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2025
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS MANUAL
Adopted by City Council:
December 3, 2024
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NEW IN THE 2025 EDITION
The City of El Mirage Development Services, Public Works and Fire Departments collaborated to review and
provide comments/updates to the 2024 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(B-1)
Chapter 1(B-2)(A)
Chapter 1(B-2)(G)(3)
Chapter 1(B-2)(I)(3 & 5)
Chapter 1(I-2)(B)
Chapter 1(I-2)(G)
Chapter 1(J-1)
Chapter 1(J-13)
Chapter 1(K)(B)(5)
Chapter 1(K)(G)(13)
Chapter 1(L-1)(C)
Chapter 1(N)(7i, 7k & 7l)
Chapter 3-1(E)
Chapter 3-4(C)(2a)
Chapter 5 Header
Chapter 5-2(G)(2a, 2b & 3b)
Chapter 5-2(I)(2h)
Chapter 6 Header
Chapter 7-3(3e, 3u & 3v)
Chapter 8
Revised Details (these details have been highlighted in the Manual)
EM-100
EM-101-2
EM-101-3
EM-101-4
EM-101-5
EM-101-6
EM-101-7
EM-101-10
EM-101-11
EM-101-12
EM-111-1 & 2
EM-114
EM-162-1 & 2
EM-325
EM-345
EM-352-1
EM-353
EM-360
EM-361
EM-362
EM-364
EM-395
EM-423
New Details (these appendices have been highlighted in the Manual)
EM-168-1 & 2
EM-169
Revised Appendices (these appendices have been highlighted in the Manual)
Auxiliary Lane Criteria
Street Classification Map
Speed Limit Map
Traffic Impact Study Criteria
Traffic Signal Qualified Products List
Material Testing Guidelines
Water & Wastewater System Design Criteria
Grading at Owner’s Risk Permit Application (Removed)
New Appendices (these appendices have been highlighted in the Manual)
Water & Sewer Service Area Map
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SECTION B
DESIGN AND SUBMITTAL STANDARDS
FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS
Section B contains standards for design and submittal of required documents and maps associated with
the Preliminary Plat application and Final Plat application.
B-1
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL
Preliminary Plat submittals shall be made to the Planning and Zoning Division using the City’s
ELM Online Permit Portal. Preliminary Plats shall be in conformance with the Chapter 155:
Subdivision, §155.031 PRELIMINARY PLAT; REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW.
B–2
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FINAL PLAT SUBMITTAL
A.
Review Submittal Requirements
Final Plat submittals shall be made to the Planning and Zoning Division using the City’s ELM
Online Permit Portal. Final Plats shall be in conformance with this Section and City Code
Chapter 155: Subdivision, §155.032 FINAL PLAT; REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW.
B. Recording Requirements
The developer shall make all required corrections to the Final Plat/Map of Dedication (MOD),
prior to submitting for Council action. The submittal shall include:
1. Submit CD of PDF images of the signed Final Plat.
2. One check payable to the City of El Mirage:
A.
The check will include courier fees and recording fees.
3. All type and signatures must be in black ink. No ball point pens.
4. All stamps/seals must be clearly legible and not smeared. If the stamps/seals are smeared
or illegible, the Final Plat/MOD will be returned to the engineer/developer for correction.
5. Electronic file of the approved version of the Final Plat.
6. The Final Assurance and Agreement to Install for construction of the infrastructure
improvements off-site and on-site, including but not limited to water, sewer, street lights,
grading and drainage, paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage features, and signing and
striping, must be posted with the City in accordance with the City of El Mirage
Subdivision Ordinance, prior to recordation of the Final Plat.
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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) property owner (or management company,
Homeowners Association (HOA), etc.) for the purpose of private streets/access. The
homeowners association property owner (or management company, Homeowners
Association (HOA), etc.) is responsible for maintenance of the private streets/access.”
4. Landscaped areas within the property, within the public right of way along the property
frontage and/or within the boundaries of private streets shall be maintained by the
property owner, management company or Homeowners Association and tracts in
common ownership or owned and maintained by the property owner, management
company or Homeowners Association shall be contained within an easement. In general,
the City only maintains landscaped areas on City owned parcels and within medians
along arterial streets.
As such, the Dedication Statement shall include a provision that reads: “The property
owner (or management company, Homeowners Association (HOA), etc.) 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
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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 development 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 development and bulk property sales. As such any
development located within the vicinity of a military airport shall include note 8.
Note 9 is required if the development 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 development is located within the vicinity of a rock quarry or a gravel
operation. Note 11 is required if the development 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 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 13 KVA, cable T.V.,
telecommunications, fiber optics, cellular, gas, etc. shall be installed underground.
3. Maintenance of surface and underground drainage facilities within the property including
all tracts, easements and rights-of-way shall be the responsibility of the property owner
(or management company, Homeowners Association (HOA), etc.).
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 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 in height are permitted.
6. This development 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 development 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 the Arizona
Department of Water Resources).
7. This development is located within the City of El Mirage Sewer Service Area.
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B. Plan Review
Once the plans and necessary reports for a development have been prepared, they shall be
submitted to the City of El Mirage Engineering Division via the City’s ELM Online Permit
Portal. The Engineering Division will distribute the plans to the appropriate City departments
for review and comment. These comments will be compiled, consolidated, and returned to the
applicant. All such comments shall be incorporated into the plans and reports by the applicant
prior to resubmittal.
C. Right-of-Way/Easements
When required, the acquisition and dedication of new rights-of-way and/or easements shall be
coordinated with the Engineering Division. Deeds and other necessary documents for the
dedications of rights-of-way, easements and/or parcels shall be prepared by the developer and
submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval.
The property owner is responsible for the dedication of adjacent full streets of rights-of-way
and shall provide the adjacent full street improvements including, but not limited to: paving,
curb,
gutter,
sidewalk,
landscaping,
irrigation,
street
lighting,
signage,
signal
installation/relocation, drainage infrastructure, interconnect conduit and pavement striping.
Half street dedication and improvements will be allowed on a case by case basis.
D. Street Lights
Streetlights are required on all streets within or adjacent to any proposed development.
Streetlights are also required at each intersection and commercial/industrial driveway. Street
light layout plans for these facilities must be included in the overall submittal, in accordance
with the City Code Sections 154.106(A) and 155.052(A)(8), the IES RP8 model, the Arizona
Public Service Company (APS) Standards and Approved Manufacturers for Street Lights.
The developer is required to hire a professional electrical engineer to prepare the street light
layout plans. Photometrics must be included with the plans for any proposed lighting along a
public street or whenever adjacent to a residential use. The plans will be reviewed by the
City and once approved; the applicant shall forward copies to APS. APS owns and maintains
all street lights within the City.
E. Striping and Signage
Each developer is required to install striping and signage on all streets. Striping and signage
plans must be included in the overall submittal package.
F. Construction
Construction/Improvement Permits are required for all improvements in accordance with City
of El Mirage ordinances whether or not they are referenced or stated in this manual. Any
contractor found working on a project without an official set of approved plans or a valid
permit will be required to discontinue work on El Mirage rights-of-way and public utility
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easements, including development of private property. It is the responsibility of the permit
applicant to obtain and fulfill any and all other requirements.
Prior to the issuance of a permit the developer shall provide an acceptable assurance or other
guarantee for the off-site improvements as required by the City Code.
All construction shall be in accordance with the approved plans, City of El Mirage Details,
the Uniform Standard Details and Specifications for Public Works Construction, published by
the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and this Infrastructure Development
Guide, as amended herein by the City.
G. Plan Review & Permit Fees
All plan review and permit fees must be paid at the time the when the permit is picked up
prior to the release of the permit unless otherwise noted on the Fee Schedule. Please consult
the latest Fee Schedule available on the City’s website.
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SECTION J
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT POLICIES
The following sections outline the City's policies related to various improvements associated with the
development process. They are by nature general in scope. Reference should be made to the appropriate
Chapters within the balance of these guidelines for specific details.
J-1
PLAN SUBMITTAL
A complete set of civil engineering construction plans (water, sewer, storm drain, grading and
drainage, paving, etc.) for each development (residential, commercial, and industrial) must be
submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval via the City’s ELM Online Permit
Portal located at ElMirageAZ.gov/PermitCenter. The link includes brochures and videos that will
help guide applicants through the submittal process.
Improvement plans shall comply with the requirements of Section K. Deficiencies will be noted
and the submittal will be returned to the applicant. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted.
The first submittal shall include the following:
•
Site Plan approved by the Planning Commission and any P & Z stipulations.
•
Final Plat for distribution to City departments. The Final Plat shall match the
approved Preliminary Plat (if applicable). If any changes have been made, the
changes shall be noted on a memorandum attached to each copy of the Final Plat.
•
On-site and off-site Civil Improvement plans including Grading & Drainage, Water,
Sewer, Striping & Signage, etc.
•
Drainage Report
•
Water Analysis Report
•
Sewer Analysis Report
•
Traffic Impact Analysis
•
Geotechnical/Soils Report
•
Any other report required by the project.
Second and subsequent submittals shall include:
•
Any plans that require additional revisions and any other documents/information as
requested by the assigned City plan reviewer
NOTE: If the time elapsed between submittals exceeds nine months, a re-review of the plans
may be necessary. The Engineering Division will determine if the plan review status
provided during the previous review will be void and if additional Engineering
review fees will be assessed.
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J-10
UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES
It is the City’s policy that all development within the City shall underground overhead facilities
with a rating of less than 13 kV. This includes electrical, alarm, and communication facilities.
This may require the undergrounding beyond the site boundary to the next convenient power pole
or junction element.
J-11 WATER RAMP POLICY
When the water supply source for the construction project is located on the opposite side of the
street, the City does not allow the placement of the supply hose and ramp across arterial or
collector streets.
The contractor/developer may submit an application to the City Engineer or their designee for
permission to place the hose and ramp across any local street. The application shall include the
manufacturer’s specifications, materials used, and dimensions of the ramp, proposed location of
the ramp and proposed barricading and signage.
J-12 INSPECTION POLICY
All above ground and underground facilities and equipment placed on private property, in the
public rights-of-way and all construction work done in the rights-of-way shall be subject to
periodic and final inspection by the City of El Mirage for compliance with all permit
requirements, as well as applicable City, state and federal laws. Permittee must notify the City
Engineering Inspector at (623) 876-2975 at least 48-hours prior to beginning permitted
construction work in the right-of-way. Requests for City inspections must be made 24-hours in
advance of required inspections.
J-13
PAVEMENT CUT POLICY
As outlined in Section 151.009 of the El Mirage City Code, permission to excavate in new streets
shall not be granted for two years after completion of street construction, reconstruction, or
renovation (major rehabilitation) with few exceptions. Utilities shall determine alternate methods
of making necessary repairs to avoid excavating in new streets. If the City does allow for the
cutting of the pavement during the moratorium period, the street must be renovated with a slurry
seal, micro seal or other approved method for 10 feet on both sides of the cut for the full width of
all lanes affected.
Whenever any encroachment permit is required to cut into, open, bore, attach to, or make any
break or disturbance to the street pavement of any arterial or collector street within the city that is
two years old or older, the permittee shall, in addition to the repairs required, pay to the City the
pavement restoration fee established by Council resolution in the City Fee Schedule.
J-14
STREET BORING POLICY
The City developed this Policy for street utility crossings using boring methods. This Policy
provides a reliable procedure to conduct the street crossing, minimize the likelihood of
inadvertent damage to existing facilities within the street, minimizes the disruptions to the
motoring public and reduces the future maintenance required on the street by eliminating the
pavement cut (open trench).
Whenever possible, utility companies must install their facilities within the public right-of-way or
easements and outside of existing pavement surfaces. The City understands that, at some time, the
utility must cross a street to provide service on the opposite side. Crossing the existing street must
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SECTION K
IMPROVEMENT PLAN PREPARATION
A. General Intent
This section describes the City’s requirements pertaining to the preparation of improvement
plans, which are to be submitted to the City for approval. These requirements apply to plans
prepared for the following purposes:
•
Street Construction (Public or Private)
•
Grading of Land (Public or Private)
•
Storm Drain System
•
Drainage Management Facility Construction (AZPDES Requirements)
•
Water System Construction
•
Wastewater System Construction
•
Street Lighting
•
Striping and Signage
•
Traffic Signals
•
Site development other than building plans (i.e., driveways, deceleration lanes, etc.)
•
Landscaping and/or Irrigation System Installation
•
Any construction in Public Rights-of-way and Easements not listed above
B. Plan Size, Scale, Materials and Information
1. Plan Quality. Plans shall be of a quality to allow for electronic capture.
2. Master Utility Plan. A master utility plan at 1” = 100 ft. shall be submitted with the final
construction plans for each individual development project.
3. Plan Size. All improvement plans submitted to the City for approval must be on 24” x
36” sheets.
4. Drawing Scale. The scale chosen for drawings on plans submitted to the City must be
such that existing features, proposed construction, and any other information to be
provided will be depicted in a clear, uncluttered, understandable manner. Water system,
wastewater system and street paving improvements shall be drawn at a horizontal scale of
1 in = 20 ft. and a vertical scale of 1 in = 2 ft., unless the City Engineer approves the use
of another set of scales for a particular project. Plans for other purposes (grading,
landscaping, land surveys, streetlights, etc.) may require the use of larger or smaller
scales.
5. Materials. Improvement plans submitted to the City for review shall be bond copies, but
all improvements plans submitted for receipt of City signatures shall be copies of the
approved drawings.
6. Boundary Lines. All property, right-of-way and easement lines are to be shown on the
drawings and the ownership of the property is to be indicted.
7. Monument lines and Monuments. Township and range lines, section lines, and mid-
sections lines must be clearly identified. If a roadway centerline does not coincide with,
for example, a section line, each line must be shown. Where necessary, paving plans must
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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 Irrigation Systems. All plants shall be watered by automatic sprinkler irrigation
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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C. Development Permit Process
Choose the appropriate Engineering Construction Permit for development related
construction
shall
be
obtained
from
the
City
website
at
http://www.elmirageaz.gov/1161/Development-Standards. Permits for off-site construction
are issued following plan approval by the Engineering Division.
A Grading at Owner’s Risk Permit may be issued following at least one plan review provided
plans are in general compliance with the City’s codes and standards. Such a permit requires a
set of redlined grading and drainage plans and a disclaimer attached to the permit to be signed
by a principal of the firm requesting the permit.
Prior to obtaining an Engineering Construction Permit for any development project the
owner/developer shall provide the following information:
1. Proof of a recorded Final Plat or approved Site Plan.
2. Developer responsible to pay all fees.
3. Approved construction plans and reports.
4. Copy of the County Dust Control Permit
5. Copy of the ADEQ Notice of Intent (NOI), if applicable
6. Copy of the MCESD Approval to Construct (ATC), if applicable
7. All contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of El Mirage as
“Additionally Insured”, per Section 151.008 of the City Code.
8. A copy of the signed construction contract showing quantities. The permit fee for water,
sewer, trenching, conduit, gas or other pipelines, drywells, curb, gutter, sidewalks,
driveways, flood irrigation, landscape, landscape irrigation, well abandonment and utility
lines, is 3.5% of the contract price for each permit.
