DDSM Updates 2022

2022 
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT 
STANDARDS MANUAL 
Adopted by City Council: 
December 7, 2021 
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NEW IN THE 2022 EDITION 
The City of El Mirage Development Services and Public Works Departments collaborated to review and provide 
comments/updates on the 2021 version of the Design & Development Standards Manual (DDSM) in an attempt to 
provide more consistent and comprehensive guidelines for its citizens as well as designers and contractors working 
within the City. The revisions made in this Manual are summarized below. Minor revisions such as spelling, 
formatting, etc. are not included in the summary. 
Revised Standards (these sections have been highlighted in the Manual) 
Chapter 1(A-3)(F)(47) 
Chapter 1(B-2)(G)(4) 
Chapter 1(B-2)(I)(1) 
Chapter 1(B-2)(I)(14) 
Chapter 1(J-18)  
Chapter 1(J-21)    
Chapter 1(K)(G)(12)  
Chapter 3-4(I)(3d) 
Chapter 5-3(F)(4) 
Revised Details 
EM-100 
EM-101-7 
EM-101-11 
EM-101-12 
EM-113-2 
EM-157 
EM-158 
EM-159 
EM-170 
EM-259 
EM-325 
EM-395 
EM-406 
New Details 
None 
Revised Appendices 
Traffic Signal Qualified Product List 
Water & Wastewater System Design Criteria 
New Appendices 
Request for Design Exception 
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46. Public Improvement Standards. A set of regulations (City of El Mirage Design & 
Development Standards Manual) setting forth the details, specifications, and 
instructions to be followed in the planning, design and construction of certain public 
improvements in the City of El Mirage. 
 
47. Request for Design Exception. A request submitted by the owner or developer for an 
exception from specified development standards. 
 
48. Slope. The vertical rise in feet measured over a horizontal distance of 100-feet, 
expressed as a percentage, measured generally at right angles to contour lines but 
which shall not extend across significant changes in grade. A portion of the 100-foot 
line shall extend across property lines, if necessary, to obtain the 100-foot 
measurement at a property line so long as not more than 50-feet shall so extend. 
 
49. Street. Any thoroughfare, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, parkway, place, viaduct, 
easement for access, or other way that is an existing state, county, or municipal 
roadway; or a street or way shown in a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law or 
approved by official action; or a street or way in a plat duly filed and recorded in the 
County Recorder's office. A street includes the land between the right-of-way lines 
whether improved or unimproved and may comprise pavement, shoulders, curbs, 
gutters, sidewalks, parking areas, landscaping, and above and below ground utilities. 
 
a. Arterial Street. A general term including freeways, expressways, and major or 
minor arterial streets; and interstate, state, or county highways having regional 
continuity. 
 
b. Collector Street. A public thoroughfare that provides for traffic movement within 
neighborhoods and between major streets and local streets with direct access to 
abutting property. 
 
c. Local Street. A public thoroughfare that provides direct access to residential, 
commercial industrial, or other abutting land. It provides for local traffic 
movements and connects to collector and/or major streets. 
 
d. Marginal Access Street or Frontage Road. A minor street parallel and adjacent to 
an arterial route, which provides access to abutting property and intercepts local 
streets and controls, access to an arterial route. 
 
e. Cul-de-sac. A short local street having one end permanently terminated in a 
vehicular turnaround. 
 
f. Alley. A public service way used to provide secondary vehicular access to 
properties otherwise abutting upon a street. 
 
50. Street Classification System. A part of the El Mirage General Plan that provides a 
system for identification of the hierarchy of major streets and highways, including the 
location and alignment of existing and proposed thoroughfares. The system is the 
City’s guide for right-of-way and dedication requirements for individual streets. 
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G. Dedication and Acknowledgment
1.
A statement of dedication of all streets, alleys, drainage ways, pedestrian ways, and other
tracts and/or easements for public use by the person holding title of record, by persons
holding title as venders under land contract and by spouses of said parties shall be
required as part of the Final Plat submittal. Mortgaged land to be dedicated shall require
the signature of the mortgagee. Dedication shall include a verbal legal description
including the section, township, and range in which the tract is located.
2.
Private streets contained in the plat shall have the right reserved to public utilities to
install and maintain facilities within the street boundaries. Private streets shall be
dedicated as tracts.
A provision shall be included in the Dedications Statement for private streets/access
which reads: “A public utilities easement, public water easement, public sewer easement,
ingress and egress for refuse collection, emergency and service type access are hereby
dedicated over Tract (insert tract letter).”
3.
A provision shall be included in the Dedication Statement for private streets/access which
reads: “Tract(s) (insert tract letter(s)) are hereby dedicated to and owned by the
Homeowners Association (HOA) for the purpose of private streets/access. The
homeowners association is responsible for maintenance of the private streets/access.”
4.
Landscaped areas within the boundaries of private streets to be maintained by a
Homeowners Association and tracts in common ownership or owned and maintained by a
Homeowners Association shall be contained within an easement.
As such, the Dedication Statement shall include a provision that reads: “The
Homeowners Association (HOA) is responsible for providing all maintenance of
landscaping, retention and drainage facilities.”
5.
Temporary easements, landscaped easements and/or utility easements to be abandoned
shall be shown on the plat and labeled “Abandoned.” A roadway right-of-way or
easement may be placed on the plat for abandonment in accordance with state law and
City approval. Verbiage for abandonment shall be included in the dedication statement.
6.
A provision shall be included in the dedication statement for dedication of water and
sewer easements which reads, “(Insert name of corporation, partnership or owner),
Grantor, do hereby grant to the City of El Mirage, an Arizona Municipal Corporation, in
Maricopa County, Arizona, its successors, and assigns a permanent and perpetual
easement for the following purposes, namely: The right to enter upon for construction,
maintenance, operation and replacement of a (sewer line/water line) over, under, and
across the easement area designated on the Final Plat. The said easement also includes the
right for the City of El Mirage to cut back and trim such portion of branches and tops of
the trees now growing or that may hereafter grow upon the designated easement area, as
may extend over said easement, so as to prevent the same from interfering with the
efficient maintenance and operation of said (sewer line/water line). The City of El Mirage
shall not be responsible for replacing any landscaping or any improvement placed within
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I.
Required Notes
The following notes, 1 through 5, shall be placed on each Final Plat.
Notes 6 and 7 shall be included on each Final Plat provided the subdivision is located within
the City of El Mirage Water and Sewer Service Area.
Senate Bill 1062 became effective July 13, 1995 and was passed to protect military airports
from encroachment of urban development. Provisions of Senate Bill 1062 require public
disclosure for residential resale, new subdivision and bulk property sales. As such any
subdivision located within the vicinity of a military airport shall include note 8.
Note 9 is required if the subdivision is located in the vicinity of a City of El Mirage
Designated Truck Route. The specific streets designated as a truck route shall be listed. Note
10 is required if the subdivision is located within the vicinity of a rock quarry or a gravel
operation. Note 11 is required if the subdivision is located within the vicinity of a railroad.
Additional site specific notes may be required by the City.
1.
No construction of any kind shall be constructed or placed within the utility easements,
except utilities, wood, wire, or removable section type fencing, and/or paving, nor any
planting except grass.
2.
All new and existing utility, electrical facilities less than 69 KVA, cable T.V.,
telecommunications fiber optics, cellular, gas, etc. shall be installed underground as part
of the street improvements.
3.
Maintenance of surface and underground drainage facilities within all tracts, easements
and rights-of-way shall be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association.
4.
All lot corners shall be monumented with ½” rebar and capped or tagged bearing the
registration number of the surveyor responsible for their placement.
5.
Signs, fences, walls, utility boxes, structures, shrubs, hedges or other plants, but
excluding trees over 30-inches in height shall not be permitted within view easements or
the sight distance triangles. No limbs, leaves, needles or other foliage above 30-inches in
height or below 84-inches are permitted.
6.
This subdivision is located within the City of El Mirage Water Service Area and has been
designated as having a 100-year assured water supply. In cases of private water
companies, the note shall read: This subdivision is located within the (insert private
company name) Water Service Area and has been designated as having a 100-year
assured water supply. (Insert Certification # and date of approval by Arizona Department
of Water Resources).
7.
This subdivision is located within the City of El Mirage Sewer Service Area.
8.
This subdivision is located within the vicinity of a military airport.
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9. 
This subdivision is located in the vicinity of a designated truck route. (Insert the name of 
the street(s)) is/are designated as a Truck Route by the City of El Mirage. 
 
10. This subdivision is located in the vicinity of a Rock Quarry (Gravel Operation). 
 
11. This subdivision is located in the vicinity of a railroad. 
 
12. No structure of any kind shall be constructed, or any vegetation be planted, nor be 
allowed to grow within the drainage easement or tract, which would impede the flow 
of water  over, under, or through the easement or tract. 
 
13. An association, including all property owners in the development, will be formed and 
have the responsibility for maintaining all common areas to be noted as “Tracts” or 
easements (including landscaped areas and drainage facilities) in accordance with the 
approved plans. 
 
14. All landscaping and irrigation installed as part of this project, including within the City’s 
right of way, shall be maintained by the property owner unless otherwise noted. 
 
15. Maximum building envelope on each lot is  
. 
 
J. Signature Block 
 
A signature block for the signatures of the City Engineer, Mayor, and Owner shall be 
included. 
 
