B. All water entering the space to be filled with concrete shall be cut off or diverted prior to placement of concrete. No concrete shall be deposited underwater nor shall the Contractor allow still water to rise on any concrete until the concrete has attained its initial set. Water shall not be permitted to flow over the surface of any concrete in such manner and at such velocity as will injure the surface finish of the concrete.
HANDLING, TRANSPORTING AND PLACING
A. Placing of concrete shall conform to the applicable requirements of Chapter 8 of ACI 301 and the requirements of this Section. No aluminum materials shall be used in conveying any concrete.
B. Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to place of deposit by methods that prevent separation or loss of material.
C. No concrete shall be placed when the ambient temperature exceeds one hundred five degrees Fahrenheit (105°F).
CONSOLIDATION
As concrete is placed in the forms or in excavations, it shall be thoroughly settled, tamped and compacted, throughout the entire depth, into a dense, homogeneous mass, filling all corners and angles, thoroughly embedding the reinforcement, eliminating rock pockets, and bringing only a slight excess of water to the exposed surface of concrete during placement using mechanical vibrators. Vibrators shall be high speed power vibrators (8,000 to 10,000 rpm).
FINISHING CONCRETE SURFACES
A. Finished surfaces shall be free from fins, bulges, ridges, offsets, honeycombing, or roughness of any kind, and shall present a finished, smooth, continuous hard surface, and shall be plumb, level or conform to the design alignment, profiles, and dimensions shown on the plans.
B. No treatment is required after form removal except for curing, repair of defective concrete, and treatment of surface defects.
C. Surface holes larger than two (2) inch in diameter or deeper than three (3) inch are defined as surface defects in basins and exposed walls.
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indicated below:
Surface to be Cured Method
Unstripped forms 1
Encasement concrete, thrust blocks, manhole bases and top blocks 2 All other concrete surfaces 3
B. Method 1: Outside of wooden forms shall be wetted immediately after concrete has been placed and shall be kept wet with water until removal. If steel forms are used the exposed concrete surfaces shall be kept continuously wet until the forms are removed. If forms are removed within seven (7) days of placing the concrete, curing shall be continued in accordance with Method 3.
C. Method 2: The surface shall be covered with moist earth for no less than four (4) hours or more than twenty-four (24) hours after the concrete is placed. Earthwork operations that may damage the concrete shall not begin until at least seven (7) days after placement of concrete. Stacking of manhole components on cast-in-place bases shall not commence until the next working business day after the base has been placed.
D. Method 3: The surface shall be sprayed with a liquid curing compound applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions. Curing compound shall be applied as soon as the concrete has hardened enough to prevent marring on unformed surfaces and within one (1) hour after removal of forms.
Repairs to formed surfaces shall be made within the one (1) hour period.
TREATMENT OF SURFACE DEFECTS
All repairs shall be built up and shaped in such a manner that the completed work will conform to the requirements of this section, using approved methods which will not disturb the bond, cause sagging or cause horizontal fractures. Surfaces of said repairs shall receive the same kind and amount of curing treatment as required for the concrete in the repaired section.
CARE AND REPAIR OF CONCRETE
The Contractor shall protect all concrete against injury or damage from excessive heat, lack of moisture, overstress or any other cause until final acceptance by City of Richmond.
Particular care shall be taken to prevent the drying of concrete and to avoid roughening or otherwise damaging the surface. Any concrete found to be damaged, or which may have been originally defective, or which becomes defective at any time prior to the final acceptance of the completed work, or which departs from the established line or grade, or which, for any other reason, does not conform to the requirements of the plans, shall be satisfactorily removed and replaced with acceptable concrete. 4-1.23 CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MATERIAL (CLSM)
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall furnish all materials for Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill
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B. Section 4-1.25 - Grout
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C 39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C94 Specifications for Ready-mixed Concrete
ASTM C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
ASTM C 260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete ASTM C 494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete ASTM C 618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Filler in Portland Cement Concrete
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
When the Contractor proposes to use a mix design not listed in the City of Richmond Approved Materials List, the proposed mix design including the proportions and gradations of all materials proposed shall be submitted to City of Richmond and shall receive favorable review prior to use. Mix designs shall be tested by an independent testing laboratory for properties specified in this Section, and the results shall be submitted with the proposed CLSM mix designs.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
City of Richmond Inspectors will take samples of CLSM from time to time to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Section.
PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
A. CLSM shall be a mixture of cement (one (1) sack per cubic yard minimum; two (2) sacks per cubic yard maximum), pozzolan, fly ash, coarse and fine aggregate, admixtures, and water batched by a ready mix concrete plant and delivered to the work by means of standard transit mixing trucks. The mixture shall produce a material which may be excavated by hand. The minimum twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength shall be fifty (50) psi and the maximum twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength shall be no greater than one hundred fifty (150) psi in accordance with ASTM C 39.
B. Cement shall be Type II in accordance with the requirements of ASTM C 150.
C. Pozzolan and/or fly ash may be added to improve the flowability and shall be Type F in accordance with the requirements of ASTM C 618.
D. Coarse aggregate shall consist of a well-graded mixture of crushed rock, or sand with a maximum size aggregate of three-eighth (3/8) inch. One hundred percent (100%) shall pass the one-half (1/2) inch sieve.
Not more than thirty percent (30%) shall be retained by the three-eighth (3/8) inch sieve and not more than twelve percent (12%) shall pass the number two hundred (200) sieve. All material shall be free from organic matter and meet the requirements of ASTM C 33.
E. Clean potable or recycled water free from objectionable quantities of silty organic matter, alkali salts and other impurities shall be used.
ADMIXTURES
A. An air entraining admixture may be added to improve the workability and shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM C 260. The entrained air content shall be a minimum of eight percent (8%) and a maximum of twenty percent (20%) as required by the Contractor to meet the uses specified herein. 1707
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B. A water reducing agent may be added in accordance with the requirements of ASTM C 494 to improve workability.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
PREPARING FOR PLACEMENT
The subgrade and compacted fill and/or trench to receive CLSM shall be complete and acceptable in accordance with Section 4-1.07 – Excavation, Bedding and Backfill.
MIXING AND DELIVERING
CLSM shall be batched by a ready mix batching plant acceptable to City of Richmond, and shall be delivered in standard transit mix trucks.
PLACEMENT
A. Use of CLSM in the pipe zone may cause flotation or displacement of the pipe during installation of the CLSM. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent flotation and ensure that the pipe is installed according to the alignment and grade shown on the plans.
B. CLSM shall be placed by means of tailgate discharge, conveyor belts, concrete pumps, or other means acceptable to City of Richmond.
C. A vibrator may be used to ensure that all voids, crevices, and pockets are filled with CLSM. Care shall be taken to avoid over-consolidation of the material separating the large and fine aggregate.
D. Where new CLSM must be placed against existing CLSM, the placement shall be clean of all loose and foreign material. The surface of existing CLSM shall be soaked a minimum of one (1) hour before placement of fresh CLSM. No standing water will be allowed before starting placement of fresh CLSM.
E. When placing CLSM for trench dams, the Contractor shall ensure that no voids exist around the pipe barrel and that the CLSM completely fills the trench width, including keyways, for the full depth required, as shown.
F. When using CLSM as abandonment grout, the Contractor shall contain CLSM in sewer pipelines and structures to be abandoned using bulkheads.
FINISHING CLSM
The finished surface of CLSM shall be smooth and to the grade shown on the plans or as directed by City of Richmond.
PROTECTION
CLSM shall be protected from running water, rain, freezing, or other conditions that could damage the material until cure is complete.
TRENCH BACKFILL
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plates that span the trench, as specified in Section 4-1.07 – Excavation, Bedding and Backfill, until the CLSM has reached the required strength.
4-1.24 PRECAST CONCRETE BOXES AND VAULTS
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install precast boxes and vaults as shown on the plans, including appurtenances necessary for a complete installation.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.22 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
B. Section 4-1.25 - Grout
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit shop drawings for all precast concrete items not included in the City of Richmond Approved Materials List. Submitted drawings shall show all dimensions, location and type of embedded items, lifting inserts, and details of reinforcement and joints.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Tests on component materials and for compressive strength of concrete will be performed as specified herein.
B. Test methods and criteria for evaluation and acceptance of concrete shall be as specified in Section 4-1.22 – Cast-In-Place Concrete.
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED ITEMS
A. Precast boxes and vaults shall be as listed in the City of Richmond Approved Materials List, or approved equals.
B. Concrete used for manufactured vaults shall have a minimum twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength of three thousand (3,000) psi.
C. Boxes or vaults to be installed in areas subject to vehicular traffic shall be designed for HS-20 loads.
PREFORMED JOINT SEALANT
Preformed joint sealant shall be as listed in the City of Richmond Approved Materials List, or approved equal.
NON-SHRINK GROUT
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EXECUTION
GENERAL
Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
INSTALLATION
A. All precast items shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. All joints shall be sealed by the use of preformed sealant so as to be watertight. All precast boxes and vaults shall be set on a minimum foundation of six (6) inches of Type I Bedding Material compacted to ninety-five percent (95%) relative compaction.
B. Connections to precast boxes and vaults shall be made by one of the following:
1. Casting sections of pipe into the item.
2. Core drilling or casting pipe chases into the items. Where core drilled holes or cast-in pipe chases are used; the annular space between the core-drilled hole or chase and the connecting pipe shall be filled with non-shrink grout or sealed using an approved resilient connector, skirt or reducing coupling, unless otherwise specified on the plans. All such connections shall be watertight. 4-1.25 GROUT
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
A. The Contractor shall furnish grout and shall form, mix, place, cure, repair, finish and do all other work as required to produce finished grout in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
B. The following types of grout are covered in this Section:
1. Non-Shrink Grout: shall be used wherever grout is shown on the plans or required by these Specifications, unless another type is specifically referenced.
2. Epoxy Grout
3. Grout for Topping and Concrete Fill
4. Abandonment Grout
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.22 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
B. Section 4-1.23 - Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM C 109 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in or 50- mm Cube Specimens)
ASTM C 579 Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacing, and Polymer Concretes
ASTM C 827 Standard Test Method for Change in Height at Early Ages of Cylindrical Specimens of Cementitious Mixtures
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CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
City of Richmond may require that the Contractor submit certified test results verifying that grout meets the compressive strength, shrinkage, and expansion requirements specified herein; and manufacturer's literature containing instructions and recommendations on the mixing, handling, placement and appropriate uses for each type of grout used in the work.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Field Tests:
Compression test specimens may be taken by the Inspector at any time during construction to ensure continued compliance with these Specifications. The specimens will be made by the Inspector.
1. Compression tests and fabrication of specimens for non-shrink grout will be performed as specified in ASTM C 109.
2. Compression tests and fabrication of specimens for epoxy grout will be performed as specified in ASTM C 579, Method B.
PRODUCTS
CEMENT GROUT
A. Cement grout shall be composed of one (1) part cement, three (3) parts sand, and the minimum amount of water necessary to obtain the desired consistency. Where needed to match the color of adjacent concrete, white Portland cement shall be blended with regular cement as needed. The minimum required compressive strength at twenty-eight (28) days shall be four thousand (4,000) psi.
B. Component materials for cement grout materials shall be as specified in Section 4-1.22 – Cast-in-Place Concrete.
PREPACKAGED GROUTS
A. Non-Shrink Grout:
1. Non-shrink grout shall be inorganic, non-gas liberating, nonmetallic, cement-based grout requiring only the addition of water. Manufacturer's instructions shall be printed on each bag or other container in which the materials are packaged. The specific formulation for each class of non-shrink grout shall be as recommended by the manufacturer for the particular application.
2. Non-shrink grouts shall have a minimum twenty eight (28) day compressive strength of five thousand (5,000) psi; shall have no shrinkage (0.0%) and a maximum of four percent (4%) expansion in the plastic state when tested in accordance with ASTM C 827; and shall have no shrinkage (0.0%) and a maximum of point two percent (0.2%) expansion in the hardened state when tested in accordance with ASTM C1107.
3. Non-shrink grout shall be used for the repair of all holes and defects in concrete members which are water bearing or in contact with soil or other fill material, grouting under all equipment base plates, and at all locations where grout is specified in the plans; except for those applications where epoxy grout, grout for topping and concrete fill, and abandonment grout is specified herein.
B. Epoxy Grout:
1. Epoxy grout shall be a pourable, non-shrink, one hundred percent (100%) solids system. The epoxy grout system shall have three (3) components: resin, hardener, and specially blended aggregate, all pre-measured and prepackaged. The resin component shall not contain any non-reactive diluents.
Resins containing butyl glycidyl ether (BGE) or other highly volatile and hazardous reactive diluents are not acceptable. Variation of component ratios is not permitted unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer. Manufacturer's instructions shall be printed on each container in which the materials are packaged.
2. The chemical formulation of the epoxy grout shall be that recommended by the manufacturer for the particular application.
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3. The mixed epoxy grout system shall have a minimum working life of forty- five (45) minutes at seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F).
4. The epoxy grout shall develop a compressive strength of five thousand (5,000) psi in twenty four (24) hours and ten thousand (10,000) psi in seven (7) days when tested in accordance with ASTM C 579, Method B. There shall be no shrinkage (0.0%) and a maximum four percent (4%) expansion when tested in accordance with ASTM C 827.
GROUT FOR TOPPING AND CONCRETE FILL
A. Grout for topping of slabs and building up surfaces of tank, channel and basin bottoms shall be composed of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, and admixtures proportioned and mixed as specified herein. All component materials and procedures specified for concrete in Section 4-1.22 - Cast-in¬Place Concrete, shall apply except as noted otherwise herein.
B. Topping grout and concrete fill shall contain a minimum of six (6) sacks (564 pounds) of cement per cubic yard with a maximum water-cement ratio of 0.45.
C. Coarse aggregate shall be graded as follows:
U.S. Standard Sieve Size Percent by Weight Passing
1/2" 100
3/8" 90-100
No. 4 20-55
No. 8 5-30
No. 16 0-10
No. 30 0
D. Final mix design shall be as determined by trial mix design under supervision of an approved testing laboratory.
E. Strength: Minimum compressive strength of topping grout and concrete fill at the end of twenty-eight (28) days shall be three thousand (3,000) psi.
ABANDONMENT GROUT
Refer to Section 4-1.23 - Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) for abandonment grout requirements.
CURING MATERIALS
Curing materials shall be as specified in Section 4-1.22 - Cast-in-Place Concrete for cement grout and as recommended by the manufacturer of prepackaged grouts.
CONSISTENCY
A. The consistency of grouts shall be that necessary to completely fill the space to be grouted for the particular application. Dry pack consistency shall be such that the grout is plastic and moldable but will not flow. Where dry pack is called for on the plans, it shall mean a grout of that consistency; the type of grout to be used shall be as specified herein for the particular application.
B. The slump of grout for topping and concrete fill shall be adjusted to match placement and finishing conditions but shall not exceed four (4) inches.
MEASUREMENT OF INGREDIENTS
A. Measurements for cement grout shall be made accurately by volume using containers. Shovel measurement shall not be allowed.
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B. Prepackaged grouts shall have ingredients measured by means recommended by the manufacturer.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. All surface preparation, curing, and protection of cement grout shall be as specified in Section 4-1.22 - Cast-in-Place Concrete. The finish of the grout surface shall match that of the adjacent concrete.
B. Base concrete shall have attained its design strength before grout is placed, unless otherwise authorized by City of Richmond.
C. Grout at the consistency necessary for the particular application shall be placed in such a manner so as to completely fill the space to be grouted.
D. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
GROUTING PROCEDURES
A. Prepackaged Grouts: All mixing, surface preparation, handling, placing, consolidation, curing, and other means of execution for prepackaged grouts shall be done according to the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer.
B. Grout for topping or concrete fill:
1. All finish work shall be completed prior to placement of topping or concrete fill. The base slab shall be given a roughened textured surface by sandblasting or hydroblasting, exposing the aggregates, to ensure bonding to the base slab.
2. The minimum thickness of grout topping and concrete fill shall be one (1) inch. Where the finished surface of concrete fill is to form an intersecting angle of less than forty-five degrees (45°) with the concrete surface it is to be placed against, a key shall be formed in the concrete surface at the intersection point. The key shall be a minimum of three (3) inches wide by one (1) inch deep.
3. The base slab shall be thoroughly cleaned and wetted prior to placing topping and fill. No topping concrete shall be placed until the slab is free from standing pools or ponds of water. A thin coat of Type II cement shall be broomed into the surface of the slab just before topping of fill placement. The topping and fill shall be compacted by rolling or tamping, brought to established grade, and floated.
4. Topping grout placed on sloping slabs shall proceed uniformly from the bottom of the slab to the top, for the full width of the placement.
5. The surface shall be tested with a straight edge to detect high and low spots which shall be immediately eliminated. When the topping and fill has hardened sufficiently, it shall be steel troweled to a smooth surface free from pinholes and other imperfections. An approved type of mechanical trowel may be used as an assist in this operation, but the last pass over the surface shall be by handtroweling. During finishing, no water, dry cement or mixture of dry cement and sand shall be applied to the surface.
C. Abandonment Grout
1. Placing of Material
a) Batching, mixing, and placing may be started if the weather conditions are favorable and when the air temperature is thirty four degrees Fahrenheit (34°F) and rising. At the time of placement, the abandonment grout must have a temperature of at least forty degrees Fahrenheit (40°F).
Mixing and placing shall stop when the air temperature is thirty eight degrees Fahrenheit (38°F) or less and falling.
b) The Contractor shall contain abandonment grout in sewer pipelines and structures to be abandoned using bulkheads.
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4-1.26 MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORK
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall provide miscellaneous metalwork and appurtenances, complete, in accordance with the plans and these Specifications.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.27 - Protective Coating and Painting
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM A 36 Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A 48 Specification for Gray Iron Castings
ASTM A 123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products ASTM A 153 Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware ASTM A 307 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS American Welding Society Standards
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
A. Standard: Structural steel shapes, plates, bars (excluding reinforcement steel covered in Section 4-1.22 - Cast-In-Place Concrete) shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 36.
B. Corrosion Protection: Fabricated steel shall be coated in accordance with Section 4-1.27 - Protective Coating and Painting or shall be hot dip galvanized as indicated on the plans.
C. Stainless Steel: Unless otherwise indicated, stainless steel metalwork and bolts shall be of Type 316 stainless steel and shall not be galvanized.
BOLTS AND ANCHORS
A. Standard Service Bolts (Not Buried or Submerged): Bolts, anchor bolts and cap screws shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A 307 Grade A or B, or threaded parts of ASTM A 36.
B. Length of Bolts: The length of all bolts shall be such that after joints are made up, each bolt shall extend through the entire nut, but in no case more than one-half (1/2) inch beyond the nut.
C. Adhesive Anchors: Unless otherwise indicated, all drilled, concrete or masonry anchors shall be adhesive anchors. No substitutions will be considered unless accompanied with ICBO report verifying strength and material equivalency.
1. Epoxy adhesive anchors are required for drilled anchors where exposed to weather, in submerged, wet, splash, overhead and corrosive conditions, and for anchoring handrails, pumps, mechanical equipment and reinforcing bars. Epoxy systems shall be per the Approved Materials List. Threaded rods shall be Type 316 stainless steel. Holes are to be clean and dry prior to the application of epoxy.
2. Unless otherwise shown, glass capsule, polyester resin adhesive anchors will be permitted in locations not specified above and shall be per the Approved Materials List. Threaded rod shall be galvanized steel.
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per the Approved Materials List. Lead caulking anchors will not be permitted. Size shall be as shown.
Non-embedded buried or submerged anchors shall be Type 316 stainless steel.
E. Lubricant: Non-seize lubricant shall be applied to the threads of all stainless steel bolts prior to installation.
CASTINGS
A. Steel castings shall contain no less than point six percent (0.6%) of manganese and not less than point two percent (0.2%) of silicon.
B. All castings shall be sound and free from shrinkage crack, blow holes and other defects. All fins and burnt sand shall be removed. Excessive porosity and spongy surfaces will constitute causes for rejection. City of Richmond shall be final judge as to whether the defects present are sufficient to cause rejection.
C. No welding or patching of defects in castings will be permitted unless authorized by the Inspector. Any such welding or patching done without the Inspector’s consent shall be cause for rejection.
D. All castings shall be true to the form and dimensions shown on the Standard Drawings. After inspection and prior to shipping, all machined surfaces shall be coated with a blue rust inhibitive lacquer, or other material which can be easily removed, unless otherwise specified.
E. Castings shall not be more than seven and one-half percent (7-1/2%) overweight.
CAST IRON FRAME AND COVERS
A. Castings for manhole frames and covers shall be non-rocking and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 48, Class 30. Cast iron covers and frames shall be heavy traffic type with a minimum weight and diameter as shown in the Drawings. Frame and cover shall be designed for H-20 traffic loading. Each item in a set of frames and covers shall be supplied by the same Manufacturer. The manhole covers shall have sealed pick holes.
B. Refer to SS-3 & SS-4 of the Standard Drawings for manhole cover requirements. Covers for public sewer manholes shall be marked "City of Richmond." Covers for manholes in private site collector systems shall be marked “Sanitary Sewer.”
C. The cover and its seat in the frame shall be machined so that the cover will sit evenly and firmly in the frame. Cast iron frames and covers shall be dipped or painted with asphalt.
FILLETS
A. Steel, gray iron, malleable iron and bronze castings shall be provided with continuous fillets in all inside angles. The radius of curvature of the exposed surface of a fillet shall define the size of the fillet.
B. The size of fillets shall not be less than one-half (1/2) of the thickness of the thinnest adjoined member nor less than one-half (1/2) inch.
MATCH MARKING
Connecting parts assembled in the shop for the purpose of alignment in the field shall be match marked.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
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FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Except as otherwise indicated, the fabrication and erection of structural steel shall conform to the requirements of the American Institute of Steel Construction "Manual of Steel Construction,” current edition.
WELDING
A. All welding shall be by the metal-arc method or gas-shielded arc method as described in the American Welding Society's (AWS) "Welding Handbook" as supplemented by other pertinent standards of the AWS. Qualification of welders shall be in accordance with the AWS Standards.
B. In assembly and during welding, the component parts shall be adequately clamped, supported and restrained to minimize distortion and for control of dimensions. Welded reinforcement shall be as indicated by the AWS Standards. Upon completion of welding, all weld splatter, flux, slag and burrs left by attachments shall be removed. Welds shall be repaired to produce a workmanlike appearance, with uniform weld contours and dimensions. All sharp corners of material which are to be painted or coated shall be ground to a minimum one-thirty second (1/32) inch chamfer.
C. Welding electrodes shall be uniformly and heavily coated (not washed) and shall be of such nature that the coating will not chip or peel while being used with the maximum amperage specified by the manufacturer.
GALVANIZING
All structural steel plates’ shapes, bars and fabricated assemblies to be galvanized shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust and scale, and galvanized in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A 123. Bolts, anchor bolts, nuts and similar threaded fasteners, after being properly cleaned, shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A 153. Field repairs to galvanizing shall be made using approved coating according to the Approved Materials List.
DRILLED ANCHORS
Drilled anchors and reinforcing bars shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Holes shall be roughened with a brush on a power drill, cleaned and dried. Expanding anchors if permitted shall not be installed until the concrete has reached the required twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength. Adhesive anchors shall not be loaded until the adhesive has reached its indicated strength in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
CUTTING WITH TORCH
A. The use of a cutting torch is permissible if the metal being cut is not carrying stress during the operation.
B. When cutting with a torch, cuts shall be true to line with a maximum deviation of one-eighth (1/8) inch.
All burned edges shall be finished by grinding or chipping.
C. The use of the cutting torch will be permitted on ends that form compression connections providing a minimum of one-quarter (1/4) inch of metal is left to be removed by machining. 4-1.27 PROTECTIVE COATING AND PAINTING
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
A. The Contractor shall apply protective coatings, complete and in place, where indicated on the plans, or as directed by the Inspector, in accordance with the requirements of this Section.
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work.
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit the following information at least thirty (30) days prior to commencement of protective coating work:
A. Coating Materials List: Showing the manufacturer and the name of the product. The list shall be submitted prior to or at the time of submittal of samples.
B. Paint Manufacturer’s Information: For each coating system product to be used, the following data:
1. Paint manufacturer's data sheet, including statements on the suitability of the material for the intended use.
2. Technical and performance information that demonstrates compliance with the system performance and material requirements.
3. Paint manufacturer's instructions and recommendations on surface preparation and application.
4. Colors available for each product (where applicable). Color charts that identify each color the Contractor is proposing shall be submitted. City of Richmond will select the color to be used during the submittal process.
5. Compatibility of shop and field applied coatings (where applicable).
6. Material Safety Data Sheet for each product to be used.
C. Samples of all paint, finishes, and other coating materials shall be submitted on eight and one-half (8-1/2) inch by eleven (11) inch sheet metal. Each sheet shall be completely coated over its entire surface with one protective coating material, type, and color.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
The following referenced surface preparation Specifications of the Steel Structures Painting Council shall form a part of this specification:
SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning: Removal of oil, grease, soil, salts, and other soluble contaminants by cleaning with solvent, vapor, alkali, emulsion or steam.
SSPC SP2 Hand Tool Cleaning: Removal of loose rust, loose mill scale, loose paint and other loose detrimental foreign matter, by hand chipping, scraping, sanding and wire brushing.
SSPC SP3 Power Tool Cleaning: Removal of loose rust, loose mill scale, loose paint and other loose detrimental foreign matter, by power tool chipping, descaling, sanding, wire brushing and grinding.
SSPC SP5 White Metal Blast Cleaning: Removal of all visible rust, oil, grease, soil, dust, mill scale, paint, oxides, corrosion products and foreign matter by blast cleaning.
SSPC SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning: Removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter, except that staining shall be limited to no more than thirtythree percent (33%) of each square inch of surface area.
SSPC SP7 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning: Removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust and loose paint.
SSPC SP10 Near-White Blast Cleaning: Removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter, except that staining shall be limited to no more than five percent (5%) of each square inch of surface area.
SSPC-SP13 Surface Preparation of Concrete, Abrasive Blast Cleaning Method: Removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, dust, mill scale, paint, oxides, corrosion products and foreign matter by blast cleaning.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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intent of the Specifications. All materials furnished and all work accomplished shall be subject to inspection by City of Richmond. The Contractor shall provide access and allow for adequate time to perform all inspections.
B. Quality assurance procedures and practices shall be used to monitor all phases of surface preparation, application and inspection throughout the duration of the project. Procedures or practices not specifically defined herein may be used provided they meet recognized and acceptable professional standards and are approved by City of Richmond.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall use suitable coating materials as recommended by the manufacturer. Materials shall comply with Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) limits applicable at the site.
B. Coating materials shall be sealed in containers clearly labeled to indicate the designated name, formula or specification number, batch number, color, date of manufacture and name of manufacturer, all of which shall be plainly legible at the time of use.
COATING SYSTEMS FOR EXPOSED STEEL PIPE
A. Zinc/Epoxy/Polyurethane System: The zinc primer shall be an aromatic urethane that contains at least eighty-three percent (83%) of metallic zinc by weight in the dried film, and is recommended by the coating manufacturer as a primer for this system. The intermediate coat shall be a high-build two-component epoxy with a solids content of at least sixty-nine percent (69%) by volume. Finish coats shall be a two-component aliphatic acrylic or polyester polyurethane coating material that provides superior color and gloss retention, resistance to chemical fumes and severe weathering. Finish coat shall have a minimum solids content of seventy- three percent (73%) by volume.
1. Prime coat (minimum dry film thickness = 3 mils): Tnemec Series 90-97 Tneme-Zinc, Amercoat 68HS, Carbozinc 859, or equal.
3. Intermediate coat (minimum dry film thickness = 4 mils): Tnemec Series N69 Polyamidoamine Epoxy, Amerlock 400, Carboguard 890 or equal.
4. Finish coats (one or more, minimum dry film thickness = 3 mils): Tnemec Series 1075 Endurashield, Ameron Amershield, Carbothane 134 HG or equal.
5. Total system minimum dry film thickness = 10 mils.
6. Intermediate coat shall be applied in excess of four (4) mils minimum dry film thickness or in more than one (1) coat as necessary to completely cover the organic zinc primer and prevent application bubbling of the polyurethane finish coat.
7. More than one finish coat shall be applied as necessary to produce a finish with uniform color and texture. If the organic zinc primer is used as a pre-construction or shop applied primer, all damaged and uncoated areas shall be spot abrasive blasted and coated after construction using the indicated material.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
STORAGE, MIXING AND THINNING OF MATERIALS
A. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Unless otherwise indicated, the coating manufacturer's printed recommendations and instructions for thinning, mixing, handling, applying, and protecting its coating materials, for preparation of surfaces for coating and for all other procedures relative to coating shall be 1718
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strictly observed.
B. All protective coating materials shall be used within the manufacturer's recommended shelf life.
C. Storage and Mixing: Coating materials shall be stored under the conditions recommended by the Material Safety Data Sheets, and shall be thoroughly stirred, strained, and kept at a uniform consistency during application. Coatings of different manufacturers shall not be mixed together. It is required for the MSDS to be on the application site during use.
METAL SURFACE PREPARATION (UNGALVANIZED)
A. The minimum abrasive blasting surface preparation shall be as indicated in the coating manufacturer's printed recommendations for the intended service.
B. Workmanship for metal surface preparation shall be in conformance with the current SSPC Standards and this Section. Blast cleaned surfaces shall match the standard samples available from the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), NACE Standard TM-01-70 - Visual Standard for Surfaces of New Steel Airblast Cleaned with Sand Abrasive and TM-01-75 - Visual Standard for Surfaces of New Steel Centrifugally Blast Cleaned with Steel Grit.
C. All oil, grease, welding fluxes, and other surface contaminants shall be removed by solvent cleaning per SSPC SP1 - Solvent Cleaning prior to blast cleaning.
D. All sharp edges shall be rounded or chamfered and all burrs, surface defects and weld splatter shall be ground smooth prior to blast cleaning.
E. The type and size of abrasive shall be selected to produce a surface profile that meets the coating manufacturer's recommendation for the particular coating and service conditions. Abrasives for submerged and severe service coating systems shall be clean, hard, sharp cutting crushed slag. Automated blasting systems shall not be used for surfaces that will be in submerged service. Metal shot or grit shall not be used for surfaces that will be in submerged service, even if subsequent abrasive blasting is planned to be one with hard, sharp cutting crushed slag.
