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WORKS DEPARTMENT
DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR REGIONAL
SERVICES
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please find attached for your information and use, Manual # of the
Region of Durham Design and Construction Specifications.
It is our intention that this information be used for the design and/or
construction of Region of Durham services.
This Manual can be found on our web site at www.durham.ca located under
‘Departments/Works/Design and Construction Specifications for Regional
Services’.
As a holder of the manual in the hard copy format you will be notified by
email of any revisions.
For ordering the manual, please use our online ‘Order Form’.
Should you have any questions regarding the information within this
manual, please contact the Region of Durham at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-
372-1102.
E-mail:
works@durham.ca
or
www.durham.ca
May 2012
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
FOR REGIONAL SERVICES
DESIGN CRITERIA
ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS
ROADS and ENTRANCEWAYS
STORM SEWERS
SANITARY SEWERS
WATERMAINS
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, PAVEMENT MARKINGS, SIGNAGE and
ROADSIDE PROTECTION
APPENDICES
STANDARD DRAWINGS
SERIES TITLE
S-100 STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS
S-200 WATERMAINS
S-300 ROADS
S-400 TRAFFIC
S-500 TRANSIT
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIVISON 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION
REVISIONS
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Specifications for Regional Services.
THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY
OF DURHAM
WORKS DEPARTMENT
DESIGN
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR REGIONAL
SERVICES
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2017
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 1
10. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND STANDARD FORMS FOR REGION OF DURHAM SERVICES
SUBMISSIONS..................................................................................................................................... 20
Final Measurement Sketches............................................................................................................20
Lateral Location Sheets.....................................................................................................................22
As-Built Field Survey......................................................................................................................... 23
As-Built/Record Drawings..................................................................................................................23
Sanitary Drainage Plans....................................................................................................................25
As-Built Design Sheets......................................................................................................................25
Shop Drawings.................................................................................................................................. 25
Camera Inspection............................................................................................................................ 26
1. GENERAL
The following requirements shall be used as guidelines for the preparation of all
engineering submissions presented to the Region of Durham for approval.
The Region of Durham’s Water Supply System By-Law 89-2003 and Sewer
System By-Law 90-2003 are to be used in-conjunction with the Region of
Durham’s Design Standards or most recent amendment(s).
Prior to beginning the design for any Region of Durham services, the developer /
consultant shall meet with Region of Durham staff to obtain or clarify Region of
Durham requirements for presentation of engineering submissions.
The following sections outline the requirements of the Region of Durham with
respect to the review and processing of engineering drawings for the construction
of Regional services and infrastructure.
Draft plan approval must be granted and conditions of draft approval must be
issued before subdivision engineering submissions will be reviewed by the
Region of Durham.
The need for a Functional Servicing Report will be established at the initial
meeting between Region of Durham staff and the developer or his consultant.
The Functional Servicing Report, if required, must include a professional
engineers signed and dated seal, and 4 copies as well as .pdf files of the report
shall be provided by the applicant and shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to, the following information:
• Water System
- main sizing, location and looping
- pressure boundaries, booster stations
• Well Interference
- show all existing homes (with municipal address) abutting and/or close to
the development that have a private well which could be impacted by the
construction of underground services
Plan and profile horizontal metric bar scale shall be 1:500 (for rural areas) or
1:250 (for urban areas) unless otherwise approved by Regional Project Manager
and the vertical metric bar scale shall be 1:50.
Cross section scales shall be 1:200 horizontal and 1:40 vertical, or 1:250
horizontal and 1:50 vertical if approved by Region Project Manager.
Vertical Control Datum shown on plans shall be based on the 1978 Southern
Ontario Adjustment of the Canadian Vertical Geodetic datum.
All Drawings shall reference an adequate number of site benchmarks which shall
be described and detailed on relevant plans.
All drawings shall be neat, legible and shall conform to Region of Durham
drawing standards.
All sanitary sewer maintenance holes, storm sewer maintenance holes and catch
basins on Region of Durham roads shall be numbered with Region-assigned and
approved numbers. All numbers shall be shown on the engineering drawings
(plan/profile, general plans and drainage plans) and the sewer design sheets as
part of the second submission.
The rim elevation, maintenance hole size and OPSD standard type shall be
shown on the profile portion of the drawing.
• General plan showing drawing number and area covered by each plan
and profile sheet.
• When streets require more than one plan, match lines shall be provided
with no overlapping of information.
• The lot and block numbering on all engineering drawings shall be the
same as that on the proposed final registered plan (40M-plan).
2. Two prints of the general plan of services for the purpose of obtaining Region
of Durham maintenance hole and catch basin numbers.
3. A complete set of full size PDF files for all the contract drawings. Adobe
Acrobat PDF files must include a Professional Engineer’s signed and dated
seal.
5. Sanitary Sewer Design Sheets utilizing standard Region of Durham form (see
Appendix).
6. Storm Sewer Design Sheets for Region of Durham storm sewers utilizing
standard Region of Durham form, if applicable (see Appendix).
At such time as the engineering drawings contain all information necessary for
Ministry of the Environment (MOE) approval, the developer or his consultant shall
complete and submit MOE application forms for sanitary sewers and storm
sewers (including the Letter’s of Incorporation Certificate) to the Region of
Durham for the Region’s approval. Upon receipt of all required data, the Region
of Durham will make the necessary policy check and then return the
aforementioned data to the developer or his consultant who will forward it to the
Ministry of the Environment (Head Office & District Office) recommending
issuance of the Certificate of Approval. A Form 1 – Record of Watermains
Upon receipt of approval from all applicable agencies and upon approval of the
drawings by the Lower Tier Municipalities the originals shall be submitted to the
Region of Durham for approval, which shall mean to be accepted in accordance
with the specifications and standards of the Region of Durham. This acceptance
is not to be construed as verification of engineering content nor in any way as
relieving the stamping professional engineer from responsibility for engineering
content.
The following outline is intended to assist the applicant in preparing site servicing
plans for service connection and entrance design for all developments other than
single family or semi-detached dwellings. If further information is required please
contact the Region of Durham Works Department (Tel. 905-668-7711).
General
• The applicant must submit six (6) prints along with PDF files of the detailed
site servicing plan to the Region of Durham Works Department for approval
prior to the issuance of service connection and entrance permits.
• The applicant must submit a detailed cost estimate covering all Regional
services (including road works if the site fronts a Regional Road) within the
right-of-way and/or easement, based on the approved site servicing plan.
• For estimated cost of works less than $125,000, the developer has the option
of having the Region of Durham construct the works through the quotation
contract process or entering into a Servicing Agreement. If the developer
• The applicant must complete the applicable Development Charge Form for
the site and must pay all applicable development charges prior to the
issuance of a building permit (development charge forms are available and
applicable development charges must be paid at the local authority office).
Drawing Requirements
The detailed site servicing plan and engineering drawings shall contain following
information:
• Property lines, lot and plan numbers, street lines, names and municipal
address.
• Title block including drawing scale, date, drawing number and the applicant’s
name, address and phone number.
• Location of all existing utilities such as hydro, gas, bell, other, including
abandoned plant remaining in the ground.
• Location, size, length, grade, material and bedding of all proposed services
(service connection profile must be provided).
• Entranceway geometrics.
Personnel Qualifications
Project Standards
The Consultant shall prepare the design in accordance with accepted technical
standards, specifications, guidelines and state-of-the-art practices. Where
appropriate, the Consultant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the
most recent technical references. The Region’s Project Manager will resolve any
conflicts in design criteria.
Engineering Drawings
The Region will provide typical format and content guidelines to the Consultant
prior to the preparation of any documents. Samples of recent contract drawings
are available upon request. The Region’s master Special Provision and
MasterFormat Specifications documents are available on the Region’s website at
http://www.durham.ca/dcspecs/List.aspx.
• All AutoCAD files shall be in a format compatible with the Region of Durham’s
current version of AutoCAD.
• All CAD files shall be delivered with an integrated coordinate system being
UTM NAD 83, Zone 17.
• Provide all reports and tender documents, including special provisions (unit
price contracts) and specifications (vertical construction contracts), in Region
Proponents shall confirm in their Proposals that they are able to deliver and
utilize digital data provided in the above-noted formats. The Region will not
entertain requests for extra costs related to the conversion of data.
For each deliverable the Consultant shall provide one (1) digital copy and a
maximum of four (4) paper copies (one reproducible) for reports and two (2)
paper copies for drawings to the Region’s Project Manager for distribution by the
Region. The Consultant shall confirm the number of copies for each deliverable
with the Region’s Project Manager prior to printing.
• All approvals, permits and Board orders, and the application packages
• Quantity calculations
The Consultant shall prepare the final tender package consisting of tender
documents and contract drawings as described below, and submit the package
to the Region’s Project Manager for review, comment and approval.
Tender Documents
Contract Drawings
Unless indicated otherwise by the Region’s Project Manager, all “Issued for
Tender” contract drawings, except “standard sheets” listed below, shall be sealed
and signed by a Professional Engineer. All “Issued for Tender” contract drawings
shall be submitted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format only. For each drawing sheet,
submit one PDF file at full size scale and one PDF file at 50% scale. The full size
PDF must fit on A1 (594 x 841 mm) size paper when printed. The 50% scale
PDF must fit on 11”x17” paper. Hard copies are not required. Submitted PDF
files must be fully scalable when printed.
All “Issued for Tender” contract drawings shall have the revision box cleared of
all comments. There shall be no revisions noted on “Issued for Tender” contract
drawings.
At the “Issued For Construction” stage, unless otherwise directed by the Region’s
Project Manager, the Consultant shall submit a complete new set of PDF files
(full size and 50% scale) for all contract drawings complete with all revisions
issued during the tender period.
The contract drawings shall also be submitted in AutoCAD format at the “Issued
For Construction” stage. AutoCAD files shall be in a format compatible with the
Region of Durham’s current version of AutoCAD.
Adobe Acrobat PDF files must include a Professional Engineer’s signed and
dated seal. AutoCAD files are not to include the Engineer’s seal.
1. Standard sheets:
• Title sheet
• Index
• Legend and abbreviations
• Details
• Design cross-sections at 10 m intervals for urban projects (20 m for rural
projects with Region of Durham approval)
• Stormwater management facilities
• Construction staging and detours (including traffic control measures) with
temporary pavement markings
• General arrangement
• Details
• Foundations
• Environmental
PDF drawing files (one .pdf per drawing sheet) shall be named similar to the
following example:
AutoCAD drawing files may contain multiple drawing sheets with a separate tab
for each sheet.
6. EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum permanent easement widths required for Region
of Durham municipal services:
Minimum Width
Type of Service, Size & Depth of Easement
Easements are for the intended use (sanitary sewer, watermain, etc.). No other
utility is permitted within the easements.
Easements are to remain free and clear of all obstructions both above ground
and below ground.
Road Allowance
The standard road allowance shall be in keeping with the Lower Tier
Municipality’s cross-section, including the installation of underground services.
Where possible, watermains shall typically be located on the north or east side of
the road or in keeping with the approved Lower Tier standard cross section.
Where a significantly larger number of service connections or vacant lots with
development potential on the opposite side of the road are proposed, contact
Region of Durham Development Approvals.
Hydrants shall be located a minimum of 1.0 m from the centerline of the hydrant
secondary valve and 1.5 m from the centerline of the watermain. Hydrants shall
be located in the boulevard 1.0 m minimum from all utilities. No other utilities
shall be located between the watermain and hydrant.
Sanitary sewers shall be located 1.5 m from the centerline of the road and a
minimum of 3.0 m from centerline of the storm sewer and a minimum of 1.5 m
from the foundation drain. For common trench installation details, refer to the
Region of Durham standard drawings.
Parallel Installations
Under normal conditions, watermains shall be laid with a least 2.50 m horizontal
separation from any sewer or sewer maintenance hole. The distance shall be
measured from the nearest edge.
Watermains shall normally cross above sewers with sufficient vertical separation
(minimum 0.25 m) to allow for proper bedding and structural support of the
watermain and sewer main.
When it is not possible for the watermain to cross above the sewer, the
watermain passing under the sewer shall be protected by providing:
• A vertical separation of at least 0.5 m between the invert of the sewer and the
crown of the watermain.
• The length of water pipe shall be centred at the point of crossing so that the
joints will be equidistant and as far as possible from the sewer.
Utility Crossings
Where watermains cross over or under utilities other than sewers, the clearance
and type of crossing provided shall conform to the requirements of the particular
utility involved and provide the proper bedding and structural support of the
watermain and utility.
Other
For all other conditions, refer to the MOE “Procedures to Govern the Separation
of Sewers and Watermains” and the MOE document “Watermain Design Criteria
for Future Alterations Authorized Under a Drinking Water Works Permit”.
