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STANDARDS for TAPS, SERVICES, METERS, and BACKFLOW PREVENTION

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NOTICE TO ALL PLUMBING CONTRACTORS DOING WORK IN THE CITY OF DAYTON, OHIO

The following is a schedule of prices to be charged by the Department of Water, Division of Water Distribution, for water service taps, water service installations, water service excavations and restoration of the surfaces in streets and alleys on and after September 15, 1993.

SCHEDULE OF PRICES - WATER SERVICE EXCAVATION, BACKFILL AND RESTORATION OF SURFACE:

Prices are for 2" services and smaller.

Class 1 Concrete Pavement $142 per L.F.
Class 2 Brick Pavement on Concrete Base (Restored with Concrete) $185 per L.F.
Class 2 Brick Pavement on Concrete Base (Restored with Brick) $219 per L.F.
Class 3 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement on Concrete Base $149 per L.F.
Class 4 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement on Stone or Gravel Base $104 per L.F.
Class 5 Gravel Roadway (plain or soiled) $87 per L.F.
Class 6 Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways $122 per L.F.
Class 7 Grass or Unimproved Areas $47 per L.F.

*Contractor to call Urban Development at 333-3839 to obtain street classification.*

SCHEDULE OF PRICES - Taps and Water Service Installations

SIZE
TAP ONLY C.I & D.I.
TAP ONLY CONCRETE
*WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION
COST OF K-COPPER PIPE PER L.F.
1"
$135
$680
$165
$1.75
Split
135
1 1/2"
165
720
255
2.25
2"
195
750
500
4.25

*Does not /include cost of saddle and K-copper pipe.*

For 1 ½" and 2" services, 30 feet to 40 feet in length, Contractor will be charged for a full 40 ft. piece of K-copper and offered the unused portion. For taps outside the City Limits, add 10%.

Allow 6 weeks for concrete taps requiring saddles.

For taps 4" and larger, charges shall be made at the prevailing rates for labor, material, equipment, material handling, fringe benefits and indirect cost.

In existing public right-of-ways, the City of Dayton will make all taps and install all water services.

In new plat streets, private streets and easements, Master Plumbers or Pipe Laying Contractors shall do all the work and furnish all the material (except saddles) to install 1", 1 ½", and 2" water service lines. (Tap saddles are not required for 1" taps.)

If water and sewer services are installed simultaneously in any class street where rock is encountered, the water service will be installed on a shelf adjacent to the sewer and the price per lineal foot corresponding to the type of surface will be reduced 50 percent.

If a water service is installed by pushing, the work will be charged at cost plus the current overhead rate on labor and cost plus 15 percent (15%) handling charge on material plus our appropriate equipment rental rate, provided, however, that the charge for pushing shall not exceed the price per lineal foot for open cut.

Tunneling under the curb will be charged at the rate of $10.00 per lineal foot, not including plumbing material.

Rock excavation will be charged at the rate of $200.00 per cubic yard in addition to the above prices.

MINIMUM CHARGES - The minimum charge for any water service installation will be for a total of five (5) lineal feet for Class 1 through 4 and a total of ten (10) lineal feet for Class 5 through 7. When the restoration /includes work from each of these two groups, both minimums shall apply separately.

PERMITS - These prices do not /include the cost for plumbing permits. The work will not start until the permit(s) has been secured and construction water, meter set fee and assessments (if any) are paid.

