DETECTABLE WARNING TAPE (12" BELOW FINISHED/FINAL GRADE)

Cross-sectional diagram showing a circular hole in a concrete slab, with measurements labeled.

12"

SUITABLE BACKFILL COMPACTED IN 12-INCH LIFTS TO A MINIMUM 98% OF THE MAXIMUM MODIFIED PROCTOR DENSITY

SUITABLE BACKFILL COMPACTED IN 6-INCH LIFTS TO A MINIMUM 98% OF THE MAXIMUM MODIFIED PROCTOR DENSITY

COMPACTION BY HAND IN LAYERS OF 6 INCHES, LIGHTLY CONSOLIDATED TO CENTERLINE

NOTES:

  1. TRENCH IS DEFINED AS A FLAT-BOTTOM TRENCH. LIGHTLY CONSOLIDATE BACKFILL TO CENTERLINE OF PIPE.
  2. THIS STANDARD SHALL BE UTILIZED IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC STANDARDS. THE STANDARD OF THE AGENCY CONTROLLING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL GOVERN UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER.
  3. SUITABLE BACKFILL SHALL BE DEFINED AS MATERIAL FREE FROM CINDERS, ASHES, REFUSE, CLAY, ORGANIC MATTER, BOULDERS, ROCKS OR STONES, OR OTHER MATERIAL THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE CITY ENGINEER IS UNSUITABLE.
  4. NON-PERVIOUS AREAS SHALL MEAN ANY CONCRETE OR ASPHALT CURB, SIDEWALK, TRAIL, DRIVEWAY, OR ROADWAY. LAST REVISION MAY 2021
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Engineering diagram showing pavement overlay details, including layers, dimensions, and pipe bedding specifications.

PAVEMENT LAYERS (SEE SPECIFICATIONS)

  1. TYPE SP 9.5 ASPHALT (1") MILL & OVERLAY
  2. TYPE SP 9.5 OR SP 12.5 ASPHALT (1" FOR CLASS I, 2" FOR CLASS II)
  3. CRUSHED CONCRETE BASE (8" FOR CLASS I, 12" FOR CLASS II)

NOTES:

  1. PAVEMENT SHALL BE MECHANICALLY SAWED.
  2. CLASS I = RESIDENTIAL ROAD AND CLASS II = COLLECTOR/ARTERIAL ROAD.
  3. THE MILL AND OVERLAY COURSE (A) SHALL BE 1" THICK AND FDOT TYPE SP 9.5 ASPHALT SHALL BE USED. LIFT TO BE 3/4" MIN. AND 1 1/2" MAX. FOR CLASS I AND CLASS II ROADS.
  4. WHEN TRENCH IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE ROAD: THE WIDTH OF THE REPLACEMENT BASE LIMIT ± 10' ON EACH SIDE
    WHEN TRENCH IS PARALLEL TO THE ROAD: THE FULL WIDTH OF THE ROAD (CURB TO CURB)
    THE REPLACEMENT PAVEMENT COURSE (B) SHALL EXTEND ± 12" ON EACH SIDE OF THE REPLACEMENT BASE LIMIT AND BE FDOT TYPE SP 9.5 OR SP 12.5 WITH A THICKNESS EQUAL TO THE EXISTING OR AS INDICATED, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. LIFT MIN. MAX. MIN. TO 3" MAX. FOR SP 12.5.
  5. THE REPLACEMENT BASE (C) MATERIALS SHALL BE EITHER OF THE SAME TYPE AND COMPOSITION AS THE MATERIALS REMOVED OR OF EQUAL OR GREATER STRUCTURAL ADEQUACY. BASE SHALL BE INSTALLED TO A THICKNESS OF THE EXISTING BASE OR AS INDICATED, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. BASE SHALL EXTEND 18" IN EACH SIDE OF THE TRENCH LIMIT. CRUSHED CONCRETE BASE SHALL FOLLOW FDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECYCLED CONCRETE AGGREGATES, LATEST EDITION. LAYER COEFFICIENT (SN) SHALL BE 0.18 WITH LIMEROCK BEARING RATIO (LBR) 150 OR GREATER. GRADATION AND SIZE REQUIREMENTS SHALL CONFORM TO FDOT LATEST SPECIFICATIONS.
Textual instructions regarding mill and overlay course specifications for asphalt thickness and requirements for specific road classes.
Text reading 'TO BE 3/4' in a stylized font.
Text displaying 'AND 1/2' in a stylized font on a white background.
Text displaying specifications: FOR SP 9.5 AND 1¼".
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Technical diagram of a rectangular structure with a circular base, featuring measurements and annotations on a herringbone patterned background.
DETECTABLE WARNING TAPE (12" BELOW FINISHED/FINAL GRADE)
SUITABLE BACKFILL COMPACTED IN 12-INCH LIFTS TO A MINIMUM 95% OF THE MAXIMUM MODIFIED PROCTOR DENSITY
COMPACTION BY HAND IN LAYERS OF 6 INCHES, LIGHTLY CONSOLIDATED TO CENTERLINE

NOTES:

  1. TRENCH IS DEFINED AS A FLAT-BOTTOM TRENCH. LIGHTLY CONSOLIDATE BACKFILL TO CENTERLINE OF PIPE.
  2. THIS STANDARD SHALL BE UTILIZED IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC STANDARDS. THE STANDARD OF THE AGENCY CONTROLLING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL GOVERN UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER.
  3. SUITABLE BACKFILL SHALL BE DEFINED AS MATERIAL FREE FROM CINDERS, ASHES, REFUSE, CLAY, ORGANIC MATTER, BOULDERS, ROCKS OR STONES, OR OTHER MATERIAL THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE CITY ENGINEER IS UNSUITABLE.
  4. LAST REVISION MAY 2021 4. NON-PAVED AREA IS A PERVIOUS AREA. IF ANY PART OF THE TRENCH IS WITHIN A CONCRETE OR ASPHALT CURB, SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY, OR ROADWAY, THEN STANDARD DETAIL 2.01 APPLIES.
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Technical drawing showing casing details, including bulk head with materials and measurements, for construction reference.

CENTERLINE OF PAVEMENT SEE INDIVIDUAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR LENGTH OF CASING SEE INDIVIDUAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR DEPTH OF COVER BULK HEAD WITH BRICK AND MORTAR, SAND, CEMENT BAGS OR STEEL BANDED RUBBER LESS THAN 5'3' MAX. 3' MAX. 5' (TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.)CASING SPACER BOOTS AS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY CITY ENGINEER (ON EACH END OF CASING). A A

Carrier Pipe and Steel Casing Dimensions
D.I.P. CARRIER PIPE (P.O.) NOMINAL DIAMETER (INCHES) CASING O.D. (INCHES) THICKNESS
2 4 1/4" (.250)
4 12 1/4" (.250)
6 14 9/32" (.281)
8 16 9/32" (.281)
12 20 11/32" (.344)
16 24 13/32" (.406)
20 30 15/32" (.469)
24 36 17/32" (.531)
30 42 9/16" (.563)
36 48 9/16" (.563)
42 54 9/16" (.563)
Diagram showing a cross-section of a steel casing with labeled parts: bell, thickness, and casing spacer.

STEEL CASING - DIAMETER AS SHOWN IN TABLE OR AS DIRECTED IN PLANS. (ASTM A139 GRADE B) BELL CASING SPACER THICKNESS SECTION A - A

NOTES:

  1. PIPELINES WITH BENDS LESS THAN 20' FROM CASING ENTRANCE SHALL BE SECURED BY BOTH MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS AND THRUST BLOCKS.
  2. CASING PIPE SIZES LISTED ARE FOR PUSH-ON JOINT CARRIER PIPE ONLY.
  3. TWO SPACERS PER JOINT MINIMUM SPACED AS SHOWN OR AS DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER.
Diagram illustrating construction details for steel casing and track length, including dimensions and material specifications.

SEE INDIVIDUAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR LENGTH OF CASING CENTERLINE OF TRACK 5'-6" MIN. (4'-6" ON SECONDARY TRACK) 12" MAX. 12" MAX. LESS THAN 5' 5' (TYP.) 3' MAX. 3' MAX. (TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.)CASING SPACER BULK HEAD WITH BRICK AND MORTAR, SAND, CEMENT BAGS OR STEEL BANDED A RUBBER BOOTS AS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY CITY ENGINEER (ON EACH END OF CASING). A STEEL CASING - DIAMETER AS SHOWN

Table of D.I.P. Carrier Pipe Nominal Diameter, Casing O.D., and Thickness for Push-On Joint Carrier Pipe
D.I.P. CARRIER PIPE (P.O.) NOMINAL DIAMETER (INCHES) CASING O.D. (INCHES) THICKNESS
2 4 1/4" (.250)
4 12 1/4" (.250)
6 14 9/32" (.281)
8 16 9/32" (.281)
12 20 11/32" (.344)
16 24 13/32" (.406)
20 30 15/32" (.469)
24 36 17/32" (.531)
30 42 5/8" (.625)
36 48 11/16" (.688)
42 54 25/32" (.781)
Technical diagram of a pipe cross-section showing bell, thickness, and casing spacer dimensions.