K. Legibility 
 
Any seal, detail, note or other item required for inclusion on the final plat shall be clearly 
legible. Failure to provide legible details on a final plat shall be considered an incomplete 
submittal. 
 
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J-18 CONSTRUCTION HOURS POLICY
The construction work hours are as follows: 
Approval from the Engineering Division is required to in order work on Friday, Saturday, Sunday 
and outside the hours noted above. 
J-19 
USE OF OFF-DUTY OFFICER POLICY
The permittee shall provide a uniformed off-duty officer to assist with traffic control when the 
construction zone extends within 300’ of a signalized intersection or whenever traffic in any one 
direction is restricted. An off-duty officer may be required at other times if construction 
conditions dictate or by direction of the City Engineer or their designee. 
J-20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN POLICY
The permittee shall post information signs on construction vehicles and at the work site 
identifying the name of the utility authorizing the work. The purpose of the sign is to identify the 
permittee authorizing the work and the contractor performing the work. The sign information 
shall include a phone number where a person can call and receive information about the job and 
leave a message. The permittee must respond to all phone messages within 24-hours. In addition, 
all permittees must return regular traffic control signs back to their original place and replace any 
signs damaged during construction. General signage requirements are listed below. Specific 
project signs may be required on a case by case basis. 
A.
Arterial Streets
1.
Projects on arterial streets, as identified by the City of El Mirage Street Classification
Map, that are either; a) greater than one mile in length or b) have a construction
timeframe of 30 calendar days or longer, must utilize the following signage:
a.
Variable Message Board (VMB) or Portable Arrow Panel type signs at each end of
the project that indicate the following:
(1) Location of construction, including cross street names.
(2) Direction of travel restricted.
(3) Dates and duration of construction.
(4) Alternate route suggested.
b. Stationary Signs at end of the project that indicate the following:
(1) Names of authorizing company and permittee.
(2) Phone number for job information and to leave a message.
(3) Estimated start and completion dates for the project.
(4) Project description.
c.
Variable Message Board (VMB) signs shall be placed 5 working days before
commencement of construction or as otherwise directed by the City.
Construction Type 
May 1 – September 30 
October 1 – April 30 
All Construction Work – Monday through 
Saturday 
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
All Construction Work - Sundays 
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
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B. All Other Streets
All projects on streets not classified as arterial streets must post the following information:
1.
Names of authorizing company and permittee.
2.
Phone number for job information and to leave a message.
3.
Estimated start and completion dates for project.
4.
Project description.
J-21 
STRIPING AND MARKING FACILITY POLICY
All striping and markings removed during construction by the permittee shall be replaced by the 
permittee. The City shall approve all obliteration, layout of markings to be replaced and type of 
material used to replace the striping and marking. 
All striping and marking on new asphalt shall be painted first and then thermoplastic shall be 
installed a minimum of 30 days later. 
J-22 
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
It is not intended by these guidelines to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere 
with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances except those specifically repealed with 
private agreement, restrictive covenants running with the land to which the City is a party. Where 
these guidelines impose a greater restriction on land, buildings, or structures than is imposed or 
required by such existing provision law, contract, ordinance, or deed, the provisions of these 
guidelines shall prevail. 
J-23 
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The words, abbreviations, or phrases used in these guidelines may be found in the Uniform 
Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction Manual as published by 
MAG. All other words or phrases shall be according to the generally accepted meaning in the 
English language. 
J-24 UTILITY CONFLICT REVIEW POLICY
The developer or a designated representative of the design team is required to contact the Blue 
Stake Center, other jurisdictions, and any City and non-City utilities or service providers within 
the project limits to determine the locations of their facilities within the areas affected by the 
project. Information about the Arizona Blue Stake one call locating identification center can be 
found at http://www.azbluestake.com/. 
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8. Landscaping in Drainage Ways. Any landscaping proposed for a channel or for a 
drainage management facility shall be shown on the grading and drainage plans where 
the designs for the drainage facilities are shown. The engineer’s analysis of the capacity 
and capability of the drainage facilities must take the proposed landscaping into 
consideration. 
 
9. Retention of Trees. Any requirement for the retention of trees or other plant material in a 
drainage way must be shown on the grading and drainage plans where the designs for the 
drainage facilities are shown. The type and diameter of each tree must be indicated. 
 
10. Landscape and Irrigation Plans. The following requirements apply to plans for the 
installation of plants, landscaping materials and irrigation systems. 
 
Plant Material List 
 
• 
Key symbols for plants 
• 
Botanical and common plant means 
• 
Quantities of each plant type 
• 
Plant sizes 
• 
Planting details and instructions 
 
All landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for review, 
approval, permitting, inspection and final acceptance. 
 
11. Notes Concerning Existing Plants. Notes are required which describe the size and type of 
existing plants and which indicate whether the plants are to remain, to be removed, or to 
be transplanted. 
 
12. Maintenance Responsibility. Notes must be provided on the final plat, landscape and 
grading and drainage plans which indicate who will be responsible for the maintenance 
of the landscaped areas. As a rule of thumb, the property owner is required to maintain all 
landscaping and irrigation installed as part of the project including within the right of 
way. The City typically only maintains the landscaping and irrigation on City owned 
parcels, excluding right of way, and within medians on arterial roadways. 
 
13. Sprinkler Systems. All plants shall be watered by automatic sprinkler systems. Detailed 
plans of the systems must be provided. Drip systems may be used. 
 
14. Sight-Distance Requirements. The following requirement identified on City of El Mirage 
Details EM-158 and/or EM-159, which pertain to sight distance requirements that must 
be observed in the preparation of plans for the construction of any structure, wall or 
fence and for the installation of trees, shrubs, and materials that could block a driver’s 
vision of hazards. 
 
15. Areas Adjacent to Curved Streets. Do not propose any structures, walls, fences, signs, 
berms, etc. or any landscaping or planting in the area between the curb on the inside of a 
street curve and the line of sight which will be higher than 18-inches above the adjacent 
curb. This restriction applies regardless of whether the land within the area is public 
right-of-way or private property. 
 
 
 
 
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curve. 
d. Unobstructed View Easements. Unobstructed view easements should be used as a
means to limit the height of structures, vegetation, and other improvements on corner
properties immediately adjacent to intersections. Unobstructed view easements are not to
be used as a substitute for intersection sight distance. Unobstructed view easements
provide additional visibility around corners for all intersection approaches and should be
applied to the design of perimeter walls and landscape features. Items within the
unobstructed view easements shall be no higher than 30-inch measured from the roadway
surface. City Detail EM-159 depicts the method used to determine the location.
4. Intersections with an unpaved leg. If an intersection has a leg that is unpaved, the paving to
be placed in the intersection shall extend to the end of the normal curb return location on the
unpaved leg at a minimum.
5. Valley Gutters at Street Locations
a. Locations of Valley Gutters. Valley gutters may only be used across minor and local
collector streets, and local residential streets. Exceptions must be approved by the City
Engineer.
b. Valley Gutter Widths. Valley gutters should be constructed in accordance with MAG
Standard Detail 240, except that concrete for valley gutters shall conform to MAG
Standard Specification 725, Type ‘A’ with a minimum 28-day compressive strength of
3,000 psi.
6. Turning Lanes. A separate turning lane permits separation of conflicting traffic
movements and removes turning vehicles for the intersection area. Right turn lanes shall be
provided on streets classified as Major Arterial or higher, at all street intersections and at
driveways where warranted. For left turn lanes at signalized intersections, dual turn lanes
should be considered when the turn volume exceeds 200 vehicles per hour, the opposing
through volume exceeds 1,000 vehicles per hour, or the delay to left turning vehicles
exceeds 45 seconds. Abrupt reduction of alignment and sight distance standards should be
avoided. The length of these lanes depends on several factors and must be determined via
a Traffic Impact Study. At a minimum, the lanes shall have 160 feet of storage and a 100-
foot taper.  See the Auxiliary Lane Criteria in the Appendix for additional information.
7. Median Openings. Raised medians are required on parkways and designated arterial and
collector streets to separate traffic flows, channelize left turns, and reduce conflicts. Median
openings are limited according to the street classification.
a. Spacing of Median openings. If a street has a raised median, it is not possible to provide
an opening in the median for every street intersection or driveway. Full median openings
should not occur at intervals less than ¼-mile on parkways and major arterial streets.
Partial median openings, which allow only left turns off the major street, are acceptable at
1/8-mile spacing. On minor arterials, full access median openings should not occur at
intervals less than 1/8-mile. In some cases where reasonable alternate access is not
available, median openings may be provided at closer intervals with the approval of the
Engineering Division.
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residual not in excess of that carried in the system. Flushing velocity shall be at least 2.5-
feet per second in the Waterline. Flushing period shall be at least 5 minutes for every 
150-feet of new Waterline but in no case less than 30 minutes. All hydrants on the new 
Waterline shall be flushed to remove excess chlorine from the hydrant and hydrant 
branch. 
 
4. Documentation. Document on City forms (available from the Engineering Inspector). 
Samples will be taken and tested by the City. Water usage for line filling and flushing is 
to be reported to the Engineering Inspector. 
 
E. Protection of Monuments 
 
The Developer is responsible for protecting and restoring if damaged, construction survey 
stakes and property corner monuments used by the City to locate the water services. 
 
