Standard Water Detail Drawings

W-1 Standard Concrete Payment Patch

W-2 Standard Asphalt Pavement Patch

W-3 Trench Bottom Dimensions & Backfilling Requirements for Ductile Iron Pipe

W-4 Standard Fire Hydrant Installation (restrained joint)

W-4a Standard Fire Hydrant Installation (rodding)

W-5 Standard Fire Hydrant with 5" Storz Pumper Nozzle

W-6 Hydrant Operating Nut and 2 " Outlet Threads

W-7 Thrust Blocking Design Data for Water Mains

W-8 Standard Thrust Block Installation for Valves and Dead End Mains

W-9 Standard Thrust Blocking Views

W-10 Thrust Blocking Design Quantity Table

W-11 Thrust Blocking Design Quantity Table

W-12 Standard Vertical Bend

W-13 Standard Main & Valve Markers for Potable & Reuse Water Easements

W-14 Standard Tapping Sleeve & Valve Assembly (4"-24")

W-15 Restrained Tee and Valve Installation on Dead Lines (4"-24")

W-16 Butterfly Valve Manhole (16" & Larger Mains)

W-17 Valve Box Installation and Extension

W-18 5 " Valve Box Drop Lid with 4" Skirt

W-19 Standard Water Air Release Valve

W-20 Standard Manhole Cover

W-21 Temporary Water Main Blow Off Assembly

W-22 Permanent Water Main Blow Off Assembly

W-23 Standard " & 1" Water Service Installation

W-24 Single Family, Residential, New Construction Back flow Prevention/Meter Assembly Installation
 Standard Water Detail Drawings

W-25 Water Meter Box Detail

W-26 Standard Gang Meter Assembly

W-27 Gang Meter Addressing Single Story Building

W-28 Gang Meter Addressing Multi-Story Building

W-29 Typical 4"-8" Domestic Water Meter Bypass Installation

W-30 Typical 6"-10" Fire Service & Domestic Service w/ Bypass

W-31 Typical 1 "- 2" Water Meter Box Installation

W-32 Typical 4" Water Meter Vault

W-33 Typical 6" thru 10" Water Meter Vault

W-34 Fire, Domestic & Irrigation Options Schematic

W-35 Irrigation Tap on New and Existing Services

W-35T Termination of Irrigation Meter

W-36 Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer

W-37 Typical Fire Main Double Detector Check Valve Assembly

W-38 Standard Double Check Valve Assembly

W-39 Below Ground DDCV & DCV

W-40 Pipe Alignment Guides (Spiders)

W-41 Concrete Cradle Protection for Water Line Crossings

 NEW CONC. TO BE SAW CUT AND REMOVE
3000 PSI EXISTING PAVEMENT
EXISTING
CONC. 1'-0"
TYP

BORE 1 1/8" DIA., 1'-0"

2" BELOW EXISTING
ON CENTER ALONG CUT &
6" COMPACTED NO. DOWEL W/ #4 BAR
1'-0" 1'-0"
67 STONE
TYP TYP.
EXPANSION JOINT MATERIAL,
MASTIC SEALANT, AND DOWEL
BACKFILL, TAMPED IN
ADHESIVE AS REQUIRED BY
6" LIFTS
NCDOT STANDARD SPECS.

PIPE UNDISTURBED SOIL

SEE W-3

NOTES:
1. SEE CITY OF RALEIGH STANDARDS FOR TRENCHES AND PIPE BEDDING W-3 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
2. PAVEMENT CUTS WITHIN NCDOT ROW SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPROVED ON SITE ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT.
3. THE PAVEMENT CUT SHALL BE DEFINED BY A STRAIGHT EDGE AND CUT WITH AN APPROVED SAW CUT
MACHINE.
4. THE TRENCH SUBGRADE MATERIAL SHALL BE BACKFILLED WITH SUITABLE MATERIAL AND
COMPACTED TO A DENSITY OF AT LEAST 95% OF THAT OBTAINED BY COMPACTING A SAMPLE OF
THE MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH AASHTO T-99 AS MODIFIED BY NCDOT. 5. THE FINAL 6" OF FILL
SHALL CONSIST OF ABC MATERAIL COMPACTED TO A DENSITY EQUAL TO 100% OF THAT OBTAINED
BY COMPACTING A SAMPLE OF THE MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH AASHTO T-80 AS MODIFIED BY
NCDOT .

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
STANDARD CONCRETE
PAVEMENT PATCH DETAIL
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
RRH 3-31-00 A.B.B. 10-29-10
W-1 A.B.B. 2-8-05 MAB 10-31-13
 NEW ASPHALT SURFACE COARSE
2" MINIMUM

EXISTING PAVEMENT EXISTING PAVEMENT

NEW ABC 12" MIN. DEPTH EXISTING ABC

EXISTING
SUBGRADE 1'-0"

UNDISTURBED
COMPACTED SOIL
FILL IN 6" LIFTS

PIPE

REFER TO W-3

NOTES:

1. THE PAVEMENT CUT SHALL BE DEFINED BY A STRAIGHT EDGE AND CUT WITH AN
APPROPRIATE SAW CUT MACHINE.
2. THE TRENCH SUBGRADE MATERIAL SHALL BE BACKFILLED WITH SUITABLE MATERIAL AND
COMPACTED TO A DENSITY OF AT LEAST 95% OF THAT OBTAINED BY COMPACTING A
SAMPLE OF THE MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH AASHTO T-99 AS MODIFIED BY NCDOT.
3. THE FINAL 1' OF FILL SHALL CONSIST OF ABC MATERIAL COMPACTED TO A DENSITY EQUAL
TO 100% OF THAT OBTAINED BY COMPACTING A SAMPLE OF THE MATERIAL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AASHTO T-80 AS MODIFIED BY NCDOT.
4. THE ENTIRE THICKNESS/ VERTICAL EDGE OF CUT SHALL BE TACKED.
5. THE SAME DEPTH OF PAVEMENT MATERIAL WHICH EXISTS SHALL BE REINSTALLED, BUT IN
NO CASE SHALL THE ASPHALT BE LESS THAN 2" THICK.
6. THE ASPHALT PAVEMENT MATERIAL SHALL BE INSTALLED AND COMPACTED THOROUGHLY
WITH A SMOOTH DRUM ROLLER TO ACHIEVE A SMOOTH LEVEL PATCH.
7. REFER TO CITY OF RALEIGH STANDARDS FOR TRENCHES AND PIPE BEDDING, W-3. FOR
ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
8. NO HAND PATCHING ALLOWED.
9. PAVEMENT CUTS WITHIN NCDOT ROW SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPROVED ON SITE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

STANDARD ASPHALT
PAVEMENT PATCH DETAIL
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
RRH 3-31-00 A.B.B. 4-16-04
W-2 D.W.C. 11-1-99 J.P.S. 10-29-10
 CL
FINISHED GRADE

