3.5.8  Minimum and Maximum Grades.
Pipe Size, inches
(inside diameter)
Minimum Grade, %(to provide at least 2 fps velocity)
Maximum Grade, %(to prevent more than 8 fps velocity)
Pipe Size, inches
(inside diameter)
Minimum Grade, %(to provide at least 2 fps velocity)
Maximum Grade, %(to prevent more than 8 fps velocity)
6"
0.60%
5.62%
8"
0.36%
3.83%
10"
0.24%
2.84%
12"
0.20%
2.23%
15"
0.16%
1.65%
18"
0.12%
1.30%
See TCEQ rules for larger sizes.
 
   Plan grades shall not have vertical grade changes except at manholes. Vertical curves shall not be allowed.