F. Existing Water System Requirements 
 
1. Water Service Installations. Requirements for lowering, extending and relocating meters 
are as follows; 
 
a. A construction permit is required for any work on the City water system regardless of 
the location of the facility. Construction permits can be obtained through the 
Engineering Division. 
 
b. The contractor or licensed plumber shall coordinate any meter disconnects and 
reconnects with the City. 
 
c. Materials shall be copper and bronze in accordance with City Detail EM-325. 
 
d. The Contractor's representative shall be responsible for water customer notification. 
 
2. Fire Hydrant Setbacks and Waterline Relocations to Eliminate Conflicts.  All work shall 
be done by contractor including chlorination and testing requirements that apply to this 
type of work. Contractor shall not operate valves. Representatives of the Public Works 
Department are the only personnel authorized to operate water valves on the City’s 
existing water system. 
 
3. Switch-overs and Abandonments. Work will be done by contractor after written 
authorization by the Public Works Department.  
 
4. Asbestos – Cement Pipe (ACP). All work on asbestos-cement pipe shall be in accordance 
with AWWA 20406 Work Practices for Asbestos Cement Pipe and OSHA’s Asbestos 
Standard for construction, 1926.1101. Methods that intentionally cause ACP to shatter, 
crumble, be pulverized or release asbestos fibers are prohibited including sanding, 
sawing, grinding, chipping and the use of power tools. 
 
 
 
 
 