Prior to the preparation of the draft agreement, the Region of Durham must be in
receipt of the following information:
• Three (3) copies of the proposed final plan (40M) or (40R) of subdivision
• Three (3) copies of the reference plan (40R) for any easement to be granted
to the Region of Durham
• Two (2) copies of the sanitary drainage plans including electronic AutoCAD
file
Under the MOE’s Drinking Water Licensing Program certain alterations to the
water distribution system do not require approval from the MOE as pre-approval
has been granted through the systems Drinking Water Works Permit as long as
the future alteration meets the requirements of the MOE ‘s Watermain Design
Criteria for Future Alterations Authorized Under a Drinking Water Works Permit.
In these situations a Form 1 – Record of Watermains Authorized as a Future
Alteration must be completed, verified by a professional Engineer and by a
representative of the Region of Durham prior to the work.
The type of works covered under the current transfer program are as follows:
Sewer Systems
The transfer of approvals program does not currently include the following:
Sewer Systems
Although the above items are not included in the current Transfer of Approval
Program, for MOE applications, the Region of Durham would be involved in the
initial engineering design and approval process for those sanitary sewer, storm
sewer and water supply systems, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Region of
Durham.
• The Consulting Engineer shall submit directly to the Lower Tier Municipalities,
five (5) copies of the required application forms for local storm sewers.
Upon approval and signature by the Local Municipalities, three (3) copies of
the application forms are to be forwarded to the Region of Durham Works
Department for processing and submission to the MOE.
• This information is generally laid out in the MOE publication entitled “Guide to
Applying for Environmental Compliance Approval”.
• In the case of individuals, i.e. "warm bodies', the applicant(s) will be required
to provide appropriate copies of birth certificates with each application form.
Each MOE application form and all engineering drawings must be stamped by
the engineer responsible for the preparation of the application and design of the
municipal services for which approval is sought. The engineer’s stamp must be
signed and dated on all engineering drawings.
Upon completion of the project the required as-built measurement forms for
Region of Durham services shall be completed and submitted to the Region of
Durham's Construction Management Services Division.
All appurtenances shall be located using the Global Positioning System for GIS
applications and provided in electronic format. All UTM Coordinates shall be
NAD83 Zone 17 sub-metre accuracy, in a format compatible with the Region of
Durham’s current version of AutoCAD.
Final measurement sketches (see Appendix) are required for sanitary sewers,
sanitary connections, watermain, water connections and Region of Durham
storm sewers and storm connections. This includes new servicing to vacant lots.
Common Information
• North arrow
• When there is more than one final measurement sketch per street
include match lines and stations
• Use the same drawing limits when more than one final sketch per
street is required (re: consistent limits and match lines)
Watermains
Sanitary Sewers
• Length of lateral
• Length of lateral
• Length of lateral
Lateral location sheets (see Appendix) are required for Region of Durham
sanitary, water and storm service connections to existing dwellings, new
connections and replacement connections.
• North arrow
• Length of lateral
The as-built data shall be based upon an as-built survey of all the services and
shall include a field check of the following items:
• Light Poles
• Pipe sizes
• Rim elevations
• Benchmark to be checked
As-Built/Record Drawings
The as-built drawings consist of the original engineering drawings which have
been revised to show as-built conditions. As-built drawings shall be provided in
hard copy and an electronic CAD file in a format compatible with the Region of
Durham’s current version of AutoCAD.
For all Region of Durham contracts, Lower Tier municipality contracts, that
include Region of Durham services and subdivisions, a paper plot is required for
the Region’s permanent records. An electronic copy of the as-built AutoCAD
drawings, in a format compatible with the Region of Durham’s current version of
AutoCAD, are also required.
Original design information (inverts, grades, etc.) shall remain on the drawing,
with a diagonal line struck through it and as-built information boxed in, adjacent
to original information.
eg. - E. INV. 97.5 (Original Design Invert)
The as-built drawings of Regional services shall incorporate all revisions of the
following items:
• All watermain data, such as top of pipe and/or invert elevations, stationing
etc. See ‘Watermain Data Table’ in Appendix
• Distance from property line for sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermains
“As Recorded” shall be shown in revision column with date. All previous revision
notations shall be left on the drawing to allow the Region to confirm the drawing
includes all such previous revisions
AutoCAD files shall be named by drawing numbers as specified for “Issued for
Construction” drawing. Provide a copy of all CAD drawings on a CD or DVD,
labelled with the Works Department contract or subdivision number and the
drawing numbers. For plotting purposes, provide a list of the pen colours with
coordinating pen sizes or Colour Table File (ctb).
Two copies of sanitary drainage plans and the electronic file shall be submitted to
the Region of Durham’s Construction Management Services Division for
permanent record. The electronic files are to be in GIS format and/or Region of
Durham’s current version of AutoCAD, utilizing UTM Coordinates of NAD83 Zone
17 sub-metre accuracy.
Two complete sets and the electronic file of design sheets recalculated to
conform to as-built measurements for Region of Durham services shall be
submitted to the Region of Durham Construction Management Services Division
for permanent record.
Shop Drawings
One complete set of shop drawings with the as-built conditions shall be
completed and submitted to the Region of Durham Construction Management
Services Division for permanent record.
Camera Inspection
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2017
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ROADS AND ENTRANCEWAYS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
In general, the geometric design of Durham’s regional roads shall follow the
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Geometric Design Guide for
Canadian Roads (most recent version) and the specifications listed here.
The design criteria document shall be submitted to the Region for approval.
Details shall be provided for any approved special provisions required due to
unique physical conditions on the site or for existing or future design conditions
such as retaining walls, slope protection, culverts, bridges or special crossfall
conditions.
2. GEOMETRIC DESIGN
The design speed shall be the selected in consultation with the Region, based on
Secion 1.2.3.3 of the TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, which
considers the following:
• General terrain and physical features of the road (horizontal & vertical
alignment land & shoulder width, etc.)
• 85 percentile of the operating speed (existing and anticipated post
construction).
• Adjacent land use and character of the road (urban or rural)
• Road classification.
In each case, the existing and planned roadway corridor characteristics should
be considered.
Regional Roads shall be designed to satisfy safe sight distance requirements per
TAC - Geometric Design section 1.2
Longitudinal profile grade changes in excess of 1.5% are to include vertical “K”
curves. The vertical curvature shall be based on TAC - Geometric Design section
2.1.3.3.
The combination of the horizontal and vertical geometry of the road shall be
reviewed for safety based on TAC – Geometric Design section 2.3.2.4.
Maximum Grade:
• road profiles 8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
• through an intersection 2.50% 3.00% 3.00%
• intersection grade difference 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Pavement Crossfall 2% 2% 2%
Through Lanes:
- Rural 3.5m
For superelevated sections of urban roadway, standard curb and gutter (not
superelevated) with drainage inlets, where required, shall be placed on the high
side to prevent sheet flow across the road.
A review of the roadside safety for each road shall be completed using the
current version of the MTO Roadside Safety Manual. For further details refer to
the Traffic section in these design specifications.
Pavement Structure
The pavement design for arterial roads will be determined for each project based
on a geotechnical (soils) investigation for the project site. The investigation shall
include road borehole samples at critical locations, as well as pavement cores,
test pits, groundwater monitoring wells, and other means as approved by the
Region. A geotechnical report will be prepared to document the analysis of the
existing and proposed conditions and to provide recommendations for the design
and construction. The method of analysis shall be based on applicable and
industry acceptable guidelines such as AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement
Structures and ‘Guideline for Professional Engineers Providing Geotechnical
Engineering Services' (1993) published by Professional Engineers Ontario. The
composition and thickness of the road pavement shall be designed considering
the following factors:
• Other project-specific factors (i.e. adjacent land use, plans for future
widenings or buried infrastructure, etc.)
The proposed pavement structure for the road widening shall match or exceed
the existing pavement structure.
The bottom of the base course (Granular B Type 1 Mod.) shall match the existing
subgrade depth, up to 1.2m below the proposed road surface.
For all rural roads, include a minimum of 0.5m of full depth pavement beyond the
edge of the travelled lane. If additional width of partially paved shoulder is
required it will consist of the two top asphalt courses.
The Geotechnical report will include, but not be limited to, the following sections:
Field Investigation
• Existing pavement condition survey (with photos)
• Existing drainage condition assessment
• Geotechnical investigation
• Pavement coring (with photos)
• Rutting Investigation
Laboratory Testing
• Physical characteristics of granular base/subbase and subgrade soils
(grain size, moisture content, and Atterberg Limits where appropriate)
• Environmental chemical analysis results (soil and water where
appropriate)
Recommendations
The discussion and recommendations in each report will vary based on site-
specific requirements; however in most cases the following items will be required:
• Traffic loading and structural analysis
• Proposed pavement structure and rehabilitation, including cost analysis in
support of at least two proposed designs
• Crack repairs, as applicable
• Stripping depth of topsoil/organic materials
• Subgrade preparation, proof rolling
• Asphalt mix types
• Construction, use of earth cut, compaction requirements
• Drainage recommendations
• Groundwater and water taking control
• Pavement transitions
• Additional information such as BH plans, BH logs / records (with station,
offset and elevations), asphalt core data with photos, grain size
distribution curves, etc.
Drainage
Culverts shall be designed in accordance with MTO Highway Drainage Design
Standards (2008).
The minimum culvert size for road crossings is 600 mm. The length of culvert
shall be determined using the depth of ditch and 4:1 side slopes (desirable).
Culverts shall be designed to accommodate a minimum of highway (H-20)
loading and soil conditions. Culverts are to be installed by open cut construction.
The overtopping design criteria used for the different design storms is to be
calculated and submitted to the Region for review and acceptance.
Where culverts and sewers are designed within the frost depth, granular frost
tapers shall be specified. Typical frost depth is 1.2m south of Highway 407; 1.5m
north of Highway 407.
The bottom of a rural ditch is to be 0.5m below the subgrade where possible. The
minimum depth of ditch is 0.3m. Consideration should be given to incorporation
of Low Impact Development (LID) methods such as flat bottom ditches and bio
swales.
4. INTERSECTIONS
a. For type “A” and type “B” arterial roads, a 200 m long tangent at the
approach to an intersection is desirable; as a minimum, the tangent shall
be equal to the stopping sight distance.
b. For type “C” arterial roads and municipal roads, a tangent length equal to
the stopping sight distance at the approach to an intersection is desirable;
as a minimum, the tangent shall be 20 m long beyond the projected edge
of pavement.
A review of the proposed sight lines and sight triangles at the intersection based
on TAC requirements is to be prepared and submitted to the Region.
Daylight triangles requirements for infrastructure may govern the Right of Way
(R.O.W.) requirements.
Turn Lanes
Left Turns:
The measurement of the sight distance to oncoming vehicles for left turns at 4-
legged signalized intersections shall account for the reduced visibility caused by
vehicles queued in the left turn lane on the opposing intersection leg.
Consider implementation of zero or positive offset left turn lane configuration at
certain signalized intersections in consultation with the Region. Zero or positive
offset left turn lanes may be applicable when left turning sight lines are restricted
due to:
• the intersection being located on, or close to, a horizontal curve with lanes
approaching in a counter-clockwise direction;
• the roadway being flared or widened through the intersection;
• three or more through lanes being present on opposing intersection
approaches.
Zero or positive offset left turn lanes may also be applicable when:
• the left turning movement will operate at LOS F or v/c ratio is 1.0 and
opposing left turn and through volumes are considered high.Right Turns:
Consider the need for right turn lanes and/or tapers on Regional roads. The need
will be assessed on a site by site basis, and should generally follow the
guidelines in the table below.
The geometric design of these should follow the Region Standard S-300.050.
Intersection Grades
The maximum grade of minor roadway profiles at intersections with Regional
Roads shall be based on TAC – Geometric Design section 2.3.2.3.
Side road profile grade changes approaching crownline of main road shall not
exceed an algebraic difference greater than 2.0%, if the intersection is to be
signalized as part of the project or potentially in the future.
At the intersection of two roads, transition of the minor classification road shall
have minimal impact on the major road. The profile and crossfall of the major
road is to be maintained to the extent possible.
Intersection splining design shall have regards for ride and major and minor
drainage.
5. ENTRANCEWAY/DRIVEWAY DESIGN
The design of a high volume entranceway should generally follow the criteria in
Section 4 - Intersections.
Other entranceways serving land uses not covered above are subject to
interpretation by the Region of Durham as to whether the “high volume” or “low
volume” entranceway requirements will be applied.
Basic widths, curb spacing, radii and angles of entranceway for various land uses
in urban and rural areas are given in the following Table 2. Methods of
measurement can be found following Table 2 and are illustrated in Figure 1.
For the purpose of Table 2 below, “Urban” refers to a curbed cross section and
“Rural” refers to open ditch construction.