9. All contractors, subcontractors, and developers that have an office within the City of El
Mirage must obtain a business license to operate in the City of El Mirage. A Business
License
can
be
obtained
from
the
City’s
website
at
http://www.bizconnectpro.com/elmirage.html
Although all appropriate Engineering Construction Permits may be issued simultaneously
subject to the provisions listed above, the City of El Mirage will not allow construction of
above ground street improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving, etc.) until the water
and sewer lines, trench bedding and backfill have been installed, tested, videoed,
inspected and accepted by the City of El Mirage and the Substantial Letter of Completion
has been issued. Upon the issuance of the Substantial Letter of Completion the City will
allow the construction of the curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving construction to commence.
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crossings per MAG Standard Detail 440-4.
(e) Storm Drain, including type of pipe, dimension of pipe to monument line, location of
catch basins, inlets and NPDES markers, manhole rim and flowline elevations,
dimensions to vertical or horizontal realignments.
(f) Bank stabilization, if any included in as-builts.
(g) Traffic signal/striping and signage.
(h) Flood irrigation (public and private).
(i) Copies of drywell drilling logs and ADEQ EPA certification/registration.
(j) Copies of drywell percolation tests.
(k) Approval of Construction (AOC) from the Maricopa County Environmental Services
Department (MCESD).
(l) Notice of Termination (NOT) from ADEQ, if applicable.
(m) Provide CAD drawings, compatible with City software of the water, sewer, storm
drain system base maps with as-built locations of the mains.
8.
All fees must be paid.
The FLOA will constitute the beginning of the one-year warranty.
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7. Alleys. The creation of new alleys is not permitted unless otherwise authorized by the
City Engineer. The design of parcels in areas with existing alleys shall provide for
continuation of the alley to a street or to an intersecting alley providing at least two access
points to streets. All alleys must be improved to City standards by the developer.
8. Bikeways. Bikeways include bike lanes, bike routes and shared streets (sharrows). Bike
lanes are typically found along collector and arterial roadways.
D. Unpaved Streets Policy
When unpaved streets are encountered which may provide access to and/or are adjacent to any
development, provisions for paving or dust control shall apply. Maricopa County has been
designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being a Non- Attainment Area
for Air Quality. The City will not permit any new unpaved streets within the City, whether
public or private.
E. “Half-Street” Minimum Requirements
In cases where no adjacent street improvements exist, a developer is, at a minimum, responsible
for installing half of the full street improvements. The minimum paving width for residential
"half streets" shall be 25-feet, to permit two-way traffic. The width of the street shall be in
accordance with the standard cross-section of the specific street. Minimum pavement widths
for other types of streets shall be established on a case-by-case basis. In most cases, the
developer shall be required to install all required improvements of the half street and, as
required by the City, either a median or thickened edge on the unfinished side. If these
minimum improvements will require additional right-of-way, it will be the developer's
responsibility to obtain the required right-of-way. Signs that prohibit parking may be required
to assure the minimum width for emergency vehicles is maintained. The developer may be
responsible to install interconnect conduit per City Standards adjacent to their site. If the
development installs a traffic signal as part of their project, interconnect communications is
required at the new/modified signal. This will include conduit per City Standards, 144-strand
SMFO to the new control cabinet, and connection to another signal with communications up to ¼
mile. Fiber splicing and a possible node cabinet will be required. Additionally, the City may
require improvements in excess of the minimum required half-street if it is deemed necessary to
support the proposed development and surrounding areas.
F. Intersections with Arterial Streets
Interior streets shall not intersect major arterial or minor arterial streets at other than the 1/4- or 1/2-
mile points of an arterial, except with specific written request submitted to the City Engineer
and acknowledgment of approval by the City. Widening of a collector street, right-of-way and
pavement section, at the intersection with the parkway, arterial or another collector street may
be necessary, based on provisions in Section 3-1. Refer to Section 3-4.I for intersection
detailed design criteria.
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terminate in a circular right-of-way 60-foot in radius with an improved unobstructed
traffic turning circle of at least 48 feet in radius. Refer to City Detail EM-114.
10. Non-Vehicular Access. Access to the parkway, arterial and major collector streets shall be
restricted by use of a one-foot, Vehicular Non-Access Easement (VNAE) at locations other
than street intersections and legitimate driveways.
11. Topography: Streets shall be arranged in relation to topography as to produce desirable lots
of maximum utility and streets of reasonable gradient, safe ingress-egress and to facilitate
adequate surface drainage.
C. Design Standards
City Detail EM-111 lists most of the design standards data necessary for the design of streets
within the City of El Mirage. Subsequent paragraphs herein discuss this data and provide other
standards that could not be included in these details
1. Street Right of Way Requirements. The right-of-way requirements in City Detail EM-111
are based on the space needed for the street when it is constructed to meet ultimate
development requirements. The right of way must also provide space for utilities, cut or
fill slopes, sidewalks, bicycle paths, trails, traffic control devices and information signs,
fire hydrants, landscaping, transit facilities, and other public facilities that must be located
adjacent to street pavements.
Right-of-way widths in excess of the standard widths may be required in special
circumstances such as when:
a. Cut or fill slopes cannot be confined within the standard width
b. Minimum sight distance lines on horizontal curves are not within the standards
c. Minimum sight distances at intersections are not within the standards
d. Auxiliary lanes are to be provided
2. Pavement Cross-Section slopes
a. Typical Street Cross-Sections. Undivided streets should have a normal crown that is a
two-way cross-slope with the cross-section high point on the street centerline. Divided
streets should have cross-slope on each pavement section. The high point of each slope
on each pavement section shall occur on the edge of the pavement nearest to the
median. Unusual conditions may cause cross-slope requirements to vary, but normally the
desirable cross-slope is two percent, with a minimum cross-slope of 1 percent and a
maximum cross-slope of 3 percent, with 2 percent preferred. Any deviation from the
desirable cross-slope is subject to review by the Engineering Division.
b. Cross-Sections in Street Dip Sections. While dip sections are discouraged, where storm
drainage runoff flows must cross the street, dip sections are needed. The pavement
through the dip section should have a one-way slope (no crown), curbing and medians
must not be raised, and cut-off walls shall be installed in accordance with MAG Standard
Details. Transitions back to normal street cross-slopes will be needed at both ends of the
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CHAPTER 5
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The standards set forth in Chapter 5 are for improvements within the City of El Mirage Water Service
Area. Any improvements proposed within the EPCOR Water Service Area shall adhere to the standards of
EPCOR. The Water & Sewer Service Area Map in the Appendix show the boundaries of the Service
Areas. Most improvement plans for projects within the EPCOR Water Service Area will still need to be
reviewed by the City. Applicants can contact the El Mirage Engineering Division at 623-972-8116 to
verify.
5-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. System Design Criteria
The criteria for development of water infrastructure in the City of El Mirage shall
be in conformance with:
1.
The most current edition of the El Mirage Water and Wastewater Master Plan. All new
construction shall comply with the Master Plan.
2.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Engineering Bulletin 10.
3.
International Fire Code, approved edition.
4.
The design engineer is responsible for evaluating site specific design conditions.
5.
All other applicable City, State, County and Federal Codes and Guidelines.
B. Requirement to Connect
All developments, including single-family residences, are required to connect to the City’s
water system. The connection to the City’s water system and the extension of the waterline
per City requirements are a condition of issuance of a building permit.
Waivers to this requirement may be granted by the Utilities Director if the connection is
determined not to be feasible. A connection may be considered “not feasible” according to
the following:
1.
Single lot developments if such development is on a major arterial road.
2.
The extension of the waterline is greater than 1320-feet from the City water system.
3.
The applicant demonstrates the inability to obtain necessary easements upon reasonable
pursuit.
C. Water System Facilities
Water System Facilities include the: wells, recovery wells, booster stations, inline boosters,
pressure reducing valves, lift stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, and all other
appurtenances required for proper treatment, conveyance, and service of water within the
system.
It is the responsibility of the design engineer to review the most current edition of the Water
and Wastewater Master Plan and determine what additional water infrastructure is necessary
to serve the proposed development. The Public Works Department will utilize the most
current edition of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan and operational knowledge of the
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year peak design discharge (Q100) in the channel or wash.
Scour depth will be estimated using Arizona State Standard Attachment (SSA) 5-96,
Guideline 2, Level I, as published by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. The
engineer will estimate the depth of scour and design the top of pipe to conform to Section
6-1.413 of SSA 5-96. The engineer shall submit the scour analysis with the final plans.
All pipelines located within the scour zone must be protected by installing a cut-off wall,
downstream of the pipeline to stabilize the scour depth. Cut-off walls will be structurally
designed to the scour conditions calculated.
G. Fire Hydrants
1. Materials and Details
a. Fire hydrants shall be per City Detail EM-360.
b. All of the hydrants that are directly connected to the City of El Mirage distribution
system must be public hydrants. Any hydrants that connect to a private line are
considered private.
c. The City may require existing hydrants along the project of a new development or re-
development project to be re-painted.
2. Fire Flow and Number of Hydrants Required
a. The minimum required fire flow and minimum required number of fire hydrants are
per Table B105.1 and Table C105.1 from should meet the latest version of the
International Fire Code, approved edition that has been approved by the City Council.
b. Reduction of fire flow up to 50% is possible, but not automatic, when the buildings
have fire sprinkler systems installed. Formal request in writing shall be made to the
Fire Department. Please include information of water availability, water purveyor,
total building square footages, proposed usage, construction type of the buildings,
sprinkler system information, and water storage information (if applicable). If
approved, the Fire Department will issue a Fire Flow Reduction approval letter.
3. Hydrant Spacing
a. Residential:
500-feet maximum in a single-family residential development.
b. Non-Residential:
Average Spacing shall be per Table C105.1 C102.1 of the 2012
IFC latest version of the International Fire Code, approved
edition that has been approved by the City Council, except for
Fire-Flow up to 5000 gpm, the average spacing shall be 300-feet.
300-feet maximum in multi-family, commercial/industrial
areas.
c. Collector Roads:
1000-feet maximum
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e. Valves installation shall conform to MAG Standard Detail 391-1, Type A.
2. Spacing
a. Generally, there shall be two valves per tee and three valves per cross. However, it is
preferred to limit the number of unnecessary inline valves. See the following criteria
to help define when inline valves are necessary:
i. Maximum spacing requirements per b. through e. below.
ii. The maximum number of hydrants to be out of service per closure is two.
iii. The maximum number of residential units to be out of service per closure is 20.
iv. The maximum number of valves to isolate a segment of waterline is four.
b. 500 feet maximum spacing of valves in industrial, commercial and multi-family
districts.
c. 800 feet maximum spacing of valves in single-family residential developments.
d. 1320 feet maximum spacing of valves on transmission mains 16-inch in diameter.
e. 2640 feet maximum spacing on transmission mains larger than 16 inches.
f.
Any 8-inch and larger water line that will be extended in the future shall have a valve,
along with a 20-foot minimum stub with cap and 2-inch curb stop, at the terminus per
City Detail EM-390.
g. For all water lines crossing significant structures greater than 10 feet wide, such as
drainage canals, and railroads, one valve shall be placed on each side of the structure
as directed by the Engineering Division.
h. There shall be a minimum of one valve between the tie ins of a looped water line. If
one does not exist, a valve shall be installed.
3. Location
a. Valves shall not be located in valley gutters or sidewalks. The centerline of the valve
shall be a minimum of 2-feet from the edge of the valley gutter.
b. All water valves located outside of paved areas shall have a “Curve-Flex” Utility
Marker as manufactured by Carsonite (CFR4-08-Blue) or approved equal.
c. Valves shall be at least 3-feet clear of any constructed obstructions and 6-feet clear of
any landscaping.
d. Consideration shall be given to the location of driveways, especially residential,
adjacent to the valve cover whereby a vehicle or other obstruction may be
temporarily located, to perpetually maintain the 6-foot clearance.
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CHAPTER 6
WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The standards set forth in Chapter 6 are for improvements within the City of El Mirage Sewer Service
Area. Any improvements proposed within the EPCOR Sewer Service Area shall adhere to the standards of
EPCOR. The Water & Sewer Service Area Map in the Appendix show the boundaries of the Service
Areas. Most improvement plans for projects within the EPCOR Sewer Service Area will still need to be
reviewed by the City. Applicants can contact the El Mirage Engineering Division at 623-972-8116 to
verify.
6-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. System Design Criteria
The criteria for development of wastewater infrastructure in the City of El Mirage shall be in
conformance with:
1.
The most current edition of the El Mirage Water and Wastewater Master Plan. All new
construction shall comply with the Master Plan.
2.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Aquifer Protection Permit
and Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System regulations.
3.
The design engineer is responsible for evaluating site specific design conditions.
4.
All other applicable City, State, County and Federal Codes and Guidelines.
B. Requirement to Connect
All developments, including single-family residences, are required to connect to the City’s
wastewater system. The connection to the City’s wastewater system and the extension of the
public sanitary sewer are required for all new construction or for modifications to existing
disposal systems.
Waivers to this requirement may be granted if the public sewer is determined to not be
available to the subject property. A public sanitary sewer can be considered “not available”
according to the following:
1.
The extension of the sanitary sewer is greater than 1320-feet from the City wastewater
system for a multi-family, commercial or industrial site or within 300-feet and directly
adjacent to a single-family residential lot.
2.
The applicant demonstrates the inability to obtain necessary easements upon reasonable
pursuit.
3.
There is not adequate capacity or depth in the existing public sanitary sewer.
C. Wastewater System Facilities
Water System Facilities include the: lift stations, force mains, chlorine flushers, odor control
sites, and all other appurtenances required for proper treatment, conveyance, and disposal of
wastewater within the system.
It is the responsibility of the design engineer to review the most current edition of the Water
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a. Materials Testing required for all types of construction.
b. Compaction, Density Test Results for Bedding, Backfill, Sub-grade, Base Materials
and Pavements.
c. Pressure and Leakage Testing.
d. Disinfection Testing.
e. Drilling Logs, Registration and Certification of Drywells.
f.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) DVD for the sanitary sewer system.
g. Coating System Test results.
h. Tracer Wire Connectivity Testing
i.
Percolation Test Results for drywells and basins.
j.
Certified Pad or Finished Floor Elevations.
k. Certification of Provision of Required Retention Volume.
l.
Signal Phase Timing Charts.
m. Well Abandonment Registration of Certification.
n. Acknowledgement of Completion to Satisfaction of other Jurisdiction or Agency
requirements.
o. Final Drainage Report
p. Operation, Service and Maintenance Manuals.
q. Warranties.
r.
Pavement Evaluation Report.
s. Survey Monument Replacement
t.
Backflow Preventer Certification(s)
u. Approval of Construction (AOC)
v. Notice of Termination (NOT)
4. As-Built Certification.
The As-Built Certification statement must be added to the plans and executed. This
certification is available in the Appendix of this Manual.
7-4
ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS
As a part of the submittal process for as-builts and record drawings, electronic file submittals are
required. Electronic base files of the civil plans that have been created or saved in AutoCAD 2020
or earlier format are required. All submittals are required to provide AutoCAD drawings. Images
of the plan sheets for the project shall be submitted in PDF image format in separate PDFs for
each permit plan set. These files will need to be submitted with the AutoCAD drawing at the as-
built and record drawing submittal.
Once an approved submittal has been obtained, the City of El Mirage will import line work from
the electronic submittal into the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and electronic
filing system.
The following requirements shall be met during the electronic submittal of civil plans:
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CHAPTER 8
DESIGN STANDARDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1.
City of Peoria. City of Peoria Engineering Standards Manual. Retrieved from
https://www.peoriaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=1916
2.
City of Peoria. City of Peoria Supplement to Maricopa Association of Governments Uniform
Standard Details. Retrieved from https://www.peoriaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=1928
3.
