory manner. All pipe joints shall be lubricated
with Johns-Mannville pipe joint lubricant or an
inspector-approved equal.
v. The backfilling shall be done in such a manner as to assure
that neither large rocks nor frozen lumps fall on the pipe. All sewer lines and
components shall be bedded, backfilled and compacted to ninety-five percent of
maximum material density. Only classified material shall be used for bedding
and backfill as determined by the Public Works Inspector. In some cases,
suitable bedding and/or backfill material may be encountered in the excavation
and imported material may not be required as determined by the Public Works
Inspector.
w. No extension of a sewer service line may be made even on
private property without the approval of the Public Works Inspector so that
appropriate sizing, inspection and as-built records can be made.
x. the public
rights-of-way must be restored to their original condition before a service is
accepted.
y. No service will be accepted without copies of the required
as-built plans, records and test data. (Ord. 09-45(S)§
2&3(part), 2009; Ord. 87-28 3, 1988; Ord. 85-25 Art. 50.1.3, 1985).
151-22 (Homer 12/09)
13.24.050 (a)-13.24.050(q)
13.24.050 Construction and installation--Pressurized
line. This section is limited to
utility sewer service connections with pressurized flow from a private service
requiring a lift station.
a. The plans and specifications for the lift station must be
reviewed and approved by the Public Works Inspector and the requirement for any
specific lift station installation must be approved by the Public Works
Director.
b. Seven-foot
minimum bury unless specifically allowed by the Public Works Inspector. In
cases allowed, rigid four inches wide shall be placed six to twelve inches
above the component on top of the bedding/backfill and centered in line with
the component.
c. The service line shall be placed on the property line or
utility easement line as appropriate. No service shall be
placed closer than five feet to any property line not parallel to the main
line.
d. The sewer service line must have a minimum horizontal separation
of ten feet from any water service line, fire hydrant or main line valve.
e. The contractor shall install the service at ninety degrees to
the street main line whenever possible.
f. The service line may not cross property lines, except where
the line comes from the main line in the public rights-of-way to the property
being served.
g. Service to property that does not have a main directly
adjacent to it will require a design review, a special permit and an
installation agreement approved by the Public Works Director. Generally this
applies to property where no other main line will be considered to serve the
property.
h. The sewer service line shall be minimum
of two-inch diameter polyethylene pipe. Larger sewer service lines shall be
required as the Public Works Inspector determines necessary.
i. All taps
into the main line must be made with tools designed specifically for that
purpose and must be sized correctly for the specific sewer service connection.
Only hole-cutter type tools such as manufactured by Pilot may be used to tap
the main. Cutoff saws will not be allowed.
j. The City of Homer will not rent or loan any tools for sewer
service installation except in the case of emergency as determined by the
Public Works Director or his appointed agent.
k. The tap into the main shall be at approximately forty-five
degrees above horizontal.
l. Saddles shall be cast iron male for female with either single
stainless steel band or double clamp.
m. Use flanged couplings for terminating polyethylene service
line at the sewer main service saddle arrangement.
n. Grease traps and sand traps shall be installed by the most
recent state-accepted Uniform Plumbing Codes.
o. The work must be free of leaks and flaws.
p. The bottom of the excavation and/or bedding must be uniformly
graded, and free of dips, bumps and large rocks.
q. The trench shall be kept free of water at all times by
pumping if required.
151-23 (Homer
12/09)
13.24.050(r)-13.28.020(a)(2)
r. The backfilling shall be done in such a manner as to assure
that neither large rocks nor frozen lumps fall on the pipe. All sewer service
lines and components shall be bedded, backfilled and compacted to ninety-five
percent of maximum material density. Only classified material shall be used for
bedding and backfill as determined by the Public Works Inspector.
s. No extension of a sewer service line may be made even on
private property without the approval of the Public Works Inspector so that
appropriate sizing, inspection and as-built records can be made.
t. The public rights-of-way must be restored to their original
condition before a service is accepted.
u. No service will be accepted without copies of the required
as-built plans, records and test data. (Ord. 87-25 4, 1988;
Ord. 85-25 Art. 50.1.4, 1985).
Chapter 13.28
WATER SYSTEMS
Sections:
13.28.010 Applicability and definitions.
13.28.020 Materials.
13.28.030 Water service construction and installation.
13.28.040 Operation of water valves, fire hydrants and curb
stops.