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REVISION DATE: 01/2022
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
INDEX
EM-100
100 SERIES: GENERAL
EM-100
INDEX
EM-101-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
EM-101-2
GENERAL NOTES
EM-101-3
GRADING AND DRAINAGE NOTES
EM-101-4
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION NOTES
EM-101-5
PAVING NOTES
EM-101-6
SANITARY SEWER NOTES
EM-101-7
WATER NOTES
EM-101-8
SIGNING AND STRIPING NOTES
EM-101-9
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (SWPPP) NOTES
EM-101-10
TRAFFIC SIGNAL NOTES
EM-101-11
DRY UTILITY NOTES
EM-101-12
ALLOWABLE MATERIALS LIST
EM-111-1
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS BY STREET CLASSIFICATION
EM-111-2
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS NOTES
EM-113-1
TRASH ENCLOSURE
EM-113-2
TRASH ENCLOSURE SCREEN WALL, SAFETY POST & NOTES
EM-114
FIRE TRUCK TURNAROUND OPTIONS
EM-116
BIKE LANE DETAIL
EM-131-1
POST MOUNTED STREET SIGNS (40 MPH OR LESS)
EM-131-2
POST MOUNTED STREET SIGNS (OVER 40 MPH & ARTERIAL 
STREETS)
EM-132-1
SIGN POST INSTALLATION
EM-132-2
SIGN POST SPECIFICATIONS
EM-133
TYPICAL MEDIAN NOSE MARKINGS
EM-157
PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS
EM-158
SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR
STREETS
EM-159
UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL 
STREETS
EM-161
CORNER RADII DEDICATIONS
EM-162-1
TRACER WIRE
EM-162-2
TRACER WIRE STATION
EM-170
INTERCONNECT TRENCH DETAIL
EM-171-1
TRAFFIC SIGNAL WIRING DETAIL
EM-171-2
TRAFFIC SIGNAL WIRING NOTES
200 SERIES: STREET
EM-251-1
RETURN TYPE DRIVEWAYS WITH ATTACHED SIDEWALK
EM-251-2
RETURN TYPE DRIVEWAYS WITH DETACHED SIDEWALK
EM-259
DRIVEWAY CRITERIA
300 SERIES: WATER
EM-301
BLOCKING FOR GATE AND BUTTERFLY VALVE
EM-303-3
REVERSE THRUST BLOCK (ACP)
EM-303-4
REVERSE THRUST BLOCK (PVC AND DIP)
EM-325
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION (2" AND SMALLER)
EM-326
1" AND 2" WATER SERVICE ABANDONMENT
EM-345
LARGE METER VAULT (3" OR LARGER)
EM-351
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION 
ASSEMBLIES (3" AND SMALLER)
EM-352-1
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION 
ASSEMBLIES (4" OR LARGER)
EM-352-2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES PROTECTION
EM-353
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL 3" AND LARGER LEAD FREE 
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
EM-360
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
EM-361
FIRE HYDRANT / FDC CLEARANCE
EM-362
LOCATIONS FOR NEW FIRE HYDRANTS
EM-363
FIRE HYDRANT VERTICAL DEFLECTION
EM-364
FIRE HYDRANT PROTECTION POLE
EM-370
VERTICAL REALIGNMENT OF WATER MAINS
EM-390
BLOW OFF
EM-395
1" AIR RELEASE VALVE
400 SERIES: SEWER
EM-402-1
WATER / SEWER HORIZONTAL SEPARATION
EM-402-2
WATER / SEWER VERTICAL SEPARATION
EM-406
BEDDING AND BACKFILL FOR ALL PIPELINES
EM-414
UTILITY MAIN EXPOSURE FOR NEW SERVICE CONNECTION
EM-420
PRECAST CONCRETE SEWER MANHOLE
EM-423
MANHOLE COVER WITH CITY LOGO
EM-426
INSIDE DROP MANHOLE
EM-440-1
SEWER SERVICE LATERAL (GREATER THAN 2' DEEP)
EM-440-2
SEWER SERVICE LATERAL (LESS THAN 2' DEEP)
EM-442
BACKWATER VALVE
500 SERIES: STORM DRAIN
EM-559-1
STORM DRAIN INLET MARKER
EM-559-2
STORM DRAIN INLET MARKER ON CATCH BASIN / SCUPPER
EM-559-3
STORM DRAIN INLET MARKER ON HEADWALL
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REVISION DATE: 01/2022
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
WATER NOTES
EM-101-7
WATER NOTES:
1.
ACCEPTABLE WATER LINE MATERIALS PER CITY DETAIL EM-101-12. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT DEVIATE FROM THE MATERIALS SPECIFIED BY THE DESIGN ENGINEER ON
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE DESIGN ENGINEER AND CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.
A.
DUCTILE IRON PIPE, PRESSURE CLASS 350, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATER LINES SIZES SIX (6) INCHES THROUGH TWELVE (12) INCHES IN DIAMETER. ALL DUCTILE IRON PIPE
SHALL BE POLYWRAPPED IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 610.6 OF THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND SHALL BE FULLY RESTRAINED WITH THRUST BLOCKS.
B.
DUCTILE IRON PIPE, PRESSURE CLASS 250 MINIMUM, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATER LINES 16 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND LARGER. ALL DUCTILE IRON PIPE SHALL BE
POLYWRAPPED IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 610.6 OF THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND SHALL BE FULLY RESTRAINED WITH THRUST BLOCKS.
C.
PVC PIPE, AWWA C-900 PRESSURE CLASS 200, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATER LINES SIZES SIX (6) INCHES AND EIGHT (8) INCHES IN DIAMETER. (PRIVATE ONLY)
2.
WATER LINE AND GRADE STAKES SHALL BE SET BY A QUALIFIED ARIZONA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR AND/OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF
WATER LINES. THE QUALIFIED ARIZONA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR AND/OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE SHALL VERIFY THAT THE GRADES CONFORM TO THE APPROVED
CONSTRUCTION PLANS, AND PROVIDE CUT SHEETS TO THE CONTRACTOR AND CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR. AFTER INSTALLATION AND PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE FROM
THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, THE ENGINEER OF RECORD SHALL CERTIFY THAT THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
3.
TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION SHALL CONFORM TO MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION SECTION 601 EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN. NATIVE BACKFILL IS
NOT ALLOWED FOR PUBLIC WATERLINES.
4.
BEDDING AND BACKFILL FOR WATERLINES SHALL CONFORM TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-406, BEDDING AND
BACKFILL FOR ALL PIPELINES.
5.
BACKFILL SHALL BE TYPE I AS DEFINED IN SECTION 601 OF THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
6.
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO NOTIFY THE PROJECT ENGINEER BEFORE THE WATER LINE OR FITTINGS ARE COVERED, SO "AS-BUILT" MEASUREMENTS MAY BE
TAKEN. ANY CHANGES TO THE APPROVED PLANS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND THE CITY ENGINEER BEFORE THE CHANGE IS MADE IN THE FIELD.
7.
SIX (6) INCH DIAMETER AND EIGHT (8) INCH DIAMETER WATERLINES LOCATED IN STREETS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COVER OF 48 INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE PIPE TO
FINISH GRADE. SIX (6) INCH DIAMETER AND EIGHT (8) INCH DIAMETER WATERLINES IN LOCATIONS OTHER THAN STREETS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COVER OF 36 INCHES FROM
THE TOP OF THE PIPE TO FINISH GRADE, UNLESS DESIGN CONDITIONS WARRANT ADDITIONAL COVER.
8.
TWELVE (12) INCH DIAMETER WATERLINES LOCATED IN STREETS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COVER OF 60 INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE PIPE TO FINISH GRADE. TWELVE (12)
INCH DIAMETER WATERLINES IN LOCATIONS OTHER THAN STREETS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COVER OF 48 INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE PIPE TO FINISH GRADE, UNLESS
DESIGN CONDITIONS WARRANT ADDITIONAL COVER.
9.
SIXTEEN (16) INCH DIAMETER WATERLINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COVER OF 60 INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE PIPE TO FINISH GRADE, UNLESS DESIGN CONDITIONS
WARRANT ADDITIONAL COVER.
10.
ALL STUB-OUTS SHALL HAVE A BLOW-OFF, LEFT IN PLACE WITH A TWO (2) INCH RISER, PER CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-390 AND SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE TO
USE.
11. FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL CONFORM TO CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-360. THE FIRE HYDRANT MANUFACTURER MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE FIRE HYDRANT.
12.
ALL VALVES 16 INCHES AND UNDER SHALL BE PER MAG SPECIFICATION SECTION 630 WITH RESILIENT SEAT AWWA APPROVED GATE VALVES AND SHALL OPEN BY TURNING
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
13.
VALVES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN SIDEWALKS, GUTTERS, CURB, OR VALLEY GUTTERS.
14.
ALL WATER VALVES SHALL HAVE A VALVE BOX AND COVER PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 391-1, TYPE 'A' AND 392, TYPE 'A'. EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON WATER
VALVES.
15.
CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT OPERATE VALVES ON THE EXISTING CITY SYSTEM.
16.
WATER LINES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER TO ELIMINATE DIPS OR HIGH POINTS. ALL WATER LINES SHALL BE PARALLEL TO THE STREET CENTERLINE OR
PROPERTY LINE, OR AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, UNLESS THE DESIGN DOCUMENTS INDICATE OTHERWISE. ALL HORIZONTAL DEFLECTIONS IN WATER LINES (CONSTRUCTED IN
NONLINEAR STREETS) SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PIPE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEFLECTION AT JOINTS. 50% OF THE RECOMMENDED DEFLECTION WILL
BE ALLOWED.
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17.
ALL JOINT RESTRAINTS SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO BACKFILL. FOR THRUST RESTRAINTS, REINFORCING STEEL AND FORM WORK SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO
PLACING CONCRETE FOR THRUST BLOCKS. THRUST RESTRAINT SHALL CONFORM TO MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION 610.4, MAG STANDARD DETAILS 340, 380 AND 381, AND
CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-301.
18.
WATER SERVICES TWO (2) INCHES AND SMALLER IN DIAMETER SHALL CONFORM TO CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-325. THE MINIMUM SERVICE CONNECTION
SHALL BE ONE (1) INCH. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SHALL USE A MINIMUM ONE (1) INCH SERVICE CONNECTION. WATER SERVICE SADDLE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL
MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
19.
WATER SERVICES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED UNDER DRIVEWAYS, CONCRETE APRONS, SCUPPERS, CATCH BASINS OR THE LIKE.
20. ALL WATER LINES REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF METALLIC LOCATING TAPE, WHICH SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAG SPEC. 616.4 WITH THE FOLLOWING
EXCEPTIONS: THE TAPE SHALL BE SOLID BLUE IN COLOR, PRINTED WITH THE WORDS “CAUTION POTABLE WATER LINE BELOW”, AND INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ABC
COURSE, APPROXIMATELY 1-FOOT ABOVE THE TOP OF THE PIPE. ALL WATER LINES ALSO REQUIRE TRACER WIRE PER CITY REQUIREMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING A CONNECTIVITY TEST FOR THE TRACER WIRE WITH THE CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR PRESENT.