City of Prescott.. City of Prescott General Engineering Standards. Retrieved from
https://www.codepublishing.com/AZ/Prescott/#!/PrescottPGES/PrescottPGES01.html
4.
Town of Gilbert.. Town of Gilbert Supplement to Maricopa Association of Governments Uniform
Standard Details for Public Works Construction. Retrieved from
https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=33275
5.
City of Surprise. Engineering Development Standards & Details. Retrieved from
https://surpriseaz.gov/682/Engineering-Development-Standards
6.
Maricopa County Department of Transportation. MCDOT Roadway Design Manual. Retrieved
from https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/51399/Roadway-Design-Manual-
2024
7.
City of Phoenix Water Services Department. Design Standards Manual for Water and
Wastewater Systems. Retrieved from
https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservicessite/Documents/2021_DSM-Final_101421.pdf
8.
City of Phoenix Materials Lab. (2021). Materials Sampling and Testing Requirements –
Compaction Requirements. Retrieved from
https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Documents/Compaction%20Requirements.pdf
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CITY OF EL MIRAGE
SUPPLEMENT TO MAG UNIFORM STANDARD DETAILS
FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
JANUARY 2025
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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-168-1
INTERCONNECT PRECAST COMMUNICATION PULL BOX
EM-168-2
INTERCONNECT PRECAST COMMUNICATION PULL BOX NOTES
EM-169
INTERCONNECT COMMUNICATION VAULT
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
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
GENERAL NOTES
EM-101-2
SHEET 2 OF 2
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
GENERAL NOTES (CONTINUED):
16.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT BLUE STAKE AT (602) 263-1100 PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO MAINTAIN CURRENT BLUE
STAKE MARKINGS THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION.
17.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE ALL EXISTING LANDSCAPING, LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION LINES, PROPERTY MONUMENTS, FENCING OR SURFACE FEATURES PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION. ANYTHING DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REPLACED IN KIND AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
18.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL APPLY FOR AN ENGINEERING HYDRANT METER PERMIT THROUGH THE CITY'S ELM ONLINE PERMIT PORTAL. ONCE APPROVED, THE CONTRACTOR
WILL CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (623) 933-1228 TO SCHEDULE THE INSTALLATION OR RELOCATION OF THE HYDRANT METER. CONTRACTORS SHALL
NOT RELOCATE HYDRANT METERS THEMSELVES. THE CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN SUPPORT, BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND CERTIFIED TESTER WITH A CITY
WITNESS. A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY INSPECTOR PRIOR TO USE.
19.
ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CONSTRUCT STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES IN ORDER TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE TRACKING OF
SEDIMENT ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYS OR STREETS. GRAVEL TRACK-OUT PADS SHALL MEET CURRENT MARICOPA COUNTY STANDARDS. THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER
SHALL IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY SEDIMENT TRACKED ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYS OR STREETS.
20. ALL DRAINAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES SUCH AS SWALES, INTERCEPTION DITCHES, PIPES, PROTECTIVE BERMS, CONCRETE CHANNELS OR OTHER MEASURES DESIGNED TO
PROTECT IMPROVEMENTS, WHETHER EXISTING OR PROPOSED, FROM RUNOFF OR DAMAGE FROM STORM WATER, MUST BE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION
OF ANY IMPROVEMENTS.
21. ANY AND ALL OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS SHALL BE REMOVED BEFORE ANY CONSTRUCTION IS COMMENCED.
22. ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OBTAIN 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). A COPY OF
THE NOI AND SWPPP SHALL BE AVAILABLE ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES.
23. ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY 401 AND 404 PERMITS. A COPY OF THE PERMIT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY PRIOR
TO APPROVAL OF THE GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS.
24. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER TO OBTAIN ANY AND ALL OTHER PERMITS AND MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY OTHER AGENCIES OR
UTILITIES WHICH HAVE JURISDICTION AT THE CONTRACTOR'S/DEVELOPER'S EXPENSE. THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THESE PERMITS
AS SET FORTH THEREIN.
25. AS A REMINDER, MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT HAS ASKED THE CITY TO INFORM ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS WORKING IN THE CITY OF
EL MIRAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PER THE MARICOPA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL RULES AND REGULATIONS ON EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT PERMITS, NO PERSON SHALL CAUSE OR PERMIT THE USE
OF ANY POWER OR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES TO CLEAR, EXCAVATE OR LEVEL LAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BLASTING, DEMOLITION,
ROAD AND STREET CONSTRUCTION, SWIMMING POOL EXCAVATING, TRENCHING, VEGETATION REMOVAL, OR ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER EARTH MOVING ACTIVITIES WITHOUT
FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE PROPERTY OWNER, LESSEE, DEVELOPER OR PRIME
CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACQUIRING THE PERMIT.
ALSO AS A REMINDER, IF THE ABOVE REFERENCED DEVELOPMENT HAS WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IN THE MARICOPA COUNTY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PLEASE OBTAIN ALL
PERMITS FROM THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THE PERMITS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE DO NOT COVER THE MARICOPA COUNTY
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
26. EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
27. ANY EXISTING LANDSCAPING AND/OR IRRIGATION SYSTEM DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REPLACED IN KIND BY THE CONTRACTOR. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
CALL AND COORDINATE THIS WORK WITH THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT AT (480) 372-1131.
28. THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL JOB SITE SAFETY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA AND ADOSH.
THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO ADVISE OR DIRECT THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER REGARDING MATTERS OF JOB SITE SAFETY.
SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER ACT ON SUCH ADVICE OR DIRECTION, IT IS AT THE RISK OF THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER.
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
GRADING AND DRAINAGE NOTES
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
GRADING AND DRAINAGE NOTES:
1.
THE GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE. THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR SHALL BE NOTIFIED AT (623)
876-2975, 48 HOURS BEFORE ANY ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. AN APPROVED GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN MUST BE ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEVIATIONS
FROM THE PLANS MUST BE PRECEDED BY AN APPROVED PLAN REVISION.
2.
AN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY ON-SITE GRADING, INCLUDING CUSTOM HOMES. PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE PERMIT, THE
CONTRACTOR MUST OBTAIN A DUST CONTROL PERMIT FROM THE MARICOPA COUNTY AIR QUALITY DIVISION AND PROVIDE A COPY TO THE CITY.
3.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN APPROVAL INCLUDES:
A.
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RETENTION AREAS
AND/OR OTHER DRAINAGE FACILITIES, DRAINAGE PATTERNS, CHANNELS, WALLS, CURBING, ASPHALT PAVEMENT, BANK PROTECTION AND CHANNELIZATION, AND
BUILDING FLOOR ELEVATIONS.
B.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE MINIMUM SLOPE TO THE BOTTOM IN ALL RETENTION BASINS AT ELEVATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. RETENTION BASIN SIDE SLOPES
SHALL NOT EXCEED 3:1 ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND 6:1 ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON PLANS.
4.
ALL DRAINAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES SUCH AS SWALES, INTERCEPTOR DITCHES, PIPES, PROTECTIVE BERMS, CONCRETE CHANNELS OR OTHER MEASURES DESIGNED TO
PROTECT HOMES OR OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WHETHER EXISTING OR PROPOSED, FROM RUNOFF OR DAMAGE FROM STORM WATER, MUST BE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ANY IMPROVEMENTS.
5.
ACCESS BARRIERS/TRASH RACKS ARE REQUIRED ON THE EXPOSED ENDS OF ALL STORM DRAINS EIGHTEEN (18) INCHES IN DIAMETER OR GREATER.
6.
DRYWELLS MUST BE DRILLED A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) FEET INTO PERMEABLE POROUS STRATA AND PERCOLATION TESTS WILL BE REQUIRED. THE CITY ENGINEERING
INSPECTOR MUST BE PRESENT BEFORE BACKFILL OR WALL PIPES ARE PLACED WITHIN ANY DRYWELL. PERCOLATION TESTS MUST BE CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT
LABORATORY AND RESULTS PROVIDED TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION. ALL DRYWELLS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH EPA. COPIES OF DRILLING LOGS AND EPA
REGISTRATION INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY.
7.
ALL FINISH FLOOR ELEVATIONS SHOWN ARE A MINIMUM OF 14-INCHES ABOVE THE POINT OF OUTFALL AND ONE (1) FOOT ABOVE THE 100-YEAR BASE FLOOD ELEVATION AS
SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN.
8.
A FEMA ELEVATION CERTIFICATE FOR ALL NEW AND SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION IN THE FLOODPLAIN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT.
9.
SOILS COMPACTION TEST RESULTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION FOR ALL BUILDING PADS THAT HAVE ONE (1) FOOT OR MORE OF FILL MATERIAL
INDICATED.
10.
STAKING PAD AND/OR FINISH FLOOR ELEVATIONS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPER AND HIS ENGINEER. NO MINIMUM FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION WILL BE RAISED
OR LOWERED WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER. IN NON-CRITICAL AREAS, THE DEVELOPER'S ENGINEER SHALL SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTED
BUILDING PAD ELEVATIONS PRIOR TO REQUEST FOR FINAL INSPECTION. IN CRITICAL DRAINAGE AREAS, OR IN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN, SUBSTITUTE BUILDING FLOOR
ELEVATION IN ABOVE NOTE, OR FEMA ELEVATION CERTIFICATE.
11.
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING AND CONFIRMING DEPTH OF ALL EXISTING UTILITY LINES WITHIN PROPOSED RETENTION AND DRAINAGE FACILITY
AREAS. IF THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES CANNOT BE CONSTRUCTED PER PLAN AS A RESULT OF CONFLICT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD
CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION AND THE DESIGN ENGINEER AND REQUEST MODIFICATION OF THE DRAINAGE FACILITY DESIGN.
12.
ALL BANK PROTECTION AND CHANNELIZATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT.
13.
A SEPARATE HAUL PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED WHENEVER HAULING IN EXCESS OF 500 CUBIC YARDS OF MATERIAL IN OR OUT OF A SITE. A HAUL ROUTE MUST BE
SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE ENGINEERING DIVISION. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BY THE ENGINEERING DIVISION SHALL BE MET.
14.
ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OBTAIN 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). A COPY OF
THE NOI AND SWPPP SHALL BE AVAILABLE ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES.
15.
ONCE AN EXISTING SHOULDER IS DISTURBED BY THE GRADING OPERATION OR ANY OTHER PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION, THE SHOULDER SHALL BE BARRICADED. SUCH
BARRICADING SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT.
EM-101-3
SHEET 1 OF 2
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION NOTES
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION NOTES:
1.
ALL LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION INSTALLED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR OTHER CITY MAINTAINED AREAS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND
CITY'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL LANDSCAPING APPROVED AS A PART OF THE SITE PLAN PROCESS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER THE APPROVED PLANS. ANY DEVIATIONS TO THE
APPROVED PLANS REQUIRE CITY APPROVAL.
2.
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, INCLUDING ELECTRIC METER INSTALLATION, BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, AND WORK WITHIN THE CITY
RIGHT-OF-WAY OR CITY DEDICATED PROPERTY. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THESE PERMITS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK.
3.
ALL LANDSCAPE PROJECTS REQUIRING CITY MAINTENANCE OR WITHIN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A.
PLANT LOCATIONS: THESE LOCATIONS SHALL BE STAKED IN THE FIELD WITH IDENTIFICATION AS TO TREES OR SHRUBS; OR HOLES FOR THE PLANT MATERIALS MAY BE
DUG WITH IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT TYPE. USE OF THIS METHOD DOES NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF ANY PLANT RELOCATIONS MADE BY THE CITY.
B.
IRRIGATION INSTALLATION: INSPECTIONS SHALL BE MADE AT THE POINT THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IS INSTALLED. INSPECTIONS OF THE PIPE DEPTH, AUTOMATIC VALVE
INSTALLATION AND EMITTER/SPRAY INSTALLATIONS WILL BE MADE.
C.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: AN INSPECTION AT COMPLETION OF THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION INSTALLATION WILL BE MADE. ANY DEFICIENCIES IN THE
INSTALLATION WILL BE NOTED AND CORRECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR DURING THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD.
D.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE: A FINAL INSPECTION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CITY ACCEPTANCE OF THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS.
THE ABOVE INSPECTIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 48-HOURS PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO THE CITY. CALL THE EL MIRAGE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (623)
876-2977 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE INCLUDING THE SUBDIVISION, LOCATION AND TYPE OF INSPECTION TO ARRANGE FOR THESE INSPECTIONS.
4.
SEPARATE INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. PLEASE CALL THE BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION AT (623) 876-2979 A MINIMUM OF 24-HOURS
PRIOR TO ARRANGE FOR THESE INSPECTIONS.
5.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION, WHICH IS INSTALLED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CITY APPROVED SITE PLAN, WILL BE INSPECTED BY THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR CONFORMANCE TO THE APPROVED SITE PLAN PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
6.
ALL LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION SHOWN ON THESE PLANS, INCLUDING WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY ALONG THE PROJECT FRONTAGE, WILL BE MAINTAINED BY THE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. IF NO HOA EXISTS, THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE.
7.
ALL CITY MAINTAINED PROJECTS REQUIRE A 90-DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD TO BEGIN AT THE DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY.
8.
RIGHT-OF WAY AND CITY MAINTAINED AREAS REQUIRE SEPARATE WATER METER CONNECTIONS. RIGHT-OF-WAY AREAS DESIGNATED FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNERS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IRRIGATION ISOLATED OR SEPARATED FROM THE
ON-SITE IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
9.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, COST AND REQUIRED PERMIT FEES FOR THE WATER METER(S) DESIGNATED TO SERVE THE IRRIGATION
SYSTEM.
10.
ALL PLANTINGS AT MATURITY SHALL MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3'-0" CLEARANCE AROUND ALL FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION DEVICES.
11. PLANTINGS SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH ANY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS AND SHALL MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 30" WITHIN ANY SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLES.
12. INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM INCLUDING ADDITION OF GROUND PLANT MATERIALS SHALL NOT IMPEDE THE FLOW OF DESIGNED DRAINAGE
FACILITIES NOR DECREASE THE DESIGN VOLUME OF ANY DETENTION/RETENTION BASINS.
13.
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCATION AND PROTECTION OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DURING THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION INSTALLATION.
14.
ALL TREES SHALL MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 6'-0" CLEARANCE FROM ANY CITY WATER OR SEWER LINE AND A MINIMUM OF 5'-0" CLEARANCE FROM ANY CITY SIDEWALK AND
CURB. ALL PLANTINGS SHALL MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM ANY SANITARY AND STORM SEWER MANHOLES TO ALLOW ACCESS BY MAINTENANCE VEHICLES.
15.
A SWALE A MINIMUM OF 6" IN DEPTH SHALL BE PROVIDED IN ALL LANDSCAPE AREAS WITHIN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PROMOTE WATER HARVESTING.
16.
ALL PLANTING AREAS (EXCEPT TURF AREAS) TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE CITY SHALL BE TREATED WITH A PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE BY A LICENSED APPLICATOR PRIOR TO
AND AFTER THE PLACEMENT OF THE DECOMPOSED GRANITE, RIVER ROCK, ETC. APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF THE
LANDSCAPING BY THE CITY.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
EM-101-4
SHEET 1 OF 2
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION NOTES:
17. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS OF THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY AND FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY
RIGHT-OF-WAY OR CITY OWNED PROPERTY. THE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SHALL SHOW THE LOCATIONS OF ALL PLANTINGS AND THE DIMENSIONS TO FIXED POINTS OF ALL
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, PIPING, ETC. THE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON A CD THAT CONTAINS PDFs OF ALL PLAN SHEETS.