UNDISTURBED
3'-0" MIN
SOIL

BACKFILL

MINIMUM SIDE
6" O.D. OF PIPE 6"
6" OF #67 STONE WHEN CLEARANCE
ROCK OR WATER IS
ENCOUNTERED

NOTES:
1. TRENCHES REQUIRING SHORING AND BRACING, DIMENSIONS SHALL BE TAKEN FROM THE
INSIDE FACE OF THE SHORING AND BRACING.
2. NO ROCKS OR BOULDERS 4" OR LARGER TO BE USED IN BACKFILL.
3. ALL BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL BE SUITABLE NATIVE MATERIAL.
4. BACKFILL SHALL BE TAMPED IN 6" LIFTS.
5. ACHIEVE 95% COMPACTION IN BACKFILL.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
TRENCH BOTTOM DIMENSIONS & BACKFILLING
REQUIREMENTS FOR DUCTILE IRON

DWG. NO REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE

D.W.C. 9-3-99 ABB 2-15-05
W-3 RRH 3-31-00 J.P.S. 10-29-10
PROPERTY MINIMUM 36" HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
LINE FROM ANY OBJECT.

FIRE HYDRANT, PUMPER NOZZLE TO BE POINTED

TOWARDS FIRE TRUCK ACCESS.

TRAFFIC FLANGE BETWEEN 2" - 6"

ABOVE GRADE

SIDEWALK CURB AND GUTTER

PAVEMENT
2'-6' MIN.

VALVE BOX 6" GATE VALVE

CONC. THRUST
COMPACTED BACKFILL BLOCK
(TAMPED IN 6" LIFTS)
1'- 0"

6" MIN. BRANCH PIPE

MAIN
RESTRAINING GLANDS

RESTRAINING
1'-3"x 1'-3"x 4" THICK
GLANDS

7 CU. FT. CRUSHED

STONE MIN.
UNDISTURBED EARTH.

NOTES:
1. FIRE HYDRANT SHALL BE AS MANUFACTURED: MUELLER, AMERICAN DARLING, KENNEDY, M&H,
WATEROUS, CLOW, EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS, OR US PIPE.
2. BRANCH PIPE SHALL BE DUCTILE IRON AWWA C150-96
3. 6" GATE VALVE SHALL BE AWWA C500-86 OPEN LEFT
4. STEEL RODS AND BOLTS SHALL BE 34" HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED
5. FIRE HYDRANTS WILL BE INSTALLED IN TRUE VERTICAL POSITION
RODS SHALL NOT BE COUPLED MORE THAN ONCE. IF THE LENGTH FROM THE VALVE TO THE
HYDRANT EXCEEDS 20' THEN A MECHANICAL RESTRAINING GLAND WITH A REBAR CAGE SHALL BE
INSTALLED NO MORE THAN 10' FROM HYDRANT AND POURED IN CONCRETE.
FIRE HYDRANTS TO BE LOCATED IN ROW OR 2 FOOT EASEMENT ADJACENT TO ROW

ANYTIME SITE WORK, CONSTRUCTION,

ROAD WORK, OR ANY OTHER WORK
CHANGES THE GRADE OF THE FIRE
HYDRANT, THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE
CITY OF RALEIGH
FOR THE WORK IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
ADJUSTING THE FIRE HYDRANT TO STAY
WITHIN COMPLIANCE. STANDARD FIRE HYDRANT
INSTALLATION DETAIL
DWG. NO REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
ABB 4-6-04 PAP 2/17/09
W-4 DHL 2/14/08
 TRAFFIC FLANGE BETWEEN
2" - 6" ABOVE GRADE

5' 3'-6"
SIDEWALK CURB AND GUTTER
PAVEMENT
2'-6' MIN.

VALVE BOX 6" GATE VALVE

COMPACTED BACKFILL CONC. THRUST

(TAMPED IN 6" LIFTS) BLOCK

6" MIN. BRANCH PIPE

MAIN

3/4" HOT DIPPED

GALVANIZED BRIDLE ROD
MAY BE COUPLED ONCE.

NOTES:
1. FIRE HYDRANT SHALL BE AS MANUFACTURED: MUELLER, AMERICAN DARLING, KENNEDY, M&H,
WATEROUS, CLOW, EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS, OR US PIPE.
2. BRANCH PIPE SHALL BE DUCTILE IRON AWWA C150-96
3. 6" GATE VALVE SHALL BE AWWA C500-86 OPEN LEFT
4. STEEL RODS AND BOLTS SHALL BE 34" HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED
5. FIRE HYDRANTS WILL BE INSTALLED IN TRUE VERTICAL POSITION
RODS SHALL NOT BE COUPLED MORE THAN ONCE. IF THE LENGTH FROM THE VALVE TO THE
HYDRANT EXCEEDS 20' THEN A MECHANICAL RESTRAINING GLAND WITH A REBAR CAGE SHALL BE
INSTALLED NO MORE THAN 10' FROM HYDRANT AND POURED IN CONCRETE.
FIRE HYDRANTS TO BE LOCATED IN ROW OR 2 FOOT EASEMENT ADJACENT TO ROW

ANYTIME SITE WORK, CONSTRUCTION,

ROAD WORK, OR ANY OTHER WORK
CHANGES THE GRADE OF THE FIRE
HYDRANT, THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE WORK IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
ADJUSTING THE FIRE HYDRANT TO STAY
WITHIN COMPLIANCE.
 5" STORZ
NOZZLE

32"

18"
2 21" NOZZLES W/
NATIONAL STANDARD
THREADS
GROUND LINE 1 5/8"

NOTES:
1. RALEIGH PUBLIC HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED SOLID RED.
2. KNIGHTDALE, & ROLESVILLE PUBLIC HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED RED W/SILVER OPERATING
NUTS.
3. ZEBULON PUBLIC HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED RED W/ SILVER BONNETS AND OPERATING
NUTS.
4. WAKE FOREST AND GARNER, AND WENDELL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HYDRANTS TO BE
PAINTED SAFETY YELLOW W/SILVER CAPS AND OPERATING NUTS.
5. OPERATING NUTS ON HYDRANTS CONNECTED TO PUBLIC MAINS LARGER THAN 12" SHALL
BE PAINTED BLACK.
CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
RALEIGH, GARNER, KNIGHTDALE, ROLESVILLE,
WAKE FOREST, WENDELL & ZEBULON

STANDARD FIRE HYDRANT WITH 5"

STORZ PUMPER NOZZL
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
3-1-87 ABB 7-21-05
W-5 RRH 3-31-00 DHL 2-18-08
 9"

1"
116

12
1"
18
1 9/16" OPERATION NUT

2.500"

CL

2 1/2" NATIONAL STANDARD

OUTLET THREADS

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
HYDRANT OPERATING NUT AND 2
1/2" OUTLET THREADS
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
RRH 3-31-00 DHL 2-18-08
W-6 A.B.B 4-13-04 J.P.S 11-1-10
 THRUST COLLAR "C"

"D"
"X" BAR "A" UNDISTURBED SOIL
O.D.
PIPE
"A"

3" MIN. 3" MIN.