F. The abrasive shall not be reused unless an automated blasting system is used for surfaces that will be in non-submerged service. For automated blasting systems, clean oil-free abrasives shall be maintained. The abrasive mix shall include at least fifty percent (50%) grit.
G. The Contractor shall comply with the applicable federal, state and local air pollution control regulations for blast cleaning.
H. Compressed air for air blast cleaning shall be supplied at adequate pressure from well-maintained compressors equipped with oil and moisture separators that remove at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the contaminants.
I. Surfaces shall be cleaned of all dust and residual particles of the cleaning operation by dry air blast cleaning, vacuuming, or another approved method prior to painting.
J. Enclosed areas and other areas where dust settling is a problem shall be vacuum cleaned and wiped with a tack cloth.
K. Damaged or defective coating shall be removed by the blast cleaning to meet the clean surface requirements before recoating.
L. If the required abrasive blast cleaning will damage adjacent work, the area to be cleaned is less than one hundred (100) square feet, and the coated surface will not be submerged in service, then SSPC SP2 or SSPC SP3 is to be used.
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M. Shop applied coatings of unknown composition shall be completely removed before the indicated coatings are applied. Valves, castings, ductile or cast iron pipe, and fabricated pipe or equipment shall be examined for the presence of shop-applied temporary coatings. Temporary coatings shall be completely removed by solvent cleaning per SSPC SP1 before the abrasive blast cleaning work has been started.
N. Shop primed equipment shall be solvent cleaned in the field before finish coats are applied.
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR GALVANIZED FERROUS METAL
A. Unless noted otherwise, galvanized ferrous metal shall be alkaline cleaned per SSPC SP1 to remove oil, grease, and other contaminants detrimental to adhesion of the protective coating system to be used, followed by brush off blast cleaning per SSPC SP7.
B. Pretreatment coatings of surfaces shall be in accordance with the printed recommendations of the coating manufacturer.
SURFACE PREPARATION OF FERROUS SURFACES WITH EXISTING COATINGS A. General: All grease, oil, heavy chalk, dirt, or other contaminants shall be removed by solvent or detergent cleaning prior to abrasive blast cleaning. The generic type of the existing coatings shall be determined by laboratory testing.
B. The Contractor shall provide the degree of cleaning indicated in the coating system schedule for the entire surface to be coated. If the degree of cleaning is not indicated in the schedule, deteriorated coatings shall be removed by abrasive blast cleaning to SSPC SP6. Areas of tightly adhering coatings shall be cleaned to SSPC SP7, with the remaining thickness of existing coating not to exceed three (3) mils.
C. If coatings to be applied are not compatible with existing coatings, the Contractor shall apply intermediate coatings per the paint manufacturer's recommendation for the indicated coating system or shall completely remove the existing coating prior to abrasive blast cleaning. A small trial application shall be conducted for compatibility prior to painting large areas.
D. Coatings of unknown composition shall be completely removed prior to application of new coatings.
E. Where indicated or where site conditions do not permit dry abrasive blasting due to dust or air pollution considerations, water abrasive blasting or wet abrasive blasting may be used. In both methods, paintcompatible corrosion inhibitors shall be used, and coating application shall begin as soon as the surfaces are dry. Water abrasive blasting shall be done using high pressure water with sand injection. In both methods, the equipment used shall be commercially produced equipment with a successful service record.
Wet blasting methods shall not be used for submerged and severe service coating systems unless indicated.
PREPARATION FOR COATING
A. All surfaces to receive protective coatings shall be cleaned as indicated prior to application of coatings.
The Contractor shall examine all surfaces to be coated, and shall correct all surface defects before application of any coating material. All marred or abraded spots on shop-primed and on factory-finished surfaces shall receive touch-up restoration prior to any coating application. Surfaces to be coated shall be dry and free of visible dust.
B. Surfaces that are not to receive protective coatings shall be protected during surface preparation, cleaning, and coating operations.
C. All hardware, lighting fixtures, switch plates, machined surfaces, couplings, shafts, bearings, nameplates on machinery, and other surfaces not to be painted shall be removed, masked or otherwise protected. Drop cloths shall be provided to prevent coating materials from falling on or marring adjacent surfaces. The working parts of all mechanical and electrical equipment shall be protected from damage during surface 1720
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preparation and coating operations. Openings in motors shall be masked to prevent entry of coating or other materials.
D. Care shall be exercised not to damage adjacent work during blast cleaning operations. Spray painting shall be conducted under carefully controlled conditions. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for and shall promptly repair any and all damage to adjacent work or adjoining property occurring from blast cleaning or coating operations.
E. Cleaning and coating shall be coordinated so that dust and other contaminants from the cleaning process will not fall on wet, newly coated surfaces.
APPLICATION OF COATING
A. Coating shall be done in a workmanlike manner so as to produce an even film of uniform thickness.
Edges, corners, crevices, and joints shall receive special attention to insure thorough cleaning and adequate thickness of coating material. The finished surfaces shall be free from runs, drops, ridges, waves, laps, brush marks, and variations in color, texture, and finish. The finish coat application shall be so complete that the addition of another coat would not substantially change the color or texture of the finished work.
B. All damage to surfaces resulting from the work shall be cleaned, repaired, and refinished to its original condition.
4-1.28 INDIVIDUAL LOT PUMPING SYSTEMS
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
A. Design and construction of private individual lot pumping systems shall be in conformance with applicable Cal/OSHA regulations, electrical, plumbing, and building codes, and the requirements of this Section.
B. Pumping systems for single residential units may be either simplex (single pump) or duplex (two pumps).
Systems to serve multiple residential units or nonresidential uses service shall be duplex systems (two pumps).
C. Flow Rates: Pumping systems shall produce a velocity in the pressure sewer (force main) of three (3) to five (5) feet per second when pumping against the non-surcharged head at sump Low Water Level (LWL).
1. Connection to House Plumbing
Systems connected to the house plumbing shall employ grinder pumps that discharge at a maximum flow rate of thirty (30) gallons per minute (gpm).
2. Connection to Side Sewer Systems connected to side sewers shall discharge at a maximum flow rate of fifty (50) gpm.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill
B. Section 4-1.29 – Multiple-User Low Pressure Sewer Systems C. Section 4-1.34 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
D. Section 4-1.35 - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe 1721
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CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall submit a complete Individual Lot Pumping System Application including manufacturer’s Specifications for pumps, electrical controllers, sumps, and alarms to City of Richmond and receive favorable review prior to purchasing any pumping system components, or commencing construction work.
B. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electrical permit signed off as approved by the local building code enforcement agency to the Inspector prior to startup testing of the pumping system.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Leakage Test: After closing the isolation valve at the pump station, the pump discharge pressure sewer shall be filled with water and pressurized with compressed air to the required test pressure cited on the approved City of Richmond pump curve data sheet at its point of connection to the gravity sewer system (air-over-water). The pressure shall be allowed to stabilize for a period of five (5) minutes immediately preceding a ten (10) minute test period. To pass the test, there shall be no pressure drop during the test period.
B. Electrical Permit and Inspection: The Property Owner or the Contractor shall obtain an electrical construction permit for the electrical control and alarm work from the local building code enforcement agency, and shall show evidence of favorable inspection of the system prior to functional testing of the pumping system.
C. Functional Test: When the pumping system installation is complete and favorable inspection of the electrical work has been obtained, the Contractor shall call for functional testing of the system. The Contractor shall arrange for a supply of water for use in the functional testing. The Inspector will witness the Contractor’s operation of the system during the functional test, which shall include running through more than one (1) normal automatic pumping cycle; hand (manual) switching of pumps; alternation of pumps in duplex systems; activation, silencing and resetting of alarms (visual and audible); and activation of all other switches and system features.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
All equipment and accessories shall be standard manufactured items and shall be specifically manufactured for sewage use by a company regularly engaged in the manufacture and assembly of pumping system components.
PUMPS
A. Pump systems not listed as “pre-approved” in the Approved Materials List are subject to review by City of Richmond. Such pumps shall be approved for residential sewage service by a Nationally Recognized Testing Entity (NRTE) such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL Listed) and/or CSA, and shall carry a certification label for this use, and shall be one of the types described below:
1. Submersible, centrifugal, non-clog pumps: Impeller shall be a non-clog type and shall be capable of passing a two (2) inch sphere. The pump discharge shall be at least two (2) inches in diameter.
2. Submersible, centrifugal or positive displacement grinder pumps: The grinder pump shall be constructed of long-lasting, low maintenance material that is capable of reducing all components in normal domestic sewage (including “foreign objects”, such as paper, wood, plastic, glass, rubber, etc.) to finely divided particles which will pass freely through the passages of the pump, force main, and fittings. The pump discharge shall match the manufacturer’s recommended discharge size, but shall be at least one and one-quarter (1-1/4) inches in diameter.
B. For duplex systems (two pumps), an alternator shall be provided to automatically alternate between the pumps on each operating cycle so that each pump is assured of near-equal operating time. For duplex systems, the High Water Alarm (HWA) shall be activated in the event that the lead (first) pump is unable 1722
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to maintain proper level and the lag (second) pump is called to run.
PUMP SUMPS
A. The pump sump shall include integral anti-flotation flanges, and shall be fabricated from one of the following materials:
1. Asphalt-coated steel (minimum three-sixteenth (3/16) inch plate), with interior and exterior surfaces protected with a minimum of 0.10-inch thick corrosion barrier acceptable to City of Richmond.
3. Filament wound fiberglass, minimum one-quarter (1/4) inch wall thickness with tank interior surface protected with a minimum of 0.10-inch thick, resin-rich corrosion barrier.
4. Reinforced concrete pipe or manhole barrel sections with a corrosion barrier of PVC “T-lock” or other material or coating acceptable to City of Richmond.
5. High density polyethylene (HDPE).
6. A City of Richmond-approved alternative.
B. The sump shall have a four (4) inch minimum inlet and an outlet at least the size of the pump discharge.
The invert of the inlet shall be at least six (6) inches above the High Water Alarm (HWA) set-point elevation.
C. The pump sump cover shall be epoxy coated steel plate (one-half (1/2) inch minimum thickness), heavy cast iron or the pump system manufacturer’s standard molded plastic, and shall be designed to support reasonably anticipated dead and live loads, including impact (HS-20 required for traffic areas).
MOTORS
A. Motors for column-type pumps shall be a drip-proof vertical type, totally enclosed, weather protected, and shall conform to the standards of NEMA.
B. Only explosion proof pump and motor assemblies approved by an NRTE and listed as explosion proof for Class 1, Division 1, Groups C and D locations shall be used in non-residential applications.
C. Pumps constructed with separate thermal overload protection and moisture sensing seal failure probes shall have these devices connected to sensors and to an alarm in the control panel according to the manufacturers’ recommendations.
MOTOR LEVEL CONTROLS AND PANELS
A. The pump’s level controls shall employ either: 1) a ball and rod mechanical float switch mounted above the cover; 2) a weighted mechanical-type float switch sealed within a polypropylene shell with a neoprene-covered cable; or a City of Richmond approved alternate.
B. Each pump level control switch shall be wired directly and independently to terminals in the control panel.
C. Each pump and the level control/alarm system shall be on separate electrical circuit breakers.
D. The following level control switches shall be provided:
1. A “High Water Alarm (HWA)” switch set to alarm a minimum of six (6) inches below the invert elevation of the gravity inlet sewer and to start the “lag” pump in a duplex system.
2. A “Pump On” (High Water Level (HWL)) switch set to start the single pump in a simplex system or the “lead” pump in a duplex system at a reasonable elevation below the HWA.
3. A “Pump Off” (Low Water Level (LWL)) switch set to turn off the pump(s) at a reasonable elevation above the LWA. The distance between the HWL and LWL shall be great enough to allow the pump to run for at least thirty (30) seconds during each pump cycle.
4. An optional “Low Water Alarm” (LWA) switch set to alarm at an elevation above the pump suction inlet and wired to a redundant pump shut off.
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INTRINSICALLY SAFE CIRCUITS
Level control and alarm system circuit wiring connected to level switches in the tank shall be listed as intrinsically safe by an NRTE. The circuits shall reduce the power to the pilot devices and alarms to a value incapable of releasing sufficient thermal or electrical energy to ignite an explosive environment. Separate conduits for the control and motor power wiring shall be run between the sump and the control panel. Both conduits shall be provided with seals to prevent sewer gases from migrating to the control panel.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
B. Installation of pumping system components shall conform to the manufacturer recommendations.
C. A standard clean out with an Overflow Protection Device shall be installed between the served building and the sump inlet.
PUMP SUMP
A. Ballast consisting of material specified in Section 4-1.22-Cast In-Place Concrete, or Section 4-1.23 - Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM), and weighing at least one and one-half (1-1/2) times the calculated buoyant force on the sump assuming the groundwater surface is one (1) foot below finish grade shall be provided. The required minimum volume of ballast material will be cited on the approved City of Richmond pump curve data sheet.
B. The top of the cover shall be at least three (3) inches above the surrounding ground surface in non-traffic areas. The sump cover shall be securely attached to the pump sump with stainless steel bolts, and all joints between the component parts and openings shall be sealed with gas tight gaskets.
C. The sump shall be vented to atmosphere, either: 1) to the building drain-waste-roof vent; or 2) through an integral vent in the cover.
CONTROL PANEL, ALARM SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL WORK
A. The Control Panel shall be mounted outside the pump sump on a post or building wall, or inside the served building. The panel shall have a NEMA 1 classification when mounted inside a building or a minimum NEMA 3R classification when mounted outside the building.
B. The Alarm Panel, or a remote alarm indicator, shall be mounted within the building that is served by the pump and shall provide a visible pilot light and audible alarm with silencer to alert the building occupants to alarm events. The alarm system shall be on a separate electrical circuit from pump motor power. When activated by a high water or low water condition, the alarm system shall remain latched until manually acknowledged and cleared.
C. Electrical work shall conform to the technical and permitting requirements of the local building code enforcement agency.
DISCHARGE LINE
A. The pressure portion of the discharge line, including the isolation valve, check valve and mechanical couplings shall be the same size as the pump discharge line. The valves and discharge line connecting the isolation valve, check valve, cleanout and mechanical couplings inside the sump shall be DWV brass, copper or galvanized steel pipe (Schedule 40), or a City of Richmond approved alternate material. The isolation valve shall be operable from grade and shall be placed in a utility box if outside the sump. 1724
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B. The portion of the pressure discharge line between the sump and its connection to the private gravity side sewer shall be PVC conforming to the requirements of Section 4-1.34 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe; or High Density Polyethylene (SDR 11) conforming to the requirements of Section 4-1.35 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe; and shall meet depth and bedding requirements for side sewers as specified in Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill. All bends shall be special extra-long radius (Rmin = 9 inches).
C. A standard tee or wye branch with cleanout shall be placed where the discharge line connects to the private gravity side sewer.
D. Installation of a high water passive overflow pipe is optional. If installed, the pipe shall extend to a sanitary sewer main. A Clean Check valve as listed in the Approved Materials List shall be installed in the passive overflow line.
4-1.29 MULTIPLE-USER LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEMS
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish all pipe, manholes, flushing inlets, valves, fittings, other appurtenances, tools, materials, and labor required to install and test multiple-user low-pressure sewer systems (MULPSS), in accordance with the requirements of the Plans and this Section.
A. Extension of MULPSS shall be subject to the same rules, requirements and procedures as apply to extensions of the public gravity main sewers.
B. Individual lot pumping systems (ILPS) connected to MULPSS shall conform to the requirements specified in Section 4-1.28 of these Specifications, and in addition shall:
1. Utilize “grinder” pumps with nearly vertical pump curves (semi-positive displacement type pumps) discharging at less than twenty (20) gallons per minute;
2. Incorporate a redundant curb stop (isolation valve) and check valve at each connection to a MULPSS, in addition to the isolation and check valves installed at the ILPS;
3. Connections to the MULPSS shall be at a manhole.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill
B. Section 4-1.17 - Manholes & Rodding Inlets
C. Section 4-1.28 - Individual Lot Pumping Systems
D. Section 4-1.34 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
E. Section 4-1.35 - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall submit complete shop drawings for all precast manhole components to City of Richmond, and shall receive favorable review prior to ordering the components.
B. The Contractor shall submit catalog cuts and/or shop drawings for any proposed MULPSS components not listed in the Approved Materials List.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Leakage Test: After closing the isolation valves at each individual lot connection and fitting the lowest flushing inlet with a liquid filled pressure gauge having a full-scale reading of one hundred sixty (160) psi, the multi-user low-pressure sewer shall be filled with water and pressurized with compressed air at its high point until the pressure gauge reads one hundred (100) psi (air-over-water). The pressure shall be allowed to stabilize for a period of at least five (5) minutes immediately preceding a minimum fifteen (15) minute test period. There shall be no pressure drop during the test period.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
All equipment and accessories shall be standard manufactured items and shall be specifically manufactured for sewage use by a company regularly engaged in the manufacture and assembly of pumping system components.
PIPES AND FITTINGS
A. Casing pipe and fittings shall be C900 PVC (DR-14) of the size indicated on the Plans, conforming to the requirements of Section 4-1.34 of these Specifications.
B. Pressure sewer pipe shall be HDPE (SDR 11) of the size indicated on the Plans, conforming to the requirements of Section 4-1.35 of these Specifications.
C. Brass pipe and threaded fittings shall be one (1) inch diameter Schedule 40 NPS.
VALVES
A. Isolation Valves shall be true union ball valves of the size indicated on the Plans, fabricated from PVC rated for one hundred fifty (150 psi) service at seventy five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) as listed in the Approved Materials List, or equal.
B. Check Valves shall be true union flap check valves of the size indicated on the Plans, fabricated from PVC rated for one hundred fifty (150 psi) service at seventy five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) as listed in the Approved Materials List, or equal.
C. Combination Isolation/Check Valves shall be a combination true union ball valve and flap check valve of the size indicated on the Plans, fabricated from PVC rated for one hundred fifty (150 psi) service at seventy five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) as listed in the Approved Materials List, or equal.
D. Bronze ball valves shall be one (1) inch diameter, FIPT x FIPT, rated for a maximum working pressure of six hundred (600 psi) WOG (water, oil, gas), having chromium plated balls and PTFE (Teflon) seats.
MANHOLE COMPONENTS
A. Precast manhole components shall be as listed on the Approved Materials List.
B. Standard manhole frames and covers shall be as listed on the Approved Materials List.
TRACER WIRE AND TERMINAL BOARDS
A. Tracer wire shall be TW #10 copper.
B. Terminal Boards for tracer wires shall be fabricated from three-eighths (3/8) inch HDPE sheet and threesixteenths (3/16) inch diameter brass machine screws, washers and knurled nuts. 1726
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FLUSHING NOZZLE COMPONENTS
A. Pressure gauges shall be glycerine-filled having stainless steel cases, brass internal components, one quarter (1/4) inch NPT inlets and two (2) inch diameter dials having maximum range of three hundred (300) psi and five (5) psi graduations, Grainger Stock Number 5WZ52, or equal.
B. Pressure relief valves shall have bronze bodies, stainless steel ball valves, one (1) inch MNPT inlet ports, three-quarters (3/4) inch right angle FNPT outlet ports, adjustable outlet pressure from zero (0) to four hundred (400) psi and maximum outlet flow of forty (40) gpm; Dayton Model Number 3YB67, or equal.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Casing pipes and structures (manholes and flushing inlets) for MULPSS shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of these Specifications pertaining to installation of gravity sewers, except where otherwise required in this Section.
B. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE SEWER MAIN
A. After installing the casing pipe and manhole bases, pull HDPE pressure main sewer pipe of the size indicated on the Plans into the casing.
B. The Contractor may pull more than one reach of adjacent HDPE pressure sewer main pipe of the same size through intermediate manholes.
PLUMBING AT MANHOLES
A. Plumbing for pressure main sewers and laterals shall be configured and firmly attached to galvanized metal struts as shown on the Plans.
B. At most, four (4) private pressure lateral sewers shall be connected to the public pressure main sewer at each manhole. Connection tees shall be located as near to the center of the manhole as is practical to provide adequate space for initial assembly and disassembly/assembly for future maintenance.
TRACER WIRE
A. Pull tracer wire into pipe casing when installing the HDPE pressure main sewer in the casing.
B. Terminate the tracer wires on a terminal board at each manhole. Test each tracer wire for continuity after installation.
4-1.30 PIPING, GENERAL
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
A. Pipe materials and installation procedures shall be in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations unless otherwise specified in this Section, or in the specific Section of these Specifications for the particular pipeline material being used.
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conforming to these Specifications and allowed for use in sewer pipeline installations within City of Richmond boundaries, referred to as the "Approved Materials List," is on file and copies are available at City of Richmond’s office. Pipe, appurtenances and accessories not appearing on the Approved Material List shall not be used without prior written approval of City of Richmond.
C. Pipe sizes cited in these Specifications refer to the nominal diameter of the pipe in whole inches.
D. For a particular sewer installation, pipe and manufactured fittings connecting pipe between structures shall be of one and only one manufacturer's brand and of the same type, quality, class and size.
E. Joining of pipe dissimilar size should be joined using an eccentric sheer band coupler and matching the inverts of the pipes to be connected.
F. Where field cuts are required, the Contractor shall use tools and/or equipment recommended by the pipe manufacturer. No hammer and chisel cuts will be permitted.
G. All pipe and fittings delivered to the jobsite shall be marked by the manufacturer with such inventory and identification (Brand Name, Pipe Type, Strength Class, Batch Lot, Lengths, etc.) as to be properly identified in the field as meeting the requirements of these Specifications.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.06 - Shoring, Excavation Support and Protective Systems B. Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill
C. Section 4-1.19 - Pipeline Cleaning, Testing and Televising D. Section 4-1.27 - Protective Coating and Painting
E. Section 4-1.31 - Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
F. Section 4-1.32 - Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP)
G. Section 4-1.33 - Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP)
H. Section 4-1.34 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
I. Section 4-1.35 - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe J. Section 4-1.36- Cast Iron Soil Pipe (CIP)
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ANSI/ASME B1.20. Pipe Threads, General Purpose (inch)
ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
B. Codes:
Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Pipe shall be subject to inspection at the place of manufacture. During the manufacture of the pipe, City of Richmond shall be given access to all areas where manufacturing is in progress and shall be permitted to make all inspections necessary to confirm compliance with these Specifications. 1728
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B. Except where otherwise specified, all materials used in the manufacture of the pipe shall be tested in accordance with the applicable specifications and standards. The manufacturer shall perform all tests at its own cost.
C. All installed pipe shall be cleaned, tested and televised in accordance with Section 4-1.19 – Pipeline Cleaning, Testing and Televising of these Specifications.
MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Where the assistance of a manufacturer’s service representative is required, in order to obtain compliance for pipe joints, supports, or special connections, the Contractor shall arrange for such assistance.
MATERIAL DELIVERY, STORAGE AND PROTECTION
All piping materials, fittings, valves, and accessories shall be delivered in a clean and undamaged condition, and stored off the ground. All pipe and appurtenances shall be protected from damage by sunlight, moisture, corrosive materials, equipment and other sources. All defective or damaged pipe or appurtenances shall be removed from the jobsite and replaced with new materials.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
A. Pipes, fittings, and appurtenances shall be furnished in accordance with the requirements of the applicable Section of these Specifications for the particular pipeline material being used.
B. Application of pipe coatings shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable Section of these Specifications for the particular pipeline material being used and Section 4-1.27 - Protective Coating and Painting.
BANDED COUPLINGS
Where banded couplings are used for joining of new pipe or repair of existing pipelines, only couplings listed in the Approved Materials List shall be allowed.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
Sewer pipelines shall be constructed to the alignment and grade shown on the plans, and in compliance with the specified requirements of this Section and of the specific Section of these Specifications for the particular pipeline material being used.
SEWER INSTALLATION
A. Sewer pipelines shall have a minimum wall-to-wall horizontal clearance of three (3) feet and a minimum vertical clearance of twelve (12) inches from all other improvements and utilities unless otherwise shown on the plans as being allowed by City of Richmond under Special Approval.
B. Where sewer pipelines are to be installed in the vicinity of potable water pipelines, wall-to-wall sewer-towater pipeline separation shall be in conformance with the minimum requirements shown on SS-13 of the Standard Drawings. Sewer pipeline installation in the area labeled “Special Permission,” will not be allowed unless specifically approved in writing by the water utility.
C. Pipe cover for sewer pipelines shall be in conformance with the requirements showed in the Standard Drawings, unless otherwise shown on the plans as being allowed by City of Richmond under a Special Approval.
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City of Richmond approval for cut sheets. During pipe installation, the Contractor shall continuously utilize an industrial-standard laser grade control system to confirm that the pipe is installed to the design grade, subject to the following requirements:
1. The Contractor shall provide a properly calibrated laser instrument and an operator who is qualified and trained in the operation of the particular laser instrument being used. The operator shall adhere to the provisions of the CalOSHA Construction Safety Orders regarding the use of laser equipment.
2. Laser control points shall be established bench marks or construction cut stakes identified on the City of Richmond approved cut sheets.
3. Laser must contain a direct grade reading screen, which will allow the Inspector to verify the grade at all times.
E. Pipe shall not be laid when the Inspector determines that the condition of the trench is unsuitable.
F. If the sewer is to be laid in an area that is to be filled, and the cover prior to filling is less than the required minimum cover specified pipe material and type, the pipe shall not be laid until the area has been properly filled and compacted to a level at least equal to required minimum cover above the proposed pipe, unless otherwise authorized by the Inspector.
G. If field conditions in areas that are potentially unstable or subject to settlement warrant, the Inspector may require that the Contractor substitute a different pipe material/type for the pipe shown on the plans.
H. Pipe, fittings and appurtenances shall be carefully handled and protected against damage, impact shocks, and free fall. Pipe shall be stored in a manner which will protect it from damage at the trench site or elsewhere. The Contractor shall inspect each pipe and fitting prior to installation to determine that only undamaged material is installed.
I. Before placement of pipe in the trench, each pipe or fitting shall be thoroughly cleaned of any foreign substance and shall be kept clean at all times thereafter.
J. Sewer pipelines shall be laid upgrade from the point of connection to the existing sewer with the bell end at the upgrade end of each pipe length.
K. Layout of curves should not be allowed except by special variance from COR.
L. Non-marring slings shall be used for lowering each length of pipe into the trench (chains shall not be used). The pipe shall be laid on properly compacted bedding material as specified in Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill. No blocking will be permitted and the pipe shall have full bearing for its entire length between bell holes excavated in said bedding material to prevent point loading at the bells or couplings and to allow for unobstructed assembly of all joints. Excavation shall be made as needed outside the normal trench section at field joints to permit adequate access to the joints for field connection operations and for application of coating on field joints. After jointing is completed, bell holes shall be backfilled with properly compacted bedding material, taking care not to damage, move, or lift the pipe from its bedding support.
M. Where it becomes necessary to modify the design pipe alignment to resolve conflicts with unforeseen obstructions or other causes, the Contractor shall propose a revised alignment to the Inspector who may allow installation per the revised alignment or may require that the revision be submitted to the Engineer for consideration. Such revision may be made by the deflection of joints, by the use of fittings or by forced bending of the pipe if permitted, however, in no case shall the deflection in the pipe or at any joint exceed the maximum deflection recommended by the pipe manufacturer.
N. Sewer pipes, branches, stubs, or other open ends which are not to be immediately connected, shall be plugged or capped.
O. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent excavated or other foreign material from getting into the pipe during the laying operations. At all times when laying operations are not in progress and at the close of the day’s work, the openings of all pipe and specials, whether in the trench or in 1730
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storage, shall be protected with suitable bulkheads to prevent unauthorized access by persons, animals, water, or any undesirable substance.
P. The Contractor shall prevent the pipe from floating during and after its installation.
CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SEWERS
A. Existing sewers are shown on the plans at the locations where new sewers are to be connected. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the exact location and depth of the existing sewers prior to the installation of any sewer pipe. New pipe shall be plugged with mechanical plugs until further connection is necessary.
B. Connection of new main and/or trunk sewers to existing lines up to and including forty eight (48) inches in diameter shall be made at existing manholes or by constructing a new manhole over the point of connection, or by removing an existing rodding inlet or plug and extending new pipe of the same diameter, material and class from the point of connection.
1. Where the connection is to be made into an existing manhole, the Contractor shall make the connection by core-drilling through the manhole shelf to the existing channel, installing the new pipe, finishing a new channel within the manhole and repairing any damage to the structure.
2. Where the connection is to be made by constructing a new manhole on an existing sewer, the manhole and new connection shall conform to the details shown in SS-1 through SS-2 & SS-5A & 5B of the Standard Drawings. The existing sewer shall be kept intact until immediately before the cleaning and flushing operation for the new sewer is to begin.
3. Where the connection is to be made at a removed rodding inlet or plug, the existing piping shall be cut square and ends properly prepared for the connection shown and an air test fitting shall be installed at the connection of new and existing pipelines.
4. All new pipe shall be plugged with an approved mechanical plug or brick/mortar until the line is completed and ready for testing.
C. Side Sewer Connections to Main Sewers:
1. Side sewer connections shall be made with fittings or adapters recommended by the manufacturer for use with the particular pipe and as listed on the Approved Materials List.
2. Side sewers equal in size to the main sewer shall be connected by installing a wye branch or tee fitting.
3. Connection and side sewer details shall conform to the requirements shown ON SS-16D of the Standard Drawings.
4. Side sewer or lateral connections to new or existing manholes shall be as detailed on SS-1 through SS-2, SS-5A, SS-5B & SS-6B of the Standard Drawings.
5. Side sewer connections where wyes, tees or laterals were not installed during main sewer construction, shall be made by installing a tap listed in the Approved Materials List, installing a main sewer repair spool (replacement pipe section) as specified in Subsection 3.5 below including a Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General new wye branch or tee fitting, or by core drilling through the barrel of an existing manhole at the top of the shelf or crown of mainline pipe. Installation of taps shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Only pre-qualified Contractors shall be permitted to install tap and saddle connections on VCP, CIP, DIP, or RCP.
b. Before commencing excavation for tap installation, the Contractor shall have sufficient Type I bedding and backfill material at the site to properly re-bed the main and lateral sewers, and backfill the excavation.
c. The excavation for the tapping work shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in width, give enough length for work space, without under-cut sides and shall be properly shored in conformance with Section 4-1.06 - Shoring, Excavation Support and Protective Systems. A minimum clearance of three (3) inches below, six (6) inches on each side and twelve (12) inches each way along the main from the point of connection shall be provided for tap installation.