21. ALL PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT SHALL CONFORM WITH MAG STANDARD DETAIL 200-1 MODIFIED WITH A ONE-HALF (1/2) SACK PORTLAND CEMENT ABC SLURRY, WHICH
CONFORMS TO MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION 728, (MODIFIED FOR ONE-HALF SACK PORTLAND CEMENT), FOR TRENCH BACKFILL FROM ONE (1) FOOT ABOVE THE TOP OF
PIPE TO THE EXISTING PAVEMENT SUBGRADE. USE TYPE 'A' FOR LONGITUDINAL TRENCH REPAIR AND USE “T TOP” FOR TRANSVERSE TRENCH REPAIR OR WHEN A TRENCH
RUNS THROUGH AN INTERSECTION.  PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 TIMES THE EXISTING ASPHALT THICKNESS.  AC MIX DESIGN SHALL BE PER THE CITY
OF PHOENIX C-3/4” MIX. CRACK SEALING IS REQUIRED.
22. PRESSURE TESTING SHALL NOT BE CONDUCTED UNTIL AFTER THE CONTRACTOR HAS PRETESTED 100% OF THE LINES. INSPECTION TESTING MUST BE CALLED FOR
TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS IN ADVANCE. WATER LINES MUST PASS PRESSURE TESTING AFTER DRY UTILITIES ARE INSTALLED AND PRIOR TO ANY CONCRETE WORK, STREET
WORK, OR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE WASTEWATER.
23. ALL MAINS SHALL BE CHLORINATED IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 611 OF MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. SAMPLES WILL BE TAKEN IN CONFORMANCE WITH MAG
STANDARD SPECIFICATION SECTION 611.
24. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONNECT TO ANY PUBLIC WATER LINE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR.
25. THE FOLLOWING MAG UNIFORM STANDARD DETAILS ARE SPECIFICALLY NOT APPROVED.
NO. 345-2
4", 6" WATER METER WITH ON-SITE FIRE HYDRANTS
NO. 360-1
DRY BARREL FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
NO. 360-2
WET BARREL FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
NO. 360-3
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION DETAILS
NO. 389
CURB STOP WITH VALVE BOX AND COVER
NO. 391-1
VALVE BOX INSTALLATION AND GRADE ADJUSTMENT - TYPES 'B' & 'C'
26. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET OSHA STANDARDS FOR “TRENCH SAFETY”.
27. IN ACCORDANCE WITH AAC R18-4-119, ALL MATERIALS ADDED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1993, WHICH MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH DRINKING WATER SHALL CONFORM TO
NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION STANDARDS 60 AND 61.
28. ALL WORK ON ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE (ACP) SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA 20406 WORK PRACTICES FOR ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE ON OSHA'S ASBESTOS
STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION, 1926.1101. METHODS THAT INTENTIONALLY CAUSE ACP TO SHATTER, CRUMBLE, BE PULVERIZED OR RELEASE ASBESTOS FIBERS ARE
PROHIBITED INCLUDING SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, CHIPPING AND THE USE OF POWER TOOLS.
29. NO WATER LINES SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN RETENTION/DETENTION BASINS.
30. ALL WATER VALVES LOCATED OUTSIDE PAVED AREAS SHALL HAVE A CONCRETE COLLAR AND A 'CURVE-FLEX' UTILITY MARKER AS MANUFACTURED BY CARSONITE
(CFRM-400-BLUE).
31. AN “ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION” ISSUED BY THE MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT (MCESD), IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE.
32. A COPY OF THE APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT (ATC) ISSUED BY MCESD IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.
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33. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF RECORD BEFORE THE WATER LINE OR FITTINGS ARE BACKFILLED SO "AS-BUILT" MEASUREMENTS MAY BE
TAKEN. ANY CHANGES TO THE APPROVED PLANS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE ENGINEER OF RECORD AND THE CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION BEFORE THE CHANGE IS MADE
IN THE FIELD.
34. A COPY OF THE APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCT (AOC) ISSUED BY MCESD IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PROJECT ACCEPTANCE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE ENGINEER OF
RECORD OR DESIGNEE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING TESTING PROCEDURES SO THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AOC CAN BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
35. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE LEAD FREE AS DEFINED IN AAC R18-5-504 AND R-18-4-101.
36. TO REQUEST A WATER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN FOLLOW THE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES LISTED ON THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE'S “SCHEDULED WATER SERVICE SHUTDOWN”
DOCUMENT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REQUEST A SCHEDULED WATER MAIN SHUTDOWN THROUGH THE CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR NO LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE
SHUTDOWN IS TO BE PERFORMED. THE CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR WILL IN TURN COORDINATE WITH NECESSARY PUBLIC WORKS STAFF.
37. IF THE CONTRACTOR IS TO TAP THE MAIN AND INSTALL WATER SERVICE(S), THEY SHALL INFORM THE CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR SO THAT TAPS MAY BE WITNESSED BY
APPROPRIATE CITY STAFF.
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DRY UTILITY NOTES
EM-101-11
DRY UTILITY NOTES:
1.
ALL WORK PERFORMED IN THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ALLEYS WILL REQUIRE AN ACCEPTED TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN PREPARED BY A BARRICADE
COMPANY AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX TRAFFIC BARRICADE MANUAL. THE CONTRACTOR/UTILITY COMPANY SHALL HAVE A
COPY OF THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION PLANS, APPROVED TRAFFIC CONTROL PERMIT/PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AT THE PROJECT SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2.
PLAN APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT PREVENT THE CITY FROM REQUIRING CORRECTION OF ERRORS
FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ANY LAW, ORDINANCE, OR CITY OF EL MIRAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
DOES NOT WARRANT ANY OF THE QUANTITIES SHOWN ON THESE PLANS.
3.
ALL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE LATEST MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (MAG) UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND TO THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE SUPPLEMENTS TO MAG DETAILS.
4.
ALL UTILITY WORK CROSSING EXISTING STREETS MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE CITY. ALL
UTILITIES CROSSING STREETS OR ROADS BEING BORED/HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLED SHALL COMPLY WITH MAG SPECIFICATION SECTION 608 WHERE POSSIBLE. ALL
STREET OR ROAD CROSSINGS SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN CONDUIT(S) OR SLEEVES.
5.
THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR MUST BE NOTIFIED NO MORE THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS AND NOT LESS THAN 24-HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION.
THE PERMIT NUMBER AND LOCATION MUST BE PROVIDED.
6.
PROPER NOTIFICATION MUST BE MADE TO ALL EFFECTED RESIDENTS. THIS INCLUDES NOTIFICATION/INFORMATION SIGNS AND HANGING OF DOOR NOTICES. DOOR
HANGERS SHALL BE HUNG PRIOR TO BLUE-STAKING AND COMMENCING NON-EMERGENCY WORK.
7.
ALL WORK REQUIRING ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, CONCRETE REPLACEMENT OR RESURFACING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WILL REQUIRE A FINAL INSPECTION WITH THE UTILITY
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE AT THE TIME OF COMPLETION. TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT THAT USES COLD-MIX ASPHALT SHALL BE REPLACED NO LATER THAN 7-
BUSINESS DAYS AFTER INITIAL PLACEMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PAVEMENT MARKINGS.
8.
ALL POTHOLES FOR EXISTING UTILITY CROSSINGS OR SOIL BORINGS FOR FUTURE UTILITIES WILL BE REPAIRED WITH A FULL DEPTH T-TOP PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 212,
TYPE 'A'. THE CITY MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS, AS REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR.
9.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE APPROVED IN THE FIELD BY THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR TO ACCOUNT FOR UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS:
A.     BACKFILL AND COMPACTION
B.     CONCRETE REPAIR AND CURING
C.     ASPHALT REPAIR AND PAVEMENT MATCHING
10.
WHEN EXCAVATING IN OR ADJACENT TO LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE PROPERTY OWNER, HOA OR MANAGEMENT
COMPANY REGARDING THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION FACILITIES.
11.
ALL PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT SHALL CONFORM WITH MAG STANDARD DETAIL 200-1 MODIFIED WITH A ONE-HALF (1/2) SACK PORTLAND CEMENT ABC SLURRY, WHICH
CONFORMS TO MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION 728, (MODIFIED FOR ONE-HALF SACK PORTLAND CEMENT), FOR TRENCH BACKFILL FROM ONE (1) FOOT ABOVE THE TOP OF
PIPE TO THE EXISTING PAVEMENT SUBGRADE. USE TYPE 'A' FOR LONGITUDINAL TRENCH REPAIR AND USE “T TOP” FOR TRANSVERSE TRENCH REPAIR OR WHEN A TRENCH
RUNS THROUGH AN INTERSECTION.  PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 TIMES THE EXISTING ASPHALT THICKNESS.  AC MIX DESIGN SHALL BE PER THE CITY
OF PHOENIX C-3/4” MIX. CRACK SEALING IS REQUIRED.
12.
ALL TRENCHES IN EXISTING AND FUTURE PAVEMENT ARE REQUIRED TO BE BACKFILLED WITH A MINIMUM OF 12  SACK SLURRY CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MATERIAL AND
ALL TRENCHING WITHIN 2-FEET OF THE BACK OF CURB OR EDGE OF PAVEMENT WILL REQUIRE ABC COMPACTED TO 95% OR ½ SACK SLURRY CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH
MATERIAL PER MAG SECTIONS 604 AND 728.
13.
ANY DAMAGE TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE AND THE PROPERTY OWNER. REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT, IN KIND,
SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR THE CITY.
14.
ALL WORK THAT LIES WITHIN A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA (SFHA) WILL REQUIRE A FLOODPLAIN REVIEW BY THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR OR THEIR DESIGNEE AND
ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED.
15.
THE JOBSITE SHALL BE CLEANED OF ANY DEBRIS OR SPOILS RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
16.
THE UTILITY PROVIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND
STATE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI), NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT), AND STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP), AS NECESSARY.
17.
THE UTILITY PROVIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A DUST CONTROL PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARICOPA COUNTY RULE 310.
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ALLOWABLE MATERIALS LIST
EM-101-12
ALLOWABLE MATERIALS LIST:
MATERIALS ALLOWED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN EL MIRAGE SHALL BE PER THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW.
WATER LINE MATERIALS:
A.
WATERLINE AND PLUMBING MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH NSF 61 LATEST EDITION AND BE LEAD FREE. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR NON-POTABLE
SYSTEMS.
B.
DUCTILE IRON PIPE, PRESSURE CLASS 350, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATERLINE SIZES 6" THROUGH 12" IN DIAMETER.
C.
DUCTILE IRON PIPE, PRESSURE CLASS 250 MINIMUM, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATERLINES 16" IN DIAMETER AND LARGER.
D.
PVC PIPE, AWWA C-900 PRESSURE CLASS 200, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATERLINES SIZES 6" AND 8" IN DIAMETER. (PRIVATE ONLY)
E.
POLYWRAP FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 610.6 OF THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
F.
WATER SERVICE PIPING SHALL BE TYPE "K" COPPER.
FIRE HYDRANTS (DRY BARREL) AS MANUFACTURED BY:
CLOW, KENNEDY, MUELLER CENTURION, OR WATEROUS PACER.
VALVES:
SHALL BE RESILIENT SEATED, SOLID WEDGE GATE VALVES MEETING AWWA STANDARDS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SHALL OPEN BY TURNING COUNTER
CLOCKWISE.
SEWER LINE MATERIALS:
A.
PVC SDR 35 SEWER PIPE, WHICH CONFORMS WITH SECTION 745 OF THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE FOR SEWER LINE SIZES 8"
THROUGH 15" IN DIAMETER.
B.
SEWER SERVICE PIPING SHALL BE SCH-40 PVC.
SEWER FORCE MAIN MATERIALS:
A.
PVC AWWA C-900, DR14 OR DR18 FOR 12" DIAMETER AND LESS.
B.
DUCTILE IRON PIPE (WITH APPROVED LINING) FOR GREATER THAN 12" DIAMETER OR GREATER THAN 10' DEEP.
UTILITY MARKERS:
CARSONITE "CURVE FLEX" UTILITY MARKERS SHALL BE USED FOR ALL MANHOLES AND VALVES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF PAVED AREAS.
MANHOLE COATING:
EPOXY COATED - MANHOLE BASE AND COATING SYSTEM WITH A MINIMUM WET FILM THICKNESS OF 125 MILS. THE EPOXY COATING SYSTEM SHALL BE ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.
RLS RAVEN 405
2.
SAUEREISEN SEWERGARD NO. 210
3.
ENVIRONMENTAL COATINGS, LLC SEWER SHIELD 150
STORM DRAIN PIPE: CLASS IV OR V RUBBER GASKET REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (RGRCP) PER MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION 735 AND 765.
TRACER WIRE: COPPERHEAD HIGH STRENGTH PART NO. 1230-HS, HS-CCS HDPE 30 MIL WITH SNAKEBITE LOCKING CONNECTORS.
DETECTABLE TAPE: PRO-LINE SAFETY PRODUCTS OR HYTECH DETECTABLE TAPE AS SPECIFIED ON CITY DETAIL EM-162-1.
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TRASH ENCLOSURE SCREEN WALL,
SAFETY POST & NOTES
EM-113-2
SAFETY POST / BOLLARD
2"
3'-6"
2'-0"
6" DIA. GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE
TO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE
AND ROUNDED ON TOP
CONCRETE
12" MIN.
NOTES:
1.
USE CLASS "A" CONCRETE, GRADE 60 STEEL REINFORCEMENT AND WELDED
WIRE MESH.
2.
WHEN A STRAIGHT APPROACH IS NOT AVAILABLE, ENCLOSURE MUST BE
PLACED AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE APPROACH. THE TURNING RADIUS
SHALL BE 45 FEET AT EACH TRASH ENCLOSURE.
3.
CONCRETE SLAB 10' X 12' IN FRONT OF THE ENCLOSURE TO SUPPORT VEHICLE.
4.
ALL ENCLOSURES SHALL HAVE GATES THAT SCREEN THE BIN(S) FROM PUBLIC
VIEW.
5.
IF ATTACHED TO BUILDING, THE CONTAINER MUST BE 3' MINIMUM FROM WALL
OF ENCLOSURE AND SHALL BE 5' MINIMUM FROM COMBUSTIBLES OR EXISTING
STRUCTURE.
6.
ALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES SHALL BE DESIGNED WITH ENCLOSURES TO
ACCOMMODATE (1) TRASH ENCLOSURE FOR EVERY 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF
BUILDING SPACE. RESTAURANTS WHICH ARE DESIGNED ON A SINGLE PAD
SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF (1) TRASH ENCLOSURE. THE ENCLOSURE CAN BE
SET UP AS DOUBLE OR SINGLE TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF THE PROPERTY.
7.
THE NUMBER OF BIN ENCLOSURES NEEDED DEPENDS ON THE SIZE OF THE
DEVELOPMENT. TYPICALLY, TOTAL VOLUME NEEDS CAN BE CALCULATED
BASED ON THE 1/2-CUBIC YARD PER LIVING UNIT PER WEEK. FOR EXAMPLE, A
DEVELOPMENT WITH 240 UNITS X .5 YARDS = 120 YARDS PER WEEK OR 10
TRASH BINS (6 YARDS) SERVICED TWO TIMES PER WEEK (10 X 6 X 2 = 120 YARDS).
3" MIN.
8"x8"x16" CMU WALL
#4 BARS @ 8" ON CENTER
(GROUT CELLS SOLID FULL HEIGHT)
PROVIDE 4" OPENING
SPACING AT 10' O.C.
6" THICK CONCRETE PAD
WITH W.W.M. (TYP.)
2 - #4 BARS
CONTINUOUS
2' MIN.
10" MIN.
6'
TRASH ENCLOSURE SCREEN WALL
8.
RESTAURANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR
GREASE TRAP. THIS DESIGNATED AREA MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH THE
TRASH COLLECTION.
9.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS SUCH AS LANDSCAPE CONTROL BOXES AND LIGHTING MAY
BE POSITIONED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE WALLS.
10.
GATES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THERE IS A NET BIN ENCLOSURE OPENING OF
12 FEET PER BIN. GATES, HINGES, AND MOUNTING HARDWARE SHALL NOT
INTRUDE INTO ENCLOSURE OPENING.
11. EACH ENCLOSURE GATE SHALL HAVE DROP PINS INSTALLED AND HOLES
DRILLED IN THE CONCRETE AT BOTH THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS TO
PREVENT THE GATES FROM CLOSING INTO THE COLLECTION VEHICLE.
12. EXTERIOR FINISH OF 6' CMU WALL SHALL BE COORDINATED ARCHITECTURALLY
WITH PRIMARY BUILDING FINISHES.
13.
SOIL BELOW THE CMU FOOTING AND CONCRETE PAD SHALL BE COMPACTED
TO A DEPTH OF 6" AND TO A MINIMUM DRY DENSITY OF 95% IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ASTM D-2922 & D-3017, AFTER ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROCK CORRECTION.
14.
GATES, HINGES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THERE IS
A MINIMUM 9 FOOT DEPTH CREATED WITHIN EACH ENCLOSURE.
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A
B
C
C'
E1*
E2**
PARKING
ANGLE
STALL
WIDTH
STALL
DEPTH
DRIVE AISLE WIDTH
ONE-WAY
TWO-WAY
30
45
90
9'
9'
17'
13'
9'
19'
18'
16'
18'
16'
16'
25'
25'
25'
25'
*
20' (MIN) WIDTH WHERE FIRE DEPT ACCESS IS REQUIRED.
**
20' (MIN) WIDTH WHERE FIRE DEPT ACCESS IS REQUIRED.
ANGLE PARKING
PARALLEL PARKING
90°  PARKING
10'
22' MIN
25'
16'*
TWO-WAY
ONE-WAY
E1
C
B
NOTE 1
PROPERTY
LINE
C'
C'
E2
C
C'
A
C'
C
E2
C
A
NOTE 2
WALL, FENCE
OR BUILDING
8'
5'
8'
25'
SINGLE A.D.A.
PARKING SPACES
18'
18'
25'
18'
9'
9'
8'
5'
2 OR MORE A.D.A.
PARKING SPACES
NOTE 1
WALL, FENCE, OR BUILDING
A
18'
75
9'
20'
19'
22'
25'
60
9'
20'
18'
16'
25'
NOTE 2
ATTACHED
SIDEWALK
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PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS
EM-157
NOTES:
1.
A SIX (6) INCH HIGH MAG TYPE CURB IS REQUIRED AROUND ALL PARKING LOTS
AND DRIVEWAYS. THE CURB SHALL BE NO CLOSER THAN 3-FEET TO ANY
PROPERTY LINE.
2.
PARKING SPACES ADJACENT TO A SIDEWALK REQUIRE PARKING BLOCKS OR THE
SIDEWALK SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 6-FEET WIDE.
3.
A.D.A. PARKING SPACES FOR VAN ACCESS TO BE A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) FEET
WIDE WITH AN EIGHT (8) FOOT WIDE AISLE. VAN ACCESS AT LEAST ELEVEN (11)
FEET WIDE MAY UTILIZE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) FEET OF AISLE. SEE A.D.A.
GUIDELINE 502.2.
4.
ALL ACCESSIBLE PARKING FACILITIES SHALL COMPLY WITH A.D.A. REQUIREMENTS.
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SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS
EM-158
NOTES:
1.
THE SHADED AREAS (SIGHT VISIBILITY
TRIANGLES) SHALL BE KEPT CLEAR OF
VEGETATION THAT AT MATURITY WILL
HAVE HEIGHTS GREATER THAN 30” AND
TREES THAT HAVE BRANCHES LOWER
THAN 84”; AS MEASURED FROM
PAVEMENT SURFACE.
2.
ABOVE GROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
AND APPURTENANCES ABOVE 30” IN
HEIGHT SHALL NOT BE LOCATED
WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY
TRIANGLES.
3.
THE DRAWING DEPICTS A TYPICAL
PASSENGER VEHICLE WITH GRADES OF
3% OR LESS, ADJUSTMENTS FOR
GRADES GREATER THAN 3% SHALL BE
MADE PER AASHTO.
4.
DESIGN VEHICLE SHALL BE
DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
REFER TO AASHTO FOR SIGHT
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A
SINGLE UNIT TRUCK AND COMBINATION
TRUCK.
5.
MEDIANS LESS THAN 4’ IN WIDTH WILL
EITHER BE STAMPED CONCRETE,
EXPOSED CONCRETE OR PAVERS; NO
PLANT MATERIAL WILL BE ALLOWED.
6.
MOUNDS USED WITHIN SIGHT
DISTANCE TRIANGLES, ROW, AND VIEW
EASEMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN
DESIGNING LANDSCAPING WITHIN
SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLES AND VIEW
EASEMENTS.
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW EASEMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL STREETS
EM-159
1
STREET
STREET
STREET CL
7' MIN
40'
30" MAX
NOTES
1.
UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW EASEMENT INCLUDES THE TRIANGULAR AREA BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE PROJECTED CURB
LINES OF TWO INTERSECTING STREETS, THENCE 40 FEET ALONG ONE BACK OF CURB LINE, THENCE DIAGONALLY TO A POINT 40
FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING ON THE OTHER BACK OF CURB LINE AND THEN BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. USE
EDGE OF PAVEMENT IF THERE IS NO CURB.
2.
SIGNS, FENCES, WALLS, UTILITY BOXES, STRUCTURES, SHRUBS, HEDGES OTHER PLANTS (EXCLUDING TREES) OVER 30 INCHES
ABOVE STREET CENTERLINE GRADE SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED WITHIN THE RESTRICTED AREAS, EXCEPT AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY ENGINEER.
3.
TREES ARE PERMITTED WITHIN THE RESTRICTED AREAS PROVIDED:
A.
NO LIMBS, LEAVES, NEEDLES OR OTHER FOLIAGE ABOVE 30 INCHES OR BELOW 84-INCHES ARE PERMITTED.
B.
TREES ARE PLANTED SO AS NOT TO OBSTRUCT 20 PERCENT OF THE VISIBILITY WHEN COMBINED WITH  OTHER
OBSTRUCTIONS PRESENT.
1
1
1
1
1
PLAN VIEW
DETAIL 'A'
SEE DETAIL 'A'
BACK OF CURB
40'
40'
PROPERTY LINE
BACK OF CURB
EASEMENT
STREET
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REVISION DATE: 01/2022
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
INTERCONNECT TRENCH DETAIL
EM-170
CITY OF EL MIRAGE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
CITY OF EL MIRAGE
COPPER LOCATOR WIRE #12 AWG AND DETECTABLE
MULE TAPE (INSIDE CONDUIT) - (SEE NOTE 8)
COPPER LOCATOR WIRE #12 AWG AND DETECTABLE
MULE TAPE (INSIDE CONDUIT) - (SEE NOTE 8)