18. DECOMPOSED GRANITE SHALL BE 1/2" OR 3/4" SCREENED MATERIAL WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) INCHES IN DEPTH. DECOMPOSED GRANITE IS REQUIRED IN ALL NON-PAVED
AREAS BOTH ON SITE AND WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO THE SITE.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION NOTES
EM-101-4
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
SHEET 2 OF 2
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
PAVING NOTES
EM-101-5
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
PAVING NOTES:
1.
EXACT POINT OF PAVEMENT MATCHING, TERMINATION AND/OR OVERLAY, IF NECESSARY, SHALL BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR. CRACK
SEAL IS REQUIRED BETWEEN OLD AND NEW ASPHALTIC CONCRETE AND BETWEEN ASPHALT AND CONCRETE (I.E. ALONG CURB, VALLEY GUTTER, ETC.).
2.
ALL FRAMES, COVERS, VALVE BOXES AND MANHOLES SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO FINISHED GRADE UPON COMPLETION OF PAVING OR RELATED CONSTRUCTION. THE
CONCRETE COLLAR SHALL BE ADJUSTED LEVEL WITH EXISTING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT. THE EDGE OF THE CONCRETE COLLAR SHALL BE CRACK SEALED.
3.
ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS SHALL COMPLY WITH MAG STANDARD DETAIL 211 FOR TRENCH PLATING.
4.
PAVING SHALL NOT START UNTIL ALL APPROPRIATE TESTING HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND ACCEPTED (PRESSURE TESTING OF UTILITIES, DENSITY TESTING, VIDEO OF
SANITARY SEWER LINE, ETC.). SERVICE STUBS TO ALL PLATTED LOTS SHALL BE EXTENDED, AND ALL CONFLICTING UTILITY CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED PRIOR TO START OF
PAVING.
5.
TREES AND SHRUBBERY IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, WHICH CONFLICT WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED HEREIN, ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED WITHOUT PRIOR
APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE. THE PERMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE AND/OR RELOCATE SAID
TREES OR SHRUBBERY.
6.
IN ALL AREAS WHERE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS IS REQUIRED, AND THE ENGINEER DETERMINES THE EXISTING GRADE TO
CONSIST OF SOILS WITH SWELLING CHARACTERISTICS, THE MOISTURE CONTENT SHALL BE BROUGHT AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO OPTIMUM REQUIRED FOR COMPACTION BY
THE ADDITION OF WATER, BLENDING OF DRY SUITABLE MATERIAL OR BY DRYING OF EXISTING MATERIAL. THE MATERIAL SHALL THEN BE COMPACTED TO A RELATIVE
DENSITY OF 75 PERCENT MINIMUM TO 85 PERCENT MAXIMUM WITH 80 PERCENT AS IDEAL.
7.
CONSTRUCTION LOADS: DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAY CROSS EXISTING OR PROPOSED PIPE. IN THIS CASE, AN EARTH FILL SHOULD BE
CONSTRUCTED TO AT LEAST THREE (3) FEET ABOVE PIPE. THE FILL MUST BE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT THE LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE PIPE.
8.
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE REQUIRES THAT ALL ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS (C-3/4” & D-1/2” HIGH VOLUME), CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS,
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE SUPPLIERS, SLURRY SEAL AND MICRO-SURFACING SUPPLIERS MEET THE CURRENT CITY OF PHOENIX APPROVED MIX DESIGNS AND SUPPLIERS
LIST. SUBMITTALS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY FOR EACH OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
9.
ALL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR CUSTOM HOMES MUST BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE POLICY ON UNPAVED STREETS PROVIDED IN
SECTION J OF THE CITY'S DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MANUAL (DDSM). ALL PRIVATE ACCESS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED WITH AN ACCEPTABLE DUST PALLIATIVE.
10.
ALL CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CONSTRUCT STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES IN ORDER TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE TRACKING OF
SEDIMENT ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYS OR STREETS. GRAVEL TRACK-OUT PADS SHALL MEET CURRENT MARICOPA COUNTY STANDARDS. THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER
SHALL IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY SEDIMENT TRACKED ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYS OR STREETS.
11. IF ANY EXISTING BARRICADES, TRAFFIC SIGNS OR STREET NAME SIGNS NEED TO BE REMOVED DURING CONSTRUCTION, NOTIFY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE OPERATIONS
SUPERINTENDENT AT (480) 372-1131. A MINIMUM OF 48-HOURS NOTICE IS NEEDED FOR REMOVALS. IF SIGNS AND BARRICADES BELONG TO ANOTHER AGENCY, IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER TO NOTIFY THEM.
12. NO WATER SUPPLY HOSE OR RAMPS SHALL BE PLACED ACROSS OR IN THE ARTERIAL OR COLLECTOR STREETS. APPROVAL IN WRITING FROM THE CITY ENGINEER OR HIS
DESIGNEE IS REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT OF THE SUPPLY HOSE OR RAMPS IN LOCAL STREETS. APPLICATIONS SHALL INCLUDE SUBMITTALS OF THE MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS USED, DIMENSIONS OF THE RAMP, PROPOSED LOCATION, PROPOSED BARRICADING AND SIGNAGE.
13.
ALL FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL HAVE A TWO-WAY BLUE REFLECTOR INSTALLED PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 122.
14.
ASPHALT COMPACTION WITHIN THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY AND FOR ALL PUBLIC ROADS SHALL ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LATEST EL MIRAGE MATERIAL
TESTING GUIDELINES.
15.
ALL NEW CURB SHALL BE IMPRINTED WITH THE WORDS "PRIVATE STREET - NO CITY MAINTENANCE" IN 2-INCH HIGH LETTERS AT EVERY CURB RETURN AND AT EVERY
ENTRANCE INTO A NEW PRIVATE PROPERTY SUBDIVISION OR AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY.
16. IF THE CITY ALLOWS A NEW COLLECTOR OR ARTERIAL ROADWAY TO BE CUT WITHIN A YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION, THE
CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER MUST RESTORE THE PAVEMENT FOR THE FULL WIDTH OF ALL LANES DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE CUT VIA SLURRY SEAL, MICRO SEAL OR OTHER
APPROVED METHOD.
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
SANITARY SEWER NOTES
EM-101-6
SHEET 1 OF 2
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
SANITARY SEWER NOTES:
1.
ACCEPTABLE SANITARY SEWER 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.
PVC SDR 35 (FOR PIPE DEPTHS UNDER 10 FEET) AND PVC SDR 26 (FOR PIPE DEPTHS 10 FEET AND OVER) SANITARY SEWER PIPE, WHICH CONFORMS TO SECTION 745 OF
THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR SANITARY SEWER LINE SIZES EIGHT (8) INCHES THROUGH FIFTEEN (15) INCHES IN DIAMETER. BEDDING AND
BACKFILL SHALL CONFORM TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-406, BEDDING AND BACKFILL FOR ALL PIPELINES.
B.
NEW SANITARY SEWER TAPS SHALL BE PER CITY DETAIL EM-440. TAP LOCATION SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A CURB STAMP PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 440-4
(STAMPED S ON TOP OF CURB).
2.
SANITARY SEWER LINE AND GRADE STAKES SHALL BE SET BY A QUALIFIED ARIZONA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR AND/OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER 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 SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO THE
APPROVED CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
3.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL UNCOVER ALL EXISTING LINES TO BE CONNECTED AND VERIFY INVERT ELEVATIONS BEFORE ANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION.
4.
ALL UTILITY INSTALLATIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THESE PLANS SHALL BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. ANY UTILITY REMOVALS OR
RELOCATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING MUNICIPALITY AND UTILITY PURVEYOR.
5.
TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION SHALL CONFORM TO MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION SECTION 601 EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN.
6.
BEDDING AND BACKFILL FOR SANITARY SEWER LINES SHALL CONFORM TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE STANDARD DETAIL EM-406, BEDDING
AND BACKFILL FOR ALL PIPELINES.
7.
BACKFILL SHALL BE TYPE I AS DEFINED IN SECTION 601 OF THE MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
8.
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF RECORD BEFORE THE SANITARY SEWER LINE IS BACKFILLED SO "AS-BUILT" MEASUREMENTS MAY BE
TAKEN. ANY CHANGES TO THE APPROVED PLANS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE ENGINEER OF RECORD AND THE ENGINEERING DIVISION BEFORE THE CHANGE IS MADE IN
THE FIELD.
9.
SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS TO THE SANITARY SEWER MAIN SHALL HAVE A "WYE" FITTING. SADDLES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
10.
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE LINES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED UNDER DRIVEWAYS, CONCRETE APRONS, SCUPPERS, CATCH BASINS, OR SIMILAR STRUCTURES.
11. NEW SANITARY SEWER TAPS SHALL BE PER CITY DETAIL EM-440. TAP LOCATION SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A CURB STAMP PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 440-4 (STAMPED
'S' ON TOP OF CURB).
12. MANHOLES WHICH EXCEED TWELVE (12) FEET IN DEPTH, OR ARE IN ARTERIAL STREETS, SHALL BE FIVE (5) FEET IN DIAMETER AND WITHOUT STEPS. ALL NEW PUBLIC
MANHOLES AND ANY EXISTING MANHOLES THAT ARE PROPOSED TO BE DIRECTLY DISCHARGED TO VIA A NEW PIPE SHALL RECEIVE AN EPOXY COATING OF THE INTERIOR
WALLS AND BASES, INCLUDING BENCH AND CHANNEL, PER RAVEN 405, SAUEREISEN SEWERGARD NO. 210 OR ENVIRONMENTAL COATINGS SEWER SHIELD 150.
13. INSTALLATION OF MANHOLE STEPS IS NOT PERMITTED.
14.
ALL SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE CONNECTIONS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A GASKET, JOINT SEALER, OR WATER STOP BETWEEN THE BASE AND RISER SECTION.
15.
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 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.
16.
ALL MANHOLE SECTIONS SHALL BE SEALED WITH BOTH MASTIC (RAMNECK OR APPROVED EQUAL) AND GROUT PLACED INSIDE EACH MANHOLE SECTION KEY. THE INSIDE
JOINTS SHALL BE GROUT-FINISHED.
17. MANHOLES, WHICH ARE LOCATED IN ANY PAVED OR UNPAVED AREA, SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO THE FINISH GRADE UPON THE COMPLETION OF PAVEMENT WORK.
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
WATER NOTES
EM-101-7
SHEET 1 OF 3
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
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 OR WITHIN CITY RIGHT OF WAY.
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 ENGINEER OF RECORD 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 SHALL COMPLY
WITH THE PIPE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEFLECTION AT JOINTS. 50% OF THE RECOMMENDED DEFLECTION WILL BE ALLOWED.
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
TRAFFIC SIGNAL NOTES
EM-101-10
TRAFFIC SIGNAL NOTES:
GENERAL NOTES:
1.
ALL MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SHALL CONFORM TO:
·
THE LATEST EDITION OF ADOT'S TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING STANDARD DRAWINGS.
·
THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (MUTCD). LATEST EDITION ADOPTED BY ADOT.
·
THE CITY OF PHOENIX TRAFFIC BARRICADE MANUAL.
·
THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE TRAFFIC SIGNAL QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST
2.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR A FULLY FUNCTIONING AND OPERATIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL AS PROPOSED WITHIN THESE PLANS. CITY
STAFF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING OR PROVIDING A SUBCONTRACTOR TO INSTALL ANY PORTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM.
3.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT ALL UTILITIES AND BLUE STAKE 48-HOURS BEFORE STARTING ANY CONSTRUCTION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO
CONTACT ALL INVOLVED AGENCIES AND FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATIONS OF ALL UTILITIES. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL POTHOLE AND VERIFY THE
LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES. IF DISCREPANCIES EXIST THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY.
4.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL FOUNDATION AND POLE LOCATIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL POTHOLE AND PERFORM SITE VISIT TO
DETERMINE ANY POTENTIAL OVERHEAD OR UNDERGROUND CONFLICTS, AND COORDINATE WITH THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE PROJECT MANAGER PRIOR TO ORDERING
EQUIPMENT.
5.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE (APS) AT (602) 371-7546 FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
6.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE IN LIKE AND KIND, PER MAG STANDARD, EXISTING LANDSCAPING AND/OR IRRIGATION SYSTEM DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION OF THIS
PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THIS WORK WITH THE OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT, CITY OF EL MIRAGE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AT 623-935-6405.
7.
ALL SIGNAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO REMOVING EXISTING STOP SIGNS. STOP SIGNS SHALL BE REMOVED SHORTLY AFTER ACTIVATION
AS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR.
8.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION PER THE MUTCD AND THE CITY OF PHOENIX TRAFFIC BARRICADE MANUAL. A POLICE
OFFICER TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR ANY TIME THE CONSTRUCTION OCCURS WITHIN 300' OF A SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION, OR AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY OF
EL MIRAGE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR/ENGINEER.
9.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CITY ENGINEERING INSPECTOR AT 623-876-2975 AT LEAST 48-HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION.
10.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN ALL PERMITS FROM THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE AND OTHER APPLICABLE AGENCIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
11.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL, BARRICADING, SIGNING AND STRIPING AS PER THE CITY OF PHOENIX TRAFFIC BARRICADE
MANUAL AND THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (MUTCD) LATEST EDITION ADOPTED BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
12.
THE QUANTITIES AND SITE CONDITIONS ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO ERROR AND OMISSIONS. CONTRACTORS SHALL
SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES AND SITE CONDITIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION COVERED BY THESE PLANS.
13.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RETURN ALL REMOVED/UNUSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE AT 10355 N. 121ST AVENUE. FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT AT 480-372-1131.
14. ELECTRICAL SERVICE ADDRESS ____________________________.
15.
ALL SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH PROTECTED ARROWS OR FLASHING YELLOW ARROWS SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR INSTALLATION.
EQUIPMENT NOTES:
1.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL FOUNDATION AND POLE LOCATIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL POTHOLE AND PERFORM SITE VISIT TO
DETERMINE ANY POTENTIAL OVERHEAD OR UNDERGROUND CONFLICTS AND COORDINATE WITH THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE PROJECT MANAGER PRIOR TO ORDERING
EQUIPMENT.
2.
ALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT WILL BE NEW WITH FULL WARRANTY, USED OR REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
3.
ALL RED, YELLOW, GREEN VEHICLE INDICATIONS AND INLINE FILLED IN MAN/HAND PEDESTRIAN INDICATIONS SHALL BE DIALIGHT L.E.D. INDICATIONS.
4.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND INSTALL AN EXTENDED RISER ON ALL F HEADS, TYPE XI THAT ARE LOCATED WHERE THE MAST ARM ATTACHES TO THE SIGNAL POLE
TO ACCOMMODATE FOR FUTURE G HEAD INSTALLATION.
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DRY UTILITY NOTES
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 48-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 PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 212, TYPE 'A' MODIFIED TO
INCLUDE CRACK SEAL. 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 1/2 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. MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM SEPARATIONS: SIX (6) FEET HORIZONTAL FROM WATER MAINS, SEWER MAINS AND PRIVATE FIRELINE SERVICES AND THREE (3) FEET
HORIZONTAL FROM WATER SERVICES, SEWER SERVICES AND ALL OTHER UTILITIES. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) FOOT VERTICAL SEPARATION FROM ALL UTILITIES
UNLESS UTILITY OWNER REQUIRES A GREATER SEPARATION. ALL DISTANCES ARE MEASURED FROM OUTSIDE OF PIPE TO OUTSIDE OF PIPE.
