(a) Grading and Preparation of Right-of-Way. All work in the grading and preparation of rights-of-way shall be done in accordance with the current State of Ohio, Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications.
The right-of-way shall be cleared and graded to its full width.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(b) Paving. Pavement on any minor, private or collector street may be if either type set forth hereunder, and shall comply with the specifications set forth and the details in the Appendix. Where the subdivider constructs arterial streets, the requirements of the Engineer of jurisdiction shall govern.
(Ord. 86- 64. Passed 11-6-86.)
(1) Concrete street paving. All concrete pavement work shall be done in accordance with, and all materials shall meet the current State Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Specifications for reinforced Portland cement concrete pavement Item 451 or plain Portland cement concrete pavement Item 452. Minimum thickness of concrete street pavement shall be six inches for Item 451 and seven inches for Item 452. A four-inch subbase, extending twelve inches beyond the back of curb under the entire pavement section, of ODOT 304 Aggregate Base, shall be constructed on a prepared subgrade compacted in accordance with ODOT 203.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77; Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
(2) Bituminous concrete surface on aggregate base.
A. The minimum pavement depth shall not be less than the equivalent of two (2) four inch (4") courses of 304 Aggregate Base and a surface of 1-1/2 inches of 404 and 2-1/2 inches of 402 Asphaltic Concrete or two (2) three and one-half inch (3-1/2") courses of 301 Bituminous Aggregate Base and a surface of 1-1/2 inches of 404 and 2-1/2 inches of 402 Asphaltic Concrete.
B. Surface materials shall be placed in two courses and shall be the equivalent of four inches (4") of Asphaltic Concrete.
C. Asphalt concrete shall not include recycled material.
D. All work shall be done in accordance with, and all materials shall meet the current State of Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Specifications for:
• 411 Stabilized Crushed Aggregate Shoulders,
• 304 Aggregate Base,
• 301 Bituminous Aggregate Base,
• 302 Asphalt Concrete Base,
• 408 Bituminous Prime Coat, and
• 448, 402, 403, 404 and 412 Asphalt Concrete.
E. A 408 Bituminous Prime Coat is required on all 303 and 304 items at a rate of one-half gallon per square yard.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(3) Pavement crown. Pavements shall be sloped at the rate of three-sixteenths inch per foot from the centerline to the edge.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(4) Pavement material testing. All paving materials and construction methods such as subgrade and base compaction shall be tested at the developer’s or contractor’s expense. Samples shall be taken and tested from the material source, or material producer, prior to construction. During construction, samples of materials being used shall be taken and tested at every third station of each pavement lane and at such other locations as the City Engineer may request. All testing shall be done by an approved testing laboratory and in accordance with current Ohio Department of Transportation testing practices for material approval for highways. Three copies of the laboratory report for each sample shall be submitted to the City Engineer.
(5) Underdrains. Four inch diameter pipe underdrains installed a minimum of thirty inches shall be required from top of curb as per ODOT 605 in order to provide satisfactory subgrade drainage. The estimate of quantities shall reflect this item and shall be interpreted as an estimated amount to be used on a more or less basis.
(6) Guard rail. The necessity of a guard rail, the type of backfill or other special conditions shall be determined by the City Engineer in accordance with ODOT standards and good engineering practices before completion of the construction plans.
(7) Permanent erosion control methods. Seeding and mulching in accordance with ODOT 659 shall be required for all lawn areas within the right-of-way and easements. Top soil shall be placed as indicated in ODOT 203.
(Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
(c) Curbs and Gutters. Curbs and gutters shall be provided on both edges of all pavement and shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the design shown in the Appendix.
(1) Intersection standards. All curbs at right angle intersections shall have a minimum radius of twenty-five feet measured to the back of the curb, except intersections involving arterial and collector streets, for which the City Engineer shall specify the curb radius. At intersections where the angle is other than ninety degrees the City Engineer shall specify the curb radius.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(d) Sidewalks. The installation of sidewalks shall be required in all subdivisions and shall meet the following requirements:
(Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
(1) Location. When located in the street right-of-way, sidewalks shall normally be placed at least five feet from the face of curb and the outside edge no closer than one foot to the right-of-way line.
