than one inch (1”). When material tends to cave in from outside these limits, a shield shall be used ahead of the first section of pipe or face of excavation shall not extend beyond the end of the pipe more th an one and one-half feet (1½’), unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. All voids outside this limitation shall be completely filled by grouting or other remedial measures approved by the Engineer.
Casing pipe shall be so constructed as to prevent leakage of any substance from the casing throughout its length except at ends. Casing shall be so installed as to prevent the formation of a waterway unde r the roadway, with an even bearing throughout its length, and shall slope to one end. Each end of the casing shall be plugged with ungrouted bricks or other suitable material approved by the Engineer.
Dry sand shall then be blown into fill th e annular space between the carrier pipe and casing and an ungrouted brick plug shall be placed in the unplugged end. Plugs shall not make a tight seal.
b. Excavation:
The Contractor shall provide temporary s upport of pit facings as necessary to protect personnel, equipment and public. If a larger pit is re quired, it shall be approved by the Engineer. Guard rails and other required safety devices shall be maintained on all sides of the jacking pit as directed by the Engineer. Such guard rails shall not extend beyond the limit of th e jacking operation. The jacking pit shall be considered as the immediate twenty feet (20’) approaching the point where the first pipe to be jacked enters the earth.
No earth or construction materials shall be dragged or scraped across the street pavement, and no excavated earth shall be placed or allowed to remain at a location where it may be tracked on the street tr aveled way, or any public or private approach by the Permittee’s construction equipment, or by traffic entering or leaving the street traveled way. Any ex cavated earth or mud so tracked onto the street pavement or public private appro ach shall be immediately removed by the Permittee.
All pits should have crushed-rock and sump areas to clear groundwater and water used to clean the casing. Where ground water is found and pumping is required, the pits shall be lined with filter fabric.
This work shall consist of furnishing, boring, and jacking into place the type of pipe shown in the approved Construction Drawings or specified in the Special Provisions at locations and between the limits shown in th e approved Construction Draw ings or specified, and in accordance with these Standard Specifications.
18.04 EXCAVATION OF JACKING AND RECEIVING PITS
Jacking and receiving pits shal l be excavated and sheathed, s hored or braced in accordance with the Safety Regulations of the State of California, Depa rtment of Industrial Relations, Division of Industrial Safety, and in accordance with Section 7.19 of these Standard Specifications.
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18.05 BACKFILL OF JACKING AND RECEIVING PITS
Jacking and receiving pits shall be backfill ed in accordance with Sections 12.06 of these Standard Specifications.
18.06 PAYMENT
The price paid per linear foot of pipe, shall in clude full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and doing all the work involved in furnishing and installing the pipe in place, including, but not limited to, excavat ing, constructing and backfilling jacking and receiving pits, constructing metal sh ields (jacking heads), and backfill of voids or cavities, all as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, as specified in these Standard Specifications, in the Special Provisions, and as directed by the Engineer.
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SECTION 19 - SEWER AND STORM DRAIN STRUCTURES
19.01 DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of constructing Port land Cement Concrete sewer and storm drain manholes, storm drain inlets and outlets and a ny miscellaneous structures appurtenant to sewers and storm drain all complete and in place at the locations shown in the approved Construction Drawings, the Engineering Impr ovement Standards, as specified in these Standard Specifications, and in Section 51 of the State of California Standard Specifications.
19.02 MANHOLES AND MATERIALS
a. Manholes: Manholes shall consist of a poured-i n-place concrete base section, (except as otherwise provided by the E ngineering Improvement Standards), a pre- cast or cast-in-place riser.
Section, a reinforced concrete taper sec tion, grade rings, cast iron frame and cover, and poured-in-place concrete collars.
Where specified in the approved Construction Drawings or directed by the Engineer, manholes shall be left a minimum of one foot (1’) and a maximum of eighteen inches (18”) below final finish grade of str eets or other areas to be reconstructed or where new streets or other facilities are to be constructed. The manhole frame and cover shall be temporar ily set as specifie d by the Engineer.
Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor will be required to raise these manholes to grade in accordance with the Engineer ing Improvement Standards for raising manholes to grade, including returning after construc tion or reconstruction of streets or other areas, shall be include d in the price paid per manhole, and no additional payment will be made unless a bid item is provided therefore.
Where existing manholes need to be raised or lowered to meet a new street grade, they will be lowered below the grading plan e as specified in Section 12.02 of these Standard Specifications and marked until the street has been paved. After the paving material has been compacted, they will be dug out, the frame and cover removed and raised to grade as shown in the Engineering Improvement Standards.
In all cases where manhole covers are to be brought to grade in areas with existing pavement, the repair shall be done in accordance with these Standard Specifications Sections 13 and 14 and shall equal in thickness and quality with the type of base, if any, and paving, that was ex isting or in accordance with the trench resurfacing requirements for the pipeline construction. b. Materials:
Concrete and mortar sha ll conform to the requirements of Section 10, “Portland Cement Concrete, Cement Mort ar” of these Standard Specifications.
Concrete for base and cast-in-place riser sections shall be Class 2.
Pre-cast riser sections, tapered cones of flat tops, and grade rings shall be reinforced concrete and shall conform to ASTM Designation: C478, using Type II cement.
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c. Manhole Frames and Covers: Manhole frames and covers shall be twenty four inch (24”) Identify Wilkerson and Nutwell or approved equal, and shall be of tough gray iron conforming to the specifications of the ASTM, A 48-48 for Class No. 30 castings, with the exception that no traver s e t e s t w i l l b e r equired. The bearing surfaces of manhole frames and covers shal l be machine for bearing and the cover shall seat firmly into the frame without rocking. All castings shall be heavily coated with asphaltum paint with the exception of machines surfaces.
All manhole covers shall be marked “City of Visalia”, “Storm Sewer System” or “Sanitary Sewer System” as shown in the approved Construction Drawings. d. Construction: Manholes shall be cons tructed in accordance with the Engineering Improvement Standards and as herein specified.
All entering and leaving storm drain pipes shall be placed flush with the inside edge of the manhole.
The base of sewer manholes shall be form ed to create invert channels which shall be smooth and semi-circular in shape confor ming to the size and flow line of the entering and leaving pipes.
If a sewer main is laid through a manhole, the top of the pipe shall be carefully broken out and removed, leavi ng the bottom half of the pi pe to form the flow line of the manhole. Rubber ‘O’ rings are re quired where PVC pipe is joined to concrete manholes.
Changes in size and grade of invert channe ls shall be made gradually and evenly.
Changes in direction shall be made with a smooth curve of as large of a radius as the size of the manhole will permit.
The top of the base section shall be keyed to receive the tongue end of the riser section. The key shall be formed in the freshly poured concrete by using a template manufactured to the dimensions of the rise r section. If the riser is cast-in-place monolithically with the base section by using a slip form or other means, the key may be omitted between the base and the riser. If the base and riser sections are not poured monolithically but separately, a key shall be provided in the base section. In either case, a key will be required in th e top of the riser section to receive the tongue end of the tapered cone. Cast-in-place riser sections shall have the minimum wall thickness specified in the Engineering Improvement Standards.
The joints between the base and all pre-cast elements of the manhole, including adjustment rings and manhole frame, shall be filled with cement mortar prior to joining the elements.
The interior of the manhole shall be troweled smooth with a wooden trowel, removing excess mortar extruded out of joints for the entire height of the manhole, from the manhole frame to the floor. All ex cess mortar and any other debris shall be removed from the manhole.
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e. Raising to Grade: Manholes constructed in finish ed roadway areas, or other finished areas, shall be brought to the same elevation as the surrounding finished surface in accordance with the Engineering Improvement Standards. f. Abandoning Manholes: Manholes abandoned in place shall be broken out within two feet (2’) of the finished grade. The manhole frame and cover will be delivered to the City Corporation Yard. Any pipes entering the manholes shall be sealed with concrete and the manhole backfilled with sandy soil and compacted to a relative compaction of ninety-five percent (95%) using optimum moisture and tested in accordance with Test Method No. Califor nia 216. Tests shall be provided in accordance with Section 6.02 of these Standard Specifications.
Manholes to be removed shall have the barrel and tapered section removed and the base broken up and disposed of. The manhole frame and cover will be delivered to the City Corporation Yard. After the complete manhole has been removed, the excavation will be backfilled in accordance with backfill requirements. Before backfilling, all sewer or st orm drain pipes that have entered the manhole will be sealed with concrete . The cost of plugging existing pi pes shall be included in the cost of removing the manhole and no additional payment will be made therefore.
19.03 STORM DRAIN INLETS AND OUTLETS
a. Materials: Concrete and mortar sha ll conform to the requirements of Section 10, “Portland Cement Concrete, Cement Mort ar” of these Standard Specifications.
Concrete shall be Class 2 using Type II Cement.
All metal parts shall be structural grade steel, except those permitted to be cast iron by the approved Construction Drawings or the Engineering Improvement Standards, and bar reinforcement shall c onform to the requirements of Section 52, “Reinforcement” of the State of California Standard Specifications. All exposed metal parts, unless otherwise specified, shall be hot dipped galvanized approved by the Engineer.
b. Forms:
Forms shall conform to the requirements of Section 10.07 of these Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall not place concrete in any forms until the forms have been approved for line and grade by the Engineer. c. Construction:
Storm drain inlets or outlets may be constructed either by completely forming the interior and exteri or of the structure, or by forming only the interior and upper section and neat pouring concrete for the lower section against undisturbed earth that has been excav ated to the lines and grades indicated in the approved Construction Drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
Storm drain inlets and outlets shall be c onstructed monolithically (one pour), or if the Contractor elects, the structures may be constructed in two sections (two pour), with no additional payment made therefor e. Rubber ‘O’ rings are required where PVC pipe is joined to concrete manholes or storm drain inlets.
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sidewalk, curb and gutter finish as requi red in Section 16.10 of these Standard Specifications. The interior surface shall have a wood trowel finish. Excessive voids shall be chipped and repaired as directed by the Engineer.
Depths of the storm drain inlets and ou tlets may vary according to the depth and grade at which the lateral pipe must be in stalled in order to avoid existing utilities.
The Contractor shall allow in his bid price for the various inlet or outlet structures full compensation for any possible increase or decrease in th e anticipated depth because of adjustment in depth of lateral pipes.
Lateral pipes connecting to st orm drain inlets and outlets shall be installed flush with the inside walls of the structure.
Existing concrete work shall be removed and replaced as necessary to install proposed inlets and outlets, with full co mpensation therefore included in the unit price bid for said inlets and outlets.
A concrete pavement saw shall be used, unl ess determined to be impractical by the Engineer or unless some other method a pproved by the Engineer, such as removal of concrete to an adjacent expansion joint, obtains as satisfactory a result as saw cutting in removing of all existing conc rete pavements, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. A minimum of one and one-half inch (1½”) de pth of saw cut shall be used.
No separate payment shall be made for concrete saw cutting and full compensation therefore shall be included in the various bid items of work involving saw cutting.
Grading work in the immediate vicinity of the installed inlet st ructures shall be done by the Contractor as directed by th e Engineer so as to provide for the movement of surface water to the newly installed inlet. Full compensation for said grading work shall be included in the pri ce bid for inlet structures, and no separate payment will be made therefore.
At locations where inlets and outlets are constructed behind curb lines and within landscaped areas, all structure patching, final backfilli ng, final sprinkler system repairing and lawn reseeding and mulching behind the curb line shall be completed within fifteen (15) calendar days of placing the structure.
Where it is necessary to construct the curb and gutter portions of storm drain inlets and outlets on disturbed earth, a foundation for the curb and gutter shall be prepared by thoroughly compacting the disturbed material to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
19.04 MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
a. Materials: Concrete and cement mortar shall conform to the requirements of Section 10 “Portland Cement Concrete , Cement Mortar” of these Standard Specifications. Concrete shall be Class 2, unless otherwise specified.
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Bar reinforcement sha ll conform to the requi rements of Section 52, “Reinforcement” of the State of California Standard Specifications. All metal parts shall be of structural grade steel, excep t those parts that ma y be cast iron as provided by the details in the approved Construction Drawings or the Engineering Improvement Standards.
All exposed metal parts, except as provide d below, or unless otherwise provided in these Standard Specifications or the Special Provisions, shall be painted or dipped with an asphaltum paint approved by the Engineer.
Exposed metal parts for all outfall cages sh all be galvanized by the hot dip method with the large pieces meeting the require ments as set forth in ASTM Designation:
A123, and nuts, bolts and small pieces meeting the requirements as set forth in ASTM Designation: A153.
b. Construction: Miscellaneous facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable portions of the Sections 19.02 and 19.03 of these Standard Specifications, and in accordance with the details and notes in the approved Construction Drawings or the Engineering Improvement Standards, or as directed by the Engineer.
The surface finish of the concrete shall c onform to the sidewalk finish required in Section 16.10 of these Standard Specifications, or as required by the Engineer. The interior surface of the concrete shall have a wood trowel finish.
The cost of connecting storm drain or sewe r laterals or pipelines to miscellaneous facilities shall be included in the prices bid for the various items of work requiring the connections and no additional compensation will be paid therefore.
19.05 EXCAVATION
Excavation for all structures shall conform to Section 12.05 of these Standard Specifications.
19.06 FORMS
Forms shall conform to the requirements of Section 10.07 of these Standard Specifications.
19.07 BACKFILL
Backfill for all structures shall conform to the requirements of Section 12.06 of these Standard Specifications.
19.08 CURING
Curing of exposed concrete su rfaces shall comply with the requirements of Section 10.08 of these Standard Specifications.
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19.09 PAYMENT
Payment for all structures, unless otherwise specif ied in the Special Provisions, will be made on a unit price per each basis and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and doing all work involved in constructing the structure in place complete, in cluding, but not limited to, any and all structural elements, frame and cover assemblies, removal of exis ting concrete, excavation for the structure, excavating, connecting, existing or new lateral or main pipes, unless specified otherwise herein, and backfilling, all as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, the Engineering Improvement Standards, and as specified in these Standard Specifications, the Special Provisions, in the California Standard Specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
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SECTION 20 – SEWER PUMP STATION
20.01 GENERAL
All work involved in constructing sewer pump stations shall conform to the applicable provisions of the State of Calif ornia Department of Transporta tion Standard Specifications, City Standards, the Engineering Improvement Standards and these Standard Specifications.
The following specifications represent the minimum specifications allowable for a duplex sewer pump station. Additional features or specifications may be required as needed.
20.02 REINFORCED CONCRETE
a. Scope of Work: The work included herein shall conform to Section 51 “Concrete Structures” and Section 90 “Portland Cement Concrete” of the State of California Standard Specifications. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary for the installation of all structural concrete, minor concrete and mortar as shown in the approved Construction Drawings and specified in these Standard Specifications.
b. Structural Concrete:
i. Strength: The minimum ultimate twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength of all structural concrete shall be three thousand two hundr ed fifty pounds per square inch (3,250 psi).
ii. Concrete Mix: All structural concrete sh all be Class 2 (590 pounds of cement/cubic yards of concrete) with Type II Portland Cement. The maximum size of aggregate shall be one and one-half inches (1½”). iii. Slump:
The amount of water used for mixi ng (including free moisture carried by the aggregate) shall not exceed the maximum necessary to produce a four inch (4”) slump as determined by ASTM test method C143. iv. Placing: Concrete shall be placed in accordance with Section 51-1.09 “Placing Concrete” of the State of California Standard Specifications. v. Forms: All formwork shall conform to Section 51-1.05 “Forms” of the State of California Standard Specifications.
c. Defective Concrete: Concrete not meeting the mini mum strength requirement, not formed as indicated, not true to intended alignment, which has large voids or rock pockets, which has wood or other debris embedded which has a surface deviation greater than one-eighth of one inch ( ⅛”) in ten feet (10 ’), or does not fully conform to these Standard Specifications shall be deemed defective, and if so directed by the Engineer, shall be remove d and replaced with concrete complying with the drawings and these Standard Specifications.
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d. Minor Concrete:
i. Concrete Mix: All minor concrete shall be Class 2 (590 pounds of cement/cubic yards of concrete) with Type II Portland Cement. The maximum size of aggregate shall be one inch (1”).
ii. Formwork: Earthen forms for exterior conc rete surfaces shall be allowed only upon approval by the Engineer. The acceptability of the earthen forms shall be solely decided upon by the Engineer.
e. Mortar:
All mortar shall conform to Sec tion 51-1.135 “Mortar” of the State of California Standard Specifications.
f. Non-Shrink Grout and Drypack: Non-Shrink grout shall conform to Section 50-
1.09, “Bonding and Grouting” of the State of California Standard Specifications with a required admixture using the following proportions:
Portland Cement ............................................................................. 1 part by Wt.
Sand (100% Passing #8 Sieve) ........................................................ 1 part by Wt.
Water .................................................................... 4 V2 - 5 V2 gal./sack cement Sika “Intraplast” N Admixture ........................................ 1 % by Wt. of cement Drypack shall be composed as for grout , except that only enough water shall be added to wet the mixture (no free water and no slump). Drypack shall be tamped into place and cured as specified for concrete in this Section.
Contractor shall not use non-shrink grout or drypack that has been mixed longer than thirty (30) minutes. No retemping shall be allowed. g. Finishes on Walking Surfaces:
The Contractor shall give a monolithic finish to the
walking surfaces at all concrete floors and slabs within and adjacent to the structures which are to be constructed unde r this contract. All concrete surfaces to be so finished shall be thoroughly worked, brought to a uniform smooth finish and given a final brush finish.
h. Curing:
All newly placed concrete shall be kept moist for the first seven (7) days after the concrete has been placed. This shall be achieved by one of the following methods:
i. Ponding.
ii. Cotton mats, rugs or carpets kept continuously wet. iii. Kraft paper or plastic film with joints dealing or tapered. The perimeter of the paper shall be sprinkled once daily.
iv. Curing compound method: All exposed cast in place concrete shall be cured with white pigmented curing compound (State Spec. 8030-71 D-05, Type 1) in accordance with Section 90-7 “Curing Concrete” of the State of California Standard Specifications.
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Forms may be used to cure formed por tions in accordance with Section 90-701D “Forms-In-Place Methods” of the State of California Standard Specifications. If the forms are removed prior to seven (7) days after the pour, the newly exposed areas shall be cured for the remainder of the seven (7) days by one of the above methods.
20.03 METAL WORK
a. Scope of Work: The work included herein shall conform to Section 52 “Reinforcement”, Section 55 “Steel St ructures” and Section 75 “Miscellaneous Metal” of the State of California Standard Specifications. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary for the installation of all reinforcing steel, structural steel and miscellaneous metal as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, as specified in these Standard Specifications and as directed by the Engineer.
b. Reinforcing Steel:
i. Materials:
(a) Bars shall be deformed bars conforming to ASTM A-615, as follows:
Bar Size Grade
#4 and smaller 40
#5 and larger 60
(b) All reinforcing steel shall be new, clean, free from oil, dirt, loose mill scale, excessive rust, mortar, or other coati ngs that would dest roy or reduce the bond.
c. Placing Reinforcement: The bending and placing of all reinforcement shall conform to the “Manual of Standard Pract ice” of the American Concrete Institute.
Bends shall be made around a pin having a di ameter of not less than four (4) times the bar diameter for stirrups and ties, six (6) times the bars except for bars larger than one inch (1”) which shall be eight (8) times the bar diameter. Bars shall be bent cold.
Reinforcing shall be accurately placed in accordance with the drawings and shall be securely tied in position with at least sixteen gauge (#16) annealed wire at all bar intersections. Metal chairs and bolsters shall be used to ho ld all steel above the form bottoms at the proper distance. Metal spacers shall be used to secure the proper spacing of the steel. Precast concrete bloc ks shall be used to support reinforcing steel off the ground in footings and off the soffit of concrete exposed to weather. The clear distance between parallel bars shall not be less than one-half of one (½) times the bar diameter, but in no case less than one-half of one inch (½”) nor less than one and one third (1⅓) times the maximum size of coarse aggregate.
Splices shall be made with a lap of at least thirty (30) bar diameters unless noted otherwise. The bars shall be placed in contract and wired together in such a manner as to maintain a clearance of not less than the minimum clear distance to the other City of Visalia Page 105 Standard Specifications
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bars and to the surface of the concrete. Minimum clear distance to all concrete surfaces shall be two inches (2”) unless otherwise noted in the approved Construction Drawings.
d. Pump Access Covers: The wet well shall be equipped with a pump access cover for each pump as shown in the approved Construction Drawings. Access covers shall be stainless steel-fitted alumin um construction, designed for access to submersible pumps. Covers shall be equi pped with a guide ba r bracket, safety chain hook, electric cable s upport, and a hasp for a padlock. Covers shall be of a size compatible with the pumps.
e. Valve Box Access Cover:
Cover shall be double l eaf, channel frame aluminum
construction with stainless st eel hardware and a hasp for a padlock. Cover shall be of a size compatible with valve box opening, minimum size shall be five feet by six feet (5’ x 6’) with each leaf being three f eet by five feet (3’ x 5’). The cover shall withstand a live-load of at least three hundred pounds per square foot (300 psf) and be equipped with spring door operators and automatic hold open arms. The cover construction shall have a mill finish with Bituminous Coating applied to exterior of the frame.
f. Anchor Bolts and Concrete Anchors: Concrete anchorage devices shall be installed in the concrete as shown in th e approved Construction Drawings so that the attached equipment will bear firmly against the concrete. The concrete anchors for the pump discharge mount shall be RED HEAD RED-CHEM STAINLESS STEEL CONCRETE ANCHORS # CHEM-2034, three-fourths of one inch (¾”) diameter, or approved equal.
g. Bolted Connections:
All bolts, nuts and washers within the wet well shall be stainless steel.
20.04 PAINTING
a. Scope of Work: Under this item, the Contractor shall furnish and apply to the satisfaction of the Engineer, protective paint in colors as selected by the Engineer.
All exposed interior and exterior meta l surfaces, except aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel and chrome plated metal, shall be coated.
All paint shall be delivered in original containers and shall be applied in strict accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. b. Preparation of Surfaces:
i. Concrete Surfaces: Before painting, all concrete surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned. Surfaces to be painted shall be completely wire brushed to remove any loose concrete or paint, a nd cracks shall be patched. Concrete surfaces to be painted shall have all air pockets or other imperfections filled, so that a smooth surface results. All surfaces shall be completely dry prior to painting.
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Concrete surfaces which shall be coat ed with a protective coating for the purpose of protecting the concrete surface, shall have all air pockets or other imperfections in the concrete filled, so that a smooth concrete surface results, after the surface has been opened, it shall be accomplished soon after the removal of the forms to promote adequa te adhesion. Covering over the surface with a thin layer of mortar shall not be acceptable.
ii. Metal Surfaces: All metal work to be painted shall be absolutely clean and free of all rust and grease.
All exposed cast iron or steel piping to be painted, which has a previously applied coal tar derivative, shall be primed, prior to finish coating, with two (2) coats of Koopers “Tarstop”, or approved equal.
iii. Completion of Surface Preparation: After the Contractor has completed the job of preparing all surfaces to be pain ted, the surfaces shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer prior to the application of any protective coatings. c. Materials: Under these Standard Specifications , all paint products to be furnished for application shall be as manufactured by Koppers, or approved equal. d. Coating System:
i. One (1) coat of Bitumastic #50 M. Th e completed surfaces shall have a dry thickness of at least 16 mil.
ii. Two (2) coats of Bitumastic #300 M. First coat to be red, second coat to be black. Application of second coat to be applied with in twenty-four (24) hours of the first. The completed surfaces shall have a dry thickness of at least sixteen millimeters (16 mil).
iii. One (1) coat of 622 Rust Penetrating Primer followed by two (2) coats of Glamortex 501 Enamel, color: OSHA Safety Blue.
iv. The completed surfaces shall have a dry thickness of at least three millimeters (3 mil).
e. Exterior Concrete Painting:
Coating System “i” above, shall be used to paint the
wet well and valve box exterior surfaces in contact with the soil. f. Interior Concrete Painting: After surface preparation, th e Contractor shall paint all submerged concrete surfaces, surfaces exposed to sewage fumes, all valve box interior, with Coating System “ii” above.
g. Wet Well Metalwork Painting:
All exposed metalw ork surfaces which are
submerged or subjected to sewage fumes shall be painted with Coating System “ii” above. Metal located within water containing compartments shall be considered submerged. The pumps, pump discharge, pump power cables and lifting cables are not to be coated. Also the access covers are not
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h. Valve Box Metalwork Painting: All exposed metalwork surfaces in the valve box shall be painted with Coating System “iii” above. The access cover is not to be coated.
20.05 PIPEWORK
a. Scope of Work: Under this Section, the Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials for, and shall install, complete and test as specified, all pipework and appurtenances constructed under this contract.
Shop drawings are required to be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer for all fabricated pipework, valves and special fittings.
b. Materials:
i. PVC Gravity Sewer Pipe: PVC sewer pipe shall conform to City standards and the requirements of ASTM D 3034, SDR 35, and shall have gasketed joints. ii. PVC Force Main: PVC force main shall conform to AWWA C900 and shall be class 150. Ductile Iron Pipe (D.I.):
Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be cement mortar lined. Pipe joints shall be flapped or as shown in the approve d Construction Drawings. Applicable sections of the following standards apply.
Standard Item
AWWA C151 Ductile Iron Pipe
AWWA C104 Cement Mortar Lining
AWWA C110 Fittings
AWWA C111 Rubber Gasket Joints
iii. Cast lion Fittings (C.I.): Cast iron fittings shall be in accordance with the AWWA Standard C 110-77, “Gray Iron an d Ductile Iron Fittings, three inch through forty-eight inch (3”-48”), for Water and other Liquids”. iv. Couplings and Flanges: In the locations shown in the approved Construction Drawings, flanged coupling adaptors shal l be Ford Style FFCA and flexible couplings shall be Ford Style FCI or approved equal.
Flanges shall be of a size and pattern to fit valves and other piping to which they are to be connected.
v. Small Piping and Fittings: These Standard Specifica tions shall apply to all metal pipe four inches (4”) in diameter and smaller, other than cast iron piping, and shall also apply to a ll valves and cocks, unions, fittings, and connecting devices, and to pipe lines furnished as a part of the several piping and equipment items within the pump stati on. Small pipe shall include all nuts, bolts, gaskets, hangers, supports, the dr illing of holes and flanges, and all materials and labor that may be necessary to the best installation of this class of City of Visalia Page 108 Standard Specifications
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work.
(a) Fittings: All screwed fittings shall be “American Standard Malleable Iron Screwed Fittings”, three hundred pounds (300 lbs) W.O.G. of standard form and dimensions. Malleable iron shall conform to current standard specifications for malleable iron.
Castings, as adopted by the ASTM. A ll fittings shall be galvanized to correspond with pipe on which they are installed.
All fittings necessary for the satisf actory alignment and arrangement of piping and all necessary unions and cleanouts shall be furnished by the Contractor.
vi. Gate Valve: All gate valves shall have sta ndard flanged ends. Each valve shall have a two inch (2”) square operating nut. Valves shall corre spond in size with the run of pipe on which it is installed, except as otherwise noted. Gate valves shall be four inch (4”) CLOW AWWA, F-5070, or approved equal. vii. Swing Check Valve: Check valves shall be flanged, iron body, bronze- mounted check valves. Hinge pins sh all be stainless steel or other noncorrodible metal, and the stuffing box assembly shall be made of bronze, securely screwed to the valve body. Swing check valves shall be Mueller check valves catalog number A-2600-6.02 or approved equal.
c. Pipework in Concrete: Where formed holes are left in the concrete, the Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of their location and for sealing around pipes to produce water tightness where necessary. He shall also provide any necessary pipeline openings through the concrete which may have been omitted. d. Domestic Water Service: The Contractor shall provi de and install all items as shown in the approved Construction Drawi ngs and as needed to supply two inch (2”) water service per City of Visalia Engineering Improvement Standards. e. Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer: The backflow preventer shall be a reduced pressure principle type and shall be suitable for supply pressure up to one hundred seventy-five pounds per square inch (175 psi). The backflow preventer shall be designated for inline servic ing. The device shall be Febco Model 825Y for a two inch (2”) service, or approved equal.
f. Domestic Water Spigots:
Contractor shall supply one (1) spigot as shown in the
approved Construction Drawings.
g. Wet Well Water Stops: All cored openings in the wet well wall shall be sealed with water stops secured by stainless steel bands and non-shrink grout as specified in Section 21.02.f of these Standard Specifications.
Water stops shall be Femco “Large Diameter Water Stops”, or approved equal.
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h. Discharge Wash-Down Assembly: Wash-down assembles as shown in the approved Construction Drawings shall use eight inch (8”) by one inch (1”) Tap Rockwell 323 Double Strap bronze saddles, or approved equal. i. Wet Well Construction: Wet well shall be construc ted using seventy-two inch (72”) diameter, Class IV reinforced concre te pipe sections manufactured to meet ASTM Standards C76, C443, and C655. The wet well shall be constructed with no more than three (3) pipe sections. The lower wet well section shall be a minimum of six feet (6’) in length.
Interior surfaces shall be painted prior to the installation of pumps. The discharge connection mating surface shall be kept clean and free of all paint. j. Sewer Manholes:
The Contractor shall construc t the sewer manholes as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, per the City of Visalia Engineering Improvement Standard “60” Sanitary Sewer Manhole”.
20.06 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
a. Scope of Work: Under this Section the Contractor shall furnish and install all mechanical equipment and appurtenances for this project as shown in the approved Construction Drawings and hereinafter specified. All such equipment shall be placed by the Contractor in satisfactory ope rating condition as an integral part of the construction of the project.
The Contractor shall provide and insta ll all necessary items and appurtenances required for the proper placement and functioning of the project components as intended, whether such items and appurtenances are directly specified or not.
All equipment shall be designed, manufactured and assembled in such a manner so as to perform satisfactorily within housings, enclosures and the environment into which it is to be installed and operated. All items shall be tested in place. Required supervision for installing, testing and starting shall be furnished by factory-trained personnel at no charge.
These specifications include the su pply and the installation of two (2) vertical,
mixed-flow propeller, oil-fl ushed lubricated, enclosed line shaft pump. The unit shall include a bowl assembly, suction strainer, column, enclosing tube and lineshaft, discharge head, sealing assembly, and driver. b. Quality Assurance: All pumping equipment furnished under these Standard Specifications shall be of a design and manufacture that has been used in similar applications with a minimum four (4) years of service.
The unit, including the motor and all the accessories, shall be provided by the pump manufacturer to insure compa tibility. A warranty and quality assurance program is required for all the components.
Pump is to be engineered and manufactured under the certification of ISO-9001:2000.
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The Contractor shall verify all actual di mensions of existing and new construction equipment areas, bases and mountings; and he shall be responsible for insuring proper fit of the equipment selected for in stallation. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the compatibili ty of furnished mechanical, electrical, pipework and structural items and appurtenances.
c. Pump Warranty: The pump manufacturer sha ll warrant the pumps and motors being supplied to the Owner against def ects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year under normal use, operation and service. The warranty shall be in printed form and shall apply to all similar units. d. Submersible Pumps, Motor and Slide-away Coupling: The Contractor shall furnish and install a totally submersible pump, as shown in the approved Construction Drawings and as described hereinafter. The pumping unit shall conform to the following characteristics:
(Brand, size) Model Torque-flow vortex submersible pumps with HP, phase, volt, hertz submersible motors and slide-away casings.
Pump casing shall be constructed of AS TM A48 Class 30 grey iron and shall be completely open from suction to discharge with now wearing rings or impeller face plates required. All internal case clearances shall be equal to the discharge diameter so that all material which will pass through the discharge can pass through the pump.
The impeller shall be of the recessed de sign, constructed of ASTM A48 Class 30 grey iron and shall be mounted completely out of the flow path between the pump inlet and discharge connection, so that the solids pumped are not required to flow through the impeller. The impeller shall be keyed to the motor shaft and secured by an impeller bolt.
The motor shall be provided with thrust and radial bearings to carry the entire load which may be imposed upon it under all operating conditions. Motor shall be approved by Underwriters Laboratory for operation in a Class I, Group D, Division I hazardous location.
The motor shall have two (2) mechanical seals; the lower one outside the motor and protecting the upper one which is an oil-filled chamber. Moisture detector probes in the oil-filled seal chamber sh all be connected to a customer-supplied alarm to indicate the presence of moisture in the seal chamber. Thermal over-load protectors shall be imbedded in the motor windings and connected to the starter to disconnect the motor in the event of overload.
The slide-away coupling shall consist of a foot-mounted discharge elbow and adaptor, steel baseplate, upper and lowe r rail supports, lifting yoke and cable. All metal to metal interfaces where movement might occur shall be non-sparking. The foot-mounted discharge elbow and adaptor shall conform to ASTM A48 Class 30 grey iron.
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Lifting cable and hardware shall be stai nless steel. Cable shall have a minimum working load of two thousand four hundred pounds (2,400 lb s.) and shall be supplied by the pump manufacturer.
e. Propeller: The propeller shall be of bronze construction conforming to ASTM B584, C83600. The propeller shall be of one-piece construction, mixed-flow, 3- vane. Vane leading edges shall be rounded to prevent accumulation of fibrous material. Propeller shall be statically and dynamically balanced to limit vibration and supported on both sides by sleeve-type bearings for stability.
Propeller is to be secured to the shaft by means of a steel drive collet and lock nut to prevent axial movement.
Propeller location within the bowl shall be adjustable by means of a top shaft- adjusting nut when utilizing a vertical hollow-shaft motor. f. Bowls: The bowls shall be made of close-grained cast iron conforming to ASTM A48 CL30. Castings shall be free from blowholes, sand holes and shall be accurately machined and fitted to close dimensions.
Bowls shall be flange connected.
The bowl assembly shall include a cast iron suction bell of the flared inlet type incorporating a permanently grease-packed bronze bearing. The suction bell shall incorporate a minimum of three (3) gui de vanes designed to minimize entrance losses and reduce vortexing.
A bronze sand cap shall be provided to prevent entrance of sand into the suction bell bearing.
The discharge bowl shall be provided with a bronze bearing immediately above the propeller as well as a bronze connector bearing.
g. Propeller Shaft:
Propeller shaft shall be of stainless steel construction conforming to ASTM A582 (416 stainless steel) designed to transmit the drive torque required.
The shaft shall be supported by bronze bearings located on both sides of each propeller.
Propeller shaft coupling shall be of carbon steel construction conforming to ASTM A108 GR12L14.
h. Column: Column pipe shall be straight, flanged and furnished in sections not over than eight feet (8’) in length.
i. Line shafts: Line shafting shall be of ample size to transmit the torque and operate the pump without distortion or vibration.
Line shafting shall be made of carbon steel conforming to AISI 1045 and be furnished in sections not over eight feet (8’) in length.
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Line shafting shall be coupled with extra-strong threaded steel couplings.
An enclosing tube shall be provided to house the lineshaft. It shall be of extra- strong ASTM A120, Schedule 80 pipe construction and furnished in interchangeable sections not over five f eet (5’) in length. Each end of the enclosing tube shall be machined to receive bronze connector bearings.
Enclosing tube connector bearings sha ll be of bronze material conforming to ASTM B505 C93200 material.
j. Discharge Head Assembly: The pump discharge head shall be cast iron with an ANSI 125# discharge flange.
The discharge head shall be of sufficient de sign to support the en tire weight of the pump and driver.
A drive shaft of the same material as th e lineshaft shall extend through the sealing assembly of the discharge head and be coupled to a vertical hollow shaft.
The shaft sealing assembly shall consist of a bronze tension box, cast iron packing gland, bronze connector beari ng, stainless steel top shaf t sleeve, stainless steel packing box washer, stainless steel pack ing gland nuts and bolts and synthetic packing.
Discharge head openings shall be fitted w ith guards to prevent injury from the rotating shaft and/or coupling.
k. Performance:
Each pump shall be capable of operating at the following conditions:
First design point = GPM @ TDH.
Second design point = GPM @ TDH.
(Maximum) shut off = feet.
Impeller selected shall be capable of operating at all three (3) design points without exceeding BHP.
Minimum clearance through case = Inches
l. Pump Test: The pump manufacturer shall pe rform the following inspections and tests on each pump before shipment from factory:
i. Impeller, motor rating and electrical connections sh all first be checked for compliance to the Customer’s purchase order.
ii. A motor and cable insulation test for moisture content or insulation defects. iii. Prior to submergence, the pump shall be run dry to establish correct rotation and mechanical integrity.
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iv. The pump shall be run for thirty (30) minutes submerged, a minimum of six feet (6’) under water.
v. After operational test “iv” above, the in sulation test “ii” above is to be performed again.
A written report stating the foregoing have been done shall be supplied with each pump at the time of shipment.
The pump cable end will then be fitted w ith a shrink fit rubber boot to protect it prior to electrical installation.
m. Documentation: Standard drawings supplied shall include pump outlines, controls, access frames and typical installation guide s. Electrical control wiring diagrams shall be supplied. Instruction and maintenance manuals and pump parts lists for the pumps installed shall also be supplied.
n. Acceptance Tests: After installation, each pumpi ng unit shall be given a running test, during which it shall demonstrate its ability to operat e without vibration, overheating or excessive current draw , and to pump the capacity and head specified. These tests are to be conducted by the Contractor in the presence of the Engineer. The Engineer shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours notice in advance of each test.
A certified factory performance test shall be performed on the bowl assembly in accordance with Hydraulic Institute Standa rds, latest edition. Tests shall be sufficient to determine the curves of head, input horsepower, and efficiency relative to capacity from shutoff to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of design flow. A minimum of six (6) points, includi ng shutoff, shall be taken for each test.
At least one (1) point of the six (6) shal l be taken as near as possible to each specified condition.
During the tests, observations shall be ma de of motor input, vibration, noise and overheating to detect any defects in the equipment. Written results of each test shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer prior to approval of the tested pumps.
The Contractor shall provide at his expense the necessary water, gauges, meters, piping and labor necessary for conducting th e tests. All adjustments needed to place the equipment in satisfactory working order shall be made at the time of the tests. All defects or defective equipment re vealed by or noted during a test shall be corrected or replace promptly at the expe nse of the Contractor , and if necessary, tests shall be repeated until satisfactory results are obtained.
In case the Contractor is una ble to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Engineer that the units will satisf actory perform the service re quired, and that they will operate free from vibrati on and over heating, the un its may be rejected. The Contractor shall then remove and replace the equipment at his own expense.
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20.07 ELECTRICAL WORK
a. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all the required labor, project equipment and materials, tools, constr uction equipment, safety equipment, transportation, test equipment, and satisfa ctorily complete all the electrical work shown on the drawings and included in these Standard Specifications.
The electrical work for this project includes providing al l electrical materials and equipment required for a complete and fu lly operating facility. The Contractor shall provide temporary power for system testing.
Included in this work is providing all required condui ts, conductors, and cables including those specified; shown on the dr awing; and neither specified nor shown on the drawings, but nonetheless required for satisfactory interconnection and operations of all electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment either shown on the respective drawings, specified in the respective portions of these Standard Specifications, or otherwise required.
b. Codes: All the electrical equipment and ma terials, including their installations, shall conform to the following applicable codes:
i. National Electrical Code, Latest Edition
ii. State Electrical Code, Latest Edition, Title 24 Part 3 iii. Occupational Safety and Health Act Standards
iv. City of Visalia California Municipal Code
c. Variances: In instances where two codes are at variance, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
d. Standards: Equipment shall conform to the applicable Energy Information Alliance (EIA), Institute of Electrical and El ectronics Engineers (IEEE), and National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA) Standards.
e. Drawings: The electrical drawings shall govern the general layout of the completed construction. Except where special details are used to illustrate the method of installation of a particular piece or type of equipment or materials, the requirements or descriptions in these Standard Specifications shall take precedence in the event of conflict.
f. Pump Station Control System: Contractor shall furnish and install the ultra sonic control for the two (2) pumps to be installe d in the station. The system shall be the Milltronics Hydro Ranger 200 as describe d in manuals by Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc., 1954 Technol ogy Drive, P.O. Box 4225 Peterborough, Ontario Canada, K9J7B1. Enclosure shall be Type 4X/NEMA 4X/1P65 poly carbonate, nine and five-tenth s inches by six and nine-ten ths inches by three and five-tenths inches (9.5” x6.9”x3.5”). A.C. power shall be 240V ac, 50/60 Hz, 36 VA (17W). Fuse: F3: 2G, slow blow, 0.375A, 250V. Temperature sensor fuse F2:
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Belling Lee, L754, 4000A HRC, ceramic t ype, 50mA, 250V. Mount enclosure at shoulder height in ambient temperatures between minus five degrees Fahrenheit (- 5° F) to one hundred twenty-two degrees Fahrenheit (122° F) in relative humidity suitable for outdoors (Type/Nema 4X, IP65 en closure). If mounted in secondary enclosure provide louvers a nd ventilation by fan to maintain ambient temperature within operating limits. Mounting to provide easy access for hand programmer and avoid exposure to direct s unlight and proximity to hi gh voltage, current runs & variable frequency motor speed controls.
Output from the ultra sonic control syst em shall be to display, chart recorder, alarm, pump control, and to actuate the emergency power system for the stations operation.
Contractor shall furnish and install one (1) Ultra Sonic Milltronics Hydro Ranger 200 control system and control panel (conf orming to NEMA 3R and 12 Standards) with a hinged inner door (dead front) fabricated from 5052-H32 eight-tenths of one inch (0.080”) thick marine alloy aluminum. The inner door shall be held closed by two hand operated one quarter (¼) turn fa steners and shall contain the control instruments and indicators. The tamper proof outer door shall be lockable using a hasp. Ventilation shall be provided by air inlet louvers on one side of the enclosure together with a temperature activated coo ling fan with capacity of sixteen cubic feet per second (16 ft
3/sec)., the thermostatically controlled fan shall be manually adjustable to turn on between ninety de grees Fahrenheit (90° F) and one hundred twenty-two degrees Fahrenheit (122° F) w ith a differential of not more than forty- three degrees Fahrenheit (43° F) between turn on and turn off. The cabinet fan circuit shall be fused at one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of ampacity of the fan motor installed. The air inlet louvers an d air outlet openings shall be located to direct the bulk of the air flow over the Hydro Ranger 200 Controller. Enclosure shall be a double compartment NEMA and contain space for service entrance equipment on the left side.
g. Control Panel: The entire control panel shall be UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY LISTED and furnished with a UL LABEL. Each component shall be factory mounted, wired, inspected and tested. A wiring diagram and heater chart shall be enclosed in the panel. A red “High Voltage Inside” nameplate shall be fastened to door covering the high voltage compartment. All components including indicating lights, switches, buttons, relays , accessories, and permanently identified as to their function with the components. The identifications shall be in the form of photo etching, silk screening or engraving. All terminal blocks shall be identified by both number and graphic symbols whic h clearly indicate the purpose of each terminal block. All control wiring shall be numbered at each termination. The panel enclosure shall be fr ee standing and mounted on a re inforced concrete pad.
The lower compartment shall have a lock able access door and be flush with the concrete pad.
The enclosure shall be constructed of f ourteen gauge (#14) steel. The entire unit shall be degreased, cleaned and treated w ith a phosphatizing process, then primed and painted inside and out with corrosion- resistant, industrial-grade baked enamel.
The finish coat shall be ASA-61 Gray.
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h. Control System Operation: The control system shall provide total automatic control for two (2) motor driven pu mps operating on volts, phase, wire service. The wet well level shall be monitored and controlled as follows:
Level 5 - High Level
Level 4 - Start Lag Pump
Level 3 - Start Lead Pump
Level 2 - Stop Lag Pump
Level 1 - Stop Lead Pump
Contingent upon the wet well level, the co ntrol system shall cause the liquid level indicator/controller to en ergize the appropriate cont rol contacts. Upon wet well level rise, the lead pump star t contact (Level 3) shall be energized causing a relay in the pump logic controller to start the lead pump. If the level c ontinues to rise to the lag pump start control (Level 4), the controller shall energize a relay to start the lag pump, and both pumps shall run simultaneously. The liquid level shall be lowered until the lag pump stop contact (Level 2) is reached, stopping the lag pump. The lead pump shall continue to run lowering the wet well level until the lead pump stop contact (Level 1) is reached. Upon the next wet well level rise, the lead pump selection shall be alternated. If the wet well level rises to high level contact (Level 5), it shall energize a re lay in the pump logic controller to operate the alarm system and indicate a high water condition.
The control system shall be built in such a manner that the Owner will have the ability to select high level alarm activation at a separate specif ic level or have it activated when start lag pump level is r eached. The Owner shall have the ability to select independent start and stop for the lead and lag pumps, or a common stop for both pumps.
i. Liquid Level Indicator/Controller:
The liquid level indicator/controller shall be
equipped with manual testing capability located on the inner door. The operator shall be able to simulate rising and falling liquid level.
Monitoring and control of the liquid level in the wet well shall be by transducers installed in the wet well above the liquid as recomme nded by the manufacturers.
The echo from the output at the transducer is processed back through to the Hydro Ranger 200 control panel and controller whic h generator outputs to relays in the control panel turning the pumps on/off as programmed as well as controlling programmed alarms and emergency power actuation.
j. Logic Controls: The duplex logic control system shall consist of the logic chassis mounted on the subpanel and the logic pane l mounted on the dead front door. The logic chassis shall be a pre-wired asse mbly constructed of anodized aluminum containing logic and alarm circuits. The l ogic chassis shall interface with the wet well level liquid indicator/controller. The logic chassis shall contain a three (3) point terminal block for 120 VAC suppl y power, a power on-off switch for 120 VAC power, a 15 amp circuit breaker to protect 120 VAC power; a 120/240 VAC control transformer, a three (3) position l ead pump selector switch that can operate in either “automatic alternation”; “lead pump #1 - Lag pump #2 - lag pump #1” City of Visalia Page 117 Standard Specifications
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positions. Relays shall be square base, plug-in type, 3 pole double throw rated at 10 amp, 240 VAC with epoxy encapsulated coil and clear dust cover and shall be directly interchangeable. Fi ve (5) LED status indicator lights shall be mounted adjacent to the relay sockets and wired in pa rallel with the relay coils to indicate that the power is applied to the coils. All relays shall have mechanical hold-down bales.
All terminals on the logic chassis shall be of the barrier clamp plate type rated at 15 amp at 300 VAC and accept two (2) fourteen gauge (#14) wires. Terminal blocks shall be provided for interfacing output from the liquid level indicator/controller to the logic chassis via a multi-conductor cable shall be identified with yellow heat shrink tubing with black nomenclature. La bels shall read as follows: High Level Alarm, Start Lag Pump, Start Lead Pu mp, Stop Lag Pump, Stop Lead Pump, and Common.
The logic panel shall be constructed of corrosion resistant anodized aluminum, and connected to the logic chassis via a multi-c onductor cable. The logic panel shall be mounted on the inner door. The logic pane l shall have the following components:
Two (2) “hand-off automatic” selector sw itches for pumps, two (2) “pump run” green LED Indicators, one (1) 240 VAC “power on” yellow LED indicator, one (1) “start lag pump” yellow LED indicator, one (1) red push button for audible alarm silence, one (1) “high leve l alarm” red LED indicator and one (1) red push button for visible alarm reset. Provide two (2) 6-digit non-resetable, dust tight, oil tight and moisture resistant running time meters.
k. Back-Up System for Liquid Level Control:
A backup control system shall be
provided consisting of a system of float switches (SM-2 floats). The float system shall be turned on and off by one (1) switch at the control panel. The float switches (mercury switches) shall be installed at the water surface elevations shown in the wet well and coincide with actuating installed relays in the control panel turning the pumps on and off in the same sequence as the ultra sonic system. The float activated control system shall remain in the off mode till manually turned on at the control panel by a single switch.
l. Power Handling:
Main lugs of the appropriate size shall be furnished for connecting the incoming supply power. The lugs shall be suitable for use with aluminum or copper conductors. Ground lugs of appropriate size shall be bolted to the sub-panel. Motor circuit protection shall be either type, shall contain a self test magnetic motor circuit protectors. Either type shall contain a self test “Trip Selector” permitting a mechanical simulati on of the over current tripping device.
The protector operating mechanisms shall be quick-mate, quick-break and trip-free type. Thermal magnetic breakers shall comply with Federal SPE.W-C 357a as Class Two breakers. Symmetrical ampe res interrupting ratings shall be 10,000 amps minimum for 240 volt rated breakers and 15,000 amps minimum for 480 volt rated breakers. Magnetic motor circuit pr otectors shall provide instantaneous clearing of faults to a minimum of 10,000 amperes, RM S, symmetrical and shall have an adjustable instantaneous trip settings. Q-Frame type circuit breakers are not acceptable.
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Circuit breaker toggles shall be operable through external extension handles that will interlock with the dead front door.
Each motor starter shall be NEMA rated, FVNR, with three (3) overload relays and reset button. The Contract or shall feature double br eak, silver cadmium oxide contacts, pressure type terminals, a nd barriers, free floating armature-magnet frame, molded continuous duty coils a nd stainless steel springs sized for the specific pumps supplied under this cont ract. Definite purpose Contractors, horsepower rated motor starters, and frac tional NEMA sizes are not acceptable.
Motor starter overload reset operators sha ll be reset without opening the dead front door.
A 100 watt strip heater and se parate thermostat set at the appropriate temperature to prevent corrosion-causing condensation and freezing shall be supplied.
A control transformer, adequately sized for the connected load shall be provided on 3 phase, 3 wire system. The transformer shall be protected by fuses or circuit breaker. The control transf ormer may be eliminated on a 4-wire, single phase systems providing that the control voltage is protected by a circuit breaker and is wired per NEC Standards.
The unit shall be equipped with the capability to connect an emergency backup natural gas engine.
m. Optional Equipment: (As required) Provide a NEMA 4X, red lexan, break resistant globe and 75 watt lamp.
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SECTION 21 – SIGNALS, LIGHTING, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
21.01 DESCRIPTION
Furnish and install all equipment, materials, and components for traffic signals and lighting system, pursuant to the provisions of the State of California Standard Specifications Section 86, “Signals, Lighting, and Electrical System s”, the Engineering Improvement Standards, these Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions. Where reference is made to Section 90, “Portland Cement Concrete”, of the State of California Standard Specifications, the State of California Standard Specifications shall be used.
21.02 EQUIPMENT LIST AND DRAWINGS
The controller cabinet schematic wiring diagra m and intersection sketch shall be combined into one (1) drawing so that when the cabinet door is fully open, the drawing is oriented with the intersection.
The Contractor shall furnish a maintenance manu al for all supplied controller units, auxiliary equipment and vehicle detector sensor units, control units, and amplifiers. The maintenance manual and operation manual may be combined into one (1) manual. The Maintenance Manual or combined Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual shall be submitted at the time the controllers are delivered for testing or, if ordered by the Engineer, previous to purchase. The Maintenance Manual shall include, but need not be limited to, the following items:
a. Specifications,
b. Design characteristics,
c. General operation theory,
d. Function of all controls,
e. Trouble-shooting procedure (diagnostic routine),
f. Block circuit diagram,
g. Geographical layout of components,
h. Schematic diagrams,
i. List of replaceable component parts with stock numbers.
