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POLICY, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR WATER SYSTEMS

Adopted: January, 2013 Revised: April, 2017

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA

251 Caperton Blvd. Martinsburg, WV 25403

Phone (304) 267-4600 Fax (304) 267-3864

DEVELOPER POLICY, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

FOR WATER SYSTEMS

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA

MISSION AND GOALS

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide Berkeley County with continuous, safe, potable, high quality water as economically and effectively as possible.

GOALS:

Maintain an integrated strategic plan for providing water sufficient to serve existing and prospective customers. Maintain the purity of source water. Collaborate with other organizations for the betterment of the county. Practice effective two-way communications within the organization, and externally with all customers, regulators and officials. Consistently adhere to provisions of Federal and State laws and PSC regulations. Embrace the technology that will increase efficiency and provide better customer service. Interconnect all water sources and distribution systems to maximize reliability and flexibility. Treat all customers and stakeholders with courtesy and respect. Treat our employees fairly and impartially. Create opportunities for their training and development.

Berkeley County Public Service District TABLE OF CONTENTS Developer Policy, Procedures and Standards for Water Systems Adopted: February 11, 2002 Revised: January, 2013 ============================================================================

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE NO. POLICY, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

A. POLICY DPPS - 1 B. DEFINITIONS DPPS - 2 C. OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPER TO OBTAIN WATER SERVICE DPPS - 3 D. APPLICATIONS FOR MAINLINE EXTENSIONS DPPS - 4 E. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DPPS - 4 F. MAINLINE EXTENSION CRITERIA DPPS - 6 G. ELECTRONIC FILE SUBMISSIONS DPPS - 9 H. PERMITTING DPPS - 9 I. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DPPS - 10 J. ACCEPTANCE OF MAINLINE EXTENSION DPPS - 10 K. APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL WATER SERVICES DPPS - 10 L. FEE CHARGES DPPS - 11

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DEFINITIONS SPEC - 1 1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS SPEC - 1 1.03 SITE CONDITIONS SPEC - 1 1.04 VENDOR PRE-QUALIFICATION SPEC - 2 1.05 SUBMISSIONS SPEC - 3 1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC - 3

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL SPEC - 3 2.02 MATERIALS SPEC - 3 2.03 OTHER MATERIALS SPEC -12

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SPEC -13 3.02 EXCAVATION SPEC -13 3.03 INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCES SPEC -13 3.04 SITE RESTORATION AND CLEANUP SPEC -17

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS CS-1 - TRENCH DETAILS CS-1A – WVDOH TRENCH DETAIL CS-2A – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR HORIZONTAL BENDS CS-2B – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR TEES CS-2C – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR REDUCERS

Berkeley County Public Service District TABLE OF CONTENTS Developer Policy, Procedures and Standards for Water Systems Adopted: February 11, 2002 Revised: January, 2013 ============================================================================

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CS-2D – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR VERTICAL OFFSETS CS-2E – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR DEAD ENDS, CAPS, PLUGS AND VALVES

CS-2F – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR MECHANICAL JOINT SLEEVES, IN-LINE VALVES CS-3 – FIRE HYDRANT SETTING CS-4 – BLOW-OFF SETTING CS-5 – COMBINATION AIR VALVE AND VAULT CS-6 – CASING INSTALLATION CS-7 – SERVICE LINE AND METER LOCATION CS-8 – METER SETTING CS-9 – STANDARD WATER SERVICE CONNECTION DETAIL CS-10 – ALTERNATIVE FIRE SERVICE CONFIGURATIONS

APPENDIX A

INTENT TO SERVE PUBLIC WATER LETTER PRELIMINARY TAP APPROVAL LETTER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER RULE 5.5 FROM WV PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION RULES (150CSR7)

ALTERNATE MAINLINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

BCPSWD CAD LAYER STANDARDS

Berkeley County Public Service District POLICY AND PROCEDURES Developer Policy, Procedures and Standards for Water Systems Adopted: February 11, 2002

Revised: January, 2013

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POLICY AND PROCEDURES A. POLICY

l. The Board of the Berkeley County Public Service District of Berkeley County, West Virginia (Board) in conformance with: (1) the Public Health Laws of West Virginia, W.Va. Code §16-1- 9a and §16-13A; (2) Public Water Systems, West Virginia Administrative Rules, Division of Health, 64 CSR 3, 1995; (3) Public Water System Design Standards, 64CSR77, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health; and (4) Rules and Regulations for the Government of Water Utilities of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, 150 CSR 7, adopts the following policies for the provision of water service within the franchise area of Berkeley County Public Service District (District). 2. The Board subscribes to and supports, "The Berkeley County Subdivision Regulations", adopted by the County Court of Berkeley County, West Virginia. To this end, the provision of water service shall be in full conformance with "The Berkeley County Subdivision Regulations". 3. The Board deems it necessary to establish uniform procedures for providing water service and regulations and standards for the design and construction of water systems within the District. The preparation of documents, extension criteria and construction specifications and standards are applicable to all mainline extensions including those installed under Water Rule 5.5 of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC). 4. The Board deems that the entity proposing to provide water service to a subdivision or land development unit shall bear all costs for easements, mainline extension design, design review, permit applications, mainline extension construction and construction monitoring. Design review and construction monitoring by the District is to assure the conformance of the proposed mainline extension with adopted Developer Policy, Procedures, and Standards for Water Systems (DPP&S). 5. The Board deems it advisable, to the extent permitted by law, to enter into contracts with entities who propose to provide water service within the District. 6. The Board deems that any approval of an application for a mainline extension shall be valid only for a period of five (5) years from the date of such approval by the District. Completion of the facilities approved must be within this time period OR a new application for a mainline extension must be filed and a new mainline extension agreement executed. 7. The Board deems that the maximum protection to the public and the optimum operation of the system can best be achieved through careful and strict monitoring of any and all connections to, modifications to, and extensions of the District's facilities. Therefore, all connections to, modifications to, and extensions of the District's facilities shall be approved by the Board prior to the start of any work on the proposed improvements. Any unauthorized connections to, modifications to, or extensions of the District's facilities will result in the cancellation of any agreements for reimbursement monies which are now due or may later become due to the entity making or permitting such unauthorized modifications to the District's facilities AND said actions shall be the basis for the refusal of water service to the unauthorized improvements. 8. The Board deems that it is in the best interests of Berkeley County to plan for future growth within the District’s franchise area, in some cases to require installation of water mains larger in size than are otherwise required by the DPP&S, and to share in the cost of installing said over-sized water mains.



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9. The Board deems it essential that Berkeley County have full and free right of access to the public water system. Therefore, prior to the District's certification of the completion of the mainline extension, the Developer shall furnish the District copies of all applicable documents showing that all easements to be used by or to be granted to the District have been properly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Court of Berkeley County, WV.

B. DEFINITIONS

Phrases, terms and words used herein shall have the definitions stipulated herein: 1. Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement - Agreement between the District and Developer covering the particulars of the mainline extension. 2. AWWA - American Water Works Association, Denver CO. and their standards and specifications of latest revision.

3. Board - The Board of the Berkeley County Public Service District, Berkeley County, West Virginia.

4. construction documents - Detailed engineering plans and specifications for the proposed mainline extension. 5. Contractor - The person, firm or corporation that the Developer has hired to construct the Work.

6. Developer - An individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in the land to be subdivided or developed to commence and maintain the proceedings of securing a mainline extension and water service from the District for the land to be subdivided or developed.

7. DPP&S - The Developer Policy, Procedures and Standards for Water Systems. 8. District - The Berkeley County Public Service District, Berkeley County, West Virginia.

9. Drawings - The drawings which show the scope, extent and character of the Work to be furnished and performed by Contractor which have been approved for construction by District.

10. mainline extension - The extension of the District system which shall include all water mains, valves, fire hydrants, air-release/vacuum valves, valve boxes, blow-off assemblies, casings, restraints and service connections within the easement or right-of-way limit and through and including the meter box and coppersetter.

11. Project - The mainline extension with appurtenances required by the District to provide water service to the Developer’s proposed subdivision or land development unit. 12. Project Designer - the registered professional engineer retained by the Developer to perform the project design services and to prepare the construction documents. 13. PSC - The Public Service Commission of West Virginia.



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14. rural areas - Areas utilized for agricultural or conservation purposes with individual developed residential lots of five (5) acres or more. 15. Specifications - Written technical descriptions of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work and certain administrative details applicable thereto. 16. Subdivision Regulations - "The Berkeley County Subdivision Regulations", adopted by the County Court of Berkeley County, West Virginia, July 30, 2009, as amended. 17. Utility - Any of the private or public utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, TV cable and drainage) which may serve the proposed development and their physical facilities within the area to be developed. 18. Work - The entire completed construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to be furnished under the Specifications. Work includes and is the result of performing or furnishing labor and furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, and performing or furnishing services and furnishing documents, all as required by these Construction Specifications. 19. WVDEP - West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 20. WVDOT - West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways. 20. WVHealth - West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services, Environmental Engineering Division. 21 Vendor – Any entity proposing to furnish materials or products for incorporation into a mainline extension within District.

C. OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPER TO OBTAIN WATER SERVICE

1. Developer shall make a written request to the District for water service availability for a specific site within the District’s franchise area. The written request shall include a description of the proposed land use of the specific site and sketch, map or plat showing the specific site location. 2. Developer shall make a written application for a mainline extension from the District.

3. It is recommended that the Developer or a member of the Developer’s design team review the DPP&S and attend a pre-Application meeting with the District to discuss the project approval and execution process, District requirements and project-specific concerns.

4. Project Designer submits construction documents with supporting data to the District for review. The District reviews design of Project and approves same for construction. Final submittal shall include permit applications and project drawings in electronic format. 5. Developer secures all needed permits based upon the District-approved construction documents. All permits and copies of the approved drawings must be in the possession of the District before construction may begin.



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6. Developer and developer’s contractor shall meet with the District Engineer and the project inspector at the project site a minimum of 48-hours before construction of the mainline extension may begin. If materials are to be supplied by a vendor who is not pre-qualified, Developer must submit materials specifications for review and approval prior to starting construction. 7. The Developer shall construct the mainline extension in accordance with the executed Mainline Extension Agreement, approved construction documents, and DPP&S effective at the date that construction begins. The mains shall be pressure tested, disinfected and flushed, with services set and ready for the District to set the meter. 8. Developer shall deliver executed copies of all easements for the mainline extension to the District. 9. District will conduct a review of completed construction and with all needed documentation in-hand, issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the mainline extension. Upon issuance of the Certificate, the District owns the mainline extension and the Developer’s warranty period begins. 10. An Application for Service must be submitted for each lot requiring water service. The District will waive any PSC approved tap fee for each water service installed in accordance with the above criteria.

D. APPLICATIONS FOR MAINLINE EXTENSIONS

1. Applications to the District for mainline extension shall include: (a) the legal name and address of the entity to execute the agreement; (b) the name of the proposed subdivision or land development covered by the agreement; (c) a site map to show the location of the project; and (d) the estimated type and number of units to be served.

2. District will prepare and send the mainline extension agreement to the Developer for signature. After the Mainline Extension Agreement is signed by the Developer and returned to the District, the District will forward the Agreement to the PSC for review and approval.

3. Following approval of the Mainline Extension Agreement by the PSC, the District Board will approve and execute the Agreement and forward a copy to the Developer. No agreement nor liability exists between the District and the Developer until the Agreement is approved by PSC and the District.

E. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

1. All construction documents for mainline extensions shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the applicable State regulations and DPP&S. The requirements outlined herein are to supplement the applicable State regulations (WVHealth 64 CSR 3 and 64 CSR 77), and the more stringent shall govern. 2. Developer shall submit two sets of the construction documents and one copy of the hydraulic computations (when required by WVHealth) to the District for review. A review will be made and the comments transmitted directly to the Developer and/or the Project Designer. Project Designer shall address all review comments, make the necessary modifications and return two revised copies of the documents to the District. A second review will be made. If necessary, a meeting will be scheduled at the District office to discuss the construction documents. 3. Original drawings and their reproducibles shall be accurate, explicit, clear and legible to provide an accurate basis for review and construction. The use of shading shall be avoided. Lettering shall be sized and spaced to



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assure complete legibility when photographically reduced. Notes shall not be placed in shaded areas, nor crowded into small spaces. Drawing size shall be 24” x 36”. 4. Drawings shall include a District signature block with the District project number. Signature block shall be shown on each sheet that includes water system components. Signature block should not be shown on sheets not directly related to the water system, including erosion and sediment control, stormwater drawings, and sewer profiles. To the extent possible, the signature block should be placed in the lower right hand corner of each sheet or incorporated into the right side margin.

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT Martinsburg, West Virginia

ACCEPTED:_____________________ _______ DATE

BCPSWD PROJECT # xxxx

5. Drawings shall include a location map, a site map showing the extent of the project, an index of the sheets in the set of drawings, bench mark location and description with plane of datum, and a legend where needed.

6. A. suitable north arrow shall be provided on all plan views. Graphic scales (both horizontal and vertical when applicable) shall be shown on each sheet.

7. Plan drawings shall consist of and/or show:

a. The area to be developed with all property lines, all lot lines, all easements and all street rights-of-way complete with property monuments and pins.

b. Existing and proposed contours, features and utilities. c. Mainline extension and appurtenances (shown as symbols). Mainline extension shall be stationed

continuously from point of connection to the existing system or point of origin. Point of origin is where the minor street branches from the major street.

d. Reference data to be shown on each drawing shall include: (1) the center-line stationing of all streets with tick mark and station label at 100 ft. intervals; (2) station equations at each street intersection; (3) referenced benchmark and description located within 500 ft. of the sheet limits; and (4) 2- foot contour intervals labeled at the ten-foot interval. Where the mainline extension, appurtenances and easements are referenced to a survey baseline, this baseline must be shown and stationed.

e. Easements shall be provided for mainline extensions and shall be located to maximize current and future utilization of the adjoining property. Easements shall show survey and alignment data and shall be dimensioned. Minimum easement width shall be 20 feet with the water main and/or appurtenance located in the center of said easement. For dead-end mains, fire hydrants, blow-offs, and similar appurtenances, the easement shall extend full width perpendicular to the centerline of the mainline extension and shall extend a minimum of 10 feet beyond the limits of the appurtenance.

f. Service connections to buildings shall be located water up-grade and sewer down-grade from the building. Water and sewer services shall not be placed in a common trench. Location of water services are to be considered approximate unless otherwise noted.