THICKNESS IN TABLE OR AS DIRECTED IN PLANS. (ASTM A139 GRADE B) BELL CASING SPACER

SECTION A - A

NOTES:

  1. PIPELINES WITH BENDS LESS THAN 20' FROM CASING ENTRANCE SHALL BE SECURED BY BOTH MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS AND THRUST BLOCKS.
  2. CASING PIPE SIZES LISTED ARE FOR PUSH-ON JOINT CARRIER PIPE ONLY.
  3. TWO SPACERS PER JOINT MINIMUM SPACED AS SHOWN OR AS DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER.
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Diagram illustrating Method A for joining two pipes with a 24-inch overlap on each end.
METHOD A OVERLAP 24" 24"

POLYETHYLENE TUBE IS CUT INTO LENGTHS APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET LONGER THAN THE PIPE SECTION AND PLACED AROUND IT. AFTER THE PIPE JOINT IS ASSEMBLED, THE POLYETHYLENE TUBE IS MADE TO OVERLAP THE JOINT AND THE OVERLAP SECURED IN PLACE. SINCE THE TUBE IS CONSIDERABLY LARGER THAN THE BARREL OF PIPE, IT IS MADE TO FIT SNUGLY BY FOLDING OVER AT THE TOP AND SECURING WITH TAPE EVERY 24" ALONG THE PIPE SECTION.

Diagram illustrating Method B for overlapping sections, with measurements of 12 inches indicated between pipe sections.
METHOD B OVERLAP 12" 12" 12" 12"

POLYETHYLENE TUBE IS CUT ONE FOOT SHORTER THAN THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE SECTION. AFTER PLACEMENT OF THE PIPE, IT IS FOLDED AND SECURED SNUGLY OVERALL. A THREE FOOT LENGTH OF POLYETHYLENE TUBE PLACED OVER THE END OF THE PRECEEDING SECTION IS THEN PULLED IN PLACE OVER THE JOINT AFTER ASSEMBLY AND SECURED.

Schematic illustration of Method C, showing overlap section and dimensions labeled 12 inches.
METHOD C OVERLAP 12" 12"

POLYETHYLENE SHEET IS CUT TO A LENGTH TWO FEET LONGER THAN THE PIPE SECTION. THE SHEET IS WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE SO THAT IT OVERLAPS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OVER THE TOP QUADRANT OF THE PIPE, THEN SECURED. AFTER JOINT ASSEMBLY, THE SURPLUS LENGTH OF POLYETHYLENE FILM IS SECURED AROUND THE JOINT, PROVIDING AN OVERLAP OF EACH JOINT. TAPE AT EACH JOINT AND AT 3' INTERVALS IN BETWEEN.

NOTES:

  1. USE BLUE POLYETHYLENE FILM AND TAPE ONLY.
  2. POLYETHYLENE FILM SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 8 MIL. THICKNESS.
  3. SPIRAL WRAP NOT REQUIRED WITH POLYWRAP.

ROADWAY SECTION

Diagram depicting structural details of a pavement section, including asphalt layer, concrete slab, and reinforcement specifications.

3,000 PSI REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB NO. 4 BAR, 6" ON CENTER TOP AND BOTTOM EACH WAY 1:2 SLOPE STRUCTURAL COURSE FULL DEPTH ASPHALT BASE COURSE 2" CL. TYP. 12" MIN. 12" 6" MIN. 12" 12" MIN. 8" MIN. MIN. 6" MIN.

GRASSED SECTION

Technical drawing showing details of a drainage structure with measurements for concrete slab, fill, and slope.

3,000 PSI REINFORCED NO. 4 BAR, 6" ON CENTERCONCRETE SLAB TOP AND BOTTOM EACH WAY 1:2 SLOPE 2" CL. TYP. 8" 12" MIN. 6" MIN. 12" MIN. 12" MIN. 12" MIN. SEED OR SOD AS DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER 6" FILL MIN. 6" MIN.

NOTES:

  1. STRUCTURAL COURSE AND BASE COURSE REQUIREMENT SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE AGENCY HAVING JURISDICTION.
  2. SHOCK PADS FOR MAINS TOO SHALLOW FOR THE ABOVE CONFIGURATION SHALL BE DESIGNED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
Technical diagram showing a plug or cap with measurements and annotations for minimum total length restraint.
Diagram illustrating minimum total lengths of restraint for a bend and valve in a piping system.
Minimum Footage of Pipe to Be Restrained (A) for Various Fittings and Pipe Sizes
FITTING / PIPE 4" 6" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 30" 36"
11-1/4° 4 5 8 10 11 13 15 19 21
22-1/2° 8 11 15 20 21 26 31 38 44
45°/OFFSET 16 23 30 43 45 55 65 78 91
90° 39 55 73 103 109 133 156 189 220
PLUG/CAP/VALVE* 69 98 128 179 179 218 255 306 356
A = MINIMUM FOOTAGE OF PIPE TO BE RESTRAINED
* = FOR IN-LINE VALVE, RESTRAINT LENGTH "A" REQUIRED BOTH WAYS FROM VALVE

NOTES:

  1. THIS TABLE IS BASED ON:
    1. MAXIMUM TEST PRESSURE OF 190 PSI
    2. LAYING CONDITION TYPE 2 (SEE DETAILS 2.01 AND 2.02)
    3. POOR SOIL CONDITIONS
    4. USING D.I.P.
    5. 3 FEET OF COVER FOR 12" AND SMALLER MAINS; 4 FEET OF COVER FOR 16" AND LARGER MAINS
    6. HORIZONTAL BENDS ONLY - ENGINEER TO SUBMIT CALCULATIONS FOR VERTICAL RESTRAINTS
  2. "RESTRAINED" PIPE SHALL BE MANUFACTURED RESTRAINED JOINT PIPE, PUSH-ON JOINT PIPE RESTRAINED W/GASKET-TYPE "GRIPPER RESTRAINTS", OR MECHANICAL JOINT PIPE RESTRAINED BY MEGALUG (OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT).
  3. ANY ADDITIONAL FITTINGS WITHIN THE RESTRAINED SECTION SHALL BE RESTRAINED ACCORDINGLY.
Illustration of a plumbing component featuring a tee, reducer, and dimensions labeled for measurements A, B, C, and flow direction.

18' MINIMUM REDUCER TEE A CB FLOW

NOTES:

  1. THIS TABLE IS BASED ON:
    1. MAXIMUM TEST PRESSURE OF 190 PSI
    2. LAYING CONDITION TYPE 2 (SEE DETAILS 2.01 AND 2.02)
    3. POOR SOIL CONDITIONS
    4. USING D.I.P.
    5. 3 FEET OF COVER FOR 12" AND SMALLER MAINS; 4 FEET OF COVER FOR 16" AND LARGER MAINS
    6. HORIZONTAL BENDS ONLY - ENGINEER TO SUBMIT CALCULATIONS FOR VERTICAL RESTRAINTS
  2. RESTRAINT FOR REDUCERS: IF "C" STRAIGHT RUN OF PIPE DOWNSTREAM OF REDUCER NOT AVAILABLE, THE RESTRAIN "B" UPSTREAM OF REDUCER.
  3. "RESTRAINED" PIPE SHALL BE MANUFACTURED RESTRAINED JOINT PIPE, PUSH-ON JOINT PIPE RESTRAINED W/GASKET-TYPE "GRIPPER RESTRAINTS", OR MECHANICAL JOINT PIPE RESTRAINED BY MEGALUG (OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT).

LAST REVISION RESTRAINED JOINT STANDARD FOR TEES AND REDUCERS MAY 2021 4. ANY ADDITIONAL FITTINGS WITHIN THE RESTRAINED SECTION SHALL BE RESTRAINED ACCORDINGLY.