"Y" BAR
CLEARANCE "B" CLEARANCE
REINFORCING REQUIREMENTS
I.D. PIPE REBAR SIZE "X" BAR LENGTH "X" BAR WEIGHT "Y" BAR LENGTH "Y" BAR WEIGHT NO. REQUIRED
6" - 36" #5 2'-2"+ O.D. PIPE 1.043 LBS/FT 1'-1" 1.1 LBS. EACH X-24, Y-12
48" & greater #6 3'-0"+ O.D. PIPE 1.502 LBS/FT 1'-3" 1.9 LBS. EACH X-24, Y-12

THRUST COLLAR, AND THRUST SCHEDULE

I.D. PIPE "A" "B" "C" "D"
6" - 16" 1'-4" 1'-7" 2" 3/8"
20" - 24" 1'-4" 1'-7" 3" 1/2"
30" - 36" 1'-4" 1'-7" 4" 5/8"
48" & greater 1'-8" 1'-9" 6" 7/8"

NOTES:
1. SEE STANDARD DETAIL W-9 FOR THRUST BLOCK LOCATIONS.
2. CONCRETE SHALL BE 3000 PSI AND TRANSIT MIXED.
3. REINFORCING BARS SHALL BE DEFORMED AND TIED TOGETHER.
4. TRENCH BOTTOM WIDTH IN VICINITY OF THRUST BLOCK INSTALLATION
SHALL BE THE MINIMUM WIDTH AS SHOWN ON STANDARD DETAIL W-3.
5. BACKFILL TAMPED IN 6" LIFTS PER
STANDARD DETAIL W-3. CITY OF RALEIGH
6. THRUST COLLAR MUST BE FACTORY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
WELDED ON BOTH SIDES ALONG BOTH
EDGES OF COLLAR AROUND THRUST BLOCKING DESIGN DATA
CIRCUMFERENCE. FOR WATER MAINS
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-7 RRH
D.H.L.
1-21-00
6-18-08
J.P.S. 11-1-10
 REQUIRED, ON MAINS GREATER THAN
16"- 2 THRUST BLOCKS REQUIRED.
16" MAIN - 1 THRUST BLOCK
STANDARD THRUST BLOCK

5.0'

THRUST BLOCKING AT VALVES

10.0'

16" AND LARGER

VALVE

10.0'
5.0'

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
STANDARD THRUST BLOCK INSTALLATION FOR 16" AND
LARGER VALVES AND DEAD END MAINS

DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE

W-8 Y.C.A. 4-12-90 D.W.C. 9-7-99
6-92 RRH 3-31-00
 THRUST BLOCKING

TEE INTERSECTION

W-9
THRUST BLOCK

D.W.C.
AREA

DWG. NO. REVISIONS

DATE

9-7-99
3-1-87
NOTES:

1. CONCRETE SHALL BE 3000 PSI

2. CONCRETE SHALL NOT CONTACT BOLTS OR ENDS OF

CITY OF RALEIGH

RRH
D.H.L.
MECHANICAL JOINT FITTINGS.

REVISIONS
3. TRENCHES SHALL CONFORM TO STANDARD DETAIL
W-3.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

STANDARD THRUST BLOCKING VIEWS

4. SEE STANDARD THRUST BLOCK TABLES, W-10 THRU
W-11, FOR AREA OF CONCRETE REQUIRED.
5. ALL BENDS AND INTERSECTIONS SHALL HAVE
CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKING.

DATE

6-18-08
3-31-00
 REACTION BEARING AREAS FOR HORIZONTAL WATER PIPE BENDS
BASED ON TEST PRESSURE OF 200 P.S.I.
ALL AREAS GIVEN IN SQUARE FEET.

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6"
1,108 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
2,207 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 1
4,328 2 3 3 1 1 2 5 1
7,996 2 4 5 1 1 2 8 1
PLUG 5,655 2 3 4 1 1 2 6 1
8"
1,970 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1
3,922 1 2 3 1 1 1 4 1
7,694 2 4 5 1 1 2 8 1
14,215 4 8 9 2 2 4 15 2
PLUG 10,053 3 5 6 2 2 3 10 1
12"
4,433 2 3 3 1 1 2 5 1
8,826 3 5 6 2 2 3 9 1
17,312 5 9 11 3 3 5 18 2
31,983 8 16 19 4 4 8 32 4
PLUG 22,619 6 12 14 3 3 6 23 3
16"
7,881 2 4 5 1 1 2 8 1
15,691 4 8 10 2 2 4 16 2
30,779 8 16 19 4 4 8 31 4
56,861 15 29 35 8 8 15 57 6
PLUG 40,213 10 21 25 5 5 10 41 5

REACTION BEARING AREAS ARE IN SQUARE CITY OF RALEIGH

FEET MEASURED IN A VERTICAL PLANE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
THRUST VECTOR. THRUST BLOCKING DESIGN
QUANTITY TABLE
USE 6" - 90 BEND VALUE FOR
HYDRANTS FOR ADDITIONAL DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
D.W.C. 6-23-99
SAFETY FACTOR. W-10
 REACTION BEARING AREAS FOR HORIZONTAL WATER PIPE BENDS
BASED ON TEST PRESSURE OF 200 P.S.I.
ALL AREAS GIVEN IN SQUARE FEET.

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24"
17,734 5 9 11 3 3 5 18 2
35,305 9 18 22 5 5 9 36 4
69,252 18 35 42 9 9 18 70 7
127,936 32 64 77 16 16 32 128 13
PLUG 90,478 23 46 55 12 12 23 91 10
30"
27,709 7 14 17 4 4 7 2 3
55,163 14 28 34 7 7 14 56 6
108,206 28 55 65 14 14 28 109 11
199,900 50 100 120 25 25 50 200 20
PLUG 141,372 36 71 85 18 18 36 142 15
36"
39,901 10 20 24 5 5 10 40 4
79,439 20 40 48 10 10 20 30 8
155,816 39 78 94 20 20 39 156 16
287,855 72 144 172 36 36 72 288 29
PLUG 203,575 51 102 122 26 26 51 204 21
48"
70,935 18 36 43 9 9 18 71 8
141,218 36 71 85 18 18 36 142 15
277,007 70 139 166 35 35 70 277 28
511,742 128 256 320 64 64 128 512 52
PLUG 361,911 91 181 217 46 46 91 362 37

REACTION BEARING AREAS ARE IN SQUARE FEET MEASURED IN CITY OF RALEIGH

TO THE THRUST VECTOR. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

THRUST BLOCKING
ADDITIONAL SAFETY FACTOR.
DESIGN QUANTITY TABLE
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-11 D.W.C. 6-23-99
 TOP OF GROUND

THRUST COLLAR SEE STRAP

W-10 THRU W-11. DOWN STRAP
DOWN
MECHANICAL
JOINT
3/4" THREADED
RETAINER
STEEL RODS
GLAND

CONCRETE THRUST BLOCK AT SIZE OF BLOCKING

WILL VARY WITH
W-11. PIPE SIZE

5' MIN.