13.28.050
Water meter installation
13.28.060 Backflow and cross-connection prevention.
13.28.010 Applicability and definitions. a. This chapter is limited to:
1. Water service
installations;
2. Water service
meter installations; and
3. Backflow and
cross-connection prevention.
b.
Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the
following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:
“Directly
adjacent” A water main is directly adjacent to a
lot when the water main is located in an easement or right-of-way that is
adjacent to the lot, and either (i) the water main
extends the entire length of the frontage of the lot along the easement or
right-of-way; or (ii) the water main extends at least 10 feet into the easement
or right-of-way adjacent to the lot, and the public works director has
determined that at no time will the water main be extended to serve additional
lots.
“Temporary
connection” means a line that connects
a lot to a water main that is not directly adjacent to the lot. (Ord. 09-45(S) §4(part), 2009; Ord. 85-25 Art. 60.1.1., 1985).
13.28.020 Materials. a. Water line. This subsection is limited to utility water
service connections and does not apply to water mains.
1. No galvanized pipe shall be used.
2. Three-fourths-inch to two-inch service lines shall be Scheduled
K, flexible soft copper, conforming to ASTM B-88.
151-24 (Homer
12/09)
13.28.020(a)(3)-13.28.030(g)(1)
3. Four-inch and larger service lines shall be ductile iron
water pipe (DIWP), class 52, conforming to AWWA STD. C-151 and AWWA STD. C-104.
b. Water Service Valves.
1. No galvanized parts shall be used
2. Corporation stops shall be flare-type brass only; Mueller Co.
only are approved.
3. Curb stops shall be flare-type brass only; Mueller Co. only
are approved.
4. Curb boxes: Mueller Co. only are
approved (must be furnished with stationary operating rods).
5. Valves four inches and larger shall be mechanical joint, two
hundred fifty pound test pressure rated. Mueller Co. only are
approved.
c. Fittings.
1. no galvanized fittings shall be
used. Use brass, stainless steel, cast iron or ductile iron only, two hundred
fifty point test pressure rated.
2. Three-part unions must be flare-type brass. Mueller Co. only are approved.
d. Thaw Wire. Thaw wire shall be solid or braided,
rubber-covered or plastic-covered No. 2 copper cable. (Ord.
85-25 Art. 60.1.2, 1985).
13.28.030 Water service construction and
installation. This section is limited to
water service installations.
a. Seven feet is minimum bury
unless specifically allowed by the Public Works Inspector. In cases allowed,
rigid board insulation with two-inch thickness minimum by twenty-four inches
wide shall be placed six to twelve inches above the component on top of the
bedding/backfill and centered in line with the component.
b. The service line may not be placed within five feet of any
property line not parallel to main line.
c. the water service line
must have a minimum horizontal separation of ten feet from any sewer service
line.
d. The
contractor shall install the service at ninety degrees to the street main line
whenever possible.
e. The service
line may not cross property lines, except where the line comes from the main
line in the public rights-of-way to the property being served.
f. A lot may be connected only to a water main that is directly adjacent to the lot.
g. Within the time provided in this
subsection, a temporary connection shall be disconnected at the water main and
replaced with a connection to a water main that is directly adjacent to the
lot, at the expense of the lot owner.
Upon connecting to the directly adjacent water main, the lot shall bear
a portion of the cost of constructing the directly adjacent water main on the
same basis as other lots that receive access to water service through the
construction.
1. If there is no water main directly
adjacent to the lot as of the effective date of this subsection, the temporary
connection shall be replaced no later than one year after a water main directly
adjacent to the lot is placed in service;
151-25 (Homer
12/09)
13.28.030(g)(1)-13.28.030(u)
provided that the replacement shall be made during construction of the
directly adjacent water main when necessary to maintain water service to the
lot. The city shall notify a lot owner of the owner’s obligations under
this paragraph before commencing construction of the water main.
