City of Phoenix

Water Services Department

DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL

FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

August 1, 2004

Water Services Department

200 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1697
Phone: (602) 262-1826
Fax: (602) 495-5843
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Table of Contents

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL 1
1.2 AUTHORITY 2
1.3 REVISIONS 3
1.4 ORGANIZATION AND INTERPRETATION OF MANUAL 4
1.5 DEFINITIONS 5
1.6 ABBREVIATIONS 6
1.7 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS 7

CHAPTER 2 Development Coordination by Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 GENERAL 8
2.2 WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT (WSD) 9
2.2.1 General 9
2.2.2 WSD, Divisions of Responsibility 9
2.2.3 WSD, Development Services Provided 10
2.3 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (DSD) 12
2.3.1 General 12
2.3.2 DSD, Divisions of Responsibility 12
2.3.3 DSD, Private Development Services Provided 13
2.4 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 15
2.4.1 General 15
2.4.2 EASD, Divisions of Responsibility 15
2.4.3 EASD, Development Services Provided 15
2.5 THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (STD) 17
2.5.1 General 17
2.5.2 STD, Division of Responsibility 17
2.5.3 STD, Development Services Provided 17

CHAPTER 3 Water Distribution and Transmission Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.1 WATER SYSTEM OVERVIEW 19
3.1.1 Pressure Zones 19
3.2 WATER DEMAND 21
3.2.1 General 21
3.2.2 Domestic Demand 22
3.2.3 Fire Flow Demand 23
3.3 WATER MAIN CRITERIA/COMMONALITIES 24
3.3.1 General 24
3.3.2 Jurisdictional Agency Approvals 24
3.3.3 Environmental and Cultural Regulatory Requirements 24

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3.3.4 Community Notification and Involvement 25

3.3.5 Alignment and Easement Requirements 25
3.3.6 Water Main Extensions 27
3.3.7 Water Main Classifications 28
3.3.8 Hydraulic Requirements 28
3.3.9 Thrust Restraint 28
3.3.10 Corrosion Protection/Ductile Iron Pipe 28
3.3.11 Separation from Sanitary Sewer Mains 28
3.3.12 Separation from Wastewater System Structures 29
3.3.13 Separation from Storm Drains and Culverts 29
3.3.14 Separation from Other Utilities 29
3.3.15 Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention 29
3.3.16 Fire Hydrant Requirements 29
3.3.17 Start-Up and Commissioning Period 30
3.3.18 Record Drawings 30
3.4 DISTRIBUTION MAINS - ADDITIONAL DESIGN CRITERIA 31
3.4.1 General 31
3.4.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials 31
3.4.3 Pipe Sizing 31
3.4.4 Location/Alignment 32
3.4.5 Distribution Main Cover 32
3.4.6 Fire Hydrant Spacing 32
3.4.7 Line Valves 33
3.4.8 Service Connections and Meters 34
3.4.9 Water Meters and Sizing Guidelines 35
3.4.10 Water Distribution System Plan Requirements - Check Lists 38
3.5 TRANSMISSION MAINS - ADDITIONAL DESIGN CRITERIA 39
3.5.1 General 39
3.5.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials 39
3.5.3 Pipe Sizing 39
3.5.4 Location/Alignment 40
3.5.5 Cover 40
3.5.6 Line Valves 40
3.5.7 Restraint Systems 41
3.5.8 Bypass Assemblies 43
3.5.9 Air/Vacuum Valve Assemblies 43
3.5.10 Access Manholes 43
3.5.11 Appurtenant Facilities 43
3.5.12 Design Survey Requirements 43
3.5.13 Subsurface Investigations 44
3.5.14 Transmission Main Plan Requirements - Check Lists 44
3.6 FIRE LINE SYSTEMS 45
3.6.1 General 45
3.6.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials 45
3.6.3 Backflow Prevention Devices 45
3.6.4 Design Requirements 45
3.6.5 Fire Line Plan Requirements - Check List 46
3.6.6 Plans Processing Guidelines 46
3.7 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND WATER FEATURES 47
3.7.1 General 47
3.7.2 Backflow Prevention 47
3.7.3 Service Connections/Meters 47
3.7.4 Landscape Water Permit 47

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3.7.5 Limitations on Water Use 47

3.8 WATER ABANDONMENT 48
3.8.1 Plan Requirements Checklist 48

CHAPTER 4 Water Production Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4.1 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITIES CRITERIA/COMMONALITIES 49
4.1.1 General 49
4.1.2 Jurisdictional Agency Approvals 49
4.1.3 Environmental, Biological and Cultural Assessment 49
4.1.4 Community Notification and Involvement 50
4.1.5 Project Site Requirements 50
4.1.6 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) 51
4.1.7 Electrical Power Supply 51
4.1.8 On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation 51
4.1.9 Yard Piping 51
4.1.10 Valves 52
4.1.11 Flow Meter 52
4.1.12 Operations and Maintenance Manual 52
4.1.13 Start-Up and Commissioning Period 52
4.1.14 Record Drawings 52
4.2 PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS 53
4.2.1 General 53
4.2.2 Pilot Controls 53
4.2.3 Design Standards 53
4.2.4 Telemetry 53
4.3 PUMPING FACILITIES 54
4.3.1 General 54
4.3.2 Pumping Units and Size 54
4.3.3 Design Criteria 54
4.3.4 Water Pumping and Booster Station Plans - Check Lists 55
4.4 WELLS 56
4.4.1 General 56
4.4.2 Construction Materials 56
4.4.3 Design Criteria 57
4.4.4 Additional Design Requirements 58
4.4.5 Abandoned Wells 59
4.5 WATER STORAGE FACILITIES 60
4.5.1 General 60
4.5.2 Construction Materials 60
4.5.3 Storage Capacity 60
4.5.4 Design Criteria 61
4.5.5 Chlorination System Requirements 62
4.5.6 Water Storage Facilities Plan - Checklist 63
4.6 TELEMETRY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 64
4.6.1 General 64
4.6.2 Design Criteria 64

CHAPTER 5 Wastewater Collection System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 65
5.1.1 Arizona Aquifer Protection Permit Requirements 65
5.1.2 Maricopa County Health Code Requirements 66
5.1.3 City Code Requirements 66

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5.1.4 Environmental and Cultural Regulatory Requirements 66

5.1.5 Community Notification and Involvement 67
5.2 SUBMITTALS 68
5.2.1 Wastewater Master Plan and Report 68
5.2.2 Design Report 68
5.2.3 Construction Plans – CIP Projects and Projects with City Financial
Participation 69
5.2.4 Construction Plans – Private Development Projects 69
5.2.5 Record Drawings 69
5.2.6 Technical Specifications - CIP Projects and Projects with City Financial
Participation 69
5.3 WASTEWATER DESIGN FLOWS 71
5.3.1 Average Daily Flows Based Land Use 71
5.3.2 Peak Flow 72
5.3.3 Design Flows Based on Fixture Units 72
5.4 GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER LINES 73
5.4.1 General 73
5.4.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials 73
5.4.3 Pipe Sizing 73
5.4.4 Slope 74
5.4.5 Alignment 75
5.4.6 Cover 75
5.4.7 Easements 75
5.4.8 Sewer Main Connections at Manholes 78
5.4.9 Cross Connections Prohibited 79
5.4.10 Separation from Water Mains 79
5.4.11 Separation from Water Supply System Structures 79
5.4.12 Separation from Storm Drains and Culverts 79
5.4.13 Separation from Other Utilities 79
5.4.14 Buoyancy 80
5.4.15 Trenching, Bedding, and Backfill 80
5.4.16 Testing 80
5.4.17 Depressed Sewers 80
5.5 MANHOLES 81
5.5.1 Manhole Locations 81
5.5.2 Manhole Spacing 81
5.5.3 Manhole Diameter 81
5.5.4 Standard Details 82
5.5.5 Clean Outs 82
5.5.6 Manhole Stub Outs 82
5.5.7 Manhole Separation from Water Mains 82
5.5.8 Drop Manholes 82
5.5.9 Flow Channel 82
5.5.10 Bench 83
5.5.11 Water Tightness 83
5.5.12 Testing 83
5.5.13 Corrosion Protection for Manholes 83
5.6 SERVICE CONNECTIONS 84
5.6.1 General 84
5.6.2 Service Connection Sizes 84
5.6.3 Manholes Required 84
5.6.4 Maximum Main Size for Taps 84
5.6.5 Service Connection Installation 84

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5.7 WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS AND FORCE MAINS 85

5.8 ALLOWABLE DISCHARGES AND PRELIMINARY TREATMENT 86

Appendix A List of Department Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

WATER, SEWER AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES A- 1
NUMERICAL LIST OF WATER AND SEWER POLICIES A- 4

Appendix B Private Development Construction Plan Req. Checklists . . . . . . . . B-1

WATER MAIN PLAN CHECKLIST B- 2
SEWER MAIN PLAN CHECKLIST B- 10
PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANT PLAN CHECKLIST B- 17
OFF-SITE FIRELINE PLAN CHECKLIST B- 19
WATER/SEWER ABANDONMENT PLAN B- 24

APPENDIX C Capital Improvement Prog. Construction Plan Req. Checklists . . C-1

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN CHECKLIST C- 2
WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PLAN CHECKLIST C- 6
WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION PLAN CHECKLIST C- 10
WATER STORAGE FACILITY PLAN CHECKLIST C- 13
WASTEWATER SYSTEM PLAN CHECKLIST C- 16
WASTEWATER LIFT STATION PUMPING PLAN CHECKLIST C- 20

APPENDIX D Administrative Procedure No. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

PLAN PREPARATION D- 2
PLAN SUBMITTAL D- 8

APPENDIX E Maricopa Association of Governments Specifications and Details E-1

APPENDIX F Arizona Administrative Code Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

APPENDIX G The Code of the City of Phoenix, Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

APPENDIX H Definitions and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1

APPENDIX I Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1

APPENDIX J Manhole Connection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1

S-511 (1 OF 2) J- 2
S-511 (2 OF 2) J- 3
S-512 J- 4
S-512-D J- 5

APPENDIX K Revised Fire Hydrant Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1

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Table of Figures

Figure 3.1 Typical Major Pressure Zone Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Figure 3.2 Butterfly Valve and Bypass Installation with Appurtenances for Trans-
mission Mains . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Table of Tables

Table 3.1 Water Demand Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Table 3.2 Minimum Fire Flow Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table 3.3 Minimum Easement Widths for Water Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Table 3.4 Minimum Water Distribution Grid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Table 3.5 Fire Hydrant Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 3.6 Valve Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 3.7 Water Meter Sizing Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 3.8 Allowable Velocity/Headloss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Table 3.9 Line Valve Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Table 4.1 Chlorine Facilities Minimum Design Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Table 5.1 Average Daily Flows by Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table 5.2 Design Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 5.3 Minimum Easement Widths for Sewer Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Table 5.4 Maximum Manhole Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Table 5.5 Minimum Manhole Diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Table 5.6 Service Connection Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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Page Revision
Date Description of Change
Number Number

All 1.0 6/12/2003 Complete Revision and Update

All 1.0 3/12/2003 Published document into electronic format

All 1.0 2/01/2004 Incorporating Changes to online document

according to comments received.

All 1.0 8/01/2004 Incorporating Changes to online document

according to comments received.

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

1.1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines and minimum design criteria
for the design of water and wastewater systems for the City of Phoenix either as
part of Capital Improvement Program projects or as private development projects
that will construct and dedicate the systems to the City.
The manual applies to existing systems being expanded, modified, upgraded and
rehabilitated as well as to the construction of new facilities. The manual is not
intended to be used as a construction specification.
All units of measurement used in this manual are United States standard measure
unless otherwise noted.

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1.2 AUTHORITY
The design standards set forth in this manual are adopted pursuant to the
authority granted in ARS 9-672 and Section 37-2, 37-3 and 28-3 of the Phoenix
City Code.

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1.3 REVISIONS
This manual may be revised periodically. Proposed revisions will be posted on the
City of Phoenix Water Services Department (WSD) web site for a period of 60
days prior to implementation unless the revision is required to comply with
Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, ordinances, or codes.

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1.4 ORGANIZATION AND INTERPRETATION OF MANUAL

This manual is composed of written engineering standards, references to
established standards of other organizations and agencies and standard details of
the WSD. The Director of the WSD, whose interpretation shall be binding and
controlling in its application, shall make the interpretation of any section or of
differences between sections.

NOTE: Any deviations from the Standards in this manual shall require a technical
appeal to the Development Services Department City Manager’s Representative
through the standard technical appeal process.

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1.5 DEFINITIONS
Definitions of terms used in this manual can be found in APPENDIX H.

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1.6 ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviations used in this manual can be found in APPENDIX I.

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1.7 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS

The standard specifications and standard details relating to water and wastewater
systems that are referenced in this manual include the following:
1. Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction sponsored
and distributed by the Maricopa Association of Governments. These speci-
fications are herein referred to as MAG Specifications. These specifica-
tions are revised and updated periodically and are available through the
Maricopa Association of Governments office in Phoenix.
2. Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction sponsored and
distributed by the Maricopa Association of Governments. These details are
herein referred to as MAG Details. These details are revised and updated
periodically and are available through the Maricopa Association of Govern-
ments office in Phoenix.
3. City of Phoenix Supplements to Uniform Standard Specifications and
Details for Public Works Construction. These specifications and details are
herein referred to as Supplemental Details or Supplemental Standards.
These specifications and details are updated and revised periodically and
are available through the records/reproduction office of the Engineering
and Architectural Services Department.
4. Uniform Standard Details developed by the City of Phoenix Water Services
Department. These details are herein referred to as Department Details.

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CHAPTER 2 Development Coordination

by Departments

2.1 GENERAL
There are several City of Phoenix departments that may be involved in the
processing of water and wastewater development projects. Among these
departments are the Water Services Department (WSD), the Development
Services Department (DSD), the Engineering and Architectural Services
Department (EASD), and the Street Transportation Department (STD). Each
department has their own divisions assigned to process any portion of a project
that falls within their jurisdiction.

NOTE: If any portion of a project falls outside the Phoenix City limits, the
developer must also include the prevailing jurisdictional agency and their
processes.

Water and wastewater development projects processed by the City of Phoenix fall
into a variety of types with an array of variables regarding the following issues:
Joint venture agency projects through Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA),
infrastructure mains, infrastructure facilities, distribution mains, projects built
inside the Phoenix City limits, projects built outside the Phoenix City limits,
projects within the public right of way, projects outside the public right of way,
public funded projects, private funded projects, private funded projects with public
funding participation or reimbursement.
A project may be a straight forward over the counter review at one of several
technical service counters or it may be a complex multi-faceted development
lasting many years involving a regional master plan effort. The processing
requirements and number of departments involved in a project depends entirely
on the number of issues and jurisdictions included above.
The following department descriptions are intended to give an overview of these
departments jurisdictional areas and the services provided by each.

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2.2 WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT (WSD)

2.2.1 General
The WSD is empowered by the Phoenix City Code to ensure the proper
administration and operation of the water and wastewater works of the City. The
WSD operates under one of five Deputy City Managers who report to the
Assistant City Manager.
The Water Services Director is the general executive officer of the Department.
The Director is in charge of all personnel and the entire operation, equipment and
facilities of the Department. He also has general supervision over all charges for
water and wastewater services, departmental policies, agreements, new
connections, repairs, other operational works and for all charges not explicitly
provided for in the City Code, subject to approval of the City Manager.

2.2.2 WSD, Divisions of Responsibility

The WSD has numerous divisions that include five (5) that provide development
services. These five (5) divisions are; Technical Support, Planning and
Programming, Treatment Plants, Distribution and Collection Engineering, and
Construction Management.
The WSD is responsible for project review, approval and inspection coordination
of all infrastructure projects, which are water and wastewater treatment facilities,
wastewater collections, pumping facilities, transmission mains, well sites, water
storage sites and pressure reducing facilities, both inside and outside the Phoenix
city limits.
Privately funded projects only, that involve these above infrastructure type
projects are to be submitted to the Development Services Department (DSD) for
review process evaluation. DSD will then collect all fees due and pass the
appropriate projects on to the WSD for design review and processing.

NOTE: The WSD also has the responsibility for non infrastructure projects, which
are the service related distribution size mains, only when designed outside the
City limits. Additionally, these projects now must also include the prevailing
jurisdictional agency’s development processing.

All master plans that include infrastructure expansion, transmission mains and/or
facilities, for developing new or expanded service areas, shall be reviewed by the
WSD.

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Infrastructure facilities typically processed by the WSD include:

1. Booster pump stations.
2. Pressure reducing facilities.
3. Storage facilities.
4. Well sites.
5. Water transmission mains (16-inch diameter and larger).
6. Wastewater collection mains (15-inch diameter and larger).
7. Wastewater lift stations, Public and Private (3,000 gpd or more).
8. Treatment plant process works.
9. Any other major infrastructure facilities.

NOTE: Additionally, all privately funded development and public Capital

Improvement Program (CIP) projects that are not in the public ROW, must also be
reviewed by DSD, Building Safety for code compliance.

2.2.3 WSD, Development Services Provided

The following is a representative list of the Capitol Improvement and Private
Development Services provided by the WSD:
1. Develop, maintain and prioritize the CIP Master Plan for project implemen-
tation through a 20 year schedule.
2. Administer the CIP Master Plan, developing prioritized work scopes for
infrastructure development.
3. Provide system flow data and prepare system analysis reports as well as
develop new programs as needed.
4. Provide project coordination throughout the selection process, for consult-
ants, contractors and the selected alternative delivery system.
5. Perform and document a comprehensive review of developer master plans
and planned community developments providing water and wastewater
guidelines compatible with project development benefiting from the WSD,
CIP Master Plan.
6. Assist developers and consultants with fire flow test analysis assuring effi-
cient project design.
7. Provide a project manager as a single contact person for consultants, facil-
itating coordination among other departments jurisdictionally involved as
appropriate to meet project requirements.
8. Provide complete design review and processing of the project documents
concluding with project approval for construction permits.
9. Coordinate and develop the goals and objectives for the project specifica-
tions process.
10. Provide coordination of Environmental documentation, evaluation and
remediation.
11. Provide processing coordination for right of way dedications and other req-
uisite legal instruments.

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12. Provide mapping services in the latest Geographic Information System

(GIS) land base, including historic records of all past WSD projects, as well
as function as the depository for newly completed projects.
13. Provide a computerized project tracking process throughout the entire
development effort.

For preparation of private development construction plans that will become a part
of the Phoenix system, refer to the “Private Development Construction Plan
Required Checklists” in Appendix B.
For preparation of Capital Improvement Program Project construction plans, refer
to the “Capital Improvement Construction Plan Required Checklists” in Appendix
C.

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2.3 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (DSD)

2.3.1 General
The Development Services Department (DSD) was established on July 1, 1987
by consolidating all of the City's development services functions into a single
organization. The goal being to streamline the City's private development review,
approval and inspection process. The following organization units were merged
into the DSD in 1987:
1. The Building Safety Department in its entirety.
2. The Development Coordination Division from the Planning Department.
3. The Sign Regulation Section from the Planning Department.
4. The Plan review and permit issuance staff from the Engineering and Archi-
tectural Services Department.
5. The Plan reviewers from the Traffic Engineering Department.
6. The Plan reviewers from the Water Services Department.
7. The Plan reviewers from the Fire Department.
After its initial organization, DSD subsequently added civil engineering
inspections and parts of the Technical Services Division’s customer services
counter from the Water Services Department.
Organizationally, the DSD Director is responsible as the City Manager’s
Representative and the City’s Building Official. The Director has delegated these
functions to Department direction under technical specialists. Reporting to the
director are two Assistant Directors, one responsible for residential development
and the other for commercial / industrial development. The residential and
commercial / industrial programs each have a plan review and inspection function.

2.3.2 DSD, Divisions of Responsibility

The DSD is responsible for technical review, approval and inspection of non
infrastructure water mains, 12-inches in diameter and smaller, and wastewater
main projects, smaller than 15-inches in diameter, within the Phoenix city limits.

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Typical non infrastructure private development plans indicating necessary

improvements and/or dedications that require processing by DSD are as follows:
1. Grading and Drainage plans including, but not limited to hillside and flood
plain reviews and hydraulic report.
2. Storm Water Management plans.
3. Paving plans.
4. Water plans (12-inch and smaller).
5. Fire Line plans.
6. Sewer plans (smaller than 15-inch).
7. Landscaping plans.
8. Plats and / or Maps of Dedication.
9. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Architectural plans.
10. Site plans.
11. Single family development review.
12. Lot divisions.
13. Abandonments and Street Closures with applicable maps.

NOTE: All infrastructure expansion for developing new or expanded service

areas, including master plans, shall be reviewed by the WSD. Although reviewed
and processed by the WSD, those Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
that are not in the public right-of-way must also be reviewed by DSD, Building
Safety for code compliance.

Therefore, all privately funded projects that meet the infrastructure development
criteria are to be submitted to DSD for process evaluation. DSD will then collect all
fees due and pass the infrastructure projects on to the WSD for their simultaneous
review and processing.

2.3.3 DSD, Private Development Services Provided

Private development through DSD applies to all public and private facilities in
residential, commercial and industrial developments within the Phoenix city limits.
The development review process offers the following services:
1. Pre-application meetings to identify development requirements early in the
process.
2. Expanded categories of small plans, which can be processed over-the-
counter:
a. Permitting appointment process for commercial.
b. Permitting inspection process for eligible small projects.
c. Annual Facilities Program for registered industrial and commercial
customers.

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3. Provide a DSD project manager as a single contact for applicants, facilitat-

ing coordination among disciplines and assuring a review and approval
schedule within established time frames.
4. Processing of real estate dedications and abandonments.
5. Providing a single drop-off and pick-up point for all plans.
6. Central fee collection and permit issuance.
7. Streamlined appeals process.
8. Computerization of the entire process for better information tracking,
records retrieval, project coordination, inspection scheduling, and Certifi-
cate of Occupancy issuance.
9. Review and processing of technical documents:
a. Project status tracking and review comment distribution through the
internet.
b. Facilitation of public input in accordance with the zoning ordinance.
c. Acceptance of right of way improvements for City operation and
maintenance.
d. Approval of water and wastewater systems as a delegate of the Mari-
copa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD).
10. Final approval of development review documents.
11. Building permit issuance.
12. Project inspection and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
13. Development Review Board provides an arena for public input into devel-
opment approval codes and policies.
Contact the DSD for more detailed information describing the development review
process. Information is also available on-line through www.phoenix.gov.

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Engineering and Architectural Services Department August 1, 2004

2.4 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT

2.4.1 General
In 1989 an operations audit of the City of Phoenix Engineering Department,
resulted in a reorganization of that specific department. Technical design,
technical review and construction inspection work for water and wastewater
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects was decentralized and transferred to
the Water Services Department (WSD), allowing them greater control over
projects under their administrative responsibility. The Engineering Department
was renamed as the Engineering and Architectural Services Department (EASD).

2.4.2 EASD, Divisions of Responsibility

The reorganized department, EASD, continues to be responsible for qualifications
based selection, negotiations and contract preparations for consulting,
construction managers at risk and design/build services. It is also responsible for
the selection and contracting of competitive bid construction projects and
monitoring of the progress of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
EASD services are provided by three divisions among several within the
department. These three divisions are Administrative Services, Technical
Services, and Project Management. The divisions provide service to two types of
clients, full service clients and limited service clients.
Full service clients, which include most of the City departments are provided total
project management services by EASD. These are typically municipal properties
such as buildings, parks, and landfills which require complete design, construction
and inspection services.
Limited service clients are those clients that provide their own project
management services and look to EASD for consultant and contractor selection
and contracting services, and other non-project management services. The Water
Services Department is a limited service client. Also private developers with
outside City limits and infrastructure development projects are limited service
clients. This is the case when private developer projects qualify for developer infill
credits, proportional participation of project over sizing to meet anticipated future
growth, or reimbursement of future scheduled CIP projects built in areas of current
private development activities.

NOTE: EASD provides the advertising and a low bid process in order for private
development to qualify for some level of participation in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program funds.

2.4.3 EASD, Development Services Provided

Development through EASD applies to all publicly funded projects. Also, qualified
private development projects will utilize services of EASD to establish and
document the fair market value for work when public funds will ultimately
participate in a project.
The following is a representative list of available services within the EASD total
management services process:

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1. The Contracts Administration will manage the consultant selection process

for engineers and architects, and contractors providing alternative delivery
systems.
2. Provide managed bid specifications and a construction bidding process.
3. Provide environmental documentation, evaluation and remediation.
4. The Information Services will provide the format and conventions for con-
struction design and mapping.
5. The City’s mapping services will provide the most current Geographic
Information System (GIS) land base for projects.
6. The Central Records section will provide a complete record drawing history
of all past City projects, and also function as the depository for all newly
completed projects.
7. Provide existing utility documentation and project conflict coordination.
8. Provide complete project design and construction management for full ser-
vice clients.

NOTE: Throughout the project development process, all appropriate technical

standards will be applied to the project and full compliance is required. Copies of
the approved project documents including any exemption must be included in the
construction documents submitted for construction permit approval. No permit
shall be issued for any construction not in accord with the approved project
documents and conditions of approval. The construction, location, use or
operation of all land and structures within the project site shall conform to all
conditions and limitations set forth in the contract documents. Evidence of project
development approval in the form of a copy of the approved project documents or
exemption must be available on the construction site. In the event the applicant
does not comply with the conditions imposed by the approved project documents,
a violation of the construction permit shall be considered to have occurred.

For preparation of Capital Improvement Project construction plans, refer to the

appropriate checklist in Appendix C.

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The Street Transportation Department (STD) August 1, 2004

2.5 THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (STD)

2.5.1 General
The Street Transportation Department (STD) is responsible for planning and
providing for the safe, efficient and convenient movement of vehicles and goods
on city streets. Streets respond to transportation needs by means of the street
capital improvement planning program, street maintenance and pavement
management, traffic engineering, traffic signal construction and maintenance, and
traffic safety coordination.
In order to meet these responsibilities as related to the new programs, the STD
has administrative design and construction responsibilities for all Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) work in the public ROW. The STD provides design
and construction management for major streets, storm drains, water and sewer
mains, bridges, bike paths and development of traffic systems.

2.5.2 STD, Division of Responsibility

Among several divisions within the STD, Design and Construction Management
(DCM) is the division charged with the responsibility, along with the WSD as a
limited service client, of processing the water and wastewater CIP projects.
The WSD may contract STD/DCM as project administrator and for design review
of all project needs other than specific water and wastewater issues. Conceptual
designs of water and wastewater work in the public ROW are performed by the
Water Services Department. Regarding construction, this includes administration
and execution of all in the ROW activities and related issues.

NOTE: All construction activity outside of the right of way the WSD performs this
function.

2.5.3 STD, Development Services Provided

Water and wastewater CIP infrastructure projects typically involve the coordinated
effort of the WSD, EASD and the STD. There are usually several overlapping and
shared responsibilities on every project. The following is a representative list of
development services provided by the STD / DCM:
1. Coordination of the consultant selection process for a project design engi-
neer.
2. Administration of the complete project process on a limited client service
basis.
3. Provide the format and conventions for design and construction plans and
mapping.
4. Provide existing utility documentation and project conflict resolution.
5. Coordinate the project specifications process required for bidding.
6. Provide construction management and perform all inspection activities.

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NOTE: Throughout the project development process, all appropriate technical

standards will be applied to the project and full compliance is required. Copies of
the approved project documents including any exemption must be included in the
construction documents submitted for construction permit approval. No permit
shall be issued for any construction not in accord with the approved project
documents and conditions of approval. The construction, location, use or
operation of all land and structures within the project site shall conform to all
conditions and limitations set forth in the contract documents. Evidence of project
development approval in the form of a copy of the approved project documents or
exemption must be available on the construction site. In the event the applicant
does not comply with the conditions imposed by the approved project documents,
a violation of the construction permit shall be considered to have occurred.

For preparation of Capital Improvement Project construction plans, refer to the

appropriate checklist in Appendix C.

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CHAPTER 3 Water Distribution and

Transmission Systems

3.1 WATER SYSTEM OVERVIEW

3.1.1 Pressure Zones

Approximately 70 operating pressure zones serve the municipal water distribution
system for the City of Phoenix. These zones operate nominally within a static
pressure range between 50 to 100 psi.
With regards to typically high seasonal water demand variations among pressure
zones with elevated storage, operating pressure fluctuations are normal.
Information on pressure zones serving the various areas of the City can be
obtained from the WSD. Figure 3.1, "Typical Major Pressure Zone Configuration",
schematically shows a major pressure zone representing elevated storage. Not all
pressure zones include elevated storage. Therefore, individual development
design requirements may vary.

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Figure 3.1 Typical Major Pressure Zone Configuration

(Pressures have been rounded to the nearest 10 psi)

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3.2 WATER DEMAND

3.2.1 General
The City of Phoenix municipal water system has dual functions. It supplies potable
water for industrial, commercial and domestic use and supplies water for fire
protection. This section shall set forth basic water demand criteria established by
the Water Services Department (WSD). The minimum pipe sizes established by
the WSD in Section 3.4.3, “Pipe Sizing” are not always adequate to meet both
system water demands. For some projects, a detailed analysis of domestic and
fire flow demands may be required to properly define requirements for system
design.
Water main design shall be based on peak day flow plus fire flow. Facilities, such
as booster stations and pressure reducing stations, shall be designed for peak
hour demand of the peak day with provisions for fire flow. Peak day flow shall be
2.0 times the average day demand flow, and the peak hour flow shall be 1.7 times
the peak day flow.
Booster stations in a service area without storage shall be sized by the peak hour
of the peak day demand plus fire flow (FIRM capacity). Booster stations in service
areas with storage shall be sized for peak day (FIRM capacity). The storage
facility's volume shall be a minimum of 20% of peak day flow (to meet diurnal
fluctuations) plus fire flow volume plus 10% of peak day flow, for emergency.
Water mains shall be designed to maintain between 50 and 100 psi during peak
hour conditions at a flow velocity of less than or equal to five (5) fps, or they are to
maintain a pressure greater than or equal to 25 psi at a point of maximum fire
draft, at a flow velocity of less than or equal to 10 fps. The pipe diameter shall be
the largest diameter calculated for the two conditions above.
These design parameters supersede the minimum requirement in Section 3.4.3,
“Pipe Sizing”, in which it states the prescribed minimum requirement of 12-inch
mains in major streets, 8-inch mains in collector streets, and 6-inch mains in local
streets in case of conflict regarding design minimums.

NOTE: When contacting the WSD regarding reports, studies, or analysis the
following issues should be identified - highest and lowest elevation of the project
site, appropriate water pressure zone, peak day and peak hour water demands,
wastewater generation, nearest location points for water and wastewater
connections, and include all geographic issues effecting design, etc.

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3.2.2 Domestic Demand

For the purposes of system design the WSD has established factors for maximum
daily consumption for various domestic uses. Although the list is not all-inclusive it
does serve to establish a general base line for system evaluation and analysis.
Table 3.1, “Water Demand Factors”, shows the water demand factors to be used
for the determination of maximum daily consumption. No allowances for fire
protection or fire flows are included in these factors. For information not included
herein, the designer shall contact the WSD for consultation and agreement on
design demand.
Table 3.1 Water Demand Factors

MAXIMUM DAILY
LAND USE UNITS
CONSUMPTION
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Gallons per person
(Less than 5 dwelling units per acre) 420
per day
Use 3.2 persons per dwelling unit
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Gallons per person
(More than 5 dwelling units per acre) 420
per day
Use 2.5 persons per dwelling unit

Gallons per person

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MIX 240
per day

COMMERCIAL HIGH RISE Gallons per person

180
(No landscaping or desert landscaping) per day

COMMERCIAL HIGH RISE Gallons per person

240
(With landscaping) per day

INDUSTRIAL Gallons per person

130
(Not including water for industrial operation) per day

Gallons per room

HOTEL/MOTEL 200
per day

SCHOOLS Gallons per

75
(Without lunch & shower facilities) student per day

SCHOOLS Gallons per

125
(With lunch & shower facilities) student per day

Gallons per square

MALLS / RETAIL AREAS 1.5
foot per day

NOTE: If a proposed development does not fit within the categories listed above,
a maximum daily consumption of 220 gallons per person per day shall be used.