(2) Width and thickness. The minimum width of sidewalks shall be four feet and the minimum thickness shall generally be four inches. Minimum thickness of sidewalks crossing vehicular driveways shall be six inches. The Planning Commission may require a greater width under the following conditions of development:
A. In high density residential, commercial or industrial districts.
B. In front of schools, shopping centers, churches or other developments which generate pedestrian traffic.
(3) Curb ramps. Where sidewalks are interrupted by curbs at street intersections or other locations, curb ramps shall be constructed at each pedestrian crosswalk. Curb ramps shall have a non-slip surface texture and the design shall be in accordance with the details of the latest requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the latest City Standards.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(4) Materials and construction. All sidewalks shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete and shall be designed and placed in accordance with Item 608 of the current State Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Specifications.
(Ord. 92-51. Passed 9-3-92.)
(Ord. 92-51. Passed 9-3-92.)
(5) All sidewalks, curb ramps, and appurtenances shall meet the latest requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(e) Driveways. The maximum grade on driveways shall not exceed twelve percent (12%). A residential drive shall have a minimum width of sixteen feet (16') at the curb and ten feet (10') at the back of sidewalk. The drive section between the curb and sidewalk shall be a minimum of: six inch Portland Cement concrete, ODOT item 452 or approved equal; or six inch stabilized crushed aggregate, ODOT item 304 or approved equal plus two and one-half inches asphalt concrete surface, ODOT item 448 or approved equal.
(Ord. 08-37. Passed 10-2-08.)
(f) Electricity Lines. In all subdivision electric current conductors shall be installed as per Section 1117.04
(b) and as per public power company specifications. Above ground pads for transformers will be permitted.
(g) Gas Mains. Gas mains, when proposed, shall be installed in the greenbelt between the sidewalk and the curb with minimum thirty inches cover. Service lines shall be installed with minimum eighteen inch cover as per specifications of the public gas company.
(h) Street Name Signs at all Intersections.
(1) Minimum size of sign: six inches high, eighteen inches long.
(2) Minimum height above ground: eight feet.
(3) Sign plates: sign plates shall conform to standards set forth by the City Engineer.
(4) Posts: signs posts shall conform to standards set forth by the City Engineer.
(i) Storm Sewers. The location, materials and construction of storm drainage facilities shall be in accordance with the following specifications:
(1) Storm drainage systems. Storm drainage system shall be in accordance with the following specifications:
A. Location. The requirements set forth in Section 1117.04(b) shall be observed in the location of storm drainage lines. Pipe lines within a street right-of-way shall be located in accordance with typical section shown in the Appendix.
B. Pipe. Storm drainage pipe and installation shall meet the following specifications:
1. Minimum pipe size shall be twelve inches. Pipe sizes throughout the storm drainage system shall have the total storm runoff capacity as set forth in Section 1117.04(f).
2. Using an "n" factor of 0.013, the following grades of pipe line shall be considered minimum:
Pipe Size Minimum Grade
(inches) (percent)
12 0.33
15 0.23
18 0.18
21 0.14
24 0.12
For sizes larger than twenty-four inches where an "n" factor other than 0.013 is used, the minimum grade shall be considered as that which produces a full flow velocity of not less than two and one-half feet per second. A maximum grade shall be one that produces velocities in excess of eight feet per second.
(Ord. 92-51. Passed 9-3-92.)
3. All storm sewer pipe shall be reinforced concrete pipe and shall be in conformance with the current State of Ohio Department of Transportation Materials Specifications, ODOT 706.02 and 706.04.
a. Alternatively, smooth interior, dual-wall corrugated polyethylene pipe in accordance with ODOT 707.33 may be used, provided backfill criteria listed in ODOT 603.08 and an absolute minimum cover of twelve inches are achieved.
b. Alternatively, in areas outside of the public right- of-way and upon approval by the City Engineer, corrugated metal pipe in accordance with ODOT 707.12 may be used. The gauge of metal pipe used shall be determined by the design engineer after proper consideration has been given to loads, cover, and soil conditions. An “n” factor of 0.021 shall be used in all hydraulic calculations where aluminum or galvanized metal, corrugated metal pipe is proposed.
(Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
(Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
4. Trenches for storm sewers shall be excavated and backfilled in accordance with the current State Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications, Section 603. Storm sewers installed under pavements or sidewalks shall be Type B conduits (includes granular backfill), all others shall be Type C conduits (includes earth backfill). (See Appendix).
C. Manholes.
1. Manholes, or inlets serving as manholes, shall be spaced at intervals of 400 feet or less for pipe twenty-four inches or less in diameter, and at all grade alignment and pipe size changes.
2. Manholes shall be constructed of precast concrete rings and domes. All work and materials shall be in accordance with Item 604 of the current State Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications.
3. Manholes shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the design shown in the Appendix.
D. Inlets.
1. Methods and materials shown in accordance with Item 604 of the current State Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications. Design shall be of City standard. (See Appendix).
2. Inlets shall be designed to accept not less than one and one-half cubic feet of storm water per second.
3. Inlet time shall be computed by the design engineer. However, the minimum inlet ltime shall be as follows:
Distance of Travel to Inlet Inlet Time
(feet) (minutes)
100 12
200 16
300 20
4. Inlets shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the design in the Appendix. (Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
5. Shop drawings of the storm sewer inlets and their installation procedures shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to installation.
(Ord. 99-50. Passed 9-23-99.)
(2) Surface drainage systems. Where a surface drainage system is permitted, as set forth in Section 1117.04
(f), it shall be constructed to comply with the following specifications:
A. Open channel grades less than one and one-half percent (1.5%) shall have the sides and bottom protected by seeding and mulching, ODOT Item 659. Riprap, ODOT Item 601, shall be furnished and installed as required.
B. Open channel with grades between one and one-half (1.5%) and four percent (4%) shall have the sides and bottom protected by sodding, Item 660. Riprap, Item 601, shall be furnished and installed as required.
C. Open channels with grades in excess of four percent (4%) shall have the sides and bottom protected by reinforced Portland cement concrete, Item 601.
Where a public storm water sewer is reasonably accessible or has been planned and financed, as determined by the City Engineer, the subdivider shall extend and connect with such storm sewer and shall provide such channel or conduit and appurtenances as are necessary in accordance with other stipulations of these Regulations.
(3) Bridges and culverts. Bridges and culverts shall be designed to carry expected loads, and shall conform to specifications of the State Department of Transportation. Bridges shall be constructed to the full width of the pavement and culverts shall be constructed to the full width of the right-of-way, or greater as may be specified by the City Engineer.
(j) Water Supply.
(1) General. All water supply systems shall comply with the requirements of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the City. Service lines shall be provided only where subsurface conditions would make later installation impossible without removal of pavement.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(2) Location. The requirements set forth in Section 1117.04 shall be observed in the locations of water lines. Pipelines within a street right-of-way shall be located in accordance with typical section. (See Appendix). Dead-end lines are prohibited.
(Ord. 00-32. Passed 10-5-00.)
(3) Pipe. Water line pipe and installation shall meet the following specifications:
A. Water lines shall be of such size as is constant with the overall development of the community and shall meet the requirements of the City Engineer but shall not be less than eight inches in diameter.
B. Ductile iron pipe shall be in accordance with the American National Standard Institute Specifications A 21.50 and A 21.51. All pipe joints shall be of the slip-on type using a rubber ring gasket. Pipe class shall be a minimum of class 53 pipe. Use restraint joints in place of concrete thrust blocks where possible.
(Ord. 16-37. Passed 12-7-16.)
C. Fittings shall be in accordance with the American National Standard Institute Specification A 21.10 and joints shall be in accordance with the American National Standard Institute Specifications A 21.11 for mechanical joints.
D. Lining on all cast iron or ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be half-thickness cement mortar in accordance with the American National Standard Institute Specifications A 21.4.
E. Hydrostatic tests of all pipe shall be made before acceptance shall be to the working pressure of the pipe (a minimum of 150 psi for one (1) hour). Permissible leakage shall not exceed 11.65 gallons per twenty-four hours per mile of pipe per inch of diameter (11.65 GPD/Mile/inch).