W-12
5' MIN.
ADD MECHANICAL JOINT
RETAINER GLANDS
THROUGHOUT ASSEMBLY.

ABB
D.H.L.
DWG. NO. REVISIONS
ROD REQUIREMENTS
SIZE OF 45 BEND STATIC THRUST IN POUNDS NO. OF RODS REQUIRED
6" 4,328 2
7,694

DATE
8" 4

4-6-04
12" 17,312 4

6-18-08
16" 30,779 8
24" 69,252 8

CITY OF RALEIGH

J.P.S.
REVISIONS
GENERAL NOTES:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

1. STEEL RODS AND BOLTS SHALL BE 3/4" HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED.

STANDARD VERTICAL BEND

2. CONCRETE SHALL NOT CONTACT BOLTS OR ENDS OF MECHANICAL JOINT BENDS.
3. RESTRAINED MECHANICAL GLANDS TO BE USED AT ALL FITTINGS.

DATE
4. MUST USE DUCTILE IRON EYE BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.

11-1-10
5. 3' MINIMUM COVER MUST BE MAINTAINED ON ALL WATER MAINS
 POTABLE WATER
CENTERLINE OF
MAIN & MARKER

R
A
L
E PLASTIC
I
G MARKER
4'-6" H
W
A
T
E
R

TOP OF GRADE

2'-6"

12" HOLE
FILLED WITH
CONCRETE

WATER MAIN

NOTES
1. POTABLE WATER MARKER TO BE BLUE IN COLOR.
2. POTABLE WATER MARKER TO BE LABELED "RALEIGH WATER".
3. TO BE SPACED ALONG CENTERLINE OF MAIN EVERY 300 FEET.
4. MARKERS TO BE ROUND AND 4" IN DIAMETER.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
STANDARD MAIN & VALVE MARKERS FOR
POTABLE & REUSE WATER IN EASEMENTS
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-13 D.W.C. 9-7-99 DHL 8-16-07
RRH 3-31-00 J.P.S. 11-1-10
 GATE / TAPPING VALVE

TOP VIEW

3000 PSI SOLID CONCRETE SHALL BE

USED AS FOOTING FOR DUCTILE IRON
PIPE.

VALVE
FLANGE
M.J. FITTING

EXISTING

MAIN

TAPPING SLEEVE

SIDE VIEW

NOTES:
1. CONCRETE SHALL NOT CONTACT
BOLTS OR ENDS OF MECHANICAL JOINT
FITTINGS.
2. SEE STANDARD REACTION BLOCK CITY OF RALEIGH
TABLES, W-10 AND W-11 FOR AREA OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONCRETE REQUIRED.
4" - 24" STANDARD TAPPING SLEEVE AND
VALVE ASSEMBLY
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-14 Y.C.A. 12-31-91 RRH 3-31-00
D.W.C. 9-7-99 J.P.S. 11-1-10
 GATE VALVE

TEE
3/4" ALL-THREAD STEEL
ROD (CUT TO LENGTH)

1'-0" M.J. NIPPLE WITH

GLANDS (MIN.)

VALVE MAY BE BOLTED

SEE W-10 AND W-11
DIRECTLY TO TEE.
FOR REACTION
BLOCKING CONCRETE
AREA.

ROD REQUIREMENTS
NO. OF RODS BRANCH SIZE
4" 2
6" 2
8" 4
12" 4
16" 6
24" 6
30" 8
36" 8
NOTES:
1. STEEL RODS AND BOLTS SHALL BE 3/4" HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED.
2. SEE STANDARD THRUST BLOCK. TABLES W-10 AND W-11 FOR CONCRETE.
3. CONCRETE SHALL NOT CONTACT BOLTS OR ENDS OF MECHANICAL FITTINGS.
4. THIS RODDING REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO FIRE HYDRANTS.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

VALVE RESTRAINT AT TEES AND CROSSES

FOR LINES (4"-24")
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-15 RRH 3-31-00 D.H.L. 6-16-08
A.B.B. 4-19-04 J.P.S. 11-1-10
 NOTES:

1. USE STANDARD PRECAST ECCENTRIC TOP.

VALVE SIZE "X" 2. BASE SECTION SHALL BE OF "DOG HOUSE" TYPE
TO FIT OVER MAIN.
16" 5' M.H. 3. PROVIDE A MIN. OF 12" OF #67 STONE FOR
24" 6' M.H. POSITIVE DRAINAGE IN BOTTOM OF MANHOLE.
4. GROUT RISER/BASE SECTION AS NECESSARY.
30" OR 5. MANHOLE LID SHALL SAY "WATER".
GREATER 8' M.H.
6. FLAT TOP MAY BE USED IN NON-PAVED AREAS
WHEN NECESSARY TO MATCH GRADE.

ECCENTRIC TOP WITH COVER

OPENING OVER ACTUATOR

EXISTING GRADE

NUT TYPE
ACTUATOR

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
BUTTERFLY VALVE MANHOLE DETAIL FOR 16" & LARGER
MAINS

DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE

RRH 3-31-00 D.H.L. 6-18-08
W-16
ABB 3-14-05 J.P.S. 10-20-10
APPROVED METHOD FOR EXTENSION OF VALVE BOX NOTE: 2'x 2'x 6" CONCRETE PAD REQUIRED ON ALL
VALVES. NO PRECAST CONCRETE DOUGHNUT
912" ALLOWED.
83 4"
75 8"

SEE STANDARD W-18 2'

FOR COVER DETAILS.
6"
11"

STANDARD VALVE
63 4"
BOX TOP SECTION TO 2'
DOMESTIC
BE SLIDE SECTION
CASTING

FINAL PAVEMENT
COURSE

VALVE BOX
COVER
CONCRETE
PAD
VALVE
BOX
USE 5" SOIL PIPE
FOR EXTENSIONS

TAMPED
BACKFILL

VALVE
WATER

MAIN
STAB-IN C.I. OR D.I.
PIPE GASKET TAMPED
BACKFILL
5"
NOTES:
1) VALVE BOX NOT TO CONTACT WATER MAIN
5 1/2"-5 5/8" 2) ALL TRAFFIC CASTINGS MUST BE CLASS 35 OR
GREATER.
3) FOR ANY VALVES OVER 10' DEEP, A VALVE STEM
EXTENSION MUST BE USED TO BRING TO A DEPTH OF
NO MORE THAN 5', EXTENSION MUST BE A MINIMUM
OF 1" SOLID STOCK.
STANDARD VALVE BOX 4) TOTAL VALVE BOX WEIGHT: MINIMUM OF 85 LBS.
BOTTOM SECTION