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g. Proposed, typical street cross-section showing the location of all utilities to be installed in the project.

8. Profile drawings shall consist of and/or show:

a. Existing and proposed features and utilities. b. A continuous profile of the proposed mainline extension showing existing ground surface and

finished roadway center-line grade for a proposed mainline extension to be installed parallel to and within 15 feet of the center-line of the street. All other proposed mainline extensions shall have the finished grade shown at the center-line of the mainline extension.

c. Pipe size, specification, material and pressure class: EXAMPLE: 8"AWWA C909 PVC 235. d. Mainline extension appurtenances shall be shown using a vertical leader at the station of location.

Vertical lettering along the leader shall give the station and type of appurtenance. e. The limiting pipe deflection where pipe joints are deflected. f. Sanitary and storm sewer crossings and clearance from water main at water main crossings.

9. Supplemental construction specifications shall stipulate and describe any construction material, special structure, equipment, or any other work not covered by the Construction Standards. District Construction Standards may be duplicated in whole or in part on the drawings or incorporated by reference. 10. All proposed mainline extension projects shall be referenced to the West Virginia State Coordinate System. A minimum of 2 reference points will be required for each project or 1,000 feet of mainline extension. West Virginia State Coordinates shall be given for each reference point. The reference point shall be a significant point on the mainline extension or the intersection of streets within a subdivision or land development. 11. After the drawings are deemed acceptable to the District, the District will request that the mylars (and electronic files on a CD) be submitted for signature at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the District Board. Following signature, the mylars must be picked up and 2 copies made and forwarded to the District for its use.

F. MAINLINE EXTENSION CRITERIA

1. Mainline extensions:

a. Shall be AWWA C909 Class 235 PVC for 6-inch and 8-inch pipe in unpaved areas. Any section of main line that runs under pavement shall be DIP. Within town home developments, all sections of main installed under parking areas shall be DIP.

b. Shall be ductile iron pipe (DIP), Class 52 double cement lined for sizes up to 12-inch. c. Shall be DIP, Class 51 for size 16-inch and larger, double cement lined. d. Shall be SDR 13.5 PVC for size 2-inch. e. No size 10-inch pipe shall be allowed. f. Shall have the following cover over the pipe barrel and service line, or as approved by the District:

Pipe Size Minimum Cover Maximum Cover Up to 8-inch 42 inches 84 inches 12-inch and greater 39 inches 84 inches

If for any reason the stipulated cover cannot be maintained over pre-existing or newly installed water mains or water service lines, the effected mains and service lines shall be relocated at no expense to the District.

g. To the extent possible, water main shall be located 5 feet outside of the limits of the pavement.



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h. Where the mainline is to be constructed on fill exceeding 4 feet in depth, pipe shall be DIP with restrained joints.

i. Main line at road crossings within the WVDOT right-of-way shall be installed in casing. All other road crossings shall not require casing; however, all joints beneath the roadway shall be restrained.

j. If the Project includes widening of existing roadways, and such widening results in existing water mains being located beneath pavement, relocation of said existing water mains and all meters and other existing appurtenances is required, unless specifically waived by the District.

k. Water and sewer mains shall be located to maintain a horizontal separation of at least 10 feet and a vertical separation of at least 18 inches. Where the specified separation cannot be met, the water main must cased with a full stick of larger pipe, with the larger pipe centered at the crossing.

2. Six-inch main size permitted on cul-de-sac or dead-end street, provided the following criteria are met: a. Maximum of 12 residential services or equivalent connected thereto. b. Minimum 35 psi static pressure at terminal end. c. Maximum length of main is 500 feet.

3. Eight-inch main size shall be looped system at 1600 foot intervals. Eight-inch size water main is the District standard for mainline extensions.

4. Twelve-inch main size shall be looped system at 5000 foot intervals. This is minimum size mainline extension to be installed in a commercial or industrial park development.

5. Larger main sizes may be required depending upon location, land use, fire protection, and/or areal water demands. Where the District requires that a mainline extension be installed at a size greater than these standards, the District will share in the cost of installing said mainline extension according to the following terms and conditions:

a. The District will pay the difference in material costs for the pipe, fittings and valves for the oversized water main versus the standard size main which otherwise would have been required.

b. Documentation for all costs shall consist of invoices from suppliers indicating the differences in material costs for the two sizes involved.

c. The District will designate the specific route of any oversized water mains to be installed.

6. Mainline extensions shall terminate with a cap (plug) and blow-off or fire hydrant assembly. Where a mainline is intended for future extension, an isolation valve shall be provided at the termination.

7. Automatic air release and vacuum valve with vault:

a. Shall be installed at the high point(s) along a mainline extension to discharge entrapped air from the system and to admit air to the main to prevent conduit failure.

b. Is not required within a developed area where five or more individual service connections will be made to the mainline extension within 300 feet on either side of the high point of the mainline extension and said service connections will become active and remain in continuous use within two years of the construction of the mainline extension.

8. Isolation and control valves shall:

a. Be located to minimize service disruptions and to maintain adequate fire protection during emergencies. The distance between gate valves shall not exceed 1000 feet.

b. Be located outside the limits of existing, proposed or future pavements when possible. c. Consider the existing and proposed systems in isolation valve location.



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9. Fire hydrants: a. Shall have six-inch minimum connection to the main. b. Shall be tied to valve and valve tied to main. c. Shall be installed so hydrants are conspicuous to the public.

d. Spacing: (1) Method of measurement (except rural areas) - Distance shall be measured from building or dwelling to the centerline of the public right-of-way on which it fronts, thence along the centerline of the public right-of-way to the fire hydrant location. (2) One and two-family residential areas - 600 feet. (3) Multiple-family residential and commercial areas - 300 feet except when operational, automatic sprinkler systems are installed throughout development, then spacing as approved, but not to exceed 1000 feet. (4) Industrial areas - as approved, but not to exceed 1000 feet. (5) Rural areas - 2000 foot intervals along public rights-of-way and within 25 feet of the centerline of the right-of-way.

e. One fire hydrant shall be installed per subdivision unless above stipulated spacing criteria are satisfied by existing installations.

f. Developer shall reimburse the District for the installation of additional fire hydrants along existing mains where a subdivision or land development unit requires additional hydrants to be installed to comply with the above criteria except Minor Subdivisions of single family, residential units.

10. Services for all lots in the Developer’s Project shall include: service taps, utility service lines, HDPE service cover pipes, service “Y” branch, meter box, coppersetter, and meter cover and lid. Meter boxes shall not be located in paved areas, and service lines shall be routed so that they do not cross driveways. 11. Limit of mainline extensions:

a. All mainline extensions shall begin at the existing District water system main which has adequate capacity to provide water service to the proposed land development/subdivision.

b. Rural areas or open land areas shall have the mainline extension from the existing District water system to a terminus point as necessary to adequately serve the applicant/Developer. Said extension shall fully cover the subject property frontage or 200 feet, whichever is lesser.

c. Urban areas where the land is or is proposed to be subdivided into lots: (1) Areas adjoining existing improvement and development or rights-of-way and easements containing water mains shall have the mainline extension connect to all existing District water system mains located in any roadway or street right-of way or easement which is proposed to be extended to or into the proposed land development/subdivision. (2) Areas without adjoining improvements and development shall have the mainline extension from the existing District water system to all limits of the parent tract or to the limits of the proposed land development/subdivision if less than the parent tract. Any land development/subdivision which is proposed to be within 200 feet of the parent tract limits shall be required to continue the mainline extension to the limits of the parent tract.

12. Mainline extensions shall be mechanically restrained at all changes in size, direction, horizontal and vertical, and at all termini. Mechanical restraint shall be designed for local water system test pressures and local soil conditions. Test pressure is defined as 1.50 times the local operating pressure or 150 psi whichever is greater. Restraint locations and lengths shall be shown on the construction drawings. Concrete thrust blocks will only be permitted at locations approved by the District.



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13. Controlled-Low-Strength-Material (CLSM) may be required within WVDOT right of way. Locations where CLSM is to be used shall be shown and dimensioned on the construction drawings.

14. Highway crossings will be controlled by WVDOT criteria. Casings are required at all crossings of WVDOT roadways and shall be placed in accordance with WVDOT specifications. Casings are required at all stream crossings requiring a water ways construction permit from the State. Casing shall include the steel pipe, the steel and plastic insulators or pipe carriers and the mechanical, synthetic rubber end seals.

15. All required appurtenances shall be shown on the plans. "As required” or “placed per field conditions" will not be accepted.

G. ELECTRONIC FILE SUBMISSIONS

1. The District maintains an AutoCAD-based map of its entire water distribution network. In order to maintain the currency of the District’s map, Project Designers are required to submit electronic data files for all projects, in addition to the paper copies. The electronic file must be submitted with the original mylars, when the Project is ready for approval and signature by the District’s Board. 2. The electronic file must be compatible with AutoCAD and use the following datum: NAD83 and NAVD88. 3. The following layers, at a minimum, shall be submitted on a CD in DWG format, and shall be based on the BCPSWD CAD Layer Standards included in Appendix A.

a. Roads (street names) b. Buildings and other structures c. Property lines d. Sanitary sewers, including: manholes, gravity sewer lines and force mains, laterals and cleanouts,

valves, plugs, and pump stations e. Water system details, including: water mains, service lines between the main and the meter, water

valves, fire hydrant assemblies, water meters, air release valves, blow-offs and plugs, and water wells f. Easements g. Other underground utilities

H. PERMITTING

1. Modifications to and extensions of the District’s water system are subject to WVHealth approval and permitting (64 CSR 3, 1995). Permit applications shall be made in the name of the District and signed by the designee of the District. The completed permit application shall be submitted to the District with the mylars when the District indicates that the project is ready for signature by the Board. The Developer is responsible to submit the signed application, construction drawings, hydraulic computations and permit fee directly to WVHealth. 2. When hydrants are to be installed, WVHealth requires that hydraulic computations be submitted for the project. The District will review these computations together with the construction documents. Calculations may be in the form of hand computations or output from hydraulic modeling software (eg. WaterCAD).

a. Typically, the model starts with flow and pressure test data obtained from a fire hydrant nearest the development. The District has test data for many hydrants in the system, and this data is available at no cost; otherwise, the District will conduct tests as requested for a charge of $50 per test.



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b. Table 64-77E, Estimated Peak Design Flows Per home for Water Distribution Systems (source: WVHealth, Public Water System Design Standards, 64CSR77) should be used to determine peak flow rates to use in the model. For firefighting, a minimum flowrate of 500 gpm shall be used.

c. The calculations must demonstrate that under peak conditions without firefighting, node pressures throughout the development are no less than 35 psi, and under peak conditions plus fire, node pressures are no less than 20 psi.

3. All construction of water mains within the WVDOT right-of-way requires a permit from WVDOT. All applications shall be made in the name of the District and shall be signed by the designee of the District. The Developer is responsible to submit the signed application, construction drawings and permit fee directly to WVDOT. 4. Copies of all permit forms are available at the District office. The District must receive the original permit(s) secured from WVHealth and WVDOT, as applicable.

I. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

1. The construction standards, including Construction Specifications and Construction Standards contained herein, are prepared by the District to establish uniformity for construction of mainline extensions. The District Construction Standards shall be incorporated into the construction documents for all mainline extensions.

2. If any materials are to be supplied by a vendor who is not pre-qualified, Developer must submit materials specifications for review and approval prior to starting construction. The District will review the data submitted and when found complete and acceptable, will provide written approval for their use on the Project.

3. Developer shall maintain one copy of all approved construction documents at the job site during the execution of the work. 4. The District’s inspector or its representative will inspect all construction activities on a frequency and at times determined to be appropriate and necessary. The Work of this Project, in whole or in part, may be subject to inspection by WVDEP, WVDOT and WVHealth. 5. Mainline extension shall be disinfected following completion of the hydrostatic testing in accordance with AWWA C651 as amended.

J. ACCEPTANCE OF MAINLINE EXTENSION

1. Acceptance by the District of Developer mainline extension shall be based upon the District Construction Standards and current State regulations. Cross-connections in any form are prohibited. 2. Following completion of construction of the mainline extension, successful hydrostatic testing and disinfecting of the mains, payment of any outstanding fees, and receipt of all recorded easements, the District will issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion to the Developer for execution and return to the District. This document states that: (1) the District has monitored the construction of the specific project and finds the project to be substantially complete, subject to any outstanding items to be completed; (2) the Developer conveys the completed mainline extension with applicable easements to the District subject to the terms and conditions of the Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement for the specific project; and (3) the Developer’s warranty period starts on the date of execution by the District. Guaranty shall be at the sole expense of the



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Developer who shall repair any defective work and who shall reimburse the District for any repair costs incurred by the District to repair any defective work.

K. APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL WATER SERVICES

1. Water service will be provided in accordance with PSC Rules and Regulations for the Government of Water Utilities (150CSR7) from a water main owned by the District.

2. Every individual or entity (owner, tenant, contractor, builder or developer) shall make a written application to the District for water service on the standard application form. Following receipt of the application and any required fees:

a. Applicant shall install the customer service pipe from the meter setter location to an isolation valve located inside the foundation of the new premises, or to an isolation valve located below the frost line in a vault, accessible to the District, at the mobile home premises to receive water service. b. The District will inspect the isolation valve installation at the premises and if found to be satisfactory, the District will install the meter and turn the water service into the premises. c. Meter assembly (meter box with lid, meter setter and meter) will be installed on the applicant’s property within 5 feet of the public right-of-way or water main easement line and the meter assembly shall remain the property of the District.