21.03 FOUNDATIONS
Portland Cement Concrete shall conform to Section 90-10, “Minor Concrete,” of the State of California Standard Specifications and shall contain not less than four hundred seventy pounds (470 lbs.) of cement per cubic yard, except concrete for rein forced pile f oundations shall contain not less than five hundred sixty-four pounds (564 lbs.) of cement per cubic yard.
21.04 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL
Contractor shall coordinate traffic signal and lighting construction with access ramp construction to minimize the amount of miscellaneous concrete construction and removal.
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Removing concrete shall conform to the pr ovisions in Section 15, “Existing Highway Facilities,” of these Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions.
Concrete removed shall be disposed of in accordance with the provi sions in Section 7-1.13, “Disposal of Material Outside the Highway Right of Way,” of the State of California Standard Specifications.
Where no joint exists between concrete to be re moved and concrete to remain in place, the concrete shall be cut in a neat line to a mi nimum depth of seventeen- hundredths of one foot (0.17’) with a power-driven saw before concrete is removed. Curb, gutter, and sidewalk shall conform to the provisions in Section 73, “Concre te Curbs and Sidewalks,” of the State of California Standard Specifications. Replacement of sidewalk and wheelchair ramps shall be considered as included in the contract price.
21.05 STANDARDS, STEEL PEDESTALS, AND POSTS
Section 86-2.04, “Standards, Steel Pe destals, and Posts,” of the State of California Standard Specifications is amended by adding the following after paragraph eleven:
All galvanized nuts used on assemblies with a specific pre-load or torque shall be lubricated in accordance with the requirements specified for galvanized Grade DH nuts in ASTM Designation: A563.
The sign-mounting hardware shall be installe d at the locations shown in the approved Construction Drawings. The sign panels shall be furnished by the Contractor. Where the approved Construction Drawings re fer to the side tenon detail at the end of the signal mast arm, the applicable tip tenon detail may be substituted.
21.06 CONDUIT
All conduit shall be rigid metal type.
When a standard coupling cannot be used fo r coupling metal type conduit, a UL-Iisted threaded union coupling, as specified in the third paragraph in Section 86-2.05C “Installation” of the State of California Standard Specifica tions, or a concrete-tight split coupling or concrete-tight set screw coupling shall be used.
Conduit shall be installed by jacking or dr illing in accordance with Section 86-2.05C “Installation” of the State of California Standard Specificatio ns. Installation of conduit by the trenching method will only be permitted when requested by the Cont ractor, in writing, and approved by the Engineer. When used, the trenching method shall be as provided below.
Conduit runs shown in the approved Construction Drawings to be located behind curbs may be installed in the street , within three feet (3’) of and parallel to the gutter line of the curb, by trenching as provided below. All pull boxes shall be located behind the curb or at the location shown in the approved Construction Drawings.
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After conductors have been inst alled, the ends of conduits te rminating in pull boxes and in service and controller cabinets shall be sealed with an approved type of sealing compound.
At locations where conduit is to be installed by jacking or drilling as provided in Section 86-
2.05C “Installation” of the State of California Standard Specifications, and if delay to any vehicle will not exceed five (5) minutes, condu it may be installed by the trenching method as follows:
a. Trenching Installation of Conduit: Conduit shall be pl aced under existing pavement in a trench approximately tw o inches (2”) wider than the outside diameter of the conduit to be installed. Tren ch shall not exceed six inches (6”) in width. Conduit depth shall not be less than eighteen inches ( 18”) in depth, except that at pull boxes the trench may be ha nd dug to required depth. The outline of all areas of pavement to be removed shall be cut to a minimum depth of three inches (3”) with a rock-cutting excavator specifically designed for this purpose. Cuts shall be neat and true with no shatter outside the removal area. The conduit shall be placed in the bottom of the trench, and th e trench shall be backfilled with a two- sack slurry cement, conforming to two appropriate portions of Section 19-3.062 of the State of California Standard Specifications. The top of slurry mix shall be two inches (2”) below A.C. Pavement, after slurry mix has set-up, the trench shall be patched with one-half of one inch (½”) mix asphalt concrete.
Prior to spreading asphalt concrete, paint binder shall be applie d as specified in Section 39-4.02, “Prime Coat and Paint Binder” of the State of California Standard Specifications. Spreading and compacting of asphalt concrete shall be performed by any method that will produce an as phalt concrete surf acing of uniform smoothness, texture, and density.
All excavated areas in the pavement shal l be backfilled, except for the top two inches (2”), by the end of each work period.
21.07 PULL BOXES
Grout shall be placed in bottom of pull boxes.
21.08 CONDUCTORS AND WIRING
Splices shall be insulated by “Method B.”
21.09 SIGNAL CABLE
Where shown in the approved Construction Drawings , signal cable shall be installed in lieu of individual conductors.
Signal cable shall conform to the following:
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cables shall have clear, distinctive, a nd permanent markings on the outer surface throughout the entire length of the cable showing the manufacturer’s name or trademark, insulation designation, number of conductors, conductor sizes, and the voltage rating of the jacket. Filler material, if used, shall be polyethylene material. b. Individual conductors in the cable shall be solid copper with Type THWN insulation and shall confor m to the requirements in Section 86-2.08, “Conductors” of the State of California Standard Specifications and ASTM Designation: 8286.
The minimum thickness of Type THWN insu lation, at any point, shall be thirteen millimeters (13 mils) for conductor sizes No. 14 and No. 12, and eighteen millimeters (18 mils) for conductor size No. 10. The minimum thickness of the nylon jacket shall be four millimeters (4 mils) at any point. c. Each signal cable shall be marked in each pull box show ing the signal standard to which it is connected.
21.10 SERVICE
The new service shall conform to the following:
a. The service equipment enclosure shall be fa bricated from aluminum as per Section 86-2.11 of the State of California Standard Specifications. The cabinet door shall have a two thousand pound ( 2,000 lb.) stress rated aluminum hasp, welded to the cabinet door.
b. Service cabinets, conduits, and pull boxes sh all not be installe d until th e service locations have been verified by the servicing utility.
c. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibil ity to verify the location of and make arrangements for and to pay for all cost s to provide the necessary connection for the traffic signal and safety lighting service.
d. The Contractor shall insta ll all necessary se rvice cabinets, conduits and pull boxes to provide electrical service as the fi rst item of constr uction. AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND TAGGED BY THE CITY, the Contractor shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, request elec trical service from Southern California Edison Company by phone and letter. A copy of the letter shall be sent to the Engineer.
21.11 FUNCTIONAL TESTING
The functional test for each lighting system shall consist of not less than fourteen (14) days. If unsatisfactory performance of the system devel ops, the conditions shall be corrected and the test shall be repeated until the fourteen (14) days of continuous, satisfactory operation is obtained.
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21.12 PAINTING
All exposed metal signal sections , signal head mountings, brackets and fittings, doors, visors, backplates, pedestrian push-bu tton housings, and pedestrian si gnal sections shall be powder coated by a City-approved process, in lieu of painting.
The minimum requirements are as follows:
a. A 3-5 stage pretreatment consisting of:
i. Degrease
ii. Rinse
iii. Iron Phosphate
iv. Rinse
v. Seal
Note: Items “i” and “iii” can be combined thereby eliminating item “c”, making this a three-stage process.
b. A dry-off cycle for at least ten (10) mi nutes at three hundred degrees Fahrenheit (300° F) to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit (400° F).
c. Electrostatically applied powder at 75-90KV.
d. Thermal setting cycle for twenty (20) mi nutes at four hundred degrees Fahrenheit (400° F).
All parts shall be coated with an ultraviolet- resistant polyester powder. The only exception is for items of flat black that can be coated with a self-cleaning flat black epoxy .
Contractor shall furnish manufacturer’s “Certificate of Compliance” with City-approved powder coating process prior to installation of equipment.
21.13 MODEL 170E CONTROLLER ASSEMBLIES
Model 170E controller assembly or assemblie s shall be furnished by the Contractor.
Controllers shall be tested and certified in accordance w ith Section 86-3, “Controller Assemblies” of the State of California Standard Specifications and shall be warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of “turn-on.”
In addition to the provisions in Section 86-3.03, “Model 170 and Model 270 Controller Assemblies” of the State of California Standard Specifications, the complete control system, including the Model 332 cabinet , shall conform to the State of California Standard Specifications, “Traffic Signal Control Equi pment Specifications” and any subsequent addenda.
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The above-referenced document is available fro m State of California, Bids and Documents Section, in Sacramento for a fee.
The controller cabinet shall be fabricated from aluminum as sp ecified in Section 86-3.07A of the State of California Standard Specifications.
The controller assembly shall include a pu ll-out shelf with internal document storage compartment mounted below the 170E controller position.
Conflict monitor shall be Model 210-P.
The Contractor shall supply the Model 170E cont roller. The controller un it shall be furnished complete with a Model 412C PROM module c onfigured for Method No. 2, Memory Select No. 4. A full complement of EPROM chips shal l be furnished for the controller program module. The software program will be furnished by the City. Two (2) complete manuals and four (4) complete cabinet wiring diagrams sh all be supplied in accordance with the above- referenced Specifications and any subsequent addenda.
The Contractor shall provide extra equipment to the City as follows:
a. One (1) extra Model 170E controller.
The Contractor shall furnish and install all other components necessary for proper operation of the traffic signal system, including but not lim ited to, power supply, switch packs, and loop detector amplifiers.
The signal controller shall include a standard communications protocol which meets or exceeds the requirements of AB 3418 as spec ified by Caltrans. This protocol shall be selectable by the user as an alternative to th e normal protocol when communications with a master supporting the AB 3418 protocol is desi red. The AB 3418 protocol in the controller shall not substitute for or alter the operation of the normal communications protocol without the written approval of the Engineer. The normal communications protocol shall be the default protocol enabled on controller st art up. Contractor shall certify, in writing, that the controller software complies with -AB 3418.
The protocol shall include support for uploading system detector data using the optional message defined for that purpose.
The Contractor shall arrange to have a Signa l Technician, qualified to work on the control equipment and employed by the control equipment manufacturer or his representative, present at the time the equipment is turned on.
21.14 MODULATED LIGHT SIGNAL DETECTION SYSTEM
a. A Tomar 2000 Series, or bett er, emergency vehicle pre-emption system shall be installed. The system sh all include four (4) detect ors mounted on traffic signal mast arms, cable, and any other necessary ha rdware and/or software to operate the system. The cabinet shall include two (2), 2-channel emergency vehicle pre- emption phase selectors (discriminators) per these technical specifications.
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b. The modulated light signal detection sy stem shall conform to the Special Provisions.
c. The modulated light signal detection sy stem shall be a Tomar 2000 Series, or approved equal. Cable sha ll not be spliced between c ontroller and detector and shall be Model 138 or approved equal.
d. Detectors shall be mounted on traffic signal mast arms and shall be centered over the number one lane.
e. The Contractor shall provide extra equipment to the City as follows:
i. One (1) extra optical detector head.
f. System Operation—The Contractor shall de monstrate that all of the components of each system are compatible and will perform satisfactorily as a system.
Satisfactory performance shall be determined using the following test procedure:
i. Each system to be used for testing shall consist of an optical emitter assembly, an optical detector, at least two hundred feet (200’) of optical detector cable, and a phase selector (discriminator) module.
ii. The phase selector (discriminator) modul es shall be properl y installed in the cabinet.
iii. Two (2) tests shall be conducted; one using a Class I signal emitter and a distance of one thousand feet (1,000’) between the emitter and the detector, the other using a Class II signal emitter and a distan ce of one thousand eight hundred feet (1,800’) between the emitter and the detector. All range adjustments on the module shall be set to “Maximum” for each test. iv. Each above test shall be conducted for a period of one (1) hour, during which the emitter shall be operated for thirty (30) cycles, each consisting of a one (1) minute “on” interval and a one minute “o ff” interval. During the total test period,
(a) The emitter signal shall cause the proper responses from the controller unit during each “on” interval
(b) There shall be no improper operation of either the controller unit or the conflict monitor during each “off” interval.
g. Certificates and Warranties – Manufacturers’ certificates and warranties shall be presented to the City inspector before traffic signal turn-on.
21.15 VEHICLE SIGNAL FACES AND SIGNAL HEADS
Signal faces, signal heads, and auxiliary equi pment as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, and the insta llation thereof, shall conform to the provisions in Sections 86-4.01 City of Visalia Page 126 Standard Specifications
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“Vehicle Signal Faces”, 86-4.03 “Backplates”, and 86-4.06 “Signal Mounting Assemblies” of the State of California Standard Specifications and these Standard Specifications.
All green and yellow sections shall be provided with a Light Emitting Diode Kit that conforms to Section 22.16 of these Standard Specifications . All red sections shall be provided with a Light Emitting Diode Kit that conforms to Section 22.17 of these Standard Specifications.
Visors on vehicular signals shall be “tunnel” type with open slot at bottom.
All signal heads, housings, direc tional louvers, visors, and backpl ates shall be metallic. All vehicle signal lenses shall be twelve inches (12”) in diameter.
21.16 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE GREEN AND YELLOW MODULE
All twelve inch (12”) green and yellow circular sections and twelve inch (12”) green and yellow arrow sections shall be provided with Type 1 LED Traffic Signal Modules.
All devices must meet the general specificati ons of the Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications (TEES), Chapter 1--General Specifications, as well as these Standard Specifications. In case of conflict, these St andard Specification shall govern over the TEES, Chapter 1 Electrical Power Consumption.
Maximum power consumption requirements are as follows:
GREEN LEDs:
Temperature 77° F 166° F
12” circular 12.0 W 12.0 W
12” arrow 13.0 W 13.0 W
YELLOW LEDs:
Temperature 77° F 166° F
12” circular 22.0 W 25.0 W
12” arrow 10.0 W 12.0 W
b. Operation Voltage:
The modules shall operate from a 60 HZ, ±3 HZ AC, line over a voltage ranging from 95 volts to 135 volts. The fluctuations of line voltage shall have no visible effect on the luminous intensity of the indications.
Operating voltage of the modules sha ll be 120 VAC. All parameters shall measured at this voltage.
c. Power Factor: The LED signal module shall have a power factor of nine-tenths (0.90) or greater.
d. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Total harmonic distortion (current and voltage) induced into an AC powe r line by a LED signal module shall not exceed twenty percent (20%).
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e. Surge Suppression: The signal module onboard circui try shall include voltage surge protection to withstand high repetition noise transients as stated in Section
2.1.6 of NEMA Standard TS-2, 1992.
The LED circuitry shall prevent perceptible flicker to the unaided eye over the voltage range specified above.
All wiring and terminal blocks shall m eet the requirements of Section 13.02, “Equipment and Material Standards” of the ITE Publication.
The modules shall be operationally compatible with currently used controller assemblies (solid state load switches, flashers, and conflict monitors). Review TEES Chapters 3 and 6 for specifications on these devices.
The modules and associated on-board circuitry must meet Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Title 47, SubPart B, Section 15 regulations concerning the emission of electronic noise.
f. Photometric Requirements:
The minimum initial luminous intensity values for the
modules shall be as defined in VTCSH Part 2, Section 4.1 at seventy-seven degrees Fahrenheit (77° F).
The modules shall meet or exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of the standard light output values found in the I TE publication: Equipment and Material Standards, VTCSH Part 2, throughout the useful life based on normal use in a traffic signal operation over the operating temperature range.
The measured chromaticity coordinates of the modules shall conform to the chromaticity requirements of VTCSH Part 2, Section 4.2, throughout the useful life over the operating temperature range.
g. Physical and Mechanical Requirements:
LED traffic signal modules shall be
designed as retrofit replacements for existing optical units of signal indications and shall not require special tools for installation. Type 1 modules shall be installed. h. Environmental Requirements: The LED signal module shall be rated for use in the operating temperature range of minus forty degrees Fahrenheit (-40°F, or -40°C) to one hundred sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (165° F, or 74°C). The modules shall meet all specifications throughout this range.
The LED signal module shall be protected against dust and mois ture intrusion per the requirements of NEMA Standard 250-1991 for Type 4 enclosures to protect all internal components.
i. Construction:
The LED signal module shall be a single, self-contained device, not requiring on-site assembly for installation into an existing traffic signal housing.
The power supply for the module shall be integral to the unit.
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The circuit board and power supply shall be contained inside the module. Circuit boards shall conform to Chapter 1, Secti on 6 of the “Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications”.
The assembly and manufacturing process for the LED signal assembly shall be designed to assure all internal component s are adequately supported to withstand mechanical shock and vibration from high winds and other sources. j. Materials: Material used for the lens and signal module construc tion shall conform to ASTM Specifications for the materials.
Enclosures containing either the power supply or elect ronic components of the signal module shall be made of UL94VO flame retardant materials. The lens of the signal module is excluded from this requirement.
k. Module Identification: Each module shall have:
i. Manufacturer’s name,
ii. Trademark,
iii. Model number,
iv. Serial number,
v. Date of manufacture (month-year), and
vi. Lot number as identification permanently marked on the back of the module.
The following operating characteristics shall be permanently marked on the back of the module: rated voltage and rated power in Watts and Volt-Ampere.
If a specific mounting orientation is required, each module shall have prominent and permanent marking(s) for correct i ndexing and orientation within a signal housing. The markings shall consist of an up arrow, or the word “UP” or “TOP”. l. Type 1 Traffic Signal Module:
The following specification requirements apply to
the Type 1 module only. All general sp ecifications apply unless specifically superceded in this section.
Type 1 modules can be manufactured under this specification for the following faces:
i. Twelve inch (12”) green circular
ii. Twelve inch (12”) green arrow
m. Physical and Mechanical Requirements: The module shall fit into existing traffic signal section housings built to the specifications deta iled in ITE Publication:
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the reflector and lamp socket remaining in place, and without modification to the housing.
Each Type 1 module shall be designed to be installed in the door frame of a standard traffic signal housing. The Type 1 module shall be sealed in the door frame with a one-piece EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber) gasket.
The maximum weight of a T ype 1 module shall be one an d eight tenths kilograms (1.8kg, or four pounds).
n. Construction: Each Type 1 module shall be a sealed unit to include all parts necessary for operation (a printed circ uit board, power supply, a green lens and gasket, etc.), and shall be weather proof after installation and connection. o. Conductors: Two (2) secured, color coded, nine hundred fourteen millimeter (914 mm, or thirty-six inch) long, 600 V, twenty gauge (#20) minimum, jacketed wires, conforming to the National Electric Code, rated for service greater than two hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (220° F), are to be provided for electrical connection for each Type 1 LED signal module. Conductors for Type 1 modules shall be one meter (1m) in length, with quick disconnect terminals attached and shall conform to Section 86-4.01C, “Electrical Components” of the State of California Standard Specifications.
If specified in the purchased order, th e module will be equipped with an adapter that will screw into the medium base, lamp socket. The adapter shall be able to accept the quick disconnect terminals at the end of the conductors for the module.
The electrical contacts of the adapter shall be made of brass. p. Lens:
The lens of the Type 1 module shall be integral to the unit, shall be convex with a smooth outer surface and made of plastic or of glass.
The lens may be tinted or may use transparent film or materials with similar characteristics to enhance ON/OFF contrasts.
The use of tinting or other materials to enhance ON/OFF contrasts shall not affect chromaticity and shall be uniform across the face of the lens.
The LED signal module lens shall be UV stabilized and shall be capable of withstanding ultraviolet (direct sunlight) exposure for a minimum period of forty- eight (48) months without exhibiting evidence of deterioration. If a polymeric lens is used, a surface coating or chemical su rface treatment shall be used to provide front surface abrasion resistance.
q. 12” Arrow:
The following specification requirements apply to the twelve inch (12”) arrow module only. All general specifications apply unless specifically superseded in this Section.
i. The arrow module shall meet specificati ons stated in the VTCSH Section 9.00 for arrow lenses.
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ii. The LEDs shall be spread evenly across the illuminated portion of the arrow area.
iii. Each module shall provide an average luminous intensity of at least five thousand five hundred candela per square meter (5,500 cd/m 2) throughout the useful life over the operating temperature range. Arrow modules shall be tested as per California Test 3001.
r. Quality Assurance:
The modules shall be manufactured in accordance with a manufacturer quality assurance (QA) program. The QA program shall include two (2) types of Quality Assurance:
i. Design quality assurance
ii. Production quality assurance. The production quality assurance shall include statistically controlled routine tests to ensure minimum performance levels of The modules built to meet this specifi cation, and a documented process of how problems are to be resolved.
QA process and test results documentation shall be kept on file for a minimum period of seven (7) years.
LED signal module designs not satisfyi ng design qualificatio n testing and the production quality assurance testing perf ormance requirements described below shall not be labeled, advertised, or sold as conforming to this specification. s. Production Quality Control Testing:
The following Production Quality Assurance
tests shall be performed on each new module prior to shipment. Failure to meet requirements of any of these tests shall be cau se for rejection. Test results shall be retained by the manufacturer for seven (7) years.
i. Burn-in period shall consis t of each signal module be ing energized at rated voltage for a thirty (30) minute stabili zation period before the measurement is made.
ii. Each module shall be tested for rated initial intensity after burn-in. iii. A single point measurement, with a corre lation to the intensity requirements of Section 1.04 of the VTCSH for circular modules, may be used. iv. The ambient temperature for this measur ement shall be greater than seventy- seven degrees Fahrenheit (77° F). Each module not meeting minimum luminous intensity requirements per Tabl e 1 of VTCSH for circular modules, eleven thousand candela per square meter (11,000 cd/m
2) for arrow modules, or
three thousand seven hundred fifty candela per square meter (3,750 cd/m 2) for pedestrian modules shall be cause for rejection.
v. Each module shall be tested for required power factor after burn-in.
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vi. Each module shall be measured for curre nt flow in amperes after burn-in. The measured current values shall be compared against rated values resulting from design qualification measurements. The current flow shall not exceed the rated value.
vii. Each module shall be visual ly inspected for any exterior physical damage or assembly anomalies. Careful attention shall be paid to the surface of the lens to ensure there are no scratches (abrasions), cracks, chips, discoloration, or other defects. Any such defect shall be cause for rejection.
t. Warranty:
The manufacturer shall provide a written wa rranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the modules for a period of sixty (60) months after acceptance of the modules. Replacement modules shall be provided promptly after receipt of modules that have failed at no cost to the City. All warranty documentation shall be given to the City prior to random sample testing.
21.17 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE KIT RED MODULE
All signal sections and pedestrian signals sh all be provided with a Light Emitting Diode (LED) Kit. The LED kit shall re place the reflector, socket, gask et, and lens assembly of the incandescent signal face as specified in Section 86-4.05 “Vehicle Signal Faces” of the State of California Standard Specifications. Each re trofit unit shall consist of a convex smooth red polycarbonate ultraviolet stabilized lens, LED circuit boar d, constant current type power supply, a molded rear housing and EPDM gasket for retaining the assembly in the door of the signal section. The installed unit shall be watertight.
The LEDs shall utilize AllnGaP technology and sh all be the ultra bright type rated for a minimum of one-hundred thousand (100,000) hours of continuous operation (nominal current and seventy-seven degrees Fahrenheit). The minimum operation range of the unit shall be from seventy-seven degrees Fahr enheit (77º F) to one hundred fi fty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (158º F). The LED emission spectrum shall be six hundred sixty nanometers (660 nm) nominal. The viewing angle of the mounted unit shall not be less than thirty degrees (30°).
The Led signal module shall provide a power factor of nine tenths (0.90) or better.
Total harmonic distortion (cur rent and voltage) induced into an AC power line by a LED signal module shall not exceed twenty percent (20%).
The operating voltage range of the unit shall be between 92 VAC and 125 VAC. Fluctuations of line voltage shall have a minimal effect on the luminous intensity of the indication. The units shall be compatible w ith Conflict Monitors utilizing Red Monitoring without the installation of any external components. The burnout of any single LED shall not result in the loss of the entire indication.
Nominal power consumption of a twelve inch ( 12”) ball indication shall be less than thirty watts (30w). Nominal power consumption of a twelve inch (12”) arrow indication shall be less than twenty watts (20w).
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The rated luminous output of each LED and the number of LEDs installed in each unit shall be sufficient to meet or exceed the most recent ITE specifications. A “Statement of Compliance” from a third party testing facility shall be supplied to the City.
For twelve inch (12”) ball indications, the minimum number of LED s shall be six hundred (600). For the twelve inch ( 12”) arrow indications, the mini mum number of LEDs shall be two hundred fifty (250). Units utilizing an opt ical component may have fewer LEDs. The LEDs shall be spaced in a uniform pattern throughout the indication. a. Certificate of Compliance: The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a “Certificate of Compliance” from the ma nufacturer in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.03 “Certificates of Compliance” of these Standard Specifications. The certificate shall certif y that the LED signal modules comply with the requirements of these Standard Specifications. The certificate shall also include a copy of applicable test reports on the LED signal modules. b. Warranty: The manufacturer shall provide a wr itten warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the LED signal modules for a period of sixty (60) months after installation of the modules . Replacement modules shall be provided promptly after receipt of modul es that have failed at no co st to the City of Visalia except cost of shipping of the failed m odules. Warranty documentation shall be given to the Engineer prior to installation.
21.18 PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS
a. Pedestrian signals shall be Type C, except that solid-state controllers shall be used in lieu of transformers.
b. Both the “Upraised Hand” and “Walking Person” shall use light emitting diode (LED) as the light source in lieu of an incandescent lamp for use in pedestrian signal faces.
c. The installation shall not require any special tools or the drilling of any holes in the reflector or housing.
d. The luminous intensity, quantity and color of the LEDs shall be such that the intent of the current ITE specification for Pedestri an Traffic Control Signal Indications is satisfied.
e. The unit shall have a maximum power cons umption of fifteen watts (15w) at 120 VAC. The unit shall operate between 92 VAC and 125 VAC and from seventy- seven degrees Fahrenheit (77º F) to one hundred fifty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (158º F).
f. Each assembly shall consist of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five (225) LEDs arranged in minimum of 3 strings. The loss of a single LED shall result in a loss of only that string.
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g. LED pedestrian signal face “Upraised Ha nd & Walking Person” module shall be designed to mount in the st andard existing Type A housing. Pedestrian signal face modules shall be designed to mount behi nd or replace the existing face plate of existing Type A housing as specified by the requirements of the ITE Standards “Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal Indications” and the MUTCD. The design of the modules shall require a specific mounting orientation.
21.19 DETECTORS
a. Vehicle detectors shall be Type E as indicated in the approved Construction Drawings, and shall confor m to the applicable prov isions of Section 86-5 “Detectors” of the State of California Standard Specifi cations. Loops shall be cut into pavement and installed on the same da y. This shall include placement of loops and asphaltic concrete sealant.
b. Loop wire shall be Type 1.
c. Loop detector lead-in cable shall be Type C.
d. The sides of the slot shall be vertical, a nd the minimum radius of the slot entering and leaving the circular part of the loop shall be one and one-half inches (1½”).
Slots in asphalt concrete pavement shall be filled with asphaltic concrete sealant as follows:
i. After conductors are instal led in the slots cut in the pavement, paint binder shall be applied to all vertical surfaces of slots in accordance with the provisions in Section 39-4.02, “Prime Coat and Paint Binder” of the State of California Standard Specifications.
ii. Temperature of sealant material during installation shall be above seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70° F). Air temper ature during installation shall be above fifty degrees Fahrenheit (50° F). Sealant placed in the slots shall be compacted by use of an eight inch (8”) diameter by one-eighth of one inch (⅛”) thick steel hand roller or other tool approved by the Engineer. Compacted sealant shall be flush with the pavement surface. Minimum conductor coverage shall be one inch (1”). Excess sealant remaining af ter rolling shall not be reused. On completion of rolling, traffic will be permitted to travel over the sealant. e. Conductors for each inductive loop detect or shall be continuous and unspliced from the pull box adjacent to the loop to the field terminals in the cabinet.
21.20 PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTONS
Pedestrian push-button assemblies shall comply with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Interim Final Ruling on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the following requirements:
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a. The housing for the unit shall be made of 356 Aluminum heat treated to meet Specificaion T-6. It shall be of a telesc oping, vandal-proof design. The color shall be black matching color #17038, #27038, or #37038 of Federal Standard #595B. b. The plunger/actuator surface shall have a diamet er of two inches (2”) or greater. It shall be made of polished stainless steel and assemble d with all stainless steel components so as not to be corrosive. The actuator shall be coni cal in shape with the cone extending four hundred four thousandths of one inch (.404”) above the bezel of the switch housing in the neutral position.
c. The microswitch component shall be a dust-proof, water-resistant type. It shall be a single-pole, precision, snap-acting type. It shall also be UL listed and CSA Certified and meet the requirements for NEMA TS-1 and TS-2. d. The complete switching unit shall have an operating force of three pounds (3 lbs.) and a minimum release force of three pounds (3 lbs.). Pre-travel shall be sixty-two thousandths of one inch (0.062”) minimu m. Over-travel shall be sixty-two thousandths of one inch (0.062”) minimum.
e. Units shall permit recessed mounting in ex isting standard type pedestrian push- button assemblies without modification.
21.21 SAFETY AND STREET LIGHTING
a. Luminaires used for safety shall be GE #M2AC (200 Watt) S7HGMC31 or equal.
A twist-Iock photo-electrical control unit and receptacle shall be installed on each luminaire.
b. All luminaires to be mounted on horizontal mast arms, when tested in accordance with California Test 611, shall be capable of withstanding cyclic loading in:
i. A vertical plane at a minimum peak acceleration level of 3.0 g’s peak-to-peak sinusoidal loading (same as 1.5 g’s peak) with the internal ballast removed for a minimum of two million cycles without failure of any luminaire parts, and ii. A horizontal plane perpendicular to the direction of the mast arm at a minimum peak acceleration level of 1.5 g’s peak-to-peak sinusoidal loading (same as 0.75 g’s peak) with the internal ballast installed for a minimum of two million cycles without failure of any luminaire parts.
c. No part of the slipfitter mounting br ackets on the luminair es shall develop a permanent set in excess of two hundredths of one inch (0.02”) when the four (4) three-eighths of one inch (⅜”) diameter cap screws used for mounting are tightened to a torque of ten foot pounds (10 ft lbs).
d. Ballasts shall be the lag regulator type.
e. Each light shall have a fuse protection lo cated in the pull box next to the lighting standard.
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21.22 REMOVING, REINSTALLING, OR SALVAGING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Salvaged traffic signal equipment and electrical ma terials shall be hauled to City of Visalia Corporation Yard and stockpiled, unless noted otherwise in the approved Construction Drawings.
21.23 TRAFFIC SIGNAL STREET NAME SIGNS
The Contractor shall furnish and install Tra ffic Signal Street Name Signs and sign mounting brackets as shown in the approved Construc tion Drawings or per the City of Visalia Engineering Improvement Standards and described below. The signs and sign mounting brackets shall be manufactured in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and lists detailing information.
a. Reflective Materials: Sheeting material, letters, and border materials shall be Diamond Grade LDP (long distance perfor mance) manufactured by 3M Co. NO SUBSTITUTES will be permitted.
All letters and border materi al shall be white in co lor similar to 3M Co. #3970.
Background color shall be green similar to 3M Co. #3977. Only die-cut material shall be used for the letters and border mate rial. No silk-screening of signs will be allowed.
Spacing of all letters shall be in accordance with sheeting manufacturer’s recommended standard so as to achieve optimum legibility and uniformity under both day and night conditions.
b. Blade Structure: All aluminum sign blanks shall be 6061-T6 Alloy or 5052H38, eight-hundredths of one inch (0.080”) in thickness.
Dimensions of sign blanks shall be forty-eight inch es (48”) minimum to eighty- four inches (84”) maximum wide by eighteen inches (18”) high. No splices of sign blanks shall be permitted.
Each sign shall have a one and one-fourth inches by one and one-forth inches by one-eighth of one inch (1¼”x1¼”x ⅛”) aluminum angle as stiffeners. One near the top and one near the bottom of the sign. Space between the s tiffeners shall be fifteen and three-fourths inches (15¾”) outside to outside and centered on the sign.
Stiffeners shall be fastened to the si gn, with legs of aluminum angle pointing toward the center of the sign, usi ng three-sixteenths of one inch ( 3/16”) rivets placed on six inch (6”) centers. No rivet shall be placed closer than one inch (1”) nor more than two inches (2”) from the edge of th e sign. All stiffeners shall be equal in length to the sign. Stiffeners shall be inst alled after face material has been applied to the aluminum sign blank.
Each stiffener shall have two (2 ) three-eighths of one inch ( ⅜”) diameter holes spaced four and seven-eighths inches (4 ⅞”) apart. The holes shall be centered on a point one-third (⅓) of the way from the right-hand edge of the sign when facing the legend. Holes shall match those in the sign mounting bracket.
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c. Sign Mounting Bracket: Material used to manufacture sign bracket shall be twelve gallons (12gal), hot-rolled sheet st eel, low carbon, commercial quality, specification QQS-663, grade 1010. Bracket shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication per specification ASTM-A-123_68.
Tolerances shall be plus or minus one thirty-seconds of one inch ( 1/32”), for angles plus or minus zero degrees to thirty minutes (±0d30’00”).
Four (4) five-sixteenths of one inch (5/16”) – thirteen inches by one and one-half inche (13”x1½”) bolts with proper nuts and one (1) lock washer per bolt shall be provided as part of the sign mounting bracket.
d. Quality of Work: All signs fabricated shall conform to the manufacturer of sheeting, letters, and borders application methods. All signs shall be free of wrinkles, cracking, crazing, or blistering upon delivery to the City.
Satisfactory performance of reflective qual ity of fabricated signs shall be as follows:
i. Minimum Initial Retroreflectivity Brightness
ii. Candelas per foot candle per square foot
iii. (0.2 deg obs. and -4 deg entrance)
Color M.I.R.B.
White 800
Green 80
The retroreflective sheeting will be considered unsatisfactory if it has deteriorated due to natural causes to the extent that:
i. The sign is ineffective for its intend ed purpose when viewed from a moving motor vehicle under normal day and night driving conditions; or ii. The coefficient of retroreflection is less than the minimum specified.
All signs shall be date stamped, at the tim e of fabrication as per manufacturer’s requirements to verify guarantee period. Any sign not so marked shall be replaced at the manufacturer’s expense.
Traffic signal street name signs shall be stra pped to the signal poles at a height of sixteen feet (16’) to the bo ttom of the sign by the use of three-fourths of one inch (¾”) wide, three-tenths of one inch ( 0.030”) thick, AISI Type 201 stainless steel strapping. Strapping shall be placed at the three (3) locations provided by the slots in the mounting bracket. Buckles used shall be designed for three-tenths of one inch (0.030”) stainless steel banding. C ity will supply street name sign and mounting bracket. Contractor is to provide strapping and strapping hardware.
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21.24 TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM
a. General: This specification establishes the minimum requirements for a complete emergency battery backup system for use with Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Modules. The battery backup system (BBS) shall include, but not be limited to the following:
i. Inverter/charger,
ii. Power transfer relay,
iii. Batteries,
iv. A separate manually operated non-electronic bypass switch and v. All necessary hardware and interconnect wiring.
The BBS shall provide reliable emerge ncy power to a traffic signal system (Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic) in the event of a power failure or interruption.
The BBS shall be capable of providing pow er for full run-time operation for an “LED-only” intersection (all colors: red, ye llow, green and pedestrian heads) or flashing mode operation for an intersection using Red LED’s.
The BBS shall be designed for outdoor applications, in accordance with the Caltrans Transportation Elect rical Equipment Specificat ions (TEES), Chapter 1, Section 8 Requirements.
b. Operation: The BBS shall provide a minimum two (2) hours of full run-time operation for an “LED-only” intersection (minimum 700W/1000VA active output capacity, with eighty percent (80%) minimum inverter efficiency).
The maximum transfer time allowed, from disruption of normal utility line voltage to stabilized inverter line voltage from batteries, shall be sixty-five milliseconds (65ms). The same maximum allowable transfer time shall also apply when switching from inverter line voltage to utility line voltage.
The BBS shall provide the user with three (3) sets of normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) single-pole double-th row (SPDT) dry relay contact closures, available on a panel-mounted terminal block, rated at a minimum 120V/1A, and labeled so as to identify each contact. For typical configuration, see Figure 3(b). i. The first set of NO and NC contact closures shall be energized whenever the unit switches to battery power. Contact shall be labeled or marked “On Batt.” ii. The second set of NO and NC contact closures shall be energized whenever the battery approaches approximately fort y percent (40%) of remaining useful capacity. Contact shall be labeled or marked “Low Batt.” City of Visalia Page 138 Standard Specifications
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iii. The third set of NO and NC contact closures shall be energized two hours after the unit switches to battery power. Contact shall be labeled or marked “Timer” Operating temperature for both the invert er/charger, power transfer relay and manual bypass switch shall be minus thirty-f ive degrees Fahrenheit (-35° F) to one hundred sixty-six degrees Fahrenheit (166° F).
Both the Power Transfer Relay and Manual Bypass Switch shall be rated at 240VAC/30 amps, minimum.
The BBS shall use a temperature-comp ensated battery charging system. The charging system shall compensate over a range of 2.5 - 4.0 mV/°C per cell.
The temperature sensor shall be extern al to the inverter /charger unit. The temperature sensor shall come with two meters (2m, or six feet six inches) of wire.
Batteries shall not be recharged when battery temperature exceeds one hundred twenty-two degrees Fahrenheit, plus or minus thirty-eight degrees (122° F ± 38° ).
BBS shall bypass the utility line power whenever the utility line voltage is outside of the following voltage range: 100VAC to 130VAC (± 2VAC).
When utilizing battery power, the BBS output voltage shall be between 110 VAC and 125 VAC, pure sine wave output, three percent (3%) THD, 60Hz ± 3Hz.
BBS shall be compatible with Ca ltrans Model 332 Cabi nets, Model 170 Controllers, Model 2070 Controllers and cabinet components for full time operation.
When the utility line power has been re stored at above 105 VAC ± 2 VAC for more than thirty (30) seconds, the BBS sha ll transfer from battery backed inverter mode back to utility line mode.
BBS shall be equipped to prevent a malfunction feedback to the cabinet or from feeding back to the utility service.
In the event of inverter/charger failure, battery failure or complete battery discharge, the power transfer relay shall re vert to the NC (and de-energized) state, where utility line power is connected to the cabinet.
Recharge time for the battery, from “pro tective low-cutoff” to eighty percent (80%) or more of full battery charge capacity, shall not exceed twenty (20) hours. c. Mounting / Configuration
i. General: Inverter/Charger Unit shall be rack or shelf-mounted.
Power Transfer Relay and Manual Bypa ss Switch shall be mounted on the 332 Cabinet standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) rail.
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All interconnect wiring provided be tween Power Transfer Relay, Bypass Switch and Cabinet Terminal Service Bl ock shall be no less than two meters (2m, or six feet six inches) of ten gauge (#10) wire.
Relay contact wiring provided for each set of NO/NC relay contact closure terminals shall be two meters (2m, or six feet six inches ) of eighteen gauge (#18) wire.
See Figure 4 that provides clarificati on as to how BBS Power Transfer Relay and Manual Bypass Switch are interconnect ed with Model 332A Cabinets in order to ensure interchangeability between all BBS manufacturers.
All necessary hardware for mounting (shelf angles, rack, etc) shall be included in the bid price of the BBS. A minimum of six (6) bolts/fasteners shall be used to secure swing-trays to the 332 Cabinet Standard EIA four hundred eighty two and six-tenths millimeters (482.6mm, or 19”) rack. All bolts/fasteners and washers shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Screw type: Pan Head Phillips machine screw,
(b) Size and Thread pitch: 10-32,
(c) Material: 18-8 stainless steel (Type 316 stainless st eel is acceptable as an alternate),
(d) Washer: Use one (1) flat washer (18-8 stainless steel) under the head of each 10-32 screw (provided that the sc rews are properly tightened, lock washers are unnecessary),
(e) Number of screws per swivel bracket, minimum: six (6) screws per swivel bracket. Spaced evenly along bracket, with one (1) screw near each end. ii. Internal mounted battery option: Not allowed .
iii. External battery cabinet option:
(a) Inverter/Charger, Power Transfer Relay and manually operated Bypass Switch shall fit inside a typical fully equipped Caltrans Model 332 Cabinet that includes one (1) Model 170.
(b) Batteries shall be housed in a NEMA 3R rated cabinet mounted to the side of the Model 332 Cabinet. This extern al battery cabinet shall conform to TEES, March 29, 2002 Chapter 7, Section 2-Housings for the construction and finish of the cabinet.
(c) Batteries shall be mounted on individual shelves.
(d) Four (4) shelves shall be provided. There shall be a minimum of three hundred four and eight-tenths millimeters (304.8mm, or 12”) clearance between shelves. Each shelf shall be a minimum of two hundred twenty City of Visalia Page 140 Standard Specifications
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eight and six tenths millimeters by six hundred thirty five millimeters (228.6mm x 635.0mm, or 9” x 25”), and capable of supporting a minimum of fifty-seven kilograms (57kg, or 125 lbs.)
(e) The external battery cabinet shall m ount to the Model 332 Cabinet with a minimum of eight (8) bolts. (See Figure 5)
(f) The external battery cabinet shall be ventilated through the use of louvered vents, filter, and one thermostatically controlled fan as per TEES Chapter 7 Section 2-Housings.
(g) External battery cabinet fan shall be AC operated from the same line output of the Manual Bypass Switch that supplies power to the 332 Cabinet. (h) The external battery cabinet shall have a door opening to the entire cabinet.
The door shall be attached to the cabinet through the use of either a continuous stainless steel piano hinge or four (4), two-bolts per leaf, hinges as per TEES Chapter 7, Section 2. The door shall use a padlock clasp or latch and lock mechanisms as describe d in the TEES, in order to lock the door.
(i) The BBS with external battery cabinet shall come with all bolts, conduits and bushings, gaskets, shelves, and hardware needed for mounting. iv. Maintenance, displays, controls, and diagnostics:
(a) The BBS shall include a display and /o r meter to indicate current battery charge status and conditions.
(b) The BBS shall have lightning surge protection compliant with IEEE/ANSI C.62.41.
(c) The BBS shall be equipped with an integral system to prevent battery from destructive discharge and overcharge.
(d) The BBS and batteries shall be easily replaced with all needed hardware and shall not require any special tools for installation. (e) The BBS shall include a front-panel ev ent counter display to indicate the number of times the BBS was activat ed and a front-panel hour meter to display the total number of hours the unit has operated on battery power.
Both meters shall have push button resets.
(f) Manufacturer shall include a set of equipment lists, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, and boa rd-level schematic and wiring diagrams of the BBS, and the battery data sheets. Manual shall conform to TEES March 29, 2002, Chapter 1, Section 1.2.4.2.
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v. Battery system:
(a) Individual batteries shall be 12V ty pe, 65 amp-hour maximum, and shall be easily replaced and commercially available off the shelf. (b) Batteries used for BBS shall consist of four to eight (4-8) batteries with a cumulative minimum rated capacity of 240 amp-hours.
(c) Batteries shall be deep cycle, sealed prismatic lead-calcium based AGM/VRLA (Absorbed Glass Mat/ Valve Regulated Lead Acid). (d) Batteries shall be certified by th e manufacturer to operate over a temperature range of minus thirteen degrees Fahrenheit (–13° F) to one hundred sixty-six degrees Fahrenheit (166° F).
(e) The batteries shall be provided with appropriate interconnect wiring and corrosion-resistant mounting trays and/ or brackets appropriate for the cabinet into which they will be installed.
(f) Batteries shall indicate maximum recharge data and recharging cycles. (g) Battery interconnect wiring shall be via modular harness. Batteries shall be shipped with positive and negative terminals pre-wired with red and black cabling that terminates into a typica l power-pole style connector. Harness shall be equipped with mating power-pole style connectors for batteries and a single, insulated plug-in style connection to inverter/charger unit. Harness shall allow batteries to be quickly and easily connected in any order and shall be keyed and wired to ensure proper polarity and circuit configuration. (h) Battery terminals shall be covered and insulated so as to prevent accidental shorting.
vi. Quality assurance:
(a) Each BBS shall be manufactured in accordance with a manufacturer Quality Assurance (QA) Program. Th e QA program shall include two (2) Quality Assurance procedures:
(i) Design QA (see vii below) and
(ii) Production QA. The Production QA shall include statistically controlled routine tests to ensure minimum perf ormance levels of BBS units built to meet this specification and a documented process of how problems are to be resolved.
(b) QA process and test results documenta tion shall be kept on file for a minimum period of seven (7) years.
(c) Battery Backup System designs not satisfying Design QA Testing and Production QA Testing requirements shall not be labeled, advertised, or City of Visalia Page 142 Standard Specifications
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sold as conforming to this specification.
vii. Design qualifications testing:
(a) The manufacturer, or an independent te sting lab hired by the manufacturer, shall perform Design Qualification Testing on new BBS system(s) offered, and when any major design change ha s been implemented on an existing design. A major design change is de fined as any modification, either material, electrical, physical or theo retical, that changes any performance characteristics of the system, or results in a different circuit configuration.
Where a dispute arises in determining if a system is a new design or if the system has had a major design change , the State will make the final determination if Design Qualification Testing is required prior to production consideration.
(b) A quantity of two (2) units for each design shall be submitted for Design Qualification Testing.
(c) Test units shall be submitted to Caltrans TransLab, Electrical Testing Branch after the manufacturer’s testing is complete.
(d) Manufacturer’s testing data shall be submitted with test units for Caltrans verification Design Qualification Testing.
viii. Burn in:
(a) The sample systems shall be energized for a minimum of five (5) hours, with full load of 700 watts , at temperatures of minus thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit (–35° F) and one hundred si xty-six degrees Fahrenheit (166° F), excluding batteries, before performing any design qualification testing. (b) Any failure of the BBS, which renders the unit non-compliant with the specification after burn in, shall be cause for rejection. (c) For Design Qualification Testing, all specifications will be measured including, but not limited to:
(i) Run time while in battery backup mode, at full load. (ii) Proper operation of all relay contact closures (“On-Batt”, “Low-Batt” and “Timer”).
(iii)Inverter output volta ge, frequency, harmonic di stortion, and efficiency, when in battery backed inverter mode.
(iv) All power transfer volta ge levels. See BBS Specifications 1.8, 1.11 and
1.12. (v) Power transfer time, from loss of utility line voltage to stabilized inverter line voltage, from batteries.
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(vi) Backfeed voltage to utility when in battery backed inverter mode. (vii) IEEE/ANSI C.62.41 compliance.
(viii) Battery charging time.
(ix) Event counter and runtime meter accuracy.
ix. Production quality control testing:
(a) Production Quality Control tests shall cons ist of all of the above listed tests and shall be performed on each new system prior to shipment. Failure to meet requirements of any of these tests shall be cause for rejection. The manufacturer shall retain test results for seven (7) years. (b) Each BBS shall be given a minimum one hundred (100) hour burn in period to eliminate any premature failures.
(c) Each system shall be visually inspected for any exterior physical damage or assembly anomalies.
(d) Any defects shall be cause for rejection.
21.25 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT CONDUIT
a. The lump sum price for traffic signal installation and hardware shall include the cost of furnishing and installing conduit, for a future traffic signal interconnect, of the sizes specified in the approved Constructi on Drawings in a trench in the street at the depth required by either the approved Construction Drawings, these Standard Specifications, or the Special Provisions ; and all work associated with conduit installation including, but not limited to, protection of existing traffic detection, Type 6E pull boxes, backfilling, paving, and providing sweeps into pull boxes. b. Installation of all equipment, materi als, and components for traffic signal interconnect system, pursuant to the provisi ons of the State of California Standard Specifications, State Standard Plans, these Standard Specifications, and the Special Provisions.
c. All conduits shall be rigid metal type or electric grey, schedule 40 PVC. d. When a standard coupling cannot be used for coupling metal type conduit, a UL- listed threaded union coupling, as specified in the third paragraph in Section 86-
2.05C “Installation” of the State of California Standa rd Specifications, or a concrete-tight split coupling or concrete-tight set screw coupling shall be used. e. All conduit runs into pull boxes shall have a forty-five degree (45°) sweep. f. Installation of Type 6E pull boxes shall include the cost of furnishing and installing each new Type 6E pull boxes within the in terconnect system as specified in the City of Visalia Page 144 Standard Specifications
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approved Construction Drawings and th e Special Provisions and all work associated with installation of said pull boxes.
g. Grout shall be placed in bo ttom of standard pull boxes. Cover markings shall be per Caltrans Standard Plan ES-8 except that the word “Caltrans” shall be omitted.
Pull boxes not protected by curb shall be traffic bearing. h. The Contractor shall install pull ropes in all traffic signal interconnect conduit. i. Protection and restoration of existing improvements shall comply with Section 7.13 “Preservation of Property” of these Standard Specifications. j. The Contractor shall be responsible for the protec tion of public and private property adjacent to the work and shall exercise due caution to avoid damage to such property.
k. The Contractor shall contact USA to request marking of all util ities in the project area. The Contractor shall determine the exact location and depth of all potentially conflicting utilities or other improvements, prior to doing any work that could potentially interfere with or damage such facilities. This applies to any utility marked via USA, utilities shown on any sheet of the approved Construction Drawings, or whose presence can be inferred from conditions visible or evident at the job site, including markings, meters , trenches, manholes, handholes, pedestals, structures, valves, or build ings. Where possible, the location of the conduit and pull boxes shall be adjusted in the field to avoid conflicts with any utilities. l. The Contractor is required to submit to the Engineer “Record Drawings” prints, prior to the City’s accepting the installations . The prints shall indicate in red all deviations from the approved Construction Drawings such as location of poles, pull boxes and runs, depths of conduit, number of conductors and other appurtenant work for future references.
m. Full compensation for labor, material, equipment, pull boxes, sweeps, bends, hardware, backfill, paving, and appurtenances required for the installation of traffic signal interconnect conduit sh all be included in the lump sum price paid for the traffic signal installation and hardware and no separate payment will be made, therefore.