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

6 7/8"-8" VALVE BOX INSTALLATION

AND EXTENSION DETAIL
7 5/8"-8 1/2"
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
10 1/4"-11"
W-17 D.W.C. 9-7-99 A.B.B. 4-15-04
RRH 3-31-00 DHL 8-16-07
 CAST DATE

USA

7
16" 1
18"
PLAN VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

5"
716

5" 2"
8

4"

7"
516
NOTE 1 - "WATER" LETTERING MUST BE 1" RAISED (RECESSED FLUSH)
SECTION VIEW NOTE 2 - VALVE COVER SHALL BE DOMESTICALLY CAST.
NOTE 3 - COVER MUST HAVE A MINIMUM WEIGHT OF 25 POUNDS.
NOTE 4 - COVER MUST BE CLASS 35 OR GREATER.
NOTE 5 - COVER MUST MEET OR EXCEED AASHTO H-20 LOAD
REQUIREMENTS.
CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

5 1/4" VALVE BOX DROP LID

WITH 4" SKIRT
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-18
 (SEE NOTE 3)

EXISTING OR PROPOSED GRADE

3' MIN.

16"
MINIMUM
CLEARANCE
2

4 3
7 1
8 12

5 6
4' DIAMETER
MINIMUM SLOPE + 1% 10 MANHOLE
9
WATER

W-19 ABB
12" COMPACTED NO. 67 STONE

J.P.S.
MAIN

DWG. NO. REVISIONS

5'-0" MIN.

BILL OF MATERIALS NOTE:

11
1 PRECAST MANHOLE, SEE STANDARD DETAIL S-20 1. AIR VALVE TO BE P-20 WITH
2 TRASH HOOD VACUUM CHECK BY CRISPIN OR VAL

DATE
3 2" AIR RELEASE VALVE MATIC VM 45.

10-4-04
11-1-10
4 2" CURB STOP BALL VALVE 2. THE AIR RELEASE MANHOLE SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN THE SHOULDER OR AS DIRECTED BY
5 ADAPTER
THE ENGINEER.
6 2" MECHANICAL JOINT BRASS PIPE AND FITTINGS 3. FOR MAINS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF

CITY OF RALEIGH

RELEASE VALVE

RRH
7 2" TYPE "K", SOFT COPPER WITH FLARED ELBOW STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS THE

REVISIONS
8 CORPORATION COCK MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE

STANDARD WATER AIR

9 6" DIAMETER DRAIN MANHOLE AND THE VALVE BOX SHOULD

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

BE THREE (3) FEET.
10 GROUT, 1/8" TO 1'-0" MIN. SLOPE TO DRAIN
4. MAIN SHALL BE DEEP ENOUGH TO
11 PIPE CAP ACCOMODATE INSTALLATION AS SHOWN
12 2"-GATE VALVE

DATE
6-7-00
12-31-91
SEE STANDARD DETAIL W-3 TO INSURE PROPER BACKFILL.
 MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER
COVER 120 LBS. MINIMUM

1" 1" HOLE

23 1/2" 21"

2 3/4"

25 1/16"
23 11/16"

22"

25 15/16"
33 1/4"
LAGSHIELDS MAY ONLY
BE USED IN ROADWAY 5/8"X3" LAGSHIELD IN HOLE
APPLICATIONS. DRILLED INTO CONE OR RING
NOTES: WITH ANCHOR SUNK TO DEPTH
RECOMMENDED BY
1) ALL MANHOLE FRAMES SHALL BE MANUFACTURER, AND 3/8"X3"
BE DOMESTICALLY CAST HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED LAG
2) FRAME SHALL BE A MINIMUM BOLT AND WASHER.
WEIGHT OF 182 LBS.
3) COVER SHALL WEIGH A CITY OF RALEIGH
MIN. OF 120 LBS. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
4) MANHOLES WITHIN PAVED
SURFACES SHALL BE STANDARD MANHOLE COVER
CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH S-29.
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-20 A.B.B. 4-8-04
D.H.L. 6-18-08
 DETAIL W-20 TO BE
BLIND FLANGE WITH
USED SEE STANDARD
2" THREADED PLUG MANHOLE COVER
MAIN SIZE END PIPE SIZE
16" & GREATER 6" MIN.
APPROVED BY PUBLIC
6" - 12" UTILITIES DEPT.
GROUND LINE OR
PAVEMENT

3000 P.S.I.CONCRETE X FLANGE PIPE:

PAD BENEATH FRAME, PLAIN END
4" THICK

RODDING

W-21
LP OR

MIN. 5'
PHASE LINE

MIN. 5' MAX. 10'

MAX. 10' 1

RRH
4" WEEPHOLE

D.W.C.
#67

DWG. NO. REVISIONS

STONE

6"-8" MJ
VALVE BLOW FITTING
OFF

DATE
3-31-00
BLOCK INFORMATION SEE

12-28-99
GALVANIZED STEEL RODS AND
DETAILS W-7, W-8 BOLTS SHALL
& W-9 FOR THRUST BE 3/4" HOT DIPPED 3000 PSI CONCRETE
WITH 4" THICKNESS

CITY OF RALEIGH
MECHANICAL

DHL
RESTRAINING

REVISIONS
A.B.B.
GLAND NOTES:

BLOW OFF ASSEMBLY

1) NO ROD COUPLINGS ALLOWED

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

TEMPORARY WATER MAIN

DATE

8-16-07
4-12-04
 4" DIA. WATER
MAIN SIZE END PIPE SIZE MAIN MARKER
6" - 12" 6" MIN.
16"+ APPROVED BY MIN. 2 X DIAMETER
CORPUD BLIND FLANGE
WITH TWO BOLTS
2-FLANGE X FLANGE
ELBOWS BOLT TOGETHER FLOW

CONCRETE PAD AROUND
VALVE AT FINISHED GRADE
6"X8'X8' CONCRETE
PAD DIRECTED TO
NATURAL DRAINAGE
AREA (SEE NOTE #3)
FLANGE X FLANGE
VERTICAL

W-22
1
4" WEEPHOLE
#67 WASH STONE
FLANGE X FLANGE (SEE NOTE #1)
6" MIN. ELBOW

D.W.C.
MAX.

DWG. NO. REVISIONS

10.0'

A.B.B.
TOP OF CONCRETE
6"- 8"

BLOW OFF VALVE CONCRETE

BLOCKING

DATE
12-28-99
4-13-04
NOTES:
SEE DETAILS W-8 & 1. DRILL 1/4" WEEP HOLE FOR STACK DRAINAGE INTO STONE.
W-9 FOR THRUST 2. DOUBLE 3/4" BRIDLE RODS ON BOTH SIDES.
BLOCK INFORMATION 3. A RIP-RAP SWALE FROM FROM CONCRETE SPLASH PAD TO

CITY OF RALEIGH

DHL
POSITIVE DRAINAGE AREA IS REQUIRED.

