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Introduction
and use
The ESD 160 Design Manual: Volume Two (Facility Design Guide)
documents the practices and standards that are used for design of
projects at the San Diego County Water Authority.

Personnel involved in design of Water Authority projects shall adhere
to the practices and procedures described in this document.
Engineering management shall be responsible for enforcement of
these practices in their respective design management of projects.

Revisions and
maintenance
This manual is intended to be a living document that evolves to meet
changing San Diego County Water Authority needs.

Engineering management continuously monitors the design activities
for its various projects and will identify refinements to or additional
practices and procedures.

The Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining this
manual, for revising chapters as practices and procedures change,
and for issuing manuals and revisions to appropriate personnel.

Users may suggest changes or additions to this document by
submitting a Change Request Form to the Manager of the
Administration and Controls Group. This form is available at the
Water Authority server in the directory
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reviewed, and if changes are instituted, the manual will be revised and
revisions will be distributed to manual users.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Transmission Pipelines
Chapter 3 Pump Stations
Chapter 4 Flow Control Facilities
Chapter 5 Seismic Design Criteria
Chapter 6 SCADA and Instrumentation & Control
Appendix A Supplemental Seismic Design Criteria for Water Facilities

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Purpose This chapter presents an introduction to the purpose, use, and organ-
ization of the Facility Design Guide.

Topics This chapter is composed of the following topics:

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE IS PART OF THE DESIGN MANUAL....................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE IS THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE DESIGN MANUAL ........................... 1-1
1.1.2 PURPOSE OF THE FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE ........................................................................... 1-1
1.1.3 DESIGN MANAGER ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.4 INCONSISTENCIES ................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.1.5 REFERENCE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACTOR GUIDE................................................................ 1-2
1.1.6 HYPERLINKS ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 USE OF THE FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE....................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 USE BY DESIGN CONTRACTORS ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 DEVIATIONS FROM THE FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE ................................................................... 1-3
1.3 ORGANIZATION OF THE FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE ...................................................................... 1-4
1.3.1 SIX CHAPTERS IN THE FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE ..................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 CHAPTER LAYOUT................................................................................................................ 1-5


FIGURE 1-1: CHAPTER LAYOUT....................................................................................................... 1-5
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1.1 Facility Design Guide is Part of the Design Manual

1.1.1
Facility Design
Guide is the
Second Volume
of the Design
Manual
1. The Facility Design Guide is the second volume of a two-volume
Design Manual that consists of the following:
1.1. VOLUME 1 DESIGN CONTRACTOR GUIDE: Provides de-
sign management and administrative procedures, including re-
quirements for design schedule and budget control, reporting,
QA/QC program, deliverables at different levels of design, con-
struction cost estimating, records management, and other top-
ics. The Design Contractor Guide also describes the relation-
ships between the Design Contractor and the Design Manager.
1.2. VOLUME 2 FACILITY DESIGN GUIDE: Provides design re-
quirements for different types of facilities, including pipelines,
pump stations, and flow control facilities.

1.1.2
Purpose of the
Facility Design
Guide
1. The Facility Design Guide provides general technical guidelines that
shall be followed by Design Contractors selected by the Water Au-
thority to prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, speci-
fications, and other documents for construction of the facilities nec-
essary to implement the CIP and/or to provide services during other
project phases. The design of these facilities shall be based on:
1.1. Applicable codes and standards.
1.2. The project-specific scope of work.
1.3. Criteria presented in the project Predesign or Planning Study
Report
1.4. The Water Authority Design Manual
1.5. Documents and other standard manuals referenced in the De-
sign Manual
2. The Facility Design Guide is intended to ensure uniformity of design
concepts, formats, methodologies, procedures, construction mater-
ials, types of equipment, and quality of work products produced for
the Water Authority.
3. The Design Contractor shall take full responsibility for the designs
produced. This responsibility of the Design Contractor is in no way
diluted or absolved by the Design Manual.

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1.1.3
Design Manager
1. A Design Manager will be assigned to each project and will be the
Design Contractors point of contact with the Water Authority for the
project.
2. The Design Manager will administer the Contract to ensure compli-
ance with provisions of the Contract and the Design Manual.

1.1.4
Inconsistencies
1. Inconsistencies may exist between the Design Manual, Predesign
Report, project scope of work, and other Water Authority docu-
ments. Resolution of such inconsistencies, if any, is discussed in the
Design Contractor Guide, Chapter 1, Paragraph 1.4.

1.1.5
Reference to
the Design Con-
tractor Guide
1. Refer to the Design Contractor Guide for additional information and
requirements.

1.1.6
Hyperlinks
1. The Facility Design Guide chapter tables of contents are hyper-
linked. Other references are not hyperlinked.


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1.2 Use of the Facility Design Guide

1.2.1
Use by Design
Contractors
1. The Facility Design Guide identifies general design details and ap-
proaches to be used for design of Water Authority facilities. The
Facility Design Guide is intended to promote uniformity in key de-
sign concepts and equipment types.
2. The Facility Design Guide does not limit the responsibility of the
Design Contractor, but assists in providing professionally sound, ef-
ficient, uniform, and workable facilities, including pipelines, flow
control facilities, pump stations, and other facilities. Not all aspects
of design are addressed in the Facility Design Guide, and, in all
cases, the Design Contractor must use good engineering judgment
and practices.
3. The Design Contractor shall incorporate the design criteria pre-
sented in the Facility Design Guide into the overall facility design.
Sometimes the criteria are given in ranges, in which case the final
criteria shall be selected within the indicated range. In other cases,
specific criteria have been given and shall be followed by the De-
sign Contractor. However, the Design Contractor may request
changes to the criteria presented in the Facility Design Guide to
suit the specifics of the project. Refer to Section 1.2.2 below for
more information.
4. If documents referenced in the Facility Design Guide have been
updated since the original writing of the Facility Design Guide, the
Design Contractor shall use the documents current at the time the
design is initiated. Such document use shall be referenced in writ-
ing to the Design Manager.

1.2.2
Deviations from
the Facility De-
sign Guide
1. If the Design Contractor desires to deviate from the criteria pre-
sented in the Facility Design Guide, the Design Contractor shall
propose such modifications, with justifications, to the Design Man-
ager as described in Design Manual, Volume 1 - Design Contractor
Guide.


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1.3 Organization of the Facility Design Guide

1.3.1
Six Chapters in
the Facility De-
sign Guide
1. The Facility Design Guide is presented in six chapters as follows:
1.1. Chapter 1 Introduction
Describes the purpose, use, and organization of the Facility De-
sign Guide. It also describes how the Facility Design Guide coor-
dinates with the Design Contractor Guide and other Water Au-
thority manuals and documents.
1.2. Chapter 2 Transmission Pipelines
Describes requirements for design of Water Authority transmis-
sion pipelines, including materials, methods of jointing, inline
valves and flow meters, venting and draining, instrumentation
and control and other appurtenances.
1.3. Chapter 3 Pump Stations
Describes requirements for design of Water Authority pump sta-
tions, including pump types and selection, control valves, flow
meters, buildings and other structures, instrumentation and con-
trol, and other appurtenances.
1.4. Chapter 4 Flow Control Facilities
Describes requirements for Water Authority above-ground and
below-ground flow control facilities, including flow meter types
and requirements, control valve types and requirements, build-
ings, underground vaults, instrumentation and control, and other
appurtenances.
1.5. Chapter 5 Seismic Design Criteria
Describes seismic design criteria applicable to Water Authority
pipelines, flow control facilities, pump stations, and other facili-
ties.
1.6. Chapter 6 SCADA and Instrumentation & Control
Describes SCADA and Instrumentation & Control requirements
applicable to Water Authority pipelines, flow control facilities,
pump stations, and other facilities.

1.3.2
Engineering
Disciplines
1. Where appropriate, Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 include related guide-
lines for the disciplines listed below. Other disciplines may be ad-
dressed as well.
1.1. Civil
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1.3. Architectural
1.4. Landscaping and irrigation
1.5. Electrical
1.6. Instrumentation and Control
1.7. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
1.8. Mechanical Equipment, piping and plumbing, and HVAC
(Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning)
1.9. Hydraulics
1.10. Corrosion
1.11. Miscellaneous

1.3.3
Chapter Layout
1. Each chapter of the Facility Design Guide is composed of sections
as illustrated in Figure 1-1.



Section
Topic 3





Section
Topic 2
Section
Topic 1
Overview
Chapter










Figure 1-1: Chapter Layout
2. An overview is provided for each chapter, identifying the specific
sections within that chapter. Each section in the chapters is a major
chapter topic, and the blocks of information provided within each
section are the chapter subtopics.

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Chapter 2 Transmission Pipelines

Overview

Purpose This chapter presents the Water Authority general requirements for
design of pipelines and pipeline appurtenances.

Topics This chapter is composed of the following topics:

CHAPTER 2 TRANSMISSION PIPELINES................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 PIPELINE ALIGNMENT.............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT ..................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 VERTICAL ALIGNMENT.......................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CURVES.................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 UTILITY SEPARATIONS.......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.5 PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 2-6
2.3 PIPE MATERIALS, LININGS, AND COATINGS.............................................................................. 2-8
2.3.1 PIPE MATERIALS .................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.3.2 PIPE LININGS AND COATINGS ............................................................................................... 2-8
2.4 PIPE FITTINGS, JOINTING, AND SPECIAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................... 2-11
2.4.1 PIPE FITTINGS ................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.4.2 PIPE J OINTING / COUPLING................................................................................................. 2-11
2.4.3 PIPE SPECIAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 2-13
2.5 PIPELINE APPURTENANCES................................................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 2-15
2.5.2 VALVES ............................................................................................................................. 2-15
2.5.3 OTHER APPURTENANCES ................................................................................................... 2-18
2.6 PIPE TRENCH........................................................................................................................ 2-22
2.6.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 2-22
2.6.2 PIPE TRENCH WIDTH.......................................................................................................... 2-22
2.6.3 PIPE TRENCH DEPTH ......................................................................................................... 2-22
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2.6.4 CONSTRUCTION ISSUES......................................................................................................2-23
2.7 PIPELINE DESIGN...................................................................................................................2-25
2.7.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................2-25
2.7.2 PIPE WALL THICKNESS .......................................................................................................2-25
2.7.3 PIPE SIZE...........................................................................................................................2-29
2.7.4 TRANSIENT ANALYSIS .........................................................................................................2-29
2.7.5 THRUST RESTRAINT ...........................................................................................................2-30
2.7.6 CATHODIC PROTECTION .....................................................................................................2-31
2.7.7 PIPELINE SUPPORTS...........................................................................................................2-36
2.7.8 PIPELINE ENCASEMENT ......................................................................................................2-37
2.8 SPECIAL CROSSINGS.............................................................................................................2-38
2.8.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................2-38
2.8.2 PERMANENT CROSSINGS....................................................................................................2-38
2.8.3 TEMPORARY CROSSINGS....................................................................................................2-39
2.9 TRENCHLESS CONSTRUCTION................................................................................................2-40
2.9.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................2-40
2.9.2 TUNNELING ........................................................................................................................2-41
2.9.3 TUNNEL PORTAL.................................................................................................................2-43
2.10 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL .........................................................................................2-44
2.10.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................2-44
2.10.2 VALVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................2-44


Attachment 2-1: Cover Page of the Water Authority General Conditions and Standard
Specifications.................................................................................................2-46
Attachment 2-2: Cover Page of the Water Authority Standard Drawings & Standard
Details ...........................................................................................................2-47
Attachment 2-3: Cover Page of the Water Authority Cathodic Protection Guide
Drawings........................................................................................................2-48
Attachment 2-4: Cover Page of the Water Authority Electrical/Instrumentation Guide
Drawings .........................................................................................................2-49
Attachment 2-5: Cover Page of the Water Authority Drafting Manual ...................................2-50
Attachment 2-6: General Design Criteria for Pipeline Appurtenances..................................2-51
Attachment 2-7: Cover Page of San Diego Regional Standard Drawings.............................2-53
Attachment 2-8: Cover Page of the Water Authority Engineering Guidelines for Review
of Proposed Right-of-Way Encroachments .................................................2-54
Attachment 2-9: Cover page of the Water Authority PLC Implementation Standards.........2-55

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2.1 Introduction

2.1.1
General
This chapter outlines the standards that shall be followed in the design
and construction of Water Authority pipeline projects. These standards
cover the following items:
Pipe alignment (horizontal and vertical).
Pipe materials.
Linings and coatings.
Pipe fittings (wyes, tees, etc.).
Pipe jointing.
Pipe special connections (e.g., connection to other pipes and
structures).
Thrust restraint.
Special crossings (e.g., freeways, highways, railroads, etc.)
Pipeline appurtenances including:
o Isolation and control valves, valve actuators, and
associated structures.
o Air valve assemblies and associated structures.
o Blowoff and pump well and associated structures.
Pipe hydraulic design and transient flow analysis.
Pipe installation and layout.
Pipe trench (bedding, backfill, etc.).
Trenchless pipe construction.
Pipeline assessment.
Pipeline instrumentation and control (I&C).

2.1.2
Standards and
Guidelines
In several sections of this chapter, the Design Contractor is required to
use and specify Water Authority Standard Documents including
standard specification sections and standard drawings. In all cases, the
Design Contractor shall verify the adequacy of these standard
documents to the project specifics. The Design Contractor shall review
and propose changes to the Water Authority documents, per project
needs and shall follow the procedure outlined in Chapters 1 and 14 of
the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One; ESD-160)
in proposing and requesting changes.
It is to be noted that the Water Authority standards are usually higher
than AWWA standards, which are considered by the Water Authority as
minimum requirements. Whenever using an AWWA standard, the
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Design Contractor shall confirm that no higher standard is required by
the Water Authority Standard Specifications and/or Drawings.
A. Water Authority Standards and Guidelines
The main Water Authority standards and guidelines for use in pipeline
design and construction include:
General Conditions and Standard Specifications (hereinafter
referred to as GC&SS). Refer to Attachment 2-1 for the
cover page of the GC&SS.
Standard Drawings & Standard Details (hereinafter referred
to as SD&SD). Refer to Attachment 2-2 for the cover page of
SD&SD.
Cathodic Protection Guide Drawings. Refer to Attachment 2-
3 for the cover page of the Cathodic Protection Guide
Drawings.
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings. Refer to
Attachment 2-4 for the cover page of the
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings.
B. National Standards and Guidelines
Several national standards and guidelines are available for use in
pipeline design and construction including:
Cal-OSHA (California Occupation Safety and Health
Administration/Act) standards, as applicable.
C200, AWWA Standard for Steel Water Pipe 6 In. (150 mm)
and Larger.
C203, AWWA Standard for Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and
Linings for Steel Water Pipelines Enamel and Tape Hot-
Applied.
C205, AWWA Standard for Cement-Mortar Protective Lining
and Coating for Steel Water Pipe 4 In. (100 mm) and Larger
Shop Applied.
C206, AWWA Standard for Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe
C207, AWWA Standard for Steel Pipe Flanges for
Waterworks Service Sizes 4 In. Through 144 In. (100 mm
through 3,600 mm).
C208, AWWA Standard for Dimensions for Fabricated Steel
Water Pipe Fittings.
C209, AWWA Standard for Cold-Applied Tape Coatings for
the Exterior of Special Sections, Connections, and Fittings for
Steel Water Pipelines.
C214, AWWA Standard for Tape Coating Systems for the
Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines.
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C215, AWWA Standard for Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for
the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines.
C217, AWWA Standard for Cold-Applied Petrolatum Tape
and Petroleum Wax Tape Coatings for the Exterior of Special
Sections, Connections, and Fittings for Buried or Submerged
Steel Water Pipelines.
C219, AWWA Standard for Bolted, Sleeve-Type Couplings
for Plain-End Pipe.
C221, AWWA Standard for Fabricated Steel Mechanical Slip-
Type Expansion J oints.
C224, AWWA Standard for Two Layer Nylon-11 Based
Polyamide Coating System for Interior and Exterior of Steel
Water Pipe, Connections, Fittings, and Special Sections.
C602, AWWA Standard for Cement-Mortar Lining of Water
Pipelines In Place 4 In. (100 mm) and Larger In Place.
C606, AWWA Standard for Grooved and Shouldered J oints.
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
standards, as applicable.
AWWA M11, Steel PipeA Guide for Design and Installation.
AWWA M27, External CorrosionIntroduction to Chemistry
and Control.
AWWA M29, Cleaning and Lining Water Mains.
AWWA M44, Distribution Valves: Selection, Installation, Field
Testing, and Maintenance.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Manual No. 89,
Pipeline Crossings.
ASCE Manual No. 46, Report on Pipeline Location.
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Steel Plate
Engineering Data, Vol. 3, Welded Steel Pipe.


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2.2 Pipeline Alignment

2.2.1
Horizontal
Alignment
Preliminary pipeline horizontal alignment is generally developed during
the project planning or predesign phase and is presented in the project
Planning Study or Predesign Report. If a horizontal preliminary
alignment is available, the Design Contractor shall review and
recommend the necessary changes to accommodate the development
of design. Such changes may be triggered by utility conflicts,
constructability issues, environmental issues, permitting requirements,
easement/right-of-way needs, etc. Refer to Chapters 5, 7, and 10 of
the Design Contractor Guide for more information.
The pipeline horizontal alignment may need to be chosen to:
Avoid vertical high points or to conform to other
requirements of the hydraulic transient analysis. Refer to
Section 2.7.4 for additional information.
Avoid, if possible, running parallel to sewer or reclaimed
water lines.
The Design Contractor shall submit the proposed horizontal alignment
changes to the Design Manager for approval prior to their
incorporation into the project design. If no horizontal alignment is
available, the Design Contractor shall develop one for the project.
Horizontal pipeline alignment is detailed and finalized during
subsequent design phases of the project.
Drafting of pipeline horizontal alignment drawings shall be per the
requirements stated in the Water Authority Drafting Manual (ESD-120;
refer to Attachment 2-5 for the cover page of the Manual). Elements of
the horizontal alignment shall be as indicated in Section 2.2 (Pipelines
Plans and Profiles) of ESD-120 and include:
Pipeline material and size.
Pipeline lining and coating.
Pipeline station on pipe centerline.
Pipeline horizontal curve data.
Pipeline appurtenances.
Easement limits.

2.2.2
Vertical
Alignment
The Design Contractor shall develop the pipeline vertical alignment
(profile) that minimizes construction costs while still meeting the needs
and design intent of the project. Abrupt vertical grade breaks resulting
in upward thrust shall be avoided. Whenever practical, use a depth of
one pipe diameter for large pipes and two pipe diameters for small
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pipes. Minimum cover for pipelines is discussed in Section 2.6 of this
chapter.
Factors to be considered in vertical alignment design include:
Pipe material, fabrication, and installation costs.
Potential conflicts with existing and future utilities or other
improvements.
The safety and security of the pipeline.
Geotechnical conditions.
The requirements of governing agencies and permitting
requirements.
Construction requirements.
Maintenance requirements.
The Design Contractor shall submit the proposed vertical alignment to
the Design Manager for approval prior to their incorporation into the
project design. Vertical pipeline alignment shall be detailed and
finalized during subsequent design phases of the project.
Drafting of pipeline vertical alignment drawings shall be per the
requirements stated in the Water Authority Drafting Manual (ESD-120).
Elements of the vertical alignment shall be as indicated in Section 2.2
(Pipelines Plans and Profiles) of ESD-120 and include:
Stations and invert elevations at grade breaks with the
pipeline stationing representing the centerline of the pipe
(refer to Chapter 6 of the Design Contractor Guide for
information on selecting the appropriate datum for the
project).
Pipeline shell thickness.
Pipeline vertical curve data.
Pipeline joint type.
Lining and coating material and thickness.

2.2.3
Horizontal and
Vertical Curves
It is usually advantageous to lay out a transmission pipeline on a curve
instead of a series of straight chords. Curved alignment offers the
potential advantages of better hydraulics, reduced right-of-way
requirements, and a lower cost.
Curves for welded steel pipes are accomplished using the allowable
pipe deflection. Refer to the Steel Pipe section of the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1) for more discussion and limitations on pipe deflection.
In some cases beveled pipe joint special sections are used to provide
angular changes beyond the allowable deflection. Refer to the Steel
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Pipe section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for more discussion
and limitations on pipe beveling.
In some cases fabricated bends are used to provide the desired angular
change in the pipeline alignment. Refer to the Steel Pipe specification
section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for more discussion and
limitations on fabricated bends.

2.2.4
Utility
Separations
Pipeline separation from sewer mains shall, as a bare minimum, adhere
to State of California Department of Health Services (CA-DHS) criteria.
The CA-DHS requires a 10-feet minimum separation (wall to wall)
between parallel sewer mains and water-conveying pipelines for most
installations. Refer to CA-DHS standards for details. Sewer mains
crossing water pipelines shall be sleeved across the right-of-way of the
pipeline. Reclaimed water mains shall be treated as sewer mains for
separation purposes.
A minimum 4-foot separation from the edge of the proposed trench
section is recommended between water-conveying pipelines and other
utilities (e.g., storm drains, gas mains, etc.).
Special construction methods and materials are necessary whenever
the minimum horizontal and vertical separations cannot be maintained.
In selecting the special construction method and design, the Design
Contractor shall consider design factors such as external forces,
impacts of groundwater, soil strength characteristics, and electrolytic
interaction between pipelines cathodic protection systems. Approval by
CA-DHS is mandatory in cases where special construction methods
and materials are required.
It is to be noted that no utilities are allowed to be located within the
pipeline trench section. In most cases, this will result in clearance
requirements considerably larger than the CA-DHS minimums.

2.2.5
Property
Requirements
Land space requirements are usually determined during the project
planning phase. During the project design phase, the Design
Contractor shall determine precisely additional land space
requirements, if needed, to safely install and maintain the pipeline.
Additional property requirements may be needed for deeper than usual
pipelines, or pipelines located in canyons, open space areas, and
other areas with difficult accessibility. All property requirements shall be
coordinated with the Water Authority Right of Way Department, as
outlined in Chapter 7 of the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual -
Volume One; ESD-160).
Additional land space requirements may be needed to maintain the pipe
appurtenances. The Design Contractor shall include provision for
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access roads to all pipeline appurtenances (e.g., blowoffs, air valves,
isolation and control valves, access manways, etc.).
Access roads shall have a minimum width of 20 feet, a maximum grade
of 8%, and a minimum surfacing of 4-inch decomposed granite. Access
roads with grades of 8% to 15% may be approved by the Design
Manager in special circumstances and, if approved, shall have a
minimum of 3 inches of asphaltic-concrete surfacing with proper base.
Include in the design of access roads appropriate drainage features to
control the depositing of road base material onto adjacent roads during
storm events. For additional requirements, refer to the Access Roads
specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).

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2.3 Pipe Materials, Linings, and Coatings

2.3.1
Pipe Materials
An array of pipe materials is currently available in the market. The
choice of a particular pipeline material is usually a function of project
type and nature, cost (initial and maintenance), pressure requirements,
owner requirements, operation and maintenance requirements, etc.
The Design Contractor shall use and specify the materials outlined in
the specification sections in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) in the
design of pipelines. The Design Contractor shall follow the procedures
outlined in Chapters 1 and 14 of the Design Contractor Guide in using
and proposing changes to the GC&SS.
Pipeline material in use by the Water Authority varies according to the
purpose of the pipe. The following are the materials used by the Water
Authority.
A. Steel Pipe
Steel pipes and fittings are used by the Water Authority in all new
transmission pipelines and sometimes used in blowoff discharge piping
and other appurtenances. The Design Contractor shall use and
reference in the Contract Documents the steel pipe specifications
outlined in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1). Applicable specification
sections to steel pipeline design in the GC&SS include:
Steel Pipe.
Installation of Pipe.
Disinfection of Piping.
Pressure Testing of Piping.
Piping Schedule and General Piping Requirements.
Pipe Hangers and Supports.
B. Ductile Iron (DI) Pipe
DI pipes and fittings may be used by the Water Authority in blowoff
discharge piping. The Design Contractor shall use and reference in the
Contract Documents the Ductile Iron specifications outlined in the
GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).

2.3.2
Pipe Linings
and Coatings
A. Linings
Linings are materials applied to the pipe interior for corrosion
protection. Lining materials and requirements for pipe lining are
outlined in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1). Applicable specification
sections to pipe lining in the GC&SS include:
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Steel Pipe.
Ductile Iron Pipe.
Plant-Applied Cement Mortar Lining.
Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Lining and Coating.
Field-Applied Cement Mortar Lining.
Polyurethane Lining and Coating.
The Design Contractor may propose changes to the GC&SS (see
Section 2.1 for more information on change procedure).
Large steel pipelines are normally cement-mortar lined. Large
pipelines may be polyurethane or epoxy lined if they are subjected to
frequent wet/dry cycles to avoid cracking of cement mortar lining.
Small pipelines may be polyurethane or epoxy lined, if needed, to
preserve hydraulic characteristics. Polyurethane and epoxy linings
may also be used if velocity of water in the pipeline is greater than the
maximum limit for cement-mortar lining.
B. Coatings
Coatings are materials applied to the exterior of the pipe for corrosion
protection. When selecting coating materials, the Design Contractor
shall consider:
Capability of the material to perform the desired function in a
safe and economical manner.
Material deterioration and its satisfactory operation over the
design life of the pipeline.
Capability of the selected material to withstand the
aggressive environment to which it will be exposed.
Coating materials and requirements for pipe coating are outlined in the
GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1). Applicable specification sections to pipe
coating in the GC&SS include:
Cement Mortar Coating.
Coal-Tar Coating.
Cold-Applied Plastic Tape Coating.
Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Lining and Coating.
Polyurethane Lining and Coating.
Painting and Coating.
The Design Contractor may propose changes to the GC&SS (see
Section 2.1 for information on change procedure).
Reinforced cement mortar coating for buried steel pipes shall be a
minimum of one-inch thick on top of a cold-applied tape wrap.
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Coatings for steel surfaces exposed to the atmosphere shall be epoxy
or polyurethane.
DI pipe and fittings shall be coated per requirements outlined in Ductile
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2.4 Pipe Fittings, Jointing, and Special Connections

2.4.1
Pipe Fittings
Pipe fittings include all special pieces, such as wyes, elbows (5

up to
90

), tees, and reducers.

A. Steel Pipe Fittings
Refer to the Steel Pipe specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1) for requirements of steel pipe fittings. Steel fittings
shall comply with ANSI/AWWA C-208.
Fittings for welded steel pipe shall be designed in accordance with
standard practices as stated in AWWA M11 (Steel Pipe A Guide for
Design and Installation) and other AWWA standards.
Welded steel pipe elbows shall have a maximum deflection of 15
degrees on miter ends. As such, elbows of 0 to 22.5 degrees shall be
fabricated in two welded pieces; 22.5 to 45 degrees shall be fabricated
in three welded pieces; 45 to 60 degrees shall be fabricated in four
welded pieces; and 60 to 90 degrees shall be fabricated in five welded
pieces.
Some welded steel pipe fittings as tees and wyes may require
reinforcement using wrapper plates to increase wall thickness or crotch
plates to compensate for lost rigidity while rolling and forming the fitting.
The Design Contractor shall provide calculations, per AWWA M11
procedure, to determine the required increase in wall thickness or
crotch plates in steel pipe fittings.
Wall thickness of steel pipe fittings shall conform to requirements
outlined in AWWA M11 and other AWWA standards. Coating and lining
shall be per Section 2.3.
B. Ductile Iron Fittings
Refer to the Ductile Iron Pipe specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1) for requirements of DI pipe fittings.

