CITY OF COLUMBIA
UTILITIES AND ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: SUBMISSION OF PLANS
Section 1.1
General
Section 1.2
Engineer’s Report
Section 1.3
Plans
Section 1.4
Revision to Approved Plans
Section 1.5
Specifications
Section 1.6
Record Drawings
Section 1.7
Resubmission of Plans
Section 1.8
Vicinity Map
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PART 2: WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN STANDARDS
Section 2.1
General
Section 2.2
System Design Criteria
Section 2.3
System Design
Section 2.4
Separation of Water Mains and Sewers
Section 2.5
Valves, Air Relief, Meter and Blow-off Chambers
Section 2.6
Hydrants
Section 2.7
Surface Water Crossings
Section 2.8
Cross Connections
Section 2.9
Pumping Facilities Planning Standards
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PART 3: DESIGN OF SANITARY SEWERS
Section 3.1
General
Section 3.2
System Design Criteria
Section 3.3
Specification for Design of Pump Stations
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PART 4: APPLICATION OF THE COLUMBIA DRAINAGE ORDINANCE, STORM
SEWER DESIGN
Section 4.1
General
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Section 4.2
Design Procedures
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Section 4.3
Design Basis
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Section 4.4
Forms
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Section 4.5
Ordinance
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PART 5: SPECIFICATION FOR ROADWAY DESIGN
Section 5.1
General
Section 5.2
Road System Design Criteria
Section 5.3
Road Designation
Section 5.4
Traffic Data
Section 5.5
Subgrade Soil Support Value
Section 5.6
Traffic Growth Rate
Section 5.7
Coefficients of Relative Strength of Pavement Component Layers
Section 5.8
Structural Number
Section 5.9
Stage Construction
Section 5.10 Pavement Thickness Design Methods
Section 5.11 Parking
Section 5.12 Drainage
Section 5.13 Geometrics
Section 5.14 Complete Streets
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PART 6: PROCEDURES FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Section 6.1
General
Section 6.2
Sketch Plan Review
Section 6.3
Preliminary Plat (Construction Drawings)
Section 6.4
Final Plat Approval
Section 6.5
Form No. 2
Section 6.6
Form No. 3
Section 6.7
Sample Procedures for Sanitary Sewer Construction Permitting
Under Delegated Review Program Letter
Section 6.8
Sample Request for 208/201 Plan Conformance Certification
Section 6.9
Delegated Review Program Checklist
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PART 7: WATER MAIN EXTENSION
Section 7.1
General
Section 7.2
Water Main Extension Agreement
Section 7.3
Procedures
Section 7.4
Applications for Individual Services
Section 7.5
Sample Water Main Extension Agreement
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PART 8: SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSION
Section 8.1
General
Section 8.2
Sanitary Sewer Main Extension Agreement
Section 8.3
Procedures
Section 8.4
Applications for Individual Services
Section 8.5
Sample Sanitary Sewer Agreement
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PART 9: STANDARD TRAILER PARK AGREEMENT (DELETED)
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PART 10: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: STREET/ROAD NOT OWNED BY CITY OF
COLUMBIA
Section 10.1 When to Obtain Permit
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Section 10.2 Approval by City Engineer
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Section 10.3 Approval by Appropriate Agency
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Section 10.4 Where to Obtain Permit Forms
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Section 10.5 Information Required for Permit
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Section 10.6 Tree Root Protection
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Section 10.7 Sample Agreement
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PART 11: APPLICATION FOR CITY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
Section 11.1 General Information
Section 11.2 Who Must Obtain Permit
Section 11.3 Boring Required on Major Streets
Section 11.4 Emergency Cutting
Section 11.5 Inspections
Section 11.6 Bond Required
Section 11.7 Construction and Relocation Costs
Section 11.8 Permit Fee
Section 11.9 Construction
Section 11.10 Tree Root Protection
Section 11.11 Ordinance
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PART 12: APPLICATION FOR NEW WATER SERVICE
Section 12.1 General
Section 12.2 Agencies Assigning Street Numbers
Section 12.3 Required Verifications
Section 12.4 Procedures for Resumption of Water Service
Section 12.5 Fire Protection Systems
Section 12.6 Long Line Service
Section 12.7 Cross Connection Control/ Backflow Prevention
Section 12.8 Main Line Water Taps
Section 12.9 Special Power of Attorney Form
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PART 13: APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
Section 13.1 How to Apply
Section 13.2 Agencies Assigning Street Numbers
Section 13.3 Required Verification
Section 13.4 Service Connection Within SCDHPT Right-of-way
Section 13.5 Emergency Permit Procedures (SCDHPT)
Section 13.6 Sewer Tapping Fees
Section 13.7 Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Fees
Section 13.8 Availability of Sanitary Sewer Service
Section 13.9 Sewage Pumping Station Surcharge
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PART 14: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER
Section 14.1 Receipt and Opening of Bids
Section 14.2 Preparation of Bid
Section 14.3 Addenda and Interpretations
Section 14.4 Marking and Mailing Bids
Section 14.5 Time for Receiving Bids
Section 14.6 Withdrawal of Bids
Section 14.7 Bidders Present
Section 14.8 Telegraphic Modification
Section 14.9 Qualifications of Bidder
Section 14.10 Business License
Section 14.11 Bid Security
Section 14.12 Liquidated Damages for Failure to Enter Into Contract
Section 14.13 Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages
Section 14.14 Conditions of Work
Section 14.15 Subsurface Exploration