Required restraint lengths for tees and reducers under specified conditions (190 PSI, poor soil, D.I.P., specified cover, horizontal bends only).
Fitting Size TEE "A"
Restrain (LF)
REDUCER "B"
Restrain (LF)
REDUCER "C"
Unrestrained Straight Run (LF)
4x4 31 * *
6x4 14 50 74
6x6 60 * *
8x4 A.T. 91 178
8x6 48 54 70
8x8 90 * *
12x4 A.T. 155 455
12x6 24 130 260
12x8 71 95 144
12x12 143 * *
16x6 A.T. 151 401
16x8 34 130 265
16x12 96 76 103
16x16 148 * *
20x6 A.T. 195 659
20x8 18 180 461
20x12 85 136 233
20x16 139 76 96
20x20 186 * *
24x6 A.T. 236 971
24x8 A.T. 224 700
24x12 74 188 391
24x16 130 139 215
24x20 180 76 93
24x24 224 * *
30x6 A.T. 293 1534
30x8 A.T. 283 1130
30x12 56 255 678
30x16 118 216 426
30x20 169 168 260
30x24 215 108 138
30x30 275 * *
36x6 A.T. 345 2230
36x8 A.T. 336 1660
36x12 38 314 1030
36x16 104 283 689
36x20 159 244 466
36x24 206 195 306
36x30 269 108 133
36x36 326 * *
A.T. = RESTRAINT REQUIRED AT TEE ONLY. * = NOT APPLICABLE
Engineering diagram showing plan view and profile of a pipe system with dimensions and fittings labeled.

PLAN VIEW FLOW 3' MIN. 6' * W X WEDGE ACTION RESTRAINT FITTING UNDISTURBED EARTH PROFILE H 6' * X

Minimum Size Thrust Blocks for Soil Bearing Pressure of 2000 PSF and Internal Pressure of 190 PSI
Category 4" 6" 8" 12" 16" 20" 24"
THRUST (LBS.) 3,439 7,104 12,223 26,002 45,180 69,624 99,330
BEARING AREA (FT.2) 2.58 5.33 9.17 19.50 33.89 52.22 74.50
CONCRETE (YDS.3) 0.15 0.31 0.71 1.51 3.29 5.07 7.23
H (FT.) 1.6 2.4 3.1 4.5 6.0 7.4 8.8
W (FT.) 1.6 2.4 3.1 4.5 6.0 7.4 8.8
X (FT.) 1.5 MIN. 1.5 MIN. 2.0 MIN. 2.0 MIN. 2.5 MIN. 2.5 MIN. 2.5 MIN.

* CLOSEST DISTANCE TO VALVE FOR DEADMAN TO REMAIN EFFECTIVE.

Drawing Revision and Identification Table
Category DEADMAN THRUST BLOCK 2.12B
LAST REVISION MAY 2021

TAPPED CONNECTION FROM DI, CI, OR PVC PIPE TO <4" WATER MAINS 2.13A LAST REVISION

Diagram of a water main connection with various fittings including valves, nipples, and couplings, labeled for installation guidance.

EXISTING 2" TO 2-1/2" WATER MAIN TO 2" STD. BRASS NIPPLE BE CONNECTED TO LARGER MAIN 2" THREADED GATE VALVE W/BOX TRANSITION SLEEVE 2" STD. BRASS NIPPLE, MAX. LENGTH 1', OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. 2" STD. BRASS NIPPLE 2" HDPE COMPRESSION x 2" FEMALE IP THREAD COUPLING 2" HDPE TUBING 2" STD. BRASS ELBOW OR 2" x 2" STD. BRASS TEE (AS REQUIRED) TRANSITION 2" CORPORATION STOP x 2" HDPE COMPRESSION FITTING SLEEVE EXISTING 2" TO 2-1/2" WATER MAIN INSTALL CORP STOP BY DIRECT TAP OR SERVICE SADDLE AS REQUIRED PER DETAIL 5.01 "TAPPING DETAIL" LARGER MAIN TO BE TAPPED FOR CONNECTION TO SMALLER MAIN

NOTE: SEE DETAIL 5.01 TO DETERMINE WHEN SADDLES ARE REQUIRED FOR CORP INSTALLATION. VALVE SHALL BE SET IN ACCORDANCE WITH DETAIL 3.01.

Technical diagram of a pedestal installation, showing components like PVC pipe, air release valve, and gravel bed for drainage.
14" PEDLOCK FIBER OPTIC PEDESTAL - SHELL ONLY (TWO-PIECE SPLIT BASE AND LOW PROFILE DOME) CHARLES INDUSTRIES PART NO. CP212-S 21" PVC SCREENED STANDPIPE 12" (MIN.) VACUUM CHECK FINISH GRADE APPROVED 2" AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE 4" MIN. 4" MIN. 13" (TYP.) GRAVEL 2" CJ x FIP COUPLING FORD 2" CURB STOP (FIP x FIP) LOCATE STOP NEAR GRAVEL, W/MINIMUM NIPPLE 2" BRASS 90° BEND BETWEEN STOP & ARV BODY. FACE 2" HDPE OPERATOR NUT TO OPEN AREA (LENGTHWISE) IN BOX, FOR EASY ACCESS. 4"MIN. 2" CORP STOP NOTES: 1. AIR RELEASE VALVE TO BE INSTALLED INSIDE OF A CHARLES IND. BURIED, SQUARE, SPLIT PEDESTAL WITH LOW PROFILE DOME OR APPROVED EQUAL. LOCK MECHANISM TO BE LOCATED MIN. 2" ABOVE FINISH GRADE. 2. PEDESTAL BASE TO BE PLACED ON 4" THICK, COMPACTED GRAVEL BED. 3. SCREENED OPENING OF THE STANDPIPE TO BE 12" MIN. ABOVE FINISH GRADE. 2" TAP
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Technical diagram of an automatic air release/air vacuum valve with detailed specifications and installation instructions.

AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE/AIR 2.14B VACUUM VALVE

CHARLES INDUSTRIES LLPH MODEL 111 (TWO-PIECE, SPLIT BASE AND LOW PROFILE DOME)
CHARLES INDUSTRIES PART NO. 111 SS07-10002 BK
21" PVC SCREENED STANDPIPE
APPROVED AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE/AIR VACUUM VALVE (AVAR) INSTALL OFF-CENTER IN PEDESTAL (LENGTHWISE) TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO CURB STOP OP NUT
FINISH GRADE
12" (MIN.)
4" MIN. GRAVEL
2" CJ x FIP COUPLING FORD
2" CURB STOP (FIP x FIP) LOCATE STOP NEAR GRAVEL, W/MINIMUM NIPPLE BETWEEN STOP & AVAR BODY. FACE OPERATOR NUT TO OPEN AREA
2" BRASS 90° BEND (LENGTHWISE) IN BOX, FOR EASY ACCESS.
2" HDPE 4"MIN.
NOTE: PEDESTAL IS SHOWN IN DETAIL TO ILLUSTRATE ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATION ONLY.
2" CORP STOP
CONSULT CHARLES INDUSTRIES LLPH 111 BROCHURE FOR ACTUAL PEDESTAL DIMENSIONS.
2" TAP

NOTES:

  1. AIR RELEASE VALVE TO BE INSTALLED INSIDE OF A CHARLES IND. BURIED, SQUARE, SPLIT PEDESTAL WITH LOW PROFILE DOME OR APPROVED EQUAL.
  2. LOCK MECHANISM TO BE LOCATED MIN. 2" ABOVE FINISH GRADE.
  3. PEDESTAL BASE TO BE PLACED ON 4" THICK, COMPACTED GRAVEL BED, ON TOP OF 6" THICK 2'X2' CONCRETE PAD.
  4. OBTAIN (2) REFLECTIVE WATER STICKERS FROM CITY AND AFFIX TO PEDESTAL.

BLOW-OFF VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR ≥ 4" MAINS W/DI, CI OR PVC PIPE

BLOW-OFF FOR ≥ 4" MAINS

Diagram illustrating a fire hydrant installation with various pipe fittings, valves, and a meter box on a concrete pad.

NO GALVANIZED PIPES OR FITTINGS ALLOWED. SCHEDULE 80 PVC ALLOWED.

Diagram showing blow-off outlet detail, including assembly, connections, and dimensional specifications for installation and maintenance.
Diagram of a water supply line including curb stop, support, HDPE tubing, and mechanical tapping saddle.

1" MIN CURB STOP W/ELBOW & NIPPLES OR HOSE BIBB SUPPORT GROUND LINE 1" MIN. HDPE TUBING MECHANICAL TAPPING SADDLE 30"MIN.

NOTES:

  1. WATER OUTLET SHALL BE HELD UP OFF THE GROUND SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE SAMPLING PROCESS.
  2. CORPORATION STOP TO BE REMOVED AND BRASS PLUG INSTALLED IN TAPPED MAIN AFTER OPERATION.

LAST REVISION TEMPORARY SAMPLE TAP MAY 2021 INSTALLATION W/HDPE PIPE

Document header from the City of Tampa Water Department regarding temporary sample tap installation with HDPE pipe, last revised May 2021.Technical diagram showing HDPE piping system, including a curb stop, support, and mechanical tapping saddle installation.

1" MIN CURB STOP W/ELBOW & NIPPLES OR HOSE BIBB SUPPORT GROUND LINE 30"MIN. 1" MIN. HDPE TUBING HDPE MECHANICAL TAPPING SADDLE HDPE PIPE

NOTES:

  1. WATER OUTLET SHALL BE HELD UP OFF THE GROUND SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE SAMPLING PROCESS.
  2. CORPORATION STOP TO BE REMOVED AND PLUGGED AFTER OPERATION.
Diagram illustrating plumbing components: ball valve, galvanized steel pipe, corporation stop, and instructions for installation and cap placement.