The design values given may be adjusted by the Region of Durham as required
to handle expected traffic conditions.
1) In Urban areas, all residential entrances shall have a minimum 1.5 m approaching
and 1.0 m departing flare in addition to the entrance width shown in the table above.
2) Recommended minimum width of 8.0m to accommodate larger farm equipment is
used. Access width to be reviewed with the farm owner/operator.
3) Minimum radius for farm entrances should consider the farm equipment used (in
consultation with the farm owner/operator) and consider the Regional Road AADT.
OPSD 351.010 (latest revision) shall be used as a guide for urban residential
design with the exception of approaching / departing flare dimensions. For
commercial entrances use OPSD 350.010, with the exception of the dimensions
specified above.
In urban areas with pedestrian or bicycle facilities in the boulevard, the driveway
width and radius dimensions should reflect the lower range of values provided in
Table 2.
The desirable angle for any entrance should be 90 degrees. The minimum acute
angle for any entranceway, measured from the centreline of roadway should be
70 degrees.
OPSD 301.010 and OPSD 301.020 shall be used as guides for rural entrance
design.
FIGURE 1
• Residential Driveways
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OR
OR
For criteria and design parameters of turning lanes at entrances from the
Regional Road refer to TAC and the criteria in Section 4 - Intersections.
The width of curb cut for residential driveways shall be as specified by the
Region of Durham. The width of curb cut for apartment, commercial and
industrial driveways shall take into account the basic width of the driveway and
the radius of curvature as further outlined below. Where mutual driveways are
constructed between two adjoining properties, the curb cut shall be continuous.
Continuous sidewalk, curb and gutter should be provided across any un-
signalized driveway, including a private street, where sidewalk is present at the
approaches.
For new developments, the maximum grade permissible for an access driveway,
from the sidewalk to the garage shall be 10%. This maximum grade is not
recommended and should be employed only in exceptional cases where physical
conditions prohibit the use of lesser grades. There shall be a minimum grade of
2% towards the road from the property line to the curb line.
When the entrance design includes a right turn lane or taper, a 1.5m setback
should be provided between the back of the curb and the sidewalk or Multi Use
Path (MUP).
The profile of the entrance should slope up from the road toward the property line
to maintain the sidewalk profile across entrances and to address overland flow
containment. Refer to OPSD 310.050, Partially Depressed option as a guide.
Turn Restrictions
Where a high volume entranceway will enter onto a Regional road, the Region of
Durham may require, as a condition of access, the restriction of left turn
movements into and/or out of the access. This will be determined based on site
specific conditions.
Control of turn restrictions will normally require the provision of raised median
along the Regional Road through the entranceway, extending at least 25 m past
the curb returns at the entranceway to restrict left-turning traffic. If feasible, the
median should be extended from the closest existing raised median.
In some cases, only when raised median provision is not possible, a trumpet
island design can be provided, based on TAC 3.2.9.1.
Sight distance requirements are typically based upon 1.05 m eye height and 0.38
m height of object.
Entranceway spacing in urban areas is generally set out in the Regional Official
Plan (Schedule E-Table E7) based on the Arterial Type. The minimum spacing is
set out in Table 2 above is applicable only where greater spacing is not possible
due to physical constraints.
Entranceway Drainage
Entrance culverts shall be designed for a 25 year storm event and as per
Durham Region’s standards, and shall have a minimum size of 450 mm. For
areas with known drainage concerns the road authority may require additional
design calculations and/or a larger culvert size.
The length of culvert shall be determined using the depth of ditch and 4:1 side
slopes. Culverts shall be designed to accommodate minimum of highway (H-20)
loading and soil conditions.
Entranceway Permits
STORM SEWERS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. MATERIALS ........................................................................................................................................... 6
6. APPROVALS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
The watershed area shall be determined from contour plans and shall include all
areas that naturally drain into the system and shall also consider all lot grading
plans for proposed developments.
A plan of the watershed area shall be prepared for submission to the Region of
Durham and shall include all affected streets, lots and watercourses. The
proposed storm sewer system shall be shown on this plan including each
maintenance hole and catch basin. Maintenance holes or catch basins shall be
provided at every change of pipe size, grade and alignment.
The watershed area outlet tributary point to each maintenance hole and catch
basin shall be clearly outlined on the storm drainage area plan with the area in
hectares (to the nearest tenth) and runoff coefficient both shown in a circle of
15 mm diameter.
4.6 ha
Thus 0.5 .
In the case of large tributary areas under single ownership, such as shopping
centres, apartment developments, schools, etc., the design shall be prepared on
the basis of the whole area being tributary to a maintenance hole or catch basin
in an abutting storm sewer. When more than one storm sewer connection will be
necessary to serve the property in question, the appropriate area tributary to
each storm sewer connection shall be clearly shown and taken into account in
the design of the storm sewer.
Runoff Quantity
The design of the storm sewers shall be computed on the Region of Durham’s
Standard Storm Sewer Design Sheets (see Appendix) or similar sheets.
• All storm sewers shall be designed according to the Rational Formula where:
Q = 2.78 (A x i x R) i = 3454
Tc+20
A = Area, hectares
i = Average rainfall intensity, millimetres/hour
R = Runoff coefficient
Q = Runoff quantity, litres/second
Tc= Time of concentration, minutes
The values of the rainfall intensity “i” shall be determined using approved Rainfall
Intensity - Duration Curve and a storm frequency of 1:10 years. A storm
frequency of 1:5 years may be considered when the new storm sewer system will
discharge into an existing system. Values for the runoff coefficient "R" shall be as
approved by the Engineer who shall also determine which storm sewers shall be
designated as trunk storm sewer.
In urban areas the value of the runoff coefficient will be increased for high
magnitude storms. For the 25, 50 and 100-year events the runoff coefficient “C”
should be multiplied by the corresponding Antecedent Precipitation Index (Ca)
listed below.
A minimum 15-minute Tc for entry time shall generally be allowed at the head of
the system. Smaller times of concentration may be considered for individual
situations. Other approved methods may be used for the design of storm sewers
where it is considered expedient, however, design flow values shall not be less
than those calculated using the Rational Formula.
Manning's Formula (see Appendix) shall be used to compute both capacity and
velocity of storm sewers. The capacity of the storm sewer shall be calculated on
the pipe flowing full. This formula shall be used in conjunction with the Region of
Durham storm sewer design.
The roughness coefficient to be used for storm sewer pipes shall be:
• Concrete
- n = 0.013 for all size of pipes
• Polyvinyl Chloride
- n = 0.013 for all size of pipes
• Corrugated Steel
- n = manufacturers specifications
Velocity
The velocity in storm sewers shall be limited to a minimum of 0.75 m/s and a
maximum of 5.00 m/s.
Velocity change from one pipe to another in a maintenance hole shall not exceed
0.60 m/s.
The minimum cover from finished grade to the top of pipe shall be 1.20 m.
Maintenance Holes
Maintenance hole chamber openings shall be located towards the road unless
otherwise specified.
Maintenance hole sizing based on pipe opening and benching (if required) shall
be determined from the chart shown in accordance with OPSD 701.021 (latest
revision).
Maintenance hole tees may be built on concrete storm sewer pipe from 1200 to
3000 mm diameter as shown in accordance with OPSD 707.010 (latest revision).
The minimum drop across the maintenance hole for all straight runs shall be
sufficient to maintain the hydraulic grade line across the maintenance hole.
Safety platforms shall be required in all maintenance holes greater than 5.0 m in
depth. Safety platforms shall not be more than 5.0 m apart and constructed in
accordance with OPSD 404.020 (latest revision).
For maintenance holes located outside the roadway, concrete adjustment units
shall be set in 3 parts sand, 1 part mortar or using Moduloc tape. The adjustment
units shall be parged on the outside with 15 mm of 3 parts sand, 1 part mortar
and sealed with two coats of bituminous paint.
Catch Basins
Special catch basins and inlet structures shall be fully designed and detailed.
Catch basins shall be selected, located and spaced in accordance with
conditions of design; the spacing shall not exceed 75 m. The design for catch
basin location and type shall take into consideration the lot areas, lot grades,
road widths and road grades. The catch basin spacing may be altered for road
profile grades over 4%, for special cases by using side inlet catch basins or
special grates. Double catch basins are required at sag locations where drainage
is received from more than one direction.
Side inlet catch basins are to be used adjacent to on road bicycle lanes. Spacing
of side inlet catch basins shall be calculated to ensure capture of minor system.
Catch basins and connections shall provide for the expected maximum flow.
OPSD 400.020 (latest revision), Cast Iron, Square Frame, with Square Flat Grate
for Catch Basins, Herring Bone Openings shall be used.
For single and double catch basins, the connection pipe shall be laid at 1.00%
minimum grade.
Catch basin outlet pipes shall be connected directly to the nearest storm
maintenance hole, or to the mainline storm sewer using a prefabricated tee.
Subdrains shall be provided on both sides of all catch basins where possible, and
connected to the catch basin at the downstream end of the subdrain by 2.0 m
section of non-perforated corrugated steel pipe. All plastic knockouts shall be
entirely removed from catch basins. All catch basin connections shall be
mortared on the inside and outside of the catch basin wall.
For catch basins located outside the roadway, concrete adjustment units shall be
set in 3 parts sand, 1 part mortar or using Moduloc tape. The adjustment units
shall be parged on the outside with 15 mm of 3 parts sand, 1 part mortar and
sealed with two coats of bituminous paint.
Pipe
Pipe length, diameter, material type and class, percent grade and bedding shall
be shown on the profile for all lengths of storm sewer pipe.
Proposed/existing pipe diameters shall be shown over top of the subject pipe,
both on the plan and profile section of the drawing.
All storm sewers shall be located as shown on the appropriate road cross-section
standard.
Pipe sizes shall not decrease from a larger size upstream to a smaller size
downstream regardless of the increase in grade.
Pipe class and bedding shall be designed based on pipe material used to suit a
minimum of highway (H-20) loading and soil conditions.
3. MATERIALS
Storm sewers shall be constructed of concrete pipe, polyvinyl chloride pipe, high-
density polyethylene pipe or concrete cast in place. The classification of pipe to
be used shall be clearly shown on the profile for all lengths of storm sewer pipe.
Corrugated steel pipe shall not be used as part of an enclosed storm sewer
system. Corrugated steel pipe can be used for storm sewer outlets, driveway
culverts and road crossing culverts.
4. EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS
6. APPROVALS
Design and construction of storm water discharge to creeks, wet lands, storm
water management ponds etc. to be in accordance with and approved by
Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries
of Ontario and the Ministry of Environment including adjacent property owners
and Local Municipalities.
SANITARY SEWERS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2017
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SANITARY SEWERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. DESIGN FLOW
Residential
• Average Flow
- 364 L/person/day
• Infiltration
- 22.5 m3/gross ha/day (0.26 l/s/day) - when foundation drains are not
connected to the sanitary sewer.
• Peaking Factor
KH - Maximum 3.8
- Minimum 1.5
• Population Density
When lands are zoned for a specific residential use and detailed information
is not available, the following population densities shall apply:
Townhouse 125
Apartment
- Low Density (62 u/ha) 150
- Med-Low Density (86 u/ha) 210
- Med Density (124 u/ha) 300
- High Density (274 u/ha) 600
u/ha = units per hectare
When the number and type of housing units within a proposed development
are known, the calculation of population for the proposed development shall
be based on the following:
Future land use and population shall be based on the Region of Durham
Official Plan and Secondary Plans of the Local Municipalities.
Commercial
Design Flow: 180 m³ /gross floor area ha/day (2.08 l/s/day) including infiltration
and peaking effect.
Floor Space Index: 0.50 of gross lot area unless designated otherwise on the
approved plan.
The area is calculated using the number of gross hectares included in the
industrial, school or institutional site. This flow figure will apply unless evidence
exists which will require additional treatment or provide additional volume.
The tributary areas used in the evaluation of the design flows shall be shown on
a plan to a scale of 1:5000. This plan shall indicate the land use, area, population
density or number of units, and the design flow in l/s. For each area entered on
the design sheet, the maintenance hole numbers, the size and grade of the
sewers, and the plan number of the detailed plan and profile for each section of
the sanitary sewer shall also be indicated.
Minimum velocity 0.60 m/s and the minimum grade of 0.5% for all local sewers.
A minimum grade of 1% for the first upstream leg.
Siphon Design
The minimum velocity for siphon design is 0.90 m/s (as per MOE criteria).
Siphon design submissions are to include siphon calculations stamped and
signed by an engineer.
Depth is measured from the final centerline finished road elevation to the top of
the sanitary sewer:
• For residential, commercial and institutional areas the minimum depth shall
be 2.75 m.
In all cases the proposed sanitary sewers shall be installed at sufficient depth to
service lands external to the site as determined by the Region of Durham.