STREET CUT PERMIT FEES - In addition to the above charges, there will be a charge for street cuts based upon the prevailing cost as established by the Department of Urban Development. Ordinarily, permits will not be issued to open Class 1 through 4 pavements or surfaces before three calendar years after the year of construction has expired. If by special action of the Director, a permit is issued to open such pavement classes before the restricted period passes, an additional charge will be made for such opening. The surcharge for transverse pavement openings [being at more than a 45 degree angle to the centerline or curb or longitudinal joint lines of a street] shall be $400.00 if within the calendar year of construction and the succeeding calendar year; $300.00 if within the next following calendar year; $200.00 if within the third succeeding calendar year of construction. The surcharge for longitudinal pavement openings [being up to a 45 degree angle to the centerline or curb or longitudinal joint lines of a street] shall be $400.00 for each 100 feet or part thereof if performed within the calendar year of construction and the succeeding calendar year; $300.00 if performed within the next following calendar year; and $200.00 if performed within the third succeeding calendar year of construction. All surcharges shall be paid at the time the permit is issued and are subject to change. Surcharges will not be applied to emergency street cuts.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS

48 HOURS NOTICE is required for all large tap estimates due to utility verification.

48 HOURS NOTICE is required for all water line locating. Contact Water Engineering and/or Water Distribution for course of action for any situation not covered in the standards.

NOTICE

TO ALL PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

DOING WORK IN THE CITY OF DAYTON, OHIO

The following is the schedule of prices to be charged by the Department of Water, Division of Sewer Maintenance, City of Dayton, Ohio for SANITARY AND STORM SEWER service taps, sewer service excavation, laying of pipe, backfilling and restoration of the surfaces in streets and alleys on and after September 15, 1993. Call 333-4849 for help in determining these charges.


CITY OF DAYTON

DEPARTMENT OF WATER

SEWER SERVICE INSTALLATION COSTS

SCHEDULE OF PRICES - For twelve (12) inch Services and Smaller

Trench Depth In Feet
CLASS 1 Concrete Pavement Cost Per L.F.
CLASS 2 Brick Pavement On Concrete Base Cost Per L.F.
CLASS 3 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Pavement on Concrete Base Cost Per L.F.
CLASS 4 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement On Stone Or Gravel Base Cost Per L.F.
0-6
$143
$199
$169
$107
6-8
163
226
195
128
8-10
200
272
240
168
10-12
215
278
249
182
12-14
246
310
284
222
14-16
283
347
326
255
16-18
345
408
397
321
18-20
400
464
460
387

Trench Depth In Feet
CLASS 5 Gravel Rdwy. Plain Or Oiled Cost Per L.F. .
CLASS 6 Conc. Sidewalks Or Driveways Cost Per L.F. .
CLASS 7 Grass Or Unimproved Areas Cost Per L.F.
 
0-6
$53
$199
$169
 
6-8
71
226
195
 
8-10
104
272
240
 
10-12
124
278
249
 
12-14
160
310
284
 
14-16
192
347
326
 
16-18
253
408
397
 
18-20
315
464
460
 

These prices are for installing new service laterals from the main line sewer in the street to the property line and do not /include furnishing any material. Material will be furnished by the City, if requested, at cost plus a fifteen (15) percent handling charge.

Services larger than twelve (12) inches shall be charged at the prevailing rates for labor, material, equipment, material handling, fringe benefits and indirect costs. Repair work shall be charged actual cost at the prevailing rates not to exceed the cost of installing a new service.

Rock excavation will be charged at $200.00 per cubic yard in addition to the above prices.

Street Cut Permit Fees - In addition to the above charges, there will be a charge for street cuts based upon the prevailing cost as established by the Department of Urban Development.

MINIMUM CHARGE for any sewer service installed will be for a total of five (5) lineal feet for Class 1 through 4 and a total of ten (10) lineal feet for Class 5 through 7. When restoration /includes work from each of these two groups, both minimums shall apply separately.

MANHOLES will be constructed for three hundred dollars ($300.00) per foot of depth complete, including cone, barrel and manhole casting.

PERMITS - These prices do not /include the cost for plumbing permits and the work will not start until the permit has been secured by the plumber.

NOTE: Plumbers can do work in Class 5-6-7 surfaces.