L. FEE CHARGES

1. The following schedule of fees and charges are applicable for the noted service: a. Review fee: Lump sum of $300.00 plus $0.20 per linear foot of mainline extension. b. Construction monitoring fee: Lump sum fee of $400.00 plus $0.60 per linear foot of mainline

extension. Construction monitoring fee is also applicable to private fire mains. c. Payment of fees and charges by Developer:

(1) engineering review fee is due upon approval of the project documents by the District; (2) construction monitoring fee is due when invoiced by the District.

d. Fire hydrant flow and pressure requested by the Developer - a fee of $50.00 for each hydrant test. e. Above fees are subject to periodic review and adjustment, if necessary.

2. The following schedule of fees and charges is applicable to miscellaneous services provided by the District: a. Services performed by employees of the District - Certified employee hourly wage times a multiplier

of 1.60 to cover employee benefits and the District administrative costs. The payroll multiplier stipulated above is subject to change as the District audit may dictate.

b. Materials and supplies furnished by the District - Vendor invoice to the District times a multiplier of 1.25 to cover the District administrative costs.

c. Services performed by engineering or legal professionals retained by the District – Professional firm’s invoice to the District times a factor of 1.15 to cover the District administrative costs.

3. The PSC Water Rule and Regulations (150CSR7), Section 5.5 states an individual or an entity may request an estimate for a mainline extension. The District is not routinely involved in the construction of mainline extensions and thus is not current on the costs associated with such mainline extensions. The District may retain a professional engineer knowledgeable about such costs. Any individual or entity requesting such an estimate shall pay the District the retained professional’s invoice for preparing the requested cost estimate.

END OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE

Berkeley County Public Service District CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS Developer Policy, Procedures and Standards for Water Systems Adopted: January, 20013 Revised: April 2017 =================================================================================

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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 DEFINITIONS

A. Phrases, terms and words used herein shall have the definitions stipulated herein. The following supplement the definitions provided in Policy and Procedures, B. Definitions:

1. Manufacturer’s certification - A notarized statement that the Product furnished complies in all aspects with this Specification.

2. Product - The materials and equipment to be used in the construction of or to be incorporated into the mainline extension.

1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Contractor shall comply with the applicable laws, rules and regulations of the agency having jurisdiction, including but not limited to, environmental protection regulations, health and safety regulations and utility company regulations.

B. Construction of mainline extensions within the District’s franchise area may be subject, in whole or in part,

to the following rules and regulations: 1. Federal Clean Water Act of 1987. 2. USEPA; Rule 40 CFR, Part 763, Asbestos Abatement Projects; worker Protection. 3. WVHealth; Public Water Systems, West Virginia Administrative Rules, 64 CSR 3 and Design

Standards for Public Water Supply Systems, 64 CSR 77. 4. PSC; Rules and Regulations for the Government of Water Utilities, 150 CSR 7. 5. WVDOT; Standard Specifications and Accommodation of Utilities on Highway Right-of- Way,

effective June 2007, as amended.

C. Reference standards include the latest revision of: 1. American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) standards and specifications 2. American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) standards 3. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards 4. American Waterworks Association (AWWA) standards and specifications

1.03 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Water main construction shall be performed following the grading of the roadway or Project site to subgrade elevation and the installation of the storm water facilities.

B. The District’s existing water distribution system contains some asbestos cement type water pipe and

appurtenances. Should the Contractor be required to cut, repair or replace any such existing pipe and appurtenances, this Work shall be performed in full compliance with the applicable Federal Regulations, including EPA Rule 40 CFR, Part 763.

C. Modification of and/or connection to any existing District distribution system shall be performed only after

District approval of same and in the presence of District. Existing District distribution system valves and other devices shall be operated only by District personnel.


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D. Contractor shall protect all excavations. Failure or refusal of the District to suggest the use of shoring or additional shoring shall not in any way impose any liability on the District; nor any delay, whether caused by an action or the want of an action, relieve the Contractor from the necessity of adequately protecting the excavation, nor from his obligations relating to injury to persons or property.

E. Existing utilities:

1. Contractor shall comply with Federal, State and local regulations relating to the requirement to notify utility companies prior to performing work which has the potential to damage the facilities of such utility companies. Contractor shall make arrangements for a utility company representative to locate the underground facilities prior to initiating excavation work. Contact as required MISS UTILITY OF WEST VIRGINIA 1-800-245-4848.

2. If any utility company facility is damaged during the Work, Contractor shall immediately notify the affected utility company. Contractor shall be fully responsible for repairing or replacing such damaged facilities in accordance with utility company’s requirements. If Contractor fails to promptly repair or replace damaged facilities, District or utility company may arrange to have the required work performed by others and the cost of such work will be charged to the Contractor.

3. Contractor shall protect all existing active utilities and shall comply with utility requirements for service interruptions, protection, relocation and removal as effected by the Work.

F. Contractor shall be solely responsible for injury to persons or property as a result of his use of explosives.

Explosives and blasting may be utilized in full compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations. A competent, licensed, blaster shall supervise all blasting. Excessive overshooting is not permitted.

G. Contractor shall be responsible for dust control, sediment and erosion control and the accommodation of

drainage at the site of the Work. Contractor shall comply with all sediment and erosion control requirements of any and all applicable entities, including WVDEP and Berkeley County Engineering.

H. Contractor shall conduct all Work within the limits of the public right-of-way or mainline extension

easement. Damage to properties outside the public right-of-way or mainline extension easement shall be restored to the conditions which existed prior to the start of the Work at Contractor’s sole expense.

I. Contractor shall provide and pay for the services of a registered surveyor to establish construction baselines

and benchmarks, or any other surveys necessary to establish the location of the Work. J. Contractor shall provide traffic control in accordance with WVDOT rules and regulations for all Work

performed within the limits of State Highway Rights-of-Way. All traffic control devices shall comply with WVDOT requirements. Contractor shall prepare and submit traffic control plan to WVDOT when required. Contractor shall provide traffic control in accordance with the requirements of local jurisdictions for all Work performed within non-State highways and local streets.

1.04 VENDOR PRE-QUALIFICATION

A. Each Vendor shall be pre-qualified by the District. The pre-qualification process will consist of the Vendor submitting product information and certification for each specific material and product for which the District approval is desired. Material and product submission shall be identified by Construction Specification Section and shall be bound.


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B. District will determine those materials and products that comply with its Construction Specifications, Section 2.02 MATERIALS, and will issue a letter to the Vendor stipulating those materials and products in compliance with its Construction Specifications. Pre-qualification will be required on a 2-year frequency.

1.05 SUBMISSIONS

A. If Contractor intends to supply materials or products from vendors who have not been pre-qualified, material submissions shall be required. Contractor shall submit all required documentation to District for acceptance or approval 60 days prior to the delivery to the site and the start of any Work.

B. Contractor shall submit to the District two copies of manufacturer’s documentation for each material or

product to be furnished, and manufacturer’s certifications as required by these Specifications. Each item of Product submitted shall include: (1) manufacturer; (2) trade name; (3) model or catalog number; and (4) applicable reference standard. District will review the documentation submitted and indicate those materials and products in compliance with its Construction Specifications.

Manufacturer’s Certifications must include a statement certifying that the product meets or exceeds all the

design features, material quality, flow characteristics and interchangeability, as well as all pertinent AWWA, ANSI, ASSE, UL, FM and material grades of the manufacturer listed in these specifications. All exceptions must be listed or the submitted product shall be deemed to be unresponsive and be disqualified for inclusion in the Work.

C. A manufacturer or supplier who desires to have their Product approved by District as an acceptable

alternate to that which is specified hereinafter shall submit a written point by point comparison of their Product versus the Product specified at least 90 days prior to the date they wish to ship their Product. District shall be the sole judge as to whether or not a Product is an acceptable alternate.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Supplier shall certify all materials furnished to be in compliance with the applicable specifications. Shop testing and inspection required shall be at the sole expense of the supplier or the Contractor.

B. Materials shall be furnished, installed and tested for defects in materials and workmanship in the manner

specified. Materials found to be defective in any manner, either before, during or after installation, shall be removed from the site and replaced at the sole expense of the Contractor.

C. Packaged Products shall arrive at the site in the original, unopened package on which shall be the

manufacturer’s guaranteed analysis of the package contents. Contractor shall transport, store and handle products specified herein in compliance with the respective manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent damage and defects. Pipe, appurtenances and other materials of construction shall be loaded and unloaded using mechanical lifts to avoid damage. Under no circumstances shall pipe, appurtenances and other materials be dropped. The interior of all pipe and appurtenances shall be kept free of dirt and debris at all times. Materials subject to damage by freezing shall be stored in a manner to protect them. PVC pipe shall be covered while in storage to minimize exposure to sunlight. Pipe that is excessively whitened due to UV exposure shall be rejected if, based on the date of manufacture, the pipe is more than two years old.

D. Where the provisions of pertinent codes, specifications and standards conflict with this Specification, the

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 GENERAL

A. District has determined that the Products specified hereinafter by manufacturer and number are most suited to the needs of District, i.e., availability, design, inventory, installation, maintenance, replacement, service and warranty. This determination was based upon, but not limited to: being readily available; compatible with existing components; design features, i.e., material quality, durability, water tightness, flow characteristics, standard features, interchange ability; need to maintain duplicate inventories; ease of handling and installation; easy to maintain and availability of repair parts or appurtenances; replacement cost; length and reliability of service and the manufacturer’s warranty. Where a single, specific Product manufacturer and catalog or model number are stipulated, Contractor shall provide that specific Product.

B. All materials shall be new which is defined as being manufactured within two years of the date of

incorporation into the Work; being of the latest design and model of the Product and having not been used in a temporary or permanent installation prior to incorporation into the Work.

C. Contractor shall utilize the products of one manufacturer for each specified component to assure component

capability and quality of the product. Contractor shall comply with manufacturer’s recommended instructions, including each step in the sequence.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Ductile Iron Pipe: 1. Manufacture - ductile iron grade 60-42-10 AWWA/ANSI C151/A21.51. Domestic manufacture. 2. Wall thickness - Class 52 for 12" size and smaller and Class 51 for 16" size and larger

AWWA/ANSI C150/A21.50. 3. Cement mortar lining - double thickness AWWA/ANSI C104/A21.40. 4. Joints - push-on or mechanical joint types AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11. 5. Nominal laying length - 18 ft. or 20 ft. 6. Fittings:

a. Manufacture - domestic, 70-50-05 grade iron, pressure rating of 350 psi AWWA/ANSI C110/A21.10 and C153/A21.53.

b. Wall thickness - exceed AWWA/ANSI C153/A21.53 thickness. c. Cement mortar lining and joints - same as pipe. d. Use with PVC pipe - provide special gaskets when required.

7. Manufacturer’s certification required.

B1. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (6-inch and 8-inch): 1. Manufacture - AWWA/ANSI C909 using ASTM D1784 PVC compounds. 2. O.D. - Iron pipe equivalent. 3. Joint - Elastomeric-gasket ASTM D3139 and F477. 4. Pressure class - shall be Class 235 or Class 305 as specified. 5. Fittings - AWWA/ANSI C110/A21.10 and C153/A21.53 as stipulated for Ductile Iron Pipe. 6. Manufacturer – JM Eagle or IPEX. Manufacturer’s certification required.


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B2. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (2-inch): 1. Manufacture - using ASTM D1784 PVC compounds. 2. O.D. - Steel pipe equivalent. 3. Joint – push-on gasketed 4. Pressure class - shall be SDR 13.5 5. Fittings - Harrington Corp deep bell push joint ductile iron fittings with restraints per ASTM A-

536 grade 65-45-12 ductile iron with a tensile strength of 65000 psi. 6. Manufacturer’s certification required.

C. Mechanical Joint Restraint: 1. For ductile iron pipe AWWA/ANSI C151/A21.51:

a. Joint to be restrained shall be mechanical joint AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11. b. Glands - ductile iron 65-45-12 ASTM A536, maintain flexibility of the joint after burial,

designed to be used with the standardized mechanical joint bell and tee bolts AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11 and C153/A21.53 and be Underwriters Laboratory listed and Factory Mutual approved.

c. Restraining devices - ductile iron heat treated to a minimum hardness of 370 BHN with twist-off nuts to insure proper actuating of the restraining devices.

d. Working pressure - 150 psi min. with a safety factor of 2:1 min. e. Manufacturer - EBAA Iron Sales, Inc., MEGALUG Series 1100 or Ford Series 1400U. f. Manufacturer’s certification required.

2. For PVC pipe AWWA/ANSI C909: a. Joint to be restrained shall be mechanical joint bell AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11, to PVC

plain end AWWA/ANSI C909 or PVC bell AWWA/ANSI C909 to PVC plain end AWWA/ANSI C909.

b. Glands - shall be ductile iron ASTM A536, maintain flexibility of the joint after burial, designed to be used with the standardized mechanical joint bell and tee bolts AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11 and C153/A21.53 and be Underwriters Laboratory listed and Factory Mutual approved.

c. Restraining devices - ductile iron heat treated to a minimum hardness of 370 BHN with twist-off nuts to insure proper actuating of the restraining devices. Actuating screws incorporate safety stop ring to prevent over-tightening.

d. Working pressure - 150 psi min. with a safety factor of 2:1 min. e. Manufacturer – EBAA Iron Sales, Inc., MEGALUG Series 2000PV or Ford Series 1500. f. Manufacturer’s certification required.

