Engineering Specifications

The following Standard Specifications and Standard Details are to be utilized as minimum standards for all roadway and utility construction within the jurisdiction of the Town of Apex. These standards supersede all previous editions and all amendments previously issued by the Town of Apex.

Last Revisions Adopted: 

PageDescriptionEffective Date
Cover Page (PDF)CoverJune 13, 2023
Section 100 (PDF)Preliminary Considerations & InstructionsApril 12, 2022
Section 200 (PDF)General ProvisionsFebruary 28, 2023
Section 300 (PDF)StreetsJune 13, 2023
Section 400 (PDF)Soil Erosion & Sedimentation ControlMay 5, 2020
Section 450 (PDF)Utility TrenchesApril 12, 2022
Section 500 (PDF)Storm DrainageFebruary 28, 2023
Section 600 (PDF)Water Distribution SystemJune 13, 2023
Section 620 (PDF)Cross Connection ControlMarch 7, 2017
Section 700 (PDF)Wastewater Collection SystemsApril 12, 2022
Section 800 (PDF)Wastewater Pumping Stations & Force MainsApril 12, 2022
Section 900 (PDF)Greenway TrailsJanuary 12, 2021


Standard Details - Overall
Section 200PDFDWG
Section 300PDFDWG
Section 400PDFDWG
Section 450DWG
Section 500PDFDWG
Section 600PDFDWG
Section 620PDFDWG
Section 700PDFDWG
Section 800PDFDWG
Section 900PDFDWG


Section 200 - General Provisions

 Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
 200.011/1Underground Electrical Service ConnectionDecember 3, 2002
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 200.021/2Dumpster Pad & EnclosureFebruary 28, 2023PDFDWG
 200.022/2Dumpster Pad & EnclosureFebruary 28, 2023
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 200.031/1Safety RailJanuary 12, 2021
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 200.041/1ParkingNovember 19, 2019
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 200.051/1HandrailJanuary 12, 2021
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 200.061/1Tree Protection FenceFebruary 28, 2023PDF
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Section 300 - Streets

Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
300.011/4Street Typical Sections (Residential)April 12, 2022
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300.012/4Street Typical Sections (Collector/2-Lane Thoroughfare)April 12, 2022
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300.013/4Street Typical Sections (3&6-Lane Thoroughfare)April 12, 2022
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300.014/4Street Typical Sections (4-Lane Thoroughfare)April 12, 2022
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300.021/1Cul-De-SacNovember 20, 2007
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300.031/1Concrete Curb & GutterFebruary 28, 2023PDFDWG
300.041/1Method of Removing Existing CurbApril 12, 2022
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300.051/1Method of Ending CurbDecember 3, 2002
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300.061/1Curb DrainDecember 3, 2002
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300.071/2Driveway ApronApril 12, 2022
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300.072/2Driveway ApronApril 12, 2022
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300.081/1Concrete SidewalkJune 13, 2023
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300.091/14Curb Ramp (Location)February 28, 2023
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300.092/14Curb Ramp (New Development)February 28, 2023
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300.093/14Curb Ramp (New Development)February 28, 2023
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300.094/14Curb Ramp (New Development)
February 28, 2023PDF
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300.09
5/14Curb Ramp (Retrofit)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
6/14Curb Ramp (Retrofit)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
7/14Curb Ramp (Retrofit, Shared Flare)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
8/14Curb Ramp (Islands)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
9/14Curb Ramp (Detectable Warning Placement)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
10/14Curb Ramp (Pedestrian Refuge)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
11/14Curb Ramp (Detectable Warning - Pavers)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
12/14Curb Ramp (Detectable Warning - Surface Applied)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
13/14Curb Ramp (Detectable Warning - Cast-In-Place)
February 28, 2023
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300.09
14/14Curb Ramp (General Notes)February 28, 2023
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300.101/1Street Cross Section Showing Utility LocationsApril 12, 2022
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300.111/2Conduit Crossing for Driveways & SidewalksDecember 3, 2002
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300.112/2Conduit Crossing for Driveways & SidewalksDecember 3, 2002
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300.121/1Shoulder Section Without SidewalkDecember 3, 2002PDFDWG
300.131/1Trench & Pavement Repair SectionsNovember 20, 2007
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300.141/1Street Geometric StandardsApril 12, 2022PDFDWG
300.151/1Barricade for Dead End RoadsFebruary 28, 2023
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300.161/1Pavement Widening Taper & MarkingsApril 12, 2022PDFDWG
300.171/1Speed HumpJanuary 20, 2015PDFDWG
300.181/1Speed Table - Elevated CrosswalkNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
300.191/1Hi-Visibility (mid-block) CrosswalkNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
300.201/1Bicycle ParkingNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
300.211/1Median Island Traffic Calming DeviceMarch 7, 2017PDFDWG
300.221/1Neckdown Traffic Calming DeviceMarch 7, 2017PDFDWG
300.231/1Neighborhood Traffic Mini-CircleMarch 6, 2018PDFDWG
300.241/1Fire Lane Pavement MarkingDecember 21, 2010PDFDWG
300.251/1Stub Street Turn-AroundJune 13, 2023
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300.261/4Street Signs - GeneralNovember 19, 2019PDFDWG
300.262/4Street Signs - Placement & InstallationNovember 19, 2019PDFDWG
300.263/4Street Signs - 3/8-inch Bolt HolesNovember 19, 2019PDFDWG
300.264/4Street Signs - Breakaway Sign InstallationNovember 19, 2019PDFDWG
300.271/1Right-in / Right-out Channelized IslandFebruary 28, 2023
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300.281/1Driveway GradesSeptember 4, 2018PDFDWG
300.291/1Single-lane RoundaboutFebruary 28, 2023
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300.301/1Aggregate Shoulder DrainNovember 19, 2019PDFDWG
300.311/1Subdivision EntranceNovember 19, 2019PDFDWG
300.321/3Bus StopApril 12, 2022PDFDWG
300.322/3Bus StopApril 12, 2022PDFDWG
300.323/3Bus StopApril 12, 2022PDF
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300.331/1Multi-use PathFebruary 28, 2023PDF
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Section 400 - Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control

Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
400.011/2Temporary Silt FenceMay 5, 2020
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400.012/2Temporary Silt Fence    
May 5, 2020PDF
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400.021/1Temporary Silt Fence OutletDecember 21, 2010
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400.031/1Catch Basin Riser / FilterDecember 3, 2002
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400.041/1Catch Basin & Yard Inlet ProtectionDecember 3, 2002
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400.051/1Check DamDecember 3, 2002PDFDWG
400.061/2Construction EntranceJanuary 20, 2015
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400.062/2Construction EntranceJanuary 20, 2015PDFDWG
400.071/1Diversion DitchDecember 3, 2002
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400.081/1Block & Gravel Drop Inlet ProtectionDecember 3, 2002PDFDWG
400.091/1Gravel & Rip Rap Horseshoe Inlet Basin for Existing Pipe InvertsDecember 3, 2002PDFDWG
400.101/1Pipe Inlet Protection (Plywood & Stone)December 3, 2002
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400.111/2Temporary Stream CrossingJanuary 20, 2015PDFDWG
400.112/2Temporary Stream CrossingDecember 3, 2002
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400.121/1Riser Barrel Sediment BasinJanuary 20, 2015
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400.131/2Skimmer Sediment BasinsJanuary 20, 2015
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400.132/2Skimmer Sediment BasinsJanuary 20, 2015
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400.141/1Skimmer DetailNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
400.151/1Rip Rap Lined ChannelsMarch 6, 2018PDFDWG
400.161/1Temporary Silt DitchDecember 3, 2002
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400.171/1Temporary Slope DrainDecember 21, 2010
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400.181/1Pipe OutletDecember 18, 2012
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400.191/1Inlet Sediment Control DeviceJanuary 20, 2015
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400.201/1Temporary Concrete WashoutMay 5, 2020
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400.211/1WattleMay 5, 2020
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400.221/1Filter Bag With Gravel Pad
May 5, 2020
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400.231/1Temporary Pump AroundMay 5, 2020
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400.241/1Existing Pond Dam BreachJune 13, 2023PDF
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Section 450 - Utility Trenches

