M E M O R A N D U M
July 18, 2007
TO: Holders of Standard Specifications
RE: Revisions to Standard Specifications
The City of Rapid City Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction has been revised.
The Standard Specifications and Standard Details may be downloaded from the City's website at www.rcgov.org, or hardcopies may be purchased for $50 per volume from the Engineering Services Division. A thumb drive with the complete volume of the Standard Specifications, 2007 Edition, including Standard Details, in PDF format is also available.
The 2007 edition of the Standard Specifications will be effective on August 1, 2007 and shall apply as follows:
•For all City funded design contracts awarded on or after August 1, 2007. The City may, at its discretion, require the use of the 2007 Edition Specifications on design contracts awarded prior to August 1, 2007.
•For all City funded construction projects advertised for bids on or after August 1, 2007.
•Work requiring a permit which is issued after August 1, 2007.
•Preliminary Plats submitted after August 1, 2007.
Attached is a summary of the changes to the standard specifications. Each user of the specifications is strongly encouraged to review the specifications to determine whether the changes affect their work.
If you have questions concerning these new standard specifications please contact the Engineering Services Division at (605) 394-4154.
pdf Standard Specifications 2007 Edition (5.81 MB)
SECTIONS
7
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General Conditions
(250 KB)
8
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Water Piping Systems
(303 KB)
9
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Sanitary Sewer
(267 KB)
10
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Earthwork - Clearing and Grubbing
(22 KB)
11
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Utility Excavation and Backfill
(114 KB)
12
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Roadway and Drainage Excavation
(45 KB)
13
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Removal Items
(39 KB)
14
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Embankment
(41 KB)
15
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Disposal of Surplus Excavation and Waste
(16 KB)
16
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Optioned Borrow Excavation
(18 KB)
17
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Salvaging, Stockpiling, and Placing Topsoil
(25 KB)
18
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Erosion and Water Pollution Control
(23 KB)
19
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Incidental Work
(22 KB)
20
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Granular Materials
(24 KB)
31
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Asphalt Concrete – General
(110 KB)
32
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Asphalt Concrete - Class E
(19 KB)
33
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Asphalt Concrete - Class G
(19 KB)
34
pdf
Asphalt Concrete - Class S
(19 KB)
35
pdf
Prime, Tack, and Flush Seal Coats
(38 KB)
36
pdf
Cold Pavement Planing
(18 KB)
37
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Asphalt Surface Treatment
(36 KB)
39
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Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete
(18 KB)
40
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Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
(171 KB)
41
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Utility Trench Resurfacing
(32 KB)
51
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Structure Excavation for Box Culverts
(30 KB)
52
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Box, Pipe, and Plate Culvert Undercutting
(21 KB)
53
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Drainage Fabric Protection for Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert
(15 KB)
54
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Pipe Culverts
(47 KB)
55
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Concrete Masonry
(132 KB)
56
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Concrete for Incidental Construction Class M
(35 KB)
57
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Reinforcement for Concrete Masonry
(22 KB)
58
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Precast Concrete Box Culvert
(37 KB)
59
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Steel Beam Guard Rail
(20 KB)
60
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Concrete Curb and Gutter
(28 KB)
61
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Concrete Sidewalk and Handicap Ramps
(30 KB)
62
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Drop Inlets
(25 KB)
63
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Storm Sewer Manholes
(31 KB)
64
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Under-Drains
(29 KB)
65
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Riprap
(19 KB)
66
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Slope Protection
(25 KB)
67
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Fabric Formed Concrete Mat
(24 KB)
68
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Bank and Channel Protection Rock Filled Wire Baskets
(18 KB)
69
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Bank Protection Gabions
(18 KB)
70
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Seeding
(57 KB)
71
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Fertilizing
(21 KB)
72
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Mulching
(80 KB)
73
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Sodding
(30 KB)
74
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Planting Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
(56 KB)
75
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Transplanting Trees and Shrubs
(27 KB)
90
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Traffic Control
(36 KB)
91
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Traffic Control Devices
(52 KB)
92
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Traffic Signals and Roadway Lighting
(177 KB)
93
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Pavement Marking and Permanent Signage
(37 KB)
100
pdf
Portland Cement
(14 KB)
101
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Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
(16 KB)
102
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Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
(14 KB)
104
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Water for use in Portland Cement Concrete
(17 KB)
105
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Fine Aggregate for Use in Portland Cement Concrete
(26 KB)
106
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Masonry Mortar Sand and Epoxy Resin Mortar Sand
(21 KB)
107
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Coarse Aggregate for Use in Portland Cement Concrete
(26 KB)
108
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Concrete Curing Materials
(17 KB)
109
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Riprap and Slope Materials
(19 KB)
111
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Crushed Aggregate for Maintenance
(19 KB)