6. If the main sewer is damaged during excavation for or during installation of the tap, the Contractor shall install a main sewer repair spool (replacement pipe section) as specified in Subsection 3.5 below including a new wye branch or tee fitting.
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REPAIRS TO EXISTING SIDE SEWERS AND MAINS
A. Repairs to main sewers and trunk sewers sixteen (16) inches or less in diameter shall be made using pipe and fittings specified in Section 4-1.33 - Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP), or Section 4-1.34 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe.
B. Repairs to side sewers shall conform to the requirements shown in SS-14 of the Standard Drawings, and shall be made using pipe and fittings specified in:
1. Section 4-1.33 - Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP);
2. Section 4-1.34 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe;
3. Section 4-1.35 - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe; or
2. Section 4-1.36 - Cast Iron Soil Pipe (CIP).
C. When repair of a damaged section of pipe is required within eighteen (18) inches of a pipe joint, the replacement section shall extend to and include the joint.
D. Where repair couplings are permitted, only couplings listed in the Approved Materials List shall be used.
E. The Inspector may require replacement of broken, damaged or improper pipe or fittings discovered during sewer repair or replacement work.
REPAIRS TO NEW SEWER MAINS
A. If damage to the new main sewer pipe is identified during inspection, testing or televising, the Contractor shall repair the damage or replace the pipe as instructed by the Inspector. When repair of a damaged section of pipe is required within eighteen (18) inches of a pipe joint, the replacement section shall be extended to include the joint. Repair procedures shall comply with the following:
1. VCP and DIP SEWER MAINS – Manufacturer’s recommended couplings shall be used. The damaged pipe shall be removed by squarely cutting out the damaged section. The replacement pipe shall be squarely cut approximately one-half (1/2) inch shorter than the missing section. The repair couplings shall be placed onto the pipe ends, the replacement assembly inserted into the gap, the repair couplings moved to be centered over each new joint, and the fasteners or bands tightened as required. The Contractor shall re-bed the pipe and backfill the excavation with properly compacted bedding and backfill material in accordance with Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill.
2. PVC SEWER MAINS - PVC double bell repair couplings shall be used. The damaged pipe shall be removed by squarely cutting out the damaged section, and the remaining ends shall be beveled. The replacement pipe shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in length and shall be squarely cut approximately one-half (1/2) inch shorter than the missing section, and its ends shall be beveled.
Reference lines indicating the spigot stab distance required for centering the repair coupling shall be clearly marked on all cut ends. The repair couplings shall be placed onto the pipe ends, the replacement assembly inserted into the gap, the repair couplings moved to be centered over each new joint. The Contractor shall re-bed the pipe and backfill the excavation with properly compacted bedding and backfill material in accordance with Section 4-1.07 - Excavation, Bedding and Backfill.
WARNING TAPE INSTALLATION
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4-1.31 REINFORCED CONCRETE SEWER PIPE
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install reinforced concrete sewer pipe and all appurtenances as specified, complete and in place, as shown on the plans, as specified in this Section and in Section 4-1.30 Piping, General.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM C 76 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe ASTM C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
AWWA C 302 Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Non-cylinder Type, for Water and Other Liquids
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
A. Certificates guaranteeing that the pipe furnished hereunder is in compliance with the requirements of these Specifications and the referenced standards.
B. Quality control records as required herein.
C. Detailed fabrication including pipe designs, special pipe, dimensions, weights, joint details, laying diagrams and a fabrication schedule. Drawings shall indicate, at relative scale, concrete covers, reinforcement placements, joint assembly design, the design pipe size, D-load, cement type, concrete strength and areas, and types and placements of reinforcement.
D. Three-edge bearing test results. Results shall indicate the City of Richmond assigned project number, agency and operator performing the test, date, pipe size and specified D-load and ultimate test load applied. The ultimate test load applied shall not exceed one hundred ten percent (110%) of the specified D-load.
E. Fabrication plant joint leakage testing results.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. For concrete pipes of thirty (30) inches inside diameter and larger, each pipe joint shall be inspected by the Contractor from the inside of the installed piece of pipe before backfilling and before the next piece of pipe is connected. The inspection shall include the checking of proper joint gaps and gasket placement, and damaged or chipped joints. The Contractor shall verify the deflection at each joint by comparing the width of gaps at the top and bottom and each side of each joint. Gaps exceeding manufacturer’s maximum/minimum allowable limits and/or with potentially rolled or pinched gaskets shall be corrected before the next piece of pipe is installed. If a pipe section, which has previously been installed, is moved or dislodged in the process of installing the next pipe section, those pipe joints which have been previously checked and which may have been affected by the moving or dislodging shall be rechecked. In addition, at the completion of each pipe installation day, the Contractor shall again inspect the inside of the pipeline installed that day for potential problems that may have developed since the individual joint inspections. The Contractor shall correct all excessive gaps and potential problems that may affect the passing of the leakage test before any more pipes are installed.
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of Richmond’s inspection, if implemented, will be for general compliance only and will not relieve the Contractor from being fully responsible for the overall installation quality including the proper alignment, grades, and the passing of the specified leakage test. The Contractor shall provide all necessary access and safety equipment that will assure a safe work area and facilitate the inspection process for the Inspector.
C. City of Richmond reserves the right to reject the repairing of pipe joints needed to pass the specified leakage test. Such repairs may be allowed only at the Inspector’s discretion, and may require the installation of exterior concrete collars designed for leakage and settlement in addition to interior repairs, or other approved equivalent repair methods to ensure the integrity of the pipeline for the full design life.
Repair of chipped joints, if approved by City of Richmond, shall be made after the passing of the specified leakage test, as approved by City of Richmond.
D. Except as modified in this Section, all materials used in the manufacture or installation of the pipe shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the referenced standards.
E. Submittals and testing shall be done in compliance with Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General of these Specifications.
PRODUCTS
PIPE MATERIALS
A. All pipe sizes refer to the nominal inside diameter of pipe (including any pipe linings) and no pipe, except where specified herein, shall be more than three-eighth (3/8) inch smaller than the nominal size designated. All pipe, joints incorporated into the pipe, and manufactured fittings connecting pipe between structures shall be fabricated by one and only one manufacturer and be of the same type, quality, class, and size unless otherwise specified or shown. Jointing of pipe dissimilar in size and/or material shall be accomplished at structures. All field cut pipe shall be accomplished by methods and equipment recommended by the pipe manufacturer. No hammer and chisel cuts will be permitted. All pipe and fittings delivered to the jobsite shall be properly marked by the manufacturer with, at a minimum, the manufacturer’s name, piece number, pipe diameter, class (or D-load) and date of manufacture. All elliptically reinforced pipe shall also be marked with a “field top” designation.
B. Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe with Flared or Flush Bell and Spigot Joint: All Reinforced Concrete, hereinafter referred to as R.C., pipe and fittings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C 76 and as modified herein:
1. Materials shall comply with the appropriate ASTM designation under which the subject pipe is to be manufactured, modified as specified hereunder:
a. Cement used in the manufacture of R.C. pipe shall be TYPE II in conformance with ASTM C 150.
b. No admixtures shall be introduced to concrete mixes. c. Rubber for gaskets shall be neoprene and shall comply with the requirements of AWWA C 302. d. Aggregates used shall consist of granitic, calcareous or combinations.
2. Design shall comply with appropriate ASTM designation under which the subject pipe is to be manufactured and as modified herein.
a. In no case shall pipe be less than that specified under ASTM C 76 provisions for CLASS III, Walls "B" or "C". Wall "A" shall not be acceptable.
b. Total concrete cover of reinforcement at the inner wall, (clearance of steel surface to inner wall surface), nominal one and one-half (1-1/2) inches, regardless of pipe diameter size or type and placement configuration of reinforcement. Minimum concrete cover at the outer wall shall not be less than one (1) inch.
c. Joint design for thirty (30) inch diameter and larger pipe shall be reinforced concrete bell and spigot incorporating a fully-retained, double rubber gasketed joint with a one-half (1/2) inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC testing tube extending from the inside of the pipe into the annular space between the two gaskets. A removable plastic screw-in plug shall be provided to protect the tube opening. Position of the testing tube shall be at the springline of the pipe. 1734
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d. Reinforced concrete pipe for tunneled installations shall be double spigot type with Type 316 stainless steel joint band. The minimum thickness of the Type 316 stainless steel joint band shall be one-half (1/2) inch unless a greater thickness is required by the Contractor for the tunnel and jacking operation.
3. PVC lined reinforced concrete pipe shall be manufactured by the vertically cast process, utilizing stationary inner and outer forms. Vertically cast pipe shall be wet cast, vibrated, steam cured, and shall remain in the forms for a minimum of six (6) hours. Pipe manufactured by the "Dry Cast" method is unacceptable. Fabrication of centrifugally spun and vertically cast pipe shall be in accordance with AWWA C 302 and as modified herein:
a. Form oils or release agents shall not contain any material or substances that would penetrate or otherwise retard concrete set at the formed surface.
b. The steel forms shall be placed horizontally in a machine capable of spinning the forms at speeds that will produce concrete meeting or exceeding the concrete strengths required under the appropriate ASTM standard for the subject pipe specified.
4. Pipe fabrication plant and field hydrostatic joint leakage testing shall be in accordance with the following minimum criteria:
a. All pipes shall be subject to a D-load test by the manufacturer. Three-edge bearing test loads shall be applied to the extent that no greater than a 0.01-inch crack is produced in tested pipe sections. Applied test loading may be terminated without producing a 0.01-inch maximum crack if or when such loading has reached one hundred ten percent (110%) of that required for and relative to the specified D-load for the subject pipe. City of Richmond may select at random and test as specified in ANSI/AWWA C 302. The cost of the pipe and the tests shall be borne by the Contractor. Pipe will be acceptable under the test requirements specified herein when all test specimens conform to the test requirements, the manufacturer will be allowed to retest two (2) additional specimens for each specimen that failed, and the pipe shall be acceptable only when all of the retest specimens meet the strength requirements. b. Fabrication plant joint leakage testing shall be performed in accordance with AWWA C 302. The pipe test pressure shall be a minimum head of twenty five (25) feet. c. Field hydrostatic joint leakage testing shall be performed by the Contractor installing the pipe, after the pipe is in place in accordance with the requirements of Section 4-1.19 - Pipeline Cleaning, Testing and Televising.
5. Pipe minimum and maximum lengths, except where required otherwise shall be in accordance with AWWA C 302.
C. The quality of materials, the process of manufacture, and the finished pipe shall be subject to inspection and approval by City of Richmond or its assignee. Pipe shall be substantially free of fractures and internal surface roughness. The ends of the pipe shall be normal to the walls and centerline of the pipe, within the limits of variations given in ASTM C 76. Pipe shall be subject to rejection for failure to conform to any of the specification requirements. City of Richmond’s decision regarding rejection of the pipe shall be final and the rejected pipe shall be immediately removed from the jobsite and replaced at the Contractor’s cost.
Individual sections of pipe may be rejected for any of the following defects:
1. Fractures or cracks passing through the wall, except for a single end crack that does not exceed the depth of the joint.
2. Defects that indicate proportioning, mixing, and molding not in compliance with ASTM C 76.
3. Spigot and/or bell surface and/or dimensional irregularities which may impede assembling the joint or affect leak tightness.
4. Surface defects indicating honeycomb, rock pockets or open texture.
5. Damaged or cracked ends where such damage would prevent making a satisfactory joint.
6. Any continuous crack having a surface width of 0.01 inch or more and extending for a length of twelve (12) inches or more, regardless of position in the wall of the pipe.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Sewer pipelines shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and of Section 4-
1.30 – Piping, General.
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B. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
PIPE INSTALLATION
A. Reinforced concrete pipe shall be installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations and the additional requirements of this Section.
B. Bell holes shall be excavated at each joint to provide full-length barrel support of the pipe and to prevent point loading at the bells or couplings.
C. Pipe bedding or trench subgrade beneath the pipe shall be compacted and graded to provide a uniform and continuous support beneath the pipe at all points between the bell holes or pipe joints.
D. Unless otherwise required, all pipes shall be laid straight between changes in alignment and at uniform grade between changes in grade. Where lined reinforced concrete pipe is specified, it shall be installed with the unlined area of the pipe circumference centered on the invert. For pipes with elliptical reinforcement, the pipe shall be placed with the minor axis of the reinforcement in a vertical position.
E. For standard beveled pipes where it is necessary to defect the pipe joint to achieve the required line or grade, the amount of joint "pull" shall not exceed the pipe manufacturer’s recommendation. Pipes installed in straight lines or grades shall have a uniform end gap all around the pipe joint.
PIPE DEFLECTION
Horizontal Curves shall be installed in straight pipe segments and joint deflections or fittings by special variance from COR. Minimum curvature radius requirements for RCP pipe are shown on the table below. All designs of curvilinear sewers are subject to approval by City of Richmond.
Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
Allowable Deflection Per Joint Segment Length Minimum Radius
1.2 Degree Joint Deflection 8’0” 400 ft.
JOINTS
A. Care shall be taken to avoid dragging the spigot on the ground or allowing it to be damaged by contact with gravel, crushed stone, or other hard objects.
B. Joint mating surfaces shall be cleaned immediately prior to jointing.
C. After the subgrade has been prepared as specified, the rubber gaskets shall be placed in the groove(s) on the spigot ring, and the spigot end of the pipe then centered into the bell of the adjoining pipe and pushed into position. Care shall be taken to avoid twisting or cutting the gasket(s) when jointing the pipe. The inside surface of the bell, the gasket groove(s) and the gasket(s) shall be lubricated immediately prior to jointing with a compound recommended by the manufacturer which will facilitate the telescoping of the joint.
D. After the pipe joint is made, the Contractor shall check proper gasket(s) placement with a feeler gauge supplied by the pipe manufacturer for such testing. Where joint placement is found to be improper, the tested pipe section shall be first removed, the gasket(s) checked for defects due to manufacturing error, a new gasket(s) installed if necessary, the pipe re-laid and the gasket(s) placement rechecked. 1736
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TRENCH LOAD
Trench load calculations and design shall reflect the following minimum criteria:
A. Maximum trench width of twenty four (24) inches greater that the outside diametric dimension (O.D.) of the pipe barrel not including bells and a backfill density relative to that anticipated but in all cases not less than one hundred twenty (120) pounds per cubic foot.
B. A dead load factor not greater that one and nine-tenths (1.9) for bedding shown and specified on SS-10 and SS-11 of the Standard Drawings.
C. Live load and impact factors relative to that anticipated but in all cases not less than that produced by using AASHO HS-20 load criteria and a one and one-half (1.5) impact factor.
D. A safety factor of not less than one and one-half (1.5). 4-1.32 VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE (VCP)
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install vitrified clay pipe and all appurtenances as specified, complete and in place, as shown on the plans, as specified in this Section and in Section 4-1.30 Piping, General.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM C 12 Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines ASTM C 301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
ASTM C 700 Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength and Perforated
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall furnish a certified affidavit of compliance for all pipe and other products or materials furnished under this Section, as specified in the referenced standards.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. All pipes shall be subject to a hydrostatic pressure test and a three (3) edge bearing test at the manufacturer's plant.
B. All pipe and fittings shall be true, circular, and concentric with the barrel of the pipe, on a plane at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the pipe. At no point shall the thickness of the pipe spigot be less in thickness than the shell of the main body of the pipe. Socket ends shall be square with the longitudinal axis and shall be true, circular and concentric with the barrel of the pipe.
C. All pipe and fittings shall have smooth interiors and shall be free from injurious cracks, checks, blisters, broken extremities or other imperfections.
D. Pipe shall be subject to rejection for failure to conform to any specification requirement. City of Richmond’s decision regarding rejection of the pipe shall be final and the rejected pipe shall be immediately removed from the jobsite and replaced at the Contractor’s cost. Individual sections of pipe may be rejected for any of the following defects:
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1. A single crack in the pipe or fitting extending through the entire thickness, regardless of the length of such crack; a single crack which extends through one-fifth (1/5) of the barrel thickness and is over two (2) inches long. Any surface firing crack that is more than 1/32 inch wide at its widest point.
2. Lumps, blisters, pits, or flakes on the interior surface of a pipe or fitting.
3. When spigot or bell of the pipe varies from a true circle more than three percent (3%) of its nominal diameter.
4. Any piece broken from the spigot end that extends through the barrel.
5. Tramp clays, grog, or other foreign matter fused to the exterior or interior surface of the pipe or fittings.
E. Except as modified in this Section, all materials used in the manufacture or installation of the pipe shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the referenced standards.
F. Submittals and testing shall be done in compliance with Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General of these Specifications.
PRODUCTS
PIPE AND FITTINGS
Clay pipe and fittings shall be extra strength, glazed, unless otherwise shown, and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C 700.
JOINTS
Joints in vitrified clay pipe shall be made up using a factory-made bell and spigot compression joint, or a coupling listed in the Approved Materials List.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Sewer pipelines shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and of Section 4-
1.30 – Piping, General.
B. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
INSTALLATION OF VCP
A. Installation of pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM C 12. Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with spigot ends pointing in direction of flow. After a section of pipe has been lowered into the prepared trench, supported along the full length of the pipe section, and immediately before joining the pipe, the ends of the pipe to be joined shall be cleaned and the rubber gasket lubricated, all in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's written instructions. Assembly of the pipe length shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. All special tools and appliances required for joining the pipe shall be provided by the Contractor. When cutting or machining of the pipe is necessary, only tools and methods recommended in writing by the pipe manufacturer and approved by City of Richmond shall be employed.
B. All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent uplift or floating of the pipe prior to the completion of the backfilling operation. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage due to this cause and shall restore and replace the pipe to its specified condition and grade if it is displaced due to floating. 1738
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PIPE DEFLECTION
Horizontal Curves shall be installed in straight pipe segments and joint deflections or fittings by special variance from COR. Minimum curvature radius requirements for VCP pipe are shown on the table below. All designs of curvilinear sewers are subject to approval by City of Richmond.
VCP
Max. Equation for r (feet)
Allowed Minimum Minimum Radius of
Curvature,
Deflection Radius For Pipe Length (L) of:
(Degrees) ( L= Pipe Length) 4' 6' 8' 10'
2.4 r = 24.0(L) 96 144 192 ~
1.8 r = 32.0(L) 128 192 256 320
1.2 r = 48.0(L) 192 288 384 480
0.9 r = 64.0(L) 256 384 512 640
MANHOLES
VCP entering and leaving manholes or other structures shall have two (2) standard joints within three (3) feet of the manhole base. One (1) joint shall be incorporated in the manhole base or installed immediately adjacent to the manhole base and there shall not be less than twelve (12) inches between the two (2) joints. 4-1.33 DUCTILE IRON PIPE (DIP)
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install ductile iron pipe (DIP) and all appurtenances as specified, complete and in place, as shown on the plans, as specified in this Section and in Section 4-1.30 Piping, General.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 in. through 48 in. for Water and Other Liquids
ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 Flanged Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Pipe with Threaded Flanges ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pipe ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 in. through 12 in. for Water and Other Liquids
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Except as modified in this Section, all materials used in the manufacture or installation of the pipe shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the referenced standards.
B. Submittals and testing shall be done in compliance with Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General of these Specifications.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
A. Ductile-iron pipe shall conform to the latest revision of ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 subject to the following supplemental requirements. The pipe shall be furnished complete with rubber gaskets, and all special fittings shall be provided as shown on the plans.
B. Bell and spigot joints are to be used for all underground applications. As an alternative to bell and spigot joints the use of mechanical and flanged joints will be permitted for above ground applications only.
PIPE
Ductile iron pipe shall be of the diameter indicated at a minimum class 52, and shall be manufactured with standard bell and spigot joints in accordance with the latest revision of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
LINING AND COATING
Pipe shall have standard asphaltic coating on the exterior and be epoxy lined on the interior with Protecto 401TM ceramic epoxy lining as manufactured by U.S. Pipe, or approved equal.
FITTINGS
A. Fittings shall be ductile iron at a minimum of class 52. Fittings shall conform to the latest revision of either ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 or ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53. Fittings and accessories shall be furnished with either Push-on or Mechanical Type Joints in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
B. Ductile-iron pipe and fittings shall be furnished with mechanical joints, push-on joints, flanged joints, and/or restrained joints, as required. Bolted joints shall not be used for underground installations.
1. Mechanical and push-on bell and spigot joints shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C111/ A21.11, and be furnished complete with all necessary accessories.
2. Flanged joints shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15.
3. Restrained joints shall be per the Approved Materials List.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Sewer pipelines shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and of Section 4-
1.30 – Piping, General.
B. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
INSTALLATION OF PIPE
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RUBBER-GASKETED JOINTS
Immediately before jointing pipe, the bell end of the pipe shall be thoroughly cleaned, and a clean rubber gasket, lubricated with an approved vegetable-based lubricant, shall be placed in the bell groove. The spigot end of the pipe shall be carefully cleaned and lubricated with a vegetable-based lubricant. The spigot end of the pipe section shall then be inserted into the bell of the previously laid joint and pushed into its proper position. Tilting of the pipe to insert the spigot into the bell will not be permitted. 4-1.34 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install PVC pipe and all appurtenances as specified, complete and in place, as shown on the plans, as specified in this Section and in Section 4-1.30 Piping, General.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
AWWA C900-07 Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In.
Through 12 In. (100 mm through 300 mm), for Water Transmission and Distribution AWWA C905-08 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 14 In. Through 48 In. (350 mm Through 1,200 mm), for Water Transmission and Distribution ASTM D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.
ASTM D 2241 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR-Series) ASTM D 2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
ASTM D 3034 Specification for Type PSM Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
ASTM F 477 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
ASTM F 1674 Test Method for Joint Restraint Products
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Except as modified in this Section, all materials used in the manufacture or installation of the pipe shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the referenced standards.
B. Submittals and testing shall be done in compliance with Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General of these Specifications.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
All PVC pipe shall be continuously and permanently marked with the manufacturer's name, pipe size and pressure rating in psi.
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PIPE
A. All PVC pipe shall be joined by compression, solvent-welded, thermo-fusion welded or mechanical restrained joints as shown on the Plans.
B. Polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC) shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 3034, SDR 26, or AWWA C900 or C905, Class 100, 150, 165, 200, 253, or 305. Material for PVC pipe shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 1784 for Class 12454-B or 12454-C as defined therein.
C. Flexible rubber rings for compression type joints for PVC pipe and fittings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM F 477.
D. All sun-faded pipe or pipe with noticeable surface defects will be rejected and shall be replaced by the Contractor.
COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS
A. Couplings shall be as listed in the Approved Materials List.
B. All fittings for PVC pipe shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 2241. The ring groove and gasket ring shall be compatible with PVC pipe ends.
C. The strength class of fittings shall be no less than the strength class of any adjoining pipe.
D. PVC fittings shall, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of ASTM D 3034 as they apply to type SDR 26 PVC Sewer Pipe using an Elastomeric Gasket Joint in a bell and spigot assembly system. Rubber sealing gaskets shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 477.
E. All PVC pipe entering or leaving a concrete structure shall have a rubber sealing gasket, as supplied by the pipe manufacturer, firmly seated perpendicular to the pipe axis, around the pipe banded and cast into the structure base or near the structure wall center as a water stop. Said water stop may also consist of a manhole coupling with rubber sealing rings cast into the structure base.
RESTRAINED JOINTS FOR C900 PVC PIPE
All restrained joints used in sanitary sewer applications shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM F 1674.
All restrained joints shall be per the Approved Materials List.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Sewer pipelines shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and of Section 4-
1.30 - Piping, General.
B. Work shall meet the specified requirements of these Specifications unless the requirements of the local agency having jurisdiction are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
INSTALLATION
PVC pipe shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D 2321; as specified herein and shown on the plans.
3.3 HORIZONTAL CURVES
Horizontal curves shall be installed in straight pipe segments by special variance from COR, each a minimum of five feet in length and joint deflections or fittings in accordance with the requirements or with forced bends where the radius of the curve exceeds the minimums specified in the table below:
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SDR 26 PVC Pipe (Forced Bends)
Pipe Diameter 4" 6" 8" 10"
Minimum Radius 135’ 200’ 260’ 322’
FIELD JOINTING
A. Each pipe compression type joint shall be joined with a lock-in rubber ring and a ring groove that is designed to resist displacement during pipe insertion.
B. The ring and the ring seat inside the bell shall be wiped clean before the gasket is inserted. A thin film of lubricant shall be applied to the exposed surface of the ring and to the outside of the clean pipe end.
Lubricant other than that furnished with the pipe shall not be used.
C. Joints shall not be deflected either vertically or horizontally in excess of the printed recommendations of the pipe manufacturer.
4-1.35 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) PIPE
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) and all appurtenances as specified, complete in place, as shown on the plans, as specified in this Section and in Section 4-1.30 Piping, General. The HDPE pipe and fittings specified herein shall be used only in association with pipe-bursting methods and directional drilling construction methods unless otherwise approved by City of Richmond.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.10 - Horizontal Directional Drilling
B. Section 4-1.12 - Pipe Bursting
C. Section 4-1.30 - Piping, General
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics ASTM D 696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics ASTM D 746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact ASTM D 1238 Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer ASTM D 1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials ASTM D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique ASTM D 1525 Test Method for Vicat Softening Temperature of Plastics ASTM D 1693 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics ASTM D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness ASTM D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials ASTM D 3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials ASTM F 585 Practice for Insertion of Flexible Polyethylene Pipe into Existing Sewers ASTM F 714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter PLASTICS PIPE Renewing Sewers with Polyolefin Pipe Industry (PPI) 1743
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Except as modified in this Section, all materials used in the manufacture or installation of the pipe shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the referenced standards.
B. Submittals and testing shall be done in compliance with Section 4-1.30 - Piping, General of these Specifications.
PRODUCTS
GENERAL
Referenced pipe sizes are nominal pipe diameters.
PIPING MATERIALS
A. Pipe and fittings shall be high density, high molecular weight polyethylene with a cell classification of 345434D, as defined in ASTM D 3350 and shall be colored white or light gray. In addition, the material shall be listed by the Plastic Pipe Institute with a designation of PE 3408 and shall be classified as a Type III, Class C, Category 5, Grade P34 material, as defined in ASTM D 1248.
B. Fittings shall be of the same material and class as the pipe. Identification of pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3350. Pipe and fittings shall be made from virgin material. No rework compound, except that obtained from the manufacturers own production of the same formulation, shall be used. Pipe and fittings shall be homogeneous throughout and shall be free of visible cracks, holes, foreign material, blisters, or other deleterious faults.
C. Dimensions of pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM F 714. Pipe and fittings shall be at minimum SDR 17 with cast iron/ ductile iron outside diameter and have a minimum pressure rating of one hundred (100) psi at seventy three and four-tenth degrees Fahrenheit (73.4°F).
D. The physical properties of the pipe and fittings material shall be as follows:
PROPERTY TEST METHOD VALUE
Density ASTM D 1505 0.955 gm/cc
Melt Index ASTM D 1238 0.14 gm/10 min
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance a ASTM D 1693 > 5,000 hr > 800 hr
Tensile Strength, Yield b ASTM D 638 3,200 psi
Elongation at Break c ASTM D 638 > 750 percent
Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D 1525 257º F
Brittleness Temperature ASTM D 746 < -180º F
Flexural Modulus ASTM D 3350 125,000 psi
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Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D 638 105,000 psi
Hardness ASTM D 2240 65 Shore D
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion d ASTM D 696 8.3x10-5 in/in/°F
1.2x10-4 in/in/°F
Long Term Strength e ASTM D 2837 1,600 psi
800 psi
a - Condition A, B & C @ 0°F; Compressed Ring @ 50°F
b - Type IV specimen
c - Type IV specimen
d - Molded specimen; Extruded pipe
e - @ 73°F; @ 140°F
JOINTS
A. Joints in HDPE pipe shall be made using thermal butt-fusion welding equipment designed for the specific purpose of permanently connecting HDPE pipes. This equipment shall be capable of squarely facing the pipe ends to be joined, properly heating each pipe end to the temperature range specified by the pipe manufacturer, and applying and sustaining the appropriate pressure, as recommended by the pipe manufacturer. Test joints may be requested at the Inspector’s discretion to ensure the quality of the joints.
B. For main sewer installation, the butt-fusion welding machine shall be outfitted with a measuring and recording unit that documents the conditions existing during the fusion of each individual weld. A printout that includes the date and time each joint was made, the joint number, the initials of the machine operator, the platen temperature at the time of mating, the pressure during the heating cycle, the time period for the heating cycle, the pressure during the soak cycle, and the time period of the soak cycle shall be machinegenerated and delivered to City of Richmond at the end of each work shift. The recording unit shall be a DataLogger, as manufactured by McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., or approved equal.
C. Fusion equipment shall be operated by technicians who have been certified by a major gas public utility such as Pacific Gas and Electric or Southern California-Edison for operation of such equipment. A copy of the technician’s certification shall be provided to City of Richmond prior to the start of the work.
Furthermore, all technicians performing butt-fusion welding on this project shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating the same equipment used hereon.
D. Butt-fusion welding equipment shall be as follows, or approved equal:
1. McElroy No. 412 Hydraulic Fusion Machine, McElroy Manufacturing, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2. Proweld Field 12 (315)-R, Asahi/America, Malden, Massachusetts.
FITTINGS
A. The Contractor shall provide fabricated fittings where required. Fabricated fittings shall be of the same material as, and shall have a minimum pressure rating equal to, the pipeline material. If the fitting is inline with the pipeline (i.e., a flange adapter), then the I.D. of the fitting shall be the same as the pipe. If the fitting is off-line (i.e., a tee), then the fitting shall have an I.D. in accordance with the plans. Unless otherwise required, all fittings shall be butt-fusion welded or flanged.
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consist of flange adapters butt-fusion welded to the HDPE pipe end, ductile iron back-up rings with a pressure rating of at least one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds per square inch (psi), Type 316 stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers, and one eighth (1/8) inch thick, black-reinforced rubber gaskets. In no case shall threaded fittings or adapters be used to connect HDPE materials.
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Sewer pipelines shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and of Section 4-
1.30 – Piping, General.
B. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
A. The Contractor shall inspect each pipe and fitting prior to butt-fusion welding and again prior to installation. Any damaged pipe or fittings shall be replaced by the Contractor.
B. Prior to butt-fusion welding or installation, each pipe or fitting shall be thoroughly cleaned and shall be kept clean. The material used to clean the pipe and fittings shall be as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.