NOTES:
1.
USE MAG DETAILS 601, 608, AND 612.
2.
BID ITEM FOR PROVIDING A TRENCH THAT IS A
MINIMUM OF 42” DEEP INCLUDES INSTALLING
FIBER OPTIC DUCT AND PROVIDING BACKFILL,
COMPLETE IN PLACE. THIS ITEM SHALL
PROVIDE A MINIMUM COVER DEPTH OF 36”
OVER THE CONDUIT DUCT.
3.
ALL WARNING TAPE, CONDUIT SPACERS,
BRICKS, AND COMPACTION WILL NOT BE PAID
FOR DIRECTLY BUT SHALL BE CONSIDERED
INCIDENTAL TO THE UNIT PRICE BID OF ITEM.
4.
HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL BORING SHALL BE
ALLOWED WITH ENGINEER'S PRIOR APPROVAL.
5.
IF THE CONDUIT ROUTING IS MODIFIED TO
CROSS AN EXISTING PORTLAND CEMENT
CONCRETE DRIVEWAY THE CONDUITS SHALL BE
PLACED BY BORING. ALL ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS
MAY BE TRENCHED.
6.
A 1/2 SACK OF SAND CEMENT SLURRY BACKFILL
SHALL BE USED WHEN BACKFILLING CONDUITS.
CONDUITS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AND
ANCHORED IN THE TRENCH PRIOR TO BACK-
FILLING WITH THE CEMENT SLURRY.
7.
TRENCH WIDTH MAY NOMINALLY VARY FROM 6”
TO 8” BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED 12”.
8.
A SINGLE CONTINUOUS INSULATED COPPER
LOCATOR WIRE AWG#12 AND DETECTABLE
MULE TAPE SHALL BE INSTALLED INSIDE 1 OF
THE CONDUITS ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF
THE CONDUIT RUN. WIRE SHALL HAVE A 5’
SERVICE LOOP IN EACH PULL BOX. CRIMP A
PIGTAIL TO LID. A CRIMPED SPLICE IS REQUIRED
IN ALL THE PULL BOXES AND NOT IN THE
CONDUIT RUN.
9.
CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A 10:1
VARIANCE OF THE CONDUIT ALIGNMENT
DURING INSTALLATION.
10.
CONDUIT SPACERS AT 3 PER 20’ AND 2’ FROM
ANY DIRECTION CHANGE OR JOINT.
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
DRIVEWAY CRITERIA
EM-259
NOTES:
(1)
DIMENSIONS PROVIDED ARE MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. ACTUAL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE BASED ON A TRAFFIC STUDY
AND SITE SPECIFIC DATA.
(2)
HIGH VOLUME DRIVEWAY WITH TWO (2) OUTBOUND APPROACH LANES, REQUIRES DECELERATION LANE UNLESS OTHERWISE
APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND INCREASED TO FOURTY-SIX (46) FEET WITH ADDITION OF RAISED MEDIAN.
(3)
SEE CITY CODE SECTION 154.104 (D).
(4)
SEE CITY CODE SECTION 154.104 (C). THE CITY REQUIRES FULL ACCESS DRIVEWAYS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 660 FEET FROM
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS, MEASURED FROM NEAREST FACE OF CURB TO NEAREST FACE OF CURB.
(5)
ACTUAL MAX WIDTH OF DRIVEWAY IS BASED ON LOT SIZE AND SHALL BE CALCULATED FOR EACH LOT PER CITY CODE
SECTION 72.09 (B).
(6)
ALL DRIVEWAY WINGS OR PC'S WILL BEGIN NO CLOSER THAN FIVE (5) FEET FROM ANY PROPERTY LINE.
RESIDENTIAL (1)
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL (1)
SINGLE FAMILY
MULTI-FAMILY
SINGLE BUSINESS
MULTI-BUSINESS
STD. CONSTRUCTION DTL.
MAG 250-1 & 2
MAG 250-1 & 2 OR
COEM EM-251-1 & 2
MAG 250-1 & 2 OR
COEM EM-251-1 & 2
MAG 250-1 & 2 OR
COEM EM-251-1 & 2
STANDARD WIDTH (TWO WAY)
16-FT
24-FT
30-FT
30-FT
MIN. WIDTH (ONE WAY)
N/A
16-FT
16-FT
16-FT
MIN. WIDTH (TWO WAY)
12-FT
24-FT
24-FT
24-FT
MAX. WIDTH (TWO WAY)
30-FT (5)
40-FT (2)
40-FT (2)
40-FT (2)
MIN. SPACE BETWEEN DRIVES
(INSIDE EDGE TO INSIDE EDGE)
10-FT
(3)
(3)
(3)
MIN. DISTANCE FROM
INTERSECTION
(CORNER CLEARANCE)
25-FT
(NEAREST PC TO INSIDE
EDGE)
(4)
(4)
(4)
MAX. NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS
1 PER PROPERTY
2 PER FIRST 19 UNITS
1 PER 100-FT OF STREET
FRONTAGE
(MAX OF 2 PER STREET)
1 PER 225-FT FRONTAGE
3 PER 1200-FT FRONTAGE
2 PER 800-FT FRONTAGE
4 PER 2600-FT FRONTAGE
3 PER 1200-FT FRONTAGE
4 PER 2600-FT FRONTAGE
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REVISION DATE: 01/2022
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION
2" AND SMALLER
EM-325
NOTES:
1.
ALL TAPS MUST BE MADE BY USING A SERVICE SADDLE AS SHOWN.
2.
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TAPPING THE MAIN AND
INSTALLING THE WATER SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES THE CORP STOP,
SERVICE PIPE, APPURTENANT FITTINGS, CURB STOP, METER BOX AND
COVER.
3.
THE MINIMUM SERVICE SIZE SHALL BE 1-INCH.
4.
NO COUPLINGS ALLOWED FOR SERVICE LINES.
5.
ALL MATERIALS SHALL CONFORM TO THE LATEST MAG SPECIFICATIONS.
6.
5/8" METERS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A #2 BOX.
7.
INSTALL TRACER WIRE ON SERVICE LINE AND INSIDE METER BOX PER
COEM DETAIL EM-162-1.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE WATER METER BY-PASS
BRASS CORP STOP
WITH COMPRESSION
TYPE FITTING
5/8" METER SPACER
1" METER SPACER
1-1/4" M.I.P. x 10-3/4" OVERALL
PVC - SCH. 40 (AS SHOWN WITH MALE ADAPTERS)
OR PVC - SCH. 80 THREADED NIPPLE
APPROVED DOUBLE STRAP HEAVY DUTY BRONZE
SADDLE IRON PIPE THREAD SET AT 30° ANGLE
COPPER PIPE ROLL
TYPE "K" (MIN. 1 INCH)
MIN. 8" TRENCH WIDTH
FOR TAPS ON METER
SIDE OF MAIN
LENGTH OF COPPER ENCASED
IN 6" OF WASHED SAND
WATER
PREFERRED
POSITION
18" MAX FROM
B/WALK
TO BUILDING
METER BOX
PLAN VIEW
APPROVED COMPOSITE MATERIAL
LID & CONCRETE BOX
PROFILE VIEW
2" ABOVE GRADE
18" MAX FROM
B/WALK
SIDEWALK PER
MAG STD. DET. 230
BRASS ANGLE CURB STOP WITH
LOCKING AND COMPRESSION
TYPE FITTING
WATER METER & METER COUPLING TO
BE INSTALLED BY CITY UPON PROPER
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF FEES
WATER
MAIN
APPROVED DOUBLE
STRAP HEAVY DUTY
BRONZE SADDLE IRON
PIPE THREAD
30" MIN COVER
ON SERVICES
TYPE K COPPER
ALTERNATE
POSITION
CORP STOP
30°
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
1" AIR RELEASE VALVE
EM-395
VARIES
18" MIN.
NOTES:
COPPER  VENT PIPE TO BE INSTALLED
AT A POSITIVE SLOPE TO STAND PIPE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE VENT PIPE
AS NEEDED TO PROTECT VEGETATION.
WASHED ROCK
BACKFILL
1" BRASS
BALL VALVE
1" CORP STOP
XX"x1" TAPPING
SLEEVE
1" TYPE "K" HARD COPPER
1" AIR RELEASE VALVE APCO
200A OR APPROVED EQUAL
1/2"x3/4"
STEEL ELBOW
STEEL TRAFFIC
DELINEATOR POST
5/16"x1" U-BOLT
3/4" SCREEN CAP
R/W
C/L WATERLINE
(2) NO. 2 WATER
METER BOXES
3/4" TYPE "K"
COPPER
VENT PIPE
3/4" BRASS UNION
3/4" BRASS PIPE
5/16"x1" U-BOLT
SCH 80 GALVANIZED PIPE
12" MIN.
REVISION DATE: 01/2022
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REVISION DATE: 01/2022
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 7, 2021
BEDDING AND BACKFILL
FOR ALL PIPELINES
EM-406
TRENCH SLOPED OR SHORED AS
REQUIRED BY OSHA
12" MIN.
12" MIN.
PIPE ZONE
4" MIN.
AGGREGATE BASE PER
MAG SPEC. TABLE 702-1
95% MINIMUM REQUIRED DENSITY
PIPE
NOTES:
1.
AGGREGATE BASE PER MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 702-1, SHALL BE USED  IN THE PIPE ZONE. THE
PIPE ZONE EXTENDS FROM THE BOTTOM OF TRENCH TO ONE-FOOT ABOVE THE TOP OF PIPE.
2.
BOTTOM OF TRENCH TO BE INSPECTED FOR UNIFORMITY AND SUBJECT TO COMPACTION  TESTING AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE PRIOR TO BEDDING PLACEMENT.
3.
PIPE ZONE PLACEMENTS SHALL BE NO LESS THAN FOUR LIFTS, BEDDING, SPRINGLINE,  TOP OF PIPE AND 1-FOOT
ABOVE PIPE. EACH LIFT SHALL BE PLACED AT 95% COMPACTION.
4.
BACKFILL ABOVE THE PIPE ZONE SHALL CONFORM TO MAG SECTION 601, TABLE 601-2  TYPE 1 AND NOTE 5 BELOW.
5.
FINAL BACKFILL BENEATH ASPHALT REPLACEMENTS SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPROPRIATE TRENCH TYPE PER
MAG STANDARD DETAIL 200-1. IF SLURRY IS TO BE USED, IT SHALL BE 1/2 SACK CLSM.
REVISION DATE: 01/2022
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City of El Mirage Traffic Signal Qualified Products List 
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TS2 Type 1 Service Cabinet 
Econolite Plug and Go, 55 in, P44 
aluminum cabinet with extender base 
and police push button 
Outside of cabinet to be powder 
coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 
(Textured Black) or equivalent to 
match signal poles and inside of 
cabinet shall be powder coated white 
if signal is within Transit Style 
Intersection per Traffic Signal Master 
Plan. 
TS2 Controller 
Econolite Cobalt 
(NTCIP) 
TS2 MMU 
Econolite MMU2-16LEip 
EDI MMU2-16LEip 
TS2 Cabinet Power Supply 
Econolite PS-200TS2 
TS2 Cabinet BIU 
Econolite BIU-64 
Controller Com Module 
Econolite Ethernet 
TS2 Cabinet Load Switch 
EDI 204 
Reno A&E LS-200 
TS 2 Cabinet Flasher 
EDI 810 
Reno A&E FL 200 
UPS and Battery Back-up 
UPS & BBS System - Myers MP-2000E 
Cabinet – Myers BC100HZ-LH 
Cabinet to be powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-
BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to match signal 
poles if signal is within Transit Style Intersection per 
Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
Meter Pedestal 
Myers MEUG16A-M100 
The pedestal shall be powder coated Color Cardinal 
#T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to match 
signal poles if signal is within Transit Style Intersection 
per Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
Traffic Signal Pre-emption Devices 
Detector - GTT Model 721 (Color: Black) 
Phase Selector – GTT Model 764 
Cable – GTT Model 138 
Video Detection Devices 
Each Cabinet shall be Video Detection Ready 
Camera - Autoscope Vision 
Each video detection system shall include a monitor to be 
placed in the cabinet to allow City staff to view zones. 
All mounting hardware to be powder coated Color 
Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to 
match signal poles if signal is within Transit Style 
Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
Traffic Signal Poles 
ADOT Approved Standard Poles (see) 
www.azdot.gov/highways/traffic/SLStds.asp 
Poles shall be standard steel poles powder coated Color Cardinal 
#T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to match transit style 
street light poles. All miscellaneous signal mounting hardware to 
be powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black) 
or equivalent if signal is within Transit Style Intersection per 
Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
Traffic Signal Heads 
McCain 3,4 & 5 Aluminum Sectioned Heads with 12” Indicators, 
12”x12” visors and louvered backplate, satin black 
Signal Heads to be mounted horizontal using Pelco Astro-Brac 
assembly Part No. AS-0124. Mounting brackets and hardware to 
be powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black) 
or equivalent to match signal poles if signal is within Transit Style 
Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
Traffic Signal Head Mounting 
McCain ADOT Type II, III & XI, satin black 
Vehicle LED Indicators 
12” Dialight 430 Series LED 
433-1210-003XL (Red Ball)
433-3230-901XL (Yellow Ball)
433-2220-001XL (Green Ball)
432-1314-001XOD (Red Arrow)
431-3334-901XOD (Yellow Arrow)
432-2324-001XOD (Green Arrow)
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Pedestrian Signal Heads 
McCain 16” Aluminum Housing with 
Vantage Visor  
 