3. Restrained push-on joint pipe: a. Manufacturer – American Ductile Iron Pipe, “Flex-Ring” or “Fast-Grip” gasket restrained

joint; U.S. Pipe “TR FLEX” or “FIELD LOK 350” gasket restrained joint; or Clow Corporation, “Super-Lock” restrained joint.

b. Restraint of field cut pipe shall be provided with the same manufacturer’s recommended system to insure continuous restraint.

c. Pipe connections to valves and fittings shall utilize MEGALUG retainer glands for joint restraints.

d. All piping inside casing pipes shall utilize MEGALUG retainer glands for joint restraint.

D. Mechanical Joint Adapter: 1. Joints to be connected shall be mechanical joint AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11. 2. Manufacture - 80-55-06 grade ductile iron body with dimensions compatible to AWWA/ANSI

C111/A21.11 and accessory kit with dimensions compatible to AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11.


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3. Manufacturer - Infact Corporation, Foster ADAPTOR. Manufacturer’s certification required.

E1. Gate Valves (up to 12-inch): 1. Body - 250 psi working pressure, grade 65-45-12 ductile iron body, no recesses to trap debris or

restrict flow AWWA/ANSI C515. All bolts and nuts 304 stainless steel. 2. Gate and seat - single gate, resilient-seated. 3. Stem - bronze grade C or E, non-rising stem (NRS) with 2" wrench nut for direct burial, OS&Y for

all others, two thrust washers and triple O-ring seals AWWA/ANSI C515. 4. Ends - Mechanical joint AWWA/ANSI C111/A21.11. 5. Interior and exterior coating - fusion bonded powdered epoxy AWWA/ANSI C550. 6. Operation - Open left or counter-clockwise. 7. Warranty - ten year against defective material and workmanship. 8. Manufacturer - American Flow Control, Series 2500; Mueller, Series 2360; Kennedy Valve KS-

RW 515 Series. Manufacturer’s certification required.

E2. Resilient Wedge Gate Valve (16-inch and larger): 1. Shall be manufactured to meet or to exceed the requirements of AWWA C515 for resilient seated

ductile Iron Gate valve. 2. Body - ductile iron, 250 psi working pressure. Ductile iron wedge encapsulated with EPDM. 3. Valves 16-inch and larger shall be installed in a horizontal position and equipped with rollers,

tracks and scrapers. Tracks shall be mounted adjacent to the face of the disc. Valves shall be equipped with two lifting lugs per valve.

4. Stem – bronze, non-rising stem (NRS). Stem shall be sealed by three O-rings; the top two O-rings shall be replaceable with the valve fully open and while subject to full rated working pressure.

5. Gate valves shall be bevel geared for horizontal installations with non-rising stems. Bevel gear valves shall have outside packed case and watertight gland enclosure and shall employ braided asbestos compression packing

6. Operation – Open left or counter-clockwise with 2” square operating nut shall have four flats at stem connection to assure even input torque to the stem.

7. Warranty – twenty year against defective material and workmanship. 8. Manufacturer – American Flow Control – Series 2500 Ductile Iron Resilient Wedge Gate Valve or

approved equal. Manufacturer’s certification required.

F1. Valve Box and Cover: 1. Manufacture - cast iron, two piece design, round bottom, 5¼-inch clear shaft opening and screw

type adjustable over wide range. Assembly height must be appropriate for valve type and size. 2. Wall thickness - ¼” min. 3. Lids - cast iron, drop type and marked WATER. 4. Coating – bituminous coating ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 and ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4 5. Manufacturer – Tyler Union. Domestic manufacture. Manufacturer’s certification required.

F2. Blow-off Valve, Valve Box, Blow-Off Box and Covers:

1. Valve shall be Ford B11-777 NL with QT 67 operating nut. 2. Valve box shall be screw type with drop style lid 3. Manufacturer: - valve box: Tyler or Bingham and Taylor.


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G. Combination Air Valves: 1. Manufacture - ductile iron single housing style body, cover and baffle; stainless steel trim; Buna-N

seat and Vitron orifice seat, 300 psi working pressure AWWA/ANSI C512. 2. Inlet and outlet - NPT, 1" x 1" for 6" and 8" size pipe or 2" x 2" for 12" and larger pipe. 3. Orifice size - 5/64" dia. for 6" and 8" size pipe or 3/32" dia. for 12" and larger pipe. 4. Manufacturer - VAL-MATIC, Model 201C or 202C. Manufacturer’s certification required.

H. Mechanical Joint (MJ) Tapping Sleeve: 1. Manufacture - ductile iron ASTM A536 grade 70-50-05, split type, mechanical joint ends, side and

end gaskets AWWA/ANSI C110/A21.10 and C111/A21.11 with ANSI B16.1 Class 125 flange. 2. Application - cast iron or ductile iron pipe. For cast iron pipe greater than 12" size, field

verification of existing pipe O.D. is required. 3. Tapping valve - conform with the gate valve of these Specifications with flange ANSI B16.1 Class

125 and mechanical joint AWWA / ANSI C111 / A21.11 ends. 4. Manufacturer - American Flow Control; Muller Co, H-615 Series. 5. Manufacturer’s certification required.

I. Stainless Steel Tapping Sleeve:

1. Manufacture - stainless steel material shall be 304 Grade 18-8, 150 psi working pressure, split type sleeve, TIG welded, fully passivated, S.S. or carbon steel ASTM A36 flange, S.S. 5/8" NC thread bolt with S.S. hex nut galled and TIG welded to sleeve, S.S. lifter after bar and :@ N.P.T. test plug cast brass with no lead.

2. Gasket - virgin SBR compound for water service, full circumferential seal permitting size on size tap and full circle with arm or plates permitting use on A.C., PVC, ductile iron or cast iron pipes.

3. Tapping valve - conform with the gate valve of these Specifications with flange ANSI B16.1 CLASS 125 and mechanical joint AWWA / ANSI C111 / A21.11 ends.

4. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., Model FAST; Romac Industries, SST. 5. Manufacturer’s certification required.

J. Fire Hydrants:

1. Manufacture – upper barrel gray iron, lower barrel and base ductile iron, pressure rated 200 psi working and 400 psi test, foot piece with epoxy-coated ductile iron shoe, 6" mechanical joint end, nozzle section to rotate a full 360° circle at field installation, extensions in 6" increments through 36" and cap chains AWWA/ANSI C502. All bolts and nuts below ground shall be 304 stainless steel.

2. Depth of bury - 4 ft. standard. 3. Friction loss -not exceed 3.5 psi at 1000 gpm through the 4½” pumper nozzle AWWA/ANSI

C502. 4. Main valve - 5¼” size, compression type opening against the pressure and closing with the

pressure, bronze seat shall be threaded into mating threads of bronze. 5. Drain system - bronze, activated by main stem without auxiliary mechanism, be completely closed

after three turns of the operating nut in the opening direction permitting throttling of hydrant, have two inside ports and four outlet drain ports and shut-off shall be by direct compression closure.

6. Dry top - shall have internal housing with triple O-rings to seal operating threads from waterway and accommodate an anti-friction washer. Top travel stop nut in top of hydrant.

7. Outlet nozzles - bronze, lock into hydrant barrel with locking lugs, sealed with O-rings and permit field replacement without special tools or disturbing parts of hydrant.

8. Outlet nozzle threads - one 4½” size pumper connection with male NS threads and two 2½" size hose connection with male Martinsburg standard threads.


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9. Operating nut - square Martinsburg standard, open right or clockwise. 10. Color – red barrel with white caps. 11. Compliance - Factory Mutual approved and Underwriters Laboratories U.L. 246 listed. 12. Manufacturer - American Flow Control, Model B-62-B; Kennedy Guardian, Model K81-D. 13. Manufacturer’s certification required.

K. Casing Pipe and Appurtenances: 1. Steel casing pipe - AWWA/ANSI C200 - ASTM A139 Grade B or ASTM A 252 Grade 2 or 3

with 35000 psi minimum yield. 2. Field welding - AWWA/ANSI C206. 3. Carrier pipe/casing size/casing wall – 6”/12”/0.250”, 8"/18"/0.250", 10"/20"/0.250",

12"/24"/0.375", 16"/30"/0.375". 4. Manufacturer - RECON Pipe Corporation or Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. Insulators - RECON Raci Spacers, Type E/H 75 or PSI Model A8. Insulators must be sized to

provide clearance for mechanical restraint. End seals - RECON ESPANIT or PSI Model C. 5. Service Line Casing shall be HDPE. Casing size: 2” HDPE for service pipe up to 1”; 4” HDPE for 1½” and 2” service pipe.

L. Service Saddles:

1. For ductile iron pipe: a. Manufacture - body casting ductile iron ASTM A536 with stainless steel straps and nuts

of AISI C1010 steel alloy , zinc plated with Di-chromate seal. b. Gasket - Buna-N rubber ASTM D2000 80 MS BG506. c. Outlet tap - ¾” through 2" threads AWWA/ANSI C800. d. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., Series FS202; Romac Industries, Style 202S.

2. For PVC pipe: a. Manufacture - brass castings of copper alloy no. C83600 ASTM B62 85-5-5-5, machine

to rigid specifications to avoid deforming the pipe and conform to exact OD of pipe. b. Sizes 6" and 8" - single unit with upper and lower casting permanently hinged together,

silicon bronze hinge pin, slotted hex head silicon bronze bolt tightening device and tapped lower casting.

c. Gasket - Buna-N rubber ASTM D2000 80 MS BG506. d. Outlet tap - ¾” through 2" threads AWWA/ANSI C800. e. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., Series S90; Romac Industries.


M. Ball Corporation Stop: 1. Manufacture - ¾” through 2" size, cast brass with no lead manufactured from UNS/CDA No

C89833 alloy, ANSI/NSF standard 61 Annex G or ANSI/NSF Standard 372, high pressure stop, Teflon covered ball, Buna-N rubber seats secured by epoxy adhesive, waterway equal to nominal valve size, watertight at 300 psi and designed to be installed under pressure using standard tapping machine.

2. Inlet threads - ¾” through 2" with AWWA/ANSI C800 type threads. 3. Outlet connection - copper tubing size (CTS), compression type.

a. Compression joint - compression nut sealed by a Buna-N rubber gasket locked in place by a S.S. slotted set screw with 50 Series S.S. insert stiffeners.

b. Compression nut - I.P.S., machined with groves in a split clamp device to grip tubing and tapped for a S.S. slotted set screw.

4. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc FB1000 NL; A.Y. McDonald Corporation No.4701B-22.


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N. Service Line: 1. Manufacture – polyethylene tubing (PET), copper tubing size (CTS), ASTM D2737. 2. Rating – Class 200 3. Manufacturer’s certification required.

O. Service Line Fittings:

1. Manufacture - cast brass with no lead manufactured from UNS/CDA No C89833 alloy, ANSI/NSF standard 61 Annex G or ANSI/NSF Standard 372 and AWWA/ANSI C800.

2. End connections - copper tubing size (CTS), compression type. a. Compression joint - compression nut sealed by a Buna-N rubber gasket locked in place

by a S.S. slotted set screw with 50 Series S.S. insert stiffeners. b. Compression nut - I.P.S., machined with groves in a split clamp device to grip tubing and

tapped for a S.S. slotted set screw. 3. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc; A.Y. McDonald Corporation No. 4758-22. 4. Manufacturer’s certification required.

P. Meter Box:

1. Manufacture - high density polyethylene, thermal transfer value of 4.0 ASTM C171, smooth interior and exterior, white color inside and black color outside.

2. Box shall incorporate a top lip shelf to facilitate the use of an insulating disc and bottom flange for anti-settling at its base.

3. Meter Box for 5/8” and 1” meter sizes: a. Shall be dimensionally tapered at its top with an expanded body with the maximum inside

dimension starting at approximately 6” down from the top of the box. b. 0.55" nominal wall thickness; withstand vertical crush of 25,000 lbs. on free-standing box c. Size: 18” x 22” x 30”. d. Manufacturer: Carson Industries Heavy Wall Max Series “Bullet” box.

4. Meter Box for 1-1/2” and 2” meter sizes: a. Size: 36” x 36” b. Manufacturer: Mid-States Plastics, Inc.; Bingham Taylor.


Q. Meter Box Cover and Lid: 1. Manufacture - cast iron, grass style with locking nut. 2. Lid - standard bronze pentagon nut and bolt with cast iron lifter worm lock. Radio-read antenna

hole recessed in lid. Plug to be supplied with lid. Heavy duty frame and cover required in parking and traffic areas, only where approved by the District.

a. ⅝” x ¾” size AND 1” size: 18" ID, 11½” lid and 4" depth, Style 74M32ARG. For parking and traffic areas: extra heavy 18” frame, 11½” lid with 1-3/4” hole (recessed), Style 74H32ARG.

b. 1½” size AND 2” size: 36" ID, 20" lid and 7½” depth, Style 74MC36TRP. For parking and traffic areas, Style 74M36HTRP.

3. Manufacturer - A.Y. McDonald Corporation. 4. Manufacturer’s certification required.


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R. Coppersetter: 1. Manufacture - inlet saddle nut ball valve with padlock wings, outlet saddle nut, dual cartridge

check valve, bracing eye, seal holes, padlock wings, tubing sized to provide full flow to and from the meter, ASSE approved.



tapped for a S.S. slotted set screw. 3. Meter Setting Check Valve:

a. Manufacture - angle dual cartridge type, cast brass with no lead manufactured from UNS/CDA No C89833 alloy, ANSI/NSF standard 61 Annex G or ANSI/NSF Standard 372, two identical independent check valves mounted in line, attach directly to meter outlet, cartridge removal through O-ring seal screw cap on valve top without special tools, same manufacturer as coppersetter and ASSE 1024 approved.

b. Cartridge - assemblies of acetal plastic with S.S. springs and O-ring seal to body. c. Maximum pressure drop across valve at 15 gpm - ¾” = 7.5 psi and 1" = 5.0 psi.

4. ⅝” x ¾” meter - 12" height: Ford VBHC72-12W-44-33 NL or VBHC-12w-14-33 NL; AY McDonald 22-212-WD-22-33-995.