21.26 MEDIAN LIGHTING
a. The contract, lump sum price paid for median lighting, shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, conduits, pull boxes, trenching and incidentals and for doing all the work i nvolved in median lighting, complete in- place, including providing the electrical service, as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, as specified in thes e Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions, and as directed by the Engineer.
b. Description: Install all equipment, materials, and components for traffic signals and highway safety lighting system, pursuant to the provisions of the State of California City of Visalia Page 145 Standard Specifications
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Standard Specifications, Section 86 “Signals, Lighting, and Electrical Systems”, State Standard Plans, and these Standard Specifications..
c. Foundations: Portland cement concrete shall conform to Section 90-10, “Minor Concrete,” of the State of California Standard Specificat ions and shall contain not less than four hundred seventy pounds (470 lbs) of cement per cubic yard. d. Safety and Street Lighting : Luminaries used for safety and street lighting shall be GE M2AC15S7H2GMC31 or equal. A twis t-lock photo-electrical control unit and receptacle shall be installed on each luminaire. Luminaire to be provided by the Contractor, and installed by the Contractor.
e. All Luminaires to be mounted on horizontal mast arms, when tested in accordance with California Test 611, shall be capable of withstanding cyclic loading in:
i. A vertical plan at a minimum peak acceleration level of 3.0 g’s peak-to-peak sinusoidal loading (same as 1.5 g’s peak) with the internal ballast removed for a minimum of two million cycles without failure of any luminaire parts, and ii. A horizontal plan perpendicu lar to the direction of th e mast arm at a minimum peak acceleration level of 1.5 g’s peak-to-peak sinusoidal loading (same as 0.75 g’s peak) with the internal ballast installed for a minimum of two million cycles without failure of any luminaire parts.
f. No part of the slipfitter mounting br ackets on the luminari es shall develop a permanent set in excess of two hundredths of one inch (0.02”) when the four (4) three-eighths of one inch (⅜”) diameter cap screws used for mounting are tightened to a torque of ten foot pounds.
g. Ballast’s shall be the lag regulator type.
h. Lamps used in safety lighting luminaries shall be as specified on the approved traffic signal Construction Drawings.
i. Lamps used in street lighting shall conf orm to Section 86-6 of the State of California Standard Specifications and be 150 watts, 240-volt, high-pressure sodium, and operate at 16,000 lumens, unle ss stated otherwise in the approved Construction Drawings.
j. Each light shall have a fuse protection lo cated in the pull box next to the lighting standard.
k. Standards used for street lighting shall be pre-stressed concrete octagonal pole equal to the Ameron 1C1 Series. Pole le ngth shall be twenty-five feet and nine inches (25’ -9”). Pole finishes shall be blasted black a nd white aggregates with no protective coating. Concrete lighting pol es shall be ordered as double arm as shown in the approved Construction Drawings.
l. Luminaire arms shall be eight feet (8’) long. Material shall be of Carson-Steel sheets and strip structur al quality, ASTM Designation: A750, Grade C. Arm City of Visalia Page 146 Standard Specifications
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mounted on poles shall be perpendicular to street.
m. Material:
i. Pull boxes: Christy N30 (Caltrans No. 5) or approved equal with a twelve inch (12”) extension.
ii. Light standards:
(a) Pole length - twenty five feet and nine inches (25’ -9”) (b) Arm length - eight feet (8’) (double mast arm)
(c) Pole - Ameron Series 1C1 pre-stressed concrete pole n. Payment
: Full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, and tools for doing all work in performing the requireme nts and specifications herein shall be considered as included in the contract lu mp sum for median lighting, conduits, pull boxes, and electrical services and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
i. Full compensation for hauling and stockpi ling electrical material including excavation necessary for bases shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum for median lighting, conduits, pull boxes, and elec trical service and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
ii. Full compensation for all conductor including pull rope necessary and associate with the street lights, pull boxes, elect rical boxes, boring, circuit and breakers to complete the project to working order shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for me dian lighting, conduits, pull boxes, and electrical service and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. iii. Full compensation to provide and install the electrical service pedestal and coordination with Southern California Edison shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for median lighting conduits, pull boxes and electrical service and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
21.27 PAYMENT
Full compensation for the items described in S ection 22 of these Standard Specifications and any other work necessary for completion of the work not specifically described in the approved Construction Drawings or these Standard specifications, complete in place, as shown in the approved Construction Drawings, as spec ified in these Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions, and as directed by the Engin eer shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for “Traffic Si gnal Installation and Lighting” and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
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Note: Key all locks to match standard City ke ys. Controller cabi net lock shall match standard City controller cabinet key. Police panel lock shall match standard City police panel key. Battery back up cabinet lock shall match controller cabinet key.
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22.01 MATERIALS
a. Ductile Iron (DI) Pipe: All Ductile Iron pipe shall co mply with the latest revision of American Water Works Associatio n (AWWA) Standard C151 and shall be cement mortar lined in conformance with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C104. All pipe shall have push-on joint ends complete with gasket unless specified otherwise and shall be Pressure Class 350 in all sizes from six inches (6”) to twelve inches (12”) unless specified otherwise. Pi pe shall be furnished with polyethylene encasement complying with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C105. All pipe shall be manufactured by Pacific States, Clow/McWane, U.S. Pipe, or Griffin pipe. b. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe : All pipe shall be Class 150, D.R. 18, unless otherwise specified and shall comply with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C-900. The pipe shall have ductile-iron pipe equivalent outside diameter dimensions and shall have push-on joint ends complete with gaskets. All pipe shall be manufactured by PW pipe, J-M Pipe, CertainTeed, Diamond Plastic Corp., Vinyl Tech, Uponor, or Royal Pipe.
c. Cement Mortar Lined and Cement Mortar Coated Steel Pipe (CL&C) : All cement
mortar lined and coated steel pipe shal l be fabricated from steel cylinder ASA schedule as indicated on the drawing, w ith American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A53 test pressure an d ASTM A36 physical properties. Cement mortar protective coating shall be three-four ths of one inch (¾”) for all pipe sizes.
The lining shall be one-half of one inch (½”) for twelve inch (12”) and larger pipe and three-eighths of one inch (⅜ ”) for six inch (6”) and eight inch (8”) pipe, and conform to the latest revision of AWWA C205 Standard. Cement Mortar Coating shall be reinforced with fourteen gauge (#14) wire mesh or spirally wound wire in center of coating. All CL&C steel pipe required for the water main installation shall be as specified on the drawing.
d. PVC “Certa-Lok” VIP Restrained Joint Pipe:
All PVC “Certa-Lok” VIP Restrained
Joint pipe shall be manufactured by CertainTeed. Certa-lok shall comply with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C-900. Pipe is made to ductile-iron-outside- diameter (DI OD), DR 18, Class 150, in twenty foot (20’) laying lengths, with twin gasket Certa-Lok couplings, nylon splines, and rubber rings. e. Steel (Stl) Pipe:
All Steel pipe shall be as specified on the drawings.
f. Polyethylene (PE) Pipe: This Section is for PE pipe for mains or services sizes four inch (4”) and larger and shall only be used when specified on the drawings. All PE pipe shall be high density polyethylene ( HDPE) complying with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C906 and Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) PE 3408. PE pipe shall conform to the outside diameter for the ductile-iron sizing system (DI OD) in Table 7 of AWWA C906. For water mains where working pressure will be less than one hundred pounds per square inch (100 psi), SDR 17 shall be used. For working pressure between one hundred pounds pe r square inch and one hundred sixty pounds per square inch (100 psi - 160 psi) , SDR 11 shall be used. All pipe shall conform to National Science Foundation (NSF) Standard #14 and #61. All pipe shall either be blue or have blue printing on it to designate its use as a potable City of Visalia Page 149 Standard Specifications
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water pipeline. HDPE pipe shall be manufactured by CP Chem (Performance Pipe- Driscoplex).
g. Pipe Fittings: All fittings shall be as specified on the drawings and shall be Ductile Iron complying with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C153 for push-on and mechanical joints fittings and C110 for fla nged fittings. All fittings shall either be cement mortar lined in conformance with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C104 or coated with fusion-bonded epoxy insi de and outside in conformance with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C116. All fittings shall be manufactured by U.S. Pipe, Union/Tyler, Sigma Corp., or Star Pipe.
h. Gate Valves: All gate valves shall meet or exceed the latest revision of AWWA Standard C515 for reduced wall, resilient-s eated gate valves (or C509 for resilient- seated gate valves) and shall be provided with left hand to open, ductile iron (or cast iron) body with epoxy coating inside and outside complying with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C550, nut ope rated non-rising stem with two inch (2”) square operating nut, two (2) O-ring stem seals above the thrust collar and one (1) below, O-ring gaskets and 304 stai nless steel bolts an d nuts on bonnet and stuffing box and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber encapsulated wedge (when available at no extra cost). All gate valves shall be manufactured by Mueller Company, M & H Valve and F itting Company, Kennedy Valve Co., Clow Valve Co., American Flow Control, Amer ican AVK Co. or U.S. Pipe. Two inch (2”) and smaller gate valves shall be Class 125 with st andard thread, bronze with wheel, and be manufactured by Milwaukee (No. 105) or Nibco. i. Butterfly Valves
: All valves greater than twelve in ches (12”) nominal size shall be butterfly valves. All butterfly valves sh all comply with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C504, and shall be provide d with “O-ring” packing, left hand to open, nut operated with two inch (2”) square operating nuts, ductile iron body, stainless steel shaft, resilient seat and heavy duty actuator. The butterfly valves shall be manufactured by Mueller Comp any, M & H Valve & Fitting Company, Pratt Company or Kennedy Valve Co.
j. Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV): All pressure reduci ng valves shall be manufactured by Cla-Val Company. Th e model number, body construction, and flange drilling shall be as specified on th e drawings. All valves shall have factory set controls or pilots as specified on th e drawings. All control or pilot piping shall be copper tubing or brass pipe. PRV vaults shall be as specified on the drawings. k. Check Valves : Unless specified otherwise, all check valves shall be swing type with spring and lever and shall comply with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C508. The valves shall have Class 125 flanged ends unless shown otherwise on the Construction Drawing. Check valves sh all be manufactured by Mueller, Clow, M&H, or Kennedy.
l. Valves for Tapping: All gate valves for tapping purposes shall be resilient seat type valves. The valve for tapping shall be ma nufactured by Mueller Co., Kennedy Valve Co. or Clow Valve Co.
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m. Tapping Sleeves: All tapping sleeves shall be all stainless steel in cluding flange and shall only be used when specified in the approved Construction Drawings by the City. Tapping sleeves shall be JC M Model 432, Mueller Model H304, Smith Blair 662-663 or Ford style FTSS.
n. Valve Casings and Covers : All valve casings and covers shall be fabricated as shown in the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards. o. Fire Hydrants: All fire hydrants shall be as sp ecified on the district specific drawing or as approved by City personnel. For typical Fire Hydr ant details see the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards.
p. Fire Hydrant Burys: All fire hydrant burys shall be manufactured from Ductile Iron to ASTM A536 and have a minimum working pressure rating of two hundred pounds per square inch (200 psi). Burys shall be manufactured by Clow, SBF, Sigma, or Star Pipe.
q. Service Materials: All one inch (1”) and two inch (2”) service material specifications except copper tubing and plastic PE pipe shall be as shown in the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvemen t Standards, which includes alternate manufacturers. All service material specifica tions for services larger than two inch (2”) shall be as specified in the appr oved Construction Dr awings and/or as specified in the City of Visalia, Engin eering Improvement Standards for that size service.
r. Saddles: All saddles shall be as specified in the City of Visalia Engineering Improvement Standards.
s. Solder: All solder shall be lead free.
t. Copper Tubing: All copper tubing shall conform to the latest revision of ASTM Specification B88 and be Type K soft.
u. Polyethylene (PE) Service Pipe: All PE plastic pipe for se rvices shall comply with the latest revision of ASTM D2239 with a Standard Code Designation of PE 3408.
Dimensions and tolerance of pipe shall be as specified in Table 3 of the latest revision of AWWA Standard C901 for PC 200-IDR7. This is a high density polyethylene plastic pipe conforming to th e inside-diameter dimensions of iron pipe sizes and having a two hundred pounds per square inch (200 psi) pressure rating. The pipe shall be approved by NSF as suitable for potable water products. v. Meter Boxes:
All meter boxes for one inch (1”) services and two inch (2”) services shall be as specified in the City of Vi salia, Engineering Im provement Standards.
All meter boxes for services larger than two inch (2”), shall be as specified in the approved Construction Drawings and/or as specified in the latest revision of the City of Visalia Engineering Improvement Standards for that size service. All meter boxes for one inch (1”) services and two inch (2”) services shall be supported by placing bricks or tw o inch by four inch (2”x4”) pr essure treated lumber under two (2) sides of the base of the meter box.
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w. Vaults: Vaults for appurtanences other than meters (such as Check Valves or PRV’s) shall be as specified on the drawings.
x. Machine Bolts: All steel bolts and nuts used for flanged fittings, flexible couplings, or other bolted appurtenances sh all be 304 stainless steel. Ductile iron bolts are acceptable when the appurtenan ce is made of ductile iron and comes with option of ductile iron bolts, such as mechan ical joint fittings. Anti-gaul lubricant shall be used with stainless steel bolts & nuts.
y. Two Inch (2”) Blow Off Assemblies: All materials for two inch (2”) blow off assemblies shall be as shown in the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards
z. Flexible Couplings: The City may require flexible c ouplings to be epoxy coated if soil conditions are determined to be corrosive. If the flexible coupling is steel the sleeve must be a minimum of ten inches (10”) long. If the flexible coupling is ductile iron then a standard sleeve length may be used unless the drawing specifies otherwise. Flexible Coupli ngs shall be manufactured by Smith Blair, Ford Meter Box Company, or Romac Industries.
aa. Solid Sleeves: All solid sleeves shall be made of ductile iron and shall be manufactured by Tyler Pipe or Union/Tyler Foundry.
bb. PVC High Deflection Couplings: All PVC high deflection couplings shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA C-900 and shall be manufactured by CertainTeed. cc. PVC Closure Couplings : All PVC closure couplings sh all conform to the latest revision of AWWA C-900 and shall be manufactured by CertainTeed. dd. Two Inch (2”) Ball Valves: Two inch (2”) ball valves shall be as shown on the Construction Drawing and shall be manuf actured by Mueller, James Jones, Ford Meter Box Company or AY McDonald.
ee. Tracer Wire: Tracer wire shall be minimum tw elve gauge (#12) solid copper wire with forty-five millimeters (45 mils) of High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) insulation, UL Listed, rated for di rect burial, color blue and installed with all pipe including PVC, polyethylen e and ductile iron pipe. For installation details see the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards.
22.02 INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON AND POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
PRESSURE PIPE AND APPURTENANCES
a. Permits: All specification shee ts, city/county or other environmental permits necessary for the installation of facilities must be obtained by the Contractor and be on the job site prior to and during construction.
Compliance with all the Rules and Regulations of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (CAL OSHA), Public Law 91-596, the “Williams’ Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970”, is required on this project. The work practices for all pipe shall be in accord ance with the latest revision of the AWWA City of Visalia Page 152 Standard Specifications
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Publication C-600 Standard for Installati on of Ductile Iron Water Mains and their Appurtenances, C-605 Standard for U nderground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and fitti ngs for water, and M23 Manual of Water Supply Practices for PVC Pipe-Design and Installation.
Please note direct discharg e of highly chlorinated water to the environment is expressly prohibited. Refer to Section 22.04 “Dechlorination of Flushed Water” in these Standard Specifications for more information. The Contractor shall comply with environmental laws and regulations as set forth by a ll federal, state and local agencies.
b. Materials: All materials installed for the f acilities to be constructed by the Contractor must comply with the appr oved Construction Drawings and Section
22.01 “ Material” in these Standard Specifications. No materials are to be supplied or furnished by the City unless specifical ly indicated in the approved Construction Drawings for special installations. All materials must be on the job site and inspected prior to start of construction. Any pipe, valve, or appurtenance whether installed or not, which in the opinion of the City, does not meet the requirements of these Standard Specifications or otherwis e found unfit, shall be rejected as being unfit, and shall be immediately removed from the job site. c. Line and Grade:
The horizontal and vertical alignment for installation of the pipe shall be established in the field by the C ontractor in accordance with the approved Construction Drawings, these Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions.
Location of water facilities including finished grades and elevations shall be staked with offsets on site by the Contractor prio r to start of construction. Final elevations of installed facilities, mete r boxes, valve covers, hydrants , etc. shall be signed off by a City representative prior to acceptance of facilities. d. Cover: Under normal conditions all mains shall be covered to a depth of four feet (4’) below the finished grade over the pipe line, unless specified otherwise in the approved Construction Drawings. Prior approval must be obtained from the City to install mains with greater or less than four feet (4’) of cover. e. Separation Between Water Mains and Sa nitary Sewers or other Facilities: Water mains shall be installed at least ten feet (10’) horizontally from and one foot (1’) higher than sanitary sewers located parall el to the main, unle ss specified otherwise in the approved Construction Drawings. Install water mains a minimum of one foot (1’) higher than sanitary sewers crossing the mains. At all storm and sanitary sewer crossings, a full pipe length shall be cen tered over the sewer pipe to keep an adequate distance between the sewer and the water pipe joints. A twenty foot (20’) length of PVC or eighteen foot (18’) length of DI pipe is considered to be a full pipe length. The State of California Department of Health Services “Criteria for the Separation of Water Mains and Non-potable Pipelines” shall be followed when installations cannot meet th e “Basic Separation Standa rds”. A minimum vertical clearance of twelve inches (12”) shall be maintained between the water main and all foreign structures, and a minimum horizontal clearance of five feet (5’) shall be maintained between utilities unless otherwise indicated in the approved Construction Drawings or approved by the City. Refer to “Pipeline Crossing City of Visalia Page 153 Standard Specifications
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Information” shown in the City of Visa lia Engineering Improvement Standards for information of water main installati ons crossing other proposed or existing facilities. City approval mu st be obtained prior to making any changes from the approved Construction Drawings. This incl udes changing grade or alignment to avoid structures, other pipe s, manholes, or any other fixed objects which may be encountered during installati on. As per City standards, changes in cover over the pipeline may require the installation of a fabricated steel, cement mortar lined and coated offset.
f. Workmanship: The pipe shall be installed to a true line and grade except on curves where ductile iron pipe may be installed with joint deflections between adjacent lengths of pipe not to exceed three degr ees (3°) for ductile iron pipe sizes six inches (6”), eight inches (8”), and twelve inches (12”). PVC pipe shall not be deflected at joints for horizontal or verti cal deflection. No joint deflection shall be allowed in joints between fittings and pipe. “Certainteed” PVC Deflection Couplings shall be used with PVC C-900 between adjacent lengths of pipe to attain up to five degrees (5°) deflection at the joint when required.
When assembling a PVC pipe to an iron f itting, valve, or appurtenance (push-on), remove all but one-fourth of one inch (¼”) of the factory made bevel from the spigot end of the pipe. Bottom the pipe in the bell of the iron fitting.
Field-cut lengths of PVC and DI pipe may be used for making connections to valves, fittings, appurtenances, and clos ures where necessary. The cutting and beveling of the pipe for inserting into the bell shall be done by the use of a square cutting tool approved by the City and manufactured for this purpose, without damage to the pipe. The bevel of the pipe shall be the same as required for the fitting.
g. Trench Bottom:
The bottom of the trench shall be smooth and free from pieces of rock or other material that would tend to scratch, puncture or break the pipe or damage the polyethylene encasement used on ductile iron pipe. If rocks or stones are encountered, they shall be removed to a depth of six inches (6”) below bottom of trench and the void filled with material tamped to grade. A six inch (6”) layer of sand shall be placed in the trench botto m to provide a firm, stable, and uniform support for the full length of the pipe, except at the joints where bell holes shall be dug two inches (2”) below the surface so that the pipe will not be supported by the joint. Under no circumstances shall the bell hole undermine the support for the fittings or valves.
Valves and other various fittings may be required to be supported by a concrete cradle if it is determined by the City th at the bedding in the trench bottom cannot be properly compacted to provide adequate support.
When an unstable subgrade condition is en countered that could provide inadequate pipe support, the City shall require additio nal trench depth to be excavated, refilled and compacted with suitable foundation material.
PVC or DI pipe or appurtenance shall not be laid in water, or when, in the opinion of the City, the trench conditions or the weather are unsuitable for construction.
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Any water main which has been submerged shall be removed from the trench and be re-laid. The trench shall be dewate red whenever running or standing water occurs in the trench bottom and the remova l shall continue until the pipe has been installed and the backfill has been placed to a sufficient height to prevent the pipe from being submerged in water.
IMPORTANT: All trench excavations shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the CAL OSHA. This includ es all necessary shoring determined by either the depth of trench and/or soil conditions.
h. Pipe and Appurtenances Handling: All water main and appurtenances shall be carefully lowered into the trench by means of padded slings, hooks, pipe tongs, or other suitable equipment consistent with safety, in such a manner to prevent damage to the exterior and interior pipe or appurtenance surfaces. Under no circumstances shall any material be dropped or dumped into the trench. Any foreign material inside the pipe shall be removed and the interior of the pipe kept clean during installa tion. PVC pipe, ductile iron pi pe, or appurtenance with damaged exterior or interior surfaces shall not be installed.
During installation the open ends of the pi pe shall be covered at night or when no work is in progress at that point to prevent entrance of trench water, animals, or other foreign matter.
On all pipe, a continuous strip of tracer wi re (per material specification) shall be taped to the top exterior surface of the pipe per the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards. Tracer wire sp lices using appropriate connectors are required at all locations where the wire is cut.
A polyethylene encasement shall be instal led over ductile iron pipe, fittings, and appurtenances per latest revision of AWWA Standard C105 Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Piping and pe r the approved Construction Drawings, these Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions, or as requested and directed by the authorized City representatives.
Note:
Ductile iron fittings and appurtenan ces installed on PVC C-900 main shall require polyethylene encasement with a two feet (2’) overlap onto the PVC main.
This overlap to be secured to main per the latest revision of AWWA Standard C105.
i. Rubber Ring Joints for PVC C-900 and Ductile Iron Pipe: Push-on type rubber ring joints with rubber rings for integral bell e nds shall be joined as follows: The ring groove, bell socket and plain end should be wiped clean. Insert the gasket making sure that it faces the proper direction and that it is co rrectly seated. The plain end shall be beveled and free of any sharp or ragged edges which may damage or dislodge the gasket. Lubricate the entire outside end of the pipe including the pipe bevel, also lubricate the exposed portion of the rubber ring gasket in the bell (See “pipe joint lubricant” below). Push the pl ain end into the bell by hand or with the use of a bar and block until it is completely seated, keeping the joint straight while pushing. Construction machinery shall not be used to push the pipe into a pipe bell end or a fitting bell end. After assemb ly, the resulting position of the rubber ring City of Visalia Page 155 Standard Specifications
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shall be checked with a feeler gauge.
If “Field Lok” gaskets are specified in the approved Construction Drawings, the gasket shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
If “TR FLEX” restrained joint system is specified in the approved Construction Drawings, the joint assembly shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
j. Pipe Joint Lubricant: Pipe joint lubricant shall be as specified by the pipe manufacturer and shall be NSF approved for use in potable water systems. When specified by the City, or at the option of the Contractor, Slikstyx spray-on gasket lubricant may be used as an alternative to the traditional lubricant supplied by the pipe manufacturer. This spray-on lubrican t may be helpful in reducing taste and odor complaints from excessive traditional lubrication, particul arly on dead end mains.
When using Slikstyx, follow these instructions: After cleaning the bell and spigot of all grease, dirt, or foreign material, appl y a thin film of Slikstyx gasket lubricant to the gasket and pipe spigot. Use care on rolled fittings and PVC high deflection couplings, as the product will set up and cause difficulty in manipulating fittings. If the pipe will be installed for a long period before attempting to roll a fitting, the traditional pipe lubricant should be consid ered. One (1) sixteen fluid ounce (16fl oz.) can of Slikstyx will cover approximately forty (40) six inch (6”) joints, thirty (30) eight inch (8”) joints or twenty (20) twelve inch (12”) joints. Slikstyx gasket lubricant is currently di stributed by Future Tools, Inc., Wellston, OH 45692, 1- 800-576-9707.
k. Mechanical Joints:
Mechanical joints shall be joined as follows: The socket and plain end should be wiped clean and any excess coating in the bell should be removed. The plain end, bell socket, and ga sket should be washed with a soap solution or lubricant furnished with the gaskets to improve the seating of the gasket in the socket and to help the various parts slide together along the pipe. Place the gland on the plain end with the lip extens ion toward the plain end of the pipe, followed by the gasket with the narrow edge of the gasket toward the end of the pipe. Insert the pipe into the socket and pr ess the gasket firmly and evenly into the gasket recess. Keep the joint straight during the assembly. Push the gland toward the socket and center it around the pipe with the gland lip against the gasket. Insert bolts and hand tighten nuts. Partially tighten the bottom bolt first; then the top bolt; next the bolts at either side; and finally the remaining bolts. Repeat this process until all bolts are torqued to a value between seventy-fi ve foot pounds (75 ft lbs) and ninety foot pounds (90 ft lbs).
If “Mega Lug” mechanical joint retainer glands are specified in the approved Construction Drawings, the gland assembly shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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l. Thrust Blocks: Concrete thrust blocks shall be provided for all fittings to prevent movement when the main is under pressure. This includes tees, ells, reducers, caps and plugs. Forms are require d and are to be provided by the Contractor. These forms shall be smooth, mortar tight and of sufficient strength to maintain shape during the placing of the concre te. All concrete thrust bl ocks shall be constructed per the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards. m. Embedment Backfill: The embedment backfill is six inches (6”) of sand bedding below the pipe and twelve inches (12”) of sand backfill above the pipe (see sand definition below). Care must be taken to compact the sand backfill material solidly around and under the pipe. Small tampers and vibrators are allowed for compacting near the pipe and over the pi pe after a minimum of six in ches (6”) of sand backfill has been placed over the pipe. Floodi ng, jetting or puddling may be employed for compaction in the first lift although great car e must be taken to prevent drainage or flotation of the pipeline. Apply only e nough water to give complete saturation.
Erosion of support at the pipe sides and bottom by water jetting must be prevented.
Rocks or hard lumps are not permitted in the embedment backfill or final backfill.
Sand is defined as material free from organic matter and clay with a sieve gradation by weight as follows:
Sieve Size % Passing Sieve
No. 4 100
No. 200 0 - 5
n. Final Backfill: In areas where required, the pe rmanent pavement and temporary pavement replacement must comply with Section 15. All backfill above the sand embedment backfill must meet compaction requirements according to Section 12.
All pavement broken shall be replaced in strict accordance with the requirements of Section 15.
o. Other Facilities:
All existing facilities, such as but not limited to sewers, gas mains, water mains, telephone conduits, and power or telephone poles which may be located close to trench operations must be protected by the Contractor. If any of these facilities are damaged by the Contractor, repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of the interested parties at the Contractor’s expense. p. Valve Casings and Covers:
A valve casing with cover shall be installed for each
gate valve, butterfly valve, two inch (2”) blow off assembly or when specified in the approved Construction Drawings pe r the City of Visalia Engineering Improvement Standards. The valve cove r and frame for valves in paved and unpaved areas shall be per the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards. The valve cover frame shall be set in a ring of concrete a minimum of twenty-four inches (24”) in diameter and three inches (3”) thick. All valve casing covers must be placed flush with the finished grade of the surrounding area. q. 2” Blow Off Assemblies: A blow off assembly as shown in the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards shall be installed for e ach dead end capped main. The assembly is to include a valve casing and cover.
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r. Services and Meter Boxes: Services and meter boxes sha ll be installed as shown in the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards for one inch (1”) services, for two inch (2”) services, and for larger than two inch (2”) services as designated in the approved Construction Drawings and/or the latest revision of the Engineering Improvement Standards for that size service. The one inch (1”) and two inch (2”) service pipe shall be instal led at a depth of thir ty inches (30”) or more from finished grade over the service pipe and in no event shall the depth be less than eighteen inches (18”). The Cont ractor must get prio r approval from the City to install service pipe with less than thirty inches (30”) of cover.
All meter box locations must be approve d by the City and the boxes must be installed flush with finished grade of th e surrounding area at the meter box cover.
The meter boxes for one inch (1 ”) and two inch (2”) services shall be supported by placing a two inch by four inch (2”x4”) treated lumber or bricks on two (2) sides of the meter box’s base. Avoid postal and street pedestals, driveways, trees/bushes, fencing, sewer lines, and other utilities.
Saddles and saddle tapping ar e required for all service connections made on PVC pipe. When making this type of connecti on, proper equipment must be used which attaches to the corporation stop permitting the cutting tool to be fed through the corporation stop to cut a hole in the pipe. It is important that the cutting tool be a sharp shell type (hole) cutter which w ill retain the coupon and be designed to accommodate walls as heavy as DR 18 pressure Class 150. The shell cutter shall be lubricated on the outside only and not on the inside of the cutter with a recommended lubricant. Do not drill a hole in the PVC pipe with a twist drill or auger bit.
Direct tapping machines for service connections on ductile iron pipe must be approved by the City prior to direct tapping ductile iron mains. Plastic PE pipe is to be cold flared to match recessed fittings or is to have outside end bevels for Instatite fittings. Forming tool for bevels shall be Mueller’s beveling tool number H10817 or approved equal.
s. Connection to Existing System:
The Contractor shall fu rnish to the City the
necessary fittings, valves, pipe, and joint material required to connect the new mains to the existing system.
The Contractor must adjust from the no minal line and grade to match the existing facilities.
The Contractor is to complete the piping and maintain the specified clearance from existing main as shown on the drawings. Th e Contractor shall make the excavation for the tie-in. The trench sha ll be left in a safe condition for the Contractor to complete the connections. If the trench is considered unsafe for workers, the City may require the Contractor to return and adequately excavate for the tie-ins at the Contractor’s expense. After the City has inspected the connection, the Contractor shall install concrete thrust blocks, install valve casings and covers, and backfill the excavation. The Contractor shall then repl ace any pavement that was cut for the excavation.
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The City reserves the right to perform th e tie-ins to the existing system if they desire. In this situation, the Contractor will not be paid for the tie-ins as bid. t. Pressure Test: Prior to any testing, at least seve n (7) days should elapse after the last concrete thrust block was poured if Type I portland cement was used and three (3) days if high-early-strength Type III portland cement was used. A preliminary pressure test shall be made by filling the mains with water and allowing them to stand under regular system pr essure for a period of at least twenty-four (24) hours.
After completion of the preliminary test, the Contractor shall make a hydrostatic test by raising the pressure in the main to fifty pounds per square inch (50 psi) above the normal static pressure at the point of observation with a minimum test pressure of one hundred fifty pounds per square inch (150 psi). A calibrated pressure chart recorder and a water me ter shall be provided by the City. The hydrostatic test shall not be conducted wit hout a City representative present. The pressure that the test is started at sha ll be maintained for a minimum of four (4) hours. The test shall start and finish at th e same pressure. If there is a pressure drop, the Contractor shall pump more water into the main through the water meter to bring the main back to its starting pressure. The leakage is the calculated volume of water pumped into the main through the meter. The leakage shall be measured accurately during the test period to determine that the leakage rate does not exceed the values shown in Table 22.02 A for ductile iron pipe and Table 22.02 B for PVC C-900 pipe. There shall be no le akage, zero gallons per four hours (0 gal/4 hr) test period at one hundred fifty pounds per square inch (150 psi) for the portion of pipeline that is steel pipe CL&C with welded joints. An air test may be used as an alternate method on the steel pi pe CL&C welded sections. Test pressure to be one hundred fifty pounds per square inch gauge (150 psig) held for a four (4) hour duration, with no volumetric loss during test period. A calibrated pressure chart recorder will be provided by the authori zed testing agency. The necessary taps, connecting pipe, and valve fittings shall be provided by the Contractor. Any leaks or failures that develop during the test shall be repaired by the Contractor immediately.
If the mains fail to meet requirements of th e hydrostatic test, th e Contractor shall, at his expense, make repairs to reduce the leakage. The repair work shall be continued until a satisfactory test is made.
u. Disinfection of Mains:
All mains that are installe d by the Contractor shall be disinfected by the Contractor in accord ance with Section 22.03 “Disinfection of New Mains.”
v. Inspection: The City reserves the right of acce ss to the work at all times for the purpose of inspecting and the Contractor sh all permit the City’s representative to make an inspection at any time. The Contr actor shall notify the City’s Inspector at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any work being star ted at the project site. The City will normally provide no more than two (2) inspections per day during normal working hours. The trench must be left open until the City has inspected the new installation and approved that portion of trench to be covered. If the trench is covered prior to the City’s inspection, the Contractor will be required to uncover the trench at the Contractor’s expense.
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w. Protection: The Contractor shall at all times provide suitable and adequate danger signals and barricades. If necessary, the C ontractor shall also provide temporary bridges across the trench to permit free i ngress and egress to and from private driveways or traveled roads or streets. No street shall be closed unless a permit has been obtained from the City.
x. Specifications and Drawings: Specifications and drawings shall be taken together and anything shown on the drawings a nd not covered by the specifications or covered by the specifications and not shown on the drawings shall be considered as though it were covered by both specifica tions and drawings. Any points of disagreement should be referred to the City ’s representative as soon as possible to resolve any possible misunderstandings.
y. Clean Up: Upon completion of the work, the C ontractor shall remove all rubbish and waste materials resulting from the Contractor’s operations and leave the ground along the route of the pipeline in a neat and clean condition. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of all excess spoil from the trench excavations, the City shall not accept any responsibility.
z. Guarantee of Workmanship:
Notwithstanding Owner’s acceptance of the new
facilities, the Contractor shall guarantee all of his workmanship for a period of one (1) calendar year from and after accepta nce of the work by the Owner. The Contractor shall repair and make good any defects or imperfections in the work at his sole cost and expense. If deficien cies develop during the guaranteed calendar year, such as but not limited to: leaks in the pipeline or appurtenances, settlement of trenches, or deteriorating pavement due to faulty or imperfect workmanship, the Owner retains the right of making repairs a nd the Contractor is responsible for the cost of said repairs.
TABLE 22.02 A
ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE PER 1000 FT. OF DUCTILE IRON PIPELINE Average
Test
Pressure
Nominal Pipe Diameter
6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 24”
(PSI) GALLONS PER HOUR (GPH) * 200 0.64 0.85 1.06 1.28 1.48 1.70 1.91 2.55
175 0.59 0.80 0.99 1.19 1.39 1.59 1.79 2.38
150 0.55 0.74 0.92 1.10 1.29 1.47 1.66 2.20
* If the pipeline under test c ontains sections for various di ameters, the allowable leakage will be the sum of the computed leakage for each size.
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TABLE 22.02 B
ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE PER 1000 FT. OF PVC C-900 PIPELINE
Nominal Pipe Diameter Average
Test
Pressure 6” 8” 12”
(PSI) GALLONS PER HOUR (GPH) * 200 0.57 0.76 1.15
150 0.50 0.66 0.99
* If the pipeline under test c ontains sections for various di ameters, the allowable leakage will be the sum of the computed leakage for each size.
22.03 DISINFECTION OF NEW MAINS
a. General Instructions:
Precautions shall be taken to prevent soili ng of pipe, fittings and other materials.
Pipe and fittings shall be stored so as not to accumulate mud or water, and other material shall be stored in a clean, dry lo cation. Particular care shall be taken to keep rubber gaskets and pipe ends clean.
All pipe shall be clean before lowering the pipe into the trench.
When the main is left unattended, even for a short time, the ends shall be plugged to prevent the entrance of foreign material or small animals.
Loading of new mains: A reduced pressure principle (RPP) backflow assembly is required on all new main installations to pr event any chlorine used for disinfection from entering into domestic water supply. The backflow assembly must be tested by a certified backflow assembly tester wi thin the last twelve (12) months. This test will be verified by the City’s Inspect or. The backflow assembly can be placed on a blow off or fire hydrant. Backflow assemblies and annual testing will be supplied by, and be the responsibility of the installing Contractor.
Apply the chlorine, using one of th e methods described under Section 22.03.b “Chlorine Application Methods” of these Standard Specifications. A City Inspector is to measure the chlorine concentration to insure that a fifty parts per million (50 ppm) concentration has been applied (not to exceed 200 ppm). Samples with a high chlorine concentration must be analyzed wi th a high range total chlorine test kit.
Hach Catalog Number 2444400, or equivalent may be used to the initial dosage test.
Allow heavily chlorinated water to stand therein for a contact period of at least twenty-four (24) hours. If the water temperature is less than forty-one degrees Fahrenheit (41° F), the water shall remain in the pipe for at least forty-eight (48) City of Visalia Page 161 Standard Specifications
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hours. A City Inspector is to measure the chlorine after this contact period. When using the tablet method, there must be a dete ctable free chlorine residual at the end of the required hold time. When using li quid chlorine, the free chlorine residual must be at least ten parts per million (10 ppm) at the end of the required hold time.
If the concentration has dropped to less than ten parts per million (10 ppm), then the mains must be superchlorinated by the continuous feed method, and the required contact period shall be repeat ed due to the high chlorine demand.
Equipment used to superchlorinate by the continuous feed method will be provided by the installing Contractor.
At the end of the contact period, flush the main thoroughly, refer to Section 22.04 “Dechlorination of Flushed Water”. The City Inspector is to test for chlorine to demonstrate that the water leaving the main has no more chlorine than in the water entering the main.
The City’s representative will collect two (2 ) sample sets at least twenty-four (24) hours apart and work with the Water Quality (WQ) Department in having them analyzed for coliforms and heterotrophic bacteria. The samples should be taken from a combination blow off and sampling de vice illustrated in the City of Visalia, Engineering Improvement Standards or a service located near the end of the chlorinated section. In accordance with th e latest revision of AWWA standard C651 one (1) sample set (two samples 24 hour s apart) shall be collected every one thousand two hundred feet (1,200’), and one (1) set from the end of the line and one set from each branch or dead-end.
A WQPM will review the bacteriological re sults and determine if the main can be put into service. Further fl ushing and analytical work will be necessary if the bacteriological tests are positive. If any follow-up sample tests positive, the main must be superchlorinated by the con tinuous feed method. Equipment used to superchlorinate by the continuous feed me thod will be provided by the installing Contractor. The main will only be put into service with two (2) consecutive sets of negative bacteriological results and a free ch lorine residual between three-tenths of one part per million and one part per million (0.3 ppm - 1.0 ppm).
Before a tie-in is performed, the inside surf ace of all materials such as the tee, pipe nipples, couplings, and tappi ng sleeve must be swabbed with NSF-grade twelve and five tenths percent (12.5%) sodium hypoc hlorite (HTH) or heavily dusted with HTH granules.
b. Chlorine Application Methods:
Safety Notes: Chlorine tablets and solutions s hould be handled with care, as they are dangerous to the eyes, irritating to the skin, and will damage shoes and clothing. Minimize your exposure by reading and having the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available should an emergency occur. Follow the guidelines for protecting yourself, asking your supervisor when in doubt and by erring on the safe side by using respirators, protective clothing and other protective equipment.
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i. Method No. 1 – Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH) Tablet Method (a) This method works well for short jobs and for small diameter pipe of any kind. It cannot be used where trench water has entered the main. The main cannot be flushed prior to disinfection, so the method requires that the pipe be kept clean during laying.
(b) Use Permatex (Loctite) Form-A-Gaske t No. 1 Sealant (Permatex (Loctite) Catalog No. 80001), to fasten the re quired number of HTH tablets (See Tables 22.03 A and 22.03 B) to the top of each length of pipe. HTH tablets may be oval or round, must be NSF appr oved, and have sixty-five percent (65%) free chlorine.
(c) Permatex (Loctite) No. 1 is a fast drying, hard-setting gasket sealant designed for sealing rigid materials and flanges, or patching holes and joints where permanent assembly is desired. Please refer to its MSDS for health and safety precautions in its us e. Do not use Permatex (Loctite) No. 2, which is a slow-drying, non hardeni ng sealant used where sealing is more important than adhesion. Tubes of Permatex (Locti te) No. 1 may be purchased locally at any auto parts store. The tablets may be fastened to the pipe before it is placed in the trench provided the top of pipe is marked to avoid the possibility that the pipe may be rotated.
(d) HTH tablets should be removed at the end of the day, when pipe is not installed in the ground the same day tablets are applied. Reuse those tablets in the following days if still intact. This is to prevent moisture from reducing the amount of chlorine available for disinfection. (e) In addition to the tablets, place ten o unces (10 oz) of HTH granules at the upstream end of the first length of pipe into which water will flow. This will insure that heavily chlorinated water flows into crevasses caused by couplings and valves. For long runs, this should be repeated about five hundred feet (500’).
(f) When using flexible couplings, appl y NSF-grade sodium hypochlorite with a spray bottle method, or place additional HTH granules in the annular space between the coupling and the pipe.
(g) When installing CL&C pipe, one (1) cap full of HTH granules shall be placed in the pipe after the pressure test and before tie-ins. NSF-grade sodium hypochlorite can be used when main needs to be pl aced in service as soon as possible, and can be flushed to the system chlorine reading. (h) Fill the pipe very slowly and proc eed as outlined under Section 22.03.a “General Instructions”.
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TABLE 22.03 A
HTH Oval Tablet Method No. 1 of Main Chlorination
Number of Tables Specified for Disinfection of at least 50 ppm
DIAMETERS
4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” Length
of
Section
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
18’ 1 95 2 84 3 71 4 61 5 52 7 54 9 53 11 51
20’ 1 85 2 75 3 64 4 54 6 56 8 55 10 53 12 50
30’ 1 56 2 50 4 57 6 54 8 50 11 51 15 53 18 50
40’ 2 85 3 56 5 53 8 54 11 52 15 52 19 50 24 50
TABLE 22.03 B
HTH Round Tablet Method No. 1 of Main Chlorination
Number of Tablets Specified for Disinfection of at least 50 ppm
DIAMETERS
4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” Length
of
Section
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
# of
tabs ppm
18’ 1 215 1 95 1 55 2 70 2 50 3 55 3 54 5 55
20’ 1 200 1 85 1 50 2 60 3 65 4 65 5 60 6 60
30’ 1 130 1 60 2 65 3 60 4 60 5 55 7 55 8 50
40’ 1 100 2 85 3 75 4 60 5 55 7 55 9 55 11 55
ii. Method No. 2 - 12.5% Liquid Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) This method is general in scope and must be used when it is necessary to re- chlorinate an existing main. It may also be used on new mains, in which case place ten ounces (10 oz) of HTH granules at the upstream end of the first length of pipe into which water will flow, and every five hundred feet (500’) thereafter.
This method consists of introducing a twelve and five-tenths percent (12.5%) chlorine solution into water which is being used to fill water main. The twelve and five-tenths o percent (12.5%) chlorine solution must be NSF approved and can be purchased through several vendors.
(a) Calculate the total volume (ounces or gallons) of twelve and five-tenths of one percent (12.5%) hypochlorite so lution needed, based on the pipe diameter and section length (See Table 22.03 C and the example below City of Visalia Page 164 Standard Specifications
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Table 22.03 C).
(b) Choose a suitable filling rate and dete rmine the time required to fill the water main from Table 22.03 D.
(c) Calculate the twelve and five-tenth s of one percent (12.5%) hypochlorite dose rate using the results from 1 and 2 above. Using the examples below Table 22.03 C & Table 22.03 D, the dose rate would be one and two-tenths gallons per fifty-two minutes (1.2 ga l/52.0 min, or 150 oz/52.0 min) equals two-hundredths of one gallon per one minute (0.02 gal/min, or 3 oz/min). (d) It is recommended to use a metering pump, a controlled vacuum device, or an equivalent device to introduce the twelve and five-tenths of one percent (12.5%) hypochlorite solution into the ma in at a constant rate. The feed device and method must be approved by the City prior to loading the main.
Adjust the feed device to the dose rate. Introduce the solution through a corporation cock, blow off, or servi ce connection at or ahead of the inlet end of the water main to be disinfected.
(e) After flushing the main thoroughly, adjust the filling rate by measuring the time required to fill a five gallon (5 gal) or other suitable container. (f) Begin introducing the twelve and fi ve-tenths of one percent (12.5%) hypochlorite solution into the main, and continue until a chlorine residual test on a sample taken from the disc harge end of the ma in shows at least fifty parts per million (50 ppm) chlorine.
(g) Close the filling valve or blow o ff, and stop introducing hypochlorite solution. Disconnect and flush the f eed device and equipment thoroughly with fresh water.
(h) Proceed as outlined under Section 22.03.a “General Instructions.” City of Visalia Page 165 Standard Specifications
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TABLE 22.03 C
12.5% Liquid Hypochlorite Method of Main Chlorination
Amount of 12.5% Liquid Hypochlorite (ounces)
Specified for Disinfection of at least 50 ppm
DIAMETERS
4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” Length
of
Section oz. ppm oz. ppm oz. ppm oz. ppm oz. ppm oz. ppm oz. ppm oz. ppm 18’ 1 85 2 75 3 60 4 55 6 55 8 55 10 50 13 55
20’ 1 75 2 65 3 55 5 60 6 50 9 55 11 50 14 50
30’ 1 50 3 65 4 50 7 55 9 50 13 55 16 50 21 50
40’ 2 75 3 50 6 55 9 55 12 50 17 50 22 50 27 50
Table 22.03 C is used to calculate the total ounces of 12.5% hypochlorite required to produce water with a free chlorine concentration of at least 50 ppm in the main.
For example: A 20 foot section of 8 inch pi pe needs 3 ounces; so for 1000 feet (50-20 foot sections), 50 x 3 = 150 ounces. 150/128 ounces/gal. = 1.2 gal.
TABLE 22.03 D
DIAMETER OF PIPE BEING DISINFECTED
4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20”
(GPM) TIME REQUIRED TO FILL 100 FEET OF PIPE (MINUTES) 10 6.5 14.7 26.1 40.8 58.8 --- --- --- ---
20 3.3 7.3 13.0 20.4 29.4 --- --- --- ---
35 1.9 4.2 7.5 11.7 16.8 --- --- --- ---
50 --- 2.9 5.2 8.2 11.8 15.0 20.9 --- ---
75 --- 2.0 3.5 5.5 7.9 10.7 14.0 --- ---
100 --- --- 2.6 4.1 5.9 8.0 10.4 13.2 16.3
Table 22.03 D is used to estimate the time required to fill the pipe with chlorinated water.
For example: A flow rate of 50 gpm will f ill 1000 feet of 8 inch pipe in 10 x 5.2 = 52.0 minutes.
22.04 DECHLORINATION OF FLUSHED WATER
a. Safety Notes: While it is unlikely that these procedures will produce a hazardous reaction, employees should proceed with caution when working with calcium thiosulfate. Minimize your exposure by r eading and having the MSDS available should an emergency occur. Follow the guidelines for protect ing yourself, asking your supervisor when in doubt and by erri ng on the safe side by using respirators, City of Visalia Page 166 Standard Specifications
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protective clothing and other personal protective equipment. i. The discharge/disposal of all chlorinated water gene rated from the procedures in Section 22.03 “Disinfection of New Mains” shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. The Contract or shall comply with all federal, state and local discharge/disposal requirements for chlorinated water.
ii. If dechlorination of the water is required, then the chlorinated water that is discharged to a storm dr ain shall be dechlorinate d by water industry accepted methods. The dechlorinated water will be tested for chlorine residual to verify that no detectable amount of free chlorine is present. This testing will take place from the onset of discharging th e water and at frequent intervals throughout the dewatering of the pipe. No discharge to an ope n stream (waters of the State or waters of the U.S.) will be allowed without a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.
iii. Determine the chlorine concentration of the water to be flushed. If the water to be flushed contains a detectable level of chlorine, then that water must be dechlorinated as follows:
Please note: The use of the dechlorinating agent Captor (30% calcium thiosulfate) is recommended by the City. Calcium thio sulfate is less hazardous than other chemicals, and will not deoxygenate the water when marginally over-applied.
Gross over-application of any dechlorinati ng agent is unaccepta ble because of its potential to deoxygenate a receiv ing water body. THE USE OF ANOTHER DECHLORINATING AGENT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY.
b. Prepare a Captor solution for water containing the following chlorine residuals:
i. Less than one milligram per one liter (<1 mg /L): add two (2) cups of Captor to twenty-five gallons (25 gal) of water. This will dechlorinate twenty-five thousand gallons (25,000 gal) of wate r with a chlorine residual of one milligram per one liter (1mg/L) or less.
ii. One milligram per one liter to fifty or mo re milligrams per one liter (1mg/L - 50+ mg/L): Use straight thirty percent (30%) Captor solution. c. Calculate the volume of the new main in gallons as follows:
Pipe Length Pipe Diameter Pipe Diameter Total
_____ ft X _____ ft X _____ ft X 0.785 X 7.48g/ft³ = ____ gals
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d. Calculate the volume of the thirty percent (30%) Captor needed to dechlorinate one milligram per one liter to fifty milligrams per one liter (1 mg/L - 50 mg/L) chlorine residuals for the volume calculated above:
Pipe Volume Chlorine
Concentration (1-50) Captor Total
_____ gal X _____ mg/L X 1.45 / 300,000 mg/L = ____ gals
e. Application of dechlorinating solution:
i. Elevate the dechlorinating solution c ontainer by placing it on a truck. Run a length of clear one-fourth of one inch outside diameter (¼” O.D.) polyethylene tubing from the container on the truck to a petcock (True Value Hardware part #776674) mounted on a blow off or hydrant pipe. When the water flow starts, a venturi will be created to siphon the calci um thiosulfate from the container and into the main flowstream. The feed rate of the diluted solu tion can be adjusted by opening or closing the one-fourth of one inch (¼”) in-line valve (True Value Hardware part #467639) on the one-fourth of one inch (¼”) tubing. ii. Check the chlorine residual at the storm drain inlet. If there is a chlorine residual, slowly increase the feed rate of the Captor soluti on until you can no longer detect chlorine. If there is no chlo rine residual at the storm drain inlet, make sure that the Captor solution is not being grossly over applied by slowly decreasing the feed rate until chlorine is detected. Then slowly increase the feed rate again until no chlorine is detected.
iii. Best Management Practices must be used when discharging water into a storm drain. This discharge uses the Developer’s NPDES Permits. No sediments shall be allowed to be discharged into a storm drain.
iv. The installing Contractor shall follow the water quality objectives stated below. (a) pH = 6.5 to 8.5
(b) Chlorine = none detected
(c) Concentration of total suspended solid s is less than twenty-five milligrams per one liter (<25 mg/L).
v. If you find that the water naturally dechlorinates itself by the time it reaches the storm drain inlet, there is no need to add the Captor solution.
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MPROVEMENT STANDARDS
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repared by: Engineering Division
For latest edition of these Improvement Standards, refer to City of Visalia website at:
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ww.visalia.city/EngineeringDocuments
APPENDIX J
City of Visalia
Community Development Department
Engineering Division
315 E. Acequia Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
www.visalia.city
Revisions to Improvement Standards:
Below is a list of standards that have been revised after the release of the City’s 2016 Improvement Standards implemented on September 19, 2016.
Standard Name Date Description of Change
C-29 Major Commercial Drive
Approach 20’ Radius Curb
Return - Alternative
10/28/16 Corrected some dimension s on
“Section A-A” of the drawing.
