City of Hickory

Manual of Practice - updated April 2007

Manual by Section:
100 - Erosion/Sedimentation Control
200 - Drainage
300 - Streets
400 - Curb & Gutter, Sidewalks & Driveways
500 - Water Systems
600 - Sewer System
700 - Landscaping
800 - Solid Waste

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500 - Water Systems - Full Section Manual PDF, Appendix

502 Typical Residential Connection And Hydrant Setting Detail
503 Fire Hydrant Installation Detail
504 Thrust Block For Water Mains (150 PSI Working Pressure)
505 Concrete Encasement For Manhole & Castings In Pavement
506 Tapping Sleeve & Valve Assembly
507 Double Detector Check Valve Assembly w/Meter
508 Water Line Trench Bottom Dimensions And Backfilling Requirements
509 Water Line Installation In Roadway Shoulder
510 Air Blow-Off Assembly
511 Meter Vault Without Bypass
512.1 Meter Vault With Bypass
512.2 Meter Vault With Bypass
513 Vertical Gate Valve Assembly
514 Blow Off Detail
515 Typical Water Service Connection
516 Bore Encasement Detail
517 Typical Dead End With Fire Hydrant
518.1 Fire Sprinkler Backflow Prevention
518.2 Fire Sprinkler Backflow Prevention
519 Road Patch And Repair

Appendix Water Specifications

Section 02200 Earthwork
Section 02222 Excavating Backfilling
Section 02227 Boring Encasement
Section 2400 Thrust Blocking
Section 2401 Water Valves, Valve Boxes, Air Relief Valves, Tapping Sleeve and Valves
Section 2402 Fire Hydrant And Appurtenances
Section 2500 Leakage Testing
Section 2501 Sterilization
Section 2570 Bituminous Pavement Repair
Section 2660 Water System
Section 02661 Water System Design Spec
Section 02668 Water Service Connections
Section 2900 Road Restoration Of Surfaces
Section 2930 Seeding And Landscaping