1'-6" 2" BALL VALVE 2" GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE 3 4" SMOOTH HOSE BIBB FOR SAMPLING 2' MIN. DI, CI, OR PVC WATER MAIN 2" CORPORATION STOP 2" 90° BEND 2" TAP TAPPED PLUG OR CAP (RESTRAINED)

Table summarizing drawing title, revision date, and drawing number for the temporary sample tap installation detail.
Revision Date Drawing Title Drawing Number
MAY 2021 TEMPORARY SAMPLE TAP INSTALLATION FOR END OF LINE W/DI, CI, OR PVC PIPE 2.19A
Technical drawing of a cylindrical object with dimensions labeled: 6" max diameter and 12" length, showing a spiral pattern.
Spiral wrap detail: 12" 6" MAX. 12" 3 WRAPS MINIMUM

SPIRAL WRAP

Ductile Iron Pipe Identification Detail
Last Revision Ductile Iron Pipe Identification Detail Section
MAY 2021 DUCTILE IRON PIPE 2.20
Diagram showing specifications and installation instructions for a bronze disk valve, including dimensions and materials used.

24" x 24" x 6" THICK 3" DIA. x 1/8" THICK BRONZE DISK 12" 12" 12" G.V. PW RT-14 24" 24" 1" CHAMFER (SOD AREAS ONLY) 3,000 P.S.I. CONCRETE VALVE BOX COLLAR (SEE NOTES) WIRE MESH (6 GAUGE 4" x 4" W.W.F.) A A A A ANCHORED IN PAD WITH 1/4" x 2" SERRATED ANCHOR PINS REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD TOP OF PAVEMENT GATE VALVE WITH SLIP-TYPE VALVE BOX & COVER WOOD OR CONCRETE BLOCK CONCRETE SUPPORT PAD WATER MAIN BRONZE DISK VALVE SIZE VALVE TYPE (G.V.=GATE VALVE) (B.F.=BUTTERFLY VALVE) SERVICE TYPE (PW=POTABLE WATER) SUB BASE ROAD BASE SERRATED 6 GAUGE 4" x 4" W.W.F. ANCHOR PINS DIRECTION AND NUMBER OF TURNS TO OPEN AND CLOSE VALVE. MUST LIST DIRECTION BY (RCW=RECLAIMED WATER) GRADE G.V. PW RT-14 12" 12" G.V. PW RT-14 (LT=LEFT) OR (RT=RIGHT) DUMMY BOXES SHALL BE STAMPED "WIRE ONLY" BRONZE DISK DETAIL 6" AS INDICATED ON PLANS

Revision and specification information for valve installation with valve box and pad for DI or CI pipe
Revision Specification Section
LAST REVISION MAY 2021 3.01
VALVE INSTALLATION W/VALVE BOX & PAD FOR DI OR CI PIPE
Diagram detailing a bronze disk valve installation, including specifications for concrete pads, valve types, and installation sections.

A A A A 12" G.V. PW WIRE MESH (6 GAUGE 4" x 4" W.W.F.) RT-14 LOOPED LOCATING WATER MAIN (PLASTIC CONCRETE WIRE PIPE OR 16" AND SUPPORT PAD LARGER DIP)

  1. CIRCULAR OR SQUARE CONCRETE PAD REQUIRED FOR ALL VALVE BOX INSTALLATIONS IN PERVIOUS AREAS (I.E. OUTSIDE OF ROADWAY PAVEMENT, OUTSIDE OF CONCRETE/ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS, ETC.)
  2. CAST IRON VALVE BOXES SHALL BE FIRMLY SUPPORTED AND CENTERED AND PLUMB OVER THE OPERATING NUT OF THE VALVE. VALVE BOX COVER SHALL BE FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE OF THE FINISHED PAVEMENT, OR GRADE OR AT SUCH OTHER LEVEL AS MAY BE DIRECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
  3. "BLUE" WATER VALVE LOCATE MARKERS REQUIRED FOR ALL VALVE INSTALLATIONS.
  4. EMBED BRONZE VALVE INFO DISK INTO CONCRETE VALVE BOX COLLAR.
  5. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST T.W.D. APPROVED MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS.
  6. IF VALVE IS LOCATED WITHIN A SIDEWALK CONCRETE COLLAR MAY BE ELIMINATED AND DISK SET FLUSH DIRECTLY IN SIDEWALK.
  7. BRONZE DISK REQUIRED FOR ALL VALVES AND DUMMY BOXES.
  8. ALL CONNECTIONS SHALL BE SEALED WITH A BITUMINOUS COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION.

12" 12" 24" 24" VALVE TYPE (G.V.=GATE VALVE)12" 12" G.V. G.V. (B.F.=BUTTERFLY PW PW RT-14 RT-14 VALVE) SERVICE TYPE (PW=POTABLE WATER) (RCW=RECLAIMED WATER) DIRECTION AND NUMBER OF TURNS TO OPEN AND CLOSE VALVE. MUST LIST DIRECTION BY (LT=LEFT) OR BRONZE (RT=RIGHT) DUMMY BOXES SHALL BE DISK STAMPED "WIRE ONLY" DETAIL WIRE TO BE TAPED ON EACH SIDE OF EVERY JOINT 1" CHAMFER (SOD AREAS ONLY) ROAD BASE THERMOWELD OR USE A WIRE SPLICER NUT W/SILICONE SUB BASE (SEE DETAIL "B") THERMOWELD, OR USE A COPPER CONNECTOR, TYPE BURNDY NO. YC1OL12 OR EQUAL SOLID COPPER WIRE MUST BE TAPED DETAIL "A" DETAIL "B" TO TOP OF PIPE EVERY 3 TO 4 FT. 2 CONTINUOUS INSULATED COPPER CLAD STEEL (CCS) WIRES THERMOWELD, OR USE A COPPER CONNECTOR, TYPE BURNDY YSV14 OR EQUAL (SEE DETAIL "A") SECTION A-A 24" x 24" x 6" THICK 3" DIA. x 1/8" THICK BRONZE DISK 3,000 P.S.I. ANCHORED IN PAD WITH 1/4" x 2" CONCRETE VALVE BOX COLLAR SERRATED ANCHOR PINS (SEE NOTES) VALVE SIZE REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD TOP OF PAVEMENT VALVE BOX COVER GRADE TERMINATE LOCATE WIRES IN CURB STOP BOX GATE VALVE WITH SLIP-TYPE TWO (2) PAIRS OF CONTINUOUS VALVE BOX & COVER COPPER CLAD STEEL WIRE (10 GA, FOR HDD OR PIPE BURSTING, 12 GA WOOD OR CONCRETE BLOCK FOR OPEN-CUT) EACH PAIR HEADING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND TERMINATING IN CURB STOP BOX IN CONCRETE PAD AS INDICATED ON PLANS 6"

Engineering diagram showing plan view of water main with plug valve and concrete pad details.

CIRCULAR OR SQUARE CONCRETE PAD (SEE DETAIL 3.01) R.O.W. LINE PLUG VALVE (MJ) WATER MAIN PLAN

Diagram showing a section view of a valve system with annotations for components like concrete pad, plug valve, and backfill.

FINISH GRADE STANDARD VALVE BOX3,000 PSI CONCRETE PAD (SEE NOTES) PLUG VALVE UNDISTURBED EARTH CONCRETE SUPPORT BACKFILLAS INDICATED ON PLANS SECTION 6"

NOTES:

  1. CIRCULAR OR SQUARE CONCRETE PADS FOR VALVE BOX AND CONCRETE SUPPORTS AS SPECIFIED IN DETAIL ABOVE SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH ALL BUTTERFLY VALVE INSTALLATIONS.
  2. LAST REVISION MAY 2021 2. ORIENT VALVE SO OPERATOR IS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE PIPE NEAREST THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE.
Diagram of a valve box assembly showing the valve box cover, riser, top section, and bottom section.

VALVE BOX COVER RISER TOP SECTION BOTTOM SECTION VALVE BOX ASSEMBLY

Dimensions for Top Section of Valve Box Assembly
TOP SECTION SIZE A
TOP SECTION 10" 10"
16" 16"
Technical drawing of a riser with plan and side view, including dimensions for the top section.

PLAN SIDE VIEW RISER PLAN SIDE VIEW TOP SECTION 6-12" 4 1" 7" 8-3 4 " 7-21" 2 1" 3" " 4-78 3-23-1 4" 1" 6-41" 16 3" 16-21" 4 " 2 1" 6-21" 6" 1-34 " 2" A R=1-5 8 " 9-3 4 " 8-3 4 " 7-21" 1 TO 2-21" 2" 2 1" 1-3 4" TO 2"

Dimensions for Bottom Section of Valve Box Assembly
BOTTOM SECTION SIZE A B
BOTTOM SECTION 15" 15" 6-1/2"
24" 24" 15-1/2"
36" 36" 27-1/2"
Technical drawing showing a water drain cover with dimensions and sections labeled A and B.