(15’ & 18’ needed to be swapped)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BARRICADES
Timber Barricade ..…………..………………………………………………………..………………….................. B-1
CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Concrete Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………….……. C-1 Concrete Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………….………. C-2 Concrete Specifications …………………………………………………………………………….……….……… C-3 Barrier Curb and Gutter Type A2-6 …………………………………………………………………….….………. C-4 Barrier Type Curb and Gutter (Infill & Replacement Only) ……………………………………………..……….. C-5 Roll Type Curb and Gutter (Infill & Replacement Only) ……………………………………………….….……… C-6 Vee Gutter ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… C-7 Median Curb Type B1-6, Retaining Curb and Landscape Curb ……………………………………….….……. C-8 Sidewalk – Residential with Parkway …………………………………………………………………….….…….. C-9 Sidewalk – Residential Adjacent to Curb ………………………………………………………………….….…… C-10 Sidewalk – Office/Commercial ……………………………………………………………………………….….…. C-11 20’ Radius Curb Return with Directional Ramps – Detail 1 ……...…………………………………..…….….… C-12 Reserved for Future Detail ……………………………………...…………………………………………….…..… C-13 20’ Radius Curb Return with Directional Ramps – Detail 2 ………………………….…..……….....…………... C-14 20’ Radius Curb Return with Directional Ramps – Detail 3 …...…………………………….…….....………..… C-15 30’ Radius Curb Return with Directional Ramps …………………………………………………....................... C-16 35’ Radius Return with Directional Ramps – Detail 1 ………………………………………….................…..… C-17 35’ Radius Return with Directional Ramps – Detail 2 ………….………………………………...……………..... C-18 20’ Radius Curb Return with Single Directional Ramp………………………………………………………..… C-19 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………..… C-20 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………..… C-21 Residential Drive Approach ……………………………………………………………………………………..….. C-22 Multi-Family Residential/Office/Commercial Drive Approach ……………………………………………..……. C-23 Office/Commercial Drive Approach (Alternative – with Curb Returns) ………………………………….......…. C-24 Residential Drive Approach with Adjacent Sidewalk (Infill Only) ……………………………………………..… C-25 Major Commercial Drive Approach 35’ Radius Curb Return …..……………………………………………...… C-26 Major Commercial Drive Approach 35’ Radius Curb Return-Alternate ...……………………………………… C-27 Major Commercial Drive Approach 20’ Radius Curb Return ………………………………………………….... C-28 Major Commercial Drive Approach 20’ Radius Curb Return-Alternate ...……………………………………… C-29 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………..… C-30 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………….…….… C-31 Drive Approach Locations ………………………………………………………………………………….……….. C-32 Detectable Warning Surface Detail ………………………………………………………………………………... C-33 Concrete Cold Joints ………………………………………………………………………………….……………... C-34 Stamped Concrete Median ………………………………………………………………….………………….…… C-35 Median Nose Detail ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…… C-36
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 48” Storm Drain Manhole …………………………………………………………………………………………… D-1 60” Storm Drain Manhole …………………………………………………………………………………………… D-2 72” Storm Drain Manhole …………………………………………………………………………………………… D-3 Cast In Place Concrete Pipe Manhole ……………………………………………………………………………. D-4 Reserved for Future Detail …………………………………………………………………………………………. D-5 Storm Drain Manhole Sump Requirements ………………………………………………………………………. D-6 Storm Drain Manhole Joint Finishing Requirements …………………………………………………………….. D-7 Storm Drain Manhole Frame and Cover ……………………………………………………….………………….. D-8 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………….………………. D-9 Lateral Line Connection at Existing Manhole …………………………………………………………………….. D-10 Reserved for Future Detail …………………………………………………………………………………….……. D-11 Drainage Inlet – GO Type …………………………………………………………………………….…………….. D-12 Drainage Inlet – GO Type Frame and Grate Detail ……………………………………….……………………… D-13 Miscellaneous Drainage Inlet Details ……………………………………………………………………………… D-14 Vee Gutter Drainage Inlet …………………………………………………………………………………………… D-15 Vee Gutter Inlet Frame and Grate …………………………………………………………………………………. D-16 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES (Continued) Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………….………………. D-17 Reserved for Future Detail ……………………………………………………………………….…………………. D-18 Residential Sidewalk Drain …………………………………………………………………………………………. D-19 Commercial Sidewalk Drain ………………………………………………………………………………………… D-20 Typical Lot Drainage ………………………………………………………………………………………………… D-21 Outfall Structure Type A …………………………………………………………………………………………….. D-22 Fence Cage for Outfall Structure Type A …………………………………………………………………………. D-23 Design Table for Outfall Structure Type A ………………………………………………………………………… D-24 Outfall Structure Type B …………………………………………………………………………………………….. D-25 Outfall Structures Type B Reinforcement Details…………………………………………………………………. D-26 Fence Cage for Outfall Structure Type B ………………………………………………..………………………… D-27 Design Table for Outfall Structure Type B ………………………………………………………………………… D-28 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………….………………. D-29 Reserved for Future Detail ……………………………………………………………………….…………………. D-30 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………….………………. D-31 Round Trash Rack for Basin Pump Inlet Structure ……………………………………….……………………… D-32 Reserved for Future Detail …………………………………………………………………….……………………. D-33 Reserved for Future Detail ……………………………………………………………………….…………………. D-34 Intensity Duration Curves …………………………………………………………………………………………… D-35 Design Criteria for Drainage ………………………………………………………………………………………… D-36 Construction Joint Concrete Filled Collar …………………………………………………………………………. D-37 Pipe End Plug for Concrete Pipe ……………………………………………………………….………………….. D-38 Abandoned Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Pipe Plug ………………………………………………………… D-39 Ponding Basin 1 of 2 …….…….………………………………………………………………….…………………. D-40 Ponding Basin 2 of 2 ………….………………………………….…………………………….……………………. D-41 Basin Perimeter Landscaping Section …………………………………………….……….………………………. D-42
EXCAVATION Trench Backfill/Patch Paving ……………………………………………………………………………………….. E-1 Pipe Concrete Backfill ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. E-2 Trench Plate Details …………………………………………………………………………………………………. E-3 Utility Pothole Backfill ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. E-4
FENCING
4 Foot Tall Chain Link Fencing ……………………………………………………………………………….……. F-1 6 Foot – 7 Foot Tall Chain Link Fencing …………………………………………………………………….……. F-2 2 Foot Block Concrete Wall with Wood Fence …………………………………………………………….……... F-3 Concrete Block Wall Detail ………………………………………………………………………..…………..……. F-4 Concrete Block Retaining Wall Detail ……………….………………………………………………….…………. F-5 Northeast Area Specific Plan Concrete Block Wall ………………………………………………….…………… F-6 Concrete Block Wall Alternate Footings ….…………………………………………………………………….…. F-7 Concrete Block Wall Miscellaneous Details ………………………………………………………………………. F-8
MAILBOX Mailbox (Infill and Replacement Only) …………………………………………………………………………….. M-1 Mailbox Cluster ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. M-2 Typical Mailbox Cluster Locations …………………………………………………………………………………. M-3
MONUMENTS
Survey Monuments ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. MN-1
PAVEMENT SECTIONS AND DETAILS
2 Lane Local – Residential …………………………………………………………………………………………. P-1 2 Lane Local – Industrial ……………………………………………………………………………………………. P-2 2 Lane Collector ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… P-3 4 Lane Collector ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… P-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
PAVEMENT SECTIONS AND DETAILS (Continued) 4 Lane Arterial ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... P-5 6 Lane Arterial ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... P-6 Reserved for Future Detail …………………………………………………………………………………….……. P-7 Arterial Intersection Striping ………………………………………………………………………………………… P-8 Arterial Intersection Design ………………………………………………………………….……………………… P-9 Arterial Median Island Opening for One-Way Left Turn Only …………………………………………………… P-10 Arterial Median Island Opening for Two-Way Left Turn Only …………………………………………………… P-11 Typical Median Break Locations …………………………………………………………………………………… P-12 Stamped Concrete and Landscaping Locations in Arterial Medians …………………………………………… P-13 Arterial Median Installation in Existing Pavement ………………………………………………………………… P-14 Super Block Connectivity ……………………………………………….…………………………………………… P-15 Cul-De-Sac and Local Minor Loop Layout ………………………………………………………………………… P-16 Street Bulb Connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………… P-17 Temporary Hammerhead Turnaround Public Street …………………………………………………………….. P-18 Permanent Hammerhead Turnaround …………………………………………………………………………….. P-19 Alley Paving Sections ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. P-20 Private Street Guidelines 1 of 2 …………………………………………………………………………………….. P-21 Private Street Guidelines 2 of 2 …………………………………………………………………………………….. P-22 Unpaved Street and Shoulder S.J.V.A.P.C.D. Standard Requirements ……………………………………….. P-23 “T” Intersection Temporary Half Street Treatments ………………………………………………………………. P-24 Street Section Requirements ……………………………………………………………………………………….. P-25
PARKING Parking Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. PK-1 Parking Standard Drachman System ………………………………………………………………………………. PK-2 Accessible Parking 1 of 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………. PK-3 Accessible Parking 2 of 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………. PK-4 Accessible Parking 3 of 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………. PK-5 City Parking Lot Lighting …………………………………………………………………………………………….. PK-6 Temporary Parking Lot Standards …………………………………………………………………………………. PK-7
REFUSE CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
12’ Refuse Container Enclosure ……………………………………………………………………………………. R-1 12’ Refuse Container Enclosure – with Door ………..……………………………………………………………. R-2 24’ Refuse Container Enclosure ……………………………………………………………...……………………. R-3 24’ Refuse Container Enclosure – with Door ………………………………………………..……………………. R-4 Refuse Container Enclosure Concrete Apron Details ..……………………….………….…………………….... R-5 Refuse Container Enclosure Gate Details ..……………………….………….…………………...…………….... R-6 Refuse Container Enclosure Door Details ..……………………….………….…………………...…………….... R-7 Refuse Container Enclosure Notes …….....……………………….………….…………………...…………….... R-8
SEWER STRUCTURES
48” Sanitary Sewer Manhole ……………………………………………………………………………………….. S-1 60” Sanitary Sewer Manhole ……………………………………………………………………………………….. S-2 72” Sanitary Sewer Manhole ……………………………………………………………………………………….. S-3 Sanitary Sewer Drop Manhole …………….……………………………………………………………………….. S-4 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………….. S-5 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Frame and Cover ……………………………………………...……………………….. S-6 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………….. S-7 Typical Flow Channels for Sanitary Sewer Manholes …………….………………………….………………….. S-8 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………….. S-9 Sewer Connection …………….……………………………………………………………………………………... S-10 Sanitary Sewer Cleanout …………….……………………………………………………………………..……….. S-11 Reserved for Future Detail ………………………………………………………………………………………….. S-12 Outside Commercial and Industrial Sand, Silt, Grease Oil and Garbage Interceptors ………………………. S-13
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
SIGHT DISTANCE
Corner Radii Dedications ……………………………………………………………………………………………. SD-1 Sight Visibility Triangle ………………………………………………………………………………………………. SD-2 Sight Distance Requirements for Arterial and Collector Street …………………………………………………. SD-3
STREET LIGHTING
Local Street Lighting Residential and Industrial ………………………………………………………………….. SL-1 Minor Collector Street Lighting ……………………………………………………………………………………… SL-2 Arterial and Major Collector Street Lighting ………………………………………………………………………. SL-3 Arterial Street Lighting with Median Curb …………………………………………………………………………. SL-4 Streetlight Pole ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. SL-5 Streetlight Foundation ………………………………………………………………………………………………. SL-6 Streetlight Pull Box …………………………………………………………………………………………………… SL-7 Streetlight Connection Diagram ……………………………………………………………………………………. SL-8 Streetlight Meter Pedestal Type III-BF …………………………………………………………..………………… SL-9 Electrical Pedestal Location for Collector and Arterial Streets ………………………………………………….. SL-10 Ornamental Streetlight 1 of 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………. SL-11 Ornamental Streetlight 2 of 2 ………………….………………………………………..………………………….. SL-12
TRAFFIC SIGNALS – ELECTRICAL
Standard Traffic Signal Phasing ……………………………………………………………………………………. TE-1 Typical Traffic Signal Conduit Schematic …………………………………………………………………………. TE-2 Typical Traffic Signal Cable Schematic ………………………………………………...…………………………. TE-3 Traffic Signal Wiring Schematic ……………………………………………………………………………………. TE-4 Typical Fiber Pull Box …………………………………………………………………………………………..…… TE-5 Typical Fiber Pull Box Installation 1 of 2 ....…………………………………………………………………..…… TE-6 Typical Fiber Pull Box Installation 2 of 2 ……………………………………………………..…...…………..…… TE-7 Typical Fiber Trench Details ………………………………………………………………………….………..…… TE-8 Typical Fiber and Street Lighting Joint Trench Detail …………………………………………………….....…… TE-9 Typical Communications Vault Installation 1 of 2 ..……………………………..………………………………… TE-10 Typical Communications Vault Installation 2 of 2 ………..……………………..………………………………… TE-11 ITS Field Switch Static Port Assignments …………………………………………………………………………. TE-12
TRANSIT
Bus Shelter and Sign Location with Wheelchair Area ……………………………………………………………. TR-1 Bus Stop Sign ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TR-2 Bus Pad ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. TR-3 Bus Stops A and B …………………………………………………………………………………………………… TR-4 Bus Stops C and D …………………………………………………………………………………………………… TR-5
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Street Name Sign Installation ………………………………………………………………………………...…….. TS-1 Street Name Sign Installation with “Stop” (R1) Sign ………………………………………………………….….. TS-2 Street Name Sign Type 1 …………..……………………………………………………………………………….. TS-3 Street Name Sign Locations Local Streets ….…………………………………………………………………….. TS-4 Street Name Sign Street Intersections …………………………………………………………………………….. TS-5 Street Name Sign Signalized Intersection ………………………………………………………………...………. TS-6 Street Name Blank ………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. TS-7 Median Island Opening Signing ……………………………………………………………………………………. TS-8 Street Name Sign Bracket ………………………………………………………………………….……………….. TS-9
UTILITY LOCATIONS
Utility Locations …………………..………………………………………………………………………….……….. U-1 Joint Utility Trench ………………………….………………………………………………………………….…….. U-2
WATER STRUCTURES Typical Fire Hydrant Installation .…………………………………………………………………………….…….. W-1
GENERAL CONCRETE NOTES
CURBS AND GUTTERS
SIDEWALKS AND RAMPS
DRIVE APPROACHES
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INDEX
BARRICADES
Timber: B-1
CONCRETE
Specifications: C-1, C-2, C-3
Cold Joints: C-34
CUL-DE-SACS
Commercial and Residential: P-16
CURB
Median, Retaining and Landscape: C-8
CURB AND GUTTER
Barrier: C-4
Barrier (Infill & Replacement Only): C-5
Roll (Infill & Replacement Only): C-6
CURB RETURNS
20’ Radius Residential: C-12, C-14, C-15
30’ Radius: C-16
35’ Radius Commercial: C-17, C-18
Detectable Warning Surface: C-33
DESIGN CRITERIA
Drainage: D-36
Intensity Duration Curves: D-35
Street Section Requirements: P-25
DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE Detail: C-33
DRAINAGE
Basin Perimeter Landscaping Section: D-42
Commercial Sidewalk Drain: D-20
Residential Sidewalk Drain: D-19
Typical Lot: D-21
DRAINAGE INLET
Miscellaneous Details: D-14
Type GO: D-12
Type GO Frame and Grate: D-13
Vee Gutter: D-15
Vee Gutter Frame and Grate: D-16
DRIVE APPROACHES
Locations: C-32
Major Commercial with 20’ Radius: C-28
Major Commercial with 20’ Radius (Alt.): C-29
Major Commercial with 35’ Radius: C-26
Major Commercial with 35’ Radius (Alt.): C-27
Multi-Family Residential/Office/Commercial: C-23
Office/Commercial (Alt.): C-24
Residential: C-22, C-25
EXCAVATION
Pipe Concrete Backfill: E-2
Trench Backfill/Patch Paving: E-1
Trench Plate Details: E-3
Utility Pothole Backfill: E-4
FENCING
Chain Link: F-1, F-2
Concrete Block: F-4
Concrete Block Alt. Footing: F-7
Concrete Block Retaining Wall: F-5
Concrete Block Wall Miscellaneous Details: F-8
Concrete Block Wall with Wood Fence: F-3
Northeast Area Specific Plan Concrete Block: F-6
GUTTERS
Vee: C-7, D-15, D-16
HAMMERHEAD TURNAROUND Permanent: P-19 Temporary Public Street: P-18
MAILBOX
Cluster: M-2
Cluster Location: M-3
Infill & Replacement: M-1
MANHOLES 48” Sanitary Sewer: S-1
60” Sanitary Sewer: S-2
72” Sanitary Sewer: S-3
48” Storm Drain: D-1
60” Storm Drain: D-2
72” Storm Drain: D-3
Cast In Place Concrete Pipe: D-4
Frame and Cover: D-8, S-6
Lateral Line Connection at Existing Manhole: D-10
Sanitary Sewer Drop: S-4
Sanitary Sewer Flow Channels: S-8
Storm Drain Joint Finishing Requirements: D-7
Storm Drain Sump Requirements: D-6
MEDIAN ISLAND
Curb: C-8
Installation in Existing Pavement: P-14
Nose Detail: C-36
Opening for One Way Left Turn Only: P-10
Opening for Two Way Left Turn Only: P-11
Opening Signing: TS-8
Stamped Concrete: C-35
Stamped Concrete and Landscaping Locations: P-13
Street Light: SL-4
Typical Break Locations: P-12
MONUMENTS Survey: MN-1
PARKING Accessible Parking: PK-3, PK-4, PK-5
Lighting (City Lots): PK-6
Drachman System: PK-2 Standards Table: PK-1
Temporary Lot: PK-7
PAVEMENT SECTIONS Alley: P-20
Arterial: P-5, P-6 Arterial Intersection Design: P-9 Arterial Median Island Stamped Concrete and Landscaping Locations: P-13 Arterial Median Island Installation in Existing Pavement: P-14 Arterial Median Island Opening For One Way Left Turn Only: P-10 Arterial Median Island Opening For Two Way Left Turn Only: P-11 Bulb Connection: P-17 Collector: P-3, P-4
Cul-de-sac and Minor Loop Layout: P-16
Hammerhead Turnaround, Permanent: P-19
Hammerhead Turnaround, Temporary (Public Street): P-18 Local Minor Loop: P-16
Local (Residential): P-1
Local (Industrial): P-2
Major Arterial Intersection: P-8, P-9
Median Break Locations: P-12
Private Street Guidelines: P-21, P-22
Street Section requirements: P-25
INDEX (Continued)
PAVEMENT SECTIONS (Continued)
Super Block Connectivity: P-15
"T" Intersection/Temporary Half Street: P-24
Unpaved Street and Shoulder Requirements: P-23
PONDING BASINS Basin Perimeter Landscaping: D-42
Outfall Structures: D-22, D-23, D-24, D-25, D-26, D-27, D-28 Ponding Basin: D-40, D-41
PRIVATE STREETS
Guidelines: P-21, P-22
REFUSE CONTAINER ENCLOSURE
12' Enclosure: R-1
12' Enclosure with Door: R-2
24' Enclosure: R-3
24' Enclosure with Door: R-4
Concrete Apron Detail: R-5
Door Details: R-7
Gate Details: R-6
Notes: R-8
SAND AND GREASE TRAP
Outside Industrial Sand, Grease and Oil Interceptor:
S-13
SANITARY SEWER
48” Manhole: S-1
60” Manhole: S-2
72” Manhole: S-3
Abandoned Pipe Plug: D-39
Cleanout: S-11
Connection: S-10
Drop Manhole: S-4
Flow Channels for Manholes: S-8
Manhole Frame and Cover: S-6
SIDEWALKS Sidewalk – Residential with Parkway: C-9
Sidewalk – Residential Adjacent to Curb: C-10
Sidewalks – Office/Commercial: C-11
SIGHT DISTANCE
Corner Radii Dedications: SD-1
Requirements for Arterial and Collector Streets: SD-3
Triangle: SD-2
STORM DRAIN
48” Manhole: D-1
60” Manhole: D-2
72” Manhole: D-3
Abandoned Pipe Plug: D-39
Cast In Place Concrete Pipe: D-4
Construction Joint Concrete Filled Collar: D-37
Design Criteria for Drainage: D-36
Drainage Inlet Type GO: D-12
Drainage Inlet Type GO Frame and Grate: D-13
Intensity Duration Curves: D-35
Lateral Line Connection: D-10
Manhole Frame and Cover: D-8
Manhole Joint Finishing Requirements: D-7
Manhole Sump Requirements: D-6
Miscellaneous Drainage Inlet Details: D-14
Outfall Structure Type A: D-22, D-23, D-24
Outfall Structure Type B: D-25, D-26, D-27, D-28
Pipe End Plug for Concrete Pipe: D-38
Round Trash Rack for Basin Pump Inlet Structure: D-32
Vee Gutter Drainage Inlet: D-15
Vee Gutter Drainage Inlet Frame and Grate Detail: D-16
STREET BULB CONNECTION
Detail: P-17
Local Minor Loop Layout: P-16
STREET LIGHTING Arterial Street with Median: SL-4
Arterial and Major Collector Street: SL-3
Collector Street, Minor: SL-2
Connection Diagram: SL-8
Elec. Pedestal Location for Arterial & Collector Streets: SL-10 Local Street: SL-1
Meter Pedestal Type III-BF: SL-9
Ornamental: SL-11, SL-12
Pole: SL-5
Pole Foundation: SL-6
Pull Box: SL-7
TRAFFIC INDEX Blank: TS-7
Installation: TS-1
Installation with "STOP" Sign: TS-2
Locations (Local Street): TS-4
Median Island Opening Signing: TS-8
Sign Bracket: TS-9
Signalized Intersection: TS-6
Street Intersections: TS-5
"T" Intersection/Temporary Half Street: P-24
Type 1: TS-3
TRAFFIC SIGNALS – ELECTRICAL Cable Schematic: TE-3
Communications Vault Installation: TE-10, TE-11
Conduit Schematic: TE-2
Fiber and Street Lighting Joint Trench Detail: TE-9
Fiber Pull Box: TE-5
Fiber Pull Box Installation: TE-6, TE-7
Fiber Trench Details: TE-8
ITS Field Switch Static Port Assignments: TE-12
Phasing: TE-1
Wiring Schematic: TE-4
TRAFFIC STRIPING Arterial Intersection: P-8
TRANSIT DETAILS Shelter & Sign Location with Wheelchair Area: TR-1 Sign: TR-2
Pad: TR-3
Stops A & B: TR-4
Stops C & D: TR-5
TRENCHING Backfill and Paving: E-1 Trench Plate Details: E-3
UTILITY LOCATIONS Locations: U-1, U-2
VEE GUTTER Detail: C-7
Drainage Inlet: D-15
Drainage Inlet Frame and Grate Detail: D-16
WATER STRUCTURES Typical Fire Hydrant Installation: W-1
Table of Attachments
Attachment Title Description / Contents
Attachment A
State Water Resources
Control Board Order No.
2022-0103-DWQ
Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements
for Sanitary Sewer Systems. Includes Attachment D
– Sewer System Management Plan Required
Elements detailing mandatory SSMP components
and performance expectations.
Attachment B
City of Visalia Municipal
Code – Title 13 (Chapter
13.08 Sanitary Sewer
System Regulations)
Provides the C ity’s legal authority for the
construction, connection, use, and maintenance
of sanitary sewers; prevention of unauthorized
discharges; and enforcement of the Sewer Use
Ordinance.
Attachment C Glossary of Terms and
Acronyms
Definitions of key regulatory, operational, and
technical terms used throughout the SSMP.
1 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814
ORDER WQ 2022-0103-DWQ
STATEWIDE WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ORDER FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
This Order was adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board on December 6, 2022.
This Order shall become effective 180 days after the Adoption Date of this General Order, on June 5, 2023.
The Enrollee shall comply with the requirements of this Order upon the Effective Date of this General Order.
This General Order does not convey any property rights of any sort or any exclusive privileges.
The requirements prescribed herein do not authorize the commission of any act causing injury to persons or property, protect the Enrollee from liability under federal, state, or local laws, nor create a vested right for the Enrollee to continue the discharge of waste.
CERTIFICATION
I, Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board, do hereby certify that this Order with all attachments is a full, true, and correct copy of the Order adopted by the State Water Board on December 6, 2022.
AYE: Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel
Vice Chair Dorene D’Adamo
Board Member Sean Maguire
Board Member Laurel Firestone
Board Member Nichole Morgan
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
for
Jeanine Townsend
Clerk to the Board
STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER
ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ December 6, 2022
2 Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4
2. Regulatory Coverage and Application Requirements .................................................... 5
2.1. Requirements for Continuation of Existing Regulatory Coverage ....................... 5
2.2. Requirements for New Regulatory Coverage ...................................................... 5
2.3. Regulatory Coverage Transfer ............................................................................ 7
3. Findings ......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Legal Authorities ................................................................................................. 7
3.2. General ............................................................................................................. 11
3.3. Water Quality Control Plans, Policies and Resolutions ..................................... 14
3.4. California Environmental Quality Act ................................................................. 16
3.5. State Water Board Funding Assistance for Compliance with Water Board Water Quality Orders ................................................................................................... 16
3.6. Notification to Interested Parties ....................................................................... 17
4. Prohibitions .................................................................................................................. 17
4.1 Discharge of Sewage from a Sanitary Sewer System ....................................... 17
4.2. Discharge of Sewage to Waters of the State..................................................... 17
4.3. Discharge of Sewage Creating a Nuisance ....................................................... 18
5. Specifications ............................................................................................................... 18
5.1. Designation of a Legally Responsible Official ................................................... 18
5.2. Sewer System Management Plan Development and Implementation ............... 18
5.3. Certification of Sewer System Management Plan and Plan Updates ................ 19
5.4. Sewer System Management Plan Audits .......................................................... 19
5.5. Six-Year Sewer System Management Plan Update .......................................... 21
5.6. System Resilience ............................................................................................. 22
5.7. Allocation of Resources .................................................................................... 22
5.8. Designation of Data Submitters ......................................................................... 22
5.9. Reporting Certification ....................................................................................... 22
5.10. System Capacity ............................................................................................... 23
5.11. System Performance Analysis .......................................................................... 23
5.12. Spill Emergency Response Plan and Remedial Actions ................................... 23
5.13. Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements ............. 24
5.14. Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map ....................... 26
5.15. Voluntary Reporting of Spills from Privately-Owned Sewer Laterals and/or Private Sanitary Sewer Systems ................................................................................... 26
5.16. Voluntary Notification of Spills from Privately-Owned Laterals and/or Systems to the California Office of Emergency Services ..................................................... 27
5.17. Unintended Failure to Report ............................................................................ 27
STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER
ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ December 6, 2022
3 5.18. Duty to Report to Water Boards ........................................................................ 27
5.19. Operation and Maintenance ............................................................................... 27
6. Provisions .................................................................................................................... 27
6.1. Enforcement Provisions .................................................................................... 27
6.2. Other Regional Water Board Orders ................................................................. 30
6.3. Sewer System Management Plan Availability ................................................... 31
6.4. Entry and Inspection ......................................................................................... 31
Table of Attachments
Attachment A – Definitions ..................................................................................................... A-1 Attachment B – Application for Enrollment ............................................................................. B-1 Attachment C - Notice of Termination ..................................................................................... C-1 Attachment D – Sewer System Management Plan – Required Elements .............................. D-1 Attachment E1 – Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements ..... E1-1 Attachment E2 – Summary of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements ........... E2-1 Attachment F – Regional Water Quality Control Board Contact Information .......................... F-1
STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER
ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ December 6, 2022
4 1. INTRODUCTION
This General Order regulates sanitary sewer systems designed to convey sewage. For the purpose of this Order, a sanitary sewer system includes, but is not limited to, pipes, valves, pump stations, manholes, siphons, wet wells, diversion structures and/or other pertinent infrastructure, upstream of a wastewater treatment plant headworks. A sanitary sewer system includes:
• Laterals owned and/or operated by the Enrollee;
• Satellite sewer systems; and/or
• Temporary conveyance and storage facilities, including but not limited to temporary piping, vaults, construction trenches, wet wells, impoundments, tanks and diversion structures.
Sewage is untreated or partially treated domestic, municipal, commercial and/or industrial waste (including sewage sludge), and any mixture of these wastes with inflow or infiltration of stormwater or groundwater, conveyed in a sanitary sewer system.
Sewage contains high levels of suspended solids, non-digested organic waste, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, toxic pollutants, nutrients, oxygen-demanding organic compounds, oils, grease, pharmaceuticals, and other harmful pollutants.
For the purpose of this General Order, a spill is a discharge of sewage from any portion of a sanitary sewer system due to a sanitary sewer system overflow, operational failure, and/or infrastructure failure. Sewage and its associated wastewater spilled from a sanitary sewer system may threaten public health, beneficial uses of waters of the State, and the environment.
This General Order serves as statewide waste discharge requirements and supersedes the previous State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Order 2006-0003-DWQ and amendments thereafter. All sections and attachments of this General Order are enforceable by the State Water Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards). Through this General Order, the State Water Board requires an Enrollee to:
• Comply with federal and state prohibitions of discharge of sewage to waters of the State, including federal waters of the United States;
• Comply with specifications, and notification, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements in this General Order that implement the federal Clean Water Act, the California Water Code (Water Code), water quality control plans (including Regional Water Board Basin Plans) and policies;
• Proactively operate and maintain resilient sanitary sewer systems to prevent spills; • Eliminate discharges of sewage to waters of the State through effective implementation of a Sewer System Management Plan;
• Monitor, track, and analyze spills for ongoing system-specific performance improvements; and
• Report noncompliance with this General Order per reporting requirements.
STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER
ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ December 6, 2022
5 An Enrollee is a public, private, or other non-governmental entity that has obtained approval for regulatory coverage under this General Order, including:
• A state agency, municipality, special district, or other public entity that owns and/or operates one or more sanitary sewer systems:
o greater than one (1) mile in length (each individual sanitary sewer system); o one (1) mile or less in length where the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board requires regulatory coverage under this Order; or • A federal agency, private company, or other non-governmental entity that owns and/or operates a sanitary sewer system of any size where the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board requires regulatory coverage under this Order in response to a history of spills, proximity to surface water, or other factors supporting regulatory coverage.
For the purpose of this Order, a sanitary sewer system includes only systems owned and/or operated by the Enrollee.
2. REGULATORY COVERAGE AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2.1. Requirements for Continuation of Existing Regulatory Coverage To continue regulatory coverage from previous Order 2006-0003-DWQ under this General Order, within the 60-days-prior-to the Effective Date of this General Order, the Legally Responsible Official of an existing Enrollee shall electronically certify the Continuation of Existing Regulatory Coverage form in the online California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Legally Responsible Official will receive an automated CIWQS-issued Notice of Applicability email, confirming continuation of regulatory coverage under this General Order. All regulatory coverage under previous Order 2006-0003-DWQ will cease on the Effective Date of this Order.
An Enrollee continuing existing regulatory coverage is not required to submit a new application package or pay an application fee for enrollment under this General Order.
The annual fee due date for continued regulatory coverage from previous Order 2006-0003-DWQ to this General Order remains unchanged.
A previous Enrollee of Order 2006-0003-DWQ that fails to certify the Continuation of Existing Regulatory Coverage form in the online CIWQS database by the Effective Date of this Order is considered a New Applicant, and will not have regulatory coverage for its sanitary sewer system(s) until:
• A new application package for system(s) enrollment is submitted per section 2.2 (Requirements for New Regulatory Coverage) below; and
• The new application package is approved per section 2.2.2 (Approval of Application Package (For New Applicants Only)).
2.2. Requirements for New Regulatory Coverage
No later than 60 days prior to commencing and/or assuming operation and maintenance responsibilities of a sanitary sewer system, a duly authorized representative that
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Unless required by a Regional Water Board, a public agency that owns a combined sewer system subject to the Combined Sewer Overflow Control Policy (33 U.S. Code § 1342(q)), is not required to enroll, under this Order, the portions of its sanitary sewer system(s) that collects combined sanitary wastewater and stormwater.
2.2.1. Application Package Requirements
The Application for Enrollment package for new applicants must include the following items:
• Application for Enrollment Form. The form in Attachment B of this General Order must be completed, signed, and certified by a Legally Responsible Official, in accordance with section 5.1 (Designation of a Legally Responsible Official) of this General Order. If an electronic Application for Enrollment form is available at the time of application, a new applicant shall submit its application form electronically; and
• Application Fee. A fee payable to the “State Water Resources Control Board” in accordance with the Fee Schedule in the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, section 2200, or subsequent fee regulations updates.
The application fee for this General Order is based on the sanitary sewer system’s threat to water quality and complexity designations of category 2C or 3C, which is assigned based on the population served by the system. The current Fee Schedule for sanitary sewer systems is listed under subdivision (a)(2) at the following website:
Fee Schedule (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/resources/fees/water_quality/).
2.2.2. Approval of Application Package (For New Applicants Only) The Deputy Director of the State Water Board, Division of Water Quality (Deputy Director) will consider approval of each complete Application for Enrollment package.
The Deputy Director will issue a Notice of Applicability letter which serves as approved regulatory coverage for the new Enrollee.
If the submitted application package is not complete in accordance with section 2.2.1 (Application Package Requirements) of this General Order, the Deputy Director will send a response letter to the applicant outlining the application deficiencies. The applicant will have 60 days from the date of the response letter to correct the application deficiencies and submit the identified items necessary to complete the application package to the State Water Board.
2.2.3. Electronic Reporting Account for New Enrollee
Within 30 days after the date of the Approval of Complete Application Package for System Enrollment, a duly authorized representative for the Enrollee shall obtain a CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database user account by clicking the “User Registration” button and following the directions on the CIWQS Login Page
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7 (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov). If additional assistance is needed to establish an online CIWQS user account, contact State Water Board staff by email at [email protected]. The online user account will provide the Enrollee secure access to the online CIWQS database for electronic reporting.
2.3. Regulatory Coverage Transfer
Regulatory coverage under this General Order is not transferable to any person or party except after an existing Enrollee submits a written request for a regulatory coverage transfer to the Deputy Director, at least 60 days in advance of any proposed system ownership transfer. The written request must include a written agreement between the existing Enrollee and the new Enrollee containing:
• Acknowledgement that the transfer of ownership is solely of an existing system with an existing waste discharge identification (WDID) number; • The specific ownership transfer date in which the responsibility and regulatory coverage transfer between the existing Enrollee and the new Enrollee becomes effective; and
• Acknowledgement that the existing Enrollee is liable for violations occurring up to the ownership transfer date and that the new Enrollee is liable for violations occurring on and after the ownership transfer date.
The Deputy Director will consider approval of the written request. If approved, the Deputy Director will issue a Notice of Applicability letter which serves as an approved transfer of regulatory coverage to the new Enrollee.
3. FINDINGS
3.1. Legal Authorities
3.1.1. Federal and State Regulatory Authority
The objective of the Clean Water Act is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the waters of the United States (33 U.S.C. 1251). The Water Code authorizes the State Water Board to implement the Clean Water Act in the State and to protect the quality of all waters of the State (Water Code sections 13000 and 13160).
3.1.2. Discharge of Sewage
A discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage is a discharge of waste as defined in Water Code section 13050(d) that could affect the quality of waters of the State and is subject to regulation by waste discharge requirements issued pursuant to Water Code section 13263 and Chapter 9, Division 3, Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations.
A discharge of sewage may pollute and alter the quality of the waters of the State to a degree that unreasonably affects the beneficial uses of the receiving water body or facilities that serve those beneficial uses (Water Code section 13050(l)(1)).
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8 3.1.3 Water Boards Authority to Require Technical Reports, Monitoring, and Reporting Water Code sections 13267 and 13383 authorize the Regional Water Boards and the State Water Board to establish monitoring, inspection, entry, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements. Water Code section 13267(b), authorizes the Regional Water Boards to “require any person who has discharged, discharges, or is suspected of having discharged or discharging, or who proposes to discharge waste within its region… or is suspected of having discharged or discharging, or who proposes to discharge, waste outside of its region that could affect the quality of water within its region shall furnish, under penalty of perjury, technical or monitoring reports which the regional board requires…In requiring those reports, the regional board shall provide the person with a written explanation with regard to the need for the reports and shall identify the evidence that supports requiring that person to provide the reports.” Water Code section 13267(f) authorizes the State Water Board to require this information if it consults with the Regional Water Boards and determines that it will not duplicate the efforts of the Regional Water Boards. The State Water Board has consulted with the Regional Water Boards and made this determination.
The technical and monitoring reports required by this General Order and Attachment E (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) are necessary to evaluate and ensure compliance with this General Order. The effort to develop required technical reports will vary depending on the system size and complexity and the needs of the specific technical report. The burden and cost of these reports are reasonable and consistent with the interest of the state in protecting water quality, which is the primary purpose of requiring the reports.
Water Code section 13383(a) authorizes the Water Boards to “establish monitoring, inspection, entry, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements… for any person who discharges, or proposes to discharge, to navigable waters, any person who introduces pollutants into a publicly owned treatment works, any person who owns or operates, or proposes to own or operate, a publicly owned treatment works or other treatment works treating domestic sewage, or any person who uses or disposes, or proposes to use or dispose, of sewage sludge.” Section 13383(b) continues, “the state board or the regional boards may require any person subject to this section to establish and maintain monitoring equipment or methods, including, where appropriate, biological monitoring methods, sample effluent as prescribed, and provide other information as may be reasonably required.”
Reporting of spills from privately owned sewer laterals and systems pursuant to section
5.15 (Voluntary Reporting of Spills from Privately-Owned Sewer Laterals and/or Private Sanitary Sewer Systems) of this General Order is authorized by Water Code section 13225(c) and encouraged by the State Water Board, wherein a local agency may investigate and report on any technical factors involved in water quality control provided the burden including costs of such reports bears a reasonable relationship to the need for the report and the benefits to be obtained therefrom. The burden of reporting private spills under section 5.15 (Voluntary Reporting of Spills from Privately-Owned Sewer Laterals and/or Private Sanitary Sewer Systems) is minimal and is outweighed by the benefit of providing Regional Water Boards an opportunity to respond to these spills
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3.1.4. Water Board Authority to Prescribe General Waste Discharge Requirements Water Code section 13263(i) provides that the State Water Board may prescribe general waste discharge requirements for a category of discharges if the State Water Board finds or determines that:
• The discharges are produced by the same or similar operations; • The discharges involve the same or similar types of waste; • The discharges require the same or similar treatment standards; and • The discharges are more appropriately regulated under general waste discharge requirements than individual waste discharge requirements.
Since 2006, the State Water Board has been regulating over 1,100 publicly owned sanitary sewer systems (See section 3.1.5 (Previous Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements) of this General Order). California also has a large unknown number of unregulated privately owned sanitary sewer systems. All waste conveyed in publicly owned and privately owned sanitary sewer systems (as defined in this General Order) is comprised of untreated or partially treated domestic waste and/or industrial waste. Generally, sanitary sewer systems are designed and operated to convey waste by gravity or under pressure; system-specific design elements and system-specific operations do not change the common nature of the waste, the common threat to public health, or the common impacts on water quality. Spills of waste from a sanitary sewer system prior to reaching the ultimate downstream treatment facility are unauthorized and enforceable by the State Water Board and/or a Regional Water Board. Therefore, spills from sanitary sewer systems are more appropriately regulated under general waste discharge requirements.
As specified in Water Code sections 13263(a) and 13241, the implementation of requirements set forth in this Order is for the reasonable protection of past, present, and probable future beneficial uses of water and the prevention of nuisance. The requirements implement the water quality control plans (Basin Plans) for each Regional Water Board and take into account the environmental characteristics of sewer service areas and hydrographic units within the state. Additionally, the State Water Board has considered water quality conditions that could reasonably be achieved through the coordinated control of all factors that affect water quality, costs associated with compliance with these requirements, the need for developing housing within California, and the need to protect sources of drinking water and other water supplies.
3.1.5. Previous Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements On May 2, 2006, the State Water Board adopted Order 2006-0003-DWQ serving as Waste Discharge Requirements pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 4, Division 7 of the Water Code (commencing with section 13260) for inadvertent discharges to waters of the State. Order 2006-0003-DWQ prohibited discharges of untreated or partially treated sewage. Order 2006-0003-DWQ also required system-specific management, operation, and maintenance of publicly owned sewer systems greater than one mile in length.
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10 To decrease the impacts on human health and the environment caused by sewage spills, the previous Order required enrollees to develop a rehabilitation and replacement plan that identifies system deficiencies and prioritizes short-term and long-term rehabilitation actions. The previous Order also required enrollees to:
1. Maintain information that can be used to establish and prioritize appropriate Sewer System Management Plan activities; and
2. Implement a proactive approach to reduce spills.
The previous Order required Sewer System Management Plan elements for “the proper and efficient management, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, while taking into consideration risk management.”
On July 30, 2013, the State Water Board amended General Order 2006-0003-DWQ with Order WQ 2013-0058-EXEC, Amending Monitoring and Reporting Program for Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems.
Many enrollees of Order 2006-0003-DWQ have already implemented proactive measures to reduce sewage spills. Other enrollees, however, still need technical assistance and funding to improve sanitary sewer system operation and maintenance for the reduction of sewage spills.
3.1.6. Existing Memorandum of Agreement with California Water Environment Association
The California Water Environment Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing water industry certifications, training, and networking opportunities. The Association’s Technical Certification Program provides accredited sanitary sewer system operator certification for collection system operators and maintenance workers.
On February 10, 2016, the State Water Board entered into a collaborative agreement with the Association titled Memorandum of Agreement Between the California State Water Resources Control Board and the California Water Environment Association - Training Regarding Requirements Set Forth in Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems. The Memorandum sets forth collaborative training necessary for regulated sanitary sewer system personnel to operate and maintain a well operating system and ensure full compliance with statewide sewer system regulations.
On March 15, 2018, the State Water Board and the California Water Environment Association amended the existing Memorandum of Agreement to include collaborative outreach and expand training needs associated with further updates to Water Board regulations for sanitary sewer systems. The State Water Board encourages further Agreement updates as necessary to support improved sewer system operations and the professionalism of collection system operators.
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3.2.1. Waters of the State
Waters of the State include any surface water or groundwater, including saline waters, within the boundaries of the state as defined in Water Code section 13050(e), and are inclusive of waters of the United States.
3.2.2. Sanitary Sewer System Spill Threats to Public Health and Beneficial Uses Sewage contains high levels of suspended solids, pathogenic organisms, toxic pollutants, nutrients, oxygen-demanding organic compounds, oil and grease and other pollutants. Sewage spills may cause a public nuisance, particularly when sewage is discharged to areas with high public exposure such as streets and surface waters used for drinking, irrigation, fishing, recreation, or other public consumption or contact uses.
More specifically, sanitary sewer spills may:
• Adversely affect aquatic life and/or threaten water quality when reaching receiving waters;
• Inadvertently release trash, including plastics;
• Impair the recreational use and aesthetic enjoyment of surface waters by polluting surface water or groundwater;
• Threaten public health through direct public exposure to bacteria, viruses, intestinal parasites, and other microorganisms that can cause serious illness such as gastroenteritis, hepatitis, cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis; • Negatively impact ecological receptors and biota within surface waters; and • Cause nuisance including odors, closure of beaches and recreational areas, and property damage.
Sanitary sewer system spills may pollute receiving waters and threaten beneficial uses of surface water and groundwater. Potentially threatened beneficial uses include, but are not limited to the following (with associated acronym representations as included in statewide water quality control plans and Regional Water Boards’ Basin Plans):
• Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN)
• Water Contact Recreation (REC-1) and Non-Contact Water Recreation (REC-2) • Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD)
• Warm Freshwater Habitat (WARM)
• Native American Culture (CUL)
• Wildlife Habitat (WILD)
• Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species (RARE)
• Spawning, Reproduction, and/or Early Development (SPWN) • Wetland Habitat (WET)
• Agricultural Supply (AGR)
• Estuarine Habitat (EST)
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• Subsistence Fishing (SUB)
• Tribal Tradition and Culture (CUL)
• Tribal Subsistence Fishing (T-SUB)
• Aquaculture (AQUA)
• Marine Habitat (MAR)
• Preservation of Biological Habitats of Special Significance (BIOL) • Migration of Aquatic Organisms (MIGR)
• Shellfish Harvesting (SHELL)
• Industrial Process Supply (PROC)
• Industrial Service Supply (IND)
• Hydropower Generation (POW)
• Navigation (NAV)
• Flood Peak Attenuation/Flood Water Storage (FLD)
• Water Quality Enhancement (WQE)
• Fresh Water Replenishment (FRSH)
• Groundwater Recharge (GWR)
• Inland Saline Water Habitat (SAL)
3.2.3. Proactive Sanitary Sewer System Management to Eliminate Spill Causes Finding 3 of the previous Order, 2006-0003-DWQ, states: “Sanitary sewer systems experience periodic failures resulting in discharges that may affect waters of the state.
There are many factors (including factors related to geology, design, construction methods and materials, age of the system, population growth, and system operation and maintenance), which affect the likelihood of an SSO [sanitary sewer overflow].
A proactive approach that requires Enrollees to ensure a system-wide operation, maintenance, and management plan is in place will reduce the number and frequency of SSOs within the state. This approach will in turn decrease the risk to human health and the environment caused by SSOs.”
Many spills are preventable through proactive attention on sanitary sewer system management using the best practices and technologies available to address major causes of spills, including but not limited to:
• Blockages from sources including but not limited to:
o Fats, oils and grease;
o Tree roots;
o Rags, wipes and other paper, cloth and plastic products; and o Sediment and debris.
• Sewer system damage and exceedance of sewer system hydraulic capacity from identified system-specific environmental, and climate-change impacts, including but not limited to:
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o Increased surface water flows due to higher intensity rain events; o Flooding;
o Wildfires and wildfire induced impacts;
o Earthquake induced damage;
o Landslides; and
o Subsidence.
• Infrastructure deficiencies and failures, including but not limited to:
o Pump station mechanical failures;
o System age;
o Construction material failures;
o Manhole cover failures;
o Structural failures; and
o Lack of proper operation and maintenance.
• Insufficient system capacity (temporary or sustained), due to factors including but not limited to:
o Excessive and/or increased storm or groundwater inflow/infiltration; o Insufficient capacity due to population increase and/or new connections from industrial, commercial and other system users; and
o Stormwater capture projects utilizing a sanitary sewer system to convey stormwater to treatment facilities for reuse.
• Community impacts, including but not limited to:
o Power outages;
o Vandalism; and
o Contractor-caused or other third party-caused damages.
3.2.4. Underground Sanitary Sewer System Leakage
Portions of some sanitary sewer systems may leak, causing underground exfiltration (exiting) of sewage from the system. Exfiltrated sewage that remains in the underground infrastructure trench and/or the soil matrix, and that does not discharge into waters of the State (surface water or groundwater) may not threaten beneficial uses.
Underground exfiltrated sewage may threaten beneficial uses if discharged to waters of the State. Exfiltrated sewage that discharges to groundwater may impact beneficial uses of groundwater and pollute groundwater supply. Additionally, if in close proximity, exfiltrated sewage may enter into a compromised underground drainage conveyance system that discharges into a water of the United States, or into groundwater that is hydrologically connected to (feeds into) a water of the United States, thus potentially causing: (1) a Clean Water Act violation, (2) threat and impact to beneficial uses, and/or (3) surface water pollution.
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14 3.2.5. Proactive Sanitary Sewer System Management to Reduce Inflow and Infiltration Excessive inflow (stormwater entering) and infiltration (groundwater seepage entering) to sanitary sewer systems is preventable through proactive sewer system management using the best practices and technologies available. The efficiency of the downstream wastewater treatment processes is dependent on the performance of the sanitary sewer system. When the structural integrity of a sanitary sewer system deteriorates, high volumes of inflow and infiltration can enter the sewer system. High levels of inflow and infiltration increase the hydraulic load on the downstream treatment plant, which can reduce treatment efficiency, lead to bypassing a portion of the treatment process, cause illegal discharge of partially treated effluent, or in extreme situations make biological treatment facilities inoperable (e.g., wash out the biological organisms that treat the waste).
3.3. Water Quality Control Plans, Policies and Resolutions The nine Regional Water Boards have adopted region-specific water quality control plans (commonly referred to as Basin Plans) that designate beneficial uses, establish water quality objectives, and contain implementation programs and policies to achieve those objectives. The State Water Board has adopted statewide water quality control plans, policies and resolutions establishing statewide water quality objectives, implementation programs and initiatives.
3.3.1. State Water Board Antidegradation Policy
On October 28, 1968, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 68-16, titled Statement of Policy with Respect to Maintaining High Quality of Waters in California, which incorporates the federal antidegradation policy. Resolution 68-16 requires that existing water quality be maintained unless degradation is justified based on specific findings.
The continued prohibition of sewage discharges from sanitary sewer systems into waters of the State aligns with Resolution 68-16. A sewage discharge from sanitary sewers to waters of the State is prohibited by this Order. Therefore, this Order does not allow degradation of waters of the State. In addition, this Order: (1) further expands the existing prohibition of sewage discharges to include waters of the State, in addition to waters of the United States as provided in previous Order 2006-0003-DWQ, and (2) enhances the ability for Water Board enforcement of violations of the established prohibitions.
3.3.2. State Water Board Sources of Drinking Water Policy On May 19,1988, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 88-63 (amended on February 1, 2006), titled Sources of Drinking Water, establishing state policy that all waters of the State, with certain exceptions, are suitable or potentially suitable for municipal or domestic supply.
3.3.3. State Water Board Cost of Compliance Resolution
On September 24, 2013, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2013-0029, titled Directing Actions in Response to Efforts by Stakeholders on Reducing Costs of
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15 Compliance While Maintaining Water Quality Protection. Through this resolution, the State Water Board committed to continued stakeholder engagement in identifying and implementing measures to reduce costs of compliance with regulatory orders while maintaining water quality protection and improving regulatory program outcomes.
3.3.4. State Water Board Human Right to Water Resolution On February 16, 2016, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2016-0010, titled Adopting the Human Right to Water as a Core Value and Directing its Implementation in Water Board Programs and Activities, addressing the human right to water as a core value and directing Water Board programs to implement requirements to support safe drinking water for all Californians.
On November 16, 2021, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2021-0050 titled Condemning Racism, Xenophobia, Bigotry, and Racial Injustice, and Strengthening Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-racism. Among other actions, through Resolution 2021-0050, the State Water Board, in summary as corresponding to this General Order, reaffirms its commitment to its Human Right to Water resolution, upholding that every human being in California deserves safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water for human consumption, cooking, and sanitation purposes. Resolution 2021-0050 provides the State Water Board commitment to:
• Protect public health and beneficial uses of waterbodies in all communities, including communities disproportionately burdened by wastes discharge of waste to land and surface water;
• Restore impaired surface waterbodies and degraded aquifers; and • Promote multi-benefit water quality projects.
Through Resolution 2021-0050, the State Water Board also commits to expanding implementation of its Climate Change Resolution to address the disproportionate effects of extreme hydrologic conditions and sea-level rise on Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, prioritizing:
• The right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible drinking water and sanitation; • Sustainable management and protection of local groundwater resources; • Healthy watersheds; and
• Access to surface waterbodies that support subsistence fishing.
On June 7, 2022, the State Water Board adopted a Resolution, titled Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Enter into One or More Multi-Year Contracts Up to a Combined Sum of $4,000,000 for a Statewide Wastewater Needs Assessment, supporting the equitable access to sanitation for all Californians and implementation of Resolutions 2016-0010 and 2021-0050.
This General Order supports the State Water Board priority in collecting a comprehensive set of data for California’s wastewater systems, including sanitary sewer systems. Data reported per the requirements of this Order will be used with data from other Water Boards’ programs, to further develop criteria and create a statewide risk
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3.3.5. State Water Board Open Data Resolution
On July 10, 2018, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2018-0032, titled Adopting Principles of Open Data as a Core Value and Directing Programs and Activities to Implement Strategic Actions to Improve Data Accessibility and Associated Innovation, directing regulatory programs to assure all monitoring and reporting requirements support the State Water Boards’ Open Data Initiative.
3.3.6. State Water Board Response to Climate Change
On March 7, 2017, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2017-0012, titled Comprehensive Response to Climate Change, requiring a proactive response to climate change in all California Water Board actions, with the intent to embed climate change consideration into all programs and activities.