REVISIONS
4. BOTTOM 90 ELBOW SHALL HAVE BLIND FLANGE ATTACHED

BLOW OFF ASSEMBLY

WITH TWO BOLTS.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

PERMANENT WATER MAIN

5. INSTALL WATER MAIN MARKER AT R/W OR P/L TO LOCATE
MAIN.
6. 3/4" RODS AND BOLTS TO BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED.
7. END PIPE SIZE 6" MIN. OR AS APPROVED BY PUBLIC

DATE
UTLITIES.

8-16-07
 PL
R
STANDARD METER BOX O
W

TOP OF VALVE NEEDS

TO BE 12" BENEATH TOP
OF METER BOX LID.

18"
24"

W-24
#67 STONE

3"

A.B.B.
Y.C.A.
DWG. NO. REVISIONS
STANDARD 3/4" OR
1'SERVICE SIZE

SET BOX ON
THREADED BRASS CONCRETE BLOCKS

DATE
PLUG
THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER LOCATION IS
DEPENDENT ON THE TYPE DEVICE
PROPOSED FOR USE AS FOLLOWS:

4-7-04 J.P.S.
12-31-91 D.H.L.
CITY OF RALEIGH
ONE OR TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

REVISIONS
DEVICE LOCATION DEVICE LOCATION
BACKFLOW PREVENTION

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

"A" FORD ANGLE CHECK "A"
SHALL BE DETERMINED
OR OTHER APPROVED BY OCCUPANCY &
DUAL CHECK VALVES APPROVED BACKFLOW

DATE
LIST.

ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS BACKFLOW

PREVENTION/ METER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

11/4/10
6/18/08
 SECTION C-C

NOTES:
1. COVER WEIGHT: 13 LBS +/- 5%
2. LIDS TO BE COATED WITH
BITUMINOUS COAL TAR COATING
3. BOXES AND LIDS MUST BE
MANUFACTURED FROM SAME
DOMESTIC FOUNDRY.

1.8" O PRE-DRILLED HOLE

SECTION B-B

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

WATER METER BOX DETAIL

SECTION A-A DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-25 ABB 1-20-05
R.K.V. J.P.S 11-4-10
 BRASS NIPPLE
3/4" OR 1" x 3"(TYPICAL)

BRASS PLUG

BRASS NIPPLE
"F"x 12"

NOTE:
TAPS MADE ON EXISTING PVC SHALL
BE MADE USING A TAPPING SADDLE.
TAPS MADE ON DUCTILE IRON CAN BE
EITHER DIRECT OR WITH A TAPPING
SADDLE.

BRASS NIPPLE
"F"x 6"(TYPICAL)

CURB STOP
SIZE "F" INSTALLED
IN A VALVE BOX
BRASS NIPPLE WATER
(MALLEABLE) "F"x 6"
(TYPICAL) MAIN
SERVICE LINE TYPE K
SOFT COPPER
CORPORATION COCK

BRASS TEE(MALLEABLE) 3/4"

OR 1" x "F"x "F"(TYPICAL)
SIZE "F"(I.D.) NUMBER OF METERED
(SERVICE TAP SIZE SEVICES ALLOWED
FROM MAIN) 3/4" 1"
2" 9-16 5-8
1 1/2" 5-8 4
1" 4 2
3/4" 2 N/A

SEE DETAIL FOR STANDARD

WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION
W-23

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

STANDARD GANG METER ASSEMBLY

DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
METERED SERV. 4-1-82 D.W.C. 11-18-99
W-26 Y.C.A. 12-31-91 J.P.S. 11-4-10
 ODD NUMBERED ADDRESS
3601 3605

101 102 103 104 105 A B

IRRIGATION
METER
104
101
102
103

105
Y A B
STREET OR PARKING LOT EDGE

WATER MAIN

STREET OR PARKING LOT EDGE

A B C D E

101

102
Y
IRRIGATION
METER

A B C D E 101 102

3600 3604
EVEN NUMBERED ADDRESS
NOTES:
1. EVEN NUMBERED UNITS' METERS SHALL
BE SET TO BE READ RIGHT TO LEFT (WHEN
FACING BUILDING)
2. ODD NUMBERED UNITS' METERS SHALL
BE SET TO BE READ LEFT TO RIGHT (WHEN
FACING BUILDING)
3. IF IRRIGATION METER IS INCLUDED, IT
SHALL BE THE LAST METER IN NUMBERING
SEQUENCE. CITY OF RALEIGH
4. UNIT 'Y' (FOR YARD METER) SHALL BE
USED TO INDICATE IRRIGATION METER. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
GANG METER ADDRESSING
SINGLE STORY BUILDING
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
RRH 3-31-00
W-27 ABB 6-17-04
 ODD NUMBERED ADDRESS

3601 3605

301 302 303

C D
201 202 203
A B
101 102 103

101
102
103
201
202
203
301
302
303
Y
A B C D
STREET OR PARKING LOT EDGE

IRRIGATION METER
WATER MAIN
101
102
103
104

IRRIGATION METER A B C D E F G H I

A B C
101 102
D E F
103 104
G H I

3600 3604
NOTES: EVEN NUMBERED ADDRESS
1. EVEN NUMBERED UNITS' METERS SHALL
BE SET TO BE READ RIGHT TO LEFT (WHEN
FACING BUILDING)
2. ODD NUMBERED UNITS' METERS SHALL
BE SET TO BE READ LEFT TO RIGHT (WHEN
FACING BUILDING)
3. IF IRRIGATION METER IS INCLUDED, CITY OF RALEIGH
IT SHALL BE THE LAST METER IN
NUMBERING SEQUENCE. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
4. UNIT 'Y' (FOR YARD GANG METER ADDRESSING
METER) SHALL BE USED MULTI-STORY BUILDING
TO INDICATE IRRIGATION
METER. DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
ABB 6-17-04 RRH 3-31-00
W-28
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3/4" STEEL RODS (TYP.) TO BE ALL BELL D.I.
HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED
HAVE BLOCKING
CL D.I. PIPE

BYPASS TO BE
GATE VALVE RODDED TEE TO
TEE FROM SUPPLY
LINE
NIPPLE

NIPPLE
APPROPRIATE SHALL BE SAME SIZE
5.0' NO FLANGE ON HOUSE
BACKFLOW AS SUPPLY LINE
D.I. TEE SIDE, MIN. 9" OF PIPE
PREVENTION INSIDE METER BOX
DEVICE
GATE VALVE
GATE VALVE

W-29
CL "A"

D.W.C.
DWG. NO. REVISIONS

A.B.B.
D.I. TEE
WATER MAIN

FLANGED COUPLING BRONZE STRAINER

ADAPTER IF NEEDED

DATE

8-30-04
FL.x FL.x FL.x TEE

11-18-99
METER AND TEE TO BE
"A"
INSTALLED BY CITY METER OPENING

CITY OF RALEIGH

J.P.S.
D.H.L.
4" METER 28" 8" METER 39"

REVISIONS
6" METER 35"

BYPASS INSTALLATION
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
NOTES:
1) DOMESTIC METERS ONLY
2) ALL FITTINGS ARE TO BE MECHANICAL JOINT PLAN VIEW

DATE
3) BRONZE STRAINERS SHALL HAVE NON-THREADED

TYPICAL 4"- 8" DOMESTIC WATER METER

BOLT HOLES.