Std #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
450.011/1Water Main Pipe Backfilling
March 23, 2021
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450.021/1
Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bedding & Backfilling
March 23, 2021
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450.031/1
Concrete Repair
March 23, 2021
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450.041/1
Trench & Pavement Repair Section for Asphalt
March 23, 2021
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450.051/1
Trench & Pavement Repair Section for Concrete
March 23, 2021
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450.061/1
Bore & Jack
March 23, 2021
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450.071/1
HDD Transition Fitting
March 23, 2021
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450.081/1
Vertical Bend
March 23, 2021
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450.091/1
Concrete Cradle
March 23, 2021
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450.101/1
Anti-seep Collar
March 23, 2021
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450.111/1Open Cut DitchMarch 23, 2021
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450.121/2
Vehicle Crossing at Stream
March 23, 2021
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450.122/2Vehicle Crossing at Stream
March 23, 2021
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450.131/1Tracer Wire
March 23, 2021
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Section 500 - Storm Drainage

Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
500.011/1Yard Inlet w/ ConcreteDecember 18, 2012
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500.021/1Yard Inlet w/ Grate & FrameDecember 18, 2012
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500.031/1Grate Placement Detail for Catch BasinsDecember 3, 2002PDFDWG
500.041/1Block Catch Basin DetailDecember 18, 2012
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500.051/1Precast Catch Basin DetailMarch 6, 2018PDFDWG
500.061/1Precast Manhole Junction BoxDecember 18, 2012
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500.071/3Median Curb InletDecember 3, 2002
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500.072/3Median Curb InletDecember 3, 2002
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500.073/3Median Curb InletDecember 3, 2002
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500.081/1Frame Detail for Catch BasinsDecember 3, 2002
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500.091/1Storm Drain Pipe Bedding & BackfillingJune 5, 2018PDFDWG

Section 600 - Water Distribution System

Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
600.011/23/4" & 1" Water Service & Meter BoxMarch 23, 2021
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600.012/23/4" & 1" Water Service & Meter BoxApril 12, 2022
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600.021/11-1/2" & 2" Meter Installation & VaultMarch 23, 2021
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600.031/23" & Larger Meter Installation & VaultMarch 23, 2021
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600.032/23" & Larger Meter Installation & VaultJanuary 22, 2014PDFDWG
600.041/1Blow-Off AssemblyMarch 23, 2021
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600.051/1Hydrant InstallationMarch 23, 2021PDFDWG
600.061/1Hydrant LocationMarch 23, 2021
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600.071/1Yard Hydrant (non-freeze)March 23, 2021
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600.081/1Valve Box InstallationMarch 23, 2021
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600.091/1Valve CoverNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
600.101/1Capping DetailDecember 3, 2002PDFDWG
600.111/1Thrust Collar InstallationDecember 3, 2002
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600.121/2Air Release Manhole for Water MainsApril 12, 2022
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600.122/2Air Release Manhole for Water MainsMarch 23, 2021
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600.131/1Reaction BlockingMarch 23, 2021
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600.141/1Multiple Branch ServicesApril 12, 2022
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600.151/1Valve Box Marker for Unpaved AreasMarch 23, 2021
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600.161/1Tapping Sleeve & Post Indicator ValveMarch 23, 2021
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600.171/1Butterfly Valve with 5’ Manhole EncasementMarch 23, 2021
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600.181/1Sampling StationMarch 23, 2021
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600.191/1Sprinkler Riser & Fire Department ConnectionNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
600.201/1Curb Side Fire Department ConnectionJune 18, 2019PDFDWG
600.211/1Reverse TapMarch 23, 2021
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600.221/1Tapping Sleeve & ValveMarch 23, 2021
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600.231/1Standard Stubout/Capping DetailMarch 23, 2021
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Section 620 - Cross Connection Control

Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
620.011/2Typical Service & Irrigation ConnectionsMarch 6, 2018
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620.012/2Typical Service & Irrigation ConnectionsMarch 6, 2018
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620.021/2Typical Fire Connections - CommercialJune 13, 2023
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620.022/2Typical Fire Connections - ResidentialMarch 6, 2018
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620.031/13/4" to 2" Residential & Commercial Irrigation Backflow AssemblyMarch 6, 2018
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620.041/13/4" to 2" Commercial Outdoor Backflow AssemblyMarch 6, 2018
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620.051/13/4" to 2" Commercial Indoor Backflow AssemblyMarch 6, 2018
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620.061/1Commercial Outdoor Backflow Assembly (≥3")March 6, 2018
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620.071/1Commercial Indoor Backflow Assembly (≥3")March 6, 2018
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620.081/1Yard FDCMarch 6, 2018
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620.091/1Hotbox VUVD FDCMarch 6, 2018
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620.101/1Hotbox Inline FDCMarch 6, 2018
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Section 700 - Wastewater Collection Systems

Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
700.011/1Standard Typical Sewer Point Repair
March 23, 2021PDFDWG
700.021/1Sanitary Sewer Tap & ServiceApril 12, 2022PDFDWG
700.031/1Sanitary Sewer Service ConnectionsMarch 23, 2021
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700.041/3Precast ManholeApril 12, 2022
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700.042/3Precast ManholeApril 12, 2022
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700.043/3Precast ManholeApril 12, 2022
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700.051/2Manhole Ring & CoverMarch 23, 2021
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700.052/2Manhole Ring & CoverMarch 23, 2021
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700.061/2Manhole Ring & Cover EncasementJanuary 22, 2014PDFDWG
700.062/2Manhole Ring & Cover EncasementNovember 20, 2007PDFDWG
700.071/1Drop ManholeApril 12, 2022PDFDWG
700.081/1Drop Manhole for Sewer ServiceApril 12, 2022
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700.091/1[HOLD FOR FUTURE USE]


700.101/14" Sanitary Sewer Tap & Service for Sewer Mains Over 13’ DeepMarch 23, 2021
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700.111/1High Velocity Manhole InvertJuly 21, 2015PDFDWG
700.121/1Doghouse Manhole Installation Over Existing Sewer MainMarch 23, 2021
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700.131/1Manhole VentMarch 23, 2021
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700.141/1Cleanout Cover for Vehicle Traffic AreasMarch 23, 2021
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700.151/1Concrete Encasement for Stream CrossingDecember 21, 2010PDFDWG
700.161/1Sanitary Sewer Protection During Construction
March 23, 2021
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700.171/1Sanitary Sewer EasementDecember 21, 2010
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700.181/1Solid Steel Riser Assembly
March 23, 2021
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700.191/2Oil & Grease Structures
March 23, 2021
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700.192/2Oil & Grease Structures
March 23, 2021
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700.201/1Typical Easement Fence Gate
April 12, 2022
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Section 800 - Wastewater Pumping Stations & Force Mains

 Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
800.011/1Force Main Discharge Manhole
March 23, 2021
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800.021/1Plug Valve Box Installation
March 23, 2021
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800.031/2Sewage Grinder Unit (Wetwell Installation)
March 23, 2021
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800.032/2Sewage Grinder Unit (Wetwell Installation)
March 23, 2021
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800.041/2Standard Mag Meter Installation
March 23, 2021
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800.042/2Standard Mag Meter Installation
March 23, 2021
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800.051/1Wetwell Hatch
March 23, 2021
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800.061/1Pump Station Access Road
March 23, 2021
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800.071/1Typical Chain Link Fence
February 28, 2023PDF
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800.081/1Typical Security Double Gate
March 23, 2021
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800.091/1Typical Pump Station Layout < 500 GPM
March 23, 2021
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800.101/1Typical Pump Station Layout > 500 GPM
March 23, 2021
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800.111/1Air Release Manhole for Sanitary Sewer Force Mains
March 23, 2021
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Section 900 - Greenway Trails

 Std. #Sheet #DescriptionEffective DatePDFDWG
900.011/1Greenway SectionsJanuary 12, 2021
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900.021/3Boardwalk
January 12, 2021
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900.022/3Boardwalk
January 12, 2021
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900.023/3Boardwalk
January 12, 2021
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900.031/2Greenway Signage
January 12, 2021
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900.032/2Greenway Signage
January 12, 2021
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900.041/1Concrete Approach Slab
January 12, 2021
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900.051/1Bench, Trash, Recycling, Dog Station
January 12, 2021
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900.061/1Bollard
January 12, 2021
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900.071/2Greenway Curb RampFebruary 28, 2023PDF
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900.072/2Greenway Curb RampFebruary 28, 2023
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900.081/1Street-Side Greenway
January 12, 2021
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