Maintenance Holes
Maintenance holes shall be spaced at a maximum of 120 m for pipe sizes 200
mm diameter to 750 mm diameter, a maximum of 125 m for pipe sizes 825 mm
diameter to 1200 mm diameter and a maximum of 155 m for pipe sizes over
1200 mm diameter. Where sewers are installed using microtunneling or
horizontal directional drilling, the maximum spacing of maintenance holes will be
evaluated on a site specific basis.
The type and size of maintenance hole shall be specified on the profile and a
detail of the benching is to be shown on the plan portion of the engineering
drawing for cases when the benching differs from the normal.
All maintenance hole chamber openings shall be located on the upstream side of
the maintenance hole.
The maximum change in the direction of flow in any sanitary sewer maintenance
hole shall be 90 degrees. A change of flow direction at acute interior angles shall
not be permitted.
A maximum drop of 0.25 m will only be allowed if the design of the sewer cannot
be modified to reduce the drop or modified to accommodate a drop structure.
If the design of the sewer system is such that the difference in elevation between
the maintenance hole inlet and outlet will exceed 0.25 m, then a drop structure
shall be required. Drop structures with an elevation difference greater than 5.0m
shall be individually designed and detailed.
Whenever feasible, sewer systems shall be designed to avoid the use of drop
structures.
When pipe size does not change through a maintenance hole and the upstream
flow velocity does not exceed 1.5 m/s, the following allowances shall be made to
compensate for hydraulic losses:
• 0 - 45 degrees 0.03 m
• 46 - 90 degrees 0.06 m
• Junctions and Transitions*
For all junction and transition maintenance holes, and when the upstream flow
velocity exceeds 1.5 m/s; the drop required shall be calculated using the Ministry
of the Environment guidelines “Hydraulic Calculations for Junction and Transition
Maintenance Holes” (See Appendices).
The obvert(s) on the upstream side of a maintenance hole shall not be lower than
the obvert(s) on the downstream side of the maintenance hole.
Safety platforms shall be required in all maintenance holes greater than 5.0 m in
depth. Safety platforms shall not be more than 5.0 m apart and shall be
constructed according to the Standard Drawings.
Whenever practical, a safety platform shall be located 0.5 m below the drop
structure inlet pipe.
Lifting holes in precast sections shall be completely filled with 3 parts sand, 1 part
cement mortar prior to backfilling.
For maintenance holes located outside the roadway, concrete adjustment units
shall be set in 3 parts sand, 1 part mortar or using Moduloc tape. The adjustment
units shall be parged on the outside with 15 mm of 3 parts sand, 1 part mortar
and sealed with two coats of bituminous paint.
Pipe
The class and type of pipe and the type of pipe bedding shall be shown on the
profile for each section of sewer.
The use of radius pipe or deflected pipe will be permitted to achieve changes in
horizontal alignment for sewer sizes 1050 mm diameter and larger. The minimum
radius allowed for various pipe diameters shall be as detailed in the manufacturer
specifications. When pipes are deflected at the joints, the angle of joint
displacement shall not exceed 3 degrees.
Pipe bedding and class of pipe shall be designed to suit ultimate loading
conditions.
Pipe stub locations and elevations shall be surveyed and accurately tied to
permanent structures prior to backfilling.
Connections
All sanitary sewer connections to service private property shall comply with the
“Design Specifications for Service Connections”.
Tracer Wire
Tracer wire shall be installed on all forcemains. Tracer wire shall be brought to
the surface using 50 mm diameter valve boxes spaced at 300 m intervals along
the forcemain for locating purposes.
4. MATERIALS
In industrial areas, vitrified clay (VC) pipe shall be used up to and including 600
mm diameter, reinforced concrete pipe shall be used greater than 600 mm
diameter.
The consulting engineer shall support the selection of pipe to be used with
reference to applicable OPSD Standards or by providing detailed design
calculations.
Where soil conditions and depth of pipe allow, the Region of Durham's standard
bedding detail for PVC pipe shall be used. Where the depth of pipe and soil
conditions require additional bedding requirements as determined by the design
Engineer, detailed design calculations, a geotechnical report and any
supplemental drawings shall be submitted to support the additional bedding
requirements.
For PVC pipe, the maximum deflection measured not earlier than 24 hours after
backfill shall not exceed 5.5% of average inside diameter (ID). The maximum
deflection measured after one year of installation, and prior to the end of
maintenance period shall not exceed 7.0% of average ID.
5. EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS
7. CONCRETE ENCASEMENT
WATERMAINS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2017
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
WATERMAINS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. WATERMAINS ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Minimum Sizes of Pipe ........................................................................................................................ 3
Minimum Depth of Pipe ....................................................................................................................... 3
Dead Ends ........................................................................................................................................... 3
6. VALVES ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Mainline Valves ................................................................................................................................... 4
Sizes .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Number, Location and Spacing ........................................................................................................... 4
Air Valves ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Drain Valves ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Valve Boxes......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chambers ............................................................................................................................................ 5
7. HYDRANTS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Numbers, Spacing and Type ............................................................................................................... 5
Branch Valves and Boxes ................................................................................................................... 6
Anti-tampering Devices ....................................................................................................................... 6
The Region of Durham’s Water Supply System By-Law 89-2003 shall comply in-
conjunction with the Region of Durham’s Design Standards or most recent
amendment.
2. DESIGN FLOWS
Watermain Capacities
Watermains shall be sized to carry the greater of maximum day plus fire flow or
maximum hour demand. Fire flow shall be calculated as outlined in the current
edition of "Water Supply for Fire Protection, A Guide to Recommended Practice"
issued by the Fire Underwriters Survey of the Insurance Bureau of Canada,
unless otherwise approved by the Region of Durham.
The minimum required fire flow for single family, detached dwellings is 4,500
L/min.
The following average daily consumption rates for individual commercial and
institutional use:
The water usage will drop to residential usage rates during the remainder of the
day. Schools generally do not exhibit large maximum day to average day ratios
and a factor of 1.5 will generally cover this variation. For estimation of peak
demand rates, a fixture-unit approach shall be used.
The peak water usage rates in campgrounds varies with the type of facilities
provided (showers, flush toilets, clothes washers, etc.) and the ratio of these
facilities to the number of campsites. A peak rate factor of 4 shall be used.
This factor shall be applied to the average expected water usage at full
occupancy of the campsite.
The distribution system shall be sized to meet normal demands. The maximum
sustained operating pressures shall not exceed 700 kPa. Under conditions of
simultaneous maximum day and fire flow demands, the pressure shall not drop
below 140 kPa in the Regional portion of the Water Distribution System. Under
normal operating conditions, the pressure shall not drop below 275 kPa in the
Regional portion of the Water Distribution System.
The Ontario Building Code requires, “where the static pressure exceeds 550
kPa, a pressure reducing valve shall be installed to limit the maximum static
pressure to not more than 550 kPa in areas that may be occupied”.
As indicated in the Water Supply System By-Law 89-2003 Part II Section 7.3
indicates “The Region of Durham does not guarantee to any Consumer an
uninterrupted supply of Regional Water or that any standard of water pressure,
water quantity or water quality will be met or maintained and any failure to
provide an uninterrupted supply of Regional water or to provide an uninterrupted
supply of Regional Water or to meet any such standard shall not be construed as
neglect on part of the Region of Durham.”
4. FRICTION FACTORS
The following “C” values shall be used in the Hazen Williams equation (see the
following) for the design of water distribution systems unless actual pipe
materials and “C” factors are known:
Q = 0.84918 CAR0.63S0.54
C = Coefficient of Roughness
R = Hydraulic Radius (m)
S = Slope of the Energy Grade Line (m/m)
A = Cross-Sectional Flow Area (m3)
The above “C” factors represent long-term values. A “C” factor of 140 shall be
used to calculate maximum velocities for transient pressure estimations, or for
checking pump motor sizes for run out conditions.
In evaluating existing systems for expansion, the “C” factors shall be determined
by actual field tests, wherever possible.
5. WATERMAINS
• Pipes of 250 mm, 350 mm and 450 mm diameter are no longer considered
standard production sizes and shall not be used for the design of new
distribution systems
Roads with curb and gutter shall have a minimum cover of 1.80 m, the watermain
measured from the top of pipe to the finished centre line road grade.
Roads with open ditches, the watermain shall have a minimum cover of 1.80 m.
Dead Ends
water flow and pressure requirements for the area. A secondary watermain loop
is required for any dead ends that will have more than 20 houses. All fittings and
joints encountered within the restraining length shall be restrained.
6. VALVES
Mainline Valves
Resilient seat gate valves shall be used on all watermains 400 mm in diameter
and less in size.
Butterfly valves are not permitted on all watermains 400 mm and smaller in size
unless otherwise specified.
All valves shall be of the approved type with non-rising stem and a 50 mm square
operating nut opening counter clockwise.
Sizes
The size of the valve shall be the same size as the watermain up to and including
600 mm diameter. Valves on 750 mm diameter and larger watermains may be
one size smaller than the water main size.
Three valves are required at a tee intersection and four valves are required at a
cross intersection. Wherever practical, the valves shall be located at the point
where the projection of the street line intersects the watermain. Valve boxes and
chambers shall be located in boulevards whenever possible.
Air Valves
Drain Valves
Drain valves shall be located at the low points of all watermains 600 mm
diameter and greater and shall be constructed in a chamber.
Valve Boxes
All valves 400 mm diameter and smaller shall have valve boxes and specified
direct bury operators shall be used.
All valves larger than 400 mm diameter can be installed in valve chambers. All
valves in chambers shall be installed with extension stems. Handwheels shall not
be installed.
The tops of valve boxes and valve chamber maintenance hole covers shall be
set flush with finished grade. The top of the roof slab of valve chambers shall be
at least 0.60 m below the profile of the finished pavement.
Chambers
All watermain valve, drain valve and air valve chambers shall be provided with a
drain pipe connection to the storm sewer if feasible. No connections are
permitted to the sanitary sewer. Storm sewer connections shall include a
backflow preventer in an accessible location. The location of the storm sewer
connection shall be shown on the contract drawings.
7. HYDRANTS
Hydrants shall be installed on all watermains 150 mm diameter and larger with
the following maximum allowable spacing:
• The Region of Durham can request that the hydrant spacing of 150 m for
residential areas and 75 m for non-residential areas be reduced based on a
site specific bases.
Anti-tampering Devices
A fee shall be charged to the developer to cover the cost of supply, installation
and removal of the device.
8. SAMPLING STATIONS
All new watermains shall be cleaned by foam swabbing (up to and including 300
mm) to remove all debris in the pipeline, hydrostatically tested, disinfected and
flushed. Refer to Section 01450 Quality Control.
10. CONNECTIONS
All water connections to service private property shall comply with the Design
Specifications for Service Connections.
11. MATERIALS
For the purpose of this clause, the following definitions shall apply:
For watermains which are 400 mm in diameter and larger, alternative watermain
materials as specified on the approved manufacturer’s product list will be
considered during detailed design stage only where the consequence of failure
scoring is less than the average consequence of failure score as calculated by
the Region of Durham. The Region of Durham considers many factors in
calculating consequence of failure including, but not limited to, critical customers,
traffic, accessibility, environment, public safety, redundancy, etc.
Ductile Iron (DI) pipe may be permitted to replace existing DI pipes for short
sections (approximately 2 to 3 pipe lengths) only. DI pipe must have a
polyethylene encasement according to AWWA C105/A21.50.
Mechanical restraints shall be required for 2 pipe lengths at each end of the
installation to provide a safety factor.
Double reinforced tracer wire shall be installed at the same time as the HDPE
installation.
All HDPE pipe shall be joined using the butt fusion process according to ASTM
F2620.
A minimum rating of DR11 shall be used in lieu of a liner. HDPE pipe sizes shall
range from 100 mm to 305 mm dia. (ID). Site specific approval shall be required
for use of 400 mm dia. (ID) as indicated in the Approved Manufacturers’ Product
Section.
Tracer Wire
Cathodic protection shall be provided for all tracer wires on PVC and CPP
watermains. One 5.4 kg zinc anode shall be installed for every 1000 m of tracer
wire. The location of the anodes shall be shown on the construction drawings.
One 5.4 kg zinc anode shall be installed on all new copper service connections
and all existing copper service connections that are exposed during any type of
road reconstruction work.
One 5.4 kg zinc anode shall be installed on every valve, hydrant and fitting
connected to a non-ferrous watermain.
Fittings include bends, tees, crosses, sleeves, reducers, plugs, caps, joint
restrainers and couplings.
All thermite weld connections shall be coated with an approved coating material.
