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Modifications and Additions
Modification NumberModification
2017-01 Street Sign Location: Modification to Standard Drawing T-6A and T-6B
2016-01 LED Street Light Modification
2015-01 Compaction and Materials Testing
4-002 Modification to Section 4-14 and Standard Drawing ST-26, adding Standard Drawing ST-26.1
4-001 Modification 4-001
2010-1 2010-1 Modification
9-003 Modification to Improvement Standards Section 9-10
9-003 Modification to Standard Drawing SD-1A, SD-1B, SD-1C
12-001 Modification Number 12-001
20071231-1 Modification to T19
20071231-2 Modification to L28 and L29
20071231-3 Modification to ST-14A, St 14B, ST-15A, and ST-15B
6-16.04 Underground Service Alert
14-3.03A Remove Spec Section 14-3, 03A "Alternative 3
22-2 Aggregate Base
AR-4.7 Modification to Standard Drawings AR-4.7 and AR-4.8
20080904-1 Modified Standard Drawing #SL34
Section 49-6.03* Revisions of Section 49-6.03 of the Standard Construction Specifications in its entirety and Revisions of Standard Drawing Number T-13 *Internally Iluminated Street Name Signs Rev.1
SL30 & 31 Rev 2 Revision 2 to standard drawing numbers SL30 and SL31
SQ-10.1 DWG SQ-10.l Drop Inlet Concrete Stamp
T-2B, T-2C, T-2D, T-2E Addition of T-2B, T-2C,T-2D, and T-2E standard drawing details
Modification Number SD-12-01, SD-13-01, SD-18-01, and SD-19.1-01
2013-01 Modification to Standard Drawing SL-4 and SL-5
2014-01 Modification to Improvement Standards Section 9-14
2013-02 Modification to Standard Drawing T-3 and T-4
2013-03 Modification to Standard Drawing ST-31
2007 Improvement Standards
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Section Name
Contents Table of Contents
Section 1 Purpose and Definitions
Section 2 General Requirements
Section 3 Improvement Plan Requirements
Section 4 Streets
Section 5 Street Light Design
Section 6 Sound Barrier Design
Section 7 Sanitary Sewer Design
Section 8 Water Supply Systems
Section 9 Storm Drainage Design
Section 10 Grading
Section 11 Stormwater Quality Protection
Section 12 Survey Monuments
Section 13 Traffic Signal Design
Construction Specifications
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Section Name
Contents Table of Contents
Section 1 Terms and Definitions
Section 2 Bid Requirements and Conditions
Section 3 Award and Execution of Contract
Section 4 Scope of Work
Section 5 Control of Work and Materials
Section 6 Legal Relations and Responsibilities
Section 7 Prosecution of the Work
Section 8 Measurement and Payment
Section 9 Changes and Claims
Section 10 Environmental Controls at Work Site
Section 11 Preconstruction Photographs and Record Drawings
Section 12 Construction Area Traffic Control
Section 13 Existing Facilities
Section 14 Restoration of Surfaces
Section 15 Clearing and Grubbing
Section 16 Water Used in Construction
Section 17 Dust Control
Section 18 Earthwork
Section 19 Trench Excavation, Bedding and Backfill
Section 20 Landscaping
Section 21 Finishing Roadway
Section 22 Base Material
Section 23 Asphalt Concrete
Section 24 Side Forms and Headers
Section 25 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
