Water Specifications

These documents can also be purchased in book form at Revenue Collections, 1st floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, (650)329-2317. For any questions regarding utility requirements, call 650-566-4503.

Water, Gas & Wastewater Utility Standards        Water Standard Details

• Part 1: General
• Part 2: Water Distribution System Materials
  • 2.01 Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) & Fittings
  • 2.02 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) Fittings & Couplings
  • 2.03 Appurtenances
• Part 3: Execution
  • 3.01 Pipe Laying
  • 3.02 Valves
  • 3.03 Services
  • 3.04 Hydrant Assemblies
  • 3.05 Thrust Blocking & Restrained Joints
  • 3.06 Main Filling
  • 3.07 Testing & Inspection
  • 3.08 Design Standards
  • 3.09 Regulatory Control
• Water Cross Connection Control Survey