For clarification, the following example characterizes the calculations performed

to determine the design flows and quantities involved in a hypothetical system
design.

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EXAMPLE: Hypothetical Water Demand/Flow Evaluation

ASSUME: A 1000 Dwelling Unit High Density Residential Subdivision
Development
CRITERIA: From Table 3.1, “Water Demand Factors”
Population density = 2.5 persons per dwelling unit
Maximum daily consumption = 420 gallons per person (capita) per day
(gpcpd)
Design Population = 1000 x 2.5 = 2,500 people
Maximum total daily consumption = 2,500 x 420 = 1,050,000 gallons per day
(gpd)
Peak day flow rate = 1,050,000 gpd/1440 mpd = 730 gpm
Peak hour per capita consumption = 1.7 x 420 = 714 gallons per capita per day
(gpcpd)
Peak hour flow rate = (2,500 persons x 714 gpcpd) / 1440 mpd = 1240 gpm
It is stressed that fire flow requirements are not included in the above example.
The calculated flow rates and quantities shall be added to the required fire flows
prior to the design of water mains, booster pumps, storage reservoirs and other
system components.

3.2.3 Fire Flow Demand

The required fire flow and peak day flow rate shall be available in the system. The
municipal fire flow required by the City for any one particular location varies
depending on the land use with a maximum of 12,000 gallons per minute to a
minimum of 1000 gallons per minute. The number of hours that the required fire
flow shall be available also varies depending on the land use and ranges from 2-
10 hours. The increased use of automatic extinguishing systems, whether they
use water or some other agent, will affect the quantities of water required.
Table 3.2, “Minimum Fire Flow Requirements”, outlines the required fire flows.
This table is not all-inclusive for every type of development. The designer is
referred to the Development Services Department (DSD) and the WSD for uses
not shown.
Fire sprinkler demands are in addition to the flow requirements show in Table 3.2,
“Minimum Fire Flow Requirements”. Flows in the table represent the fireflow of the
public system at fire hydrants. It shall be noted that the fire department may
require a fire flow greater than shown in the table due to building construction
materials, contents, etc. These cases require consulting with WSD and Fire
Department Staff.
Table 3.2 Minimum Fire Flow Requirements

1000 gpm for single family residential

1500 gpm for multi family residential

3000 gpm for commercial

5000 gpm for industrial warehouse and downtown areas

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3.3 WATER MAIN CRITERIA/COMMONALITIES

3.3.1 General
The commonality elements presented here are provided as the basis for project
initiation. All issues presented here need to be included and addressed in all
water projects typically found in this water main criteria section. Other more
specific elements are presented in the following areas by project type.
Additionally, for design construction plan specifics refer to the appropriate
checklist in the Appendix.

3.3.2 Jurisdictional Agency Approvals

One of the most important early tasks, is to develop a list of prevailing
jurisdictional agencies which need to consulted in order to obtain a notice to
proceed for construction. All appropriate agency levels affected within the
Federal, State, County, and City involvement need to be contacted for their
individual design requirements. These requirements will need to be addressed in
a top down priority to avoid approval conflicts.

NOTE: Any and all more stringent requirements by Federal, State, County or local
codes or ordinances shall take precedence.

3.3.3 Environmental and Cultural Regulatory Requirements

This section is not intended to be all encompassing, but is provided as an
overview of environmental and cultural requirements and typical agency
involvement. A thorough consideration of the environmental and cultural impact of
the project at the project location or along the project route shall be evaluated to
identify environmental and cultural requirements. Private developers shall be
responsible for regulatory compliance and for obtaining the required permits for
their projects.
Whenever a project impacts Waters of the United States, a Clean Water Act,
Section 404 Permit shall be required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps). A jurisdictional delineation shall be performed to gain the Corps
concurrence on the jurisdictional limits of the Waters of the United States. The
amount of acreage disturbed in jurisdictional areas in addition to other criteria will
determine if an individual or nationwide permit will be required. A Preconstruction
Notification (PCN) may be required to be submitted to the Corps to support a
determination that the proposed construction activities comply with the terms and
conditions of the applicable Nationwide Permit(s). The proposed activities will also
need to comply with all terms and applicable general, regional, and 401 water
quality conditions.
Compliance is required with the Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(AZDES) general permit for storm water discharges from construction sites. The
permit, issued on February 28, 2003 by ADEQ, replaces Stormwater National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits previously issued by
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Coverage under the general
permit is required for all operators of construction sites that disturb one (1) or
more acres of soil through grading, trenching, or excavation.

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Projects shall not adversely impact threatened or endangered species or their

habitat and shall comply with the Federal Endangered Species Act. To address
any biological requirements, an assessment report of the project may be required
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
No project shall adversely impact historic or prehistoric properties. Projects shall
comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, the City’s Archaeological
policy, the Arizona Antiquities Act and the State Historic Preservation Act. As part
of the cultural resources consideration the City of Phoenix Archaeologist and the
City of Phoenix Historical Preservation Office may be contacted for additional
information and direction.

3.3.4 Community Notification and Involvement

The City has made a commitment to early citizen notification and involvement.
The goal of identifying neighborhood concerns has a high priority. Communication
through printed notice, a public information phone number and public
presentations could be a necessary element in construction plan approval.

3.3.5 Alignment and Easement Requirements

A route study or alignment report shall be completed to assure a functional
hydraulic gradient as well as continuity of an accessible right-of-way (ROW) and/
or easement corridor.
The Water Services Department requires safe and quick access to all City water
mains at all times in order to repair main breaks, install taps, and perform
preventive maintenance. For this reason, City of Phoenix water mains shall be
constructed in streets within the public ROW. Water mains in easements create
access problems and will not be permitted except under the following special
circumstances.
Easements will only be considered in the following cases:
1. For single family, individually lotted, residential developments, City of
Phoenix water mains may be constructed in Private Accessways, meeting
the minimum width requirements below, the COP Standard Details P1020-
1, P1020-2 (with the exception that minimum width of Private Accessway
must be 28 ft., 29.2 ft. from back of curb to back of curb), and the design
standards herein,
2. The project route falls in a future ROW alignment,
3. The project route falls in a major utility, canal, or drainage channel corridor,
4. For a short segment of main, that is not technically feasible to design the
water mains in the ROW without violating City codes or ordinances and
that, in the opinion of the Water Services Department, the proposed align-
ment of the water main in an easement results in more efficient operation
of the water system.
All City of Phoenix water mains proposed to be constructed in easements outside
of ROW will require the approval of the Water Services Department.
Prior to a preliminary site plan submittal to the Development Services
Department, developments that are proposing to construct water mains in
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described above to the Development Services Department for approval by the

Water Services Department. The plan, signed and sealed by a registered Arizona
Professional Engineer, shall show the proposed location of the easement, the size
of the proposed mains, a statement providing the reason that the easements are
necessary, and a statement that the easements will comply with the design
standards herein. The plan must be approved by the Water Services Department
prior to the submittal of a preliminary site plan. The Water Services Department
will notify the Development Services Department when the plan is accepted or
rejected.
Easements shall be located in dedicated tracts. Backlot or sidelot easements will
not be allowed.
Minimum Easement Widths
1. For Water Mains Located in 28 ft. Private Accessways, the minimum ease-
ment width shall be the entire 29.2 ft. width of the Private Accessway from
the backs of the curbs. In addition, there shall be a minimum eight (8) foot
public utility easements on each side of the Private Accessway,
2. For Water Mains Located in Tracts; the minimum easement widths for
water mains with eight (8) feet of cover or less shall be as follows:
Table 3.3 Minimum Easement Widths for Water Mains

Main Diameter Minimum Easement Width

12-inches and smaller 25 feet
16 through 30-inches 50 feet
Larger than 30-inches 80 feet

The minimum easement widths for water mains with greater than eight (8)
feet of cover shall be determined on a case by case basis.
In addition to the above, all appurtenances (blow-off, hydrants, etc.) shall be
provided with an easement 20 feet by 20 feet centered on the
appurtenances.
If parallel City water or sewer mains are to be located in the same
easement, the adjusted minimum easement width for the overlapping
easements shall be the greater of the required easements width above plus
an additional seven (7) feet.

NOTE: Easement widths may be increased reflecting the required

construction and maintenance activities.

Water mains shall be centered within the easement.

Regardless of the easement width, buildings shall have a sufficient setback from
the easement boundary such that buildings, building foundations, or building slabs
will not be undermined or damaged by a water main break. Proposed
developments with buildings, building foundations, or building slabs proposed to
be closer than 20 feet from an easement boundary, shall be required to submit
structural and soil calculations, signed and sealed by a registered Arizona
professional engineer, which verify integrity of structures adjacent to the water
main under the condition of a main failure.

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The easements for water mains shall be dedicated and restricted for City of
Phoenix water mains only. Public utility easements (PUE’s) are not acceptable.
Water easements shall be free of all obstructions and shall at all times be
accessible to City service equipment. No buildings, sport courts, fences, shade
structures, nor permanent structures of any kind shall be constructed upon, over
or under any water easements. Since water mains can be damaged by tree roots,
trees shall not be planted within 10 feet of the outside diameter of the water main.
A list of acceptable landscaping vegetation in easements is available from the
WSD. No landscaping shall be placed within an easement which would render the
easement inaccessible by equipment. The WSD has the right to cause any
obstruction to be removed without notice to the property owner and all related
costs shall be the property owner’s responsibility. The maintenance of all
landscaping in water easements is the responsibility of the property owner or
Homeowners Association thereof and shall be indicated as such in the
Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R’s). A copy of the CC&R’s
providing evidence of this maintenance responsibility by the Homeowners
Association or other ownership group shall be submitted to the City of Phoenix,
Development Services Department for verification.
For water easements not located within a Private Accessway, an all-weather
access road is required if manholes, valves, fire hydrants, or other appurtenance
requiring City access are located within the easement. The access road shall
have a minimum width of 10 feet and shall be paved or constructed of minimum 6-
inch thick stabilized decomposed granite. Each end of the access road shall
connect to a public street or private accessway or a turn-around easement
conforming to with City of Phoenix Supplement to MAG Standard Detail P1022
shall be provided. The maintenance of access roads in the water easements is
the responsibility of the property owner or Homeowners Association and shall be
indicated as such in the CC&R’s. A copy of the CC&R’s providing evidence of this
maintenance responsibility by the Homeowners Association or other ownership
group, shall be submitted to the City of Phoenix, Development Services
Department for verification.
Water mains shall not be placed in easements under retention basins. Water
mains in easements at wash crossings shall not locate appurtenances such as
manholes, fire hydrants, or valves within the 100-year flood elevation of the wash.
For small parcels, less than 10 acres, that are being redeveloped and there are
existing water easements on the parcel that do not meet the requirements above,
and it is not practical or technically feasible to increase the easement width, the
City will review each on a case by case basis and will also consider material and
construction options such as ductile iron pipe, reinforced concrete retention walls,
etc, provided that accessibility and safety for City crews can still be maintained.

NOTE: The need for ROW or easement acquisition shall be initiated as soon as
possible avoiding certain delay in construction plan approval.

3.3.6 Water Main Extensions

The water main extension policy of the City of Phoenix is contained in Article II, of
Chapter 37 of the Phoenix City Code. As set forth in the Code, developers must
pay all costs for constructing water mains necessary to afford adequate service
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described in Section 37-35 of the Code, repayment of the cost of “off-site” water
mains (approach mains) may be available.

3.3.7 Water Main Classifications

For the purposes of this manual, all water mains in the City of Phoenix system that
are 18- inches and larger in diameter are classified as transmission mains. All
water mains 12-inches and smaller in diameter are classified as distribution
mains. Water mains 16-inches in diameter can be either depending on the design
application. In some cases, development water demands, including fire flow may
exceed the minimum pipe sized outlines in Chapter 37 of the Code. In these
cases where the existing grid is not capable of providing adequate source water, a
larger 16-inch main will be stipulated. This 16-inch main is then configured as a
distribution main. The WSD will make this determination.

3.3.8 Hydraulic Requirements

The Water Services Department (WSD) may require a hydraulic modeling
analysis for a project in order to evaluate and properly develop the available water
source. The new design must establish that the existing water source to be
capable of meeting the WSD’s criteria for flow at the peak hour demand of the
peak day, including fire flow, within the service limits of the parent pressure zone.
The appropriate facility size and pipe material shall be identified to satisfy the
hydraulic analysis.

NOTE: Modeling may identify a requirement for a booster station, pressure

reducing facility, etc. The WSD will make this determination.

3.3.9 Thrust Restraint

Joint restraint shall be used at all bends and fittings or where joint restraint
devices are specified by the approved construction plan. Restrained joint
calculations shall be prepared and submitted when necessary keeping in mind
that concrete thrust blocks are not to be considered in the calculations.

3.3.10 Corrosion Protection/Ductile Iron Pipe

Where indicated by soil testing or as directed by the WSD, ductile iron pipe mains
shall be protected from exterior corrosion. This protection may consist of
encasement in a polyethylene protective wrapping or other approved methods.

3.3.11 Separation from Sanitary Sewer Mains

To minimize the potential for cross contamination, water and sewer mains shall
meet the separation requirements described in AAC R18-4-502 and illustrated in
MAG Standard Detail No. 404-1 with the following supplemental requirements:
1. Vertical clearance between water mains and gravity sanitary sewer mains:
the water main shall not be less than 12-inches above the sanitary sewer
main, even if the sewer main is constructed with ductile iron pipe in accor-
dance with Note 3B in MAG Standard Detail No. 404-1.

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2. Vertical clearance between water mains and sewer service connections:

the water main shall not be less than 6-inches above the sewer service
even if the sewer service connection is constructed with ductile iron pipe in
accordance with Note 3B of MAG Standard Detail 404-1.
3. Vertical clearance between water mains and sewer service connections:
when the sewer service is above the water main, minimum clearance shall
be a 24-inches. The sewer service connection must be constructed with
ductile iron pipe in accordance with Note 3B of MAG Standard Detail 404-1.

3.3.12 Separation from Wastewater System Structures

While no general statement can be made to cover all conditions, it is generally
recognized that water mains shall meet the requirements of the appropriate
reviewing agency with respect to minimum distances from wastewater structures.
All existing wastewater system structures within 200 feet of the proposed water
main shall be shown on the plans.
Soil conditions in the vicinity of the proposed water main if within 200 feet of a
wastewater system structure shall be determined and shown on the plans.

3.3.13 Separation from Storm Drains and Culverts

Water mains shall maintain six (6) feet horizontal and two feet vertical separation
from storm drains and culverts. Water mains crossing less than two (2) feet below
a storm drain or culvert shall require additional protection such as the use of
ductile iron pipe or a pipe casing.
3.3.14 Separation from Other Utilities
Water mains shall maintain a minimum six (6) feet horizontal separation and one
(1) foot vertical separation to any underground dry utility, all measurements
outside to outside.
3.3.15 Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention
No physical connection shall be allowed between potable and non-potable
sources. Any connection is considered a cross connection. Specific provisions
regarding cross connections and backflow prevention are available in the
Development Services Department, Building and Safety, refer to Policy No. P-54,
“Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control”.

3.3.16 Fire Hydrant Requirements

The appropriate location of fire hydrants will provide resolution to several issues.
Fire hydrants not only provide water to a fire’s source, but also function to
accommodate maintenance and repair issues. When fire hydrants are located on
transmission mains at high points for air relief or at low points for de-watering, the
integrity of the system can be more efficiently addressed. Fire hydrant location,
spacing, fire department response and access consideration are to be
incorporated into the project design.

NOTE: See also Appendix K.

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3.3.17 Start-Up and Commissioning Period

The construction project is functional only after demonstrating the completion of
pressure testing, bacteriological testing and final inspections. Then an acceptable
flushing schedule and chlorine residual monitoring plan must be prepared by the
design engineer to maintain and demonstrate an acceptable level of turnover
during the early period of new project operation. Upon substantial completion, the
start-up and commissioning period is ready to begin. The start-up details and
duration of commissioning shall be identified early on and listed in the project
scope of work by the design engineer.

3.3.18 Record Drawings

Three sets of construction plans shall be submitted to the inspector as record
drawings. The record drawings shall be sealed and signed by an Arizona
Registered Professional Engineer. The record drawings shall meet the
requirements of WSD policy P-69 for private development projects and policy P-
85 for CIP projects. For CIP projects, a CD of the sealed record drawings is also
required to be submitted to the City.

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3.4 DISTRIBUTION MAINS - ADDITIONAL DESIGN CRITERIA

3.4.1 General
Distribution mains are typically 6-inches through 16-inches in diameter. Project
designs shall make every effort to loop water mains throughout the development
to mitigate the maximum 30 service shutdown rule and to minimize the number of
dead end mains.

3.4.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials

Distribution mains 6-inches through 16-inches in diameter shall be either
asbestos-cement pipe (ACP) or ductile iron pipe (DIP). DIP, exclusively, shall be
used for mains in arterial streets and in easements (outside of dedicated public
ROW). The pipe shall conform to the applicable specifications as follows:

3.4.3 Pipe Sizing

The design engineer shall size all distribution system pipes and appurtenances in
accordance with the provisions of this manual. Additionally, Section 37-33(a) of
the Code establishes a minimum water distribution master grid system as
indicated by Table 3.4, “Minimum Water Distribution Grid System”.
Table 3.4 Minimum Water Distribution Grid System
LOCATION PIPE SIZE (INCHES)
12
Section line streets or grid arterials
(16 when fire flow dictates)

Mid-section line streets or mid-grid feeders 8

All other streets (see exceptions below) 6

Distribution mains that are single-feed (dead-end) systems and include fire
hydrants shall be at least 8-inches in diameter.
A 6-inch diameter distribution main configured as a system with 2 feeds (a looped
system) can serve up to six (6) fire hydrants. Additional hydrants can be served if
the design provides for more feed points. A design analysis may be required by
the WSD for acceptance of such a system.
This is a generalized pipe size guideline which is subject to refinement in design
analysis. Distribution mains shall be sized for peak flow so that:
1. Velocity does not exceed five (5) feet per second, or head loss does not
exceed 10 feet/1000 feet whichever is limiting.
2. System pressures can be maintained between 50 psi at the highest meter
location in the pressure zone and 100 psi at the lowest meter location in
the pressure zone during peak day demand flow plus fire flow. In locating
where homes are built above or below metered locations it shall be the
developer’s responsibility to include a private booster station or private
pressure reducing assembly as needed. The WSD will make this determi-
nation.

NOTE: Regarding transmission mains only, variance from the above velocity/
head loss/pressure conditions requires approval of the WSD.

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3.4.4 Location/Alignment
Distribution mains shall be located as set forth in the latest edition of Standard
Utility Locations for the City of Phoenix as prepared by the Standard Utility
Committee. Design engineers can obtain a copy through the Engineering and
Architectural Services Utility Coordination Office. The standard utility locations are
presented with the realization that every case will not be covered. There may be
instances where the standards cannot be applied. Adjustments or deviation from
the standards for individual special cases will be made through mutual agreement
among the utility companies concerned and with the approval of the Development
Services Department (DSD) or Water Services Department (WSD).
Project stationing shall be tied to established monumentation.
A six (6) foot minimum horizontal and a one (1) foot minimum vertical exterior
surface separation from any parallel underground dry utility is required. In all
major streets and other active utility corridors, a utility conflict review is required.
The DSD has forms available for this task.

3.4.5 Distribution Main Cover

In accordance with MAG Specification 610.4, all distribution mains in major
streets shall have a minimum cover of four (4) feet over the top of the pipe.
Distribution mains in other locations shall have a minimum cover over the top of
the pipe as follows:
1. Three (3) feet for distribution mains smaller than 12-inches in diameter,
unless located in an easement or major street where four (4) feet will be
the minimum required.
2. Four (4) feet for distribution mains 12-inches in diameter.

3.4.6 Fire Hydrant Spacing

Table 3.5, “Fire Hydrant Spacing”, shows the maximum spacing for fire hydrants.
Spacing distance shall be measured along the centerline of the street or route,
which the fire truck will most likely travel.
Table 3.5 Fire Hydrant Spacing
FIRE HYDRANT
LAND USE SPACING REQUIREMENTS MAXIMUM SPACING IN
FEET
Single Family Residential 500
Single Family Residential Cul de Sacs 350
Two Story Townhouses and Apartments 300
Commercial and Industrial (including Shopping Centers) 300

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Fire Hydrants shall not be placed within six (6) feet of an above ground
obstruction and maintained 15-inches of clearance between the ground and the
lowest hydrant outlet cap. If required by the WSD, hydrants shall be located within
water easements providing at least six (6) feet of clearance on all sides of the
hydrant, including protective bollards as directed.
1. Existing fire hydrants determined to be on a transmission main are
intended for air relief, dewatering and maintenance purposes and can be
scheduled out of service periodically. Therefore, these fire hydrants shall
not be included in the total count to meet a developer’s fire hydrant cover-
age requirement.
2. All fire hydrants shall be of the dry barrel type conforming to MAG Specifi-
cations 610.8, 756 and the Phoenix Supplement thereto.
3. All fire hydrant source water shall be from a distribution main having a
diameter of at least 6-inches.
4. Fire hydrants shall be located along streets in accordance with the City of
Phoenix supplement to MAG Detail P-1362. In water mains 16-inch and
larger a fire hydrant shall be placed at the high point and/or low point of the
profile to permit air release and de-watering when applicable.

NOTE: See also Appendix K, “Revised Fire Hydrant Location Requirements” for
additional information.

3.4.7 Line Valves

Table 3.6, “Valve Spacing”, shows the maximum spacing for line valves on
distribution mains.

Table 3.6 Valve Spacing

LAND USE MAXIMUM VALVE SPACING IN FEET
Residential 800

Commercial and Industrial 600

In residential developments, valves shall be located so that a maximum of 30

single family dwelling units or a maximum of five (5) valves are involved in a
waterline shutdown.
1. A valve shall be located on each side of a canal, wash, railroad and free-
way crossing.
2. Avoid valve locations in curbs, sidewalks and driveways and valley gutters.
3. An isolation valve shall be placed at the main between the water main and
each fire hydrant, and a second maintenance valve at the fire hydrant
when installed on a transmission main.
4. All valves shall conform to MAG Specification 610.6 and 630, including the
C.O.P. supplement thereto.
5. Valves shall be located at the point of curvature (PC) of the curb return at
street intersections and aligned with a property or lot line in mid-block.
6. Valve boxes and covers shall be provided for all buried distribution system
line valves.
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3.4.8 Service Connections and Meters

Specific provisions for service connections and meters are contained in Article III
and Article IV, Chapter 37 of the Phoenix City Code.
A brief summary of Code provisions for the design engineer follows:
1. Where mains are installed in a development, service connections may be
installed by the developer's contractor. Where required, vaults shall be
constructed by the developer’s contractor. See vault detail W-500, pro-
vided by WSD, Technical Services.
2. A water service line shall not be installed in a sewer trench with less than
six (6) feet of horizontal clearance, however three (3) feet of horizontal sep-
aration with other water services and dry utilities is acceptable.
3. In accordance with Section 37-40 of the Code, every separate building
supplied with City water must have its own separate service connection
and meter. A single service line and a “Master Meter” can be used for two
or more buildings located on the same lot or for apartment developments,
trailer courts or similar projects covering one lot. In these “Master Meter”
applications where an assured continuous supply must be maintained, the
domestic development demand can be split and two meters may be used,
each with it’s own service connection to the City main and then manifolded
on the customer side of the meter. Beyond meeting the need to provide an
uninterrupted supply to a development, the manifolding of more than two
(2) meters shall not be allowed.

4. The level of service impacts to existing customers and available resources

shall be considered when selling new service connections and meters on
existing mains. There is a limit to the level of service available, affected by
competing adjacent property demands along a given water service main.

New service connections shall be limited in size to 50% of the service main
diameter. On looped mains there shall be a limited number of service con-
nections comparable to the equivalent existing main capacity. On dead
end mains the service connections shall be limited to half that of the looped
mains. A new water main extension may be required when it has been
determined by the WSD that existing main capacity has been exceeded.

However, if a developer can demonstrate through fire hydrant flow testing

and hydraulic analysis that there is additional capacity available, the WSD
will evaluate the information and may make an exception regarding the
number of service connections allowed on a particular line segment.
5. For information on current fees, contact the Development Services Depart-
ment,Technical Services.
6. Meters shall be installed by WSD personnel after the service connections
have been constructed by the developer’s contractor in accordance with
the appropriate Phoenix Supplement to MAG, Standard Details.
7. The Phoenix Plumbing Code is recommended for reference. Table 3.7,
“Water Meter Sizing Table”, gives the maximum operating flow rates for
positive displacement, compound and turbine meters utilized by the City of
Phoenix.

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NOTE: In accordance with UPC Section 608.2, where local static water pressure
is in excess of eighty (80) psi a private pressure regulator valve shall be required
on the customer side of the service meter.

3.4.9 Water Meters and Sizing Guidelines

UPC Section 610.1: The size of each water meter and each potable water supply
pipe shall be based on the total demand and shall be determined according to the
methods and procedures outlined in this section.
The type of meter selected should be compatible with these meter types, Positive
Displacement (PD), Compound (Comp) or Turbine (Turbo) meter. The following
guidelines should be used.

1. Positive Displacement and Compound meters are designed to accommo-

date the wide range of fluctuating demands associated with residential and
commercial developments.
2. Turbine meters are designed to accommodate large demands within a nar-
row range of fluctuating flow as those associated with industrial type devel-
opment. Also due to this characteristic, turbo meters have application for
metered delivery of constant high flow rate demands associated with non
pressure environments such as lake and pond fill lines during off peak
hours.
Water meters will be sized in accordance with the following Table 3.7 on page 36.
The columns list the design allowable gallons per minute (gpm) or fixture units
allowed for any given meter. Project design which exceed the listed gpm unit
values must be up-sized to the next larger meter.

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Table 3.7 Water Meter Sizing Table

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

METER SIZE WSD & DSD DESIGN MAXIMUM FLUSH MAXIMUM FLUSH
AND ALLOWABLE TANK FIXTURE VALVE FIXTURE
DESCRIPTION G.P.M. UNITS UNITS
5/8” x 3/4” PD 15 21 0

3/4” x 3/4” PD 25 42 8

1” PD 40 86 28

1-1/2” PD 65 200 92

2” PD 100 380 245

2” Compound 128 522 416

3” Compound 250 1335 1335

4” Compound 400 2670 2670

6” Compound 800 6280 6280

8” Compound 1280 10,048 10,048

2” Turbo 128 - -

3” Turbo 280 - -

4” Turbo 480 - -

6” Turbo 1000 - -

8” Turbo 2080 - -

Notes for Table Use:

1. Column 1, identifies meter sizes and types available from the City of Phoe-
nix. The use of turbo water meters may be limited.

NOTE: Use of water meters 6-inches and larger requires special advance
consultation with the WSD to determine availability, actual flow capacity, meter
cost, and delivery schedule.

2. Column 2, is the design meter flow rate as determined by the Water Services
and Development Services Departments.
3. Column 3, is the maximum number of fixture units permitted on a water
distribution system when the plumbing fixtures are predominantly flush
tank type water closets and urinals.
4. Column 4, is the maximum number of fixture units permitted on a water
distribution system when the plumbing fixtures are predominantly flush
valve type water fixture units.

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5. Meter service connection location in other than a residential subdivision

must be out of traveled roadway/walk. They may be located in a planter
area, parking lot island, etc. and shall be sufficiently above finish grade to
minimize flooding. Meter locations shall be easily accessible from a street.
6. Materials and installation for service lines shall conform to MAG Specifica-
tion 631 and the Phoenix Supplement thereto. All service lines for meters
3-inches and larger shall be DIP. Service lines for meters less than 3-
inches shall be Type “K” copper tubing.
7. Water meters servicing golf courses, lakes or any other continuous maxi-
mum flow uses terminating at atmospheric pressure require special
approval from the WSD. These installations require a flow control valve
and/or a flow restriction device and may be limited to the use of reclaimed
water.
8. All new taps for buildings including all single family residential lots shall be
a minimum of 1-inch in size. New 3/4-inch taps may be installed for land-
scape irrigation or other approved special uses only.
9. A separate landscape irrigation tap and meter is required for irrigated areas
over 10,000 square feet, or 1,000 gallons or more per day. [Phoenix City
Code Section 37-53 (b) (1)].

NOTE: Refer to Section 3.7, “Irrigation Systems and Water Features”.

10. Combination Fire/Domestic/Landscape meters are prohibited. (Phoenix

City Code Section 37-73 & UFC 1001.6.1). Each demand requires a sepa-
rate service connection.
11. DOF Fees: Development Occupation Fees (DOF) are $600.00 for water
and $600.00 for sewer for all single-family residential properties regardless
of water meter or tap sizes: and $360.00 per unit sewer for multi family
uses. DOF fees for all other uses are based on the water meter size, not
the tap size.
12. WRA Fees: Water Resource Acquisition (WRA) fees vary by area and are
based on the water meter size, not the tap size.
Guidelines for Landscape meters only
a. Tracts in subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WRA applies
(DOF does not apply)
b. Hotel/Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WRA applies
c1. Adding LS to a new or existing single family residenceWRA applies
WRA applies if meter is increased in size to include landscape for
existing residence
c2. Multi-family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WRA does NOT
apply
d. Residential or Commercial vacant lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . WRA applies
e. New or existing Commercial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WRA applies
13. Impact Fees: Impact fees vary by area and are based on the water meter
size, not the tap size.

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Questions about fixture unit calculations should be addressed to:

For single family residential: Development Services Residential Permit
Counter, (602) 262-7884.
For all other uses; Development Services Regional Teams, (602) 495-0258.
Questions about water meter sales, taps, and service fees and installations
should be addressed to the Development Services Engineering Counter,
(602) 262-6551.
Questions about Impact Fees should be addressed to the Development
Services Department Impact Fee Manager, (602) 495-5455.

3.4.10 Water Distribution System Plan Requirements - Check Lists

For preparation of private development water system plans that will become a part
of the Phoenix water system, Appendix B.
For preparation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) water system plans, refer
to the checklists in Appendix C.

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3.5 TRANSMISSION MAINS - ADDITIONAL DESIGN

CRITERIA

3.5.1 General
Transmission water mains are typically 16-inches in diameter and larger.
Transmission mains must have a parallel distribution main, diameter to be
determined by the WSD, in order to support the local water demand, including fire
flow requirement. Refer to the WSD, “Standard Details for 18-inch and Larger
Pipe” to supplement this design section.
All ties, outlets and appurtenances shall be made by a flanged connection and
shall include a valve with at least one flanged side at that point of connection for
independent control.

NOTE: Service connections will not be allowed on transmission mains.

3.5.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials

Transmission mains 16-inches in diameter shall be either asbestos cement pipe
(ACP) or ductile iron pipe (DIP) provided that mains within arterials streets and
easements (not in public ROW) shall be DIP. Transmission mains 18-inches
through 42-inches in diameter regardless of location shall be either DIP or
concrete cylinder pipe (CCP). Mains 48-inches in diameter and larger shall be
either DIP or prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP). The pipe shall conform
to the applicable MAG specifications and the City of Phoenix Supplement thereto.