Pedestrian Signal Head 
Mounting 
McCain ADOT Type V & VII 
 
Pedestrian LED Indicators 
16”x18” Dialight LED Man/Hand 
with Countdown 
430-6479-001X 
 
ADA Pedestrian Push Button 
2” Polara (Bulldog) with directional 
arrow in 9”x12” yellow housing and 
custom audible message 
 
Push Button Sign 
ADOT R10-3e LAZ/RAZ (9”x12”) 
 
 
Traffic Signal Pull Boxes 
Box - Fibrelyte FL36TBOX 
Lid - Fibrelyte FL36D 
Extension – Fibrelyte FL36X 
 
Traffic Signal Conductors 
IMSA 19-1, 90°C, Hi-Temp 
16 AWG Stranded in 25, 7, 5, 2 Conductors 
 
Luminaires (Transit Style)* 
Decorative Transit LED Luminaire – King Luminaire, 
150 Watt, Model No. K830-P4FL-III-150(SSL)-8084-
120:277-PR 
 
Mast Arm: 24” in length & manufacturer modified to fit 
standard ADOT 3-Bolt Mounting Plates 
 
Color: Powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 
(Textured Black) or equivalent to match signal poles. 
 
Luminaires (Standard Style)* 
LED Luminaire – Cobrahead, GE Evolve, 150 Watt 
Exact model to be determined on case by case basis 
 
Mast Arm: 3’ x 8’ & manufacturer modified to fit 
standard ADOT 3-Bolt Mounting Plates 
 
Color: Gray 
 
*See Traffic Signal Master Plan to determine whether a 
Transit or Standard Style Luminaire is required 
 
LED Internally Illuminated Street Sign 
Manufacturer: Fluoresco  
 
Faces: 3/16” white polycarbonate with first surface vinyl. 
 
Vinyl(s): Background: 3M #3630-026 Green (Reverse out white 
graphics) 
 
Font(s): Highway Gothic D Series (Use C or B for longer names) 
(Street Name & Address) & Clarendon (“City of El Mirage”) 
 
  Cabinet: Extruded MMG12 aluminum 12” deep, powder coated 
Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent if 
signal is within Transit Style Intersection per Traffic Signal Master 
Plan. 
 
Sign Frame: Powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 
(Textured Black) or equivalent to match signal poles if signal is 
within Transit Style Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
 
Hardware & Mounting Equipment: Powder coated Color Cardinal 
#T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent if signal is within 
Transit Style Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan. 
 
Miscellaneous:  
Arrows: show pointing to north and west 
Street Suffix: Use abbreviation (i.e. St, Ave, Rd) 
 
 
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DESCRIPTION
CRITERIA
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND
Gallons per capita per day (gpcd)(1)
117
Density (people per dwelling unit)(2)
3.35
Land Use Category(3)
Varies
PEAKING FACTORS
Maximum Day / Average Day
1.7
Peak Hour / Maximum Day
1.7
Peak Hour / Average Day
2.9
VELOCITY CRITERIA
Maximum Day Condition
Max Velocity < 5 fps
Peak Hour Condition
Max Velocity ≤ 7 fps
Max Day Plus Fire Flow Condition
Max Velocity ≤ 10 fps
HEAD LOSS CRITERIA
Maximum Day Condition
2 to 7 feet per 1,000 feet of pipe
Peak Hour Condition
≤ 10 feet per 1,000 feet of pipe
PRESSURE CRITERIA
Max Day Plus Fire Flow Condition
Min Residual Presure of 20 psi
Peak Hour Condition
Min System Pressure of 40 psi
FIRE DEMAND CRITERIA
Single Family Residential
1,500 gpm at 2 hours
All Other Land Uses
3,500 gpm for 4 hours
NOTES:
(1) Average per capita water use per 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan
provided by Wilson Engineers
(2) Persons per household per US Census Bureau (2020)
(3) Use latest version of City of Phoenix Design Standards Manual for Water
and Wastewater Systems.  Other values may be used with prior approval
from the Engineering Division.
WATER SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA
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DESCRIPTION
CRITERIA
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND
Gallons per capita per day (gpcd)(1)
58.5
Density (people per dwelling unit)(2)
3.35
Land Use Category(3)
Varies
PEAKING FACTORS
Dry Weather Peaking Factors (Applied to Average Flows)
Per AAC R18‐9‐E301.D
Wet Weather Peaking Factors (Applied to Peak Flows)
1.17
VELOCITY CRITERIA
Gravity Mains
2 fps ≤ Velocity ≤  8 fps
Force Mains
3 fps ≤ Velocity ≤ 7 fps
FLOW DEPTH CRITERIA (d/D) FOR DRY WEATHER PEAK HOUR FLOWS
d/D for new sewer with diameter less than 10 inches
0.50
d/D for new sewer with diameter 12 inches and above
0.75 (AAC R18‐9‐E301.D.e.iii)
FLOW DEPTH CRITERIA (d/D) FOR WET WEATHER PEAK HOUR FLOWS
d/D for designing new sewer pipe
< 0.90
d/D for evaluating existing pipe in developed areas
< 1.00
HEAD LOSS CRITERIA
Gravity pipe
Manning's n=0.013
Pressure pipe
Hazen Williams' C=120
MANHOLES
When smaller pipe joins larger pipe 
Match Crowns
Invert drop through manhole
0.20 feet
NOTES:
(1) Average per capita water use per 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan  provided by Wilson Engineers
(2) Persons per household per US Census Bureau (2020)
(3) Use latest version of City of Phoenix Design Standards Manual for Water and Wastewater Systems.  Other 
values may be used with prior approval from the Engineering Division
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 
ENGINEERING DIVISION 
10000 N. El Mirage Road 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
Phone:  623-876-2974 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
REQUEST FOR DESIGN EXCEPTION 
Applicant Information  
Name: 
 Telephone:_
 
Address:_
 City:_
 State:
 
E-mail: 
Name of Development: 
 Permit No.:
 
Describe the Request: 
1.
Cite City of El Mirage Design & Development Standard or condition of approval that you are requesting the
Design Exception for.
2.
Reason that the Exception is needed.
3.
Impacts of granting the Exception.
4.
Alternatives to granting the Exception.
 
____
 
Applicant 
Date 
For Office Use Only 
 APPROVED            DENIED 
Comments:_
 
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____
 
City Engineer or Assigned Designee 
Date 
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