BUTT-FUSION WELDING
A. Butt-fusion welds shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The butt-fusion welding procedures are summarized below:
1. Clean each pipe end with a clean cotton cloth to remove dirt, oil, grease and other foreign materials.
2. Square (face) the mating surfaces of each of the pipes to be fused.
3. Bring the two (2) pipe ends together and adjust the pipe locations to ensure proper alignment.
4. Verify that the surface temperature of the heater plate is between three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit (375°F) to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit (400°F) and then clean the heater surface with a clean cotton cloth.
5. Insert the heater plate between the pipe ends, bring the ends into firm contact with the heater plate without applying pressure and achieve a proper melt pattern.
6. After achieving the proper melt bead, remove the heater plate and quickly examine the pipe ends for complete melt.
7. Once complete melt has been accomplished, rapidly bring the pipe ends together and apply pressure as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.
8. Hold the pressure constant and at the proper level throughout the cooling period, for the minimum time period recommended by the pipe manufacturer or as necessary to achieve proper cooling.
B. For main sewer installations, the Contractor shall mark each joint with the individual joint number, corresponding to the joint identification number appearing on the printout of the data logger attached to the butt-fusion welding machine. The printout shall be attached to the pipe near the joint for collection by City of Richmond.
C. For main sewer installations, the Contractor shall remove the internal melt bead from the welded joint.
Bead removal shall be accomplished in a manner that does not score or gouge the pipe.
INSTALLATION
A. The Contractor shall insert and retrieve the pipe through properly prepared insertion and receiving pits, in accordance with the requirements of ASTM F 585.
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B. All pipe bursting and directional drilling procedures that require the use of HDPE pipe, shall be executed as listed in Section 4-1.10 - Horizontal Directional Drilling and Section 4-1.12 - Pipe Bursting.
C. For side sewer installations, a maximum of ten (10) joints per one hundred foot (100) length of laid pipe shall be achieved, unless all joints are de-beaded.
PIPE DEFLECTION
Horizontal curves shall be installed by forced bending of the pipe by special variance from COR. Minimum curvature radius requirements for HDPE pipe are shown on the table below. All designs of curvilinear sewers are subject to approval by City of Richmond.
HDPE
Pipe DR Minimum Curve Radius
≤ 9 20 times pipe O.D.
> 9 - 13.5 25 times pipe O.D.
> 13.5- 21 27 times pipe O.D.
> 21 30 times pipe O.D.
Fitting or flange
present in bend 100 times pipe O.D.
FIELD COUPLINGS
A. Fittings/joints that are to be assembled after pipe bursting or directional drilling has been completed shall be butt fused where accessible. Electrofusion couplings listed in the Approved Materials List shall be used on inaccessible locations.
B. Saddles used for taps shall be per the Approved Materials List. 4-1.36 CAST IRON SOIL PIPE
GENERAL
THE REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall furnish and install cast iron soil pipe and all appurtenances as specified, complete and in place, as shown on the plans, as specified in this Section and in Section 4-1.30 Piping, General.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Section 4-1.30 – Piping, General.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Commercial Standards:
ASTM A 74 Standard specifications for Hub and Spigot Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings CISPI 301 Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fitting for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waster and Vent Piping Applications
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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B. Submittals and testing shall be done in compliance with Section 4-1.30 - Piping, General of these Specifications.
PRODUCTS
PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. All hub and spigot cast iron pipes (CIP) shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 74 as it applies to single hub, extra heavy and service weight pipe.
B. Service weight, Class SV, pipe shall be the normal requirement of CIP installations; however, the Inspector may require use of extra heavy, Class XH, pipe or ductile iron pipe under special conditions.
C. CIP may be installed without the use of foundation bedding material where such trench bottom provides solid bearing for the full length of the pipe. The Inspector may require foundation bedding material where conditions warrant.
D. Cast Iron “Hubless” pipe and fittings shall conform to the requirements of the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, (CISPI), “Standard No. 301.”
EXECUTION
GENERAL
A. Sewer pipelines shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and of Section 4-
1.30 - Piping, General.
B. Work shall meet or exceed the requirements of these Specifications unless applicable requirements of an agency having jurisdiction (including the terms and conditions of an encroachment permit issued by a city or county) are greater, in which case the greater requirements shall govern.
C. Cast Iron Soil Pipe shall not be used in food service or grease interceptor applications.
COUPLINGS
A. Hubless pipe shall be installed in accordance with CISPI Pamphlet No. 100 using only four (4) banded couplings or approved equals per the Approved Materials List.
B. The use of a properly calibrated torque wrench set to sixty (60) foot-pounds for jointing shall be mandatory.
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SECTION 5 - SANITARY SEWER STANDARD DRAWINGS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Standard Manhole........................................................................................................... SS-1A & 1B Trunk Manhole ............................................................................................................... SS-2A & 2B 24” Diameter Manhole Frame & Cover ......................................................................................SS-3 36” Diameter Manhole Frame & Cover ......................................................................................SS-4 Drop Manhole................................................................................................................. SS-5A & 5B PVC Lining for Manholes........................................................................................................SS-6A Special Base Detail, Cul-de-sac................................................................................................SS-6B Pipe Joint Requirements where pipe is laid through manhole..................................................SS-6C Bolt Down Manhole ....................................................................................................... SS-7A & 7B Riser .........................................................................................................................................SS-8A Riser Frame & Cover ................................................................................................................SS-8B Cleanout Detail to Grade with Wye Connection.........................................................................SS-9A Building Sewer Lateral Details with Two-Way Cleanout...........................................................SS-9B Overflow Protection Device for Laterals..................................................................................SS-9C Trench Section ..........................................................................................................................SS-10 Joint Utility Trench Separation .................................................................................................SS-11 Standard Bedding and Cover Requirements for Gravity Sewer Installation. ............................SS-12 Criteria for the Separation of Water Main and Gravity Sanitary Sewers.....................................SS-13 Side Sewer Repairs....................................................................................................................SS-14 Temporary Access Structure .....................................................................................................SS-15 Trench Dams .............................................................................................................................SS-16 Pipe Anchor Detail......................................................................................................................SS-17 Building Sewer Air Test..............................................................................................SS-18 & SS-19 1749
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SECTION 6 - APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
6-1.01 BEDDING AND BACKFILL MATERIALS
Material Type(s): Bedding Type, Backfill
Description:
TYPE MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
CLSM • Controlled Low Strength Material
Coarse
• Drain or Foundation Rock
• Crushed stone or gravel (not mined alluvial material) • Minimum of 95% crushed particles
• Durability Index of 40
Type 1
• Class 2 Aggregate Base
• Newly quarried or recycled material (not mined alluvial material) • Three-quarter (3/4) inch maximum grading
Type 3 • Free of vegetable matter, debris and refuse, concrete, stones or clods larger than four (4) inches
Type 3
Select
• Particles must not exceed three-quarter (3/4) inch in diameter • Free of vegetable matter, debris and refuse, concrete, stones or clods larger than four (4) inches
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6-1.02 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
Material Type(s): Geotextile fabric
Description: Geotextile fabric for paving and wrapping foundation rock.
Manufacturer Product
FABRIC FOR
WRAPPING
FOUNDATION ROCK
Mirafi 600X
US Fabrics US 315
Webtec HD
Carthdage Mills FX-66
Amoco 2006
Propex 300 ST
SKAP W315
Thrace/Linq GTF 300
FABRIC FOR
PAVING
Mirafi Mirapave 400
US Fabrics US 90P
Webtec OL
Carthdage Mills FX-38 OL
Amoco 4599 Petromat
Propex 381
SKAP GC 130
Thrace/Linq 130 EX
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6-1.03 CAST IRON FITTINGS
Combination Wye 1/8 Bend Long Sweep Quarter Bend
and (1/8) Bend
P Trap Reducer Reducing Combination
San Tee 1/16 Bend Two Way Combination
(Clean Out Only)
Note: Other fittings may be accepted under
special use approval. Contact the District
Inspector for such circumstances. All
fittings to be four inch (4”) or larger.
Wye Twin Cleanout
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6-1.04 CAST METAL PRODUCTS
Material Type(s): Manhole frames, Covers, Rodding Inlets, Adjustment Rings Manufacturer: Cast Metal Products such as Manhole Frames, Covers, Rodding Inlets and Adjustment Rings can be obtained from but are not limited to the following approved manufacturers:
1. D&L Foundry and Supply
Phone Number: (707) 557-4525
2. South Bay Foundry
Phone Number: (209) 367-1940
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6-1.05 COUPLINGS
Material Type(s): Banded Rubber Couplings
Description: For repairs, alterations and house sewers with connections of dissimilar materials.
Banded rubber couplings shall have four (4) clamps and metal shear bands.
Manufacturer: Manufacturers included but are not limited to:
1. Fernco®
2. Mission®
3. Husky®
Note: Check with Inspector prior to purchase of material to ensure proper coupling is selected for the different pipe types encountered.
Mission® Band Seal Joints® Calder Coupling
Fernco® Proflex Coupling
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Fernco® Stainless Steel Shear Rings Anaco No Hub (60 in lb) (60 in-lb) (For House Only)
Fernco® Strong Back RC Couplings Fernco® 5000 Series RC Couplings (60 in-lb) (60 in-lb)
Fernco® No-Hub Couplings Mission® Adjustable Repair Coupling Silver (60 in-lb), Yellow & Green (80 in-lb)
(For Houses Only)
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6-1.06 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COUPLINGS
Friatec® Frialen
Electrofusion Coupling
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6-1.07 HOUSE SEWERS: 4” AND 6”
Material Type(s): Pipe
Description: Pipe material for house sewers in four (4) and six (6) inch in diameter.
1. PVC Solid Wall–SDR 26
(Bell & Spigot Joints)
2. Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP)
(Bell & Spigot Joints)
(Plain Ended Joints)
3. HDPE SDR 17 Gray (Ductile Iron Pipe O.D.)
(Butt Thermal Fused Joints)
(Pipe Bursting or Directional Drilling only or at Inspector’s discretion) Note: HDPE SDR 17 shall be purchased in longest length practicable in order to achieve the minimum amount of pipe joints during construction. A maximum of ten (10) joints per one hundred foot (100) length of laid pipe shall be achieved, unless all joints are de-beaded.
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6-1.08 OVERFLOW PROTECTION DEVICES
Material Type(s): Overflow Protection Devices (OPD)
Description: Overflow protection devices prevent sewage from entering homes and businesses and reroute the spill outside the building.
Manufacturer:
MANUFACTURER PRODUCT NAME
Extendable
Backwater Valve
Mainline Backflow Products Adapt-a-valve Inspection Chamber with Test-Eze Gate Feature
Rector Seal Clean Check Backwater Valve
"Mushroom" Genplex Kelly Backwater Device
(No-Hub & IPS)
Sewer PopperTM Stephens Corp Sewer PopperTM Model S62-304 Relief Cap Unlimited Home Solutions LLC
(www.unlimitedhomesolutions.com) Sewer Relief Cap
Extendable Backwater Valves
ABS PVC “Mushroom” OPD
Sewer PopperTM OPD Sewer Relief Cap
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6-1.09 MAIN SEWERS: LESS THAN 18”
Material Type(s): Pipe
Description: Pipe material for sewers less than eighteen (18) inches in diameter.
1. PVC Solid Wall–SDR 26 (Bell
& Spigot Joints)
2. Ductile Iron CL52 (Bell &
Spigot Joints)
3. PVC Solid Wall C900 or C905 (Bell &
Spigot Joints)
4. HDPE SR 17 Gray (Ductile Iron Pipe Size O.D.) (Butt Fused Joints, de-beaded)
5. Vitrified Clay
(Bell & Spigot Joints)
Note: Special approval may be granted by City of Richmond for other materials as necessary for the specific application. Material shall be purchased in longest length practicable in order to achieve the minimum number of pipe joints.
6-1.10 JOINT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
MANUFACTURER JOINT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
DIP
American Ductile Iron Pipe “Lok-Fast” Restrained Joint
U.S. Pipe “TR FLEX” Restrained Joint
U.S. Pipe “Field-Lok 350 Gaskets”
PVC
BullDog Restraint
System
BullDog PVC Pressure Pipe Integrated Joint Restraint
System
Certain Teed Certa-Lok restrained joint system
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6-1.11 PIPE FITTINGS: LESS THAN 18” SEWERS
Material Type(s): Pipe fittings
Description: Pipe fittings for pipelines that are less than eighteen (18) inches in diameter.
PIPE MATERIAL FITTING
DIP Wye, Tee, 11 1/4 ° Fitting, Mechanical Fittings
PVC Solid
Wye, Tee, Closure Coupling
Saddle Tee, 3° Fitting, 11 1/4 ° Fitting
90° Sweep Elbow
VCP Wye, Tee
MANUFACTURER FLEXIBLE
FITTING
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE
FITTING
DEFLECTION
Plastic Trends SDR 26 Gasketed Sewer
Fitting 4°
CertainTeed
Cast Iron O.D. 5°
Iron Pipe Size O.D. 5°
90º Sweep Elbow Saddle Tee Fitting Wye, Tee Fitting
for pressure side
sewers
SDR 26 Heavy
Wall Gasketed
Sewer Fitting
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6-1.12 TAPS
Material Type(s): Taps
Description: Tap materials for the corresponding type of main line sewer.
PIPE MATERIAL MAINLINE TAP
ACP • Fowler Saddle
CIP, DIP • Fowler Saddle
• Sealtite Type “S” Saddle with four (4) band coupling
HDPE • Thermal-Fused Saddle
Insituform Liner • PVC Saddle with Rubber Gasket and two (2) stainless steel straps PVC
• Sealtite Type “S” Saddle with four (4) band coupling
• PVC Saddle with Rubber Gasket and two (2) stainless steel straps VCP • Fowler Saddle
• Sealtite Type “S” Saddle with four (4) band coupling
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Note: PVC taps may be done by any General Engineering (“A”) Contractor registered with City of Richmond. All other taps must be done by either Tap-Tite Company or RotoRooter.
Fowler Saddle HDPE Saddle PVC Saddle
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6-1.13 READY-MIX DESIGNS
Material Type(s): Concrete mix
Manufacturer:
1. Central Concrete Supply
Phone Number: (408) 404-1030
MIX DESIGNATION MIX DESIGN #
Controlled Low
Strength Material F35138AA
Cast-in-place Concrete
1EF115Q1
163115C1
2. Cemex
Phone Number: (650) 333-5357
MIX DESIGNATION MIX DESIGN #
Controlled Low
Strength Material 4212893
Cast-in-place Concrete 4212798
6-1.14 PRECAST PRODUCTS
Material Type(s): Precast Products such as Manhole Bases, Barrels, Cones, Grade Rings, Paving Rings, Adjustment Rings, Gaskets, Top Slabs, Grease Interceptors, Sampling Boxes and Sand-Oil Interceptors can be obtained from the following approved manufacturers.
Manufacturer:
1. Central Precast (US Concrete Precast Group) Phone Number: (925) 960- 8740
2. Jensen Precast
Phone Number: (707) 429-5500
3. Cook Concrete Products
Phone Number: (530) 243-2562
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6-1.15 CONCRETE CURING COMPOUNDS
Material Type(s): Concrete curing compounds
Description: Curing compounds shall be white pigmented and resin based.
MANUFACTURER COMPOUND
Master Builders MB-429
Burke Company Spartan Cote Cure-Seal
Hardener
Euclid Chemical Company Super Rez Seal
Note: Sodium silicate compounds shall not be used.
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6-1.16 REINFORCED CONCRETE UTILITY BOXES
Material Type(s): Utility boxes for traffic and non-traffic areas
ITEM DESCRIPTION PRODUCT
Traffic Area
12" x 12" Drain Box Christy® V12 Box
10-3/8" I.D. x 12" Valve Box Christy® or Jensen® G5 Traffic Valve Cast Iron Grate
(3/8" Max Spacing) H/20 Loading Christy® V12-71W Welded Grate Non-Traffic
Area
8" I.D. x 12" Valve Box Christy® or Jensen® F8 Box
8-1/2" I.D. x 11-3/4" Drain Box Christy® V1 Drain Box
10-5/8" I.D. x 17-1/4" Drain Box Christy® V9 Drain Box
Cast Iron Grate 3/4" Max Spacing
Christy® V1-71C Grate and
V9-71C Grate
Christy® V12 Box Christy® G5 Box Christy® F8 Box
Christy® V12-71W Christy® K-6004 Grate Christy® V1-71C
Welded Grate (Special Order) Grate
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6-1.17 PUMP SYSTEMS
Material Type(s): Pre-Approved Pump Systems, Pipe
Description:
VENDOR SYSTEM PIPE MATERIAL
E-One
D-Series, W-Series,
I-Series and G-Series
HDPE (SDR 11)
or PVC (Sch 40 or 80)
Liberty 2448- Series, Pro370
Series, Pro380 Series
HDPE (SDR 11)
or PVC (Sch 40 or 80)
Aqua Pro
Pump Systems
E-Series, EDP Series,
ESP-Series, SG-Series,
DG-Series
HDPE (SDR 11)
or PVC (Sch 40 or 80)
Note: Complete packages are required for Pre-Approved Pump Systems. This includes a pump, alarm panel, isolation and check valves, sump and sump extensions (as required). Individual parts of Pump System are not pre-approved by City of Richmond. Models include but are not limited to the ones below, contact City of Richmond for special approval of all others.
E-One® Model D-H071 Liberty® 2448 Series E-One® Model Gator Grinder Liberty® Pro370-Series Liberty® Pro380 Series Aqua Pro SG-1182-2 (2” discharge system, (2” discharge system,
Required Access Riser) Required Access Riser)
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6-1.18 GREASE TRAPS
(Referred to in the UPC as Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors) Material Type(s):
Grease Traps
Description: Grease traps for trash enclosures with a 4” connector Manufacturers:
1. Zurn
Phone Number: (805) 238-7100
2. Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co. Phone Number: (334)
277-8520
3. Schier Products
Phone Number: 1-800-827-7119
4. Dormont
Phone Number: 1-800-376-6668
MANUFACTURER PRODUCT
Zurn Z1165, Z1170, Z1172, GT2700
Grease Interceptors
Jay R. Smith Manufacturing
Company 8000-8100 Series
Schier PATG-2025, PATG-2420
Dormont
WD Series PDI Certified Grease
Interceptor
Jay R. Smith Dormont Zurn
800-8100 Series WD Series Z1170
Schier Products Trapper II*
PATG-2025 or PATG-2420
*Designed for indoor use only
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6-1.19 MISCELLANEOUS APPROVED MATERIALS
MANUFACTURER PRODUCT
D.E.
Separation
Tanks
Pentair Pool Products Product # 60 SEP
Hayward Pool
Products Model # C9002 SEP
Epoxy
Adhesive
Anchors
Sika FI System with Sikadur® Injection Gel Epoxy
Hilti HIT HY150 Adhesive Anchors
BASF Concresive® 1420 Gel Epoxy Adhesive
BASF Concresive® Paste LPL
Expanding -
Type Anchors
ITW Red Head®, Trubolt Wedge Anchor
Hilti Kwik-Bolt 3 Expansion Anchor
Galvanizing
Field Repairs Carboline® Galvanox
Glass Capsule
Polyester
Resin
Adhesive
Anchors
Hilti HVU Adhesive Capsule
HubSettTM Rector Seal® HubSettTM
Manhole
Sealing
Products
J-K Polysource® External Joint Wrap M-860
Henry® Rubr-Nek External Joint Wrap
ConSeal® CS-50 Liquid Butyl Primer
ConSeal® CS-101 Butyl Sealant for Precast Structures
Henry® RAM-NEK Joint Sealant
Transition
Cements
Weld-On® ABS to PVC Transition Cement
Oatey® ABS to PVC Transition Green Solvent Cement
Waterstops Newby Rubber Water Stop Ring
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Anchors
Trubolt Wedge Anchor HVU Adhesive Capsule HIT HY150 Adhesive Anchor Miscellaneous
Waterstop Rings HubSettTM
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STANDARD MANHOLE DETAIL
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STANDARD MANHOLE DETAIL
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SEWER
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24" DIA MANHOLE
FRAME AND COVER DETAIL
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36" DIA MANHOLE
FRAME AND COVER DETAIL
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DROP MANHOLE DETAIL
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PVC LINING FOR MANHOLES
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SPECIAL BASE DETAIL - CUL-DE-SAC
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PIPE JOINT REQUIREMENTS WHERE
PIPE IS LAID THROUGH MANHOLE
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BOLT DOWN MANHOLE
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BOLT DOWN MANHOLE
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RISER DETAIL
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RISER FRAME & COVER
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CLEANOUT DETAIL
TO GRADE
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BUILDING SEWER LATERAL
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TWO-WAY CLEANOUT
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OVERFLOW PROTECTION
DEVICE FOR LATERALS
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TRENCH SECTION DETAIL
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JOINT UTILITY TRENCH
SEPARATION DETAIL
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STANDARD BEDDING AND COVER
REQUIREMENTS FOR
GRAVITY SEWER INSTALLATIONS
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CRITERIA FOR THE SEPARATION
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GRAVITY SANITARY SEWERS
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SIDE SEWER REPAIRS
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TEMPORARY ACCESS STRUCTURE
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TRENCH DAMS
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PIPE ANCHOR DETAIL
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BUILDING SEWER AIR TEST DETAIL
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BUILDING SEWER AIR TEST DETAIL
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Public Works
DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works
Tawfic Halaby, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works
Subject: Stormwater Utility Area Agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of this action will preserve the mechanism for the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to collect, administer, and apply Stormwater Utility
Assessment revenues for eligible stormwater and
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System/Municipal Regional Permit compliance activities.
To the extent any separate inspection services
agreement is included or later approved, inspectionrelated costs would be governed by the applicable agreement, budget, and City authorization. Failure to
approve the required Stormwater Utility Area Agreement
documents could affect the District’s ability to continue collecting or applying these revenues for Richmond’s
share of county-wide stormwater program costs.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
April 13, 2010
December 3, 2013
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Approval of the proposed resolution will allow the City to maintain the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement
framework used to support compliance with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/Municipal
Regional Stormwater Permit and related Contra Costa
Clean Water Program activities. The Stormwater Utility
Area Agreement is separate from the Contra Costa Clean
AGENDA
REPORT
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Water Program Agreement, but it supports the funding
and administrative mechanism used for Richmond’s
share of county-wide stormwater compliance costs.
Historically, the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement has also been used to authorize the Water Conservation
District to coordinate certain stormwater inspection
activities on the City’s behalf.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a Stormwater Utility Area Agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District and
AUTHORIZE the city manager, or designee, to execute
the agreement, amendment, and related documents
necessary to continue the collection, administration, and use of Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues for
eligible stormwater and National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System/Municipal Regional Permit
compliance activities, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney – Public Works Department (Daniel
Chavarria 510-620-5478/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-
5482/Bradley Harms 510-307-8094).
DISCUSSION:
Background
The City of Richmond is subject to the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) Permit No. CAS612008, issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The permit requires the City to implement stormwater pollution prevention and compliance activities, including municipal operations controls, illicit discharge detection and elimination, commercial and industrial facility oversight, public outreach, trash reduction, new development and redevelopment controls, and other stormwater management measures.
The City participates in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, through which Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and participating cities and towns coordinate certain countywide stormwater compliance activities. The Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement identifies Richmond as a participating co-permittee and provides that the Program administers certain joint obligations under the Municipal Regional Permit on behalf of participating agencies, including administrative support, technical support, consultant contract administration, public information and participation, monitoring activities, compliance guidance, illicit discharge program support, construction and post-construction stormwater guidance, and expenditure of funds collected through Stormwater Utility Assessments and other sources in accordance with the Program budget.
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Past Agreements
The City and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District previously entered into a Stormwater Utility Area Agreement dated April 13, 2010 (Attachment 1). That agreement provides for the imposition, collection, and administration of Stormwater Utility Assessments for the funding of NPDES stormwater permit activities. The 2010 agreement has expired and must be renewed.
In 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 113-13 approving the First Amendment to the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement for a joint inspection program with West County Wastewater District (District) that has expired and will not be renewed (Attachment 2).
Analysis
The Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement is the broader countywide participation and governance agreement. The proposed 2026 Stormwater Utility Area Agreement is the funding and administrative mechanism that allows the District to collect, administer, and apply assessment revenues for stormwater compliance activities (Attachment 3).
The Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement provides that each participating copermittee must pay its share of the annual Program budget based on the adopted costsharing formula. Where a co-permittee receives Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues, the District applies lawfully collected assessment revenues to that agency’s share of annual Program costs. Maintaining current Stormwater Utility Area authority is therefore necessary to avoid disruption in the collection and application of assessment revenues for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and future years.
Without current authorization, the District may not be able to continue administering or applying Richmond’s Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues in the ordinary course.
This could create a funding gap or administrative issue for Richmond’s participation in countywide Municipal Regional Permit compliance activities. Adoption of the proposed resolution will authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the applicable Stormwater Utility Area Agreement, amendment, or related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Conclusion
Approval of the proposed resolution will preserve the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement framework necessary to support Richmond’s stormwater compliance obligations under the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (Attachment 4). The action will allow the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to continue collecting, administering, and applying Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues for eligible stormwater program costs, while maintaining continuity in the City’s participation in countywide stormwater compliance activities. The action also allows the City to clarify, through legal review and final agreement documents, whether any separate inspection services agreement should be included in this Council action or handled separately.
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DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – 2010 Stormwater Utility Area Agreement (Expired) Attachment 2 – Resolution No.
Attachment 3 – 2026 Stormwater Utility Area Agreement (Proposed) Attachment 4 – Proposed Resolution
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PROGRAM AGREEMENT
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113-13
1 RESOLUTION NO. 113-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO STORMWATER UTILITY
AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“DISTRICT”) and nineteen (19) cities and towns in Contra Costa County have joined to form the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (the “PROGRAM”); and WHEREAS, the members of the PROGRAM hold joint National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Stormwater Permits (Nos. CAS612008 and CAS083313) issued by the San Francisco Bay and Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Boards, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the NPDES Permits require the inspection of industrial and commercial facilities and the control of illicit discharge activities; and WHEREAS, the DISTRICT and the City of Richmond (“CITY”) entered into an agreement entitled “STORMWATER UTILITY AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND”, dated April 13, 2010 (the “SUAA”), which provides for the imposition, collection, and administration of Stormwater Utility Assessments for the funding of NPDES Permit activities; and
WHEREAS, CITY agrees that the public good is best served by implementing a joint inspection program to encompass inspection activities and illicit discharge control activities, rather than establishing new, separate inspection programs for each municipality; and WHEREAS, the SUAA authorizes the DISTRICT to enter into the Agreement Among the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, the Delta Diablo Sanitation District, and the East Bay Municipal Utility District Regarding the Contra Costa Clean Water Program’s Inspection Activities, dated October 26, 2009 (the “INSPECTION AGREEMENT”) on its behalf, for those agencies to perform joint inspection activities and illicit discharge control activities on behalf of CITY and fourteen other municipalities in Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of CITY to continue participating in the joint inspection program; and
WHEREAS, the INSPECTION AGREEMENT has recently been amended and restated to extend the agreement term, modify the procedure for formal enforcement actions, and to revise the scope of the indemnification provisions; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the SUAA to provide the DISTRICT with authority to execute the Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Inspection Activities Agreement, dated June 30, 2013, by and among the DISTRICT, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Delta Diablo Sanitation District, and West County Wastewater District.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Richmond does resolve as follows:
1. Approve and authorize the District to execute the Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Inspection Activities Agreement, dated June 30, 2013, by and among the DISTRICT, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Delta Diablo Sanitation District, and West County Wastewater District, a copy of which is attached to the Staff Report as Attachment 1.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the SUAA, a copy of which is attached to the Staff Report as Attachment 2. 1824
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4. Three (3) certified copy of this Resolution and three (3) signed originals of the First Amendment to the SUAA shall be promptly forwarded to the Contra Costa Clean Water Program.
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held December 3, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bates, Beckles, Myrick, Rogers, Vice Mayor Boozé, and Mayor McLaughlin
NOES: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Butt.
DIANE HOLMES
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
GAYLE MCLAUGHLIN
Mayor
Approved as to form:
BRUCE GOODMILLER
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. 113-13, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on December 3, 2013.
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CONTRA COSTA CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM AGREEMENT
(July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2041)
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Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water
Program Agreement between
The Contra Costa County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District
and
Agencies Named Below
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is jointly entered into by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“District”); the cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek; the towns of Danville and Moraga; and, the County of Contra Costa (collectively, the “Parties” and individually each a “Party”; the Parties are sometimes referred to herein as "Co-Permittees" or individually as “Co-Permittee”, and sometimes as “Agencies" or individually as “Agency”). This Agreement is entered into as of July 1, 2026 (“Effective Date”).
RECITALS
A. The Parties are joint permittees under the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") Permit issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 or an equivalent regional stormwater NPDES permit issued to the Parties is collectively referred to herein as the “Municipal Regional NPDES Permit.” Under current law, each issuance of the Regional Municipal NPDES Permit is expected to expire five years from its effective date, but may be amended, revoked, or reissued before the expiration date, or administratively extended beyond the expiration date pending reissuance.
B. The cities, towns and County have previously entered into joint program agreements with the District. As set forth more particularly in Section B below, the Parties wish to extend the joint agreement until terminated by the written agreement of all Co-Permittees then Parties to this Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to amend and extend the prior agreement on the terms set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
A. Program Activities.
In accordance with the management and organizational structure set forth herein, the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (“Program”) shall administer the joint obligations under the Regional Municipal NPDES Permit on behalf of the Parties and implement the activities jointly carried out pursuant to this Agreement by the Parties including, but not limited to, the following 1827
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1. Provide the necessary administrative, technical, and clerical resources to implement all Program activities directed by the Management Committee in order to implement the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit. By way of example, this includes the development of an old industrial control measure plan pursuant to Provision C.11.c of the current Municipal Regional NPDES Permit. Administrative activities may include attending all Management Committee and sub-committee meetings, and preparing committee staff reports, minutes and/or summaries of committee actions.
2. Administer all consulting services contracts (technical, legal, public relations and associated services) including the coordination, invoicing, and monitoring of all such activities.
3. Represent the Program at federal, state, regional and local governmental, civic, professional, and political organizations and agencies.
4. Coordinate the yearly compilation of the Program’s (Group Program) Annual Reports for submittal to the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Boards, but not the individual agencies’ annual reports under the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit. However, the Program will develop Municipal Regional NPDES Permit compliance plans for individual agencies.