PLAN SECTION A-A A A B B 7-41" 2 1" 21" 1-41" LETTER 1" 1-41" 3-3 4 " 7-41" 16 3" 8 " 16 3" 4-3 4 " 5-81" 5-3 4 " 1" 3" 1-81" 3" 2" 3

SECTION B-B VALVE BOX COVER

Top view architectural plan featuring circular structure with dimensions and directional arrows.

PLAN 2-5 8"4" 1"4-4 2-7 8"

Technical drawing of a part with labeled dimensions: height (A), width (B), and various measurements including 8", 10", and 6".

A 41" 2-21" B 8" 8-21" 8" 10" 6"

BOTTOM SECTION

TO PROTECT VALVE BOX LOCATION DURING CLEARING & GRUBBING

4' MIN. - PIPE MUST BE VISIBLE TO EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Diagram illustrating the installation of a valve with a blue PVC locator pipe, valve box cover, and operating nut for an ex. water main.

INSTALL 4" BLUE PVC "LOCATOR" PIPE VALVE BOX COVER V. BOX "TOP SECTION" V. BOX "BOTTOM SECTION" 2" OPERATING-NUT (FUTURE GRADE) (EX. GRADE) EX. WATER MAIN VALVE

  1. REMOVE (OR DO NOT INSTALL) V. BOX COVER & "TOP SECTION".
  2. INSTALL 4" BLUE PVC PIPE INTO V. BOX "BOTTOM SECTION", OVER 2" OPERATING-NUT, & TO 4' MIN. ABOVE FUTURE GRADE.
  3. PACK ANNULAR SPACE TO PREVENT BACKFILL SOILS ENTERING V. BOX "BOTTOM SECTION".

TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF VALVE BOX FOR CHANGED GRADE

Diagram illustrating installation steps for a PVC locater pipe, showing components like valve, water main, and concrete specifications.

INSTALL V. BOX "TOP SECTION" & COVERREMOVE 4" BLUE PVC "LOCATOR" PIPE 12" MIN. - 48" MAX., TO TOP OF OPERATING-NUT EXTENSION NEW GRADE (NON-PAVED) NEW ELEV. (PAVED) (PREVIOUS GRADE) INSTALL OPERATING-NUT EXTENSION (IF REQUIRED) EX. WATER MAIN EX. VALVE

  1. REMOVE PVC LOCATOR PIPE.
  2. INSTALL APPROVED V. BOX "TOP SECTION" AND/OR RISER & COVER, SUCH THAT TOP OF COVER MATCHES NEW GRADE ELEVATION.
  3. INSTALL STD CI OPERATING-NUT EXTENSION IF TOP OF OPERATING-NUT (T.O.N.) > 4' BELOW GRADE. FINAL T.O.N. TO BE ≤ 4' DEEP.
  4. IN NON-PAVED AREAS, CONSTRUCT 2'X2' (OR 2' DIA.) REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD, PER STD. DETAIL 3.01 (3000 P.S.I. CONCRETE, 6-GAUGE 4"X4" W.W.F.)

NOTES:

  1. MATERIALS FOR & INSTALLATION OF VALVE BOXES & PADS SHALL CONFORM TO TAMPA WATER DEPT. SPECIFICATIONS & STD. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS (DETAILS 3.01 & 3.03)
Diagram of a fire hydrant installation, including dimensions, structural details, and components like a protection post and concrete slab.

1'-6" 1'-6"CONCRETE SLAB (6" THICK, 3' SQUARE) (W/4"x4", 9 GAUGE, WELDED WIRE FABRIC REINFORCEMENT) 6" DIA. DUCTILE IRON PIPE PROTECTION POST(S) FILLED WITH CONCRETE PROTECTION POST 18" 3'-0" MINIMUM 6' OR AS SPECIFIED ON PLANS 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-0" VARIES BOTTOM OF FLANGE ELEVATION = FINISH GRADE (+) 3"-5" BITUMINOUS TYPE MATERIAL (I.E. 2 1" PREFORMED JOINT FILLER) TO BE PLACED BETWEEN HYDRANT BARREL AND CONC. SLAB. CONCRETE EASEMENT HYDRANT SHALL STAND PLUMB. NOTE: STANDARD DEPTH OF BURY SHALL BE 3' TO 5' (AS MEASURED FROM FINISHED GRADE TO HYDRANT LEAD TO TOP OF PIPE) TOP OF CONCRETE SLAB TO BE 12" BELOW GRADE (SEE NOTE 2) 6" MIN. 6" D.I. PIPE (SEE 4.02 FOR HYDRANT LEADS) "CONC. SUPPORT BLOCK" UNDER HYDRANT ELBOW.

NOTES:

  1. FIRE HYDRANT BARREL ABOVE THE GROUND LINE SHALL BE PAINTED WITH A HIGH-GRADE ENAMEL PAINT, FEDERAL SAFETY YELLOW (OSHA APPROVED), AND THE HYDRANT BONNET SHALL BE PAINTED OSHA GREEN.
  2. CONCRETE SLAB MAY BE ELIMINATED IN AREAS WHERE HYDRANT IS SET IN SIDEWALK AND SIDEWALK HAS BEEN INSTALLED PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE HYDRANT.
  3. THRUST RESTRAINT FOR HYDRANT:
    1. HYDRANT SHALL BE FIRMLY SUPPORTED UNDER ELBOW IN ALL METHODS BY SUPPORT BLOCK
    2. ALL BACKFILL SHALL BE THOROUGHLY COMPACTED UNDER SUPPORT BLOCK AND UNDER THRUST COLLAR
    3. ALL HYDRANT LEADS SHALL BE RESTRAINED BY MEGALUGS OR EQUIVALENT MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS
  4. PROTECTION POSTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN HYDRANT IS LESS THAN 6 FEET FROM EDGE OF PAVEMENT, OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
  5. FOR PVC MAINS, INSTALL CONCRETE SUPPORT BLOCK UNDER ALL HYDRANT TEES.
Revision and identification table for fire hydrant installation drawing
Revision Info Drawing Title Drawing Number
LAST REVISION MAY 2021 4.01
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
Diagram showing five methods for connecting hydrants with valves, anchor ties, and coupling details in a plumbing system.
Table summarizing fire hydrant installation methods and revision information
LAST REVISION FIRE HYDRANT METHODS OF INSTALLATION 4.02
MAY 2021

DIRECT TAP DETAIL

FOR APPROVED VARIANCES ONLY
Diagram showing section and plan view of a water tap system with preferred tap angles and HDPE tubing specifications.
Diagram showing water supply components: HDPE tubing, joint connector, corporation stop, service saddle, and section view with labeled parts.
PLAN VIEW

SADDLE TAP DETAIL

LEGEND DT- DIRECT TAP CAN BE ALLOWED (FOR APPROVED VARIANCES ONLY) SS- SERVICE SADDLE IS REQUIRED NA- NOT ALLOWED
Permitted tap types for various pipe materials and sizes
Pipe Size Corp. Tap Size
DI/CI 12" DT DT
8" DT SS
6" DT SS
4" SS SS
1" 1" 2"
PVC 2", 2-1/2" SS NA
8", C-900 SS SS
6", C-900 SS SS
2"-SDR21 SS NA
Other* 12" SS SS
10" SS SS
8" SS SS
6" SS SS
4" SS NA
3" SS NA
2", 2-1/2" SS NA
*ASBESTOS CEMENT, STEEL, GALVANIZED IRON PIPE, NON STD PVC, ETC.
LAST REVISION
MAY 2021
TAPPING DETAIL FOR 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" & 2" W/DI, CI, OR PVC PIPE
5.01A
Schematic showing domestic water meter setup with plan view and section view, indicating connections and flow direction.
Meter Installation Parts List for Standard Installation
Item Description
A HDPE CJ X METER, SWIVEL NUT (CURB STOP)
B METER
C BRASS METER COUPLING
D *PVC FIP X WELD COUPLING
Diagram illustrating a standard tail piece extension with details on solvent weld, PVC cap, and pipe specifications.

* ALL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL BE SCH 80 EXCEPT FOR STANDARD TAIL PIECE SECTION WHICH WILL BE SCH 40.

NOTE: PARTS LIST IS FOR STANDARD INSTALLATION; ACTUAL PARTS REQUIRED MAY VARY AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.