Joint restrainers and granular thrust blocks shall be used on all fittings as
indicated on the appropriate Region of Durham Standard Drawing. Joints shall
be restrained in the opposing direction to thrust forces. All joints encountered
within the specified restraining length as indicated on the appropriate Standard
Drawings, shall be restrained. Watermains in poor soil conditions shall be
restrained as directed by the Region of Durham. Any fittings, which are to be cut
into an existing PVC watermain pipe, shall be specifically designed by the
Engineer to ensure that all existing and proposed pipe joints are adequately
restrained.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2017
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General
The storm sewer connections to the main storm sewer shall be made with an
approved manufactured tee for main sewer sizes up to and including 375 mm
diameter and according to Region of Durham requirements for larger sizes.
Foundation Drains
Service connections for multiple family and other blocks, commercial, industrial
and institutional areas shall be sized individually according to the intended use.
Location
The location of storm sewer service connections for semi-detached lots shall suit
the house style and shall be according to Region of Durham Standard Drawing
S-230.010.
Test Fitting
A 150 mm x 150 mm cast iron test fitting with test plate marked “Storm” shall be
installed 1.50 m beyond the property line on private property.
The depth of service connections at the street line in residential areas, measured
from the final center line road elevation shall be:
Risers shall be used when the invert depth of the sewer main exceeds 4.60 m.
Risers shall not exceed 3.0 m in depth.
Parking lots, driveways and/or other hard surfaced areas servicing multiple
family, commercial and other blocks, shall be drained by a properly designed
internal drainage system (including catch basins, maintenance holes and pipe)
which shall connect to the storm sewer system or other approved outfall.
Velocity
Materials
For storm sewer service connection materials refer to the Region of Durham
Approved Manufacturers’ Product List
Construction
General
All sanitary sewer service connections for single family and semi-detached, link
dwellings and duplexes shall be individual service connections.
The connection to the main sanitary sewer shall be made with an approved
manufactured tee or approved saddle. A “WYE” service connection shall be
installed on the services of the first upstream leg.
No service connection of a size greater than half the diameter of the main
sanitary sewer shall be cut into the main sanitary sewer. A maintenance hole
shall be installed on the main sanitary sewer at the intersection of a sanitary
service connection, which has a size greater than half the diameter of the main
sanitary sewer except as provided below:
Foundation Drains
Cleanouts
Pipe Size
Sanitary service connections for single family, semi-detached, links and duplexes
units shall be 100 mm diameter.
Sanitary service connections for multiple family and other blocks, commercial,
institutional and industrial areas shall be sized individually according to the
intended use.
Location
The location of sanitary sewer service connections for semi-detached lots shall
suit the house style.
The depth of the sanitary service connections for single family units and
semi-detached units, at the property line, measured from the final center line
road elevation shall be:
Risers shall be used when the obvert depth of the sanitary sewer main exceeds
4.50 m. The riser connection shall not exceed 3.0 m in depth.
Maintenance Holes
Sanitary sewer connections to multiple family and other blocks shall require a
maintenance hole be installed and located either on private property (1.50 m
from property line to center of rim) or on the main sewer.
Sanitary service connections will only be permitted into the first upstream
maintenance hole of cul-de-sac’s and first upstream maintenance holes where
future upstream development is not anticipated. A maximum of three connections
per maintenance hole will be permitted. Lateral sanitary service connections shall
be benched according to OPSD 701.021. Lateral sanitary service connections
and downstream mainline sanitary sewer obverts shall be equal. The Region of
Durham will not accept drop structures for the sanitary service connections into
the maintenance holes.
Materials
For single family and semi-detached units, links, duplexes, multiple family, and
other blocks, the service connections shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
For industrial areas the service connections shall be bell and spigot vitrified clay
(VC) pipe.
Construction
General
Water service connections are subject to the Region of Durham’s Water Supply
System By-Law 89-2003 or recent amendment.
All water service connections for single and semi-detached, link dwellings and
duplexes shall be individual service connections.
The Ontario Building Code requires, “where the static pressure exceeds 550
kPa, a pressure reducing valve shall be installed to limit the maximum static
pressure to not more than 550 kPa in areas that may be occupied”.
The minimum size for service connections shall be 19 mm diameter except when
the length of the connection from the main to the building setback exceeds 30 m
the minimum size shall then be 25 mm diameter.
Water services are sized for domestic consumption only and not for private water
sprinkler systems and/or private lawn watering systems, as indicated in the
Water Supply System By-Law 89-2003.
Fire lines for industrial, commercial and institutional properties shall be sized and
installed according to the guidelines recommended by the Fire Insurance
Advisory Organization.
Location
Roads with curb and gutter shall have water service connections installed 1.70 m
minimum below finished centerline road grade.
On open ditch roads and unimproved roads water service connections shall have
a minimum cover of 1.70 m.
Mainstops
All domestic water service connections shall have mainstops installed at the
watermain equal to the water service connection diameter.
All service connections less than 100 mm diameter shall have curb stops and
boxes installed at property line.
Valves for service connections 100 mm diameter and greater shall be restrained
to the tee on the watermain and located according to Region of Durham
Standard Drawings.
Materials
Construction
General
• All valves shall be listed indicating type and be supervised in the open
position by the following methods:
- All proposed and existing fire line protection systems requiring the
installation of a backflow device shall be hydraulically calculated by a
qualified person to ensure that it will meet NFPA 13/14 requirements.
A professional engineer shall verify that all calculations are correct. A
letter verifying these calculations shall be sent to the Region of
Durham, Local Municipalities and fire service.
- The fire service and fire alarm companies shall be notified prior to a fire
protection system being shut down to facilitate testing. They shall also
be notified on the system being restored.
Testers
When results of a test show that a backflow device is not in good working
condition, the consumer shall make repairs or replace the device within 7 working
days of the test.
Backflow test gauges shall be calibrated annually. Test gauges shall only be
used for testing backflow devices if they have been calibrated when purchased or
on an annual basis. Calibrating results shall be sent to the Region of Durham
within 30 days from the date of calibration.
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2017
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES,
PAVEMENT MARKING, SIGNAGE AND ROADSIDE PROTECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2. SIGNAL DESIGN METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 1
3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 2
Traffic Signal Controller Assembly ................................................................................................... 2
4. TRAFFIC DRAWING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 2
Legal Drawing Approval ................................................................................................................... 2
Legal Drawing Detail ........................................................................................................................ 2
Legal Drawing Scale ........................................................................................................................ 3
Construction Drawing Scale ............................................................................................................. 3
5. TRAFFIC SIGNAL LAYOUT............................................................................................................... 4
Application Heuristics ....................................................................................................................... 4
Temporary Signal Installation .......................................................................................................... 4
Signal Heads .................................................................................................................................... 4
Signal Head Spacing........................................................................................................................ 4
Signal Head Distance from Approach Stop Line ............................................................................. 5
Pedestrian Push Buttons.................................................................................................................. 5
Controller Cabinet Footing and Location ......................................................................................... 5
Power Supply Control Cabinet ......................................................................................................... 5
Power Supply Grounding Equipment ............................................................................................... 6
Signal Head Minimum Height .......................................................................................................... 6
Mast Arms ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Primary Mast Arm Minimum Length ................................................................................................. 6
Maximum Mast Arm Length for Wood Pole ..................................................................................... 7
Traffic Pole Spatial Separation ........................................................................................................ 7
Pole Footings ................................................................................................................................... 7
6. ELECTRICAL CONDUIT .................................................................................................................... 7
General............................................................................................................................................. 7
Intersection Conduit Location .......................................................................................................... 8
Conduit Material ............................................................................................................................... 8
Conduit Installation Method ............................................................................................................. 8
Conduit Sizing .................................................................................................................................. 8
Conduit to Controller Cabinet Footing.............................................................................................. 8
Inductive Loop Lead-in Conduit ....................................................................................................... 9
Conduit Cover .................................................................................................................................. 9
Interconnect Conduit Horizontal Location ........................................................................................ 9
7. ELECTRICAL HANDHOLES .............................................................................................................. 9
Handholes Locations........................................................................................................................ 9
Handhole Spacing .......................................................................................................................... 10
8. VEHICLE PRESENCE DETECTION ................................................................................................ 10
General........................................................................................................................................... 10
Loop Material and Sealants ........................................................................................................... 10
Left Turn Advance Loop Location .................................................................................................. 10
Inductive Loop Sizing ..................................................................................................................... 10
Central System/Permanent Count Station (PCS) .......................................................................... 11
Long Distance/Dilemma Detection (Extension Loops) .................................................................. 11
Vehicle Signal Pre-Emption ........................................................................................................... 11
9. SIGNAL TIMING, OPERATION AND CAPACITY ANALYSIS ........................................................ 11
General........................................................................................................................................... 11
Traffic Analysis - General ............................................................................................................... 12
Signal Timing Practices and Methodologies .................................................................................. 12
1. GENERAL
It is the Region of Durham’s intention that the following design requirements shall
be used as a supplement to the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO)
standards and specifications to meet the needs of the Region of Durham. All
information is based on, but not necessarily limited to, the aforementioned
manuals. As a general guide, all signal devices, pavement markings and signage
installations shall be designed in accordance with the latest books of the OTM.
As a general guide, all roadside protection shall be designed in accordance with
the latest MTO Roadside Safety Manual (RSM).
The following design guidelines and specifications shall be used for the
preparation of all traffic control device engineering and legal drawings for Region
of Durham approval. It is difficult to completely standardize the design of traffic
control devices, however, it is intended that uniformity be ensured wherever
possible. Refer to the Engineering Submission section for additional required
drawing information.
The design of new traffic control devices or modifications to existing traffic control
devices may be influenced considerably by various factors. This may include
property restrictions, location of services, cost of service relocation, inherent
restrictions of existing/future road geometry and existing/conceptual traffic
conditions.
Data collection is an essential element of the design process that may establish
the type or character of an intersection treatment and traffic control device
design. The following data information shall be considered, if applicable, in the
design stage for traffic signal devices, associated pavement markings and
signage:
• Speed studies;
• Vehicle turning movement count data including pedestrian activity;
• Historical collision statistics, of the past 3 consecutive years; segregated into
annual collisions and frequency of collisions by type and pattern;
• Durham Safety Improvement Program (DSIP) Information;
• Available studies (safety audits, intersection reviews, traffic impact studies);
• Review of existing signal timing plans;
• Existing/future amenities that will impact subject intersection(s);
• Aerial photographs;
• Scope of future road works.
The Region of Durham shall supply and install all traffic signal controller
assemblies. Controller assemblies may include, but not necessarily limited to, the
following:
• Controller Cabinet;
• Controller Unit (timer) with National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) phase designations;
• Malfunction Management Unit (MMU);
• Remote communication equipment;
• Bus Interface Units (BIU);
• Signal Pre-emption Equipment (fire, rail, transit signal priority);
• Vehicle detection equipment, video monitoring equipment;
• Pedestrian Button Central Control Unit
• Power supply.
In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, section 144 (31), revised 1997, the
final legal drawing (also known as PHM-125) shall be approved by the Regional
Municipality of Durham Approval Designee (Manager of Traffic Engineering and
Operations).
Where a traffic control signal is located on a road or intersection that falls under
the jurisdiction of the Local Municipalities, a municipal official may endorse the
legal drawing in addition to the aforementioned approval.
Where a traffic signal is located on a road or intersection that falls under the
jurisdiction of the MTO, a MTO approval designee shall solely approve the legal
drawing. The legal drawing shall be generated using the Ministry’s latest PHM
format.
Traffic legal drawings shall be generated using the latest Traffic Engineering and
Operations drawing format. Refer to Engineering Submissions section for general
drawing requirements.
The legal drawings shall show the intersection details on all approaches for a
distance from the intersection that directly affects the traffic control device
operation. Legal drawing detail should be identified to scale to include, but not
necessarily limited to, the following items:
• Intersection geometry;
• Edge of roadway, pavement, shoulders, curb and gutter, sidewalks and raised
islands;
• Regulatory signs that directly affect the traffic control device operation;
• Pavement markings including lane width, storage and parallel lane length and
taper length dimensions;
• Location, orientation and type of traffic signal head including mounting
heights;
• Location of pedestrian signal heads and pushbuttons if any;
• Emergency optical pre-emption equipment;
• Roadway lighting;
• Communication (Bell) equipment used for traffic equipment (pedestals and
termination points);
• Vehicle detection equipment and detection areas, if applicable;
• Blank-out signs and active or continuous flashing advance warning signs and
other types of equipment operated by the signal controller;
• Location and orientation of the controller cabinet;
• Pole footings, electrical conduit and appurtenances, chambers, maintenance
holes, hand holes, junction boxes, traffic signal power supply location and
grounding rods;
• Utility poles;
• Property access/egress locations (i.e. driveways, curb depressions, ramps);
• Property lines (Right-of-way and easements);
• Parking meters and parking control;
• Bus bays, bus stop locations;
Application Heuristics
A temporary signal legal drawing is required for all temporary signal applications.