5. Conduct monitoring activities, which may include the permitting, environmental review of, purchase, installation and testing of equipment at designated sites.
6. Ensure all regulatory fees and assessments collected by the Agencies and necessary to obtain and implement the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit are lawful, appropriate and, if so, paid.
7. Ensure adequate information is available to all Co-Permittees for implementation of a comprehensive stormwater management ordinance and its regulations in compliance with the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit.
8. Implement a comprehensive public information/participation program on behalf of all Co-Permittees. The Program will be responsible for developing independently or in cooperation with the Bay Area Municipal Stormwater Collaborative (“BAMSC”) original public information materials; and, Co-Permittees shall be responsible for reproducing and distributing these materials.
9. As part of the Program’s annual budgeting process, the Management Committee may fund the Program’s participation in special studies determined by the Program, the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, BAMSC, California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA), if any, or other appropriate entities. Such participation may include funding or in-kind 1828
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services, such as Program representation on BAMSC as determined by the Management Committee.
10. Ensure adequate information is available for Co-Permittees to implement a comprehensive program for field inspection and investigation activities for unauthorized connections and illegal dumping.
11. Ensure adequate information is available for Co-Permittees to implement source controls, site design measures, and stormwater treatment and runoff control measures on new development and redevelopment projects, and to ensure ongoing operation and maintenance of post-construction stormwater management facilities.
12. Ensure adequate information is available for Co-Permittees to mitigate impacts to stormwater quality resulting from construction activities specifically focusing on proper site management; erosion control; sediment control; run-on and runoff control; nonstormwater management control; and, proper operation and maintenance of such construction site control best management practices (“BMPs”).
13. Expend funds collected by assessments for the District’s Stormwater Utility Areas Nos. 1 through 18 (“SUA”) and other sources in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the Program’s annual budget, as adopted by the Management Committee.
B. Termination.
This Agreement will remain in effect until terminated by the written agreement of all Co-Permittees then parties to this Agreement. Should any individual Co-Permittee desire to withdraw from the Program and terminate its obligations under this Agreement at any time, the following conditions must be met:
1. The Co-Permittee shall provide written notice to the Program Manager (as defined below) and Management Committee chairperson and vice chairperson of its intention to withdraw from the Program by no later than 5:00 p.m., of the December 31 immediately preceding the commencement of the following fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) before which it is seeking to terminate its obligations under this Agreement. To ensure an orderly transition, the withdrawing Co-Permittee shall also obtain written confirmation from the Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officer that such Co-Permittee has obtained or will obtain coverage under an NPDES Permit for its municipal stormwater discharges. A copy of the Executive Officer’s written confirmation shall be provided to the Management Committee chairperson and vice chairperson along with the notice of withdrawal.
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3. The Co-Permittee shall also fulfill all of its individual obligations for projects, studies, and other programs and activities undertaken on behalf of the Program or BAMSC through the duration of any such projects, studies, programs, and activities. The terminating Co-Permittee’s obligations under this Section B.3. shall survive termination as to that Co-Permittee until the terminating Co-Permittee’s obligations under this Section are fully satisfied.
4. In the event that a Co-Permittee does not fully fund its obligations under this Agreement from its SUA assessments or appropriate sufficient funds for any fiscal year beyond the 2025-2026 fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for the Co-Permittee’s financial obligations only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which the Co-Permittee appropriates sufficient funds. Thereafter, such Co-Permittee’s financial obligations shall be automatically suspended, and the Co-Permittee shall receive no benefit arising out of this Agreement, until the Co-Permittee appropriates sufficient funding to meet its financial obligations in such fiscal year(s).
C. Management Committee.
1. The Management Committee (“MC”) is the Program’s decision-making body. It shall be responsible for setting policies, providing directions, approving contracts and agreements, approving group submittals to the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, authorizing expenditures, and advising on staffing in accordance with Section J below. Within five years following the effective date, and every five years thereafter, the Management Committee shall perform an evaluation of the Program and deliver a report to the Co-Permittees that includes the Management Committee’s findings.
2. Each Co-Permittee’s manager (i.e., city or town manager or county administrator) shall designate in writing and submit to the Program Manager, and chairperson or vice chairperson of the Management Committee, the Management Committee representative and alternate(s) for their jurisdiction. The designated Management Committee representative and alternate(s) may be identified by job classifications or as named individuals. The CoPermittee’s manager shall designate at least one (1) Management Committee representative and no less than two (2) alternate Management Committee representatives. The Management Committee representative or, in the absence of the representative, one alternative Management Committee representative, shall vote on behalf of their Agency at all Management Committee meetings. Each Co-Permittee shall have only one vote on the Management Committee, even if both the designated representative and an alternate(s) attend the same meeting. The voting decisions of the Management Committee representatives shall be binding upon their Agency, provided they are consistent with the delegations of authority contained in this agreement.
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4. A Management Committee representative’s term shall continue for the entire term of the Agreement unless changed by the Co-Permittee’s manager by providing written notification to the Program Manager.
5. Any decision made by the Management Committee shall be binding upon all Co-Permittees, provided it is consistent with the delegations of authority in this Agreement.
Except to the extent expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement delegates legislative authority of any Agency or the discretion vested in each Agency’s governing body. If the Management Committee acts in a manner inconsistent with the authority delegated by this Agreement, any such action shall not be binding upon any Agency unless approved or ratified by that Agency’s governing body. This Agreement does not create a joint exercise of powers agency separate from the agencies, and the Contra Costa Clean Water Program is not a legal person that can enter into contracts or sue and be sued.
6. The Management Committee chairperson and vice chairperson shall be selected by a majority vote of the Management Committee members at each May Management Committee meeting and shall hold those offices beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following fiscal year.
D. Sub-committee Structures.
The following Program sub-committees are hereby established:
1. Administrative Committee ("AC") is a sub-committee responsible for administration, strategic planning, personnel, budget recommendations and conflict resolution.
2. Monitoring Committee ("MonCom") is a sub-committee responsible for water quality monitoring activities and coordination of associated special studies/projects.
MonCom is responsible for overseeing the preparation of guidance on TMDL pollutant control programs, stormwater quality management programs, and for reviewing, researching, and making recommendations to the Management Committee on matters related to pollutant control and load-reduction planning, tracking, and reporting.
3. Development Committee ("DC") is a sub-committee responsible for preparing guidance and training on construction site stormwater quality management programs, post-construction stormwater quality management programs, and for reviewing, researching, and making recommendations to the Management Committee on matters related to land development activities.
4. Public Information/Participation Committee ("PIP") is a sub-committee responsible for development of stormwater pollution prevention materials and products, information dissemination, training, marketing and public outreach for the Program and to assist each Co-Permittee.
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5. Municipal Operations Committee (“MOC”) is a sub-committee responsible for development of guidance and training on stormwater pollution prevention activities for municipal maintenance activities, commercial/industrial inspection programs, illicit discharge control activities, trash load reduction activities, and other municipal stormwater activities.
6. Select or Ad Hoc (“Ad Hoc”) Workgroups are established by the Management Committee as needed for a temporary period for the purposes of reviewing, researching and making recommendations to the Management Committee or a sub-committee on a permit compliance matter or a permit requirement covering multiple sub-committees (such as cost reporting, and asset management). Select or Ad Hoc Workgroups may act on behalf of the Management Committee or sub-committee if approved and directed by the Management Committee.
7. The Management Committee may amend the responsibilities of each subcommittee, dissolve a sub-committee, or add a new sub-committee.
8. Each Co-Permittee shall only be allowed one vote per sub-committee. CoPermittees may participate in the discussions of any sub-committee. However, participants at sub-committee meetings, other than approved members, shall not be allowed to vote on any item under consideration.
9. The first order of business for each sub-committee at its June meeting is to choose a chairperson and vice chairperson, who will serve as chairperson and vice chairperson for the following fiscal year. The second order of business for each sub-committee at its June meeting is to establish the sub-committee's work plan for the following fiscal year dealing with its goals, objectives, time lines and related items, consistent with the requirements in the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit. Upon preparation of the sub-committee’s work plan, it shall be provided to the Management Committee for review and approval.
E. Committee Membership.
1. For the purposes of this agreement, a “Small Municipality” is designated as having a population of less than 30,000, a “Medium Municipality” is designated as having a population of between 30,000 and 65,000; and a “Large Municipality” is designated as having a population of more than 65,000, based on population data from the State of California’s Department of Finance. Contra Costa County is deemed a “Large Municipality”. The population data published in January of each year will be used for determining each Co-Permittee’s designation for the following fiscal year. Refer to Exhibit “A” for the Committee membership designation as of the effective date of this Agreement.
2. Each Co-Permittee designated as a “Small Municipality” shall have one voting representative on the Management Committee and a minimum of one voting representatives on one sub-committee.
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3. Each Co-Permittee designated as a “Medium Municipality” shall have one voting representative on the Management Committee and a minimum of one voting representative on two sub-committees.
4. Each Co-Permittee designated as a “Large Municipality” shall have one voting representative on the Management Committee and a minimum of one voting representative on three sub-committees as follows (except as stipulated in Section E.10. below):
Administrative Committee
Monitoring Committee
Development Committee
Public Information/Participation Committee
Municipal Operations Committee, or
BAMSC sub-committee duly recognized by the Management Committee
5. The District shall be a permanent member of the Administrative Committee, and it shall participate as a voting member on at least one additional sub-committee.
6. The Management Committee chairperson for any fiscal year shall also serve as chairperson of the Administrative Committee for that same fiscal year.
7. By the end of May of each fiscal year, the incoming Management Committee chairperson who will take office July 1, shall consult with all Co-Permittees and recommend membership on all sub-committees effective July 1 of the next fiscal year.
Recommendationsshall be considered and acted upon by the Management Committee at its May meeting. Sub-committee members shall be encouraged to rotate every two years.
8. Participation in any Ad Hoc Workgroup duly created by the Management Committee shall be voluntary.
9. Each of the following sub-committees shall have the following minimum number of members:
Administrative Committee 8
Monitoring Committee 5
Development Committee 5
Public Information/Participation Committee 5
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Municipal Operations Committee 5
10. BAMSC Committee. Co-Permittees serving as voting members of any BAMSC sub-committee shall represent all Program Co-Permittees. Co-Permittees designated as voting members of a BAMSC subcommittee shall also participate on the Program’s sub-committee that has similar or equivalent subject matter jurisdiction, as determined by the Management Committee to best serve the interests of the Program.
11. Administrative Committee. The Management Committee will select members for the Administrative Committee that enhance the Administrative Committee’s manageability and overall effectiveness in attaining goals and objectives, taking into account factors that encourage awareness of matters affecting the Program. More specifically, the Administrative Committee shall consist of the following minimum membership and conditions, and shall generally follow the rotation guidelines contained in Exhibit "B":
Management Committee chairperson 1
Flood Control District 1
Large Municipality 2
Medium Municipality 2
Small Municipality 2
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a) The Management Committee chair may recommend additional members for the Administrative Committee pursuant to Section E.7. above. b) In any fiscal year in which the Management Committee chairperson represents a municipality that is scheduled for membership on the Administrative Committee under the rotation guidelines in Exhibit “B”, then the Management Committee shall select another Co-Permittee for membership on the Administrative Committee from the municipality category from which the Management Committee chairperson represents. If the Management Committee chair represents the Flood Control District, then the Management Committee shall select another Co-Permittee from any of the three categories of municipalities. c) For the duration of a Co-Permittee’s term as the “Large Municipality” member serving on the Administrative Committee, that Co-Permittee shall also serve as the voting member of two additional sub-committees of their choice. d) Administrative Committee voting membership can only be changed during the fiscal year by the Management Committee chairperson, provided the minimum membership per Section E.11. is maintained.
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12. A quorum for each sub-committee shall consist of a majority of its voting members.
13. A sub-committee may adopt by-laws to govern its organizational structure and meetings, consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
F. Meeting Attendance
1. Program staff will take attendance at all meetings. Attendance at all Management Committee and sub-committee meetings shall be published in each meeting’s minutes/summary and the Program’s annual report provided to the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
2. Management Committee representatives and sub-committee members are expected to attend at least 80% of their regularly scheduled meetings. If a Management Committee representative or a sub-committee member misses two consecutive meetings, then Program staff shall contact the member of the committee to clarify the rules and understand the reason for the repeated absences. If absences continue, then the Management Committee may request that the Co-Permittee’s manager appoint a new representative to the Management Committee or sub-committee, as the case may be.
G. Program Costs Participation and Allocation.
1. The program costs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 are apportioned among the co-permittees as set forth in Exhibit “C”, attached hereto. In Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and in each fiscal year thereafter, all program costs for that fiscal year shall be apportioned among CoPermittees proportionally based on each Co-Permittee’s population as of January 1 immediately preceding the fiscal year, in relation to the total population of all Co-Permittees as of January 1 immediately preceding the fiscal year, calculated as follows:
[(Co-permittee’s population as of January 1) / (All co-permittee’s population as of January 1)] x 100 = Percentage of Program Costs Apportioned to Co-Permittee (“Cost Sharing Formula”).
Population data will be based on data annually published by the State of California, Department of Finance, on January 1 immediately preceding the Fiscal Year for which the calculation is made.
The population data published in January of the preceding year will be used to form the cost allocations of the following fiscal year.
2. The Management Committee shall annually prepare and approve a budget setting forth all anticipated Program costs and revenues for the following fiscal year.
3. Each Co-Permittee shall pay its share of the annual budget in accordance with the Cost Sharing Formula. If a Co-Permittee receives SUA assessments, then the District will apply lawfully collected SUAs to such Co-Permittee’s share of the annual budget. District staff shall annually submit an invoice to each Co-Permittee for each fiscal year reflecting each Co1835 10 13074-0002\2978003v15.doc
Permittee’s Program costs no later than February 28th of each year (for the first SUA disbursement statement); June 30th (for the second SUA disbursement statement); and October 31st (for the third SUA disbursement statement). Upon receiving an invoice from the Program, each Co-Permittee shall pay its invoice to the District within sixty (60) days of the invoice’s date.
4. A Co-Permittee will be delinquent if its invoiced payment is not received by the District within sixty (60) days after the invoice’s date. The District will follow the procedure listed below, or such other procedure that the Management Committee directs to effectuate payment: 1) verbally contact the Co-Permittee’s manager; and 2) submit a formal letter from the Management Committee’s chairperson to the Co-Permittee. If payment is not received within ninety (90) days of the invoice date, then the delinquent co-permittee may be subject to termination from this Agreement and withdrawal under Section B. Thereafter, the Cost Share Formula shall be revised to reflect the new Program membership and the Management Committee shall revise its budget and Program cost allocations in accordance with the Cost Sharing Formula to account for the delinquent Permittee’s costs. A terminated Co-Permittee shall remain obligated to District for its delinquent payments and any other obligations incurred prior to the date of termination.
5. The Management Committee may suspend or modify the scope of work being performed by any contractor retained by the District whenever any Co-Permittee has not paid its invoice within ninety (90) days of the invoice date.
6. Any delinquent payments by a Co-Permittee shall accrue compound interest at the average rate of interest paid by the Local Agency Investment Fund during the time that the payment is delinquent.
H. Optional Services.
Additional services requested by a Co-Permittee to fulfill requirements of the Regional Municipal NPDES Permit may be provided by Program staff as long as the services minimally burden Program staffing and are approved by the Management Committee. Such requests shall be submitted in writing to the Management Committee and shall explain the services requested of Program staff or contractors. Such services shall be completely paid for by the requesting Co-Permittee at the fully burdened labor rate of the applicable Program staff, and the Program shall bear no financial responsibility for the requested services. Such services requested by a Co-Permittee may include consultant or contractor assistance involving a contract directly between the individual Co-Permittee and the District, at the District’s discretion. The Program shall bear no financial responsibility for such contracts.
I. Contracting.
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2. Prior to the District entering into a contract or amending a contract on behalf of the Program, the Management Committee shall establish an independent selection committee as an Ad Hoc Workgroup pursuant to Section D.7. The independent selection committee may prepare an RFP, conduct interviews and take such other actions as requested by the Management Committee. The independent selection committee shall thereafter make a recommendation on a proposed contract and contractor to the Management Committee. Upon considering the independent selection committee’s recommendation, the Management Committee shall thereafter make a recommendation to the District, which shall have final approval authority over the contract and contractor.
3. Contracts may be entered into with a maximum term of five years, provided each contract must include either a termination for convenience clause, or a clause allowing termination for non-appropriation of funds. Contracts entered into for a period less than five years may be extended, based upon satisfactory performance, for a total contract term of five years.
4. For a contract scope of work designated as a “technical service” by the Management Committee, then the independent selection committee shall also consider responses from Co-Permittees who respond in writing and request to provide the requested technical service as part of an RFP process.
5. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, all contracting processes on behalf of the Program shall comply with the District’s procurement process.
6. If a Co-Permittee other than Contra Costa County or the District intends to contract on behalf of the Program, then a separate agreement between the District and such CoPermittee shall be executed setting forth the terms of the Co-Permittee’s contracting role. The Management Committee shall review and approve such separate agreement.
J. Staffing.
1. The Program is not a legal entity capable of employing staff, suing or being sued, or entering into contracts, among other activities that only legal entities may perform.
Program staff, including the Program Manager, are employees of Contra Costa County and/or the District, who are assigned to administer the Program. The Program Manager is the primary Contra Costa County employee assigned to manage the Program. In the event that Contra Costa County does not assign an employee to serve as the Program Manager and the Program Manager position is vacant, the Management Committee may recommend that the District contract with a qualified firm or public agency to perform the services of Program Manager until Contra Costa County appoints a Program Manager. The Management Committee may also request that the District contract for other Program services that are not performed by a Contra Costa County employee in accordance with Section I above.
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staff evaluations, job classifications and salary ranges. With respect to any Program staff who qualify as independent contractors, the Management Committee shall annually advise the District regarding the consultant’s satisfactory performance of their contractual obligations. The Administrative Committee shall advise the Management Committee on such evaluations.
3. The Management Committee shall negotiate an administrative overhead rate with any appropriate agency providing services to the Program.
4. Program staff shall provide a written record of all policies, rules and regulations duly adopted by the Management Committee.
5. Contra Costa County shall be responsible for all health and safety trainings and other certifications required by law for its employees; however, the Program may pay for Program staff training that relates to the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit.
K. Indemnification.
Each Party to this Agreement agrees to protect, indemnify and hold harmless the other parties and their officers, employees, contractors and volunteers from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, expenses, and damages (collectively, “Liabilities”) but only to the extent that the Liabilities arise out of or are connected with the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnifying Party or any of its officers, employees, contractors, or volunteers while performing the indemnifying Party’s obligations under this Agreement. This section shall survive and remain enforceable following the termination or expiration of this Agreement, or following any Party’s withdrawal from this Agreement.
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Dated:
By:
It’s:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
By:
Attorney
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT
Dated:
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
By:
Attorney
CITY OF ANTIOCH
Dated:
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
By:
Attorney
CITY OF BRENTWOOD
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By:
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Dated:
By:
Attorney
CITY OF CLAYTON
Dated:
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
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Attorney
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
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CITY OF CONCORD
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TOWN OF DANVILLE
Dated:
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Dated:
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Attorney
CITY OF EL CERRITO
Dated:
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
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Attorney
CITY OF HERCULES
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CITY OF LAFAYETTE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
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Attorney
CITY OF MARTINEZ
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TOWN OF MORAGA
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CITY OF OAKLEY
Dated:
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated:
By:
Attorney
CITY OF ORINDA
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CITY OF PINOLE
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CITY OF PITTSBURG
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Dated:
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Attorney
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
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CITY OF RICHMOND
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CITY OF SAN PABLO
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CITY OF SAN RAMON
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONTRA COSTA CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP DESIGNATION BEGINNING FY 2026-2027 Municipalities Population
(Based on
1/1/2024 Data)
Category 1 Management
Committee
Min. Number
of Sub-Committee(s) 2
Antioch 115,632 Large x 3
Brentwood 64,811 Medium x 2
Clayton 10,683 Small x 1
Concord 121,513 Large x 3
Contra Costa County 3 174,289 Large x 3
CCC Flood Control District 3 0 Non-Population x 1 4
Danville 42,567 Medium x 2
El Cerrito 25,700 Small x 1
Hercules 26,063 Small x 1
Lafayette 24,808 Small x 1
Martinez 36,439 Medium x 2
Moraga 16,784 Small x 1
Oakley 45,736 Medium x 2
Orinda 19,191 Small x 1
Pinole 18,192 Small x 1
Pittsburg 75,085 Large x 3
Pleasant Hill 33,352 Medium x 2
Richmond 112,735 Large x 3
San Pablo 31,088 Medium x 2
San Ramon 82,525 Large x 3
Walnut Creek 69,433 Large x 3
1 Membership designation categories are determined by population size. Small Municipality has population under 30,000; Medium Municipality has population between 30,000 and 65,000; and Large Municipality has population larger than 65,000. 2 Participation in the required minimum number of sub-committee(s) per fiscal year, in addition to mandatory Management Committee participation.
3 Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District are represented as one agency for this designation purpose.
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EXHIBIT “B”
CONTRA COSTA CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
PARTICIPATION ROTATION GUIDELINE
Municipalities by
Size Designation &
Geographic
FY
26/27
FY
27/28
FY
28/29
FY
29/30
FY
30/31
FY
31/32
FY
32/33
Co u n t y w i d e ( A l l )
Flood Control District x x x x x x x
A p p o i n t e d M a n a g e m e n t Ch a i r
Agency: x x x x x x x
L a r g e - S i ze Co m m u n i t i e s (p o p u l a t i o n > 65, 0 0 0 ) All:Contra Costa County x x
Central:Concord x x
Central: Walnut Creek x x
East: Antioch x x
East:Pittsburg x x
Lamorinda: San Ramon x x
West:Richmond x x
M e d i u m- S i ze Co m m u n i t i e s ( p o p u l a t i o n 30 , 0 0 0- 65 , 0 0 0) Central:Martinez x x
Central:Pleasant Hill x x x
East:Oakley x x
East: Brentwood x x
Lamorinda:Danville x x x
West: San Pablo x x
S m a l l- S i ze Co m m u n i t i e s (p o p u l a t i o n < 30, 0 0 0 ) Central:Clayton x x
Lamorinda: Lafayette x x
Lamorinda:Orinda x x
Lamorinda:Moraga x x
West:Hercules x x
West: El Cerrito x x
West: Pinole x x
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EXHIBIT “C”
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RESOLUTION NO. XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
APPROVING A STORMWATER UTILITY AREA AGREEMENT WITH THE
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is a co-permittee under the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, NPDES Permit No.
CAS612008, issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires the City to implement stormwater management activities, including municipal operations controls, illicit discharge detection and elimination, industrial and commercial facility oversight, public outreach, trash reduction, new development and redevelopment controls, and other stormwater pollution prevention measures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond participates in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, through which Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and participating cities and towns coordinate certain countywide stormwater compliance activities under the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit; and WHEREAS, the City and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District entered into a Stormwater Utility Area Agreement on April 13, 2010, establishing the mechanism for the collection, administration, and application of Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues for eligible stormwater program activities; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 113-13 approving the First Amendment to the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement to support a joint stormwater inspection program; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Stormwater Utility Area Agreement has expired, and the inspection program authorized under the 2013 First Amendment has also expired and is not being renewed; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Stormwater Utility Area Agreement will continue the funding and administrative framework necessary for the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to collect, administer, and apply Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues toward Richmond's share of eligible Contra Costa Clean Water Program and Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit compliance costs; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement provides that each participating co-permittee shall pay its proportionate share of annual Program costs, and where applicable, Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues may be applied toward those obligations in accordance with the Program budget and applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of the proposed Stormwater Utility Area Agreement is in the best interest of the City and is necessary to maintain continuity of the City's participation in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program and compliance with applicable stormwater regulatory requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, substantially in the form presented to the City Council, subject to any nonsubstantive revisions approved by the City Attorney.
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Section 3. The Stormwater Utility Area Agreement shall preserve and continue the mechanism for the collection, administration, and application of Stormwater Utility Assessment revenues for eligible stormwater compliance activities, including Richmond's participation in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held July 7, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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Public Works
DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Chavarria, Director of Public Works
Tawfic Halaby, Deputy Director of Public Works
José Valenzuela, Junior Engineer
Subject: Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Systems.”)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting this ordinance. Any future expenditures related to
implementation would be funded through the approved
Wastewater Enterprise Fund budget (Account String:
40322631-400201).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
January 18, 2022
March 1, 2022
February 21, 2023
April 4, 2023
February 18, 2025
April 1, 2025
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City currently prohibits new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer, halting new development in the area. To allow limited projects to proceed while
long-term solutions are developed, City staff proposes
amending the Richmond Municipal Code to permit the
use of temporary sewage holding tanks.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled
"Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems" to establish
temporary sewage holding tank construction standards
and a permitting process for properties unable to connect to the sanitary sewer system – Public Works Department
(Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-
AGENDA
REPORT
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5482/José Valenzuela 510-620-6955). This item was
continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) Moratorium was enacted due to limited sanitary sewer capacity and infrastructure constraints within the Keller Beach area. The moratorium restricts the issuance of new sewer connections to protect public health and prevent overloading of the existing wastewater system while long term infrastructure solutions are evaluated and implemented.
As a result of the moratorium, certain properties within the affected area are unable to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system, which has constrained development, redevelopment, and in some cases continued lawful occupancy. Temporary sewage holding tanks have been identified as a viable interim wastewater management solution in circumstances where permanent sewer service is unavailable, provided such systems are designed, installed, operated, and monitored in a manner that protects public health and the environment.
The proposed Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process establish a clear, enforceable framework for the temporary use of sewage holding tanks within the Keller Beach moratorium area. These standards allow development or continued use of properties to proceed on a limited and controlled basis while maintaining strict safeguards, including design requirements, setback criteria, alarm and monitoring systems, operational permits, and mandatory transition and abandonment requirements once permanent sewer service becomes available.
Although the immediate need for these standards is driven by the Keller Beach moratorium, the proposed action is intentionally structured to apply City-wide. Sanitary sewer capacity constraints, emergency conditions, or other infrastructure limitations may arise in other areas of the City in the future. Adopting uniform standards and a permitting process currently ensures the City is prepared to address similar circumstances consistently, transparently, and defensibly without requiring ad-hoc or project specific policy decisions.
Importantly, adoption of these standards does not lift or weaken the Keller Beach moratorium, nor does it guarantee approval of development projects. Each application for a temporary sewage holding tank will continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compliance with the adopted standards, applicable Municipal Code provisions, and all other City requirements. The standards function as a regulatory tool that allows limited interim wastewater solutions while preserving the City’s authority to enforce the moratorium and require ultimate connection to permanent sewer infrastructure. 1852
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By adopting the proposed standards and permitting process, the City establishes a consistent regulatory framework that balances the need for limited development flexibility with the City’s responsibility to protect public health, environmental resources, and wastewater infrastructure both within the Keller Beach area and throughout the City DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Ordinance (RMC Code Chapter 12.19)
Attachment 2 – Ordinance (RMC Code Chapter 12.19 with proposed additions) Attachment 3 – Proposed Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards Attachment 4 – Proposed Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Permitting Process 1853
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ORDINANCE NO. XX-26 N.S,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE XII OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND BY ADDING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12.19 TO REGULATE TEMPORARY SEWAGE
HOLDING TANK SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond (“City”) is authorized by California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7 to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws and that serve and protect the health, safety or welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 09-19 N.S. amending Article XII of the Municipal Code by adding a Chapter 12.19 to regulate septic tanks and other onsite wastewater treatment systems; and
WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 01-22 N.S. establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits requiring sewer connections to the Keller Beach sanitary sewer; and declaring the urgency thereof; and WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 05-22 N.S. establishing a 10- month and 15-day extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 01-22 imposing a temporary moratorium on issuance of building permits requiring new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer; and declaring an urgency thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 02-23 N.S. establishing a temporary moratorium for the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer; and WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 03-23 N.S. establishing a 22- month and 15-day extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 02-23 imposing a temporary moratorium on issuance of building permits requiring new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer; and declaring an urgency thereof.; and
WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 06-25 N.S. establishing an urgency ordinance regarding Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium; and WHEREAS, the City approved and adopted Ordinance No. 10-25 N.S, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, extending the existing moratorium (22 months and 15 days) on the issuance of building permits requiring a new sewer connection to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) and declaring the urgency thereof pursuant to Government Code Section 65858; and
WHEREAS, the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) Moratorium was enacted due to limited sanitary sewer capacity and infrastructure constraints, restricting the issuance of new sewer connections to protect public health and prevent overloading of the existing wastewater system; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the KBSS Moratorium, certain properties within the affected area are unable to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system, thereby constraining development, redevelopment, and continued lawful occupancy; and WHEREAS, temporary sewage holding tanks are an accepted interim wastewater management solution when permanent sewer service is unavailable, provided such systems 1854
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are properly designed, installed, operated, and monitored to protect public health and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City currently does not have adopted construction standards or a formal permitting framework governing the use of temporary sewage holding tanks in areas subject to sanitary sewer connection restrictions, including the Keller Beach area; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department, in coordination with its consultant Watearth, has prepared the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and the Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Permitting Process to establish clear technical criteria, performance objectives, and administrative procedures for the temporary use of sewage holding tanks; and
WHEREAS, although the immediate need for these standards is driven by the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium, similar sanitary sewer capacity constraints, emergency conditions, or infrastructure limitations may arise in other areas of the City; and WHEREAS, adoption of uniform standards and a permitting process applicable citywide will ensure consistent, transparent, and defensible regulation of temporary sewage holding tanks while preserving the City’s authority to require ultimate connection to permanent sewer infrastructure when available; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND does ordain as follows based on the following findings and determinations:
SECTION 1. Findings and Determinations.
A. The regulation of temporary sewage holding tank systems is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Richmond.
B. Due to limited sanitary sewer capacity, including but not limited to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium, certain properties are unable to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system, constraining lawful occupancy and development.
C. In the absence of permanent sewer service, temporary sewage holding tank systems may provide an interim wastewater solution; however, such systems must be properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained to prevent risks to public health and the environment.
D. The establishment of uniform construction standards and a permitting process for temporary sewage holding tank systems ensures consistent, transparent, and enforceable regulation throughout the City.
E. Adoption of this ordinance will allow the City to effectively manage interim wastewater solutions while preserving the City’s authority to require connection to permanent sewer infrastructure when available.