3.4. California Environmental Quality Act
The adoption of this Order is an action to reissue general waste discharge requirements that is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) because it is an action taken by a regulatory agency to assure the protection of the environment and the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, section 15308). In addition, the action to adopt this Order is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, section 15301, to the extent that it applies to existing sanitary sewer collection systems that constitute “existing facilities” as that term is used in sections 15301 and 15302, to the extent that it results in the repair or replacement of existing systems involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
3.5. State Water Board Funding Assistance for Compliance with Water Board Water Quality Orders
The State Water Board, Division of Financial Assistance administers the implementation of the State Water Board financial assistance programs, per Board-adopted funding policies. Among other funding areas, the Division administers loan and grant funding for the planning and construction of wastewater and water recycling facilities per funding program-specific policies and guidelines. Applicants may apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund low-interest loan, Small Community Wastewater grant funding assistance, and other funding available at the time of application, for some of the costs associated with complying with this General Order.
Funding applicants may obtain further information regarding current funding opportunities, and Division of Financial Assistance staff contact information at the following website: Financial Assistance Funding - Grants and Loans | California State Water Resources Control Board.
(https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/)
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17 Section 13477.6 of the Water Code authorizes the Small Community Grant Fund.
The Small Community Grant Fund allows the State Water Board to provide grant funding assistance to small, disadvantaged communities and small severely disadvantaged communities that may not otherwise be able to afford a loan or similar financing for projects to comply with requirements of this General Order. The State Water Board also considers loan forgiveness on a disadvantaged community-specific basis.
For disadvantaged communities’ wastewater needs, the State Water Board places priority on the funding of projects that address:
• Public health;
• Violations of waste discharge requirements and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits;
• Providing sewer system service to existing septic tank owners; and • High priority public health and water quality concerns identified by a Regional Water Board.
3.6. Notification to Interested Parties
On January 31, 2022, the State Water Board notified interested parties and persons of its intent to reissue Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order 2006-0003-DWQ by issuing a draft General Order for a 60-day public comment period. State Water Board staff conducted extensive stakeholder outreach and encouraged public participation in the adoption process for this General Order. On March 15, 2022, the State Water Board held a public meeting to hear and consider oral public comments. The State Water Board considered all public comments prior to adopting this General Order.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that pursuant to Water Code sections 13263, 13267, and 13383 this General Order supersedes Order 2006-0003-DWQ, Order WQ 2013-0058-EXEC, and any amendments made to these Orders thereafter, except for enforcement purposes and to meet the provisions contained in Division 7 of the Water Code (commencing with section 13000) and regulations adopted thereunder, and the provisions of the Clean Water Act and regulations and guidelines adopted thereunder, the Enrollee shall comply with the requirements in this Order.
4. PROHIBITIONS
4.1 Discharge of Sewage from a Sanitary Sewer System
Any discharge from a sanitary sewer system that has the potential to discharge to surface waters of the State is prohibited unless it is promptly cleaned up and reported as required in this General Order.
4.2. Discharge of Sewage to Waters of the State
Any discharge from a sanitary sewer system, discharged directly or indirectly through a drainage conveyance system or other route, to waters of the State is prohibited.
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Any discharge from a sanitary sewer system that creates a nuisance or condition of pollution as defined in Water Code section 13050(m) is prohibited.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1. Designation of a Legally Responsible Official
The Enrollee shall designate a Legally Responsible Official that has authority to ensure the enrolled sanitary sewer system(s) complies with this Order, and is authorized to serve as a duly authorized representative. The Legally Responsible Official must have responsibility over management of the Enrollee’s entire sanitary sewer system, and must be authorized to make managerial decisions that govern the operation of the sanitary sewer system, including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital improvement recommendations to ensure long-term environmental compliance.
The Legally Responsible Official must have or have direct authority over individuals that:
• Possess a recognized degree or certificate related to operations and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, and/or
• Have professional training and experience related to the management of sanitary sewer systems, demonstrated through extensive knowledge, training and experience.
For example, a sewer system superintendent or manager, an operations manager, a public utilities manager or director, or a district engineer may be designated as a Legally Responsible Official.
The Legally Responsible Official shall complete the electronic CIWQS “User Registration” form (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/newUser.jsp). A Legally Responsible Official that represents multiple enrolled systems shall complete the electronic CIWQS “User Registration” form for each system.
The Enrollee shall submit any change to its Legally Responsible Official, and/or change in contact information, to the State Water Board within 30 calendar days of the change by emailing [email protected] and copying the appropriate Regional Water Board as provided in Attachment F (Regional Water Quality Control Board Contact Information) of this General Order.
5.2. Sewer System Management Plan Development and Implementation To facilitate adequate local funding and management of its sanitary sewer system(s), the Enrollee shall develop and implement an updated Sewer System Management Plan.
The scale and complexity of the Sewer System Management Plan, and specific elements of the Plan, must match the size, scale and complexity of the Enrollee’s sanitary sewer system(s). The Sewer System Management Plan must address, at minimum, the required Plan elements in Attachment D (Sewer System Management Plan – Required Elements) of this General Order. To be effective, the Sewer System Management Plan must include procedures for the management, operation, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system(s). The procedures must: (1) incorporate the
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For an existing Enrollee under Order 2006-0003-DWQ that has certified its Continuation of Existing Regulatory Coverage, per section 2.1 (Requirements for Continuation of Existing Regulatory Coverage) of this General Order:
Within six (6) months of the Adoption Date of this General Order:
• The Legally Responsible Official shall upload the Enrollee’s existing Sewer System Management Plan to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
For a new Enrollee:
Within twelve (12) months of the Application for Enrollment approval date:
• The governing entity of the new Enrollee shall approve its Sewer System Management Plan; and
• The Legally Responsible Official shall certify and upload its Sewer System Management Plan to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
5.3. Certification of Sewer System Management Plan and Plan Updates The Legally Responsible Official shall certify and upload its Sewer System Management Plan and all subsequent updates to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
5.4. Sewer System Management Plan Audits
The Enrollee shall conduct an internal audit of its Sewer System Management Plan, and implementation of its Plan, at a minimum frequency of once every three years. The audit must be conducted for the period after the end of the Enrollee’s last required audit period. Within six months after the end of the required 3-year audit period, the Legally Responsible Official shall submit an audit report into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database per the requirements in section 3.10 (Sewer System Management Plan Audit Reporting Requirements) of Attachment E1 of this General Order.
Audit reports submitted to the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database will be viewable only to Water Boards staff.
The internal audit shall be appropriately scaled to the size of the system(s) and the number of spills. The Enrollee’s sewer system operators must be involved in completing the audit. At minimum, the audit must:
• Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Enrollee’s Sewer System Management Plan in preventing spills;
• Evaluate the Enrollee’s compliance with this General Order; • Identify Sewer System Management Plan deficiencies in addressing ongoing spills and discharges to waters of the State; and
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The Enrollee shall submit a complete audit report that includes:
• Audit findings and recommended corrective actions;
• A statement that sewer system operators’ input on the audit findings has been considered; and
• A proposed schedule for the Enrollee to address the identified deficiencies.
A new Enrollee of this General Order (that did not have a sanitary sewer system enrolled in the previous State Water Board Order 2006-0003-DWQ) shall conduct its first internal Sewer System Management Plan audit for the time period between the date of submittal of its certified Sewer System Management Plan and the third subsequent December 31st date. The audit report must be submitted into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database by July 1 of the following calendar year.
See the following tables for clarification:
Initial Audit Period and Audit Due Date for New Enrollees Audit Period Audit Due Date
New Enrollee
Certified Sewer System Management
Plan Submittal Date
through
the third subsequent December 31st date
July 1st date after
audit period
Example
Certified Sewer System Management
Plan Submittal Date of August 2, 2025
Audit Period of August 2, 2025 through
December 31, 2027
July 1, 2028
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An Enrollee
previously
regulated by Order
2006-003-DWQ
A 3-year period starting from the end of
last required 2-year Audit Period
Within six months
after end of 3-year
Audit Period
Example
Last required Audit Period start date of
August 2, 2021;
Audit Period of August 2, 2021 through
August 1, 2024
February 1, 2025
Three-Year Ongoing Audit Period
Audit Period Audit Due Date
Each Enrollee A 3-year period starting from the end of
last required Audit Period
Within six months
after end of 3-year
Audit Period
5.5. Six-Year Sewer System Management Plan Update
At a minimum, the Enrollee shall update its Sewer System Management Plan every six (6) years after the date of its last Plan Update due date. (For an Enrollee previously regulated by Order 2006-0003-DWQ, the six-year period shall commence on the due date identified in section 3.11 of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this Order. The Updated Sewer System Management Plan must include:
• Elements required in Attachment D (Sewer System Management Plan – Required Elements) of this Order;
• Summary of revisions included in the Plan update based on internal audit findings; and
• Other sewer system management-related changes.
The Enrollee’s governing entity shall approve the updated Plan. The Legally Responsible Official shall upload and certify the approved updated Plan in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database in accordance with section 3.11 (Sewer System Management Plan Reporting Requirements) of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order. During the time period in between Plan updates, the Enrollee shall continuously document changes to its Sewer System Management Plan in a change log attached to the Plan.
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The Enrollee shall include and implement system-specific procedures in its Sewer System Management Plan to proactively prioritize: (1) operation and maintenance, (2) condition assessments, and (3) repair and rehabilitation, to address ongoing system resilience, as specified in Attachment D (Sewer System Management Plan – Required Elements) of this General Order.
5.7. Allocation of Resources
The Enrollee shall:
• Establish and maintain a means to manage all necessary revenues and expenditures related to the sanitary sewer system; and
• Allocate the necessary resources to its sewer system management program for:
o Compliance with this General Order,
o Full implementation of its updated Sewer System Management Plan, o System operation, maintenance, and repair, and
o Spill responses.
5.8. Designation of Data Submitters
The Legally Responsible Official may designate one or more individuals as a Data Submitter for reporting of spill data. The Legally Responsible Official shall authorize the designation of Data Submitter(s) through the online CIWQS database (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov) prior to the individuals establishing a CIWQS user account (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/newUser.jsp) and entering spill data into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The Legally Responsible Official shall submit any change to its Data Submitter(s), and/or change in Data Submitter contact information, to the State Water Board within 30 calendar days of the change, by emailing [email protected] and copying the appropriate Regional Water Board as provided in Attachment F (Regional Water Quality Control Board Contact Information) of this General Order.
5.9. Reporting Certification
The Legally Responsible Official shall electronically certify, on the Enrollee’s behalf, all applications, reports, the Sewer System Management Plan(s) and corresponding updates, and other information submitted electronically into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, as follows:
“I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the electronically submitted information was prepared under my direction or supervision.
Based on my inquiry of the person(s) directly responsible for gathering the information, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information submitted is true, accurate, and complete, and complies with the Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information.”
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5.10. System Capacity
The Enrollee shall maintain the system capacity necessary to convey: (1) base flows during dry weather conditions, and (2) wet weather peak flows consistent with designated local historic storms. Design storms must take into account system-specific stormwater contributions via inflow and infiltration, and location-specific depth of groundwater and storm frequencies. The Enrollee shall implement capital improvements to provide adequate hydraulic capacity to:
• Meet or exceed the design criteria as defined in the Enrollee’s System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance element of its Sewer System Management Plan; and • Prevent system capacity-related spills, and adverse impacts to the treatment efficiency of downstream wastewater treatment facilities.
5.11. System Performance Analysis
The Enrollee shall include a running 10-year system performance analysis in its Annual Report. The analysis must include two CIWQS-generated graphs presenting the following information:
Graph 1 – Total Spill Volume per Year:
X axis: A 10-year period which includes the current calendar year and the nine previous calendar years;
Y axis: The total spill volume, per Spill Category, for each calendar year.
Graph 2 – Total Number of Spills per Year:
X axis: A 10-year period which includes the current calendar year and the nine previous calendar years;
Y axis: The total number of spills, per Spill Category, for each calendar year.
The current calendar year is the calendar year covered in the Annual Report.
The Enrollee shall generate the graphs in CIWQS, using the existing data in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database at the following graph generation link:
(https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/readOnly/PublicReportSSOServlet?reportActio n=criteria&reportId=sso_operation_report).
5.12. Spill Emergency Response Plan and Remedial Actions For Existing Enrollees (with regulatory coverage under Order 2006-0003-DWQ):
Within six (6) months of the Adoption Date of this General Order, the Enrollee shall update and implement its Spill Emergency Response Plan, per Attachment D, section 6 (Spill Emergency Response Plan) of this General Order.
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Within six (6) months of the Application for Enrollment approval date, the Enrollee shall develop and implement a Spill Emergency Response Plan, per Attachment D, section 6 (Spill Emergency Response Plan) of this General Order.
The Enrollee shall certify, in its Annual Report, that its Spill Emergency Response Plan is up to date.
The Spill Emergency Response Plan shall include measures to protect public health and the environment. The Enrollee shall respond to spills from its system(s) in a timely manner that minimizes water quality impacts and nuisance by:
• Immediately stopping the spill and preventing/minimizing a discharge to waters of the State;
• Intercepting sewage flows to prevent/minimize spill volume discharged into waters of the State;
• Thoroughly recovering, cleaning up and disposing of sewage and wash down water; and
• Cleaning publicly accessible areas while preventing toxic discharges to waters of the State.
5.13. Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements The Enrollee shall comply with notification, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in Attachment E1 of this General Order.
5.13.1. Spill Categories
Individual spill notification, monitoring and reporting must be in accordance with the following spill categories:
• Category 1 Spill
A Category 1 spill is a spill of any volume of sewage from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that results in a discharge to:
o A surface water, including a surface water body that contains no flow or volume of water; or
o A drainage conveyance system that discharges to surface waters when the sewage is not fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system or disposed of properly.
Any spill volume not recovered from a drainage conveyance system is considered a discharge to surface water, unless the drainage conveyance system discharges to a dedicated stormwater infiltration basin or facility.
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3.1 of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order.
• Category 2 Spill
A Category 2 spill is a spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that does not discharge to a surface water.
A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater that spills out of a lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system, is a Category 2 spill. • Category 3 Spill
A Category 3 spill is a spill of equal to or greater than 50 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that does not discharge to a surface water.
A spill of equal to or greater than 50 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons, that spills out of a lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system is a Category 3 spill.
• Category 4 Spill
A Category 4 spill is a spill of less than 50 gallons, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that does not discharge to a surface water.
A spill of less than 50 gallons that spills out of a lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system is a Category 4 spill.
5.13.2. Annual Report
The Enrollee shall submit an Annual Report (previously termed as Collection System Questionnaire in Order 2006-0003-DWQ) as specified in section 3.9 (Annual Report) of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order.
For new Enrollees: Within 30 days of obtaining a CIWQS account, a new Enrollee shall submit its initial Annual Report, as specified in section 3.9 (Annual Report) of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order.
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For new enrollees – no earlier than July 1, 2025, or within 12 months of the Application for Enrollment approval date, whichever date is later:
The Legally Responsible Official shall submit, to the State Water Board, geospatial data detailing the locations of the Enrollee’s sanitary sewer system service area boundary, per the required content and specifications in section 3.8 (Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map) of Attachment E1 of this General Order, for each system identified by a WDID number.
An Enrollee of a disadvantaged community that may need assistance developing an electronic map to comply with this requirement, may contact State Water Board staff for assistance at [email protected].
5.15. Voluntary Reporting of Spills from Privately-Owned Sewer Laterals and/or Private Sanitary Sewer Systems
Within 24 hours of becoming aware of a spill (as described below) from a private sewer lateral or private sanitary sewer system that is not owned/operated by the Enrollee, the Enrollee is encouraged to report the following observations to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database at the following link:
https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov:
• A spill equal or greater than 1,000 gallons that discharges (or has a potential to discharge) to a water of the State, or a drainage conveyance system that discharges to waters of the State; or
• Any volume of sewage that discharges (or has a potential to discharge) to surface waters.
In the CIWQS module, the Enrollee is encouraged to identify:
• Time of observation;
• Description of general spill location (for example, street name and cross street names);
• Estimated volume of spill;
• If known, general description of spill destination (for example, flowing into drainage channel, flowing directly into a creek, etc.); and
• If known, name of private system owner/operator.
The CIWQS database will make the name and contact information of the entity voluntarily reporting a private spill, accessible to State and Regional Water Board staff only. The CIWQS database will only make information regarding the actual spill, accessible to the public.
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Upon observing or acquiring knowledge of any of the following from a private sewer lateral or private sanitary sewer system that is not owned/operated by the Enrollee, the Enrollee is encouraged to notify the California Office of Emergency Services (as provided by Health and Safety Code section 5410 et. seq. and Water Code section 13271), or inform the responsible party that State law requires such notification to the Office of Emergency Services by any person that causes or allows a sewage discharge to waters of the State:
• A spill equal to 1,000 gallons or more that discharges (or has a potential to discharge) to waters of the State, or a drainage conveyance system that discharges to waters of the State; or
• A spill of any volume to surface waters.
5.17. Unintended Failure to Report
If an Enrollee becomes aware that they unintentionally failed to submit relevant facts in any report required in this General Order, the Enrollee shall promptly notify Regional Water Board and State Water Board staff. Regional Water Board contact information is included in Attachment F of this Order. State Water Board staff shall be contacted by email at [email protected] for assistance in formally amending the corresponding report(s) in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
5.18. Duty to Report to Water Boards
In accordance with Water Code section 13267 and/or section 13383, upon request by the State Water Board Executive Director (or designee) or a Regional Water Board Executive Officer (or designee), the Enrollee shall provide the requested information which the State or Regional Water Board deems necessary to determine compliance with this General Order.
5.19. Operation and Maintenance
To prevent discharges to the environment, the Enrollee shall maintain in good working order, and operate as designed, any facility or treatment and control system designed to contain sewage and convey it to a treatment plant.
6. PROVISIONS
6.1. Enforcement Provisions
The following enforcement provisions are based on existing federal and state regulations, laws and policies, including the federal Clean Water Act, the state Water Code and the State Water Board Enforcement Policy.
6.1.1. Enforceability of Clean Water Act and Water Code Violations Noncompliance with requirements of this General Order or discharging sewage without enrolling in this General Order constitutes a violation of the Water Code and a potential
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6.1.2. Monetary Penalties
The Water Code provides the State and Regional Water Boards the authority to pursue formal enforcement actions, including imposing administrative liability and civil monetary penalties, for non-compliance with the requirements of this General Order and violations of the Clean Water Act.
6.1.3. Falsifying or Failure to Report
The Water Code provides that any person failing or refusing to furnish technical or monitoring program reports, as required under this General Order, or falsifying any information provided in the technical or monitoring reports is subject to administrative liability and civil monetary penalties. Any person who knowingly fails or refuses to furnish technical or monitoring program reports or falsifies any information provided in reports required by this General Order is subject to criminal penalties.
6.1.4. Severability of General Order
The provisions of this General Order are severable; if any provision of this Order, or the application of any provision of this Order to any circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this Order shall not be affected thereby.
6.1.5. Indirect Discharges
In the event that a spill enters into a drainage conveyance system, the Enrollee shall take all feasible steps to prevent discharge of sewage into waters of the State by blocking or redirecting the flow in the drainage conveyance system, removing the sewage from the drainage conveyance system, and cleaning the system in a manner that does not inadvertently impact beneficial uses of the receiving water body.
6.1.6. Water Boards’ Considerations for Discretionary Enforcement Consistent with the State Water Board Enforcement Policy, when considering Water Code section 13327 factors, the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board may consider the Enrollee’s efforts to contain, control, clean up, and mitigate spills. In assessing the factors, the State Water Board or the applicable Regional Water Board will consider:
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• The Enrollee’s provision of adequate funding to implement the requirements of this General Order;
• The Enrollee’s compliance with providing a complete and updated Sewer System Management Plan;
• The Enrollee’s compliance with implementing its Sewer System Management Plan; • The overall effectiveness of the Enrollee’s Sewer System Management Plan with respect to:
o System management, operation, and maintenance,
o Adequate treatment facilities, sanitary sewer system facilities, and/or components with an appropriate design capacity, to reasonably prevent spills (e.g. adequately enlarging treatment or collection facilities to accommodate growth, infiltration and inflow, etc.),
o Preventive maintenance (including cleaning, root grinding, and fats, oils, and grease control) and source control measures,
o Implementation of backup equipment,
o Inflow and infiltration prevention and control,
o Appropriate sanitary sewer system capacity to prevent spills, and o The Enrollee’s responsiveness to stop and mitigate the impact of the discharge; • The Enrollee’s compliance with identifying the cause of the spill; • The Enrollee’s use of available information and observations to accurately estimate the spill volume and identify the affected or potentially affected receiving waters; • The Enrollee’s thoroughness of cleaning up sewage in drainage conveyance systems after the spill(s);
• The Enrollee’s use of water quality and biological monitoring and assessment to determine the short-term and long-term impacts to beneficial uses and the environment;
• The Enrollee’s follow up actions to improve system performance; • The Enrollee’s implementation of feasible alternatives to prevent spills, such as:
o Use of temporary storage or waste retention,
o Reduction of system inflow and infiltration,
o Collection and hauling of waste to a treatment facility, o Prevention of and/ or containment of spills due to a design storm event identified in the Enrollee’s Sewer System Management Plan,
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6.1.7. Enforcement Discretion Based on Reporting Compliance Consistent with the State Water Board Enforcement Policy, the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board may consider the Enrollee’s efforts to comply with spill reporting requirements when determining compliance with Water Code section 13267 and section 13383. When assessing Water Code section 13227 factors, the State Water Board or the applicable Regional Water Board will consider:
• The Enrollee’s diligence to comply with all reporting requirements in this General Order;
• The use of best available information for the Enrollee’s reporting of spill start date and start time in which the release of sewage from the sanitary sewer system initiated;
• The Enrollee’s reporting of spill end date, and end time to be the date and time in which the release of sewage from the sanitary sewer system was stopped; • The Enrollee’s diligence to accurately estimate and report spill volumes; • The Enrollee’s subsequent verification and/or updates to initial Draft Spill Reports in accordance with this General Order; and
• The Enrollee’s timely certification of required spill reports.
Consistent with Water Code section 13267 and section 13383, the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board may require an Enrollee to report the results of a condition assessment of a specified portion of the Enrollee’s sanitary sewer system.
6.2. Other Regional Water Board Orders
It is the intent of the State Water Board that sanitary sewer systems be regulated in a manner consistent with federal and state regulations. This Order will not be interpreted or applied:
• In a manner inconsistent with the federal Clean Water Act; • To authorize a spill or discharge that is illegal under either the Clean Water Act, the Water Code, and/or an applicable Basin Plan prohibition or water quality standard; • To prohibit a Regional Water Board from issuing an individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit or individual waste discharge requirements superseding an Enrollee’s regulatory coverage under this General Order for a sanitary sewer system authorized under the Clean Water Act or Water Code;
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6.3. Sewer System Management Plan Availability
The Enrollee’s updated Sewer System Management Plan must be maintained for public inspection at the Enrollee’s offices and facilities and must be available to the public through CIWQS and/or on the Enrollee’s website, in accordance with section 3.8 (Sewer System Management Plan Reporting Requirements) of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order.
6.4. Entry and Inspection
6.4.1. Entry and Availability of Information
The Enrollee shall allow State and Regional Water Board staff, upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
• Enter upon the Enrollee’s premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records are kept under the requirements of this General Order; • Have access to and reproduce any records required to be maintained by this General Order;
• Inspect any facility and/or equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations required in this General Order; and • Sample or monitor substances or parameters for assuring compliance with this General Order, or as otherwise authorized by the Water Code.
6.4.2. Pre-Inspection Questionnaire
The Enrollee shall provide pre-inspection information to State and Regional Water Board staff through the completion of a Pre-Inspection Questionnaire provided by Water Board staff.
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Annual Report
An Annual Report (previously termed as Collection System Questionnaire in Order 2006-0003-DWQ) is a mandatory report in which the Enrollee provides a calendar-year update of its efforts to prevent spills.
Basin Plan
A Basin Plan is a water quality control plan specific to a Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board), that serves as regulations to: (1) define and designate beneficial uses of surface and groundwaters, (2) establish water quality objectives for protection of beneficial uses, and (3) provide implementation measures.
Beneficial Uses
The term “Beneficial Uses” is a Water Code term, defined as the uses of the waters of the State that may be protected against water quality degradation. Examples of beneficial uses include but are not limited to, municipal, domestic, agricultural and industrial supply; power generation; recreation; aesthetic enjoyment; navigation; and preservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and other aquatic resources or preserves.
California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS)
CIWQS is the statewide database that provides for mandatory electronic reporting as required in State and Regional Water Board-issued waste discharge requirements.
Data Submitter
A Data Submitter is an individual designated and authorized by the Enrollee’s Legally Responsible Official to enter spill data into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. A Data Submitter does not have the authority of a Legally Responsible Official to certify reporting entered into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
Disadvantaged Community
A disadvantaged community is a community with a median household income of less than eighty percent (80%) of the statewide annual median household income.
For the purpose of this General Order, there is no differentiation between a small and large disadvantaged community.
Drainage Conveyance System
A drainage conveyance system is a publicly- or privately-owned separate storm sewer system, including but not limited to drainage canals, channels, pipelines, pump stations, detention basins, infiltration basins/facilities, or other facilities constructed to transport stormwater and non-stormwater flows.
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Enrollee
An Enrollee is a public, private, or other non-governmental entity that has obtained approval for regulatory coverage under this General Order, including:
• A state agency, municipality, special district, or other public entity that owns and/or operates one or more sanitary sewer systems:
• greater than one (1) mile in length (each individual sanitary sewer system); • one mile or less in length where the State Water Resources Control Board or a Regional Water Quality Control Board requires regulatory coverage under this Order, or • A federal agency, private company, or other non-governmental entity that owns and/or operates a sanitary sewer system of any size where the State Water Resources Control Board or a Regional Water Quality Control Board requires regulatory coverage under this Order in response to a history of spills, proximity to surface water, or other factors supporting regulatory coverage.
Environmentally Sensitive Area
An environmentally sensitive area is a designated agricultural and/or wildlife area identified to need special natural landscape protection due to its wildlife or historical value.
Exfiltration
Exfiltration is the underground exiting of sewage from a sanitary sewer system through cracks, offset or separated joints, or failed infrastructure due to corrosion or other factors.
Flood Control Channel
A flood control channel is a channel used to convey stormwater and non-stormwater flows through and from areas for flood management purposes.
Governing Entity
A governing entity includes but is not limited to the following:
• A publicly elected governing board, council, or commission of a municipal agency; • A Department or Division director of a federal or state agency that is not governed by a board;
• A governing board or commission of an organization or association; and • A private system owner/manager that is not governed by a board.
Hydrologically Connected
Two waterbodies are hydrologically connected when one waterbody flows, or has the potential to flow, into the other waterbody. For the purpose of this General Order, groundwater is hydrologically connected to a surface water when the
groundwater feeds into the surface water. (The surface
waterbody in this example is termed a gaining stream as it gains flow from surrounding groundwater.)
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Lateral (including Lower and Upper Lateral)
A lateral is an underground segment of smaller diameter pipe that transports sewage from a customer’s building or property (residential, commercial, or industrial) to the Enrollee’s main sewer line in a street or easement. Upper and lower lateral boundary definitions are subject to local jurisdictional codes and ordinances, or private system ownership.
A lower lateral is the portion of the lateral located between the sanitary sewer system main, and either the property line, sewer clean out, curb line, established utility easement boundary, or other jurisdictional locations.
An upper lateral is the portion of the lateral from the property line, sewer clean out, curb line, established utility easement boundary, or other jurisdictional locations, to the building or property.
Legally Responsible Official
A Legally Responsible Official is an official representative, designated by the Enrollee, with authority to sign and certify submitted information and documents required by this General Order.
Nuisance
For the purpose of this General Order, a nuisance, as defined in Water Code section 13050(m), is anything that meets all of the following requirements:
• Is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property; • Affects at the same time an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, although the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon individuals may be unequal; and
• Occurs during, or as a result of, the treatment or disposal of wastes.
Private Sewer Lateral
A private sewer lateral is the privately-owned lateral that transports sewage from private property(ies) into a sanitary sewer system.
Private Sanitary Sewer System
A private sanitary sewer system is a sanitary sewer system of any size that is owned and/or operated by a private individual, company, corporation, or organization. A private sanitary sewer system may or may not connect into a publicly owned sanitary sewer system.
Potential to Discharge, Potential Discharge
Potential to Discharge, or Potential Discharge, means any exiting of sewage from a sanitary sewer system which can reasonably be expected to discharge into a water of the State based on the size of the sewage spill, proximity to a drainage conveyance system, and the nature of the surrounding environment.
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Receiving Water
A receiving water is a water of the State that receives a discharge of waste.
Resilience
Resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust to adversity or change, and grow from disruptions. Resilience can be built through planning, preparing for, mitigating, and adapting to changing conditions.
Sanitary Sewer System
A sanitary sewer system is a system that is designed to convey sewage, including but not limited to, pipes, manholes, pump stations, siphons, wet wells, diversion structures and/or other pertinent infrastructure, upstream of a wastewater treatment plant headworks, including:
• Laterals owned and/or operated by the Enrollee;
• Satellite sewer systems; and/or
• Temporary conveyance and storage facilities, including but not limited to temporary piping, vaults, construction trenches, wet wells, impoundments, tanks and diversion structures.
For purpose of this Order, sanitary sewer systems include only systems owned and/or operated by the Enrollee.
Satellite Sewer System
A satellite sewer system is a portion of a sanitary sewer system owned or operated by a different owner than the owner of the downstream wastewater treatment facility ultimately treating the sewage.
Sewer System Management Plan
A sewer system management plan is a living document an Enrollee develops and implements to effectively manage its sanitary sewer system(s) in accordance with this General Order.
Sewage
Sewage, and its associated wastewater, is untreated or partially treated domestic, municipal, commercial and/or industrial waste (including sewage sludge), and any mixture of these wastes with inflow or infiltration of stormwater or groundwater, conveyed in a sanitary sewer system.
Spill
A spill is a discharge of sewage from any portion of a sanitary sewer system due to a sanitary sewer system overflow, operational failure, and/or infrastructure failure. Exfiltration of sewage is not considered to be a spill under this General Order if the exfiltrated sewage remains in the subsurface and does not reach a surface water of the State.
Training
Training is in-house or external education and guidance needed that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to comply with this General Order.
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Wash Down Water
Wash down water is water used to clean a spill area.
Waste
Waste, as defined in Water Code section 13050(d), includes sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid, gaseous, or radioactive, associated with human habitation, or of human or animal origin, or from any producing, manufacturing, or processing operation, including waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to, and for purposes of, disposal.
Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID)
A waste discharge identification number (WDID) identifies each individual sanitary sewer system enrolled under this General Order. A WDID number is assigned to each enrolled system upon an Enrollee’s approved regulatory coverage.
Waters of the State
Waters of the State are surface waters or groundwater within boundaries of the state as defined in Water Code section 13050(e), in which the State and Regional Water Boards have authority to protect beneficial uses. Waters of the State include, but are not limited to, groundwater aquifers, surface waters, saline waters, natural washes and pools, wetlands, sloughs, and estuaries, regardless of flow or whether water exists during dry conditions.
Waters of the State include waters of the United States.
Waters of the United States
Waters of the United States are surface waters or waterbodies that are subject to federal jurisdiction in accordance with the Clean Water Act.
Water Quality Objective
A water quality objective is the limit or maximum amount of pollutant, waste constituent or characteristic, or parameter level established in statewide water quality control plans and Regional Water Boards’ Basin Plans, for the reasonable protection of beneficial uses of surface waters and groundwater and the prevention of nuisance.
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ATTACHMENT B – APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT
1. Enrollment Status: (Mark only one item)
☐ New Enrollee
☐ New Enrollee with previous regulatory coverage under Order 2006-0003-DWQ (that failed to certify continuation of coverage in CIWQS per Order 2022-XXXX-DWQ) Existing WDID Number: __________________________________________________
2. Applicant Information:
Legally Responsible Official Submitting Application
First and Last Name: ____________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ System Owner/Operator Name: ______________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________ County: _______________________________________________________________ Sanitary Sewer System Name: ____________________________________________ Regional Water Quality Control Board(s): ____________________________________ Signature and Date: _____________________________________________________
3. Applicant Type (Check one):
☐ City ☐ County ☐ State ☐ Federal ☐ Special District
☐ Government Combination ☐ Private ☐ Other Non-governmental Entity
4. Wastewater Treatment Plant Receiving Sanitary Sewer System Waste:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Permittee:________________________________________ WDID No.: ______________________________________________________________ STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ
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5. Billing Information
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________ Billing Contact Person and Title: ______________________________________________ Phone and Email Address: __________________________________________________
6. Application Fee:
The application fee, as required by Water Code section 13260, is based on the daily population served by the sanitary sewer system. See updated Fee Schedule. (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/resources/fees/water_quality/) Check one of the following and enter fee amount:
☐ Population Served < 50,000 – Total Fee submitted: $ ___________ ☐ Population Served ≥ 50,000 – Total Fee submitted: $ ___________ Make the fee payment payable to the State Water Resources Control Board and mail the complete application package to:
State Water Resources Control Board, Accounting Office
P. O. Box 1888
Sacramento, CA 95812-1888
Attention: Statewide Sanitary Sewer System Program
7. Application Submittal Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information in the submitted application package is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment.
Print Name: ______________________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ________________ STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ
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ATTACHMENT C - NOTICE OF TERMINATION
1. Enrollee Information
Enrollee Name: ___________________________________________________________ WDID No: ________________________________________________________________ Legally Responsible Official Requesting Termination of Coverage: ___________________ First and Last Name: ____________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________ County: _________________________________________________________________ Sanitary Sewer System Name(s) or Unique Identifier(s): ___________________________ Regional Water Quality Control Board(s): _______________________________________ Signature and Date: ________________________________________________________
2. Basis of Termination
Explanation of termination, including subsequent regulatory coverage and subsequent owner/operator of enrolled sanitary sewer system, as applicable:
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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3. Regulatory Coverage Termination Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that to the best of my knowledge: 1) the sanitary sewer system I officially represent is not required to be regulated under the Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems Order 2022-XXXX-DWQ, and 2) the information submitted in this Notice of Termination is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment. Additionally, I understand that the submittal of this Notice of Termination does not release sanitary sewer system agencies from liability for any violations of the Clean Water Act.
Print Name: ______________________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ________________ For State Water Board Use Only
☐ Approved for Termination ☐ Denied and Returned to Enrollee Deputy Director of Water Quality Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________ Notice of Termination Effective Date: __________________
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ATTACHMENT D – SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN – REQUIRED ELEMENTS Table of Contents
1. Sewer System Management Plan Goal And Introduction ............................................ D-2
1.1. Regulatory Context ........................................................................................... D-2
1.2. Sewer System Management Plan Update Schedule ......................................... D-3
1.3. Sewer System Asset Overview ......................................................................... D-3
2. Organization ................................................................................................................ D-3
3. Legal Authority ............................................................................................................. D-4
4. Operation And Maintenance Program .......................................................................... D-4
4.1. Updated Map of Sanitary Sewer System .......................................................... D-4
4.2. Preventive Operation and Maintenance Activities ............................................. D-4
4.3. Training ............................................................................................................. D-5
4.4. Equipment Inventory ......................................................................................... D-5
5. Design And Performance Provisions ........................................................................... D-5
5.1. Updated Design Criteria and Construction Standards and Specifications ......... D-5
5.2. Procedures and Standards ................................................................................ D-5
6. Spill Emergency Response Plan .................................................................................. D-6
7. Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program ........................................................................ D-7
8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and Capital Improvements ........................... D-7
8.1 System Evaluation and Condition Assessment ................................................. D-7
8.2. Capacity Assessment and Design Criteria ........................................................ D-8
8.3. Prioritization of Corrective Action ...................................................................... D-9
8.4. Capital Improvement Plan ................................................................................. D-9
9. Monitoring, Measurement and Program Modifications ................................................. D-9
10. Internal Audits ............................................................................................................ D-10
11. Communication Program ........................................................................................... D-10
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ATTACHMENT D – SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN – REQUIRED ELEMENTS A Sewer System Management Plan (Plan) is a living planning document that documents ongoing local sewer system management program activities, procedures, and decision-making – at the scale necessary to address the size and complexity of the subject sanitary sewer system(s). This Plan may incorporate other programs and other plans by reference, to address short-term and long-term system resilience through:
• Proactive planning and decision-making;
• Local government ordinances;
• Updated operations and maintenance activities and procedures; • Implementation of capital improvements;
• Sufficient local budget to support staff resources, contractors, equipment, and training; and • Updated training of staff and contractors.
The Enrollee’s development, update, and implementation of a Sewer System Management Plan addressing the requirements of this Attachment is an enforceable component of this General Order. As specified in Provision 6.1 (Enforcement Provisions) of this General Order, consistent with the Water Code and the State Water Board Enforcement Policy, the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board may consider the Enrollee’s efforts in implementing an effective Sewer System Management Plan to prevent, contain, control, and mitigate spills when considering Water Code section 13327 factors to determine necessary enforcement of this General Order.
This Attachment includes the following required elements that the Enrollee shall address in its Plan and subsequent updates. The Enrollee shall identify any requirement in this Attachment that is not applicable to the Enrollee’s sewer system and shall explain in its Plan why the requirement is not applicable.
1. SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN GOAL AND INTRODUCTION
The goal of the Sewer System Management Plan (Plan) is to provide a plan and schedule to: (1) properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the Enrollee’s sanitary sewer system(s), (2) reduce and prevent spills, and (3) contain and mitigate spills that do occur.
The Plan must include a narrative Introduction section that discusses the following items:
1.1. Regulatory Context
The Plan Introduction section must provide a general description of the local sewer system management program and discuss Plan implementation and updates.
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1.2. Sewer System Management Plan Update Schedule
The Plan Introduction section must include a schedule for the Enrollee to update the Plan, including the schedule for conducting internal audits. The schedule must include milestones for incorporation of activities addressing prevention of sewer spills.
1.3. Sewer System Asset Overview
The Plan Introduction section must provide a description of the Enrollee-owned assets and service area, including but not limited to:
• Location, including county(ies);
• Service area boundary;
• Population and community served;
• System size, including total length in miles, length of gravity mainlines, length of pressurized (force) mains, and number of pump stations and siphons; • Structures diverting stormwater to the sewer system;
• Data management systems;
• Sewer system ownership and operation responsibilities between Enrollee and private entities for upper and lower sewer laterals;
• Estimated number or percent of residential, commercial, and industrial service connections; and
• Unique service boundary conditions and challenge(s).
Additionally, the Plan Introduction section must provide reference to the Enrollee’s up- to-date map of its sanitary sewer system, as required in section 4.1 (Updated Map of Sanitary Sewer System) of this Attachment.
2. ORGANIZATION
The Plan must identify organizational staffing responsible and integral for implementing the local Sewer System Management Plan through an organization chart or similar narrative documentation that includes:
• The name of the Legally Responsible Official as required in section 5.1 (Designation of a Legally Responsible Official) of this General Order; • The position titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses for management, administrative, and maintenance positions responsible for implementing specific Sewer System Management Plan elements;
• Organizational lines of authority; and
• Chain of communication for reporting spills from receipt of complaint or other information, including the person responsible for reporting spills to the State and Regional Water Boards and other agencies, as applicable. (For example, county STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ
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health officer, county environmental health agency, and State Office of Emergency Services.)
3. LEGAL AUTHORITY
The Plan must include copies or an electronic link to the Enrollee’s current sewer system use ordinances, service agreements and/or other legally binding procedures to demonstrate the Enrollee possesses the necessary legal authority to:
• Prevent illicit discharges into its sanitary sewer system from inflow and infiltration (I&I); unauthorized stormwater; chemical dumping; unauthorized debris; roots; fats, oils, and grease; and trash, including rags and other debris that may cause blockages;
• Collaborate with storm sewer agencies to coordinate emergency spill responses, ensure access to storm sewer systems during spill events, and prevent unintentional cross connections of sanitary sewer infrastructure to storm sewer infrastructure; • Require that sewer system components and connections be properly designed and constructed;
• Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, and/or repairs for portions of the service lateral owned and/or operated by the Enrollee;
• Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures; and
• Obtain easement accessibility agreements for locations requiring sewer system operations and maintenance, as applicable.
4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The Plan must include the items listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the Enrollee’s system.
4.1. Updated Map of Sanitary Sewer System
An up-to-date map(s) of the sanitary sewer system, and procedures for maintaining and providing State and Regional Water Board staff access to the map(s). The map(s) must show gravity line segments and manholes, pumping facilities, pressure pipes and valves, and applicable stormwater conveyance facilities within the sewer system service area boundaries.
4.2. Preventive Operation and Maintenance Activities
A scheduling system and a data collection system for preventive operation and maintenance activities conducted by staff and contractors.
The scheduling system must include:
• Inspection and maintenance activities;
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• Higher-frequency inspections and maintenance of known problem areas, including areas with tree root problems;
• Regular visual and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections of manholes and sewer pipes.
The data collection system must document data from system inspection and maintenance activities, including system areas/components prone to root-intrusion potentially resulting in system backup and/or failure.
4.3. Training
In-house and external training provided on a regular basis for sanitary sewer system operations and maintenance staff and contractors. The training must cover:
• The requirements of this General Order;
• The Enrollee’s Spill Emergency Response Plan procedures and practice drills; • Skilled estimation of spill volume for field operators; and • Electronic CIWQS reporting procedures for staff submitting data.
4.4. Equipment Inventory
An inventory of sewer system equipment, including the identification of critical replacement and spare parts.
5. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE PROVISIONS
The Plan must include the following items as appropriate and applicable to the Enrollee’s system:
5.1. Updated Design Criteria and Construction Standards and Specifications Updated design criteria, and construction standards and specifications, for the construction, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing and proposed system infrastructure components, including but not limited to pipelines, pump stations, and other system appurtenances. If existing design criteria and construction standards are deficient to address the necessary component-specific hydraulic capacity as specified in section 8 (System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and Capital Improvements) of this Attachment, the procedures must include component-specific evaluation of the design criteria.
5.2. Procedures and Standards
Procedures, and standards for the inspection and testing of newly constructed, newly installed, repaired, and rehabilitated system pipelines, pumps, and other equipment and appurtenances.
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6. SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
The Plan must include an up to date Spill Emergency Response Plan to ensure prompt detection and response to spills to reduce spill volumes and collect information for prevention of future spills. The Spill Emergency Response Plan must include procedures to:
• Notify primary responders, appropriate local officials, and appropriate regulatory agencies of a spill in a timely manner;
• Notify other potentially affected entities (for example, health agencies, water suppliers, etc.) of spills that potentially affect public health or reach waters of the State;
• Comply with the notification, monitoring and reporting requirements of this General Order, State law and regulations, and applicable Regional Water Board Orders; • Ensure that appropriate staff and contractors implement the Spill Emergency Response Plan and are appropriately trained;
• Address emergency system operations, traffic control and other necessary response activities;
• Contain a spill and prevent/minimize discharge to waters of the State or any drainage conveyance system;
• Minimize and remediate public health impacts and adverse impacts on beneficial uses of waters of the State;
• Remove sewage from the drainage conveyance system;
• Clean the spill area and drainage conveyance system in a manner that does not inadvertently impact beneficial uses in the receiving waters; • Implement technologies, practices, equipment, and interagency coordination to expedite spill containment and recovery;
• Implement pre-planned coordination and collaboration with storm drain agencies and other utility agencies/departments prior, during, and after a spill event; • Conduct post-spill assessments of spill response activities; • Document and report spill events as required in this General Order; and • Annually, review and assess effectiveness of the Spill Emergency Response Plan, and update the Plan as needed.
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7. SEWER PIPE BLOCKAGE CONTROL PROGRAM
The Sewer System Management Plan must include procedures for the evaluation of the Enrollee’s service area to determine whether a sewer pipe blockage control program is needed to control fats, oils, grease, rags and debris. If the Enrollee determines that a program is not needed, the Enrollee shall provide justification in its Plan for why a program is not needed.
The procedures must include, at minimum:
• An implementation plan and schedule for a public education and outreach program that promotes proper disposal of pipe-blocking substances; • A plan and schedule for the disposal of pipe-blocking substances generated within the sanitary sewer system service area. This may include a list of acceptable disposal facilities and/or additional facilities needed to adequately dispose of substances generated within a sanitary sewer system service area; • The legal authority to prohibit discharges to the system and identify measures to prevent spills and blockages;
• Requirements to install grease removal devices (such as traps or interceptors), design standards for the removal devices, maintenance requirements, best management practices requirements, recordkeeping and reporting requirements; • Authority to inspect grease producing facilities, enforcement authorities, and whether the Enrollee has sufficient staff to inspect and enforce the fats, oils, and grease ordinance;
• An identification of sanitary sewer system sections subject to fats, oils, and grease blockages and establishment of a cleaning schedule for each section; and • Implementation of source control measures for all sources of fats, oils, and grease reaching the sanitary sewer system for each section identified above.
8. SYSTEM EVALUATION, CAPACITY ASSURANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The Plan must include procedures and activities for:
• Routine evaluation and assessment of system conditions; • Capacity assessment and design criteria;
• Prioritization of corrective actions; and
• A capital improvement plan.
8.1 System Evaluation and Condition Assessment
The Plan must include procedures to:
• Evaluate the sanitary sewer system assets utilizing the best practices and technologies available;
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• Identify and justify the amount (percentage) of its system for its condition to be assessed each year;
• Prioritize the condition assessment of system areas that:
o Hold a high level of environmental consequences if vulnerable to collapse, failure, blockage, capacity issues, or other system deficiencies; o Are located in or within the vicinity of surface waters, steep terrain, high groundwater elevations, and environmentally sensitive areas; o Are within the vicinity of a receiving water with a bacterial-related impairment on the most current Clean Water Act section 303(d) List;
• Assess the system conditions using visual observations, video surveillance and/or other comparable system inspection methods;
• Utilize observations/evidence of system conditions that may contribute to exiting of sewage from the system which can reasonably be expected to discharge into a water of the State;
• Maintain documents and recordkeeping of system evaluation and condition assessment inspections and activities; and
• Identify system assets vulnerable to direct and indirect impacts of climate change, including but not limited to: sea level rise; flooding and/or erosion due to increased storm volumes, frequency, and/or intensity; wildfires; and increased power disruptions.
8.2. Capacity Assessment and Design Criteria
The Plan must include procedures to identify system components that are experiencing or contributing to spills caused by hydraulic deficiency and/or limited capacity, including procedures to identify the appropriate hydraulic capacity of key system elements for:
• Dry-weather peak flow conditions that cause or contributes to spill events; • The appropriate design storm(s) or wet weather events that causes or contributes to spill events;
• The capacity of key system components; and
• Identify the major sources that contribute to the peak flows associated with sewer spills.
The capacity assessment must consider:
• Data from existing system condition assessments, system inspections, system audits, spill history, and other available information; • Capacity of flood-prone systems subject to increased infiltration and inflow, under normal local and regional storm conditions;
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• Capacity of systems subject to increased infiltration and inflow due to larger and/or higher-intensity storm events as a result of climate change; • Increases of erosive forces in canyons and streams near underground and above- ground system components due to larger and/or higher-intensity storm events; • Capacity of major system elements to accommodate dry weather peak flow conditions, and updated design storm and wet weather events; and • Necessary redundancy in pumping and storage capacities.
8.3. Prioritization of Corrective Action
The findings of the condition assessments and capacity assessments must be used to prioritize corrective actions. Prioritization must consider the severity of the consequences of potential spills.
8.4. Capital Improvement Plan
The capital improvement plan must include the following items:
• Project schedules including completion dates for all portions of the capital improvement program;
• Internal and external project funding sources for each project; and • Joint coordination between operation and maintenance staff, and engineering staff/consultants during planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects; and Interagency coordination with other impacted utility agencies.
9. MONITORING, MEASUREMENT AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
The Plan must include an Adaptive Management section that addresses Plan- implementation effectiveness and the steps for necessary Plan improvement, including:
• Maintaining relevant information, including audit findings, to establish and prioritize appropriate Plan activities;
• Monitoring the implementation and measuring the effectiveness of each Plan Element;
• Assessing the success of the preventive operation and maintenance activities; • Updating Plan procedures and activities, as appropriate, based on results of monitoring and performance evaluations; and
• Identifying and illustrating spill trends, including spill frequency, locations and estimated volumes.
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10. INTERNAL AUDITS
The Plan shall include internal audit procedures, appropriate to the size and performance of the system, for the Enrollee to comply with section 5.4 (Sewer System Management Plan Audits) of this General Order.
11. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
The Plan must include procedures for the Enrollee to communicate with:
• The public for:
o Spills and discharges resulting in closures of public areas, or that enter a source of drinking water, and
o The development, implementation, and update of its Plan, including opportunities for public input to Plan implementation and updates.
• Owners/operators of systems that connect into the Enrollee’s system, including satellite systems, for:
o System operation, maintenance, and capital improvement-related activities.
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ATTACHMENT E1 – NOTIFICATION, MONITORING, REPORTING AND
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Table of Contents
1. Notification Requirements ......................................................................................... E1-3
1.1. Notification of Spills of 1,000 Gallons or Greater to the California Office of Emergency Services ...................................................................................... E1-3
1.2. Spill Notification Information ........................................................................... E1-4
1.3. Notification of Spill Report Updates ................................................................ E1-4
2. Spill-Specific Monitoring Requirements .................................................................... E1-5
2.1 Spill Location and Spread .............................................................................. E1-5
2.2 Spill Volume Estimation.................................................................................. E1-5
2.3. Receiving Water Monitoring ............................................................................ E1-5
2.4. Safety and Access Exceptions ........................................................................ E1-8
3. Reporting Requirements ............................................................................................ E1-8
3.1. Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 1 Spill Reporting ................. E1-8
3.2. Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 2 Spill Reporting ............... E1-12
3.3. Monthly Certified Spill Reporting for Category 3 Spills .................................. E1-14
3.4. Monthly Certified Spill Reporting for Category 4 Spills .................................. E1-16
3.5. Amended Certified Spill Reports for Category 3 Spills .................................. E1-16
3.6. Annual Certified Spill Reporting of Category 4 and/or Lateral Spills ............. E1-16
3.7. Monthly Certification of “No-Spills” or “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills” ................................................................................................ E1-16
3.8. Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map ................... E1-17
3.9. Annual Report (Previously termed as Collection System Questionnaire in General Order 2006-0003-DWQ) .................................................................. E1-17
3.10. Sewer System Management Plan Audit Reporting Requirements ................ E1-19
3.11. Sewer System Management Plan Reporting Requirements ......................... E1-19
4. Recordkeeping Requirements ................................................................................. E1-20
4.1. Recordkeeping Time Period .......................................................................... E1-20
4.2. Availability of Documents .............................................................................. E1-20
4.3. Spill Reports .................................................................................................. E1-20
4.4. Recordkeeping of Category 4 Spills and Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills ....... E1-21
4.5. Sewer System Telemetry Records ................................................................ E1-22
4.6. Sewer System Management Plan Implementation Records ......................... E1-22
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4.9. Work Orders .................................................................................................. E1-23
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ATTACHMENT E1– NOTIFICATION, MONITORING, REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING
REQUIREMENTS
The Notification Requirements (section 1), Spill-specific Monitoring Requirements (section 2), Reporting Requirements (section 3) and Recordkeeping Requirements (section 4) in this Attachment are pursuant to Water Code section 13267 and section 13383, and are an enforceable component of this General Order. For the purpose of this General Order, the term:
• Notification means the notifying of appropriate parties of a spill event or other activity. • Spill-specific Monitoring means the gathering of information and data for a specific spill event to be reported or kept as records.