2.4.2
Pipe Jointing /
Coupling
Several methods are available for connecting pieces of pipe together.
The choice of a particular jointing method is generally a function of pipe
size, pressure requirements, and thrust forces, amongst other factors.
The following are some of the most commonly used pipe jointing types
with their restraining and misalignment characteristics:
1. Flanged Joints:
Complete restraint against all movement.
Limited tolerance for misalignment.
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2. Welded Joints:
Complete restraint against all movement.
Tolerance for misalignment varies with welding as follows:
o Butt weld - None except by trimming pipe ends.
o Lap weld Limited.
o Butt strap Limited.
3. Restrained Flexible Sleeve Coupling Joints:
Restraint against axial movement with allowance for limited
angular and translational movement.
Good allowance for misalignment.
The following are specific requirements for different pipe materials used
by the Water Authority. The Design Contractor shall refer to Water
Authority Standard Specification Section 15122 (Pipe Couplings and
Expansion J oints) for more information.
A. Steel Joints
Steel pipe jointing can be done with flanges, welds, or restrained
flexible sleeve coupling depending on the longitudinal force, the type of
adjoining end (another piece of pipe, fitting, valve, flowmeter, etc.), and
the need to easily disassemble the joint. The Design Contractor shall
refer to the Steel Pipe and Installation of Pipe specification sections
in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for requirements of steel pipe
joints.
Depending on the longitudinal force due to thrust and the effect of
temperature, pipeline joints may be welded or flanged. The procedure
for design of pipe joints to resist longitudinal forces is discussed in
Section 2.7. The Design Contractor shall refer to Chapter 5, Seismic
Design, for design guidelines of steel pipe joints where they cross
active faults, liquefaction zones, or landslide hazards.
Flanged joints shall comply with the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).
Flanges shall be selected in accordance with design pressure, test
pressure, surge pressure, and the drilling pattern of the adjoining
equipment (i.e., valves).
Welded joints may be lap welded, butt welded, or butt-strap welded.
Field welding shall conform to the Installation of Pipe section in the
GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1). The Design Contractor shall refer to the
SD&SD for welding details of steel pipe joints (refer to Attachment 2-2).
Single and double welded lap, butt, and butt-strap joints are shown in
the Welded Steel Pipe Details I, II, and III drawings in the SD&SD.
The following are general requirements and allowable forces for each
type of weld:
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1. Lap Welds
Preparation of lap-welded joints (commonly referred to as bell and
spigot joints) shall be in accordance with the GC&SS (see Attachment
2-1). Shaping the pipe bell with an expanding press or by moving the
pipe axially over a die is acceptable. However, shaping the pipe bell
using offset rollers which move around the pipe end shall not be
permitted.
The allowable force on a lap weld shall be computed by the Design
Contractor. If the actual force is greater than the allowable force, three
options or a combination of these options shall be considered:
Increase the wall thickness.
Use a double lap weld (one weld inside and one weld outside
the pipe) instead of a single lap weld with a seal weld.
Use a butt weld instead of a lap weld.
2. Butt Welds
Full penetration butt joint welds with appropriate inspection and
nondestructive testing can resist a longitudinal force equal to the force
resisted by the pipe wall.
3. Butt Strap Welds
Butt strap joints may be necessary on closure sections or for
connecting new to existing pipelines. Refer to Installation of Pipe
specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for additional
information. Closure joints, as recommended by AWWA M11 Chapter
8 (Pipe J oints), shall be included in the design of steel pipelines to
minimize the effect of contraction due to temperature variation.
The allowable force on a butt strap weld shall be computed by the
Design Contractor. If the actual force is greater than the allowable
force, consider increasing the wall thickness.
B. Ductile Iron Joints
DI pipe jointing can be done with flanges, mechanical joints, grooved or
shouldered joints. The Design Contractor shall refer to the Ductile Iron
Pipe specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for
requirements of DI pipe joints.

2.4.3
Pipe Special
Connections
A. Structure Penetrations
Design considerations taken because of pipe penetrations into
structures (e.g., vaults, buildings, etc.) include:
Structure special reinforcement.
Pipe support.
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Sealing to prevent water from moving into or out of the
structure.
Eliminating steel reinforcement in structure walls coming in
contact with the pipe which may result in a short to the
cathodic protection system.
The Design contractor shall use and specify the following Water
Authority documents in structure penetrations:
Wall Pipes, Seep Rings, and Penetrations specification
section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).
Structural Details I drawing in the SD&SD (see Attachment
2-2).
In case of using structural walls to restrain the pipe, the Design
Contractor shall size and use anchor rings per AWWA M11
requirements.
B. Connection to other Pipes
The Design Contractor shall provide the appropriate design suitable for
connecting new pipelines to existing pipelines. Pipe age, pipe size,
pipe materials, cathodic protection isolation, and the maximum time
allowable for making the pipe connection, are all factors that shall be
considered when designing connections to existing pipelines.
A shutdown to Water Authority operations may be required for
connections to existing pipes. Therefore, all connections to existing
pipes shall be coordinated with the Water Authority Operations and
Maintenance Department.
C. Dismantling Joints
These types of J oints are used for easy dismantle of the equipment
fitted in the pipe. They are used before valves and other pieces of
equipment. The Design Contractor shall refer to the Pipe Couplings
and Expansion J oints specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1) for additional requirements on dismantling joints.

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2.5 Pipeline Appurtenances

2.5.1
General
Pipeline appurtenances may include isolation valves, control valves, air
valve assemblies, flowmeters, blowoff stations, outlets, and access
structures. Attachment 2-6 provides a summary of general design
criteria for pipeline appurtenances. The following sections outline
additional requirements.

2.5.2
Valves
The location, size and type of valve shall be as outlined in the below
requirements and as recommended by the Design Contractor. Valve
specifications shall follow the Valves specification section in the
GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1). The Design Contractor shall follow the
procedures outlined in Chapters 1 and 14 of the Design Contractor
Guide in using and proposing changes to the GC&SS. Unless
otherwise specified, all valves shall be minimum ANSI Class 150.
A. Isolation and Control Valves
Isolation valves constitute the majority of inline valves in the Water
Authority pipeline system. However, control (throttling) valves are
sometimes used depending on the project requirements. Valves
commonly used in Water Authority pipeline projects include:
For isolation Mainly metal or rubber seated, as applicable,
butterfly valves, or ball valves. Plug valves may also be
used.
For flow modulation (throttling) Mainly plug valves. The
Design Contractor may recommend other types of valves
(e.g., sleeve, cone, and plunger) depending on the
application.
Plug valves have generally four patterns (short, venturi, full bore, and
regular). The Design Contractor shall specify the pattern that is most
appropriate for the project. Venturi patterns are preferred unless
otherwise appropriate for the project.
If mainline valves are considered for the project, they shall be
supported by a complete hydraulic-transient analysis documenting no
negative impact (refer to Section 2.7.4 for more information). For
safety during maintenance operations, the Design Contractor shall
coordinate with the Water Authority Operations and Maintenance
Department in determining means for isolating pipe sections to achieve
double valving requirement. This may entail adding two valves at the
same general location.
Valves shall be properly sized. The Design Contractor shall provide
calculations demonstrating that the valve will not experience flashing or
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cavitation problems under all operating conditions. Refer to Attachment
2-6 for additional design requirements
The Design Contractor shall select the valve flow characteristics (quick
opening, linear, equal percentage) that best match the control and the
hydraulic-transient requirements (refer to Section 2.7.4 for more
information). The selection shall be based on installed (i.e., actual
operating conditions), and not inherent (i.e., lab controlled conditions),
pressure conditions.
The majority of isolation valves are manually operated. A few isolation
valves and control valves are operated with electric actuators coupled
with hand-operated backup system. The Design Contractor shall refer
to the Electric Motor Actuators specification section in the GC&SS
(see Attachment 2-1) for requirements of electric actuators. Refer to
Section 2.10 in this chapter for information on valve closing time
requirements to avoid surge problems. Valves shall be chosen so as to
have physical closing times that are at least as slow as the minimum
time recommended in the hydraulic-transient analysis (refer to Section
2.7.4 for more information).
Isolation and control valves shall be connected to the main pipeline with
flanges. For cathodic protection requirements, refer to Section 2.7.6.
Isolation and control valves shall be equipped with a restrained flexible
sleeve coupling (see Section 2.4.2), or dismantling joint (see Section
2.4.3) for proper installation and later maintenance.
Most inline valves are equipped with a valving system to allow for
bypassing flow from one side of the valve to the other. This bypass
valving system shall be equipped with manually-operated positive
shutoff valves (e.g., plug, ball, etc.), thus allowing for the equalization of
pressure on both sides of the valve before opening it. The Design
Contractor shall investigate the need for a valve bypass system
depending on pressures encountered at each valve in the project.
Isolation and control valves shall be equipped with air valves (see
Section 2.5.2) on their down-slope sides. Valves shall also be
equipped with blowoffs (refer to Section 2.5.3) on their upslope sides.
This is to allow for proper drainage and later refilling of isolated
sections of the pipeline.
Valves connected to a pipeline being tested shall not be subjected to
test pressures greater than the manufacturers recommendations. The
Design Contractor shall consider the testing and surge pressures, to
which the pipe may be subjected to, in specifying the valve pressure
class.
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B. Air Valve Assemblies
Air valve assemblies shall be used to provide adequate ventilation
during the filling and draining of pipelines, to permit the release of air
that would otherwise accumulate at high points in the pipeline, and to
protect the pipeline from vacuum pressures caused by surge conditions
or a pipe break. Wherever possible, the pipeline shall be designed
such that air valves are not the sole means of protection against surge
conditions impact (refer to Section 2.7.4 for more information). The
Design Contractor shall refer to the Air-Release and Vacuum-Relief
Valves specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for
requirements of air valve assemblies.
The locations of air valves shall be generally determined by the vertical
alignment (profile) of the pipeline system. In general, air valves shall
be installed at high points and at long downsloping gradients.
Sometimes, air valves shall also be installed on the low side of
pipelines to allow for air intake and release from that portion of the line.
Combination air and vacuum valves shall be placed downslope of a
permanently closed valve separating two different pressure areas.
Whenever practical, air valves shall be located with pipeline access
manways (refer to Section 2.5.3).
Air valve assemblies shall be installed within appurtenant right-of-way
or street type structures along the pipeline alignment. The Design
Contractor shall refer to the following drawings in the SD&SD (see
Attachment 2-2) for standard structure assemblies and details for air
valve assemblies located with pipeline access manways:
Manway & Air Release Valve (Right-of-Way Type).
Manway & Air Release Valve (Street Type).
Manway Air Vacuum & Air Release Valve (Right-of-Way
Type).
Manway Air Vacuum & Air Release Valve (Street Type).
Vault Details I.
Vault Details II.
The following air/vacuum relief valve configurations shall be used to
alleviate the above mentioned adverse conditions:
Air release valve (AR).
Air vacuum valve (AV).
Multiple valves (AV and AR).
Combination type air release/air vacuum (AR/AV).
Air vacuum valves shall be capable of venting large quantities of air
while the piping is being filled and allow a sufficient amount of air to re-
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enter while the piping is being drained. Air release valves vent
accumulating air while the system is in service and under pressure.
A typical AR/AV type assembly consists of parallel combination air
release/air vacuum valves, isolation valves, and a slow closing check
valves. AR/AV valves are attached to a 30" manway outlet on the main
transmission pipeline via a reducing companion flange and an isolation
valve. All AR/AV valves shall be connected to the 30 manway with a
flanged steel connection that is welded to the main pipe. The isolation
valve is provided to allow easy removal for maintenance.
The Design Contractor shall provide the necessary calculations for
sizing air valve assemblies. Air and vacuum valves shall be sized for
the air evacuation rate associated with maximum water discharge rates
from influencing blowoffs in accordance with the air valve
manufacturer's recommendations. However, in no case may the
design differential pressure for air entering the pipeline be greater than
5 psi or the differential pressure which could collapse the pipeline using
the factor of safety recommended in AWWA M11. The drawings or
specification shall state the design pressure range for each air valve
assembly. The Design Contractor shall also refer to Attachment 2-6 for
additional design requirements of air-valve assemblies.

2.5.3
Other
Appurtenances
A. Flowmeters
The Water Authority has a few flowmeters on their pipeline systems.
When required by the project, the following types of flowmeters may be
used:
Venturi meters. Mainly used in flow control facilities.
Ultrasonic meters (Transit time Spool piece type). Mainly
used on transmission pipelines.
Magnetic meters. Not currently in use by the Water
Authority. Prior approval is required to use this type of
flowmeters.
The Design Contractor shall refer to Chapter 4 of this Guide for
extensive discussion on flowmeters. All flowmeters on pipelines shall
be accessible and housed within a vault structure.
The Design Contractor shall include in the design drawings and
specifications the requirements for electrical isolation of the flowmeter
from buried pipe using insulated flanges, dielectric unions, independent
electrical grounds, and electrical DC-AC decouplers.
B. Blowoffs
Blowoffs shall be located at low points (i.e., at grade changes) along
the vertical alignment of pipelines, at critical flushing points, and at in-
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line valves. Access location to the blowoff shall be within five feet of
the low point or special arrangements shall be made to facilitate
pumping water left in the pipeline below the drain-pipe invert level. The
size of the blowoff depends on:
Size of the pipeline.
Reach of the pipeline to be drained.
Number of blowoffs within the pipeline reach.
Distance between blowoffs.
Blowoffs shall be sized and located to drain their influential reach of a
pipeline in approximately 8 hours. If it takes longer than 8 hours to
drain, the blowoff shall be upsized, or additional blowoffs shall be
added to the pipeline. Refer to Attachment 2-6 for additional blowoff
design criteria. The Design Contractor shall use and specify the
following standard details in the SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) for
blowoffs:
Blowoff Plan & Sections (Right-of-Way Type).
Blowoff Plan & Sections (Street Type).
Energy Dissipator and River Crossing Details.
The receiving system downstream of the blowoff (e.g., storm drain)
shall be evaluated as to its suitability (size, etc.) to accept the maximum
flow from all affecting blowoffs. The Design Contractor shall be
cognizant that certain mitigating conditions, mandated by the CA-
RWQCB (Regional Water Quality Control Board), apply to the
discharge of treated potable water into storm drains and natural
drainage courses, and shall consider those conditions (e.g., erosion
potential, dechlorination requirement) when evaluating the downstream
receiving system.
The blowoff discharge point shall be located out of traveled way and
be housed in an approved structure/enclosure. Blowoff stations may
include:
Pumping chamber to permit further withdrawal of water below
the normal blowoff surface elevation.
Energy dissipaters at the discharge point to control erosion of
the flow receiving system.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the Energy Dissipater and River
Crossing Details in the SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) for more
information on blowoff energy dissipaters at discharge points.
C. Pump Wells
In case blowoffs can not be accommodated, the Design Contractor
shall use pump wells to facilitate drainage of pipelines. The Design
Contractor shall use and specify the following standard details in the
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SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) for pump wells:
Pump Well Plan & Sections (Right-of-Way Type).
Pump Well Plan & Sections (Street Type).
D. Outlets
An outlet is simply a branch off the pipeline, or a specified diameter tee
to allow for future pipeline connections without taking the pipeline out of
service. Outlets for future connections shall have an isolation valve
followed by a short spool pipe and a blind flange or a dished head
piece. Usually the isolation valve is housed within a vault structure.
See Attachment 2-6 for additional design criteria.
Outlets may require reinforcement using using collars or wrapper plates
to increase wall thickness or crotch plates to compensate for lost
rigidity while rolling and forming the outlet piece. The Design
Contractor shall provide calculations, per AWWA M11 procedure, to
determine the required increase in wall thickness or crotch plates in
steel pipe outlets.
Thrust restraining shall be considered at all outlets. Refer to Section
2.7.5 for more information.
E. Cutoff Walls
In unpaved areas with steep terrain, pipeline backfill is protected from
erosion by cutoff walls. An example is shown in the San Diego
Regional Standard Drawings (See Attachment 2-7 for the cover page).
The spacing of cutoff walls is a function of pipe slope. The Design
Contractor shall specify concrete cut-off walls on slopes exceeding 30
percent (16.7 degrees). Refer to Installation of Pipe specification
section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) for additional requirements
for cutoff walls.
The Design Contractor shall:
Include in the design drawings and specifications the
requirements for electrical isolation of the pipeline from any
rebar or other metallic objects in the cutoff walls.
Add notes that refer to a testing procedure in the cathodic
protection specifications to verify electrical isolation during
the construction phase of the project.
F. Access Manways
Pipeline access manways shall:
Have a minimum diameter of 30 inches.
Be combined with air valve assemblies (refer to Section
2.5.2).
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Be combined with blowoffs (refer to Section 2.5.3).
Be included at all major outlets.
Access-manway spacing depends on the topography along the pipeline
alignment. Access manways may be of the buried type if installed for
access during construction. See Attachment 2-6 for additional criteria
used in the design of access manways.
The Design Contractor shall use and reference the following Water
Authority documents for additional design criteria and details of access
manways:
The Steel Pipe specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1).
The SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) drawings including the
street and right-of-way types manways, and vault structural
details.

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2.6 Pipe Trench

2.6.1
General
The Design Contractor shall use the Installation of Pipe and
Earthwork specification sections in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1)
in designing and specifying construction requirements for pipe
trenches. In addition, the Design Contractor shall refer to the Trench
Section and Pipe Stulling Details drawing in the SD&SD (see
Attachment 2-2) for additional requirements.
The Design Contractor shall review the Water Authority GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1), the SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2), and Manuals and
shall amend them as necessary to meet specific project requirements
for pipe handling, bedding, backfill, and surface restoration. Any
deviation from Water Authority standards shall be initiated per
requirements of Chapters 1 and 14 of the Design Contractor Guide.

2.6.2
Pipe Trench
Width
The Design Contractor shall determine the appropriate trench width by
considering the pipe size, depth of cover, type of soil material to be
removed, the space required to install the pipe and operate
construction equipment, OSHA requirements, etc. The trench shall be
as wide as necessary for proper installation of the pipe and backfilling,
and shall provide adequate room to meet safety requirements for
workers.
For rectangular trenches and embankment conditions, the width of the
trench affects the dead load calculations used in pipeline thickness
determination. The Design Contractor shall ensure that the pipe wall
design is adequate to meet loading requirements for the actual trench
configuration. Refer to Section 2.7.2 for the determination of pipe wall
thickness on the basis of external loading.

2.6.3
Pipe Trench
Depth
Pipe trench depth consists of the pipe zone, trench zone, and
pavement zone. Refer to the Trench Section and Pipe Stulling Details
drawing in the SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) for additional information.
A. Pipe Bedding and Backfill (Pipe Zone)
The minimum depth of bedding material beneath the pipe invert shall
be based on the expected unevenness of the trench bottom and the
diameter of the pipe. Typically six (6) inches is adequate; however, the
Design Contractor shall design the appropriate thickness to be used
according to the trench conditions. When unstable soils are
encountered and over-excavation is required, foundation stabilization
material shall be specified for use at the base of the trench.
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Above the pipe bedding is the pipe zone, which is considered to include
the full width of the excavated trench from the bottom of the pipe to a
point at least 12 inches above the top outside surface of the barrel of
the pipe. Particular attention shall be given to the pipe zone to ensure
that firm support is provided to prevent any pipe lateral movement
during final backfill of the pipe zone. Using controlled low strength
materials in this area can mitigate this concern. Hand tamping with
approved tamping bars, supplemented by compacting with mechanical
tamping equipment, is allowed.
The Design Contractor shall review the trench backfill provisions in the
Water Authority Standard Specifications and Drawings, and modify the
provisions, if necessary, to meet the requirements of the project
B. Trench Zone
Trench zone is the zone just above the pipe zone up to the bottom of
ground-surface restoration layers. To optimize reduction from HS-20
surface loads, the minimum depth of cover over the top of a pipeline is
recommended to be five (5) feet. In no case shall cover depth be less
than three (3) feet for pipe diameters 24 through 96, and four (4) feet
for pipe diameter larger than 96. In all cases, the design shall be
accompanied by a complete load and safety calculations.
C. Ground-Surface Restoration (Pavement Zone)
Surface restoration shall be according to the requirements of the
agency with jurisdiction over the project area.

2.6.4
Construction
Issues
The method and equipment used to excavate a trench are typically left
to the Construction Contractor as means and methods. However, the
project specification shall include provisions for corrective measures to
be used by the Construction Contractor if allowable trench widths are
exceeded, except when safety requirements dictate a wider trench.
An adequate shoring safety system shall be designed by the
Construction Contractor for trenches exceeding five (5) feet in depth or
trenches in unstable soil of any depth. The safety system shall meet
the requirements of applicable local and state construction safety
orders and federal requirements. Contract Documents shall require
that the Construction Contractor submit a trench excavation plan
showing the design of the shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions
for worker protection from the hazards of caving ground during
construction.
Water Authority pipeline projects may be constructed next to or
adjacent to existing Water Authority pipelines. In case of working in the
vicinity of existing Water Authority pipelines, the Design Contractor
shall refer to and specify requirements outlined in the Engineering
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Guidelines for Review of Proposed Right of Way Encroachments (ESD-
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2.7 Pipeline Design

2.7.1
General
The design of pipelines and their appurtenances shall be the
responsibility of the Design Contractor. Specials (e.g., outlets,
bulkheads) may be designed by the pipe manufacturer. The Design
Contractor shall be cognizant to the manufacturing practices of the pipe
manufacturer and accommodate for such practices in the design. The
following sections describe the different pipeline design parameters and
considerations.

2.7.2
Pipe Wall
Thickness
The design procedures used in determining pipeline wall thickness
shall consider the following parameters and loading conditions:
Pipe material.
Maximum allowable deflection.
Minimum wall thickness.
External loads.
Internal loads.
Construction conditions.
Longitudinal thrust forces caused by valves or changes in
alignment.
Longitudinal forces resulting from changes in temperature.
Combined stresses (hoop and longitudinal).
Seismic loads.
The selected pipe wall thickness shall be the greatest of the
thicknesses computed for the parameters/loading conditions listed
above.

2.7.2.1
Minimum Wall
Thickness
The minimum wall thickness shall be the greatest of the following:
Provides a minimum diameter/ thickness ratio (D/t) of 200 or
inch, whichever is greater.
For handling and internal loading, wall thickness shall be
calculated by the Design Contractor based on AWWA
standards. An adequate factor of safety shall be included.

2.7.2.2
Design for
External Loads
The common external loads on a pipeline include dead loads (the
weight of the soil and any improvements constructed above the pipe),
live loads (caused by construction traffic and/or vehicular traffic
traveling above the pipe), and hydrostatic and uplift pressures (from
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surrounding groundwater). Discussion on each of these sources of
loads and loading scenarios are outlined below.
A. Dead Loads
Dead loads attributable to the weight of the backfill shall be computed
in accordance with AWWA standards (refer to AWWA M11) using the
compacted soil weight determined in the geotechnical investigation.
Dead loads caused by improvements constructed near or above the
pipeline shall be computed by standard geotechnical engineering
practices.
In calculating dead load, the Design Contractor shall consider the
following:
The pipe is subject to a vertical soil load resulting from two
major forces. The first is produced by the mass of the prism
of soil within the pipe trench and above the top of the pipe.
The second is the friction or shearing forces generated
between the prism of soil in the trench and the sides of a
shallow or rectangular trench. The width of the pipe trench
(refer to Section 2.6.2) affects both forces.
Backfill settles at a faster rate than the undisturbed soil
surrounding the trench. This downward movement of backfill
induces upward shearing forces that support part of the
weight of the backfill. The resultant load on the horizontal
plane at the top of the pipe within the trench is equal to the
weight of the backfill minus the upward shearing forces.
Unusual conditions, such as poor natural soils, may change
the load at the top of the pipe.
B. Live Loads
Live loads caused by standard highway loadings (HS-20) or railroad
loadings (E-80) shall be computed in accordance with applicable
AWWA standards (refer to AWWA M11). Live loads from heavy
construction vehicles shall be analyzed. Construction loads may occur
when the pipeline has no or only minimal cover (refer to Section 2.6.4
for cover definition).
C. Groundwater Pressures
The Design Contractor shall consider the hydrostatic pressures from
surrounding groundwater in the pipeline wall thickness design. The
Design Contractor shall also calculate the uplift forces from surrounding
groundwater and account for it in pipe design to make sure that pipe
upward movement will not occur when the pipeline is completely empty.
Maximum groundwater levels under all weather conditions and seasons
shall be used in the calculations.
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D. Loading Scenarios
Two conditions for external loads shall be considered:
Live load plus dead load with full depth of cover. In
calculating the dead load, the additional weight from coatings
and linings shall be included.
Live load plus dead load with minimal cover. The minimal
cover used in the calculation shall be coordinated with the
specification. The specification shall state the amount of
cover required prior to operating heavy equipment above the
pipe. The live loads shall represent the heaviest equipment
expected for use in compaction or hauling material above the
pipe.

2.7.2.3
Design for
Internal Loads
(Design
Pressure)
Internal pipeline loads include pressures resulting from normal
operation, field testing, and during surge conditions. The Design
Contractor shall design the pipeline wall thickness taking into
consideration all internal load conditions to which the pipe may be
subjected. The following is a brief description of each of these loading
conditions:
A. Operating Pressure
Operating pressure is typically determined from the hydraulic gradeline
for the pipeline under maximum static hydraulic conditions. This is
usually determined by considering the effect of the discharge shutoff
head of a nearby pump station, the overflow elevation of a regulating
reservoir, and/or a vent spill elevation, whichever is greater. Pressure
calculations reflect the difference in elevation between the hydraulic
gradeline and the centerline of the pipe. The Design Contractor shall
refer to AWWA M11 for more information on calculating operating
pressure.
B. Field Test Pressure
Field hydrostatic-pressure test is normally conducted on pipelines to
check for leaking joints. The Design Contractor shall consider the field
testing pressures in pipeline wall thickness design. The hydrostatic test
pressure shall not be less than the maximum anticipated surge
pressure, the pump shutoff pressure (where applicable), and 1.25 times
the operating pressure. The hydrostatic test pressure shall not produce
a hoop stress in the pipe wall exceeding that recommended by AWWA
M11. The Design Contractor shall refer to the Steel Pipe and
Pressure Testing of Piping specification sections in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1) for more information on field test pressure.
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C. Surge Pressure
The Design Contractor shall investigate the surge pressures and
design the pipeline wall thickness accordingly, if feasible, otherwise
another surge control measure shall be adopted. Surge pressures
could be positive or negative (vacuum pressures). Refer to Chapter 9
of the Design Contractor Guide for more information on determination
of surge pressures. The Design Contractor shall compute the
allowable internal vacuum pressure, resulting from a hydraulic-transient
condition, using the formulas described in AWWA standards for buried
pipelines. For non-buried pipelines (e.g., above-grade crossings or
pipelines in casings without control density fill or similar situations), use
the applicable AWWA standards in calculating surge pressures.
D. Vacuum Pressure
The minimum design vacuum pressure for all pipes shall be equal to
full vacuum (-14.7 psi), unless otherwise dictated by transient analysis
or other design criteria.

2.7.2.4
Design for
Thrust Forces
Longitudinal thrust forces caused by closed valves or change in
pipeline alignment shall be calculated by using the methods described
in AWWA standards. Closed valves create a force that may cause
tension or compression in the pipe wall, depending on the location of
the resisting forces. Bends in the alignment create forces as outlined in
AWWA standards. Longitudinal thrust forces shall be accounted for
when designing the pipe wall thickness.

2.7.2.5
Design for
Longitudinal
Force Due to
Change in
Temperature
When pipe joints are welded, the temperature of the steel is higher than
when the pipe is in service and conveying water. The specification
shall state the maximum allowable temperature of the steel when the
closure joints are welded. The force due to a drop in temperature,
between the time the joints are welded (maximum temperature) and the
pipe is placed in service (minimum temperature considered 50F),
always creates tension in the pipe wall that shall be accounted for in
the design.

2.7.2.6
Design for
Combined
Stresses
The maximum magnitude of the longitudinal stress induced by internal
forces (Section 2.7.2.3) is given by the formula:
Longitudinal Stress =(Hoop Stress) x Poisson's Ratio
For steel, Poisson's ratio is assumed to be 0.303. Hoop stress is
generally limited to 16,500 psi. The maximum longitudinal stress
(effect of Poisson's ratio) shall be added to the stress caused by thrust
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forces (Section 2.7.2.4) and a change in temperature (Section 2.7.2.5).
Combined stresses shall be limited to 90% of yield stress.

2.7.2.7
Design for
Seismic Loads
The Design Contractor shall calculate the appropriate pipe wall
thickness due to seismic loads. Refer to Chapter 5, Seismic Design,
for design guidelines of buried pipes under earthquake loading
conditions.

2.7.3
Pipe Size
Pipelines shall be sized to adequately accommodate the water flow rate
specified in the project planning study or predesign report. In many
situations, the project will be going through several phases with each
having a different flow discharge. As such, the Design Contractor shall
use extreme caution when determining the correct flow discharge, for
the ultimate project phase, in sizing the pipeline.
Pipe size is determined by performing the proper hydraulic analysis.
Typically, steel pipelines for Water Authority projects are designed
using the Manning equation. Other formulas for pipe size calculations
(e.g., Hazen Williams equation) are listed in AWWA M11. In case of
using other than Manning equation, the Design Contractor shall provide
the Manning roughness coefficient n corresponding to the
roughness/friction coefficient used in the selected equation.
Calculations presented by the Design Contractor shall include losses
induced by valves and pipe fittings on the pipeline. For transmission
lines, typical pipeline minimum velocity is 2 fps and maximum velocity
is 10 fps. Higher velocities up to 12 fps are allowed only on a short-term
basis (i.e., during emergency conditions, or normal conditions of very
low frequency and duration). The Design Contractor shall investigate
frequency and durations where the pipeline may be subjected to high
velocities and report results of the investigation to the Design Manager.