F. Disinfecting of pipe shall follow the latest edition of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards for the Disinfection of Pipe, and shall normally be accomplished in the following manner: Before acceptance, lines shall be flushed and drained and then filled at a slow rate with chlorine being introduced to provide a minimum chlorine residual of fifty parts per million. Should the chlorine residual at the end of the twenty-four hour period be less than ten parts per million, the line shall be drained and the process of disinfection be repeated until a ten part per million residual at the end of a twenty-four period hour is attained.
G. Following the disinfection period, the line shall be drained and flushed until the replacement water throughout the entire length of the line, shall, upon test, be equal in quality to the water from the existing system. Bacteriologically, the City shall test the quality of the water, wait a period of time (a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours to a maximum of seven (7) days), reflush the water main, and retest the quality of water. If the bacteriological test is unsatisfactory, the contractor shall repeat the entire disinfecting process until a satisfactory test is achieved.
H. 1. Trenches for water lines shall be excavated and back filled in accordance with the current State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Construction and Materials Specifications, Section 603, for Type C conduits. Water lines installed under pavements or sidewalks shall be backfilled with Ohio Department of Transportation Item 304, granular material compacted in place.
2. Back fill water main with a minimum of 1'-0" of crusher run or sand on top of the water main.
3. No limestone is to be used as bedding or back fill material on the water main or appurtenances.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
I. There shall be a minimum of four feet to cover over water lines at all locations and eighteen inches vertical and ten feet horizontal separation from any sanitary sewer, unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 83-35. Passed 9-1-83.)
J. All water lines shall be constructed in a continuous loop system, unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer, by connecting to new or existing water lines, so that dead end lines are avoided.
(Ord. 05-36. Passed 6-16-05.)
(4) Valves.
A. Valves shall be in accordance with the American Water Works Association Standard Specifications C-509 (Resilient Wedge Valves) and shall be valves with non-rising stems.
• Valves (three (3) inches or greater shall be resilient wedge gate valves.
B. Valves shall be open by turning the stem in a counterclockwise direction with a two inch square operating nut.
C. In non-traffic areas, valve boxes shall be two-piece, cast iron, five and one-quarter inch screw type shaft (Tyler #6850).
D. In traffic areas, valve boxes shall be three-piece, cast iron, five and one-quarter inch screw type shaft (Tyler #6860).
(Ord. 21-16. Passed 5-5-21.)
(5) Fire hydrants.
A. Fire hydrants shall be in accordance with the American Water Works Association Standards Specifications C 502 and shall have a six inch diameter, mechanical joint.
B. The hydrant shall include provisions for lengthening the barrel and for facing nozzles in any of eight positions and shall be the safety flange type.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
C. The hydrant valve shall be five and one-quarter inch (5-1/4") and open counterclockwise.
D. There shall be two (2) two and one-half inch (2-1/2") hose nozzles and one (1) four and one-half inch (4-1/2") pumper nozzle with National Standard Thread. All nozzle cap nuts and operating nuts shall be one inch square. (Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
E. Fire hydrants shall be of the safety flange breakaway type with safety type stem couplings to allow the upper section of the hydrant barrel to separate from the lower section upon impact without damage. The main valve shall open against the water pressure and shall stay tightly closed if the hydrant is broken off or damaged.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
F. Fire hydrants shall be the improved AWWA Type A423 as manufactured by Mueller Company. Only yellow hydrants shall be accepted.
G. Top of hydrants shall be painted by the City according to the following schedule:
• Hydrants on a 16" main shall be painted red,
• Hydrants on a 12" main shall be painted white,
• Hydrants on a 10" main shall be painted orange,
• Hydrants on an 8" main shall be painted blue, and
• Hydrants on a 6" main shall be painted yellow.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(6) Service lines.
A. Copper water service line shall be provided and extended to each lot line and shall include but is not limited to the following: One-inch corporation stop, curb stop and curb stop box.
(Ord. 00-32. Passed 10-5-00.)