3.5.3 Pipe Sizing

Transmission mains shall be sized to carry the designed peak flow required
including fire flow without exceeding the velocities or headlossess shown below.
Table 3.8, “Allowable Velocity/Headloss”, shows specific requirements for
transmission mains.
Table 3.8 Allowable Velocity/Headloss

PIPE SIZE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

(INCHES) VELOCITY (FPS) HEADLOSS (FT/1000 FT)

16 5 6.06

20 5 4.66

24 and Larger 5 Varies*

*To be determined by the Water Services Department.

NOTE: The above table is based on a Hazen-Williams pipe roughness coefficient

of C = 120.

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3.5.4 Location/Alignment
Transmission mains shall be horizontally located within rights-of-way and
easements as set forth in the latest edition of Standard Utility Locations for the
City of Phoenix or as otherwise directed. A minimum six (6) foot horizontal and
two (2) foot vertical exterior surface separation from any parallel underground
utility is required. In all cases, a utility conflict review is required and requirements
will be modified depending on the condition of the soils and any other factors that
may adversely affect the project design.
A stationed horizontal alignment of the proposed transmission main is required to
define the route with lines, angles, and curvatures referenced to land corners and
other official survey control points when available. Negative stationing will not be
allowed.
Vertical alignment must be carefully considered in the design of transmission
mains. A profile shall be provided for all transmission main designs.
1. To facilitate City review of a proposed main, a profile of the entire main
shall be provided on a single sheet in condensed form.
2. Line segments shall be set at a constant slope.
3. Bypass and other assemblies required by transmission main grade breaks
shall be provided in accordance with this manual.
4. A roller coaster type of vertical alignment shall be avoided to minimize air
pocket formation at the high points of the profile. Design of the main shall
provide for a minimum number of high and low points consistent with eco-
nomic feasibility.

3.5.5 Cover
Transmission mains are subject to special pipe strength design considerations
and analysis by the design engineer. Where finished grade can be identified,
minimum cover shall begin at 6.5 feet for a 16-inch water line. Depending on
design considerations, cover will generally range from 6.5 feet to eight (8) feet.
Also, as the transmission main size increases, the minimum cover requirement
may increase if finished grade cannot be identified a minimum of 18-inches
additional cover is required.

3.5.6 Line Valves

Table 3.9, “Line Valve Spacing”, shows the maximum spacing for line valves on
transmission mains.
Table 3.9 Line Valve Spacing

PIPE SIZE (INCHES) MAXIMUM SPACING (FEET)

16-30 2640

Greater than 30 5280

All valves shall conform to MAG Specifications and Phoenix Supplement 610.6
and 630.

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Line valves on 16-inch transmission mains may be gate valves or butterfly valves.
Valves on transmission lines larger than 16-inches shall be full size butterfly
valves with flanged end connections. Access manholes shall be placed over valve
operators as shown in WSD, “Large Pipe Details”. A typical valve installation is
shown schematically in Table 3.2, “Butterfly Valve and Bypass Installation with
Appurtenances for Transmission Mains”.
If the WSD requires the installation of electronic monitoring and remote operation
equipment, the line valve must be a butterfly valve with a rectangular vault,
housing the valve operator and telemetry equipment. Each installation will require
individual details. The design engineer shall check with the WSD on acceptable
equipment and the specific design requirements.

3.5.7 Restraint Systems

All bends, fittings, line valves and bulkheads shall be restrained by using a joint
restraint system compatible with the type of pipe. The WSD shall approve all
restraint systems. The length of the restraint system shall be shown on the
construction plans and complete supporting data on the restraint system design
shall be submitted to the WSD for review and approval. Concrete thrust blocks will
not be accepted.

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Figure 3.2 Butterfly Valve and Bypass Installation with

Appurtenances for Transmission Mains
(See Water Services Department “Standard Details for 18” and Larger Pipe”)

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3.5.8 Bypass Assemblies

Bypass assemblies shall be provided at valves on transmission mains 16-inches
and larger in diameter. A typical assembly is shown schematically in Figure 3.2,
"Butterfly Valve and Bypass Installation with Appurtenances for Transmission
Mains", and in more detail in the WSD, “Large Pipe Details”.
Transmission mains between valves shall be treated as an independent unit with
provisions for de-watering, filling, removing air and adding air as appropriate for
the transmission main construction and maintenance. A bottom tangent flanged
outlet shall be provided at all profile low points and a top tangent flanged outlet
shall be provided at all profile high points, in all transmission mains.

3.5.9 Air/Vacuum Valve Assemblies

All air/vacuum valve assemblies for transmission mains require individual
approval by the WSD. Air/vacuum relief valve assemblies shall be installed at high
points in the transmission main at locations approved by the WSD. Air/Vacuum
valve assemblies are to be used only when it is determined that a fire hydrant is
not appropriate.

3.5.10 Access Manholes

Access manhole assemblies as shown in WSD “Large Pipe Details”, shall be
installed on 42-inch diameter and larger transmission mains one on each side of
line valves and shall not exceed 2600 feet unless otherwise approved.

3.5.11 Appurtenant Facilities

The WSD must approve the location of outlets, tie-ins to any existing or proposed
facility including the bulkheads at the end of transmission mains. A minimum 12-
inch flanged side outlet with a flanged side valve shall be provided at 1320 foot
intervals along the alignment. These flanged outlets are provided to integrate
parallel or crossing distribution lines.

3.5.12 Design Survey Requirements

To establish the vertical profile of the transmission main, an existing and finished
ground surface profile of the proposed alignment based on City of Phoenix datum
and tied to at least two official survey benchmarks is required. Additional semi-
permanent benchmarks shall be established every 1500 feet along the route by
closed loops of third-order accuracy. The existing ground profile shall consist of
ground surface elevations along the proposed transmission main centerline at
every 100 foot station and at pronounced grade breaks.
Topographical features within the street or ROW and any topographic feature
outside the ROW, which may interfere with the operation or installation of the
transmission main, shall be accurately surveyed and depicted on the plans.
Topographic features may be compiled by aerial photogrammetry or field survey
methods.

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In areas where the ground slope perpendicular to the centerline of the

transmission main exceeds 5%, cross sectional data shall be surveyed at all 100
foot station profile points and shall extend at least 25 feet to each side of the
centerline.
All utility crossings or close utility interference shall be located and exposed by
digging test pits (potholing). The design survey shall record the size, nature and
location of the potential interference by station, offset and elevation.
When requested by the WSD for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects,
the angle points, curve points and the centerline of the alignment shall be marked
on the ground at a minimum spacing of 100 feet, with an accuracy of at least one
part in 5,000. The WSD prior to acceptance of the survey work shall check the
accuracy of the work.
All survey data compiled in the determination of the horizontal control, route
location, extent of utility facilities and potential interference, existing ground
profile, cross sections, topographic data, and level loops shall be provided on CD-
ROM with a hard copy and made available for WSD review. For CIP projects, the
field data shall be submitted to the WSD with the plans and specifications.

3.5.13 Subsurface Investigations

When requested by the WSD, a geotechnical engineer shall perform a soil
investigation to determine the soil bearing capacity, soil backfill suitability,
presence of groundwater or bedrock, corrosion potential and other conditions,
which may affect the construction of the transmission main. Test holes shall be
located at a maximum spacing of not more than 1,000 feet and at railroad,
highway and canal crossings.

3.5.14 Transmission Main Plan Requirements - Check Lists

For preparation of private development water system plans that will become a part
of the Phoenix water system, refer to the checklists in Appendix B.
For preparation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) water system plans, refer
to the checklists in Appendix C.

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Fire Line Systems August 1, 2004

3.6 FIRE LINE SYSTEMS

3.6.1 General
A fire line shall be utilized for fire protection only and shall serve only a single
property. Typically, a fire line is a connection for on-site private hydrants or an
interior fire sprinkler system for a building. The Water Services Department’s
(WSD) review and approval interest is limited only to that portion to be
constructed in the ROW or water easement.

3.6.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials

All fire line installations shall conform to the applicable MAG Specifications and
Details and the Phoenix Supplements thereto. The fire line shall be constructed of
ductile iron pipe from the control valve at the water main to the farther of the
property line, backflow prevention device or detector check valve.

3.6.3 Backflow Prevention Devices

A fire line is a private pipe system connected directly to the City water system. A
fire line, by the nature of its function and use, is susceptible to backflow.
Consequently, it is subject to the requirements for backflow prevention in of this
manual.
Above ground installation of backflow prevention devices shall conform to the
WSD Policy No. P-54, Policy on Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection
Control, and Phoenix Supplemental Standard Details for Public Works
Construction.

3.6.4 Design Requirements

All fire line installations shall conform to the City Fire Code and the following
requirements of the WSD.
1. The minimum size fire line connection shall be 4-inches.
2. Every fire line shall have a control valve at the connection to the City water
main.
3. Detector check devices with bypass meter assemblies may be required
when one or more of the following conditions exists or will exist.
a. There are hose connections on the on-site water system other than
hose cabinets or racks.
b. There are fire hydrants or yard hydrants on the on-site water system,
which are not equipped with a locking device approved by the WSD.
The keys to such locks shall be delivered to the Fire Department.
c. The on-site water system includes outlets for future connections.
d. The on-site water system allows fire demand flow rates to occur with-
out activating an alarm.
e. There is or will be an obvious means by which water from the on-site
fire system might be used for purposes other than fire fighting.
4. The design engineer shall check with the DSD as to the need for a detector
check device in these cases.

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3.6.5 Fire Line Plan Requirements - Check List

For preparation of fire line plans that will become a part of the City water system,
the design engineer is referred to the Development Services Department (DSD).
Refer to Appendix B, “Off-site Fireline Plan Checklist” .

3.6.6 Plans Processing Guidelines

Plans for fire line systems within the City limits may require the approval of several
City Departments in terms of fire protection, source water, traffic disruption, and
work activity in easements and public rights of way.
All technical and engineering plans relating to projects subject to the Development
Review process shall be submitted to the Development Services Department
(DSD) for review evaluation and approval, as set forth in this manual.
Other technical and engineering plans relating to City projects under the
jurisdiction of the WSD shall be submitted to the DSD as directed for review
evaluation and processing.
Plans for fire line systems outside of the City limits showing a fire line connected
to the City water system shall be submitted to and approved by the WSD. The
plans shall be prepared in accordance with applicable City codes and procedures.
The plans must have the approval of the appropriate jurisdictional fire agency
prior to WSD approval. A plan review fee is charged by the City for review and
processing.
The jurisdictional agency having authority over construction activity within their
public rights of way will have additional plan approval requirements and shall be
contacted for their plan processing procedures. Design approval and construction
permits shall be obtained from all agencies involved.

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Irrigation Systems and Water Features August 1, 2004

3.7 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND WATER FEATURES

3.7.1 General
An irrigation system is a private pipe system connected directly to the City water
system through a metered service connection. An irrigation line is utilized for
irrigation only and serves a single property.

3.7.2 Backflow Prevention

Backflow prevention assemblies for irrigation systems shall conform to the Water
Services Department (WSD) Policy No. P-54, Policy on Backflow Prevention and
Cross-Connection Control, and Phoenix Supplemental Standard Details for Public
Works Construction.

3.7.3 Service Connections/Meters

In accordance with Section 37-53 of the Phoenix City Code, a separate irrigation
meter is required for irrigation watering within landscaped areas over 10,000
square feet, and/or for all water features (as defined in Section 37-111) having a
maximum daily consumptive use of 1,000 gallons or more per day.
Installation of irrigation meters requires a flow control valve and/or a flow
restriction device. The WSD shall make that determination.

3.7.4 Landscape Water Permit

In accordance with Section 37-113 of the Phoenix City Code, a Landscape Water
Permit is required for irrigation of large turf-related facilities. A large turf-related
facility is defined as a site that has five (5) or more acres of turf or high-water-use
landscape vegetation. Schools, parks, cemeteries, and golf courses typically fall
into this category.
A permit application may be obtained from the WSD Distribution and Collection
Engineering Division Superintendent. A permit may be issued after a “Water
Conservation and Non-Potable Water Use Plan” is submitted and approved by the
WSD. A condition of the permit will be that non-potable water must be used for
irrigation unless the cost of providing non-potable water would be prohibitively
high to the developer or WSD. The WSD shall make that determination. The
developer will need to enter into a contract for the sale and use of non-potable
water before the service connection can be approved.

3.7.5 Limitations on Water Use

In accordance with Section 37-110 of the Phoenix City Code, a turf related facility
is subject to a maximum annual water allotment. Generally a turf related facility
means a facility that applies water from any source to ten or more acres of land for
turf-related watering. The design engineer shall refer to Section 37-110 of the
Phoenix City Code for complete details of this requirement. This requirement
applies to both private and public facilities.
Section 37-111 of the Phoenix City Code sets limitations on the size of water
features in new developments. Generally, these limitations apply to all bodies of
water (ponds, lakes, swimming pools, etc.) having a total surface area greater
than 12,320 square feet. The design engineer is referred to Section 37-111 of the
Phoenix City Code for complete details of this requirement.

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Water Abandonment August 1, 2004

3.8 WATER ABANDONMENT

3.8.1 Plan Requirements Checklist

In order to prepare a water abandonment plan for removal or abandonment of an
existing water main in the City of Phoenix system, the design engineer is directed
to the Appendix B, “Water/Sewer Abandonment Plan” .

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CHAPTER 4 Water Production Facilities

4.1 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITIES CRITERIA/

COMMONALITIES

4.1.1 General
The commonality issues presented here are provided as the basis for project
initiation. All issues presented here need to be included and addressed in all
water projects typically found in this water production facilities section. Other more
specific issues are presented in the following areas by facility type. Additionally,
for design construction plan specifics refer to the appropriate check list in the
appendix.

4.1.2 Jurisdictional Agency Approvals

One of the early important tasks is to develop a list of prevailing jurisdictional
agencies which need to be satisfied in order to obtain a notice to proceed for
construction. All appropriate agencies affected within the Federal, State, County
and City involvement need to be contacted for their individual design
requirements. These requirements will need to be addressed in a top down
priority to avoid approval conflicts.

NOTE: Any and all more stringent requirements by Federal, State, County or local
codes or ordinances shall take precedence.

4.1.3 Environmental, Biological and Cultural Assessment

The following is not intended to be all encompassing but is provided as an
overview of typical agency involvements. A thorough consideration of the
environmental impact by the project site shall be evaluated to identify mitigating
environmental, biological and cultural requirements.
Whenever waters of the United States are impacted, the Clean Water Act, Section
404, Nationwide permit will be required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps). The amount of acreage involved in addition to other criteria will determine
if an Individual or Regional permit may be required. A preliminary jurisdictional
delineation shall be performed to gain the Corps concurrence on which permit if
any is required. A Pre-construction Notification may be required if the project
impact is only within the flood plain.

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A Section 401, State Water Quality Certification Permit is required from the
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) prior to a 404 permit. In this
process also, the acreage impacted will determine if a Arizona Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit may be required from ADEQ.
To address any biological requirements, federally protected plants and animal
species, an assessment report of the project shall be provided to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The
assessment report shall be directed to the Arizona Department of Agriculture to
obtain a Notice of Intent to Clear Land, if any protected plants are involved.
As part of the cultural resources consideration the City of Phoenix Archaeologist,
City of Phoenix Historical and the State of Arizona shall be contacted for direction
and compliance with the City’s Archaeology policy, the Arizona Antiquities Act and
the State Historic Preservation Act.

4.1.4 Community Notification and Involvement

The City has made a commitment to early citizen notification and involvement.
The goal of identifying neighborhood concerns has a high priority. Communication
through printed notice, a public information phone number and public
presentations could be a necessary element in construction plan approval.
Noise abatement and control is a good neighbor issue and all facilities design
shall mitigate the impact of noise, odor and vibration transmitted beyond the
boundaries of the project.

4.1.5 Project Site Requirements

A project site study and report shall be completed to assure an adequate lot size
and that the location has a functional hydraulic gradient.
A hydraulic modeling analysis shall be performed on each project in order to
properly develop the available water source. The new design must develop the
existing water source to provide adequate flow at the peak hour demand of the
peak day, including fire flow, within the service limits of the target pressure zone.
The appropriate pipe and equipment sizing shall be identified to satisfy the
hydraulic analysis.
A fire hydrant location, for fire department response with routed access and turn
around or hammer head drive consideration is to be incorporated into the project
design.
Other issues to be considered are site security, an eight (8) foot perimeter wall
with a 16 foot double swing fire access gate, all with an appropriate setback and
variance. Also, grading and drainage issues that including flood protection, as well
as site access that minimizes traffic disruption while accommodating heavy
equipment vehicles, service vehicles, and delivery vehicles.

NOTE: Once evaluated, the need for additional property or easement acquisition
including variances shall be initiated as soon as possible to avoid a delay in
construction plan approval.

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4.1.6 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

All facilities shall include installation of full SCADA current technology meeting the
WSD’s equipment requirements and specifications. The system is intended to
provide continuous system status allowing operations staff to respond in a timely
fashion to operational needs and emergency equipment failures.
Installation of SCADA equipment is not limited to the following but includes,
testing, startup and commissioning of the RTU, antenna, radio cable and all
required accessories. The facility shall be interfaced and coordinated with the
WSD’s system host location.
All equipment required to be installed at the facility shall be SCADA compatible.

4.1.7 Electrical Power Supply

The design criteria presented here is intended to serve only as a guide to uniform
facility needs. A study shall be prepared to identify the critical limits of the goals
and objectives of the project providing information that will serve all parties
involved in the project. It needs to include information identifying the level of need
for the primary commercial power entrance, cost factors for determining whether
the secondary power source will be another commercial source from a separate
power grid or a natural gas/diesel fueled engine generator, and information
intended to accommodate the transfer of service ownership to the WSD.
System redundancy is to be designed into the project providing a level of
operational reliability that prevents any major component from taking the facility
off-line, as well as providing secondary power. The design shall include dividing
vital components between two motor control cabinets, etc.
The electrical design will include the service entrance, switch gear, motor control
system, VFD cabinets system (if required), standby power system, conduit, wiring,
lighting systems, sump pump system, SCADA, instrumentation systems and air
conditioned cabinets where necessary.
Once specific critical needs have been identified, the appropriate activities shall
be initiated as soon as possible to avoid a delay in construction plan approval.

4.1.8 On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation

All production facilities shall expect to incorporate on-site sodium hypochlorite
generation. The following requirements are not all inclusive but are intended to
establish a benchmark for design to begin considering individual project needs.
This process will require the installation of a building capable of maintaining a
controlled environment for efficient equipment operation. The building needs to be
large enough to house the salt (brine) tank, electrolytic cell / electrolyzer unit,
hypochlorite solution tank, a water softener unit, a water chiller and to keep direct
sunlight away from sensitive equipment. A waste connection to the sanitary sewer
system or an on-site holding tank is also required.

4.1.9 Yard Piping

The appropriate type of pipe shall be selected based on loads imposed,
identifying the appropriate linings, coatings and any additional protection to meet
the design requirement of the project. A piping/valve schedule shall be submitted

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reflecting the selected pipe materials, diameters, type of linings, coatings, fittings,
inverts, testing pressures and any other specials required.
All site piping above and below ground shall have restrained joints as specified by
the approved construction plan. Restrained joint calculations shall be prepared
and submitted when necessary keeping in mind that concrete thrust blocks are
not to be considered in the calculations.

4.1.10 Valves
Valves shall be specified that are appropriate for potable water use from proven
manufacturers which the WSD has had good experience. A piping/valve schedule
shall include the valve size, type, class, flow range, actuator type, etc.
Design consideration shall locate and install all valves in a manner that they can
be operated without entering a vault in order to mitigate confined space
regulations.

4.1.11 Flow Meter

Each production facility requires the installation of a site production metering
system with isolation valves for maintenance and repair. A low flow bypass
metering system may also need to be included. The meter design shall be an
above ground installation with a rate of flow and totalizer read head.

4.1.12 Operations and Maintenance Manual

An engineering consultant shall complete the preparation of operation and
maintenance manuals and present them to the project manager before final
project completion. A draft submittal of the manuals is to be submitted to the
project manager for approval prior to start-up and commissioning. An electronic
copy of the O & M document in the current approved software shall be included.

4.1.13 Start-Up and Commissioning Period

The construction project is functional only after demonstrating the completion of
pressure testing, bacteriological testing and a final inspection. An acceptable
flushing schedule and chlorine residual monitoring plan must be prepared to
maintain and demonstrate an acceptable level of turnover during the early period
of new project commissioning. Once substantial completion has been satisfied,
the start-up and commissioning period is ready to begin. The start-up details and
duration of commissioning shall be identified early on and listed in the project
scope of work by the design engineer.

4.1.14 Record Drawings

Three sets of construction plans shall be submitted to the inspector as record
drawings. The record drawings shall be certified by an Arizona Registered
Professional Engineer that the construction has been successfully completed and
meets all the design goals and objectives. The record drawings must also satisfy
the needs of all the items listed in WSD policy P-68 and P-85. For CIP projects a
CD of the sealed record drawings is also required to be submitted to the City.

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Pressure Reducing Stations August 1, 2004

4.2 PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS

4.2.1 General
Pressure Reducing or Regulating Valves (PRV) are utilized to control pressures
between distribution zones. The WSD will determine the locations for PRV
stations based on system needs and the distribution system configuration.

4.2.2 Pilot Controls

Unless otherwise directed by the WSD all PRV installations shall include a valve
control system, which includes pilot controls for pressure reducing and pressure
sustaining functions. The pilot controls shall be field adjustable to accommodate
any setting in the range of 50 psi to 100 psi.

4.2.3 Design Standards

PRV installations shall conform to WSD Guidelines. New sites will be designed to
meet FIRM capacity requirements using a dual or multiple valve arrangement.
Bypass piping shall be ductile iron. A gate valve shall be installed both upstream
and downstream of each PRV. Sizing of a PRV shall be based on the
manufacturer’s recommendations as determined by the design flow.

4.2.4 Telemetry
The WSD requires monitoring and remote control of the PRV facility by electronic
telemetry. The equipment used shall conform to WSD Specifications and this
Manual (Telemetry and Control Systems).

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Pumping Facilities August 1, 2004

4.3 PUMPING FACILITIES

4.3.1 General
Water pumping facilities and booster stations shall conform to the requirements of
ADEQ Engineering Guidelines for the Construction of Water Systems.

4.3.2 Pumping Units and Size

Pumping stations shall consist of a combination of pumps to supply a minimum of
the total domestic demand, which is peak hour flow, plus the total fire flow with the
largest pump out of service (FIRM capacity). The combination will be such that at
lower flows not all of the pumps will be running. The station shall consist of at least
one (1) domestic pump that delivers 50% of peak hour demand, one (1) domestic
pump that delivers 150% of peak hour demand and one (1) pump that delivers the
required fire flow. A second largest pump is to be in stand-by to meet FIRM
capacity requirements.

4.3.3 Design Criteria

The minimum requirements by the WSD for pumping facilities and booster
stations are as follows:
1. An eight (8) foot tall masonry perimeter wall with locked entrance enclosing
the compound. The wall shall be compatible with the surrounding environ-
ment, including landscaping. A variance is normally required for walls
above six (6) feet and to mitigate setback requirements.
2. The facility entrance shall have a wood panel style, dual-swing access
gates with at least 16 feet clear space.
3. The station shall have a paved access road at least 12 feet wide with a
maximum slope not to exceed 12%. A 45-foot radius turn around shall be
provided if the access road exceeds 50 feet in length.
4. The interior of the compound shall be surfaced with a 4-inches compacted
aggregate base.
5. Service vehicle access to major station components shall be incorporated
in the station design.
6. Down cast facility lighting, both wall mount and pole mount shall be pro-
vided with at least one photocell-operated light. A manual light switch shall
be located next to the access gate in the interior of the compound.
7. A backup power supply capable of operating the pump station for eight
hours during power outage. Specific criteria for backup generation type
and capacity shall be given during the design process by the WSD.
8. Heavy equipment access for a boom crane shall be incorporated in the site
layout.
9. The site shall be graded to provide adequate drainage away from struc-
tures.
10. Pumps shall include design minimums as described in the hydraulic model-
ing analysis, See Section 4.1.5.

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11. Piping configurations shall include the following minimums:

a. All piping within the pump station shall be lined and provided with
restrained joints and be either DIP or fabricated steel.
b. Isolation valves shall be provided for each pump assembly.
c. Discharge piping shall include:
• End spools.
• Flow control or check valve.
• Spool with NPT tapped outlets or welded couplings to accommodate a flow
sensor and pressure gauge, etc.
• Hand wheels for all above ground gate valves.
• Reducing wye at the manifold.
• Restrained flexible closure section for access.
12. Pump discharges shall be joined to a common header, which shall pass
through an above ground flow meter with isolation valves and a valved
bypass.
13. A pressure relief valve shall be provided between the discharge header
and supply line.
14. Surge protection shall include the following:
a. Pump station discharge shall be equipped with a hydropneumatic
tank per WSD Details for surge protection.
b. Inline pump stations shall have an additional hydropneumatic tank on
the supply side of the pump.
15. Hydropneumatic tanks shall be equipped with pad mounted air compressor
and level sensors.
16. Electric power controls (see Equipment Standards Manual).
17. On site chlorine generation equipment (see Equipment Standards Manual).
18. All equipment exposed to weather shall be capable of operating under the
local exposed conditions. This shall include meeting the appropriate NEMA
rating and temperature ranges expected or as established by the WSD.
19. All facilities require site plan and building safety review and approval by the
Development Services Department. Such review may result in additional
requirements, that must be satisfied.

NOTE: For additional requirements see the Equipment Standards Manual.

4.3.4 Water Pumping and Booster Station Plans - Check Lists

For preparation of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plans refer to the
appropriate checklist in Appendix C.

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Wells August 1, 2004

4.4 WELLS

4.4.1 General
Wells shall conform to the requirements of the ADEQ Engineering Design
Guidelines for the Construction of Water Systems.
A drilling permit from Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) shall be
obtained.
A design report of system capabilities and production influence will be required.
This section of the manual covers the basics in well design. A more detailed
description of well requirements can be found in AWWA-A100.

4.4.2 Construction Materials

The acceptable materials for well casings are:
1. Single Ply Carbon Steel conforming to ANIS/AWWA C200, API Specifica-
tion 5L, ASTM A53, ASTM A139, or ASTM A211.
2. Single Ply High Strength, Low Alloy Steel conforming to ASTM A714.
3. Single Ply Stainless Steel conforming to ASTM A409.
Acceptable joint types for casing materials are welded or threaded AWWA C206.
All screens and fittings shall be steel. Between screen sections all spacers five (5)
feet in length or longer shall be of the same material as the blank casing. All
spacers shorter than five (5) feet in length shall be of the same material as the
screen.
Concrete materials and mixes shall be such as to yield a minimum 28-day
strength of 3000 psi.
Acceptable materials for grout are:
1. Neat Cement Grout: Cement conforming to ASTM C150 and water, with
not more than six gallons of water per sack of cement, shall be used for
1½-inch openings.
2. Concrete Grout: A mixture of cement (ASTM C150), sand and water in the
proportion of not more than two parts by weight of sand to one part of
cement with not more than six gallons of water per sack of cement, may be
used for openings larger than 1½ -inch.

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4.4.3 Design Criteria

The minimum design considerations by the WSD for well facilities are as follows:
1. An eight (8) foot tall masonry perimeter wall with locked entrance enclosing
the compound. The wall shall be compatible with the surrounding environ-
ment, including landscaping. A variance is normally required for walls
above six (6) feet and to mitigate setback requirements.
2. The facility entrance shall have a panel style, dual swing access gates with
at least 16 feet clear space.
3. The station shall have a paved access road at least 12 feet wide with a
maximum slope not to exceed 12%. A 45-foot radius turn around shall be
provided if the access road exceeds 50 feet in length.
4. The interior of the compound shall be surfaced with a 4-inches compacted
aggregate base.
5. Service vehicle access to major station components shall be incorporated
in the station design.
6. Down cast facility lighting, both wall mounts and pole mounts shall be pro-
vided with at least one photocell operated light. The light switch shall be
located next to the access gate in the interior of the compound.
7. A backup power supply capable of operating the pump station for eight
hours during power outage. Specific criteria for backup generation type
and capacity shall be given during the design process by the WSD.
8. Heavy equipment access for a boom crane shall be incorporated in the site
layout.
9. The site shall be graded to provide adequate drainage away from struc-
tures.
10. On site chlorine generation equipment (see Equipment Standards Manual)
11. Well casing.
12. Screen.
13. Column pipe.
14. Discharge piping plus head.
15. Check valve on discharge line.
16. Hose bib type sampling tap on system side of check valve.
17. Well vent.
18. Pump plus motor.
19. Sanitary well seal air and water tight.
20. Pump base concrete slab.
21. Air release valve between the pump and check valve.
22. After placement of the pump, wells shall be disinfected in accordance with
ADEQ Engineering Bulletin No. 8, Disinfection of Water Systems.
23. On site chlorine generation (See Equipment Standards Manual).

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4.4.4 Additional Design Requirements

Well casings shall be continuous and watertight from top to bottom except for well
screens. The casing shall extend a minimum of 24-inches above the 100-year
flood level of record.
Well vents shall also terminate a minimum of 24-inches above the final ground
elevation and not less than 24-inches above the 100-year flood level of record
whichever is higher. The vent shall be covered with a number 16 mesh screen.
Any equipment that will permit direct open access to the well shall also meet the
height requirements and shall be sealed or screened to prevent entrance of
foreign matter, surface water or contaminants into the well.
The pump base concrete slab shall extend a minimum of three (3) feet from the
center of the well, be 6-inches thick and slope away from the well head a
minimum of ¼-inch per foot. The site shall drain away from the well and be
protected against erosion to prevent surface runoff from entering the well.
The well screen diameter shall be the minimum size permitted that will maintain
an aperture entrance velocity of 0.1-1.5 feet per second and a vertical velocity
within the screen barrel of five (5) feet per second or less. The screen length,
aperture size and construction shall be in accordance with AWWA A100.
The well shall be sealed and protected from the entry of contaminants or water
from any source other than the selected aquifers. Sealing of the well shall consist
of grouting the following:
1. The annular space between the casing and bore hole to a minimum depth
required to exclude pollution, or 20 feet, whichever is greater.
2. All zones containing water of undesirable quality or zones to be protected
but excluded from final well completion. These areas shall be grouted from
at least five (5) feet above the zone to at least five (5) feet below the zone.
3. All passages or formations that pollutants may enter such as outcrops, old
wells, excavation, limestone, sandstone or fractured rocks.
Joints between screen sections and blank casing spacers shall be welded or
threaded and be watertight, straight and as strong as the screen.
The top of the well shall be constructed so that no foreign matter or surface water
can enter during or after construction. On completion of the well, the well shall be
temporarily capped to prevent surface pollutants from entering until pumping
equipment is installed.
Below ground pits to house the pumping equipment are prohibited.
Wells shall be constructed round, plumb and true to line within the following
tolerances:
1. Maximum allowable horizontal deviation from the vertical shall not exceed
two thirds of the smallest inside diameter of the part of the well being tested
per 100 feet of depth.
2. The alignment must be satisfactory for the successful installation and oper-
ation of the permanent pumping equipment.
Wells shall be tested for alignment and plumb in accordance with AWWA A100,
Section 8.

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New wells shall be performance tested to acquire water samples and to determine
well capacity, draw down and production on a long-term basis. Testing methods
shall be in accordance with AWWA A100, Section 10.
All facilities require site plan and building safety review and approval by the
Development Services Department (DSD). Such review will result in additional
design requirements that must be satisfied.