LAST REVISION

MAY 2021

Single Meter Set Detail Sizes and Drawing Reference
Description Drawing No.
3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" 5.02
Technical drawing showing details of single and dual metered water service connections, including profile view and distance measurements.
Service Line and Meter Size Table for Single and Dual Metered Water Service
Service Line Size (inches) Single Meter Size (inches) Single Meter Service Line Size (0-15') Dual Meter Size (inches)** Dual Meter Service Line Size (0-15')
3/4 3/4 1 2 1
1 1 1 2 1
1 1/2 2 1 1/2 N/A 2*
2 2* N/A

* Line size applicable for DDCVA single meter
** For approved variances only (feet refer to distance from water main to meter)

DO NOT INSTALL METER WITHIN SIDEWALK. WHEN SIDEWALK EXISTS, INSTALL METER ON STREET SIDE OF SIDEWALK OR WHERE DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER.

LAST REVISION MAY 2021

SINGLE & DUAL METERED SERVICE - SHORT SIDE 5.04A 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" & 2"

Technical diagram illustrating plan views and profiles for single and dual water meter installations, including service lines and curb stops.

SINGLE & DUAL METERED SERVICE - LONG SIDE 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" & 2"

EDGE OF PAVEMENT/CURB AND GUTTER EXIST./PROPOSED SERVICE SLEEVE:HDPE SERVICE LINE BLUE PVC OR HDPE, OR STEEL CASING R/W LINE METER BOX PROPERTY LINE CURB STOP MECHANICAL WATER MAIN TAPPING SADDLE METER BOX PROPERTY LINE HDPECURB STOP PLAN VIEW - SINGLE METER R/W LINE HDPE PROPERTY LINE METER BOX MECHANICAL WATER MAINCURB STOP WYE TAPPING SADDLE PROPERTY LINE HDPE DO NOT INSTALL METER WITHINPLAN VIEW - DUAL METER SIDEWALK. WHEN SIDEWALK EXISTS, FOR APPROVED VARIANCES INSTALL METER ON STREET SIDE OF R/W LINE SIDEWALK OR WHERE DIRECTED BYSIDEWALK INSTALL "LOCATE MARKER" ON CURB SHOWING ENGINEER. EXISTING SERVICE SLEEVE OR CASING METER BOX CURB AND GUTTER HDPE MECHANICAL CURB STOP TAPPING SADDLEHDPE SERVICE LINE W/DOUBLE RUN OF CONTINUOUS TRACER WIRE TERMINATING IN METER BOX. EXIST./PROPOSED SERVICE SLEEVE: WYE (DUAL SERVICE ONLY) BLUE PVC OR HDPE, OR STEEL CASING WATER MAIN CASING SPECIFICATION: 1. IF PUSHED-SCH 40 STEEL PIPE (MIN.) PROFILE VIEW (TYP.) 2. IF LAYED IN OPEN TRENCH-SCH 40 STEEL PIPE OR SCH 80 PVC SOLVENT WELD PIPE. 3. IF USING HDPE TUBING (UP TO 2")-SDR-9 200 PSI, TYPE III, COLOR AND UV CODE E, CLASS C, PE 4710, AWWA C-901, NSF-61, MIN. CELL CLASSIFICATION OF PE 454474 E 4. IF USING HDPE PIPE (4" OR LARGER)-DR-11 160 PSI, PE 4710, AWWA C-906, NSF-61, MIN. * OR GREATER, IF REQUIRED BY ROW CONTROLLING AGENCYCELL CLASSIFICATION OF PE 454474 C. EXTERIOR COLOR TO BE SOLID BLUE OR BLACK ** LINE SIZES APPLICABLE FOR 2" DDCV W/BLUE STRIPES (90 OR 120 DEGREES APART) 18" MIN. 18" MIN. 18" 18" MIN. MIN.36"* MIN.

Dual Metered Service: Meter, Service Line, and Casing Sizes for Various Distances
DUAL METER SIZE (INCHES)*** SERVICE LINE SIZE (INCHES) CASING SIZE (INCHES)
(15'-80') (80'-150')
3/4 2 2 4
1 2 4" D.I.P. 4 / 12
1 1/2 N/A N/A N/A
2* N/A N/A N/A
*** FOR APPROVED VARIANCES ONLY
Single Metered Service: Meter, Service Line, and Casing Sizes for Various Distances
SINGLE METER SIZE (INCHES) SERVICE LINE SIZE (INCHES) CASING SIZE (INCHES)
(15'-80') (80'-150')
3/4 1 2 2 / 4
1 2 2 4
1 1/2 2 2 4
2** 4" D.I.P. 4" D.I.P. 12

(FEET REFER TO DISTANCE FROM WATER MAIN TO METER)

LAST REVISION

#37 HDPE METER BOX W/COVER

Technical drawing of a container with dimensions labeled, featuring an anti-setting lip and multiple vertical sections.
HDPE METER BOX w/LIP
ANTI-SETTING LIP 21.0" 17.9" 12.5" 14.8" 11.2" 2.5" 3.5"
Diagram of a water meter with dimensions and labels for model number, manufacturing ID, and slide-mount latch.
ANTI-FLOAT LID W/REBAR & AMR SNAP-LOCK SLIDE MOUNT
MADEIN USA REBAR (OR OTHER MEANS TO MAGNETICALLY LOCATE BURIED BOX) SLIDE-MOUNT LATCH MFG. MODEL # MFG ID HDPE METER BOX 2 TAMPA METER WATER 3" 17.8" 11.0"
N.T.S.

"DUAL-H" HDPE METER BOX W/COVER

HDPE METER BOX w/LIP

Diagram of a water meter box showing dimensions and features including a slide-mount latch and a magnetic locating device.

16.6" 14.6 1.5" METER MADEIN USA 2 TAMPAMFG. MODEL # MFG ID REBAR (OR OTHER MEANS TO MAGNETICALLY LOCATE BURIED BOX) SLIDE-MOUNT LATCH WATER

ANTI-FLOAT LID W/REBAR & AMR SNAP-LOCK SLIDE MOUNT

Technical drawing of a rectangular object with dimensions labeled: 20.7" x 14.6" x 12.4" and an anti-setting lip.

20.4" 16.6" 12.4" 17.9" 14.6" ANTI-SETTING LIP 2.5" x 3.5" 7.0" x 3.5"

N.T.S.

Technical drawing of a HDPE meter box with cover and dimensions, including top and bottom views, component labels, and installation notes.

MFG. ID MADE IN USA 2 3058 "TAMPA| M TAMPAMEANS TO MAGNETICALLY MFG. MODEL D1730 MAGNET (OR OTHER 173 4 " 2" 33 3 4 " 2114 " LOCATE BURIED BOX) 1730C-AF1MA TPA-LID 4 MADEIN USA 2 D1730 1730CH-12-AF1MA TPA A A 1730CH-12-BODY LIFT STRUCTURE SECTION A-A SIDES ARE 2 1 " WALL 4 12" 1721" 1821" 2-81" I.W.A. 1-161 " I.W.A.BOWED OUT 2 1" BOTTOM FLG IS 2-41" WIDE NOTES 1) DIM'S ± 1/8" U.N.O. 2) LID MATERIAL: HDPE 3) BODY MATERIAL: LLDPE 1730CH-12-BODY BOTTOM VIEW 4) WALL THICKNESS: 1/2" MINIMUM 5) I.W.A. = INSIDE WORK AREA. 6) SNAP LOCK POCKET WILL RECEIVE AMR/AMI DEVICE ENDPOINT. SNAP LOCK SLOT IS 1.80" ± .015" TO ALLOW FOR A FINGER FORCE INSTALL. POCKET HEIGHT IS 15/16" FOR MIN 1/8" AIR GAP. #66 HDPE METER BOX W/COVERN.T.S. BODY KEY H HEAVY WALL, 12" LID KEY AF ANTI-FLOAT MATERIAL 1 BLACK COLOR M MAGNET A AMR SLIDE MOUNT TPA TAMPA WATER

Technical diagram showing pipeline layout with valves, bends, and meter assembly, labeled with measurements and flow direction.
Plan view of large meter assembly (see text for labeled components).

12' ± OS&Y (FL/FL) (3 REQ'D) D.I.P. BY-PASS LINE (4" MAX. OR AS TAPPING VALVE (OR MJ APPROVED BY WATER DEPT. ENGINEER) GATE VALVE), W/BOX 90° BEND (FL/FL) (4 REQ'D) 5' TAPPING SLEEVE TEE (FL/FL) (OR TEE) (2 REQ'D) MJ GATE VALVE W/BOX TEMP. PLUG FLOW 2'-0" MIN. (TYP.)METER ASSEMBLY

PLAN

Engineering diagram showing water meter assembly and pipe system, including valves, support blocks, and concrete slab specifications.
Profile view of large meter assembly (see text for labeled components).