F. This ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question will have a significant effect on the environment because the ordinance establishes regulatory standards and does not authorize or approve any specific development project unless the requirements are met and approved through the permitting process.
SECTION 2: Amendment of Article XII. Article XII of the Richmond Municipal Code is hereby amended by amending Chapter 12.19 to read as follows:
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Chapter 12.19
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Sections:
12.19.010 Designation of County of Contra Costa as Enforcement Agency.
12.19.010.1 Designation of City of Richmond as Enforcement Agency of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.020 Adoption of Contra Costa County Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
12.19.030 Adoption of Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal.
12.19.040 Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.040.1 Purpose and policy.
12.19.040.2 Authority.
12.19.040.3 Standards.
12.19.040.4 Permits required
12.19.040.5 Operational requirements.
12.19.040.6 Abandonment
12.19.040.7 Enforcement.
12.19.040.8 Indemnification.
12.19.040.9 Emergency authority.
12.19.040.10 Fees and security.
12.19.010 - Designation of County of Contra Costa as enforcement agency.
The City of Richmond recognizes, and hereby designates, the County of Contra Costa as the local agency responsible for the enforcement of requirements and prohibitions pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems. As such, the ordinance and regulations of the County of Contra Costa pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems shall be obeyed by all persons with the City of Richmond. Violation of the ordinance of the County of Contra Costa pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems, or any lawful rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, will be enforced by the County of Contra Costa in accordance with the provisions of Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2018-25, and any amendments thereto.
12.19.010.1 - Designation of City of Richmond as Enforcement Agency of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 12.19.010, the City shall be the sole authority having jurisdiction for the permitting, approval, inspection, enforcement, and administration of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems. Contra Costa County shall not serve as the primary permitting or enforcement agency for such systems within the City.
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12.19.020 - Adoption of Contra Costa County Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, an agency of the State of California within the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.1, has adopted County Ordinance No. 2018-25 being a codification of provisions for the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems, and it is a code with the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.2. Certified copies of the above-referenced County ordinance are and have been on file with the City Clerk where they are open to public inspections as required by Government Code Section 50022.3. The County ordinance may also be referred to as the Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance and said ordinance is referred to and adopted by this reference as part of this City ordinance, as provided for by Government Code Section 50022.2.
12.19.030 - Adoption of Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, an agency of the State of California within the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.1, has adopted "Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal". Certified copies of the abovereferenced County regulations are and have been on file with the City Clerk where they are open to public inspections as required by Government Code Section 50022.3. The County regulations may also be referred to as the Sewage Collection and Disposal Regulations and said regulations are referred to and adopted by this reference as part of this City ordinance, as provided for by Government Code Section 50022.2.
12.19.040 - Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.040.1 - Purpose and policy.
To allow interim wastewater solutions where sewer connections are unavailable, including areas subject to moratoria.
12.19.040.2 - Authority.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Public Works Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this Section 12.19.040. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Public Works Director may be delegated by the Public Works Director to a duly authorized City employee.
12.19.040.3 - Standards.
The City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process are incorporated by reference.
12.19.040.4 - Permits required
Construction and operational permits shall be required. The City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process are incorporated by reference.
12.19.040.5 - Operational requirements.
Systems shall be maintained, monitored, and serviced by licensed haulers.
12.19.040.6 - Abandonment
Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems shall be removed or abandoned when permanent sewer service becomes available.
12.19.040.7 - Enforcement.
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12.19.040.8 - Indemnification.
Permit holders shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents.
12.19.040.9 - Emergency authority.
The City may take immediate corrective action to protect public health.
12.19.040.10 - Fees and security
In order to recover from users the cost of implementing the Temporary Sewage Holding Tank systems established in this chapter, the City Council shall adopt, by resolution, fees and charges, which may include:
A. Fees for monitoring, inspections, and surveillance procedures; B. Fees for permit applications;
C. Fees for filing appeals;
D. All fees, charges, and penalties, are due by the property owner; E. Other fees as the City may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained in this chapter.
SECTION 3: Any provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code, or appendices thereto, or any other ordinances of the City inconsistent herewith, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance irrespective of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase.
SECTION 5: Effective Date. All applications filed after or pending upon the date of final passage and adoption of this Ordinance shall be subject to this Ordinance. This Ordinance becomes effective thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption. ------------------------------------------------------
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First introduced at a regular meeting of the CityCouncil of the City of Richmond held on _______, 2026, and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting held on _________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bana, Brown, Jimenez, Wilson, Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
NOES: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
ABSENT: None.
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
Approved as to form:
SHANNON MOORE
Interim City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa :ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. XX-26 N.S., passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on June 16, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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Sections:
12.19.010 Designation of County of Contra Costa as Enforcement Agency.
12.19.010.1 Designation of City of Richmond as Enforcement Agency of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.020 Adoption of Contra Costa County Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
12.19.030 Adoption of Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal.
12.19.040 Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.040.1 Purpose and policy.
12.19.040.2 Authority.
12.19.040.3 Standards.
12.19.040.4 Permits required
12.19.040.5 Operational requirements.
12.19.040.6 Abandonment
12.19.040.7 Enforcement.
12.19.040.8 Indemnification.
12.19.040.9 Emergency authority.
12.19.040.10 Fees and security.
12.19.010 - Designation of County of Contra Costa as enforcement agency.
The City of Richmond recognizes, and hereby designates, the County of Contra Costa as the local agency responsible for the enforcement of requirements and prohibitions pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems. As such, the ordinance and regulations of the County of Contra Costa pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems shall be obeyed by all persons with the City of Richmond. Violation of the ordinance of the County of Contra Costa pertaining to onsite wastewater treatment systems, or any lawful rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, will be enforced by the County of Contra Costa in accordance with the provisions of Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2018-25, and any amendments thereto.
(Ord. No. 09-19 N.S., § I, 6-25-2019)
12.19.010.1 - Designation of City of Richmond as Enforcement Agency of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 12.19.010, the City shall be the sole authority having jurisdiction for the permitting, approval, inspection, enforcement, and administration of Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems. Contra Costa County shall 1860
not serve as the primary permitting or enforcement agency for such systems within the City.
12.19.020 - Adoption of Contra Costa County Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, an agency of the State of California within the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.1, has adopted County Ordinance No. 2018-25 being a codification of provisions for the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems, and it is a code with the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.2. Certified copies of the above-referenced County ordinance are and have been on file with the City Clerk where they are open to public inspections as required by Government Code Section 50022.3. The County ordinance may also be referred to as the Sewage Collection and Disposal Ordinance and said ordinance is referred to and adopted by this reference as part of this City ordinance, as provided for by Government Code Section 50022.2.
(Ord. No. 09-19 N.S., § I, 6-25-2019)
12.19.030 - Adoption of Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, an agency of the State of California within the meaning of Government Code Section 50022.1, has adopted "Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal". Certified copies of the abovereferenced County regulations are and have been on file with the City Clerk where they are open to public inspections as required by Government Code Section 50022.3. The County regulations may also be referred to as the Sewage Collection and Disposal Regulations and said regulations are referred to and adopted by this reference as part of this City ordinance, as provided for by Government Code Section 50022.2. (Ord. No. 09-19 N.S., § I, 6-25-2019)
12.19.040 - Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems.
12.19.040.1 - Purpose and policy.
To allow interim wastewater solutions where sewer connections are unavailable, including areas subject to moratoria.
12.19.040.2 - Authority.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Public Works Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this Section 12.19.040. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Public Works Director may be delegated by the Public Works Director to a duly authorized City employee.
12.19.040.3 - Standards.
The City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process are incorporated by reference.
12.19.040.4 - Permits required
Construction and operational permits shall be required. The City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Construction Standards and Permitting Process are incorporated by reference.
12.19.040.5 - Operational requirements.
Systems shall be maintained, monitored, and serviced by licensed haulers. 1861
12.19.040.6 - Abandonment
Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Systems shall be removed or abandoned when permanent sewer service becomes available.
12.19.040.7 - Enforcement.
Violations shall be subject to penalties, permit revocation, and cost recovery.
12.19.040.8 - Indemnification.
Permit holders shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents.
12.19.040.9 - Emergency authority.
The City may take immediate corrective action to protect public health.
12.19.040.10 - Fees and security
In order to recover from users the cost of implementing the Temporary Sewage Holding Tank systems established in this chapter, the City Council shall adopt, by resolution, fees and charges, which may include:
A. Fees for monitoring, inspections, and surveillance procedures; B. Fees for permit applications;
C. Fees for filing appeals;
D. All fees, charges, and penalties, are due by the property owner; E. Other fees as the City may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained in this chapter.
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City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Contact Watearth Principal
Jennifer J. Walker PE, DWRE, ENV SP, CFM, QSD, LEED AP BD+C 1151 Harbor Bay Parkway Suite 208H
Alameda, CA 94502
510.529.5552
[email protected]
March 13, 2026
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i Tables .......................................................................................................................................................... iii Figures ......................................................................................................................................................... iii Appendices ................................................................................................................................................ iii Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. iii Definition of Terms ...................................................................................................................................... iv
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Authority and Adoption ................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Performance Objectives .................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 Site and Setback Requirements .......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 General Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Site and Setback for Below-ground Sewage Holding Tanks ........................................................ 4
2.2.1 Groundwater and Buoyancy Control ...................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Soil Suitability ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Soil Considerations...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.4 Load Considerations .................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.5 Setback Adjustments ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Site and Setback for Above-ground Sewage Holding Tanks ...................................................... 6
2.3.1 Stability and Anchoring ............................................................................................................. 6
2.3.2 Secondary Containment ........................................................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Access and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 7
2.3.4 Screening ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.5 Setback Considerations ............................................................................................................. 7
2.3.6 Flood Zone Restrictions .............................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Site and Setback for Coastal Areas ................................................................................................ 8
3.0 Design Requirements............................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Sewage Holding Tank Sizing ............................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Plumbing and Piping ....................................................................................................................... 12 1864
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3.5 Access .............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.6 Termination Fittings .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Buoyancy ......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.0 Installation Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 15
5.0 Operation and Maintenance Process .............................................................................................. 16
5.1 Odor Control .................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Good Workplace and Residential Practices ............................................................................... 16
5.3 Disposal Methods ............................................................................................................................ 17
6.0 Notification Requirements ................................................................................................................. 17
6.1 Pre-Installation Notification ............................................................................................................ 17
6.2 Operational Notification ................................................................................................................ 18
6.3 Emergency Notification.................................................................................................................. 18
6.4 System Modification or Abandonment ........................................................................................ 18
7.0 Abandonment Plan ............................................................................................................................ 18
7.1 Removal and Off-Site Disposal of Sewage Holding Tank and Contents.................................. 19
7.2 On-Site Abandonment of Sewage Holding Tanks ...................................................................... 19
7.3 Abandonment Duration and Requirements ................................................................................ 19
8.0 Transition Plan for Ultimate Sewer Solution....................................................................................... 20
8.1 Applicability ..................................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Notice of Sewer Availability ........................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Connection Requirements ............................................................................................................. 20
8.4 Abandonment and Site Restoration ............................................................................................. 20
8.5 Documentation and Verification .............................................................................................. 21
8.6 Failure to Transition ...................................................................................................................... 21
8.7 Special Circumstances ................................................................................................................... 21 References ................................................................................................................................................. 22 1865
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Tables
Table 1: Minimum Setback to Sewage Holding Tanks ........................................................................... 4 Table 2: Materials Selection and Installation Scenarios ......................................................................... 9 Figures
Figure 1: Schematic Example of a Sewage Holding Tank System ........................................................ 1 Figure 2: Sewage Holding Tank ................................................................................................................. 2 Figure 3: An Example of a Fiberglass Sewage Holding Tank with an Anchoring System .................. 5 Figure 4: An Example of an Above-ground Sewage Holding Tank with a Second Containment .... 7 Figure 5: Sample Illustration of an Above-ground Polyethylene Sewage Holding Tank ................. 11 Figure 6: Sample Illustration of a Precast Sewage Holding Tank Located Below-ground ............... 11 Figure 7: Sample Illustration of an Alarm ............................................................................................... 12 Figure 8: Sample Illustration of an Alarm Setup .................................................................................... 12 Appendices
Appendix A – Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) Moratorium Area Appendix B – Safe Harbor Minimum Requirements
Appendix C – Basic Maintenance Checklist for Household Sewage Holding Tanks Appendix D – Spill Response and Reporting Guideline
Appendix E – Landslide Potential Map
Appendix F – Liquefaction Potential Map
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym/Abbreviation Full Form
ACI American Concrete Institute
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
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Acronym/Abbreviation Full Form
ASSE American Society of Safety Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BFE Base (100-year) Flood Elevation
CBC California Building Code
DEP Department of Environmental Protection
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
ft feet
GRP Glass-fiber-reinforced Polyester
IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials IPC International Plumbing Code
IPSDC International Private Sewage Disposal Code
KBSS Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
Definition of Terms
Abandon – To remove liquid waste from and either excavate or otherwise render inoperable a sewage holding tank.
Adjacent Cutback – A nearby steep slope that may impact site stability or water quality.
Building Line – A line running parallel to a lot line that is the required setback distance from the lot line as the closest portion of a building on the site. This setback may vary depending on the front, back and side of the building.
Buoyancy – The ability to float in water.
Buoyancy Related Movement – Buoyancy related movement is the opposite of settlement. Tanks or structures can float out of the ground when groundwater applies an upward buoyant force that causes the tank or structure to move upward. These conditions shall be considered during the design process. This condition shall be considered during the design process.
Cast-in Place Concrete – Refers to concrete placed directly on a construction site using formwork instead of precast concrete.
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Certificate of Lateral Compliance – The certificate will be issued after a sewer lateral has been satisfactorily tested, without repair, or repaired and/or replaced.
City – City of Richmond, California.
Escarpment – A steep slope or long cliff formed by erosion or faulting, separating two relatively level or gently sloping surfaces.
Fill Bank – An artificially created slope or embankment formed by the placement of fill material, typically constructed to raise the elevation of the ground for roads, building sites, or infrastructure, and characterized by an abrupt or engineered slope face.
High Water Mark – The shore location reached by the sea at high tide, or by a lake or river at its highest water elevation.
HS-20 Loading – This is the term used by American Concrete Institute to describe normal moving traffic loading conditions up to 18-wheeler loading.
Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium – The Urgency Ordinance No. 01-22 imposed an immediate 45-day moratorium on the issuance of building permits for certain development of activities requiring new connections to the KBSS in order for the City to evaluate remediation options and development alternatives in lieu of connection to the KBSS.
Landward – Facing toward land as opposed to facing San Francisco Bay.
Lateral - The "Lateral”, “building sewer”, or “service lateral” is the sewer pipeline conveying wastewater from the premises of a user to the City’s sewer system.
Maintenance Hole – A structural opening at the top of each sewage holding tank compartment that allows access for cleaning, inspection, and maintenance activities. The maintenance hole shall be sized to match the minimum riser diameter and serves as the connection point for the access riser and shall include sealing mechanisms to ensure a gastight and watertight seal.
Manifest System - Designed to track sewage waste from the time it leaves the generator facility or residence where it was produced until it reaches the off-site waste management facility that will store, treat, or dispose of it. It provides a detailed record of the items being transported, including their contents, destination, and handling instructions.
Moratorium – Delay in performing an obligation or taking an action legally authorized or simply agreed to be temporary.
Natural Bluff – An undisturbed geological feature with a steep slope, typically adjacent to a water body or valley, formed through natural erosional processes.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System – A sewage treatment and disposal system that includes a septic tank and disposal field, serves one or more structures on only one lot, and is projected to receive a sewage flow of 10,000 gallons or less per day.
Peak Daily Sewage Flow – The maximum volume of sewage that a sewage disposal system is projected to receive in a 24-hour period.
Pre-Cast Concrete – Cast offsite and then brought to a construction site to be assembled.
Qualified Professional – A civil engineer, environmental health specialist, geologist, professional soil scientist, or engineering geologist, who is licensed, registered or certified by the State of California.
Riser – A riser is a vertical pipe or extension that connects the top of a sewage holding tank to the ground surface or access point, allowing for inspection, maintenance, or pumping. 1868
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Sanitary Sewer – A wastewater collection system, owned and operated by a public agency with legal authority to collect wastewater from structures within the geographical area controlled by the public agency.
Secondary Containment – Secondary containment is a control measure, placed or built around a tank, to prevent its contents, such as leaks or spills, from leaving the area.
Septic Tank – A watertight receptacle designed and constructed to receive and partially treat sewage from buildings or structures.
Settlement – Occurs when a tank or structure lowers in elevation into the ground because the foundation was not adequately compacted to support the weight of the tank or structure. The quality of compaction and the amount of settlement are determined by a geotechnical engineer based on evaluation of the types of soils present onsite and the soil compaction specified for the tank or structure foundation. This condition shall be considered during the design process.
Professional Septic Tank Cleaner – A professional engaged in the business of cleaning septic tanks, sewage holding tanks, onsite wastewater treatment systems, privies, scenarios, or seepage pits.
Sewage – Liquid waste that contains or may be contaminated with human or animal excrement or offal.
Sewage Holding Tank – An alternative to a conventional onsite wastewater treatment system. It is a sewage collection system that includes a watertight tank designed to collect and temporarily store sewage that is periodically removed by a permitted Professional Septic Tank Cleaner.
Sewage Sludge Hauler – A person who pumps or moves sewage sludge off-site by means of landbased vehicles, barges, ships, rails, pipelines, or other modes of transportation.
Termination Fitting – In sewage holding tank systems, termination fittings are the critical plumbing components located at the ends of vent, drain, and service lines that provide sealed, functional connections between the sewage holding tank and external piping systems.
Trap Arm – The horizontal section of the pipe between a plumbing fixture’s trap and the point where it connects to the main vent or drain.
Wastewater – Liquid waste, including but not limited to sewage.
Watertight – Tight construction or fit as to be impermeable to water.
Vent – A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and for reducing the pressure exerted on trap seals.
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1 1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to establish standards and procedures for the temporary use of sewage holding tanks in areas of the City of Richmond that are affected by sanitary sewer connection moratoriums. These standards are intended to address immediate infrastructure limitations, particularly in the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) moratorium area, while enabling controlled development and safeguarding public health and environmental quality. The KBSS moratorium area is shown in Appendix A.
Although the initial application of these standards is focused on the KBSS area, the provisions outlined in this document are designed to be adaptable and enforceable in any future moratorium zones citywide. They are also applicable in areas not under the moratorium, but where implementation may still be necessary, such as for emergency backups.
Temporary sewage holding tanks serve as interim sewage containment systems where conventional sewer service is currently unavailable. These systems must be designed, installed, and maintained per the criteria outlined in this document to prevent public health hazards, groundwater contamination, nuisance conditions, and structural failures. A schematic example of a sewage holding tank system is shown in Figure 1. A sewage holding tank example is shown in Figure 2.
This document provides comprehensive technical requirements for the setback, design, installation, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning of temporary sewage holding tanks. This document also includes guidance on permitting, stakeholder responsibilities, and procedures for transitioning properties to permanent sewer infrastructure as it becomes available.
The sewage holding tank standards are to be applied in coordination with applicable local ordinances, state health and safety codes, and relevant engineering best practices. The City of Richmond will coordinate with Contra Costa County, as appropriate, to ensure consistency with County septic and onsite wastewater regulations; however, temporary sewage holding tanks governed by these Standards are reviewed and approved by the City under Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems”.
Figure 1: Schematic Example of a Sewage Holding Tank System 1870
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2 Figure 2: Sewage Holding Tank
1.1 Authority and Adoption
These Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards are adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond under Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, ‘Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems’. These standards are performance-based and are intended to protect public health and the environment. They also provide a temporary wastewater management option where sanitary sewer service is unavailable due to a moratorium or other constraint.
The City of Richmond is the authority having jurisdiction for the review and approval of temporary sewage holding tank systems under these Standards. In exercising this authority, the City will apply the Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018) and other applicable state requirements.
The City, not Contra Costa County, is the reviewing and permitting agency for temporary sewage holding tanks regulated under Chapter 12.19.
Compliance with these standards is determined by demonstrated achievement of performance outcomes, including protection of public health, prevention of environmental impacts, and reliable system operation. At a minimum, the system must operate without overflows, nuisance odors, or groundwater contamination. The system must also support a timely and verifiable transition to a permanent sanitary sewer connection when service becomes available.
Compliance is demonstrated through documented operation, maintenance, and inspections, including required pumping notices and manifest records for collection, transport, and disposal at an approved facility. Compliance is also demonstrated through submittals confirming sewer connection and holding tank abandonment within the required compliance period. 1871
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3 Prescriptive criteria in these Standards (including but not limited to setbacks, sizing formulas, material requirements, alarm provisions, and default pumping frequencies) are deemed-tocomply “Safe Harbor” provisions. Applicants may use these provisions without additional technical justification. Alternative designs may be approved where the applicant demonstrates equal or better performance to the satisfaction of the City.
This document includes several safe harbor provisions. These include the minimum requirements in Table 1, materials selection criteria in Table 2, sewage holding tank sizing formulas in Section
3.1, and pumping frequency provisions in Section 5.3. A sample Safe Harbor (Deemed-toComply) applicant checklist is included in Appendix B.
1.2 Performance Objectives
The objectives of these Standards are to:
1. Prevent discharge of sewage to the ground surface, storm drains, surface waters, or the City’s stormwater system.
2. Prevent contamination of groundwater, public drinking water wells, and other potable water supplies.
3. Avoid structural failure, settlement, or buoyancy-related movement of sewage holding tanks and associated appurtenances.
4. Prevent public health nuisances, including sewage backups into occupied structures and objectionable odors at property boundaries and public right-of-way.
5. Prevent standing sewage and unsanitary conditions onsite.
6. Provide overfill prevention through alarms and operational controls sufficient to give warning before the tank reaches full capacity.
7. Ensure that temporary sewage holding tanks can be safely and promptly decommissioned, and that structures are transitioned to permanent sewer service or other approved onsite wastewater treatment systems when available.
The City may approve alternative methods, materials, or designs when a qualified professional demonstrates, through calculations, manufacturer data, monitoring, or other evidence, that the proposed system will meet or exceed these performance objectives.
2.0 Site and Setback Requirements
The listed criteria are presumptively acceptable designs for site and setback compliance.
Alternatives may be approved by the City if the applicant demonstrates equal or better performance (e.g., through calculations, monitoring, or manufacturer data).
This section details the mandatory setback distances between sewage holding tanks and various site features. These requirements ensure that installations are properly positioned to protect public health, water resources, and infrastructure. Below-ground sewage holding tanks need proper groundwater clearance and suitable setbacks, especially in unstable soils. Aboveground sewage holding tanks require secure anchoring, secondary containment, and clear access. In flood or coastal zones, sewage holding tanks must be designed to withstand wave impact, erosion, and storm conditions. The site and setback requirements apply to all temporary sewage holding tank installations citywide, with immediate application in the KBSS moratorium area.
2.1 General Requirements
Minimum setback rules for sewage holding tank installations are detailed in Table 1 (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for 1872
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4 Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018). Where compliance with minimum setbacks is not feasible due to site constraints, an alternative site and setback plan must be submitted by a registered professional engineer in California and approved by the City of Richmond under Chapter 12.19.040, in a manner consistent with Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal. If applicable, for properties with temporary sewage holding tanks that were legally installed prior to these regulations being adopted that may not be in full compliance, owners should still follow the minimum setback as closely as feasible.
Table 1: Minimum Setback to Sewage Holding Tanks
Site Feature Setback to
Sewage
Holding
Tanks (feet)
High water marks of bays, streams, rivers, canals 100
High water marks of ditches, culverts, ephemeral streams 50 High water marks of lakes, reservoirs 100
Depressions and low areas 5
Downslope or adjacent cutbanks, fill banks, escarpments, embankments, natural bluffs
10 Fill areas, unstable soil, unstable landforms, drainage swales 10 Trees 10
Structures, foundations 10
Underground irrigation or drainage systems (watertight piping) 10 Underground irrigation or drainage systems (non-watertight piping) 100 Easements 5
Public drinking water well 100
Pressurized water supply line 10
If the ground is rocky and fissures could take the outflow further, it should be greater than the nearest water supply siting
>50
2.2 Site and Setback for Below-ground Sewage
Holding Tanks
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5 different structural, geotechnical, and hydrology considerations. Installations shall comply with the following requirements:
2.2.1 Groundwater and Buoyancy Control
1. Sewage holding tanks must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of two feet above the seasonal high groundwater table unless engineered buoyancy countermeasures are provided (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
It is also important to follow all sewage holding tank manufacturers’ recommendations related to buoyancy.
2. Where groundwater is present within five feet of the excavation bottom, sewage holding tanks shall be installed with anti-floatation slabs or other engineered anchoring systems to resist buoyant uplift. An example of an anchoring system is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: An Example of a Fiberglass Sewage Holding Tank with an Anchoring System
2.2.2 Soil Suitability
1. A geotechnical evaluation is required if the site contains expansive soils, unstable landforms, or is located in a designated landslide or liquefaction zone. In addition, a geotechnical evaluation may also be required by the Building Division for other conditions, as specified in California Building Code (CBC) 1803.5. As an additional document, the Landslide Potential Map is located in Appendix E, while the Liquefaction Potential Map is located in Appendix F.
2. Excavation and backfill must use materials and compaction methods per the sewage holding tank manufacturer’s specifications and geotechnical recommendations.
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6 2.2.3 Soil Considerations
1. Design considerations should take into account the type of soil and subsoil. A minimum of 15 inches of soil cover must be placed on top of the sewage holding tank, but not sufficient alone under traffic loading. The top layer of the soil cover must be level with the natural grade.
2.2.4 Load Considerations
1. Below-ground sewage holding tanks located under driveways, parking areas, or other vehicular access points must be designed to withstand HS-20 loading or greater as required by site use.
2. Installations under structures or hardscape features are prohibited unless specifically engineered and approved by the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations.
2.2.5 Setback Adjustments
1. The standard setbacks in Table 1 apply. However, where slope stability or groundwater conditions warrant, the City may increase setback requirements or require additional analysis.
2.3 Site and Setback for Above-ground Sewage
Holding Tanks
Above-ground sewage holding tanks present setback challenges related to visibility, access, containment, and safety. Above-ground sewage holding tanks shall comply with the following site and setback requirements:
2.3.1 Stability and Anchoring
1. All above-ground sewage holding tanks shall be anchored to resist lateral loads per CBC Chapter 16 and local lateral design speeds (minimum 100 mph 3-second gust, per ASCE 7).
2. Sewage holding tanks must be placed on a level, engineered pad or concrete slab capable of supporting the full tank weight, including liquid contents.
3. All above-ground sewage holding tanks must be supported by a level, engineered foundation.
2.3.2 Secondary Containment
1. Above-ground sewage holding tanks with a capacity of over 1,000 gallons must include secondary containment equal to at least 150% of the sewage holding tank volume (California Water Boards, California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, 2020).
2. Containment areas must be lined, impermeable, and resistant to sewage degradation. While concrete may be used, it must be properly coated or sealed to achieve impermeability and chemical resistance. An example of an above-ground sewage holding tank containment is shown in Figure 4.
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7 Figure 4: An Example of an Above-ground Sewage Holding Tank with a Second Containment
2.3.3 Access and Maintenance
1. Sewage holding tanks shall be located with a minimum 10-foot clear zone for vehicle access (pump trucks) and unobstructed maintenance. Where feasible, a paved or otherwise stabilized path shall be provided to support all-weather service access.
2. A safe and stable working area shall always be maintained around the sewage holding tank.
2.3.4 Screening
1. Above-ground sewage holding tanks visible from public rights-of-way or residential properties must incorporate screening measures such as fencing, vegetation, or architectural enclosures consistent with City of Richmond’s Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (City of Richmond, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, 2025) and neighborhood aesthetic guidelines.
2. In accordance with the Screening Regulations of the City of Richmond, all mechanical equipment, including sewage holding tanks if visible from public areas, must be screened from public view. If a sewage holding tank must be installed in the front yard, it will also be subject to these screening requirements to ensure it is not visible from public view.
3. An above-ground holding tank located facing a street must be screened to a height of 12 inches above the top of the tank, unless the required screening interferes with utility access, in which case reasonable accommodation must be provided.
2.3.5 Setback Considerations
1. Above-ground sewage holding tanks shall meet all applicable setbacks per Table 1 and shall not be placed within utility easements, public sidewalks, or within 5 feet of property lines unless specifically approved.
2.3.6 Flood Zone Restrictions
1. Above-ground sewage holding tank foundations in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-designated flood zones must be elevated 18 inches above the base elevation (BFE) or otherwise protected by the City of Richmond Floodplain Management Ordinance.
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8 2.4 Site and Setback for Coastal Areas
In areas at risk of high-velocity flooding, wave impact, erosion, or storm-related damage, a sewage holding tank must incorporate specific design measures to ensure their protection and functionality:
1. Sewage holding tanks should be oriented to resist or minimize wave impacts and moving floodwaters.
2. The narrowest dimension of the sewage holding tank should be located perpendicular to the flood flow.
3. The sewage holding tank must be located landward of the building line when possible and landward of the easement at all times to ensure it will not release contaminants in a flood and can be used after flood waters recede.
4. The system must be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer in California to withstand damage during coastal storms.
5. The engineer shall submit calculations and drawings demonstrating that the temporary sewage holding tank meets applicable FEMA coastal zone construction criteria and local floodplain management regulations.
6. The setback requirements are intended to protect wells, surface water, and slope stability to prevent release of contaminants during flooding, wave impact, erosion, and coastal storms.
7. Alternative siting is acceptable where a qualified professional demonstrates equivalent protection (e.g., liners, structural supports, and additional containment).
Alternative setbacks may be approved if standard setbacks are not feasible, provided the design is prepared by a qualified engineer and approved by the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations.
3.0 Design Requirements
The listed criteria are “presumptively acceptable designs” for design and construction compliance. Alternatives may be approved by the City if the applicant demonstrates equal or better performance (e.g., through calculations, monitoring, or manufacturer data). The Design Criteria Section outlines design and construction requirements, including minimum standards that must be met to obtain the construction permit. The Design Criteria Section covers critical aspects such as sewage holding tank sizing based on the intended application, appropriate material selection depending on installation conditions, and necessary features like alarms, plumbing, access points, and termination fittings to promote system efficiency and safety.
3.1 Sewage Holding Tank Sizing
The size of the sewage holding tank depends directly on the intended application, which includes single-family residences, multi-family homes, and other types of structures and land use.