5. 1" meter - 15" height: Ford VBHC74-15W-44-44 NL, AY McDonald 22-415-WD-22-44. 6. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc.; A.Y. McDonald Corporation 22 Series. 7. Coppersetters shall have tubing sized to allow a full flow to and from the meter, with 14/16 O.D.,

058 wall and 0.6965 I.D., Type K. 7. Manufacturer’s certification required.

S. Custom Setter:

1. Manufacture - inlet saddle nut ball valve with padlock wings, outlet saddle nut, dual cartridge check valve, bracing eye, seal holes, padlock wings, tubing sized to provide full flow to and from the meter, ASSE approved. Built-in bypass at base with ball valve with padlock winds.



tapped for a S.S. slotted set screw. 3. Meter Setting Check Valve:

a. Manufacture - angle dual type, cast brass with no lead manufactured from UNS/CDA No C89833 alloy, ANSI/NSF standard 61 Annex G or ANSI/NSF Standard 372, attach directly to meter outlet, same manufacturer as coppersetter and ASSE 1024 approved.

b. Maximum pressure drop across valve: 1½” = 3.2 psi at 50 gpm; 2" = 2.4 psi at 75 gpm. 4. Built-in bypass at base with ball valve with padlock winds. 5. 1½” meter - 15" height: Ford VBHH76-15BHC-11-66 NL, AY McDonald 20B-615-WDFF-665. 6. 2" meter - 15" height: Ford VBHH77-15BHC-11-77 NL, AY McDonald 20B-715-WDFF-665. 7. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc; A.Y. McDonald Corporation. 8. Manufacturer’s certification required.

T. “T”, “Y”, and U-Branch Connection:

1. Manufacture - cast brass with no lead manufactured from UNS/CDA No C89833 alloy, ANSI/NSF standard 61 Annex G or ANSI/NSF Standard 372.

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a. Compression joint - compression nut sealed by a Buna-N rubber gasket locked in place by a S.S. slotted set screw with 50 Series S.S. insert stiffeners.

b. Compression nut - I.P.S., machined with groves in a split clamp device to grip tubing and tapped for a S.S. slotted set screw.

3. Manufacturer - Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., No. T444-334 NL, Y44-243 NL or U48-43 7.5 NL;

A.Y. McDonald Corporation No. 08YS22. Manufacturer’s certification required.

U1. Commercial and Governmental Installations Backflow Prevention Assembly: 1. Manufacture – UL and FM rated:

a. Body shall be coated steel or 300 series stainless steel and 100% lead free. b. Internal parts shall be stainless steel. c. Rated working pressure of 175 psi with drip tight closure against reverse flow. d. Independently operating double check assembly, four test cocks and two drip tight shut

off valves (OSY, BFG or NRS). 2. For low health hazard applications:

a. Applicable standard – ASSE 1015. b. Double check valve assembly required. c. Manufacturer: Watts 007, Watts 709, Wilkins 950XLT, Wilkins 350; or approved equal.

3. For health hazard applications: a. Applicable standard – ASSE 1013. b. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly is required c. Manufacturer: Watts 909, Watts 009QT, Wilkins 975XL, Wilkins 375; or approved

equal. 4. Manufacturer’s certification required.

U2. Private Fire Service Backflow Prevention Assembly w/Metered Bypass:

1. Manufacture – UL and FM rated: a. Body shall be coated steel or 300 series stainless steel and 100% lead free. b. Internal parts shall be stainless steel. c. Rated minimum working pressure of 175 psi with drip tight closure against reverse flow. d. Independently operating double check assembly, four test cocks and two drip tight shut

off valves (OSY, BFG or NRS). e. Bypass assembly with flow meter having radio read capability compatible with District

specifications (Neptune R900 meter interface unit with antenna). The bypass assembly is not required if the fire system has a flow meter per Section 2.02.V. below.

2. For fire lines containing only potable water: a. Applicable standard – ASSE 1048. b. Manufacturer: Ames M300, C300 or 3000SS; or approved equal. c. May be used for dry pipe applications.

3. For fire lines employing foam, glycol, or other hazardous chemical: a. Applicable standard – ASSE 1047. b. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly is required c. Manufacturer: Ames M500, C500, or 5000SS; or approved equal


V. Private Fire Service Flow Meter 1. Epoxy-coated steel mainline body, epoxy-coated steel strainer body with stainless steel basket.


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2. Equipped with integral detector check valve, stainless steel spring-loaded type. 3. Equipped with bronze bypass assembly with bypass meter and check valve. 4. Turbine measuring element on main meter and nutating disc type bypass meter. Both meters shall

be factory assembled with radio read capability compatible with District specifications (Neptune R900 meter interface unit with antenna).

5. Manufacturer: Neptune Technology Group, Inc. Model Protectus III high performance fire service meter or other approved equal.

6. Manufacturer’s certification required. W. Marking Tape and Tracer Wire:

1. Marking Tape for metallic and non-metallic pipe shall be: a. Manufacture - reinforced plastic jacket resistant to acids, alkali and other destructive

elements normally found in soils; 4.50 mil min. nominal thickness, 800% min. elongation, 3" nominal width, blue color and label one side, “CAUTION WATER LINE BURIED BELOW”.

b. Manufacturer – Harris Industries; Reef Industries, Inc., TerraTap®, ExtraStretch™540. c. Manufacturer’s certification required.

2. Tracer Wire for non-Metallic Pipe shall be: a. Affixed to all non-metallic water mains along the top of the pipe with plastic tape. b. Continuous No. 12 THHN coated wire. c. Brought to the surface at 500 feet intervals in a 2-wire Valvco Mini Test Station and at all

fire hydrants. d. Spliced underground when absolutely necessary with a wire nut. e. Tracer wire connectors shall be used at each service connection as well as wire splitting

connects. Connectors shall be snakebite locking connectors by Copperhead Industries.

X. Testing and Disinfecting Materials: 1. Potable Water - all water for testing and disinfecting mainline extensions shall be obtained from

District. 2. Disinfecting Materials - calcium hypochlorite and sodium hypochlorite AWWA/ANSI B300 and

liquid chlorine AWWA/ANSI B301.

Y1. Concrete: 1. WVDOT Section 601:

a. Class A, 3500 psi - vertical and dead-end anchorage and structures.. b. Class B, 3000 psi - horizontal anchorage.

Y2. Controlled-Low-Strength-Material (CLSM):

1. May be used where specifically shown on the Drawings. 2. Design guide:

a. Materials (quantities per cubic yard of CLSM) - 50 to 75 lbs. cement ASTM C150, 250 to 300 lbs. Type F fly ash, 2700 to 2800 lbs. sand ASTM C33 and 400 to 500 lbs. water.

b. 28-day compressive strength - 80 psi. 3. Mix design required.

Z. Special Backfill Material:

1. Select Backfill: a. US Standard Sieve Size / Percent Passing - 1" / 100%, ¾” / 90% to 100%, ½” / 70% to

90%, #4 / 50% to 80%, #40 / 25% to 50% and #200 / 0 to 25%.


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b. Free of organic materials, top soil and clay. c. Free of rocks larger than 3” size.

2. Check Dams: a. Material shall consist of suitable, on-site, random materials or CLSM. b. Material shall be free of particles larger than 1" size and cinders, ashes, refuse vegetable

or other organic matter. 2.03 OTHER MATERIALS:

A. All other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation of the Work of this Specification, shall be new, first quality and be subject to approval by District.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS:

A. District has developed CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS for standardization of construction activities and components. These details shall be utilized in the construction of all mainline extensions.

1. CS-1 - TRENCH DETAILS 2. CS-1A – WVDOH TRENCH DETAILS 3. CS-2A – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR HORIZONTAL BENDS 4. CS-2B – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR TEES 5. CS-2C – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR REDUCERS 6. CS-2D – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR VERTICAL OFFSETS 7. CS-2E – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR DEAD ENDS, CAPS, PLUGS AND VALVES 8. CS-2F – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR MECHANICAL JOINT SLEEVES, IN-LINE VALVES 9. CS-2G – ANCHORAGE DETAILS FOR MAIN TERMINATION 10. CS-3 – FIRE HYDRANT SETTING 11. CS-4 – BLOW-OFF SETTING 12. CS-5 – COMBINATION AIR VALVE & VAULT 13. CS-6 – CASING INSTALLATION 14. CS-7 – SERVICE LINE & METER LOCATION 15. CS-8 – METER SETTING 16. CS-9 – STANDARD WATER SERVICE CONNECTION DETAIL 17. CS-10 – ALTERNATIVE FIRE SERVICE CONFIGURATIONS

3.02 EXCAVATION: A. General:

1. All excavation shall be unclassified which shall mean the removal of all materials of any kind in the excavation, including rock excavation. Excavated materials shall be placed in a location which will not present a potential unsafe excavation or interfere with the flow of people or vehicles.

2. Contractor shall remove all materials encountered and grub and clear the surface of the area to be excavated a minimum of 6-inches depth and shall properly store and preserve those materials required to restore the disturbed surface.

3. Contractor shall restore all plantings, fences, poles, surface structures and other property disturbed or removed as a part of the Work to a condition equal to that which existed prior to the start of the Work.


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4. Contractor shall limit the trench opening to a length complying with safety requirements.

B. Shoring: 1. Excavations when needed shall be protected by furnishing and installing shoring materials which

shall be in full compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations. 2. Failure of the District to suggest the use of bracing, sheeting or struts, or to suggest better quality

or larger size materials, or to have the shoring left in place, shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for the condition of the excavation.

3. District reserves the right to require the shoring to be left in place for the protection of the Work or adjacent property. When so ordered, Contractor shall remove the shoring for a depth of two feet below the finished grade.

C. Boring and Jacking: 1. All boring and jacking shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the permit obtained from the

WVDOT or the applicable railroad. 2. The use of water or other liquids to assist the casing placement and to ease earth removal is

prohibited. 3. Boring cutting heads shall not cut in advance of the casing installation and shall not over-cut the

casing O.D. by more than one-half inch. 4. Jacking shall be conducted without the use of any type of boring, augering or drilling equipment. 5. Jacking and excavation within the pipe shall proceed simultaneously. Should voids develop or the

jacked hole exceed the O.D. of the casing pipe by more than one inch. 6. All such over bores, voids or over excavation shall be filled with grout in an approved manner.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCES

A. General: 1. All trench construction shall be in compliance with CS-1, TRENCH DETAIL and CS-1A,

WVDOH TRENCH DETAILS. 2. Check dams shall be constructed at 250-foot intervals. 3. Thrust restraint shall be as shown on the applicable ANCHORAGE DETAIL. Use of concrete

thrust blocking shall be only as specifically approved by the District. 4. Connections to existing mains using a tapping sleeve and valve shall be limited to ductile iron

mains. Use of tapping sleeves on existing mains that are PVC, cast iron or A.C. shall be limited to situations where specifically approved by the District.

5. Marking Tape and Tracer Wire shall be installed per Section 2.02.W. 6. Fire hydrant and blow off assemblies shall be installed as shown on CS-3, FIRE HYDRANT

SETTING and CS-4, BLOW OFF SETTING respectively.

B. Testing and Disinfecting: 1. Mainline extensions shall be physically separated from the existing water distribution system prior

to and during the pressure test and the bacteriological test. Any physical connection between the mainline extension and the existing water distribution system during these tests shall contain an approved backflow / cross-connection prevention device.

2. The difference in elevation between the highest point and the lowest of the section of mainline extension being tested shall not exceed 50 feet.

3. Test pressure shall be the greater of 150 psi or 1.50 times the local system working pressure. Higher test pressures up to 200 psi may be required for fire lines.

4. ANSI/AWWA C651 - AWWA Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains is made a part of these specifications as modified herein.


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5. Contractor shall deliver the bacteriological samples immediately following collection to a laboratory designated by District. Two samples shall be collected, 24 hours apart.

6. Failure for samples to meet WVHealth standards shall be cause for retesting and disinfecting the mainline extension at no additional cost to the District.

C. Roadway and Railroad Crossings:

1. All work performed within WVDOT rights-of-way and railroad rights-of-way shall be performed in accordance with the applicable entity requirements.

2. Casings shall be installed as shown on CS-6, CASING DETAIL unless specifically shown otherwise.

3. Only ductile iron pipe shall be permitted for carrier pipe within casing. 4. Roadway crossings outside of WVDOT right-of-way shall not require casings; however, pipe shall

be ductile iron and all joints shall be restrained.

D. Ductile-Iron Pipe (DIP) and Appurtenances: 1. Ductile-iron pipe (DIP) and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with ANSI/AWWA

C600, AWWA Standard for Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances which is made a part of these Specifications, as modified herein before.

2. No beveled (spigot) ends are permitted in mechanical fittings. 3. Pipes cut in the field shall be field-gauged to ensure that the outside diameter of the cut end falls

within the tolerances stipulated in ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.

E. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Appurtenances: 1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with

ANSI/AWWA A605, AWWA Standard for Underground Installation of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water which is made a part of these Specifications, as amended herein before.

2. Partial sticks of PVC pipe that are shorter than 10-feet in length shall require joint restraints. Partial sticks of PVC pipe that are 10-feet or greater in length may be field-beveled.

3. No beveled (spigot) ends are permitted in mechanical fittings.

F. Service Line and Meter Settings: 1. Service Line:

a. Shall have a service saddle with the tap located approximately 45° above the horizontal. b. There shall be no splices on water service pipe between the main and the meter box. c. A rounding tool shall be used at all connections d. Shall be backfilled by hand with select backfill to a depth of one foot above the highest

point of the tap and/or service line and compacted by hand around the main at the tap and for the initial five feet of the service line.

e. Shall be installed in a HDPE cover pipe under all streets and roads. f. Shall have a “Y” branch and shall supply two individual meter settings. Single service

lines to meter settings shall be provided where double services are not feasible. For townhomes, single services may be necessary to avoid locating meter boxes in driveways.

g. The service taps on the main shall be located such that service lines do not pass under driveways and the meter box is located outside of paved driveways.

h. Shall be installed as shown on CS-7, SERVICE LINE AND METER LOCATION, and CS-9, STANDARD WATER SERVICE CONNECTION DETAIL.

i. All water services require backflow prevention. For residential services, the dual cartridge check valve assembly integral with the coppersetter will generally be sufficient.