Section 14.16 Specifications and Schedules
Section 14.17 Time of Performance
Section 14.18 Samples
Section 14.19 Withholding for Nonresidents
Section 14.20 Security for Faithful Performance
Section 14.21 Insurance
Section 14.22 Accident Prevention
Section 14.23 Power of Attorney
Section 14.24 Notice of Special Conditions
Section 14.25 Laws and Regulations
Section 14.26 Method of Award – Lowest Responsible Bidder
Section 14.27 Signature to Bids
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Section 14.28
Section 14.29
Section 14.30
Section 14.31
Section 14.32
Section 14.33
Section 14.34
Section 14.35
Section 14.36
Section 14.37
Section 14.38
Section 14.39
Section 14.40
Section 14.41
Section 14.42
Section 14.43
Section 14.44
Section 14.45
Section 14.46
Bids for All or Part
Construction Schedule and Periodic Estimates
Payment
Special Notice to Bidders on Contracts Over $1,000,000.00
Indemnification
Subcontracting Outreach Program
Mentor-Protégé Program
Proposal Bid for Unit Price Contracts
Proposal Bid for Stipulated Sum Contracts
Bid Bond
Equal Employment Opportunity
Subcontracting Outreach Program Agreement
Business Information Records
Subcontracting Outreach Program Documentation Form
Contract Form
Notice To Proceed Form
Performance-Payment Bond
AIA Document A201, 1997
Subcontracting Outreach Program Policies and Procedures
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PART 15: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section 15.1 Definitions of Terms
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Section 15.2 Laws and Regulations
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Section 15.3 Contract and Contract Documents
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Section 15.4 Required Provisions Deemed Inserted
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Section 15.5 Notice and Service Thereof
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Section 15.6 Prohibited Interests
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Section 15.7 Encroachment Permits, Rights of Way, Easements and Suspension
of Work
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Section 15.8 Photographs
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Section 15.9 Video Taping of Project
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Section 15.10 Indemnity
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Section 15.11 Contract Security
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Section 15.12 Assignments
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Section 15.13 Subcontracting
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Section 15.14 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors
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Section 15.15 Separate Contracts
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Section 15.16 Contractor’s Obligation
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Section 15.17 Payments by Contractor
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Section 15.18 Contractor’s Local/Field Office
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Section 15.19 Supervision
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Section 15.20 Organization, Superintendence, Construction Progress
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Section 15.21 Inspection by Agencies
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Section 15.22 Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings
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Section 15.23 Correlation of Plans and Specifications
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Section 15.24 Ownership of Drawings
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Section 15.25 Submittals Prior to Construction
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Section 15.26 Benchmark
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Section 15.27 Materials, Services and Facilities
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Section 15.28 "Or Equal" (Substitute Materials)
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Section 15.29
Section 15.30
Section 15.31
Section 15.32
Section 15.33
Section 15.34
Section 15.35
Section 15.36
Section 15.37
Section 15.38
Section 15.39
Section 15.40
Section 15.41
Section 15.42
Section 15.43
Section 15.44
Section 15.45
Section 15.46
Section 15.47
Section 15.48
Section 15.49
Section 15.50
Section 15.51
Section 15.52
Section 15.53
Section 15.54
Section 15.55
Section 15.56
Section 15.57
Section 15.58
Section 15.59
Section 15.60
Section 15.61
Section 15.62
Section 15.63
Section 15.64
Section 15.65
Section 15.66
Section 15.67
Section 15.68
Section 15.69
Section 15.70
Section 15.71
Section 15.72
Section 15.73
Section 15.74
Section 15.75
Section 15.76
Standard Products and Materials Not Specified
Product Data
Samples
Patents
Delivery, Storage, and Handling
Contractor’s Title to Materials
Inspection and Testing Materials, Quality and Guarantees
Material Testing
Experience of Manufacturer
Completed Portions of Work
Changes in Work
Claims for Extra Work
Estimated Quantities of Work
Time for Completion; Liquidated Damages and No Damages for
Delays
Construction Schedule and Periodic Estimates
Procedures for Submitting Pay Requests
Acceptance of Work, Final Payment and Closeout Procedures
Record Drawing
Acceptance of Final Payment as Release
General Warranty for Three Years After Completion of Contract
Right of City to Terminate Contract
Termination for Convenience and Suspension of Work
Reporting on Job Retention and Creation
Wages and Overtime Computation
Protection of Material, Work and Property, and Injuries to Persons
and Property
Safety Regulations
Protection of Employees’ Lives and Health
Weather Conditions and Emergency
Mobilization
Surveys, Lines, Grades, Stakes and Templates
Clean Up and Restoration
Use of Explosives
Sediment and Erosion Control
Construction Near or Under Drainage Pipes, Sewers, & Ditches
Unclassified Excavation/ Geotechnical Investigation
Excavation and Trench Stabilization
Dewatering
Backfilling
Flowable Fill