• Reporting means the reporting of information and data into the online California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) Sanitary Sewer System Database. • Recordkeeping means the maintaining of information and data in an official records storage system.
Failure to comply with the notification, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements in this General Order may subject the Enrollee to civil liabilities of up to $10,000 a day per violation pursuant to Water Code section 13385; up to $1,000 a day per violation pursuant to Water Code section 13268; or referral to the Attorney General for judicial civil enforcement.
Water Code section 13193 et seq. requires the Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards) and the State Water Resources Control Board ( State Water Board ) to collect sanitary sewer spill information for each spill event and make this information available to the public. Sanitary sewer spill information for each spill event includes but is not limited to: Enrollee contact information for each spill event, spill cause, estimated spill volume and factors used for estimation, location, date, time, duration, amount discharged to waters of the State, response and corrective action(s) taken.
1. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.1. Notification of Spills of 1,000 Gallons or Greater to the California Office of Emergency Services
Per Water Code section 13271, for a spill that discharges in or on any waters of the State, or discharges or is deposited where it is, or probably will be, discharged in or on any waters of the State, the Enrollee shall notify the California Office of Emergency Services and obtain a California Office of Emergency Services Control Number as soon as possible but no later than two (2) hours after:
• The Enrollee has knowledge of the spill; and
• Notification can be provided without substantially impeding cleanup or other emergency measures.
The notification requirements in this section apply to individual spills of 1,000 gallons or greater, from an Enrollee-owned and/or operated laterals, to a water of the State.
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1.2. Spill Notification Information
The Enrollee shall provide the following spill information to the California Office of Emergency Services before receiving a Control Number, as applicable:
• Name and phone number of the person notifying the California Office of Emergency Services;
• Estimated spill volume (gallons);
• Estimated spill rate from the system (gallons per minute); • Estimated discharge rate (gallons per minute) directly into waters of the State or indirectly into a drainage conveyance system;
• Spill incident description:
o Brief narrative of the spill event, and
o Spill incident location (address, city, and zip code) and closest cross streets and/or landmarks;
• Name and phone number of contact person on-scene;
• Date and time the Enrollee was informed of the spill event; • Name of sanitary sewer system causing the spill;
• Spill cause or suspected cause (if known);
• Amount of spill contained;
• Name of receiving water body receiving or potentially receiving discharge; and • Description of water body impact and/ or potential impact to beneficial uses.
1.3. Notification of Spill Report Updates
Following the initial notification to the California Office of Emergency Services and until such time that the Enrollee certifies the spill report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, the Enrollee shall provide updates to the California Office of Emergency Services regarding substantial changes to:
• Estimated spill volume (increase or decrease in gallons initially estimated); • Estimated discharge volume discharged directly into waters of the State or indirectly into a drainage conveyance system (increase or decrease in gallons initially estimated); and
• Additional impact(s) to the receiving water(s) and beneficial uses.
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2. SPILL-SPECIFIC MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Spill Location and Spread
The Enrollee shall visually assess the spill location(s) and spread using photography, global positioning system (GPS), and other best available tools. The Enrollee shall document the critical spill locations, including:
• Photography and GPS coordinates for:
o The system location where spill originated.
For multiple appearance points of a single spill event, the points closest to the spill origin.
• Photography for:
o Drainage conveyance system entry locations,
o The location(s) of discharge into surface waters, as applicable, o Extent of spill spread, and
o The location(s) of clean up.
2.2 Spill Volume Estimation
To assess the approximate spill magnitude and spread, the Enrollee shall estimate the total spill volume using updated volume estimation techniques, calculations, and documentation for electronic reporting. The Enrollee shall update its notification and reporting of estimated spill volume (which includes spill volume recovered) as further information is gathered during and after a spill event.
2.3. Receiving Water Monitoring
2.3.1. Receiving Water Visual Observations
Through visual observations and use of best available spill volume-estimating techniques and field calculation techniques, the Enrollee shall gather and document the following information for spills discharging to surface waters:
• Estimated spill travel time to the receiving water;
• For spills entering a drainage conveyance system, estimated spill travel time from the point of entry into the drainage conveyance system to the point of discharge into the receiving water;
• Estimated spill volume entering the receiving water; and • Photography of:
o Waterbody bank erosion,
o Floating matter,
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o Discoloration of receiving water, and
o Impact to the receiving water.
2.3.2. Receiving Water – Water Quality Sampling and Analysis For sewage spills in which an estimated 50,000 gallons or greater are discharged into a surface water, the Enrollee shall conduct the following water quality sampling no later than 18 hours after the Enrollee’s knowledge of a potential discharge to a surface water:
• Collect one water sample, each day of the duration of the spill, at:
o The DCS-001 location as described in section 2.3.4 (Receiving Water Sampling Locations) of this Attachment, if sewage discharges to a surface water via a drainage conveyance system; and/or
o Each of the three receiving water sampling locations in section 2.3.4 (Receiving Water Sampling Locations) of this Attachment;
If the receiving water has no flow during the duration of the spill, the Enrollee must report “No Sampling Due To No Flow” for its receiving water sampling locations.
The Enrollee shall analyze the collected receiving water samples for the following constituents per section 2.3.3 (Water Quality Analysis Specifications) of this Attachment:
• Ammonia, and
• Appropriate bacterial indicator(s) per the applicable Basin Plan water quality objectives, including one or more of the following, unless directed otherwise by the Regional Water Board:
o Total Coliform Bacteria
o Fecal Coliform Bacteria
o E-coli
o Enterococcus
Dependent on the receiving water(s), sampling of bacterial indicators shall be sufficient to determine post-spill (after the spill) compliance with the water quality objectives and bacterial standards of the California Ocean Plan or the California Inland Surface Water Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan, including the frequency and/or number of post-spill receiving water samples as may be specified in the applicable plans.
The Enrollee shall collect and analyze additional samples as required by the applicable Regional Water Board Executive Officer or designee.
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2.3.3. Water Quality Analysis Specifications
Spill monitoring must be representative of the monitored activity (40 Code of Federal Regulations section 122.41(j)(1)).
Sufficiently Sensitive Methods
Sample analysis must be conducted according to sufficiently sensitive test methods approved under 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136 for the sample analysis of pollutants. For the purposes of this General Order, a method is sufficiently sensitive when the minimum level of the analytical method approved under 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136 is at or below the receiving water pollutant criteria.
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program-Accredited Laboratories The analysis of water quality samples required per this General Order must be performed by a laboratory that has accreditation pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with section 100825) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 101 of the Health and Safety Code. (Water Code section 13176(a).) The State Water Board accredits laboratories through its Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP).
2.3.4. Receiving Water Sampling Locations
The Enrollee shall collect receiving water samples at the following locations.
Sampling of Flow in Drainage Conveyance System (DCS) Prior to Discharge Sampling
Location Sampling Location Description
DCS-001 A point in a drainage conveyance system before the drainage conveyance system flow discharges into a receiving water.
Receiving Surface Water Sampling (RSW)1
Sampling
Location Sampling Location Description
RSW-001
Point of Discharge
A point in the receiving water where sewage initially enters the receiving water.
RSW-001U:
Upstream of Point
of Discharge
A point in the receiving water, upstream of the point of sewage discharge, to capture ambient conditions absent of sewage discharge impacts.
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Sampling
Location Sampling Location Description
RSW-001D:
Downstream of
Point of Discharge
A point in the receiving water, downstream of the point of sewage discharge, where the spill material is fully mixed with the receiving water.
1 The Enrollee must use its best professional judgment to determine the upstream and downstream distances based on receiving water flow, accessibility to upstream/downstream waterbody banks, and size of visible sewage plume.
2.4. Safety and Access Exceptions
If the Enrollee encounters access restrictions or unsafe conditions that prevents its compliance with spill response requirements or monitoring requirements in this General Order, the Enrollee shall provide documentation of access restrictions and/or safety hazards in the corresponding required report.
3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
All reporting required in this General Order must be submitted electronically to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov), unless specified otherwise in this General Order. Electronic reporting may solely be conducted by a Legally Responsible Official or Data Submitter(s) previously designated by the Legally Responsible Official, as required in section 5.8 (Designation of Data Submitters) of this General Order.
The Enrollee shall report any information that is protected by the Homeland Security Act, by email to [email protected], with a brief explanation of the protection provided by the Homeland Security Act for the subject report to be protected from unauthorized disclosure and/or public access, and for official Water Board regulatory purposes only.
3.1. Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 1 Spill Reporting
3.1.1. Draft Spill Report for Category 1 Spills
Within three (3) business days of the Enrollee’s knowledge of a Category 1 spill, the Enrollee shall submit a Draft Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The Draft Spill Report must, at minimum, include the following items:
1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of Enrollee contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;
2. Spill location name;
3. Date and time the Enrollee was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;
4. Operator arrival time;
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5. Estimated spill start date and time;
6. Date and time the Enrollee notified the California Office of Emergency Services, and the assigned control number;
7. Description, photographs, and GPS coordinates of the system location where the spill originated;
o If a single spill event results in multiple appearance points, provide GPS coordinates for the appearance point closest to the failure point and describe each additional appearance point in the spill appearance point explanation field;
8. Estimated total spill volume exiting the system;
9. Description and photographs of the extent of the spill and spill boundaries;
10. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
o Description of the drainage conveyance system transporting the spill; o Photographs of the drainage conveyance system entry location(s); o Estimated spill volume fully recovered from the drainage conveyance system; o Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system;
11. Description and photographs of all discharge point(s) into the surface water;
12. Estimated spill volume that discharged to surface waters; and
13. Estimated total spill volume recovered.
3.1.2. Certified Spill Report for Category 1 Spills
Within 15 calendar days of the spill end date, the Enrollee shall submit a Certified Spill Report for Category 1 spills, to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
Upon completion of the Certified Spill Report, the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database will issue a final spill event identification number.
The Certified Spill Report must, at minimum, include the following mandatory information in addition to all information in the Draft Spill Report per section 3.1.1 (Draft Spill Report for Category 1 Spills) above:
1. Description of the spill event destination(s), including GPS coordinates if available, that represent the full spread and reach of the spill;
2. Spill end date and time;
3. Description of how the spill volume estimations were calculated, including at a minimum:
o The methodology, assumptions and type of data relied upon, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) records, flow monitoring or other telemetry information used to estimate the volume of the spill discharged, and the volume of the spill recovered (if any volume of the spill was recovered), and o The methodology(ies), assumptions and type of data relied upon for estimations of the spill start time and the spill end time;
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4. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease deposition, etc.);
5. System failure location (for example, main, lateral, pump station, etc.);
6. Description of the pipe material, and estimated age of the pipe material, at the failure location;
7. Description of the impact of the spill;
8. Whether or not the spill was associated with a storm event;
9. Description of spill response activities including description of immediate spill containment and cleanup efforts;
10. Description of spill corrective action, including steps planned or taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the spill, and a schedule of major milestones for those steps;
11. Spill response completion date;
12. Detailed narrative of investigation and investigation findings of cause of spill;
13. Reasons for an ongoing investigation (as applicable) and the expected date of completion;
14. Name and type of receiving water body(s);
15. Description of the water body(s), including but not limited to:
o Observed impacts on aquatic life,
o Public closure, restricted public access, temporary restricted use, and/or posted health warnings due to spill,
o Responsible entity for closing/restricting use of water body, and o Number of days closed/restricted as a result of the spill.
16. Whether or not the spill was located within 1,000 feet of a municipal surface water intake; and
17. If water quality samples were collected, identify sample locations and the parameters the water quality samples were analyzed for. If no samples were taken, Not Applicable shall be selected.
3.1.3. Spill Technical Report for Individual Category 1 Spill in which 50,000 Gallons or Greater Discharged into a Surface Water
For any spill in which 50,000 gallons or greater discharged into a surface water, within 45 calendar days of the spill end date, the Enrollee shall submit a Spill Technical Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Spill Technical Report, at minimum, must include the following information:
1. Spill causes and circumstances, including at minimum:
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o Photographs illustrating the spill origin, the extent and reach of the spill, drainage conveyance system entrance and exit, receiving water, and post-cleanup site conditions;
o Diagram showing the spill failure point, appearance point(s), the spill flow path, and ultimate destinations;
o Detailed description of the methodology employed, and available data used to calculate the discharge volume and, if applicable, the recovered spill volume; o Detailed description of the spill cause(s);
o Description of the pipe material, and estimated age of the pipe material, at the failure location;
o Description of the impact of the spill;
o Copy of original field crew records used to document the spill; and o Historical maintenance records for the failure location.
2. Enrollee’s response to the spill:
o Chronological narrative description of all actions taken by the Enrollee to terminate the spill;
o Explanation of how the Sewer System Management Plan Spill Emergency Response Plan was implemented to respond to and mitigate the spill; and o Final corrective action(s) completed and a schedule for planned corrective actions, including:
▪ Local regulatory enforcement action taken against an illicit discharge in response to this spill, as applicable,
▪ Identifiable system modifications, and operation and maintenance program modifications needed to prevent repeated spill occurrences, and ▪ Necessary modifications to the Emergency Spill Response Plan to incorporate lessons learned in responding to and mitigating the spill.
3. Water Quality Monitoring, including at minimum:
o Description of all water quality sampling activities conducted; o List of pollutant and parameters monitored, sampled and analyzed; as required in section 2.3 (Receiving Water Monitoring) of this Attachment; o Laboratory results, including laboratory reports;
o Detailed location map illustrating all water quality sampling points; and o Other regulatory agencies receiving sample results (if applicable).
4. Evaluation of spill impact(s), including a description of short-term and long-term impact(s) to beneficial uses of the surface water.
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3.1.4. Amended Certified Spill Reports for Individual Category 1 Spills The Enrollee shall update or add additional information to a Certified Spill Report within 90 calendar days of the spill end date by amending the report or by adding an attachment to the Spill Report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The Enrollee shall certify the amended report.
After 90 calendar days, the Enrollee shall contact the State Water Board at [email protected] to request to amend a Spill Report. The Legally Responsible Official shall submit justification for why the additional information was not reported within the Amended Spill Report due date.
3.2. Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 2 Spill Reporting
3.2.1. Draft Spill Report for Category 2 Spills
Within three (3) business days of the Enrollee’s knowledge of a Category 2 spill, the Enrollee shall submit a Draft Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The Draft Spill Report must, at minimum, include the following items:
1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of Enrollee contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;
2. Spill location name;
3. Date and time the Enrollee was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;
4. Operator arrival time;
5. Estimated spill start date and time;
6. Date and time the Enrollee notified the California Office of Emergency Services, and the assigned control number;
7. Description, photographs, and GPS coordinates of the system location where the spill originated;
If a single spill event results in multiple appearance points, provide GPS coordinates for the appearance point closest to the failure point and describe each additional appearance point in the spill appearance point explanation field;
8. Estimated total spill volume exiting the system;
9. Description and photographs of the extent of the spill and spill boundaries;
10. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
o Description of the drainage conveyance system transporting the spill; o Photographs of the drainage conveyance system entry location(s); o Estimated spill volume fully recovered from the drainage conveyance system; o Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system; STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ ATTACHMENT E1 – NOTIFICATION, MONITORING, REPORTING
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o Estimated spill volume discharged to a groundwater infiltration basin or facility, if applicable; and
11. Estimated total spill volume recovered.
3.2.2. Certified Spill Report for Category 2 Spills
Within 15 calendar days of the spill end date, the Enrollee shall submit a Certified Spill Report for the Category 2 spill, to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov). Upon completion of the Certified Spill Report, the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database will issue a final spill event identification number.
The Certified Spill Report must, at minimum, include the following mandatory information in addition to all information in the Draft Spill Report per section 3.2.1 (Draft Spill Report for Category 2 Spills) above:
1. Description of the spill event destination(s), including GPS coordinates if available, that represent the full spread and reach of the spill;
2. Spill end date and time;
3. Description of how the spill volume estimations were calculated, including at a minimum:
o The methodology, assumptions and type of data relied upon, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) records, flow monitoring or other telemetry information used to estimate the volume of the spill discharged, and the volume of the spill recovered (if any volume of the spill was recovered), and o The methodology(ies), assumptions and type of data relied upon for estimations of the spill start time and the spill end time;
4. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease deposition, etc.);
5. System failure location (for example, main, pump station, etc.);
6. Description of the pipe/infrastructure material, and estimated age of the pipe material, at the failure location;
7. Description of the impact of the spill;
8. Whether or not the spill was associated with a storm event;
9. Description of spill response activities including description of immediate spill containment and cleanup efforts;
10. Description of spill corrective action, including steps planned or taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the spill, and a schedule of major milestones for those steps;
11. Spill response completion date;
12. Detailed narrative of investigation and investigation findings of cause of spill;
13. Reasons for an ongoing investigation (as applicable) and the expected date of completion; and
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14. Whether or not the spill was located within 1,000 feet of a municipal surface water intake.
3.2.3. Amended Certified Spill Reports for Individual Category 2 Spills The Enrollee shall update or add additional information to a Certified Spill Report within 90 calendar days of the spill end date by amending the report or by adding an attachment to the Spill Report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The Enrollee shall certify the amended report.
After 90 calendar days, the Enrollee shall contact the State Water Board at [email protected] to request to amend a Spill Report. The Legally Responsible Official shall submit justification for why the additional information was not reported within the Amended Spill Report due date.
3.3. Monthly Certified Spill Reporting for Category 3 Spills The Enrollee shall report and certify all Category 3 spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database within 30 calendar days after the end of the month in which the spills occurred. (For example, all Category 3 spills occurring in the month of February shall be reported and certified by March 30th). After the Legally Responsible Official certifies the spills, the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database will issue a spill event identification number for each spill.
The monthly reporting of all Category 3 spills must include the following items for each spill:
1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of Enrollee contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;
2. Spill location name;
3. Date and time the Enrollee was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;
4. Operator arrival time;
5. Estimated spill start date and time;
6. Description, photographs, and GPS coordinates where the spill originated:
o If a single spill event results in multiple appearance points, provide GPS coordinates for the appearance point closest to the failure point and describe each additional appearance point in the spill appearance point explanation field;
7. Estimated total spill volume exiting the system;
8. Description and photographs of the extent of the spill and spill boundaries;
9. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
o Description of the drainage conveyance system transporting the spill; o Photographs of the drainage conveyance system entry locations(s); o Estimated spill volume fully recovered from the drainage conveyance system; and STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ ATTACHMENT E1 – NOTIFICATION, MONITORING, REPORTING
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o Estimated spill volume discharged to a groundwater infiltration basis or facility, if applicable.
10. Estimated total spill volume recovered;
11. Description of the spill event destination(s), including GPS coordinates, if available, that represent the full spread and reaches of the spill;
12. Spill end date and time;
13. Description of how the spill volume estimations were calculated, including, at minimum:
o The methodology and type of data relied upon, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) records, flow monitoring or other telemetry information used to estimate the volume of the spill discharged, and the volume of the spill recovered (if any volume of the spill was recovered), and o The methodology and type of data relied upon to estimate the spill start time, on-going spill rate at time of arrival (if applicable), and the spill end time;
14. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease deposition, etc.);
15. System failure location (for example, main, pump station, etc.);
16. Description of the pipe/infrastructure material, and estimated age of the pipe/infrastructure material, at the failure location;
17. Description of the impact of the spill;
18. Whether or not the spill was associated with a storm event;
19. Description of spill response activities including description of immediate spill containment and cleanup efforts;
20. Description of spill corrective actions, including steps planned or taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the spill, and a schedule of the major milestones for those steps; including, at minimum:
o Local regulatory enforcement action taken against an illicit discharge in response to this spill, as applicable, and
o Identifiable system modifications, and operation and maintenance program modifications needed to prevent repeated spill occurrences at the same spill event location, including:
▪ Adjusted schedule/method of preventive maintenance,
▪ Planned rehabilitation or replacement of sanitary sewer asset, ▪ Inspected, repaired asset(s), or replaced defective asset(s), ▪ Capital improvements,
▪ Documentation verifying immediately implemented system modifications and operating/maintenance modifications,
▪ Description of spill response activities,
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▪ Spill response completion date, and
▪ Ongoing investigation efforts, and expected completion date of investigation to determine the full cause of spill;
21. Detailed narrative of investigation and investigation findings of cause of spill.
3.4. Monthly Certified Spill Reporting for Category 4 Spills The Enrollee shall report and certify the estimated total spill volume exiting the sanitary sewer system, and the total number of all Category 4 spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, within 30 calendar days after the end of the month in which the spills occurred.
3.5. Amended Certified Spill Reports for Category 3 Spills Within 90 calendar days of the certified Spill Report due date, the Enrollee may update or add additional information to a certified Spill Report by amending the report or by adding an attachment to the Spill Report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Enrollee shall certify the amended report.
After 90 calendar days, the Legally Responsible Official shall contact the State Water Board at [email protected] to request to amend a certified Spill Report. The Legally Responsible Official shall submit justification for why the additional information was not reported within the 90-day timeframe for amending the certified Spill Report, as provided above.
3.6. Annual Certified Spill Reporting of Category 4 and/or Lateral Spills For all Category 4 spills and spills from its owned and/or operated laterals that are caused by a failure or blockage in the lateral and that do not discharge to a surface water, the Enrollee shall:
• Maintain records per section 4.4. of this Attachment; The Enrollee shall provide records upon request by State Water Board or Regional Water Board staff.
• Annually upload and certify a report, in an appropriate digital format, of all recordkeeping of spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, by February 1st after the end of the calendar year in which the spills occurred.
A spill from an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral that discharges to a surface water is a Category 1 spill; the Enrollee shall report all Category 1 spills per section 3.1 of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order.
3.7. Monthly Certification of “No-Spills” or “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills”
If either (1) no spills occur during a calendar month or (2) only Category 4, and/or Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral spills (that do not discharge to a surface water) occur during a calendar month, the Enrollee shall certify, within 30 calendar days after STATEWIDE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ ATTACHMENT E1 – NOTIFICATION, MONITORING, REPORTING
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the end of each calendar month, either a “No-Spill” certification statement, or a “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills” certification statement, in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, certifying that there were either no spills, or Category 4 and/or Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills that will be reported annually (per section 3.6 of this Attachment) for the designated month.
If a spill starts in one calendar month and ends in a subsequent calendar month, and the Enrollee has no further spills of any category, in the subsequent calendar month, the Enrollee shall certify “no-spills” for the subsequent calendar month.
If the Enrollee has no spills from its systems during a calendar month, but the Enrollee voluntarily reported a spill from a private lateral or a private system, the Enrollee shall certify “no-spills” for that calendar month.
If the Enrollees has spills from its owned and/or operated laterals during a calendar month, the Enrollee shall not certify “no spills” for that calendar month.
3.8. Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map The Legally Responsible Official shall submit, to the State Water Board, an up-to-date electronic spatial map of its sewer system service area boundaries. The map must be in accordance with section 5.14 (Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map) of this General Order and the specification provided on the statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems program website. The map must include the location of wastewater treatment facility(ies) that treats the sewer system waste, if in the same sewer service boundary.
By the Effective Date of this General Order, specifications for the electronic sanitary sewer service area boundary map format will be provided on the statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems Order program website.
3.9. Annual Report (Previously termed as Collection System Questionnaire in General Order 2006-0003-DWQ)
A new Enrollee shall complete and submit its first certified Annual Report into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, within 30 days of obtaining a CIWQS account; Subsequent Annual Reports are due by April 1 of each year.
All enrollees shall update their previous year’s Annual Report, by April 1 of each year after the Effective Date of this General Order, for each calendar year (January 1 through December 31).
The Annual Report must be entered directly into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Enrollee’s Legally Responsible Official shall certify the Annual Report as instructed in CIWQS;
The Annual Report must address, and update as applicable, the following items:
• Population served;
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• Updated sewer system service area boundary map, if service area boundary has changed from original map submitted per section 5.14 (Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map) of this General Order; • Number of system operation and maintenance staff:
o Entry level (less than two years of experience),
o Journey level (greater than two years of experience), o Supervisory level, and
o Managerial level;
• Number of operation and maintenance staff certified as a certified collection system operator by the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA), with:
o Corresponding number of certified collection system operator grade levels (Grade I, II, III, IV, and V);
• System information:
o Miles of system gravity and force mains,
o Number of upper and lower service laterals connected to system, o Estimated number of upper and lower laterals owned and/or operated by the Enrollee,
o Portion of laterals that is Enrollee’s responsibility, o Average age the major components of system infrastructure, o Number and age of pump stations, and
o Estimated total miles of the system pipeline not accessible for maintenance; • Name and location of the treatment plant(s) receiving sanitary sewer system’s waste;
• Name of satellite sewer system tributaries;
• Number of system’s gravity sewer above or underground crossings of water bodies throughout system;
• Number of force main (pressurized pipe) above or underground crossings of water bodies throughout system;
• Number of siphons used to convey waste throughout the sewer system; • Miles of sewer system cleaned;
• Miles of sewer system video inspected, or comparable (i.e., video closed-circuit television or alternative inspection methods);
• System Performance Evaluation as specified in section 5.11 (System Performance Analysis) of this General Order;
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• System infrastructure failure points (for example, main, pump station, lateral, etc.); • Ongoing spill investigations; and
• Actions taken to address system deficiencies.
3.10. Sewer System Management Plan Audit Reporting Requirements The Enrollee shall submit its Sewer System Management Plan Audit and other pertinent audit information, in accordance with section 5.4 (Sewer System Management Plan Audits) of this General Order, to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database by six (6) months after the end of the 3-year audit period.
If a Sewer System Management Plan Audit is not conducted as required: the Enrollee shall:
• Update the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database and select the justification for not conducting the Audit; and
• Notify its corresponding Regional Water Board (see Attachment F (Regional Water Quality Control Board Contact Information)) of the justification for the lapsed requirements.
The Enrollee’s reporting of a justification for not conducting a timely Audit does not justify non-compliance with this General Order. The Enrollee shall:
• Submit the late Audit as required in this General Order; and • Comply with subsequent Audit requirements and due dates corresponding with the original audit cycle.
3.11. Sewer System Management Plan Reporting Requirements For an Existing Enrollee previously regulated by Order 2006-0003-DWQ: Within every six (6) years after the required due date of its last Plan Update, the Legally Responsible Official shall upload and certify a local governing entity-approved Sewer System Management Plan Update to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. If the electronic document format or size capacity prevents the electronic upload of the Plan, the Legally Responsible Official shall report an electronic link to its updated Sewer System Management Plan posted on its own website.
Order 2006-0003-DWQ required each enrollee to develop its initial Sewer System Management Plan per the following schedule, with required Plan updates at a frequency of 5-years thereafter:
Systems serving populations: Greater than 100,000: May 2, 2009 Between 100,000 and 10,000: August 2, 2009
Between 10,000 and 2,500: May 2, 2010
Less than 2,500: August 2, 2010
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This Order carries forth the previously-required Plan Update schedule per Order 2006-0003-DWQ. Per the six-year Plan Update frequency required in this Order, the Enrollee shall upload and certify its first Plan Update, to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database by the following due dates, with subsequent Plan Updates at the frequency of six years thereafter:
Systems serving populations: Greater than 100,000: May 2, 2025 Between 100,000 and 10,000: August 2, 2025
Between 10,000 and 2,500: May 2, 2026
Less than 2,500: August 2, 2026
For a New Enrollee: Within twelve (12) months of its Application for Enrollment Approval date, the Legally Responsible Official of a new Enrollee shall upload and certify a local governing entity-approved Sewer System Management Plan to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. If electronic document format or size capacity prevents the electronic upload of the Plan, the Legally Responsible Official shall report an electronic link to its Sewer System Management Plan posted on its own website. The due date for subsequent 6-year Plan updates, is six (6) years from the submittal due date of the new Enrollee’s first Sewer System Management Plan.
4. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
The Enrollee shall maintain records to document compliance with the provisions of this General Order, and previous General Order 2006-0003-DWQ as applicable, for each sanitary sewer system owned, including any required records generated by an Enrollee’s contractor(s).
4.1. Recordkeeping Time Period
The Enrollee shall maintain records of documents required in this Attachment, including records collected for compliance with this General Order, and records collected in accordance with previous General Order 2006-0003-DWQ, for five (5) years.
4.2. Availability of Documents
The Enrollee shall make the records required in this General Order readily available, either electronic or hard copies, for review by Water Board staff during onsite inspections or through an information request.
4.3. Spill Reports
The Enrollee shall maintain records for each of the following spill-related events and activities:
• Spill event complaint, including but not limited to records documenting how the Enrollee responded to notifications of spills. Each complaint record must, at a minimum, include the following information:
o Date, time, and method of notification,
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o Date and time the complainant first noticed the spill, if available, o Narrative description of the complaint, including any information the caller provided regarding whether the spill has reached surface waters or a drainage conveyance system, if available,
o Complainant’s contact information, if available, and
o Final resolution of the complaint;
• Records documenting the steps and/or remedial action(s) undertaken by the Enrollee, using all available information, to comply with this General Order, and previous General Order 2006-0003-DWQ as applicable;
• Records documenting how estimate(s) of volume(s) and, if applicable, volume(s) of spill recovered were calculated;
• All California Office of Emergency Services notification records, as applicable; and • Records, in accordance with the Monitoring Requirements in this Attachment.
4.4. Recordkeeping of Category 4 Spills and Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills An Enrollee must maintain the following records for each individual Category 4 spill and for each individual non-Category 1 Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral spill, and report in accordance to section 3.6 (Annual Certified Spill Reporting of Category 4 and/or Lateral Spills) of this Attachment.
Recordkeeping of Individual Category 4 Spill Information:
1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of Enrollee contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;
2. Spill location name;
3. Description and GPS coordinates for the system location where the spill originated;
4. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
o Description of drainage conveyance system location,
o Estimated spill volume fully recovered within the drainage conveyance system, and
o Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system;
5. Estimated total spill volume exiting the sanitary sewer system;
6. Spill date and start time;
7. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease deposition, etc.);
8. System failure location (for example, main, pump station, etc.);
9. Description of spill response activities including description of immediate spill containment and cleanup efforts;
10. Description of how the volume estimation was calculated, including, at minimum:
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o The methodology and type of data relied upon, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) records, flow monitoring or other telemetry information used to estimate the volume of the spill discharged, and the volume of the spill recovered (if any volume of the spill was recovered), and o The methodology and type of data relied upon to estimate the spill start time, on- going spill rate at time of arrival (if applicable), and the spill end time;
11. Description of implemented system modifications and operating/maintenance modifications.
Recordkeeping of Individual Lateral Spill Information:
1. Date and time the Enrollee was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;
2. Location of individual spill;
3. Estimated individual spill volume;
4. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease deposition, etc.); and
5. Description of how the volume estimations were calculated.
Total Annual Spill Information:
1. Estimated total annual spill volume;
2. Description of spill corrective actions, including at minimum:
o Local regulatory enforcement action taken against the sewer lateral owner in response to a spill, as applicable, and
o System operation, maintenance and program modifications implemented to prevent repeated spill occurrences at the same spill location.
4.5. Sewer System Telemetry Records
The Enrollee shall maintain the following sewer system telemetry records if used to document compliance with this General Order, and previous General Order 2006-0003-DWQ as applicable, including spill volume estimates:
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system(s); • Alarm system(s);
• Flow monitoring device(s) or other instrument(s) used to estimate sewage flow rates, and/or volumes;
• Computerized maintenance management system records; and • Asset management-related records.
4.6. Sewer System Management Plan Implementation Records The Enrollee shall maintain records documenting the Enrollee’s implementation of its Sewer System Management Plan, including documents supporting its Sewer System Management Plan audits, corrections, modifications, and updates to the Sewer System Management Plan.
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4.7. Audit Records
The Enrollee shall maintain, at minimum, the following records pertaining to its Sewer System Management Plan audits, and other internal audits:
• Completed audit documents and findings;
• Name and contact information of staff and/or consultants that conducted or involved in the audit; and
• Follow-up actions based on audit findings.
4.8. Equipment Records
The Enrollee shall maintain a log of all owned and leased sewer system cleaning, operational, maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation equipment.
4.9. Work Orders
The Enrollee shall maintain record of work orders for operations and maintenance projects.
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ATTACHMENT E2 – SUMMARY OF NOTIFICATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
This Attachment provides a summary of notification, monitoring and reporting requirements, by spill category, and for Enrollee-owned and/or operated laterals as required in Attachment E1 of this General Order, for quick reference purposes only.
Table E2-1
Spill Category 1: Spills to Surface Waters
Spill
Requirement Due Method
Notification
Within two (2) hours of the Enrollee’s knowledge of
a Category 1 spill of 1,000 gallons or greater,
discharging or threatening to discharge to surface
waters:
Notify the California Office of Emergency Services
and obtain a notification control number.
California Office
of Emergency
Services at:
(800) 852-7550
(Section 1 of
Attachment E1)
Monitoring
• Conduct spill-specific monitoring;
• Conduct water quality sampling of the receiving
water within 18 hours of initial knowledge of spill of
50,000 gallons or greater to surface waters.
(Section 2 of
Attachment E1)
Reporting
• Submit Draft Spill Report within three (3)
business days of the Enrollee’s knowledge of the
spill;
• Submit Certified Spill Report within 15 calendar
days of the spill end date;
• Submit Technical Report within 45 calendar days
after the spill end date for a Category 1 spill in
which 50,000 gallons or greater discharged to
surface waters; and
• Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar
days after the spill end date.
(Section 3.1 of
Attachment E1)
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Spill Category 2: Spills of 1,000 Gallons or Greater That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters
Spill
Requirements Due Method
Notification
Within two (2) hours of the Enrollee’s knowledge of
a Category 2 spill of 1,000 gallons or greater,
discharging or threatening to discharge to waters of
the State:
Notify California Office of Emergency Services and
obtain a notification control number.
California Office of
Emergency
Services at: (800)
852-7550
(Section 1 of
Attachment E1)
Monitoring Conduct spill-specific monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1)
Reporting
• Submit Draft Spill Report within three (3)
business days of the Enrollee’s knowledge of the
spill;
• Submit Certified Spill Report within 15 calendar
days of the spill end date; and
• Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar
days after the spill end date.
(Section 3.2 of
Attachment E1)
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Spill Category 3: Spills of Equal or Greater than 50 Gallons and Less than 1,000 Gallons That Does Not Discharge to Surface Waters
Spill
Requirements Due Method
Notification Not Applicable Not Applicable
Monitoring Conduct spill-specific monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1)
Reporting
• Submit monthly Certified Spill Report to the online
CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database within
30 calendars days after the end of the month in
which the spills occur; and
• Submit Amended Spill Reports within 90 calendar
days after the Certified Spill Report due date.
(Section 3.3 and 3.5 of
Attachment E1)
Table E2-4
Spill Category 4: Spills Less Than 50 Gallons That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters Spill
Requirements Due Method
Notification Not Applicable Not Applicable
Monitoring Conduct spill-specific monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1)
Reporting
• If, during any calendar month, Category 4 spills
occur, certify monthly, the estimated total spill
volume exiting the sanitary sewer system, and the
total number of all Category 4 spills into the online
CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, within
30 days after the end of the calendar month in
which the spills occurred.
• Upload and certify a report, in an acceptable digital format, of all Category 4 spills to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database, by February 1st
after the end of the calendar year in which the
spills occur.
(Section 3.4, 3.6, 3.7
and 4.4 of Attachment
E1)
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Enrollee Owned and/or Operated Lateral Spills That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters Spill
Requirements Due Method
Notification
Within two (2) hours of the Enrollee’s knowledge of a
spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, from an enrollee-
owned and/or operated lateral, discharging or
threatening to discharge to waters of the State:
Notify California Office of Emergency Services and
obtain a notification control number.
Not applicable to a spill of less than 1,000 gallons.
California Office of
Emergency Services
at: (800) 852-7550
(Section 1 of Attachment
E1)
Monitoring Conduct visual monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1)
Reporting
• Upload and certify a report, in an acceptable digital format, of all lateral spills (that do not discharge to a surface water) to the online CIWQS Sanitary
Sewer System Database, by February 1st after the
end of the calendar year in which the spills occur.
• Report a lateral spill of any volume that discharges
to a surface water as a Category 1 spill.
(Sections 3.6, 3.7 and
4.4 of Attachment E1)
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ATTACHMENT F – REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD CONTACT
INFORMATION
This Attachment provides a map, list of counties, and contact information to assist the Enrollee in identifying the corresponding Regional Water Quality Control Board office, for all Regional Water Board notification requirements in this General Order.
Region 1 -- North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Siskiyou, Sonoma, and Trinity counties.
[email protected] or (707) 576-2220
Region 2 -- San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Santa Clara (Northern most part of Morgan Hill), San Mateo, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano counties.
[email protected] or (510) 622-2369
Region 3 -- Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Santa Clara (most of Morgan Hill), San Mateo (Southern portion), Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, Kern (small portions), San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura (Northern portion) counties.
[email protected] or (805) 549-3147
Region 4 -- Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Los Angeles, Ventura counties (small portions of Kern and Santa Barbara counties). [email protected] or (213) 576-6600
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Region 5 -- Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Rancho Cordova (Sacramento) Office: Colusa, Lake, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, Napa, (North East), Solano (West), Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Contra Costa (East), Stanislaus, Tuolumne counties.
[email protected] or (916) 464-3291 Fresno Office: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare counties, and small portions of San Benito and San Luis Obispo counties.
[email protected] or (559) 445-5116 Redding Office: Butte, Glen, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties.
[email protected] or (530) 224-4845 Region 6 -- Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Lake Tahoe Office: Alpine, Modoc (East), Lassen (East side and Eagle Lake), Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado counties.
[email protected] or (530) 542-5400 Victorville Office: Mono, Inyo, Kern (East), San Bernardino, Los Angeles (North East corner) counties.
[email protected] or (760) 241-6583 Region 7 -- Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Imperial county and portions of San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego counties.
[email protected] or (760) 346-7491
Region 8 -- Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino counties.
[email protected] or (951) 782-4130
Region 9 -- San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board:
San Diego county and portions of Orange and Riverside counties.
[email protected] or (619) 516-1990
End of Order 2022-0103-DWQ
Chapter 13.08
SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM
Sections:
Article 1. General Provisions
13.08.010 Purpose and policy.
13.08.020 Rules and regulations.
13.08.030 Short title.
Article 2. Definitions
13.08.040 Definitions.
Article 3. Use of Public Sewers Required
13.08.050 Disposal of wastes.
13.08.060 Treatment of wastes required.
13.08.070 Unlawful disposal.
13.08.080 Occupancy prohibited.
13.08.090 Private sewerage disposal systems--Continuation of use.
13.08.100 Private sewerage disposal systems--Restrictions and exceptions, continuation of use.
Article 4. Private Sewerage Disposal Construction
13.08.110 Prohibition of new systems or connections.
13.08.120 Sewer not available.
13.08.125 City's option to extend sewer.
13.08.130 Permit required.
13.08.140 Inspection required.
13.08.150 Design requirements.
13.08.160 Cost of maintenance by owner.
13.08.170 Additional requirements.
Article 5. Sewer Extensions, Financing and Costs Repayment
13.08.180 Private financing.
13.08.190 Public financing.
13.08.200 Existing sewer cost repayment.
13.08.205 Payment for sewer connections prior to July 1, 2010.
Article 6. Side Sewers and Connections
13.08.210 Permit required.
13.08.220 Installation and/or connection of lateral sewers by city.
13.08.230 Design considerations.
13.08.240 Separate sewers.
13.08.250 Sewer too low.
13.08.260 Connection to public sewer.
13.08.270 Safety precautions.
13.08.280 Completion of work.
13.08.290 Maintenance of side sewers.
Article 7. Public Sewer Construction
13.08.300 Permit required.
13.08.310 Plans, profiles and specifications required.
13.08.320 Subdivision.
13.08.330 Easements or rights-of-way.
13.08.340 Persons authorized to perform work.
13.08.350 Grade stakes.
13.08.360 Compliance with local regulations.
13.08.370 Protection of excavation.
13.08.380 Design and construction standards.
13.08.390 Bond--Public sewer construction.
13.08.400 All work to be inspected.
13.08.410 Notification.
13.08.420 Correct notices.
13.08.430 All costs paid by owner.
13.08.440 Contract with outside industrial and commercial users.
13.08.450 Street excavation permit.
13.08.460 Liability.
13.08.470 Time limit on permits.
Article 8. Regulation of Wastewater Discharges
13.08.480 Prohibitions on discharges.
13.08.490 Prohibitions on storm drainage and ground water.
13.08.500 Prohibition on unpolluted water.
13.08.510 Limitations on radioactive wastes.
13.08.520 Limitations on the use of garbage grinders.
13.08.530 Limitations on point of discharge.
13.08.540 Holding tank waste and septic tank waste.
13.08.550 Limitations on wastewater strength.
13.08.560 Limitations on infectious waste.
13.08.570 Traps required.
13.08.580 Construction of traps.
13.08.590 Maintenance of traps.
13.08.600 Pretreatment of wastes.
13.08.610 Maintenance of pretreatment facilities.
13.08.620 Monitoring facilities.
13.08.630 Inspection and sampling.
13.08.640 Notification of violation.
13.08.650 Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste.
13.08.655 Dental amalgam wastes.
13.08.660 Special agreements--Private facilities.
13.08.670 Special agreement--Public facilities.
13.08.680 Federal requirements limitations.
13.08.690 Regional water quality control board requirement limitations.
13.08.700 Other governmental agency jurisdictions.
Article 9. Permits and Fees
13.08.710 Permit required.
13.08.720 Application for permit.
13.08.730 Compliance with permit.
13.08.740 Agreement.
13.08.750 Basic connection charge.
13.08.755 Timing of fee payment.
13.08.760 Treatment connection charge.
13.08.770 Timing of fee payment.
13.08.780 Special connection charges.
13.08.790 Additional connection charges.
13.08.800 Classes of permits.
13.08.810 Permits and inspection charges.
13.08.815 Analytical requirements.
13.08.816 Sample collection.
13.08.820 Recordkeeping requirements.
Article 9A. Reporting Requirements
13.08.824 Baseline monitoring reports.
13.08.825 Compliance schedule progress reports.
13.08.826 Report on compliance with categorical pretreatment standard deadline.
13.08.827 Periodic compliance reports.
Article 10. Sewer Service Charges
13.08.830 Purpose and basis.
13.08.840 Setting of rates.
13.08.850 Discharge classification.
13.08.860 Flow measurement.
13.08.870 Collection.
13.08.880 Late charges.
13.08.890 Application.
Article 11. Administration and Enforcement
13.08.900 Violation unlawful.
13.08.910 Inspection and sampling.
13.08.920 Notice and correction.
13.08.925 Consent orders.
13.08.930 Compliance orders.
13.08.935 Public nuisance.
13.08.940 Disconnection.
13.08.950 Public nuisance--Abatement.
13.08.960 Means of enforcement only.
13.08.970 Accidental discharge/slug control plan.
13.08.980 Issuance of cease and desist orders.
13.08.990 Show cause hearing.
13.08.995 Submission of time schedule.
13.08.1000 Appeals.
13.08.1010 City council appeal.
13.08.1020 Injunction.
13.08.1030 Liability.
13.08.1035 Administrative fines.
13.08.1040 Civil penalties.
13.08.1050 Criminal penalties for certain violations.
13.08.1060 Penalties for significant noncompliance.
13.08.1070 Falsifying of information.
13.08.1075 Emergency suspensions.
13.08.1080 Termination of service.
Article 12. Special Regulations
13.08.1090 Protection from damage.
13.08.1100 Confidential information.
13.08.1110 Special agreements.
Article 1. General Provisions
13.08.010 Purpose and policy.
These wastewater discharge regulations set uniform requirements for discharges of domestic and industrial waste and drainage water into the city sewerage system to enable the city to comply with the administrative provisions of the Clean Water Grant Regulations, water quality requirements set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the applicable effluent limitations, national standards of performance, toxic and pretreatment effluent standards, and any other discharge criteria which are required or authorized by state and federal law, and to derive the maximum public benefit by regulating the quality and quantity of wastewater discharged into those systems. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4100)
13.08.020 Rules and regulations.
The following rules and regulations concerning sewer construction, disposal of sewage and drainage of buildings, and connection to and use of the sewerage system of the city are adopted, and all work in respect thereto shall be performed as herein required and not otherwise. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4101)
13.08.030 Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Wastewater Ordinance of the City of Visalia." (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code §
4103)
Article 2. Definitions
13.08.040 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined in this section:
"Acceptable private sewerage disposal system" means adequate earth-covered underground septic tanks, cesspools, leach lines and wells, and/or combinations thereof; not including privies, privy vaults, open cesspools, or similar devices. "Act" or "the act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et. seq.
"Applicant" means the person making application for a permit for a sewer or plumbing installation, who shall be the owner of premises to be served by the sewer or plumbing installation for which a permit or waiver is requested, or his authorized agent.
"Authorized representative" means:
1. If the discharger is a corporation, an authorized representative shall mean:
a. President of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation;
b. The manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operational facilities employing more than two hundred fifty (250) persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures;
2. If the discharger is a partnership, or sole proprietorship, an authorized representative shall mean a general partner or proprietor, respectively;
3. If the discharger is a federal, state or local governmental facility, an authorized representative shall mean a director or highest official appointed or designated to oversee the operation and performance of the activities of the governmental facility, or his/her designee;
4. The individuals described in this section may designate another authorized representative if the authorization is in writing, the authorization specifies the individual or position responsible for the overall operation of the facility from which the discharge originates or having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company, and the written authorization has been submitted to the city.
"Available sewer" means a community sewer within two hundred (200) feet of the property line of any premises. "Beneficial uses" means uses of the waters of the state that may be protected against quality degradation including, but not necessarily limited to, domestic, municipal, agricultural and industrial supply, power generation, recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and the preservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife and other aquatic resources or reserves, and other uses, both tangible or intangible as specified by federal and state law. "Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)" means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five days at twenty (20) degrees C, expressed in milligrams per liter. "Building" means a structure used for any purpose which contains a fixture, plumbing system or sanitary facility of any type.
"Building drain" means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the side sewer. "Categorical pretreatment standards" means National Categorical Pretreatment Standard(s). Any regulation containing pollutant discharge limits promulgated by the EPA in accordance with Section 307(b) and (c) of the Act which applies to a specific category of industrial discharger.
"Cesspool" means an excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a drainage system, or part thereof, so designed and constructed as to retain the organic matter and solids discharging therein, but permitting the liquids to seep through the bottom and sides.
"Chlorine demand" means the amount of chlorine required to produce a free chlorine residual of 0.1 mg/l after a contact time of fifteen (15) minutes as measured by the Iodometric Method on a sample at a temperature of twenty (20) degrees C in accordance with the procedures in standard methods.
"City" means the city of Visalia, California.
"City council" means the city council of the city.
"City engineer" means the city engineer of the city or the engineer's authorized deputy, agent or representative. "City manager" means the city manager of the city or the manager's authorized deputy, agent or representative. "Clean Water Grant Program Regulations" means the latest regulations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 3, Subchapter 7, and any subsequent amendments thereto. "Commercial discharger" means any discharger not specifically defined as a residential, industrial, or institutional discharger.
"Commercial garbage grinder" means a mechanical unit for pulverizing solid wastes produced by commercial dischargers. "Community sewer" means a sewer owned and operated by the city or other public agency tributary to a treatment facility operated by the city.
"Compatible pollutant" means biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, settleable solids, pH and fecal coliform bacteria; plus other pollutants that the city's treatment facilities are designed to accept and/or remove. Compatible pollutants are noncompatible when discharged in quantities that have an adverse effect on the city's system or NPDES permit compliance.
"Connection" means the physical attachment of a building, premises, fixture, plumbing system, trap, pretreatment facility, or any other facility discharging wastewater to a community sewer. "Connection fee" means a one time charge for new connections to the collection system. The fee is normally paid at the time of issuance of a building permit.
"Contamination" means an impairment of the quality of the waters of the state by waste to a degree which creates a hazard to the public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease.
Contamination shall include any equivalent
effect resulting from the disposal of wastewater, whether or not waters of the state are affected. "Contractor" means an individual, firm, corporation, partnership or association duly licensed by the state of California to perform the type of work to be done under a permit.
"County" means the county of Tulare, California.
"Developed lot" means a parcel of ground of record, of less than five acres, created by subdivision or lot split, and occupied by a residential, commercial, institutional or industrial structure. "Director" means the director(s) of the department(s) of the city or such other person as may be designated by the director to perform the services or make the determinations permitted or required in this chapter to be made by the director. “Discharger” means any person who discharges or causes the discharge of wastewater to a community sewer system or directly to the POTW. Discharger shall mean the same as user. "Dissolved solids" means the solid matter in solution in wastewater, as determined by evaporation of a sample from which all suspended matter has been removed by filtration, in accordance with the procedures in standard methods. "Domestic sewage" means the waterborne wastes derived from the ordinary living processes and of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal, without special treatment, into the community sewer. "Dwelling unit" means a building or portion of a building arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by not more than one family and having facilities for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitary purposes. "Effluent" means wastewater or other liquid, partially or completely treated, or in its natural state, or any portion thereof flowing out of a reservoir, basin, treatment plant or industrial treatment plant. "Fixture" means lavatory, tub, shower, water closet, garbage disposal or other facility connected by a drain to the sewer. "Fixture unit" means the flow producing effluent of different fixtures on the collection system as defined by the most recent edition adopted by the city of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, a nonprofit organization.
"Garbage" means putrescible animal, fish, fowl, fruit, or vegetable refuse or any part thereof resulting from the preparation, storage, handling, processing or consumption of food.
"Grease" means any material which is extractable from an acidified sample of a waste by hexane or other designated solvent and as determined by the appropriate methods and procedures approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and identified in 40 CFR Part 136. Grease includes fats and oils. "Grease interceptor" means a pretreatment device designed and installed to separate fats, oils and grease from wastewater.
“Holding tank waste” means any waste from holding tanks such as chemical toilets, campers, trailers, septic tanks or other such tanks intended to temporarily contain septage wastes. "Incompatible pollutant" means any pollutant which is not a compatible pollutant as defined in this section. "Indirect discharge" means the introduction of pollutants into the city's wastewater collection or treatment systems from any nondomestic source regulated under the provisions of the Act, Section 307, as amended, or as otherwise identified by the city.
“Industrial user” means a source of indirect discharge. "Industrial waste" means the waterborne waste and wastewater from any producing, manufacturing or processing operation of whatever nature, including institutional and commercial operations, where water is used for laundering, vehicle cleaning, or the removal of significant quantities of wastes of nonhuman origin, as distinct from sanitary sewage. "Industrial waste inspector" means the representative of the city specifically authorized as industrial waste inspector. "Institutional discharger" means any public or nonprofit school, church, hospital, lodge, club, fire department, library, memorial building or other public or nonprofit activity which discharges only sanitary sewage to city's system. “Interference” means the inhibition or disruption of the sewer system, treatment process or operations of the wastewater treatment plant which contributes to the violation of city's NPDES permit caused by a discharge, either alone or in conjunction with discharge or discharges from other sources. The term includes prevention of sewage sludge use or disposal by the city in accordance with Section 405 of the Act (33 U.S.C. 1345) or any criteria, guidelines, or regulations developed pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA), the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, or more stringent state criteria (including those contained in any state sludge management plan prepared pursuant to Title IV of SWDA) applicable to the method of disposal or use employed by the city.