2.7.4
Transient
Analysis
A transient analysis is normally performed during the project planning
stage. This transient analysis is considered preliminary because certain
assumptions shall be made to perform the transient analysis. As the
project design progresses, some of those preliminary assumptions may
require modification and the transient analysis shall be updated.
The Design Contractor shall:
Review the transient analysis information done during the
project planning or predesign stage.
Update the transient analysis for consistency with the
updated design conditions.
Refer to Chapter 9 of the Design Contractor Guide for
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additional requirements used in performing transient analysis
and surge control.


2.7.5
Thrust Restraint
Thrust forces generated at changes in pipeline size or direction due to
bends, tees, reducers, and dead-ends (bulkheads, caps, plugs, closed
valves, etc.) shall be restrained to maintain the function of the pipeline.
The means used in restraining thrust forces are a function of:
Pipe-joint type (welded joints, flanged joints, etc.).
Magnitude of the force.
Location of the pipeline (buried or above ground).
Soil conditions.
Preventing the pipe joints from movement because of the thrust forces
is the ultimate goal of thrust restraining. Several methods can be used
to restrain pipe joints, including welding and bolting.

2.7.5.1
Restraining
Fittings, Valves,
and Reducers
With restrained joint systems, the thrust forces resulting from fittings
cause longitudinal stresses in the pipeline. These stresses are most
often tensile, but can under special circumstances be compressive.
The requirements for fittings described in the previous paragraph also
apply to valves and reducers. Additionally, valves and reducers can
cause tension or compression in the pipe wall.
For a reducer within a system using welded joints, the Design
Contractor shall also recognize that the unbalanced thrust force can be
transmitted upstream or downstream. In this case, the pipe joint system
and restraining system shall be designed to transmit the force in either
direction.
When anchor rings are embedded in the wall of a structure, they shall
be designed to transmit the full thrust load unless provision is made to
prevent such load transfer.
For maintenance, valves often require a flexible coupling nearby. If a
harness is provided across the flexible coupling, it shall not be
considered to carry compressive forces.

2.7.5.2
Thrust Forces
Calculation
The Design Contractor shall calculate the thrust forces likely to be
generated at each pipe change in direction or size. Dead ends,
including closed valves, shall be considered a change in pipe direction.
Thrust forces shall be calculated per AWWA standards. Transient
pressures caused by surge conditions (refer to Chapter 9 of the Design
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Contractor Guide for more information) shall be considered in
conjunction with hydrostatic and operating pressures (refer to Section
2.7.2.3).

2.7.5.3
Thrust
Restraining
Systems
There are two main thrust restraining systems. Those that use pipe
welding or coupling to restrain the pipe (restrained joints) and those that
require an outside-of-the-pipe system (e.g., thrust blocks or soil forces)
to restrain the pipe (unrestrained joints). Thrust blocks shall not be
used for Water Authority transmission pipelines because of the high
pressures and large pipe diameters, thus requiring large thrust blocks.
The Design Contractor shall design the complete thrust restraining
system. A performance specification that requires the pipe
manufacturer or Construction Contractor to submit a thrust restraint
design for review is not acceptable.

2.7.5.4
Restrained Pipe
Joints
A. Welded Joints
Welded pipe joints directly transmit the thrust forces to adjacent pipe
sections through the joint welding. Thus, the Design Contractor shall
consider thrust forces in the design pipeline welds. The Water Authority
uses fully restrained welded steel pipe. Consequently, no outside-of-
the-pipe restraining system is required.
B. Flexible Sleeve Couplings
In order to allow for differential settlement, pipelines and other pipe
elements (e.g., valves) contained within a structure (e.g., vault), may
be connected with flexible (sleeve) couplings to allow for some
movement. These couplings transmit only minor tension and shear
forces across pipe joints. As such, a restraining harness is required for
full axial thrust force. The harness shall be designed in accordance
with AWWA standards.
Where sleeved couplings are used within the required restrained joint
length in either direction from an elbow, the following shall be required:
Anchor on each side of each sleeved coupling for the full
resultant thrust force.
Anchor on each side of the elbow for the full resultant thrust
force.

2.7.6
Cathodic
Protection
The Design Contractor shall use and specify the following documents in
design of the pipeline cathodic protection system:
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Water Authority Cathodic Protection Guide Drawings.
Attachment 2-3 shows the front cover of the Guide Drawings.
Galvanic Anode Cathodic Protection and Impressed
Current Cathodic Protection specification sections in the
GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).
Water Authority SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2).
AWWA M11.
Other AWWA standards.
The Design Contractor may propose changes to the Water Authority
documents listed above per the procedure referenced in Section 2.1.
The Water Authority uses two distinct types of cathodic protection
systems to prevent pipeline corrosion. These are the Galvanic Anode
Cathodic Protection (GACP) and the Impressed Current Cathodic
Protection (ICCP) systems.
The Design Contractor shall include a section in the Basis of Design
Report (BODR) outlining the factors used in selecting the most
appropriate cathodic protection system. Refer to Chapter 4 of the
Design Contractor Guide for more information on the BODR. The
following factors shall be considered when selecting the most
appropriate type of cathodic protection system:
Geotechnical conditions.
Constructability.
If the new pipeline will be connected to an existing CP
system, consider the interaction of the new CP system with
the existing one.
The greater potential of ICCP vs. GACP for creating stray
current interference on other pipelines in the vicinity of the
project.
The additional maintenance requirements of ICCP vs. GACP
Existing availability and cost to supply electrical power for
ICCP systems.
Life cycle costs which consider costs of construction,
operating, monitoring, and maintenance.
The safety and security of the exposed cathodic protection
equipment.
The requirements of governing agencies and permitting
requirements.
All design calculations for cathodic protection shall be prepared by a
Corrosion Engineer, herein defined as a registered Professional
Engineer with certification or licensing that includes education and
experience in cathodic protection of buried or submerged metal
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structures, or a person accredited or certified by NACE International at
the level of Corrosion Specialist or Cathodic Protection Specialist (i.e.
NACE International CP Level 4).
A. All Cathodic Protection Designs
The Design Contractor shall perform the following and include in the
BODR:
Obtain basic soil corrosivity data (pH, chlorides, sulfates,
electrical resistivity in as-received and saturated conditions)
for soil at pipeline depths at a minimum of one soil test per
1,000 feet of pipe.
Consider protection from vandalism in the selection of
protective enclosures for all cathodic protection equipment.
Provide analysis of how adequate and durable electrical
continuity will be provided across buried pipe joints which are
not welded. Examples include bonding across Carnegie
joints, flexible couplings, and valves. Provide a list of critical
inspection items that details where and when to perform
electrical continuity tests during the construction phase of the
project.
Provide a plan of how adequate and durable electrical
isolation of buried pipe will be achieved during the
construction of the project. Provide a list of critical inspection
items that details where and when to verify electrical isolation
during the construction phase.
Provide descriptions for any required inspection test
procedures not included in the Water Authority documents.
Include specific and repeatable go/no go test criteria.
For impressed current cathodic protection designs, obtain
geotechnical data such as deep borings or seismic refraction
surveys to determine the depth to bedrock at the proposed
anode holes. Borings or seismic tests should be conducted
to the proposed depth of the anode holes which generally
exceeds the depth of the pipeline. Typical ICCP anode holes
are drilled to depths between 50 and 200 feet.
B. Galvanic Anode Cathodic Protection Designs
The Design Contractor shall perform the following and include with the
Contract Documents submittals at all design levels (refer to Chapter 4
of the Design Contractor Guide for design levels):
Calculate the amount of cathodic protection current required
in units of DC Amps.
Calculate the quantity, weight, shape factor and alloy type of
galvanic anodes required to continually generate the design
current for a minimum anode replacement cycle of 25 years.
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Determine the optimum locations, depth, and spacing for
installation of the galvanic anodes based on the geotechnical
report, soil chemistry, and pipeline configuration. Galvanic
anodes are typically installed vertically in holes drilled to a
depth of 15 feet with the wires trenched to a cathodic
protection junction box in a normal depth trench. Where hard
rock exists an option is to install the galvanic anodes
horizontally in a deep trench offset from and parallel to the
pipeline which is filled with a slurried mixture of 75%
powdered gypsum, 20% powdered bentonite, and 5% sodium
sulfate. The minimum anode trench depth typically varies
between the depth of the pipelines springline and invert.
C. Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Designs
The Design Contractor shall perform the following and include with the
Contract Documents submittals:
Calculate the amount of cathodic protection current required
in units of DC Amps.
Calculate the quantity, size, and type of impressed current
anodes required to continually discharge the design current
for a minimum anode replacement cycle of 25 years.
Calculate electrical resistance to ground of the anode holes
and the pipeline. If the pipeline exists, measure the electrical
resistance to ground of the pipeline. Calculate CP system
circuit resistance and size the rectifier with a minimum 50%
reserve for voltage and current ratings.
D. Cathodic Protection Test Stations
The Design Contractor shall include in the design Cathodic Test
Stations (CTS) to enable periodic cathodic protection system
monitoring. Provide CTS at the following locations:
Pipe Crossing CTS - Provide four-wire CTS at all locations
where Water Authority cathodically protected pipelines cross
other cathodically protected pipelines to enable testing the
electrical interaction between the two pipelines. Provide a
pair of test wires welded to each pipeline.
Casing Isolation CTS - Provide Casing Isolation CTS at all
locations where Water Authority cathodically protected
pipelines run inside steel casings or steel reinforced tunnels
to enable testing the integrity of electrical isolation between
the pipeline and casing. Provide a pair of test wires welded
to the pipeline and to the casing or tunnel.
Insulated Flange CTS - Provide Insulated Flange CTS for all
insulated flanges. Where insulated flanges are located inside
vaults, mount the test boxes on the exterior walls of these
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structures to enable cathodic protection monitoring without
entering the structure. Where multiple insulating flanges are
connected in electrical parallel configurations, only one
Insulated Flange CTS is required for each group. Provide a
pair of test wires welded to the pipe on each side of the
insulated flange, total 4 wires required. For buried insulated
flanges only, provide an additional pair of pipe test wires
attached to the pipe a distance of 250 feet away (plus or
minus 20-feet to the nearest pipe joint) from the insulated
flange, total six wires required. Provide the additional pair of
pipe test wires on the side of the insulated flange which will
be cathodically protected. Use unique wire sizes or wire
colors to distinguish the different pipe attachment locations.
Provide Pipeline Current Style test stations for all pipeline
projects over 5,000 feet long at intervals not to exceed one
per 5,000 feet.
Galvanic Anode J unction Boxes - Provide Anode J unction
Boxes for all galvanic anode installations. Do not direct
connect anodes to the pipelines. Provide an individual shunt
for each anode wire to enable monitoring of individual
anodes.
All pipelines to be monitored with CTS shall have a minimum
of two test wires welded to it.
Wherever possible, mount CTS boxes to the exterior walls of
vaults and other structures as opposed to free standing CTS
boxes.
Where flush mounted CTS are specified for a pipeline in a
paved street, install the CTS boxes in areas away from traffic
hazards, such as in medians or behind curbs.
Where flush mounted CTS are specified provide a minimum
of 24-inches of slack in all test wires to enable them to be
removed from the box during periodic CP system testing.
E. Insulated Flanges
New pipelines shall be electrically isolated from electrical grounding
systems and other underground structures (i.e., pump stations
discharge piping, flow control facilities piping, etc.). Pipeline
appurtenances such as valves need not be electrically isolated from the
pipeline cathodic protection system, unless the valve has an electric
operator.
Insulated flanges are generally used for the following purposes:
Provide electrical isolation between the buried portion of
pipelines and electrically grounded equipment inside vaults
and pump stations.
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Provide electrical isolation between two pipelines of different
materials or two different cathodic protection zones.
Provide electrical isolation between the section of a buried
pipeline and a pipeline section that is not isolated from
concrete encased rebar (e.g. concrete encasements at road
crossings, or pump stations without insulated flanges inside
or outside of the facility.
Buried insulated flanges involve significantly greater risks and
complications as follows:
Lack of ability to repair dielectric sleeves and washers for
flange bolts should a lack of electrical isolation occur.
Leaking flanges may require a pipeline shutdown to replace
the gasket.
More difficult working conditions than inside vaults.
Consequently, for buried insulated flanges, the following
recommendations shall be followed whenever practical:
Assemble the insulated flanges on two short sections of pipe
under factory conditions such as at the pipe manufacturing
plant.
Perform electrical isolation testing of all flange bolts and from
flange to flange at the pipe manufacturing plant. Note that
the Water Authority cathodic protection specifications require
that all flange bolts be individually tested for a minimum
resistance as well as testing for a minimum flange to flange
electrical resistance.
Perform a hydro test of the completed assembly after all
flange bolts have been fully torqued and it has passed the
electrical isolation tests.
For insulated flanges, refer to the following documents for pipe flange
and valve flange requirements:
Steel Pipe specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1).
Insulating J oint & Fabrication Details in the SD&SD (see
Attachment 2-2).
In lieu of buried insulated flanges, monolithic insulators (ISOJ oints) may
be used.

2.7.7
Pipeline
Supports
The Design Contractor shall use and specify the following Water
Authority documents in the design of pipeline supports:
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Pipe Hangers and Supports specification section in the
GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).
Pipe Supports and Concrete Pedestal Details drawing in the
SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2).
The Design Contractor shall check bending, shear, and local buckling
at supports. The Design Contractor shall also check the AWWA M11
for additional requirements for pipelines supported by pipeline supports.
The Design Contractor shall include in the design drawings and
specifications the requirements for electrical isolation of the pipeline
from any support brackets, rebar, or other metallic objects on the
pipeline support. Add notes that refer to a testing procedure in the
cathodic protection specifications to verify electrical isolation during the
construction phase.

2.7.8
Pipeline
Encasement
Road crossing, excess fill, reduction of pipeline cover, etc., are all
reasons for potential concrete encasement of pipelines. The Design
Contractor shall refer to the following documents for specific
requirements and design guidelines for pipeline concrete encasement:
Installation of Pipe specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 2-1).
Reinforced Concrete Pipe Encasement & Structure Base
Details drawing in the SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2).
The Design Contractor shall include in the design drawings and
specifications the requirements for electrical isolation of the pipeline
from any rebar or other metallic objects in the encasement. Add notes
that refer to a testing procedure in the cathodic protection specifications
to verify electrical isolation during the construction phase of the project.

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2.8 Special Crossings

2.8.1
General
Special pipeline crossings include pipe crossing of other major
pipelines, highways, major roads, railroads, etc. Two types of crossings
are presented in this section; Permanent crossings for pipeline
installations; and Temporary crossings during construction operations.

2.8.2
Permanent
Crossings
In addition to the requirements stated below, the Design Contractor
shall refer to the following for additional requirements on permanent
crossings:
The Pipeline Crossing Details drawing in the SD&SD (see
Attachment 2-2).
The ASCE Pipeline Crossings (Manuals and Reports on
Engineering Practice No. 89).
A. Agency Coordination and Permits
The Design Contractor shall coordinate with agencies, as applicable to
the project, to determine any requirements to be included in the
Contract Documents for design and construction at special crossings.
Refer to Chapters 5 and 10 of the Design Contractor Guide for more
information on Agency Coordination.
Agencies to contact in cases of crossing of railroads, highways, and
major roads include:
Railroads: MTS/SANDAG (Metropolitan Transit
System/San Diego Association of Governments).
State Highways: Caltrans.
Major Roads: Agency of J urisdiction Utility Companies.
A Caltrans Encroachment Permit may is required to install pipelines on
a major crossing. The Design Contractor shall conform to the
requirements of the latest edition of the Caltrans Manual of
Encroachment Permits.
B. Design Considerations
The Design Contractor shall provide both plan and profile views of all
major crossings in the civil drawing section of the contract drawings.
Unless otherwise approved, the Design contractor shall provide an
access manway structure/assembly in cases where the pipeline is
tunneled or cannot be easily excavated. Examples include interstate
freeway crossings, major drainage way crossings, railroad crossings,
and major roadway crossings. In addition, crossings under county or
state highways may require a steel casing.
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The Design Contractor shall consider the following in the design of
pipelines with major crossing:
Provide manway access adequate for equipment operation,
inspection, maintenance, and repair of the pipeline and
appurtenances.
Provide pressure class and wall thicknesses in excess of that
required for the design pressure (refer to Section 2.7.2) to
provide additional pipe strength and sacrificial wall material
(i.e., use a higher safety factor).
Install shutoff valves on pipelines within reasonable distances
of each end of the crossing.
Design to accommodate free draining conditions and avoid
trapping pockets of liquid or air in the pipeline
Design the pipeline for all imposed loads. Maximum thermal
expansion and contraction shall be calculated and
accommodated.
Provide flexible joints to accommodate differential settlement,
rotation, and axial movement between adjacent sections of
pipeline where such movement is expected. This type of
movement is expected between soil masses with differing
compaction, loading, and settlement characteristics.
All pipeline sections shall be made electrically continuous to
facilitate future installation of cathodic protection for the
pipeline.
For pipeline crossings, perform an analysis of potentially
harmful interactions between the two pipeline's cathodic
protection systems. Mitigate against stray current
interactions using a combination of pipeline separation
distance at the crossings, pipe coatings, dielectric shields,
and cathodic protection bond boxes.

2.8.3
Temporary
Crossings
Temporary pipeline crossings may be required when live loads
resulting from equipment passing over existing pipelines exceed the
design loads of these pipelines. The Design Contractor shall refer to
and specify requirements outlined in the Engineering Guidelines for
Review of Proposed Right of Way Encroachments (ESD-170; see
Attachment 2-8) in cases of working in the vicinity of existing Water
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2.9 Trenchless Construction

2.9.1
General
In some cases it may be more appealing to resort to trenchless pipeline
construction than using the conventional cut-and-cover. Environmental
impact, and other indirect costs due to noise, dust, loss of business,
traffic delays, etc. are some of the major factors for selecting trenchless
pipeline construction. Other factors may include problems with
settlement, deep shoring, and difficult utility relocation or support.
Trenchless pipeline construction methods may be required for special
crossings and conditions. Examples include:
The pipeline depth is excessive due to site conditions, making
conventional excavation uneconomical when considering
materials handling and shoring requirements.
Environmental conditions such as riparian habitat at stream
crossings do not permit conventional construction.
Disturbance caused by conventional construction to
suburban, urban, or business community is not permissible.
At highways, major roads, or congested intersections where
from traffic or a utility standpoint, costly utility relocation, utility
support/underpinning, or traffic control is avoided.
The major trenchless construction methods include:
Pipe J acking - Can be used for large pipelines, however; a
sleeve may be required to maintain cement-mortar coating.
This method is not recommended for Water Authority
projects.
Horizontal Boring including the following methods, however; a
sleeve may be required to maintain cement-mortar coating:
o Microtunneling: Is particularly advantageous for difficult
ground conditions.
o Slurry Rotary Drilling: Is limited to 48 inch maximum
pipe size.
o Compaction/Pipe Ramming: Is limited to 52 inch
maximum pipe size.
o Directional Drilling: Is used for waterways crossings
o Percussive Drilling: Is effective in drilling through hard
rock. Is limited to 44 inch pipe size. Limitations
include the environmental impact during initial startup
due to dust from cuttings blown out by the compressor.
Tunneling - The major advantages of tunneling over pipe
jacking include:
o Tunneling of curved alignments can be accomplished.
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o Excavation is feasible in hard rock.
o Length of tunnel is not limited by the thrust of the pipe
jacking rams.
The selection of a particular method is a factor of subsurface ground
conditions, surface features as waterways and highways, pipe size,
pipe coating material, and the limitations/advantages inherent in each
method. As each project is site-specific, consequently, the Design
Contractor shall become familiar with possible trenchless construction
methods and shall refer to the most appropriate. However, the Design
Contractor shall not provide direction as to the means and methods, but
performance requirements and limitations as required for the project.

2.9.2
Tunneling
As with pipe jacking and horizontal boring, the means and methods of
advancement and the initial support are the Construction Contractors
responsibility. The Design Contractor shall be responsible for
producing performance requirements and limitations applicable for
each project. The Design Contractor shall use and specify the
following specification sections in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1):
Tunnel Instrumentation and Monitoring.
Tunneling.
Portal Area Development.
Concrete Backfill and Grouting for Tunnels.
Tunnel Support Systems.
A. Instrumentation and Monitoring Plan
The Design Contractor shall produce the tunnel instrumentation and
monitoring plan. The plan shall include:
Drawing(s) showing the tunnel layout and the location of all
instruments used to monitor settlement of ground and
structures in close vicinity of the tunnel.
Monitoring requirements, schedule and frequency of taking
measurements.
Limits of ground movement and structure movement.
Action to be taken in case measurement exceeded the
settlement limit.
Specifications of monitoring instruments.
The tunnel instrumentation and monitoring plan shall be submitted to
the Design Manager for review at the Mid-Point design level (refer to
Chapter 4 of the Design Contractor Guide for more information on
design submittals levels).
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B. Tunnel Excavation and Support Methods
Tunneling excavation and initial ground support methods are broadly
classified according to ground conditions, whether hard rock, soft/weak
rock, or soils. The methods can be further subdivided under
mechanized or conventional excavation. Mechanical excavations may
be performed by tunnel boring machines (TBM), shields, or mechanical
excavators. Conventional excavations may be by drill-and-blast
construction or by hand construction, pneumatic spaders, or other small
equipment.
The smallest practical size for conventionally excavated tunnels is
about 5-feet wide by 7-feet high, while for a circular shield or TBM
excavated tunnel, the smallest practical diameter is about 4.5 to 6 feet,
depending on the length of the tunnel. TBMs have the advantage of
causing less disturbance to humans compared with drill-and-blast
excavations when advancing through hard rock.
Initial ground support depends on ground conditions. The following are
some general requirements:
In hard rock, common support types are no support,
patterned or random rock bolts and wire mesh, or mine
straps as required by rock conditions.
In soft or weak rock, common support types include
patterned or random rock bolts and wire mesh or mine straps
as required; shotcrete; ribs and lagging; segmented concrete
or steel liner; steel casing spilling and/or crown bars; and
other combinations of these, as required by ground
conditions.
In soil, similar initial support systems as for soft or weak rock
are used; however, rock bolting methods and sparse support
are generally not acceptable.
The standard tunnel design practice is not to specify tunnel support
methods. The Design Contractor shall require submittal of the
Contractors tunnel work plan including initial support (to verify that the
submittal meets industry standards without accepting responsibility for
means and methods).
C. Pipe Installation
After tunnel excavation is completed, the pipe is installed or placed on
saddles, cradles, or rollers, and backfilled with cementitious materials
such as grout or cellular concrete. Since in some situations, the
diameter of the final pipe is small in comparison to the diameter of the
tunnel, the Design Contractor shall investigate any cost savings or
other benefits to be derived using this corridor for other utilities (e.g.,
fiber optic control cables). In very special circumstances, a utility
corridor with access may be required.
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The gap between the pipe and the tunnel is backfilled with cementitious
materials such as grout or cellular concrete, according to requirements
of the Concrete Backfill and Grouting for Tunnels specification section
in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1). As such, cement mortar coating
may not be required for pipes installed in tunnels. Other types of
coatings may still be required for corrosion protection.

2.9.3
Tunnel Portal
Size of tunnel portal depends on the size and length of the pipe being
installed, and on space requirements for the installation equipment.
With directional drilling, a jacking pit is not necessarily required. With
any other trenchless method, however, a small staging area is required
adjacent to the work area and is typically a minimum of 5,000 square
feet.
The Design Contractor shall provide the geotechnical criteria that will
enable the Construction Contractor to design the shoring and
foundation for their equipment. Also, the Design Contractor shall
consider the Construction Contractors staging requirements and need
for jacking and receiving pits when planning special crossings.

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2.10 Instrumentation and Control

2.10.1
General
Detailed Instrumentation and Control requirements are outlined in
Chapter 6 of this Guide. In this chapter, general instrumentation and
control requirements for pipelines are outlined. The Design Contractor
shall follow the requirements outlined in this section and Chapter 6 of
this Guide, and shall refer to the following Water Authority documents
for additional requirements:
The GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1).
The Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings (see
Attachment 2-4 for the cover page).
The Water Authority PLC Implementation Standards (see
Attachment 2-9 for the cover page).

2.10.2
Valves and
Other
Equipment
A. Isolation and Control Valves
The Design Contractor shall determine the closing and opening times
of electrically-actuated valves that will not induce surge in the flow
carrying pipeline or other facilities. Minimum closing and opening times
specified in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1) shall be observed. The
valve gearing shall be specified so that the close/open time identified
by the Design Contractor shall not be exceeded. Adjustment of
opening and closing times of valves with an electronic means rather
than mechanical means shall not be allowed.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the Valves and Electric Motor
Actuators specification sections in the GC&SS (see Attachment 2-1)
for additional requirements. The Design Contractor shall also refer to
the PLC Implementation Standards (see Attachment 2-9) for valve
control requirements.
Electric actuators operating isolation or control valves, at a minimum,
shall be equipped with:
Open and close limit switches to protect the valve gearing.
Torque switch sensing mechanical overload in either open or
close direction. The torque switch shall be interlocked with
the valve operator to stop the valve movement in case of
high torque.
Local open/close push buttons for isolation valves.
Local open/close/stop push buttons for control valves.
Lights indicating open/close/travel positions.
Position feedback for control valves.
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Generally Water Authority valves are configured to fail in
place in case of a power loss. If the project requires a fail-to-
close configuration, an emergency closing feature to close
the valve at a controlled rate shall be provided. If the project
requires a fail-to-open, an emergency opening feature to
open the valve at a controlled rate shall be provided.
In some cases, the valve electric actuator is connected to the Water
Authority SCADA system. In this case, the Design Contractor shall
include in the design fiber optic cabling along the pipeline to carry the
signals. The Design Contractor shall refer to the Fiber Optic Details
drawings in the SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) for details.
For valves connected to the SCADA system, the electric actuator shall
be equipped with a Local/off/remote selector switch to indicate control
location.
B. Flowmeters
Flowmeters on pipelines are generally connected to the Water Authority
SCADA system. Thus, the Design Contractor shall include in the
design fiber optic cabling along the pipeline to carry the signals. The
Design Contractor shall refer to the Fiber Optic Details drawings in the
SD&SD (see Attachment 2-2) for details.
The Design Contractor shall refer to Section 4.6.2 in Chapter 4 (Flow
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Description Criteria
1. Size Size the valve for the application using valve sizing formulas
2. Location
As included in the scope of work and/or recommended by the
Design Contractor
3. Design Considerations Provide a bypass piping system with valving, if required
Manual actuator - Per specifications
Electric actuator - Provide suitable electric actuator per the
application and specification. Valve actuator gears to be sized to
close the valve within the acceptable surge closure time
5. Enclosure Provide valve vaults for all types of valves
6. Pressure Class
The valve pressure class shall match the pressure class of the
connected pipe
B. Air Valve Assemblies
Air release valves
Vacuum valves
Combination air/vac valves (most common type of valve)
Place combination air/vac valves at all high points
Place combination air/vac valves at grade breaks on steep
slopes
Place air release or combination air/vac valves on long
downward sloping sections
3. Size
Size air valves as noted in paragraph 2.5.1 and per
manufacturers recommendations
Depends on valve capacity. For high capacity, consider using
multiple smaller (less expensive valves) rather than a single very
expensive large valve.
Valves considered for transient suppression effects shall be fully
redundant
5. Enclosure Per Standard Drawings
6. Pressure class
Pressure class of the valve shall match the pressure class of the
adjacent pipe.
7. Design Consideration
Each air valve shall have a separate isolation valve to allow
removal under pressure conditions
A. Isolation and Control Valves
1. Types
4. Number
4. Actuation
2. Location

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Description Criteria
C. Blowoffs
Major blowoff - Located at key drainage discharge points that will
be used for initial blowoff
Minor blowoffs - Located at low spots to drain off small residual
amounts of water following initial blowoff
At all low points where grade changes
At appropriate drainage crossings
Upslope of inline valves, if any
Major blowoffs - Size to drain the pipeline in 8 hours. Use 8-inch
minimum blowoff size
Minor blowoffs - Use 4-inch minimum blowoff size
4. Design Consideration
If blowoff water is discharged into open ditches or other
waterways, an energy dissipation system shall be included with
the discharge pipe. Design dissipation systems to effectively
integrate with roads, roadside ditches or waterways, as
applicable.
5. Enclosure Per the SD&SD
6. Pressure Class
Pressure class for all piping, valves, and fittings shall match the
adjacent pipe
7. Pipe connection Per the SD&SD
1. Types
Tee with isolation valve and blind flange or pressure (dished)
head.
2. Location As required by the Project
3. Size Size to accommodate the desired flowrate
E. Access Manways
1. Types Manway with access (includes manway and access housing)
Place manway with access at all crossing locations that are
difficult to access from the surface (i.e., in casing or concrete
encasement)
Do not place access manways over steeply sloping sections of
pipe where an entering worker would not have safe footing
Combined with all air valves and blowoffs
3. Size Per the SD&SD
4. Pressure Class
The manway pipe and fitting pressure class shall match the
pressure class of the adjacent pipe
2. Location
D. Outlets (Other than Manway Access)
1. Types
2. Location
3. Size


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Chapter 3 Pump Stations

Overview

Purpose This chapter presents the Water Authority general requirements for
design of pump stations.