Refer to Section 4 for required drawing detail and approvals.
Signal head height, measured from the bottom of backboard, over traveled
portion of roadway shall be 5.8 m.
Signal Heads
For traffic control signals under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham or Local
Municipalities, the following shall apply.
Traffic signal heads for new and reconstructed signals shall be Region of
Durham approved, 3-section or 4-section, 300 mm diameter L.E.D. lenses with
backboard.
Pedestrian signal heads for new and reconstructed signals shall be L.E.D.
Maximum horizontal signal head spacing between primary and secondary signal
heads per approach shall be 15.0 m.
Minimum horizontal signal head spacing between primary and secondary signal
heads per approach shall be 6.0 m.
Maximum longitudinal distance from the primary signal head to the approach
stop line shall be 50.0 m.
Minimum longitudinal distance from the primary signal head to the approach stop
line shall be 20.0 m.
Pedestrian push buttons for new and reconstructed signals shall be accessible
buttons as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Power supply shall be obtained from existing overhead power sources, nearest
to proposed/existing traffic controller footing. Should an overhead power supply
feed not be feasible, a concrete footing for an underground power supply
assembly shall be installed. Hydro meters to be installed where required by hydro
authority. Liaison with hydro authority will be required for approval to connection
to existing hydro plant.
Service grounding shall be a minimum distance of 5.5 metres from hydro service
pole used. A minimum of 2 ground plates or 4 ground rods, spaced at 3.0 metres
in any pattern, shall be installed at the power supply control cabinet location as
per Region Standards.
Signal head height, measured from the bottom of backboard, over traveled
portion of roadway shall be 5.0 m. Top elevation of secondary signal head, in
centre median island, shall match top elevation of primary signal head.
Mast Arms
Proposed single member mast arm lengths shall be kept to a minimum. Mast
arms shall be single member spun aluminum. The following arm lengths shall be
used:
Minimum length of signal member mast arm used for a primary signal head shall
be 3.0 m.
Maximum length of single member mast arm mounted to a wood utility pole shall
be 4.6 m.
The structural integrity of a proposed joint use utility pole shall be evaluated for
joint usage feasibility and approval shall be provided in writing from respective
utility owner and/or operator.
All new traffic poles shall have a minimum spatial separation of 7.0 m.
All new traffic poles shall be installed with a minimum spatial distance of 2.0 m
measured from the back edge of curb or edge of traveled pavement to the edge
of traffic pole footing, except when pole is being used to mount accessible
pedestrian buttons .
Pole Footings
Specification
Concrete Footing Base Type
Drawing
Signal pole with mast arm and signal head S-400.010 Type III
Signal Pole in centre median island * S-400.010 Type III /Type II*
Pedestrian Pole (no mast arm) S-400.010 Type I
Pedestrian Push Button Pole OPSD 2200.041
Lighting Pole S-400.010 Type III
*Note: Type II concrete footing should not be used unless absolutely necessary and shall be used
in retrofit applications where space constraints exist.
6. ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
General
Conduit shall generally run parallel or perpendicular to the roadway, and routed
to run in a direct line between poles and handholes. A maximum of 2 - 90-degree
sweep bends shall be allowed in a single conduit run where absolutely required.
Conduit run redirection angle shall not exceed 90 degrees.
Conduit Material
Conduit material shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for open cut trench or high
density polyethylene (HDPE) for trenchless installation or approved equivalent
(refer to Approved Manufactures’ Product List).
All new conduits shall be installed using the open cut method. Where conduit is
proposed to cross an undisturbed paved road or surface (i.e. without proposed
road works), it shall be installed using the directional bore method.
Conduit Sizing
Conduit Cover
Urban Installation
• Under normal urban conditions (urban cross section), interconnect conduit
shall be located as per Region Standards..
Rural Installation
• Under normal rural conditions (rural cross section), the interconnect conduit
shall be located 2.0 m from the edge of pavement. Final handhole rim
elevation shall be installed 50 mm below final gravel shoulder grade. For
future locating an equipment marker shall be placed at the property line
perpendicular to the handhole.
7. ELECTRICAL HANDHOLES
Handholes Locations
New handholes shall not be installed within paved boulevard areas including
sidewalks, unless absolutely necessary.
Handhole Spacing
Handhole spacing for interconnect conduit shall not exceed 150 m between 450 mm dia.
handholes and shall not exceed 400 m between rectangular handholes.
General
Pre-formed loops, microwave and video detection may be used, with prior
Region of Durham approval, where site conditions justify use.
Inductive loop cable shall meet International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
specifications.
Left turn advance loop shall be setback 15.0 m from nearest edge of stop bar
and centered within the lane. Left turn advance setback loops shall be installed,
regardless of warrant values or justification, in new signal installations or
reconstructions.
Shared through & right turn lane stop bar - 1.8 m x 15.0 m
Right turn lane setback - 1.8 m x 9.0 m
Long distance detection operating parameters shall be as per OTM Book 12.
General
The Region of Durham’s traffic control signal timing and operation guidelines
shall be used as a supplement to the standards and specifications provided in
the following manuals to meet the needs of the Region of Durham.
All information contained herein is based on, but not necessarily limited to, the
aforementioned manuals. Timing and operational methodologies/principles shall
be in accordance with the latest revisions of these manuals. The guidelines shall
be used to ensure uniformity wherever possible.
The Works Department will review and approve all signal timing, operational and
capacity reviews for existing and new/proposed traffic control devices within the
Region of Durham.
Existing and proposed traffic control devices shall use National Electrical
Manufactures Association (NEMA) phasing configuration as shown in Figure 1.
All traffic analysis performed shall use the latest version of Synchro software and
shall conform to the parameter standards outlined in this document.
Current signal timing operations and strategies are derived from sound
engineering practices and extensive traffic operation experience.
Intersection capacity and signal analysis shall be generated using the latest
version of Synchro modeling and optimization software which utilizes the
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 2010; Chapter 17 methodology. Analysis shall
include modeling of signal coordination and progression where applicable. Refer
to Section 2 for Synchro Guidelines.
Average and maximum arrival rates shall be based on the Poisson distribution
methodology.
The following minimum timing intervals shall be used for the timing of new traffic
control signals.
Amber Clearance
A = t+v/(2a+70.6g)
Where:
All-Red Clearance
All-red clearance interval shall be a function of the width of the intersection with
or without crosswalks, length of vehicle and approach speed.
r = 3.6(w+L)/vveh
r = 3.6(P+L)/vveh
Where:
Pedestrian walking distance is measured from the point where a pedestrian steps
into a crossing to the farthest conflicting edge of the traveled roadway through
lane. Distance is measured in both walk directions at the centre of the crosswalk
lines on all sides of the intersections (greater distance shall be used in
calculations).
Pedestrian walk interval shall be determined using the method outlined in Traffic
Control Signal Timing and Capacity Analysis at Signalized Intersections
(TCSTCA) manual.
twalk= 5+0.5Dw/Vped
Where:
Pedestrian clearance interval shall be a function of the half the length of the
crossing, appropriate walking speed, vehicle amber clearance and all-red
clearance time.
tfdw = 0.5Dw/Vped-y-r
Where:
CPS’s are used to improve the positive guidance of pedestrians and to better
convey the international crossing symbols of the walk person and flashing upright
hand. CPS shall countdown in descending fashion for the total duration of these
intervals. Proposed locations shall meet the criteria outlined in the Region’s
policy for CPS installation.
In most cases, the cycle time for a signal is pre-determined by the requirements
of the signals within a network sub-system. The most critical intersection(s) in the
sub-system usually govern and its cycle time is applied to all other intersections
within the sub-system.
In all cases, the Region of Durham will review and approve all signal timing,
operational and capacity reviews for existing and new/proposed traffic control
devices.
As a guide, cycle lengths within Central Business District’s shall not exceed 70
seconds. Cycle length shall not exceed 90 seconds in all other areas unless
otherwise approved by the Region of Durham.
Use the default ideal saturation flow of 1900 passenger car per hour of green per
lane (pcphgpl) for HCM related analysis. This saturation flow should also be used
for Synchro analysis.
Actual lane width should always be noted however in the absence of actual
measurements use standard lane widths of:
Approach grades between –15% and +15% should be used in analysis. Use a
negative grade for downhill conditions.
Area Type
• Narrow rights-of-way
• Frequent parking maneuvers
• Vehicle blockages
• Abundant taxi or bus activity or both
• Small curb radii
• Limited use of exclusive turn lanes;
• High pedestrian activity;
• Dense population (high rise apartments, condominiums or offices);
• Mid block curb cuts;
• Closely spaced intersections (<215 m.); and
• One way streets.
Use Amber plus all-red times per phase for all peaks.
The calculation of lost time associated with a fully protected left turn movement
(such as double left turns) is the same as for through movements.
Right turns on red (RTOR) are added to the capacity of the lane as determined
using the saturation flow rate and the effective green time. The number of right
turns (in pcus) is a function of the conflicting vehicular and/or pedestrian flows
and the presence of a right-turn lane. Field observations have shown that RTOR
tends to be zero or near zero where there are heavy conflicting pedestrian
movements.
• For operational analysis, the default value should indicate the use of RTOR
unless otherwise substantiated by field studies
Right turns on red in exclusive right turn lanes should not be included if:
• The queue of through traffic normally extends beyond the start of the
exclusive right turn lane effectively hindering vehicles from turning right.
• The right turn lane is less than 15.0 m long (exclusive of taper), is being used
as a loading bay by buses and the total expected dwell time is more than 5%
of the total green time in an hour.
Field studies should be conducted, if applicable. Traffic lanes are not equally
utilized because of vehicles stopping in the curb lane, the absence of right turn
and/or left-turn lanes, vehicles wishing to turn right or left, road condition and
proximity of highway on-ramps.
The following conditions are applicable for field measured saturation flows:
• A saturation flow (SF) based on a one day SF flow study would not be
accepted unless it is factored down by 5%;
• In case of doubt, the Region could request details of the saturation flow study
from the consultant.
The above values are not recommended for use in planning or operational
design. Traffic patterns and characteristics may change over time so typical or
conservative values should be used to account for this possible variability.
Regardless of any field studies, the Region will not accept values in excess of the
following:
• Through movement: 2000 pcphgpl;
• Left Turn Green Arrow: 2050 pcphgpl;
• Double Left Turn Green Arrow: 2000 pcphgpl; and
• HOV lane: 1680 pcphgpl.
Existing traffic volumes must be current volumes (not more than two years old)
obtained from the Region. Unless otherwise specified, the volumes supplied by
the Region are intersection volumes that have been counted at the stop lines.
These “supply” volumes cannot exceed the capacity “supplied’ by geometric and
signal timing considerations. Therefore, the volume/capacity (v/c) ratio of
movements, based on “supply” volumes, cannot be greater than 1.0.
Counts should be done under the same conditions under which the proposed
signal is to operate. Turning movement counts should not be undertaken during
summer vacations for a proposed signal at the entrance to a college or university
campus.
“Demand” Volumes
Conflicting Pedestrians
• If 15 minute peak flow rates are available, use the highest count and a
PHF of 1.0.
• Noon/Weekend off peak periods for through movements, use PHF = 0.90
• If a large factory or sports arena releases all of its vehicles at once, the
traffic may have a large spike and a lower PHF should be used.
For planning analysis, current volumes can be adjusted to show future volumes
by applying an appropriate Growth Factor.
To calculate a growth factor based on a growth rate over several years, use the
following formula:
Where:
For example the growth factor for 3% growth over 10 years is:
GF = (1 + 0.03) ^ 10 = 1.34
Heavy Vehicles
Heavy vehicles are defined as those with more than four tires touching the
pavement. The number of heavy vehicles for each movement is shown on the
turning movement counts provided by the Region.
Existing signal timings and mode of control must be current data and obtained
from the Region. The information used in capacity analysis should not be more
than 6 months old.
Controller Type
The mode of control, which is included with the signals timings information
provided by the Region, should be used in selecting the appropriate controller
type. The mode of control for existing signals in the Region of Durham must
remain the same during intersection analysis. The controller type should be
identified as follows:
Sim Traffic is the animation portion of Synchro that simulates the data inputted
into Synchro. Generally, the simulations provide a good representation of existing
and future impacts but could yield results that are contradictory to reports created
in Synchro.
• The “Recording” start time should be the start of the period being simulated.
• For the “Seeding” duration time, use the time it takes for a vehicle to travel
from one end of the network to another. If the travel time is typically 10
minutes during the study period, the “Seeding” duration should be 10 minutes.
• The “Seeding” start time should be the “Recording” start time less the
“Seeding” duration (i.e. the “Seeding” start time should be 7:50 a.m. if a
“Recording” start time is 8:00 a.m., and the “Seeding” duration is 10 minutes.)