PROCEDURES
 
FOR WATER SERVICE TAPS

General

The City of Dayton makes all service taps in areas individually metered by Dayton and in the Northridge and Shiloh "Master Meter" areas. Prices for taps up to 2" are contained herein. Prices for 4" and larger taps are estimated on an individual basis by Water Engineering, Second Floor, 320 W. Monument Avenue (333-3725) to /include material, labor and equipment.

IMPORTANT

Appropriate permits are required from the agency having inspection jurisdiction from the main and/or property/easement line to the meter and/or foundation in addition to tap/service permits required. Property line location is the responsibility of the Plumber/Excavator to determine prior to tapping.

City Taps

  • Plan approved - to /include metering and backflow prevention concept.
  • Permit(s) obtained, fees paid, etc. (/includes meter, construction water, assessments, etc.)
  • Work order written if 4" or larger tap.
  • Tap location marked on site with Water Distribution (see General comments above for property line location).
  • Tap made - service installed to property line by Water Distribution with curb stop & valve box /included.
  • Taps in easements or new plats are by Water Distribution, services are installed by Plumber/Excavator. Tap only.
  • City bills Plumber/Excavator for work performed by the City.

Montgomery County Taps (/includes areas under Northridge Agreement, parts of Kettering, Englewood and Riverside. Excludes Drexel Master Metered Area and Greater Moraine system and Vandalia North of I-70.) 

  • Plans approved by County first; City second.
  • Permit(s) obtained and fees paid to County Sanitary Department; then permit(s) obtained from City of Dayton - fees paid, etc.
  • Work order written if 4" or larger tap.
  • Tap location marked on site with Water Distribution and County Inspector.
  • Tap made - Plumber/Excavator does all excavation and restoration and installs all material except corp stops and saddle for taps up to 2" and tapping sleeve and valve and first length of pipe on 4" or larger taps.
  • Taps less than or equal to 2"; service to main, curb stop and meter pit must be installed before tap is made (stub-in excluded). This will ensure immediate inspection and meter set.
  • City bills Plumber/Excavator for work performed by the City.

Trotwood

  • Same as Montgomery County except Trotwood permit required instead of County Sanitary Dept. permit.

Brookville

  • Same as Montgomery County except Brookville permit required instead of County Sanitary Dept. permit. All material on 4" and larger taps is furnished by Plumber/Excavator. Valves should open "left" or counter-clockwise.

Greene County

  • Same as Montgomery County except Greene County permit required instead of Montgomery County Sanitary Department permit.

NOTE

  1. Allow lead time for saddle purchase when tapping concrete water mains.
  2. When mains or customers are in different jurisdictions, permits must be obtained from both Agencies prior to obtaining Dayton permit.

PERMITS

Water Service Permits (from water main to meter, fireline, backflow preventer or hydrant.)

All service taps, installations, pick-ups, or the splitting of an existing service requires a Dayton service permit in addition to a permit from the utility having jurisdiction for maintenance of the water distribution system. Dayton permits are obtained from Business Service Division - Plumbing Section, and are issued only to licensed Plumbers/Excavators. Homeowners may obtain permits for certain work "on premises". The Business Services office is located on the mezzanine of the City Building at 101 W. Third Street (333-3892).

Relocated Meter Pit

  • Requires City of Dayton permit.

Repair Permits

  • Policy varies - See Inspections for clarification.

Plumbing Permits

  • All work, whether new or repair, on piping after the meter, including backflow prevention and well disconnects is considered plumbing and requires a Plumbing Permit from the agency having jurisdiction.

Fire Hydrant Permits

  • Fire Hydrant Permits may be obtained from the City of Dayton Water Engineering Department located on the Second Floor at 320 W. Monument Avenue and/or local utility responsible for its operation and maintenance. (Policy for use varies.)

PERMIT EXAMPLES

LOCATION
TAP TO PROPERTY LINE
SERVICE (New, Pickup)
PLUMBING
Dayton
Dayton Dayton Dayton
Mont. Co.