4.4.5 Abandoned Wells

A well abandonment plan and notice of intent to abandon must be submitted and
approved by ADWR. See state statutes regarding abandonment for state
requirement.
Abandoned wells and test wells shall be sealed by an ADWR licensed well driller
to:
1. Eliminate physical hazards.
2. Prevent contamination of groundwater.
3. Preserve yield and hydrostatic head of aquifers.
4. Prevent intermingling of desirable and undesirable waters.
Abandoned wells and test wells shall be sealed by restoring the controlling
geological conditions that existed before the well was constructed. An acceptable
alternative is to completely fill the well with concrete.

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4.5 WATER STORAGE FACILITIES

4.5.1 General
Water storage facilities shall conform to the requirements of the ADEQ
Engineering Design Guidelines for the Construction of Water Systems.
The overall objectives of finished water storage are to:
1. Assist in meeting peak flow requirements.
2. Equalize system pressures.
3. Provide emergency water supply in case of component failure.
4. Permit high service pumps at treatment plants to operate at a relatively uni-
form rate.
5. Provide for fire flows.
6. Provide additional needed treatment.

4.5.2 Construction Materials

The materials and designs used for finished water storage units shall provide
stability and durability as well as protect the quality of the water. Steel structures
shall follow the current AWWA Standard D100 concerning steel tanks,
standpipes, reservoirs and elevated tanks. Use of AWWA D100, Appendix C
Alternative Design Basis procedures is not allowed. The materials and design are
subject to WSD approval.

4.5.3 Storage Capacity

Storage facilities shall have sufficient capacity to meet allocated domestic
demands, fire flows and emergency flows. Domestic demands are established
using the criteria set forth in this manual including fire flows. The WSD requires
that storage facilities accommodate the following:
Peak Hour Storage = 20% of Maximum Daily Consumption
Fire Flow Storage = From analysis of Flow Rate and Duration
Requirements for land uses in pressure zone(s), provide volume for
duration of fire flow for the most intensive land use.
Emergency Storage = 10% of Maximum Daily Consumption
If a project is to be phased and two or more storage tanks are ultimately required,
the initial or first phase storage tank shall include capacity for the total project (all
phases) fire flow storage and total project (all phases) emergency storage plus the
peak hour storage requirement for the first phase domestic demand.

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4.5.4 Design Criteria

The minimum design considerations by the WSD for water storage facilities are as
follows:
1. An 8-foot tall masonry perimeter wall with locked entrance enclosing the
compound. The wall shall be compatible with the surrounding environment,
including landscaping. A variance is normally required for walls above six
(6) feet and to mitigate setback requirements
2. The facility entrance shall have a panel style, dual swing access gates with
at least 16 feet clear space.
3. The station shall have a paved access road at least 12-feet wide with a
maximum slope not to exceed 12%. A 45-foot radius turn around shall be
provided if the access road exceeds 50 feet in length.
4. The interior of the compound shall be surfaced with a 4-inches compacted
aggregate base.
5. Service vehicle access to major station components shall be incorporated
in the station design.
6. Down cast facility lighting, both wall mounts and pole mounts, shall be pro-
vided with at least one photocell operated light. The light switch shall be
located next to the access gate in the interior of the compound.
7. A backup power supply capable of operating the pump station for eight
hours during power outage. Specific criteria for backup generation type
and capacity shall be given during design process.
8. Heavy equipment access for a boom crane shall be incorporated in the site
layout.
9. The site shall be graded to provide adequate drainage away from struc-
tures.
10. On site chlorine generation equipment (see Equipment Standards Manual)
11. Storage tank with acceptable interior and exterior coating systems for pota-
ble water.
12. Concrete foundation ring.
13. Inside and outside steel ladders.
14. Outside ladder safety cage with locking security gate at base.
15. Probe bottles.
16. Water level indicator.
17. Tank vent housing.
18. Two (2) separate 24-inch square-hinged roof access openings (one with
inside and outside ladder).
19. Cathodic protection system.
20. Overflow pipe and splash pad.
21. Overflow weir.
22. 24-inch flanged inspection hatch centered over weir.

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23. Hinged shell manhole.

24. Altitude valve, isolation valves, bypass line and vault.
25. Tank discharge line.
26. Tank fill line.
27. Booster station suction line (where applicable).
28. Tank drain.
29. Disinfection system as required in consultation with the WSD.
30. Electrical and telemetry system.
31. Pressure transmitter for telemetry.
32. A clear area around reservoir to allow vehicle passage. Clearance width
shall be sized in consultation with the WSD.
All facilities require site plan and building safety review and approval by the
Development Services Department (DSD). Such review will result in additional
requirements that must be satisfied.

4.5.5 Chlorination System Requirements

Due to the nature of storage projects, no set design criteria can be maintained for
all sites. A general set of criteria has been developed in order to provide
guidelines for the design of each site. Based on previous analysis, the following is
a list of these general guidelines:
1. Monitor the chlorine residual in a continuous sample taken from a location
that will be representative of the chlorine level in the reservoir.
2. If the chlorine residual falls below a set point of 0.2 ppm, for example, then
the chlorine additive system is activated.
3. When the chlorine system is activated, a recirculation pump starts and a
chlorine solution is added to the water to raise the free chlorine level in the
recirculation water to approximately 0.8 ppm (with the capacity to go to 1.0
ppm or higher).
4. The recirculation pumps will be sized to turn the full volume of the reservoir
over in a maximum of three (3) days. Each site will have somewhat differ-
ent points from which the recirculation pump will draw its suction. The typi-
cal discharge point will be approximately 180 degrees from the inlet/outlet
piping. Using this piping system, the chlorinated water will be dispersed
into the stored water and eventually turn the volume of the reservoir over
with chlorinated water.
5. When the chlorine residual in the continuous sample reaches a set point of
about 0.8 ppm, the recirculation pump and the chlorine feed facilities will
stop.
6. When the chlorine residual in the continuous sample reaches a set point of
approximately 0.4 ppm, the recirculation pump, without the chlorination
system, will be started. This will help to circulate any newly added water
with adequate chlorine residual and a minimum chlorine level in the reser-
voir.

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Table 4.1 Chlorine Facilities Minimum Design Criteria

ITEM Design Criteria
Low Level Chlorine 0.2 ppm
High Level Chlorine 0.8 ppm
Design Chlorine Dosage 1.0 ppm
Volume Turnover Max. Time Required 3 days
Chlorine Monitoring Constant, amperometric method

NOTE: See Equipment Standards Manual for on-site chlorine generation

equipment.

4.5.6 Water Storage Facilities Plan - Checklist

For preparation of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plans refer to the
appropriate checklist in Appendix C.

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4.6 TELEMETRY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

4.6.1 General
These standards set forth a uniform engineering approach for determining design,
specification and installation of SCADA System additions at Water Production and
Wastewater Collection Facilities. These standards are not all encompassing. For
additional information on telemetry and control systems contact the WSD.
New public water production and wastewater collection facilities shall be designed
in accordance with these standards, the Phoenix Water Services Department
Standard Specifications, MAG Standard Specifications and Details and ADEQ.

4.6.2 Design Criteria

Instrumentation and SCADA System additions design shall be in accordance with
the typical P&ID, instrument device, schedule, RTU one-lines and current WSD
SCADA specifications.

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CHAPTER 5 Wastewater Collection

System

5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Any and all more stringent requirements by Federal, State, County or local
codes or ordinances shall take precedence.

5.1.1 Arizona Aquifer Protection Permit Requirements

The design of sewage collection systems shall conform to the requirements of the
Aquifer Protection Permit General Permit rules in Arizona Administrative Code
Title 18, Chapter 9. An Application for Approval to Construct and/or Notice of
Intent to Discharge shall be submitted in accordance with AAC R18-9-A301(B)
and E301(C). An Approval to Construct and/or Provisional Verification of General
Permit Conformance shall be issued prior to commencing construction. Approval
to Construct and/or Provisional Verification of General Permit Conformance
include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:
1. Engineer’s Design Report.
2. Complete Construction-Ready Design Plans.
3. Specifications (CIP projects).
4. All other relevant information to verify that the facility conforms to the terms
of the 4.01 General Permit.
The design report, plans and specifications shall be signed and sealed by an
Arizona Registered Professional Civil Engineer.
The sewage collection system shall not be placed in service until an Approval of
Construction and/or Verification of General Permit Conformance has been issued.
Approval of Construction and/or Verification of General Permit Conformance
includes, but is not limited to, the following requirements:
1. An Engineer’s Certificate of Completion sealed and signed by an Arizona
Registered Professional Civil Engineer, attesting that the sewers have
been constructed to the requirements of AAC R18-9-A301.
2. As-built drawings, with each changed sheet sealed and signed by an Ari-
zona Registered Professional Civil Engineer, are submitted to the City of
Phoenix, Water Services Department.
3. Satisfactory test results from deflection, leakage, and uniform slope testing
are confirmed by the City of Phoenix.
4. All other relevant information to verify that the facility conforms to the terms
of the 4.01 General Permit.

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5.1.2 Maricopa County Health Code Requirements

Sewage collection systems shall conform to the requirements of the Maricopa
County Health Code, Chapter 2. Sewage collection system projects to be installed
as part of the City’s CIP and projects to be constructed by private developers with
City financial contribution shall be required to have plans approved and receive
the certificates of approval and verifications of general permit conformance
described above by the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services.

5.1.3 City Code Requirements

Sewage collection systems shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 28 of
the Phoenix City Code.
The sewer line extension policy of the City of Phoenix is contained in Article III of
Chapter 28 of the Phoenix City Code.
Developers shall pay all costs for constructing all elements of the public
wastewater system authorized by the City. Under certain circumstances as
described in Section 28-23 of the Code repayment of the cost of "off-site" sewer
lines may be available.
Sewer extensions shall be designed for projected flows even when the diameter
of the receiving sewer is less than the diameter of the proposed extension at a
manhole with special consideration of an appropriate flow channel to minimize
turbulence when there is a change in sewer size. A relief sewer may be planned in
the future.

5.1.4 Environmental and Cultural Regulatory Requirements

This section is not intended to be all encompassing, but is provided as an
overview of environmental and cultural requirements and typical agency
involvement. A thorough consideration of the environmental and cultural impact of
the project at the project location or along the project route shall be evaluated to
identify environmental and cultural requirements. Private developers shall be
responsible for regulatory compliance and for obtaining the required permits for
their projects.
Whenever a project impacts Waters of the United States, a Clean Water Act,
Section 404 Permit will be required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).
A jurisdictional delineation shall be performed to gain the Corps concurrence on
the jurisdictional limits of the Waters of the United States. The amount of acreage
disturbed in jurisdictional areas in addition to other criteria will determine if an
individual or nationwide permit will be required. A Preconstruction Notification
(PCN) may be required to be submitted to the Corps to support a determination
that the proposed construction activities comply with the terms and conditions of
the applicable Nationwide Permit(s). The proposed activities will also need to
comply with all terms and applicable general, regional, and 401 water quality
conditions.
Compliance is required with the Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(AZDES) general permit for storm water discharges from construction sites. The
permit, issued on February 28, 2003 by ADEQ, replaces Stormwater National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits previously issued by
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permit is required for all operators of construction sites that disturb one (1) or
more acres of soil through grading, trenching, or excavation.
Projects shall not adversely impact threatened or endangered species or their
habitat and shall comply with the Federal Endangered Species Act. To address
any biological requirements, an assessment report of the project may be required
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
No project shall adversely impact historic or prehistoric properties. Projects shall
comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, the City’s Archaeological
policy, the Arizona Antiquities Act and the State Historic Preservation Act. As part
of the cultural resources consideration the City of Phoenix Archaeologist and the
City of Phoenix Historical Preservation Office may be contacted for additional
information and direction.

5.1.5 Community Notification and Involvement

The City has made a commitment to early citizen notification and involvement.
The goal of identifying neighborhood concerns has a high priority. Communication
through printed notice, and public presentations could be a necessary element in
construction plan approval.

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5.2 SUBMITTALS

5.2.1 Wastewater Master Plan and Report

Planned Community Districts (PCD’s) require the submittal of a wastewater
master plan and design report. Master plans are required to establish specific
improvements and the sequence of improvements that must be completed prior to
vesting of the PCD overlay zoning. Guidelines for preparing PCD wastewater and
other master plans are provided in the Planned Community Districts Master Plan
Manual available from the Development Services Department.
The Water Services Department may require the submittal of a wastewater
master plan and design report for large non-PCD developments where significant
offsite infrastructure is required.

5.2.2 Design Report

A design report shall be submitted for all proposed sewage collection systems.
The design report shall include a description of the project, the basis of the
design, calculations for project design flow, system capacity, capacity phasing
and other information needed to gain a clear understanding of the project. The
design report shall be signed and sealed by an Arizona Registered Professional
Civil Engineer.
1. Project Description- Describe the type of development including number of
units. Provide a site map of the project showing major streets and physical
features such as canals, floodplains, railroads, washes, etc. Describe the
proposed collection system including lift stations and force mains. Describe
the existing system adjacent to proposed development and specific loca-
tions where the proposed collection system will connect to the existing sys-
tem. Show the service area that will be served by the proposed sewage
collection system, including offsite areas. Show alignment of proposed off-
site mains and onsite mains with diameter of 12-inches and greater.
2. Design Flows- Provide the design average and design peak flows for the
sewage collection system. The basis of the projection of initial and future
flows shall be included and must be based upon the initial service area and
the ultimate upstream service area that can be served by gravity even if it
is outside a development’s project area. Flow projections shall be based on
the land use plan data calculated using the per capita flows, persons/home
densities, and peaking factors in this Chapter.
3. Basis of Design- Provide the basis of design for the sewage collection sys-
tem, including pipe sizes and slopes. Include the sizing calculations and
calculations showing that there is sufficient hydraulic capacity to transport
the design flows at the proposed sizes and slopes.
4. Conformance with Master Plans- The engineering report shall show that
the proposed collection system conforms to the City’s master plan for the
area and the development’s specific master plan.
5. Environmental Issues- The report shall address potential compliance
issues with Clean Water Act Section 404, cultural resources, or any other
environmental requirements.

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5.2.3 Construction Plans – CIP Projects and Projects with City Financial
Participation
For Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and private development
projects where the City participates financially, signed and sealed design plans
shall be submitted to WSD for approval. The plans shall also be submitted to
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) for Approval to
Construct and Provisional Verification of General Permit Conformance.
All plans for the wastewater collection system addition or modification shall bear a
suitable title showing the City’s name. They shall show a graphical scale, the
north arrow, date and the name and signature of the engineer, with the certificate
number and imprint of the professional engineering seal. A space shall be
provided for signature and/or approval stamp of the WSD and MCESD.
The plans shall be clear and legible (suitable for microfilming). They shall be
drawn to a scale, which will permit all necessary information to be plainly shown.
The COP datum used shall be indicated. Gravity sewer slopes shall be indicated
in percentages.
Plans shall conform to the City of Phoenix Administrative Procedure No. 13
(AP13). Refer to Appendix D.
There are four main views for plans; plan, elevation, section, and supplementary.
The plans are used in conjunction with the specifications and general layouts to
form the working information for contract and construction of the proposed
facilities.
For preparation of CIP project wastewater system plans, refer to the appropriate
checklist in Appendix C “Capital Improvement Construction Plan Required
Checklists”.

5.2.4 Construction Plans – Private Development Projects

All technical and engineering plans relating to private developer projects subject
to the Development Review Process shall be submitted to the Development
Services Department (DSD) for review and approval.
For preparation of private development wastewater system plans that will become
a part of the Phoenix collection system, refer to the appropriate checklist in
Appendix B.

5.2.5 Record Drawings

Three sets of construction plans shall be submitted to the inspector as record
drawings. The record drawings shall be sealed and signed by an Arizona
Registered Professional Engineer. The record drawings shall meet the
requirements of WSD policy P-69 for private development projects and policy P-
85 for CIP projects. For CIP projects, a CD of the sealed record drawings is also
required to be submitted to the City.

5.2.6 Technical Specifications - CIP Projects and Projects with City

Financial Participation
For City CIP projects and private development projects where the City participates

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financially, complete signed and sealed technical specifications shall be submitted

for the construction of sewers and all other appurtenances, and shall accompany
the plans.
The specifications accompanying construction drawings shall include, but not be
limited to, specifications for the approved procedures for operation during
construction, all construction information not shown on the drawings that is
necessary to inform the builder in detail for the design requirements for the quality
of materials, workmanship and fabrication of the project.
Technical specifications shall conform to the MAG Specifications and City
Supplements.

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5.3 WASTEWATER DESIGN FLOWS

Design flows utilized in the preparation of engineering design reports, plans and
specifications shall as a minimum, conform to the criteria set forth in this section.

5.3.1 Average Daily Flows Based Land Use

Average daily flow estimates based on land use, shall conform to Table 5.1
“Average Daily Flows by Land Use”. Where the project land use does not fit within
the tabulated categories, an average daily unit flow of 100 gallons per person per
day shall be used.
Table 5.1 Average Daily Flows by Land Use

LAND USE AVERAGE DAILY FLOW

Low Density Residential

Use 3.2 persons
(Less than 5 dwelling 100 Gallons per person per day
per dwelling unit
units per acre)

Use 2.5 persons

High Density Residential
per dwelling unit,
(More than 5 dwelling 100 Gallons per person per day
unless otherwise
units per acre)
directed by WSD
Commercial 3,000 Gallons per acre per day

Industrial/Warehousing Domestic flows only 1,000 Gallons per acre per day

Commercial Office High 100 Gallons per 1,000 square feet

Rise per day
50 Gallons per person per day or
Industrial
5,200 Gallons per acre per day
Hotel/Motel 130 Gallons per room per day

Without lunch or
Schools 50 Gallons per student per day
shower facilities

With lunch &

Schools 75 Gallons per student per day
shower facilities

Malls/Retail Areas 0.5 Gallons per square foot per day

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5.3.2 Peak Flow

All gravity sewers, lift stations, and force mains shall be designed for peak flow
conditions. Peak flow is calculated as the product of the peaking factor and the
average daily flow. The peaking factor should be calculated from Harmon’s
formula.
Design Flow Equation
Design Flow = Peak Flow = Q Peak = Q avg [1+14/(4+ P)], Where P =
Population/1,000

5.3.3 Design Flows Based on Fixture Units

Some facilities, such as large hospitals, may require that design flows be
estimated by using the "fixture-unit" method. A fixture-unit flow rate is defined as
the total discharge flow in gallons per minute of a single fixture divided by 7.5,
which provides the flow rate of that particular plumbing fixture as a unit of flow.
Fixtures are rated as multiples of this unit of flow. Fixture unit values are included
in the Uniform Plumbing Code. Fixture unit calculations shall be included in the
design report.

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5.4 GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER LINES

5.4.1 General
The design and construction of gravity sanitary sewers in the City of Phoenix shall
conform to the following:
1. Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction sponsored
and distributed by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and
the City of Phoenix Supplement thereto.
2. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Aquifer Protection Permit
Rules in Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9.
3. Maricopa County Health Code.
4. The standard specifications and details of the Water Services Department
and design standards and details set forth in this manual.

5.4.2 Acceptable Pipe Materials

Gravity sewer lines shall be either reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), ductile iron
pipe (DIP) or vitrified clay pipe (VCP) as indicated below. The pipe shall conform
to the applicable specifications as follows:
1. Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Fittings:
MAG Specifications and the Phoenix Supplement Sections 735 and 741.
Reinforced concrete pipes shall be PVC lined. RCP may be used for sewer
lines 30-inches in diameter and larger.
2. Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings:
MAG Specifications and the Phoenix Supplement Section 750. DIP may be
used for sewer lines 8-inches through 54-inches in diameter. When DIP is
used it shall be lined with Protecto 401 ceramic epoxy.
3. Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings:
MAG Specifications and the Phoenix Supplement Section 743. Vitrified
clay pipe may be used for sewer lines 8-inches through 42-inches in diam-
eter.

5.4.3 Pipe Sizing

Gravity sewer lines shall be sized to accommodate the peak design flow subject
to the following limitations:
1. The d/D ratio for gravity sewer pipes shall be no greater than 0.8 at the
peak flow condition.
2. Minimum pipe size shall be 8-inches.
3. A maximum of 120 acres of combined commercial and residential develop-
ment shall drain into an 8-inch diameter line.
4. A maximum of 250 acres of combined commercial and residential develop-
ment shall drain into a 10-inch diameter line.
5. A maximum of one square mile shall drain into a 12-inch diameter line.

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5.4.4 Slope
Gravity sewers shall be designed and constructed to provide mean velocities of
not less than the velocities shown in Table 5.2 on page 74, based on Manning’s
formula, flowing full, and using an “n” value of 0.013. The minimum slopes
required to maintain the minimum mean velocity are shown in Table 5.2.

Designers shall minimize grade changes to be uniform throughout the entire

pipeline project as well as from manhole to manhole. The WSD will not permit the
use of larger pipe diameters than required to carry the peak flow in order to
reduce the slope.
Table 5.2 Design Velocity

PIPE SIZE * MINIMUM MINIMUM

(INCHES) DESIGN VELOCITY (FT/S) DESIGN SLOPE (%)
8 2.1 0.380

10 2.2 0.306

12 2.3 0.256

15 2.4 0.205

18 2.4 0.170

21 2.5 0.146

24 2.6 0.127

27 2.6 0.115

30 2.7 0.102

36 2.7 0.085

42 2.8 0.073

48 2.9 0.064

54 3.0 0.058

60 3.0 0.051

66 3.1 0.047

72 3.1 0.043

78 3.2 0.040

84 3.2 0.037

96 3.3 0.032

108 3.3 0.028

120 3.4 0.026

* The velocities are based on the minimum required design shear stress recommendations provided
in the American Society of Civil Engineers Manual of Practice No. 69 (MOP 69). These velocities will
provide the design shear stress required to transport fine sand and grit particles less than 0.2 mm in
diameter.

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To minimize erosion of the pipe, the maximum mean velocity (flowing full) shall be
9.0 feet per second.
Sewers on 20 percent slopes or greater shall be anchored securely with concrete,
or equal, anchors spaced as follows:
• Not over 36 feet center to center on grades 20 percent and up to 35 per-
cent.
• Not over 24 feet center to center on grades 35 percent and up to 50 per-
cent.
• Not over 16 feet center to center on grades 50 percent and over.

5.4.5 Alignment
Sewers shall be laid with straight alignments between manholes. Curvilinear
sewers are not permitted. Straight alignment shall be checked by using a laser
beam. Sewer alignment shall not meander across the street centerline.
Sewers shall be located in street right-of-ways (ROW’s). Sewer alignments shall
be parallel to property lines or street centerline, or as close to parallel as possible.
Gravity sewer alignments shall be located as set forth in the latest edition of
Standard Utility Locations for the City of Phoenix as prepared by the Standard
Utility Committee. The Standard Utility Locations can be obtained from the
Engineering and Architectural Services Department Utility Coordination Office.

5.4.6 Cover
Gravity sewer lines shall be sufficiently deep to ensure gravity drainage of service
connections and avoid conflicts of service connections with water mains and dry
utilities. Sewer lines shall be installed at the depth required to serve the ultimate
gravity drainage area, which may also include areas outside of the development
project.
Sewer lines installed with less than four (4) feet of cover must be approved by the
WSD. If site specific limitations prevent four (4) feet of cover, the sewer main shall
be constructed of ductile iron pipe (DIP) meeting the material requirements of this
Chapter.
Sewer lines constructed in washes and floodways shall have their crowns at least
two (2) feet below the 100-year storm scour depth and shall be constructed with
DIP. The DIP shall extend a minimum of 10 feet each side of the 100-year storm
scouring.

NOTE: Routine dipping of water mains to allow sewer services to cross will not be
allowed.

5.4.7 Easements
A route study or alignment report shall be completed to assure a functional grade
as well as continuity of an accessible ROW and/or easement corridor.
The Water Services Department requires safe and quick access to all City sewer
mains at all times in order to repair main breaks, install taps, and perform
preventive maintenance. For this reason, City of Phoenix sewer mains shall be
constructed in streets within the public ROW. Sewer mains in easements create

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access problems and will not be permitted except under the following special
circumstances.
Easements will only be considered in the following cases:
1. For single family, individually lotted, residential developments, City of
Phoenix sewer mains may be constructed in Private Accessways, meeting
the minimum width requirements below, the COP Standard Details P1020-
1, P1020-2 (with the exception that minimum width of a Private Accessway
must be 28 feet, 29.2 ft. from back of curb to back of the curb), and the
design standards herein,
2. The project route falls in a future ROW alignment,
3. The project route falls in a major utility, canal, or drainage channel corridor,
4. For a short segment of main, that is not technically feasible to design the
sewer mains in the ROW without violating City codes or ordinances and
that, in the opinion of the Water Services Department, the proposed align-
ment of the sewer main in an easement results in more efficient operation
of the sewer main network.
All City of Phoenix sewer mains proposed to be constructed in easements outside
of ROW will require the approval of the Water Services Department.
Prior to a preliminary site plan submittal to the Development Services
Department, developments that are proposing to construct sewer mains in
easements shall be required to submit a feasibility plan to the Development
Services Department for approval by the Water Services Department. The plan,
signed and sealed by an Arizona Registered Professional Civil Engineer, shall
show the proposed location of the easement, the size of the proposed mains, a
statement providing the reason that the easements are necessary, and a
statement that the easements will comply with the design standards herein. The
plan must be approved by the Water Services Department prior to the submittal of
a preliminary site plan. The Water Services Department will notify the
Development Services Department when the plan is accepted or rejected.
Easements shall be located in dedicated tracts. Backlot or sidelot easements will
not be allowed.
Minimum Easement Widths
1. For Sewer Mains Located in 28 ft. Private Accessways, the minimum ease-
ment width shall be the entire 29.2 ft. width of the Private Accessway from
the backs of the curbs. In addition, there shall be a minimum 8 foot public
utility easements on each side of the Private Accessway,
2. For Sewer Mains Located in Tracts; the minimum easement widths for
sewer mains shall be as follows:

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Table 5.3 Minimum Easement Widths for Sewer Mains

Minimum Easement
Main Diameter Cover Depth
Width
15-inches and less <10 ft. 35 ft.
15-inches and less 10-15 ft. 40 ft.
15-inches and less 15-20 ft. 45 ft.
15-inches and less >20 ft. 50 ft.
16 to 30-inches <10 ft. 40 ft.
16 to 30-inches 10-20 ft. 50 ft.
16 to 30-inches >20 ft. 60 ft.
Greater than 30-inches Any 80 ft.

If parallel City water or sewer mains are to be located in the same easement, the
adjusted minimum easement width for the overlapping easements shall be the
greater of the required easements width above plus an additional seven (7) feet.

NOTE: Easement widths may be increased reflecting the required

construction and maintenance activities.

Sewer mains shall be centered within the easement.

Regardless of the easement width, buildings shall have a sufficient setback from
the easement boundary such that buildings, building foundations, or building slabs
will not be undermined or damaged by a sewer main collapse. Proposed
developments with buildings, building foundations, or building slabs proposed to
be closer than 20 feet from an easement boundary, shall be required to submit
structural and soil calculations, signed and sealed by a registered Arizona
Registered Professional Civil Engineer, which verify integrity of structures
adjacent to the sewer main under the condition of a main failure.
The easements for sewer mains shall be dedicated and restricted for City of
Phoenix sewer mains only. Public utility easements (PUE’s) are not acceptable.
Sewer easements shall be free of all obstructions and shall at all times be
accessible to City service equipment. No buildings, sport courts, fences, shade
structures, nor permanent structures of any kind shall be constructed upon, over
or under any sewer easements. Trees shall not be planted within 10 feet of the
outside diameter of the sewer main. A list of acceptable landscaping vegetation in
easements is available from the WSD. No landscaping shall be placed within an
easement which would render the easement inaccessible by equipment. The
WSD has the right to cause any obstruction to be removed without notice to the
property owner and all related costs shall be the property owner’s responsibility.
The maintenance of all landscaping in the sewer easements is the responsibility
of the property owner or homeowners association thereof and shall be indicated
as such in the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R’s). A copy of the
CC&R’s providing evidence of this maintenance responsibility by the
Homeowners Association or other ownership group shall be submitted to the City
of Phoenix, Development Services Department for verification.

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For sewer easements not located within a Private Accessway, an all-weather

access road is required if manholes or other appurtenance requiring City access
are located within the easement. The access road shall have a minimum width of
10 feet and shall be paved or constructed of minimum 6-inch thick stabilized
decomposed granite. Each end of the access road shall connect to a public street
or private accessway or a turn-around easement conforming to with City of
Phoenix Supplement to MAG Standard Detail P1022. The maintenance of access
roads in the sewer easements is the responsibility of the property owner or
Homeowners Association and shall be indicated as such in the CC&R’s. A copy of
the CC&R’s providing evidence of this maintenance responsibility by the
Homeowners Association or other ownership group, shall be submitted to the City
of Phoenix, Development Services Department for verification.
Sewer mains shall not be placed in easements under retention basins. Sewer
mains in easements at wash crossings shall not locate appurtenances such as
manholes within the 100-year flood elevation of the wash.
For small parcels, less than 10 acres, that are being redeveloped and there are
existing sewer easements on the parcel that do not meet the requirements above,
and it is not practical or technically feasible to increase the easement width, the
City will review each on a case by case basis and will also consider material and
construction options such as ductile iron pipe, instituform lining of sewers,
reinforced concrete retention walls, etc., provided that accessibility and safety for
City crews can still be maintained.

NOTE: The need for ROW or easement acquisition shall be initiated as soon as
possible avoiding certain delay in construction plan approval.

5.4.8 Sewer Main Connections at Manholes

Gravity sewer main connections (not services) at a manhole are described here
for illustration as the upstream pipe connection, the downstream pipe connection,
and the intersecting pipe connections. There shall be no more than four main
connections at a manhole.
At manhole connections, the angle between the upstream pipe and the
downstream pipe shall conform to the following guidelines:
1. Sewer mains 15-inches and larger in diameter shall not change flow direc-
tion more than 45 degrees in one (1) manhole. Two (2) manholes shall be
constructed to change flow direction more than 45 degrees and up to 90
degrees.
2. Sewer mains smaller than 15-inches in diameter shall intersect with man-
holes maintaining a minimum of 90 degrees to the downstream pipe.
The upstream pipe shall be the same or smaller diameter than the downstream
pipe and shall not have its crown lower than the crown of the downstream pipe.
Where local sewage collection systems from developments connect to mains on
collector streets, the invert of the intersecting pipe shall be at or above the crown
elevation of the downstream pipe. Intersecting pipes shall be of equal or smaller
diameter than the downstream pipe.
Typically, inverts through manholes and junction boxes shall be designed to
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having lines intersecting at 45 degrees to 90 degrees shall have a minimum 0.10

foot drop across the structure.
5.4.9 Cross Connections Prohibited
There shall be no physical connections between a public or private potable water
supply system and a sewer, or appurtenance thereto which would permit the
passage of any wastewater or polluted water into the potable supply. No water
pipe shall pass through or come into contact with any part of a sewer manhole.

5.4.10 Separation from Water Mains

To minimize the potential for cross contamination, water and sewer lines shall
meet the separation requirements described in AAC R18-4-502 and illustrated in
MAG Standard Detail No. 404-1 with the following supplemental requirements:
1. Vertical clearance between water mains and gravity sanitary sewer mains:
the water main shall not be less than 12-inches above the sanitary sewer
main, even if the sewer main is constructed with ductile iron pipe in accor-
dance with Note 3B in MAG Standard Detail No. 404-1.
2. Vertical clearance between water mains and sewer service connections:
the water main shall not be less than 6-inches above the sewer service
even if the sewer service connection is constructed with ductile iron pipe in
accordance with Note 3B of MAG Standard Detail 404-1.
3. Vertical clearance between water mains and sewer service connections:
when the sewer service is above the water main, minimum clearance shall
be a 24-inches. The sewer service connection must be constructed with
ductile iron pipe in accordance with Note 3B of MAG Standard Detail 404-1.