Section 26 Cold Plane Asphalt Concrete Pavement
Section 27 Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks and Drainage Structures
Section 28 Piling Table
Section 29 Prestressing Concrete
Section 30 Concrete Structures
Section 31 Reinforcement
Section 32 Waterproofing
Section 33 Steel Structures
Section 34 Signs
Section 35 Timber Structures
Section 36 Cast-in-Place Concrete Pipe (CIPCP)
Section 37 Boring and Jacking
Section 38 Storm Drain Construction
Section 39 Manholes
Section 40 Miscellaneous Facilities
Section 41 Water Distribution Systems
Section 42 Relocation and Maintenance of Utility Facilities
Section 43 Cleaning and Pipelines
Section 44 Shotcrete, Cast Concrete Channel Lining and Grouted Cobble
Section 45 Chain Link Fence
Section 46 Survey Monuments
Section 47 Railings and Barriers
Section 48 Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings
Section 49 Signals, Lighting and Electrical Systems
Section 50 Construction Materials
Appendix A Holiday Moratorium Exhibit
2007 Standard Drawings
Standard Drawings by Section
Section AR
SectionAR Name
AR 2.0 Curb Ramp Elements
AR 3.0 Curb Ramp General Details
AR 3.1 Detectable Warning Specifications
AR 3.1C Detectable Warning Certification
AR 3.2 Detectable Warning Standard Layout
AR 4.0 Single Pan Curb Ramps
AR 4.1 Dual Pan Curb Ramps
AR 4.2 Single Flare Curb Ramp
AR 4.3 Dual Flare Curb Ramps
AR 4.4 Single Combination Curb Ramp
AR 4.5 Dual Combination Curb Ramps
AR 4.6 Planter Strip Curb Ramps
AR 4.7 Sidewalk Driveway Detail
AR 4.8 Planter Strip Driveway Detail
Section D
SectionD Name
D-1 Approval Blocks
D-3 Standard Map Associated W/ Legal Description
Section L
SectionL Name
L-1 Tree Planting
L-2 Shrub Planting
L-4 Drip Irrigation Valve Assembly
L-7 Flush Valve
L-8 Air Relief Valve
L-12 Drip Irrigation Multi-Outlet Emitter
L-13 Subsurface In-Line Drip Irrigation Layout
L-14 Subsurface In-Line Drip Irrigation Center-Feed Supply Manifold
L-15 Subsurface In-Line Drip Irrigation End-Feed Supply Manifold
L-16 Deep Watering Pipe For Trees
L-17 Irrigation Controller Enclosure
L-18 Irrigation System Trenching
L-19 Drinking Fountain
L-21 Knock-Down Bollard And Stationary Bollard
L-22 Removable Bollard
L-23 Concrete Walk (In Park Areas, Not Frontage Areas)
L-24 Concrete Mowstrip
L-27 Redwood Headerboard
L-28 Double Pipe Gate
L-29 Single Pipe Gate
Section SD
SectionSD Name
SD-1 10-Year Peak Flow Sacramento Method, <80 Acres
SD-2 10-Year Peak Flow Sacramento Method, 80-640 Acres
SD-3 100-Year Peak Flow Sacramento Method, Zone 2 < 80 Acres
SD-4 100-Year Peak Flow Sacramento Method, Zone 2 80-640 Acres
SD-5 Loss in Junction Due to Change in Direction of Flow in Lateral
SD-6 Storm Drain Trench Detail
SD-7 Standard Precast Concrete Drainage Manhole
SD-8A Type A Saddle Manhole (48" or Larger)
SD-8B Type B Saddle Manhole
SD-9 Grey Cast Iron Standard 24" Manhole Frame & Cover
SD-10.1 Grey Cast Iron Standard 36 inch Manhole Frame & Cover
SD-10.2 Grey Cast Iron Standard 36 inch Manhole Frame & Cover
SD-11< Grate Type Manhole Cover
SD-12 Drop Inlet Type B
SD-13 Drop Inlet Type C
