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Design Manual
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMUD) is currently updating standard details and the official design manual for engineers, consultants, and contractors. 


DESIGN MANUAL CHAPTERS:

The Chapters below supersede any older Chapters that have been published based on the publish date stated in the footer of each Chapter.



Design Manual 
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Published DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Chapter 00 - Cover - TOC7/27/1995
Chapter 01 - Introduction7/27/1995
Chapter 02 - System Planning7/27/1995
Chapter 03 - Extension Policy11/8/2011
Chapter 04 - Design of Sanitary Sewers7/27/1995
Chapter 05 - Design of Water Mains7/27/1995
Chapter 06 - Survey Standards7/27/1995
Chapter 07 - Drafting Standards7/27/1995
Chapter 08 - Traffic Control Plans7/27/1995
Chapter 09 - Permits and Encroachments7/27/1995
Chapter 10 - Engineers Checklist7/27/1995
Chapter 11-12 - Environmental Assessments and Wetlands7/27/1995
Chapter 13 - Cross Connection - Backflow Prevention7/27/1995
Chapter 14 - Water Main Specs and Details7/27/1995
Chapter 15 - Sanitary Sewer Main Specs and Standards7/27/1995
Chapter 16 - Environmental Protection7/27/1995
Chapter 17 - Pump Station and Force Main Specs and Policies5/10/2006
Chapter 18 - Low Pressure Sewers7/27/1995
Chapter 19 - CMU Materials and Methods Committee7/27/1995

 
New Standard Details - The following Standard Details are new or have been revised. 

Please replace old details with current versions, based on subject matter (not Section Name or Number), as updated Section Names or Chapter Numbers may have changed.  The most recent/current versions will be maintained on this site.  Designers and Contractors shall be required to use the current posted version which supersedes any and all prior versions, based on the version number and version date located in the Title Block.

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Please review Detail #0 Cross Reference – Index of Water Standard Details for a cross reference between the Old Standard Detail Number and the New Standard Detail Letter designation.

Water Standard Details
Detail #Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Current VersionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Published DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
29Lowering 6 to 12-inch Water Mains
1.0
2/1/2001
AAuto Flusher - Hydrant Type
1.1
9/2/2009
AAPrecast Concrete Meter Box - 0.75-inch Domestic Water Service
1.0
8/3/2011
BAuto Flusher - 2-inch Blow Off Type
1.1
9/2/2009
BBPrecast Concrete Meter Box 1-inch Domestic and Irrigation Water Service
1.0
8/23/2011
CBackside Tapping Sleeve And Valve - 16-Inch And Smaller Mains
1.1
9/2/2009
CCC4-inch Domestic and FMCT Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.0
4/10/2012
D-1Service Saddle Cathodic Protection On PVC Mains - Part 1
1.1
9/2/2009
D-2Service Saddle Cathodic Protection On PVC Mains - Part 2
1.1
9/2/2009
D-3Service Saddle Cathodic Protection On PVC Mains - Part 3
1.1
9/2/2009
DDDead End Thrust - Wall Blocking With 2-inch Blow-Off 6 to 12-inch Mains
1.0
8/23/2011
E3-inch Compound Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.1
5/13/2011
EE12-inch Blow-Off Assembly - Manual Stand Pipe with Fire Hydrant
1.0
8/27/2010
F4-inch Compound Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.1
5/13/2011
FFCast Iron Valve Box 12-inch and Smaller Valves
1.1
11/2/2010
GNew Water Main Jumper Schematic 2-24-inch Mains
1.1
2/12/2010
GGValve Box Adjustment for Pavement Resurfacing
1.0
9/13/2010
H2-inch Fireline-Sprinkler Service Connection
1.3
5/5/2011
HHValve Box Assembly Installation 12-Inch and Smaller Valves
1.0
1/14/2011
I4 to 10-Inch Fire Line Service Connection
1.1
2/11/2010
IIValve Box Assembly Installation 16-Inch and Larger Butterfly Valves
1.0
12/22/2010
JMultiple Water Services - Schematic
1.2
8/25/2010
JJ-1Water Main Locations at Culverts-Using Concrete Encasement - 6 To 24-inch Mains
1.0
8/30/2011
K-13-4ths and 1-inch Domestic Water Service Connection - Part One
1.1
5/13/2011
K-23-4ths and 1-inch Domestic Water Service Connection - Part Two
1.1
5/13/2011
KKConcrete Encasement 6 to 64-inch
1.0
8/23/2011
L12-inch Fire Line Service Connection
1.0
2/26/2010
LLDead End Thrust - Wall Blocking With 2-inch Blow-Off 14 to 30-inch Mains
1.0
8/23/2011
M1.5 inch Domestic Water Service Connection
1.0
5/5/2011
MMValve Box Concrete Grade Rings and Footings
1.0
11/2/2010
N6-inch FMCT Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.0
1/13/2011
NN2-inch Blow-Off Assembly 2 to 12-inch Mains
1.0
8/23/2011
O8-inch FMCT Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.0
2/2/2011
OOPlastic Water Meter Box and Lid - 0.75-inch Domestic Water Service
1.0
8/23/2011
P10-inch FMCT Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.0
2/2/2011
PPWater Meter Box - Plastic Lid - 0.75 and 1-inch Domestic Water Services
1.0
7/14/2011
Q12-inch FMCT Water Meter and Vault Service Connection
1.0
2/2/2011
QQAluminum Single Leaf Access Door 24-inch x 36-inch Off Street H-20 Wheel Loading
1.0
3/3/2011
R2-inch Domestic Water Service Connection
1.0
5/5/2011
RRAuto Flusher Residential Meter Box Type
1.0
1/18/2011
S3-4ths inch Manifold Water Meter Assembly (4 to 10 Services) and Vault
1.0
9/30/2010
SSType 6 20.5-inch Manhole Cover - Use with 16-inch and Larger Valves
1.0
8/3/2011
TSteel Double Leaf Access Door 24 inch x 36 inch Pedestrian Loading
1.3
8/24/2011
TTType F 20.5-inch Manhole Frame 7-inch Tall
1.0
7/14/2011
USteel Double Leaf Access Door 4 ft x 5 ft Pedestrian Loading
1.2
8/24/2011
UUType G 20.5-inch Manhole Frame 3-inch Tall - Inverted-(Cast-In-Place)
1.0
7/14/2011
VSteel Double Leaf Access Door 5 ft x 5 ft Pedestrian Loading
1.2
8/24/2011
VVBW Fire Hydrant Paint Color Schemes - CMUD-CFD Standards - Public and Private Hydrants
1.0
8/8/2011
VVCOLOR Fire Hydrant Paint Color Schemes - CMUD-CFD Standards - Public and Private Hydrants
1.0
8/4/2011
WSteel Double Leaf Access Door 4 ft x 6 ft Pedestrian Loading
1.1
8/24/2011
WWWater Main Locations at Culverts-Using Steel Casing Pipe - 6 To 24-inch Mains
1.0
8/30/2011
XERT Transmitter Support Bracket Adapter
1.0
8/27/2010
YAluminum Single Leaf Access Manifold Meter - 36 x 72-inch
1.1
8/26/2010
ZAluminum Single Leaf Access Door 24-inch x 36-inch Pedestrian Loading
1.1
5/17/2011
Irrigation Services
Detail #Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Current VersionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Published DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
13-4ths inch Split Irrigation Service Schematic (backflow at house, dual check at meter)
2.2
7/21/2009
23-4ths inch Split Irrigation Service Schematic (backflow at road, no dual check at meter)
2.2
7/21/2009
33-4ths or 1-inch Dedicated Irrigation Service (backflow at road, dual check at meter)
2.1
6/29/2009
43-4th or 1-inch Dedicated Irrigation Service Schematic (backflow at road, no dual check at meter)
2.1
6/29/2009
A3-4ths inch Green Plastic Irrigation Meter Box
1.2
6/24/2010
B3-4ths to 1-inch Irrigation Service Detail (Backflow at House, Dual Check at Meter)
1.3
8/27/2010
C3-4ths or 1-inch Irrigation Service Detail (Backflow at Road, No Dual Check at Meter)
1.3
8/27/2010
D1-inch Green Plastic Irrigation Meter Box - NOT YET APPROVED-USE- 1-inch Std Concrete Meter Box with Green Plastic Lid
E3-4ths inch Green Plastic Irrigation Meter Box in Concrete Sidewalk
1.0
8/4/2009