Smaller sewage holding tanks require a more frequent pumping schedule. An oversized sewage holding tank that is pumped too infrequently can lead to odors arising from stagnant sewage.
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9 and its associated land use (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
The sizing formulas below are intended as default minimums; however, an alternative volume may be considered where project-specific information demonstrates that the proposed design will still meet alarm/overflow performance targets.
1. Residential (Single-Family): For one or two bedrooms, the minimum capacity that will serve the dwelling is 1,000 gallons.
2. Residential (Three or More Bedrooms): For three or more bedrooms, the minimum capacity is 1,000 gallons for the first two bedrooms and 250 gallons for each additional bedroom.
3. Other Structures (Other than Single-Family Residential): The minimum capacity is calculated by multiplying the peak daily sewage flow of the structure by 0.75 and adding 1,125 gallons.
3.2 Materials
This subsection explains how to select appropriate sewage holding tank materials based on installation conditions and regulatory standards. Different installation scenarios (below-ground vs. above-ground) may require different material choices from among the approved options. The following requirements are mandatory and provide guidance for appropriate material selection:
1. The sewage holding tank must be watertight.
2. The sewage holding tank must be certified by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) as per Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018.
3. If installed below-ground and exposed to traffic (e.g., under pavement or driveways), the sewage holding tank must be traffic-rated. The materials must withstand HS-20 load vehicles, as specified in Section 2.2.4 Load Considerations.
Table 2 summarizes approved sewage holding tank materials and material suitability for different installation scenarios, along with key limitations or considerations for each.
Table 2: Materials Selection and Installation Scenarios Material Below- or
Above-ground
Suitability
Advantages Limitations
Pre-cast Concrete Below-ground Typically premanufactured in controlled
environments, leading
to consistent quality
Typically assembled
on-site. Watertight
performance depends
on proper joint sealing
which can be a weak
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Above-ground
Suitability
Advantages Limitations
point if installation is
not done correctly
Cast-in-place Concrete Below-ground Offers robust loadbearing capacity suitable for heavy
earth cover, and its
dimensions can be
tailored to site-specific
conditions
Susceptible to
chemical exposure if
not properly coated or
lined
Concrete Above-ground Suitable for largevolume storage where space permits
Concrete tanks require
a foundation designed
by a registered
professional engineer,
and need heavy
machinery for
installation, which
increases labor costs
Fiberglass Both Fiberglass is nonreactive to sewage
byproducts
Because of the lighter
weight of the material,
it may float or shift,
which can be avoided
by properly anchoring
the tank to the ground
Polyethylene Both Less expensive than
concrete or fiberglass
alternatives
Performance may be
affected in hightemperature
environments
Monolithic Concrete Both Can be engineered for
large capacities and
complex site conditions
Installation involves
significant site
preparation, formwork,
and curing time
Glass-fiber-reinforced
Polyester
Both Ideal for sewage
applications where
chemical exposure is a
concern
Glass-fiber-reinforced
Polyester (GRP) tanks
are not inherently
traffic-rated;
additional structural
reinforcement or
special installation
methods are needed
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11 Examples of a polyethylene sewage holding tank and a precast sewage holding tank, respectively, are shown in Figures 5 and 6.
Figure 5: Sample Illustration of an Above-ground Polyethylene Sewage Holding Tank Figure 6: Sample Illustration of a Precast Sewage Holding Tank Located Below-ground
3.3 Alarms
Properly functioning alarm systems are critical to the safe operation of temporary sewage holding tanks. The installed sewage holding tank must be equipped with a high-water sensing device and high-water audible and visual alarms. All alarm equipment must be located where it will not interfere with pumping, is not subject to mechanical damage, and is accessible for 1880
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12 repairs and adjustments. Alarms should be weatherproof or placed in a protective enclosure such as a covered area or box. An example of an alarm and setup is shown in Figures 7 and 8.
1. Alarm Location: The alarm system should be attached to the structure served, either on a pipe stand, or a wooden post within five feet of the structure (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
2. Alarm Settings: The alarm system installed in each sewage holding tank will need to indicate when the sewage holding tank is approximately 75% filled.
3. Electrical Consideration: The alarm system must be installed on a separate electrical circuit. Each installation must have an electrical disconnect within sight of the sewage holding tank.
Figure 7: Sample Illustration of an Alarm
Figure 8: Sample Illustration of an Alarm Setup
3.4 Plumbing and Piping
This section outlines plumbing and piping requirements for sewage holding tank systems, including water metering, backflow prevention, overflow control, approved pipe materials, watertight connections, and provisions for gravity flow and above-ground plumbing:
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13 1. Water Meter: Any building or structure served by a sewage holding tank shall have a water meter, or meters, installed that measures all water that will be discharged as sewage from the building or structure.
2. Backflow Preventers: Backflow preventers should be installed on all sewage holding tanks to prevent backing up of sewage into the building and discharge of sewage into floodwater. Devices must be suitable for sewage conditions, including stainless steel models or those certified under ASSE 1013, or equivalent certifications designed for sewage use.
3. Overflow: Overflows must be above the base flood elevation.
4. Pipe Material: Use Schedule 40 PVC pipe and Schedule 40 PVC connection fittings for all transport lines (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
5. Plumbing Connections: Plumbing connections must be watertight.
6. Gravity Flow to Tank: Conventional plumbing requirements apply.
7. Pressure Flow to Tank: Pump activation and deactivation must be double controlled by float switches within the pump chamber and sewage holding tank. This is intended to prevent pumping excess sewage into the sewage holding tank. Exact elevations shall be determined based on tank geometry and manufacturer recommendations to ensure protection against overfill.
8. Above-ground Tank Plumbing: This configuration creates potential for physical damage to piping and tanks. Whenever piping is above-ground, it must be adequately protected from damage in accordance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) ß 305. Where multiple, interconnected tanks are installed, connections must be connected by differential settling using a common slab designed per ACI 318, flexible connections, or engineered bedding systems.
9. Future Connection to the City’s Sanitary Sewer: When the connection to the sanitary sewer becomes available, a disconnection valve and bypass piping must be predesigned to enable transition without excavation of primary building sewer lines. The disconnection valve and bypass piping must be installed at the time the temporary sewage holding tank is installed. Pre-installation ensures a simple future connection transition process to the City's sanitary sewer (e.g. opening a valve). a. Disconnection valves must be installed downstream of the sewage holding tank outlet if gravity discharge is available (Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, California Code of Regulations, 2007). For pressurized or pumped systems, valves should be placed at a designated cleanout access point.
Additional guidelines on clean out requirements are provided in Section 708 of the IPC.
b. The plumbing layout must facilitate isolation of the sewage holding tank and rerouting of flow to the sewer. This can be achieved by installing a T-junction with a capped branch oriented toward the future sewer connection.
Additional guidelines on sanitary drainage and sewer are provided in Section 709 of the California Plumbing Code.
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14 3.5 Access
Well-designed access points are essential for the system's long-term functionality and operational efficiency. For below-ground sewage holding tanks, it is important that the sewage holding tank is accessible at ground level. Accessibility is accomplished using a catch-basin riser and access cover.
1. Access Points: Sewage holding tanks greater than 2,000 gallons must have multiple access points. Service access or pumping access ports must allow for efficient pumping of all contents.
2. Access Riser: A waterproof access riser with a gas-tight lid and seal must extend from the maintenance hole of each sewage holding tank compartment to the finished grade. The riser must be constructed of polyethylene, have a minimum diameter of 24 inches, and be of a size sufficient for the sewage holding tank maintenance hole.
Access risers must be traffic rated in areas that are surfaced by concrete, asphalt, or similar paving, or subject to vehicular traffic.
3.6 Termination Fittings
This subsection covers the connections and fittings necessary for system operation, highlighting the importance of proper ventilation, drainage, and provisions for future sewer connection.
Termination fittings are essential for proper system function. Well-designed plumbing elements prevent odor issues, support waste flow, and facilitate the eventual transition to permanent sewer service. Installers must ensure correct venting and drainage to maintain system integrity and performance.
1. The sewage holding tank shall be vented at the highest point (at the top) of the tank by one of the following methods: 1.25-inch minimum diameter individual vent pipe extending undiminished in size through the roof.
2. A wet vent may also serve as a drain line, as long as the section acting as the drain is one pipe size larger than the trap arm it serves.
3. Liquid waste holding tank drain opening shall be a minimum 1.50-inch pipe size.
4. Steel piping is not recommended due to the susceptibility to corrosion.
3.7 Buoyancy
Effective buoyancy control is crucial in the Richmond coastal environment and varies based on whether the system is below or above-ground:
1. Below-ground: The sewage holding tank must be inherently non-buoyant. A sewage holding tank is non-buoyant if installed above the groundwater elevation, weight of the empty tank exceeds buoyant forces, or “side wings” anchor the tank into surrounding soil. The sewage holding tank must be able to withstand traffic loading if the area is subject to vehicular traffic loads. One criterion would be to have a minimum of 15 inches of soil cover over the sewage holding tank to enhance stability and protection.
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15 2. Above-ground: Must be designed and constructed to function as needed and retain shape, integrity, and watertightness. The buoyancy component must provide adequate support for all associated piping.
4.0 Installation Procedures
This section provides guidelines and regulatory considerations for the installation and inspection of sewage holding tanks. This section is intended to guide stakeholders—such as contractors, inspectors, and site planners—through the correct procedures for installations. The section emphasizes proper sewage holding tank placement, testing for watertight integrity, and compliance with the City of Richmond’s inspection protocols, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations, to ensure safe and effective sewage management systems.
4.1 Installation
Sewage holding tanks must meet approved standards and be securely installed in a location to be removable for service, repair, or replacement without the necessity of removing permanent, structural, mechanical, or electrical equipment (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
Sewage holding tank installations will not be approved if the site is suitable for another type of private sewage disposal system. Installation will follow once the City of Richmond approves the construction permit, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations.
Additional details regarding the permitting process will be provided in the permit section.
1. Firm Bedding (above-ground): A sewage holding tank must be installed level on a firm bedding of compacted soil, sand, or gravel in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Where sewage holding tanks are to be located on sloped terrain (greater than 5%), areas of fill, or near drainage paths, bedding must be designed by a qualified professional.
2. Pipes: All pipes that pass through a sewage holding tank must be sealed with a watertight sealant. In accordance with ASTM C923, examples of acceptable sealing methods include flexible rubber boots (commonly used for maintenance hole), or compression gaskets (commonly used to connect reinforced concrete maintenance hole or pipes) designed to maintain a seal under hydrostatic pressure.
3. Watertightness: Temporary sewage holding tanks must be demonstrated to be watertight by field testing conducted during installation in the presence of the City of Richmond representative.
4. Testing Procedure: Fill sewage holding tanks with water 2 inches into riser connections at least 24 hours prior to commencement of the test and mark water level. The test consists of a one-hour observation period. The absence of any water level drop during this period is considered a passing test. If the water level drops, the tank must be resealed and retested.
5. Cover: A utilized tank may not be covered until after the City of Richmond representative has conducted an inspection of the tank and its connections.
4.2 Inspection
The City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations, is responsible for inspecting various aspects of sewage systems to ensure 1884
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1. Non-buoyancy in high groundwater areas or conditions;
2. Watertightness of the sewage holding tank, tested at site after installation, by filling with water;
3. Leak-proof nature of the service access(es), access ports, risers, lids, and covers;
4. Methods to secure the lids and covers from inappropriate or unapproved access;
5. Methods of venting provided by the design and installation. Venting should exhaust above the roof line of the building;
6. Equipment and methods for cleaning sewage spills; and
7. Alarm functions.
5.0 Operation and Maintenance Process
This section addresses the ongoing requirements for maintaining a functional sewage holding tank system. The operations and maintenance process details odor control measures for both gravity and pressure flow systems, workplace practices to prevent contamination, and proper procedures for wastewater removal and disposal. These guidelines help ensure safe operation and prevent environmental contamination throughout the system's service life.
5.1 Odor Control
The process outlines the necessary measures to control odors, ensure leak-proof seals, and properly vent sewage holding tanks in both gravity and pressure flow systems:
1. All covers must be leak-proof to prevent infiltration or exfiltration of liquid or the escape of nuisance odors or hazardous gases.
2. Gravity Flow to the Sewage Holding Tank: Separate venting directly from the sewage holding tank is required since gases will not adequately vent through the pressurized line from a sewage pump. Vent pipes should terminate at a height sufficient to ensure the dispersion of odors and gases, and must be located away from windows, doors, walkways, and other areas where human activity regularly occurs.
3. Pressure Flow to the Sewage Holding Tank: Direct venting of the sewage holding tank is required since gases will not adequately vent through the pressurized line from a sewage pump. Vent pipes must terminate at a height sufficient to ensure the dispersion of odors and gases, and must be located away from windows, doors, walkways, and other areas where human activity regularly occurs.
5.2 Good Workplace and Residential Practices
Proper handling and maintenance of the sewage holding tank are crucial to prevent contamination, support emergency response, and ensure safe operations. This subsection outlines key practices such as monitoring, labeling, and employee/household user training for managing the sewage. The Basic Maintenance Checklist for Household Sewage Holding Tanks is shown in Appendix C.
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17 1. The sewage holding tank must remain closed at all times except when sewage is being added or removed.
2. Conduct and document visual inspections of the sewage holding tank and piping for leaks. Document periodic tests of the sound and visual alarms, too.
3. Label the sewage holding tank or place a sign near the access cover with the words, " Non-Hazardous Sewage". The sign serves as a reminder for employees or household users and alerts emergency first responders unfamiliar with your business or household processes and practices.
4. Train employees or household users about spill prevention and clean-up to minimize the possibility of contaminants entering the sewage holding tank.
5. In the event of a leak or spill, there should be an appropriate response measure to collect, contain and clean-up the sewage. In the event of a chemical or oil spill, report the spill to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), even if the material is captured in the sewage holding tank. Refer to Appendix D for the Spill Response and Reporting Guideline.
6. No hazardous waste shall be deposited in the sewage holding tank.
5.3 Disposal Methods
This section outlines the requirements and procedures for the proper pumping and disposal of wastewater from sewage holding tanks. It covers the necessary access points for efficient pumping, the frequency of tank servicing, the method of sewage removal, and the requirements for disposal of hazardous waste:
1. Temporary Sewage Holding Tanks must be pumped at least once per week, or at a frequency demonstrated by metering or records to prevent the tank from exceeding 75% of working volume between pump-outs to avoid spills, backups, or nuisance conditions.
2. Removal of sewage from holding tanks shall be accomplished in a clean and sanitary manner, by means of a vacuum hose, and shall be disposed into a leakproof tank truck. In addition, a licensed sewage sludge hauler must obtain a Richmond Business License Number. Operators are also required to obtain a permit decal for their sewage pumping vehicles. The permit decal, as required by Section 420-6.1206 of Contra Costa County Ordinance Code 420-6.606, must be displayed permanently to the rear of the sewage pumping vehicle.
6.0 Notification Requirements
The notification requirements align with the permit processes, inspection requirements, and operational standards already established in the document, while ensuring proper oversight and emergency response capabilities for the temporary sewage holding tank systems throughout the City of Richmond.
6.1 Pre-Installation Notification
For the procedure of abandoning an onsite wastewater treatment system, the property owners must provide an advanced notification to the appropriate authorities before installing a sewage holding tank system:
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2. Utility Notification: Coordinate with the utility companies (gas, electric, water, telecommunications) before the excavation.
6.2 Operational Notification
Ongoing notification requirements during system operation include:
1. Pumping Schedule: The licensed sewage sludge hauler must provide written notice to the property owner and City of Richmond after each pumping event. Refer to the Permit Process Section for more details about the Manifest System Process.
2. System Malfunctions: Any malfunction, leak, overflow, or failure of the sewage holding tank system must be reported immediately to the City of Richmond.
6.3 Emergency Notification
Immediate notification is required for any emergency situations:
1. Spills: Any sewage spill or release must be reported immediately to the City of Richmond.
2. System Failure: Complete system failure requiring emergency pumping or alternative arrangements must be reported within two hours to the City of Richmond.
6.4 System Modification or Abandonment
This subsection describes the notification requirements for modifying, abandoning, or converting a sewage holding tank system, including actions required when municipal sewer service becomes available.
1. Modifications: Any proposed modifications to the existing sewage holding tank system require an advance written notice to the City of Richmond. Refer to the Permit Process Section for more details about the Construction Permit Process.
2. Abandonment Notice: Property owners must provide an advance written notice before abandoning or converting a sewage holding tank system. Refer to the Permit Process Section for more details about the Abandonment Requirement.
3. Sewer Connection: When municipal sewer service becomes available, the City shall notify the affected property owners of the requirement to connect and initiate abandonment of the existing sewage holding tank system.
7.0 Abandonment Plan
This section outlines the procedures for properly decommissioning sewage holding tank systems, including both the removal and off-site disposal of the sewage holding tank and its contents, as well as the option for on-site abandonment (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018). The abandonment plan specifies the timeline requirements for system termination when connecting to permanent sewer infrastructure.
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19 7.1 Removal and Off-Site Disposal of Sewage Holding
Tank and Contents
The City recommends prioritizing the removal and proper disposal of sewage holding tank systems, particularly those installed underground, to avoid potential confusion or issues for future property owners or tenants. Abandonment procedures for sewage holding tanks, with provisions for removing and disposing of materials off-site:
1. All contents must be removed from the sewage holding tank and hauled away by a licensed sewage sludge hauler.
2. The lid of the sewage holding tank must be removed and either recycled or disposed of at a permitted solid waste facility.
3. The sewage holding tank must be excavated, removed, and disposed of at a permitted solid waste facility or abandoned in place.
4. All above-ground appurtenances, including vents, risers, and electrical alarm systems, must be removed and disposed appropriately. Vents, risers, and electrical alarms could be disposed of in a solid waste landfill approved for construction and demolition debris.
7.2 On-Site Abandonment of Sewage Holding Tanks
Guidelines for in-place abandonment of sewage holding tanks as part of the abandonment process:
1. If the sewage holding tank is abandoned in place, a sufficient number of holes must be made in the bottom of the tank to prevent accumulation of surface water in or above the tank.
2. A sewage holding tank that is abandoned in place must be filled with pea gravel, drain rock, or compacted native soil.
3. Any remaining piping and valves must be cut and capped using corrosion-resistant and watertight plugs or refer to Section 3.4 Plumbing and Piping for the details of connecting to the City’s Sanitary Sewer without excavation of primary building sewer lines.
4. All electrical systems must be de-energized at the source unless repurposed for the sewer connection.
7.3 Abandonment Duration and Requirements
1. The property owner or agent shall apply for an abandonment requirement from the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations, to abandon the existing onsite sewage system. Additional details about the abandonment requirement are provided in the Permit Process Section.
2. Use of a sewage holding tank system connected to a structure must terminate upon completion of construction of a new onsite wastewater treatment system that will serve the structure.
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20 3. Use of a sewage holding tank system connected to a structure must terminate within 90 calendar days after the City of Richmond determines that connection to a sanitary sewer is available to the structure.
8.0 Transition Plan for Ultimate Sewer
Solution
This section establishes the requirements and procedures for transitioning properties utilizing temporary sewage holding tanks to a permanent sanitary sewer connection once service becomes available. This ensures an orderly and timely conversion process that minimizes service disruption, protects public health, and aligns long-term infrastructure goals for the City of Richmond.
8.1 Applicability
This transition plan applies to all properties operating under an approved temporary sewage holding tank permit in areas where a sewer moratorium is in effect and where future sewer infrastructure is planned and scheduled for construction.
8.2 Notice of Sewer Availability
When sewer service becomes available to a property:
1. The City will issue a formal written notice to the property owner identifying that a sewer connection is now possible.
2. The notice will include the connection location, construction timeline, and any applicable fees or design requirements.
3. Property owners will have a 90-day compliance period from the date of notice to initiate connection planning and abandon the sewage holding tank system.
8.3 Connection Requirements
Property owners must:
1. Hire a licensed contractor to complete the sewer connection in accordance with City design standards.
2. Obtain necessary permits for connection and abandonment of the sewage holding tank from the City of Richmond, as applicable. The permits include a Construction Permit, Operational Requirement, and Abandonment Requirement, which will be explained further in the Permit Process Section.
3. Ensure the sewage holding tank is properly decommissioned by Section 7.0 of this document.
8.4 Abandonment and Site Restoration
Once connected to the sewer:
1. The temporary sewage holding tank must be abandoned in place or removed in accordance with the abandonment guidelines.
2. Any related surface or sub-surface infrastructure (e.g., risers, vents, access points) must be removed, filled with pea gravel, drain rock or compacted native soil, or capped. 1889
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8.5 Documentation and Verification
Upon completion of the sewer connection and sewage holding tank abandonment, the property owner must submit the following to the City:
1. A Certificate of Lateral Compliance recommended by a state licensed plumber to be approved by the City of Richmond.
2. An Abandonment Requirement application. Refer to the Permit Process Section for more details about the Abandonment Requirement.
3. As-built drawings or photographs documenting both the new connection and the decommissioned sewage holding tank.
8.6 Failure to Transition
Failure to connect to the sewer system within the 90-day period may result in:
1. Revocation of the sewage holding tank Operational Requirements.
2. Enforcement actions in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems”, including violations, penalties, discontinuance of service, and/or permit revocation, as applicable.
3. Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems” is independent but coordinated with Contra Costa County Health Officer under Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606, including referral to Contra Costa Health for potential citation, as appropriate.
8.7 Special Circumstances
If connection to the sewer cannot be completed within the designated timeframe due to conditions beyond the control of the property owner (e.g., access constraints, delayed construction by the City), the property owner may request a written temporary extension. All extension requests must:
1. Be submitted in writing before the original compliance deadline.
2. Include justification and a proposed schedule for compliance.
3. Be approved by the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations on a case-by-case basis.
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Appendix A
Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) Moratorium Area
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8"-14.5'
6"-35'
8"-28'
12"-37'
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12"-328'
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PACIFIC AVE
GOLDEN
GATE AVE
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CREST AVE
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HIGH ST
TREMONT AVE
LOBOS CT
CYPRESSPOINT RD
MARTINA ST
CLARENCE ST
SUMMIT PL
LOBOS AVE
COTTAGE AVE
SCENIC
AVE
BISHOP ALY
OCEAN AVE
CASEYDR
NICHOLL AVE
PIEDMONT PL
RAILROAD AVE
TUN
NEL AVE
EDDY ST
DELFINO AVE
PARK PL
TERRACE AVE
VINE AVE
ALLEY
WATER ST
CHEVRON WAY
BISHOP AVE
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Keller Beach
Pump Station
1 inch = 350 feet
0 350 700
Feet
Legend
Sewer Fitting
Lamphole, Active
Lamphole, Private
Lamphole, Buried
Other
Wye
Sewer Manhole
Active
Buried
Abandoned
Sewer Structure
PumpStation
Sewer Force Main
Force Main
Sewer Gravity Main
Active
Relief
Abandoned
PUBLIC
WORKS
DEPARTMENT
KELLER BEACH LINE
Parcel Lines
Moratorium Parcels by Use Code
Fourplex
Single family, 1 residence on 2 or more sites
Single family on other than single family land
Single family residential, detached, w/common area (normal Subdivision type PUD); duets w/common area Single family, 2 or more residential on 1 or more sites Attached PUD’s, cluster homes, co-ops, condos, townhouses, etc.
Duplex
Triplex
Single family, 1 residence on 1 Site and Duets w/o common areas Apartments, 5-12 units, inclusive
Residential Vacant, 1 site (includes PUD sites)
Residential Vacant, 2 or more sites
Residential Vacant, unbuildable
Industrial Vacant Land (not part of industrial park or P. and D.) No Data
Common area parcels in PUD’s (open spaces, recreational facilities) Government-owned, with or without buildings (federal, state, city, BART) Miscellaneous improvements, 1 site
January 2022
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Safe Harbor Minimum Requirements
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Safe Harbor Quick Selection List (Deemed-to-Comply)
A. Minimum Setbacks (from Table 1)
☐ Bays/streams/rivers/canals: 100 ft
☐ Ditches/culverts/ephemeral streams: 50 ft
☐ Lakes/reservoirs: 100 ft
☐ Depressions/low areas: 5 ft
☐ Cutbanks/fill banks/escarpments/embankments/natural bluffs: 10 ft ☐ Fill areas/unstable soil/unstable landforms/drainage swales: 10 ft ☐ Trees: 10 ft
☐ Structures/foundations: 10 ft
☐ Underground irrigation/drainage (watertight piping): 10 ft ☐ Underground irrigation/drainage (non-watertight piping): 100 ft ☐ Easements: 5 ft
☐ Public drinking water well: 100 ft
☐ Pressurized water supply line: 10 ft
☐ Rocky/fissured ground: > 50 ft (and greater than the nearest water supply siting distance)
B. Minimum Tank Sizing (Section 3.1)
☐ Residential (1–2 bedrooms): ≥ 1,000 gallons
☐ Residential (3+ bedrooms): ≥ 1,000 gallons for first 2 bedrooms + 250 gallons per additional bedroom
☐ Other structures: Minimum capacity = (peak daily sewage flow × 0.75) + 1,125 gallons C. Minimum Pumping / Disposal Frequency (Section 5.3)
☐ Pumping: at least once per week, or frequent enough (per metering/records) to prevent exceeding 75% of working volume between pump-outs D. Alarm Setpoint (Section 3.3)
☐ High-water alarm indicates the tank is approximately 75% filled E. Materials (Table 2)
☐ Tank material (select one): Pre-cast concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene ☐ Appurtenances: Risers, lids, seals/gaskets, and fittings are compatible with wastewater service and installed per manufacturer specifications.
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☐ Piping/Connections: Piping and fittings are compatible with wastewater service and installed per manufacturer specifications, consistent with the materials and limitations identified in Table 2.
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Appendix C
Basic Maintenance Checklist for Household Sewage
Holding Tanks
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Weekly Checks
a. Check the tank alarm system
i. Ensure both the sound and visual alarms are working (they should go off when the tank is ~75% full).
b. Look for leaks or smells
i. Walk around the tank and nearby pipes. Report any foul odors or signs of leakage to the City of Richmond Public Works Department immediately. c. Inspect the access lid
i. Make sure the lid is tightly sealed and undamaged to prevent odors and pests.
Weekly Pumping
a. Schedule weekly pumping
i. Your tank must be pumped at least once per week to avoid overflow or odor problems.
b. Confirm the hauler provides a receipt or notification i. Keep a record of each pump-out for health and safety compliance.
Monthly Routine
a. Test the alarm system manually
i. Follow the alarm instructions to test it.
b. Inspect the tank label/sign
i. Ensure signage says, "Non-Hazardous Wastewater" (helpful in emergencies).
Safety Do’s and Don’ts
a. Do not flush hazardous materials.
b. Do not block access to the tank.
i. Make sure trucks can access the tank for pumping. Maintain a 10-foot clear area around it.
Emergency & Notifications
a. Report problems quickly
i. If there’s a leak, overflow, or system failure, notify the City of Richmond Public Works Department.
b. Inform new tenants/owners
i. If you sell or rent your home, let the new occupants know about the holding tank and share this checklist.
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Appendix D
Spill Response and Reporting Guideline
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Guidelines
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Immediate Containment and Cleanup of Spills
a. Use Proper Safety Equipment and Cleanup Materials
i. PPE: gloves, boots, eye protection, disposable coveralls, mask. ii. Containment Equipment: absorbent pads, sandbags, plastic sheeting. iii. Cleanup Equipment: mop, bucket, EPA-registered disinfectant (i.e., bleach solution).
iv. Waste Handling Equipment: heavy-duty trash bags, sealed containers labeled as “Non-Hazardous”.
b. Steps for Containment and Cleanup
i. Secure the area to keep people away.
ii. Stop the spread of contaminated sources if safe to do so. iii. Contain the spill by surrounding the contaminated area with absorbents or sandbags to prevent the sewage from spreading.
iv. Once contained, clean the spill area using absorbents or sandbags to soak up the liquid.
v. Disposal of all non-hazardous waste at an approved site (no dumping into surface or groundwater).
vi. Decontaminate effected equipment with approved EPA-registered disinfectant.
vii. Wash hands thoroughly.
viii. If you ingest or come into direct contact with sewage or chemicals, immediately contact emergency medical services (911) for serious symptoms or Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) for guidance. For nonemergency exposures, contact your primary care physician, local health department, or an urgent care facility.
Report on the Spill
a. Notify the City of Richmond Public Works Department of the spill immediately or within 24 hours.
b. In the event of chemical spills, report the spill to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Manifest System for Sewage Waste Disposal
a. All waste from holding tanks, following spills, must be tracked using a manifest system to ensure safe and lawful disposal.
Emergency Plan Requirement for Spills
a. All holding tank systems must include a written emergency response plan that includes:
i. City of Richmond Public Works Department (510-620-5509 or [email protected]), and Sewage Hauler.
ii. Steps for sewage spills and procedures for containment, cleanup, reporting, and manifest system (Refer to Item 1 for procedural examples). The incident must be reported to the City of Richmond Public Works Department within 24 hours. All waste must be tracked through a manifest system documenting collection, transport, and final disposal at an approved facility, ensuring full accountability and regulatory compliance.
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Appendix E
Landslide Potential Map
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Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS, FEMA, Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community,
DOC/CGS
Landslide Susceptiblity Classes
0 III
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
World_Hillshade
9/11/2025 0 1 20.5 mi
0 1.5 30.75 km
1:82,422
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Appendix F
Liquefaction Potential Map
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City of Richmond: Temporary Sewage
Holding Tank Permit Process
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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Jennifer J. Walker PE, DWRE, ENV SP, CFM, QSD, LEED AP BD+C 1151 Harbor Bay Parkway Suite 208H
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i Figures .......................................................................................................................................................... ii Appendices ................................................................................................................................................. ii Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... ii Definition of Terms ...................................................................................................................................... iii
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Permit Process ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Construction Permit........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Plot Plan .................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2 Floor Plan ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.3 Screening ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.4 Tank Replacements .............................................................................................................. 5
2.1.5 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.6 Construction Permit Expiration ............................................................................................ 5
2.2 Operational Requirements............................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Operational Management Requirements ......................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Manifest System ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Abandonment Requirements .......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Abandonment Conditions ................................................................................................... 7
3.0 Other Provisions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Authority ............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 8
3.3.1 Public Works Department .................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 The City of Richmond Planning Division ............................................................................. 8
3.3 Temporary Structure.......................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Appeal ................................................................................................................................................ 8 References ................................................................................................................................................. 10 1908
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Figures
Figure 1: Schematic Example of a Sewage Holding Tank System ........................................................ 1 Figure 2: Sewage Holding Tank ................................................................................................................. 2 Figure 3: Permit Process Flow Diagram .................................................................................................... 3 Appendices
Appendix A – Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) Moratorium Area Appendix B – Building Division Permit Application
Appendix C – Grading Permit
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym/Abbreviation Full Form
ACI American Concrete Institute
ASSE American Society of Safety Engineers
CBC California Building Code
DEP Department of Environmental Protection
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
ft feet
KBSS Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Definition of Terms
Abandon - To remove liquid waste from and either excavate or otherwise render inoperable a cesspool, privy, sewage holding tank, or tank utilized in an onsite wastewater treatment system.