Topics This chapter is composed of the following topics:

CHAPTER 3 PUMP STATIONS.................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 STANDARDS, GUIDELINES, AND CODES................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.3 SUBMITTALS ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2 PUMP TYPES AND SELECTION OF PUMP UNITS......................................................................... 3-4
3.2.1 PUMP TYPES ....................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.2 SELECTION OF PUMP UNITS ................................................................................................. 3-5
3.3 PUMP STATION SITING AND LAYOUT........................................................................................ 3-7
3.3.1 SITING CRITERIA.................................................................................................................. 3-7
3.3.2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT..................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.3 PUMP INLET PIPING CONFIGURATION.................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.4 PUMP DISCHARGE PIPING CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 3-9
3.3.5 PIPE COUPLINGS AND RESTRAINTS..................................................................................... 3-10
3.4 PUMP STATION DESIGN......................................................................................................... 3-11
3.4.1 PUMP STATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.......................................................................... 3-11
3.4.2 PUMP CHARACTERISTIC AND SYSTEM HEAD CURVES.......................................................... 3-14
3.4.3 NET POSITIVE SUCTION HEAD (NPSH) ............................................................................... 3-15
3.4.4 SPECIFIC SPEEDS.............................................................................................................. 3-16
3.4.5 PUMP TRANSIENT ANALYSIS AND SURGE CONTROL ............................................................ 3-16
3.5 PUMP STATION APPURTENANCES.......................................................................................... 3-19
3.5.1 VALVES AND ACTUATORS................................................................................................... 3-19
3.5.2 FLOW METERS................................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.3 PRESSURE GAUGES........................................................................................................... 3-21
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3.6 PUMP MOTORS AND SPEED CONTROL....................................................................................3-23
3.6.1 PUMP MOTORS ..................................................................................................................3-23
3.6.2 PUMP SPEED CONTROL......................................................................................................3-24
3.7 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL .........................................................................................3-26
3.7.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................3-26
3.7.2 EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS ..........................................................................................3-26
3.7.3 VIBRATION MONITORING.....................................................................................................3-26
3.7.4 PUMP STATION SURGE CONTROL .......................................................................................3-26
3.7.5 PRESSURE GAUGES ...........................................................................................................3-28
3.7.6 PUMP CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................3-28
3.7.7 PUMP STATION TELEMETRY AND ALARMS............................................................................3-29
3.8 CORROSION CONTROL...........................................................................................................3-31
3.8.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................3-31
3.8.2 PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS..................................................................................3-31
3.8.3 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION FROM BURIED PIPE.........................................................................3-32
3.9 NOISE CONTROL....................................................................................................................3-34
3.9.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................3-34
3.9.2 DESIGN PHASE...................................................................................................................3-34
3.9.3 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................3-35
3.10 TESTING AND FACILITY ACCEPTANCE.....................................................................................3-36
3.10.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................3-36
3.10.2 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING (FAT) ..............................................................................3-36
3.10.3 SITE ACCEPTANCE TESTING (SAT) .....................................................................................3-37
3.11 ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR..................................................3-40
3.11.1 ELECTRICAL DESIGN WORK................................................................................................3-40
3.11.2 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION............................................................................3-41
3.11.3 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................3-42
3.11.4 EMERGENCY POWER..........................................................................................................3-43
3.11.5 LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLES..............................................................................................3-44
3.12 PUMP STATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS .......................................................................................3-46
3.12.1 VENTILATION......................................................................................................................3-46
3.12.2 OVERHEAD HOIST ..............................................................................................................3-47
3.12.3 PUMP ROOM DRAINAGE SYSTEM ........................................................................................3-47
3.13 PUMP STATION SITE WORK ...................................................................................................3-49
3.13.1 SITE CONSTRAINTS ............................................................................................................3-49
3.13.2 SITE UTILITIES....................................................................................................................3-49
3.13.3 ACCESS AND PARKING........................................................................................................3-49
3.13.4 LANDSCAPING ....................................................................................................................3-50
3.13.5 SECURITY ..........................................................................................................................3-50
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3.14 ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT................................................................................................ 3-52
3.14.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.14.2 DESIGN PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES .................................................................................. 3-52
3.14.3 DESIGN APPEARANCE GUIDELINES..................................................................................... 3-53
3.14.4 SPACE AND FUNCTION REQUIREMENT REPORT................................................................... 3-55
3.15 STRUCTURAL GUIDELINES..................................................................................................... 3-57
3.15.1 STANDARDS AND CODES.................................................................................................... 3-57
3.15.2 DESIGN LOADS AND LOADING COMBINATIONS..................................................................... 3-58
3.15.3 DESIGN LOADS .................................................................................................................. 3-58
3.15.4 LOADING COMBINATIONS.................................................................................................... 3-62
3.15.5 ALLOWABLE STRESSES...................................................................................................... 3-62
3.15.6 STRUCTURAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 3-63
3.15.7 DETAILING ......................................................................................................................... 3-66
3.15.8 MAJOR ELEMENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................... 3-67


Attachment 3-1: Cover Page of the Water Authority General Conditions and Standard
Specifications ................................................................................................ 3-70
Attachment 3-2: Cover Page of the Water Authority Standard Drawings & Standard
Details ............................................................................................................. 3-71
Attachment 3-3: Cover Page of the Water Authority Cathodic Protection Guide
Drawings......................................................................................................... 3-72
Attachment 3-4: Cover Page of the Water Authority Electrical/Instrumentation Guide
Drawings......................................................................................................... 3-73
Attachment 3-5: Typical Equipment Arrangement for Horizontal Split Case Pumps.......... 3-74
Attachment 3-6: Typical Equipment Arrangement for Vertical Turbine Pumps................... 3-75
Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines .............................................................................. 3-76
Attachment 3-8: Cover Page of the ASCE/AWWA/WEF Interim Security Guidance for
Water Utilities................................................................................................. 3-85
Attachment 3-9: Cover Page of the ASCE/AWWA/WEF Guidelines for Physical Security
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3.1 Introduction

3.1.1
General
This chapter outlines the guidelines and criteria that shall be followed in
the design and construction of Water Authority pump-station projects.
These guidelines and criteria are provided to ensure a consistent and
thorough design process for each facility. The following items are
covered in this chapter:
Pump types and selection criteria.
Pump station layout and piping configuration.
Pump station design including:
o Pump station hydraulics.
o System head and pump characteristic curves.
o Cavitation.
o Surge control.
Pump station appurtenances including:
o Pump station valves.
o Pump station flow meters.
Pump speed control.
Pump motors.
Instrumentation and control.
Factory and field testing.
Electrical design criteria.
Architectural design criteria.
Structural design criteria.

3.1.2
Standards,
Guidelines, and
Codes
In this Guide, the Design Contractor is required to use and specify in
contract documents specific Water Authority standards, equipment,
materials, etc. In all cases, the Design Contractor shall verify the
adequacy of all referenced standards, guidelines, materials, etc. to the
project specifics. The Design Contractor shall review and modify the
Water Authority documents, as required, to suit the project specifics.
The Design Contractor shall follow the procedure outlined in Chapters 1
and 14 of the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One;
ESD-160) in proposing and requesting changes to Water Authority
Documents.
A. Water Authority Standards and Guidelines
In addition to this Guide, the other Water Authority Standards and
Guidelines for use in pump station design and construction include:
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General Conditions and Standard Specifications (hereinafter
referred to as GC&SS). Refer to Attachment 3-1 for the
cover page of the GC&SS.
Standard Drawings & Standard Details (hereinafter referred
to as SD&SD). Refer to Attachment 3-2 for the cover page of
SD&SD.
Cathodic Protection Guide Drawings. Refer to Attachment 3-
3 for the cover page of the Cathodic Protection Guide
Drawings.
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings. Refer to
Attachment 3-4 for the cover page of the
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings.
B. National Standards and Codes
Several national standards and codes are available for use in pump
station design and construction including:
ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association.
ACI - American Concrete Institute.
AGMA - American Gear Manufacturers Association.
ANSI - American National Standards Institute.
ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers.
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials.
AWWA - American Water Works Association (as outlined in
Section 2.1.2 of Chapter 2, Transmission Pipelines).
FS - Federal Specifications.
HI - Hydraulic Institute Standards.
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
ISA - Instrumentation Standards and Automation Society.
MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society, Inc.
NEC - National Electric Code.
NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.
SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors
National Association.
SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council.
UBC - Uniform Building Code.
UFC - Uniform Fire Code.
UL - Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.
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UMC - Uniform Mechanical Code.
UPC - Uniform Plumbing Code.
Cal/OSHA Title 8 Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
The Design Contractor shall observe all applicable codes and other
requirements adopted by local permitting agencies. In case of conflict
between the requirements of this Guide and any code adopted by a
local permitting agency, the code requirements shall prevail.

3.1.3
Submittals
The following is a list of Design Contractors required submittals in this
chapter:
Pump Selection report Due 30 days prior to submittal of the
preliminary design package - Refer to Section 3.2.2 for more
information.
Hydraulic transient calculations Due before initiating the
detailed design - Refer to Section 3.4.5 for more information.
Space and Function Requirement report Due before issuing
the Preliminary Design Package - Refer to Section 3.14.4 for
more information.
Noise compliance summary report Due at the Preliminary
Design - Refer to Attachment 3-7 and Section 3.9 for more
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3.2 Pump Types and Selection of Pump Units

3.2.1
Pump Types
Pumps used by the Water Authority in water transmission applications
are exclusively radial flow pumps (either horizontal split case pumps or
vertical turbine pumps). Depending on the application, other types of
pumps such as axial flow pumps, mixed flow pumps, positive
displacement pumps, etc. may also be used. However, their
application in water transmission is rather limited.
This section focuses on horizontal split case type pumps and vertical
turbine type pumps. In case of using other types of pumps, the Design
Contractor can easily extrapolate the requirements outlined below:
A. Horizontal Split Case Pumps
For horizontal split case pumps used in pump stations, the Design
Contractor shall include the following features of pump construction in
the project Contract Documents:
1. Type: Horizontal split case.
2. Casing: Close grained cast iron or cast steel
tested to 150% of maximum head.
3. Impeller: Enclosed single suction, bronze or
stainless steel, hand finished, and
dynamically balanced and keyed to
shaft.
4. Wearing Rings: Renewable, type 316 stainless steel.
5. Shaft: Type 316 stainless steel, machined
and ground, designed for maximum
deflection.
6. Shaft Sleeve: Type 316 stainless steel.
7. Shaft Coupling: Heavy-duty flexible with OSHA
safety guard.
8. Bearing: Heavy-duty grease lubricated ball
type, and double row thrust bearings
- minimum L-10 bearing life, or
renewable bearing in oil bath or
pressurized oil system with cooling.
9. Seals: Mechanical with flushing water.
Cooling/flushing water must remain
pressurized so it can be reclaimed.
10. Base: Heavy cast-iron or steel base, with
integral rim or pan and drain.
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B. Vertical Turbine Pumps
For vertical turbine pumps used in pump stations, the Design
Contractor shall include the following features of pump construction in
the project Contract Documents:
1. Type: Vertical canned turbine.
2. Barrel or Can: Heavy-duty steel epoxy coated for
mounting in concrete encasement,
designed to support the unit without
vibration at any operating speed -
barrel or can is provided by the
pump manufacturer.
3. Bowls: Cast iron with amine cured epoxy
coated water passages
4. Impellers: Cast bronze, enclosed single-suction
type, balanced to operate within
acceptable field of vibration limits.
5. Shaft: Line shaft, type 316 stainless steel.
6. Shaft Couplings: Type 304 stainless steel.
7. Wear Rings: Bronze.
8. Seals: Mechanical with flushing water.
Cooling/flushing water must remain
pressurized so it can be reclaimed.
9. Bearings: Heavy-duty, grease lubricated,
bronze - minimum L-10 bearing life.
10. Motor Coupling: Shall allow for adjustment of the
pump impeller at the upper end of
the motor.
11. Discharge Head: Steel.
The vertical turbine pump discharge head, sole plate, column, and
cans shall be provided by the pump manufacturer as a package.
Multiple manufacturers shall not be allowed.

3.2.2
Selection of
Pump Units
The Design Contractor shall refer to the project planning study or
predesign report for information on the preliminary selection of pump
type (e.g., horizontal split case or vertical turbine pump). If the pump
type information is lacking from the predesign report, the Design
Contractor shall select the pump type that is most suitable for the
project. The Design Contractor shall prepare a Pump Selection report
outlining a comparative evaluation study between horizontal split case
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and vertical turbine pumps, as it pertains to the project. The analysis
shall include:
Technical selection criteria such as flow and head
requirements.
Functionality considerations.
Cost considerations with various configurations.
Operability and constructability issues.
General arrangement drawings (see Attachments 3-5 and 3-6
for examples of horizontal split case and vertical turbine
pump-station configurations).
Recommendation on pump type and configuration including
the desired number of stages (single stage or multiple stage
pumps).
Pumping source (e.g., open water body such as lakes,
wetwell, etc.).
Pump motor power requirements.
Net positive suction head available (refer to section 3.4.3 for
more information).
The Design Contractor shall submit the Pump Selection report at least
30 days prior to submittal of the Preliminary Design package (refer to
Chapter 4, Design Development, of the Design Contractor Guide
(Design Manual Volume One; ESD-160) for more information). Based
on the analysis presented in the Pump Selection report, the Design
Manager will direct the Design Contractor as to which pump type and
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3.3 Pump Station Siting and Layout

3.3.1
Siting Criteria
Siting of pump stations is usually done during the planning phase of a
project. If not already determined, the Design Contractor shall consider
the following parameters when siting pump stations:
At a location that minimizes suction and discharge piping
length.
At a location that minimizes suction and discharge heads.
At a location that is accessible to existing WA communication
network facilities.
Located within the public right-of-way or on an easement
granted to the WA.
Not on a location that is environmentally sensitive or banned
from construction.
Not located in vehicular corridors or curbside parking areas.
Not located on steep slope areas or other areas that would
present a challenge to construction efforts and to operation
and maintenance.

3.3.2
General
Arrangement
The Design Contractor shall refer to the project predesign or planning
report for any requirements for pump arrangement and/or pump
spacing. Should the predesign report have no requirements, the
Design Contractor shall provide typical pumping equipment layout for
pump stations (refer to Attachments 3-5 and 3-6 of this chapter for
examples of horizontal split case and vertical turbine pumps general
arrangement layouts). Any changes to the pump arrangement in the
predesign report that the Design Contractor considers appropriate shall
be coordinated with the Design Manager.
In general, the pumping equipment layout shall provide convenient
access for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel, equipment
installation, adjustment of component parts, maintenance and
equipment removal utilizing conventional general- purpose tools.
Unless a stricter requirement is mandated by OSHA or NEC, a
minimum of 3.5-foot clearance around equipment shall be provided for
O&M access.
Pump Station equipment shall be arranged to provide adequate
clearances on at least three sides. The Design Contractor shall allow
for a minimum of 3.5-foot clearance between pump
piping/appurtenances and all pump station walls, stairways, ladders,
etc. Placing conduits, piping panels, etc. in any designated clear
spaces shall be prohibited. Vertical floor to overhead obstructions shall
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be a minimum of 7.5 feet. Vertical clearance floor to equipment shall
be a minimum of two feet. Where equipment manufacturers
recommend a minimum clearance for maintenance, the Design
Contractor shall provide an additional one (1) foot. All clearances shall
be actual, to the most outstanding dimension (e.g., edge of flange), not
nominal. In all cases, the Design Contractor shall adhere to OSHA and
NEC requirements if stricter than what stated above.

3.3.3
Pump Inlet
Piping
Configuration
A. Horizontal Pumps
For horizontal split case pump configuration, the Design Contractor
shall use Attachment 3-5 as a guide in configuring the inlet manifold
and suction piping to each pump. Attachment 3-5 illustrates acceptable
inlet configurations for two pumping systems; one in a pump room
located below grade level and the other in a pump room located at
grade level. The Design Contractor may suggest deviation to the
piping configuration shown in Attachment 3-5.
B. Vertical Turbine Pumps
For vertical turbine pump configuration, the Design Contractor shall use
Attachment 3-6 as a guide in configuring the inlet manifold and suction
piping to each pump. Attachment 3-6 illustrates acceptable inlet
configurations for two pumping systems; one located inside a building
and the other located outdoors on a concrete slab (i.e., without a
building). The Design Contractor may suggest deviations to the piping
configurations shown in Attachment 3-6.
C. Bypass Line to Discharge
A bypass from the suction supply manifold to the discharge manifold
may be required to protect against suction surge pressures or to supply
low pressure flow in case of pump(s) failure. The bypass line shall be
of the same size as the pump station suction supply manifold. The
Design Contractor shall make provision for the installation of:
A control valve (see Section 3.5.1 for more information on
control valves) with a check feature that will close the valve in
the event of power failure, thereby eliminating the need for a
separate check valve. Alternatively, an isolation valve (see
Section 3.5.1 for more information on control valves) and a
check valve can be used.
An air/vacuum valve (see Section 3.5.1 for more information
on air valve assemblies) on the bypass line located in a valve
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3.3.4
Pump Discharge
Piping
Configuration
A. Horizontal Pumps
For horizontal split case pump configuration, the Design Contractor
shall use Attachment 3-5 as a guide in configuring the discharge
manifold and discharge piping from each pump. Attachment 3-5
illustrates acceptable discharge configurations for two pumping
systems; one located in a covered trench and the other one buried
outside the pump station. The Design Contractor may suggest
deviations to the piping configuration shown in Attachment 3-5.
B. Vertical Turbine Pumps
For vertical turbine pump configuration, the Design Contractor shall use
Attachment 3-6 as a guide in configuring the discharge manifold and
discharge piping from each pump. Attachment 3-6 illustrates
acceptable pump-discharge configurations for two pumping systems;
one for pumps located inside a building and the other for pumps
located outdoors on a slab (i.e., without a building). The plan for the
pumps inside a building is indicating a below-grade discharge header.
However, above-grade discharge header configurations are also
acceptable. The Design Contractor may suggest deviations to the
piping configurations shown in Attachment 3-6.
C. Discharge Piping Assembly
The Design Contractor shall design exposed discharge piping using
spool sections, tie-rod restrained coupling adapters or restrained
flexible sleeve couplings (not with studs). Discharge piping shall be
fitted and connected so that no lengths of pipe are too long to be
removed by the hoisting system inside the pump station building.
Provide unions for easy removal of all small piping appurtenances.
D. Bypass Line to Suction
The Design Contractor shall install a bypass line to relieve the
discharge manifold to the suction manifold in a pump operation
overpressure condition. This line can also be used to re-circulate pump
test flows when required. The bypass line shall include:
A flow meter to determine the amount of water being re-
circulated. The meter shall be housed in a valve vault.
A pressure relief valve (see Section 3.5.1 for more
information on pressure relief valves). The valve shall be
housed in a vault with the flow meter, or aboveground.
A vacuum relief valve (see Section 3.5.1 for more information
on vacuum relief valves) downstream of the pressure relief
valve.


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3.3.5
Pipe Couplings
and Restraints
A. Pipe Joints and Couplings
The type of pipe joints or couplings and the care of their installation are
important considerations that the Design Contractor shall specify.
Welded joints, butt straps, flanges, and restrained flexible sleeve
couplings are commonly used with steel pipes. Refer to Section 2.4 of
Chapter 2 (Transmission Pipelines) for more information on pipe
couplings.
On exposed piping installation, the Design Contractor shall avoid rigid
connections in flanged piping between the pump and fixed discharge
manifold piping, and shall specify flexible couplings. Restrained flexible
sleeve couplings provide ease of assembly/disassembly of piping,
minor adjustment in assembled piping, pump vibration isolation and
strain relief at flanged fittings.
B. Pipe Restraints
On exposed piping installations, the Design Contractor shall provide
thrust braces at pipe change in direction (e.g., at elbows) and at other
locations, as required, to resist seismic forces, operational pressure,
and surge pressures.
The Design Contractor shall design all piping joints and thrust restraints
to withstand maximum anticipated pressure, whether operational,
testing, or surge. Pipes penetrating walls (e.g., valve vaults or
underground pump station walls) shall be equipped with intermediate
flanges for thrust restraint (anchor ring). Refer to Wall Pipes, Seep
Rings, and Penetrations specification section in the GC&SS (refer to
Attachment 3-1) for more information.
Flanged coupling adapters and flexible sleeve couplings shall be
provided with a suitable harness for longitudinal restraint. For bolted
flanges, the Design Contractor shall ensure that flanges of different
materials and pressure classes are compatible.
In all cases, the Design Contractor shall design pipe restraint while
meeting the tolerances recommended by the pump manufacturer.

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3.4 Pump Station Design

3.4.1
Pump Station
Design
Considerations
The pump station predesign report may contain preliminary information
on system hydraulics, design capacity, system head curves, available
net positive suction head (NPSH), pump operating curves, piping
configuration, hydraulic calculations, transient analysis and surge
control, instrumentation and control, and other pertinent information to
the design of the pump station. The Design Contractor shall review the
predesign report information and update the provided information to
reflect the actual design parameters. The Design Contractor shall also
provide any missing information from the predesign report that is
deemed necessary for the pump station design.
The following are some of the pump station design parameters that the
Design Contractor shall consider:
A. Flow Velocities
The Design Contractor shall size suction and discharge piping so that:
The maximum suction velocity is 5 fps. Higher velocities are
only allowed on a short-term basis (e.g., emergency
conditions).
The maximum discharge velocity is 10 fps. Higher velocities,
up to a maximum of 12 fps, are only allowed on a short-term
basis (e.g., emergency conditions).
The minimum recommended discharge piping velocity is 3
fps.
For vertical turbine pumps, the maximum barrel velocity is 3
fps.
The Design Contractor shall provide calculations of flow velocities for
minimum, prevailing, and maximum flow conditions.
B. Piping Materials
Refer to Chapter 2 (Transmission Pipelines) for acceptable pipe
materials, linings and coatings, etc. Suction and discharge piping shall
be welded steel lined and coated. All linings and coatings shall be
factory-applied. No handholes or field-applied linings are acceptable.
Welded pipe subassemblies shall be designed by the pipe fabricator.
Pipe subassemblies shall be connected with flanges or restrained
flexible sleeve couplings.
The Design Contractor shall include in the Contract Documents a
schedule of piping materials for all exposed and buried piping over 2
inches in diameter within the property limits of the pump station. The
schedule shall include at least the following information:
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Item No.

Diameter

Description

Units

Quantity

Remarks


Small piping, fitting, and appurtenances 2 inches and less in diameter
connected to the pump suction and discharge piping shall use PVC
bushings and stainless steel pipe. Galvanized steel pipe shall not
acceptable.
C. Bolts and Fasteners for Piping
The Design Contractor shall specify all bolts and pipe fasteners per
specification section Piping Schedule and General Piping
Arrangement of the GC&SS (refer to Attachment 3-1). For buried
flexible sleeve couplings, bolts and pipe fasteners are type 316
stainless steel. All buried fasteners shall be coated with polyamide
cured epoxy and the coupling shall be wrapped with petrolatum/wax
tape.
D. Dissimilar Metal and Isolation Connections
Insulating PVC bushings and dielectric flange gaskets shall be placed
at pipe connections between dissimilar metals. The Design Contractor
shall indicate any other electrical isolation fittings required to isolate
pump station piping from sections of buried cathodically-protected
piping. The Design Contractor shall refer to Section 2.7.6 of Chapter 2
of this guide for more information on cathodic protection.
E. Fittings for Differential Settlement
Flexible sleeve couplings, mechanical joints, or other flexible type
fittings with restraining devices shall be provided where both inlet and
discharge piping connect to a pump station or valve vault wall to allow
for differential settlement. The fittings or couplings shall have a fusion
bonded epoxy coating on both the inside and outside surfaces.
F. Vibration
Causes of pump vibration include:
Poor suction conditions.
Poor alignment.
Air entrainment.
Radial thrust.
Pump operation at conditions outside the manufacturers
limits.
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Pump not installed properly.
Pump base too small.
To minimize vibration and resonance, the Design Contractor shall:
Properly design suction and discharge piping to prevent
cavitation or excessive vibration.
Select a pump that operates within a stable range on pump
characteristic curves to prevent cavitation.
Specify a mounting pedestal, floor or inertia block, of
sufficient mass, typically three times greater than the mass of
the pumps.
Require, in the Contract Documents, level installation of the
pump base and anchor bolts, and dynamically balanced
pumps.
Specify vibration amplitude that is less than the limits set by
the Hydraulic Institute standards.
Specify a unit responsibility and a single manufacturer for all
pump components.
Calculate the radial thrust and confirm it is within acceptable
limits.
Specify the pump and drive motor to be properly aligned prior
to initial operation. Specify the alignment be verified and
adjusted, if necessary, if the vibration condition persists.
G. Pump Base Plate Installation
The Design Contractor shall provide a detail on the drawings showing
how the pump base plate is bolted to the top of the suction can for
vertical turbine pumps and to the concrete equipment base for
horizontal pumps. Specify type 316 stainless steel anchor bolts, nuts
and washers for securing the pump base.
H. Pumps
All pumps within the pump station shall be of the same type and size.
Variation in pump sizes may be allowed with proper justification from
the Design Contractor and approval from the Design Manager.
However, variation in pump type shall not be allowed under any
circumstances.
Unless otherwise specified in the project predesign or basis of design
report, pump stations shall be designed with one standby pumping unit
having a capacity equal to the largest pumping unit in the station.
I. Expandability of the Pump Station
If the pump station is planned for expansion in the future, the Design
Contractor shall ensure that adequate space is provided to
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accommodate the installation of all future pumps and equipment. The
suction and discharge piping manifold shall be sized and arranged to
accommodate future flows without having to take the pump station out
of service, for extended periods of time, when expansion is required.
If it appears impractical or uneconomical to construct the pump station
building to house future equipment, then the Design Contractor shall
prepare a comparative study that addresses alternative means of
providing the desired capacity to meet future requirements. The study
shall contain comparison of cost, operability, and constructability issues
between the proposed alternatives. Based on this study, the Water
Authority will select an alternative to be pursued further with complete
design.

