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necessary. Design curb and gutter inlets with a grade to
match the profile of the curb and gutter with no part of the
inlet behind the curb.
8.10
Use septic tanks to treat building waste if connection to
public sewer is not possible and soil percolation is
adequate. Provide details and installation instructions in
accordance with the Health Department and others having
jurisdiction. If percolation is poor, provide an alternate
solution of treatment.
8.11
Where required by high groundwater conditions, provide
subsurface drainage system in gravesite areas to insure
water table will be a minimum of 2400 mm (8 feet) below
estimated final grade.
9.
SEWAGE PUMPING EQUIPMENT (OUTSIDE):
9.1
Design pumping system to discharge at maximum sewage
flow rate with largest pump not operating. Provide
emergency power.
9.2
Wet well shall be large enough to allow an interval of at
least 6 minutes between successive starts of same pump
motor throughout entire range of estimated flow rates.
Include high water level alarm system in wet well, and
place warning bell in the office of the M&R chief or other
appropriate location.
GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: Coordinate with gas company
10.
concerning housing and/or fencing for gas metering and regulating
equipment. Comply with all gas company requirements.
FUEL FOR MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT: The tanks, one for
11.
gasoline and one for Diesel oil, will be above ground type,
government furnished, and contractor installed (VC). Provide air,
water, and electrical utilities to complete the installation. Provide
tank protection from vehicles by bollards or curbs.
CALCULATIONS: Calculations are required for the following
12.
systems:
Cathodic Protection
Storm Drainage
Water
Gas
Irrigation
Equipment
Sanitary Sewerage
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