14.
THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF COVER FOR VARIOUS UTILITIES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
TYPE
MINIMUM COVER
FIBER OPTIC CABLE & GAS
36"
TELEPHONE, CABLE, ALL OTHERS
24" TO 36"
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DECEMBER 3, 2024
ALLOWABLE MATERIALS LIST
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, MORTAR-LINED, PRESSURE CLASS 350, IS ACCEPTABLE FOR WATERLINE SIZES 6" THROUGH 12" IN DIAMETER.
C.
DUCTILE IRON PIPE, MORTAR-LINED, 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.
DISTRIBUTION FITTING:
PUSH-ON OR MECHANICAL JOINT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA C111 AND MAG SECTION 750.2. JOINT RESTRAINTS, WHERE REQUIRED, SHALL BE MECHANICAL RESTRAINED
JOINT WITH PRODUCT APPROVED BY CITY OR FLANGED JOINT FOR LENGTHS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAG DETAIL 303-2. FIELD LOCK GASKETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
WATER LINE VALVE:
MUELLER, CLOW, KENNEDY, OR M&H RESILIENT WEDGE SEATED GATE VALVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAG SECTION 630.3 WITH VALVE BOX AND COVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MAG DETAIL 391-1 TYPE "A". ALL VALVES SHALL INCLUDE A DEBRIS CAP INSTALLED PER MAG DETAIL 392 TYPE "A". VALVES SHALL OPEN BY TURNING COUNTER CLOCKWISE.
TAPPING SLEEVE & VALVE:
STAINLESS STEEL - APPROVED MANUFACTURERS ARE CASCADE, JCM, AND SMITH-BLAIR.
WATER SERVICE:
A.
WATER SERVICE PIPING SHALL BE TYPE "K" COPPER. MINIMUM WATER SERVICE LINE SIZE DIAMETER SHALL BE 1-INCH.
B.
APPROVED SADDLES, ALL IRON PIPE THREAD TAP AND BRONZE STRAP; FOR PVC, JONES J-995, JONES J-996, MUELLER H-13000 SERIES, MCDONALD 3806, MCDONALD
3846; FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE, FORD 202B, JONES J-979, MUELLER BR2B SERIES, MUELLER BR2S SERIES, MCDONALD 3826.
C.
ALL BRASS FITTINGS MUST BE MANUFACTURED BY FORD, MUELLER, JAMES JONES, OR MCDONALD. ALL ANGLE METER STOPS MUST INCLUDE LOCKING WINGS.
D.
ALL CORP STOPS AND ANGLE VALVES MUST BE BALL STYLE. ALL FITTINGS MUST BE "PAC-JOINT" TYPE. ALL BRASS MUST BE LEAD FREE.
FIRE HYDRANTS (DRY BARREL):
A.
HYDRANTS SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY CLOW, KENNEDY, MUELLER CENTURION, OR WATEROUS PACER.
B.
ALL HYDRANTS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL STANDARD HOSE THREADS.
DIP SECTIONS:
ALL DIP SECTIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF RESTRAINED DUCTILE IRON PIPE (DIP) PER CITY DETAIL EM-370. ALL DIP SECTIONS SHALL BE JOINT RESTRAINED DIP WITH
POLYETHYLENE WRAP FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH PER MAG SECTION 610.6. JOINT RESTRAINED LENGTHS WILL FOLLOW MAG DETAIL 303-1 AND 303-2. ANCHOR BLOCKS / THRUST
BLOCKS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR VERTICAL BENDS PER MAG DETAIL 381.
SEWER LINE MATERIALS:
A.
PVC SDR 35 (FOR PIPE DEPTHS UNDER 10 FEET) AND PVC SDR 26 (FOR PIPE DEPTHS 10 FEET AND OVER) 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.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
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DECEMBER 3, 2024
ALLOWABLE MATERIALS LIST (CONTINUED): *
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.
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.
*
THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS LIST REFERS TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AREAS. PROPERTIES WITHIN THE EPCOR
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AREAS WILL HAVE TO ADHERE TO THE REQUIRMENTS OF EPCOR.
ALLOWABLE MATERIALS LIST
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
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DECEMBER 3, 2024
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
BY STREET CLASSIFICATION
EM-111-1
ITEM
SUB ITEM
CLASSIFICATION
MAJOR ARTERIAL
MINOR ARTERIAL
COLLECTOR (8)
LOCAL &
PRIVATE
RESIDENTIAL
CUL-DE-SAC (3)
EXISTING ALLEY (5)
EMERGENCY
ACCESS*
MINIMUM RIGHT-OF-WAY
(PUBLIC / PRIVATE)
130' - 150'
(4)
110'
(4)
60' TO 80'
50'
60' RADIUS
VARIES
20'
MINIMUM STREET WIDTH
(FC TO FC)
92' - 102'
(8)
68'
(8)
44' - 64'
(8)
32'
48' RADIUS TO FACE OF CURB
PAVEMENT FULL
WIDTH OF ALLEY
UP TO 24'
20'
CURBING
(MAG STD. DET. 220)
VERTICAL CURB & GUTTER
N/A
N/A
SIDEWALK
(MAG STD. DET. 230)
8' WIDE (DETACH) (9)
6' WIDE (9)
5' WIDE
MINIMUM PAVEMENT
STRUCTURE (1)
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
(MAG SPEC. 710)
5"
4"
3" MINIMUM
3" MINIMUM
(12)
BASE DEPTH
12"
8"
6" MINIMUM
6" MINIMUM
LONGITUDINAL SLOPE
0.4% MINIMUM
6% MAXIMUM
600' MAXIMUM LENGTH
0.4% MINIMUM
9% MAXIMUM
600' MAXIMUM LENGTH
0.4% MINIMUM
9% MAXIMUM
0.4%
10%
CROSS SLOPE
(STRAIGHT CROWN)
1% MINIMUM TO 3% MAXIMUM (2% PREFERRED)
5%
VERTICAL CURVE (6)
REQUIRED WHEN:
GRADE CHANGE EXCEEDS 1.5%
GRADE CHANGE EXCEEDS 1.5%
N/A
CREST CURVE (2)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
10%
SAG CURVE (2)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
10%
HORIZONTAL CURVE
REQUIRED WHEN:
TANGENT CENTERLINES DEFLECT
MORE THAN 5 DEGREES
TANGENT CENTERLINES DEFLECT
MORE THAN 5 DEGREES
TANGENT CENTERLINES DEFLECT
MORE THAN 5 DEGREES
N/A
WB-50
(INSIDE 19.5')
(OUTSIDE 45')
MINIMUM
RADIUS
NO SUPERELEVATION
(10)
(10)
300'
2% SUPERELEVATION
(10)
(10)
N/A
MINIMUM TANGENT
CENTERLINE BETWEEN
REVERSE CURVES
280'
270'
150' (MINOR)
200' (MAJOR)
150'
TAPERS
LENGTH
SPEED LIMIT x WIDTH (7)
(SPEED LIMIT) (WIDTH)
60
N/A
N/A
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE
MATCH MINIMUM PAVEMENT STRUCTURE ABOVE
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS BY STREET CLASSIFICATION
2
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*ADDITIONAL LENGTH MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
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DECEMBER 3, 2024
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
NOTES
EM-111-2
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS BY STREET CLASSIFICATION
(CONTINUED)
NOTES:
(1)
OTHER STRUCTURAL SECTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED IF SO INDICATED BY THE SOILS REPORT AND APPROVED BY THE CITY.
(2)
A = ALGEBRAIC DIFFERENCE OF THE TWO SLOPES.
(3)
IN ALL CUL-DE-SACS: THE MAXIMUM LENGTH FROM THE INTERSECTING STREET CENTER LINES TO THE RADIUS POINT SHALL BE 600'.
(4)
FULL ROW FOR ARTERIAL TO ARTERIAL INTERSECTIONS SHALL BE 160' FOR A DISTANCE OF 500' AS MEASURED FROM THE CENTER LINE OF THE INTERSECTION.
(5)
ALLEY ENTRANCES TO PUBLIC STREETS SHALL BE RECONSTRUCTED PER MAG STD. DET. 250 MODIFIED TO 9" THICK CLASS "A" CONCRETE PER MAG SECTION 725.
(6)
LENGTH OF VERTICAL CURVE SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO UP TO AN EVEN ONE-HALF STATION (I.E. 160 x A = 532' , USE 550').
(7)
WIDTH = DIFFERENCE OF THE TWO WIDTHS.
(8)
OR AS DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEERING DIVISION.
(9)
COLLECTOR ROADWAYS TO HAVE 6' WIDE S/W, DETACHED WHERE RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS. ARTERIAL ROADWAYS TO HAVE 8' WIDE S/W, DETACHED AND MEANDERING
WHERE RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS.
(10)
SHALL BE CALCULATED BASED ON DESIGN SPEED PROVIDED BY THE CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.
(11)
SEE CITY OF EL MIRAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MANUAL (DDSM), SECTION 3-4-G "VERTICAL ALIGNMENT".
(12)
ALL-WEATHER SURFACE FOR A 75,000 POUND LOAD. SOILS REPORT SHALL RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE SECTION.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
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DECEMBER 3, 2024
FIRE TRUCK TURNAROUND OPTIONS
EM-114
120'
HAMMERHEAD
ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATE
TO 120' HAMMERHEAD
60'
60'
20'
26'
60'
60'
20'
TYP.
48'
26'
50'
TYP
20'
20'
TYP
60' "Y"
R28'
R28'
R28'
R28'
R28'
R28'
70'
R26'
R26'
R26'
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
NOTES:
(1)
PARKING IS PROHIBITED INSIDE AND WITHIN 60 FEET LEADING UP TO THE TURNAROUNDS.
(2)
NO PARKING SIGNS SHALL BE PLACED EVERY 75 FEET AND THE CURB SHALL BE PAINTED SAFETY RED WITHIN THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN NOTE 1. IF NO CURB IS PRESENT OR
PROPOSED, A 6 INCH WIDE, SAFETY RED SOLID LINE SHALL BE PAINTED ALONG THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. THE NO PARKING SIGNS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
60'
60'
60'
60'
RED CURB OR SOLID PAINTED
LINE (TYP)
96'
CUL-DE-SAC
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
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DECEMBER 3, 2024
TRACER WIRE
EM-162-1
NOTES:
1.
TRACER WIRE SHALL BE COPPERHEAD HIGH STRENGTH WIRE AND SHALL BE #12 AWG
HS-CCS WITH 30 MIL HDPE INSULATION.
2.
WIRE IS TO BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPURTENANCES. SEE MAG DETAILS 399-3 THROUGH
399-6 FOR VARIOUS TRACER WIRE INSTALLATIONS.
3.
TRACER WIRE IS TO BE PLACED AT TOP CENTER OF PIPE AND SECURED BY TAPE AT A
MINIMUM OF 6' INTERVALS.
4.
ALL SPLICES ARE TO BE TIGHT AND WATERPROOF. USE SNAKEBITE TWIST LOCK
CONNECTORS BY COPPERHEAD INDUSTRIES, LLC.
5.
TRACER WIRE STATION SHALL BE USED AT ALL FIRE HYDRANTS, SEWER WET WELLS,
FORCE MAIN DISCHARGE MANHOLES, FORCE MAIN CLEANOUTS, FORCE MAIN VALVE
LOCATIONS AND LOW PRESSURE SEWER MAIN APPURTENANCES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH COEM STD. DET. EM-162-2.
6.
CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE EOR AND CITY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
I.
SAMPLE OF WIRE.
II.
SAMPLE OF CONNECTOR.
III. INVOICE COPY SHOWING PURCHASE OF WIRE AND CONNECTOR.
7.
TRACER WIRE SYSTEM SHALL PASS A CONTINUITY TEST CONDUCTED BY THE
CONTRACTOR AND WITNESSED BY THE ENGINEER OF RECORD (EOR) AND THE CITY OF
EL MIRAGE. THE EOR SHALL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATION OF PASSING TO THE
CONTRACTOR AND CITY.
TO PASS A CONTINUITY TEST, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET:
I.
CONTINUITY TEST SHALL BE PERFORMED BY USING A METALLIC LOCATOR WITH
AUDIBLE TONE AND NUMERIC VALUES FOR CERTIFICATION OF FACILITY LOCATIONS
AND SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BETWEEN ACCESS POINTS.
II.
THE WIRE SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL ACCESS POINTS AND FROM ACCESS POINT
TO ACCESS POINT.
III.
DEPTH READINGS MUST BE ACCURATE AND CONSISTENT TO WITHIN 15 (DEPTH TO
DIAMETER RATIO).
IV.
ACCESS POINTS THAT ARE WIDELY SPACED CAN BE TRACED IN WORST CASE FROM
EACH END TO A COMMON METTING POINT BETWEEN THEM.
TRACER WIRE
12" AFTER
COMPACTION
SECT. A-A
DETECTABLE TAPE SHALL BE:
1.
PRO-LINE SAFETY PRODUCTS OR HYTECH DETECTABLE TAPE (UNDERGROUND
WARNING TAPE). NO EXCEPTIONS.
2.
3 INCHES IN WIDTH
3.
5 MIL OVERALL THICKNESS WITH A .35 MIL SOLID ALUMINUM FOIL CORE.
4.
CONSTRUCTED WITH A .8 MIL CLEAR FILM, REVERSE PRINTED WITH A REPEATING
WARNING MESSAGE AND LAMINATE TO ALUMINUM FOIL WITH A 3.75 MIL CLEAR FILM
BACKING.
5.
LETTERED WITH A MINIMUM OF 1" INCH.
6.
COLOR CODED FOR SPECIFIC UTILITY: WATER = BLUE AND SANITARY SEWER = GREEN.
7.
CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE EOR AND AGENCY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
I.
SAMPLE OF TAPE.
II.
INVOICE COPY SHOWING PURCHASE OF WIRE AND CONNECTOR.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
DETECTABLE TAPE
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
TRACER WIRE STATION
EM-162-2
24" DIA., CONCRETE COLLAR
WATER
MAIN
8"X1/2" THICK MIN NEOPRENE
PAD OR APPROVED EQUAL
TRACER WIRE PER
COEM STD. DET.
EM-162-1
2" SCH-80 PVC
CONTRACTOR TO CUT V-NOTCH
IN SCH-80 TO ACCOMMODATE
TRACER WIRE
TRACER BOX WITH
CAST IRON COVER
18"
FIRE HYDRANT TRACER STATION
18" DIA. CONCRETE
COLLAR (HYDRANTS
ONLY)
8"
12"
NOTES:
1.
TRACER BOX AND CAST IRON COVER SHALL BE
COPPERHEAD INDUSTRIES SNAKEPIT. LID COLOR
SHALL COINCIDE WITH TYPE OF UTILITY.
2.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN TRACER WIRE
POINT OF CONTACT SHALL BE 500'.
3.
ATTACH TRACER WIRE TO PIPE AT 6' INTERVALS.
4.
SEE MAG DETAILS 399-3 THROUGH 399-6 FOR
VARIOUS TRACER WIRE INSTALLATIONS.
FINISH GRADE
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
INTERCONNECT PRECAST
COMMUNICATION PULL BOX
EM-168-1
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
NOTE: PROVIDE 50' COIL FOR FIBER WHEN
FIBER IS INCLUDED WITH PROJECT.
LOGO DETAIL
COEM ITS
2 3/4"
8 1/4"
6" MIN. CONT.