B. Copper service line shall be Type K, soft tempered. Unions where required shall be Mueller Company H-15403 three part union.
C. Curb stops shall be Mueller Company H15209 “Oriseal” or approved equal. Curb boxes shall be Tyler Series 6500, Item 94 E, screw type, 2-1/2" I.D. Compression fittings shall be used.
D. Corporation stops shall be Mueller Company H-15008. Compression fittings shall be used.
E. The requirements listed above are for one-inch water services. Where larger water service lines are required, components shall equal the above in quality as determined by the City Engineer.
(k) Sanitary sewers.
(1) General. All public and community sanitary sewer systems shall comply with the requirements of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, as well as the requirements of the County of jurisdiction and the City.
(2) Location. The requirements set forth in Section 1117.04
shall be observed in the locations of sanitary sewer lines. Pipe lines within a street right-of-way shall be located in accordance with typical section. (See Appendix.)
(3) Pipe. Sanitary sewer pipe and installation shall meet the following specifications:
A. Sanitary sewers shall be designed on the basis of ten persons per acre for a single-family residential area. If the subdivision is so located that it is part of a larger drainage basin, the sanitary sewer line shall adequately serve the calculated requirements of the entire drainage basin. The following per capita flows shall be observed in size determination of sanitary sewers:
Average Per Capita Flow = 100 gallons per day |
Lateral and submain sewers = 400 gallons per capita per day |
Main, trunk and outfall sewers = 250 gallons per capita per day. |
B. Minimum pipe size shall be eight inches in diameter and five feet in length. Minimum pipe size for house services shall be six inches in diameter and four feet in length and one shall be provided and extended to each lot line.
C. Using an "n" factor of 0.013, the following grades of pipe line shall be considered minimum:
Pipe Size (inches) |
Minimum Grade (percent) |
8 |
0.40 |
10 |
0.28 |
12 |
0.22 |
14 |
0.17 |
15 |
0.15 |
16 |
0.14 |
18 |
0.12 |
21 |
0.10 |
24 |
0.08 |
For sizes larger than twenty-four inches, the minimum grade shall be considered as that which produces a full flow velocity of not less than two feet per second.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
D. Sewer Pipe and Fittings:
1. Pipe: All sanitary sewer pipe shall be PVC pipe meeting the following requirements: Polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC) and fittings shall meet the minimum requirements of ASTM 3034 for pipe sizes 8" through 15" and ASTM F-679 for pipe sizes 18" through 27" and shall be SDR 26.
2. Laterals: All sanitary sewer pipe laterals shall be PVC pipe meeting the following requirements: Polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC) and fittings shall meet the minimum requirements of ASTM 3034 for pipe size 6" and shall be SDR 35.
3. Joints: All PVC pipe joints shall be gasketed, bell and spigot, push-on type conforming to ASTM D-3212. Since each pipe manufacturer has a different design for push-on joints, gaskets shall be part of a complete pipe section and purchased as such. Gaskets may be factory installed or field installed as recommended by the pipe manufacturer. Lubricant shall be as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.
4. Marking: All PVC pipe shall be marked in accordance with the applicable ASTM Standard Specification, at intervals not exceeding 5'.
5. Installation: Pipe and Fittings should be installed in accordance with ASTM D-2321.
6. Embedment Requirements: The method for calculating loads and determining embedment requirements for PVC sanitary sewer pipe shall be in accordance with the latest published edition of ASCE Manual No. 60/WPCF Manual FD-5, “Gravity Sanitary Sewer Pipe Design and Construction”.
(Ord. 03-37. Passed 7-10-03.)
E. Infiltration tests of a sewer line shall be made before acceptance. Tests shall be made from manhole to manhole or as may be ordered by the City Engineer. The maximum allowable infiltration shall be 200 gallons per inch of pipe diameter per mile per day. Exfiltration tests may be required by the City Engineer and the allowance shall be increased an additional ten percent (10%) for each additional two foot of head over a basic two foot minimum internal head.