Analysis Reports
Numerous reports can be created through Synchro and Sim Traffic to provide
Measure of Effectiveness (MOE). The MOE’s values normally required by the
Region include volume/capacity ratio, approach delay/LOS, intersection delay,
queue length.
Analysis’ shall include the following reports where applicable and/or requested by
the Region of Durham.
Vehicle Arrival Rates and Green plus Amber Times for Rural Intersection
LE V E L O F SE RV I CE GREEN* +
“X”
AMBER
A (95%) B (90%) C (75%) D (60%) E (50%) VEHICLES
(SEC)
0.0 – 0.3 0.2 – 0.5 0.3 - 0.9 0.5 – 1.3 0.7 – 1.6 1 3.8
0.4 – 0.8 0.6 – 1.1 1.0 – 1.7 1.4 - 2.2 1.7 – 2.6 2 7.0
0.9 – 1.3 1.2 – 1.7 1.8 - 2.5 2.3 – 3.1 2.7 – 3.6 3 9.7
1.4 – 1.9 1.8 – 2.4 2.6 – 3.3 3.2 - 4.0 3.7 – 4.6 4 12.0
2.0 – 2.8 2.5 – 3.1 3.4 – 4.2 4.1 – 5.0 4.7 – 5.6 5 14.2
2.9 – 3.2 3.2 – 3.8 4.3 - 5.0 5.1 – 6.0 5.7 – 6.6 6 16.4
3.3 – 3.9 3.9 – 4.6 5.1 – 5.9 6.1 - 6.9 6.7 -7.6 7 18.6
4.0 – 4.6 4.7 – 5.4 6.0 – 6.8 7.0 – 7.9 7.7 – 8.6 8 20.8
4.7 – 5.4 5.5 – 6.2 6.9 – 7.7 8.0 – 8.8 8.7 – 9.6 9 23.0
5.5 – 6.1 6.3 – 7.0 7.8 - 8.6 8.9 – 9.8 9.7 – 10.6 10 25.1
6.2 – 6.9 7.1 – 7.8 8.7 - 9.5 9.9 – 10.8 10.7 – 11.6 11 27.2
7.0 – 7.7 7.9 – 8.6 9.6 - 10.4 10.9 - 11.7 11.7 – 12.6 12 29.3
7.8 – 8.4 8.7 – 9.4 10.5 - 11.3 11.8 – 12.7 12.7 – 13.6 13 31.4
8.5 – 9.2 9.5 – 10.3 11.4 – 12.2 12.8 – 13.7 13.7 – 14.6 14 33.5
9.3 – 10.0 10.4 – 11.1 12.3 – 13.1 13.8 - 14.6 14.7 – 15.6 15 35.6
10.1 – 10.8 11.2 – 11.9 13.2 - 14.0 14.7 – 15.6 15.7 – 16.6 16 37.7
10.9 – 11.6 12.0 – 12.8 14.1 – 14.9 15.7 – 16.6 16.7 – 17.6 17 39.8
11.7 – 12.4 12.9 – 13.6 15.0 – 15.9 16.7 – 17.6 17.7 – 18.6 18 41.9
12.5 – 13.2 13.7 – 14.5 16.0 – 16.9 17.7 – 18.5 18.7 – 19.6 19 44.0
13.3 – 14.0 14.6 – 15.3 17.0 – 17.8 18.6 – 19.5 19.7 – 20.6 20 46.0
14.1 – 14.9 15.4 – 16.2 17.9 – 18.7 19.6 – 20.5 20.7 – 21.6 21 48.0
15.0 – 15.7 16.3 – 17.0 18.8 – 19.6 20.6 – 21.5 21.7 – 22.6 22 50.0
15.8 – 16.5 17.1 – 17.9 19.7 – 20.5 21.6 – 22.4 22.7 – 23.6 23 52.0
16.6 – 17.4 18.0 – 18.8 20.6 – 21.4 22.5 – 23.4 23.7 – 24.6 24 54.0
17.5 – 18.2 18.9 – 19.7 21.5 -22.4 23.5 – 24.4 24.7 – 25.6 25 56.0
18.3 – 19.0 19.8 – 20.6 22.5 – 23.3 24.5 – 25.4 25.7 – 26.6 26 58.0
19.1 – 19.9 20.7 – 21.5 23.4 – 24.3 25.5 – 26.3 26.7 – 27.6 27 60.0
20.0 – 20.7 21.6 – 22.3 24.4 -25.2 26.4 – 27.3 27.7 – 28.6 28 62.0
20.8 – 21.6 22.4 – 23.2 25.3 -26.2 27.4 – 28.3 28.7 - 29.6 29 64.0
21.7 – 22.4 23.3- 24.1 26.3 - 27.1 28.4 – 29.3 29.7 – 30.6 30 66.0
22.5 – 23.3 24.2 – 25.0 27.2 - 28.0 29.4 – 30.3 30.7 – 31.6 31 68.0
23.4 – 24.2 25.1 – 25.9 28.1 – 29.0 30.4 – 31.2 31.7 – 32.6 32 70.0
24.3 – 25.1 26.0 -26.8 29.1 -29.9 31.3 – 32.2 32.7 – 33.6 33 72.0
25.2 – 25.9 26.9 – 27.6 30.0 -30.9 32.3 – 33.2 33.7 – 34.6 34 74.0
26.0 – 26.7 27.7 – 28.5 31.0 -31.8 33.3 – 34.2 34.7 – 35.6 35 76.0
Notes:
1. Relationship between the average and maximum arrival rates is based on the Poisson
Distribution.
2. Relationship between arrival rates and phase times is based on the Greenshield’s Chart of
Headways for passenger (car) vehicles.
3. Each truck or bus is equivalent to 2.0 passenger cars.
Vehicle Arrival Rates and Green plus Amber Times for Urban/Commuter
Intersections
LE V E L O F SE RV I CE GREEN* +
“X”
AMBER
A (95%) B (90%) C (75%) D (60%) E (50%) VEHICLES
(SEC)
0.0 – 0.3 0.2 – 0.5 0.3 - 0.9 0.5 – 1.3 0.7 – 1.6 1 2.6
0.4 – 0.8 0.6 – 1.1 1.0 – 1.7 1.4 - 2.2 1.7 – 2.6 2 4.9
0.9 – 1.3 1.2 – 1.7 1.8 - 2.5 2.3 – 3.1 2.7 – 3.6 3 7.0
1.4 – 1.9 1.8 – 2.4 2.6 – 3.3 3.2 - 4.0 3.7 – 4.6 4 8.9
2.0 – 2.8 2.5 – 3.1 3.4 – 4.2 4.1 – 5.0 4.7 – 5.6 5 10.8
2.9 – 3.2 3.2 – 3.8 4.3 - 5.0 5.1 – 6.0 5.7 – 6.6 6 12.7
3.3 – 3.9 3.9 – 4.6 5.1 – 5.9 6.1 - 6.9 6.7 -7.6 7 14.6
4.0 – 4.6 4.7 – 5.4 6.0 – 6.8 7.0 – 7.9 7.7 – 8.6 8 16.5
4.7 – 5.4 5.5 – 6.2 6.9 – 7.7 8.0 – 8.8 8.7 – 9.6 9 18.4
5.5 – 6.1 6.3 – 7.0 7.8 - 8.6 8.9 – 9.8 9.7 – 10.6 10 20.2
6.2 – 6.9 7.1 – 7.8 8.7 - 9.5 9.9 – 10.8 10.7 – 11.6 11 22.0
7.0 – 7.7 7.9 – 8.6 9.6 - 10.4 10.9 - 11.7 11.7 – 12.6 12 23.8
7.8 – 8.4 8.7 – 9.4 10.5 - 11.3 11.8 – 12.7 12.7 – 13.6 13 25.6
8.5 – 9.2 9.5 – 10.3 11.4 – 12.2 12.8 – 13.7 13.7 – 14.6 14 27.4
9.3 – 10.0 10.4 – 11.1 12.3 – 13.1 13.8 - 14.6 14.7 – 15.6 15 29.2
10.1 – 10.8 11.2 – 11.9 13.2 - 14.0 14.7 – 15.6 15.7 – 16.6 16 31.0
10.9 – 11.6 12.0 – 12.8 14.1 – 14.9 15.7 – 16.6 16.7 – 17.6 17 32.8
11.7 – 12.4 12.9 – 13.6 15.0 – 15.9 16.7 – 17.6 17.7 – 18.6 18 34.6
12.5 – 13.2 13.7 – 14.5 16.0 – 16.9 17.7 – 18.5 18.7 – 19.6 19 36.4
13.3 – 14.0 14.6 – 15.3 17.0 – 17.8 18.6 – 19.5 19.7 – 20.6 20 38.2
14.1 – 14.9 15.4 – 16.2 17.9 – 18.7 19.6 – 20.5 20.7 – 21.6 21 40.0
15.0 – 15.7 16.3 – 17.0 18.8 – 19.6 20.6 – 21.5 21.7 – 22.6 22 41.8
15.8 – 16.5 17.1 – 17.9 19.7 – 20.5 21.6 – 22.4 22.7 – 23.6 23 43.7
16.6 – 17.4 18.0 – 18.8 20.6 – 21.4 22.5 – 23.4 23.7 – 24.6 24 45.6
17.5 – 18.2 18.9 – 19.7 21.5 -22.4 23.5 – 24.4 24.7 – 25.6 25 47.5
18.3 – 19.0 19.8 – 20.6 22.5 – 23.3 24.5 – 25.4 25.7 – 26.6 26 49.4
19.1 – 19.9 20.7 – 21.5 23.4 – 24.3 25.5 – 26.3 26.7 – 27.6 27 51.3
20.0 – 20.7 21.6 – 22.3 24.4 -25.2 26.4 – 27.3 27.7 – 28.6 28 53.2
20.8 – 21.6 22.4 – 23.2 25.3 -26.2 27.4 – 28.3 28.7 - 29.6 29 55.1
21.7 – 22.4 23.3- 24.1 26.3 - 27.1 28.4 – 29.3 29.7 – 30.6 30 57.0
22.5 – 23.3 24.2 – 25.0 27.2 - 28.0 29.4 – 30.3 30.7 – 31.6 31 58.9
23.4 – 24.2 25.1 – 25.9 28.1 – 29.0 30.4 – 31.2 31.7 – 32.6 32 60.8
24.3 – 25.1 26.0 -26.8 29.1 -29.9 31.3 – 32.2 32.7 – 33.6 33 62.7
25.2 – 25.9 26.9 – 27.6 30.0 -30.9 32.3 – 33.2 33.7 – 34.6 34 64.6
26.0 – 26.7 27.7 – 28.5 31.0 -31.8 33.3 – 34.2 34.7 – 35.6 35 66.5
Notes:
1. Relationship between the average and maximum arrival rates is based on the Poisson
Distribution.
2. Relationship between arrival rates and phase times is based on Ministry of Transportation Time
to Enter Studies (1986 to 1988)
3. Each truck or bus is equivalent to 2.0 passenger cars.
General
As a general rule, all pavement, hazard and delineation marking designs shall
conform to the Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 11, and shall be approved by the
Region of Durham Traffic Engineering and Operations Division.
Legal and engineering drawings shall denote markings as per Region of Durham
standard.
All proposed signage should generally conform to the OTM, unless otherwise specified.
The Region of Durham will supply all signage, unless otherwise advised. Existing utility
poles are acceptable for mounting, if feasible, and within driver’s range of vision.
Stop Bar
As a general rule, stop bar locations at signalized intersections shall be set back
from centreline of the cross street a minimum distance of 17.0 m where cross
sections of the intersecting roadway are less than 5 lanes and 20.0 m where
cross sections are greater than or equal to five lanes. Applicable vehicle turning
templates shall determine the appropriate location of left turn lane stop bar.
Where centre median islands are required, the setback distance is then
measured to the median island bullnose and the stop bar relocated 1.0 m back of
the bullnose.
As a general rule, main street stop bar(s) shall be perpendicular to main street
roadway. Minor street stop bar(s) shall be parallel to main street roadway.
Pedestrian Crosswalk
Crosswalk shall be 3.0 m wide and shall be set back from traveled edge of
roadway a minimum distance of 3.5 m, if feasible. The setback from the stop bar
shall be 1.0 m. Crosswalk lines shall be 10 cm in width. The location of the
pedestrian crossings shall determine the location of pedestrian crossing ramps.
Lane Widths
Mast arm mounted street name signs shall be supplied by the Region of Durham
and shall be installed as per Region Standards. Mast arm mounted signs are not
required at intersection pedestrian signal (IPS) locations and commercial
entrances.
All new and remedial roadside protection works shall primarily be based on the latest
MTO Roadside Safety Manual (RSM) and Ontario Provincial Standards Drawing (OPSD).