3"
4 X 2" TERMINATOR
42"
(2 DIRECTLY ACROSS)
8 X 1 1
4"
BELL END
(4 DIRECTLY ACROSS)
36" LONG CABLE RACK
W/ CABLE RACK HOOKS
(4 PLACES)
4 X ɸ2 1
2"
KNOCKOUTS
(2 DIRECTLY ACROSS)
8 X ɸ1 3
4"
KNOCKOUTS
(4 DIRECTLY ACROSS)
39"
2"
COEM ITS
3'-0"
6"
6"
PLAN VIEW
A
A
4 x 1 1 4" AND/OR 2 X 3" AS NEEDED
12" DEEP GRAVEL BED.
USE CLEAN #57 AGGREGATE SUMP
PROVIDE & INSTALL A 8' GROUND ROD
TO CONNECT TO LOCATE WIRE AND TO
TERMINAL OF SPLICE ENCLOSURE
INSTALL GALVANIZED 1 PIECE 14" WIRE
MESH SQUARES 24-GAUGE OR LARGER.
EXTEND 1" PAST COMMUNICATION BOX
WALLS.
CONCRETE (CLASS B) PER MAG
SECTION 725 SUPPORT RING (NOT
REQUIRED WHEN EMBEDDED IN
CONCRETE SIDEWALK OR OTHER
SUITABLE CONCRETE PAD)
SECTION A-A
TYPICAL PULL OR SPLICE BOX
PULL BOX SHALL BE INSTALLED
FLUSH WITH ADJACENT GRADE
SEE MAG SECTIONS 601 AND 702 FOR COMPACTION
AND BASE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
35-5/8"
24"
37-5/8"
35-7/8"
24-1/4"
22-1/16"
33-11/16"
28"
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
INTERCONNECT PRECAST
COMMUNICATION PULL BOX NOTES
EM-168-2
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
NOTES:
1.
ALL NON-DELIBERATE TRAFFIC PULL BOX COVERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND TESTING. FOR PULLBOXES LOCATED IN THE
SIDEWALK, TIER 22 COVERS SHALL BE PROVIDED. FOR OTHER NON-DELIBERATE LOCATIONS, TIER 15 SHALL BE PROVIDED.
2.
ALL NON-DELIBERATE TRAFFIC PULL BOXES AND COVERS MUST BE MADE OF POLYMER CONCRETE WITH FIBERGLASS REINFORCEMENT. THE BOX MUST HAVE CONTINUOUS
FIBERGLASS CLOTH REINFORCEMENT ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PERIMETERS. THE COVERS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO LAYERS OF FIBERGLASS CLOTH
REINFORCEMENT.
3.
PULL BOX SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH COVER AND SPECIAL CONCRETE CAP. COVER SHALL HAVE EMBOSSED NO-SKID PATTERN, INCLUDE A MANUFACTURER'S MOLDED
LOGO AND TIER RATING, AND BE LABELED "COEM ITS".
4.
THE COVER SHALL BE SECURED TO THE PULL BOX USING 3/8"x7" AUGER HEX HEAD BOLTS.
5.
ALL COVER PULL SLOTS SHALL BE RATED FOR A MINIMUM OF 3000 LBS OF PULL OUT STRENGTH.
6.
TOPS OF PULL BOXES SHALL BE FLUSH WITH SURROUNDING GRADE OR TOP OF ADJACENT CURB, EXCEPT IN UNPAVED AREAS WHERE PULL BOX IS NOT IMMEDIATELY
ADJACENT TO AND PROTECTED BY A CONCRETE FOUNDATION, POLE OR OTHER PROTECTIVE CONSTRUCTION. THE BOX SHALL BE PLACED WITH THE BOX TOP 0.75" ABOVE
SURROUNDING GRADE. WHERE PRACTICAL, PULL BOXES SHOWN IN THE VICINITY OF CURBS SHALL BE PLACED ADJACENT TO THE BACK OF CURB, AND PULL BOXES SHOWN
ADJACENT TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE SIDE OF FOUNDATION FACING AWAY FROM TRAFFIC, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
7.
PROVIDE RACKING AND MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE ON TWO SIDES, FOUR HOOKS PER SIDE.
8.
CONDUCTOR LOCATE WIRE SHALL BE SPLICED IN ALL BOXES WITH PIGTAIL FOR LOCATING CONNECTION TO BE CONNECTED TO LID.
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
INTERCONNECT COMMUNICATION
VAULT
EM-169
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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.
8.
METER BOX MUST BE WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OR AN EASEMENT
WILL BE REQUIRED.
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. SEE MAG
DTL 341 FOR INSTALLATION ON DUCTILE IRON PIPE.
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
(SEE NOTE 8)
TO BUILDING
METER BOX
PLAN VIEW
APPROVED COMPOSITE MATERIAL LID
& CONCRETE BOX PER MAG DTL 320
PROFILE VIEW
2" ABOVE GRADE
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°
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
18" MAX FROM
B/WALK
(SEE NOTE 8)
SERVICE SHALL BE
COPPER FROM MAIN TO
BACKFLOW PREVENTER
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
LARGE METER AND VAULT
3" OR LARGER
EM-345
VAULT DIMENSION DETAILS
(MINIMUM)
METER SIZE
(A)
(B)
HATCH
(A)
(B)
3"
8'-4"
4'-4"
6'
3'
4"
10'-6"
5'
6'
3'
6"
12'
5'
6'
4'
8"
15'
6'
6'
4'
SECTION A-A
A
FINISHED GRADE
NON-FERROUS
METAL VAULT
STEPS
HATCH CENTERED
IN VAULT TOP
VARIES
6' MIN.
18"
MIN.
24"
ERT
BY-PASS
4"
4"
12"
CONCRETE SUPPORT
UNDER NO.
PRECAST SOLID FLOOR
SLOPE @ 5% TO SUMP
SUMP
PIT
6" NATIVE AND/OR
95% COMPACTED
6"x6"x6"
CONCRETE BASE
NON-FERROUS METAL
VAULT STEPS
WRAP EXPOSED END OF DIP
IN CONCRETE WITH TAR
PAPER OR BUILDING PAPER.
2" COPPER
BY-PASS
FLUSHING
TEE & VALVE
UNION
A
1
4
8
6
4
1
5
4
9
1
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
DOUBLE STRAP ALL BRONZE SADDLE
CORP STOP 2" BALL TYPE
2" BYPASS METER PER CITY OF EL MIRAGE
RISING STEM GATE VALVE R/S FLANGED
WITH HAND WHEEL
RADIO READ* METER PER CITY OF
EL MIRAGE
FLANGED SPOOL (MIN. 3 PIPE DIA. IN
LENGTH)
2" BYPASS SUPPORT
STRAINER
ADJUSTABLE PIPE SUPPORT
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOTES:
1.
ALL METER VAULTS REQUIRE A
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING WITH THE CITY
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
2.
BOTH METERS SHALL BE RADIO READ WITH ERT
MOUNTED WITHIN 6" OF FINISHED GRADE.
3.
METER VAULTS TO BE PRE-CAST CONCRETE.
4.
JOINT RESTRAINT TO AND THROUGH REQUIRED.
5.
SUMP PIT TO BE 8 CUBIC FEET OF CLEAN #57
ROCK AND LINED WITH FABRIC FILTER LINER
MIRAFI TYPE 140NL OR APPROVED EQUAL.
6.
ACCESS TO HATCH - USF FABRICATION INC.
ALUMINUM SPRING OR TORSION BAR ASSISTED
DOUBLE LIDS WITH 90 TO 180 DEGREE OPEN
RANGE WITH RECESSED PADLOCK/HASP
ASSEMBLY AND 300 PSF RATING.
7.
PIPELINE PRODUCTS VL-100 EXTENDABLE LADDER.
TELESCOPING LADDER MUST BE INSTALLED ON
THE VERTICAL WALL JUST BELOW THE SAFETY
NET. POSITION THE LADDER TO CENTER OF
ACCESS HATCH OR EQUAL.
8.
SAFETY NET - U.S. WEBBING SLING STANDARD EZ
BARRIER OR APPROVED EQUAL.
9.
ALL METER VAULT INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE A
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING WITH THE CITY
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
2
2
3
7
7
(A) - VARIES
SEE TABLE OF VAULT SIZES
(B) - VARIES
SEE TABLE OF VAULT SIZES
24"
FLOW
6"
MIN.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES
4" OR LARGER
EM-352-1
NOTES:
1.
CONTACT THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE FOR VERIFICATION OF APPROVED BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES AND CERTIFIED TESTERS.
2.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
INSPECTOR AND TESTED BY A CITY APPROVED CERTIFIED TESTER.
3.
FINISHED GRADE UNDERNEATH BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE 95%
COMPACTION.
4.
ASSEMBLY SHALL BE PAINTED TAN OR TO MATCH BUILDING / BACKGROUND.
5.
ASSEMBLY SHALL BE PROTECTED BY GUARD POSTS PER COEM STD. DET. EM-352-2.
6.
TEST COCKS SHALL BE FITTED WITH PLUGS AND SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN TESTING.
7.
12" MINIMUM CLEARANCE IN FRONT OF TEST COCKS.
8.
A PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.
9.
INSPECTIONS MUST BE CALLED FOR PIERS, KICKBLOCK, AND ANGLE STEEL PLACEMENT.
10.
THRUST BLOCK PER MAG STD. DET. 380.
11.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY MUST BE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BUT NOT WITHIN
ANY EASEMENTS.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
APPROVED REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY.
RESILIENT SEATED GATE VALVE
90° ELBOW (FLANGED DIP 4" THROUGH 10")
PIPE SPOOL (FLANGED DIP 4" THROUGH 10")
FLANGED ADAPTER (WHEN REQUIRED)
3"x3"x1/4" STEEL ANGLE BOLT TO FLANGE AT EACH END.
INSTALL TEST COCKS WITH BRASS PLUGS (4 REQUIRED)
ADJUSTABLE PIPE SUPPORT
CHAIN AND LOCK (ON FIRE LINE ONLY)
8"x8"x16" CONCRETE BLOCK FILLED WITH MORTAR
CONCRETE SPLASH PAD 4" THICK BY MINIMUM 12" WIDE
REQUIRED FROM SUPPORT TO SUPPORT.
COAT WITH COAL TAR EPOXY (16 MILS.)
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
4
4
4
9
10
8
11
INLET
OUTLET
48" MIN. OR TO
METER VAULT
48" MIN.
4
FINISHED GRADE
12" MIN.
30" MAX.
7
TYP.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
5
6
12
5
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL 3" AND
LARGER LEAD FREE DOUBLE CHECK
VALVE ASSEMBLY
EM-353
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
LIST OF MATERIALS:
1.
APPROVED BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY
2.
COAT WITH COAL TAR EPOXY OR UTILIZE MANUFACTURER'S EPOXY COVERED SETTER
3.
RESILIENT SEATED GATE VALVE OS & Y (FIRE LINE). SEE NOTE 1.
4.
90° ELBOW (FLANGED DIP 3" THROUGH 10")
5.
PIPE SPOOL (FLANGED DIP 3" THROUGH 10")
6.
MECHANICAL JOINT
7.
3"X3"X1/4" STEEL ANGLE BOLT TO FLANGE AT EACH END OR UTILIZE MANUFACTURER'S
SETTER (SUCH AS WILKINS, FEBCO, OR EQUIVALENT)
8.
TEST COCK (4 REQUIRED)
9.
ADJUSTABLE PIPE SUPPORT
10.
CHAIN & LOCK
11.
8"X8"X16" CONCRETE BLOCK FILLED WITH MORTAR
12.
CONSTRUCT 6" THICK CONCRETE BASE
13.
WHERE THE ASSEMBLY FEEDS A FIRE HYDRANT(S), A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
(MINIMUM 2.5" NST SIAMESE FITTING) SHOULD REPLACE THE ABOVE GROUND ELBOW ON
THE CUSTOMER SIDE.
1
13
4
3
5
5
5
6
6
10
11
2
9
12
5
FINISHED GRADE
12" MIN.
30" MAX.
NOTES:
1.
GATE VALVES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ELECTRONIC
MONITORING. A CONDUIT FOR THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING
WIRES IS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE ASSEMBLY TO THE
NEARBY STRUCTURE.
2.
THE 4 TEST COCKS SHALL BE FITTED WITH BRASS PLUGS OR
TEST COCK ADAPTERS AND CAPS. TEST COCKS SHALL BE USED
FOR TESTING ONLY.
3.
INSTALLATION SHALL BE PROTECTED BY SAFETY POSTS
(BOLLARDS) IN TRAFFIC AREAS PER EL MIRAGE DETAIL
EM-352-2.
4.
FINISHED MATERIAL UNDER BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY SHALL BE
ADEQUATE TO PREVENT SUBSIDENCE OF ASSEMBLY.
5.
ASSEMBLY SHALL BE PAINTED TAN OR COLOR TO MATCH
BACKGROUND. DO NOT PAINT THE NAME PLATE OR ANY BRASS
PARTS OF THE ASSEMBLY.
6.
INSPECTIONS REQUIRED FOR PIERS, THRUST BLOCKS, ANGLE
STEEL AND/OR SETTER ASSEMBLY.
7.
BOTTOM OF LOWEST POINT ON ASSEMBLY TO BE 12" MINIMUM
AND 30" MAXIMUM TO ASSEMBLY CENTERLINE ABOVE
CONCRETE PAD.
8.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM FRONT OF TEST COCKS TO
NEAREST PERMANENT SURFACE SHALL BE 12".
9.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY MUST BE APPROVED BY
THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE INSPECTOR AND TESTED BY A CITY
APPROVED CERTIFIED TESTER.
10.
AN ENGINEERING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.
11.
THRUST BLOCK PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 380 IF SETTER IS
NOT USED.
12.
ALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE CONSIDERED
PRIVATE AND NOT MAINTAINED BY THE CITY.
13.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY MUST BE ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY, BUT NOT WITHIN ANY EASEMENTS.
14.
A POST-MOUNTED IDENTIFICATION SIGN IS REQUIRED.
CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS.
3
4
9
7
8
4
4
11
INLET
OUTLET
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
EM-360
D.I. PIPE
24" MIN.
PLAN
FLANGE X MJ
VALVE
4"X8"X16" HAND
PLACED SOLID
CONCRETE BLOCK
MJ
FLANGED X MJ
TEE
FOR WATER VALVE BLOCKING
SEE COEM STD. DET. EM-301.
HYDRANT BURY LINE SHALL
BE AT FINISHED GRADE.
ASTM C-33, #67 ROCK.
TRENCH WIDTH WITH
MINIMUM 8 CUBIC FT.
BELOW HYDRANT
TRACER WIRE
STATION
INSTALL BOX, COVER, AND
VALVE BOX STABILIZER PER
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
WATER
MAIN
NOTES:
1.
ALL CITY HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED WITH TWO
COATS OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL
ENAMEL "SAFETY YELLOW" (B54Y37) PAINT.
2.
ALL PRIVATE HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED WITH
TWO COATS OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL
ENAMEL "SAFETY RED" (B54RZ1438) PAINT.
3.
FIRE HYDRANT MUST BE ON ALLOWABLE
MATERIALS LIST, SEE COEM STD. DET. EM-101-12.
4.
HYDRANT LEADS SHALL HAVE NO HORIZONTAL
BENDS.
5.
TRACER WIRE SHALL CONFORM TO COEM STD.
DET. EM-162-1.
6.
FULLY RESTRAIN HYDRANT LEAD AND HYDRANT.