SD-14 Welded Steel Grate Frame
SD-15 Welded Steel Grate Frame
SD-16 Center Support Assembly For Multiple Grates
SD-17 Catch Basin Face Plate Assembly And Protection Bar
SD-18 Drop Inlet Type F
SD-19.1 Drop Inlet Type G (Page 1 of 2)
SD-19.2 Drop Inlet Type G (Page 2 of 2)
SD-20 Drainage Inlet Type H
SD-21.1 Corrugated Metal Pipe Drainage Inlet Type I
SD-21.2 Corrugated Metal Pipe Drainage Inlet Type I
SD-22 Corrugated Pipe Fittings
SD-23 Pipe Connections
SD-24 Flexible Pipe To Manhole Connection
SD-25 Typical Ramp And Transition Detail
SD-26 Outlet Pipe Headwall And Apron
SD-27 Ditch Discharge Control And Apron
SD-28.1 Trash Control Rack (24 – 36 Pipe), Pg 1 of 4
SD-28.2 Trash Control Rack (42 Pipe And Larger), Pg 2 of 4
SD-28.3 Trash Control Rack (42" Pipe And Larger), Pg 3 of 4
SD-28.4 Trash Control Rack Details, Pg 4 Of 4
SD-29.1 Inlet Pipe Headwall Wingwall Structure (1 Of 2)
SD-29.2 Inlet Pipe Headwall Wingwall Structure (2 Of 2)
SD-30.1 Lined Channel Section (Sheet 1 Of 2)
SD-30.2 Lined Channel Section (Sheet 2 Of 2)
SD-31 Utility Stream Crossing
Section SL
SectionSL Name
SL-1 Street Lighting Poles And Symbols
SL-2 Street Lighting Illumination Criteria
SL-4 Standard Pull Box
SL-6 Base Location For Street Light
SL-7 Underground Service Installation
SL-9 Metered Service Pedestal (Can) With Step-Down Transformer
SL-10 Unmetered Service Pedestal
SL-11 Unmetered Service Enclosure (Can) With Step Down Transformer
SL-12 In-Line Fuse Requirements
SL-13 2-Wire Street Light System Wire Size And Voltage Drop Calculation
SL-14 3-Wire Street Light System Wire Size And Voltage Drop Calculation
SL-15 Conduit, Service Wire And Breaker Sizing
SL-19 Street Light Areas
SL-20 Common Type Electrolier (Series A)
SL-22 Common Type Electrolier (Series B)
SL-24 Common Type Street Light Pole Spacing Guide (Series A / Series B)
SL-25 Common Type Typical Locations Arterial Streets (Series A / Series B)
SL-26 Common Type Typical Locations Collector And Residential Streets (Series A / Series B)
SL-30 Zone 2 Electrolier (Dual Arm)
SL-31Zone 2 Electrolier (Series A)
SL-32 Zone 2 Luminaire (Series A)
SL-33 Zone 2 Luminaire Options (Series A)
SL-34 Zone 2 Electrolier (Series B)
SL-35 Zone 2 Luminaire (Series B)
SL-36 Zone 2 Pole Spacing Guide (Series A / Series B / Dual Arm))
SL-37 Zone 2 Typical Locations Arterials And Collectors With Medians (Series A / Series B / Dual Arm)
SL-38 Zone 2 Typical Locations Collector And Residential Streets (Series A / Series B)
SL-40 Laguna West Electrolier (Dual Arm)
SL-42 Laguna West Electrolier (Series B)
SL-43 Laguna West Luminaire (Dual Arm / Series B)
SL-46 Old Town Electrolier (Series B)
SL-47 Old Town Luminaire (Series B)
Section SQ
SectionSQ Name
SQ-1 Stabilized Construction Site Access
SQ-2 Reserved (For Future Use)
SQ-3 Sediment Trap Stabilized Outlet
SQ-4 Fiber Rolls
SQ-5 Silt Fence
SQ-6 Concrete Washout
SQ-8 Storm Drain Inlet Filter Bag
SQ-9A Erosion Control Blankets / Mats Channel Installation
SQ-9B Erosion Control Blankets/Mats Slope Installation
SQ-10.1 Drop Inlet Concrete Stamp (Sheet 1 of 2)
SQ-10.2 Drop Inlet Concrete Stamp (Sheet 2 of 2)