5.4.11 Separation from Water Supply System Structures

While no general statement can be made to cover all conditions, it is generally
recognized that sewers shall meet the requirements of the appropriate reviewing
agency with respect to minimum distances from public water supply wells or other
water supply sources and structures.
All existing waterworks units, such as basins, wells, or other treatment units,
within 200 feet of the proposed sewer shall be shown on the plans.
Soil conditions in the vicinity of the proposed sewer within 200 feet of waterworks
units shall be determined and shown on the plans.

5.4.12 Separation from Storm Drains and Culverts

Sewer mains shall maintain six (6) feet horizontal and two (2) feet vertical
separation from storm drains and culverts. Sewer lines crossing less than two (2)
feet below a storm drain or culvert will require additional protection such as the
use of ductile iron pipe or a pipe casing.

5.4.13 Separation from Other Utilities

Sewer mains shall maintain a minimum six (6) feet horizontal separation and two
(2) feet vertical separation to any underground utility, all measurements outside to
outside.

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5.4.14 Buoyancy
Buoyancy of sewers shall be considered and flotation of the pipe shall be
prevented with appropriate construction where high groundwater conditions are
anticipated.

5.4.15 Trenching, Bedding, and Backfill

Trenching, bedding and backfill for wastewater construction shall conform to MAG
Standard Specifications and Details and City of Phoenix Supplements.

5.4.16 Testing
Perform leakage and uniform slope testing of sewers in accordance with MAG
Standard Specifications and City of Phoenix Supplement Section 615.

5.4.17 Depressed Sewers

Depressed sewers, also known as inverted siphons or sag pipes, are not
permitted.

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5.5 MANHOLES

5.5.1 Manhole Locations

Manholes shall be installed at the following locations:
1. Changes of grade or slope.
2. Changes of pipe size.
3. Changes of horizontal or vertical alignment.
4. Changes in pipe material.
5. Pipe intersections except with service connections less than 8-inches in
diameter.
6. Service connections 8-inches in diameter and larger.
7. The end of each public sewer line.
8. At distances not to exceed the spacing shown below.
Manholes installed on initial systems shall be a minimum of 200 feet from the
centerline of intersections, where possible. Subsequent systems shall connect by
manhole where necessary.

5.5.2 Manhole Spacing

The maximum spacing for manholes on sewer lines are shown in Table 5.4
“Maximum Manhole Spacing”.
Table 5.4 Maximum Manhole Spacing

PIPE SIZE (INCHES) MAXIMUM MANHOLE SPACING (FEET)

Less than 15 400
15 through 24 500
Larger than 24 600

5.5.3 Manhole Diameter

The minimum manhole diameters and standard frame and cover sizes for various
pipe sizes are shown in Table 5.5 “Minimum Manhole Diameters”.

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Table 5.5 Minimum Manhole Diameters

MINIMUM
PIPE MINIMUM FRAME AND
MANHOLE MANHOLE
DIAMETER COVER DIAMETER
DEPTH (FT) DIAMETER
(INCHES) (INCHES)
(INCHES)
12 and less 12 and less 48 24
12 and less Greater than 12 60 30
15 and Larger Any 60 30

All sewers 24-inches in diameter and larger shall include a through manhole base
encased in reinforced concrete.

5.5.4 Standard Details

All manhole construction shall conform to MAG Specifications and Details and the
Phoenix Supplements to the MAG Specifications and Details as applicable.
Exception: Phoenix Supplement P-1430, "Non-reinforced C.I.P. and Pre-cast
Manhole”, is not approved for City CIP projects. Aluminum manhole frames and
covers are not permitted for all projects.

5.5.5 Clean Outs

Clean outs are not permitted.

5.5.6 Manhole Stub Outs

Manholes on the boundaries of subdivisions and at other locations directed by the
WSD shall include full line size stubs with shaped inverts, oriented to
accommodate future connections or extensions. All stub outs shall be plugged
and marked and conform to MAG Detail 427.

5.5.7 Manhole Separation from Water Mains

No water pipe shall pass through or come into contact with any part of a sewer
manhole or connection structure. The minimum horizontal separation between
water mains and manholes shall be six (6) feet, measured from the outside of the
sewer main at the manhole to the outside of the water main.

5.5.8 Drop Manholes

Drop manholes shall conform to MAG Detail 426.

5.5.9 Flow Channel

The flow channel straight through a manhole shall be made to conform as closely
as possible in shape, and slope to that of the connecting sewers. The channel
walls shall be formed or shaped to the full height of the crown of the outlet sewer
in such a manner to not obstruct maintenance, inspection or flow in the sewers.
When curved flow channels are specified in manholes, including branch inlets,
slopes shall be increased as required to maintain acceptable velocities.

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5.5.10 Bench
A bench shall be provided on each side of any manhole channel when the pipe
diameter(s) are less than the manhole diameter. The bench should be sloped to
provide a minimum 3-inch fall from the top of the bench to the crown of the pipe or
one-half inch per foot, whichever is greater. No lateral sewer, service connection
or drop manhole pipe shall discharge onto the surface of the bench.

5.5.11 Water Tightness

Manholes shall be of the pre-cast concrete or poured-in-place concrete type.
Manhole lift holes and grade adjustment rings shall be sealed with non-shrinking
mortar.
Inlet and outlet pipes shall be joined to the manhole with a gasketed flexible
watertight connection or any watertight connection arrangement that allows
differential settlement of the pipe and manhole wall to take place.
Watertight manhole covers are to be used wherever the manhole tops may be
flooded by street runoff or high water. Locked manhole covers may be desirable in
isolated easement locations or where vandalism may be a problem.

5.5.12 Testing
Manholes shall be tested for leakage in accordance with AAC R18-9-E301D.3
and MAG Specification Section 615.

5.5.13 Corrosion Protection for Manholes

Where corrosive conditions due to septicity or other causes are anticipated,
consideration shall be given to providing corrosion protection on the interior of the
manholes.
All manholes for sewers 15-inches in diameter and larger shall be coated in
conformance with the MAG specifications.

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5.6 SERVICE CONNECTIONS

5.6.1 General
Service connections to the City of Phoenix Wastewater system shall conform to
Article IV of Chapter 28 of the Phoenix City Code, MAG Specification 615.6,
Phoenix Supplement to MAG 615.6, and MAG Details 440 and 441, and Phoenix
Standard Detail S-512. Refer to Appendix J.

5.6.2 Service Connection Sizes

The following Table 5.6 “Service Connection Sizes” shows sizes based on the
development type.
Table 5.6 Service Connection Sizes
DEVELOPMENT TYPE SERVICE CONNECTION SIZE (INCHES)
Residential Lots 4 or 6
Commercial Lots Minimum 6
Multiple Family Lots Minimum 6

The WSD may require justification of size prior to granting approval to construct.

5.6.3 Manholes Required

Service connections 8-inches in diameter and larger shall be installed directly into
a manhole. Service connections of any size into sewer mains 15-inches through
24-inches in diameter shall be installed into a manhole.

5.6.4 Maximum Main Size for Taps

Service connections shall not be directly made into sewer mains 30-inches in
diameter and larger. Service connections shall require a minimum 8-inch public
sewer main extension, which shall be constructed from the nearest downstream
manhole to the point of service.

5.6.5 Service Connection Installation

Service connections to the sewer main shall be watertight and not protrude into
the sewer. Saddle type connections shall not be used. All materials used to make
service connections shall be compatible with each other and with the pipe
materials to be joined and shall be corrosion proof.
The design engineer shall note that WSD procedures do not permit a contractor to
set a service saddle connection on an existing sewer main. The contractor shall
not connect to a City main.
Normally, taps extend at right angles to the main. When a tap is made at a
manhole the tap may be installed at an angle to the main providing the installation
does not restrict flow. The invert of the service connection shall be at or above the
crown of the sewer main.

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5.7 WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS AND FORCE

MAINS
Wastewater pumping stations and force mains shall conform to the City of
Phoenix Lift Station Design Manual. This manual is available from the WSD.

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5.8 ALLOWABLE DISCHARGES AND PRELIMINARY

TREATMENT
In accordance with Chapter 28 of the Phoenix City Code, where necessary in the
opinion of the Director, any user of the City of Phoenix sewage collection system
shall provide, at their expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary
to reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum
limits provided for in Chapter 28 of the Phoenix City Code

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APPENDIX A List of Department Policies

This list of policies is not intended to be all-inclusive. The following is intended to

provide additional information that may assist in preparing design construction
plans.

WATER, SEWER AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

Symbol
WATER POLICIES (CHAPTER 37, CITY CODE) WP

I. General WP-GN

II. Main Extensions WP-EX

No. 57R Standard Procedure for Disinfection of New Water Mains
No. 68 Information to be Furnished on “As-Built” Water Plans (for
Developer Constructed Water Facilities)

III. Service Connections WP-SC

No. 21 Water and Wastewater Services Locations
No. 39R Town Houses, Sub-lots, Shopping Centers, etc.
No. 78 Policy Governing Applications for Water Meters and Ser-
vice, and the Providing of Water to Developers and Build-
ers for Construction and Fire Protection

IV. Fire Hydrants, Lines and Systems WP-FS

No. 63R Fire Hydrant Installations
No. 82 Policy Governing Applications for Fire Hydrant Construc-
tion Meters and the Providing of Water to Developers for
Construction
Symbol

V. Meters WP-M
No. 82 Policy Governing Applications for Fire Hydrant Construc-
tion Meters and the Providing of Water to Developers for
Construction

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VI. Rates and Charges WP-R&C

No. 84 Unmetered Water Use for Settling Trench Backfill

VII. Special Conditions WP-Spec

No. 43 Procedure for Obtaining Correction on On-Site Cross Con-
nection and Backflow Problems
No. 54 Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control

Symbol
SEWER POLICIES (CHAPTER 28, CITY CODE) SP

I. General SP-GN

II. Main Sewer Extensions SP-EX

No. 69 Information to be furnished on “As-Built” Sewer Plans (for
Developer Constructed Sewer Facilities)

III. Service Connections SP-SC

No. 21 Water and Wastewater Service Locations
No. 28 Sewer Connection Policy
No. 51 Sewer Tap Maintenance Policy
No. 56 Repair or Replacement of Sewer Taps in the Public Right-
of-Way

IV. Use of Public Sewers (Industrial Wastes) SP-IW

No. 61 Storm, Surface, Cooling and Uncontaminated Industrial
Process Waters

V. Connection and Service Charges SP-R&C

VI. Special Conditions SP-Spec

No. 102 Policy on APP General Permit 4.01 Privately Constructed,
Operated and Maintained Sewage Collection Systems and
Lift Stations

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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES (CHAPTERS 28 AND 37, CITY CODE) AP

I. Document List
Sewer Code Chapter 28, City Code
Water Code Chapter 37, City Code
Plan Approval Requirements AP
Procedure for Repayment Agreement, Chapter 37 AP
Amended Record Drawing Policy AP

II. Policy List

No. 77 Procedure for Repayment Agreement
No. 80 Procedures for Governing Right-of-Way Easement Dedica-
tions for Water Mains and Sewers
No. 85 Information to be Furnished on “Record Drawings”, C.I.P.
Plans

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NUMERICAL LIST OF WATER AND SEWER POLICIES

POLICY
TITLE SYMBOL
NUMBER
21 Water and Wastewater Service Locations WP&SP-SC
28 Sewer Connection Policy SP-SC
39R Town Houses, Sub-Lots, Shopping Centers, etc. WP-SC
43 Procedure for Obtaining Correction on On-Site Cross Connection SP-IW
and Backflow Problems
51 Sewer Tap Maintenance Policy SP-SC
54 Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control WP-Spec
56 Repair or Replacement of Sewer Taps in the Public Right-of-Way SP-SC
57R Standard Procedure for Disinfection of New Water Mains WP-EX
61 Storm, Surface, Cooling and Uncontaminated Industrial Process SP-IW
Waters
63R Fire Hydrant Installations WP-FS
68 Information to be Furnished on “As-Built” Water Plans WP-EX
(for Developer Constructed Water Facilities)
69 Information to Be furnished on “As-Built” Sewer Plans SP-EX
77 Procedure for Repayment Agreements AP
78 Policy Governing Applications for Water Meter and Service and the WP
Providing of Water to Developers and Builders for Construction
and Fire Protection
80 Procedures for Governing Right-of-Way Easement Dedications for AP
Water Mains and Sewers
82 Policy Governing Applications for Fire Hydrant Construction WP-FS&M
Meters and the Providing of Water to Developers for Construction
84 Unmetered Water Use for Settling Trench Backfill WP-R&C
85 Information to be Furnished on “Record Drawings”, C.I.P. Plans WP
102 Policy on APP General Permit 4.01 Privately Constructed, Oper- SP-Spec
ated and Maintained Sewage Collection Systems and Lift Stations

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APPENDIX B Private Development

Construction Plan Req.
Checklists

Jurisdictional Statement
These requirements represent the Water Services Department checklist for
projects in their jurisdiction, which is outside the Phoenix City Limits. To obtain the
checklist requirements for projects within the Phoenix City Limits contact the
Development Service Department directly or go on the phoenix.gov website.

Water Main Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sewer Main Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Public Fire Hydrant Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Off-site Fireline Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Water/Sewer Abandonment Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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WATER MAIN PLAN CHECKLIST

KIVA/DIS No.: Project Name:

Reviewed by: Phone Number: Date:
Engineer: Phone Number:

The purpose of this checklist is to offer comments on plan design for construction of water
main pipe, fittings, and fire hydrants in the public right-of-way. Source of water
development code and design policy is the Water Services Department Design Standards
Manual, 2003.
This checklist serves to minimize redline comments on the check prints and to maintain
consistency among plan reviewers on plans for public water main construction in the
public right-of-way or public water easement. Plan approval and issuing permits depend
on compliance with the comments made on the check prints and this checklist. The
engineer of record shall satisfy themselves of the completeness and accuracy of the
design.
Please return this checklist and the check prints with your next submittal. Discussion of
redline comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed to the plan reviewer listed
above.
Plan approvals are valid for a period of 1 year from the date of the approved signature.
The following symbols are used to identify changes needed to the plans:
[ X ] Required [ ? ] OK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Plan shall be on 24" X 36" sheets.
[ ] Symbols shall be per M.A.G. Specifications and Details supplemented by
Water Services Department Details.
[ ] Orientation of each plan sheet shall be shown by a north arrow and scale of
drawing. (North arrow to be up or to the right.)
[ ] Cover sheet shall be prepared on vellum or mylar at the time of approval.
[ ] A cover sheet is required on plans of more than 2 sheets.
[ ] Each sheet shall be identified by sheet number, project name and match
lines.
[ ] All sheets shall have the Civil Engineer's Arizona registration seal with original
signature prior to any plan submittal.
[ ] All plan sheets shall be sufficiently clear to allow legible prints to be
reproduced from microfilm. The size of lettering and symbols shall be 1/8
inch minimum. Shading or zip tape is not permitted. Refer to Water
Services Department Policy Manual (P-68) for information required on
record drawings (“As-Builts”).
[ ] This project is subject to a waterline repayment as redlined on the plans.
Connection fee must be paid prior to issuance of permit.
[ ] D.I.P. required in major (mile) and collector (half-mile) streets, and all
easements.

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COVER SHEET REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Appropriate processing numbers including:
KIVA#, CCPR# or CSPR #, SDEV #, Building Log, Abandonments, and City
Quarter Section Number in lower right corner.
[ ] Project title block with name and address of project on all sheets.
[ ] Developer's name, address, and telephone number.
[ ] Engineer's name, address, and telephone number.
[ ] Signature Approval Block. (In lower right-hand corner).

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
___________________________________ ______________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
[ ] Provide an As-Built Certification statement as follows (include on all sheets):

AS-BUILT CERTIFICATION
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE “RECORD DRAWING” MEASUREMENTS
AS SHOWN HEREON WERE MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION OR AS
NOTED AND ARE CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND
BELIEF.
___________________________________ ______________________
Registered Civil Engineer Date
______________________
Registration Number

[ ] A key map is required on plans with more than two (2) sheets. A key map is a
small-scale map of the project site that provides a system overview and is
used to index the plan sheets. The key map shall clearly show the following:
[ ] All streets with names, alleys, easements, tracts, and parcels shall be
identified or shown “unsubdivided.”
[ ] Water mains, fire hydrants, valves and production facilities (tanks, boost-
ers, etc.) proposed and existing
[ ] Index of plan sheets indicated by single line with arrows showing begin-
ning and end of each sheet
[ ] Identify all pressure zones
[ ] Blue Stake notification decal affixed.
[ ] Material list (for right-of-way or easement work and on-site pipe lengths -
make two [2] separate lists).
[ ] Benchmark, City of Phoenix datum. Phone (602) 495-2075 for Benchmark
data at a specific location.

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NOTES FOR WATER PLANS

[ ] Development Services Department's Field Inspection Group shall be notified
48 hours before any construction begins, telephone (602) 262-7811.
[ ] All water valve boxes shall be per City of Phoenix Detail P1391, Type A only.
[ ] All construction to conform to M.A.G. Specifications and Details, City of
Phoenix Supplement to M.A.G. Specifications and Details, unless modified on
the plans.
[ ] The following M.A.G. Details are specifically NOT approved:
321 Standard water meter vault
345-1 3", 4" and 6" water meter
345-2 4" and 6" water meter with on-site fire hydrants
390 Curb stop with flushing pipe
391-1 Valve box installation
[ ] Compaction shall comply with M.A.G. Sec. 601 & COP Supplements
[ ] Approval of these plans shall not prevent the City from requiring correction of
errors in the plans where such errors are subsequently found to be in violation
of any law, ordinance or other health/safety issue.
[ ] When A.C.P. is used in existing developed areas, only a one-day supply for
installation will be placed along the construction site.
[ ] Pipe deflection per manufacturers’ recommendations.
[ ] All work must comply with requirements of the current City of Phoenix “Traffic
Barricade Manual”.
[ ] A six (6) foot minimum horizontal separation from any underground utility shall
be provided for sewer mains, sewer services, water mains, and water
services. The minimum horizontal separation is measured from outside of
sewer main, sewer service, water main, or water service to outside of
underground utility.
[ ] A one (1) foot minimum vertical separation from any dry underground utility
crossing shall be provided for sewer mains, sewer services, water main, or
water service to outside of underground utility.
[ ] A two (2) foot minimum vertical separation shall be provided between any
sewer main or storm drain crossing a water main. The minimum vertical
separation is measured from outside of water main to outside of sewer main
or storm drain main. See M.A.G. Standard Detail 404 for additional
information and/or provisions for clearance.
[ ] Exceptions or deviations from the above minimum clearances must be
approved and shown on the approved water and sewer plans. When utility
conflicts are found during construction, all changes and revisions must be
preceded by an approved plan revision.
[ ] Any and all more stringent requirements required by Federal, State, County or
Local codes or ordinances take precedence.
[ ] Water services shall be installed perpendicular from the water main to the
meter box. Water services at the end of cul-de-sacs may vary as necessary,
but will be approved on a case by case basis.
[ ] All services shall run in a straight line from the water main to the meter box.

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[ ] Neither water service meter box or any portion of a water service shall be
installed under an existing or proposed driveway or sidewalk ramp.
[ ] Concrete or asphalt damaged during the course of construction shall be
removed and replaced in kind prior to final inspection.
[ ] In accordance with AAC R18-4-119, all materials added after January 1, 1993
which may come into contact with drinking water shall conform to National
Sanitation Foundation Standards 60 and 61.
[ ] “Per City of Phoenix Ordinance G-4396, these plans are for official use only
and may not be shared with others except as required for the construction of
the public works facilities shown hereon. The Project Owner, and the Owner’s
Lenders, Consultants, Contractors and Subcontractors are prohibited from
disclosing the plans and specifications to any persons other than those who
have a need to know the information for the purpose of the Project.” (NOTE IS
REQUIRED ON ALL SHEETS INCLUDING COVER SHEET)

OPTIONAL NOTES FOR WATER PLANS

[ ] For Lot Numbers.___________________, the contractor is responsible for
installing the water service. When the service is ready for the wet tap, the
contractor is to contact the Development Services Civil Engineering Inspector
to coordinate with the City of Phoenix Water Distribution staff to install the wet
tap. The contractor is responsible to pay the City of Phoenix for the wet taps
on a time and materials basis.
[ ] This plan is approved subject to completion of lines labeled “EXISTING”
which have been proposed as part of another development. The developer of
this project may be required to construct those lines per City requirements
prior to receiving service for this project.

PLAN SHEETS REQUIREMENTS

The plan sheets shall show the following to proper scale:
[ ] Indicate the locations of the beginning(s) and the end(s) of the construction,
and all valves, fire hydrants, pipe fittings, and service connections. Their
locations must be shown by stationing and dimensioning from appropriate
monument lines, lot lines, property lines, or in their absence, appropriate
easement references. No dimensioning from points of curvature or tangency
is acceptable. The drawings must clearly indicate the specific points of
reference.

NOTE: In all cases where the pipe is constructed within or parallel, in close
proximity, with the right-of-way, all stationing and dimensioning must be from the
nearest appropriate monument line and monument line intersection.

[ ] The water services stationing shown must specify the location of the taps at
the main and their intended use called out, i.e., domestic or irrigation. Their
locations must be measured perpendicular or radial relative to the appropriate
right-of-way monument line, easement centerline, or property line
intersection. Service tap locations must be indicated by using the following
method throughout the plan set.

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NOTE: Stationing in the same general direction along a straight or curvilinear pipe
run starting with the nearest appropriate monument line intersection, or in their
absence, appropriate easement line references shall be designated as 0 + 00.
The relative stationing of all monument line intersections along such pipe runs
must also be shown. When monument line intersection occurs along such pipe
runs, the plans preparer begins the service tap stationing again with station 0 + 00
at the intersection and repeats this process to the end of the pipe run. Do not
locate 0 + 00 at the closed end of a cul-de-sac or similar type street.

[ ] All streets, alleys, and easements. Streets shall be identified by name.

Streets, alleys, and easements shall be dimensioned at least once per sheet
and at all breaks. Monument lines of streets shall be shown.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract, and subdivision or
identified “unsubdivided.”
[ ] Location, by dimensions, all existing and proposed utilities, structures, paving,
and other topographic features affected by construction.
[ ] Existing valves to be shut down during construction shall be shown with valve
numbers as shown on the City of Phoenix Quarter Section map.
[ ] A profile is required for 12" lines in major streets and for all size of lines in
special situations where conflicts arise with other utilities. In profile, vertical
scale shall be 1" = 2' or 1" = 4'. Horizontal scale shall not be smaller than 1" -
40'. For major streets and cases of unusual topography or complex situations
where more detail is necessary, then the scale shall be 1" = 20'.
[ ] All piping to end with ______” x 2" tapped cap and 2" I.P. Corp.
[ ] Street number and match lines to be on all sheets.
[ ] Show all existing and proposed utilities with size, material, and location in
right-of-way or easements and dimensioned or stationed from the monument
line. Proposed water and sewer to be in standard utility locations.
[ ] Right-of-way and easement limits shall be shown. Show both sides of streets.
[ ] Call out pavement replacement thickness and type per M.A.G. Sec. 336 and
COP DTL P-1200, type B, or replace in kind, whichever is greater (no “T” Top
allowed within the City of Phoenix). Type A is allowed with cuts parallel to
traffic.
[ ] Show existing and proposed utility crossings in profile (if used) and include
encasements if any. Show complete dimensional data measured from street
monument lines. Label type of pipe of both proposed and existing, i.e., ACP,
DIP, etc.
[ ] Show existing and proposed paving.
[ ] Three foot minimum horizontal clearance between water services.
[ ] Six foot minimum horizontal clearance between water and sewer lines, water
and sewer services, and between water mains and all utility lines; outside of
pipe to outside of pipe.
[ ] Water mains to be 6 foot minimum from property line unless there is an
adjacent P.U.E. on site.
[ ] Use of City of Phoenix “Standard Utility Locations”. Pavement cuts will not be
a valid reason for not using “Standard Utility Locations.”
[ ] Twenty five foot wide water easements for lines under 16" diameter; 50 foot
for lines 16" to 30" in diameter; and special design for lines over 30" in
diameter.

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[ ] Encasements between water and sewer lines shall be per M.A.G. DTL 404.
[ ] Valves shall be located at point of curvature of the curb return at intersections
and at property lines in mid-block.
[ ] Location of fire hydrants and valves at intersections shall be referenced from
the intersection monument line.
[ ] All fittings shall be identified and stationed.
[ ] Fire hydrants installed at intersections shall be located in accordance with
C.O.P. Standard Detail No. P-1362.
[ ] Mid-block fire hydrants shall be located on the lot line between two lots, but 4
foot out of D/W wings.
[ ] Fire hydrant placements to be per Fire Hydrant Location Policy dated April
2002.
[ ] Meter service connections shall be shown to each lot or parcel. Services may
be stationed from street intersection monuments or dimensioned from
individual property lines, except on curved streets and in cul-de-sacs where
the tap will be angled, therefore, the tap must be stationed on the main and
dimensioned to the applicable property line. Intended use of the service shall
be noted, i.e., domestic, irrigation, etc.
[ ] Meter box locations must be out of traveled roadway/walk/driveway. They
may be located in planter areas, parking lot islands, etc., and shall be set
sufficiently above finished grade to minimize flooding. Meter locations shall be
easily accessible from a street or traveled way and must be located in right-of-
way or easements.
[ ] When replacing existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, show and label existing
and proposed concrete. Construct sidewalk ramps to accommodate access
per ADA requirements. One half (1/2) sack slurry backfill is highly
recommended.
[ ] Water quarter section data indicates leaded joint pipe. Engineer to make a
special note on the plan regarding leaded joint pipe and use caution when
excavating; “To hand dig if necessary.”
[ ] Tunneling under curb and gutter shall not be shown on plans. Plans shall
indicate removal and replacement of the curb when crossing under the curb.
The field inspector will determine if tunneling is acceptable based on the
condition of the curb. Tunneling under sidewalks is not acceptable.
[ ] For reclaimed water proposals, see other checklist and M.A.G. Sec. 616.

ITEMS REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL

[ ] Utility conflict notice from Utility Coordination – EAS 7th Floor is no longer
necessary. EAS does not provide this service at this time. All water and sewer
mains are required to be installed in the standard locations unless there are
existing conflicts or there in no right of way or easement or it cannot be
obtained.
[ ] Utility conflicts from appropriate utility companies or print disclaimer on plan
signed and sealed by engineer - attached with 1st review comments.
[ ] Signed agreement form indicating a standard or repayment agreement. Either
way, the signed form is required - attached with 1st review comments.
[ ] Print disclaimer on plan and sign and seal by engineer (to be on cover sheet).
Disclaimer can only be used for single cuts perpendicular to traffic.

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Utility Conflict Notice Disclaimer

I hereby certify that all utility companies with facilities in the area of this
project have been contacted and the data provided is shown on this
plan. I agree to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the City of
Phoenix, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from
any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses or
expenses incurred for any utility conflicts that may arise.
___________________________________ ______________________
Signature and Seal Date

[ ] Application for main extension – attached with 1st review comments.

[ ] One copy of the document used to request easement/right-of-way dedication.
The plan indicates a dedication is required for ________________________.
[ ] One copy of Lot Consolidation papers completed.
[ ] One copy of the Map of Dedication.
[ ] One copy of the Plat.
[ ] Red lines of this review.
[ ] Special notes from this reviewer.

ADVISORY
[ ] A pavement cut surcharge may be assessed on this project for trenching in
new asphalt pavement or overlay. This fee may assessed in addition to the
regular permit fees and is over and above any special backfill, compaction,
and pavement replacement stipulations that may be imposed as a condition of
permitting. Surcharge affects streets newly paved and newly overlaid.
[ ] This project may be eligible for a repayment agreement.

PLANS FOR REVISION OR UPDATE

[ ] All plans submitted for revision after the original approval shall be re-approved
with a revision number as shown. The nature of the revision must also be
called out on the bottom of the cover sheet and on the sheet(s) being revised.
The revision number itself shall consist of a numeral within a delta and a
number inside the delta as shown:
[ ] (Only revisions for approval after initial plan approval shall use triangles.)

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[ ] Resealed, signed and dated. If the plan is by a new engineer, the plan must
be resealed and signed.
[ ] A new signature approval block with a delta to the left and numbered
accordingly.
[ ] Signature Approval Block for revised plans:

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
___________________________________ ______________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

UPDATES
All plans submitted for update require a new signature approval block and a reseal by the
submitting engineer. Plan approvals for update approvals are valid for a period of one year
from the date of approval signature.

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SEWER MAIN PLAN CHECKLIST

KIVA/DIS No.: Project Name:

Reviewed by: Phone Number: Date:
Engineer: Phone Number:

The purpose of this checklist is to offer comments on plan design for construction of sewer
mains in the public right-of-way. Source of sewer development code and design policy is
the Water Services Department Design Standards Manual, 2003.
This checklist serves to minimize redline comments on the check prints and to maintain
consistency among plan reviewers on plans for public sewer main construction in the
public right-of-way and public sewer easements. Plan approval and issuing permits
depend on compliance with the comments made on the check prints and this checklist.
The engineers of record shall satisfy themselves of the completeness and accuracy of the
design.
Please return this checklist and check prints with your next submittal. Discussion of redline
comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed to the plan reviewer listed above.
Plan approvals are valid for a period of 1 year from the date of the approval signature.
The following symbols are used to identify changes needed to the plans:
[ X ] Required [ ? ] OK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Plan shall be on 24" X 36" sheets.
[ ] Symbols shall be per M.A.G. Specifications and Details supplemented by
Water Services Department Details.
[ ] Orientation of each plan sheet shall be shown by a north arrow and scale of
drawing. (North arrow to be up or to the right.)
[ ] Cover sheet shall be prepared on vellum or mylar at the time of approval.
[ ] A cover sheet is required on plans of 2 sheets or more.
[ ] Each sheet shall be identified by sheet number, project name and match
lines.
[ ] All sheets shall have the Civil Engineer's Arizona registration seal with original
signature prior to plan submittal.
[ ] All plan sheets shall be sufficiently clear to allow legible prints to be
reproduced from microfilm. The size of lettering and symbols shall be 1/8 inch
minimum. Shading or zip tape is not permitted. Refer to Water Services
Department Policy Manual (P-69) for information required on record drawings
(“As-Builts”).
[ ] This project is subject to a sewer line repayment as redlined on the plans.
These fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of construction permits.

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COVER SHEET REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Appropriate processing numbers including:
KIVA#, CCPR# or CSPR #, SDEV#, Building Log, Abandonment, and City
Quarter Section Number in lower right corner.
[ ] Project title block with name and address of project on all sheets.
[ ] Developer's name, address, and telephone number.
[ ] Engineer's name, address, and telephone number.
[ ] Signature Approval Block. (In lower right-hand corner)

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
___________________________________ ______________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
[ ] Provide an As-Built Certification statement as follows (include on all sheets):

AS-BUILT CERTIFICATION
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE “RECORD DRAWING” MEASUREMENTS
AS SHOWN HEREON WERE MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION OR AS
NOTED AND ARE CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND
BELIEF.
___________________________________ ______________________
Registered Civil Engineer Date
______________________
Registration Number

[ ] A key map is required on plans with more than two (2) sheets. A key map is a
small-scale map of the project site that provides a system overview and is
used to index the plan sheets. The key map shall clearly show the following:
[ ] All streets with names, alleys, easements, tracts, and parcels shall be
identified or shown “unsubdivided.”
[ ] Sewer mains, manholes, cleanouts, and any associated facilities.
Direction of flow must be indicated. Manholes and CO's must be
numbered consecutively.
[ ] Index of plan sheets indicated by single line with arrows showing
beginning and end of each sheet.
[ ] Blue Stake notification decal affixed.
[ ] Material list (for right-of-way or easement work only and on-site pipe length -
make two[2] separate lists).
[ ] Benchmark, City of Phoenix datum. Phone (602) 495-2075 for Benchmark
data at a specific location.