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For commercial, industrial, governmental and fire services, refer to Section 3.03.G and 3.03.H.

2. Meter Setting: a. Shall include a meter box with cover and lid and a coppersetter with pipe brace. b. All meter settings shall be in unpaved areas. In exceptional situations, if approved by the

District, meter settings in paved areas shall be provided with heavy duty meter box cover and lid.

c. Shall be installed with a “filler” in the coppersetter. Coppersetter shall be plumb and in-line when the “filler” is removed. “Filler” shall be a stripped, cast body of an old meter or equivalent. Meter lid to be installed with hole plug in place.

d. Shall be installed as shown on CS-7 SERVICE LINE and METER LOCATION, CS-8

METER SETTING, and CS-9 STANDARD WATER SERVICE CONNECTION DETAIL.

e. Resetters shall not be used for new water service installations.

3. Private Fire Meters: a. Fire lines serving fire systems having booster pumps or storage tanks shall be metered. b. Meters shall be installed only in the horizontal position and shall be factory-readied for

radio read devices. c. Meters installed inside buildings shall provide a hole through the building for installation

of the wire to the R900 meter interface unit. A wall mounting shall be provided on the outside of the building for the R900 unit.

d. Meters installed in below-grade vaults shall be equipped with covers that are factory-supplied with a hole for installation of the R900 unit.

e. The District will provide and connect the R900 unit to the meter.

G. Backflow Prevention for Commerical and Governmenal Installations: 1. Low Health Hazard or Non-Health Hazard

a. Double Check Valve Assembly required – see Section 2.02.U1.2. b. Applicable Standards: ASSE 1015, AWWA; Foundation for Cross-Connection and

Hydraulic Research at the USC. c. Must be tested within 10 days of installation and every 12 months. The tester must be

certified with the State of WV as a backflow prevention tester. d. Installation requirements:

1) Provide adequate space for inspection, testing, maintenance and disassembly. 2) Locate at least 12” from wall or other objects. 3) Locate 12” to 30” above floor. 4) Locate to prevent submergence and be protected from freezing; must use an insulated

and heated enclosure if located outside. 2. Health Hazard

a. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly required – see Section 2.02.U1.3. b. Applicable Standards: ASSE 1013, AWWA; Foundation for Cross-Connection and

Hydraulic Research at the USC. c. Must be tested within 10 days of installation and at least every 12 months. The tester

must be certified with the State of WV as a backflow prevention tester. d. Installation requirements:

1) Provide adequate space for inspection, testing, maintenance and disassembly. 2) Locate at least 12” from wall or other objects.


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3) Locate 12” to 30” above floor. 4) Shall be mounted in the horizontal position unless otherwise approved by the

District. 5) For indoor installations, provide drain cup and line. The cup or gate must be air-

gapped (minimum gap is 2 times the relief valve diameter, or 1”, whichever is greater).

6) Must be protected from freezing; an insulated and heated enclosure is required if the backflow assembly is located outside.

7) Installation in pits or below grade vaults is prohibited.

3. Severe Health Hazard a. Severe Health Hazard is a cross-connection or potential cross-connection which could

lead to death if the liquids or gases backflow into the Public Water System as a result of backpressure or backsiphoning.

b. An Air Gap Separation is required to provide physical separation from the waterline outlet to flood level rim. Minimum gap is 2 times the nominal diameter of the supply line or 1”, whichever is greater.

H. Private Fire Service Backflow Prevention:

1. Fire Sprinkler Systems using only Potable Water. a. Double Check Valve Assembly required – see Section 2.02.U2.2. b. Applicable Standards: ASSE 1048; Foundation for Cross-Connection and Hydraulic

Research at the USC. c. Must be tested within 10 days of installation and every 12 months. The Tester must be

certified with the State of WV as a backflow prevention tester. d. Installation requirements:

1) Provide adequate space for inspection, testing, maintenance and disassembly. 2) Locate at least 12” from wall or other objects. 3) Locate 12” to 30” above floor. 4) Locate to prevent submergence and be protected from freezing; must use an insulated

and heated enclosure if located outside. 2. Fire Sprinkler Systems using additives, propylene glycol or foam (anything other than potable

water). a. Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly required – see Section 2.02.U2.3 b. Applicable Standards: ASSE 1047; Foundation for Cross-Connection and Hydraulic

Research at the USC. c. Must be tested within 10 days of installation and at least every 12 months. The tester

must be certified with the State of WV as a backflow prevention tester. d. Ethylene glycol use is PROHIBITED. e. Installation requirements:

1) Provide adequate space for inspection, testing, maintenance and disassembly. 2) Locate at least 12” from wall or other objects. 3) Locate 12” to 30” above floor. 4) Shall be mounted in the horizontal position unless otherwise approved by the

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5) For indoor installations, provide drain cup and line. The cup or gate must be air-gapped (minimum gap is 2 times the relief valve diameter, or 1”, whichever is greater).

6) Must be protected from freezing; must use an insulated and heated enclosure if located outside.

7) Installation in pits or below grade vaults is prohibited. 3.04 SITE RESTORATION AND CLEAN-UP

A. Clean-up: 1. Contractor shall police the mainline extension site daily and maintain the site safe and debris free.

Daily activities shall include, but not be limited to, cleaning of all paved areas, disposal of all excess excavation materials and disposal of construction debris.

2. Contractor shall immediately correct any and all unsatisfactory conditions which result from the Work.

3. Contractor shall clean-up the entire mainline extension site at the completion of the Work and shall restore the mainline extension site to a condition equal to that which existed prior to the start of the Work.

B. Restoration:

1. Site restoration shall begin at the earliest practical time in the Project’s construction sequence. 2. Site restoration shall be in compliance with the following WVDOT Specifications, EXCEPT all

references to Method of Measurement, Basis of Payment and Pay Items shall be deleted: a. SECTION 652 - SEEDING AND MULCHING b. SECTION 653 - VINE AND GROUND COVER PLANTING c. SECTION 654 - TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING d. SECTION 656 - SEEDLING PLANTING

C. Pavement replacement: 1. Pavement replacement in public roadways shall be in made in accordance with the terms of the

WVDOT permit. 2. Pavement replacement on private property shall be equal to the pavement type and thickness that

existed prior to the start of the Work. 3. Pavement replacement on private property shall be in compliance with the following applicable

WVDOT Specifications, EXCEPT all references to Method of Measurement, Basis of Payment and Pay Items shall be deleted:

a. SECTION 228 - SUBGRADE PREPARATION b. SECTION 307 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE c. SECTION 401 - HOT-LAID BITUMINOUS CONCRETE BASE, WEARING, AND

PATCHING AND LEVELING COURSE d. SECTION 403 - PENETRATION MACADAM

END OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT83 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 737, Martinsburg, WV 25402-0737DEVELOPER POLICY, PROCEDURE & STANDARDS FOR WATER SYSTEMS

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These are generalized examples; depending on the customer's

individual circumstances, additional appurtenances may be required

and not all fire service configurations may be acceptable.

Backflow prevention devices are required for all domestic and fire

services. See Section 2.02.U1 and 2.02.U2.

Fire Services shall be fully metered when fire system includes

booster pumps or storage tanks.

For Option A, owner may elect to install the domestic service, or

owner may pay tap fee and District installs domestic service up to

and including the meter pit. Domestic meter is provided by the

District. Owner makes tap and bears all costs for the fire line,

including fire meter and backflow preventer.

Owner makes tap and bears all costs for Options B & C and no tap

fee is charged by the District. Domestic meter is provided by the

District. Fire meter and backflow preventer is provided by the owner.

The District shall witness all water main taps. All Fire Service

configurations shall be subject to District inspection and approval,

including the pressure test. Bacteriological testing is required.

Owner shall provide design drawings, including a sprinkler system

layout for District review and approval before applying for water

service.

All underground Fire Service piping shall be Ductile Iron, Class 52,

double cement lined.

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DEVELOPER POLICY, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

FOR WATER SYSTEMS

APPENDIX A

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT 83 Monroe Street

P.O. Box 737, Martinsburg, WV 25402-0737 Telephone: 304.267.3855 & FAX: 304.267.3864

To Whom it may concern: INTENT TO SERVE PUBLIC WATER FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND/OR LAND DEVELOPMENTS Property Owner: <Owner Name> <Owner Address> Phone: <Owner Phone Number> Property Location: <Property Tax Map and Parcel Number> Property Address: <Location of proposed subdivision> Description of Proposed Project: <Name of proposed subdivision> <Number of Lots> [ ] Has public water service. Water main of adequate size exists in the public right-of-way adjoining the property. All lots must have frontage on public main in order to have water service. All lots of proposed subdivision/land development that do not have frontage on an existing water main will require a mainline extension for water service. [ ] Requires a mainline extension for public water service to and/or within the proposed subdivision/land development. Interior of proposed subdivision/land development will require a mainline extension for water service. The Developer shall execute an alternate mainline extension agreement with the District for the above noted project which must be approved by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Location of main of adequate size to serve subdivision/ land development to be determined by District. All mainline extensions shall be completed in accordance with the Berkeley County Public Service District Developer Policy, Procedures and Standards for Water Systems. This Intent to Serve Public Water is only an intent to serve water. Water service is not guaranteed until a tap application (i.e., a formal request for immediate and continuous service) is approved for an individual lot(s). This Intent to Serve Public Water does not convey District acceptance or approval of the proposed project for permitting by State or other regulatory agencies. This Intent to Serve Public Water expires one year from date of issue. BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT By:_______________________________________ Date: Its: District Engineer FOR PLAN REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY. NOT TO BE USED TO OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT.

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT

83 Monroe Street P.O. Box 737, Martinsburg, WV 25402-0737

www.berekeleywater.org Telephone: 304.267.3855 & FAX: 304.267.3864

To: Berkeley County Building Department PRELIMINARY TAP APPROVAL FOR INDIVIDUAL LOT(S) Property Owner: <Owner Name and Address>

Phone: <Owner phone number>

Property Location/Tax Map: <Property Tax Map and Parcel number>

Lot Numbers and Street Names:

<Lot numbers and street names>

Description of Proposed Project:

<Name of subdivision>

[x] Requires a mainline extension for public water service to and/or within the proposed subdivision/land

development. Mainline design drawings have been approved by the District. [x] A copy of the recorded Final Plat has been received by the District. [x] An Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement for the project has been approved by the West Virginia

Public Service Commission. [x] A Permit to construct has been received from the Health Department for the project. [x] The Pre-Construction Meeting for the mainline extension has been held. The mainline extension shall

be completed in accordance with the Berkeley County Public Service District Policy, Procedures and Standards.

This Preliminary Tap Approval is to be used by Berkeley County Building Department for Building Permit Applications. Water service is not guaranteed until a tap application (i.e., a formal request for immediate and continuous service) is approved for each individual lot. A Certificate of Substantial Completion must be issued by the District before tap applications will be approved. Tap applications shall be submitted for approval no less than 10 days prior to requested date for water meter to be set. This Preliminary Tap Approval shall expire 6 Months from date of issue. BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT By: _______________________________________ Date: Its: District Engineer

Berkeley County Public Service Water District 83 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 737 Martinsburg, WV 25402-0737 Phone (304) 267-3855 Fax (304) 267-3864

<Date> <Developer Name and Address> Re: BCPSWD #xxxx Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement Dear Developer: Rule 5.5. of the Rules and Regulations for the Government of Water Utilities, 150 CSR 7, of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia requires the Berkeley County Public Service Water District to give to all potential entities desiring a water mainline extension a copy of Rule 5.5. A copy of Rule 5.5. is enclosed with this letter. Berkeley County Public Service Water District has obtained approval from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to use an alternate plan for water mainline extension as allowed by 150CSR7, Rule 5.5. Extension of mains, Section 5.5.h.7. A copy of the Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement used by Berkeley County Public Service Water District in these matters is also enclosed with this letter. This Agreement will be executed by you at such time as you decide to proceed with your project. A copy of all plans and specifications prepared for the mainline extension for your project will become part of the Agreement. The Agreement executed by you will be submitted to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia for approval. Berkeley County Public Service Water District will execute the Agreement after approval by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The Rules and Regulations require Berkeley County Public Service Water District to obtain written acknowledgment from you that you have received a copy of the above referenced Rule. Accordingly, Berkeley County Public Service Water District asks that you acknowledge receipt of a copy of both 150CSR7, Rule 5.5 Extension of mains and the Berkeley County Public Service Water District Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement by signing in the space provided below. Sincerely, BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT By: Its: District Engineer Enclosures I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have received a copy of Rule 5.5. of the Rules and Regulations for the Government of Water Utilities, 150CSR7. I have read the Rule in its entirety, understand my options under said Rule and choose to proceed with the Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement provided and used by the Berkeley County Public Service Water District. (Developer Signature) (Date)

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TITLE 150 E,EGISI.ATWE R.UT-E - PLTBLIC SERVICE COMI\4XSSIO}q

SER.XES 7 . RULES F'OR TT{E GOVER.ISMENT OF'WAT'ER. UTILIT{ES

5.5. Extension of mains io serue new customer(s) and customers currently served under Rute 5.4.

5.5.a. A water utility, whether publicly or privately owned, is under a public seruice obligation to extend its

mains, and its plant and facilities to serve new customers within its service area who may apply for service"

5.5.b. Extensions shall be made in ail cases in which the public convenience and necessity require the ser',ice,

construction problems are not unusual or burdensome, and the extensions appear to be economically feasible.