Supplemental guidance may be provided by the Guide Rail, End Treatment and Crash
Cushion Selection Guidelines1 adopted by the Region of Durham.
All new guide rail systems are to be steel beam. Existing 3-cable systems can
remain in place until they are forecasted to be removed as part of the Capital
Roadside Protection Program based on their Net Risk Score, however, it is
preferred that these systems be re-evaluated and modernized with any adjacent
project.
The use of channel within Regional guide rail systems shall be applied on a site-
by-site basis using engineering discretion. The following criteria should be
considered when selecting the need for guide rail with channel:
Figure 4 illustrates the Regional standard for the appropriate installation of guide
rail hazard and plow markers. Wa-33L and Wa-33R stickers placed on extruder
heads are no longer necessary.
Dual sided reflectors are required every three (3) posts to ensure adequate
visibility of guide rail systems bi-directionally in dark and poor weather conditions.
The Region of Durham shall commission all new signals under Durham Region and Local
Municipalities jurisdiction.
1
Synectics Transportation Consultants Inc.; Guide Rail, End Treatment and Crash Cushion Selection Guidelines for the Regional
Municipality of Durham, May 2002
APPENDICES
WORKS DEPARTMENT
April 2013
APPENDICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Samples
1 Legal name of registered owner, address, phone no., fax no. and contact person:
2 Number of units contained within all lots and blocks shown on the M-Plan:
Single family units
Semidetached units
Townhouse units
2 Bdrm or more Apartments
1 Bdrm or less Apartments
3 Number of units for which Development Charge credits apply (proof required):
Existing units to remain
Existing units to be demolished
Units demolished within last 10 years
4 Are all sight triangles, widenings and reserves provided in accordance with
the Conditions of Draft Approval?
6 Are subdivision or phase limits shown on General Plan consistent with M-Plan?
7 Are lot and block nos. consistent between General Plan, M-Plan and R-Plans?
9 Are sewer lengths on General Plan consistent with phased construction limits?
11 Is the cost estimate based on tender prices if Region cost sharing applies?
13 Are there any private arrangements with external landowners that will affect
Region cost sharing? If yes, provide letter from developer.
April 2013
REGION OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS
SERVICING AGREEMENT INFORMATION CHECKLIST
1 Legal name of registered owner, address, phone no., fax no. and contact person:
(Note: The agreement will be with the current land owner, not a purchaser.)
3 If residential, number of units for which Development Charge credits apply (proof required):
Existing units to remain
Existing units to be demolished
Units demolished within last 10 years
6 Are development limits shown on engineering drawings consistent with the R-Plan?
8 Does cost estimate include Regional services and exclude private services?
9 Is the cost estimate based on tender prices if Region cost sharing applies?
11 Are there any private arrangements with external landowners that will affect
Region cost sharing? If yes, provide letter from developer.
April 2013
SITE SERVICING PLAN Page 1
Q = V x A (m3 /sec)
= 103 x V x A (L/sec)
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
GRADE Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V Q V GRADE
% (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) (L/s) (m/s) %
MAINTENANCE
HOLE
V2
2
2g he = HEAD LOSS
V2 = VELOCITY D2 H2
Q2 = RATE OF FLOW
V2
1
2g
ASSUMPTION
Maintenance hole length is relatively short so that hi can effectively be taken to be the actual
drop in inverts at the extremes of the maintenance hole.
METHOD
1. Each incoming pipe must be analyzed separately together with the outgoing pipe.
2. Employ Hydraulic Elements Chart (Figure 1) for % depth of flow and % velocity.
3. The designer should, wherever possible, restrict the change in velocity to not more than
0.6 m/s in special cases, consideration should be given to bellmouth entrances.
At Checked by:
Date
1 1
4 2
3 3
= ______
= ______
hi = - +
= drop
= drop
= drop
SUMMARY Take a maximum condition of the above three cases as the governing
factor which sets the required maximum drop through the maintenance
hole.
NPS – 6 0.52
NPS – 8 0.40
NPS – 10 0.28
NPS – 12 0.22
NPS – 14 0.17
NPS – 15 0.15
NPS – 16 0.14
NPS – 18 0.12
NPS – 21 0.10
NPS – 24 0.08
NPS - 27 0.067
NPS – 30 0.058
NPS – 36 0.046
Slopes less than those required for 0.6 m/s velocity when flowing full may be
permitted when increasing of the slope would require deepening of extensive
sections of the system or the addition of a pumping station. In such instances,
the reduction of slope would only apply to NPS-10 pipe and the minimum
allowable slope would be 0.28% for NPS-8 pipe and 0.22% for NPS-10 pipe.
The following minimum allowances should be made for hydraulic losses incurred
at sewer maintenance holes:
Although the above invert drops will be adequate for sewers flowing at velocities
at the low end of the acceptable range, the required drops should be calculated
for high velocity sewers.
April 2013
Nominal Pipe Size Page 2
DESIGN CALCULATIONS
For general discussions of sanitary sewer layout techniques, the designer should
refer to such design manuals and texts as the following:
April 2013
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
SANITARY SEWER DESIGN SHEET
(METRIC)
MUNICIPALITY: DESIGNED BY:
PROJECT: CHECKED BY:
FROM: MANNING'S "n" : 0.013
TO: DATE: 04/18/13 TIME: 11:26 AM
CONTRACT NO.:
NOTES: 1) MINIMUM VELOCITY = 0.60 m/s 5) EXISTING CONDITION INCLUDES COMMITTED DEVELOPMENT
2) MAXIMUM VELOCITY = 3.65 m/s 6) USE ACTUAL METRIC I.D. PIPE SIZE IN mm
3) INFILTRATION 0.26 l/s = 22.5 m3/Ha/DAY 7) COMMERCIAL FLOOR SPACE INDEX=50% UNLESS OTHERWISE KNOWN
INFILTRATION 0.52 l/s = 45.0 m3/Ha/DAY (Foundation DraIn Connections)
4) INDUSTRIAL 2.08 l/s (local sewers) 1.04 l/s (trunk sewers)
1.04 l/s (trunk sewer)
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUST. INSTIT. FLOW IN LITRES PER SECOND PROPOSED SEWER PRESENT
SUBDIVISION CONDITION
AREA GROSS POP. PEAK LOT FLOOR FLOOR LOT LOT RESIDENTIAL FLOW COMM. INDUS. INSTIT. TOTAL FLOW ACT. SLOPE Q V SURCHARGED
AREA DENSITY POP. FLOW AREA SPACE AREA AREA AREA INFIL. SEWAGE PIPE
MAINTENANCE (Ha) (PERSONS/ FACTOR (Ha) INDEX (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) 0.26 0.0042 2.08 2.08 1.30 SIZE % l/s m/s %
HOLE PER Ha) l/s l/s l/s l/s l/s l/s (mm)
see note 7 see note 3 see note 4
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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PREPARED BY : STORM SEWER DESIGN SHEET FOR A 10 YR STM > i= 3454 = 98.7 mm/h
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NOTE: Refer to Engineering Submission/As Built Forms Section of this manual, for information required.
Location:
(Municipality) (Community)
PROPERTY LINE
CL
Length of Lateral m
Diameter of Lateral mm
Material & Class of Lateral
Invert Elevation (+ 50mm)
(San, Storm) NOTE: The location and elevation of the lateral at
Elevation @ P/L the property line must be confirmed prior to
Approximate Depth@ P/L (+ 300mm) m installation on private property.
LOT LINE
Signature
PROPERTY LINE
Date
SAMPLE 1
Location: City of Oshawa Street: Road Name (REG. RD. ##)
(Municipality) (Community)
SAMPLE 2
Location: City of Oshawa Street: Road Name (REG. RD. ##)
(Municipality) (Community)
SAMPLE 3
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
FINAL MEASUREMENT FORM FOR SKETCHES
MATCHLINE 0+220.000
SAMPLE 4
Location: City of Oshawa Street: Road Name (REG. RD. ##)
(Municipality) (Community)
SAMPLE 5
Location: City of Oshawa Street: Road Name (REG. RD. ##)
(Municipality) (Community)
SAMPLE 6
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
FINAL MEASUREMENT FORM FOR SKETCHES
MATCHLINE 0+220.000
N
AS CONSTRUCTED SERVICE LOCATION
W E
#1234 S
LOT LINE
LOT LINE
4.8m
3.5m
12.5m
PROPERTY LINE
12.8m
CL
LOT LINE
Signature
PROPERTY LINE
Date
N
AS CONSTRUCTED SERVICE LOCATION
W E
#1234 S
LOT LINE
LOT LINE
2.5m
6.0m 2.0m
5.5m
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LOT L
Occupant's Name
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Signature
PROPERTY LINE
Date
WORKS DEPARTMENT
May 2013
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
APPROVED MANUFACTURERS’ PRODUCT LIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUPPLIER’S PROCEDURE
Purpose
Structure
All approved products in the Road, Watermain, Sewer and Traffic Control System-
related product categories will be posted on the Region of Durham’s “Pre-qualified
Products” List on The Road Authority’s (TRA’s) web site at www.roadauthority.com.
The Approved Products Listing on the TRA website is updated throughout the year to
reflect the additions and deletions of products at sub-committee meetings.
The RISC Sub-committees focus on three general areas when reviewing products
submitted for Region of Durham approval. These are briefly described below:
Competitive Bidding
Unless a product is distributed exclusively through one agent, the Region of Durham will
normally seek competitive bids from suitably qualified firms. Sometimes a separate
process is undertaken to establish standing agreements with a number of product
distributors or service providers. Examples of this approach are Maintenance, Repair
and Operating (MRO) suppliers and various trades for which registries of suitable firms
are established and updated annually. These bidding processes are conducted by the
Region of Durham Purchasing Section.
The role of the RISC is not to approve (or limit approval to) any particular product
reseller, agent, or contractor, but to administer the processes for approving products,
which fully comply with the Region of Durham’s standards and are supported through
adequate distribution and local servicing.
The Region of Durham supports the efforts of the Ontario Good Roads Association
(OGRA) and the Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS) organization. As part of these
relationships, the Region of Durham has chosen to use the The Road Authority (TRA) to
post it’s Approved Manufacturers’ Products List for Road, Watermain, Sewer and Traffic
Control System-related products on the internet. The Road Authority is a service
provided by the OGRA and is “an internet-based information resource that provides a
mechanism for infrastructure owners, consultants, contractors and product suppliers to
collaborate and share information. TRA provides users with information on products
services and technical solutions available for use in the public works sector.”
1. The manufacturer or applicant must first be registered with TRA and all products
being submitted for consideration must be profiled in TRA’s products database.
1. Manufacturer/supplier registration
2. Product identification (registration/profile)
3. Application for product “classification” by the OPS Products Management
Committee (OPS-PMC)
Upon profiling of the products with TRA, TRA will forward product details to the
Region of Durham provided the proponent indicates their desire to do so during
the online product registration process.
2. Upon request by the RISC Sub-committee Chair, samples of the product shall be
supplied and delivered to a field test location at no charge to the Region of
Durham. Since each sub-committee typically only convenes two to four times
annually, the product evaluation and testing could take up to a year.
Note that once a product has been placed on the Region of Durham’s Approved
Manufacturer’s Products List, it will be tentatively accepted for two years, during which
time the appropriate sub-committee will review the product for full approval or rejection,
based on the performance, quality and support provided.
In general, the new products that are accepted for use will not be placed on the Region
of Durham Approved Manufacturers’ Products List until early in the following year.
However, the Region of Durham Approved Manufacturers’ Products List may be revised
for use at any time for the purposes of tendering, at the sole discretion of the Region of
Durham. The list of Region of Durham “Pre-qualified” Products (i.e., also having
received approval for use by the Region of Durham) on the TRA website will be updated
periodically throughout the year as acceptance is given.
If the Product is rejected for use, the manufacturer or supplier must wait for one (1) year
from the date of previous application before re-submission. If a product is removed from
the Approved Manufacturers’ Products List, the manufacturer or supplier must also wait
for one year from the date of removal. In the event that a product is not accepted,
copies of the sub-committee’s evaluations and comments will be forwarded to the
distributor who submitted the application and the manufacturer, provided that the
address of the manufacturer is on the application.
Please Note: In order for a road, watermain, sewer or traffic control system
product to remain on the Region of Durham’s Approved Manufacturers’ Products
List, the manufacturer or supplier must continue to hold membership, in good
standing, in The Road Authority (TRA), the product must remain profiled in the
TRA product database, and the product must maintain its “Accepted for Use”
classification from the OPS Products Management Committee.
The Approved Manufacturers’ Products List is no longer printed with this document.
http://applications.roadauthority.com/mpl/mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Durham+MPL
The online approved product listings are continually updated based on product
approvals and de-listings which occur throughout the year.