"Mass emission rate" means the weight of material discharged to the sewer system during a given time interval. Unless otherwise specified, the mass emission rate shall mean pounds per day of a particular constituent or combination of constituents.
"Natural outlet" means any outlet into a water course, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or groundwater. "New source" means:
1. Any building, structure, facility or installation
from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants, the construction of which commenced after the publication of proposed pretreatment standards under Section 307(c) of the Act which will be applicable to such source if standards are thereafter promulgated in accordance with that section, provided that:
a. The building, structure, facility or installation is constructed at a site at which no other source is located; or b. The building, structure, facility or installation totally replaces the process or production equipment that causes the discharge of pollutants at an existing source; or
c. The production or wastewater generating process of the building, structure, facility or installation are substantially independent of an existing source at the same site. In determining whether these are substantially independent, factors such as the extent to which the new facility is integrated with the existing plant, and the extent to which the new facility is engaged in the same general type of activity as the existing source, will be considered.
2. Construction on a site at which an existing source is located results in a modification rather than a new source if the construction does not create a new building, structure, facility or installation meeting the criteria of subsections (1)(b) or (1) (c) of this definition, but otherwise alters, replaces, or adds to existing process or production equipment.
3. Construction of a new source is determined to have commenced if the owner or operator has:
a. Begun, or caused to being as part of a continuous on-site construction program:
i. Any placement, assembly, or installation of facilities or equipment; or ii. Significant site preparation work including clearing, excavation, or removal of existing buildings, structures, or facilities which is necessary for the placement, assembly, or installation of new source facilities or equipment; or b. Entered into a binding contractual obligation for the purchase of facilities or equipment which are intended to be used in its operation within a reasonable time.
Options to purchase, or contracts which can be terminated or modified without substantial loss, and contracts for feasibility, engineering and design studies do not constitute a contractual obligation under this definition.
"Nuisance" means anything which is injurious to health or is offensive to the senses or an obstruction to the free use of property so as to interfere with a person's comfort or enjoyment of life or property, or which affects at the same time an entire community or neighborhood or any considerable number of persons, although the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon individuals may be unequal.
"Outside sewer" means a sanitary sewer, beyond the limits of the city, not subject to control or jurisdiction of the city. “POTW (Publicly Operated Treatment Works)” means the city sewage treatment facilities, known also as the sewage treatment plant, the water conservation plant, or the wastewater treatment plant. “Pass through” means the discharge of pollutants through the city's treatment system into navigable waters in quantities or concentrations which alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the city's NPDES permit, including an increase in magnitude or duration of the violation. "Peak flow rate" means the annually determined highest flow rate of sewage or industrial waste discharged to a public sewer over a period of at least fifteen (15) minutes at any time during the preceding twelve (12) month period. "Permit" means any written authorization to install or construct sewers or to discharge to the city sewerage system required pursuant to this or any other regulation of the city. "Person" means any individual, firm, company, partnership, association, organization, the United States of America, the state of California, a political subdivision, governmental agency or other public or municipal corporation. "pH" means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen-ion activity in moles per liter of solution as determined by standard methods and procedures approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and identified in 40 CFR Part 136. "Plumbing fixtures" means receptacles that receive liquid, water, or wastewater and discharge them into a drainage system.
"Plumbing system" means the distributing pipes for the water supply; the fixtures and fixture traps; the soil, waste and vent pipes; the building drain and building sewer, and the stormwater drainage pipes; with their devices, appurtenances, and connections within and adjacent to the building.
"Pollution" means an alteration of the quality of the receiving waters of the state by waste to a degree which unreasonably affects such waters for beneficial use or for facilities which serve such beneficial uses. Pollution may include, but not be limited to, contamination.
"Premises" means any lot, place or parcel of land or any building, structure, mobile home, or any part of a building, structure, or mobile home on any lot, place or parcel of land.
1. "Residential premises" means all premises used exclusively for residential purposes except for boarding houses, dormitories, motels, hotels, hospitals, convalescent homes, or other premises used primarily as a temporary place of residence, and discharging only sanitary sewage.
2. "Nonresidential premises" means all premises other than residential premises. "Pretreatment facility" means any works or device for the treatment or flow limitation of sewage or industrial waste, prior to discharge into a public sewer.
“Pretreatment requirements” means any substantive or procedural requirement related to pretreatment, other than a pretreatment standard, imposed on an industrial user.
"Pretreatment standard" means any prohibitive discharge standards, categorical pretreatment standards and/or local limitations on wastewater discharge characteristics.
"Private sewer," "building sewer" or "house service sewer" means that part of the building sewer beginning at the junction thereof with the building plumbing or drainage system and terminating at the property line or at the easement line. "Properly shredded garbage" means the wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food that have been shredded to such a degree that all particles shall be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particles greater than one-half inch (1.27 centimeters) in any dimension. "Public sewer" ("community sewer") means a sewer directly controlled by the city. "Radioactive material" means material containing chemical elements that spontaneously change their atomic structure by emitting any particles, rays or energy forms.
"Receiving water quality requirements" means requirements for the city's treatment plant effluent and/or the waters to which such effluent is discharged, established by law or by state or federal regulatory agencies, for the protection of receiving water quality.
"Residential discharger" means any discharger whose premises are used solely for residential purposes. "Sanitary sewage" means any and all waste substances, liquids or solids associated with human habitation, excluding storm, surface and groundwaters, and industrial wastes. "Sanitary sewer" means a sewer which carries only sanitary or sanitary and industrial wastewaters and to which storm, surface, and groundwaters are not intentionally admitted. "Septage receiving station" means a facility at the Visalia Water Conservation Plant for receipt of septic and holding tank wastes.
“Septage waste” means the liquid and semi- solid material removed from septic tanks or other holding tanks used to temporarily contain domestic sewage.
“Septage waste hauler” means an entity permitted to transport septage waste from various locations to the wastewater treatment facility.
"Septic tank" means a watertight receptacle which receives the discharge of a drainage system or part thereof, designed and constructed so as to retain solids, digest organic matter through a period of detention, and allow the liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a system of open joint piping or a seepage pit meeting the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
"Sewage" ("wastewater") means a combination of the water-carried wastes from residences, commercial buildings, institutions, and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface and storm waters as may be present. "Sewerage system" means all facilities for collecting, pumping, storing, treating and disposing of sewage. "Sewage treatment plant" means the city sewage treatment facilities known also as the water conservation plant or the wastewater treatment plant.
"Sewer" means a pipe or conduit for holding and carrying sewage, including manholes and all other appurtenance facilities which are necessary or convenient to the holding or carrying of sewage.
1. "House sewer" (building sewer) means that portion of the side sewer from the lateral sewer to its connection to the building drain.
2. "Interceptor sewer" means a public sewer in a public right-of-way receiving the discharges from main or trunk sewers and conveying said sewage to the sewage treatment plant.
3. "Lateral sewer" means that portion of the side sewer which is within the public right-of-way.
4. "Main sewer" means a publicly owned sewer in a public right-of-way to which side sewer connections from private properties are or may be connected for the disposal of domestic or industrial waste.
5. "Side sewer" means the privately owned and maintained sewer which connects the plumbing system of the building to the main sewer. The side sewer begins at the point of connection to the main sewer, including the wye, and terminates at the point of connection to the building drain two feet outside the foundation line or building wall. Side sewer includes the lateral sewer and the house sewer.
6. "Trunk sewer" means a public sewer in a public right-of-way receiving the discharge from one or more main sewers and conveying said sewage to another trunk sewer or to an interceptor sewer. "Sewer service charge" means a charge established to obtain equitable payment from all dischargers for the cost of construction, operation and maintenance of the sewerage facilities. "Shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.
“Significant industrial user” means any industrial user which:
1. May be subject to categorical pretreatment standards;
2. Discharges an average twenty-five thousand (25,000) gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling, and boiler blowdown wastewater);
3. Contributes a process wastestream which makes up five percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic capacity of the treatment plant; or
4. Is designated as significant by the city on the basis that the industrial user has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the operation of the system or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement. "Significant noncompliance" occurs when one or more of the following criteria occur:
1. Chronic violations of wastewater discharge limits, defined here as those in which sixty-six percent (66%) or more of all
the measurements taken for the same pollutant parameter during a six (6)-month period exceed (by any magnitude) a numeric pretreatment standard or requirement, including instantaneous limits, as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(I);
2. Technical review criteria (TRC) violations, defined here as those in which thirty-three percent (33%) or more of all the measurements taken for the same pollutant parameter during a six (6)-month period equal or exceed the product of the numeric pretreatment standard or requirement including instantaneous limits, as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(I) multiplied by the applicable TRC (TRC = 1.4 for BOD, TSS, fats, oil, and grease and 1.2 for all other pollutants except pH);
3. Any other violation of a pretreatment standard or requirement as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(I) (daily maximum, long- term average, instantaneous limit, or narrative standard) that the POTW determines has caused, alone or in combination with other discharges, interference or pass through (including endangering the health of POTW personnel or the general public);
4. Any discharge of a pollutant that has caused imminent endangerment to human health, welfare or to the environment or has resulted in the POTW's exercise of its emergency authority under paragraph 40 CFR 403.8 (f)(I)(vi)(B) to halt or prevent such a discharge;
5. Failure to meet, within ninety (90) days after the schedule date, a compliance schedule milestone contained in a local control mechanism or enforcement order for starting construction, completing construction, or attaining final compliance;
6. Failure to provide, within forty-five (45) days after the due date, required reports such as baseline monitoring reports, ninety (90)-day compliance reports, periodic self-monitoring reports, and reports on compliance with compliance schedules;
7. Failure to accurately report noncompliance;
8. Any other violation or group of violations, which may include a violation of best management practices, which the POTW determines will adversely affect the operation or implementation of the local pretreatment program. "Slug" means any discharge of water, sewage, or industrial waste which in concentration of any given constituent or in quantity of flow exceeds for any period of duration longer than fifteen (15) minutes more than three times the average twenty-four (24) hour concentration or flows.
"Solid wastes" means the nonliquid carried wastes normally considered to be suitable for disposal with refuse at sanitary landfill refuse disposal sites.
"Street" means a public highway, road, street, avenue, alley way, public place, easement or right-of-way for vehicle or pedestrian use.
"Storm drain" ("storm sewer") means a sewer which carries storm and surface waters and drainage, but excludes sanitary sewage and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted cooling water. "Suspended solids" means solids that either float on the surface of or are in suspension in, water, sewage, or other liquids; and which are removable by laboratory filtering.
"Trade secret" means any formula, plan, pattern, process, tool, mechanism, compound, procedure, production data, or compilation of information which is not patented, which is known only to certain individuals within a commercial concern who are using it to fabricate, produce or compound an article of trade or a service having commercial value, and which gives its user an opportunity to obtain a business advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. "Trap" means any facility designed, constructed and operated for the purpose of removing and retaining dangerous, deleterious or prohibited constituents from wastewater by differential gravity separation before discharge to the public sewer. "Unpolluted water" means water to which no constituent has been added, either intentionally or accidentally, which would render such water unacceptable to the agency having jurisdiction thereof for disposal to storm or natural drainages or directly to surface waters.
"Unsanitary" means contrary to those principles which are known to promote and safeguard health. “User” means any person who discharges or causes the discharge of wastewater to a community sewer system or directly to the POTW. User shall mean the same as discharger.
"User classification" means a classification of users based on the 1987 edition of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual prepared by the Federal Executive Office of Management and Budget. "Waste" means and includes sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid, gaseous, or radioactive, associated with human habitation, or of human or animal origin, or from any producing, manufacturing, or processing operation of whatever nature, including such waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to, and for purposes of, disposal.
"Wastewater constituents and characteristics" means the individual chemical, physical, bacteriological and radiological parameters, including volume and flow rate, and such other parameters that serve to define, classify or measure the contents, quality, quantity and strength of wastewater. "Watercourse" means a channel in which a flow of water occurs either continuously or intermittently. "Water softener" means a unit using the ion exchange process and requiring sodium chloride to regenerate the exchange bed designed to remove hardness (magnesium and/or calcium ions) from a water supply. "Waters of the state" means any water, surface or underground, including saline waters, within the boundaries of the state. (Ord. 2011-08 § 2, 2011: Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Ord. 2000-18 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2000: prior code §§ 4104--4199)
Article 3. Use of Public Sewers Required
13.08.050 Disposal of wastes.
It is unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit to be deposited in any unsanitary manner, upon public or private property within the city, or in an area under jurisdiction of said city, any human or animal excrement, garbage or other objectionable waste. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4200)
13.08.060 Treatment of wastes required.
It is unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet or watercourse any sewage, industrial wastes, or other polluted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006:
Prior code § 4201)
13.08.070 Unlawful disposal.
Except as provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool, seepage pit or other facility intended or used for the disposal of sewage. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4202)
13.08.080 Occupancy prohibited.
No building, industrial facility or other structure shall be occupied until the owner of the premises has complied with this chapter. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4203)
13.08.090 Private sewerage disposal systems--Continuation of use.
Whether or not public sewers exist or are installed in public streets or rights-of-way abutting annexed and developed properties, existing acceptable private sewerage disposal systems may continue to be maintained and used by the property owners for service of the dwellings and structures existing at the time of adoption of this chapter only, except as hereinafter restricted or excepted. Acceptable private sewerage disposal systems include adequate earth-covered underground septic tanks, cesspools, leach lines and wells, and/or combinations thereof.
Determination of the acceptability of a private system
shall be the responsibility of the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4204)
13.08.100 Private sewerage disposal systems--Restrictions and exceptions, continuation of use.
A. Dwellings or structures connected to or utilizing privies, privy vaults, open cesspools, or similar unacceptable private sewerage disposal systems shall, immediately upon annexation to the city, be connected to an available public sewerage system.
B. Whenever it is determined that an existing adequate private sewerage disposal system is in need of major repairs to ensure continuation of the proper operation of that system, the dwelling or structure served must be connected to an available public sewerage system within sixty (60) days. Major repairs does not include such items as septic tank pumping and usual maintenance functions.
C. Whenever state or county health authorities, or the city, declare an individual private disposal system, or the systems in the area, to be a health hazard or to be creating a public nuisance, the use of such system, or systems, shall be discontinued within the period of time specified by the city and connection(s) to public sewer made forthwith.
D. Whenever an area, under the authority of the special assessment acts of the state of California is assessed for sewer construction, all benefitted property owners may be required by the city council to connect to the public sewer system, where in the opinion of the council the conditions described in subsection (c) of this section exist or are incipient.
E. Where main sewers are installed, for the public welfare and at public expense, the city council may require abutting property owners to connect thereto within a period of time specified by the council. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code §
4205)
Article 4. Private Sewerage Disposal Construction
13.08.110 Prohibition of new systems or connections.
No new private sewerage disposal systems shall be constructed within the city, and no new dwellings or structures shall be connected to existing private systems; except as hereinafter excepted. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part),
2003; Prior code § 4206)
13.08.120 Sewer not available.
Where a public sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewerage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Prior code § 4207)
13.08.125 City's option to extend sewer.
Where there is no available public sewer, the city shall have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the public sewer to within two hundred (200) feet of the property line and require connection thereto, as set forth herein.
If the city waives its
option to extend sewer system, such waiver shall be in writing from the city manager to the applicant.
Such waiver is
required prior to applicant commencing installation of a private sewage disposal system. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord.
2003-20 (part), 2003
13.08.130 Permit required.
Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the city. The written application for such permit shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, and other information deemed necessary by the city as well as the sewer extension waiver signed by city manager. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the city at the time application is filed, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003;
Prior code § 4208)
13.08.140 Inspection required.
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city. The city shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall provide twenty-four (24) hour notice to the city when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2003-20 (part), 2003; Prior code § 4209)
13.08.150 Design requirements.
The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with recommendations of the department of public health of the state of California and the health officer of Tulare County, as determined by the city. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system requiring subsurface soil absorption capacity where the characteristics of the property do not indicate sufficient soil absorption qualities. No septic tank, cesspool, anaerobic tank or chemical process shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or any stream or watercourse. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4210)
13.08.160 Cost of maintenance by owner.
The owner shall operate and maintain private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4211)
13.08.170 Additional requirements.
No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by any law, ordinance, rule or regulation administered by the county health office or city building inspector. (Ord. 2006-02
(part),
2006: Prior code § 4212)
Article 5. Sewer Extensions, Financing and Costs Repayment
13.08.180 Private financing.
The purpose of this article is to provide an expedient method of financing sewer construction in cases where all benefitted property owners do not wish to participate in such construction and shall not benefit therefrom until connecting to such sewer construction. The method shall provide for equal proportion of cost within a reasonable period of time among the parcels to be benefitted. The following method is not intended to be exclusive.
A. Petition for Extension. Owners of real property desiring to have the city sewer system extended in accordance with the provisions of this article, shall make written application therefore to the city, stating the location and limits of the requested public sewer extension, together with a description of their property. The city shall evaluate the feasibility and practicality of the proposed sewer extension and shall estimate the cost of the project, including all costs normally charged by the city to persons extending public sewers, and shall submit to the council a map showing the area to be served and benefitted by said sewer extension. All such sewer extensions shall be within the boundary lines of a public street or a public easement.
The sewer extension shall extend across the parcel boundaries being served. The minimum cost to any property owner shall be not less than required by Section
13.08.180(C). The city manager shall report to the city council regarding the proposed sewer extension and if the council determines said extension to be in the public interest, it may grant the request for initiation of the sewer extension project.
B. Deposit of Funds for Construction and Costs.
Whenever the application of property owners for public sewer extension has been granted by the city council, the applicant shall deposit with the city, in cash, an amount equal to the total cost estimate of the project. No work shall be started upon the project until the specified deposit has been made.
C. Performance. The city shall prepare plans, specifications, and proposal agreements for the construction of the proposed public sewer extension and shall advertise for sealed proposals. Contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder by the city council. Upon completion and acceptance of the work by the city, the city shall prepare a statement of the final cost of the public extension. If it shall be found that the actual cost upon completion of the project is less than the estimated cost, the excess of the money paid to the city shall be refunded to the applicants in the same proportion that it was paid to the city. When the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, the applicants upon notice and demand shall forthwith pay the prorated deficiency in cash. No connection to the constructed sewer shall be permitted by the city until such additional payment, if necessary, is made.
D. Cost of Distribution. The city shall prepare a statement of the final cost of the public sewer, and a map showing the prorated costs to the various parcels of property benefitted.
E. Connection Requirements. Whenever the sewer system of the city has been extended in accordance with the provisions of this article, those owners of property benefitted, or their successors in interest who have not heretofore contributed their proportionate share of the cost of the public sewer extension in the amount set up in the city's final cost sheet, shall not be permitted to connect with the public sewer extension unless, and until, they shall have paid to the city the amount in cash stated on the city's final costs sheet, or the current year connection fee as required by Section
13.08.750(C),
whichever is greater. All such payments shall be in addition to any other fees required by other city ordinances or regulations.
F. Private Sewers. Any property owner in the public sewer extension district who has, prior to said sewer extension, constructed a private sewer connection to the public sewer for his property at his own expense, shall not be required to contribute to the cost of said public sewer extension except where such property derives increased benefits therefrom as determined by the city and as approved by the council. Such property owner shall pay only the amount so approved before connecting his property to the public sewer extension.
G. Refunds. Periodically upon demand, the city shall refund to the persons originally paying for a sewer extension proportionate amounts paid to the city by property owners who did not participate in the original cost and who have been given permits to connect to the extended sewer and have paid for said connection as provided for in this chapter.
H. Termination of Refunds. Any claim by a contributing property owner for a refund which is available due to payment by benefitted property owners, shall be made within a period of ten years of the filing of the final cost statement. All money paid after the lapse of ten years shall be retained by the city.
I. Oversizing Sewer Mains. The city may oversize any sewer main from the minimum eight inch diameter if it is determined by the city that a larger line would be needed to serve other developments.
If a larger line is installed, the city
shall pay only the additional oversizing cost. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4213)
13.08.190 Public financing.
The purpose of this article is to provide an equitable method for the assessing of costs and the financing of such costs for the provision of sanitary sewer service to developed lots within the city and/or annexing to the city. The following method is not intended to be exclusive.
A. Definitions and Restrictions.
1. A developed lot is defined for purposes of this article as a parcel of ground of record less than five acres, a parcel created by subdivision or lot split and any of the above occupied by a residential, institutional, or commercial structure.
2. The provisions of this article shall apply when at least ninety (90) percent of the area proposed for sewer service is composed of developed lots which are using private sewage disposal systems.
3. No area shall be considered for sewer service under the provisions of this article unless at least fifty (50) percent of the property owners of the developed lots sign a sewer connection agreement with the city in accordance with the procedures outlined hereinafter.
4. Developed lots larger than those in the surrounding neighborhood or subdivision which are subject to further development under existing zoning restrictions shall be assessed at charges higher than those described hereinafter when, in the opinion of the city engineer, such higher charges are required as a matter of equitable sewer cost assessment.
B. Financing of Sewer Extensions. Sewer extensions to be constructed under the provisions of this article may be financed by the city. The city must be reimbursed for this financed cost at such time as benefiting property owners connect to the sewer, except that sewers may be financed for a period not to exceed five years from the date of connection under the financing provisions of the short form of the 1911 Act, Chapter 27, (commencing with Section 5870 through 5895.54) of the Streets and Highways Code, state of California. The limits imposed with respect to such 1911 Act financing are a minimum annual payment to the city of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus interest with the repayment of the total amount due, with interest, to be completed in not more than five years. All monies received as a result of this chapter shall be paid to the Sanitation Fund of the city.
C. Public Financing. The city council shall establish annually by resolution the sewer connection fee which is to represent the total cost of public sewer facilities to the benefitted property owners under this article, which fee shall include and take the place of all other charges and fees other than the monthly sewer service charge specified in this chapter. Such resolution shall be adopted by the council in each calendar year. The resolution currently in effect shall prevail until such time as the resolution for the new year is adopted.
D. The connection fee shall be based on a recommendation by the city engineer considering the costs of sewer extensions for the preceding twelve-month period. The connection fee shall include the cost of sewer laterals to the property line, manholes, main line costs, plumbing permit, and the trunkline capacity charge and treatment plant capacity charge outlined in Section
13.08.750 and shall be a uniform cost per lot; except, that additional fees may be stipulated for additional dwelling units on such lots. The above provisions shall be dependent upon budgeted or specified allocations by the city council of funds sufficient to carry out the purposes of this subsection. The city council, by this chapter in no way undertakes to guarantee the provision of sewer service to any area within or annexing to the city except when, in the council's opinion, the city is able to finance such facilities, and when it is the council's judgment that there is priority need for such facilities with respect to other municipal service.
E. Sewer Connection Agreements. The property owner signing the sewer connection agreement consents to:
1. Pay any and all applicable sewer connection fees as set forth in Article 9, Sections
13.08.710 through
13.08.820;
2. Connect to the sewer line and pay the normal sewer service charge as set forth in Article 10, Sections
13.08.830
through
13.08.890. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4214)
13.08.200 Existing sewer cost repayment.
The purpose of this article is to assure repayment to the city by directly benefitted property owners for connections to trunk sewers abutting properties not otherwise adequately served by the public sewer system, where such trunk sewers have been built at public expense and where the property owners directly connecting thereto receive benefits in excess of those accruing to the general area served by the trunk sewer; and further to require payment to the city for connection to main sewers where the owners and/or developers of connected and directly benefitted property have not paid for their proportionate share of the cost of construction of the main sewer.
A. Application. This article shall not apply to connections to existing sewers within the boundaries of the incorporated area of the city, as said boundaries existed on April 12, 1948, as outlined in the map thereof on file in the office of the city engineer.
B. Payment. Prior to issuance of a sewer connection permit for properties desiring to connect directly to the aforementioned trunk sewers, or main sewers, the persons desiring to connect thereto shall pay to the city a cost determined annually by council resolution under Section
13.08.750. It is the intent of this article to provide that property owners directly benefitted by the construction of trunk or main sewers at a location where they may connect directly thereto without extension of the public sewer, shall pay to the city the costs which they would normally have incurred were they to have constructed, or to have participated in the construction of, sewer facilities to serve their property.
Single-family residences
within the city limits of the city which are permitted to connect to an existing sanitary sewer line may have their charges set on the tax roll if they so elect. The procedure of the short form of the 1911 Act assessment as set forth in the Street and Highways Code, Chapter 27 shall be followed. The limits imposed are a minimum annual payment to the city of fifty dollars ($50.00), with the repayment of all charges, with interest, to be completed in not more than five years.
C. Exceptions. The provisions of this article shall apply to connection to existing main or trunk sewer lines with the following exceptions:
1. Those sewers constructed under the provisions of either the short or long form of the 1911 Act of the state of California Streets and Highways Code where assessments are or have been made on the basis of benefits;
2. Sewer connections of the existing single family dwellings in those areas which are deemed by the council to be unable to finance public sewer improvements and described as such by council resolution, said boundaries being as outlined on maps thereof on file in the city engineer's office;
3. Sewers constructed under the provisions of Sections
13.08.180 or
13.08.190 or similar provisions of prior city
ordinances;
4. Sewers constructed under council annexation agreements;
5. Sewers constructed pursuant to approved development agreements.
D. Disposition of Funds. All monies received as a result of this section shall be deposited into the sanitation fund of the city. No monies received as a result of this chapter shall be repayable to any developer or property owner who has constructed main sewers for the benefit of his property. Such repayments shall be made only when the developer or property owner has fully complied with the provisions of Section
13.08.180. Further, no developer or property owners shall have the right to sell, lease, assign, or otherwise purport to convey sewer connection rights to any main sewer for other than directly benefitted properties owned by said developer at the time of design approval by the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006:
Prior code § 4215)
13.08.205 Payment for sewer connections prior to July 1, 2010.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13.08.190 B. and Section
13.08.200 B., payment for connection of single family
residences inside the city limits made to sanitary sewer lines after January 1, 2004 and prior to July 1, 2010, may be placed on the county tax roll pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code, with the repayment of all charges, with interest, to be completed in not more than ten (10) years. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2003-15 (part), 2003)
Article 6. Side Sewers and Connections
13.08.210 Permit required.
No person shall cause or permit a premises to be initially connected to the sewer system nor shall any person increase the number of dwelling units on residential premises connected to the sewer system, change the use of residential premises connected to the sewer system to a nonresidential use, increase the area of nonresidential premises devoted to a nonresidential use, or change the use of nonresidential premises to a residential use without a connection permit issued by the director as provided by this chapter. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2000-18 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2000: prior code § 4216)
13.08.220 Installation and/or connection of lateral sewers by city.
A. Except as otherwise directed by the city, the city shall install all lateral sewers, making connections therefrom to main and trunk sewers, and charging the property owner for the costs thereof.
This installation shall terminate at the property line
(street right-of-way line); line and grade to said termination shall be determined by the city engineer, as shall procedures for requesting such installations.
B. Where determined by the city engineer to be in the best interest of the city and/or the property owner, and in all new subdivision installations, the property owner shall be requested to have the lateral sewer installed by a licensed contractor in lieu of city installation. In such instances, the city shall be responsible for cutting wyes into existing sewers.
C. In either case, city installation or property owner installation, all costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of a lateral sewer shall be borne by the owner, except where otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02
(part),
2006: Prior code § 4217)
13.08.230 Design considerations.
Minimum size and slope in the side sewer shall be in accordance with the requirements of the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4218)
13.08.240 Separate sewers.
Every building must be separately connected to a public sewer. No two adjacent lots abutting the same area shall be permitted to join in the use of the same side sewer. However, one or more buildings located on premises belonging to the same owner may be served with the same side sewer during the period of said ownership. Upon the subsequent subdivision and/or sale of a portion of said lot, the portion not directly connected with such public sewer shall be separately connected with a public sewer, and it is unlawful for the owner thereof to continue to use or maintain such indirect connection. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4219)
13.08.250 Sewer too low.
In any building in which any portion of the building drain or building sewer is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer, sewage drained by such building drain or sewer shall be lifted by artificial means, approved by the city engineer, and discharged to the public sewer at the expense of the owner. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4220)
13.08.260 Connection to public sewer.
The applicant for a side sewer permit shall notify the city when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer or lateral sewer. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4221)
13.08.270 Safety precautions.
All excavations for a side sewer installation being installed by the owner's contractor shall be maintained in a safe and workmanlike manner, and adequately guarded with barricades and/or lights so as to protect the public from hazard, in full accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4222)
13.08.280 Completion of work.
Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other property disturbed in the course of a contractor's work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4223)
13.08.290 Maintenance of side sewers.
Side sewers, including lateral sewers and wyes, shall be maintained by the owner of the property served in good order and condition, at his or her sole cost and expense. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4224)
Article 7. Public Sewer Construction
13.08.300 Permit required.
No person shall construct, extend or connect to any public sewer without first obtaining a written permit from the city and paying all fees and connection charges and furnishing bonds and/or cash deposits as required herein. The provisions of this section requiring permits shall not be construed to apply to contractors constructing sewers and appurtenances under contracts awarded and entered into with the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4225)
13.08.310 Plans, profiles and specifications required.
A. The application for a permit for public sewer construction shall be accompanied by complete plans, profiles and specifications, complying with all applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, prepared by a registered civil engineer, showing all details of the proposed work.
B. The application, together with the plans, profiles and specifications shall be examined by the city engineer who shall within twenty (20) working days approve them as filed or require them to be modified as deemed necessary for proper installation. When the city engineer is satisfied that the proposed work is proper and that the plans, profiles and specifications are sufficient and correct, he shall order the issuance of a permit predicated upon the payment of all connection charges, fees and deposits and furnishing required bonds. The permit shall prescribe such terms and conditions as necessary in the public interest. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4226)
13.08.320 Subdivision.
The requirements of Sections
13.08.300 and
13.08.310 shall be fully complied with before any final subdivision map shall be approved by the city council. The final subdivision map shall provide for the dedication for public use of all streets, easements or rights of way in which public sewer lines are to be constructed. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4227)
13.08.330 Easements or rights-of-way.
In the event that an easement is required for an extension of the public sewer, the applicant shall procure and have accepted by the city council a proper easement or grant of right-of-way sufficient in law to allow the laying and maintenance of such extension. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4228)
13.08.340 Persons authorized to perform work.
Only properly licensed contractors shall be authorized to perform the work of public sewer construction within the city. All terms and conditions of the permit issued by the city to the applicant shall be binding on the contractor. The requirements of this section shall apply to side sewers installed concurrently with public sewer construction. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior
code § 4229)
13.08.350 Grade stakes.
Grade and line stakes shall be set by a registered civil engineer prior to the start of work on any public sewer construction.
The contractor shall be responsible for accurately transferring grades to sewer inverts. The engineer shall provide copies of cut sheets to the contractor and to the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4230)
13.08.360 Compliance with local regulations.
Any person constructing a sewer within a street or public right-of-way or easement shall comply with all state, county or city laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the cutting of pavement, opening, barricading, lighting and protecting of trenches, backfilling and repaving thereof, and shall obtain all permits and pay all fees required by other departments having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of a permit by the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4231)
13.08.370 Protection of excavation.
A. The applicant shall maintain such barriers, lights and signals as are necessary to give warning to the public at all times that a sewer is under construction and of each dangerous condition to be encountered as a result thereof. Applicant shall also likewise protect the public in the use of the sidewalk against any such conditions in connection with the construction of the sewer. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other property disturbed in the course of the work shall be reinstalled in a manner satisfactory to the city or any other public agency having jurisdiction thereover.
B. If the city engineer determines that the construction site is not adequately signed and the contractor evades the engineer's warning or it is after working hours, the engineer shall have the recourse to obtain the necessary signing devices from any source available and all costs related thereto shall be borne by the contractor. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior
code § 4232)
13.08.380 Design and construction standards.
Minimum standards for the design and construction of sewers within the city or subject to the jurisdiction of the city shall be the "Sanitary and Storm Sewer Specifications" of the city. The city engineer may permit modifications of those specifications or may require higher standards where unusual conditions are encountered. "As-built" drawings showing the actual location of all sewers, structures, wyes, and laterals shall be filed with the city before final acceptance of the work. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4233)
13.08.390 Bond--Public sewer construction.
Prior to the issuance of a permit for public sewer construction the applicant shall furnish to the city a faithful performance bond or cash deposit in the amount of the total estimated cost of the work. Said bond shall be in the minimum amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and shall be secured by a surety or sureties satisfactory to the city. The cash deposit or faithful performance bond shall be conditioned upon the performance of the terms and conditions of the permit and shall guarantee the correction of faulty workmanship and the replacement of defective materials for a period of one year after the date of acceptance of the work. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4234)
13.08.400 All work to be inspected.
All sewer construction work, building sewers, plumbing and drainage systems shall be inspected by an inspector acting for the city to insure compliance with all requirements of the city. No sewer shall be covered at any point until it has been inspected and passed for acceptance. No sewer shall be connected either directly or indirectly to the city's public sewer system until the work covered by appropriate permit has been completed, inspected and approved. All sewers shall be cleaned of all debris accumulated from construction operations. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4235)
13.08.410 Notification.
It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by permit to notify the office of the city that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the work is to be inspected and if notice is made verbally, it shall be followed by written notice. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work to make sure that the work is ready for inspection by the city before giving the above notification. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code §
4236)
13.08.420 Correct notices.
When any work has been inspected and the work is unsatisfactory, a written notice to that effect shall be given instructing the permittee, or the agent of such permittee, within ten days, to comply to such order or notice for work authorized by the permit in accordance with the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4237)
13.08.430 All costs paid by owner.
All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of any sewer or other work for which a permit has been issued shall be borne by the permittee. The permittee shall indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the work. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4238)
13.08.440 Contract with outside industrial and commercial users.
A. Use by an industry or commercial establishment located outside the city limits ("outside user") shall not be granted if it shall impair the usage of the sewer system or any part thereof by property within the city.
B. Enlargements, extensions or modifications of the city sewer system for use by outside industries or commercial establishments, shall be solely at the cost of such user and the city shall, upon completion, be granted title to and hold full control of such extension, enlargements or modifications.
C. Failure or refusal of any outside user to comply with any condition of this article or of any contract granted hereunder, shall be sufficient grounds for cutting off its connection with the sewer system after five days written notice thereof by the city.
D. Determination by the city that the use of the city sewer system by an outside user is resulting in impairment of the use by property within the city, shall give the city the conclusive right to terminate any contract user's further use of said city sewer system or any part thereof.
E. Any existing contracts with outside users for city sewer system usage shall not be modified by the provisions of this chapter until such time as such contracts have terminated.
F. Maximum protection to the city shall be provided in the drafting of any contract and such protection shall include enforcement of the pretreatment provisions of the city's NPDES permit and provision for annexation to the city of the property occupied by users at such time as annexation is, in the opinion of the city, feasible, with sufficient penalty fees in said contract to guarantee compliance with this stipulation.
G. All contracts with outside users shall be approved by the city council.
H. Permission shall not be granted to connect any lot or parcel of land outside the city to any public sewer in or under the jurisdiction of the city unless a permit thereof is obtained. The applicant shall first enter into a contract in writing whereby he shall bind himself, his heirs, successors and assigns to abide by all ordinances, rules and regulations in regard to the manner in which such sewer shall be used, the manner of connecting therewith, and the plumbing and drainage in connection therewith and also shall agree to pay all fees required for securing the permit and a monthly fee in the amount set by the city for the privilege of using such sewer.
The granting of permission for connection to the city sewer system by an outside user shall be optional with the city council. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4239)
13.08.450 Street excavation permit.
A separate permit must be secured from the city or the county or any other person having jurisdiction thereover by permittees or contractors intending to excavate in a public street for the purpose of installing sewers or making sewer connections.
A. No person shall enter, obstruct, uncover or tamper with any portion of the public sewer, or connect to it, or dispose anything into any sewer and/or sewer manhole without the written permission of the city engineer.
B. No person or party shall remove or demolish any building or structures with plumbing fixtures connected directly or indirectly to the public sewer without first notifying the city engineer of such intention. All openings in or leading to the public sewer line or lines caused by such work shall be sealed watertight and inspected by the city engineer before being backfilled.
C. No person shall fill or backfill over, or cause to cover, or obstruct access to, any sewer manhole.
D. No person shall erect any improvements, structures, or buildings over public sewers without the written permission of the city engineer. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4240)
13.08.460 Liability.
A. The city and its officers, agents and employees shall not be answerable for any liability or injury or death to any person or damage to any property arising during or growing out of the performance of any work by any permittee. The permittee shall be answerable for, and shall save the city and its officers, agents and employees harmless from any liability imposed by law upon the city or its officers, agents or employees, including all costs, expenses, fees and interest incurred in defending same or in seeking to enforce this provision. The permittee shall be solely liable for any defects in the performance of permittee's work or any failure which may develop therein.
B. Every person, firm, company, corporation, or organization applying for a permit shall file with the engineering department a policy, true copy thereof, or certificate of insurance, accompanied by an endorsement signed by the underwriter or an authorized representative, as evidence that the applicant has obtained and maintains and shall require all of its subcontractors to maintain the following insurance requirements:
1. Comprehensive general liability coverage with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. Such insurance shall: (a) name city, its appointed and elected officials, officers, employees and agents as additionally insureds; and (b) be primary with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the city; and (c) contain standard cross liability provisions;
2. Commercial automobile liability insurance with a combined single limit of no less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence. Applicants whose transportation operations are governed by the public utilities commission shall possess limits as required by the commission;
3. Worker's compensation coverage with statutory limits, and employer's liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
C. Greater amounts may be required as determined by the city from time to time by resolution.
Permittee must pay
premiums thereon and permittee shall not commence work until all insurance required has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4241)
13.08.470 Time limit on permits.
If work under a permit is
not commenced within six months from the date of issuance or if after partial completion the work shall be discontinued for a period of six months, or if the connection or work authorized by such permit is not completed within one year from date of issuance of permit, the permit shall thereupon become void and no further work shall be done until a new permit shall have been secured. A new fee shall be paid upon the issuance of said new permit. (Ord. 2006-02
(part),
2006: Prior code § 4242)
Article 8. Regulation of Wastewater Discharges
13.08.480 Prohibitions on discharges.
No user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the POTW any pollutant or wastewater which causes pass through or interference. These general prohibitions apply to all users of the POTW whether or not they are subject to categorical pretreatment standards or any other National, State, or local pretreatment standards or requirements.
No person shall discharge to a public sewer wastes which, in the opinion of the director, cause, or are capable of causing either alone or by interaction with other substances:
A. A fire or explosive hazard;
B. Obstruction of flow in a sewer system or injury of the system or damage to the wastewater collection, treatment or disposal facilities;
C. Danger to life or safety of personnel;
D. A nuisance, or prevention of the effective maintenance or operation of the sewer system, through having a strong, unpleasant odor;
E. Air pollution by the release of toxic or malodorous gases or malodorous gas-producing substances; F. No person or industrial user shall discharge to the city’s facilities any substance which has or contains:
1. An end-of-pipe discharge temperature in excess of one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit (sixty-five and one-half (65.5) degrees C), or a temperature which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment plant, but in no case heat which will cause the influent at the headworks of the treatment plant to exceed one hundred four (104) degrees F (forty (40) degrees C);
2. More than two hundred (200) mg/l of total oil or grease;
3. Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil or other inflammable or explosive liquid, solid or gas;
4. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin, in amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
5. Any garbage that has not been properly shredded;
6. Any ashes, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, wood, or any other solid, or viscous substance capable of causing obstructions to the flow in sewers or other interference with the proper operation of the sewage system;
7. Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.5 or higher than 9.0 or having any other corrosive characteristic capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment or personnel of the sewage system;
8. Any waters or wastes containing toxic or poisonous substances in sufficient quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant;
9. Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a public nuisance;
10. No discharge to the sewer shall be permitted that when blended with the remaining city flow shall cause an excess of the following constituent levels in the discharge from the sewage treatment plant. a. Chlorides: one hundred fifty (150) mg/l,
b. Dissolved solids: six hundred (600) mg/l,
c. Sodium ratio: seventy (70) percent,
d. pH, outside limits: 6.5-8.5 ph units;
11. Which exerts an excessive chemical oxygen demand or chlorine demand to such a degree that the total wastewater received at the sewage treatment plant exceeds treatable limits, as established by the city, for such wastewater;
12. Which shall produce discoloration of the sewage treatment plant effluent;
13. With a volume of flow or concentration of wastes constituting “slugs” as defined in Section
13.08.040;
14. Any substance which may cause the treatment plant's effluent or any other product of the treatment plant such as residues, sludges, or scums, to be unsuitable for reclamation and reuse or to interfere with the reclamation process. In no case shall a substance discharged to city's facilities cause the plant to be in noncompliance with sludge use or disposal criteria, guidelines or regulations developed under Section 405 of the Act; any criteria, guidelines, or regulations affecting sludge use or disposal developed pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, or State criteria applicable to the sludge management method being used;
15. Any substance which may cause the treatment plant to violate its NPDES permit or the receiving water quality standards;
16. Pollutants which create a fire or explosive hazard in the city's wastewater collection and/or treatment systems, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed-cup flashpoint of less than one hundred forty (140) degrees F (sixty (60) degrees C) using the test methods specified in 40 CFR Part 261.21.
G. A detrimental environmental impact or a nuisance in the waters of the state or a condition unacceptable to any public agency having regulatory jurisdiction over the city; discoloration or any other condition in the quality of the city's treatment works effluent in such a manner that receiving water quality requirements established by city's NPDES permit cannot be met;
H. Conditions at or near the city's treatment works which violates any statute or any rule, regulation, or ordinance of any public agency or state or federal regulatory body;
I. Quantities or rates of flow which overload the city's collection or treatment facilities or cause excessive city collection or treatment costs. (Ord. 2011-08 § 3, 2011: Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4245)
13.08.490 Prohibitions on storm drainage and ground water.
Storm water, ground water, rain water, water well development water, monitoring well discharge, swimming pool filter backwash, street drainage, subsurface drainage, irrigation drainage, or yard drainage shall not be discharged through direct or indirect connections to a community sewer. The city shall require cessation of such discharge if found to be existing. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4246)
13.08.500 Prohibition on unpolluted water.
Unpolluted water, including, but not limited to, cooling water, process water or blow-down from cooling towers or evaporative coolers, or surface drainage from streets, curb and gutter or parking lots, shall not be discharged through direct or indirect connection to a public sanitary sewer. All installations of air-conditioning systems require the issuance of a permit therefore by the city and the payment of customary building and/or plumbing permit fees to the city prior to commencement of installation. All evaporative coolers shall be furnished with a circulating pump or be drained to yard areas, seepage wells or leaching devices, or storm drains. All new installations of industrial, commercial or residential air conditioning units shall have cooling water discharge recirculated
or shall be of such type as not to require cooling water discharge.
In no case shall
discharge be permitted to be connected to the sanitary sewer system; except, that condensation only from cooling towers may be discharged to the sanitary sewer system by permit only. In no case shall water from evaporative coolers or air conditioning units be allowed to discharge onto public streets, alleys or sidewalks or to in any manner create a public nuisance. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4247)
13.08.510 Limitations on radioactive wastes.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged, any radioactive waste into a community sewer. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4248)
13.08.520 Limitations on the use of garbage grinders.
A. Waste from garbage grinders shall not be discharged into a community sewer except:
1. Wastes generated in preparation of food normally consumed on the premises;
2. Where the user has obtained a permit for that specific use from the city, and agrees to undertake whatever self- monitoring is required to enable the city to equitably determine the user charges based on the waste constituents and characteristics.
B. Such grinders must shred the waste to a degree that all particles shall be carried freely under normal flow conditions prevailing in the community sewer, with no particles greater than one-half inch (1.27 centimeters) in any dimension.
Garbage grinders shall not be used for grinding plastic, paper products, inert materials, or garden refuse. The installation and operation of any garbage grinder equipped with a motor of one-half horsepower or greater shall be subject to the review and approval of the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4249)
13.08.530 Limitations on point of discharge.
No person shall discharge any substances directly into a manhole or other opening in a community sewer other than through an approved side sewer, unless upon written application by the discharger and payment of the applicable charges and fees, the city issues a permit for such direct discharges. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4250)
13.08.540 Holding tank waste and septic tank waste.
A discharger proposing to discharge holding tank waste and septic tank waste into the septage receiving station must secure a permit. No discharge shall be allowed to any location except the septage receiving station. If a permit is granted for discharge of such waste, the discharger shall pay the applicable user charges and fees and shall meet such other conditions as required by the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4251)
13.08.550 Limitations on wastewater strength.
A. No person or industrial discharger shall discharge wastewater containing in excess of the following instantaneous maximum allowable limitations:
Pollutant
Instantaneous Maximum Allowable
Discharge Limit (mg/l)
Arsenic
0.05 Cadmium
0.02 Chromium
3.44 Copper
1.97 Cyanide
0.16 Lead
0.30 Mercury
0.02 Nickel
2.86 Silver
0.76 Zinc
0.64 B. No person or industrial user shall discharge wastes with an electrical conductivity in excess of the flow weighted average EC of the source water plus five hundred (500) umhos/cm or a total of one thousand (1,000) umhos/cm, whichever is lower, except as provided for below.
C. To promote and encourage water conservation efforts, the maximum allowable electrical conductivity may be adjusted as determined by the following formulas and definitions
1. Definitions
"EC regulatory" shall mean flow weighted average EC of the source water plus five hundred (500) umhos/cm or a total of one thousand (1,000) umhos/cm, whichever is lower.
Flow weighted average EC for source water shall be based on the local public or private water supplier's annual water quality report. "EC industry" shall mean derived flow weighted monthly average EC permit limit for an industrial user.
The maximum EC
industry value due to water conservation efforts is one thousand (1,000) umhos/cm. "EC small industry" shall mean derived flow weighted monthly average EC permit limit for an industrial user discharging less than five thousand (5,000) gallons per day.
"Flow industry" shall mean measured or estimated wastewater flow volume for an industrial user. "Flow conserved" shall mean documented and verified process wastewater flow volume reduction due to water conservation efforts.
"Flow small industry" shall mean measured or estimated wastewater flow volume for an industrial user that is less than five thousand (5,000) gallons per day.
2. Formulas.
EC Industry
=
[EC Regulatory x (Flow Industry + Flow Conserved)]
__
___________________________
(Flow Industry)
For industries with measured or estimated wastewater flow that is less than five thousand (5,000) gallons per day, the following formula is utilized.
EC Small Industry =
[EC Regulatory x (0.005 MGD + Flow Conserved)]
_
__________________________
(Flow Small Industry)
3. Those industries that have EC limits higher than those listed above resulting from a previous action are grandfathered with their existing limit.
For grandfathered EC limits, no credit for water conservation measures may be taken to obtain a higher EC limit.
D. Notwithstanding the limitations that are set forth in subsection (A) of this section:
1. The city may impose more restrictive standards or requirements on discharges if it is deemed necessary to comply with the objectives of this ordinance, specific prohibitions or the terms of the city's NPDES permit;
2. The city may authorize discharges containing higher concentrations of specific pollutants on a site- specific basis, provided that the concentrations of such discharges shall not cause pass through or interference. Upon approval by the city, site-specific limitations shall be established through the terms specified in the discharger's industrial discharge permit. The city may impose mass limitations in addition to, or in place of, concentration based limitations. However, no special agreement shall be allowed to contravene federal, state or local pretreatment standards.
E. No person or industrial user shall ever increase the use of process water, or in any way attempt to dilute a discharge, as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with a discharge limitation unless expressly authorized by an applicable pretreatment standard or requirement. The city may impose mass limitations on industrial users which are using dilution to meet applicable pretreatment standards or requirements, or in other cases when the imposition of mass limitations is appropriate. (Ord. 2011-08 § 4, 2011: Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4252)
13.08.560 Limitations on infectious waste.
A. Infectious wastes which have been rendered noninfectious prior to grinding as specified in Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 66840(i) from hospitals, clinics, and mortuaries may be disposed of to the sanitary sewer system subject to the following limitations and requirements:
1. Pathologic specimens may not be disposed of to the sanitary sewer system;
2. The material shall be ground by an approved grinder having the capabilities of meeting or exceeding the following fineness: at least forty (40) percent shall pass a No. 8 sieve; at least sixty-five (65) percent shall pass a No. 3 sieve, and one hundred (100) percent shall pass a 3/8-inch screen opening;
3. Ground organic kitchen waste from hospital food preparation and disposal facilities excluding all paper and plastic items may be discharged into the sanitary sewer system;
4. Disposable hypodermic needles, syringes, and associated articles following their use in hospitals, out-patient clinics, medical and dental offices, etc., may not be discharged to the sanitary sewer system;
5. The materials must not violate any other requirements of these rules and regulations.
B. The following shall not be discharged to the sanitary sewer by any means:
1. Solid wastes generated in the rooms of patients who are isolated because of a suspected or diagnosed communicable disease;
2. Recognizable portions of the human anatomy;
3. Wastes excluded by other provisions of this title except as specifically permitted in this section.
C. All hospitals within the limits of the city desiring to dispose of a ground "infectious waste" by discharge into facilities of the city shall first have a valid nonsignificant discharge permit. All applicants for such permits shall fill out completely the application form, pay the appropriate fee, receive a copy of the city regulations governing discharge of ground hospital wastes, and shall agree in writing to abide by the regulations. The nonsignificant discharge permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed four years from date of issuance.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the health officer of Tulare County to define wastes as being infectious. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4253)
13.08.570 Traps required.
Grease, oil and sand traps shall be provided when, in the opinion of the City, they are necessary for the protection of the sewerage system from liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients; except that such traps shall not be required for buildings used solely for residential purposes. Such traps shall be required, for example, on discharges from all service stations, automotive repair garages, car washes, restaurants, eating establishments and food preparation establishments, and such other commercial or industrial establishments as the city may designate. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4254)
13.08.580 Construction of traps.
All traps shall be of a type and capacity approved by the city, and shall be so located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
Restaurant traps shall be gas-tight, of a type approved for restaurant use by the division of building safety. Traps for all other facilities, including service stations and garages, shall be in accordance with the adopted plan of the city for such traps or shall be the approved equal thereof as determined by the director. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4255)
13.08.590 Maintenance of traps.
When installed, all grease, oil and sand traps shall be maintained by the owner, at owner's expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4256)
13.08.600 Pretreatment of wastes.
The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having (a) a five-day biochemical oxygen demand greater than three hundred fifty (350) milligrams per liter; (b) containing more than three hundred fifty (350) milligrams per liter of suspended solids; (c) having the characteristics described in Section
13.08.550 (C) or constituent levels in excess of those
enumerated in Section
13.08.550 (A); or (d) having an average daily flow greater than .05 MGD, or one percent of the average daily sewage flow of the city, shall be subject to the review and approval of the city. When necessary in the opinion of the city the discharger shall provide, at his/her expense, such pretreatment as may be necessary to: (a) reduce the BOD discharge to three hundred fifty (350) mg/l and suspended solids to three hundred fifty (350) mg/l; (b) reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits provided in Section
13.08.550; or (c) control the quantities and
rates of discharge of such water or wastes. Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed pretreatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the city and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approval is obtained in writing. Material which shall readily settle, such as sand, glass, metal filings and diatamaceous earth, for example, or floatable material which is readily removable shall be removed from wastewater prior to discharge to the public sanitary sewer system. The review and approval of such plans and/or proposed operation procedures shall in no way relieve the discharger from the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to produce an effluent acceptable to the city and in accordance with federal and state standards, under the provisions of this chapter. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or method of operation shall be reported in writing to and be approved by the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4257)
13.08.610 Maintenance of pretreatment facilities.
When preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at owner's expense. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4258)
13.08.620 Monitoring facilities.
The city may require the discharger to construct, at discharger's own expense, monitoring facilities to allow inspection, sampling, and flow measurement of the building sewer or internal drainage systems and may also require sampling or metering equipment to be provided, installed, and operated at the dischargers expense. The monitoring facility shall be situated on the discharger's premises. If the monitoring facility is inside the discharger's fence, there shall be accommodations to allow access for city personnel, such as a gate secured with a city lock.