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NOTES FOR SEWER PLANS

[ ] Development Services Department's Field Inspection Staff shall be notified 48
hours before any construction begins, telephone (602) 262-7811.
[ ] All manholes newly constructed or existing and worked in for connections
shall be painted with insecticide paint per City of Phoenix Specifications
SSMH-PI. All 5'-0” manholes on pipe 15-inches and larger shall be coated per
COP Supplement to M.A.G. Sec. 625.
[ ] Approval of these plans shall not prevent the City from requiring correction of
errors in the plans where such errors are subsequently found to be in violation
of any law, ordinance or other health/safety issue.
[ ] All construction to conform to M.A.G. Specifications and Details, City of
Phoenix Supplement to M.A.G. Specifications and Details, unless modified on
the plans.
[ ] All lines must have a T.V. inspection before accepted as complete (See City
of Phoenix Supplement to M.A.G. Specification Section 615.9.1).
[ ] Traffic Regulations: All work must comply with requirements of the current
City of Phoenix “Traffic Barricade Manual.”
[ ] The following M.A.G. Details are specifically not approved:
425 24” aluminum frame and cover.
[ ] New manholes are to be built without steps.
[ ] Compaction shall comply with M.A.G. Sec. 601 & C.O.P Supplements.
[ ] New sewer lines are to be built in Standard Utility Locations.
[ ] A six (6) foot minimum horizontal separation from any underground utility shall
be provided for sewer mains, sewer services, water mains, and water
services. The minimum horizontal separation is measured from outside of
sewer main, sewer service, water main, or water service to outside of
underground utility.
[ ] A one (1) foot minimum vertical separation from any dry underground utility
crossing shall be provided for sewer mains, sewer services, water mains, and
water services. The minimum vertical separation is measured from outside of
sewer main, sewer service, water main, or water service to outside of dry
underground utility.
[ ] A two (2) foot minimum vertical separation shall be provided between any
sewer main or storm drain main crossing a water main. The minimum vertical
separation is measured from outside of water main to outside of sewer main
or storm drain main. See M.A.G. Standard Detail 404 for additional
information and/or provisions for clearance.
[ ] Exceptions or deviations from the above minimum clearances must be
approved and shown on the approved water and sewer plans. When utility
conflicts are found during construction, all changes and revisions must be
preceded by an approved plan revision.
[ ] Any and all more stringent separation requirements required by Federal,
State, County or local codes or ordinances take precedence.
[ ] All sewer lines must be installed using a laser.
[ ] When DIP sewer pipe is used lining is required per COP Supplement to
M.A.G. Sec. 750.1.
[ ] Any sewer main 12 feet in depth or greater requires 5 feet manholes.

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[ ] Concrete or asphalt damaged during the course of construction shall be

removed and replaced in kind prior to final inspection.
[ ] “Per City of Phoenix Ordinance G-4396, these plans are for official use only
and may not be shared with others except as required for the construction of
the public works facilities shown hereon. The Project Owner, and the Owner's
Lenders, Consultants, Contractors and Subcontractors are prohibited from
disclosing the plans and specifications to any persons other than those who
have a need to know the information for the purpose of the Project.” (NOTE IS
REQUIRED ON ALL SHEETS INCLUDING COVER SHEET)

OPTIONAL NOTES FOR SEWER PLANS

[ ] For lot numbers ___________________, which front an existing sewer main,
sewer services shall be constructed by the contractor after proper application
and payment of prevailing fees for City forces to provide the connection or
“wye” in accordance with Water Services Dept. Policy P-1, Sewer Ordinance
G-2358, Section D. For information, call 262-6551.
[ ] This plan is approved subject to completion of some lines labeled “EXISTING”
which have been proposed as a part of another development. The developer
of this project may be required to construct those lines per City requirements
prior to receiving service for this project.

PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS

The plan and profile sheets shall show the following to proper scale:
[ ] Title block shall be on all sheets.
[ ] All sheets shall be numbered with match lines (if required).
[ ] Orientation of each sewer line shall be shown by a north arrow and scale of
drawing. (North arrow to be up or to the right.)
[ ] New manholes built on existing lines require showing its station from the
nearest existing downstream
[ ] manhole and its distance to the nearest upstream manhole. Note C.O.P.
manhole number, inverts, rim and slope.
[ ] All existing and proposed utilities shall be shown with size, material, and
location in plan and profile.
[ ] Rim and flowline elevations shall be shown for all manholes and cleanouts.
[ ] Proposed finished grades at centerline of sewer shall be shown in profile with
a solid line. Existing grades of ground surface at centerline of sewer shall be
shown with a dashed line.
[ ] Show and dimension all right-of-way and easements.
[ ] Pavement replacement thickness and type per M.A.G. Sec. 336, and COP
DTL P-1200, or replace in kind, whichever is greater (“T” top is not allowed
within the City of Phoenix.)
[ ] Any special notes.
[ ] Show existing and proposed paving. Shading is not allowed. Cross-hatching
is acceptable.
[ ] Three feet minimum horizontal clearance between sewer services.

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[ ] Six feet minimum horizontal clearance between water and sewer lines, water
and sewer services, and between sewer mains and all other utility lines,
outside of pipe to outside of pipe.
[ ] Use City of Phoenix “Standard Utility Locations”.
[ ] The minimum easement width for sewer mains shall be as follows:
[ ] Main DiameterEasement Width
Less than 16 inch Sewer diameter plus 22 feet plus 2 times depth
to pipe bottom
16- 30 inch Greater of 50 feet or (sewer diameter plus 22
feet plus 2 times depth to pipe bottom)
Greater than 30 inch 80 feet
[ ] Sewer line stationing is always from downstream manholes, with ties to
monument lines at manholes. Stationing is always upstream. Accumulative
station is not allowed.
[ ] Each lot in subdivision to be served by separate tap, with stationing from
nearest downstream manhole.
[ ] Encasement of water and sewer lines per M.A.G. Std. Detail 404. Show in
plan and profile. Double protection is required when sewer crosses over
water.
[ ] Show total lineal feet of pipe between manholes with calculated slope.
[ ] Review all slopes; must meet minimum for pipe diameter and velocity.
[ ] Show all utilities in plan and profile. Where City utilities cross other utilities,
show complete dimensional data measured from street monument lines.
[ ] Show all streets, alleys and easements. Streets shall be identified by name.
Streets, alleys and easements shall be dimensioned at least once and at all
breaks. Monument line of streets shall be shown.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract and subdivision or
shown “unsubdivided.”
[ ] Locate all existing and proposed utilities, structures, paving, and other
topographic features.
[ ] Label all connections to existing sewer lines with method of connection
specified.
[ ] Existing and proposed water main size and location must be shown. Water
main shall be shown in a “lighter weight” line to identify it as being information
only and not part of this construction plan. Label as existing or proposed.
[ ] Vertical scale shall be 1" = 2' or 1" = 4'. Horizontal scale shall not be smaller
than 1" = 40'. For major streets and cases of unusual topography or complex
situations, where more detail is necessary, then the scale shall be 1" = 20'.
[ ] For waterline to be relocated because of sewer conflicts, show all valves
involved in shutdown, with City Quarter Section Valve Numbers as labeled.
Plan may be required for such relocation.
[ ] Discussion of redline comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed
to the plan reviewer.
[ ] Sewer taps not to be under sidewalk ramps and driveways.
[ ] Five foot manhole required over 15-inches and larger sewer lines and on
sewer mains 12 feet in depth or greater. (Special notes on cover.)
[ ] Special detail required for connection to RCP.

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ITEMS REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL

[ ] Utility conflict notice from Utility Coordination - EAS 7th Floor is no longer
necessary. EAS does not provide this service at this time. All water and sewer
mains are required to be installed in the standard locations per EASD
Standard Utilities Location Manual unless there are existing conflicts or there
is no right of way or easement or it cannot be obtained.
[ ] Utility conflicts from appropriate utility companies or print disclaimer on plan
signed and sealed by engineer - attached with 1st review comments.
[ ] Signed agreement form indicating a standard or repayment agreement. The
signed form is required - attached with 1st review comments.
[ ] Print disclaimer on plan and sign and seal by engineer. Disclaimer can only be
used for single cuts perpendicular to traffic.

Utility Conflict Notice Disclaimer

I hereby certify that all utility companies with facilities in the area of this
project have been contacted and the data provided is shown on this
plan. I agree to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the City of
Phoenix, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from
any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses or
expenses incurred for any utility conflicts that may arise.
___________________________________ ______________________
Signature and Seal Date

[ ] Application for main extension – attached with 1st review comments.

[ ] One copy of the document used to request easement/right-of-way dedication.
The plan indicates a dedication is required for ________________________.
[ ] One copy of Lot Consolidation papers completed.
[ ] One copy of the Map of Dedication.
[ ] One copy of the Plat.
[ ] Red lines of this review.
[ ] Special notes from this reviewer.

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ADVISORY
[ ] A pavement cut surcharge may be assessed on this project for trenching in
new asphalt pavement or overlay. This fee may assessed in addition to the
regular permit fees and is over and above any special backfill, compaction,
and pavement replacement stipulations that may be imposed as a condition of
permitting. Surcharge affects streets newly paved and newly overlaid.

PLANS FOR REVISION OR UPDATE

[ ] All plans submitted for revision after the original approval shall be re-approved
with a revision number as shown. The nature of the revision must also be
called out on the bottom of the cover sheet and on the sheet(s) being revised.
The revision number itself shall consist of a numeral within a delta and a
number inside the delta as shown.Only revisions for approval after initial plan
approval shall use triangles.
[ ] Resealed, signed and dated. If the plan is by a new engineer, the plan must
be resealed and signed.
[ ] A new signature approval block with a delta to the left and numbered
accordingly.
[ ] Signature Approval Block for revised plans:

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
___________________________________ ____________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

UPDATES
All plans submitted for update require a new signature block and are to be resealed by the
submitting engineer. Plan approvals for updates and/or revision re-approvals are valid for
a period of one year from this date of approval signature.

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PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANT PLAN CHECKLIST

KIVA/DIS No.: Project Name:

Reviewed by: Phone Number: Date:
Engineer: Phone Number:

The applicant is responsible for providing the following information to the Development
Services Department, 200 West Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
For additional information, please call (602) 262-7811.
The purpose of this checklist is to offer comments on plans for construction of Fire
Hydrants in the public right-of-way. Source of Water Development Code and Design
Policy is the Water Services Department Design Standards Manual 2003.
This checklist serves to minimize redline comments on the check prints and to maintain
consistency among plan reviewers. Plan approval, issuing permits, and certain grading
clearances depend on compliance with the comments made on the check prints and this
checklist. The engineer of record shall satisfy themselves of the completeness and
accuracy of the design.

NOTE: Please return this checklist and the check prints with your next submittal.

The following symbols are used to identify changes needed to the plans:
[ X ] Required [ ? ] OK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Plan size may be 8 1/2” X 11". Several fire hydrant installations for one project
may be shown together on 24" X 36" sheet.
[ ] Use City of Phoenix standard symbols.
[ ] North arrow and bar scale shall be shown.
[ ] Project name and address.
[ ] Blue Stake notification decal.
[ ] Appropriate processing numbers: Project Engineering, Abandonments, Site
Planning Number and City Quarter Section number.
[ ] Plan may be prepared on vellum, mylar, or - if 8 1/2” X 11" - on opaque paper.
[ ] Civil Engineer's Arizona Registration seal, original signature, name, address
and phone number.
[ ] Existing utilities with size and location in right-of-way or easement,
dimensioned from the monument line.
[ ] A Pavement Cut Surcharge may be assessed on this project for trenching in
new asphalt pavement. This fee may be assessed in addition to the regular
permit fees and is over and above any special backfill, compaction and
pavement replacement stipulations that may be imposed as a condition of
permitting. Surcharge affects streets newly paved and newly overlaid.
[ ] Development Services Department’s field inspection group shall be notified
48 hours before any construction begins.
[ ] Scale not more than 1" = 40'.

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[ ] Original plan sheet to be sufficiently clear to allow legible prints for “As-Builts.”
[ ] Provide an As-Built Certification statement as follows (include on all sheets):

AS-BUILT CERTIFICATION
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE “RECORD DRAWING” MEASUREMENTS
AS SHOWN HEREON WERE MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION OR AS
NOTED AND ARE CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND
BELIEF.
___________________________________ ______________
Registered Civil Engineer Date
______________________
Registration Number

[ ] Fire hydrant general notes:

All construction to conform to M.A.G. Specifications and Details, City of
Phoenix Supplement to M.A.G. Specifications and Details, unless modified on
the plans.
Compaction shall comply with M.A.G. Sec. 601.
Pavement replacement type shall comply with M.A.G. Sec. 336, M.A.G. Debt,
200, or replace in kind, whichever is greater.
The following M.A.G. Details are specifically not approved:
390 Curb stop with flushing pipe.
391-1 Valve box installation.
[ ] Signature Block

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
____________________________________ ___________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

[ ] The material list must contain the following:

[ ] Show dimensions.
[ ] Hydrant to street monument line.
[ ] Tap to nearest intersection monument.
[ ] Hydrant to monument line of both streets where hydrant will be installed if
at intersection.
[ ] Existing right-of-way, alley, or easement; call out street name(s).
[ ] If adjacent to driveway, show dimension (5' minimum, hydrant to outside of
driveway wing).
[ ] Utility clearance required on all major or collector streets as directed by
Project Engineering Plan Reviewer. All conflict notices must be returned to

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the Project Engineering Division before plans may be considered for

approval/signature.
[ ] Show existing and proposed concrete work impacted by fire hydrant con-
struction. Replace sidewalk, curb and gutter with sidewalk ramps to
accommodate the physically disabled, where applicable.
[ ] Show existing and proposed concrete work impacted by fire hydrant con-
struction. Replace sidewalk, curb and gutter with sidewalk ramps to
accommodate the physically disabled, where applicable.
[ ] Indicate by note if tunnelling or sawcut and replacement of concrete for
waterline passing under the concrete.
[ ] If tapping sleeve is used call out with type of valve box:
_____" X _____" TS&V, B&C (specify “A”) per C.O.P. Detail P-1391-1-A.
[ ] Call out M.A.G. details for tapping sleeve and hydrant.
[ ] All pipe shall be DIP.
[ ] Identify location, size and material of existing main.
[ ] All valves shall be installed with C.O.P. Detail P1391-1, type A valve box and
cover.
[ ] All valves involved in a shutdown shall be shown and identified by their City
Quarter Section valve numbers.
[ ] Discussion of redline comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed
to the plan reviewer.
OFF-SITE FIRELINE PLAN CHECKLIST

KIVA/DIS No.: Project Name:

Reviewed by: Phone Number: Date:
Engineer: Phone Number:

The applicant is responsible for providing the following information to the Development
Services Department, Civil Engineering Counter, 200 West Washington Street, 2nd Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003. For additional information please call (602) 262-6551 or Fax
number (602) 534-2642. Please make all submittals for review, revised review and
updates to Central Log-In Center, 2nd floor.
The purpose of this checklist is to offer guidelines for design and comments on plans for
construction of firelines from the City water main connection to termination on private
property, including any required backflow protection.
This checklist serves to minimize redline comments on the checkprints and to maintain
consistency among plan reviewers. Plan approval, issuing permits, and certain grading
clearances depend on compliance with the comments made on the checkprints and this
checklist. The engineer of record shall satisfy themselves of the completeness and
accuracy of the design.
City Water Services Department Policy for design and construction of Private Firelines is
described in Publication P-54 and standard notes in Publication FL-1.

NOTE: Please return this checklist and the check prints with your next submittal.

The following symbols are used to identify changes needed to the plans:
[ X ] Required [ ? ] OK

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COVER SHEET REQUIREMENTS

[ ] A cover sheet is required on plans of more than two sheets.
[ ] Affix a project title block with name and address of project.
[ ] Show owner's name, address and telephone number. Show contact person’s
name, address and telephone number if different from owner.
[ ] Show plan preparer's name, address and telephone number.
[ ] Show complete, accurate legal description of the site.
[ ] Blue Stake notification decal is required.
[ ] Include appropriate processing numbers from Civil Engineering (CCPR),
Building Log, Abandonment, Site Planning and City Quarter Section Number.
[ ] Materials list of offsite and onsite quantities is required on the plan.
[ ] The plans shall show the following information at the proper scale:
[ ] All streets, alleys, and easements. Streets shall be identified by name.
Streets, alleys, and easements shall be dimensioned at least once and at
all breaks. Monument line of streets shall be shown, as well as monumen-
tation found existing.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract, subdivision, or
shown unsubdivided.
[ ] Location of all existing utilities, structures, paving, and other topographic
features affected by construction. All to be dimensioned from the monu-
ment line or easement line.
[ ] Scale shall not be less than 40 feet to the inch. In major streets and cases
of unusual topography or complex situations where more detail is neces-
sary, then the scale shall be 1 in. = 20 ft.
[ ] Vicinity map, properly oriented with north up or to the right is required.
[ ] A key map, properly oriented with north up or to the right is required. On the
key map, show all valve numbers in the area of construction when a water
main shutdown is required for the proposed firelines. Show all valves to be
closed and their assigned numbers as shown on the quarter section.
[ ] Signature Block (lower right corner).

APPROVED: FOR THE CITY OF PHOENIX - FOR THAT PORTION IN

PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY OR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ONLY
___________________________________ ___________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

NOTES FOR FIRELINE PLANS

[ ] All construction in public right-of-way to conform to M.A.G. Specifications and
Details, City of Phoenix Supplement to M.A.G. Specifications and Details,
unless modified on the plans.

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[ ] It is required that a formal written request for a fireline turn-on be received by

Civil Engineering of the Development Services Department from City of
Phoenix Fire Prevention upon completion of the fireline work. This job is not
complete until this has been done and the line turned on by the Water
Services Department.
[ ] The following M.A.G. details are specifically not approved:
390 Curb stop with flushing pipe
391-1 Valve box installation
[ ] Fireline connection to City mains shall be used for fire protection system only.
No metered services can be connected to a fireline.
[ ] Development Services Department's Field Inspections shall be notified 48
hours before any construction begins. Telephone (602) 262-7811.
[ ] Approval of these plans shall not prevent the City from requiring correction of
errors in the plans where such errors are subsequently found to be in violation
of any law, ordinance or other health/safety issue.
[ ] All plan approvals are valid for 1 year from the date of signature.
[ ] All work must comply with requirements of the current City of Phoenix Traffic
Barricade Manual.
[ ] Pavement replacement thickness and type per M.A.G. Sec. 336, M.A.G. Det.
200 Type B. Curb and gutter replacement minimum 1 full section per M.A.G.
Det. 220. Sidewalk replacement minimum 1 full panel per COP. DTL. P-1230.
[ ] Compaction shall comply with M.A.G. Sec. 601, 95% minimum in public
street.

PLAN SHEET REQUIREMENTS

[ ] North arrow shown up or to the right. Scale shall be called out.
[ ] Identify location and size of existing water main and type of material (ACP,
CIP, etc.).
[ ] All public right-of-way and existing easements shall be shown and
dimensioned.
[ ] Show existing and proposed paving with dimensions.
[ ] Dimension fireline tap from nearest existing street monument (intersection).
Plans with dimensions given from lot lines are not acceptable.
[ ] All fireline pipes must be DIP within public right-of-way or public easements
and on-site to the customer's side of the backflow preventers if they are
required. Pipe on customer side of backflow preventer shall conform to the
Uniform Plumbing Code.
[ ] Fireline tap is to be called out as follows:
Install ______" X ______" tapping sleeve and valve. Abbreviation is
acceptable: TS & V, B & C. Specify type of valve box: "A" EXAMPLE: 12"
X 8" TS & V, B & C per M.A.G. Detail 340 and City of Phoenix Detail P-
1391-1-A.
[ ] A valve is required for all fireline connections at the public water main.
[ ] Pressure zone jumps on looped fireline systems are not allowed for any
reason.

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[ ] Backflow preventers are required on all firelines that are looped onsite by two
or more connections to City water mains. Connections are to be in
accordance with University of Southern California - Manual of Cross-
Connection Control. See DSD Building Safety for details. Backflow devices
are to be shown on the off-site plan.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Plan shall be on 24" X 36" sheets.
[ ] Symbols shall be per M.A.G. Standards supplemented by Water Services
Department Details.
[ ] Orientation of each plan sheet shall be shown by showing a north arrow and
the scale called out.
[ ] Call out the standard M.A.G. and City supplemental specifications applicable
to construction.
[ ] Plans shall be prepared on vellum or mylar.
[ ] Each sheet shall be identified by sheet number and project name.
[ ] Engineer's signed registration seal is not required for fireline plans, but may
be retained.
[ ] All plan sheets shall be sufficiently clear to allow legible prints to be printed
from as-built microfilm. The size of lettering and symbols shall be 1/8 inch
minimum. Shading or zip tape is not permitted. Crosshatching is permitted.
[ ] Utility Conflict notices are required on all major street crossings and
elsewhere as determined by the Project Engineering plan reviewer. A
disclaimer note to the City sealed and signed from the engineer is an
alternative.
[ ] This project may front a water main which has a repayment agreement.
[ ] A Pavement Cut Surcharge may be assessed on this project for new
pavement cuts for trenching in new asphalt pavement.
[ ] If fees are assessed, they are in addition to the regular permit fees and are
over and above any special backfill, compaction, and pavement replacement
stipulations that may be imposed as a condition of permitting. Surcharge
affects streets newly paved and newly overlaid.

NOTE: Return of these red line plans is required with next submittal.

[ ] Discussion of redline comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed

to the plan reviewer.

PLANS FOR REVISION OR UPDATE

[ ] All plans submitted for revision after the original approval shall be re-approved
with a revision number as shown. The nature of the revision must also be
called out on the bottom of the cover sheet and on the sheet(s) being revised.
The revision number itself shall consist of a numeral within a delta and a
number inside the delta as shown. Only revisions for approval after initial plan
approval shall use triangles.
[ ] Resealed, signed and dated. If the plan is by a new engineer, the plan must
be resealed and signed.

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SIGNATURE APPROVAL BLOCK FOR REVISED PLANS:

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
____________________________________ _________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

UPDATES
[ ] All plans submitted for update require a new signature approval block and a
reseal by the submitting engineer. Plan approvals for update approvals are
valid for a period of one year from the date of approval signature.

NOTE: For on-site fire hydrants that are installed on public schools or charter
schools, and Federal, County and Municipal building sites, the State Fire Marshall
will review and approve a copy prior to final submittal. The engineer is to provide a
copy of the approved plan with the final submittal. For all other on-site building
sites, the Phoenix Fire Department will review for approval.

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WATER/SEWER ABANDONMENT PLAN

KIVA/DIS No.: Project Name:

Reviewed by: Phone Number: Date:
Engineer: Phone Number:

The purpose of this checklist is to offer comments on plans for removal/abandonment of

water or sewer mains. If new water and/or sewer lines are to be constructed, then
separate water and sewer plans are required with abandonments to be shown on
appropriate plans (water line abandonments on water plan, etc.). Source of water
development code and design policy is the Water Services Department, Design Standards
Manual, 2003.
This checklist serves to minimize redline comments on the check prints and to maintain
consistency among plan reviewers on plans for public water main construction in the
public right-of-way or public water easement. Plan approval and issuing permits depend
on compliance with the comments made on the check prints and this checklist. The
engineer of record shall satisfy themselves of the completeness and accuracy of the
design.
Please return this checklist and the check prints with your next submittals. Discussion of
redline comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed to the plan reviewer listed
above.
Plan approvals are valid for a period of 1 year from the date of the approved signature.
The following symbols are used to identify changes needed to the plans:
[ X ] Required [ ? ] OK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PLAN

If new water and sewer lines are built to replace the systems to be abandoned, the steps
below must be satisfied for a complete project.
1 Abandonment application must be made and all stipulations of the abandon-
ment case must be satisfied. Application for abandonment and/or donation
of right-of-way document shall be submitted to the DSD Site Planning Divi-
sion as early as possible. Processing time is a minimum of 3 months.
2 Maps and instruments to dedicate new water/sewer easements for applica-
ble replacement construction and required fees are paid to the Development
Services Department.
3 Profile drawings are not required for water plans except under unusual cir-
cumstances. Plan view is acceptable.
4 Completion of abandoned water/sewer. Complete a letter of completion writ-
ten by field Inspections and Record Drawings submitted to and accepted by
the Water Services Department.
5 Abandonment/dedications must be passed by the Phoenix City Council.
6 Fill must be low density concrete (1/2 sack slurry for example).

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ALL SHEETS
For general design requirements, see Water Services Policies S-3 and W-3. For Record
Drawing requirements, see Water Services Policies P-68 and P-69.
[ ] Plans shall be on 24" X 36" sheets.
[ ] Symbols shall be per M.A.G. Specifications and Details supplemented by the
WSD.
[ ] Orientation of each plan sheet shall be shown by a north arrow, preferably
with north up or to the right.
[ ] Blue Stake notification decal is required.
[ ] Tracings shall be prepared on vellum or mylar only.
[ ] A cover sheet is required on plans of more than 2 sheets.
[ ] Each sheet shall be identified by sheet number, project name and match
lines.
[ ] All sheets shall have the Civil or Sanitary Engineer's signed Arizona
registration seal prior to plan submittal.
[ ] Include appropriate processing numbers from DSD, Project Engineering,
Building Log, Abandonment, Site Planning, and City Quarter Section Number.
[ ] Original plan sheets shall be sufficiently clear to allow legible prints to be
reproduced from microfilm. The size of lettering and symbols shall be 1/8 inch
minimum. Shading or zip tape is not permitted.

COVER SHEET
[ ] Project title block with name and address of projects located in lower right-
hand corner or right end of page.
[ ] A vicinity map is required clearly showing the project location.
[ ] Developer's name with address and telephone number.
[ ] Engineer's name with address and telephone number.
[ ] A key map is required. The key map is a small scale map of the project site
that provides a system overview and is used to index the plan sheets. The key
map shall show the following:
[ ] All streets, alleys, easements, tracts, and parcels shall be identified. Iden-
tify phasing, if used.
[ ] Water mains, fire hydrants, valves, and production facilities (tanks, boost-
ers, etc.). Clearly label all piping to be abandoned.
[ ] Index of plan sheets indicated by single line with arrows showing begin-
ning and end of each sheet.
[ ] Sewer mains, manholes, cleanouts, and any associated facilities. Direc-
tion of flow must be indicated. Manholes, cleanouts, valves, and fire
hydrants must be numbered per numbers found on the quarter section
maps.
[ ] A Pavement Cut Surcharge may be assessed on this project for trenching in
new asphalt pavement. This fee may be assessed in addition to the regular
permit fees and is over and above any special backfill, compaction and
pavement replacement stipulations that may be imposed as a condition of
permitting. Surcharge affects streets newly paved and newly overlaid.
[ ] Material list for material installed to complete abandonments and a separate
list for totals of pipe, valves, M.H., CO, and sizes of each abandoned.

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[ ] Index map of plan sheets (if required).

[ ] Signature approval block (in lower right-hand corner) next to title block:

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
___________________________________ ____________________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

PLANS FOR REVISION OR UPDATE

[ ] All plans submitted for revision after the original approval shall be re-approved
with a revision number as shown. The nature of the revision must also be
called out on the bottom of the cover sheet and on the sheet(s) being revised.
The revision number itself shall consist of a numeral within a delta and a
number inside the delta as shown. Only revisions for approval after initial plan
approval shall use triangles.
[ ] Resealed, signed and dated. If the plan is by a new engineer, the plan must
be resealed and signed.

SIGNATURE APPROVAL BLOCK FOR REVISED PLANS:

APPROVED FOR:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
___________________________________ _______________
Water Services Department, Delegate For Date
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

UPDATES
All plans submitted for update require a new signature block and are to be resealed by the
submitting engineer. Plan approvals for updates and/or revision re-approvals are valid for
a period of one year from this date of approval signature.

GENERAL NOTES FOR WATER/SEWER ABANDONMENT PLANS

(TO BE ON ALL ABANDONMENT PLANS)
[ ] Removal of contaminated soil and a haul plan to the disposal site may be
required from around existing sewer pipe. This will be the contractor's
responsibility.
[ ] The contractor is to notify the public for shutdowns 48 hours in advance.
[ ] All construction to conform to M.A.G. Specifications and Details and City of
Phoenix Supplement to M.A.G. Specification and Details unless modified on
the plan.
[ ] All work must comply with the current City of Phoenix “Traffic Barricade
Manual” requirements.

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[ ] All pipe abandonment in right-of-way must be crushed in place or removed.

Pipe abandoned across future private property may be crushed, removed or
grout filled.
[ ] All fire hydrants abandoned must be surplused to Special Operations, 3045
South 22nd Avenue, Phoenix. Telephone number (602) 262-5072.
[ ] Removal of existing water meters shall be done only by City of Phoenix Water
Services Department personnel and only after receipt of a purchase order or
cash fee payment from the permittee.

PLAN SHEETS
[ ] All plan sheets shall show the following to proper scale:
[ ] All streets, alleys, and easements. Streets shall be identified by name.
Streets, alleys, and easements shall be dimensioned at least once and at
all breaks. Monument line of streets shall be shown.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract, subdivision, or
labeled unsubdivided.
[ ] Location of all existing utilities, structures, paving, and other topographic
features affected by construction.
[ ] Scale shall not be less than 1" = 40', except for major streets and cases of
unusual topography or complex situations where more detail is necessary,
then the scale shall be 1" = 20'. There are no exceptions to the 20' scale for
major streets.
[ ] Project title to be on all sheets.

[ ] Number all sheets and show match lines.

[ ] North arrow and scale shown on all sheets.

[ ] Label all existing utilities with size, material, and location in right-of-way or
easements dimensioned from the monument or easement line. Where City
owned utilities cross the utilities, show complete dimensioned data measured
from street monument lines. Profile views are desirable.
[ ] Pavement replacement thickness and type per M.A.G. Sec. 336 and M.A.G.
Detail 200, or replace in kind, whichever is greater.
[ ] Any special notes. This refers to any special connections or situations
present.
[ ] Abandonments/removals of manholes, valves, pipe and related features shall
be specifically called out on the plan:
[ ] Manholes: complete removal required

[ ] Cleanouts: complete removal required

[ ] Sewer Pipes and Taps In the Right-of-Way: complete removal or crush in

place
[ ] Sewer Pipes and Taps Out of the Right-of-Way: either complete removal,
crush in place, or grout fill in place
[ ] Valves: complete removal required

[ ] F.H.: complete removal required and salvage

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[ ] Water Pipe and Services In the Right-of-Way: complete removal or crush

in place
[ ] Water Pipe and Services Out of the Right-of-Way: either complete
removal, crush in place, or grout fill in place.
[ ] Backfill and compaction shall comply with M.A.G. Specifications Sec. 601.

[ ] Use sewer line stationing from farthest downstream manhole with ties to
street monument lines.
[ ] To abandon a sewer line from a manhole downstream, remove 3' of pipe from
outside the manhole and reshape invert inside the manhole.
[ ] Abandonment of a water line from a tee in an existing main shall be per City of
Phoenix Detail P-1344.
[ ] All fittings, plugs and markers used in abandonment shall be shown on plans.
[ ] Use the notes “Crush in Place” or “Cut, Plug, and Remove,” or other
descriptive notes to describe the work. All pipe in the right-of-way must be
either removed or crushed in place. The engineer is to specify on the plan
which is to be done. This also applies to sewertaps and water services.
[ ] In replacing existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, show existing and proposed
concrete. Construct sidewalk ramps to accommodate access per ADA
requirements where applicable.
[ ] When tunneling under or sawcutting existing curb and gutter or sidewalk, be
specific with materials and procedures to be used and quantities involved.
One sack slurry is preferred backfill for tunneling.
[ ] Discussion of redline comments on plans or in this checklist shall be directed
to the plan reviewer.