Section ST
SectionST Name
ST-1 Trench Backfilling And Resurfacing (PCI = 85 - 100
ST-2 Trench Backfilling And Resurfacing (PCI = 70 – 85)
ST-3 Trench Backfilling And Resurfacing (PCI = 50 – 70)
ST-4 Trench Backfilling And Resurfacing (PCI < 50)
ST-5 Trench Resurfacing When Fabric Is Required
ST-6 Pothole Repair
ST-7 General Notes
ST-8A Manhole Backfill Detail
ST-8 Typical Trench Compaction Detail
ST-9 Temporary Trench Resurfacing
ST-10 Trench Sections In Improved Areas Horticulture, Lawn Or Cultivated Areas
ST-11 Widening Details For Thoroughfares At Various Street Intersections
ST-12A Widening Details For Arterials At Major Street Intersections
ST-12B Widening Details For Arterials At Collector Street Intersection
ST-13 Typical Striping For Collector Streets With Bicycle Lanes At Intersections
ST-14A Typical Striping For Arterial Intersections
ST-14B Typical Striping For Arterial Intersections With Collectors
ST-15A Typical Striping For Thoroughfare Intersections With Thoroughfares or Arterials
ST-15B Typical Striping For Thoroughfare Intersections With Collectors
ST-16 Typical Raised Island Designs For Limiting Access
ST-17B Rolled-In Rumble Strips For Interim Roadway Improvements
ST-17C Rolled-In Rumble Strips For Interim Roadway Improvements
ST-17 Typical Sections Street Classes A, B & C
ST-18 Class C Street Intersection
ST-19 Typical Street Sections At Residential Driveways
ST-20 Commercial Driveways Type A-6
ST-21A Special Commercial Frontage Entrance Type A-7
ST-21B Sidewalk Ramp For A-7 Driveways Without Additional R/W
ST-22 Driveway Location Standards
ST-23 Cul-De-Sac
ST-24 Bulb-Out Detail
ST-25 90 Degree Intersection Elbow
ST-26 Visibility Requirements
ST-27 Bus Turnouts
ST-28 Bus Stop Details
ST-29 Sidewalk Ramps Details
ST-30 A.C. Conforms To New Sidewalk Ramp Re-Construction
ST-31 Typical Curb & Gutter Sections
ST-32 Cross Gutter
ST-33 Barrier Curb Detail
ST-34 Under Sidewalk Drain
ST-35 Separated (Or Detached) Sidewalk Transition
ST-36 A.C. Sidewalk Conform
ST-37 Residential Corner Lot Driveway Location
ST-38 Pavement Widening Detail
ST-39 Standard Concrete Joint Details
ST-40 Street Survey Monument
Section T
SectionT Name
T-1 Stop Sign And Stop Legend Location
T-2 Pre-Formed Rubberized Speed Cushion Detail & Typical Signing And Striping
T-2A Bollard & Speed Bump Sign Detail
T-3 Street Name Sign
T-5A Street Name Sign On Street Light Pole
T-5B Street Name Sign On Electroliers
T-6A Street Name Sign General Location
T-6B Street Name Sign Location
T-7 Bicycle Loop And Bicycle Push Button Installation Detail
T-8 Ladder Type Crosswalk At Uncontrolled Locations
T-9 Typical Street Cross Sections
T-10 Class C Street Cross Sections
T-11 Pedestrian Lane With Bike Barrier
T-12 Concrete Foundation For Type P Controller Cabinet & Type III Service Cabinet
T-13 (Led) Internally Illuminated Street Name Sign Support Bracket
T-14 Support Arm Typical Clamp Detail
T-15 Conduit, Service Wire And Breaker Sizing
T-16 Typical Detector Loop Layouts
T-17 Type B Detector Handhole Detail
T-18 Interconnect Terminal Cabinet And Pedestrian Signal Controller Cabinet Details