3.4.2
Pump
Characteristic
and System
Head Curves
The Design Contractor shall prepare a series of graphs for all possible
cases (one graph for each case) of single and multiple running
pump(s). Each graph shall address the following flow conditions:
Minimum operating conditions (minimum flow).
Maximum operating conditions (maximum flow).
Prevailing operating conditions - use an operating flow at the
required head that is 105% of the design requirement to
allow for loss of operating capacity from pump wear and
increased pipe friction.
Each graph shall show and indicate the following:
The system head curve(s) (operating condition) showing
variation of total dynamic head (TDH) with flow. Provide a
family of system head curves for a variety of operating
conditions, including the minimum and maximum static lift
head, minimum and maximum pipe roughness coefficient,
minimum and maximum flow conditions, the prevailing (or
most common) operating condition(s), etc.
The number of pumps running.
The selected pump(s)/impeller characteristic curve(s). This
family of curves shall show the variation of pump discharge
with head for different diameter impellers. The curves shall
be as published by the pump manufacturer and shall not be
extrapolated.
If a pump speed control method is used (see section 3.6),
provide the pump(s) operating curves at various speeds.
Other pump(s) curves showing efficiency, Required Net
Positive Suction Head (NPSHR), brake horse power (BHP),
etc.
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The Design Contractor shall carefully analyze the series of graphs
developed for different operating conditions and number of pumps
running and shall confirm the following for the selected
pump(s)/impeller:
The pump(s) characteristic curve is not flat - where a small
change in total dynamic head (TDH) results in a large change
in pump flow.
The operating point on the system curve, for prevailing
operating conditions, is near the maximum efficiency point
(optimally just to the right of this point) of the pump
characteristic curve. The maximum efficiency point is also
known as the best efficiency point (BEP; minimum value of
radial thrust).
The pump(s) can still operate (i.e., pump shutoff head or
runout conditions have not been reached), even with
compromised efficiency, for both minimum and maximum
operating conditions.
The pump/impeller combination is located near the center of
the pump operating curve (This is to facilitate modifying the
pump with a different impeller to change pumping
performance). Impeller modification may be required based
on information determined during the pump station startup
testing when the pump is discharging into the system. The
maximum impeller size shall not be selected for a pump
housing unless no other alternative is possible.
If any of the above criteria are not met, the Design Contractor shall
select a different pump and repeat the testing procedure.

3.4.3
Net Positive
Suction Head
(NPSH)
The Design Contractor shall calculate the Net Positive Suction Head
Available (NPSHA) for the following cases:
Maximum flow and maximum temperature operating
conditions.
Minimum flow and maximum temperature operating
conditions.
On the pump suction side (water supply source), the minimum
operating suction hydraulic-grade-line elevation shall be used in the
calculation of the NPSHA. A reasonable factor of safety (not less than
5 ft.) shall be applied to reduce the calculated NPSHA.
The Design Contractor shall compare the reduced NPSHA (following
applying the factor of safety) with the Net Positive Suction Head
Required (NPSHR) of the selected pump(s) at both minimum and
maximum flow and speed conditions. To avoid cavitation, the NPSHR
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shall be less than the NPSHA at both maximum and minimum flow
conditions. The Design Contractor shall select another pump if these
conditions are not met.
This test shall be done for the cases of single and multiple running
pumps.

3.4.4
Specific Speeds
Pump specific speed is a very useful tool for examining and comparing
pump parameters. Specific speed is often used to determine which
type of pump impeller to use. Applications that demand relatively high
flow rates and low heads tend toward axial type of pumps with high
specific speed impellers. In situations where the primary task is to
pressurize water to higher elevations, selected pumps are usually radial
flow pumps with low specific speed impellers.
The pump specific speed (N
S
) is calculated as follows:
N
S
= (Speed; rpm) * (Flow; gpm)
1/2
/ (TDH; ft)
3/4
In general:
N
S
= 500 to 5000 for radial flow pump.
N
S
= 5000 to 10000 for mixed flow pump.
N
S
= 10000 to 15000 for axial flow pump.
In addition to the pump specific speed (N
S
), the Design Contractor shall
also calculate the suction specific speed (S
R
) using the pump NPSHR
(see Section 3.4.3) as follows:
S
R
= (Speed; rpm) * (Flow; gpm)
1/2
/ (NPSHR; ft)
3/4
The Design Contractor shall also calculate the available specific speed
(S
A
) using the NPSHA (see Section 3.4.3) as follows:
S
A
= (Speed; rpm) * (Flow; gpm)
1/2
/ (NPSHA; ft)
3/4
To avoid cavitation problems, the available specific speed shall be
greater than the suction specific speed and shall be less than 8,500.

3.4.5
Pump Transient
Analysis and
Surge Control
A. Transient Analysis
The Design Contractor shall evaluate the pump station to determine the
potential for hydraulic transients. The Design Contractor shall perform
transient analysis and design a surge control system in accordance
with requirements outlined in Chapter 9 (Surge and Transient Hydraulic
Analysis) of the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume
One; ESD-160).
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B. Surge Control
Surge protection shall normally be required at all pump stations.
Before initiating the detailed design of pump stations, the hydraulic
transient calculations prepared by the Design Contractor shall be
submitted together with a description of any potential for hydraulic
transients and a list of steps the Design Contractor recommends for
further action or mitigation of the hydraulic transients.
Surge control measures for pump stations are limited to the following
(refer to Chapter 9 of the Design Contractor Guide - Design Manual
Volume One (ESD-160) for limitations):
Pipeline alignment revisions to eliminate potential column
separation zones.
Shaft-mounted flywheels to increase the rotating movement
of inertia. It should be noted, however, that flywheels cause
pump vibration and misalignment, and increase bearing wear
to the pumping unit.
Globe-type pump control valves on inlet or discharge
pipelines. Pump control valves shall have an emergency
shutdown power check feature for surge protection when
power fails. These valves effect controlled closure, before
flow reversal, when flow stops as a result of power failure.
Both the valve body and flanges shall be rated to withstand
the shutoff head of the pump or maximum surge pressure,
whichever is greater.
Surge tanks (hydropneumatic) on discharge pipelines
Generally used for small pump stations. The Design
Contractor shall:
o Size the tanks to reduce incremental surge pressure
to a maximum of 33% of the discharge pipeline design
pressure. The surge tank shall be designed,
fabricated, and tested in accordance with the ASME
Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels. If a surge
protection tank is deemed necessary, it shall include
all controls and appurtenances supplied by a single
vendor as unit responsibility.
o Provide an initial design and size calculation. The
surge tank vendor will verify the design and sizing
calculations defining tank capacity, water/air level
ratios, and the connecting pipe size that determines
the water flowrate in and out of the surge tank.
o Size the surge tank air compressor at least twice the
calculated capacity. Duplex (or dual) air compressors
shall be provided. Sight glasses, piping, tubing,
fittings, gauges, instrumentation, and other vulnerable
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surge tank system components shall be protected to
prevent damage resulting in surge tank failure.
Surge control pipeline and a reservoir for large-size pump
stations.
Installation of a surge anticipator valve that senses a loss of
power and/or pressure surge wave and opens on a set time
delay or high pressure. Provide piping and valves to allow
for pressure relief from the pump discharge side to the
suction side.
Installation of piping and other components of sufficient
strength to withstand, both positive and negative, transient
and surge pressures.


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3.5 Pump Station Appurtenances

3.5.1
Valves and
Actuators
A. General
The Design Contractor shall show on the design drawings all valves
that are normally used by Operations and Maintenance personnel to
isolate equipment or sections of piping, or that are used for normal
operation or control procedures. Other small valves, which are part of
packaged equipment or instrument systems required by codes or
indicated in equipment specifications, do not have to be shown unless
deemed important. All valves shall be numbered, and a schedule for all
numbered valves shall be prepared by the Design Contractor. The
valve schedule shall be shown on the drawings and shall include the
valve number, pressure rating, type of valve, type of actuator, and sheet
number of the drawing where the valve is shown. All valves shall be
properly sized and selected to eliminate any possibility of flashing or
cavitation. The Design Contractor shall refer to Section 2.5 in Chapter
2 (Transmission Pipelines) of this Guide and the following specification
sections in the GC&SS (refer to Attachment 3-1) for additional
requirements:
Valves.
Air Release and Vacuum Relief Valves.
Electric Motor Actuators.
B. Isolation Valves
Isolation valves shall be installed on each pumps inlet line and
discharge line, and the pump station bypass and surge protection lines.
This is to allow for removal and maintenance of pumps and other
accessory equipment. Discharge isolation valves shall be installed a
minimum of three pipe diameters downstream of pump control valves.
Isolation valves shall be sited within the pump station building and/or
site and shall not be directly buried.
C. Control Valves
Pump control valves are mainly provided to control flow during pump
startup and shutdown operations. This is accomplished by controlling
the opening and closing times of the valves to allow for gradual release
and cessation of flow, respectively. Control valves may also be used on
the pump bypass to discharge line (refer to Section 3.3.3 for more
information). Control valves shall be equipped with a check feature that
will close the valve in the event of power failure, thereby eliminating the
need for a separate check valve.
Control valves shall be electrically or hydraulically actuated. Valve
opening and closing times shall be regulated by a positive mechanical
means and shall not be dependent on electronic means. Control valves
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shall be provided even if the pump is equipped with a variable
frequency drive (VFD) or other speed control device.
During pump startup, each pump starts against a closed valve. The
control valve shall open slowly to avoid introducing surges to the piping
system. If the valve open time is very slow, to the extent that a pump
may be subject to shutoff conditions, the Design Contractor shall then
consider installing a bypass line to suction (see Section 3.3.4 for more
information).
When the pump receives a stop signal, the pump shall continue
operating until the control valve slowly moves to the fully closed
position. This procedure is used to avoid introducing harmful surges into
the piping system.
During power failure, the power check feature in the valve effects
controlled closure of the valve.
The pump control valve shall allow for manual operation in the event of
a pump speed-control equipment (e.g., VFD) failure. At this time, it
becomes a regulating valve that controls the discharge flow (throttling)
while the pumps are operating at constant speed. The pump control
valve may also be used to prevent a pump runout condition.
Hydraulic losses when the valve is in the fully open position are
considered a factor in selecting appropriate valves for a specific pump
station. Control valves shall be identical in pump stations where all
pumps are of the same size, and of the same type and manufacturer
when pumps are of different sizes.
D. Air/Vacuum Relief Valves
Air valve assemblies (air release, air vacuum relief or combination
air/vacuum relief) shall be provided at critical locations in the pump
station piping. These valves serve to prevent small quantities of air
from being captured inside the piping system, to vent large quantities of
air during filling of the piping, and to prevent piping collapse because of
vacuum conditions caused by rapid drainage of the piping. Refer to
Section 2.5.2 of Chapter 2 of this Guide for more information on
air/vacuum relief valves. All valve relief ports shall be piped to the
drains.
Air valve assemblies shall be placed at the end of suction or discharge
manifolds or on each pumps suction or discharge pipe, as required, to
prevent air accumulation or to provide vacuum relief.
The Design Contractor shall provide and specify:
A 2-inch diameter air bleed (gauge cock) on each pump
suction line.
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A gauge cock before each pump control valve and an air
release valve after the pump control valve, on each pump
discharge line.
E. Drain Valves (Blowoffs)
The Design Contractor shall provide a fitting on the suction and
discharge side of each pump to drain pumps and check for residual
pressure during maintenance prior to opening the drain. These fittings
shall be welded to the main pipe and flanged for connecting an isolation
valve. Flanges can be equipped with insulating kits if electrical
isolation is desired. The Design Contractor shall adequately size the
drains to handle the expected flows and drain the piping within a
reasonable amount of time. Sumps and drains receiving the water
drained from pipes shall also be adequately sized to handle the
expected flows.
F. Other Valves
Such as isolation valves for instrumentation shall be turn ball valves.
Insulating and reducing bushings shall be used, as applicable per
instrument manufacturer recommendation, on the discharge side of the
turn valve for proper instrumentation piping and for electrical
isolation.

3.5.2
Flow Meters
To measure the entire pump station flowrate, a flowmeter on the
discharge manifold shall be included. The manufacturers
recommendations for minimum unobstructed distance upstream and
downstream of the flowmeter shall be followed. Flowmeters acceptable
to the Water Authority include venturi meters and spool-type transit-
time ultrasonic meters. Full magnetic meters may be used with prior
approval from the Water Authority. For additional information on flow
meters, refer to Section 4.3 of Chapter 4 of this Guide.

3.5.3
Pressure
Gauges
Pressure gauge assemblies (pressure/vacuum) shall be installed on the
suction and discharge sides of each pump (refer to Attachments 3-5
and 3-6 for location). In addition, pressure gauge assemblies shall also
be installed on the pump station suction and discharge manifolds.
Pressure gauge assemblies shall be mounted off the piping on a
separate stainless steel stand to isolate the gauges from pump
vibration. They shall be connected to the piping with the following
fittings:
Stainless steel nipple.
Isolation ball valve with electrical isolation fitting.
Flexible tubing off the piping to the gauge stand.
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Stainless steel instrument valve manifold.
Air release cock.
Diaphragm seal to prevent corrosion on the gauge(s) - fill the
diaphragm seal and gauge with glycerin and provide a fitting
for refilling.
To protect gauges from hydraulic shock pressure surges and
pulsations, provide a stainless steel gauge snubber or a pulsation
dampener. Gauges shall have a built-in safety plug for blowout
protection in an overpressure condition.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the Pressure Gauges and Field
Mounted Instruments specification sections in the GC&SS (refer to
Attachment 3-1) for additional requirements on pressure gauges. For
instrumentation and control requirements refer to Section 3.7 of this
chapter.

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3.6 Pump Motors and Speed Control

3.6.1
Pump Motors
Pump motors shall be of the squirrel cage induction type. The Design
Contractor shall specify pump motors with the following characteristics:
Meet NEMA MG-1 and MG-2 standards.
High efficiency.
Minimum efficiency shall be 93% at the specified operating
points.
Maximum rotational speed shall be 1800 rpm.
Rated for 10 starts per hour.
Nameplate horsepower shall exceed the maximum required
by the pump at all points on the pump operating curve for the
largest size impeller.
For best efficiency, avoid oversizing motors since efficiency
and power factor drop in motors running below load rating.
A 1.15 service factor at ambient temperature plus 50C.
The temperature rise rating shall not exceed NEMA Class B
temperature limits, as measured by the resistance method,
when the motor is continuously operating at full load of 1.15
service factor in a maximum ambient temperature of 40C.
An Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM)
rating.
Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC).
For vertical turbine pumps, motors shall have a hollow shaft
for ease of adjustment.
The Construction Contractor shall submit a detail showing
how to adjust the pump impeller using the upper end of the
motor.
Cast iron frame.
Copper windings - aluminum windings are not acceptable.
NEMA Class F insulation with epoxy coating.
Heavy-duty 100,000 hour rated bearings - if bearings are oil
lubricated, provide a visual oil level indicator.
The starting code letter/locked rotor kVA shall comply with
NEMA code F criteria or better.
An over-temperature safety switch installed in the motor
windings. Usually this is accomplished by redundant RTDs
(Resistance Temperature Detectors) in each phase of the
motor that are wired back to a protective relay (refer to
Section 3.11.3) for more information.
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A heater element installed to reduce condensation. The
motor heater element shall be strip type that automatically
disconnects when the motor starts.
Equipped with an anti-reverse rotation ratchet. Also install a
lockout limit to prevent motor start if the pump control valve is
not closed.
For small motors not running on medium voltage, use solid
state soft starters to reduce high power demand during
startup. For motors running on medium voltage, use variable
frequency drives (see Section 3.6.2) or reduced-voltage
motor starters.

3.6.2
Pump Speed
Control
A. General
In situations where the required discharge flow rate from the pump
station is variable, a pump speed control method shall be required to
vary the flow.
Several methods are currently available in the market that can be used
to control the speed, and thus the discharge flow, of pumps. These
methods include, among others, motor clutch control, Variable
Magnetic Drives (VMDs), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). In
recent years the VFD method has been refined, has gained
considerable advantages over other methods, and now has the largest
share in the market. However, variable magnetic drives are beginning
to emerge as a new technology that may prove better than VFDs.
The Design Contractor shall prepare a comparative study between
VFDs and VMDs with recommendation as to which speed control
method to select for the project. The comparative study shall include
components such as cost, operation and maintenance, reliability, space
requirements, power and efficiency considerations, etc.
B. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
VFDs are electronic devices that control the speed of the motor by
controlling the frequency of the voltage supplied to the motor. The VFD
converts three-phase 60 hertz AC voltage to AC voltage at a desired
frequency. Controlling the frequency controls the motor speed since the
speed of an induction AC motor is proportional to the frequency of the
voltage applied.
When multiple pumping units are provided, it is sometimes
advantageous to equip a select group of pumps with VFDs and have
the others run at constant speed. This is usually done to increase the
overall efficiency of the pump station, and to minimize capital and
maintenance costs. Each project is unique and the Design Contractor
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shall look into the project specific requirements to determine the need
for and number of VFD units for the pump station.
For each VFD unit, the Design Contractor shall allow for and specify
the following:
A bypass connection to allow for pump operation at full
speed without the VFD. The Design Contractor shall refer to
Section 6.4 of Chapter 6 of this Guide for pump/VFD control
options.
Acceleration and deceleration ramping capabilities to
smoothly transition flow when starting and stopping pumps.
Continuous operation capability.
Harmonics controller. An 18-pulse converter, PWM (Pulse
Width Modulation), or equivalent, may be used. Harmonics
filters are not desirable.
The Construction Contractor to perform a Harmonics study
following installation of the VFDs.
C. Variable Magnetic Drives (VMDs)
VMDs consist of a precision rotor assembly containing high-energy
permanent magnets (mounted on the load shaft), and a copper
conductor assembly connected to the motor shaft. Relative motion
between the magnets and the copper creates a magnetic field that
transmits torque through the air gap between the components. In effect,
the magnetic "pull" between the magnets on the load side of the drive
and the copper on the motor side creates the coupling force.
Varying the width of the air gap changes the coupling force, so the
amount of torque transmitted between the motor and load can be
continuously adjusted. This allows precise and efficient speed control
for optimum performance, including "cushioned starts."

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3.7 Instrumentation and Control

3.7.1
General
In this chapter, general Instrumentation and Control requirements for
pump stations are outlined. Detailed Instrumentation and Control
requirements are covered in Chapter 6 (SCADA, and Instrumentation &
Control). The Design Contractor shall follow the requirements outlined
in this section and Chapter 6 of this Guide, and use and specify the
following Water Authority documents:
The following specification sections in the GC&SS (refer to
Attachment 3-1):
o Electrical Controls and Miscellaneous Electrical
Equipment.
o General Instrumentation System Requirements.
o Field-Mounted Instruments.
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings (refer to
Attachment 3-4).

3.7.2
Equipment and
Instruments
Instrumentation and control at pump stations shall be provided to
measure, control, and monitor the pumping operation including auxiliary
equipment. The pump station shall be equipped with modules enabling
communication with the Water Authority master data acquisition,
processing and management center in the Escondido office (Escondido
Control Center).

3.7.3
Vibration
Monitoring
To monitor vibration and resonance, the Design Contractor shall
specify in the Contract Documents the following:
A vibration monitoring system (Entek XM-120 or equal).
Redundant sensors shall be placed to monitor all three
planes of movement X, Y, and Z on the inboard and outboard
of both the pump and the motor.
All cables and software with licensing for PC based setup,
calibration and data logging.

3.7.4
Pump Station
Surge Control
The Design Contractor shall provide the means to avoid surges on
pump start/stop operation. Pressure surges caused by the transition
from one-pump to two-pump operation, two to three, etc., shall also be
avoided. The means to achieve surge control may consist of pump
discharge control valves, hydropneumatic surge tanks, pressure relief
valves, surge relief pipelines, reservoirs, other means, or a combination
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of them (refer to Section 3.4.5 for more information and additional
requirements).
A. Control Valves
Control valves shall be provided with valve open and closed limit
switches so that the control system verifies that the valve is in the
proper position before starting or stopping the corresponding pump. All
electrically operated valves shall also provide a valve position signal
from an optical or other non-potentiometer signal source.
During normal starting and stopping of the pumps, each pump shall
start against a closed valve. The valve shall open slowly to control
upsurge. During the pump stopping sequence, the control system shall
initiate closing of the valve. At the completion of the closing cycle, a
limit switch confirming complete closure of the valve signals the pump
to stop. During emergency power failure, the valve shall automatically
close. Closure time shall be determined by the Design Contractor to
control surges in the pipeline.
All opening and closing times of control valves shall be independently
adjustable, with times initially set as recommended in the final surge
analysis. All control valves shall be equipped with (refer to Section
2.11.2 of Chapter 2 for additional requirements):
Open limit switch - to alarm and prevent a pump from starting
if the valve is open at the pump on call signal and also shut
down the pump if the valve does not open within a specific
time-delay period, unless the valve is used for flow throttling.
Close limit switch - to protect the valve gearing and allow the
start of pump.
Torque switch -to protect the valve gearing and generate an
alarm condition.
Position indication for control, monitoring, and to generate
alarm conditions.
A power loss detector and an emergency closing feature to
close the valve at the controlled rate in the event of motor
power loss.
Control status switch to indicate local or remote control
conditions.
B. Surge Tanks
Surge tanks shall have a complete control and alarm system, as
follows:
The alarms shall include high and low water level, high and
low pressure switch alarms, air compressor failure, etc.
Alarm conditions shall start/stop pumps and add/vent air as
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required to re-establish the required tank level and pressure
conditions.
Surge tanks shall be equipped with level probes, add/vent air
pressure solenoids and pressure switches to maintain water
level near the center of the tank.
C. Bypass Line to Discharge
Bypass line to discharge is covered in Section 3.3.2. The Design
Contractor shall provide for installation of a pressure gauge and an
air/vacuum valve on the bypass line located in a valve vault or above
ground.
D. Bypass Line to Suction
Bypass line to suction is covered in Section 3.3.3. The pressure relief
valve shall be equipped with the following:
Close limit switch to indicate when the valve is closed, and to
provide an alarm condition if the valve is slightly open thus
allowing unintentional release of water to the suction side.
Open limit switch to indicate when the valve is fully open.


3.7.5
Pressure
Gauges
The Design contractor shall provide each pump with the following:
A compound pressure gauge (combination vacuum and
pressure) on the suction pipe. This is to keep the operator
informed of pressure conditions on the pump suction side.
A pressure switch on the pump station suction header. In the
event of low suction pressure, the control system shall shut
down the pumps sequentially. The pumps shall not start
again until the operator acknowledges the alarm condition.
A pressure gauge on the discharge pipe. Typical locations
for these gauges are shown in Attachments 3-5 and 3-6 for
horizontal and vertical turbine pumps, respectively.
Differential pressure transducers shall have digital displays.

3.7.6
Pump Control
Panel
For large pump stations running on medium voltage, each pump shall
have a pump-control panel with a PLC that controls the pump, the VFD,
and the Control Valve. The pump-control PLC will gather information
from the instrumentation, receive speed setpoints from the Master PLC
and will communicate with the Master PLC via ControlNet. The pump-
control PLC shall have a color touch screen HMI for local control of the
pump. In addition to the pump-control PLC, the pump-control panel
shall also house the protective relays (refer to Section 3.11.3 for more
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information) that communicate to their respective PLC on ControlNet,
Modbus, or DeviceNet.
Small pump stations may have a single pump control panel for all
pumps.

3.7.7
Pump Station
Telemetry and
Alarms
Pump station data transmission to the Water Authority Operations
Center shall be effected as described in Chapter 6 of this Guide.
At a minimum, the telemetry data transmitted shall include (Refer to the
Water Authority PLC Implementation Standards for additional
requirements):
Pump(s) running status (on/off).
Pump motor(s) high temperature.
Bearing temperature.
Vibration monitoring system parameters.
Electric power metering parameters.
Pump(s) circuit breaker/motor starter failure.
Pump motor winding temperature.
Pump motor overload alarm.
Pump bearing temperature.
Pump Control status (local/remote).
Control power failure.
Main power phase unbalance/failure.
Pump(s) control valve failure.
Pump(s) control valve status (open/close).
Low suction pressure.
Discharge flow rate.
Discharge pressure.
Pump room flooding as sensed by a float level switch in a
sump.
Intrusion alarm and door/hatch status for each entryway.
Generator run status and failure.
Ventilator fan failure, etc.
Pump station ambient temperature.
The control system shall be designed so that simultaneous pump starts
during normal operation or following a power outage scenario are not
allowed. The Design Contractor shall allow for an operator-selected,
initially set to 15-seconds, time interval between pump starts.
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The control logic shall be configured to avoid excessive pump cycling.
The start/stop cycles per hour shall be within the motor manufacturers
specifications.
When the pump reaches a speed that is higher than a predetermined
speed (usually 90% of the pump maximum speed), the control system
shall not allow for an additional increase in speed. This is to avoid
disproportionate increase in electric power consumption. In some
cases when the pump is running at close to its maximum speed, it may
be advantageous to disengage the VFD and run the pump at constant
speed. This will increase the overall system efficiency.
Similarly, when the pump is running at a predetermined low speed and
pressure requirements dictate further reduction in pump speed, the
control system shall turn off the pump to avoid running the pump at very
low efficiency and the corresponding substantial electric power losses.
The VFD for each pump shall be provided with an across-the-line
bypass motor starter selected by a 2-position switch to be used in case
of VFD failures or upset conditions.
To reduce cost, the Design Contractor may propose a control system
that uses a combination of variable-speed pumps and constant-speed
pumps. However, this proposal shall be supported by the appropriate
technical and cost information and shall be approved by the Design
Manager.

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3.8 Corrosion Control

3.8.1
General
The Design Contractor shall design and specify in the Contract
Documents the appropriate corrosion control requirements for the
project components that are subject to corrosion. The Design
Contractor shall refer to Chapter 2 of this Guide for information on
cathodic protection for pipelines. The Design Contractor shall also refer
to the Water Authority Cathodic Protection Guide Drawings (refer to
Attachment 3-3) and the following specification sections in the GC&SS
(refer to Attachment 3-1) for additional requirements:
Crystalline Waterproofing.
Plant-Applied Cement Mortar Lining.
Cement Mortar Coating.
Coal Tar Coating.
Cold Applied Plastic Tape Coating.
Fusion Bonded Epoxy Lining and Coating.
Field Applied Cement Mortar Lining.
Polyurethane Lining and Coating.
Painting and Coating.
Galvanic Anode Cathodic Protection.
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection.

3.8.2
Protective
Coatings and
Linings
The term coatings refers to materials applied to the external surfaces
of various structures (whether buried, submerged, or exposed) for
protection against corrosion. The term linings describes materials
applied to the internal surfaces of pipes, tanks and equipment for
corrosion prevention.
The Design Contractor shall select appropriate coatings and linings for
the various elements of the pump station, taking into account the
service environment, ability of the coatings and linings to resist aging
and maintain adhesion to the structures surface, ability to be applied
with minimal defects, ability to withstand normal handling and storage,
reparability, cost, and availability.
Steel surfaces immersed in water (surge tank internals, for example)
require cathodic protection and shall have appropriate linings and
coatings that, in addition to general requirements, are resistant to
cathodic disbondment.
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Normally, cathodic protection at pump stations is applied to surge tank
internals (impressed current type) and some items immersed in water,
such as valves, etc. (galvanic anode type).
More detailed information on coating and linings for pipelines, including
generic types of coatings and linings, their application, and relevant
standards is found in Chapter 2 of this Guide.

3.8.3
Electrical
Isolation from
Buried Pipe
Buried pipelines connected to pump stations are almost always
protected from corrosion by cathodic protection systems. Cathodically
protected pipe must be electrically isolated from the pump stations
pumps, other equipment and appurtenances (e.g., valves, flowmeters,
etc.), and the reinforcing steel in the walls and floors of the pump
station structure.
There are two distinct design approaches of achieving electrical
isolation between buried cathodically protected pipelines and pump
stations.
A. Internal Electrical Isolation Approach
This design approach uses insulated flanges installed inside the pump
station building on all pipe sections penetrating walls and floors.
The pros and cons of using the internal electrical isolation approach are
listed below:
With wall and floor penetrations, several insulated flanges
are usually required, which increases the overall costs.
Inspection is fairly easy.
If problems occur with insulated flanges inside a pump
station they can be easily repaired. Typically repair can
occur without shutting down the pipeline.
B. External Electrical Isolation Approach
This approach uses buried insulated flanges or buried monolithic
insulated joints (MIJ). An MIJ is essentially a heavy duty pipe special
that acts like a large dielectric union with the important exception that it
is welded inline with butt straps and can not be disassembled.
Reasonable care must be taken when welding MIJs in pipelines so that
the heat from welding does not melt the internal seals. For this reason,
a minimum pipe length is required on each side of the MIJ. The lead
time for MIJs is at least three (3) months.
The pros and cons of using the external electrical isolation approach
are listed below:
The buried pipe will only be protected from corrosion up to
the point of electrical isolation. The pipe sections from the
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buried dielectric flange or MIJ must be concrete encased
back to the pump station walls or floors. The pipe to be
concrete encased can be installed with only the shop primer
(i.e., no coating is required).
Inspection of the electrical isolation at the buried insulated
flanges can not be easily done.
Compared to the cost of the internal isolation approach,
some cost savings may be achieved because of using fewer
insulating flanges. The cost savings of fewer insulated
flanges has to be weighed against the additional cost of
concrete encasement plus the cost savings of deleting the
pipe tape coating for the concrete encased sections.
There is no requirement for electrical isolation between the
pipe and rebar at the wall and floor penetrations.