There shall be ample room in or
near such sampling manhole to allow accurate sampling and compositing of samples for analysis. The manhole, sampling and measuring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition at the expense of the discharger, regardless of whether located on private or public property. Whether constructed on public or private property, the sampling and monitoring facilities shall be provided in accordance with city requirements, construction standards and specifications. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4259)
13.08.630 Inspection and sampling.
The city shall inspect the facilities of any discharger to ascertain whether the purpose of this chapter is being met and all requirements are being complied with. Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow the city or its representatives ready access at all reasonable times to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, records examination or in the performance of any of their duties.
The city, state and EPA shall have
the right to set up on the discharger's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling inspection, compliance monitoring and/or metering operations. Where a discharger has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry into their premises, the discharger shall make necessary arrangements so that upon presentation of suitable identification, personnel from the city, state and EPA will be permitted to enter, without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4260)
13.08.640 Notification of violation.
If sampling performed by an industrial user indicates a violation, the industrial user must notify the city within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of the violation. The industrial user shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of such analysis to the city within thirty (30) days after becoming aware of the violation. The industrial user is not required to resample if the city performs monitoring at the facility at least once each month for the parameter in violation. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4261)
13.08.650 Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste.
A. Any industrial user who commences the discharge of hazardous waste shall notify the city, the EPA Regional Waste Management Division Director and the state hazardous waste authorities in writing of any discharge into the city's wastewater collection and treatment system of a substance, which, if otherwise disposed of, would be a hazardous waste under 40 CFR Part 261. Such notification must include the name of the hazardous waste as set forth in 40 CFR Part 261, the EPA hazardous waste number, and the type of discharge (continuous, batch or other). If the industrial user discharges more than ten kilograms of such waste per calendar month, the notification shall also contain the following information to the extent such information is known and readily available to the industrial user: an identification of the hazardous constituents contained in the wastes, an estimation of the mass and concentration of such constituents in the wastestream discharged during that calendar month, and an estimation of the mass of the constituents in the wastestream expected to be discharged during the following twelve (12) months. All notifications must take place no later than ten days after the discharge commences. Notifications of changed discharges must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. This notification requirement does not apply to pollutants reported under the requirements of discharge permits issued by the city.
B. In case of any new regulations under Section 3001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) identifying additional characteristics of hazardous waste or listing any additional substances as a hazardous waste, the industrial discharger shall notify the city, the EPA Regional Waste Management Division Director and the state hazardous waste authorities of the discharge of such substance within ninety (90) days of the effective date of such regulations.
C. In the case of any notification made under this section, the industrial user shall certify that it has a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous wastes generated to the degree it has determined to be economically practical. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4262)
13.08.655 Dental amalgam wastes.
A. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged, any mercury or amalgam waste into the sewer system.
B. All dental practices discharging to the sewer system shall comply with the most recent Best Management Practices for Dental Amalgam Waste as published by the American Dental Association. (Ord. 2011-08 § 5, 2011)
13.08.660 Special agreements--Private facilities.
No statement contained in this article shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the city and any industrial discharger whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be proposed by the city for treatment, subject to payment therefore by the industrial discharger and subject to such terms and conditions as might be required by the city. However, no special agreement shall be allowed to contravene federal, state or local pretreatment standards. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4263)
13.08.670 Special agreement--Public facilities.
No statement contained in this article shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the city and any other public corporation or entity, whereby the city undertakes to provide for the construction, acceptance, maintenance or operation of facilities for the collection, pumping or other means of transmission of sewage from the public agencies, pursuant to any appropriate legal authorization. However, no special agreement shall be allowed to contravene federal, state or local pretreatment standards. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4264)
13.08.680 Federal requirements limitations.
Users in industrial categories subject to the categorical pretreatment standards development by the EPA under the Act are required to comply with pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to Section 307. The city may issue standards more stringent than the federal standards if the director determines that the limitations in the federal standards are not sufficient to: (1) protect the operation of the city's treatment facilities, or (2) comply with water quality standards or effluent limitations specified in the city's national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 2000-
18 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2000: prior code § 4265)
13.08.690 Regional water quality control board requirement limitations.
Source control of industrial discharges shall be accomplished by use of a permit and monitoring system as described herein. Discharge of industrial waste from any person within the city onto land or to any natural outlet may be permitted only if the discharge complies with all requirements of the regional water quality control board and of all other local, state and federal laws and regulations. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4266)
13.08.700 Other governmental agency jurisdictions.
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit any additional requirements that may be imposed by the county health officer, by the regional water quality control board, fish and game, or by other governmental agencies having jurisdiction thereof. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4267)
Article 9. Permits and Fees
13.08.710 Permit required.
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance or perform any work on any plumbing or drainage system under the jurisdiction of the city without first obtaining a written permit from the city. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4270)
13.08.720 Application for permit.
Any person, legally entitled to apply for and receive a permit, shall make such application on forms provided by the city for that purpose. Applicant shall give a description of the character of the work proposed to be done and the location, ownership, occupancy and use of the premises in connection therewith. The city may require plans, specifications or drawings and such other information deemed necessary. If the city determines that the plans, specifications, drawings, descriptions or information furnished by the applicant are in compliance with the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, the permit applied for shall be issued upon payment of the required fees as hereinafter fixed and/or as adopted by council resolution in implementation or modification hereof. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4271)
13.08.730 Compliance with permit.
After approval of the application, evidenced by the issuance of a permit, no change shall be made in the location of the sewer, the grade, materials or other details from those described in the permit or as shown on the plans and specifications for which the permit was issued, except with written permission from an authorized representative of the city. (Ord. 2006-02
(part),
2006: Prior code § 4272)
13.08.740 Agreement.
The applicant's signature on an application for any permit, as set forth in Section
13.08.720, shall constitute an agreement
to comply with all of the provisions, terms and requirements of this and other applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, and with the plans and specifications filed with the application, if any, together with such corrections or modifications as may be made or permitted by the city, if any. Such agreement shall be binding upon the applicant and may be altered only upon a written request for the alteration from the applicant, approved by the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code
§ 4273)
13.08.750 Basic connection charge.
The city requires property developers, subdividers and individuals making connection to the city sanitary sewer system to pay a fee per connection.
A. Developers and subdividers shall pay to the city an amount, as set by resolution of the city council, for connection to the sanitary sewer system. Payment shall be made at such time as actual development is approved by the city.
B. At the time of connection to the city sewer system, residential property shall be assessed at an amount, as set by resolution of the city council, per lot for connection to the city sewer system, where such residential properties were not previously assessed on an acreage basis.
C. Properties, other than those for which connection has been requested by or required of a developer or individual, shall only be assessed at such time as connection is made to the city sewer system.
Public bodies or such organizations as the
city council may determine as nonprofit, and not land developers for profit, shall not be assessed until such time as connection is made to the city sewer system.
D. The city reserves to itself the right to assess additional fees for commercial or industrial properties where such additional fees are, in the opinion of the council, warranted by increased flows.
E. Fees established by the council are based upon the average costs of trunk sewers and oversize sewers paid for by the city in typical areas subject to service by the city. Review of the existing fees may be initiated by the council from time to time as necessary to meet increasing costs or changed conditions of providing trunk sewer or oversize service to areas being considered by the city for sanitary sewer service. Any revision of the fee schedule shall be approved by resolution adopted by the council.
F. The council is in no way committed to annexation of any particular area by virtue of the offer of the aforementioned fees by persons owning or developing areas proposed to be annexed to the city. The questions of annexation or of provision of a trunk sewer or oversize sewer to any area shall, in each instance, be resolved by the city council for the benefit of the city.
G. The above shall in no way abrogate any of the provisions of any other ordinance governing sewer service charges or fees currently in effect or hereafter adopted. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4274)
13.08.755 Timing of fee payment.
A. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section
13.08.750, the city council may, by resolution, authorize the payment of the fee at a time other than that identified in Section
13.08.750.
B. In adopting the resolution identified in subsection A of this section, the city council shall make the following findings:
1. That the state of the economy in the city is such that the deferment of the fee required by this chapter will stimulate the economy and enhance the provision of jobs; and
2. That the deferment of the fee required by this chapter will not materially affect the ability of the city to deliver its five year capital improvement program.
C. In adopting the resolution identified in subsection A of this section, the city council shall:
1. Identify the point in time at which the fee shall be paid; provided, that in no event shall the deferral be extended beyond the time of the final inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first;
2. Identify to which major land use category (i.e., residential, commercial, office and/or industrial) the resolution applies;
3. Identify whether or not a contract shall be entered into by and between the property owner, or lessee if the lessee's interest appears of record, and the city prior to the issuance of the building permit. If a contract is required to be executed, it shall be processed and recorded in accordance with Government Code Section 66007(c). In lieu of entering into a contract, if one is required, the feepayer may provide such other form of surety instrument guaranteeing payment of the fee as may be acceptable to the city engineer or his/her designee and the city attorney;
4. Impose a penalty, equal to one hundred (100) percent of the amount of the fees deferred, on any party who fails to pay the deferred fee by the point in time specified in such resolution; and
5. Provide that a party who fails to pay such deferred fees by the point in time specified in such resolution shall further forfeit the future right to defer such fees on parcels in which such party has a financial interest.
D. Companies classified within the following Standard Industrial Codes shall be able to pay their development impact fees over five years without interest or administrative fee. The first installment of twenty (20) percent shall be due upon occupancy and the balance shall be paid in five equal annual installments thereafter and shall be collected on the property tax roll. The collection of the balance due on the property tax roll shall not preclude the earlier payment of any outstanding balance.
2000--2099 Food processing
2200--3999 Certain other manufacturers
4200--4299 Trucking and warehousing
4500--4599 Air transportation
4700--5199 Transportation services and warehouse trade E. Private companies located within the city limits with a permitted wastewater discharge capacity in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000) gallons per day may pay their sewer impact fees over ten (10) years. The first installment of ten (10) percent shall be due prior to occupancy, and the balance shall be paid in nine (9) equal annual installments thereafter. No interest shall accrue during the first five (5) years. Any balance remaining after the fifth year shall accrue interest at the rate of the city sewer connection services interest rate annually set by city council. All payments due after the initial payment shall be collected on the property tax roll. The collection of the balance due on the property tax roll shall not preclude the earlier payment of any outstanding balance. (Ord. 2012-13 § 2, 2013: Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 9818 § 2,
1998)
13.08.760 Treatment connection charge.
A separate charge is established to recover capital costs for future use in the treatment facility from those for whom the capacity has been provided.
Each new discharger who connects to the public sewer shall, prior to issuance of a permit, pay to the city a sum of money to be determined yearly by the city council, which sum shall represent repayment by that discharger for future capacity provided for dischargers use. The payment of this fee shall in no way affect that discharger's monthly sewer service charges or any other charges and fees established by this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior
code § 4275)
13.08.770 Timing of fee payment.
A. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section
13.08.760, the city council may, by resolution, authorize the payment of the fee at a time other than that identified in Section
13.08.760.
B. In adopting the resolution identified in subsection A of this section the city council shall make the following findings:
1. That the state of the economy in the city is such that the deferment of the fee required by this article will stimulate the economy and enhance the provision of jobs; and
2. That the deferment of the fee required by this article will not materially effect the ability of the city to deliver is five year capital improvement program.
C. In adopting the resolution identified in subsection A of this section, the city council shall:
1. Identify the point in time at which the fee shall be paid; provided, that in no event shall the deferral be extended beyond the time of the final inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first;
2. Identify to which major land use category (i.e., residential, commercial, office and/or industrial) the resolution applies;
3. Identify whether or not a contract shall be entered into by and between the property owner, or lessee if the lessee's interest appears of record, and the city prior to the issuance of the building permit. If a contract is required to be executed, it shall be processed and recorded in accordance with Government Code Section 66007(c). In lieu of entering into a contract, if one is required, the fee payer may provide such other form of surety instrument guaranteeing payment of the fee as may be acceptable to the city engineer or his/her designee and the city attorney;
4. Impose a penalty, equal to one hundred (100) percent of the amount of the fees deferred, on any party who fails to pay the deferred fee by the point in time specified in such resolution; and
5. Provide that a party who fails to pay such deferred fees by the point in time specified in such resolution shall further forfeit the future right to defer such fees on parcels in which such party has a financial interest.
D. Companies classified within the following Standard Industrial Codes shall be able to pay their development impact fees over five years without interest or administrative fee. The first installment of twenty (20) percent shall be due upon occupancy and the balance shall be paid in five equal annual installments thereafter and shall be collected on the property tax roll. The collection of the balance due on the property tax roll shall not preclude the earlier payment of any outstanding balance.
2000--2099 Food processing
2200--3999 Certain other manufacturers
4200-4299 Trucking and warehousing
4500-4599 Air transportation
4700-5199 Transportation services and warehouse trade E. Private companies located within the city limits with a permitted wastewater discharge capacity in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000) gallons per day may pay their sewer impact fees over ten (10) years. The first installment of ten (10) percent shall be due prior to occupancy, and the balance shall be paid in nine (9) equal annual installments thereafter. No interest shall accrue during the first five (5) years. Any balance remaining after the fifth year shall accrue interest at the rate of the city sewer connection services interest rate annually set by city council. All payments due after the initial payment shall be collected on the property tax roll. The collection of the balance due on the property tax roll shall not preclude the earlier payment of any outstanding balance. (Ord. 2012-13 § 2, 2013:
Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Ord. 9818 § 3,
1998)
13.08.780 Special connection charges.
Whenever sewers serving a property have been previously constructed under the provisions of Article 5 of this chapter, cost recovery payments in accord with the procedures outlined in that article 5 shall be recovered prior to sewer connection permit issuance. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4276)
13.08.790 Additional connection charges.
In addition to any other charges established herein, the city may establish additional connection charges for any sewer connection when, in the opinion of the city council, the circumstances of such connection necessitate the payment of charges over and above those established herein. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4277)
13.08.800 Classes of permits.
Permit classes are as follows:
A. Building sewer permit;
B. Public sewer construction permit;
C. Private sewage disposal system permit;
D. Industrial discharge permit;
E. Nonsignificant discharge permit;
F. Special use sewer permit. (Ord.
2006-02 (part),
2006: Prior code § 4278)
13.08.810 Permits and inspection charges.
Permit and inspection charges and requirements shall be established by resolution of the city council as follows:
A. Building Sewer Permit. A lump sum fee as required by Section
15.04.010, shall be paid to the city for inspecting the system from the end of the building drain to a public sewer or private sewage-disposal system.
B. Public Sewer Construction Permit. A fee as required by Section
16.36.170 shall be paid to the city for inspecting the
installation of sewer mains that shall become a public sewer.
C. Private Sewage Disposal System Permit. A fee as set by resolution of the city council for evaluating design adequacy and inspection of installation shall be paid to the city for the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new private sewage disposal system under the terms of Article 4 of this chapter. Should the installation be of excessive magnitude or complexity, the city may impose such additional charges as required to provide sufficient funds to cover all costs incurred by the city.
D. Industrial Discharge Permit. The permit fees shall be based on time, materials and analyses required to process the permit and shall be paid to the city for each industrial discharge permit.
1. Prior to consideration of any industrial discharge permit, each industrial user shall furnish the following information on forms to be provided by the city:
a. Name and address of applicant;
b. Volume of wastewater to be discharged;
c. Wastewater constituents and characteristics including but not limited to those mentioned in Section
13.08.550;
d. Average and thirty (30) minute peak wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and seasonal variations, if any; e. Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details showing all sewers and appurtenances by size, location and elevation;
f. Description of activities, facilities and plant processes on the premises including all types of materials which are or could be discharged;
g. Any other information deemed by the city to be necessary to evaluate the permit application.
2. The city shall evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information.
After evaluation and
acceptance of the data furnished, the city may issue an industrial discharge permit subject to the terms and conditions provided herein.
3. Industrial discharge permits shall contain the following:
a. The unit charge or schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged to a community sewer; b. The average and maximum allowable wastewater constituents and characteristics; c. Limits on rate and time of discharge, or requirements for flow regulations and equalization; d. Requirements for installation of inspection, metering, and sampling facilities; e. Pretreatment requirements;
f. Specifications for monitoring programs which shall include sampling, number, types and standards for tests and reporting schedule. Sampling and pollutant analysis shall be performed in accordance with the procedures established under Section 304 (h) of the Act, detailed in 40 CFR 136;
g. i. Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports, including but not limited to baseline monitoring reports, compliance schedule progress reports, ninety (90) day compliance reports, and periodic reports on continued compliance (see Sections
13.08.824 to
13.08.827 of this ordinance) as may be required from industrial users to assess compliance with federal, state and local limitations and standards with permit conditions, and, where applicable, with compliance schedule milestones or deadlines. In addition, all users shall submit to the city notices of potential problem discharges including slug loading;
ii. Reports submitted to the city by industrial users must be signed and certified by an authorized representative of the discharger. The name of such individual(s) shall be presented to the city for approval prior to issuance of any permit. A change in the authorized representative without prior notification to and approval by the city may result in rescission of the discharge permit. All baseline monitoring reports and other reports related to compliance with categorical pretreatment standard deadlines must contain a certification by a qualified professional, indicating whether or not pretreatment standards are being consistently met, and if any additional operation and maintenance and/or pretreatment is required to meet the applicable standards. The reports required pursuant to this Section are subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001 relating to fraud and false statements and the provisions of Section 309(c)(2) of the Act governing false statements, representations or certifications in reports required under the Act.
h. Requirements for specific language in the certification by an authorized representative.
Said certification shall state,
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
i. Requirements for maintaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the city, and affording the city access thereto;
j. Mean and maximum mass emission rates, or other appropriate limits when incompatible pollutants, as defined by Section
13.08.040, are proposed or present in the user's wastewater discharge; k. Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the city to ensure compliance with this chapter.
4. Industrial discharge permits shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed two years.
It shall be the
responsibility of permittee to initiate renewal within ninety (90) days prior to permit expiration. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
5. Industrial discharge permits are issued to a specific discharger for a specific operation. If operational changes cause any new, increased or changed discharge, the city may rescind, condition or modify the discharger's industrial discharge permit. An industrial discharge permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new discharger, different premises, or a new or changed operation without the prior approval of the city. Provided, that the city approves of such reassignment, transfer or sale of the permit, the permitted discharger shall provide a copy of the existing permit to the new owner or operator of the facility prior to completing the transaction.
6. Any discharger who violates the following conditions of the permit or of this chapter, or applicable state and federal regulations, is subject to having his permit revoked, after due notice and hearing by the city council. a. Failure of a discharger to factually report the wastewater constituents and characteristics of his discharge; b. Failure of the discharger to report significant changes in operations or wastewater constituents and characteristics; c. Refusal of reasonable access to the discharger's premises for the purpose of inspection or monitoring; d. Violation of conditions of the permit.
E. Nonsignificant Discharge Permit. The permit fees shall be based on time, material and analyses required to process the permit and shall be paid to the city for each nonsignificant discharge permit. Nonsignificant discharge permits shall be issued to certain small industries and some commercial users whose individual discharges do not significantly impact the treatment system, degrade receiving water quality, or contaminate sludge. Industries that have the potential to discharge a nondomestic or process wastestream, but at the present time discharge only sanitary waste, are also included in this group. this group also includes septage waste haulers.
1. Information similar to that required for an industrial discharge permit shall be required for a nonsignificant discharge permit, and shall be furnished on forms to be provided by the city;
2. Nonsignificant discharge permits may contain the same information as industrial discharge permits;
3. Nonsignificant discharge permits shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed four years;
4. Nonsignificant discharge permits are issued to a specific discharger for a specific operation, and shall not be reassigned, transferred or sold without the prior approval of the city;
5. Violators of the conditions of the nonsignificant discharge permit shall be subject to the same penalties as violators of the conditions of the industrial discharge permit.
F. Special Use Sewer Permit. Special use permits shall be required under the following circumstances:
1. Storm or drainage water discharge (Section
13.08.490);
2. Discharge of unpolluted waters (Section
13.08.500);
3. Direct discharge to sewer (Section
13.08.530);
4. Monitoring well discharge (Section
13.08.490).
Under any of the above circumstances, or any other special condition that may be determined by the city to warrant a permit, the applicant shall, prior to confirmation of such permit, pay a fee in an amount to be determined on an individual case basis by the city.
G. Reinspection Fee. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4279)
13.08.815 Analytical requirements.
All pollutant analyses, including sampling techniques, to be submitted as part of a wastewater discharge permit application or report shall be performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136, unless otherwise specified in an applicable categorical pretreatment standard. If 40 CFR Part 136 does not contain sampling or analytical techniques for the pollutant in question, sampling and analyses must be performed in accordance with procedures approved by EPA. (Ord. 2006-02 (part),
2006)
13.08.816 Sample collection.
A. Except as indicated in Section B, below, the user must collect wastewater samples using flow proportional composite collection techniques. In the event flow proportional sampling is infeasible, the city may authorize the use of time proportional sampling or a minimum of four grab samples where the user demonstrates that this will provide a representative sample of the effluent being discharged. In addition, grab samples may be required to show compliance with instantaneous discharge limits.
B. Samples for oil and grease, temperature, pH, cyanide, phenols, sulfides, and volatile organic compounds must be obtained using grab collection techniques.
(Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.820 Recordkeeping requirements.
Industrial users shall maintain records of all information resulting from monitoring activities.
Records shall be kept for a
time period consistent with the requirements of 40 CFR 403.12(h) but in no case for a period of less than three years. Such records shall be made available for inspection and upon demand by the city, state and/or EPA. This period of retention shall be extended during the course of any unresolved litigation regarding the discharge of pollutants by the industrial discharger or the operation of the city's pretreatment program or when requested by the state or the Environmental Protection Agency. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4280)
Article 9A. Reporting Requirements
13.08.824 Baseline monitoring reports.
A. Within either one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date of a categorical pretreatment standard, or the final administrative decision on a category determination under 40 CFR 403.6(a)(4), whichever is later, existing categorical users currently discharging to or scheduled to discharge to the POTW shall submit to the city a report which contains the information listed in paragraph B., below. At least ninety (90) days prior to commencement of their discharge, new sources, and sources that become categorical users subsequent to the promulgation of an applicable categorical standard, shall submit to the city a report which contains the information listed in paragraph B., below. A new source shall report the method of pretreatment it intends to use to meet applicable categorical standards. A new source also shall give estimates of its anticipated flow and quantity of pollutants to be discharged.
B. Users described above shall submit the information set forth below.
1. Identifying Information. The name and address of the facility, including the name of the operator and owner.
2. Environmental Permits. A list of any environmental control permits held by or for the facility.
3. Description of Operations.
A brief description of the nature, average rate of production, and standard industrial classifications of the operation(s) carried out by such user. This description should include a schematic process diagram which indicates points of discharge to the POTW from the regulated processes.
4. Flow Measurement.
Information showing the measured average daily and maximum daily flow, in gallons per day, to the POTW from regulated process streams and other streams, as necessary, to allow use of the combined wastestream formula set out in 40 CFR 403.6(e).
5. Measurement of Pollutants.
a. The categorical pretreatment standards applicable to each regulated process. b. The results of sampling and analysis identifying the nature and concentration, and/or mass, where required by the standard or by the city, of regulated pollutants in the discharge from each regulated process. Instantaneous, daily maximum, and long-term average concentrations, or mass, where required, shall be reported. The sample shall be representative of daily operations and shall be analyzed in accordance with procedures set out in Section
13.08.815 of this ordinance.
c. Sampling must be performed in accordance with procedures set out in Section
13.08.816 of this ordinance.
6. Certification.
A statement, reviewed by the user's authorized representative and certified by a qualified professional, indicating whether pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis, and, if not, whether additional operation and maintenance (O&M) and/or additional pretreatment is required to meet the pretreatment standards and requirements.
7. Compliance Schedule.
If additional pretreatment and/or O&M will be required to meet the pretreatment standards, the shortest schedule by which the user will provide such additional pretreatment and/or O&M. The completion date in this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable pretreatment standard.
A compliance
schedule pursuant to this section must meet the requirements set out in Section 13.08.825 of this ordinance.
8. Signature and Certification.
All baseline monitoring reports must be signed and certified in accordance with Sections
13.08.810D.3.gii and
13.08.810D.3.h of this ordinance.
(Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.825 Compliance schedule progress reports.
The following conditions shall apply to the compliance schedule required by Section
13.08.824(B)(7) of this ordinance:
A. The schedule shall contain progress increments in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation of additional pretreatment required for the user to meet the applicable pretreatment standards (such events include, but are not limited to, hiring an engineer, completing preliminary and final plans, executing contracts for major components, commencing and completing construction, and beginning and conducting routine operation);
B. No increment referred to above shall exceed nine months nor shall the total time period exceed the allotted time specified in the consent order or compliance order;
C. The user shall submit a progress report to the city no later than fourteen (14) days following each date in the schedule and the final date of compliance including, as a minimum, whether or not it complied with the increment of progress, the reason for any delay, and, if appropriate, the steps being taken by the user to return to the established schedule; and D. In no event shall more than nine months elapse between such progress reports to the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.826 Report on compliance with categorical pretreatment standard deadline.
Within ninety (90) days following the date for final compliance with applicable categorical pretreatment standards, or in the case of a new source following commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the POTW, any user subject to such pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to the city a report containing the information described in Section
13.08.824(B)(4-6) of this ordinance. For users subject to equivalent mass or concentration limits established in accordance with the procedures in 40 CFR 403.6(c), this report shall contain a reasonable measure of the user's long-term production rate. For all other users subject to categorical pretreatment standards expressed in terms of allowable pollutant discharge per unit of production (or other measure of operation), this report shall include the user's actual production during the appropriate sampling period. All compliance reports must be signed and certified in accordance with Sections
13.08.810D.3.gii and
13.08.810D.3.h of this ordinance.
(Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.827 Periodic compliance reports.
A. All significant industrial users shall, at a frequency determined by the city but in no case less than twice per year (in June and December), submit a report indicating the nature and concentration of pollutants in the discharge which are limited by pretreatment standards and the measured or estimated average and maximum daily flows for the reporting period. All periodic compliance reports must be signed and certified in accordance with Section
13.08.810D.3.h of this ordinance.
B. All wastewater samples must be representative of the user's discharge. Wastewater monitoring and flow measurement facilities shall be properly operated, kept clean, and maintained in good working order at all times. The failure of a user to keep its monitoring facility in good working order shall not be grounds for the user to claim that sample results are unrepresentative of its discharge.
C. If a user subject to the reporting requirement in this section monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the city, using the procedures prescribed in Section
13.08.816 of this ordinance, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the report.
(Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
Article 10. Sewer Service Charges
13.08.830 Purpose and basis.
Sewer service charges as set forth in this chapter are established to assure that each recipient of waste treatment services within the city sewer service area shall pay its proportionate share of the costs of all waste treatment service provided by the city. The system of charges to be established must, in accordance with the requirements of the federal act and the state Clean Water Grant Program, provide for the following items:
A. Sufficient financing for an adequate operation and maintenance program; including competent operating personnel.
B. Funds to be reserved for necessary future replacements, improvements, and expansions of the facilities. (Ord. 2006- 02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4285)
13.08.840 Setting of rates.
Specific dollar amounts for sewer service charges for each user classification shall be established by resolution of the city council on a yearly basis following the federally required annual revision of the city's revenue program, with any required adjustments to be effective as set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4286)
13.08.850 Discharge classification.
The following basis shall be utilized for the establishment of sewer service charges:
A. Residential (single-family, multiple dwellings, and mobile home parks). Each residential unit shall pay a flat rate per month for each dwelling unit.
B. Commercial and institutional (excluding such commercial establishments as are determined by the director to produce wastewaters with a higher BOD or suspended solids content than Visalia domestic wastewater or to possess other characteristics requiring additional treatment costs).
Each licensed business, institutional, and commercial establishment (including businesses and professional offices, motels, schools and hospitals) shall pay in accordance with the rate schedule as set by resolution of the city council.
C. Industrial (including high-strength or additional treatment requirement commercial dischargers as described in subsection (B) of this section).
1. All significant industrial and commercial sources shall be charged on the basis of set amounts for each million gallons of wastewater flow, each pound of BOD, and each pound of suspended solids discharged by individual users per month, in accordance with a rate schedule set by resolution of the city council. Measurement of BOD and suspended solids shall be performed by
the city or by a laboratory approved by the city; the frequency and number of tests for each characteristic to be determined by the director. All such testing shall be at the expense of the expense of the discharger;
2. All industrial sources determined by the director not to be significant dischargers shall be charged a flat rate per month based on the quantity and strength of their wastewater as determined by the director, in general accordance with the rate schedule for subsection (C)(1) of this section set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4287)
13.08.860 Flow measurement.
Flow measurements for rate purposes shall be based upon one hundred (100) percent of daily metered water consumption if all water used is supplied by a public utility company. Otherwise, the amount of sewer usage shall be determined by the director in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. If, in the opinion of the director or the opinion of the discharger, it is necessary to install metering devices in order to accurately determine the sewer usage, such metering devices shall be installed, when directed by the city, at the discharger's cost, and the specifications therefor shall be approved by the city.
Flow measurements shall be made at regular intervals or continuously recorded as determined necessary by the city and billings shall be adjusted appropriately. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4288)
13.08.870 Collection.
A. Billing for sewer service for those dischargers governed by Section
13.08.850(A) and
13.08.850(B), and payment
thereof shall be
to and by the person in whose name water service is rendered to the property, or the owner of the property on written application. In the case of a residence or commercial establishment using well water, the owner of the property is responsible for sewer service charges. The date charges begin to accrue for sewer service is the earliest of the date water billing is started or the date customer requests service. In the case of a residence or commercial establishment using well water, the date charges begin to accrue for sewer service is the date of occupancy, title change, or annexation. The date charges for service end is the later of the date the water service and/or sewer service is terminated, or the date customer requests to end services.
B. The sewer service charges for dischargers governed by Section
13.08.850(C) shall be paid every month on the basis
of measured flow, BOD and suspended solids for the previous month, as billed by the city to the discharger.
C. All service charges shall be retained by the city irrespective of any intra-billing termination date of sewer service, to defer service and administrative costs. Upon written application by the property owner of tenant-occupied property, billing and payment may be to and by such property owner where the refuse service charge is similarly billed and paid. (Ord. 2014- 01 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 2011-08 § 6, 2011: Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2000-18 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2000: prior code § 4289)
13.08.880 Late charges.
A. In the event that dischargers described in Sections
13.08.850(A) and
13.08.850(B) shall fail to pay any billing within
fifteen (15) days from the bill date, a late charge as set by resolution of the city council for each such billing month may be added to the bill, and the city may have no authority to accept any payment thereafter without collecting the late charge. This charge shall be collected to defray the cost of billing and bookkeeping involved in late payments.
B. For each industrial sewer service charge, as defined in Section
13.08.850(C), remaining unpaid more than fifteen (15)
days from the bill date there may be added and collected therewith a late charge as set by resolution of the city council and any such unpaid charge, together with the late charge shall bear interest at the rate as set by resolution of the city council until paid.
C. In the event that the discharger shall fail to pay any charge herein provided by the 15th of the third month following presentation of the bill for such charge to the discharger, the city may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, after due notice in writing, discontinue furnishing sewer service and not resume the same until all delinquent charges hereunder, together with any costs necessitated by the discontinuance and resumption of sewer service, have been fully paid. Any such notice of disconnection or discontinuance of service shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the city division authorized to discuss, and correct where appropriate, any outstanding charges.
D. In addition or in the alternative, and at the option of the city, the city may file a civil action for the collection of any amounts due and unpaid. This remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to the remedy of means of enforcing payment of the sum required to be paid by this chapter stated in subsection (A), (B), (C), (E), (F), (G) or (H) of this section.
E. As an alternate means of collection of amounts due and unpaid at owner-occupied property:
1. Once a year the city council may cause to be prepared a report of delinquent fees including late charges. The council shall fix a time, date and place for hearing the report and any objections or protests thereto;
2. The council shall cause notice of the hearing to be mailed to the landowners listed on the report not less than ten days prior to the date of the hearing;
3. At the hearing the council shall hear any objections or protests of landowners liable to be assessed for delinquent fees including late charges.
The council may make such revisions or corrections to the report as it deems just, after which, by resolution, the report shall be confirmed;
4. The delinquent fees set forth in the report as confirmed shall constitute special assessments against the respective parcels of land and are a lien on the property for the amount of such delinquent fees. A certified copy of the confirmed report shall be filed with the county auditor for the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. The lien is created, and attaches upon recordation, in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is situated, of a certified copy of the resolution of confirmation.
The assessment
may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county ad valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for such taxes.
All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of county ad valorem property taxes shall be applicable to such assessment, except that if any real property to which such lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created and attached thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of such taxes would become delinquent, then the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to such real property and the delinquent fees, as confirmed, relating to such property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection and recorded in the name of the prior property owner following city policies and procedures.
5. The city may, in its discretion, issue separate bills for such special assessment taxes and separate receipts for collection on account of such assessment.
F. At the time the fees become delinquent, until such time as they are fully paid, the delinquent account balance, including late charges, shall constitute an unrecorded lien against the property, and, as such, may be identified during a title search. For commercial businesses, delinquent account balances, including late charges, may be considered an unrecorded lien against the business name and/or owner of the business.
G. In addition to, or in lieu of other collection processes, the city may authorize a third party to discontinue water service as a means of collecting delinquent balances.
H. In addition to, or in lieu of other collection processes, delinquent balances may be processed through a collection bureau. (Ord. 2014-01 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 2011-08 § 7, 2011: Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2000-18 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2000: prior code § 4290)
13.08.890 Application.
In the event there are any inequities that arise because of the nature of certain business, commercial accommodations or units under this article, the director shall have the authority to establish any variances in applying this article to alleviate such inequities. Any requirements for pretreatment to bring materials discharged to a sewer to a condition where they may be handled by the sewage system of the city, shall not be cause for a reduction of the rates and charges outlined herein. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4291)
Article 11. Administration and Enforcement
13.08.900 Violation unlawful.
A. Following the effective date of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter, to connect to, construct, install or provide, maintain, use or alter any other means of sewage disposal from any building in said city except by connection to a public sewer in the manner as provided in this chapter, or by installation, provision, usage or maintenance of approved private disposal facilities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. When the city finds that a user has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, the city may fine such user in at least the amount of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per day. Such fines shall be assessed on a per violation, per day basis. In the case of monthly or other long term average discharge limits, fines shall be assessed for each day during the period of violation.
C. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, any violation of the provisions of subsection (A) of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Notwithstanding the classification of a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor, at the time an action is commenced to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the trial court, upon recommendation of the prosecuting attorney, may reduce the charged offense from a misdemeanor to an infraction pursuant to Section 19(c) of the California Penal Code.
D. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this article shall be punished by: (1) A fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or thirty (30) days in the county jail for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or ninety (90) days in the county jail for a second violation of this article within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) and/or six months in the county jail for each additional violation of this article within one year. Each day that a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.
E. Any person convicted of any infraction of this article shall be punished by: (1) a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second violation of this article within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each additional violation of this article within one year. Each day a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4295)
13.08.910 Inspection and sampling.
The city may inspect the facilities of any discharger to ascertain whether the purpose of this chapter is being met and all requirements are being complied with. Owners and/or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow city representatives ready access at all reasonable times to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection or sampling or in the performance of any of their duties. The city shall have the right to set up on the discharger's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering operations. Where a discharger has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry into their premises, the discharger shall make necessary arrangements with security guards so that, upon presentation of suitable identification, personnel from the city shall be permitted to enter without delay for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities. The purposes of such inspection may include, but are not limited to:
A. Determination of the size, depth and location of any sewer or storm drain connection; B. Determination of the outlet of any sewer or storm drain connection by depositing testing materials in any plumbing fixture attached thereto and flushing the same, if necessary; C. Determination by measurements and samples of the quantity and nature of sewage or wastewater being discharged into any sewer, storm drain or water course;
D. Inspection testings and sampling of the discharge of any device used to prevent the discharge into any sewer, storm drain, or water course of illegal waste or illegal quantities of waste, such as floor drains, traps or other clarifiers, also, of those devices used to grind, shred, pulverize, or otherwise treat garbage or industrial waste before discharging same into a sewer or storm drain;
E. Determination of the location of roof, swimming pool and surface drains, and whether they are connected to a street gutter, storm drain or sewer;
F. Determination of the nature and quantity of flow in any open water course or storm drain; G. Inspection and copying of records of monitoring activities and results. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4296)
13.08.920 Notice and correction.
A. Any person found to be violating, with respect to violations other than sewer service charge delinquencies, any provision of this or any other ordinance, rule or regulation of the city shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof.
The offender shall, within
the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
B. All persons shall be held responsible for any and all damages resulting from the acts of agents or employees. Upon being notified by the city of any violation of this chapter, the person or persons having charge of said work or facilities shall correct the same, within the stipulated time limit, at such person or persons' expense. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4297)
13.08.925 Consent orders.
The city may enter into consent orders, assurances of voluntary compliance, or other similar documents establishing an agreement with any user responsible for noncompliance.
Such documents will include specific action to be taken by the user to correct the noncompliance within a time period specified by the document.
Such documents shall have the same force
and effect as the administrative orders issued pursuant to Sections
13.08.930 and
13.08.980 of this ordinance and shall be
judicially enforceable.
(Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.930 Compliance orders.
When the city finds that a user has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, the city may issue an order to the user responsible for the discharge directing that the user come into compliance within a specified time. If the user does not come into compliance within the time provided, sewer service may be discontinued unless adequate treatment facilities, devices, or other related appurtenances are installed and properly operated. Compliance orders also may contain other requirements to address the noncompliance, including additional self-monitoring and management practices designed to minimize the amount of pollutants discharged to the sewer. A compliance order shall not extend the deadline for compliance established for a pretreatment standard or requirement, nor does a compliance order relieve the user of liability for any violation, including any continuing violation. Issuance of a compliance order shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.935 Public nuisance.
Continued habitation of any building or continued operation of any industrial facility in violation of the provisions of this chapter, other than those provisions involving sewer service charge delinquencies, is declared to be a public nuisance. The city may cause proceedings to be brought for the abatement of the occupancy of the building or industrial facility during the period of such violation. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4298)
13.08.940 Disconnection.
As an alternative method of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the city shall have the power to disconnect a discharger from the sewer mains of the city five days after written notice, by certified mail, thereof. Upon disconnection, the city shall estimate the cost of disconnection from and reconnection to the system, and the discharger shall deposit the cost, as estimated, of disconnection and reconnection before such discharger connection is reconnected to the system. The city shall refund any part of the deposit remaining after payment of all costs of disconnection and reconnection. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4299)
13.08.950 Public nuisance--Abatement.
During the period of any disconnection, habitation of such premises by human beings shall constitute a public nuisance, whereupon the city may cause proceedings to be brought for the abatement of the occupancy of said premises by human beings during the period of such disconnection. In such event, and as a condition of reconnection, there is to be paid to the city a reasonable attorney's fee and cost of suit arising in said action. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4300)
13.08.960 Means of enforcement only.
The city declares that Sections
13.08.880 through
13.08.950 are established only as a means of enforcement of the terms and conditions of this chapter and not as a penalty. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4301)
13.08.970 Accidental discharge/slug control plan.
A. The city may require any industrial user to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan. At least once every two years, the city shall evaluate each significant industrial discharger and determine whether or not such a plan will be required. Any industrial user required to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan shall submit a plan which addresses, at a minimum, the following:
1. Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
2. Description of stored chemicals;
3. Procedures for immediately notifying the city of any accidental or slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge of substances prohibited by the city;
4. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants, and/or measures and equipment for emergency response.
B. Notification of Discharge. Significant industrial and commercial dischargers shall notify the city immediately upon accidentally discharging wastes in violation of this chapter, to enable countermeasures to be taken by the city to minimize damage to the community sewer, treatment facility, treatment processes and the receiving waters. This notification shall be followed, within seven days of the date of occurrence, by a detailed written statement describing the causes of the accidental discharge and the measures being taken to prevent future occurrence.
Such notification shall not relieve
dischargers of liability for any expense, loss or damage to the sewer system, treatment plant, or treatment process, or for any fines imposed on the city on account thereof under Section 13350 of the California Water Code or for violations of Section 5650 of the California Fish and Game Code.
C. Notices to Employees. In order that employees of significant industrial dischargers be informed of city requirements, such dischargers shall make available to their employees copies of this chapter, together with such other wastewater information and notices which may be furnished by the city from time to time directed toward more effective water pollution control. A notice shall be furnished and permanently posted on the discharger's bulletin board advising employees whom to call in case of an accidental discharge or violation of this chapter.
D. Preventive Measures. Any direct or indirect connection or entry point for accidental discharge of deleterious wastes to the discharger's plumbing or drainage system should be eliminated. Where such action is impractical or unreasonable, the discharger shall appropriately label such entry points to warn against discharge of such wastes in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4302)
13.08.980 Issuance of cease and desist orders.
When the city finds that a discharge of wastewater has taken place, in violation of prohibitions or limitations of this chapter, or the provisions of an industrial discharge permit, the city may issue an order to cease and desist and direct that those persons not complying with such prohibitions, limitations, or provisions:
A. Comply forthwith;
B. Comply in accordance with a time schedule set forth by the city; C. Take appropriate remedial or preventive action in the event of a threatened violation. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4303)
13.08.990 Show cause hearing.
The city may order a user which has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, to appear before the city and show cause why the proposed enforcement action should not be taken. Notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for the meeting, the proposed enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why the proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the meeting shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) at least seven days prior to the hearing. Such notice may be served on any authorized representative of the user. A show cause hearing shall not be a bar against, or prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.995 Submission of time schedule.
When the city finds that a discharge of wastewater has been taking place, in violation of prohibitions or limitations prescribed in this chapter, or the provisions of an industrial discharge permit, the city may require the discharger to submit for approval, with such modifications as it deems necessary, a detailed time schedule of specific actions which the discharger shall take in order to prevent or correct the violation. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4304)
13.08.1000 Appeals.
Any discharger, permit applicant, or permit holder affected by any decision, action, or determination made by the director, interpreting or implementing the provisions of this chapter or any permit issued hereunder by the city, may file with the city manager a written request for reconsideration within ten days of such decision, action, or determination, setting forth in detail the facts supporting the discharger's request for reconsideration. The city manager has the discretion to refer any and all appeals to a designated administrative hearing officer for determination. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 2000-18 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2000: prior code § 4305)
13.08.1010 City council appeal.
Appeal decisions made by the city manager, or an administrative hearing officer designated by the city manager, may be
appealed to the city council. City council decisions shall be final. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4306)
13.08.1020 Injunction.
Whenever a discharge of wastewater is in violation of the provisions of this chapter or otherwise causes or threatens to cause a condition of contamination, pollution or nuisance, or whenever any person violates permit conditions and/or applicable pretreatment standards, the city may petition the superior court for the issuance of a preliminary or permanent injunction or both, as may be appropriate, in restraining the continuance of such discharge. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4307)
13.08.1030 Liability.
Any person, firm or corporation, or any partner, officer, agent or employee thereof who deposits or permits to be deposited into the city's sewer system or any facilities tributary thereto any wastes other than those permissible under the terms of the ordinance and the terms of the valid permit granted thereunder, shall be liable for any and all damage caused to the city by virtue of such act, including compensation for damage to the city's facilities and all costs of any legal fees, suits, or judgments against the city which may be attributable to such wastes so discharged. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4308)
13.08.1035 Administrative fines.
A. When the city finds that a user has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, the city may fine such user.
Such fines shall be assessed on a per violation, per day basis. In the case of monthly or other long term average discharge limits, fines shall be assessed for each day during the period of violation. The administrative penalty assessed per this section shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation; two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation of the same ordinance within one year; and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year.
In the alternative, an alternative administrative penalty requested by the Director of Public Works and approved by a resolution of the Visalia City Council may be utilized pursuant to Section
1.13.050(D).
B. Payment of any penalty shall not excuse the failure to correct the violation(s), nor shall it bar further enforcement action by the city.
C. Unpaid charges, fines, and penalties shall, after thirty (30) calendar days, be assessed an additional penalty of ten percent (10%) of the unpaid balance, and interest shall accrue thereafter at a rate of ten percent (10%) per month. A lien against the user's property will be sought for unpaid charges, fines, and penalties.
D. Users desiring to dispute such fines must file a written request for the city to reconsider the fine along with full payment of the fine amount within thirty (30) days of being notified of the fine. Where a request has merit, the city may convene a hearing on the matter. In the event the user's appeal is successful, the payment, together with any interest accruing thereto, shall be returned to the user. The city may add the costs of preparing administrative enforcement actions, such as notices and orders, to the fine.
E. Issuance of an administrative fine shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user.
F. Revocation of Permit. In the event a discharger shall fail to make arrangements for corrective actions or to pay penalties, as required herein, and shall not have appealed as provided within the time allowed, then the director shall order such discharger's permit immediately suspended, and take such action as necessary to ensure that the discharger complies with the provisions of this section, including but not limited to physically blocking the discharger's access to the sewer system. All such measures shall remain in effect until the discharger has complied with the provisions of this section. (Ord. 2011-08 § 8, 2011: Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006)
13.08.1040 Civil penalties.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13.08.900:
A. The city may impose civil penalties upon any discharger who violates any provision of this chapter. Civil penalties shall be in accordance with Section
1.12.010. The purpose for issuing civil penalties under this section is to penalize negligent or willful misconduct, discourage future violations from occurring, encouraging corrective actions and punishing repeat violators.
B. A user who has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit, or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement shall be liable to the city in at least the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation, per day. In the case of a monthly or other long-term average discharge limit, penalties shall accrue for each day during the period of the violation.
C. The city may recover reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and other expenses associated with enforcement activities, including sampling and monitoring expenses, and the cost of any actual damages incurred by the city.
D. In determining the amount of civil liability, the court shall take into account all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by violation, the magnitude and duration of the violation, any economic benefit gained through the user's violation, corrective actions by the user, the compliance history of the user, and any other factor as justice requires.
E. Filing a suit for civil penalties shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against a user.
F. Notice of Violation. Upon the director's determination that a chargeable violation has occurred, he shall issue to and serve upon, the discharger a notice of violation(s). Such notice shall describe the time, date, place and circumstances of each violation charged, the amount of penalty imposed by the director for each violation, and corrective measures which the discharger is required to undertake as a condition of continuation of discharger's permit. The director shall have discretionary authority to decline to issue notice of violation(s) in cases where violations are insignificantly technical in nature and the public interest would not be served by formal charges. The director shall keep a record of all such discretionary determinations.
G. Discharger Payment or Appeal. Discharger shall pay the penalty and take corrective action described in the notice of violation, or shall make arrangements to pay and take corrective actions.
Payment shall be made, or a plan for payment and
corrective action shall be made and completed not later than thirty (30) days after service upon the discharge of the notice of violation. Discharger may, in the alternative, within thirty (30) days of service of the notice of violation, file a notice of appeal with the city manager, which notice of appeal shall stay all further action on the notice of violation, and accumulation of interest upon penalties therein, pending final decision by the city manager on the appeal; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be taken to limit the authority of the director to take such action or to make such directives as are reasonable in the circumstances to stop or prevent an ongoing or threatened violation.
H. Revocation of Permit. In the event a discharger shall fail to make arrangements for corrective actions or to pay penalties, as required herein, and shall not have appealed as provided within the time allowed, then the director shall order such discharger's permit immediately suspended, and take such action as necessary to ensure that the discharger complies with the provisions of this section, including but not limited to physically blocking the discharger's access to the sewer system. All such measures shall remain in effect until the discharger has complied with the provisions of this section.
I. City Manager's Authority. Upon an appeal brought to the city manager by a notice of appeal by a discharger charged with the violation, the city manager shall set the matter for hearing. Alternatively, the city manager may refer such appeals to a designated administrative hearing officer. The city manager, or the administrative hearing officer shall determine whether the violation has occurred, and whether the civil penalty imposed by the director was reasonable in all the circumstances.
The city manager, or the administrative hearing officer designated by the city manager, shall have the authority and set proceedings to affirm or dismiss the allegations, to condition the penalties imposed or the corrective action, or to reduce or increase the fines imposed by the director. Failure of the discharger to comply with the decision of the city manager or the administrative hearing officer designated by the city manager, or make arrangements for compliance satisfactory to the director within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision, shall result in termination of the discharger's permit, and the director shall thereupon order physical termination of service forthwith, which service shall not be resumed until the order of the city manager or the administrative hearing officer designated by the city manager, has been complied with.
J. Lien. The amount of civil penalties imposed under this section which have remained delinquent for a period of sixty (60) days shall constitute a lien against the real property of the discharger from which the discharge originated resulting in the imposition of the civil penalty. The lien provided herein shall have no force and effect until recorded with the county recorder and when recorded shall be in force and effect for ten years from time of recording unless sooner released, and shall be renewable in accordance with the provisions of Sections 683.110 to 683.220, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.
K. Superior Court Action. The city may, at its option, elect to petition the superior court to confirm any other establishing civil penalties and enter judgment in conformity therewith in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1285 to 1297.6, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 9605 § 26 (part), 1996: Prior code §4309)
13.08.1050 Criminal penalties for certain violations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13.08.900:
A. A discharger who willfully or negligently violates any provisions of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit, or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine in at least the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation, per day, or subject to penalties in accordance with Section
1.12.010. (Ord. 2006-2 (part), 2006: Ord. 9605 § 26 (part), 1996: Prior code § 4310).
B. A discharger who willfully or negligently introduces any substance into the POTW which causes personal injury or property damage shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be subject to a penalty in at least the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation, per day or be subject to penalties in accordance with Section
1.12.010 This
penalty shall be in addition to any other cause of action for personal injury or property damage available under state law. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Ord. 9605 § 26 (part) 1996: Prior code § 4310).
13.08.1060 Penalties for significant noncompliance.
Notwithstanding civil or criminal penalties, any industrial user found to be in significant noncompliance with applicable pretreatment requirements during the previous twelve (12) months shall be included in an annual public notification in the largest daily newspaper published in the city. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4311)
13.08.1070 Falsifying of information.
Any person or persons who knowingly makes any false statements, representation, record, report, plan or other document filed with the city or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or procedure required under this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-02 (part), 2006: Prior code § 4312)
13.08.1075 Emergency suspensions.
The city may immediately suspend a user's discharge, after informal notice to the user, whenever such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which reasonably appears to present or cause an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare or persons. The city may also immediately suspend a user's discharge, after notice and opportunity to respond, that threatens to interfere with the operation of the POTW, or which presents, or may present, an endangerment to the environment.