5"5.c. For any proposed extension of mains, a reasonabie relationship should exist between the per customer

investment to serve new customers and the per customer investment to serve existing customers.

5.5.d" Every effort shall be made by a utiiity to instali its distribution main in the public road right-of-way or in a

utiiity right-of-way abutting the public road right-of-way.

5^5.e. Extensions for general water service.5.5.e.1" The utility will respond to all inquiries regarding new water service, whether oral or written, by

explaining all available options for obtaining service under these rules'

5.5.e.2" The utility wili, upon written request for service in the fomr of Water Form No. 4,by aprospective

customer or group of prospective customers located in the same neighborhood, or a customer currently served under

subsection 5.4", determine the necessary size of main required to give service and make an estimate of the cost ofproviding the requested service, using the form of Water Form No. 5, including pipe, valves, fittings, necessary materials,

permits, iosts iniuned by the utility when the utility extemally contracts for,the construction of the extension, or intemal

iabor costs, provided such internal or extemal costs are not recovered in existing rates, and other applicable related costs'

When a road crossing(s) is (are) necessary to serve the customer(s) requesting service, the cost estimate shall not include

costs attributable to extending the main across the first road (closest to the already existing main), but shall include the

costs of installing the main across a second and any subsequent road(s)" The written estimate calculated using Water Form

No. 5, shall be provided to the customer in the form of Water Form No. 6, no more than forfy-five (45) days from the

receipt by the utilify of the written request for service. The written estimate shall include an estimated construction start

date and an estimated time of construction. If the prospective customer beiieves that any part of the estimate is

unreasonable, the customer is free to pursue an informal request for assistance from the Commission staffl or to file a

formal complaint with the Commission. Further, the utility and the customer shall execute a Main Line Extension

Agreement. Commission Staff may be consulted to provide assistance and sample forms. The agreement must include as

an-attachment a copy of this extension rule. The utility shall keep an executed copy of their agreement for at least six (6)

years. The length of the erlension required shail be that length required to extend from the new proposed service area to

ihe nearest point of connection to the utility system having sufficient excess capacity to provide service at maximum

demand.

5.5.e.3. Unless service is to be provided by a long service line pursuant to Rule 5.4., whenever the utility is

required to extend service from an existing distribution main to property that does not immediately abut the utiiify's right-

of-way or the public road that contains the distribution main, the extension shall be considered a main extension and cost

responsibility shall be determined under this subdivision 5'5.e.

5.5.e.4. Where tho cost of the extension does not exceed the estimated total net revenue, as calculated

below, from hydrants and prospective customers whose service pipes will immediately be connected directly to the

e>,tension and from whom the utility has received applications for service upon forms provided by the utility for this

purpose, the utility will install, at its own cost and expense, the necessary extension; provided ttrat the patronage or

demand witl be of such pernanency as to warrant the capital expenditure involved.

5.5.e.4.A. Net revenue shall be gross revenue minus the excess usage leak adjustment rate approved for

the utility, and with this difference further reduced for any revenue based taxes.

i.5.e.4.B. Revenue shall be based on 4,500 gallons per month per residential unit, unless circumstances

ofthe applicant show this wouid resuit in significant error. Fcr non-residential units, armual revenue shall be based on

i5,pical consurnption for comparable units published by the American \\iaier Vr/orts Association.

5.5.e.4.C. Estimated total net revenue for private, for profit, utilities will be initially calculated as six

(6) times estimated net annual revenue. Each such utility shall file for a line extension multiplier within t\a'elve (12)

months of the eflective date of these rules.

5"5.e.4.D. The utility-specific line extension multipiier for private, for-profit, utilities shall be based on

one (1) divided by the utility's net fixed charge rate. The net fixed charge rate shall equal a function ofthe utility'sweighted cost of capital, applicable income tax rates, and the Commission approved depreciation accrual rate.

5.5.e.4.E. Estimated total net revenue for associations, municipal, and public service disfrict utilities

will be calculated as five (5) times estimated net annual revenue. If the excess leaic adjustment caleulated for the utilify

fails to include all of the incremental costs of serving a new customer that should properly be netted out flom the total

revenues of the utiiity, the utility may apply to the Commission for a determination of the proper amount to be deducted

from gross revenues to arrive at an appropriate determination ofnet revenue.

5"5.f. Extensions beyond the limit of utility-financed extensions of general water service and public fire service.

5.5.f.1. If the estimated cost of the proposed extension required in order to furnish general water seliceexceeds the utility's estimate of total net revenue as determined by paragraph 5.5.e.4., such extension shall be made if the

appiicant or the applicant's authorized agent contracts for such extension and deposits in advance with the utiiity the

eitimated cost of the extension over and above the iimit of the utility-funded portion of the ex{ension. The utility shall not

pay nor be liable for any interest on such cash deposits. The utiiity shall make the extension after receiving the cash

iepos;r. The utility shall, for each bona fide new customer who, within a period of ten (10) years from the making of such

extension, directly connects to the extension between its original beginning and the original terminus, refund to the

original depositor(s), an amount equal to the estimated total net revenue of the new customer as determined by paragraph

5.5-.e.4., Uut in no event shali the ag$egate refund made to the depositor(s) exceed the original deposit" Provided that

associations, public service distuicts and municipal water utilities may elect to refund the estimated amount over a period

of five (5) years making payments no less frequently than every six (6) months.

5. 5. g. Altemate depositor-financed erlens ion pi an.

5.5.9.1. Qualifying utilities. -- The above requirements nofiryithstanding, the utility may decline to finance

the portion of a requested extension that would be utility-funded if it can demonstrate that it has no prospect of any

reajonable intemal or extemal financing through commercial loans, grants, or through an installment arrangement with an

entity instaliing the ertension or providing the necessary materiais.

5.5 .g.1 .A. If the utility deciines to finance the porlion of a requested extension that would be the

financial responsibility of the utility, the dtility shall file for awaiver of the extension rule within sixry (60) days of the

written request.

5.5"g.1"g,. Before fiiing for a waiver, the utility must first make an estimate of the extension costs.

5.5.9.1"C" A request for a waiver by a utility shall be accompanied by supporting documentation

justifying its request, including cost estimates, documentation of inabiiity to frnance, intemally or extemally, through

commercial loans, grants or an installment arangement with an entity installing the extension or providing the necessary

materials, and the proposed agreement'

5.5.g.1.D. If the Commission finds that the utility has reasonably declined to finance the portion of the

requested extension that would otherwise be utiiity-funded, the Commission shall authorize the use of the alternate

depositor-financed exlension plan as described below.

5 "5.g.2. Description of altemate depositor-financed extension plan. - Under the altemate depositor-

financed extension plan, the utilify shall make the extension after:

5.5.g"2.A" receiving a cash deposit equal to the fuli amount of the extension cost; and

5.5.g.2.B. agreeing to give the depositor(s), u'ho is a customer, a monthly bill credit totaling one

hundred percent (100%t of the actual net bill(s) from the date service is initiated and until the total ffedits given equal the

estimated total net revenue as defined in Rule 5.5,e.4. and

5.5.g.Z.C" agreeing to refund to the original depositor'(s) an amount equal to the estimated total netrevenue as defined in paragraph 5.5.e.4. of each bona fide customer, other than the depositor(s), who, within a period often (10) years from the construction of the extensir:n, directly cormects to the extension between its original beginning andthe original terminus. The refund may be spread out over a five (5) year period with the utility making payments no less

frequently than every six (6) months. Such refunds shall continue until the total refunds given equal the estimated total netrevenue as defined in paragraph 5.5.e.4"

5"5.9.3. In no event shall the total refund made to the depositor(s) under subdivision 5.5.g. exceed theoriginal deposit of the depositor(s).

5.5.g.4. The utiiity shall not pay nor be liable lor any inter'est on the cash deposits associated with lineerlensions.

5.5.h. General Provisions"

5.5.h.1. Should the actual cost of the extension be less than the estimated cost, the utiiity will refund thedifference as soon as the actual cost has been ascertained, but in no event longer than ninety (90) days after completion ofconstruction of the exlension. When the actual cost of the extension exceeds the estimated cost, then the utility will billthe depositor for the difference between the estimated and the actual cost. No interest will be paid by the utility on theapplicant's payment or on any balance to be refunded.

5"5.h.2. In estimating the cost of an erlension, the estimate shall be based on the diameter of the pipe to be

used; provided that the estimated cost to the customer or customers shall not be based on a pipe diameter greater than thediameter of the main from which the extension is to be made, unless actual consumption estimated for the proposedcustomer or customers requires a larger pipe,

5.5.h.3. Extensions made under this rule shall be and remain the properly of the utility.

5.5"h.4. The utility reserves the right to fi.rther exlend its distribution mains from and beyond the extensionmade under this rule, and the depositor or the depositor's agent paying for an extension shall not be entitled to any refundfor the attaching of customers to such fuither extension or branch mains.

5.5.h.5. In determining the length of water line to be installed in an urban area when land is subdivided intolots, the main, or water iine (if installed by an entity other than a utility), shall be extended to fully cover the frontage ofthe properfy, and if the last lot to be served is a corner lot the terminal point of the extension made hereunder shall be

located so that the water line ties in with the intersecting street; and fuither; provided that if there is no main located in theintersecting street, the terminal point ofthe extension shall be located at the nearest street line ofthe intersecting street. Inrural areas or open land areas, the extension required will be that length necessary to adequately serve the applicant.

5"5.h"6. Before water lines will be laid in any new subdivision, the road surface shall be brought to the

established sub-grade as determined.by the agency having jurisdiction.

5.5.h.7. This rule shall not be construed as prohibiting the ufility from entering into an agreement with a

customer that complies with the Commission approved checkiist attached hereto as Water Form No. 6, providing an

alternate plan for a main exlension" Commission Staffmay be consulted to provide assistance and sample forms. Inproviding an alternate plan for main extensions a utility may not discriminate between customers whose servicerequirements are similar. The agreement shall be filed with and approved by the Commission prior to implementation orexecution of the agreement by any of the parties. The agreement shall include the name, address and phone number of theparties to the agreement. The agreement shall also inciude a provision explaining why the utilify is not funding theextension. The agreement must attach a copy of this Rule subsection 5.5., and a statement signed by the prospectivecustomer that he has reviewed and understands the provisions of subdivision 5.5.g. which entitie a customer to refunds and

that he knowingly waives such rights, if applicable. Failure to obtain Commission approval will result in the loss of theright to obtain reimbursement from the utility. If an entity other than the utility constructs the extension, upon completionofconstruction and proper utiliry inspection ofthe extension, the utiiity shall initiate service only after proper transfer oftitle to all facilities including properfy, plant and rights-of-way incidentai to the furnishing of utiiity service.

5"5.h.8" Contract for service. -- The utility shall not be required to make free extensions or refunds as

described in ihis rule unless those to be sei'ved by such extension shall guar:antee io the utili[i that the1, q{11 iake waterseryice at theil premises within thify (30) days after water is tumed into the main or as otherwise mufualiy agreed in auser's agreement.

5.5.h.9' Construction conditions. -- Constmction of line extensions, as provided in this rule, will beundertaken promptly after all applications have been completed, necessary right-of-way agreements or rights of entry havebeen delivered to the ufility, and all prospective customers have signed contracts.

5.5.h.10. RighGof-Way.

5.5.h.10"A. If the construction of an extension involves the acquisition of a private right-of-way, thenthe prospective customer shall aftempt to secure the right-of-way and deliver it to ihe utiliiy frel of cost beforeconstruction ofthe extension is started.

5"5.h.10.8. Il however, it is not reasonably possible for the prospective customer or customers tosecure the right-of-way, and the construction of an extension involves the utility's incuning expense for right-of-wayeasements, either by purchase or condemnation, such costs shall be added to the total cost Jfttre e>sension.

5.5.h.10.C. As a condition to obtaining a main ex'tension, any properry owrer or developer shall grantthe utilify the necessary easements to allow the utility to make future exlensionr ittto uor"*ed areas. The granting olthenecessary easements shall be made without the utilify being required to pay additional consideration for thi additiinaleasements to the properly owner or developer. if the property owner or developer is unwilling to grant the additionaleasements, the utility shall not be required to extend its main to serve the properly owner or d-veloper.

5.5.h.1 i. Upon the proper filing of a Tariff Ru le 42A, 427, or I9,A rate case or a certificate case filedpursuant to W" Va. Code $24-2'11 by the utility, the utility may seek to include in its tariff a Capacity Improvement Fee,Capacity Assurance Fee or such other fee or charge designed to raise capital to cover the cost offuture capacity expansionto be assessed against oustomers or entities creating those costs.

5.5'i' Community infrastr-ucture investment agreements with municipal utilities and public service districts.

5.5.i"1" Notwithstanding the foregoing municipal utilities and public service districts may enter into"communif5r infrastructure investment agreements" in accordance with the provisions of W. Va- Coae gZZ-Zt-l et seq.

5.5.i.2" Utilities that have entered into "community infrastructure investrnent agreements', pursuant to W.Va. Code 522'28-l et seq. shall be required to maintain separate books and records for the project areas invoived in theagreements. For purposes of this section, the project areas for which separate boolcs and relords are required include plantupgrades and stand alone systems

5-5.i.3. Utilities that have entered into "community infrastrucfure investment agreements" pursuant to W.Va. Code 522-28-l et seq. shall file (i) a copy of the certificate of appropriateness, (ii) u.opy of th" communityinfrasfructure invostment agreement, and, if necessary, (iii) a new tarifl containing rates appiicable to the new iervice area.The required documents shall be filed with the Commission no later than thify (30) days oithe date the project isrransferred to the utility.

