Orange County Utilities STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS Section 2112: Aerial Crossings PART 1 - GENERAL A. B. C.

February 11, 2011

Aerial crossings are allowed for potable water mains and reclaimed water mains. Pipe material shall be flanged joint ductile iron. Refer to applicable water and reclaimed water main design standards.

PART 2 - LOCATION A. Mains shall be located within dedicated rights-of-way or utility easements. 1. Right-of-way When installed in rights-of-way, mains shall maintain a consistent alignment with respect to the centerline of the road. In residential developments, mains should be installed on the north and west side of the right-of-ways. Exceptions shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. In all cases, mains shall be installed along one side of the road, with crossings kept to a minimum. 2. Easements If piping is constructed within an easement, the centerline of the pipe shall be located within two feet of the centerline of the easement. a. Adjacent to right-of-way minimum 20 feet; or b. Not adjacent to right-of-way minimum 30 feet;

PART 3 - DESIGN BASIS A. It shall be the responsibility of the DEVELOPER to obtain all applicable regulatory permits. When the aerial crossing is accomplished by attachment to a bridge or drainage structure, the DEVELOPER shall meet all requirements of the agencies that own or have jurisdiction over such structures. Adequate support and anchoring shall be provided for pipes utilized for aerial crossings. Pilings and anchoring are to be designed by an appropriately qualified ENGINEER. Signed and sealed calculations and design data are to be submitted by the ENGINEER for approval. Flexible joints shall be designed by the ENGINEER to address expansion and contraction of the pipe. Flexible joints shall be provided between the aerial and buried sections of the pipe. Calculations and design data are to be submitted by the design ENGINEER for approval. For aerial stream crossings, the impact of floodwaters and debris shall be considered. The bottom of the pipe shall be placed no lower than one foot above the bottom of bridge or three feet above the 100-year floodplain, whichever is higher. Underground valves shall be provided at both ends of the aerial crossing so that the section can be isolated for testing or repair. The valves shall be restrained, easily accessible and not subject to flooding. An air release/vacuum relief valve shall be installed at the downstream high point of the aerial crossing.

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Orange County Utilities STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS Section 2112: Aerial Crossings F.

February 11, 2011

Appropriate guards shall be installed at both ends of the aerial crossing to prevent public access to the pipe, as shown in the STANDARD DRAWINGS.

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