June 99
SANITARY DESIGN CRITERIA
FOR CEMETERY PROJECTS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1.
CRITERIA UNIQUE TO VA:
1.1
Refer to ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA -
DRAWINGS (ATTACHMENT) for general requirements and
classification of drawings ("W-Series"). An exception is
storm drainage piping and structures which should be
indicated on the Site Grading and Drainage ("L-Series")
drawings.
1.2
Refer to VA Standard Detail 400 for use of sanitary legend
and symbols.
1.3
Design of building foundation drains is the responsibility of
the Architect. Do not show details on Sanitary ("W-Series")
drawings. However, pipe design from low point of
foundation drainage system to storm sewerage system is
the responsibility of the Sanitary Engineer.
1.4
Do not cross gravesites with utilities. Route the main
distribution systems for utilities immediately adjacent to
roadways. Route utility lines in interment areas between
sections, in order to avoid obstruction of gravesites within
burial sections. Install all utility lines, including electric
power and communication lines, underground. Exceptions
may be made depending upon excessive cost or
remoteness of source from developed areas of the
cemetery.
2.
GENERAL:
2.1
In the design of the sanitary systems, follow this criteria
and VA Master Specifications.
2.2
Sanitary design drawings (W-Series) consists of sanitary
sewerage, outside water, irrigation and gas systems, but
may also include the storm drainage and drainage
structures.
2.3
Estimate quantity, in cubic meters (yards), of rock
excavation for sewers, water lines, and gas lines. Refer to
Specification 02200 for definition of rock.
VA Design Guide -- National Cemetery Administration
Page 5 -87
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