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APPENDIX C Capital Improvement Prog.

Construction Plan Req.
Checklists

Water Distribution System Plan Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Water Transmission Main Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Water Booster Pump Station Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Water Storage Facility Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wastewater System Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Wastewater Lift Station Pumping Plan Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN CHECKLIST

The Engineer is referred to Administrative Procedures No. 13 published by the City of
Phoenix Engineering and Architectural Services Department for general information on
the preparation and submittal of C.I.P. plans.
This checklist is intended to be a guide in preparing C.I.P. Water Distribution System
Plans. This checklist is not all encompassing. It is left to the Engineer's discretion to
decide what additional information may be needed to complete the plans.

ALL SHEETS
[ ] Final plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" mylar sheets furnished by the WSD.
[ ] Each sheet except the cover sheet shall have a title block in the lower right
corner containing:
[ ] Project name,
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Scale,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All sheets shall be sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Civil Engineer in
the State of Arizona.

COVER SHEET
The City of Phoenix shall provide a cover sheet for each project. The Engineer shall make
the necessary additions.
[ ] The project name and project number shall be added under the City of
Phoenix department title.
[ ] Vicinity map shall be completed showing location of project.
[ ] The following signature approval blocks shall be added under the vicinity
map.

APPROVED
ASSISTANT STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
DEPUTY STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPROVED
CITY OF PHOENIX WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,

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[ ] Total number of sheets,

[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

SHEET 2
[ ] General notes provided by the WSD.
[ ] Other notes as necessary to cover situations not covered by Standard
Specifications and Details.
[ ] Legend shall contain:
[ ] Symbols in accordance with M.A.G. Detail 110,
[ ] Special symbols,
[ ] Summary for each symbol.
[ ] The Key Map, which is a small-scale map of the project site, shall show the
following:
[ ] Sheet limits with arrows showing beginning and end of each sheet,
[ ] Major valves,
[ ] Fire hydrants,
[ ] Water mains,
[ ] Production facilities (Boosters, PRV’s, Tanks, Wells, Etc.),
[ ] All major streets shall be labeled,
[ ] North arrow showing orientation of Key Map.
[ ] Sheet index which provides sheet number and description of corresponding
sheet.
[ ] Engineering firm's title block containing the firm's name, address and phone
number.
[ ] Elevation datum and benchmark information identified as City of Phoenix
datum. Use City of Phoenix datum only. Permanent benchmarks shall be
included at both ends of the project.

PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS

[ ] City standard symbols shall be used on all sheets.
[ ] Usual scale shall be:
Plan: 1 inch = 20 feet
Profile: Horizontal - 1 inch = 20 feet
Vertical - 1 inch = 2 feet or 5 feet
For use of a scale other than the above, WSD approval is required.
[ ] Plan view shall show to proper scale:
[ ] All streets, alleys and easements. They shall be dimensioned at least
once and at breaks. Streets shall be identified by name and show
monument line.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract and subdivision.
[ ] All topography within and to at least five (5) feet beyond easements and
topography affected by construction shall be shown.

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[ ] Location of all above and underground utilities, structures, paving and

other topo-graphic features such as trees shall be shown and identified by
name, size and type.
[ ] Location of proposed waterlines, fittings and appurtenances such as fire
hydrants, valves, meters, etc., shall be shown and identified by name,
size and type.
[ ] Location of all existing and proposed easements, utilities, fire hydrants
and valves shall be referenced from the monument line.
[ ] Location of all existing benchmarks shall be shown and identified by type.
[ ] Location of all connections to existing waterlines with fittings clearly
labeled and method of connection specified.
[ ] Show bearings, curve information and stationing along the monument
line.
[ ] Meter service connection shall be either stationed along monument line or
dimensioned from property line. Also, provide offset dimension from
monument line.
[ ] Location of soil boring holes.
[ ] Profile view shall show the following:
[ ] Existing and proposed utilities in and adjacent to the construction area.
[ ] Existing utilities which cross the proposed utility. Identify crossing utility by
name, size, type of piping, location (station) and elevation. Location and
elevation are to be obtained from “as-built” plans paying particular
attention to any differences in datum.

NOTE: All existing underground utilities shown on profile are assumed to be

shown in approximate location only.

[ ] Existing ground and stationing along monument line or centerline of

proposed utility if centerline differs substantially from monument line.
Show existing ground elevation by free hand dashed line.
[ ] Elevation and stationing at all grade breaks and at the end of all sheets or
at the end of proposed utility lines within sheets.
[ ] Grade and length of utility line between grade breaks.
[ ] All appurtenances such as valves, vaults, fittings and restraints. Identify
by name, size, type, station and elevation.
[ ] All sheets shall show match lines labeled as such with station, elevation and
sheet number.
[ ] All sheets shall have a north arrow orienting the plan view.
[ ] At least one cross-section profile shall be shown on each sheet.
[ ] Construction notes shall be located in a column at the right hand side of each
sheet.
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Engineering firm’s name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer’s, Designers and Checker’s initials,
[ ] Date (Month/Date/Year).

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DETAIL SHEETS
[ ] All details for outlets, connections, valves and other appurtenances not shown
in M.A.G. Standard Details and Phoenix Supplemental Details thereto shall
be shown and labeled.
[ ] Detail sheets shall be located at the end of the plan set and referenced where
used.

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WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PLAN CHECKLIST

The Engineer is referred to Administrative Procedures No. 13 published by the City of
Phoenix Engineering and Architectural Services Department for general information on
the preparation and submittal of C.I.P. plans.
This checklist is intended to be a guide in preparing C.I.P. Water Transmission Main
Plans. This checklist is not all encompassing. It is left to the Engineer's discretion to
decide what additional information may be needed to complete the plans.

ALL SHEETS
[ ] Final plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" mylar sheets furnished by the WSD.
[ ] Each sheet except the cover sheet shall have a title block in the lower right
corner containing:
[ ] Project name,
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Scale,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All sheets shall be sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Civil Engineer in
the State of Arizona.

COVER SHEET
The City of Phoenix shall provide a cover sheet for each project. The Engineer shall make
the necessary additions.
[ ] The project name and project number shall be added under the City of
Phoenix department title.
[ ] Vicinity map shall be completed showing location of project.
[ ] The following signature approval blocks shall be added under the vicinity
map.

APPROVED
ASSISTANT STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
DEPUTY STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPROVED
CITY OF PHOENIX WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,

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[ ] Total number of sheets,

[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

SHEET 2
[ ] General notes provided by the WSD.
[ ] Other notes as necessary to cover situations not covered by Standard
Specifications and Details.
[ ] Legend shall contain:
[ ] Symbols in accordance with M.A.G. Detail 110,
[ ] Special symbols,
[ ] Summary for each symbol.
[ ] The Key Map, which is a small scale map of the project site, shall show the
following:
[ ] Sheet limits with arrows showing beginning and end of each sheet,
[ ] Major valves,
[ ] Fire hydrants,
[ ] Water mains,
[ ] Production facilities (Boosters, PRV’s, Tanks, Wells, Etc.),
[ ] All major streets shall be labeled,
[ ] North arrow showing orientation of Key Map.
[ ] Sheet index which provides sheet number and description of corresponding
sheet.
[ ] Engineering firm's title block containing the firm's name, address and phone
number.
[ ] Elevation datum and benchmark information identified as City of Phoenix
datum. Use City of Phoenix datum only. Permanent benchmarks shall be
included at both ends of the project.

SHEET 3
[ ] Provide Project Profile Sheet, profile of the entire waterline shall be shown on
a single sheet.
[ ] All major appurtenances shall be shown.
[ ] Sheet limits shall be shown.

PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS

[ ] City standard symbols shall be used on all sheets.
[ ] Usual scale shall be:
Plan: 1 inch = 20 feet
Profile: Horizontal - 1 inch = 20 feet
Vertical - 1 inch = 2 feet or 5 feet
For use of a scale other than the above, WSD approval is required.

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[ ] Plan view shall show to proper scale:

[ ] All streets, alleys and easements. They shall be dimensioned at least
once and at breaks. Streets shall be identified by name and show
monument line.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract and subdivision.
[ ] All topography within and to at least five (5) feet beyond easements and
topography affected by construction shall be shown.
[ ] Location of all existing above and underground utilities, structures, paving
and other topographic features such as trees shall be shown and
identified by name, size and type.
[ ] Location of all proposed waterlines, fittings and appurtenances such as
fire hydrants, valves, meters, etc. shall be shown and identified by name,
size and type.
[ ] Location of all existing and proposed easements, utilities, fire hydrants
and valves shall be referenced from the monument line.
[ ] Location of all existing benchmarks shall be shown and identified by type.
[ ] Location of all connections to existing waterlines with fittings clearly
labeled and method of connection specified.
[ ] Show bearings, curve information and stationing along the monument
line.
[ ] Meter service connection shall be either stationed along monument line or
dimensioned from property line. Also, provide offset dimension from
monument line.
[ ] Location of soil boring holes.
[ ] Profile view shall show the following:
[ ] Show profile of existing and proposed utilities in and adjacent to the
construction area.
[ ] Show existing utilities which cross the proposed utility. Identify crossing
utility by name, size, type of piping, location (station) and elevation.
Location and elevation are to be obtained from “as-built” plans paying
particular attention to any differences in datum.

NOTE: All existing underground utilities shown on profile are assumed to be

shown in approximate location only.

[ ] Show existing ground and stationing along monument line or centerline of

proposed utility if centerline differs substantially from monument line.
Show existing ground elevation by free hand dashed line.
[ ] Show elevation and stationing at all grade breaks and at the end of all
sheets or at the end of proposed utility lines within sheets.
[ ] Show the grade and length of utility line between grade breaks.
[ ] Show all appurtenances such as valves, vaults, fittings and restraints.
Identify by name, size, type, station and elevation.
[ ] All sheets shall show match lines labeled as such with station, elevation and
sheet number.
[ ] All sheets shall have a north arrow orienting the plan view.
[ ] At least one cross-section profile shall be shown on each sheet.
[ ] Construction notes shall be located in a column at the right hand side of each
sheet.

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[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

DETAIL SHEETS
[ ] All details for connections, valves and other appurtenances not shown in
M.A.G. Standard Details and Phoenix Supplemental Details thereto shall be
shown.
[ ] Detail sheets shall be located at the end of the plan set and referenced where
used.

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Water Booster Pump Station Plan Checklist August 1, 2004

WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION PLAN CHECKLIST

The Engineer is referred to Administrative Procedures No. 13 published by the City of
Phoenix Engineering and Architectural Services Department for general information on
the preparation and submittal of C.I.P. plans.
This checklist is intended to be a guide in preparing C.I.P. Water Pumping and Booster
Station Plans. This checklist is not all encompassing. It is left to the Engineer's discretion
to decide what additional information may be needed to complete the plans.

ALL SHEETS
[ ] Final plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" mylar sheets furnished by the WSD.
[ ] Each sheet except the cover sheet shall have a title block in the lower right
corner containing:
[ ] Project name,
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Scale,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All sheets shall be sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Civil Engineer in
the State of Arizona.

COVER SHEET
The City of Phoenix shall provide a cover sheet for each project. The Engineer shall make
the necessary additions.
[ ] The project name and project number shall be added under the City of
Phoenix department title.
[ ] Vicinity map shall be completed showing location of project.
[ ] The following signature approval blocks shall be added under the vicinity
map.

APPROVED
ASSISTANT STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
DEPUTY STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPROVED
CITY OF PHOENIX WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,

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[ ] Total number of sheets,

[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

SHEET 2
[ ] General notes provided by the WSD.
[ ] Other notes as necessary to cover situations not covered by Standard
Specifications and Details.
[ ] Legend shall contain:
[ ] Symbols in accordance with M.A.G. Detail 110,
[ ] Special symbols,
[ ] Summary for each symbol.
[ ] Sheet index which provides sheet number and description of corresponding
sheet.
[ ] Project site footprint showing the equipment layout and references to cross
section views and special details.
[ ] Provide site legal description.
[ ] Locate and tie site to a monument corner.
[ ] Engineering firm's title block containing the firm's name, address and phone
number.
[ ] Elevation datum and benchmark information identified as City of Phoenix
datum. Use City of Phoenix datum only.

PLAN SHEETS
[ ] Scale shall not exceed 1 inch = 40 feet.
[ ] All topography within site or affected by construction shall be shown.
[ ] Site layout and access driveway shall be shown and dimensioned.
[ ] All structures such as screen wall shall be shown and identified by name,
size, location and elevation.
[ ] All waterlines, pumps, fittings, valves, meters, surge tanks and other
appurtenances shall be shown and identified by name, size and type.
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All existing above or underground utilities, structures, paving and other
topographic features such as trees shall be shown and identified by name,
size and type.

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DETAIL SHEETS
[ ] All details for connections, valves and other appurtenances not shown in
M.A.G. standard Details and Phoenix Supplemental Details thereto shall be
shown and labeled.
[ ] Details shall be located at the end of the plan set and referenced where used.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Site plan.
[ ] Electrical Plans sealed by a Registered Electrical Engineer in the State of
Arizona.

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Water Storage Facility Plan Checklist August 1, 2004

WATER STORAGE FACILITY PLAN CHECKLIST

The Engineer is referred to Administrative Procedures No. 13 published by the City of
Phoenix Engineering and Architectural Services Department for general information on
the preparation and submittal of C.I.P. plans.
This checklist is intended to be a guide in preparing C.I.P. Water Storage Facilities Plans.
This checklist is not all encompassing. It is left to the Engineer's discretion to decide what
additional information may be needed to complete the plans.

ALL SHEETS
[ ] Final plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" mylar sheets furnished by the WSD.
[ ] Each sheet except the cover sheet shall have a title block in the lower right
corner containing:
[ ] Project name,
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Scale,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All sheets shall be sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Civil Engineer in
the State of Arizona.

COVER SHEET
The City of Phoenix shall provide a cover sheet for each project. The Engineer shall make
the necessary additions.
[ ] The project name and project number shall be added under the City of
Phoenix department title.
[ ] Vicinity map shall be completed showing location of project.
[ ] The following signature approval blocks shall be added under the vicinity
map.

APPROVED
ASSISTANT STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
DEPUTY STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPROVED
CITY OF PHOENIX WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,

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[ ] Total number of sheets,

[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

SHEET 2
[ ] General notes provided by the WSD.
[ ] Other notes as necessary to cover situations not covered by Standard
Specifications and Details.
[ ] Legend shall contain:
[ ] Symbols in accordance with M.A.G. Detail 110,
[ ] Special symbols,
[ ] Summary for each symbol.
[ ] Sheet index which provides sheet number and description of corresponding
sheet.
[ ] Project site footprint showing the Reservoir and equipment layout and
references to cross sections views and special details.
[ ] Provide site legal description.
[ ] Locate and tie site to a monument corner.
[ ] Engineering firm's title block containing the firm's name, address and phone
number.
[ ] Elevation datum and benchmark information identified as City of Phoenix
datum. Use City of Phoenix datum only.

PLAN SHEETS
[ ] Scale shall not exceed 1 inch = 40 feet.
[ ] All topography within site or affected by construction shall be shown.
[ ] Site layout and access driveway shall be shown and dimensioned.
[ ] All structures such as screen wall shall be shown and identified by name,
size, location and elevation.
[ ] All waterlines, storage tanks, fittings, valves, meters, and other
appurtenances shall be shown and identified by name, size and type.
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All existing above or underground utilities, structures, paving and other
topographic features such as trees shall be shown and identified by name,
size and type.

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DETAIL SHEETS
[ ] All details for connections, valves and other appurtenances not shown in
M.A.G. Standard Details and Phoenix Supplemental Details thereto shall be
shown and labeled.
[ ] Details shall be located at the end of the plan set and referenced where used.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Site plan.
[ ] Electrical Plans sealed by a Registered Electrical Engineer in the State of
Arizona.

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Wastewater System Plan Checklist August 1, 2004

WASTEWATER SYSTEM PLAN CHECKLIST

The Engineer is referred to Administrative Procedures No. 13 published by the City of
Phoenix Engineering and Architectural Services Department for general information on
the preparation and submittal of C.I.P. plans.
This checklist is intended to be a guide in preparing C.I.P. Wastewater System Plans. This
checklist is not all encompassing. It is left to the Engineer's discretion to decide what
additional information may be needed to complete the plans.

ALL SHEETS
[ ] Final plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" mylar sheets furnished by the WSD.
[ ] Each sheet except the cover sheet shall have a title block in the lower right
corner containing:
[ ] Project name,
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Scale,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All sheets shall be sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Civil Engineer in
the State of Arizona.

COVER SHEET
The City of Phoenix shall provide a cover sheet for each project. The Engineer shall make
the necessary additions.
[ ] The project name and project number shall be added under the City of
Phoenix department title.
[ ] Vicinity map shall be completed showing location of project.
[ ] The following signature approval blocks shall be added under the vicinity
map.

APPROVED
ASSISTANT STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
DEPUTY STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPROVED
CITY OF PHOENIX WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,

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[ ] Total number of sheets,

[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

SHEET 2
[ ] General notes provided by the WSD.
[ ] Other notes as necessary to cover situations not covered by Standard
Specifications and Details.
[ ] Legend shall contain:
[ ] Symbols in accordance with M.A.G. Detail 110,
[ ] Special symbols,
[ ] Summary for each symbol.
[ ] The Key Map, which is a small scale map of the project site, shall show the
following:
[ ] Sheet limits with arrows showing beginning and end of each sheet,
[ ] Manholes,
[ ] Waste water lines,
[ ] Facilities such as lift stations,
[ ] All major streets shall be labeled,
[ ] North arrow showing orientation of Key Map.
[ ] Sheet index which provides sheet number and description of corresponding
sheet.
[ ] Engineering firm's title block containing the firm's name, address and phone
number.
[ ] Elevation datum and benchmark information identified as City of Phoenix
datum. Use City of Phoenix datum only.

PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS

[ ] City standard symbols shall be used on all sheets.
[ ] Usual scale shall be:
Plan: 1 inch = 20 feet
Profile: Horizontal - 1 inch = 20 feet
Vertical - 1 inch = 2 feet or 5 feet
For use of a scale other than the above, WSD approval is required.
[ ] Plan view shall show to proper scale:
[ ] All streets, alleys and easements. They shall be dimensioned at least
once and at breaks. streets shall be identified by name and show
monument line.
[ ] All abutting lots shall be identified by lot number, tract and subdivision.
[ ] All topography within and to at least five (5) feet beyond easements and
topography affected by construction shall be shown.

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[ ] Location of all existing above and underground utilities, structures, paving

and other topographic features such as trees shall be shown and
identified by name, size and type.
[ ] Location of all proposed wastewater lines, fittings and appurtenances
such as manholes shall be shown and identified by name, size and type.
[ ] Location of all existing and proposed easements, utilities, fire hydrants,
valves and major appurtenances shall be referenced from the monument
line.
[ ] Location of all existing benchmarks shall be shown and identified by type.
[ ] Location of all connections to existing wastewater lines with fittings clearly
labeled and method of connection specified.
[ ] Show bearings, curve information and stationing along the monument
line.
[ ] Show location of soil boring holes.
[ ] Temporary benchmark every 1000 feet.
[ ] Profile view shall show the following:
[ ] Existing and proposed utilities in and adjacent to the construction area.
[ ] Existing utilities which cross the proposed utility. Identify crossing utility by
name, size, type of piping, location (station) and elevation. Location and
elevation are to be obtained from “as-built” plans paying particular
attention to any differences in datum.

NOTE: All existing underground utilities shown on profile are assumed to be

shown in approximate location only.

[ ] Show existing ground and stationing along monument line or centerline of

proposed utility if centerline differs substantially from monument line.
[ ] Show existing ground elevation by free hand dashed line.
[ ] Show elevation and stationing at all grade breaks and at the end of all
sheets or at the end of proposed utility lines within sheets.
[ ] Show the grade and length of utility line between grade breaks.
[ ] Show all appurtenances such as valves, vaults, fittings and restraints.
Identify by name, size, type, station and elevation.
[ ] All sheets shall show match lines labeled as such with station, elevation and
sheet number.
[ ] All sheets shall have a north arrow orienting the plan view.
[ ] At least one cross-section profile shall be shown on each sheet.
[ ] Construction notes shall be located in a column at the right hand side of each
sheet.
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

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[ ] All existing above or underground utilities, structures, paving and other

topographic features such as trees shall be shown and identified by name,
size and type.

DETAIL SHEETS
[ ] All details for connections and other appurtenances not shown in M.A.G.
Standard Details and Phoenix Supplemental Details thereto shall be shown
and labeled.
[ ] Detail sheets shall be located at the end of the plan set and referenced where
used.

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WASTEWATER LIFT STATION PUMPING PLAN CHECKLIST

The Engineer is referred to Administrative Procedures No. 13 published by the City of
Phoenix Engineering and Architectural Services Department for general information on
the preparation and submittal of C.I.P. plans.
This checklist is intended to be a guide in preparing C.I.P. Wastewater Pumping/Lift
Station Plans. This checklist is not all encompassing. It is left to the Engineer's discretion
to decide what additional information may be needed to complete the plans.

ALL SHEETS
[ ] Final plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" mylar sheets furnished by the WSD.
[ ] Each sheet except the cover sheet shall have a title block in the lower right
corner containing:
[ ] Project name,
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Scale,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All sheets shall be sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Civil Engineer in
the State of Arizona.

COVER SHEET
The City of Phoenix shall provide a cover sheet for each project. The Engineer shall make
the necessary additions.
[ ] The project name and project number shall be added under the City of
Phoenix department title.
[ ] Vicinity map shall be completed showing location of project.
[ ] The following signature approval blocks shall be added under the vicinity
map.

APPROVED
ASSISTANT STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
DEPUTY STREET TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

APPROVED
MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

APPROVED
CITY OF PHOENIX WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,

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[ ] Total number of sheets,

[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials and date,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).

SHEET 2
[ ] General notes provided by the WSD.
[ ] Other notes as necessary to cover situations not covered by Standard
Specifications and Details.
[ ] Legend shall contain:
[ ] Symbols in accordance with M.A.G. Detail 110,
[ ] Special symbols,
[ ] Summary for each symbol.
[ ] Sheet index which provides sheet number and description of corresponding
sheet.
[ ] Project site footprint showing the equipment layout and references to cross
section views and special details.
[ ] Provide site legal description.
[ ] Locate and tie site to a monument corner.
[ ] Engineering firm's title block containing the firm's name, address and phone
number.
[ ] Elevation datum and benchmark information identified as City of Phoenix
datum. Use City of Phoenix datum only.

PLAN SHEETS
[ ] Scale shall not exceed 1 inch = 40 feet.
[ ] All topography within site or affected by construction shall be shown.
[ ] Site layout and access driveway shall be shown and dimensioned.
[ ] All structures such as screen wall shall be shown and identified by name,
size, location and elevation.
[ ] All wastewater lines, pumps, fittings, valves, wet wells, dry wells and other
appurtenances shall be shown and identified by name, size and type.
[ ] The engineering firm title block located at the upper right corner shall contain
the following information:
[ ] Project number,
[ ] Sheet number,
[ ] Total number of sheets,
[ ] Engineering firm's name, address and telephone number,
[ ] Drawer's, Designer's and Checker's initials,
[ ] Date (month/day/year).
[ ] All existing above or underground utilities, structures, paving and other
topographic features such as trees shall be shown and identified by name,
size and type.

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DETAIL SHEETS
[ ] All details for connections, valves and other appurtenances not shown in
M.A.G. Standard Details and Phoenix Supplemental Details thereto shall be
shown and labeled.
[ ] Details shall be located at the end of the plan set and referenced where used.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
[ ] Site plan.
[ ] Electrical plans sealed by a Registered Electrical Engineer in the State of
Arizona.

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APPENDIX D Administrative Procedure

No. 13

City of Phoenix
Engineering Department
Administrative Procedure No. 13
Revised 6-1-77, Updated 10-24-86

Subject: Preparation and submittal of plans for water lines, sanitary sewer
lines and storm drain lines.
The following is intended as a guide in preparing and submitting plans on the
above subject projects. The Consulting Engineer shall use their judgment and
experience to decide what additional information is necessary for a complete and
complementary set of plans and specifications.
It is pointed out here with special emphasis that the City’s position is one of the
review for general conformance with current policy, not of detailed checking;
therefore, the preliminary plans as submitted shall represent the Consulting
Engineer’s complete recommendation. The responsibility for the design rests
with the Consulting Engineer for this purpose.
Plan preparation and submittal shall be in accordance with the following:

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PLAN PREPARATION
Final plans shall be in ink on linen tracing, or in ink on mylar tracings if aerial
photography is used, accompanied by a sealed estimate, including factor sheets,
hydraulic calculations, special provisions and a copy of the field notes.

Cover Sheet
The City of Phoenix will provide the cover sheet for each project. The Consulting
Engineer shall make the necessary additions, such as vicinity maps, etc.

Sheet 2
Key map with sheet limits defined, legend, summary and special symbols; utility
box, title block, index to drawings, notes as issued by the City, and other notes as
necessary to cover situations not covered by Standards Details and
Specifications. On water projects, major valves and fire hydrants shall be shown
on key map, with a supplemental sheet to be included on major water projects
(where line sizes exceed 12 inches) showing a profile of the entire project on a
single sheet.

Sheet 3 Through Last Sheet

Plan, Profile and Detail Sheet
1 Use City Standard Symbols on all plans (see Standard Details 10,15 and
17). Use single plan and profile on each sheet for storm drain projects and
major water and sewer projects (where line sizes exceed 12 inches).
2 Usual Scale: Plan 1 inch = 20 feet
Profile: Horizontal 1 inch = 20 feet
Vertical 1 inch = 2 feet or 5 feet
* Profile linen or mylar shall match scale used.
3 Show all topography and description within all permanent and temporary
rights of way, easements, and to at least five feet beyond the rights of way
or easements when design or construction is affected by topography, build-
ing, structures, etc., outside of the rights of way. For storm drainage
projects, topography, shall include sufficient elevations at intersections and
other possible inlet locations to establish the drainage pattern. All catch
basin connector lines shall be profiled, using the same horizontal and verti-
cal scale as the vertical scale of the main drain. Show distance and station-
ing to the near face of all topography with description, if topography
interferes or is close to proposed construction.
4 Show diameter and type of trees.
5 The following must be included:
a Show all guy poles, guys and anchors; and identify street light poles.
b Under terms of the street lighting contract between the City of Phoe-
nix and Arizona Public Service Company, the Arizona Public Service
Company is entitled to payment for moving street light poles when
they carry street lights only.

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c In addition, Arizona Public Service Company is entitled to payment

for relocating lighting fixtures and equipment when such facilities are
mounted on Mountain States Telephone Company poles which are
being relocated in conjunction with paving operations.
d However, Arizona Public Service Company is obligated to relocate
lighting fixtures and equipment at its expense when such facilities are
mounted on their own transmission and distribution service poles.
e Also, Arizona Public Service Company is obligated to move transmis-
sion and distribution service poles at its expense even though they
carry street lights on City streets.
f On Improvement District Projects only, if relocation of street light
poles and/or equipment is necessary, provide a bid item in the pro-
posal according to paragraph (b) or (c) above and secure a cost com-
mitment from Arizona Public Service.
6 Use U.S.C. and G.S. elevation datum only. Establish construction bench
marks at least one per 1,000 feet of project. Intermediate sheets shall refer
to the closest bench mark. Information regarding bench mark locations and
elevations may be obtained from the City of Phoenix Survey Section at 837
East Jefferson Street, telephone 262-657.
a On water and sewer projects, permanent bench marks shall be
included at both ends of the project and at intermediate points, where
possible, where branch fittings are installed for future connections.
b Chisel marks on a water or sewer manhole frame, curb, sidewalk,
driveway or concrete headwall, or something of a permanent nature
may be used as construction bench marks. Spikes in power poles,
fire hydrant bolts and temporary hubs will not be acceptable as con-
struction bench marks.
7 Show profile of existing and proposed underground utilities in and adjacent
to the construction area. Profile drawings showing existing underground
installations which cross the new construction are assumed to be shown in
approximate locations only, unless denoted by a specific station and eleva-
tion; otherwise, installations may be denoted by a check mark thusly [W, [G,
etc. On all projects, except water lines 10” or smaller, when existing utilities
cross the proposed utility, the following procedure will be followed:
a The existing utility shall be shown at the location and elevation
obtained by “As-Built” plans paying particular attention to the differ-
ences in datum. When the “As-Built” plans of a crossing sanitary
sewer line indicates less that 12 inches clearance between it and the
proposed utility, the flow line shall be verified by obtaining elevations
in the nearest manholes.
b When the “As-Built” plans of a crossing water line 12 inches in diame-
ter or over, high pressure gas lines 4 inches or over, telephone con-
duit, or underground electrical conduit, do not show the depth of bury,
or indicate less that 12 inches clearance between it and the proposed
utility, the Consulting Engineer shall advise the City Engineer, and the
City Engineer will determine if the existing utility shall be exposed and
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c If the City Engineer decides the existing utility is to be exposed, he

will arrange for the excavation of the utility and the Consulting Engi-
neer shall provide a survey party to determine actual location sand
elevation. The Consulting Engineer shall correct the copy of “As-Built”
plans and furnish the correct information to the City Engineer and
owning utility.
d Indicate existing utilities by name, size and type of pipe in plan view. If
existing and/or proposed new pieplines are 24 inches or greater in
outside diameter, show inside and outside diameter limits in profile
and indicate flow line. If outside diameter is less that 24 inches, show
flow line and top of pipe.
e On City water lines 10 inches in diameter and smaller that obstruct
the new work, where the existing water lines cross at right angles or
within 45 degrees of being at right angles to the line of construction,
the City will make the adjustments at no expense to the contractor
except for excavation, backfilling and restoration of the surface.
Water lines of 12 inches and over and any water lines crossing less
than 45 degrees shall be shown on the plans to be relocated or
adjusted by the Contractor. The engineer will provide appropriate bid
items and design.
8 The plan shall include the following:
a Provide soil boring logs at intervals not to exceed 1,320 feet for all
projects involving trenches in excess of 10 feet total depth. The soil
boring shall have a diameter sufficient for obtaining adequate sam-
ples for testing and analysis and shall be carried to a depth of 2 feet
below the invert of the pipe. Boring locations may be selected at any
point within the right-of-way or easement in which the pipe is to be
located. Except in unusual situations, borings need not be located in
paved street areas, but may be located in back of curbs and in park-
way areas. The location of the test borings shall be shown by sym-
bols on the plan portion of the “Plan and Profile Sheets”. The logs of
the borings shall be plotted on separate standard size sheets show-
ing all information given for the logs in the soils report, and indicating
the grade line for the proposed utility and the existing ground surface.
Elevations shall be at the same scale as the profile used on the “Plan
and Profile Sheets.”
b Boring log data shall include only the following information:
• The name of the company that produced the soil report.
• The date the test boring was made.
• The type of equipment used to drill the hole and take the samples.
• The size of the auger used.
• A description of caving that occurred during the excavations, if any.
• Horizons of each type of soil encountered.
• Description of the soil.
• Classification by AASHTO Designation M145 or the Unified Soil Classifi-
cation System.
• Plasticity index.
• Percent passing No. 200 sieve.
• Water Encountered.