Cross Connection / Backflow Protection
Additional details posted on Backflow Protection page

Water Rehabilitation
Coming Soon

Sanitary Sewer

Gravity Sanitary Sewer Standard Details
Detail #Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Current VersionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Published DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
AType 1 24-inch Manhole Cover Vented
1.2
9/23/2009
BType 2 24-inch Manhole Cover Solid
1.2
9/23/2009
CType 3 24-inch Manhole Cover Watertight, Gasket, Camlock
1.2
9/23/2009
DType 4 30-inch Manhole Cover Vented, Gasket, Camlock
1.2
9/23/2009
EType 5 30-inch Manhole Cover Watertight, Gasket, Camlock
1.2
9/23/2009
FType A 24-inch Manhole Frame 7 and Half -inch Tall
1.1
8/18/2009
GType B 24-inch Manhole Frame 4-inch Tall
1.1
8/18/2009
HType C 24-inch Manhole Frame 4-inch Tall Inverted - Reversible (Cast In)
1.1
8/19/2009
JType D 30-inch Manhole Frame 4-inch Tall
1.1
8/19/2009
KType E 30-inch Manhole Frame 4-inch Tall Inverted - Reversible (Cast In)
1.1
8/18/2009
Low Pressure Sewer Standard Details
Detail #Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Current VersionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Published DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
1Standard Detail Pressure Sewer - Valve Detail at Intersection
1.0
1/1/1994
Pump Station and High Pressure Force Main Standard Details
Detail #Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Current VersionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Published DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
1Combination Air and Vacuum Valve
1.2
10/22/2009
2Emergency Pump Connection
1.0
4/1/2003
3Submersible Pump Station - Elevation View
1.0
4/1/2003
4Submersible Pump Station - Plan View
1.0
4/1/2003
5Submersible Pump Station - Sample Layout
1.0
4/1/2003
6Control Panel Shelter
1.0
2/1/2004
AAccess Road Standards and Details
1.0
11/2/2010
Sewer Rehabilitation
Coming Soon


Link to City of Charlotte code of ordinances or www.municode.com (select Municode Library, North Carolina, Charlotte, Charlotte Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23).


For questions or comments concerning these drawings, please contact Utilities Materials and Methods Committee Chairman at 704.391.5111, or email via our comment form. 
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