SECTION2-CityofVancouver.docVIP

SECTION 2 WATER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Page 2-1 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 2-1.01 Introduction 2-3 2-1.02 Distribution System Extensions to Support Development 2-3 2-1.03 Connection to Existing System 2-3 2-1.04 Water Main Locations; Easements 2-4 2-1.05 System Reliability; Looping 2-4 2-1.06 Water Pipe Materials and Size 2-5 2-1.07 Depth of Cover 2-6 2-1.08 Coordination with Other Utilities; Water Main Profiles 2-6 2-1.09 Air Release, Vacuum Release and Blow-off Valves 2-6 2-1.10 Isolation Valves 2-7 2-1.11 Thrust Blocks and Restrained Joints 2-7 2-1.12 Deflection at Pipe Joints 2-7 2-1.13 Cross-connection Control 2-8 2-1.14 Water Demand vs. Meter Size 2-8 2-1.15 WSDOT/Railroad Crossings 2-8 2-1.16 Fire Hydrant Spacing Requirements 2-8 2-1.17 Resources 2-9 2-2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 2-2.01 General 2-10 2-2.02 Ductile Iron Pipe 2-10 2-2.03 Ductile Iron Fittings 2-10 2-2.04 Restrained Push-On Joints 2-10 2-2.05 Restrained Mechanical Joint 2-11 2-2.06 Valves 2-11 2-2.07 Valve Boxes 2-11 2-2.08 Standard Air Release Valves 2-12 2-2.09 Standard Blowoff Assemblies 2-12 2-2.10 Tapping Sleeves 2-12 2-2.11 Tapping Valves 2-12 2-2.12 Standard Fire Hydrant Assembly 2-13 2-2.13 Trench Excavation, Bedding and Backfill 2-13 2-2.14 Compaction of Backfill 2-14 2-2.15 Cutting and Plugging Existing Pipe 2-14 2-2.16 Water Services 2-15 2-2.17 Relocating Existing Water Services 2-15 2-2.18 Abandoning Water Services 2-15 2-2.19 Hydrostatic Testing 2-15 2-2.20 Disinfecting Water Mains 2-15 2-2.21 Connection to Existing System 2-15 2-3 WATER STANDARD PLAN DETAIL SHEETS 2-17 W-1 to