112
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Select Granular Backfill
(29 KB)
113
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Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
(10 KB)
114
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Concrete Joint Sealer
(20 KB)
pdf
(32 KB)
115
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Aggregates for Asphalt Concrete
(32 KB)
116
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Aggregates for Asphalt Surface Treatments
(38 KB)
117
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Aggregates for Granular Bases and Surfacing
(35 KB)
118
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Asphalt Material
(137 KB)
120
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Reinforced Concrete Pipe
(18 KB)
121
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Corrugated Metal Pipe
(14 KB)
123
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Reinforcement
(15 KB)
124
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Fabric Formed Concrete Mat Material
(20 KB)
125
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Gabions
(18 KB)
126
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Wood Preservatives and Preservative Treatments
(22 KB)
145
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Bridge Repainting & Residue Containment
(10 KB)
146
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Erosion Treatment Materials
(91 KB)
190
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Watering
(25 KB)
200
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Controlled Low Strength Material
(28 KB)
201
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Construction Stakes, Lines and Grades (Contractor Grade Staking)
(55 KB)
202
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Engineering Fabric
(29 KB)
STANDARD DETAILS
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Section 8
(253 KB)
8-1 Hydrant Setting Detail
8-2 Fire Hydrant Protection Bollard Detail
8-3 Typical Meter Pit Detail – 4” Meter & Under
8-4 Air Release Valve Pit
8-5 Typical Service Line Layouts
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Section 9
(533 KB)
9-1 Standard Manhole Detail with Monolithic Base (48” & 60”)
9-2 Standard Shallow Manhole Detail with Monolithic Base (48”, 60”, & 72”)
9-3 Minimum Invert Angles for Sanitary Manholes
9-4 Standard Drop Manhole Detail for Invert Changes Less Than 4'
9-5 Standard Drop Manhole Detail for Invert Changes More Than 4'
9-6 Pipe Connection to Existing Manhole (Grouted Connection)
9-7 Manhole Adjustment & Patch Detail
9-8 Standard Sewer Main Termination Cleanout
9-9 Deep Sanitary Service Connection
9-10 Cleanout Detail
9-11 Double Cleanout Detail
9-12 Typical Sewer Service Line Layouts
9-13 Termination Manhole
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Section 11
(156 KB)
11-1 Water & Sewer Main Insulation Detail
11-2 Typical Trench Check Dam Detail for Water & Sewer Mains
11-3 Trench Detail for Water & Sewer Main
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Section 31
(18 KB)
31-1 Asphalt Overlay Taper Detail
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Section 40
(211 KB)
40-1 Concrete Panel Replacement Layout
40-2 Longitudinal Joint Details
40-3 Transverse Joint Details
40-4 Longitudinal& Transverse Joints Connecting New Pavement to Existing
40-5 Joint Details
40-6 Geogrid/Fabric Utility Trench Patch Detail
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Section 41
(139 KB)
41-1 Utility Trench Patch Detail
41-2 Geogrid/Fabric Utility Trench Patch Detail
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Section 60
(314 KB)
60-1 Reinforced Portland Cement Concrete Fillet & Pan
60-2 Curb & Gutter 60-3 Standard Driveway Approach Pavement
60-3a Standard Driveway
60-4 Reinforced Driveway Approach
60-5 Driveway Profile Grade
60-6 Rural Street Section Standard Driveway Approach Pavement
60-7 Curb & Gutter Expansion Joint
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Section 61
(280 KB)
61-1 Type “C” Retaining Wall
61-1a Type “C” Retaining Wall
61-2 Sidewalks
61-3 Reinforced Sidewalks (Multi-Family, Alley Entr., Industrial & Commercial Applications)
61-4 Sidewalk Gutter Drains (Curb Side Sidewalk)
61-5 Handicap Access Ramps 61-6 Concrete Drainage Channel Section
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Section 62
(525 KB)
62-1 Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1a Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1b Gutter Transition and Curb Transition Block Detail
62-1c Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1d Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1e Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1f Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1g Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1h Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1i Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1j Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-1k Standard Type “E” Inlet (12” – 30” Dia. Pipe)
62-4 Reinforced Concrete Special Type “B” Inlet – Drop Inlets for 12” to 36” Dia. Pipe
62-4a Reinforced Concrete Special Type “B” Inlet – Drop Inlets for 12” to 36” Dia. Pipe
62-5 Type “B” Inlet
62-5a Type “B” Inlet
62-5b Typical Key Joint
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Section 63
(28 KB)
63-2 Precast Tee Type Manhole
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Section 64
(92 KB)
64-1 Pipe Under Drain Details
64-2 Underdrain Connection to Inlets
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Section 76
(29 KB)
76-2 Compost Application
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Section 91
(552 KB)
91-1 Traffic Control Devices - Signs
91-1a Traffic Control Devices - Signs
91-1b Traffic Control Devices - Signs
91-2 Traffic Design Standards - Pathway Street Crossing – PM1
91-2a Traffic DesignStandar ds - Pathway Street Crossing – PM2
91-2b Traffic Design Standards - Turn Lane Signing & Markings – PM3
91-2c Traffic Design Standards - Flexible Delineator Posts – PM4
91-2d Traffic Design Standards - Flexible Delineator Post – PM4b
91-3 Traffic Design Standards - Street Terminations
91-3a Traffic Design Standards - Street Name Signs Legends – S12
91-3b Traffic Design Standards - Sign Locations – S13
91-3c Traffic Design Standards - Sign Specifications – S14
91-3d Sign Post Installation - Detail
91-4 Traffic Design Standards - Street Light Criteria - SL1
91-4a Traffic Design Standards - Street Light Locations - SL2
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Section 150
(1.18 MB)
150-1 Surface Roughening
150-2 Silt Fence (Woven Wire)
150-3 Sediment Control Wattle
150-4 Erosion Control Blanket
150-5 Sediment Control at Inlets for Type E Reinforced Concrete Drop Inlets
150-6 Sediment Control At Type B
150-7 Corrugated Pipe and Fabric Inlet Protection
150-8 Silt Fence Drop Inlet Protection Device
150-9 Temporary Vehicle Tracking Control
150-10 Temporary Vehicle Tracking Control with Wash Rack
150-11 Concrete Washout Area
150-12 Temporary Sediment Trap
150-13 Check Dam
150-14 Silt Ditch
150-15 Temporary Slope Drain
150-16 Temporary Slope Drain
150-17 Temporary Stream Crossing
150-18 Temporary Stream Crossing
150-19 Rough-Cut Street Control