6/18/08
11-4-10
 PL
3/4" STEEL RODS (TYP.) TO BE ALL BELL D.I.
HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED
HAVE BLOCKING
CL D.I. PIPE

GATE VALVE
TEE TO TEE
BYPASS TO BE
RODDED FROM

NIPPLE
NIPPLE

APPROPRIATE NO FLANGE ON HOUSE BYPASS SHALL

5.0'
BACKFLOW D.I. TEE SIDE, MIN. 9" OF PIPE BE SAME SIZE
PREVENTION INSIDE METER BOX AS SUPPLY LINE.
DEVICE
GATE
VALVE GATE VALVE

CL "A"

W-30 Y.C.A. A.B.B.

DWG. NO. REVISIONS
D.I. TEE
WATER MAIN

FLANGE ON
STREET SIDE

DATE
NOTES:
1) ALL FITTINGS ARE TO BE MECHANICAL JOINT
2) SERVICE LINE FOR 10" METER SHALL BE 12" "A"
METER OPENING

12-31-91 J.P.S.
CITY OF RALEIGH

8-31-04 D.W.C.
6" METER 46" 8" METER 54"

REVISIONS
10" METER 69"

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

TYPICAL 6"- 10" FIRE SERVICE
PLAN VIEW

AND DOMESTIC METER W/ BYPASS

DATE

11-4-10
11-18-99
 6" 6"
36"
**6"
LIFTING HOLES
TYP 4X

6"

10" 26"

6"

TYP SHAPE
DOGHOUSE TRAFFIC RATED
ALUMINUM ACCESS
DOOR W/SLAM LOCK 12" - TOP OF VALVE
CAST IN TOP TO FINISH GRADE
F.G.
24"

"A" 8"
FLOW

6" 26"
10" W X 12" H
DOGHOUSE

6"

F.I.P.
BRASS CURB STOP THREADS 6" OF #67 STONE
NOTES INLET AND
OUTLET
1. METER AS MANUFACTURED BY SENSUS OR
NEPTUNE.
2. BACKFILL TAMPED IN 6" LIFTS. 112" METER 13 14"
3. REINFORCEMENT: #4 @ 6" OCEW
2" METER 17 14"
4. CONCRETE: 4,000 PSI @ 28 DAYS ** TRAFFIC RATED
5. ALL RPZ BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES VAULT WALL THICKNESS
MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO METER BEING
SET.
CITY OF RALEIGH
6) ALL COPPER SETTERS ARE TO HAVE A BALL
TYPE SHUT OFF VALVE ON BOTH SIDES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
COPPER SETTER WITH HIGH RISE BYPASS THAT
IS MANUFACTURED BY FORD, MUELLER, OR AY TYPICAL 1 1/2"- 2" WATER METER
McDONALD. (NO EXCEPTIONS) BOX INSTALLATION
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
A.B.B. 8-17-04 J.P.S. 11-4-10
W-31 D.H.L 6-18-08
 4'-0"
6" MIN. LIFTING HOLES
TYP. TYP 4X

25" 12" 3'-0"

ALUMINUM LID

35"

TYP SHAPE TRAFFIC RATED ACCESS

DOGHOUSE DOOR W/ SLAM LOCK
CAST IN TOP
6" MIN.

2'-6"

12"W x 18"H
DOGHOUSE

WEIGHT: 2,900 lbs.

NOTES:
1) REINFORCEMENT: #4 @ 6" OCEW
2) CONCRETE: 4,000 PSI @ 28 DAYS
3) 6" OF #67 STONE SHALL BE PLACED IN CITY OF RALEIGH
BOTTOM OF VAULT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
4) METER FLANGE SHALL BE PLACED 42 "
BELOW FINISHED GRADE TYPICAL 4" WATER
METER VAULT
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
A.B.B. 8-26-04
W-32 D.H.L. 6-18-08
 6" 8'-6" 6"

72"
6"

20"

14" ALUMINUM LID 48" 14" 4'-6"

20"

6"

WEIGHT: TOP:
10,600 LBS TRAFFIC RATED
BOTTOM: ACCESS DOOR
8,700 LBS LIFTERS
WITH SLAMLOCK
CAST IN TOP
6"

36"

SEALANT IN JOINT
7'-0"

LIFTERS
48"

14"W x 18"H
DOGHOUSE

NOTES:
1) REINFORCEMENT: #4 @ 6" OCEW
2) CONCRETE: 4,000 PSI @ 28 DAYS
3) 6" OF #67 STONE SHALL BE PLACED IN BOTTOM OF VAULT
4) METER FLANGE SHALL BE PLACED 49 " BELOW FINISHED GRADE

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

TYPICAL 6" THRU 10" WATER

METER VAULT
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
A.B.B. 8-26-04
W-33 D.H.L. 6-18-08
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METER
ASSEMBLY
WATER MAIN

APPROPRIATE BACKFLOW
CURB & GUTTER

SIDEWALK

PREVENTION ASSEMBLY
(ABOVE GROUND ONLY)

DOMESTIC LINE
APPROPRIATE FIRE LINE
BACKFLOW PRE. ASSEM.
(ABOVE GROUND ONLY)

FIRE LINE

MAIN

IRRIGATION LINE FDC IF

APPLICABLE
R
METER O
REDUCED PRESURE
ASSEMBLY W
ASSEMBLY (ABOVE
GROUND ONLY)
1. SERVICE TAPS FOR 2" AND SMALLER DOMESTIC SERVICES MAY BE BY CORPORATION
COCKS. LARGER SERVICES WILL REQUIRE A TEE AND GATE VALVE OR TAPPING SLEEVE AND