2. If there is a water main directly
adjacent to the lot as of the effective date of this subsection, the temporary
connection shall be replaced no later than one year after the effective date of
this subsection The city shall
notify a lot owner of the owner’s obligations under this paragraph within
60 days after the effective date of this subsection.
h. The water
service line shall be a minimum of three-fourths-inch diameter. Larger water
service lines shall be required as the Public Works Inspector determines
necessary.
i. No three-part union will
be allowed closer than sixty-foot intervals either side of the curb box.
j. A curb box
shall be installed at the property line adjoining the public rights-of-way or
on the utility easement line as appropriate.
k. Curb box
shall extend zero to three inches above the finish grade.
l. All taps
into the main line must be made with tools designed specifically for that
purpose and must be sized correctly for the specific water service connection.
m. The City of
Homer will not rent or loan any tools for water service installation except in
the case of emergency as determined by the Public Works Director of his
appointed agent.
n. The bottom
of the excavation and/or bedding must be uniformly graded, and free of dips,
bumps and large rocks.
o. The trench
shall be kept free of water at all times by pumping if required.
p. The service
line must be laid in the ditch with slack for expansion if required.
q. A thaw wire
shall be attached to the corporation stop if such stop is designed for this
attachment. If the corporation stop is not designed for direct attachment, a
brass or copper grounding clamp shall be installed on the copper tubing as
close as possible to the corporation stop and the thaw wire attached to the
ground clamp.
r. The taw
wire shall be laid in the ditch with slack for expansion or ground movement and
surface at the curb box with enough excess to permit easy location and
attachment of an electric thawing device.
s. There shall
be no breaks or splices in the taw wire.
t. The work
must be free of leaks and flaws.
u. The water
service connections, corporation stops, curb stops and all joints will be
pressure tested at static main line pressure for ten minutes and inspected by
the Public Works Inspector before backfilling is allowed.
151-26 (Homer
12/09)
13.28.030(v)-13.28.050(d)
v. All water
service lines and components shall be bedded, backfilled and compacted
ninety-five percent of maximum material density. Only classified material shall
be used for bedding and backfill as determined by the Public works Inspector.
In some cases, suitable bedding or backfill material may be found in the
excavation and imported material may not be required as determined by the
Public Works Inspector.
w. Backfilling
shall be done in such a manner as to assure that no large rocks or frozen lumps
fall on the pipe or components.
x. No
extension of a water service line may be made even on private property without
the approval of the Public works Inspector so that appropriate sizing,
inspection and as-built records can be made.
y. In the event that ductile
iron pipe is used for the service, pipe shall be carried into position and not
dragged. It shall be lowered into the excavation by means of slings in such a
manner that it is not dropped, nor are the pipe or fitting coating injured. The
full length of the pipe shall rest firmly along the bottom of the excavation
with a recess allowed for the joint. While work is in progress, the open ends
of the pipe shall be kept plugged so no trench water, dirt or other foreign
substance enters the pipe. where pipe coating or
lining are disturbed, they shall be repaired in a satisfactory manner. A valve
shall be located at the property line or utility easement line as applicable to
shut off the service in place of a curb box. No thaw wire shall be required.
The valve shall be securely tied back to the main, using two runs of
three-fourths-inch all thread, coated with a galvanized spray or bituminous
material. The main shall be joined using a cast iron tee and, if necessary, a
cast coupling. The tee shall be property thrust block against the undisturbed
ditch using only property sized concrete thrust blocks. wooden
blocks shall not be permitted. If a poured-in -place block is used, all fittings shall be wrapped in sheet plastic and
care taken to see that ll bolts are accessible. The
valve box top shall be flush with the finish grade. All pipe and fittings shall
be sanitized during installation. After installation, the line is to be flushed
in the presence of the inspector to his satisfaction. All joints shall be
lubricated with Johns-Manville pipe joint lubricant or inspector-approved
equal.
z. The public
rights-of-way must be restored to their original condition before a service is
accepted.
aa. No service
will be accepted without copies of the required as-built plans, records, and
test data. (Ord. 09-45(S)§ 5&6 part, 2009, Ord.
85-25 Art. 60.1.3, 1985).
13.28.040
Operation of water valves, fire hydrants and curb stops. Only authorized city personnel shall operate water valves, fire
hydrants or curb stops. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 60.1.4, 1985).
13.28.050 Water meter installation. a. the meter shall be the size and
model indicated by the Public Works Inspector.
b. Fittings on
the meter shall be screw-type bronze or brass for brass meters and screw-type
plastic for plastic meters.
c. The meter
shall be installed in a horizontal and upright position.
d. The meter
shall be in a warm dry place above ground water, easily accessible, preferably
inside the building structure.
151-27 (Homer
12/09)
13.28.050(e)-13.28.060(f)
e. The shutoff
valve shall be installed immediately before the meter on the incoming service
line for customer use.