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3.9 Noise Control

3.9.1
General
The noise design guidelines outlined in Attachment 3-7 define the
minimum technical requirements to control noise from individual pieces
of equipment or units within the pump station, at the facility boundary,
and in the community. The noise-control guidelines shall be used by
the Design Contractor for the design, material and equipment selection,
construction, startup O&M considerations. Any deviations from the
requirements of the noise-control guidelines shall be justified and
requested in writing by the Design Contractor. Design Manager
approval of all such deviations shall be required.
The Design Contractor shall also design a system in compliance with
the permitting requirements and environmental considerations. Refer to
Chapter 10, Environmental Compliance and Permit Support, of the
Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One; ESD-160) for
more information.

3.9.2
Design Phase
Noise control for the design phase is covered in Attachment 3-7 in
Paragraph 4.
A. Background Noise Levels
The Design Contractor shall conduct an ambient noise (background
noise) survey during project design so that existing noise levels within
the planned facility boundaries, at facility boundary lines and, where
appropriate, in the community can be considered and incorporated into
the design of the facility. The ambient noise survey procedures are
discussed in Attachment 3-7 (paragraph 3.6) and shall be conducted in
accordance with the methods described in Paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4 of
Attachment 3-7.
B. General Facility Design
The Design Contractor shall prepare pump station designs that result in
operating facilities that comply with all local, state and federal noise
regulations. Facility noise predictions shall be developed during the
engineering design phase to predict the pump station noise levels at
locations frequented by O&M personnel, facility boundary line noise
levels, and (where appropriate) community noise levels. The sound
pressure levels of completed facilities during their operation shall be
guaranteed by the Design Contractor to be within permissible limits of
the noise-control guidelines, including a pump station at facility
boundary and community sound pressure levels due to facility
operations. Locations where noise level limits cannot feasibly be met
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shall be identified by the Design Contractor and brought to the attention
of the Design Manager.

3.9.3
Maintenance
Considerations
The Design Contractor shall consider maintenance and safety issues
while preparing the design and specifying noise control measures and
devices. Maintenance and safety issues are discussed in Paragraph
3.5 of Attachment 3-7.

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3.10 Testing and Facility Acceptance

3.10.1
General
The Design Contractor shall specify in the Contract Documents the
requirements outlined below for testing, startup, and commissioning of
the pump station facility. The Design Contractor shall refer to Chapters
19, Construction Phase, and 20, Startup and Commissioning, Closeout
and Warranty, of the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual
Volume One; ESD-160) for additional requirements.

3.10.2
Factory
Acceptance
Testing (FAT)
FAT greatly reduces the difficulty of debugging during field testing. The
difficulty and expense of fixing anything onsite is much greater than at
the factory. Also, the schedule pressure to get a system in operation
intensifies after the equipment has been delivered, often resulting in
poor startup practices.
The Design Contractor shall prepare a preliminary FAT plan, covering
requirements and logistics, to be finalized by the Construction
Contractor. The Design Contractor shall prepare specifications that
require the Construction Contractor to test all major equipment at the
factory prior to shipment to the project location. The Design Contractor
shall also indicate that the FAT will be witnessed by the Water
Authority.
A. Factory Testing Report - Pump Motors
The Construction Contractor shall have the pump motor
manufacturer/supplier submit certified factory test information for the
supplied pump motors. The information shall include motor heat run
and efficiency test curves.
B. Factory Testing Report - Pump Units
Pumps shall be tested and certified at the pump manufacturer facilities.
The Construction Contractor shall demonstrate and record the actual
pump performance. The test shall be conducted per the Hydraulic
Institute Society test requirements and shall include:
Certified pump test curves recording the actual performance
of each pump.
Head/flow data (TDH/GPM).
Pump shutoff head.
Motor electric current draw at startup and up to 15 seconds.
Motor RPM.
Overall efficiency.
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C. Factory Testing Report VFD Units
If VFDs are required for pump speed control, the factory pump test
shall also include the VFD units along with their control system and
PLCs. Pump operation shall be demonstrated at 100 rpm increments
in operating speed from full speed to the minimum allowable speed to
verify VFD operation and pump performance.

3.10.3
Site Acceptance
Testing (SAT)
A. Operational Test Procedures
The project specification prepared by the Design Contractor shall
specify requirements for site acceptance testing (SAT). These
requirements shall include a schedule of operational tests, to be
witnessed by the Construction Manager, that demonstrate the proper
operation of all equipment at the pump station. The Design Contractor
shall coordinate SAT requirements and schedule of operational tests
with the Operations and Maintenance Department of the Water
Authority.
The Construction Contractor shall be required to demonstrate the
proper operation of all mechanical equipment, electrical controls,
emergency power operations, and warning displays. Simulated failure
conditions shall be initiated, as required, to demonstrate the warning
procedures.
Refer to Chapter 6, Instrumentation and Control, of this Guide for
testing requirement of the entire facility including all equipment and the
control system.
B. Installed Equipment Certification
The Design Contractor shall prepare specifications that require the
Construction Contractor to submit to the Construction Manager, within
14 calendar days of installation, a letter from each major equipment
supplier (e.g., pumps, motors, VFDs) certifying that the equipment has
been properly installed, lubricated, accurately aligned, and is free from
undue stresses imposed by connecting piping or anchor bolts.
The certifications from the Construction Contractor (and/or its
equipment suppliers and subcontractors) shall certify that major
equipment was installed, tested, and is operating according to
manufacturers recommendations. Certifications shall be provided for
the following major equipment and appurtenances:
Pumps and motors.
VFD units.
Emergency generator units including fuel tanks.
Transformers.
Isolation valves.
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Control valves.
Check valves.
Flow meters.
Motor control centers.
Pump control panels.
Telemetry panels.
Breakers and protective relays.
Automatic transfer switches.
Pressure gauges and switches.
Other equipment, instruments, and appurtenances as
required.
C. Electrical Testing Report
Prior to startup and testing of the facility, an initial electrical testing of all
equipment shall be performed. This initial testing may require the
Construction Contractor to activate circuits, shutdown circuits, run
equipment, make electrical measurements, replace blown fuses, and
install temporary jumpers. The Construction Contractor shall prepare
an Electrical Testing report certifying and documenting successful
electrical testing and demonstrating the following:
Correct operation of the utility interface protective devices.
Correct operation of all switchgear and MCC protective
devices.
Relays are functional and calibrated to manufacturers
tolerances.
Correct operation of current transformers per ANSI/IEEE
standards, including EDT (Eddy Current Testing), turns ratio
and gas testing.
Correct power transfer with no short circuit issues.
D. Facility Testing
All testing requirements outlined in Section 3.10.2, Factory Acceptance
Testing, shall be repeated for the project site testing. In addition, the
following shall also be tested:
Discharge control valves.
Water to wire efficiency.
Data collected during project site testing shall include:
Pressure in the suction and discharge piping.
Power, voltage, and current input to VFDs.
Opening and closing times of valves.
Motor power output, voltage, and current.
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Pump discharge flowrate.
Electrical system testing including automatic transfer
switches (ATS).
Instrumentation and control system (refer to Section 6.6 in
Chapter 6 for more information).
Generator system.
E. Startup and Commissioning Report
The Construction Contractor shall prepare a Startup and
Commissioning report that includes:
Accepted start-up procedure submittal.
Record of all training being completed.
List of accepted O&M manuals.
Accepted notice to begin start-up.
Accepted list of all factory representatives and other key
personnel that will be on-site with contact information.
Completed wire lists and connection details.
Completed NIST (National Institute of Standards and
Technology) traceable calibrations of all instrumentation.
Completed as-builts.
Summaries of recorded data from all equipment.
List of all instruments used in the testing.
Revised settings of various equipment and instrumentation.
Revised performance data of equipment as obtained during
the startup testing.
Failures and corrective actions.
F. Vibration Testing and Analysis Report
The Construction Contractor shall be required to submit a vibration test
plan for review and approval, and to provide a Vibration Test and
Analysis report for the installed pumping and piping, and emergency
generation equipment. The vibration testing and the analysis report
shall be performed by a State of California Registered Professional
Mechanical Engineer experienced in this type of work. The report shall
document the measured vibration levels at critical locations on the
equipment across the range of operating and pump speed conditions.

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3.11 Electrical Design and Emergency Power Generator

3.11.1
Electrical
Design Work
A. Drawings, Specifications, and Calculations
The Design Contractor shall refer to Chapter 4 of the Design Contractor
Guide (Design Manual Volume One; ESD-160) for more information
on drawings, specifications, and calculations. The Design Contractor
shall also refer to the GC&SS (refer to Attachment 3-1) including the
following specification sections:
General Electrical Requirements.
Raceways and fittings.
Wires and Cables.
Wiring Devices.
Cabinets and Consoles.
Safety Socket Can.
Grounding.
General Purpose Dry-Type Transformers.
Panelboards.
Lighting Systems.
Uninterruptible Power Supply.
Electrical Controls and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment.
The Design Contractor shall prepare the technical specification sections
and the electrical drawings necessary to assemble and construct a
complete electrical package. The Design Contractor shall also prepare
electrical calculations for load determination and shall use extreme
caution when calculating the load demand. San Diego Gas and Electric
Company (SDG&E), the electric utility company in San Diego County,
shall be approached officially for allocation of electrical power demand
for the pump station. The Design Contractor shall coordinate power-
supply for the project with SDG&E. Any errors in calculating demands
or items not accounted for may lead to severe project delays while re-
approaching SDG&E for power demand alterations.
B. Codes and Standards
The pump station electrical system shall comply with the requirements
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3.11.2
Electrical
Service and
Distribution
Distribution (utilization) voltages are 69 kV, 12 kV, 4.16 kV, 480 V, and
240/120 V unless other voltages are specified for special cases.
Incoming service voltage to the pump station shall be coordinated with
SDG&E.
The Design Contractor shall design the pump station power distribution
system so that no single fault or loss of preferred power source results
in disruption (extended or momentary) of electrical service to more than
one motor control center (MCC) associated with vital components. To
meet this requirement, the electrical power distribution system shall
incorporate redundant power sources.
Vital components serving the same function shall be divided as equally
as possible between at least two MCCs.
Outdoor installations shall be in weatherproof enclosures.
During pump startup, the voltage drop at the motor terminals shall not
exceed 15%. Feeder and branch circuit conductors shall be sized so
that their combined voltage drop does not exceed 5% with a maximum
of 3% in either feeder or branch circuit.
Utilization voltage ratings are as follows:
Motors:
o Smaller than 3/4 hp, 115 volts, single-phase, 60 Hz.
o 3/4 hp and larger (up to 300 hp), 460 volts, 3-phase,
60 Hz.
Miscellaneous non-motor loads of 0.5 kW and less shall be
single-phase rated at 115 volts, 60 Hz.
Non-motor loads larger than 0.5 kW shall be rated at 460
volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz, unless this voltage rating is not
available for the equipment selected.
Lighting:
o Outdoors: General area lighting; Energy-saving
fluorescent, 115 volts, single-phase. Specific area
lighting; Motion-activated fluorescent.
o Indoors: Fluorescent, 115 volts, single-phase.
General-purpose receptacles shall be rated 20 amps, 120
volts, single-phase.
Special purpose receptacles may be 120 volts, or 480 volts
(3-phase as required).
All air conditioning control power circuits shall be 120 volts,
single-phase.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) shall be provided for
all main control panels, PLCs (Programmable Logic
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Controllers), and all other process controllers as required for
the specified instrumentation and controls. All UPS power
supplies shall be 120 Volts, single-phase, 60 Hz received
from the power panel circuit.
All instrumentation and instrument-panel power shall be 24
Volts DC supplied directly from the UPS. Provide separate
fuses for each field device.
Switchgear DC control shall be equipped with batteries and
primary and backup chargers to maintain functionality of the
protective relays.

3.11.3
Electrical
Equipment
The Design Contractor shall size electrical equipment and rate
materials according to the NEC code requirements. Electrical
equipment panels shall be provided with cooling fans or other means to
dissipate heat.
A. Medium Voltage Motor Controllers
Medium voltage controllers shall be modular design, vacuum contactor
type. All medium voltage starters shall be furnished with protective
relays. All protective relays shall communicate to their respective PLC
on ControlNet, Modbus, or DeviceNet. All protective relays with PTs
(Potential Transformer), CTs (Current Transformer) and/or RTDs
(Resistance Temperature Detector) shall have three CTs and three PTs
as well as redundant RTDs. Indoor enclosures for motor controllers
shall be NEMA 12 rated and below grade enclosures shall be NEMA 4
rated.
B. 600-Volt Motor Control Centers
MCCs shall have the following requirements:
Low voltage motor control center (MCC) assemblies shall
conform to the UL and ANSI standards for NEMA Class 2,
Type B wiring.
All breaker handle mechanisms shall have padlocking
devices on the OFF position.
All indicator lights mounted on the MCC shall be LED push-
to-test type.
All combination magnetic starters shall have MCPs (Motor
Circuit Protectors) and time delay mechanisms to prevent the
unit from dropping out during momentary utility voltage dips.
A continuous-bus ground shall be provided.
C. Variable Frequency Drives
VFDs, where required, shall be provided with the pump and motor to
provide unit responsibility for a system that performs over the required
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head and flow ranges. The VFDs shall be used to drive induction
motors, and shall be equipped with a harmonic controller. Refer to
Section 3.6.2 for more information.
D. Switchgear
Switchgears shall conform to:
UL and ANSI standards, and comply with the service
requirements of SDG&E.
For outdoor applications, the switchgear shall be
weatherproof NEMA 4, non-walk-in type.
Busbars shall be copper, fully insulated and silver-plated at
joints. A full-length ground bus shall be provided.
E. Grounding
All feeders shall have an equipment grounding conductor in the same
raceway. Equipment grounding conductors shall be sized in
accordance with NEC requirements.

3.11.4
Emergency
Power
A. Emergency Plug-in Connection
In stations without an alternative backup power source (i.e., second
service or a dedicated onsite emergency power plant), the Design
Contractor shall allow for installation of a manual transfer switch and an
emergency plug-in power connection, or an outdoor cabinet (with
appropriate NEMA rating) with lugs for connection, to the pump station
for use with a portable generator.
The pump station shall also be equipped with a manual transfer system
that requires the use of an enable key to sequentially open the line
power service and then transfer to the emergency power service
connection.
The transfer switch shall have the same current amperage interrupt
rating (AIC) as the line power main breaker.
The following warning sign shall be posted on the manual transfer
switch panel:
DO NOT TRANSFER POWER UNDER LOAD
B. Emergency Power Generator
Diesel engine generator units may be required as an emergency power
source. These units are usually factory-packaged by the manufacturer
and delivered pre-assembled to the pump station site. Unless otherwise
noted in the project predesign report or not feasible, the emergency
diesel generator shall have sufficient capacity to start and operate all
online pumps, plus pump station auxiliary loads, such as instruments
and controls, lighting, air compressors, ventilation units, fuel pumps,
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and the like. Unless otherwise required, the emergency diesel
generator shall not be required to operate spare or standby pumps.
The Design Contractor shall specify a two-year standard service
contract for the emergency diesel generator to be provided by the
Construction Contractor.
The Design Contractor shall specify that:
The construction Contractor shall confirm emergency
generator set meets all current APCD requirements.
All permitting and inspection is part of the Construction
Contractor's work.
The fuel tank and the automatic transfer switch (ATS) shall
be located external to the engine generator unit.
The preferred fuel tank installation is either a frame-mounted fuel tank
under the emergency generator unit that is surrounded by an outer
containment tank, or an aboveground tank installed in a block-wall
enclosure incorporating a confinement tank. The aboveground tank
shall be used where possible. All diesel storage tanks shall have a
desiccant dry-air breather on vents to prevent water condensation in
the tank. Unless otherwise noted in the project predesign report or not
feasible, fuel tanks shall be sized to sustain a minimum of 24 hours of
continuous pump station operation at full capacity. All containment
tanks shall be monitored for a rupture/leak in the primary tank.
The pump station shall have an interlock-protected emergency power
ATS to automatically start the generator in the event of loss of main
power (i.e., power loss of a phase, reverse power, or low voltage
brownout). The ATS shall be mounted in sight of the generator control
panel or remote status annunciator panel for ease of operation. The
ATS shall be provided with communication provisions for remote
annunciation and control via the local telemetry system.

3.11.5
Lighting and
Receptacles
A. Lighting
Refer to paragraph 3.12.2 of this chapter for lighting voltages. The
State of California Energy Conservation Standards shall apply, where
applicable.
Lighting levels shall be as follows:

Area

Illumination Level
Electrical Equipment Rooms

40 foot-candles
Exterior Lighting

0.1-1 foot-candle
Pumping Area (dry well)

30 foot-candles
Mechanical Equipment Rooms

30 foot-candles
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Lighting shall be switch operated. For loads exceeding the switch
capacity, use a lighting contactor. Provide switches at all doors. The
pathway to the main lighting switch shall be lighted with non-switched
lighting fixtures.
Exterior lighting, around unattended pump stations, shall be provided
with motion-activated switching with manual on/off control. For outdoor
lighting, the Design Contractor shall select luminaries that produce the
least glare over the surrounding area. Exterior fixtures shall be vandal-
resistant.
Emergency egress lighting in all interior areas of the pump station shall
be accomplished with units having emergency battery backup packs
illuminating the egress path to the outdoors. At least 90-minute battery
backup capacity shall be provided.
B. Receptacles
20 amp, NEMA 20-R, 120-volt grounding convenience receptacles for
GFI plugs shall be provided throughout the pump station facility so that
all working areas can be reached by a 25-foot-long portable cable
(extension cord).
One 200-amp, 480-volt, 3-wire, 4-pole twist lock receptacle shall be
provided so that the receptacle can be reached by a 50 foot long cord.
All receptacles in outdoor areas shall be in weatherproof enclosures
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3.12 Pump Station Support Systems

3.12.1
Ventilation
The Design Contractor shall design the ventilation system to cool the
facility using outside air as a cooling medium. In case outside air is not
adequate to provide sufficient cooling for the facility, the Design
Contractor shall propose other alternatives (e.g., heat exchangers using
inlet water). The Design Contractor shall discuss and obtain approval
from the Design Manager and the Water Authority Operations and
Maintenance Department on the proposed cooling system.
The Design Contractor shall calculate the total sensible cooling load for
the pump station building/structure, including both external loads
(building/structure envelope) and internal loads (motors, occupancy,
lighting, and miscellaneous heat generating equipment). The required
ventilation rate shall be based on the latest edition of ASHRAE HVAC
Applications; Chapter: Ventilation of the Industrial Environment;
Paragraph: Ventilation Airflow for Temperature Control. The calculation
formula is:
Q = qs/1.08 t
Where:
Q = required ventilation rate, cfm
qs = total sensible heat to be removed, Btu/hr
t = temperature rise of the air, F
The Design Contractor shall use ASHRAE Weather Data for Region X
for the project location, Summer 2% Dry Bulb Temperature column (F
as design outdoor air temperature, and t = 10F).
If no significant sensible cooling load is encountered, the Design
Contractor shall use six (6) air changes per hour or 1.5 cfm/sf,
whichever is greater, as a minimum, with ASHRAE recommended
Outdoor Air Requirements for Ventilation (ASHRAE Standard 62-1981).
The Design Contractor shall design the ventilation system for noise
levels as described in Section 3.9 of this chapter. This noise limit shall
include the sum of fan intake, fan discharge, motor, and casing rotation
noise. The maximum fan noise load at one meter distance shall be 85
dBA. Ventilation systems shall specify the use of low noise fans.
Provide replaceable dust filter elements on inlet wall louvers or supply
air fans. Inlet ventilation dust filters shall be installed to minimize entry
of dust into the station. Filters shall be located at access doors in the
ducting, fan heads, and at convenient locations for maintenance
access.
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The dust filter shall be of the replaceable media on rolls with automatic
sensors that send an alarm signal when the roll is running low and
when it is consumed.
Inlet wall louvers shall be weatherproof and shall be equipped with a
bird screen or insect screen, as applicable.
Inlet/discharge silencers may be required for noise attenuation. If an
inlet/outlet blower system requires noise attenuation, a silencer shall be
provided.
As a special pump station requirement, exhaust louvers may have
motor-operated grates that open when the ventilation system is in
operation.
Pump station ventilation systems operate by thermostatic control with
manual on/off override.
Underground pump station areas in coastal and other high-humidity
areas shall be equipped with a wall-mounted dehumidification system.

3.12.2
Overhead Hoist
The Design Contractor shall design an overhead hoist system for the
installation, disassembly, maintenance, and removal of piping, motors,
pumps, valves, flow meters, and other major components in the pump
station. Design of all hoists shall be in accordance with the Hoist
Manufacturers Institute.
Hoisting systems include:
Traveling bridge cranes of the top running type consisting of
electric drives, end truck, trolley hoist, and controls. The
controls for this type of hoisting shall be both tethered and
wireless.
Monorails or jib crane systems with manual hoists.
On large pump stations, hoisting system may be designed to handle
only small equipment. The Design Contractor shall provide roof
access hatches or operable, vandal resistant, skylights for removal of
pumps and motors using truck-mounted mobile cranes. The Design
Contractor shall install a high access door at the end of the crane rail to
allow for positioning a truck-mounted crane inside the pump station for
the removal of equipment. On some pump stations, embedded
eyebolts may be provided to assist in equipment removal.

3.12.3
Pump Room
Drainage
System
The drainage system shall consist of a floor drain, hub drain, cast iron
drain pipe, holding sump and sump pumps. The drainage system shall
be designed to handle drainage from the pump seals, power check
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valves, air release valves, blowoffs and other drains placed on the
piping, and housekeeping. Floor drains shall be located and floor
slopes designed so that equipment pads do not interfere with drainage.
The drainage system shall be discharged to the municipal sewer
system. The Design Contractor shall consult with the local governing
authority to design the drainage system to meet all applicable codes,
including cases where a municipal sewer is not available. If required,
the holding sump shall be designed with adequate volume to prevent
the pump from cycling in excess of the number of starts per hour
recommended by the motor manufacturer. The sump shall be covered
with aluminum grating.
Sump pumps shall be duplex-type submersible pumps complete with
lifting chain, discharge valve, check valve, and piping, starter, level
controls, and automatic alternator.
High water level alarms shall be connected to the main pump station
control panel. For underground installations, the high water level or
flood alarm shall be separate from the sump pump controls and
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3.13 Pump Station Site Work

3.13.1
Site Constraints
The Design Contractor shall review the project predesign report for site
constraints that may affect the design appearance, character, materials
selection, earthwork, and location on the pump station site. Views of
the facility from areas surrounding the project site shall be analyzed,
and alternatives discussed to harmonize the appearance of the facility
with its visual context. Regardless of the visual circumstances, the
pump station operating floor shall be in all cases located above the 100-
year flood elevation.
Pump station sites may not be located on easements, and shall be
entirely located on Water Authority owned land with secured and fenced
parking area around the pump station that is adequate for staging a
major overhaul of the facility.
The impact of the project on existing drainage patterns shall be
investigated. The Design Contractor shall develop mitigation strategies
if necessary.

3.13.2
Site Utilities
The Design Contractor shall identify and coordinate with appropriate
local utility agencies representatives as described in Chapter 5,
Records Research, Utility Coordination, and Field Investigations, of the
Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One; ESD-160).
The Design Contractor shall also refer to the predesign report for any
available information on utilities that might be impacted by each project.
The Design Contractor shall design the water service with a reduced
pressure backflow protection device installed after the water meter.
The site water piping system shall include a minimum 3/4-inch water
riser and hose bib placed inside the pump station building for cleaning
the building and adjacent site. The design shall include parking posts
placed around the reduced pressure backflow prevention device to
protect it from damage due to traffic.

3.13.3
Access and
Parking
A vehicle access road at the pump station site shall allow the
positioning of a crane truck of the size required for removal of the
largest pump station equipment through roof hatches when appropriate.
All vehicle access roads to pump stations shall be asphalt paved with a
minimum width of 24 feet, and shall conform to the local fire codes.
Avoid locating truck access roads and parking over inlet discharge
piping penetrations into the pump station walls to avoid pipe shear
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loadings at these locations. The site shall include sufficient parking
space for two 3-ton maintenance trucks.

3.13.4
Landscaping
All pump stations shall be landscaped in a manner that meets
community standards and conforms to the Revegetation specification
section in the GC&SS (refer to Attachment 3-1). The landscape design
shall be perceived as an extension of the concepts established for the
materials and form of the building selected to blend with adjacent
areas. Landscape designs shall be developed by a member of the
Design Contractor team who is a licensed landscape architect.
Irrigation systems and plant material shall not be installed outside the
facility fence unless it is absolutely necessary to screen objectionable
views of the facility from the community or to prevent the erosion of
manufactured slopes.
Landscaping selected by the Design Contractor shall be drought
tolerant. Landscaped features on the pump station site shall be low
maintenance and low irrigation (xeriscaping) types.
Landscaped areas shall be provided with an automatic irrigation
system. A reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly shall be
placed in the irrigation piping system to protect the domestic water
supply from pollution. A framed, laminated control schematic drawing
of the installed irrigation system shall be mounted in the door of the
controller cabinet inside the pump station. Reclaimed water shall be
used for irrigation, if available.
Fence perimeter shall be kept clean of any vegetation. For security
purposes, keep trees that could be used for "jumping" the perimeter
fence to ten (10) feet away from the fence.

3.13.5
Security
The pump station site shall be completely enclosed by a 6- to 8-foot
high fence. The fence shall be chain-link or architectural wrought iron
type to meet community architecture requirements. The fence may
have webbing to reduce station visibility, if required by a community
architecture review. A 6-foot high masonry brick wall around the station
may also be constructed where appropriate to match existing
architecture. Refer to the Fencing specification section in the GC&SS
(refer to Attachment 3-1) for additional requirements.
All pump station appurtenances located outside the pump room, such
as isolation valves, valve vaults, domestic water fixtures, and irrigation
system fixtures shall be located inside the site security fencing. If
possible, the security fence shall be located on or immediately adjacent
to the property line.
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All gates and doors shall be provided with locks keyed to conform to
the Water Authoritys master key system. The main gate shall have an
electronic access control system with cardkey access. Gates, doors,
windows, skylights, and other openings to the pump station shall be
equipped with intrusion switches (refer to Chapter 6, SCADA, and
Instrumentation and Control, for more information). Intrusion events
shall be monitored both locally and remotely.
The Design Contractor shall make provisions, such as conduit
installation, to enable installation of power and control conductors for a
video camera-based security system with strategically located
cameras. Consult with the Water Authority security representative for
location of cameras.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the following specification sections
in the GC&SS (refer to Attachment 3-1):
Access Roads.
Fencing.
Access Control and Intrusion Alarm System.
The Design Contractor shall also use the following guidelines,
developed by ASCE/AWWA/WEF:
Interim Voluntary Security Guidance for Water Utilities. Refer
to Attachment 3-8 for the cover page of this guidance. The
Design Contractor shall refer to the following sections in this
guidance and provide a list, for the Design Manager
approval, of all applicable security elements that could be
included in the design:
o Applicable paragraphs of section 4 (Design
Considerations for Developing Physical Security at
New Facilities and Retrofits).
Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities. Refer
to Attachment 3-9 for the cover page of these guidelines.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the following sections in
these guidelines and provide a list, for the Design Manager
approval, of all applicable security elements that could be
included in the design:
o Table 3.1 (Security Measures for Wells and Pumping
Stations);
o Table 7.1 (Security Measures for Water System
Support Facilities); and
o Appendix A (Physical Security Elements).

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3.14 Architectural Treatment

3.14.1
General
This section provides a general basis for the approach to architectural
design of pump stations. Although the guidelines described in this
section apply to pump stations, the general concepts could be applied
to other Water Authority facilities that incorporate pump stations and
other related buildings/structures (e.g., combined reservoir/pump station
facilities).