2. DOMESTIC SERVICE TAPS SHALL BE ALLOWED ONLY ON 6" OR LARGER FIRE LINES BEFORE
THE BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY.
3. ONE DOMESTIC TAP PER FIRE LINE ON STREET SIDE OF BACKFLOW. 4. FIRE LINE SHALL
HAVE A FIRE HYDRANT OR BLOW OFF ASSEMBLY AT ITS END TO FACILITATE FLUSHING WHEN
NEEDED.
5. IRRIGATION METER SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF DOMESTIC METER WITH
INCREASING ADDRESSES.
6. THE BACKFLOW SHALL BE INSTALLED NO MORE THAN10' FROM THE METER IN A VISIBLE
LOCATION.
7. DOMESTIC'/IRRIGATION BACKFLOW RISER/STANDPIPE SHALL BE OF COPPER OR BRASS.
8. THE RP RELIEF VALVE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 12" ABOVE ANY MATERIAL (MULCH
INCLUDED) OR GRADE.
9. A SERVICE VALVE IS REQUIRED AFTER THE METER BUT BEFORE THE BACKFLOW
ASSEMBLY FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PURPOSES.
10. THE INSTALLATION MUST ALSO MEET ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS PER THE NC PLUMBING
CODE.
CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

FIRE, DOMESTIC & IRRIGATION

OPTIONS SCHEMATIC
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
D.W.C. 11-18-99 A.B.B. 7-10-04
W-34 RRH 3-31-00 D.H.L. 6/18/08
 RIGHT OF WAY
CURB & GUTTER

SIDEWALK
WATER MAIN

TEE/
IRRIGATION DOMESTIC BACKFLOW
SPLIT AND SERVICE VALVE
NEW OR EXISTING WHEN REQUIRED
CURB STOP

METER DOMESTIC
LINE

IRRIGATION
METER
LINE

NEW CURB STOP IN

CURB STOP BOX APPROVED RP
BACKFLOW
ASSEMBLY.
NOTES:
1. IRRIGATION METER SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF DOMESTIC METER WITH
INCREASING ADDRESSES.
2. THE BACKFLOW SHALL BE INSTALLED NO MORE THAN10' FROM THE METER IN A
VISIBLE LOCATION.
3. BACKFLOW RISER/STANDPIPE SHALL BE OF COPPER OR BRASS.
3. THE RP RELIEF VALVE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 12" ABOVE ANY MATERIAL (MULCH
INCLUDED) OR GRADE.
4. A SERVICE VALVE IS REQUIRED AFTER THE METER BUT BEFORE THE BACKFLOW
ASSEMBLY FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PURPOSES.
5. THE INSTALLATION MUST ALSO MEET ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS PER THE NC PLUMBING
CODE.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

IRRIGATION TAP ON NEW AND EXISTING

SERVICES
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
RRH 3-31-00 D.H.L. 6-18-08
W-35 ABB 7-10-04 J.P.S. 10/25/10
 RIGHT OF WAY
CURB & GUTTER

SIDEWALK
WATER MAIN

NEW OR EXISTING
CURB STOP

(1) TEE/ SPLIT

STUB
METER

METER

EXISTING
IRRIGATION STUB

EXISTING CURB STOP

NOTES:
1.Remove tee fitting, repair stub with curb stop & valve box if not existing.
2. Work to be performed by licensed utility contractor, Stub permit inspection required.
3. For repair of existing service, one brass compression coupling and type K copper as
needed to be used for repair.
4. Remove meter box and piping. ( Prior to termination the meter division / utility billing must
be contacted for meter removal & account closure).

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

Irrigation Meter Termination

DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
W-35T R.K.V. 6/24/13
 12" MIN
ALL SIDES

DIP

WATER MAIN
WAFER VALVE WITH BALL DRIP

FDC WITH NATIONAL STANDARD

CURB & GUTTER

WATER VALVE THREADS (SUBJECT TO FIRE
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL)

R/W
DRAIN TO DAYLIGHT
TOP VIEW DCDA WITH FIRE HYD. MIN. AREA OF 2X
PIPE SIZE OR 4"
NOTE: FIRE MAINS ARE TO BE DIAMETER
PRESSURE TESTED AT 200 PSI
O.S.& Y. RISING STEM
OR INDICATING
BUTTERFLY VALVE

R/W
FDC OUTSIDE
IF THE TAP IS TO A PUBLIC MAIN, A ENCLOSURE
SERVICE VALVE MUST BE PLACED 18" MIN
BEHIND THE RIGHT OF WAY PRIOR TO ALL SIDES
THE BFP. 2 POSSIBLE LOCATIONS
ARE SHOWN. DCDA (W-35) MAINLINE GATE VALVE
(SUBJECT TO INSPECTIONS

Y.C.A.
W-37 D.W.C.
DEPT. APPROVAL)
BUILDING
5.0'
12" MIN MIN.
9.5' MIN.

DWG. NO. REVISIONS

ALL
60" max SIDES

A
VALVE BOX (TYP)

6-92
DIP

DATE
REFER TO W-19 RODDING (TYP) THRUST BLOCKING
DIP REFER TO W-8

DIP FLANGE (1.0'

ABOVE FLOOR
LEVEL)

ABB
11-3-99 D.H.L.
CITY OF RALEIGH
WATER VALVE FLANGE
NOTE: FIRE MAINS MY BE TERMINATED

REVISIONS
WATER MAIN AT:
5.0' OUTSIDE THE BUILDING

CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
A WITH A MAINLINE GATE VALVE. RODDING
TYP. B
SIDE VIEW DCDA WITH
VARIABLE ENDINGS OR
B 1.0' ABOVE THE FLOOR

TYPICAL FIRE MAIN DOUBLE DETECTOR

DATE
INSIDE THE BUILDING.
THRUST BLOCKING o

6/18/08
10-4-04
REFER TO W-8 90 BEND
 #3 TEST COCK #4 TEST COCK

#1 TEST COCK #2 TEST COCK

1. SHUT-OFF VALVES, CHECK VALVES, AND TEST COCKS SHALL BE STANDARD

TO THE APPROVED BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY.

2. ALL LARGE(2-1/2" - 10") ASSEMBLIES TO BE SUPPORTED BY A CRADLE.

3. ENCLOSURE FOUNDATIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 4" OF CONCRETE OR 6"

OF STONE.
4. ASSEMBLIES MUST BE ON CURRENT APPROVAL LIST.

5. 2 1/2" AND LARGER ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE FUSION BONDED EPOXY COATED

INCLUDING SHUTOFF VALVES.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

STANDARD DOUBLE CHECK

VALVE ASSEMBLY
DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE
D.W.C. 12-29-99 A.B.B. 4-13-04
W-38 RRH 3-31-00 D.H.L. 6/18/08
 CARRIER PIPE

3/8" STEEL PLATE, TYP

3/8"x4" STEEL
PLATE, TYP

5/8" A325 BOLT

CASING PIPE

3/16 4

1" RAD ON ALL CORNERS

NOTE:
1) USE A MINIMUM OF TWO SPIDERS PER PIPE JOINT ONE
FOURTH OF THE PIPE JOINT LENGTH IN FROM BOTH THE BELL
AND SPIGOT ENDS.

CITY OF RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

PIPE ALIGNMENT GUIDE

DWG. NO. REVISIONS DATE REVISIONS DATE

W-40 RRH 3-31-00
A.B.B. 4-16-04