Maintenance of Traffic
Access Roads
Ingress and Egress to Public or Private Premises
Rights-of-Ways and Easement Clearing
Existing Utilities and Structures
Interruption of Service
Conflicts with and Relocation of Existing Utilities
Ordinance Relating to Utility Lines in Streets
Replacing Shoulder Material
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Section 15.77
Section 15.78
Section 15.79
Section 15.80
Section 15.81
Section 15.82
Section 15.83
Asphalt Paving, Repairing and/or Resurfacing Roadways
Removing, Milling and Disposing of Asphalt Pavement
Remove and Replace Concrete and Asphalt Drives
Concrete Curb and Gutter and Concrete Sidewalks
Pavement Markings
Protection of Tree Root Zones Within Street Right-Of-Way
Re-establishment of Property Irons
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PART 16: SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, MATERIALS
AND CONSTRUCTION
Section 16.1 General
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Section 16.2 Construction Materials
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Section 16.3 Construction Methods
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Section 16.4 Testing and Disinfection
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Section 16.5 Measurement and Payment
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Section 16.6 General Warranty for Three Years After Completion of Project
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PART 17: SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS
Section 17.1 General
Section 17.2 Construction Materials
Section 17.3 Construction Methods
Section 17.4 Testing for Acceptance of Sanitary Sewers
Section 17.5 Measurement and Payment
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PART 18: SPECIFICATION FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS MATERIALS AND
CONSTRUCTION
Section 18.1 General
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Section 18.2 Construction Materials
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Section 18.3 Construction Methods
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Section 18.4 Testing Methods
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Section 18.5 Measurement and Payment
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PART 19: SPECIFICATIONS FOR FENCING MATERIALS
Section 19.1 General
Section 19.2 Construction Materials
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PART 20: SPECIFICATIONS FOR SODDING, FERTILIZING AND SEEDING
Section 20.1 General
Section 20.2 Construction Materials
Section 20.3 Construction Methods
Section 20.4 Testing (Omitted)
Section 20.5 Measurement and Payment
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PART 21: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT (DELETED)
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PART 22: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
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PART 23: MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
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PART 24: PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE HOUSING
Section 24.1 General
Section 24.2 Building Excavation and Fill
Section 24.3 Floor
Section 24.4 Masonry work
Section 24.5 Portland Cement Concrete
Section 24.6 Reinforcing Steel
Section 24.7 Horizontal Joint Reinforcement
Section 24.8 Anchors and Ties
Section 24.9 Fastenings
Section 24.10 Mortar and Grout Mixing
Section 24.11 Erection Conditions
Section 24.12 Metal Doors and Frames
Section 24.13 Finish Hardware
Section 24.14 Miscellaneous Metal Work
Section 24.15 Painting
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PART 25: SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALTITUDE VALVE VAULT
Section 25.1 General
Section 25.2 Materials
Section 25.3 Concrete Masonry Work
Section 25.4 Altitude Valve Vault Covers
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PART 26: PROCEDURES FOR EASEMENT ACQUISITION
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PART 27: PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF EXISTING STREETS
Section 27.1 Purpose
Section 27.2 Scope
Section 27.3 Design and Construction Standards
Section 27.4 Procedures
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PART 28: COC DIGITAL DATA SUBMISSION STANDARDS
Section 28.1 Standards
Section 28.2 Appendix A
Section 28.3 Appendix B
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PART 29: FATS, OILS, AND GREASE MANAGEMENT REGULATION
Section 29.1 Purpose
Section 29.2 Definitions
Section 29.3 Grease Traps and Grease Interceptors
Section 29.4 FOG Registration and New Grease Trap/ Grease Interceptor
Inspection Procedure
Section 29.5 Inspection Procedure
Section 29.6 Violations
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PART 30: SPECIFICATIONS FOR GREASE TRAPS AND GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Section 30.1 General
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Section 30.2 Definitions
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Section 30.3 Design and Construction Requirements
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Section 30.4 Inspection for Acceptance
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Section 30.5
Section 30.6
Section 30.7
Section 30.8
Attachment A: Standard Grease Interceptor
Attachment B: Standard Grease Interceptor in Series
Attachment C: Grease Trap and Grease Interceptor Sizing Guide
Attachment D: Grease Trap Specification Sheet Example
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PART 31 SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOL BACKWASH &
DRAINAGE
Section 31.1 General
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Section 31.2 Definitions
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Section 31.3 Design and Construction Requirements
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Section 31.4 Plan Review for Acceptance
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Section 31.5 Attachment A: Commercial Swimming Pool Discharge
Application Form
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