Appeal – A legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court.
Building Line - A line running parallel to a lot line that is the same distance from the lot line as the closest portion of a building on the site, typically used in reference to the required setback distance.
Contour Line - Defined as a line drawn on a topographic map to indicate ground elevation or depression.
Health Officer - Defined as the Contra Costa County Health Officer and/or their duly authorized deputies and subordinates.
Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium – The Urgency Ordinance No. 01-22 imposed an immediate 45-day moratorium on the issuance of building permits for certain development of activities requiring new connections to the KBSS in order for the City to evaluate remediation options and development alternatives in lieu of connection to the KBSS.
Manifest System - Designed to track sewage waste from the time it leaves the generator facility or residence where it was produced until it reaches the off-site waste management facility that will store, treat, or dispose of it. The manifest system provides a detailed record of the items being transported, including their contents, destination, and handling instructions.
Moratorium - Delay in performing an obligation or taking an action legally authorized or simply agreed to be temporary.
Monitoring Wells - Principally used for observing groundwater levels and flow conditions, obtaining samples for determining groundwater quality, and for evaluating hydraulic properties of water-bearing strata.
Natural Bluff – An undisturbed geological feature with a steep slope, typically adjacent to a water body or valley, formed through natural erosional processes.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System - Defined as a sewage treatment and disposal system that includes a septic tank and disposal field, serves one or more structures on only one lot, and is projected to receive a sewage flow of 10,000 gallons or less per day.
Peak Daily Sewage Flow - The maximum volume of sewage that a sewage disposal system is projected to receive in a 24-hour period.
Percolation Test - A percolation test determines the rate of water absorption into the ground.
Professional Septic Tank Cleaner – A professional engaged in the business of cleaning septic tanks, sewage holding tanks, onsite wastewater treatment systems, privies, r seepage pits.
Qualified Professional - A civil engineer, environmental health specialist, geologist, professional soil scientist, or engineering geologist, who is licensed, registered or certified by the State of California.
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Sanitary Sewer - A wastewater collection system, owned and operated by a public agency with legal authority to collect wastewater from structures within the geographical area controlled by the public agency.
Septic Tank – A receptacle or vault used to collect organic waste discharge from the house sewer.
Sewage - Defined as the liquid waste that contains or may be contaminated with human or animal excrement or offal.
Sewage Holding Tank – An alternative to a conventional onsite wastewater treatment system.
The sewage holding tank is a sewage collection system that includes a watertight tank designed to collect and temporarily store sewage that is periodically removed by a permitted Professional Septic Tank Cleaner.
Sewage Sludge Hauler - A person who pumps or moves sewage sludge offsite by means of landbased vehicles, barges, ships, rails, pipelines, or other modes of transportation.
Wastewater - Defined as liquid waste, including but not limited to sewage.
Watertight - Tight construction or fit as to be impermeable to water. 1911
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1 1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to establish the permit process for the temporary use of sewage holding tanks in areas of the City of Richmond that are affected by sanitary sewer connection moratoriums. These processes are intended to address immediate infrastructure limitations, particularly in the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) moratorium area, while enabling controlled development and safeguarding public health and environmental quality. The KBSS moratorium area is shown in Appendix A.
Although the initial application of the permit process is focused on the KBSS area, the provisions outlined in this document are designed to be adaptable and enforceable in any future moratorium zones citywide. They are also applicable in areas not under the moratorium, but where implementation may still be necessary, such as for emergency backup holding tanks.
The temporary sewage holding tank system will serve the “structure” until either a new onsite wastewater treatment system is approved (if permitted by the City of Richmond) or adequate capacity becomes available in the public sewerage system (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018). These systems must be designed, installed, and maintained per the criteria outlined in the “City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards” document to prevent public health hazards, groundwater contamination, nuisance conditions, and structural failures. A schematic example of a sewage holding tank system is shown in Figure 1. A sewage holding tank example is shown in Figure 2.
The sewage holding tank permit process is to be applied in coordination with applicable local ordinances, state health and safety codes, and relevant engineering best practices.
The City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations, is responsible for enforcing regulations and restrictions related to septic tanks and other onsite wastewater treatment systems.
Figure 1: Schematic Example of a Sewage Holding Tank System 1912
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2.0 Permit Process
The permit process section outlines the administrative requirements for obtaining the necessary approvals. The section covers the construction permit application process, including required documentation, operational requirements, abandonment requirements, and other provisions (such as those related to temporary structures and the appeals process for permit decisions). The flow diagram of the permit process is shown in Figure 3.
These permit procedures are adopted by the City of Richmond pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems”. The City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards are incorporated by reference as the governing technical performance and design criteria.
In the future, the City of Richmond may propose updates or new regulations in order to establish more detailed or specific provisions of this chapter. The City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations, is responsible for the enforcement of this guideline and all adopted regulations (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
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2.1 Construction Permit
The construction permit states that any application for a permit to construct, alter, relocate, or replace a sewage holding tank, or primary component thereof, must be submitted using the City of Richmond Building Division Permit Application approved by the City of Richmond, as shown in Appendix B.
Applications will be accepted only if they are complete. A complete application must include a fully completed City of Richmond Building Division Permit Application and all of the supporting items described below. Depending on site conditions, a City of Richmond Grading Permit, as shown in Appendix C, may also be required. This permit includes requirements for submittal of a Geotechnical/Soils Report evaluating subsurface conditions in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Building Code (CBC) (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
2.1.1 Plot Plan
Four copies of a plot plan must be submitted with the application. The plot plan must be drawn to scale of not less than 1 inch equals 20 feet and be a minimum of 8½ inches x 11 inches in size. A plot plan must contain all of the following information regarding the lot where the sewage holding tank to be constructed or altered will be located:
1. A location map, indicating the location of the lot with respect to abutting lots and the nearest public road;
2. Lot boundaries and dimensions;
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4. A north arrow and plan scale (including both a written scale and a bar scale);
5. The location of all water and monitoring wells on the subject lot and all abutting lots, watercourses and water bodies (including, but not limited to, springs, marsh areas, drainage ditches, channels), cuts, embankments, natural bluffs or unstable land forms within 100 feet of any portion of the sewage holding tanks to be constructed or altered, and any reserved area. Refer to the Section 3.0 Design Requirements of the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards for more details about the minimum setbacks;
6. The location of any and all existing and proposed buildings, swimming pools, retaining walls, driveways, paved areas, water lines, underground utilities, storage tanks (below-ground and above-ground), trees equal to or greater than 6 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet from the ground surface), and easements located on the lot that are within 25 feet of the sewage holding tank to be constructed or altered;
7. Contour lines, if slopes are greater than 5%. If slopes are equal to or less than 5%, the direction and percentage of slopes must be shown;
8. The location of any existing onsite wastewater treatment systems and other sewage disposal systems on the lot;
9. The layout (including dimensions) of the sewage holding tank to be constructed or altered. This includes the location of pipes, valves, or related components intended for connection to a future sewer line, as well as an abandonment plan for the holding tank once the connection is made. Refer to Section 3.4 Plumbing and Piping of the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards for more information on the Future Connection to the City’s Sanitary Sewer;
10. The location of each soil percolation test hole and soil profile hole. Soil investigations and testing must be conducted to evaluate subsurface conditions at the site and shall be performed in accordance with the California Building Code (CBC) Sections 1803.3 and 1803.5. Soil types encountered in test holes and excavations must be described and classified in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Classification System (Unified). A geotechnical investigation may also be required by the Building Division for other conditions, as specified by the CBC; and
11. The name, signature, stamp or seal of the qualified professional certified by the State of California who prepared the plan, and the date the plan was signed and stamped or sealed.
12. If submittals propose alternatives, they must include a performance justification (hydraulic calculations, structural design, and an operations and maintenance plan) demonstrating that the objectives in the Standards are met.
Following completion of the required information outlined above, the final approved plans and specifications must be included in the material submittal upon approval of the construction pemit. The design of the sewage holding tank system must comply with 1915
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For projects in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coastal zones, calculations and drawings demonstrating that the temporary holding tank complies with FEMA coastal zone construction criteria should be required. The system must be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer. Refer to Section 2.4 Site and Setback for Coastal Areas of the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards for more information.
2.1.2 Floor Plan
Four copies of the floor plan for the structure to be served by the sewage holding tank, whether newly constructed or altered, must be submitted with the application. The floor plan must be drawn to a scale of no less than 1-inch equals 20 feet and must be at least 8½ inches x 11 inches in size. The floor plan must contain all of the following information:
1. The layout of all rooms on each floor of the structure;
2. The clear labeling of each room as to type; and
3. The name and signature of the qualified professional certified by the State of California who prepared the plan.
2.1.3 Screening
Any sewage holding tank visible above-ground must be screened from the public right-ofway. Where applicable, installation proposals may require review and approval by the City of Richmond’s Planning Division. For additional information regarding screening details, refer to City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards.
2.1.4 Tank Replacements
An application for a permit to replace a sewage holding tank must include a copy of the manufacturer’s specifications for the replacement tank, or refer to Section 3.0 Design Requirements of the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards for more design details.
2.1.5 Installation
The installation of a sewage holding tank system may be lawfully performed only under a valid sewage holding tank permit (construction permit) issued by the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations. Refer to the Installation Procedures in the City of Richmond Temporary Holding Tank Standards for further information on installation and inspection requirements to comply with the standards.
2.1.6 Construction Permit Expiration
Every construction permit issued by the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa Health Officer regulations, under this chapter becomes void if the work authorized by the construction permit is not commenced within 180 days from the permit’s date. The permit also becomes void if the work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days without justification satisfying the City of Richmond as being beyond the permittee’s control and could not be remedied. Once a construction permit becomes 1916
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2.2 Operational Requirements
Operation of sewage holding tanks within the City of Richmond must comply with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations and the requirements outlined in this section. These requirements are intended to ensure proper pumping, hauling, disposal practices, and system maintenance.
2.2.1 Operational Management Requirements
The owner or operator must demonstrate the following as a minimum:
1. Pumping, hauling, and disposal must be performed by a sewage sludge hauler that holds all required licenses and approvals from Contra Consta County and other applicable agencies. Documentation of current certification must be maintained onsite and provided upon request;
2. Disposal of sewage must be at a site or sites approved by the City of Richmond, consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations, within the jurisdiction where the disposal occurs;
3. Operational records must be maintained by the owner and pumper. These records include information about pumping frequency, sewage volume, disposal site(s), proof of acceptance by the disposal site operator, alarms, and system servicing and repairs;
4. Photocopies of operation records must be submitted to the City of Richmond upon request;
5. An emergency response plan that addresses possible failure of a sewage sludge hauler to provide service, hydraulic overload of the system, or sewage spill at the site. Refer to Section 6.3 Emergency Notification of the City of Richmond Temporary Holding Tank Standards for further information.
2.2.2 Manifest System
The sewage holding tank provider shall be responsible for maintaining a manifest system to ensure that all sewage pumped from a holding tank is disposed of properly.
The sewage holding tank provider shall always maintain a valid contract with a licensed sewage sludge hauler. The contract requires the licensed sewage sludge hauler to provide written notice of dates of pumping and volume of sewage pumped. In addition, a licensed sewage sludge hauler must obtain a Richmond Business License Number.
Operators are also requred to obtain a permit decal for their sewage pumping vehicles.
The permit decal, as required by Section 420-6.1206 of Contra Costa County Ordinance Code 420-6.606, must be displayed permanently to the rear of the sewage pumping vehicle.
In emergency situations, the manifest system should include provisions for establishing an emergency notification. Refer to the Emergency Notification of the City of Richmond Temporary Holding Tank Standards for further information. 1917
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This subsection provides guidance on the circumstances under which a sewage holding tank must be abandoned and describes the role of the City of Richmond in overseeing the process.
2.3.1 Abandonment Conditions
1. The property owner or agent shall coordinate with the City of Richmond when abandoning an existing sewage holding tank under this policy and shall comply with applicable Contra Costa County abandonment standards and state regulations.
2. The following circumstances require that a sewage holding tank system be promptly abandoned:
a. The system is replaced with a connection to a sanitary sewer, an onsite wastewater treatment system or another sewage holding tank system; b. The system was constructed in violation of any applicable laws or regulations; or
c. Use of the system has ceased.
3. Use of a sewage holding tank system connected to a structure must terminate upon completion of construction of a new onsite wastewater treatment system that will serve the structure (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018).
4. Use of a sewage holding tank system connected to a structure must terminate within 90 calendar days after the health officer determines that connection to a sanitary sewer is available to the structure (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-
6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018). Upon completion of the sewer connection and sewage holding tank abandonment, a Certificate of Lateral Compliance should be approved by the City of Richmond.
5. Refer to the Abandonment Plan in the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards for more details on the abandonment provisions.
3.0 Other Provisions
This section includes guidance on the conditions under which temporary structures may be connected to sewage holding tanks. It also addresses the procedure for appealing decisions made by the city when local ordinances adopt applicable county regulations.
3.1 Authority
Permit procedures are adopted by the City of Richmond pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems”. The City of Richmond is the authority having jurisdiction for the review, approval, and enforcement of temporary sewage holding tank construction permits, operation requirements, and abandonment requirements issued under this policy.
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8 Responsibility for enforcement is retained by the City and includes the City’s independent enforcement authority, the City’s right to impose stop-work orders, and the City’s right to revoke permits or recover costs. The City will refer to the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards and will maintain consistency with the Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal (Contra Costa County Ord. Code ß 420-6.606; Contra Costa County Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, 2018) and applicable state regulations; however, Contra Costa County is not the primary reviewing or permitting agency for these temporary holding tanks.
This document establishes the administrative requirements for permit applications, review, issuance, and enforcement, and incorporates by reference the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards as the governing technical performance and design criteria.
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities
This subsection clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the City of Richmond, and the City of Richmond Planning Division in the administration and enforcement of the Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Permit Process. Applicable County requirements are incorporated by reference where noted.
3.3.1 Public Works Department
The City of Richmond, through Public Works and Utilities, is responsible for policy under Municipal Code Chapters 12.19 and 12.20, review and approval of sewer connections, enforcement of permit requirements, application of penalties pursuant to Chapter 12.20, and processing of appeals to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 12.19.
3.3.2 The City of Richmond Planning Division
The City of Richmond Planning Division is responsible for review of screening, zoning, and aesthetic considerations associated with temporary sewage holding tank installations.
3.3 Temporary Structure
A temporary structure containing plumbing fixtures may be connected to a sewage holding tank system if the system was incorporated into the original design of the temporary structure. As used in this subsection, “temporary structure” means a structure that is placed at the site of a permitted construction project for use only during the construction project duration and then removed at the conclusion of the project.
3.4 Appeal
Any appeal of a decision by the City of Richmond related to a temporary sewage holding tank permit, enforcement action, or interpretation of these procedures or the City of Richmond Temporary Sewage Holding Tank Standards shall be filed and decided in accordance with the appeal provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 12.19, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems”.
In resolving such appeals, the City will interpret and apply these standards in a manner consistent with applicable Contra Costa County Health Officer regulations.
Appeals shall be filed and processed in accordance with the procedures, timelines, and requirements established in Municipal Code Chapter 12.19. The Richmond City Council 1919
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10 References
Barr, GRAF Heavy-Duty Septic Holding Tanks, https://www.barrplastics.com/products/grafheavy-duty-septic-sewage-holding-tanks, Accessed 6-16-2025 California Building Standards Code, https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes, Accessed 6-3- 2025
California Building Standards Commission, California Building Code (CBC), Sections 1803.3 and 1803.5, Accessed 3-13-2026
California Code of Regulations, Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/owts/docs/appdxk_ch7t a1401.pdf, Accessed 6-20-2025
California Department of Water Resources, Monitoring Well Standards, https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-Management/Wells/WellStandards/Combined-Well-Standards/Monitoring-Introduction, Accessed 7-10- 2025
California Water Boards, California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ust/regulatory/docs/ccr_ch16_202010.pdf, Accessed 6-17-2025
City of Richmond, Building Division Permit Application, https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/28142/Building-PermitApplication-Fillable-Form-2021?bidId=, Accessed 3-13-2026 City of Richmond, Certificate of Lateral Compliance,
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/2269/Certificate-of-Lateral-Compliance. Accessed 7-21-2025
City of Richmond, Grading Permit,
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/27131/Grading-PermitChecklist?bidId=. Accessed 3-13-2026 City of Richmond Ordinance No. 09-19 N.S., An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Richmond, California, Amending Article XII of the Municipal Code of the City of Richmond, Accessed 6-11-2025
City of Richmond, Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium, https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4219/Keller-Beach, Accessed 7-29-2025 City of Richmond, Screening of Equipment,
https://library.municode.com/ca/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId= ARTXVZOSU_CH15.04ZOSURE_SERIES_600GEST_ART15.04.601GESIRE_15.04.601.110SC EQ, Accessed 9-11-2025
Contra Costa County, Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2018-25, Accessed 5-22-2025 Contra Costa County, Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal, Contra Costa County Ord. Cose 420-6.606, Accessed 5-22-2025 1921
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11 Environmental Protection Agency, Hazardous Waste Manifest System, https://www.epa.gov/hwgenerators/hazardous-waste-manifest-system, Accessed 7-18-2025
Environmental Protection Agency Onsite Wastewater Treatment Manual, https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-
06/documents/2004_07_07_septics_septic_2002_osdm_all.pdf, Accessed 6-3-2025 Florida Health County, Temporary Holding Tank Application, https://lee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/onsitesewage-disposal/permits/holding-tanks.html, Accessed 5-22-2025 Holding Tank vs. Septic Tank: What’s the Difference,
https://www.angi.com/articles/holding-tank-vs-septic-tank.htm, Accessed 6-10- 2025
Napa County, Holding Tanks and Hold and Haul Systems,
https://library.municode.com/ca/napa_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nod eId=TIT13WASEPUSE_CH13.52HOTAHOHASY, Accessed 5-22-2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Damage-Resistant Practices for Designing Septic Systems in Coastal High Hazard Areas, https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hnteleqam6k8rw7v6e5hx/NOAA-DamageResistant-Practices-for-Designing-Septic-Systems-in-Coastal-High-HazardAreas.pdf?rlkey=lwe0toedrzl6xm122e2i8c4vg&e=1&st=7g3sdgri&dl=0, Accessed 5- 22-2025
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https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/california/25-CCR-4517.8, Accessed 5-22- 2025
State of Georgia, Code of Georgia Sewage Holding Tanks, https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-12/chapter-15/article-1/section-12-15- 5/, Accessed 5-22-2025
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Appendix A
Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) Moratorium Area
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Appendix B
Building Division Permit Application
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BUILDING DIVISION PERMIT APPLICATION
Job Site Address:
Assessorís Parcel No. (APN):
* Property Owner:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
* Applicant
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
Contractor:
State License
Number (CSLB):
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
Architect:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
Engineer:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
Agent/Tenant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
Valuation of Work
(check all that applies)
Building
Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical
Grading
Underground
Total $
(Fair Market Value of Labor and Materials)
Description of Work
(must be the same applying online)
WHOíS DOING THE WORK!
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APPLIES CONTRACTORS LICENSE LAW
_____I am licensed under provisions of Chapter 9
Division 3 of the Business & Profession Code
_____I, as the owner, or my employees with wages
as their sole compensation, will do the work and the
structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044) _____I, as the owner, am exclusively contracting with
licensed contractors. (Sec. 7044)
_____I am exempt under Section ________Business
and Profession Code for this reason:
Richmond Business License #: __________________
Permit # _____________________
Plan Check # _____________________
Revision # _____________________
I certify that I have read the information on this permit application (both sides) and state that the above information is correct. I agree to comply with all City ordinances and other laws relating to this permit and hereby authorize representatives of the City of Richmond to enter up the above mentioned property for inspection purposes. *When the property owner or applicant is a LLC the Disclosure Statement must also be fully completed.
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ 450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 620-6868 CDD Rev.:09/10/2021 * When the property owner or applicant is a LLC the Disclosure Statement must also be completed * When the property owner or applicant is a LLC the Disclosure Statement must also be completed 1927
UTILITY SERVICES
During the course of construction and until all permits are finaled, the utility services (gas & electrical) to the property will be considered a temporary construction service. In the event a permanent utility service exists, the utility company will be notified that such service is now changed to a temporary construction service. In the event that the work is not finaled and the permit is revoked, utility service will also be discontinued until such time as inspections are completed to determine that the property meets minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare.
WHEN PERMIT IS ISSUED
• Inspection record card (or copy) must be posted in a
conspicuous place on the job but protected from the weather. • The stamped set of plan, specifications and other data must be kept on the job site.
• Advance one day notice is required for inspection request. • All contractors on the job must maintain a current
business license, Contractorís license and insurance.
• All employees on the job must be protected with Workerís Compensation insurance.
• You are required to review and follow the stamped set of plans & specifications and understand all building code comments prior to beginning construction.
• A common rule of thumb for inspections is ìnever cover anything until the City Inspector has seen it.î
WORKMANSHIP
In the event that the Building Official determines that the work being done is below industry standards or the persons doing the work are unable to produce work to the industry standards without detailed instructions from the inspector, the work will be considered as involving unusual hazards and the following from the CBC shall be employed.
Inspections,
a) General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official, and certain types of construction shall have
continuous inspections by special inspectors as specified in Ch. 17 CBC
Special Inspections
a) General. In addition to the inspections required by Ch. 17 CBC, the Owner shall employ a special inspector during
construction on the Following types of work:
SPECIAL CASES: Work which, in the opinion of the Building Official, involves unusual hazards.(a)Special Inspector. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate his competence, to the satisfaction of the building Official for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection.
OSHA PERMITS Calif. Admin Code Sect. 17922.5 requires proof of an OSHA permit prior to the issuance of a building permit when:
1. Trenches or excavations are 5 feet or more in depth into which a person must descend.
2. Construction or demolition of any structure more than 36 feet in height; Title 8, Calif. Code and Safety Orders.
WORKERSí COMPENSATION INSURANCE
California Labor Code Sec. 3800 requires every city to keep on file a certificate of Workersí Compensation Insurance for a permit applicant before any permit can be issued for jobs where persons will be employed to do the permitted work. Employers who have a certificate of consent to self- insure issued by the stateís Director of Industrial Relations may file this in lieu of a certificate of insurance. All certificates must show the City of Richmond as the certificate holder and promise to give the City at least ten days written notice before it is cancelled.
ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT REQUIRED
California Law (Section 5500 & 6700 Business & Professions Code) requires that plans and specifications for building work be signed by a state licensed engineer or architect except for nonstructural remodeling and wood frame residential housing with less than five units and less than three stories in height. Any changes to the plans must be signed off by the engineer or architect prior to beginning work.
PERMITS TO CONTRACTORS
1. For the purpose of issuing permits to contractors the following conditions must be met:
o Valid California Contractors License.
o Current Workmanís Compensation Insurance
certificate on file.
o Valid City of Richmond Business License.
o No outstanding or delinquent debts to the City of
Richmond.
The following may also be required:
2. ìQualifying Individualî or his/her designee must apply for permits.
3. A copy of the part of the contract which shows the contract amount and the ownerís signature authorizing the work. In order to clarify what type of contractors license is required for various permits, the following shall apply:
4. General Engineering (A). Contractors may be issued permits for any and all types of work. Section 830a, 832.62a, 834a, and 7056 of Business and Professions Code.
5. General Building (B). Contractors may be issued permits for any structure and its components (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.) provided the General Contractor is performing or supervising three trades or crafts. Section 830b, 832.62b, 7057 of Business and Profession Code
6. Specialty Contractors (C-3) and General Building Contractors (B) doing framing and carpentry may be issued permits for their specialty trade and work of other trades provided such other work is incidental and supplemental and essential to the specialty work.
Section 831, 832, 834b 834c, 7058, 7059 of the Business and Professions Code.
PERMITS TO OWNERS/TENANTS
For the purpose of issuing permits to property owners or tenants, the following conditions must be met:
1. California required Owner-builder declaration.
2. Proof of ownership or long term lease may be required.
In order to clarify what types of permits may be issued to property owners or tenants, the following section of the Business and professions Code of California State Law shall apply: 7044.
This chapter Contractor License Law) does not apply to any of the following:
An owner of property, building or improving structures thereon, or appurtenances thereto, who does such work himself or herself or through his or her own employees with wages as their sole compensation; provided that such structure/s, with or without the appurtenances thereto is not intended or offered for sale or lease within one year. An owner of property, building or improving structures thereon, or appurtenances thereto, who contracts for such a project with a contractor or contractorís licensed pursuant to this chapter. A homeowner improving his or her principal place of residence or appurtenances thereto, provided that all of the following conditions exist:
1. The work is performed prior to sale.
2. The homeowner has actually resided in the residence for the 12 months prior to completion of the work.
3. The homeowner has not availed him or herself of the
exemption in this subdivision on more than two structures more than once during any three-year period.
NOTE:
(I) Long term lessees are also treated as owner for the purpose of this exemption;
(II) Changes in lessees are also treated as sales of
property for this exemption.
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Disclosure Statement for Limited Liability Companies
Whenever the owner of a property or the applicant for a City permit or license is a limited liability company (ìLLCî), the LLC shall provide the City with the names and business addresses of any and all shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, other authorized persons, partners, and ìBeneficial Ownersî of the applying LLC. A Beneficial Owner is any person or entity who: (1) exercises substantial control over the applying LLC; (2) owns 25% or more of the interest in the applying LLC; or (3) receives substantial economic benefits from the assets of the applying LLC. If any LLC shareholder, director, officer, member, manager, other authorized person, partner, or Beneficial Owner is itself an LLC or other business entity, the names and business addresses must also be provided for any and all shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, other authorized persons, partners, and Beneficial Owners of that LLC or other business entity all the way up through each entity in the organizational chart until ultimate ownership by individual people is disclosed.
Name: ___________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
☐ Check this box if additional ownership information is attached to this Disclosure Statement.
In signing this Disclosure Statement, I represent that the information submitted in this Disclosure Statement, and any attachments, is true and correct.
Signature: ________________________
Printed Name: _____________________
Title: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
1929
Temporary Sewage Holding
Tank Permit Process
City of Richmond
Appendix C
Grading Permit
1930
GRADING PERMIT
Application Submittal Checklist
The following materials are required at minimum in order to submit an application for a grading permit..
Additional materials may be required by the City Engineer depending on the complexity of the project.
CITY OF RICHMOND
Engineering Services Department
Ph: (510) 307-8091
Fax: (510) 307-8116
450 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 4046
Richmond, CA 94804
www.ci.richmond.ca.us
ENGINEERING APPLICATION FORM
PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT ($_________________)
GRADING PLANS - Includes Storm Water Control Plans, Erosion & Sediment Control Plans. Four (4) full-size sets ñ Engineering (2), Planning (1) and Stormwater/Wastewater (1) GRADING PURPOSE STATMENT - Explain/justify the proposed grading. GRADING QUANTITY ESTIMATE ñ Provide cut, fill, shrinkage, import, export. SCHEDULE OF WORK - Estimated starting and completion dates for work covered by the permit. PROPOSED HAUL ROUTE - Source of Import or Destination of Export. 8-1/2î by 11î exhibit is acceptable. GEOTECHINCAL/SOILS REPORT ñ (3 copies)
ENGINEERíS COST ESTIMATE & QUANTITIES BREAKDOWN ñ Signed and stamped by engineer (3 copies) CITY OF RICHMOND BUSINESS LICENSE - Copy of developerís business license. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES - Naming the City of Richmond as the Certificate holder. FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND - Based upon the cost of the total number of cubic yards of material moved, plus the cost of all drainage erosion control or other protective devices or work necessary to eliminate geological hazards or to protect persons or public or private property. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) ñ Applies to sites greater than one (1) acre (3 copies). Include State Water Resources Control Board WDID number. STORM WATER CONTROL PLAN (SWCP) ñ Applies to C.3 sites (3 copies). O&M MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS - If applicable. (5 Sets) TREE PRESERVATION PLAN - or Letter (by civil engineer or landscape architect) certifying that there are no trees on or near the site.
Additional Project Specific Information Submitted (if required):
Landscape Plan
Tree Survey and Arboristís Report
Biological Study
Hydraulic calculations and hydrology map (3 copies)
Other:
(over)
1 of 2 Rev. 05.26.11
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Grading Permit ñ Application Submittal Checklist
2 of 2
Plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, at minimum, shall include:
Vicinity Map (RMC 12.44.030.d.1)
Dimensioned property lines and easements (RMC 12.44.030.d.2,3) Site topography, including existing contours, spot elevations, drainage patterns, and building footprints (including hand topo shots at all conforms, property lines, etc.) (RMC 12.44.030.d.4,5) Elevations, dimensions, location, extent and slopes of all proposed grading shown by contours and other means (RMC 12.44.030.d7)
Plans of all drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, etc., to be constructed as part of the grading project (RMC
12.44.030.d.8)
The grading plan must be signed by a registered civil engineer and must be prepared by or under said civil engineer's direction (RMC 12.44.030.d.11)
Existing trees with trunk diameter, tree type, and elevation of the root crown. Trees to be preserved shall be identified and appropriate tree preservation measures included on the plans. Retaining walls, if proposed, shall be shown with top-of-wall and bottom-of-wall elevations Reference to project geotechnical report; landslide repair and slope stability projects shall be reviewed and approved by project geotechnical engineer and/or project geologist. Include the signature of the geotechnical engineer whose report was used in the design of the grading (RMC
12.44.030.d.17)
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AUTHORIZATION
I verify that I have submitted all of the required materials for this application. I understand that if any of the required materials listed above are not submitted, an incomplete letter shall be sent to the Applicant and the first plan check will not commence.
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Signature Date
- ENGINEERING DIVISION USE -
Project:
Location:
Engineer:
Date:
Notes:
1932