5'5.i"4" Ifthe rates for the new customers served by a public service district's project are higher than ther.ates fo1 the public^service district's existing customers, the public service district shall,.within ninety (9gfdays of the datethe project is fransferred to the public service district, make a formal rate application with the Commission in order tojustify the higher rates to the new customers. A municipalify shail enact an ordinance inqeasing rates, if necessary, withinninety (90) days of the date the project is transferred to the municipality"

Berkeley County Public Service Water District 83 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 737 Martinsburg, WV 25402-0737

www.berkeleywater.org Phone (304) 267-3855 Fax (304) 267-3864

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ALTERNATE MAINLINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BCPSD PROJECT NO. XXXX

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of the day of , 200_, by and between Berkeley County Public Service District, DBA Berkeley County Public Service Water District (District) and <Name and Address of Developer>, (Developer) for extension of water main to serve <number of lots and name of proposed development>. The proposed project will consist of the following: <approximate length and size of mainlines to be constructed>, plus valves, hydrants, blow-offs, services, and other appurtenances.

WHEREAS, the District has been authorized by the County Commission of Berkeley County to develop water distribution and treatment facilities throughout Berkeley County so as to provide the greatest number of residents of that area with public water; and

WHEREAS, the District wishes to make public water distribution and treatment facilities available

to the greatest number of residents within its franchise area as expeditiously as possible; and WHEREAS, Developer is planning to develop certain lands within the franchise area of the

District for use as residential/commercial/industrial; and WHEREAS, the planned development of Developer's property is contingent upon having proper

water distribution and treatment facilities; and

WHEREAS, Developer is willing to bear the expense of making public water distribution facilities available in its development.

WITNESSETH, that for and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the District and the Developer agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DESIGN

1.01. The Developer hereby agrees to employ qualified engineers to design the water distribution system for the Developer's project, as described in general hereinbefore. All designs will be prepared at the Developer's expense. All designs shall be reviewed and approved by the District's engineer prior to submission to the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health for a permit to construct and prior to the commencement of construction. The Developer shall pay to the District for its design review services $300.00 plus $0.20 per linear foot of mainline extension. Developer also agrees to reimburse the District for the professional services of an outside Engineer to conduct water modeling to identify any impacts on the District’s existing infrastructure imposed by the proposed project. All fees due shall be paid by the Developer to the District within fifteen (15) days of the date the District approves the plans and specifications.



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1.02. The Developer shall, at its expense, submit all plans and specifications for the project to the appropriate State, Federal and local governmental agencies. Any changes in the plans and specifications required by the governmental agencies shall be subject to the approval of the District.

ARTICLE II

CONSTRUCTION

2.01. The Developer will, at its expense, construct the entire water distribution system,

including but not limited to all main lines, trunk lines, service lines from main to and including the meter box complete, fire hydrants and related facilities. All connections to the existing water system of the District shall be made at such locations as shall be specifically identified by the District. The Developer shall, at its expense, obtain all necessary permits, authorizations and approvals from all governmental agencies during the construction phase of the project and shall make such changes and alterations as may be required from time to time by said governmental agencies. All permits shall be issued in the name of Berkeley County Public Service District.

2.02 The Developer shall at its expense obtain all necessary easements and rights-of-way, including any temporary construction easements, for the installation and operation of the system. All permanent easements shall be for the purposes of installing, operating, maintaining, replacing and removing the water lines and other water facilities and shall be not less than twenty feet (20) in width. In addition, the Developer shall grant the District the necessary easements to allow the District to make future extensions into unserved areas. The granting of the necessary easement shall be made without the District being required to pay additional consideration for the additional easements. If the Developer is unwilling to grant the additional easements, the District shall not be required to extend its main to serve the Developer’s project.

2.03 The District shall have the right to inspect all work of the Developer, and its contractors,

during all phases of construction to insure adequate installation of the system. The Developer shall pay to the District for its construction inspection services $400.00 plus $0.60 per linear foot of mainline extension. All fees shall be paid by the Developer to the District within fifteen (15) days from the date of the preconstruction meeting.

2.04 At the conclusion of construction the Developer shall provide to the District a complete set of reproducible copies of the record drawings of the completed construction for the mainline extension, signed and sealed by the engineer who prepared the plans. Also, the Developer shall provide the District with executed easements for all water mains. WATER SERVICE FROM THE MAINLINE EXTENSION COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE GRANTED UNTIL THE “RECORD DRAWINGS” AND THE EXECUTED EASEMENTS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICT.

2.05 At all times during the construction of said system the Developer shall maintain sole ownership of the system.

2.06 The Developer shall complete the mainline extension covered by this Agreement within

five (5) years from the date of this Agreement. Failure to do so will make this Agreement null and void as to any uncompleted portions of the mainline extension and the Developer will be required to enter into a new agreement, have a design review and secure new permitting for the completion of the Project.

2.07 Water Service is not granted until a tap application (i.e., formal request for immediate

and continuous service) is approved for an individual lot(s).



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2.08 The District will never charge a Tap or Service Connection Fee unless the District actually taps the main and installs the utility service line from the main to the meter.

ARTICLE III

TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

3.01. Upon completion of the construction of the system the Developer shall obtain all required governmental approvals at its expense. The Developer shall then provide written notice to the District of the completion of the system in all respects. As used in this agreement the term "completed in all respects" includes, but is not limited to, the system being physically complete, and all engineers, materialmen, contractors and subcontractors being paid in full.

3.02. Upon receipt of the written notice described in Paragraph 3.01. above, the District shall

have fifteen (15) days to inspect the system and run such tests, at the District's expense, as the District feels is appropriate and necessary to determine that the system has been properly designed and constructed and will provide satisfactory service to the public. Within said fifteen (15) days the District shall provide a written notice to the Developer containing a list of any changes, repairs or additions which the District believes is necessary to place the system in good and proper working condition. The Developer shall, at its expense, make such changes, repairs, or additions and take such actions, which have been directed by the District. Once all changes, repairs or additions have been completed to the satisfaction of the District and prior to placing the system in service, the District shall accept ownership of the system, including all easements and rights-of-way. The Developer shall execute all documents required by the District to transfer ownership of the system to the District, free of all liens and encumbrances.

3.03. The District will issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion to the Developer

following: (1) the mainline extension successfully passing the mandated pressure and bacteriological tests; and (2) receipt by the District of the “Record Drawings” and the executed easements. Execution of the Certificate of Substantial Completion by the Developer transfers ownership of the mainline extension project covered by this Agreement to the District. The District now owns the mainline extension and general water service is available from this facility. ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

4.01. The parties represent and warrant that the execution, delivery and performance of this agreement by them has been duly authorized and this agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the parties in force full and accordance with its terms.

4.02. The Developer represents and warrants that the water distribution system will be designed and constructed in a proper workman like manner using sound principals of engineering and construction. The Developer hereby warrants the system, and all of its components, for a period of two (2) years from the date of the transfer of ownership of the system to the District and shall make such changes, repairs and additions to the system as are needed to maintain the system in proper operating condition within said two (2) year period.



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ARTICLE V

SUBSEQUENT CONNECTIONS

5.01. After transfer of ownership of the system to the District the District shall be free to extend the water system beyond the terminus of the water mains constructed by the Developer and Developer shall not be entitled to any refund, credit or other type of monetary gain on account of said extensions.

ARTICLE VI

MISCELLANEOUS

6.01. The District will not reimburse the Developer for the installation costs or any other costs associated with the installation and construction of the water system. The Developer expressly waives any right to reimbursement under the Public Service Commission of West Virginia Rules and Regulations for the Government of Water Utilities, 150CSR 7, Rule 5.5. Extension of mains, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, and understands that the District's extension of service outlined in the agreement herein shall be construed as an exemption to Rule 5.5 Extension of mains. The Developer will collect reimbursement through appropriate pricing of real estate within its development.

6.02. All fees to be paid by the Developer to the District for design review services as set forth in Paragraph 1.01 hereof and for construction inspection services as set forth in Paragraph 2.02 shall be paid in full prior to any construction of the mainline extension identified as the Project in the first paragraph of page one of this Agreement.

6.03. This Agreement shall in no manner alter or affect presently existing rates, charges, minimums or tariffs of the District and the same rates, fees, charges, minimums and tariffs shall apply uniformly to all customers of the District. This agreement shall at all times be subordinate to any present or future trust indentures or other similar liens on the assets of the District, and the parties hereto recognize the priority of any such obligations and upon occurrence of default or assumption of operation and control by the trustee or holders of the bonds of the District this agreement shall be subordinate to such obligations.

6.04. The design and construction of the system by the Developer shall be at all times in compliance with the "Developer's Policies, Procedures and Standards" as adopted by the District, a copy of which has been provided by the District to the Developer.

6.05. The Developer hereby agrees to save, indemnify and hold harmless the District against all liability, claims, judgments or demands for damages arising from accidents to persons or property occasioned by the Developer, its agents, contractors or employees, during the design and construction of the system, and against all claims or demands for damages arising from accidents to the Developer, its agents, contractors or employees caused by the Developer or his employees. The Developer will defend any and all civil actions that may be brought against the District on account of any accident or occurrence described herein and shall reimburse the District for any expenditure made by the District on account of such accident or occurrence, including all attorney fees and expenses of litigation.



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The Developer hereby agrees to save, indemnify and hold harmless the District from all claims,

demands, causes of action or suits of whatever nature arising out of the labor and material used by the Developer and its contractors or subcontractors, and from all laborers', materialmens' and mechanics' liens upon the system or upon the property upon which the system is located arising out the labor and materials used by the Developer and its contractors or subcontractors, and the Developer shall keep the system and said property free and clear of liens, claims and encumbrances.

6.06 The Developer is aware of its right to a written probable cost estimate from the District

for the proposed mainline extension covered by this agreement as provided for in Water Rule 5.5.5.1.b.A., and the Developer expressly waives this requirement that the District provide it with such an estimate of probable cost for the proposed project.

6.07. The Developer may not assign this agreement to any party without the prior written consent of the District, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

6.08. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and no amendment to this agreement shall be effective unless in writing and executed by the parties. This agreement shall be binding upon the parties, and their assigns, and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the State of West Virginia. BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Doing business as BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT By:

Gregory S. Rhoe, Chairman

DEVELOPER

By:

Title:



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NOTARY FOR WATER DISTRICT

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF BERKELEY, to-wit:

I, , a Notary Public in and for the State and County

aforesaid, do certify that Berkeley County Public Service District doing business as Berkeley County

Public Service Water District, whose authorized agent's name is signed to the writing above, bearing date

on the day of , 200__, has this day acknowledged the same before me in

my said County.

_______________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

NOTARY FOR DEVELOPER STATE OF ___________________________

COUNTY OF , to-wit:

I, , a Notary Public in and for the State and County

aforesaid, do certify that , whose name is signed to the

writing above, bearing date on the day of , 200__, have this day

acknowledged the same before me in my said County.

____________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT 83 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 737, Martinsburg, WV 25402-0737

Telephone: 304.267.3855 & FAX: 304.267.3864

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CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

DEVELOPER: <Developer Name> <Developer Address>

PROJECT: <Name of Development>

<Street Names and Lots Approved> <Total Number of Lots Approved>

DATE: <Date of Issue>

BCPSWD PROJECT NO. <XXXX>

Berkeley County Public Service Water District (District) has inspected the work performed by the Developer for the above referenced Project and finds that the water system installed by the Developer is substantially complete and ready for use by the District. By executing this Certificate, the Developer does hereby convey to the District the system installed by the Developer, subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Alternate Mainline Extension Agreement between the District and Developer dated <date of Agreement>. The Developer’s two-year warranty period for the work included in the referenced Project and covered by this Certificate begins on the date of execution of this Certificate by the District. BERKELEY COUNTY DEVELOPER PUBLIC SERVICE WATER DISTRICT By By__________________________ Its District Engineer Its___________________________

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C-PROP Property 214 Phantom2 0.7 0.028 Black 117 5C-PROP-TEXT Property text 212 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 101 2

C-PVMT Pavement 51 Continuous 0.25 0.010 Black 28 1C-PVMT-TEXT Pavement: text 51 Continuous 0.25 0.010 Black 28 1

C-ROAD Roadways 52 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 36 2C-ROAD-CNTR Roadways: centerline 51 Center 0.25 0.010 Black 28 1C-ROAD-TEXT Roadways: text 51 Continuous 0.25 0.010 Black 28 1

C-SITE Site features 132 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 103 2C-SITE-VEGE Site features: trees, shrubs, and other vegetation 71 Continuous 0.25 0.010 Black 188 1

C-SSWR Sanitary Sewer 73 SSEWER 0.5 0.020 Black 204 3C-SSWR-TEXT Sanitary Sewer: text 72 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 196 2

C-STRM Storm sewer 212 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 101 2C-STRM-TEXT Storm sewer: text 212 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 101 2

C-TOPO Topography 73 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 204 3C-TOPO-MAJR Topography: major contours 135 Continuous 1 0.039 Black 127 7C-TOPO-MINR Topography: minor contours 73 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 204 3C-TOPO-TEXT Topography: text 72 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 196 2

C-WATR Water supply system 134 Continuous 0.7 0.028 Black 119 5C-WATR-4 Water line - 4" or less 1 Continuous 0.18 0.007 Black 3 0C-WATR-6 Water line - 6" 2 Continuous 0.25 0.010 Black 4 1C-WATR-8 Water line - 8" 3 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 2 2C-WATR-10 Water line - 10" 4 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 7 2C-WATR-12 Water line - 12" 5 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 1 3C-WATR-16 Water line - 16" or greater 6 Continuous 1 0.039 Black 5 7C-WATR-HYDR Water supply: Hydrants and connections 133 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 111 3C-WATR-INST Water supply system: instrumentation (meters, valves, etc.) 133 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 111 3C-WATR-PIPE Water supply system: piping 133 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 111 3C-WATR-PROF Water supply system: profile 133 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 111 3C-WATR-STAN Water supply system: stationing 131 Continuous 0.25 0.010 Black 95 1C-WATR-TEXT Water supply system: text 132 Continuous 0.35 0.014 Black 103 2C-WATR-WELL Water supply system: well 133 Continuous 0.5 0.020 Black 111 3

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