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. Plumbing

*Kettering

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Kettering
Riverside

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. Plumbing

Trotwood

Trottwood, Dayton

Trotwood, Dayton

Mont. Co. Plumbing

*Brookville

Brookville, Dayton

Brookville, Dayton

Mont. Co. Plumbing

*Englewood
Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. San., Dayton

Mont. Co. Plumbing

Greene Co.
Greene Co. San., Dayton

Greene Co. San., Dayton

Greene Co. Plumbing

* Installation or repair from property line to foundation inspected by Village or City indicated regardless of meter location. (Permits required.)

NOTE: Taps and New Services done at same time, to the meter, require one service permit only. Subsequent separate activities require a service permit for each activity, i.e.: Combination Services.


INSPECTIONS

Dayton

  • All taps and services to property line (including curb stop) - Dayton Water Distribution. 
  • New 1", 1 ½" and 2" services to meter
  • Water Distribution/Water Engineering
  • New 4" and larger to meter/fire backflow preventer or hydrant - Water Engineering.
  • Picked up services, all sizes, property to meter - Dayton Water Distribution/Water Engineering.
  • Picked up services, all sizes, after meter - Dayton Plumbing Inspection - copper only. - Repairs on services, all sizes, to meter - Dayton Water Distribution - copper only.
  • Service Replacement - main to curb stop - Dayton Water Distribution. 
  • Service Replacement - after curb stop - Dayton Plumbing Inspection.
  • Meter Pit (new, relocated or repair) - 5/8" to 1" - Dayton Plumbing Inspection and Water Distribution. - 1 ½" and larger - Water Engineering - Plumbing (after meter) - Dayton Plumbing Inspection -
  • Backflow Preventers
    • (Domestic) - Water Engineering & Plumbing Inspection
    • (Fire) - Water Engineering & Plumbing Inspection
    • (Irrigation) - Water Engineering & Plumbing Inspection

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

  • New 1", 1 ½" and 2" services to meter - Dayton Water Distribution.
  • New 4" and larger services to meter, fire line check backflow preventer or private hydrant - Montgomery County Sanitary/Dayton Water Engineering.
  • Pickups property line to meter - Dayton Water Distribution.
  • Meters (new, relocated or repair) (except Drexel Master Meter Area, Vandalia North of I-70, and Shiloh Master Metered Area 5/8", ¾", 1" Dayton Water Distribution 1 ½" and larger Dayton Water Engineering
  • Plumbing (after meter) - Montgomery County Plumbing Inspection.
  • Repairs (ahead of meter) - Montgomery County Sanitary.
  • Backflow Prevention (irrigation) - Greater Northridge Area: Dayton Water Engineering & Montgomery County Health. Southern Suburbs: Montgomery County Health

Riverside

  • Same as Montgomery County.

Englewood

  • Same as Montgomery County except Englewood inspects underground new or repair from property line to foundation. Plumbing (inside building) by Montgomery County Plumbing Inspection.

Kettering

  • Same as Montgomery County except Kettering Plumbing Inspection has jurisdiction on plumbing after meter and underground new or repair from property line to foundation.

Trotwood

  • New 1", 1 ½" and 2" services from main to meter - Dayton Water Distribution.
  • New 4" and larger services to meter fire line check or private hydrant - Trotwood/Dayton Water Engineering.
  • Pickups or repairs property line to meter - Trotwood.
  • Meters (new, relocated or repair):
    • 5/8", ¾", 1" Dayton Water Distribution
    • 1 ½" and larger Water Engineering
  • Plumbing (after meter) - Montgomery County Plumbing Inspection.

Brookville

  • New 1", 1 ½" and 2" services from main to meter - Water Distribution.
  • New 4" and larger services to meter, fire line check or private hydrant - Brookville/Dayton Water Engineering.
  • Pickups property line to meter - Dayton Water Distribution.
  • Meters (new, relocated or repair):
    • 5/8", ¾", 1" Dayton Water Distribution
    • 1 ½" and larger Water Engineering
  • Plumbing (inside building) - Montgomery County Plumbing Inspection.
  • Repairs underground - Brookville.

