Water & Sewer Design Manual - Version 3.14.1 - issued 2/16/21

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The Water and Sewer Design Manual establishes a uniform format for preparing complete water and sewer contract drawings for the City of Philadelphia Water Department. It defines required design information, procedures, and examples to support consistent plan presentation, reduce errors and omissions, and minimize unnecessary revisions. The manual supports contractor bid quality, addresses construction conflict reduction, and guides orderly preparation of final construction plans. It also references project flow from initiation to completion and includes multiple appendices with standards, forms, calculations, and external organization requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages270

Reading Time1 h 35 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Project Initiation

Appendix I (Procedures)

Appendix II (Drawing Standards)

Appendix III (Forms and Calculations)

Appendix IV (External Organization's Requirements)

Appendix V (Reference Plans and Information)

Appendix VI (Contact information)

Appendix VII (D.I. Fittings)

Appendix VIII (Flows & Velocities)

Appendix IX (Sample Plans)

QUALITY SERVICE # WATER/SEWERDESIGN MANUAL DEPARTMENT—— # CITY OF PHILADELPHIAWATER DEPARTMENTDESIGN BRANCH WATER &SEWERDESIGNMANUAL (Version 3.14.1 issued 2/16/21) AFPROVED: leiMANAGER,DESIGN BRANCHVahe Hovsepian,P.E.扑车人(x人 Stephen J.Furtek,P.E. ## Table of Contents INTRODUCTION SECTIONS: 1.Project Initiation 2-13-14-1 2.Water Contract Drawings 3.Sewer Contract Drawings 4.Water Technical Design Information 5.Sewer Technical Design Information 5-16-17-18-1 6.Contract Review 7.Contract Finalization 8.Consultant Billing APPENDIXI(Procedures) ## Water and Sewer Project Flow ChartaGuidelines for Preparing Amendmentsb APPENDIXI(Drawing Standards) Drawing Size and Borders(Water)aDrawing Size and Borders(Sewer)bTitle Block(Water Drawing)CTitle Block (Sewer Drawing)dLine StyleseLetteringArrow Symbols 6工 Symbols for Water Main FittingsStandard Notes for Water SheetsLegend for Sewer Sheets h **1 Manholes,Inlets and AppurtenancesStandard Notes for SewerSheetsmSymbols for Green Appurtenancesn k APPENDIX III(Forms and Calculations) Water Quantities SheetSewer Quantities SheetGreen Quantities SheetGSI Preliminary Cost EstimateFinal Design Package ChecklistContract Summary SheetOEO post Award Compliance FormProject Status Summary SheetQuantity Verification Sheet a b c d f g 11 Upper End Vent Pipe PictureDrainage Plat Map_Water Plate Map_ 1907 Standard Details for SewersStreets Department Survey Districts_Highway Districts兰 State Highway Route Numbers(list)State Highway Route Numbers(map)Wards**Link to Google Earth KML Reference File APPENDIX VI(Contact information) PWD Contact InformationDistrict Surveyor Contact Information APPENDIX VII(D.I.Fittings) Weight of Ductile Iron Fittings APPENDIX VIII(Flows &Velocities) Velocities &Flow Capacitiesfor Pipe Sewers APPENDIX IX(Sample Plans) Sample Water Drawing Sample Combined Sewer Drawing(S-1)Sample Sewer Match Line Drawing(S-3)Sample Separate Sewer DrawingSample Roadway Grading Plan APPENDIX IV(External Organization's Requirements) Legend for Fire Dept.Reviewaof Hydrant Locations Highway Opening Permit Application(GPIS)bADA Handicap Ramp Design GuidanceCHighway Opening GuidelinesdPennDOT Highway Occupancy PermitePolice Support for Utility ConstructionfPhiladelphia Gas Works(PGW)AgreementRoadway Grading Plan ProcedurehPennDOT Pre-EPS Submittal Form andiInstructions APPENDIXV(Reference Plans and Information) Preferred Inlet LocationsInlet Pictures a b C d efgh 1ik a b a a a b cd e ## Introduction The objective of the Water and Sewer Design Manual is to promoteuniformity in the presentation of Plans by establishing a general formatand outlining detailed information which is required for the preparationof complete water and sewer contract drawings.This combination,inconjunction with a high standard of professional drafting technique,willpreclude,to the greatest extent possible,any unnecessary work in the preparation of the plans.It will also assist the designer in avoiding errors and omissions which couldconsequently require extensive alterations and corrections. The accuracy and completeness of all drawings will enable the Contractor to submit a sound equitable bid forthe project and reduce the potential construction conflicts. It is the intent of this manual to give guidance for the orderly preparation of final construction plans.Themethods,procedures and examples are to be followed so as to promote consistency in the preparation ofPlans.This manual may be used as ageneral guideline only.Engineers and design professionals should notsolely rely on these guidelines,but must always use their professional judgment in the development of plansand specifications.This manual is not intended nor should it be used in substitution for the judgment ofengineering and design professionals.It remains the sole responsibility of the design professional to developp

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Water and Sewer Design Manual?

To promote uniformity in the presentation of water and sewer contract drawings by defining required information, a general format, and detailed guidance for orderly plan preparation.

How does the manual help reduce design errors and project impacts?

It outlines procedures and professional drafting expectations to minimize errors and omissions, which can otherwise lead to extensive alterations and corrections during plan preparation.

What is expected from designers regarding plan preparation and submissions?

Consultant drawings must be prepared on a CAD system and submitted electronically along with required paper prints to the Water Department upon design completion.

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