A pressure regulator
provided by the City must also be installed between this valve and the meter on
all installations with a distribution system pressure of more than eighty
pounds per square inch (80 P.S.I.) and the pressure
must be regulated at sixty pounds per square inch (60 P.S.I.)
or less.
f. An
appropriate backflow-prevention device shall be installed immediately after the
meter on the outgoing service line.
g. Water
meters shall be installed prior to providing any service to a water utility
customer.
h. The City of
Homer shall have the right to install a meter remote on the building in any
location the City deems most appropriate.
i. Water meters remain the
property of the City of Homer. The initial fee for the meter is a one time
rental fee. The customer is responsible for normal protection of the meter
and/or generator from external damage and freezing. Internal wear and failure
of the meter and/or generator due to normal use will be the responsibility of
the City. Customers shall provide reasonable access for City personnel and to
make necessary repairs.
j. All water
sold must be metered.
k. All
plumbing parts, processes, and installation and workmanship shall be in
accordance with current State-approved Uniform Plumbing Codes (UPC). (Ord. 89-24(A) 1, 1989; Ord. 87-28
5, 1988; Ord. 85-25 Art. 60.1.5, 1985).
13.28.060 Backflow and Cross-connection prevention.
a. All
connections to the public potable water system shall have an approved
backflow-prevention device where required in accordance with the minimum
requirements listed below.
b. All devices
recommended in this section are minimum standards and thus the requirements for
backflow-prevention may be made more stringent should the Public Works Director
deem it necessary or appropriate.
c. The
location and type of the backflow-prevention devices shall be approved by the
Public Works Inspector.
d. All
backflow-prevention devices or the installation of the devices, excepting residences (single, family and duplex), shall
include test cocks and shutoff valves for testing the device for correct and
continuous function. Annual tests shall be made to verity that the device is
functioning correctly anc continuously. The owner
shall be responsible for making these tests and for the maintenance of the
device and shall maintain a record of these tests in a form suitable to the
City and shall submit the records to City upon request.
e. The City
has the right to inspect all installations and structures, and to review
plumbing plans to determine compliance with the backflow and cross-connection
prevention requirements. The City has the right to reject the devices or
installations not in compliance with the requirements and has the right to
disapprove the plumbing plans if not in compliance with the requirements.
13.28.060
f. All boiler
make up water feed systems must have an approved reduced-pressure type
backflow-prevention device.
151-28 (Homer
12/09)
13.28.060(g)
g. Minimum
requirement for backflow-prevention:
Structure
of System. Recommended
Device.
1. Residences (Single-family
and duplex) Single check valve at meter and a reduced-pressure/air break vented
device (Watts series 9D or equal), at boiler feed line.
2. Hotels, apartments,
public and private buildings. Air-gap separation or
reduced-pressure device.
3. Canneries, packing houses
and reduction plants. Air-gap separation or reduced-pressure device.
4. Chemical plants (Same as above)
5. Chemically contaminated
water systems (Same as above)
6. Civil works. Air-gap separation or reduced-pressure device or double check
valve, depending on the situation.
7. Dairies and cold storage
plants (Same as above)
8. Film laboratories Air-gap
separation or reduced-pressure device
9. Fire systems Air-gap
separation or reduced-pressure device or double check valve, depending on the
situation.
10. Hospitals, medical,
buildings, (Same as above)
sanitariums,
morgues, mortuaries,
autopsy
facilities, nursing and
convalescent
homes and clinics.
11. Waterfront facilities
and industries (Same as above)
12. Oil and gas production storage
or transmission properties Air-gap separation or reduced-pressure device
13. Plating plants (Same
as above)
14. Power plants (Same
as above)
15. Radioactive materials or
(Same as above)
substances
plants or facilities handling
16. Restricted, classified
or (Same as above)
other
closed facilities
17. Schools and colleges (Same as
above)
18. Sewage and storm drain
facilities (Same as above)
151-29 (Homer
12/09)
13.28.060(h)- 13.28.060(i)
h. All devices
must be approved by the State and the Public Works Department.
i. All installations shall be
done to conform to all applicable City and State building and plumbing codes. (Ord. 89-24(A) 2, 1989).
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151-29a (Homer
12/09)
13.32.010--13.32.070
Chapter 13.32
ELECTRICAL
Sections:
13.32.010 Applicability.
13.32.020 Standard code conformance.
13.32.030 Licensed contractor required.
13.32.040 Plan and specification review.
13.32.050 Right-of-way restoration.
13.32.060 As-built data.
13.32.070 Inspection
13.32.010 Applicability. This chapter covers certain requirements, materials, processes, procedures, and practices not covered in other specific chapters of this standard. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.1(part), 1985).