UNI-FLANGE (TYP.) (2 REQ'D) 1/2" PREFORMED JOINT MATERIAL TO BE PLACED BETWEEN D.I.P. AND CONCRETE 6" CONCRETE SLAB REINFORCED WITH 9 GAUGE WWF 4" O.C. (3,000 PSI CONCRETE)EXIST. GRADE PIPE SUPPORTS VALVE BOX (3 REQ'D) (2 REQ'D) (SEE DETAIL 6.03) 90° BEND (MJ/MJ) MEGALUG OR EQUIV. SUPPORT BLOCK (2 REQ'D) (6 REQ'D) PLUG (TO BE RETURNED TO TAMPA WATER DEPARTMENT UPON SERVICE CONNECTION) 3' (MIN.) METER ASSEMBLY 12" MIN.,18" MAX.

PROFILE

Diagram showing ductile iron pipe post specifications, dimensions, and installation details for concrete embedding.
Bollard post detail (see text for installation requirements).

5'-0" 6" DIA. DUCTILE IRON PIPE POSTS FILLED WITH CONC., 5' LONG WITH 3' ABOVE GROUND. EMBED POST, IN MIN. 18" OF POURED CONCRETE. (USE POSTS AS REQUIRED BY CITY ENGINEER). 3'-0" 18" MIN.

BOLLARD POST DETAIL

N.T.S.
Drawing revision and identification for Above Ground Large Meter Assembly (3" or larger)
Revision Description Drawing No.
LAST REVISION MAY 2021 6.01A
ABOVE GROUND LARGE METER ASSEMBLY (3" OR LARGER)
Diagram of Grinnell O/E pipe stanchion saddle with specifications for anchor bolts and concrete slab dimensions.
GRINNELL O/E PIPE STANCHION SADDLE, FIG. 259 OR APPROVED EQUAL. (4) 5/8" DIA. ANCHOR BOLTS, STEEL PLATE, MIN. 8" x 8" SQUARE OR 8" DIA. (4 1/2" THICK), CONCRETE SLAB.
Diagrams showing a 3" x 3" angle iron welded to a pipe stanchion with labeled flange and drilled holes for compatibility.
3" x 3" ANGLE IRON WELDED TO PIPE STANCHION WITH 2 HOLES DRILLED TO MATCH APPROPRIATE FLANGE (HOT DIP GALVANIZE AFTER FABRICATION.), FLANGE.
Technical diagram of a piping system including valves, a meter assembly, and connections labeled with dimensions and specifications.

D.I.P. BY-PASS LINE (4" MAX. OR AS APPROVED BY WATER DEPT. ENGINEER) GATE VALVE (2 REQ'D) 90° BEND (FL/FL) W/BOX (MJ/MJ) TAPPING VALVE (OR GATE VALVE), W/BOX UNI-FLANGE OS&Y (FL/FL) (2 REQ'D) (2 REQ'D) M (SEE NOTE 4) MIN. 1 PIPE LENGTH N (SEE NOTE 4)METER ASSEMBLY 2'-0"(MIN.)TAPPING SLEEVE (OR TEE) GATE VALVE (MJ/MJ) TEE (FL/FL) (2 VALVE OPTIONAL AS REQ'D) SHOWN ON THE PLANS GATE VALVE OR AS DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER. W/BOX (MJ/MJ) PLAN

NOTE: CONSTRUCTION OF VAULT WITHOUT METER

  1. SET UNIFLANGE AT MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM WALL AND ATTACH ISOLATION VALVES.
  2. SPAN DISTANCE BETWEEN ISOLATION VALVES WITH SINGLE PIECE OF PIPE.
  3. TO INSTALL METER,REMOVE PIPE BETWEEN VALVES AND ATTACH METER TO ONE VALVE. PIPE SHALL BE CUT TO SIZE TO SPAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN METER AND SECOND VALVE.
  4. SEE DETAILS 6.07 & 6.08 FOR VAULT DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS.
Diagram showing a meter assembly in a vault with flow direction, gate valve details, and dimensions labeled.

36" MIN. COVER 12" MIN. METER ASSEMBLY 6'-0" EXIST. GRADE FLOW 4'-0" MIN.GATE VALVE (FL/FL) (2 REQ'D) SUPPORT BLOCK FOR METER CAP, W/MEGALUG OR EQUIV. (TO BE RETURNED TO TAMPAPROFILE WATER DEPT. UPON SERVICE CONNECTION) METER IN VAULT 6.04

VAULT DIMENSIONS

Vault and slab sizes for various meter and vault types
Meter or Vault Type Top Slab (K) Bottom Slab (L) Vault (M) Vault (N)
TOP & BOTTOM SLAB SIZE VAULT SIZE
METER SIZE K L M N
3" & 4" COMPOUND METER 6'-4" 6'-4" 6'-0" 6'-0"
3", 4", 6", 8" METER 8'-4" 5'-8" 8'-0" 5'-4"
4" DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK 6'-4" 6'-4" 6'-0" 6'-0"
6" DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK 8'-4" 5'-8" 8'-0" 5'-4"
8" DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK 9'-8" 8'-4" 9'-4" 8'-0"
10" DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK 11'-0" 8'-4" 10'-8" 8'-0"
4", 6", 8" DDCV & ≥ 3" DOM. METER 8'-4" 9'-8" 8'-0" 9'-4"
10" DDCV & ≥ 3" DOM. METER 8'-4" 11'-0" 8'-0" 10'-8"

NOTE: VAULT AND SLAB SIZES MAY VARY AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.

ALL CONCRETE POURED INTO CELLS SHALL BE A MIN. OF 3,000 P.S.I. STRENGTH

NOTE: BITUMINOUS TYPE MATERIAL (1/2" PREFORMED JOINT MATERIAL, TAR PAPER) IS TO BE PLACED BETWEEN PRE-CAST SLAB AND ANY CONCRETE SURFACES WHEN INSTALLED IN SAME

Schematic diagram showing a rectangular reinforcement layout with dimensions and details for vertical bars and spacing.
# 4 BAR VERT. REIN (22" O.C.) 24" LAPMIN. K M 2" TYP. NL
Diagram showing concrete vault installation details, including dimensions, materials, and construction notes for rebar and concrete slabs.
REPLACEMENT CONC. LID (SEE DETAIL 6.08) EXIST. CONC. NO. 4 REBAR DOWELS LIMITS OF CONCRETE REMOVED FOR VAULT INSTALLATION 24" LAP6" MIN. PRE-CAST TOP SLAB BOND BEAM REIN NO. 4 REBAR PRE-CAST OR POURED IN PLACE CONCRETE SLAB 6' MIN. SAW CUT ON NEAREST EXIST. JOINT JOINT MATERIAL ALL CELLS TO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE, OR POUR-IN-PLACE CONCRETE WALLS. NOTE: NO. 4 REBAR DOWELS TO BE ELIMINATED WHEN PRE-CAST BOTTOM SLAB IS USED. 24" LAP (TYP.) NO. 4 REBAR, 8" O.C. EACH WAY

VAULT CONSTRUCTION DETAIL FOR METER/DDCVA

VAULT CONCRETE SLAB DETAIL FOR METER/DDCVA

Concrete slab and rebar details for vault construction, including slab sizes, rebar sizes, and spacing for both top and bottom slabs.
SLAB SIZE REBAR
K L T K L
SIZE SPACING SIZE SPACING
TOP SLAB
6'-4" 6'-4" 6" NO. 6 7-1/2" NO. 6 7-1/2"
6'-4" 5'-8" 6" NO. 6 5-1/4" NO. 6 8-1/2"
9'-8" 8'-4" 8" NO. 6 5-1/8" NO. 6 6"
11'-0" 8'-4" 8" NO. 6 5-1/8" NO. 6 6"
BOTTOM SLAB
6'-4" 6'-4" 6" NO. 4 8" NO. 4 8"
6'-4" 5'-8" 6" NO. 4 8" NO. 4 8"
9'-8" 8'-4" 8" NO. 4 8" NO. 4 8"
11'-0" 8'-4" 8" NO. 4 8" NO. 4 8"

CONCRETE - 4,500 PSI 28 DAY STRENGTH

STEEL - 60 PSI YIELD STRENGTH NOTE: SLAB SIZE MAY VARY AS DETERMINED BY CITY ENGINEER.

1" PENTA HEAD BOLT DOWNS

3 4" x 2" LIFT HOLES

POLYMER CONCRETE COVER

Schematic drawing of a rectangular metal cover with lift holes, labeled with dimensions and the City of Tampa Water Department logo.Diagram showing dimensions and components of a concrete slab with welded wire mesh, rebar, and specified slab thicknesses.

CROSS SECTION A-A

Isometric diagram of a slab showing dimensions, broom finish instructions, and placement of flush lift loops for handling.Diagram illustrating a lift loop design with dimensions for depression, welded wire mesh, and rebar specifications.
Diagram illustrating a water supply system with valves, meter assembly, and flow direction, labeled with specifications and connections.

