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Draft Uniform Construction Standards Manual (UCSM)

The Transportation, Public Works, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities, and Land and Development Departments have worked with engineering consultant Alley, Williams, Carmen and King to generate an updated Draft Uniform Construction Standards Manual (Draft UCSM).

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Specifications

Earthwork

	Title
	Section 311000 - Site Clearing	Download
	Section 312000 - Earth Moving	Download
	Section 312100 - Erosion Control	Download
	Section 312110 - Grassing for Erosion Control	Download
	Section 312120 - Turf and Grasses	Download

Utilities

	Title
	Section 338000 - Trenching and Backfilling	Download
	Section 338100 - Pipe Bedding	Download
	Section 338110 - Work in NC DOT Rights-of-Way	Download
	Section 338120 - Stone Aggregate Paving	Download
	Section 339000 - Water Distribution Piping	Download
	Section 339100 - Sanitary Sewers	Download

Complete Standards & Specifications (PDF)

General Information

	Title
	Section 1 - General Information	Download
	Section 2 - Materials	Download
	Section 3 - Construction Methods	Download
	Section 4 - Tests and Inspections	Download
	Section 5 - Design Criteria and Policies	Download

Appendices

	Title
	Appendix A - City of Salisbury Water Sewer Maintenance Department Approved Product Manufacturers
	Appendix B - Low Pressure Sewer Line Air Testing Specifications
	Appendix C - Sewer Lift Station Specifications
	Appendix D - Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Guidance Documents
	Appendix E - FOG Control Program (Fat, Oil, Grease and Wax)
	Appendix F - Vehicle Service Facility Sewer Protection Measures

Backflow Prevention

	Title
	BF-01 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3/4" - 2"	Download
	BF-02 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3/4" - 2" Indoor	Download
	BF-03 Double Check Valve Assembly 3/4" and 1" Vault	Download
	BF-04 Double-Check Valve Assembly 3/4"-2" Above Ground	Download
	BF-05 Double Check Valve Assembly 3/4" - 2" Indoor	Download
	BF-06 Double Check Valve Assembly 2" Vault	Download
	BF-07 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3"-10"	Download
	BF-7A Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3" - 10" with FDC	Download
	BF-7B Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3" - 10" with Post Type FDC	Download
	BF-08 Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly 3"-10" Indoor	Download
	BF-09 Double Check Valve Assembly 3"-10" Above Ground	Download
	BF-10 Double Check Valve Assembly 3"-10" Indoor	Download
	BF-11 Double Check Valve Assembly 3"-10" Vault	Download
	BF-12 Tanker Trucks (Air Gap and Reduced Pressure)	Download
	BF-13 Backflow Prevention Test Cock Location	Download
	BF-14 Standard Detail to Locate RPPA at Side of House or Building	Download
	BF-15 Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly 3" - 10"	Download
	BF-15A Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly 3" - 10" with FDC	Download
	BF-15B Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly 3" - 10" with Post Type FDC	Download
	BF-16 Double Check Detector Assembly 3"-10" Indoor	Download
	BF-16A Double Check Detector Assembly 3"-10" Above Ground	Download

Pipeline Installation

	Title
	P-1 Type 1 Bedding	Download
	P-2 Type 2 Bedding	Download
	P-3 Type 3 Bedding	Download
	P-4 Concrete Encasement	Download
	P-5 Pavement Repair	Download
	P-6 Pipe Support Assembly	Download

Water Systems

	Title
	W-1 Thrust Blocks	Download
	W-2 Thrust Collar	Download
	W-3 Fire Hydrant	Download
	W-3A Fire Hydrant with Storz Connection - China Grove	Download
	W-4 Valve Box	Download
	W-5 Valve Box Installation	Download
	W-6 Dead End Lines	Download
	W-6A End of Line for Future Extensions	Download
	W-7 Blow Off Valve	Download
	W-7A Blow Off Valve - End of Line	Download
	W-8 Vaults	Download
	W-8A 3' x 4' x 2' Vault	Download
	W-8B 6' x 12' x 6' Vault	Download
	W-8C 6' x 14" x 6' Vault	Download
	W-9 3/4" and 1" Meter Connection	Download
	W-9A Meter Boxes and Vaults	Download
	W-10 2" Meter Connection	Download
	W-11 Multiple Meter Assembly	Download
	W-12 1" Service Line for Domestic and Irrigation	Download
	W-13 By-Pass Backflow Prevention Device for Filling New Lines	Download

Roads

	Title
	R-1 Design Standard (1)Thoroughfares	Download
	R-2 Design Standard (2) Commercial	Download
	R-3 Design Standard (3) Residential	Download
	R-4A Shoulder Section with Trees	Download
	R-4B Shoulder Section without Trees	Download
	R-5 Cul-De-Sac	Download
	R-6 Curb Transition at Cul-De-Sac	Download
	R-7 Curb and Gutter	Download
	R-8 Sight Triangles	Download
	R-9 Divided Entrance	Download
	R-10 Driveway Ramps for Vertical Curb and Gutter	Download
	R-11 Sidewalks	Download
	R-12 Wheelchair Ramp (1)	Download
	R-13 Wheelchair Ramp (2)	Download

General

	Title
	G-1A Erosion Control	Download
	G-1B Erosion Control	Download

Sewer System

	Title
	SS-1 Precast Manhole	Download
	SS-2 Precast MH with Inside Drop	Download
	SS-3 Precast MH with Outside Drop	Download
	SS-4 Manhole Vent	Download
	SS-5 Tap and Stub-Out	Download
	SS-5A Sewer Lateral Stack Tie-In for Infill Development	Download
	SS-6 Manhole Cover	Download
	SS-7 Plastic Manhole Step	Download
	SS-8A Grease Interceptor	Download
	SS-8B Grease Trap	Download
	SS-9 Pump Station	Download
	SS-10 Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance or Exit	Download
	SS-11 Doghouse Manhole	Download
	SS-12 Manhole Rehabilitation	Download

Trees

	Title
	T-1 Planting Small Trees	Download
	T-2 Planting Large Trees	Download

Construction Standards Manual

Draft Uniform Construction Standards Manual (UCSM)

Specifications

Earthwork

Utilities

General Information

Appendices

Backflow Prevention

Pipeline Installation

Water Systems

Roads

General

Sewer System

Storm Drainage

Trees

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	Title
	SD-1 Drop Inlet (15"-24")	Download
	SD-2 Catch Basin 15"-54"	Download
	SD-3 Slab Type Catch Basin	Download
	SD-4 Drop Inlet Grate	Download
	SD-5 Frame, Grate and Hood	Download
	SD-6 Manhole	Download
	SD-7 Catch Basin at Intersections	Download
	SD-8 Catch Basin in Valley Gutter	Download
	SD-9 Trench Drains Across Driveways	Download
	SD-10 Sidewalk Flume	Download
	SD-11 Flared End Section	Download
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Draft Uniform Construction Standards Manual (UCSM)

Specifications

Earthwork

Utilities

General Information

Appendices

Backflow Prevention

Pipeline Installation

Water Systems

Roads

General

Sewer System

Storm Drainage

Trees

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