13.32.020 Standard code conformance. All electrical work and materials or components used must be in accordance with State-approved uniform building, uniform fire/safety codes, and national electrical safety codes. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.2(a), 1985).
13.32.030 Licensed contractor required. All electrical work performed within the public rights-of-way must be performed by a State-licensed electrical contractor. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.2(b), 1985).
13.32.040 Plan and specification review. Plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Public works Inspector. Plans shall include extent of construction, exact location using map, plat or as-built, and other related design criteria. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.2(c), 1985).
13.32.050 Right-of-way restoration. The public rights-of-way must be restored to their original condition. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.2(d), 1985).
13.32.060 As-built data. No work will be accepted without copies of the required as-built plans, specifications, records, and test data. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.2(e), 1985).
13.32.070 Inspection. All work must be inspected by the Public Works Inspector before acceptance. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.2(f), 1985).
151-30
(Homer 8/86)
13.36.010--13.36.050
Chapter 13.36
SEEDING
Sections:
13.36.010 Applicability.
13.36.020 Generally.
13.36.030 Materials.
13.36.040 Application.
13.36.050 Maintenance.
13.36.060 Inspection.
13.36.010 Applicability. This chapter covers certain requirements, materials, processes, procedures, and practices not covered in other specific chapters of this standard. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.1(part), 1985).
13.36.020 Generally. This work shall consist of preparing the ground, followed by application of seed, fertilizer, lime, if required, and mulch material, all in reasonably close conformity with specifications and at locations shown on the plans or established by the Engineer or by the Public works Inspector. It is the intent of this specification that a living vegetative cover will be provided which will blend well with the surrounding vegetation. All seeded areas shall be maintained until continued growth is assured. The seeding will be covered under the one-year warranty. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.3(a), 1985).
13.36.030 Material. A hardy grass seed mix comparable with the local area as approved by the local authority of the United States Department of Agriculture shall be used. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.3(b), 1985).
13.36.040 Application.
a. Both hydraulic and dry methods may be used.
b. Hard broadcasting may be substituted, provided that the rate of application for both seed and nutrient is twice that of dry mechanical methods, and that the end result required is attained. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.3(c), 1985).
13.36.050 Maintenance.
a. The contractor shall protect seeded areas against traffic by warning signs or barricades, as approved by the Public Works Inspector. Surfaces gullied or otherwise damaged following seeding shall be repaired by regarding, reseeding, and remulching, as directed. The contractor shall otherwise maintain seeded areas appropriately until the end of the warranty period.
b. The seeded areas shall be watered by the contractor as required for proper germination and growth. Equipment
151-31
(Homer 8/86)
13.36.060
used in watering shall be capable of reaching all seeded areas from the traveled way.
c. No extra compensation will be paid to the contractor for work incurred under maintenance of seeded areas by the City. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.3(d), 1985).
13.36.060 Inspection.
a. Final inspection to determine final acceptance of the grass shall be made one year after the seeding.
b. Conditions governing final acceptance by the Inspector are that a healthy and uniform stand of grass be achieved, blending well with the surrounding vegetation and showing no signs of chloritic condition. (Ord. 85-25 Art. 70.1.3(e), 1985).
Chapter 13.40
STANDARD DETAILS
Sections:
13.40.010 Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details.
13.40.010 Standard Construction Specifications and
Standard Details. a. The Standard Construction Specifications and
the Standard Details developed and maintained by the Director of Public Works
and approved by the City Manager shall apply to all construction of roads,
utilities, driveways, and roadside drainage projects in the public
rights-of-way unless otherwise provided by code, permit or contractual
provision.
b. The Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details may be revised
or amended from time to time by the Director of Public Works with the written
approval of the City Manager. All approved revisions and amendments will be
forwarded to the City Clerk for filing in the records of the City.
c. The Official current version of the Standard Construction Specifications and
the Standard Details will be kept and maintained in the office of the City
Clerk, with a duplicate of the official current version to be kept and
maintained in the office of the Director of Public Works. Two copies shall be
maintained and made available for public review during business hours at the
Department of Public Works. (Ord. 02-27, 4, 2002; Ord. 85-25 Div. 80
(part), 1985
1. Editor's Note: The provisions of this chapter were originally enacted by Ordinance 85-25 which was repealed by Ordinance 87-7(S).