PLAN

D.I.P. BY-PASS LINE (4" MAX. OR AS APPROVED BY WATER DEPT. ENGINEER) GATE VALVE W/BOX (MJ/MJ) 90° BEND (FL/FL) (2 REQ'D) OS&Y (FL/FL) (2 REQ'D) MEGALUG OR EQUIV. (8 REQ'D) FLOW GATE VALVE W/BOX (MJ/MJ) 2" PVC DRAIN UNI-FLANGE PLUG (TO BE RETURNED TO TAMPA WATER (2 REQ'D) DEPARTMENT UPON SERVICE CONNECTION). BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE REQ'D BY THE DEPT. BEYOND THIS POINT. SEE DETAIL 6.12 TAPPING VALVE (OR GATE VALVE), W/BOX TAPPING SLEEVE (OR TEE) GATE VALVE (MJ/MJ) VALVE OPTIONAL AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY CITY ENGINEER. MIN. 1 PIPE LENGTH 2'-6" 2'-6" (MIN.) (MIN.) METER ASSEMBLY

NOTES:

  1. SEE DETAIL 6.12 FOR ABOVE GROUND VAULT DETAILS
  2. MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR ALL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FITTINGS SHALL BE 8" FROM ALL WALLS
Engineering diagram showing a profile view of a meter assembly with strainers in an above-ground vault.

GRATE BERM MIN. SLOPE=2:1 SOLID SUPPORT FOR METER SUPPORT BLOCK PROFILE 45° BEND (MJ/MJ) (4 REQ'D) 3' MIN. METER ASSEMBLY 4'-0" METER W/STRAINERS IN 6.09 ABOVE GROUND VAULT

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION DETAIL

Detailed engineering diagram showing concrete structure, rebar, drainage pipe, and specifications for construction elements.

BAR GRATING-WELDED STEEL, GALVANIZED WITH BANDED ENDS BEARING BAR - 1-3 4" x 14 " SPACING - 4" x 13 16 " 21" J-BOLT & GALV. HOLD DOWN CLIPS W/ACCESSORIES ANGLE IRON FORMED AND POURED CONCRETE POURED SOLID CONCRETE (EVERY OTHER CELL) STANDARD CINDER BLOCK (16" x 8" x 8") 2" PVC DRAIN PIPE #4 REBAR SLOPE= 1 8":1 #4 DOWEL CONC. COLLAR (.5 CU. FT.) (ONLY IF SLAB IS POURED IN PLACE) #4 REBAR DOWELS (12" O.C. EACH WAY) VARIES7"

NOTE: ALL CONCRETE SHALL HAVE A MIN. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3000 PSI IN 28 DAYS.

Logo of the City of Tampa Water Department with date of last revision, May 2021.

LAST REVISION MAY 2021

Schematic diagram showing a meter assembly with copper and brass fittings, including curb stop and compression corporation stop dimensions.
A A 2" CJ x CJ CURB STOP BRASS CJ x CJ 90° BEND 2" TYPE K COPPER W/LOCKWING (1 REQ'D) 2" COPPER COMPRESSION CORPORATION STOP (2 REQ'D) TAP AT 0° 1'-6" MIN. (2 REQ'D) METER ASSEMBLY 12" MIN.
Diagram showing Section A-A of a pipe installation with core drill, grout, and copper tube specifications.
CORE DRILL AND GROUT. PROVIDE BITUMINOUS MATERIAL 1 4" BETWEEN TYPE K COPPER TUBE AND GROUT ( REQ'D) B B SECTION A-A
Diagram showing a support bracket and strap with specifications for installation, including lag shield or molly requirements.
SUPPORT BRACKET SUPPORT STRAP 8" LAG W/LEAD SHIELD OR MOLLY AS REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER.1-3 4 " MIN. 3
SECTION B-B
Technical drawing of a bronze disk detail with dimensions and specifications, including valve types and material notes.

WATER MAIN

Valve Installation with Valve Box and Pad for Ductile Iron or Cast Iron Pipe - Reclaimed
Category Description Revision Title Drawing No.
NOTES
1. CIRCULAR OR SQUARE CONCRETE PAD REQUIRED FOR ALL VALVE BOX INSTALLATIONS IN PERVIOUS AREAS (I.E. OUTSIDE OF ROADWAY PAVEMENT, OUTSIDE OF CONCRETE/ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS, ETC.)
2. CAST IRON VALVE BOXES SHALL BE FIRMLY SUPPORTED AND CENTERED AND PLUMB OVER THE OPERATING NUT OF THE VALVE. VALVE BOX COVER SHALL BE FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE OF THE FINISHED PAVEMENT, OR GRADE OR AT SUCH OTHER LEVEL AS MAY BE DIRECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
3. "BLUE" WATER VALVE LOCATE MARKERS REQUIRED FOR ALL VALVE INSTALLATIONS.
4. EMBED BRONZE VALVE INFO DISK INTO CONCRETE VALVE BOX COLLAR.
5. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST T.W.D. APPROVED MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS.
6. IF VALVE IS LOCATED WITHIN A SIDEWALK CONCRETE COLLAR MAY BE ELIMINATED AND DISK SET FLUSH DIRECTLY IN SIDEWALK.
7. BRONZE DISK REQUIRED FOR ALL VALVES AND DUMMY BOXES.
MAY 2021 LAST REVISION VALVE INSTALLATION W/VALVE BOX & PAD FOR DI OR CI PIPE - RECLAIMED 7.01R

CONCRETE SUPPORT PAD

SECTION A-A

24" x 24" x 6" THICK 3" DIA. x 1/8" THICK BRONZE DISK 12" 12" G.V. PW RT-14 12" 3,000 P.S.I. CONCRETE VALVE BOX COLLAR (SEE NOTES) WIRE MESH (6 GAUGE 4" x 4" W.W.F.) A A A A ANCHORED IN PAD WITH 1/4" x 2" SERRATED ANCHOR PINS REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD TOP OF PAVEMENT GATE VALVE WITH SLIP-TYPE VALVE BOX & COVER WOOD OR CONCRETE BLOCK 12" G.V. PW RT-14 12" G.V. PW RT-14 24" 24" 1" CHAMFER (SOD AREAS ONLY) BRONZE DISK VALVE SIZE VALVE TYPE (G.V.=GATE VALVE) (B.F.=BUTTERFLY VALVE) SERVICE TYPE (PW=POTABLE WATER) SUB BASE ROAD BASE SERRATED 6 GAUGE 4" x 4" W.W.F. ANCHOR PINS DIRECTION AND NUMBER OF TURNS TO OPEN AND CLOSE VALVE. MUST LIST DIRECTION BY (RCW=RECLAIMED WATER) GRADE (LT=LEFT) OR (RT=RIGHT) DUMMY BOXES SHALL BE STAMPED "WIRE ONLY" BRONZE DISK DETAIL 6" AS INDICATED ON PLANS
Technical drawing of a HDPE meter box with cover, showing dimensions and details for installation, labeled with specifications.
Technical drawing and specifications for HDPE Meter Box with cover, showing labeled parts, dimensions, and material notes.

MFG. ID MADE IN USA 2 3058 "TAMPA| M MEANS TO MAGNETICALLY LOCATE BURIED BOX) 1730C-AF5MA TPA-LID MFG. MODEL D1730 MAGNET (OR OTHER 4 MADEIN USA 2 173 4 " 2" 33 3 4 " 2114 " TAMPA BODY KEY H HEAVY WALL, 12" LID KEY AF ANTI-FLOAT MATERIAL 5 PURPLE COLOR M MAGNET A AMR SLIDE MOUNT TPA TAMPA WATER DO NOT DRINK NO BEBER DO NOT DRINKNO BEBERD1730 1730CH5-12-AF5 MA TPA A A 1730CH5-12-BODY LIFT STRUCTURE SECTION A-A SIDES ARE 2 1 " WALL 4 1721" 1821" 2-81" I.W.A. 1-161 " I.W.A. NOTES 1) DIM'S ± 1/8" U.N.O. 2) LID MATERIAL: HDPE 3) BODY MATERIAL: LLDPE 1730CH5-12-BODY 12" BOWED OUT 2 1" BOTTOM FLG IS 2-41" WIDE 4) WALL THICKNESS: 1/2" MINIMUM 5) I.W.A. = INSIDE WORK AREA. 6) SNAP LOCK POCKET WILL RECEIVE AMR/AMI DEVICE ENDPOINT. SNAP LOCK SLOT IS 1.80" ± .015" TO ALLOW FOR A FINGER FORCE INSTALL. POCKET HEIGHT IS 15/16" FOR MIN 1/8" AIR GAP. #66 HDPE METER BOX W/COVERN.T.S. BOTTOM VIEW LAST REVISION 1-1/2" & 2" SINGLE SERVICEMAY 2021 7.02R HDPE METER BOX - RECLAIMED