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• Pavement structure (A.C. thickness, subbase thickness)

• Relative moisture content (specific at depth taken)
• Representative unit weight of native material (specify at depth taken)
• Laboratory calculated optimum moisture content
The soils report and the boring logs shall contain only a description of
the investigation made and the results of the laboratory tests
performed. They shall not include predication of trench wall stability,
recommendations for trench bracing or shoring, speculation as to the
ease or difficulty of excavating or other such advice to the design
engineer or contractor.
c For projects on which the proposed pipe or pipe options, 16-inches in
diameter or larger, do not have a concrete or cement mortar coating,
vitrified clay pipe excepted, resistivity reading by the “in-place 4-termi-
nal” method shall be made at intervals of not more than 1,320 feet. In
the event such reading fall below 1500 ohms per cubic centimeter,
additional reading shall be made at intervals of not less than 25 feet
or more than 100 feet until the area of low resistance soil is fully
defined.
d Each sheet on which soil boring logs are shown shall also carry the
following notation: “The boring logs shown on this sheet do not consti-
tute a part of the contract and are included for the Contractor’s conve-
nience only. It is not intended to imply that the character of material is
the same as that shown in the logs at any point other than where the
boring was made. The Contractor shall satisfy himself regarding the
character and amount of rock, gravel, sand, silt, clay and water to be
encountered in the work to be performed.”
9 Minimum requirements shall show at least one typical cross-section on each
plan sheet involving major lines, or where the proposed utility is in close
proximity to other utility lines, or where unstable soil is involved. The typical
cross-section should extend 30 feet each side of the proposed utility. Scales
shall be 1”=10’ vertical and horizontal. Each such cross-section shall show
the proposed utility in relation to all existing utilities and structures that may
be affected by the installation of the new utility.
10 If there are any existing ditches to be filled, show typical cross-section and
finished grades.
11 Show stationing of survey line intersection with monument lines of all inter-
secting streets, where monumentation exists.
12 Show existing elevation by free hand dashed line on profile at centerline of
new storm drain line, sewer line or water line if centerline differs substan-
tially from the survey line.
13 Show elevation and stationing at all grade breaks and at the end of all
sheets or at the ends of lines within sheets on all water, sanitary sewer, and
storm sewer lines. Show the profile grade and feet per foot of line.
14 Show centerline stationing on profile and plan. Except as noted below, sta-
tioning shall run from the low point, or outfall, and increase toward the high
point, or inflow, on sanitary sewer and storm lines. Water pipeline stationing
may begin and end without regard to elevation or direction; however, all
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be located by dimensions from the nearest monument line. Where the utility
is being installed as a part of a paving project, the stationing shall be corre-
lated with the paving project stationing.
15 Where acquisition of right-of-way becomes necessary, make all requests to
the City Engineer, using a sepia of a quarter-section map, if available, show-
ing location and dimensions of right-of-way required. City Engineer will
make copies when approved and will also make the formal right-of-way map
for the Right-of-Way Section, if required.
16 All necessary construction notes shall be boxed in on plans. Notes on any-
thing not to be done by Contractor shall not be boxed, but indicated by note
and arrow, “To be done by ____________”. (Property owner, Division of
Street Maintenance and Sanitation, Parks and Recreation Department,
etc.). Non-pay items of work shall be so noted on the plans.
17 If relocation or tilting of irrigation laterals or ditches becomes necessary in
conjunction with any City of Phoenix project, the following procedures shall
be followed:
a Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association Laterals
1 The Consulting Engineer shall request in writing, a design and the
amount of their participation from Salt River Valley Water Users’ Associ-
ation. A copy of this request shall be sent to the City Engineer.
2 The Consulting Engineer shall supply all available information on the
location of other utilities, including future roadway widths, Salt River Val-
ley Water Users’ Association, and cooperate with them so their final
design will meet their standards, as well as being the most economical
for the City.
3 The Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association design shall be incorpo-
rate into the City of Phoenix project drawings in both plan and profile.
b Private Irrigation Lines
1 The Consulting Engineer shall obtain the delivery quantities from Salt
River Valley Water Users’ Association and a copy shall be sent to the
City Engineer.
2 The Consulting Engineer is completely responsible for the adequacy of
the design. Hydraulic calculations shall be furnished to the City Engineer.
3 The Consulting Engineer’s design shall be incorporated into the City of
Phoenix project drawings, in both plan and profile.
4 If private irrigation lines must be relocated, they shall be relocated on pri-
vate property if economically possible. The City will attempt to obtain
construction easements for these lines as requested by the Consulting
Engineer.
c Irrigation Control Work
All work involving irrigation, including both Salt River Valley Water
Users’ Association as well as private laterals, shall be coordinated
with the City of Phoenix Irrigation Control Officers. For projects west
of Central Avenue telephone 262-6833 and for projects east of Cen-
tral Avenue telephone 262-6435.
18 The following shall be considered:
a When designing sanitary sewers, storm sewers or water lines, the
Consulting Engineer shall inquire of the City Engineer to determine if
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b When an option is allowed, the plans shall show pipe diameter ONLY,
except for the dipped or paved invert corrugated metal pipe option
which will be stipulated by size and type. Example (36-inch pipe or
42-inch corrugated metal pipe, Type A). Other optional pipe materials
will then be stipulated in an appropriate table on the plans.
c When an option is not allowed, the plans shall specify the diameter
and type of material. Example (36-inch RCP).

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PLAN SUBMITTAL
1 Since the function of the City Engineer’s office, in connection with plans pre-
pared by the Consulting Engineer, is that of review, the areas of particular
interest require that the plans present a workable project, that they are com-
plete, and that they conform to City policy and the concept of the Public
Works Department for the particular project. The Consulting Engineer shall
maintain more or less continues informal contact with the affected City
Design Section and other interested departments or divisions throughout the
City Engineer’s office during the preparation of the preliminary plans, to
assure that the plans are as nearly complete and acceptable as possible
when they are formally presented. Information shown on the preliminary
plans shall reflect the best thinking of the Consulting Engineer and all other
parties involved, and shall be in such detail that the project could be built in
conformance with the concept of the Consulting Engineer without further
changes. Preliminary plans should not be inked, but shall include all known
utilities and conflicting structures or natural features that might be in conflict
with the proposed project. All known conflicts with existing utilities or other
features shall have been resolved, and where existing utilities must be
charged or modified, appropriate indications shall exist.
2 The Consulting Engineer shall submit three sets (4 sets if irrigation is
involved) of plans to the City Engineer for preliminary review. At the same
times, two sets of preliminary plans shall be submitted to each utility, rail-
road, etc., that may have facilities in the area. If any portion of the project
falls within State Highway jurisdiction, send five copies of the sheets involv-
ing State Highway Department. These preliminary sets to the City Engineer
shall be accompanied by one copy of the survey notes and a list of “As-Built”
drawings, quarter sections, and other material furnished by the City and
used in the preparation of the drawings. For sanitary sewer lines and storm
drains, main line hydraulic calculations, catch basin and connector hydraulic
calculations, and profiles of the connecting pipe at each catch basin shall
also be submitted.
3 After preliminary plans are reviewed and returned to the Consulting Engi-
neer, he shall study all of the suggestions made by the reviewing authorities
and incorporate all necessary changes in the plans. One set of corrected
plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer and in instances where exist-
ing utilities and/or Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association structures are
in conflict and must be modified or changed, the Consulting Engineer shall
also furnish a copy to Arizona Public Service Company, Salt River Valley
Water Users’ Association, and/or Mountain States Telephone Company. If
necessary, the City Engineer will arrange for a field review (PS&E) with all
interested companies and the Consulting Engineer.
4 After the field review, (PS&E) any corrections disclosed by this review shall
be updated to the plans and the Consultant shall furnish the City one set of
prints, etc., as heretofore stipulated under PLAN PREPARATION, together
with any additional notes not submitted under Paragraph 2, above, and any
other material required in accordance with this City contract.

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On delivering all items indicated above, or called for in the contract in a form
acceptable to the City Engineer, the City Engineer shall formally approve
the design. For Bond Issue and Budget projects, if after 60 days from the
submittal date of all material indicated above the City Engineer has not
requested modification and resubmittal of any information, or additional
information, the contract will be considered completed; however,
Improvement District Projects will not be considered completed until the
project has been awarded for construction, or as stated in Consulting
Engineer’s contract.

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APPENDIX E Maricopa Association of

Governments Specifications
and Details

The following is a link to Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). MAG

produces numerous publications that have proved beneficial to local agencies and
to business, industry and other private sector interests. These publications range
from Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction to uniform
code amendments to air quality plans.

http://www.mag.maricopa.gov/publications.cms

The following is a link to the City of Phoenix Supplement to the MAG uniform
standard, specifications and details.

http://phoenix.gov/STREETS/magsuppl.html

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APPENDIX F Arizona Administrative Code

Reference

The following is a link to Arizona Administrative Code, Arizona Department of

Environmental Quality (ADEQ) - Water Pollution Control:

http://www.sosaz.com/public_services/Title_18/18-09.htm

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APPENDIX G The Code of the City of

Phoenix, Arizona

The following is a link to the Code of the City of Phoenix, Arizona, Codified
through Ord. No. G-4485, passed Dec. 18, 2002, effective Jan. 17, 2003.

http://livepublish.municode.com/2/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-
j.htm&vid=13485

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APPENDIX H Definitions and Terms

Whenever in this manual the following terms are used, the intent and meaning
shall be interpreted as follows:
ADEQ: The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Agency: The governmental agency for which the construction is being done,
either by permit or contract. Also, the governmental or regulatory body with the
authority to regulate the design and construction of water, wastewater and
reclaimed water systems within the appropriate jurisdiction.
Architect: The individual or firm who has accomplished the architectural services
for the project including their representatives.
AZPDES Permit: An Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit,
issued to the City or other operating entity by the ADEQ, which imposes federal
standards governing the quality of the treated effluent discharged from the
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
Back Pressure: An elevation of pressure or head in a piping system or
surrounding medium caused by a pump, elevation, pressure tank, boiler, or other
means which creates pressures within the piping system greater than supply
pressures which causes or could tend to cause a reversal of flow.
Back Siphonage: The backflow of used, polluted or otherwise non-potable water
from a plumbing fixture, pipe, vessel or surrounding medium into the potable
water system due to a negative or sub-atmospheric pressure within the potable
water system.
Backfill: Material placed in an excavated space to fill such space. For trenches,
this space will be the area from one (1) foot above the top of the pipe or conduit to
the existing or proposed finished grade of pavement.
Backflow: 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
other than the City potable water system.
Backflow Prevention Device - Approved: An air-gap separation, double check
valve assembly, reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device or other
backflow prevention device or method approved by the Building Official of the City
of Phoenix.
Bedding: The material placed in the area from the bottom of the trench to one (1)
foot above the top of the pipe or conduit.

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Board of Supervisors: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors acting under

the authority of the laws of the State of Arizona.
Branch Sewer: A sewer that receives wastewater from two or more laterals, a
relatively small area and discharges into a trunk sewer serving one or more
branch sewer area.
Building: Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons,
animals or movable property.
Building Code: A regulation adopted by the Phoenix City Council establishing
minimum standards of construction for the protection of the public health, safety,
and welfare in terms of measured performance rather than in terms of rigid
specification of materials and methods.
Building Connection: The sewer extension from a sewer tap on the public sewer
to the property line or to the easement line of the property to be served. Also
called a Service Connection or House Connection.
Building Official: The Assistant Director of the Development Services
Department in charge of the Building Service Branch, or their authorized
representative.
Building Sewer: The extension from the building drain to the building connection
or other place of disposal.
Building Supply Pipe: The pipe carrying potable water from the water meter or
other source of water supply to a building or other point of use or distribution on
the lot.
City: The City of Phoenix.
Conflicting Utility Line: Any part and appurtenance of an existing utility line,
shown or not shown on the plans which falls within the trench pay widths or within
the dimensions as shown on the plans for appurtenant structures for any water,
wastewater or reclaimed water system component.
Contamination Hazard: An actual or potential threat to the water system or to the
portability of the public or consumer's potable water system which constitutes a
nuisance or aesthetic objection or causes damage to the system or its
appurtenances, or is dangerous to public health.
Cooling Water: The wastewater discharged from any heat transfer system such
as condensation, air conditioning, cooling or refrigeration.
Council: The Phoenix City Council.
County: Maricopa County.
Cross-Connection: Any physical connection or arrangement between two
otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the
other water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas or chemical whereby
it is possible there may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of
flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.
Department: Unless otherwise designated, Department will be understood to
mean the Water Services Department of the City of Phoenix.

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Developer: Any person engaged in the organizing and financing of an

improvement or addition to a water, reclaimed water or wastewater system
forming a part of the City of Phoenix systems. A Developer may be a land owner,
subdivider or legally constituted improvement district.
Director: The Director of the Water Services Department or their authorized
deputy, agent, or representative.
Discharge: The disposal of sewage, water or any other liquid or liquid/solids
mixture by any sewer user into the sewer system.
Distribution Mains: Water mains 16 inches and smaller in diameter.
Distribution System: Water mains 16 inches and smaller in diameter together
with all appurtenant and necessary valves, fire hydrants, taps, meters, service
pipes, and associated materials, property, and equipment receiving potable water
from transmission mains and distributing it to individual consumers.
Domestic Waste: A typical, residential-type waste, which requires no
pretreatment before discharging into the sewer system and excluding all
commercial, manufacturing and industrial wastes.
Double Check Valve Assembly: An assembly composed of two single,
independently acting check valves along with tightly closing shut-off valves
located at each end of the assembly and including suitable connections for testing
the water tightness of each check valve. The device shall operate to prevent
backflow through the device by closing of the check valves.
Effluent: Wastewater that has completed its passage through a wastewater
treatment plant.
Engineer: The person appointed as City or County Engineer by the Council or the
Board of Supervisors, acting directly or through their duly authorized
representative. Also, the design engineer of the improvements, whether or not this
person is the City or County Engineer.
EPA: The United States Environmental Protection Agency.
FIRM Capacity: Max designed production of a pumping facility with the largest
pump out of service.
Force Main: Wastewater main operating under pressure induced by mechanical
pumping.
Health Hazard: An actual or potential danger to the public health through the
spread of disease or poisoning by industrial fluids, sewage or non-potable water.
Inflow: Water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system (including sewer
service connections) from sources such as roof leaders, cellar drains, foundation
drains, groundwater, manhole covers, cross connections between storm sewers
and sanitary sewers, catch basins, cooling towers, storm waters, surface runoff,
street wash waters or drainage.
Interceptor Sewer: The largest diameter sewers usually at the lowest elevations
in the sewer system into which tributary sewers discharge. Interceptors usually
transport the wastewater to the treatment facilities.
Laboratory: The established materials testing laboratory of the City of Phoenix,
or other laboratories acceptable to and/or authorized by the Engineer to test
materials and work involved in the Contract.

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Lateral Sewer: A sewer that discharges into a branch or other local sewer and
has no other common sewer tributary to it; also called sewer lateral. It receives
wastewater from Service Connections.
Maintenance: Keeping the water and wastewater works in a state of repair,
including expenditures necessary to maintain the capacity and capability for which
said works were designed and constructed.
MAG: The Maricopa Association of Governments
Manhole: A means of access to utilities such as sewer lines for the main purpose
of inspection and cleaning.
Open Trench: The excavated area of construction until all the aggregate base
course for pavement replacement has been placed and compacted or, if outside
of a pavement area, until the excavated area is brought to finish or natural grade.
Owner: The City of Phoenix, acting through its legally constituted officials, officers
or employees. Also, the developer of a project together with the City of Phoenix.
Pavement: Any street, alley, sidewalk, court, driveway, parking lot or other
transportation way surfacing consisting of mineral aggregate bound into a rigid or
semi-rigid mass by a suitable binder such as, but not limited to, Portland cement
or asphalt cement.
Permit: The license to do construction in public rights of way and/or easements
issued by an Agency to a Contractor working for another party.
Person: Any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint
stock company, trust, state, municipality, Indian tribe, political subdivision of the
state or federal governmental agency or any other legal entity, including their legal
representatives, agents or assigns.
Plans: All approved drawings or reproductions thereof pertaining to the work and
details therefore.
Private Sewer and Lift Station: A privately owned piping system designed
expressly for the purpose of collecting wastewater generated within a private
development site and transporting it to the public sewer system.
Profile Grade: The trace of a vertical plan intersecting the top surface of the
proposed sub grade or surface or intersecting the flow line of a pipe usually along
the longitudinal centerline of the roadbed or pipe. Profile grade means either
elevation or gradient of such trace according to the context.
Project: A specific coordinated construction or similar undertaking identified by a
single project number and bid and awarded as one contract. On occasion two or
more projects may be bid and awarded as a single contract.
Public Sewer: A sanitary sewer controlled and maintained by the City of Phoenix.
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW): A wastewater treatment plant and
connecting sewer collection system, which are owned and/or operated, in whole
or in part, by the City and which provide the City with wastewater collection and
disposal services.
Reclaimed Water: Water that has been treated or processed by a wastewater
treatment plant or an on-site wastewater treatment facility (A.R.S. 49-201).
Reclaimed water is further defined in ADEQ Regulation R18-11 by Classes based
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Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly: An assembly

incorporating two independently acting check valves together with an automatic
hydraulically operating, mechanically independent pressure differential relief valve
located between the two check valves along with tightly closing shut-off valves
located at each end of the assembly, and the necessary appurtenances for
testing. The device shall operate to prevent backflow through the device by
closing of the check valves and maintaining the pressure in the zone between the
two check valves less than the pressure on the potable public water supply side of
the device.
Relief Sewer: A sewer built to carry the excess flows of an existing sewer with
inadequate capacity.
Right-of-way: A general term denoting land, property or interest therein, usually
in a strip, acquired for or devoted to a street, highway or other public
improvement.
Roadway: The portion of the right-of-way intended primarily for vehicular traffic
and including all appurtenant structures and other features necessary for proper
drainage and protection. Where curbs exist, it is that portion of roadway between
the faces of the curbs.
Sanitary Sewer: A sewer that carries wastewater (sewage).
Service Connection: See Building Connection.
Sewage: Any liquid or water carried pollutant or waste including industrial
discharge, which is introduced into the POTW from any dwelling, commercial
building, industrial facility or institution together with such inflow as, may be
present. Also known as sanitary sewage.
Sewer: A pipe or other conduit that carries wastewater (sewage). Sewers are
classified by function rather than size.
Sewer Tap: The wye, saddle or other device placed on a public sewer to receive
a building connection.
Shop Drawings: Drawings or reproductions depicting detailing, fabrication and
erection of structural elements, false work and forming for structures, fabrication
of reinforcing steel, equipment and installation of such equipment or other
supplementary plans or similar data for specified construction which the
Contractor is required to submit for approval prior to fabrication, installation or
construction.
Shaller: The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for
accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of
base and surface courses.
Sidewalk: That portion of the roadway primarily constructed for the use of
pedestrians.
Specifications: The descriptions, directions, provisions and requirements for
performing the work as contained in the Contract Documents.
Standard Details: Uniform detail drawings of structures or devices adopted as
Standard Details by the Department.
Standard Specifications: Uniform general specifications adopted as Standard
Specifications by the Department.

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Storm Sewer: A sewer that carries storm runoff, other surface water, street wash,
other wash waters or drainage but excludes domestic wastewater and industrial
wastes. Also called storm drain.
Street: Streets, avenues, alleys, highways, crossings, lanes, intersections, courts,
places and grounds now open or dedicated or hereafter opened or dedicated to
public use and public ways.
Structures: Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing,
manholes, end walls, sewers, service pipes, under drains, foundation drains,
fences, swimming pools, and other features, which may be encountered in the
work and not otherwise classed.
Subbase: The lower course of the base of a roadway, immediately above the sub
grade.
Subgrade: The supporting structure, usually earthen, on which the pavement and
its special under courses rest.
Submain Sewer: A sewer into which the wastewater from two or more lateral
sewers is discharged and which subsequently discharges into a trunk main or
other collecting sewer mains also called a branch sewer.
Surface Course: The finish or wearing course of an asphalt concrete pavement
structure.
System Design Capacity: The system capacity for normal operation as
established by accepted engineering standards.
Title or Headings: The titles or headings of the sections and subsections in this
manual intended for convenience of reference and not considered as having any
bearing on an interpretation.
Transmission Main: A water main larger than 16 inches in diameter.
Transmission System: The system of water mains generally larger than 16
inches in diameter together with all necessary valves and other equipment
required for delivering potable water to the Distribution System.
Traveled Way: The portion of a roadway used for the movement of vehicles
exclusive of sidewalks, shallers and auxiliary lanes.
Treatment Parameter: A fundamental characteristic of sewage around which
treatment is designed, such as, but not limited to flow, BOD, and suspended
solids.
Trunk Sewer: A sewer, which serves as an outlet for a large contributing area;
also called main sewer. In large systems, the principal sewer to which branch
sewers and submain sewers are tributary and usually discharges to an interceptor
sewer. In small systems, a sewer to which one or more branch sewers are
tributary.
Underground Facility: Any item which is or shall be buried or otherwise placed
below ground for use in connection with the storage or conveyance of water,
sewage, telecommunications, electric energy, oil, gas or other substances,
including but not limited to pipes, sewers, conduits, cables, valves, lines, wires,
manholes, attachments and those portions of poles and their attachments located
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Utility: Pipe lines, conduits, ducts, transmission lines, overhead or underground

wires, railroads, storm drains, sanitary sewers, irrigation facilities, street lighting,
traffic signals, and fire alarm systems, and appurtenances of public utilities and
those of private industry, businesses or individuals solely for their own use or use
of their customers which are operated or maintained in, on, under, over or across
public right-of-way or public or private easement.
Watercourse: A channel in which a flow of water occurs either continuously or
intermittently.
Water System - Consumer's Potable: That portion of the privately owned
potable water system lying between the service connection to the public potable
water system and the point of use. This system includes all pipes, conduits, tanks,
receptacles, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances used to produce, convey,
store or use potable water.
Wastewater (Sewage): The combination of the liquid and water-carried wastes
from residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants and institutions together
with any inflow that may be present.
Waterworks System (Water Supply System): The reservoirs, pipelines, wells,
pumping equipment, purification works, mains, service pipes, and all related
appliances and appurtenances utilized in the procurement, transportation and
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APPENDIX I Abbreviations

The following is a listing of primary abbreviations used in this manual. All

references to documents, manuals, standards or specifications of other agencies
or organizations (i.e. AWWA C400) refer to the latest edition or revision thereof
unless specifically annotated to the contrary.
AAC: Arizona Administrative Code
AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials
AC: Asphaltic Concrete
AC.FT: Acre Foot
ACI: American Concrete Institute
ACP: Asbestos Cement Pipe
ACPA: American Concrete Pipe Association
ADEQ: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
AFRB: Arizona Fire Rating Bureau
AGC: Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
ADOT: Arizona Department of Transportation
AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers
APP: Aquifer Protection Permit
ANSI: American National Standard Institute, Inc.
APWA: American Public Works Association
APP: Aquifer Protection Permit
ARS: Arizona Revised Statutes
ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASPE: American Society of Professional Engineers
ASTM: American Society of Testing and Materials
AWWA: American Water Works Association
AZPDES: Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System
BM: Bench Mark
CCP: Concrete Cylinder Pipe
CC&R’s: Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions
CIP: Cast Iron Pipe or Capital Improvement Project or Program
CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe
CO: Clean Out
CP: Concrete Pipe (non-reinforced)
DOF: Development Occupation Fees
DIP: Ductile Iron Pipe
DSD: Development Services Department

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EASD: Engineering and Architectural Services Department

EPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency
FL: Flow Line
FLG: Flange
FMCT: Fire Line Meter and Compound Torrent
FPS: Feet Per Second
FT: Foot
GPM: Gallons Per Minute
GPD: Gallons Per Day
HDPE: High Density Polyethylene
ID: Inside Diameter
IP: Iron Pipe
IPS: Iron Pipe Size
LF: Lineal Foot
MAG: Maricopa Association of Governments
MCR: Maricopa County Records
MCESD: Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
MGD: Million Gallons Per Day
MH: Manhole
MHF&C: Manhole Frame and Cover
MJ: Mechanical Joint
MPD: Minutes per Day
NCPI: National Clay Pipe Institute
NEC: National Electrical Code
NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers' Association
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NPT: National Pipe Thread
NSF: National Sanitation Foundation
OD: Outside Diameter
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PC: Point of Curvature
PCCP: Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe
PL: Property Line
POTW: Public Owned Treatment Works
PPM: Parts Per Million
PRD: Planned Residential Development
PRV: Pressure Regulating or Reducing Valve
PSF: Pounds Per Square Foot
PSI: Pounds Per Square Inch
PT: Point of Tangency
PUD: Planned Unit Development
PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe
PWM: Phoenix Water Model
Q: Rate of Flow
RC: Reinforced Concrete
RCP: Reinforced Concrete Pipe
RGRCP: Rubber Gasket Joint Reinforced Concrete Pipe
ROW: Right-of-Way
SD: Storm Drain or Sanitary District
STD: Street Transportation Department
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
USC: University of Southern California

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USGS: United States Geological Survey

V: Velocity of Flow
VB&C: Valve Box and Cover
VCP: Vitrified Clay Pipe
WI: Wrought Iron
WRA: Water Resource Acquisition
WSD: Water Services Department
WWF: Welded Wire Fabric
YD: Yard

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APPENDIX J Manhole Connection Details

S-511 (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

S-512 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

S-512-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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APPENDIX K Revised Fire Hydrant

Location Requirements

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City of Phoenix Fire Department and

Development Services Department
Revised
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
April 2002

The purpose of this regulation is to clarify City of Phoenix requirements for

developer installed fire hydrants. Adherence to these requirements is necessary
to provide a usable, readily accessible water supply for maintenance and fire
fighting purposes.
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
Two city ordinances require developers/builders to install new fire hydrants to
serve their developments:

• PHOENIX CITY CODE CHAPTER 37, SECTION 37-33 requires developers

of “new subdivisions and single lot developments, and all other developments
other than a single residence on a single lot” to furnish and install water main
extensions, service connections and fire hydrants “within the boundary of the
development as well as the streets bounding the entire development.” Fire
hydrant locations shall be as approved by the Development Services Depart-
ment as part of water line plan approvals.
Fire hydrant maximum spacing is required to be:
• approximately 500 feet apart in single family residential developments
• approximately 300 feet apart in all other developments including multi-family
residential
• not more than 350 feet from the most remote hazard or building corner within
the development (500 feet from the most remote point of a building that is
completely protected by a fire sprinkler system installed per NFPA-13)

• PHOENIX FIRE CODE ARTICLE 9, SECTION 903 requires developers of

new buildings, or buildings undergoing a change in occupancy, to install fire
hydrants along the public street and/or inside the development along
approved fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes) as necessary to meet vari-
ous distance requirements specified in the Fire Code. These Fire Code
requirements apply to all types of development including individual single fam-
ily residences. Fire hydrant locations shall be as approved by the Fire Depart-
ment and the Development Services Department as a condition of the building
permit.

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A. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS

Fire hydrants must be located where they can be quickly found and easily used by
fire engines arriving at an incident. Standardized location criteria are based on
predictability, visibility, unobstructed accessibility, the type of development, Fire
Department tactical needs, and the expected route fire engines will travel to the
site.
Determining proper fire hydrant location requires the application of engineering
judgement and common sense to the specific conditions found in each project.
Minor variances in the locations or spacing of individual hydrants may be
approved provided the functional intent of these design standards is achieved.
1. Locate fire hydrants on the right hand (passenger) side of streets, intersections, drive-
ways and fire lanes within six (6) feet of the curb. This location matches the hose con-
nections on fire pumpers and allows the hydrant to be connected in the quickest, most
efficient manner.
2. Locate fire hydrants where they are readily visible by fire engines travelling along the
street or approaching on intersecting streets. Never obscure or obstruct hydrants
behind fences, gates, walls or landscaping.
3. Existing fire hydrants on major streets, collector streets, or any other street having four
(4) or more lanes of traffic, that are not divided by raised median islands can be
included in the coverage analysis. If those streets classes are divided by raised median
islands then the existing hydrant can only be included in the coverage analysis if it’s
location is on the same side as the new development.
4. When designing a fire hydrant layout, the “first” hydrant is to be located at street inter-
sections and at the main entrance(s) into a subdivision, apartment complex, or commer-
cial development. Additional hydrants must then be spaced approximately evenly
between these points at a distance not to exceed the maximum spacing between
hydrants. Spacing is measured along the route of travel of a fire engine.
5. Fire hydrants separated from a subdivision, building or other development by continu-
ous fence, wall or other obstruction cannot be counted as providing protection to that
subdivision or development. For example, where a residential subdivision is separated
from its perimeter street by a continuous fence, fire hydrants must be installed along the
perimeter street (City Code Section 37-33) and internally along the streets within the
subdivision, with hydrant spacing measured along the route of travel of the fire engine,
not over the fence.
6. A fire hydrant shall be placed within 30 feet of the end of all dead end water mains
greater than 100 feet to facilitate flushing and maintenance of the water main. (including
cul-de-sacs, see B-4)

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B. RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION HYDRANT LOCATION STANDARDS

Fire hydrant locations will be reviewed and approved as part of the subdivision
approval process.
Follow the General Design Standards and;
1. Start by locating a fire hydrant at the intersection of each public and/or private street
entrance into the subdivision unless an existing fire hydrant meets spacing require-
ments.
2. Then space additional fire hydrants approximately 500 feet apart along all public and/or
private streets within the subdivision and along all perimeter streets.
3. For cul-de-sacs:
a No hydrant required on the cul-de-sac if all houses are within 350. of a hydrant on the
street servicing the cul-de-sac and the dead end line within the cul-de-sac is less than
100 feet.
b If all houses are NOT within 350 feet of the hydrant on the street serving the cul de-
sac and the dead end line within the cul-de-sac is less than 100 feet then provide a
hydrant at the intersection entrance into the cul-de-sac
c If dead end lines lengths are such that addition hydrants are required, assure that at
least 30 feet along the line is maintained between fire hydrant and the line termina-
tion.
4. For Cluster Home Developments:
a Fire Hydrants locations are per ordinance requirements.

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C. COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HYDRANT LOCATION STANDARDS

Fire hydrant locations will be reviewed and approved as part of the site plan/
building permit approval process. Provide a site plan showing all existing and
proposed fire hydrant locations, all designated fire lanes, and all fire
department connections (FDC’s) for building standpipe or sprinkler
systems. Whenever possible hydrants shall be setback at least 40 feet from the
building.
Follow the General Design Standards and:.
1. First, determine whether new fire hydrants are needed or not. New hydrants are not
needed if existing hydrants are close enough to provide the required coverage:
• Within 350 feet of the most remote building corner or the most remote haz-
ard on site, measured as the hose lays along designated fire lanes or other
clear access routes (within 500 feet of the most remote corner of fire sprin-
klered buildings); and
• Within 200 feet of all Fire Department connections (FDC’s) for sprinkler and
standpipe systems.
If existing fire hydrants do not provide the required coverage, new hydrants must
be added as follows:
2. Start by locating a fire hydrant at the main entrance (driveway) into the development,
and at other entrances identified as fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes).
3. Next locate a fire hydrant within 200 feet of all fire department connections (FDC’s) and
standpipe inlets on buildings, but not closer than 40 feet to the building.
4. Then space additional hydrants approximately 300 feet apart between the above
hydrants along all public or private roads and all designated fire lanes.
D. PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS
“Private Hydrants” are those hydrants located on private property and/or
connected to any water line not owned and maintained by the City of Phoenix.
Private fire hydrants shall have their bonnets painted reflective white to
identify them as privately owned and maintained. The property owner is
responsible for maintaining all private fire lines and private fire hydrants in working
order at all times.

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