3.14.2
Design
Performance
Guidelines
The Design Contractor shall establish appearance and physical
performance criteria for the facility. Areas of focus include the sizes
and configurations of the major functional elements to be housed in the
facility, and the deployment and interrelationships of supporting
mechanical, electrical, and maintenance provisions. The Design
Contractor shall:
Discover, document, and prioritize functional goals for the
facility, including spatial needs and hierarchy of importance,
public image, the degree or level of security appropriate to
the facility location, functions to be housed, the scope of
future expansion and flexibility expected, desired links to
other functions on the project site, maintenance guidelines,
and HVAC, electrical, lighting, and acoustical criteria. The
use of the new facility is discussed and documented in terms
of intended conformance with, or departure from, existing
employee health and safety policies.
Discover and document the degree and type of human
interaction anticipated to occur within and around the
planned facility, including Water Authority personnel and
access to the facility in the form of visits by non-Water
Authority personnel. The building design is affected in areas
such as the number and location of emergency exits, fire
detection and suppression system, the design of zones of
safety, horizontal and vertical clearances, and other personal
safety, acoustic and lighting safety provisions.
Determine locations and sizes of structures and other
functional systems that may already exist at the project site,
as well as the availability and types of utility services that
may be required. Develop strategies to successfully
integrate the design of the new facility into this context.
Investigate existing zoning constraints, applicable building
codes, and anticipated public and governmental review
procedures necessary during the course of the design.
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Review and document existing and future planned land uses
around the facility site. Determine guidelines for the design
and character of the new facility so that it harmonizes as
effectively as possible with its visual and social context.
Review and incorporate mitigation measures included in
environmental documents for the project.
Use the minimum criteria for noise control described in
Section 3-9 of this chapter. Additional, or stricter criteria may
be established in the environmental approval process. The
Design Contractor shall use the most conservative criteria
established.
Analyze views of the facility from areas surrounding the
project site and develop alternatives to harmonize the
appearance of the facility with its visual context. The Design
Contractor shall ensure that viewsheds are optimized while
hydraulic elevations and storm drainage provisions are
preserved.
Analyze facility and related structures for safety. Minimize
confined space areas, as possible.

3.14.3
Design
Appearance
Guidelines
The architectural design shall be developed in character, style, form,
color, and materials to harmonize effectively with its surrounding
environment. Suggested design parameters to assist in these aspects
of the design of the facility include:
Height of Structures - The facilities shall be kept as low in
profile as is functionally possible. Where appropriate, the
design shall de-emphasize verticality and encourage the
grounding of planar elements of the facility into the natural
landscape. Low, horizontal site walls, berming, and the use
of sloping wall planes shall be considered in achieving this
balance.
Electrical and Pump Rooms - It is preferable to separate
the electrical equipment room from the pump room. The
electrical room is either located in a separate building or
separate from the pump room by a divider wall fitted with a
fixed viewing window. For pump stations with both an
electrical room and pump room in the same building, the
electrical room shall be elevated at least 4 inches to provide
positive drainage in the event of a pipe failure and flooding.
The electrical room shall have a window in the wall between
the pump room and the electrical room for safety and to
enable viewing of pump operation.
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Rest Room All pump stations shall be equipped with a uni-
sex bathroom. Positive drainage to a nearby sewage drain
or an on-site leachate facility shall be accommodated.
Reflective Finishes - Visible and highly reflective materials
and surface finishes shall be avoided on the exterior of the
facility.
Exterior Walls - The use of low maintenance indigenous
materials such as masonry and concrete for the exterior walls
of the facility is encouraged. The use of surface textures and
horizontal banding of harmonious colors are some of the
techniques to be considered in blending the facility with its
environment. Material coloration shall be achieved through
the use of integral coloration and, in the case of concrete,
pigmented admixtures, rather than applied coloration such as
paint.
Roofs - The design of roof systems shall be carefully
developed to harmonize with the visual context of the facility.
Where flat roofs are appropriate, they shall be predominately
hidden by parapet walls. Where pitched roofs are desired,
consideration shall be given to selecting pitch, materials, and
coloration to harmonize with surroundings. Highly reflective
roof surfaces shall not be visible from adjacent property.
Mansard and jogging roof lines shall be employed only when
appropriate to the setting. The use of securable skylights for
natural lighting is encouraged where feasible. Also provide
securable skylights or access hatches for ease of equipment
removal using a mobile crane.
Windows - Where windows are appropriate to the design,
they shall be selected carefully for energy efficiency, acoustic
characteristics, and security. Glazing systems are designed
to avoid light leakage to adjacent property as direct glare or
reflected glare from sunlight. Glass tinting and window frame
colors shall be chosen for their consistency with the palette of
materials and colors selected for the facility.
Insets, Grills, Trim and Accents - Insets, grills, trim
material, and accents shall be employed judiciously and only
where necessary or appropriate for compatibility with
adjacent structures. Insets, grills, trim, and accents shall be
consistent with the color palette chosen for the facility and
shall avoid bold, strong, or reflective colors.
Doors and Frames - Door and frame colors shall be
compatible with the wall surface in which they are located.
Lighting - Lighting shall satisfy functional and security needs
while not creating light pollution in the form of point sources
of direct glare visible from a distance. Lighting shall be
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sensitive to the privacy of adjacent land uses. Fixtures shall
be carefully selected for efficiency, cut-off, consistent lamp
coloration throughout the project, and effectiveness in
delivering only the light necessary to the task, while avoiding
unnecessary spill lighting beyond site boundaries. Low-level
light fixtures that light immediate areas are encouraged.
Natural lighting of the interior of the building in the form of
skylights and clerestory windows is also encouraged.
Equipment and Service Areas - All mechanical and
electrical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Materials - Construction materials and methods are
established and defined in terms of their physical appearance
and overall visual effect in harmonizing with the surrounding
environment, their emergence from the basic structural
system, and their appropriateness in accommodating the
deployment of mechanical and electrical systems within the
facility. Materials used in the construction of the facility shall
conform in composition and application to all applicable
regulations, including those concerning volatile organic
content, lead, mercury, CFCs, and asbestos. Materials used
for the roofing system and the building perimeter envelope
shall be established for optimum durability over the full range
of climatic variations typical to the region.
The above parameters form the basis of directions to the Design
Contractor about the appearance of the building. The Design
Contractor shall develop specific graphic and written statements
defining the architectural theme and character of the new structure, as
well as its relationship to other functions on the project site and its
harmony with the visual context of surrounding land uses.

3.14.4
Space and
Function
Requirement
Report
The Design Contractor shall prepare a Space and Function
Requirement report (SFR) at the early stages of Design, before issuing
the Preliminary Design Package (see Chapter 4, Design Development,
of the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One; ESD-
160) for more information). The SFR report shall document the space
and function of the facility as guided by the requirements in Sections
3.14.2 and 3.14.3 above. The report shall thoroughly document gross
area and volume requirements, as well as a schematic of the basic
functional relationships within the facility. It shall also completely
describe the parameters of appearance, function, size, and layout. The
Design Contractor shall submit the SFR report to the Design Manager
for review and approval. Following the SFR report approval, the
Design Contractor shall proceed with detailed design of the facility
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where functional relationships and area and volume requirements are
further developed.



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3.15 Structural Guidelines

3.15.1
Standards and
Codes
In addition to the requirements stated in Chapter 5, Seismic Design
Criteria, the most recent version of the following standards, codes,
reports and design aids shall be used for the structural design of pump
stations:
California Building Code (CBC) by the International
Conference of Building Officials, 2001 edition.
Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in
Building and Other Structures, per the CBC.
Title 24, Part 2, California Building Code.
Uniform Building Code (UBC) of the International Conference
of Building Officials.
Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, ACI
(American Concrete Institute) 318, and commentary ACI
318R, as contained in UBC.
Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures (ACI 350 R).
Concrete Manual by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) Handbook.
Rectangular Concrete Tanks, by Portland Cement
Association (PCA).
Water resources technical publication, Engineering
Monograph No. 27, Moments and Reactions for Rectangular
Plates by the U. S. Department of Interior Bureau of
Reclamation.
American Institute of Steel Construction, Specification of the
Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel for
Buildings, AISC Publication No. S-326.
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual of
Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design (ASD).
Structural Welding Code Steel, ANSI/AWS-D1.1.
Specification for the Design of Cold Formed Steel Structural
Members, by American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
Specifications for Masonry Structures, ACI 530.
Reinforced Masonry, Engineering Handbook by Amrhein
Timber Construction manual, by the American Institute of
Timber Construction (AITC).
National Design Specifications for Stress-grade Lumber and
its Fastenings, by National Forest Products Association.
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Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and commentary
by the Seismology Committee of the Structural Engineers
Association of California, commonly known as Blue Book,
(SEAOC Blue Book).
Formulas for Stress and Strain, by Roark and Young.
Standard of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
State of California Construction Safety Orders (Cal-OSHA).
The Design Contractor shall also refer to the following specification
sections in the GC&SS:
General Concrete Construction.
Structural Steel, Aluminum and Miscellaneous Metalwork.

3.15.2
Design Loads
and Loading
Combinations
The following criteria define the minimum design loads to be used in
the design of pump station structures. All design loads shall conform to
the requirements of the UBC and all applicable requirements of other
documents referenced in Section 3.15.1 of this chapter. Seismic loads
shall be in accordance with the seismic loads described in Chapter 5,
Seismic Design Criteria.
Dead loads, live loads, wind loads, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
loads, lateral loads, seismic loads, impact and vibration loads and
miscellaneous loads are described below.

3.15.3
Design Loads
A. Dead Loads
Dead loads, which are defined as the weight of all permanent
construction, including equipment and piping permanently connected to
the pump station, shall be determined using the following unit weights:

Material Dead Load
Concrete 150 pcf
Steel 490 pcf
Aluminum 169 pcf
Fiberglass 100 to 115 pcf
Wood 40 pcf
Masonry, concrete block, solid
75 psf (lightweight)
84 psf (normal weight)
118 psf (lightweight)
133 psf (normal weight)
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In addition to the load of the basic structural elements, the following
items are considered dead load:
All equipment (including all internal and refractory lining) and
piping permanently attached to and considered part of the
structure, including future equipment and piping.
Fireproofing used on structural steel, equipment, etc.
Structural steel platform framing and floor plates (use an
estimate of 20 psf). Heavy beams or girders, such as those
required to carry other than platform live loads, are
considered separately.
Piping 12 inches in diameter and smaller are treated as
uniformly distributed loads. A typical minimum value of 20
psf is used.
Piping larger than 12 inches in diameter is treated as a
concentrated load.
B. Live Loads
Live loads shall be determined as follows:
Roof Loads: in accordance with the ASCE 7/ANSI A58.1,
UBC, or local code, whichever is more stringent.
Stairs, Platforms, and Walkways: 100 psf or local code,
whichever is more stringent.
Minimum concentrated load on ladders and stairs is in
accordance with the requirements of ANSI-A58.1, OSHA,
Cal-OSHA or local code, whichever is more stringent.
Electrical equipment areas are designed for a minimum of
100 psf live load. Additional consideration is given for the
type, size, and weight of specific equipment and the
maintenance of equipment in determining the actual design
live load and concentrated loads. Minimum loads for some
specific areas are:
o Pump Room or Generator Floor 150 psf
o Auxiliary Equipment and Control Rooms 250 psf
o Equipment Rooms 200 psf
Mechanical areas are designed for a minimum 100 psf of live
load. Additional consideration shall be given for the type,
size, and weight of specific equipment and the maintenance
of equipment in determining the actual design live load and
concentrated loads. Minimum loads for some specific areas
are:
o Equipment Floors 300 psf
o Shaft, Duct or Vent Floors 100 psf
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Lifting eyebolts capable of lifting concentrated equipment
loads shall be incorporated into the design as live loads.
Floor loading shall be compared with actual equipment load
derived from vendor drawings. The more stringent uniform
load will be used.
C. Wind Loads
Wind loads shall be in accordance with the CBC or the requirements of
the local code, whichever is more stringent. The design shall be
governed by the maximum wind or maximum seismic loads, whichever
is greater.
D. Lateral Loads
All pump station structures shall be designed for the applicable
pressures, as follows:
For all yielding structural components, lateral soil loads shall
be determined by using active soil pressure conditions as
recommended in the geotechnical report.
For all non-yielding structural components, lateral soil loads
shall be determined by using at-rest soil pressure conditions
as recommended in the geotechnical report.
A minimum surcharge pressure equal to an additional 2 feet
of soil shall be used for all structures adjacent to the traffic
loading conditions.
Hydrostatic pressure imposed by the fluid contained is
considered in the design. The unit weight of water is 62.4
pcf.
Hydrostatic pressure imposed by groundwater conditions, in
addition to lateral soil pressure, shall be considered in the
design. Lateral pressure distribution shall be as
recommended in the geotechnical report.
Seismic soil pressure shall be determined in accordance with
the seismic loads described in Chapter 5 of this Guide.
E. Seismic Loads
Seismic loads shall conform to or exceed the requirements provided in
Chapter 5, Seismic Design Criteria.
Basic guidelines for determining the design ground acceleration and
seismic forces include:
Seismic lateral loads due to soil and water shall be
determined in accordance with the recommendations in the
geotechnical report.
All seismic forces shall be determined using this Guide and
load factors given in ACI 318 and ACI 350R.
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When selecting ground motions for seismic design of pump
station structures, consider the requirements for
uninterrupted operation after a major earthquake.
F. Impact and Vibration Loads
If applicable, impact and vibration loads are considered in the design as
follows:
Craneways shall be designed to resist a horizontal
transverse force equal to 20% of lifted load plus the weight of
the trolley, applied at the top of the rails and distributed with
due regard for lateral stiffness of the structure supporting the
rails. Craneways shall also resist a horizontal longitudinal
force equal to 10% of the maximum wheel loads of the crane
applied at the top of each rail.
For structures carrying live loads that include impact loads,
the assumed live loads shall be increased in accordance with
the current edition of American Institute of Steel
Construction, Specification of the Design, Fabrication, and
Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings, AISC Publication
No. S-326.
All forces produced by the equipment or machinery having a
tendency to vibrate shall be considered in the design of
supporting structures. The magnitude of force shall be
obtained from the equipment supplier for use in the design.
Impact forces due to process operation such as surging fluid
shall be properly calculated and considered in the design.
G. Miscellaneous Loads
If applicable, miscellaneous loads shall be considered in the design as
follows:
Miscellaneous loads of a special nature, such as thrust from
expansion joints and special appurtenances.
Surcharge loads, such as due to adjacent structures and
vehicular loads.
Loads imposed by piping including thrust blocks pipe bends
and thermal effects on piping.
Thermal loads.
Operating pressure forces, forces due to surging fluids and
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3.15.4
Loading
Combinations
Structures are designed for various loading conditions. As a minimum
the following load combinations shall be determined:
Static soil pressure (active or at rest) plus hydrostatic loading
plus hydrodynamic loading plus seismic forces due to dead
loads.
Static soil pressure (active or at rest) plus seismic soil
pressure plus seismic forces due to dead loads plus
permanent surcharge.
Suspended slabs, walls, and roofs: Dead loads plus seismic
dead loads or wind load, whichever is greater, plus percent of
live load as required by the CBC.
Load cases indicated in the CBC.

3.15.5
Allowable
Stresses
All allowable stresses listed in the following paragraphs may be
increased by 33% for seismic loading for evaluations performed using
working stress methods as indicated in the CBC.
A. Reinforced Concrete Structures
Allowable stresses for concrete structures shall be in accordance with
ACI 318/ACI 350R.
B. Steel and Aluminum Structures
Unless modified for various major facilities, the allowable stress steel
members and connectors shall be in accordance with the requirements
of the allowable stress design method of the AISC specification.
Allowable stress for aluminum members shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the specifications of the Aluminum Association.
C. Masonry Structures
Allowable stresses for masonry structures shall be in accordance with
the requirements of the ACI 530 and UBC.
D. Timber Structures
Allowable stresses for timber structures shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the National Design Specifications for Stress-Grade
Lumber and its Fasteners, Timber Construction Manual by AITC and
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3.15.6
Structural
Design
Requirements
A. Reinforced Concrete Structures
Reinforced concrete structures shall be designed using the strength
design method or the working stress method pursuant to the following
requirements:
The structural design of reinforced concrete environmental
engineering structures and support facility structures shall be
in accordance with the general requirements of ACI 318 and
ACI 350R.
Reinforced concrete pump station structures shall be
designed for strength and serviceability. The strength design
method and the working stress design method (an alternative
design method) are acceptable methods of reinforced
concrete design.
The structural engineer shall establish the design criteria for
each structure within the limitations of the ACI and the UBC.
Strength Design Method - Use the following guidelines in
applying the strength design method:
o All concrete support facility structures such as
administration, operation, and process buildings that
are not considered environmental engineering
structures (i.e., not hydraulic structures) shall be
designed by the strength design method in
accordance with ACI 318.
o All environmental engineering structures (hydraulic
structures) are not recommended for design by the
strength design method in accordance with ACI 318.
However, if the Design Contractor used the strength
design method, the load factors of ACI 318 shall be
modified in accordance with the ACI 350R. The load
factor modifications shall be in accordance with
Section 2.6.5 of ACI 350R.
o Serviceability requirements for both support facility
structures and environmental engineering structures
shall be in accordance with the provisions of the ACI
318 and Section 2.6.6 of the ACI 350R.
Working Stress Design (Alternative Design Method) - The
alternative design method shall be in accordance with the
ACI 318, Appendix A, and the exceptions given in Section
2.6.7 of the ACI 350R.
Minimum Material Strength - Minimum strengths for concrete
and reinforcing steel shall be:
o Concrete: 28 day compressive stress of 4,000 psi.
o Reinforcing Steel: Yield strength of 60,000 psi per
ASTM A615.
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Joints - The Expansion, contraction and construction joints
shall be provided in accordance with ACI 350R to allow
flexibility and to adequately tolerate differential movements,
as well as temperature and shrinkage stress. All types of
joints in environmental engineering structures shall be
provided with waterstops and sealant where water tightness
is required. All joint detailing, type and location criteria shall
be in accordance with Section 2.8 of ACI 350R. The
locations of all joints shall be shown on the drawings.
Expansion Joints - In general, expansion joints shall be
provided at abrupt changes in the structural configuration.
Contraction Joints - Contraction joints are a type of
movement joint used to dissipate shrinkage stresses. If
used, contraction joint spacing shall be at intervals not to
exceed 24 feet, unless additional reinforcement is provided in
accordance with Figure 2.5 of the ACI 350R. For
environmental engineering structures in high seismic zones,
partial contraction joints, where 50% of the reinforcement
passes through the joint, shall be used.
Construction Joints - Construction joints are located so as to
least impair the strength of the structure, to provide logical
separation between segments of the structure, and to
facilitate construction. All reinforcement shall be continued
across or through the joint unless designed as a contraction
or expansion joint.
Lifting Devices - Lifting devices shall be provided as required.
Lifting devices shall have galvanized coating to reduce
corrosion and shall be mechanically connected to rebar
where reinforced concrete construction is used.
B. Steel Structures
Steel structures shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
of AISC specifications and the following additional requirements:
Seismic Design - Shall be in accordance with paragraph
3.16.2 of this chapter and Chapter 5, Seismic Design Criteria.
Minimum Material Strength - Shall be as follows:
o All structural steel shapes shall be ASTM A992.
o All steel plates and bars shall be ASTM A36.
o Structural steel pipe shall be ASTM A501 or ASTM
A53, Type E or S, Grade B.
o Structural tubing shall be ASTM A500, Grade B.
o Composite construction may be used for floor support.
Beams and concrete-filled composite metal deck
Composite design shall be in accordance with the
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requirements of the AISC, Manual of Steel
Construction.
o Composite steel deck shall be in accordance with the
requirements of AISI specifications.
o Open web, longspan and deep longspan steel joists
can be used for roof support; camber and other
requirements shall comply with the specifications of
SJI (Steel Joist Institute).
o Crane supports shall be designed for a maximum
deflection of 1/450 times the span or as required by
the equipment manufacturer, whichever is more
restrictive.
o All aluminum shapes, plates, bars and pipes shall
meet the minimum requirements of ASTM 6061-T6
alloy.
o All stainless steel shapes, plates, bars, pipes, anchor
bolts and fasteners shall meet the requirements of
ASTM A167 and ASTM 276, Type 316.
Joints - Structural joints or connections shall be bolted or
welded and shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of AISC Specifications and the following
additional requirements:
o Connection bolts shall be ASTM A307, A325 or A490.
When high strength bolts are used, Type N
connections shall be used for regular framing design.
When structural members are subjected to vibration,
cyclic or fatigue loading SC connections shall be used.
o Connections shall be designed for all tributary forces
and the minimum force shall be 6 kips.
o All welding shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ANSI/AWS D1.1 code. All butt and
bevel welds shall be complete penetration. E70XX
electrodes shall be used.
o Shop connections shall be either welded or bolted.
Use field bolt connections when possible.
o All aluminum and stainless steel connections shall be
made with type 316 stainless steel fasteners meeting
the requirements of ASTM A167 and ASTM A276.
C. Masonry Structures
Masonry structures shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of Specifications for Masonry Structures, ACI 530/ASCE
6, CBC, and the following additional requirements:
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Seismic Design - Shall be in accordance with paragraph
3.16.2 of this chapter and Chapter 5 Seismic Design Criteria.
Minimum Material Strength - Shall be as follows:
o Concrete Blocks: 28 days compressive strength of
1,500 psi meeting the minimum requirements of ASTM
C 90, grade N, Type I.
o Mortar for Unit Masonry: Meeting the minimum
requirements of ASTM C270, type M or S, or the
requirements of CBC.
o Reinforcing Steel: Yield strength of 60,000 psi per
ASTM A615.
o Cold-Drawn Steel Wire: ASTM A82.
o Mortar and Grout for Reinforced Masonry: Meeting the
minimum requirements of ASTM C476 or the
requirements of the UBC.
Joints - Expansion and control joints shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements of ACI 530/ASCE 6, UBC,
and the Engineering Handbook Reinforced Masonry by
Amrhein.
D. Timber Structures
Timber structures shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of the National Design Specification for Stress-Grade
Lumber and its Fastenings, CBC, and the following additional
requirements:
Seismic Design - Shall be in accordance with paragraph
3.16.2 of this chapter and Chapter 5, Seismic Design Criteria.
Minimum Material Strength - Shall be as follows:
o Beams and Stringers: Douglas Fir-Larch South
(surface dry or green used at 19% maximum moisture
content).
o Plywood: Douglas Fir Plywood, Structural Type I.
o Allowable Stresses: Refer to paragraph 6.3.D of this
chapter.
Joints - Structural joints or connections shall be of the bolted
type and shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of the National Design Specifications for
Stress-Grade Lumber and its fasteners and the CBC.

3.15.7
Detailing
Detailing shall be performed in accordance with the seismic provisions
of the following codes and references:
2001 edition of CBC.
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The provisions in Chapter 21 of the latest edition of ACI 318.
The provisions in the latest edition of ACI 350R.
Detailing of different structural elements to ensure that
ductility and other requirements are in accordance with the
requirements of the SEAOC Blue Book.
Chapter 5, Seismic Design Criteria including Special
Detailing Requirements.

3.15.8
Major Element
Design
Requirements
These procedures define general guidelines for the Design Contractor
when designing major elements of pump station structures.
A. Concrete Slab
The following structural concepts shall be considered when designing
reinforced concrete slab:
A one-way or two-way slab system with beams.
When the slab system is rigidly connected to the walls, a
frame analysis shall be performed in which the relative
rigidity and stiffness of the different elements shall be
considered.
Control, construction and contraction joints shall be provided
in the slab structure system in accordance with the ACI
350R. Roof joints shall be aligned with wall joints.
On large exposed slabs used in pump station structures
requiring expansion joints, ductile moment resisting frames
shall be provided to resist seismic forces. The maximum
recommended spacing for expansion joints shall be 120 feet.
B. Concrete Walls
The following structural concepts shall be considered in designing
concrete walls:
Cantilever walls, which are considered yielding walls, with
active soil pressure.
Walls restrained at the top, which are considered non-
yielding walls, with at rest soil pressures.
For long structures, where walls are designed as cantilever,
consider restraint at end walls or cross walls.
Contraction, construction and expansion joints shall be
provided in walls in accordance with ACI 350R. All wall joints
shall line up with slab joints. The maximum recommended
spacing of expansion joints shall be 120 feet. All joints shall
be provided with waterstops.
Reinforced concrete walls over 10 feet high in contact with
water shall have a minimum thickness of 12 inches. The
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minimum wall thickness of any reinforced concrete structure
shall be 8 inches.
C. Concrete Foundation
Unless groundwater or other geotechnical requirements dictate a mat
foundation, the foundation shall consist of a spread-footing cast
monolithically with the floor slabs. Floor slabs shall be designed
concrete slab on grade with a minimum 6-inch thickness. The floor
slab shall be provided with contraction, construction and expansion
joints detailed and spaced to allow movement at these joints and to
adequately tolerate differential settlement, temperature and shrinkage
stresses.
Where a mat foundation is required, it shall be designed as a slab on
an elastic foundation or by any other accepted rational method.
All foundations and floor slabs shall be provided with contraction,
construction, contraction and expansion joints in accordance with the
recommendation of the ACI 350R. All joints shall be provided with
waterstops.
D. Equipment Footing
Equipment support shall be designed for the maximum load under
operating or testing conditions. Only 50% of floor live load shall be
combined with the test loading in the design. Test and seismic loading
need not be combined.
The most unfavorable effects from wind and seismic loads shall be
considered in the design. Wind and seismic loads shall be assumed
not to be acting on the equipment simultaneously. The factor of safety
against wind and seismic overturning and sliding shall not be less than
1.5. Piping connected to the equipment shall not be used as a means
to resist the wind or seismic loading.
Movement and shear acting on equipment support caused by removing
any components from the equipment shall be considered in support
design.
E. Support for Rotating and Reciprocating Equipment
The effect of impact, vibration, and torque from the equipment shall be
considered in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.9, ACI
350R. In the absence of equipment data required for the support
structure vibration design, preliminary support shall be sized by W
1
/ W
2
= 3 (minimum)
Where: W
2
= weight of equipment
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W
1
= weight of supporting structure, or
= in horizontal direction, weight of
entire diaphragm, or
= in vertical direction, weight of an area
equal to the shadow area + 2t
(where t = thickness of supporting
slab), or
= weight of pedestal
Final support design shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Section 2.9, ACI 350R.
Support shall be isolated from the surrounding slab to minimize the
effect of vibration on adjacent structure whenever possible.
Equipment shall be anchored to the support using anchor bolts. Bolts
shall be designed for vibration, impact, torque, seismic and wind
loading. Only type 316 stainless steel bolts shall be used to anchor
equipment. Minimum bolt size shall be 3/4-inch. Expansion anchors
shall not be used to anchor equipment. The requirements of Chapter 5,
Seismic Design Criteria (equipment anchorage) shall also apply.
Raw water pump stations shall provide for inlet screening and the
problems associated with the existence of mussels as appropriate. The
pump station design shall incorporate these operational and feature
guideline requirements into the project Contract Documents.

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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines


1.0 SCOPE
These noise-control guidelines define the minimum technical requirements that shall be
used for design, material and equipment selection, construction, and startup to control
noise from individual pieces of equipment, at the facility boundary and in the community.
Any deviations from the requirements of these noise-control guidelines shall be justified
and requested in writing by the Design Contractor. Written approval from the Design
Manager shall be obtained.
The Design contractor shall adhere to the requirements outlined below. All work indicated
below shall be performed by a member of the Design Contractor team who is a qualified
and certified acoustical consultant, and who shall be approved by the Design Manager.
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
2.1 Noise Regulations
The following noise regulations are used (the Design Contractor shall also adhere to noise
regulations from other local agencies having jurisdiction over the project location):
California Administrative Code, Title 8, Group 15, Article 105, Control of Noise
Exposure.
County of San Diego Code of Regulatory Ordinances, Chapter 4, Sections
36.401-36.443, Noise Abatement and Control.
The most recent version of the Cal-OSHA.
Agency of Jurisdiction requirements.
2.2 Noise Standards
The following noise standards are used:
ANSI (American National Standards Institute); S1.4, Specification for Sound
Level Meters.
ANSI; S1.11, Specification for Octave Band and Fractional-Octave Band Analog
and Digital Filters.
ANSI; S1.13, Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels in Air.
ANSI; S1.25, Specification for Personal Noise Dosimeters.
ANSI; S1.40, Specifications for Acoustical Calibrators.