As an alternate to the above, the contractor may perform a low pressure air test. The method referred to as "air testing" consists of applying low pressure air to the section of sewer to be tested and recording the length of time in minutes for the internal air pressure to decrease from three and one-half to two and one-half pounds per square inch (greater than the average back pressure of any ground water that may submerge the pipe). The time elapsed shall not be less than the time shown for the given size pipe per 100 foot of pipe in a table which is based on equations from ASTM C 828 which will be furnished by the City Engineer. All methods, materials, equipment and procedures shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
All materials and equipment required for "tests" shall be furnished by the developer or contractor at their own expense.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
Thirty days after backfilling of PVC sewer pipe, deflection of the pipe diameter shall be tested by use of a mandrel sized not less than five percent of the average referenced internal diameter of the plastic pipe. Material shall be approved for use by the Engineer. All pipe exceeding this deflection shall be replaced by the contractor and retested.
(Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
F. Trenches for sanitary sewer shall be excavated and backfilled in accordance with current ODOT standards for materials and compaction.
G. All sanitary sewer lines shall be cleaned so as to remove any blockage and then televised so as to be certain that they are clear and properly constructed before being submitted for acceptance to the City. Evidence of the completion of this process shall be submitted to the appropriate City representative.
House Laterals and Stacks. All house laterals and stacks shall meet all requirements including testing as specified in Section 1119.03(k) above.
All lateral pipe shall be six inches minimum diameter and be installed on 1/8 inch per foot slope on Class B bedding. The end shall extend to the right-of-way line and be sealed with an approved stopper. The end of each lateral shall be marked with a 2 inch x 2 inch or 2 inch x 4 inch hardwood marker pole extending above final ground surface. A steel plate 6 inches square by 1/4 inch thick shall be placed no more than 24 inches below grade at the end of each lateral.
(Ord. 95-56. Passed 11-16-95; Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
H. A metal disc shall be installed at the end of each lateral no deeper than twenty-four inches below the finished grade of sufficient size and type that it can be easily located with a metal detector.
• As an alternate, a 3/4" diameter rebar, 24" long shall be installed at the end of each sanitary sewer lateral so that it can be easily located with a metal detector.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(4) Manholes.
A. Manholes shall be spaced at intervals of 400 feet or less and at all grade, alignment and pipe size changes.
B. Manhole walls shall be precast concrete and shall conform to American Society of Testing Materials Designation C 478 with tongue and groove type joints fitted with a flexible gasket conforming to American Society of Testing Materials Designation C 443. The manhole base section shall be furnished with an integral reinforced concrete bottom slab.
C. Manhole castings shall be Neenah Foundry R-1550-A with Type C solid cast iron covers. Covers shall be designated “Sanitary Sewer.” Manholes shall be provided with inflow dishes on all castings except on drop manholes.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
D. Manhole steps shall be Neenah Foundry R-1980-1 cast iron steps or an approved equal.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
E. Inlet and outlet seal. The manhole inlet and outlet holes shall have a permanent, flexible watertight joint between the manhole wall and the sewer pipe utilizing a neoprene compound gasket. Sealing the joints with mortar will not be acceptable. The gasket materials shall meet the requirements of ASTM C-923. All metal components of the joint, if any, shall be corrosion resistant such as anodized aluminum, stainless steel or cast iron.
(Ord. 02-24. Passed 5-2-02.)
F. Manholes shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the design shown in the Appendix.
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
(Ord. 77-19. Passed 6-2-77.)
G. All manholes shall be sealed with a tar strip and mortared inside and outside so that they are water-tight.
Testing. All sanitary manholes shall be tested for leakage by exfiltration or vacuum testing. Maximum leakage shall be 0.08 gallons per foot of manhole. Vacuum testing shall be at 10 inches of mercury (4.91 PSI) with a maximum loss allowed of 1" or 0.49 PSI.
(Ord. 95-56. Passed 11-16-95; Ord. 97-57. Passed 9-25-97.)
H. All sanitary sewer manholes shall be provided with a chimney seal manufactured by Cretex Specialty Products or an equal product as approved by the City Engineer.
I. All sanitary sewer manholes shall be provided with a three foot high gravel drain ring around the bottom of the manhole.
(Ord. 98-12. Passed 3-5-98.)