7.
INSTALL TRACER WIRE STATION PER COEM STD.
DET. EM-162-2.
8.
SEE COEM STD. DET. EM-363 FOR VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT.
9.
THE 4-1/2 INCH PORT OF THE FIRE HYDRANT IS TO
BE INSTALLED FACING THE STREET.
10. INSTALL FIRE HYDRANT MARKER(S) PER MAG STD.
DET. 122.
6" VALVE
WATER
MAIN
TRACER
WIRE
6' MAX.
BURY DEPTH
1.5'
PROFILE
BOTTOM OF
FLANGE SHALL BE
2" MIN. TO 4" MAX.
ABOVE GRADE
4' MIN.
LOWEST PORT 18" MIN TO 24"
MAX FROM FINISHED GRADE
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
FIRE HYDRANT / FDC CLEARANCE
EM-361
CLEAR SPACE
CITY OWNED HYDRANTS
SHALL BE PAINTED "SAFETY
YELLOW" AND PRIVATE
OWNED HYDRANTS SHALL BE
PAINTED "SAFETY RED" PER
COEM STD. DET. EM-360
(DEPICTION OF DRY BARREL HYDRANT)
(REMOTE FDC BY FIRE MARSHALL AUTHORIZATION ONLY)
NOTE:
DO NOT PLANT ANY TREES OR SHRUBS
THAT WILL ENCROACH ON THE CLEAR
SPACE INDICATED WHEN THE PLANTS
OR TREES ARE MATURE.
STANDPIPE TO BE PAINTED
"SAFETY RED" PER COEM
STD. DET. EM-360 WITH
2" HIGH WHITE REFLECTIVE
NUMBERS
3'
3'
3'
3'
3'
CLEAR SPACE
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
LOCATIONS FOR NEW FIRE HYDRANTS
EM-362
3'
3'
3'
CURB
HYDRANT OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE
PAVEMENT
CURB
4'-0" MIN.
6'-0" MAX.
F.H.
F.H.
ACCEPTABLE
LOCATION IF
CURB RADIUS IS
20' OR MORE
4'
6'
PROPERTY
LINE
P.T. OR P.C. OF
CURB RETURN
PARKWAY AREA OR NO SIDEWALK
SIDEWALK
ACCEPTABLE
LOCATION IF
CURB RADIUS
IS 20' OR MORE
F.H.
F.H.
PREFERRED
LOCATION
PROPERTY
LINE
PAVEMENT
CURB
4'
6'
P.T. OR P.C. OF
CURB RETURN
1' MIN.
2' MAX.
AREA WITH SIDEWALK
NOTES:
1.
OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS UTILITY POLES, STREET
SIGNS, IRRIGATION BOXES, FENCES, LANDSCAPE
VEGETATION, ETC. MUST NOT BE PLACED BETWEEN
CURB AND HYDRANT.
2.
SOME LOCATIONS APPLY AT EITHER END OF CURB
RETURNS.
3.
IN PARKING LOT ISLANDS, HYDRANT CLEARANCE TO BE
MIN. 3' IN ALL DIRECTIONS FROM BACK OF CURB.
4.
HYDRANTS TO BE CLEAR OF LANDSCAPE & VEGETATION
WITHIN A 3' RADIUS FROM OPERATING NUT.
5.
HYDRANTS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED IN AREAS WITH
STEEP SLOPES. IF NECESSARY, THERE SHALL BE A 4
FOOT WIDE LEVEL AREA AROUND ALL SIDES OF THE
HYDRANT.
MIN. 4'
MAX. 6'
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
FIRE HYDRANT PROTECTION POLE
EM-364
NOTES:
1.
DO NOT PLACE POLES IN FRONT OF NOZZLE.
2.
POLES MAY BE CHANGED IN NUMBER AND ARRANGEMENT
DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEED.
3.
REQUIRED AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS ONLY.
4.
POLE SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 4" STEEL.
5.
PAINT POLE "SAFETY YELLOW" PER COEM STD. DET.
EM-360 AND PLACE 3 - 3" RED REFLECTIVE BANDS.
PLAN VIEW
3'-0"
3'-0" MIN
18" MIN.
PAINT OR USE A BOLLARD
POST SLEEVE.
PROFILE VIEW
FILL POLE WITH
CONCRETE AND
MOUND AT TOP.
SLOPE CONCRETE
AWAY FROM POLE.
CONCRETE FOR POLE
INSTALLATION SHALL BE
CLASS "B".
4'-0" ON
CENTER
(TYP)
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
4'-0" MIN (TYP)
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
1" AIR RELEASE VALVE
EM-395
VARIES
18" MIN.
NOTES:
1.
COPPER VENT PIPE TO BE
INSTALLED AT A POSITIVE SLOPE TO
STAND PIPE. CONTRACTOR SHALL
LOCATE VENT PIPE AS NEEDED TO
PROTECT VEGETATION.
2.
METER BOX AND COVER SHALL BE
TRAFFIC RATED IF LOCATED WITHIN
ROADWAYS OR DRIVE AISLES.
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" TYPE "K"
COPPER PIPE
5/16"x1" U-BOLT
SCH 80 GALVANIZED PIPE
12" MIN.
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 3, 2024
MANHOLE COVER WITH CITY LOGO
EM-423
NOTES:
1. MANHOLE COVER DIMENSIONS MUST ADHERE TO MAG STANDARD DETAILS 423 OR 424.
2. ALL MATERIALS SHALL CONFORM TO THE LATEST MAG SPECIFICATIONS.
MATERIAL: CAST GRAY IRON ASTM A-48, CLASS 35, AASHTO M306
DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
OPEN PICKSLOT
2" RAISED LETTERS
FLUSH WITH TOP OF
COVER
REVISION DATE: 01/2025
Draft
Development Services
Engineering Division
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335
623-972-8116; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258
www.elmirageaz.gov
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 1, 2025
TO:
City of El Mirage Engineering Department
SUBJECT:
Auxiliary Lane Criteria
1. Intersection Lane Requirements:
A traffic analysis is required to determine the number of lanes and the lane configuration
for intersections. The desired level of service is dependent on roadway classifications; the
minimum desired Level of Service (LOS) is D.
Developments are to construct auxiliary lanes when the following criteria or thresholds
are expected to be met due to the addition of the projected development traffic.
A.
Right Turn Lane is to be provided when:
1.
At all signalized intersections
2.
At all street intersections of Parkways and Major Arterials. Right turn
lanes may be required on Minor Arterial and Collector streets, when
determined by the City Engineer or as recommended by the Traffic Impact
Study.
3.
On any roadway where a Traffic Impact Study indicates the LOS would be
increased to a LOS of D or better with the addition of a right-turn lane.
4.
In rural and developing urban areas with higher speeds, a separate right
turn lane may be required for lower right turn volumes.
B.
Left Turn Lane is to be provided:
1.
At all signalized intersections and on Parkways, Arterials and Major
Collector streets.
2.
When the left turn movement into another roadway results in a LOS less
than the minimum LOS of D during any peak hour.
C.
Dual Left-Turn Lanes are to be provided when:
1.
The peak hour left-turn volume exceeds 200 vph.
2.
The peak hour conflicting through movement volume exceeds 1,000 vph.
3.
The delay to left turning vehicles exceeds 45 seconds.
4.
A Traffic Impact Study indicates the LOS would be increased to a LOS of
D or better with the addition of dual left turns.
The criteria used to determine the need for turn lanes are based on a normal mix of design
vehicle types, the volume limits may be adjusted at the discretion of the Engineering
Division.
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2. Driveway Lane Requirements:
A.
Right turn deceleration lanes are required at all driveways on Parkways and Major
Arterial streets. Deceleration lanes for driveways may be required on Minor
Arterial and Collector streets, which may require additional right-of-way. To
determine the need for a deceleration lane on streets classified as Minor Arterial
or Collector, the site Traffic Engineer shall analyze the site, for City of El Mirage
review and approval, to see if the proposed site conditions meet a minimum of
three of the following criteria(s):
1.
At least 5,000 vehicles per day are using or are expected to be using the
adjacent street.
2.
The posted speed limit is 35 mph or greater.
3.
At least 1,000 vehicles per day are using or are expected to use the
driveway for the development or adjacent development(s) (existing or
future).
4.
At least 30 vehicles are expected to make right-turns into the driveway for
a one-hour period for the development or adjacent developments (existing
or future).
B.
Commercial and Industrial sites: Through the approved Traffic Impact Study, if
it was determined that such a deceleration lane is not warranted (per criteria 2A
above), a minimum of one driveway shall be designated as truck delivery access
drives and shall meet the minimum turning path for a WB-67 design vehicle,
without requiring maneuvering into more than one traffic lane within the public
roadway. Additional driveways may be required to meet the criteria (as
determined by the City Engineer based on local conditions).
C.
Storage facilities: Through the approved Traffic Analysis, if it was determined
that such a deceleration lane is not warranted (per criteria 2A above), the main
access driveway shall meet the minimum turning path for a MH/B design vehicle.
D.
Left turn lanes are required at all driveways on Parkways and Major Arterial
streets. Deceleration lanes for driveways may be required on Minor Arterial and
Collector streets. To determine the need for a deceleration lane on streets
classified as Minor Arterial or Collector, the site Traffic Engineer shall analyze
the site, for City of El Mirage review and approval, to see if the proposed site
conditions meet the volume warrants shown in Table 7.7 of the MCDOT Roadway
Design Manual shown on the next page.
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E.
At the discretion of the City Engineer or their designee, a right turn deceleration
lane or left turn lane may be required regardless of the minimum criteria, if site
specific conditions warrant the addition of a lane such as sites with a larger than
average number of heavy vehicles.
F.
In no event shall adjacent driveways be located within the area of the deceleration
storage lane or the required taper lengths unless specifically approved by the City
Engineer.
3. Auxiliary Lane Lengths:
A.
Left Turn Lane Storage: For arterials and collector roads, the minimum storage
length is 160 feet. This will apply to both signalized and unsignalized
intersections.
B.
Right Turn Lane Storage: For arterials and collector roads, the minimum
storage length is 160 feet. This will apply to both signalized and unsignalized
intersections.
C.
Taper Lengths: The lengths of auxiliary lane tapers should be approximately 8-
feet to 15-feet longitudinally per 1-foot transversely (8:1 to 15:1) with a minimum
taper of 100 feet. These taper lengths are only applicable to auxiliary lanes.
Tapers associated with changing of pavement widths shall be in accordance with
MUTCD requirements.
D.
The auxiliary lane lengths must be determined by the site Traffic Engineer on a
case-by-case basis and must be approved by the City Engineer or their designee.
The Traffic Impact Study should recommend minimum storage lengths based on a
queuing analysis. The queuing analysis should be performed using accepted
formulas as specified in the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets and with proper documentation. 95th percentile queue
lengths from the LOS analysis should also be referenced when determining the
recommended storage lengths.
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E.
If site constraints will not allow the minimum lengths outlined in 3A, 3B and 3C
above, the storage and/or taper lengths may be reduced if the Traffic Impact Study
confirms the proposed lengths are acceptable and with approval from the City
Engineer.
E.
Auxiliary lane length for driveways serving school sites may be required to be
increased based on recommendation of the City Engineer after review of the
onsite traffic circulation plan.
F.
The City Engineer may require certain lengths of storage lanes or tapers based on
specific site conditions.
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Greenway Rd
Thunderbird Rd
Cactus Rd
Peoria Ave
Olive Ave
Northern PKWY
El Mirage Rd
Dysart Rd
Grand Ave
PRIVATE STREET
LOCAL STREET
COLLECTOR STREET
MAJOR ARTERIAL
FLOODPLAIN
CITY BOUNDARY
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Source: City of El Mirage, Development Services - Engineering Division
Note: Street classification are base off the City of El Mirage City Code 75.03.
Street Classifications Map
Prepared by:
Planning and Zoning Division
Development Services Department
November 2024
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REMOVED 129TH AVE &
PORTION OF BUTLER DR.
ADDED RAMIREZ RD &
CHERYL DR.
ADDED PRIVATE STREETS
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
- THE SPEED LIMIT APPROACHING SCHOOL ZONES WITH
YELLOW SCHOOL CROSSWALKS WHEN PORTABLE SIGNS
ARE IN PLACE IS 15 MPH.
- THE SPEED LIMIT APPROACHING SCHOOL ZONES WITH
FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHTS IS 25 MPH. SCHOOL ZONES
WITH FLASHING SIGNALS ARE NUMBERED ABOVE AND
LISTED BELOW:
3.
EL MIRAGE ELEMENTARY - 8:00AM TO 4:45PM
4.
THOMPSON RANCH ELEMENTARY - 8:00AM TO 4:45PM
NORTHERN AVE
OLIVE AVE
PEORIA AVE
CACTUS RD
THUNDERBIRD RD
GREENWAY RD
DYSART RD
EL MIRAGE RD
GRAND AVE
NORTHERN PKWY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CREATED: MARCH 2019, REVISED: NOVEMBER 2022, NOVEMBER 2024
SPEED LIMIT MAP
THOMPSON RANCH RD
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
- THE SPEED LIMIT ON ALL LOCAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS
IS 25 MPH, EXCEPT 119TH AVENUE FROM MYER LANE TO
CACTUS ROAD AND EAST OF THUNDERBIRD ROAD FROM
THUNDERBIRD ROAD TO MAIN STREET.
- SCHOOL ZONES ARE NUMBERED ON THE MAP ABOVE AND
LISTED BELOW:
1.
DYSART MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY
3.
EL MIRAGE ELEMENTARY
4.
THOMPSON RANCH ELEMENTARY
5.
SURPRISE ELEMENTARY
LEGEND: POSTED SPEED LIMIT
25 MPH
30 MPH
35 MPH
40 MPH
45 MPH
50 MPH
CITY BOUNDARY
0
1
0.5
MILE
JOE R.
RAMIREZ RD
127TH AVE
119TH AVE
MYER LN
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SPEED LIMIT ON
DYSART FROM
PEORIA TO
NORTHERN REVISED
TO 45 MPH PER
DYSART PROJECT
TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY CRITERIA
City of El Mirage, Arizona
Revised January 1, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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STUDY REQUIREMENTS
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STUDY CLASSIFICATIONS
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TRAFFIC STUDY ANALYSIS
AND APPROACH
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Study Area
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Study Time Frame
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Analysis Time Periods
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Data Collection
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Trip Generation
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Trip Distribution and Assignment
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6
Traffic Analysis
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REPORT FORMAT
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COORDINATION WITH OTHER
PUBLIC AGENCIES
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REPORT SUBMITTALS
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AUXILIARY LANE CRITERIA
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DRIVEWAY CRITERIA
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this document is to provide criteria for the preparation of Traffic Impact
Studies for new land developments or additions to existing developments and to establish
the report format for these studies.
STUDY REQUIREMENTS
A Traffic Impact Study prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of
Arizona is required for all developments when a proposed development is anticipated to
generate 100 or more trips per day or as the City deems necessary unless waived in
writing by the City Engineer. In some cases, the City may allow a Traffic Impact Study
with a reduced scope. If the Traffic Impact Study is waived, a Traffic Impact Statement is
required that includes (a) discussion of the site access(es), (b) the total vehicle trips that
will be generated by the development, using the Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE) Trip Generation publication (most recent edition), (c) effect of the improvements
on the surrounding area from a traffic standpoint and (d) an exhibit that shows the
distances between the proposed and existing driveways.