TESTING FOR LEAKAGE/PRESSURE AND PURITY

General

All new, picked up or repaired services shall be tested for leakage and purity as outlined in the City of Dayton Department of Water "Rules and Regulations Governing Plumbers and Excavators" which is repeated below.

Pressure/Leakage Test

New services for fire and/or domestic use require testing. During the test all joints shall be exposed and no leakage shall be allowed unless waived by the Director of Water. Test specifications are as follows:

TYPE OF SERVICE
MAIN TO PROPERTY LINE (PL)
PL TO BUILDINGS
K copper Line Pressure 150 psi or 1.5 times the working pressure whichever is greater
Ductile C.I. Tested to tap valve at 150 psi or 1.5 times the working pressure whichever is greater.

The duration of the pressure/leakage test shall be as required to ascertain a leak-free service as deemed necessary by the inspecting agency.

Disinfection

Purity tests are required on all underground piping installed in rigid lengths. New copper pipe from a sealed coil shall be thoroughly flushed prior to use for either fire or domestic use. The required test may be performed by the Department of Water as part of service work done by the City. Plumbers and Excavators shall provide two consecutive purity tests, 24 hours apart, from a hose bibb at the metering location or fire line check valve or hydrant as appropriate, in accordance with Ohio EPA directives and AWWA procedure. Purity tests beyond the purveyor's jurisdiction shall be required as needed by Plumbing Inspection of the City. Chlorine dosages shall meet or exceed applicable AWWA standards.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THE INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION METERS

AND

BACKFLOW PREVENTERS FOR IRRIGATION

1. Make a drawing of the proposed irrigation system. This drawing must be approved by the Backflow Prevention Section of the City of Dayton's Water Engineering Department prior to construciton. For County installations, County Board of Health, Plumbing Inspection must approve first.

2. All work shall be done in accordance with the City of Dayton "Standards for Taps, Services and Meters".

3. Get the necessary permits:

In City
In County
a.) Water Service Permit
Dayton
Dayton
b.) Meter Set Fee
Dayton
Dayton
c) Plumbing Permit
Dayton
County

4. Get forms at Plumbing Inspection for each backflow preventer to be installed, prior to doing the work.

5. (DISREGARD IF THE INSTALLATION IS OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS.) After the backflow preventers have been installed, please fill out the forms completely with the Owner/Lessee's Name, Address (where the backflow preventer was installed), Location of the backflow preventer, Size, Make, Model and Serial Number of the backflow preventer. Please return the completed forms to:

City of Dayton Department of Water

320 W. Monument Avenue

Dayton, Ohio 45402

Attn: Water Engineering Customer Relations

Re: Backflow Prevention

6. Contact both Water Engineering and Plumbing Inspection after the work has been completed. Backflow Preventers have to be inspected by both Plumbing Inspection and Water Engineering.


Table of Diagrams

Typical Service Installation Page 1, Page2, Page 3, Page 4
Typical Service Replacement Page 1
Typical Service Repair Page 1, Page 2
Standard Installation for Water Meter Page 1
1 1/2" and 2" Water Meter Pit Page 1
Typical Large Meter Layout In Building Page 1
Combination Fire & Domestic in Building Page 1
3" and 4" Meter Pit Installation Page 1
6" and Larger Meter Pit Installation Page 1
Double Detector Check Valve Assembly Installation on New Fire Line Page 1
Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly on New or Existing Fire System With Anti-Freeze Loops Page 1
Yard Main System Arrangment / Limited Area Sprinkler System Coming Soon
Limited Area Sprinkler System From Existing Domestic Water With No Backflow Device Required / Limited Area Sprinkler System Coming Soon
Small Meters 5/8" to 1" Irrigation Coming Soon
Standard Installation for Irrigation Meters Coming Soon


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