STUDY CLASSIFICATIONS
Traffic Impact Studies will be classified into three categories:
Category I-
Those developments that are estimated to generate 500 vehicle
trips or less during either of the a.m. or p.m. peak hours.
Category II-
Those developments that are estimated to generate more than 500
vehicle trips during either of the a.m. or p.m. peak hours but not
more than 1,000 peak hour trips.
Category III-
Those developments that are estimated to generate more than 1,000
vehicle trips during either of the a.m. or p.m. peak hours.
The developer should first estimate the number of vehicle trips that will be
generated by the proposed development and provide this information along with the other
suggested study elements of the Traffic Impact Study to the City for Review and approval
prior to the start of construction.
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TRAFFIC STUDY ANALYSIS AND APPROACH
The following presents the specific items to be included in a Traffic Impact Study.
Study Area
a) All site driveways
All categories
b) All major intersections within 1 mile of the study site,
either signalized or un-signalized.
All categories
c) All driveways where traffic movements could be
affected by new driveway traffic movements.
All categories
d) Additional locations as requested by the reviewing
agency.
All categories
Study Time Frame
The study should include, as a minimum, an analysis of the expected traffic conditions
for the time period when the development is expected to open. The opening day
conditions should include all of the proposed development traffic as if the development
was fully completed and occupied.
Additional study years should be included as follows:
Category I:
Opening year and 5 years in the future.
Category II:
Opening year, 5 years and 10 years in the future.
Category III: Opening year, 5 years, 10 years and 20 years in the future.
The study for phased construction developments should include an analysis for each year
that planned new phased construction is to be started. In addition, the required 5, 10 or 20
year analysis after the start of the last phase of the development as stated above for the
specific categories.
Analysis Time Periods
The study should include an analysis of the impact of the development traffic for the
typical adjacent street peak hour conditions which normally occur within the time periods
from 6:00 to 9:00a.m. and 3:30 to 6:30p.m. on a typical weekday and an analysis of the
impact of the development daily weekday traffic generated on the adjacent street system
and site driveways. In addition, if requested by the City, additional time periods and or
weekend analysis may be required in the study if the developer has unusual peaking
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characteristics or if the adjacent non-site traffic conditions warrant an analysis of other
peak traffic time periods.
Data Collection
The traffic impact study should include information on the following existing and
proposed conditions within the study area:
a) Traffic Volumes
1. Existing and proposed traffic volumes for the adjacent existing and
proposed intersections and driveways to include daily weekday a.m. peak
hour and p.m. peak hour (and other time periods as noted in the previous
section). Daily traffic volumes should be provided as a 24-hour directional
roadway section count and peak hour volumes should be provided by
specific intersection or driveway turning movement directions.
2. Existing traffic volume data should be adjusted to average conditions
based on City adjustment factors or appropriate adjustment factors
available from other public agencies.
3. Projected traffic volumes should be based on available traffic projections
from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), other appropriate
documented traffic projected sources or historical traffic volume trends.
Projected traffic volumes shall include adjustments, as necessary, to
reflect other adjacent future development.
b) Land Use
1. Existing and proposed land use in the study area should be discussed and
included in the study as it impacts the proposed development street system
or driveways.
c) Roadway Conditions
1. Existing and proposed roadway conditions shall be identified including
pavement type, width, traffic lanes, medians, curb and gutter, speed limits,
horizontal and vertical curvature and traffic control devices.
d) Crash Experience
1. Crash experience should be documented for the past 36-month time period
for the adjacent roadway system included within the study area.
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Trip Generation
The trip generation for the proposed development shall be estimated using the latest
edition of Trip Generation published by ITE. Exceptions to the use of this document
must be approved by the City and may include actual traffic generation counts from a
similar existing facility having the same size and surrounding area characteristics or from
other recognized sources that provide trip generation data not included in the ITE manual.
If proposed within the Traffic Impact Study, adjustments to the site traffic generation
should be documented to reflect site traffic interaction, pass-by traffic, use of other
modes of transportation, carpooling or other means of trip reduction. Trip reduction
methods should be discussed with the City prior to use within the report.
Trip Distribution and Assignment
Site traffic shall be assigned to the proposed site driveways and street intersections
included within the study area based on an analysis of the market area for the proposed
development. The market area will vary based on the type and location of the
development. However, as a minimum, the following guidelines should be used:
● Residential trip distribution should be based on the locations of employment
and commercial attractions and the available street system.
● Commercial, industrial and office trip distribution should be based on the
surrounding population densities and the available street system.
The area to be constructed in the development of the site trip distribution should normally
be within a 10-mile radius of the study site. However, other conditions of the proposed
development, the adjacent street system and the location of site traffic attractors and
generators may indicate the need to expand or reduce the area of influence.
Traffic Analysis
The study should include the following minimum items for analysis.
a) Traffic flow conditions, including the level of service using the latest edition of
the Highway Capacity Manual (Special Report 209, Transportation Research
Board)
1. An analysis of the existing traffic conditions.
2. An analysis of the future non-site traffic conditions.
3. An analysis of the traffic conditions with the addition of site traffic.
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b) Roadway capacity conditions using generally accepted daily volume traffic
demand compared to roadway cross sections.
1. Existing traffic conditions
2. Future non-site traffic conditions.
3. Future traffic conditions with the addition of site traffic.
c) Intersection and driveway traffic control device requirements using results of the
items below and the Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (edition adopted by
the Arizona Department of Transportation)
1. Existing conditions.
2. Future non-site conditions.
3. Future total traffic conditions.
d) Intersection and driveway geometrics using recognized accepted formulas with
documentation provided within the report.
1. Analyze adequacy or need for additional through traffic lanes or auxiliary
right or left turn lanes for existing, future non-site and future total traffic
conditions and include storage requirements.
2. Analyze potential conflicts of proposed driveway locations with existing
and/or proposed adjacent driveways or intersection traffic lane
configurations for the future total traffic conditions.
e) Crash summary and identification of trends and/or potential safety hazards.
f) Other analysis as requested by the City or as may be required due to the type and
location of the proposed development.
1. Weaving analysis.
2. Parking analysis.
3. On-site circulation including queuing analysis at major on-site turning
movement locations and for drive thru lanes. The effective length of a
vehicle shall be measured in increments of 25-feet. Drive thru
establishments shall be provided with adequate queue storage capacity to
accommodate normal peak queues for the specified land use.
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4. Site access quantity, location and traffic lane configuration.
g) Mitigation measurements
All recommended on-site and off-site improvements required to mitigate projected
traffic congestion or safety issues shall be identified with the resultant traffic flow
conditions indicated for comparison to the “before conditions”.
REPORT FORMAT
The Traffic Impact Study should include the following items and report sections:
a) Title page.
b) Table of contents and list of figures and tables.
c) Introduction including description of project, purpose of report and executive
summary.
d) Proposed development description including location, land use and proposed use.
Include vicinity map on site plan.
e) Study area description.
f) Existing conditions including site land use, adjacent roadway description and
traffic volumes. Include summary of existing traffic counts, graph of existing
(adjacent) daily and peak hour traffic and roadway condition diagrams.
g) Projected traffic including site traffic generations, distributions and assignment
and non-site traffic for each time period to be analyzed. Include tabular data as
needed to show trip rate formulas used in the study and a summary of the site
traffic assignment. Graphics should be included showing the daily and peak hour
volumes for each analysis time period included in the study for both the site and
non-site traffic.
h) Total traffic should be shown for each analysis time period.
i) Traffic analysis showing tabular and graphic results of the analyses.
j) Summary and conclusions.
k) Appendix providing any material related to the traffic study data collection and
study results.
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COORDINATION WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES
If applicable, the requirements for the Traffic Impact Study as noted in this document
may need to be coordinated with the requirements of other local agencies such as
adjacent cities or towns, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation or the
Arizona Department of Transportation. Any deviation from the requirements of this
document due to the requirements of other agencies should be presented in written form
to the City for review and approval or denial.
REPORT SUBMITTALS
A minimum of two (2) copies of the report shall be submitted to the City for review.
Additional copies of the report may be required for review by other adjacent public
agencies.
AUXILIARY LANE CRITERIA
Use the City of El Mirage Auxiliary Lane Criteria Memorandum
DRIVEWAY CRITERIA
See City of El Mirage Detail EM-259
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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 6 foot long 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 with data key
(NTCIP)
TS2 MMU
Econolite MMU2-16LEip
EDI MMU2-16LEip
TS2 Cabinet Power Supply
Econolite PS-250
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
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 shall have yellow, retroreflective borders
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 FL36T
Extension – Fibrelyte FL36X8
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 – Exact model and
wattage to be determined on case by case basis
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 – Exact model and wattage to be
determined on case by case basis
Mast Arm: 3’ x 8’ (local or collector) or 8’ x 8’ (arterial)
per APS details
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. Cabinet shall be
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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MATERIALS TESTING GUIDELINES – JANUARY 1, 2025
The following are practical guidelines for some required materials testing. This listing is not all-inclusive. Additional testing may be
required, or different procedures called for by the Engineering Inspector, Engineering Project Manager, City Engineer or their
representative. This includes test locations and test frequencies.
Sand-cone correlations
Sand-cone correlations are required whenever a nuclear compaction-testing device is used. These correlations shall be provided
for every tenth nuclear compaction test. The correlation test shall be performed on the City of El Mirage project being tested at
the time of the nuclear density testing. All correlation test results shall reference the serial number of the comparative nuclear
device and the technician performing the test. Correlation test results shall be submitted with the related compaction test results
on an approved form.
Rock correction procedures
A rock correction procedure (per MAG Standard Detail 190) shall be required unless:
1) Either ASTM D-1557 method C or ASTM D-698 methods C are used.
2) Tests are waived by the Engineering Project Manager or City Engineer in writing.
An assumed value of 2.62 shall be used for the bulk specific gravity of rock, unless a different value has been determined by the
testing agency.
Test results
Written results (field copies) shall be submitted to the Engineering Inspector in a timely manner. Verbal results are not
acceptable. All field and laboratory test results will be submitted to the Engineering Inspector for their review prior to commencing
the next phase of construction. All final testing reports shall be signed and stamped by a Civil Engineer.
Trench bedding (compaction testing)
In addition to normally required density testing, density tests may be performed at the bottom of the trench (prior to AB
placement) at the discretion of the inspector.
Material testing prior to paving
The following tests shall be performed and written results submitted to the Engineering Inspector prior to paving.
1) Plasticity indexes on AB from sampling obtained on grade.
2) Gradations on AB from sampling obtained on grade.
3) All density testing results of sub-grade and AB grade.
Asphalt mix design
Unless otherwise specified, the mix design for all asphaltic concrete shall be City of Phoenix Standard C-3/4 inch (High Volume)
mix. Copies of the mix designs and product codes are available in the Engineering office.
City of El Mirage
Community Development
Engineering Division
10000 N. El Mirage Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Phone: 623.876.2977
Fax: 623.876.4605
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Materials Acceptance, Sampling and Testing Frequencies Table
TYPE OF
MATERIALS
MAG
SPEC
SECTION
TYPE OF TEST
REQUIRED
SAMPLING /
TESTING
LOCATIONS
MINIMUM
SAMPLING / TESTING
FREQUENCY
Sub-grade
301
Proctor / Optimum Moisture Content
Moisture Content +/- 2% Optimum
Field Compaction – 95% Minimum
On-site / Stockpile
In-place
In-place
One every Material Type
One every 500-feet per Lane
One every 500-feet per Lane
Fill Placement
211
Proctor / Optimum Moisture Content
Field Compaction
On-site / Stockpile
In-place
One every 500-feet per 8-inch
Lift (MAG 211.3)
Aggregate
Base
Course
701
702
Gradations / PI > 5%
Proctor / Optimum Moisture Content
Fracture Course Aggregate Particles
Field Compaction – 100% Minimum
L.A. Abrasions
< 10% after 100 rev.
< 40% after 500 rev.
From Grade
On-site / Stockpile
On-site / Stockpile
In-place
On-site / Stockpile
One every 1000 Tons
One per Source or Material
One per Source or Material
Each 8-inch Lift every 500-feet
per Lift per Lane
One per Source or Material
Trench Backfill
with ABC
601
Proctor / Optimum Moisture Content
Moisture Content +/- 3% Optimum
Field Compaction (See MAG Table
601-2)
On-site / Stockpile
In-place
In-place
One per Source or Material
One per Lift or 300-feet, not less
than 2 per day of placements
Asphaltic
Concrete Various
Mix Types
321
710
717
Oil Content
Extractions / Gradations
Marshall / Rice / Air Voids
Field Compaction – 95% Minimum
Asphalt Core Samples
In-place
From Grade
From Grade
From Grade
From Grade
One every 1000 Tons
One every 1000 Tons
One every 1000 Tons
One per lift every 500-feet / Lane
Only upon request from City
Portland Cement
Concrete Various
Mix Types
340
725
Field Sampling, Slump, Time, Temp.
Compressive Strength (per MAG)
Placement Location
From field samples
One set of 4, 4 X 8 Cylinders
every 50 cubic yards or each
placement per mix per day
At Testing Lab
Curb / Gutter &
Sidewalk
Sub-grade
725
Field Compaction – 95% Minimum
Moisture Content +/- 3% Optimum
Conc. Const. Joints Every 5-feet
Conc. Exp. Joints Every 50-feet
Below Curb / Gutter
& Sidewalk
One per every 300-feet, not less
than 2 per day each direction
*Compaction shall adhere to City of Phoenix Compaction Requirements on the next page
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NORTHERN AVE
OLIVE AVE
PEORIA AVE
CACTUS RD
THUNDERBIRD RD
GREENWAY RD
DYSART RD
EL MIRAGE RD
NORTHERN PKWY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CREATED: NOVEMBER 2024
WATER & SEWER
SERVICE AREA MAP
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CITY BOUNDARY
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1
0.5
MILE
BELL RD
COEM WATER SERVICE AREA
SERVICE AREA
COEM WATER & SEWER
SERVICE AREA
EPCOR WATER & SEWER
JOE R.
RAMIREZ RD
MYER LN
THOMPSON RANCH RD
GRAND AVE
BUTLER DR
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DESCRIPTION
CRITERIA
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Gallons per capita per day (gpcd)(1)
117
Density (people per dwelling unit)(2)
3.35
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - MULTI-FAMILY/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
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 Pressure of 20 psi
Peak Hour Condition
Min System Pressure of 40 psi
FIRE DEMAND CRITERIA
Single Family Residential
Determined by Fire Dept.
All Other Land Uses
Determined by Fire Dept.
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 FOR EL MIRAGE SERVICE AREA
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DESCRIPTION
CRITERIA
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Gallons per capita per day (gpcd)(1)
58.5
Density (people per dwelling unit)(2)
3.35
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - MULTI-FAMILY/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Land Use Category(3)
Varies
PEAKING FACTORS
Dry Weather Peaking Factors (Applied to Average Flows)
Per AAC R18-9-E301.D (see next page)
Wet Weather Peaking Factors (Applied to Dry Weather 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 10 inches or less
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
WASTEWATER SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA FOR EL MIRAGE SERVICE AREA
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Upstream Population
Dry Weather Peaking Factor
100
3.62
200
3.14
300
2.90
400
2.74
500
2.64
600
2.56
700
2.50
800
2.46
900
2.42
1,000
2.38
1,001 to 10,000
PF = (6.330 x p-0.231) + 1.094
10,001 to 100,000
PF = (6.177 x p-0.233) + 1.128
More than 100,000
PF = (4.500 x p-0.174) + 0.945
PF = Dry Weather Peaking Factor
p = Upstream Population
AAC R18-9-E301.D
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