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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines (Continued)
3.0 DESIGN PHASE
3.1 Noise Modeling
The following shall be followed:
The Design Contractor shall provide calculations to predict the composite facility
generated noise. For large facilities (> 10 pieces of equipment), a facility noise
computer model shall be used.
Plan and elevation coordinates for noise sources and sensitive receptors shall
be used in the noise model.
Measure the noise level at a specific distance from the noise source (usually
one meter for smaller items and at least one major equipment dimension away
for larger equipment).
Both the overall noise level (dBA) and levels at frequencies of 31.5, 63, 125,
250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, and 8000 Hz shall be determined for each piece of
noisy equipment. Noise limit shall not exceed 85 dBA (Time Weighted Average
for 8-hour exposure), as imposed by Cal-OSHA.
Calculate the combined noise levels of pieces of equipment, if located near each
other. The combined sound pressures are additive.
Model distance versus noise attenuation between facility noise sources and
community receiver locations. Attenuations as atmospheric absorption, noise
barrier attenuation shall be consistent with published acoustical data. The model
shall be calibrated to accurately account for noise levels at noise sources, facility
property lines, and at community-sensitive receptor locations.
Noise levels are used when addressing the following considerations:
o The technical and economic feasibility of selecting low noise equipment.
o Any requirement for additional noise abatement measures.
o Locations that cannot be designed with adequate noise controls and
therefore shall be designated as high noise areas requiring the use of
personal hearing protection and/or noise shelters.
o Influence of noise controls on facility operation and maintenance.
3.2 Facility Area Noise Limits and Treatment
The Design Contractor shall design interior work spaces (non-industrial areas) so that the
noise does not exceed the limits shown below in Table 1. Architectural acoustic
treatments to interior walls, floors, and ceilings, and special window treatments shall be
considered. In addition, appropriate isolation of internal building noise and vibration
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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines (Continued)
3.3 In-Facility Occupational Noise Exposure Planning
The Design Contractor, in consultation with the Water Authority Operations and
Maintenance Department, shall estimate O&M personnel work locations, and normal and
worst-case work durations.
Facility employee TWA (Time Weighted Average) noise exposures shall be predicted by
the Design Contractor for the following conditions:
Facility design with standard equipment.
Facility design with quiet equipment.
The Design Contractor shall compare the predicted number and submit the findings to the
Project Manager for review and comment.
3.4 Boundary Line and Community Noise Planning
Sound levels at or beyond facility boundaries shall conform to the noise limits shown below
on Table 2. The Design Contractor shall adopt the most recent codes of the County of
San Diego and Cities/Agencies having jurisdiction over the project location.
For design noise control, the following prioritized options may be used:
Locate noisy equipment in more remote areas of the facility.
Select equipment that conforms to the noise limits.
Select equipment that can be externally treated with acoustical enclosures,
silencers, lagging, etc.
Provide noise attenuation treatments or controls, in addition to those furnished by
equipment suppliers.
Submit, at the Preliminary Design Level (refer to Chapter 4, Design Development, of the
Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One; ESD-160) for more information),
a noise compliance summary report that includes equipment type, manufacturer, operating
characteristics, location and predicted noise levels The report shall be updated as
necessary. Calculations used to predict sound levels at the facility boundary and in the
community shall be included in the report.
An equipment noise data sheet (see Attachment 3-3-1) shall be provided to potential
equipment suppliers. The data sheet provides space for the bidder to list their specified
distance-equipment noise levels and associated noise control costs for:
Standard equipment package.
Optional quiet-design version of equipment.
Equipment with add-on noise controls (acoustical enclosures, upgraded
silencers, etc.).
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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines (Continued)
3.5 Maintenance Issues
Ease of maintenance shall be considered by the Design Contractor in locating noise
control systems and acoustically treated equipment within the facilities.
Ease of removal and reinstallation of noise control systems shall be given a high priority in
the design and selection process so that equipment maintenance can be performed with
minimal difficulty and the noise control systems remain effective over time.
Thermal issues shall be considered by the Design Contractor to avoid operational
difficulties and equipment temperature problems where noise control systems are used.
Robust noise control systems, with long life expectancies, shall be investigated to reduce
untimely replacement costs.
3.6 Ambient Baseline Noise Survey
The Design Contractor shall conduct an ambient baseline noise survey during project
design so that existing noise levels within the facility, at facility boundary lines and, within
the community can be incorporated into the design. The ambient noise survey shall be
conducted in accordance with the methods referenced in Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of these
noise-control guidelines. The Design Contractor shall obtain approval from the Design
Manager on locations of ambient noise measurements. Sound measurement
instrumentation shall conform to the ANSI S1.4, S1.11 and S1.13 standards.
4.0 POST-CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION
The Design Contractor shall follow and specify the following:
4.1 Compliance Confirmation
An operating facility noise survey, consisting of in-facility noise measurements, facility
boundary line noise measurements and, where appropriate, community location noise
measurements, shall be conducted following facility startup.
4.2 Noise Survey after Facility Startup
During the operating facility noise survey, the facility equipment shall be in normal
operation mode with the highest practical load condition up to a full rated load.
The survey shall be conducted by the Design Contractor, preferably the same person(s)
who conducted the Ambient Noise Survey during the Design Phase.
If a particular piece of equipment does not meet its guaranteed noise specification limit, as
submitted on its noise data sheet, appropriate corrective actions or noise mitigation
measures shall be taken at the suppliers expense.

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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines (Continued)
4.3 In-Facility Noise Surveys
Sound readings shall be taken 1 meter horizontally in all four directions from major
equipment surfaces and at a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) above the ground, platform, or
floor level.
Working areas above, below, or adjacent to equipment normally occupied or frequented by
personnel, such as platforms, shall also be measured.
Sound readings shall be taken in control rooms and offices at normal work stations. All
sound pressure level readings shall include the overall sound level in dBA and the sound
pressure levels at frequencies of 31.5, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, and 8000 Hz.
Sound measurement instrumentation shall conform to the ANSI S1.4, S1.11 and S1.13
standards.
4.4 Facility Boundary Line Survey
The survey measures the overall sound level (dBA) and at the frequencies mentioned in
Section 4.3 at locations used in the Design Phase noise survey. Include any new
locations that may have become important since
4.5 Community Noise Survey
If residences are within 150 meters (500 feet) of any facility boundary line, readings similar
to those required under Sections 4.3 and 4.4 shall be taken at nearby representative
residential locations.
4.6 Reporting Noise Survey Results
The Design Contractor shall prepare and submit an Operational Facility Noise report
summarizing the following:
In-facility results including the non-industrial area and industrial equipment noise
survey results and the employee noise exposure results.
Facility boundary line noise survey results.
Community locations noise survey results.
Any noncompliance with the requirements of these noise-control guidelines shall
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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines (Continued)
Table 1
Noise Level Limits for Facility Work Areas





L
eq
(15 min)
Non-Industrial Facility Work Area
1
Sound Level, dBA

Warehouses 65

Control Rooms 60

Open Offices 55

Laboratories 50

Administrative Areas:

- Receptionist, General Secretarial 50

- Conference Rooms, Private Offices 45

1. Noise limits apply to work space while
unoccupied but with normal ventilation and
exterior noises.


L
eq
- The equivalent continuous sound level or energy average sound level over a set period of
time
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Attachment 3-7: Noise Control Guidelines (Continued)

Table 2
County of San Diego
Sound Level Limits at or Beyond Facility Boundary Lines


Receptor

L
eq
(1h)
Sound Level
2
, dBA
Land Use Zone
1
7am-10pm 10pm-7am

1. Residential density less than 11 dwellings

50 45
2. Residential density equal to or greater than 11
dwellings


55

50
3. Commercial 60 55

4. Industrial 75 75

5. All Residential Zones near Construction
(Note 1 does not apply)
75 no
construction
allowed

1. The sound level limits at a location on a boundary between two zoning
districts is the arithmetic mean of the respective limits for the two districts.
2. The requirements of more restrictive County codes apply.

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Chapter 4 Flow Control Facilities

Overview

Purpose This chapter presents the Water Authority general requirements for
design of flow control facilities.

Topics This chapter is composed of the following topics:

CHAPTER 4 FLOW CONTROL FACILITIES ............................................................................. 4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 LOCATION OF FLOW CONTROL FACILITIES............................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 SITING CRITERIA.................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 CONFIGURATION AND DESIGN CRITERIA .................................................................................. 4-3
4.3.1 CONFIGURATION AND EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.3.2 DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.4 HOUSING STRUCTURE AND SITE WORK ................................................................................... 4-9
4.4.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 4-9
4.4.2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................................. 4-10
4.5 ELECTRICAL DESIGN............................................................................................................. 4-13
4.5.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 4-13
4.5.2 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................... 4-13
4.5.3 LIGHTING........................................................................................................................... 4-13
4.6 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ......................................................................................... 4-15
4.6.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 4-15
4.6.2 INSTRUMENTS, DEVICES, AND EQUIPMENT .......................................................................... 4-15
4.6.3 MEMBER AGENCY INTERFACE CABINET .............................................................................. 4-16


Attachment 4-1: Cover Page of the Water Authority General Conditions and Standard
Specifications ................................................................................................ 4-18
Attachment 4-2: Cover Page of the Water Authority Electrical/Instrumentation Guide
Drawings......................................................................................................... 4-19
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Attachment 4-3: Cover Page of the Water Authority Standard Drawings and Standard
Details .............................................................................................................4-20
Attachment 4-4: Cover Page of the Water Authority PLC Implementation Standards ........4-21

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4.1 Introduction

4.1.1
General
This chapter defines and outlines the guidelines and criteria that shall
be followed in the design and construction of Flow Control Facilities
(FCFs) and supporting buildings and structures. FCFs are connected to
Water Authority untreated or treated water delivery pipelines. In some
cases, FCFs are located outside the Water Authority's delivery system
and connected to a member agency's water-delivery system where the
Water Authority owns water rights. FCFs serve the following functions:
Provide a means of delivering water from the Water Authority
delivery system to member agencies based on agreements
between the Water Authority and the member agencies. .
Provide a means of controlling and measuring water-flow
delivery to member agencies. In some cases, FCFs may also
include the pressure reducing function. This is accomplished
by adding the proper components (e.g., pressure reducing
valves) to the FCF.
In addition to requirements outlined in this chapter, requirements
outlined in Chapter 2 (Transmission Pipelines) for piping, flowmeters,
valves, cathodic protection, etc. are also applicable to FCFs. The
Design Contractor shall use and specify, as applicable, the standards
and guidelines outlined in Section 2.1.2 of Chapter 2 (Transmission
Pipelines) in the design of FCFs.
Some requirements from Chapter 3 (Pump Stations) and Chapter 6
(SCADA, and Instrumentation and Control) are also applicable to this
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4.2 Location of Flow Control Facilities

4.2.1
Siting Criteria
FCF siting is usually done during the planning phase of a project. If
not already determined, the Design Contractor shall consider the
following parameters when siting FCFs:
Preferably near the Water Authority delivery pipeline to
minimize inlet pipeline length.
Near the member agency water system to minimize outlet
pipeline length.
Mutually agreed upon location by the Water Authority and
the member agency.
At a location that is accessible to existing Water Authority
communication network facilities.
Located within the public right-of-way or on an easement
granted to the Water Authority.
Not on a location that is environmentally sensitive or banned
from construction.
Preference to an at-grade versus below-grade building or
structure.
Not located on steep slope areas or other areas that would
present a challenge to construction efforts and to operation
and maintenance.
Not located in vehicular corridors or curbside parking areas.
For below grade FCFs, access hatches are preferably
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4.3 Configuration and Design Criteria

4.3.1
Configuration
and Equipment
Generally, a FCF would include a turnout valve vault connected to the
main delivery pipeline, an inlet pipeline to the FCF structure, interior
flow control pipe train (or service connection), and an outlet pipeline
delivering the required flow to member agency. FCFs will usually house
a single pipe train that delivers water to a member agency; however
multiple pipe trains (from a common inlet header) may be combined
within a single structure. Each pipe train shall be configured to include
the required piping and equipment (valves, flowmeter, etc.) to provide
the design flows to the member agency. The following are some of the
major components for FCFs and appurtenant facilities:
A. Turnout Connection
A turnout connection shall be provided at the delivery point on the
delivery pipeline to facilitate isolation of the FCF. The turnout
connection is comprised of outlet piping connected to the delivery pipe
and an isolation valve housed within a vault structure. The turnout
connection is usually located adjacent to the delivery pipe and is
separate from the FCF structure. In some cases, when the FCF
structure is located immediately off the delivery pipe, a separate turnout
structure may not be needed, however an isolation valve would still be
required. The need and location of a turnout connection would
generally be included in the project pre-design report.
B. Inlet and Outlet Piping
The FCF inlet pipeline is the portion of piping that continues from the
turnout connection, or from the main delivery pipeline if no turnout
connection is provided, and extends to the FCF structure. Branching of
the inlet pipeline would be required if multiple pipe trains are
considered. In such case, all inlet pipe branches shall enter the FCF
structure at relatively the same elevation and parallel to each other.
Outlet pipelines shall be designed to connect the FCF structure to the
member agencys distribution system pipeline. Usually, the member
agency would take ownership of the outlet pipeline either a few feet
outside the FCF structure, at a property or easement line, or at another
point that is agreed upon between the Water Authority and the member
agency.
C. Pipe Trains (Service Connections)
The interior delivery pipe(s) to a FCF are identified by the member
agency that it serves (e.g., Otay 14, San Diego 5). The pipe train shall
include an upstream isolation valve, a flow meter, a control valve, and a
downstream isolation valve. The pipe train shall be supported above
the floor of the structure with pipe supports in accordance with the
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Water Authority standards. The height of the pipe train shall be per the
requirements outlined in Section 4.4.
FCFs may be configured to accommodate single or multiple pipe trains.
The number of pipe trains, or service connections, inside a FCF is
generally a function of:
Maximum flow to be regulated and metered.
Range of flow to be regulated and metered.
Space constraints.
Redundancy requirements.
Type of service (i.e., whether treated water or untreated water
service). In some cases, both treated and untreated water
service connections are housed within a single FCF building.
However, in this case, separate pipe train(s) is used for each
type of service.
Some FCF buildings may have separate pipe trains serving
different agencies.
D. Flowmeters
Each pipe train within a FCF shall be equipped with a flowmeter to
accurately measure the flow of water from the delivery system to the
member agency. The acceptable flowmeter type used for revenue
metering at Water Authority FCFs is a venturi meter. However,
depending on meter size, site and space constraints, and bi-directional
flow requirements, magnetic flowmeters may be more applicable. As
compared to venturi meters, magnetic flowmeters have shorter laying
length, and shorter upstream and downstream straight pipe
requirements. Water Authority approval is necessary before using
magnetic flowmeters.
The Design Contractor shall coordinate with the Water Authority
Operations and Maintenance Department the selection of the flowmeter
for the project. The selection of a flowmeter type is usually a function
of:
Project specific requirements.
Required measuring accuracy.
Acceptable head losses.
Space requirement.
Flow range.
Flow Reynolds Number.
Flow direction (uni- vs. bi-directional).
Initial and maintenance costs.
Maintenance and field-calibration ease.
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Some of the flowmeter physical requirements include:
Flanged connections to the FCF piping.
Body material for Venturi meters shall be cast iron.
E. Flow Control Valves
The primary function of flow control valves is to regulate the flow
through the FCF. Each pipe train shall be equipped with a flow control
valve located downstream of the flowmeter inside the FCF housing
structure. The distance between the flowmeter and the flow control
valve shall be per the flowmeter manufacturers recommendation.
Control valves shall be connected to other piping via a flanged
connection.
Flow control valves shall be of the plug type (venturi pattern). The
Design Contractor may propose other types of control valves to suit the
project requirements; however, acceptance by the Water Authority is
mandatory.
Flow control valves shall be electrically actuated according to the Water
Authority standards. Refer to Section 2.5.2 of Chapter 2 (Transmission
Pipelines) for more information.
F. Isolation Valves
The primary function of isolation valves in FCFs is to locally isolate the
entire facility or a particular pipe train to enable the performance of
maintenance and repair operations. Isolation valves shall be installed
on each pipe train, with one valve upstream of the flowmeter and
another downstream of the flow control valve. Distance between the
flowmeter and the upstream isolation valve shall be per the flowmeter
manufacturers recommendation.
Isolation valves are usually:
Ball or metal-seated butterfly type with flanged connections to
other piping.
Equipped with manual operators. Electric operators may be
used for large valves that are difficult to operate manually.
Located within the FCF building or structure.
G. Other Appurtenances
Each pipe train shall be equipped with the following:
Air release/air vacuum valves to allow air entrance/escape
during draining and filling cycles of the FCF piping. Air
release/air vacuum valves are usually installed upstream of
the FCF inlet isolation valve and downstream of the outlet
isolation valve. Refer to Section 2.5.2 in Chapter 2
(Transmission Pipelines) for more information on air release/
air vacuum valves. Additional air vent piping (or gooseneck)
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may be required between the control valve and either
upstream or downstream isolation valves to allow for draining
sections of the pipe train.
Pressure transmitter/gauge assemblies installed upstream of
the FCF inlet isolation valve and downstream of the outlet
isolation valve. Pipe connections for the process piping for
these assemblies may be combined with the air release/air
vacuum valve connection at the top of pipe or may have a
separate connection at piping springline at the same location.
Refer to the following Water Authority documents for more
information:
o Pressure Gauge specification section in the Water
Authority General Conditions and Standard
Specifications (GC&SS). Refer to Attachment 4-1 for
the cover page of the GC&SS.
o Instrumentation Details drawing in the
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings (refer to
Attachment 4-2 for the cover page).
Minimum 2-inch drains on the pipe train to facilitate draining
facility piping, or inlet and outlet piping as required.
A sampling station, installed only on treated water FCFs, for
taking water samples for laboratory analysis. Sample station
piping connection shall be installed per the Treated Water
Sample Station Connection and Cabinet Assembly Details
drawing in the Water Authority Standard Details and Standard
Drawings (refer to Attachment 4-3 for the cover page).
Mechanical couplings (usually sleeve flexible couplings) shall
be installed on FCF piping to facilitate valve or meter removal
when future repairs are required. Though the number of
couplings required should be minimal, their placement shall
be such that it benefits the removal and installation of the
major components. The Design Contractor shall determine
which coupling types are suitable based on the pipe train
configuration. All couplings shall be restrained.
Connections of pipe trains with piping outside the FCF
building shall be accommodated with welded joints or butt-
strap connections.

4.3.2
Design Criteria
A. Pipe Material, Coating and Lining, and Cathodic Protection
Inlet and outlet piping that is exterior to the FCF and pipe trains inside
the FCF shall be welded steel pipe with lining and coating designed per
requirements outlined in Section 2.3 of Chapter 2 (Transmission
Pipelines).
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The turnout connection piping shall be cathodically isolated from the
main delivery pipeline and the outlet piping heading to the FCF.
Insulating flange kits shall be installed on the outlet flange from the
delivery pipeline and just downstream of the turnout valve. The FCF
piping shall be cathodically isolated from the inlet and outlet piping.
Insulating flange kits shall be installed on the upstream side of the inlet
isolation valve, and on the downstream side of the outlet isolation
valve. Refer to Section 2.7.6 of Chapter 2 (Transmission Pipelines) for
more information on cathodic protection.
The buried FCF outlet piping shall be electrically isolated from the
member agency piping at the point of transfer in ownership of the
pipeline. This is usually accomplished using insulated flanges or
monolithic insulators (ISOJ oints). The buried outlet piping shall have
an independent cathodic protection system.
B. Pipe Size and Thickness
All inlet and outlet piping shall be designed per requirements outlined in
Section 2.7 of Chapter 2 (Transmission Pipelines).
Pipe trains within the FCF shall be optimized to handle the prevailing
flow rate; however, they shall be able to handle both the minimum and
maximum flow demands. The range of flow is usually requested by the
member agency. The Design Contractor shall ensure that the design
velocities are not below 3 fps and do not exceed 8 fps while
accommodating the minimum and maximum flow demands. Brief and
infrequent pipe exposure to higher velocities, up to 12 fps, is
permissible. Refer to Section 2.7.3 of Chapter 2 (Transmission
Pipelines) for additional requirements.
Piping internal to the FCF shall be designed to withstand the highest of
the pressures listed below (refer to Chapter 9 (Surge and Transient
Hydraulic Analysis) of the Design Contractor Guide (ESD-160; Volume
One), and Section 2.7 of Chapter 2 (Transmission Pipelines) of this
Guide for more information):
Upstream static pressure.
Surge pressure due to pump shutoff, valve closure, etc.,
unless a surge control mechanism is in place.
C. Flowmeters
Since flow measurements are used for revenue billing, accuracy of
flow-metering systems within FCFs is of utmost importance to both the
Water Authority and member agencies. The upstream and
downstream piping systems to the flowmeter shall be carefully
designed to maximize flowmeter accuracy. In addition, flow
transmitters shall be carefully selected and specified to maintain high
accuracy in flow measurements.
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Venturi flowmeters sizing involves determining the meter beta ratio
(constriction diameter to pipe diameter ratio) as a function of prevailing,
maximum, and minimum flow rates. Sizing is usually done according to
the manufacturers recommendations. Differential pressure
transmitters shall be installed with venturi flowmeters to measure the
pressure differential across the meter and accordingly determine the
flow rate. The following are some general design guidelines for venturi
flowmeters:
At maximum flow conditions and to maintain the flowmeter
reading accuracy, the differential pressure for venturi
flowmeters shall be between 250 and 300 inches of water.
At minimum flow conditions, the differential pressure shall not
be below 2.5 inches of water.
Minimum to maximum flow ratio shall not exceed 1:10.
Reynolds number shall be a minimum of 75,000.
Accuracy of the meter shall be 0.5% with a discharge
coefficient of 0.99.
If another type of flowmeter (other than venture) is used, the Design
contractor shall confirm with the meter manufacturer the accuracy at
both minimum and maximum flow conditions.
D. Flow Control Valves
The Design Contractor shall size control valves based on upstream
pressures and required downstream pressures. The Design Contractor
shall provide the proper calculations that demonstrate that the control
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4.4 Housing Structure and Site Work

4.4.1
General
FCF pipe train(s), equipment and appurtenances shall be housed within
a structure or building. Several options are available for the FCF
housing structure including:
Housing Structure Type - At grade or below grade.
Material of Construction - Cast-in-place concrete, pre-
fabricated concrete structure, concrete block w/wood or steel
structure roof, pre-fabricated steel structure, etc.
Construction Method: Site-built or packaged unit.
The selection of the housing structure depends on a multitude of site-
specific parameters covering technical, environmental, cost, and
operations and maintenance considerations. Probably the most
important distinction between options for FCF housing structure is
whether it is at grade or below grade. Though the Water Authority
prefers at-grade structures for most FCFs, below-grade structures may
provide greater benefits due to certain site conditions. Some of the
main differences between at- and below-grade FCFs include:
For at-grade structures, the advantages over below-grade
structures include:
o Easier and safer accessibility to equipment and
appurtenances.
o Confined space entry permit not required.
o No requirement for sump pump.
o Less chance for flooding.
o Easier to ventilate.
For below-grade structures, the advantages over above-
grade structures include:
o Fewer or no architectural concerns.
o No major inlet/outlet pipe modifications to elevate
pipes to FCF building elevation.
Another important consideration in selecting the housing structure for
FCFs is whether the facility will be site-built or a packaged unit.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the project predesign report for the
recommended housing structure for the FCF. If the predesign report
does not have the proper information, the Design Contractor shall
prepare a comparative study between the different options with
recommendation of the best option.

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4.4.2
Design
Considerations
The following are some design considerations that are applicable to all
types of FCFs:
The minimum inside vertical clearance (floor to ceiling) shall
be seven feet.
Safe access, to both sides of the pipe train, to appurtenant
equipment that requires regular maintenance (e.g., valve
operators, air valves) shall be maintained.
Isolation and control valves shall be elevated and supported
by appropriate means with unobstructed clearance of at least
two feet above the finished floor elevation.
The size of the housing structure shall:
o Accommodate all the FCF piping, equipment,
appurtenances, electrical and control panels, access
stairs, ventilation system, etc.
o Allow for a minimum 3.5-feet clearance from all sides
to allow for maintenance and hoisting of equipment
and piping.
Security requirements outlined in Section 3.13.5 of Chapter 3
(Pump Stations) shall also be followed for FCFs.
Intrusion alarm shall be installed at doors and other FCF
access openings, as required.
Personnel access openings to the FCF building or structure
shall be via an access-control card reader and electric lock
system.
Indoor enclosures shall be NEMA 12 rated. Below-grade
enclosures shall be NEMA 4 rated.
Architectural design considerations shall follow, as
applicable, the requirements outlined in Section 3.14 of
Chapter 3 (Pump Stations) of this Guide.
Structural design considerations shall follow, as applicable,
the requirements outlined in Section 3.15 of Chapter 3 (Pump
Stations) of this Guide.
All FCF sites shall be fenced following the requirements
outlined in Section 3.13.5 of Chapter 3 (Pump Stations).
Safe access into a paved driveway and parking area is
required.
Landscape design considerations shall follow the
requirements outlined in Section 3.13.4 of Chapter 3 (Pump
Stations) of this Guide.
The following are specific design considerations for below-grade
housing structures:
Design to avoid permit confined-space entry requirement.
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Personnel and equipment access hatches shall be provided
and shall satisfy the following requirements (refer to the
Structural Steel, Aluminum and Miscellaneous Metal Work
specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 4-1) for
information on access hatches):
o Hinged and spring-assisted to accommodate a one-
person operation.
o Have hold open stay bars and safety railings when
doors are in the open position.
o Designed to withstand continuous H-20 traffic
loadings.
o Panels shall not be longer than 8 feet in any direction.
o Sized to accommodate the hoisting of piping and
equipment.
o Equipment access hatches to be equipped with a
locking mechanism (padlock or integral keyed lock).
o Main access hatch for personnel to be equipped with
an electric locking device compatible with the access
control system.
o Equipped with drain channels to prevent rainwater or
surface runoff water from entering the FCF structure.
Drain water shall be piped to a location away from the
structure and not the FCF sump. Refer to the
following drawings in the Water Authority Standard
Details and Standard Drawings (see Attachment 4-3)
for additional information:
Manway Air Vacuum & Air Release Valve (Right-
of-Way Type).
Blowoff Plan & Sections (Right-of-Way Type).
o Equipped with intrusion alarm.
An active ventilation system (e.g., supply fan) shall be
provided. The ventilation system shall start automatically
when an access hatch is opened. A/C units are not
preferred.
All below-grade FCFs shall be provided with a sump. Actual
sump dimensions shall be per the sump pump
manufacturers recommendation with a minimum 1.5-foot x
1.5-feet wide and 1.5-feet deep. The sump shall be located
at one of the floor corners. The finished floor shall be sloped
towards the sump from all directions. A permanent
submersible sump pump, with integral level controls and
discharge piping directing sump water away from the FCF
structure, shall be installed in the sump. The sump shall be
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accessible for portable pumping operations to collect and
dispose of unwanted water.
Equipped with a flood alarm system separate from the sump
pump system.
All structure wall or floor penetrations shall be equipped with
water-tight seals.
The following are specific design considerations for above-grade
housing structures:
In case the pipe-train size is larger than 12, roof hatches
shall be provided for equipment access.
Personnel and roll-up doors shall be provided.
Adequate ventilation shall be provided. If natural ventilation
is not sufficient, active ventilation means (e.g., a supply fan)
shall be used; however, A/C units are not preferred.

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4.5 Electrical Design

4.5.1
General
The Design Contractor shall refer to Section 3.11.1 of Chapter 3 for
requirements to be used in the design of the FCF electrical system.
The Design Contractor shall coordinate the power supply to the FCF
with the local utility company (San Diego Gas & Electric; SDG&E).

4.5.2
Electrical
Service and
Distribution
Utilization voltage ratings are as follows:
Motors:
o Smaller than 3/4 hp, 115 volts, single-phase, 60 Hz.
o 3/4 hp and larger, 460 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz.
Miscellaneous non-motor loads of 0.5 kW and less shall be
single-phase rated at 115 volts, 60 Hz.
Lighting:
o Outdoors: General area lighting; Energy-saving
fluorescent, 115 volts, single-phase. Specific area
lighting; Motion-activated fluorescent.
o Indoors: Fluorescent, 115 volts, single-phase.
General-purpose receptacles shall be rated 20 amps, 120
volts, single-phase.
Special purpose receptacles may be 120 volts, or 480 volts
(3-phase as required).
Special purpose DC control circuits are 24 volts.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) shall be provided for
all main control panels, PLCs (Programmable Logic
Controllers), and all other process controllers as required for
the specified instrumentation and controls. All UPS power
supplies shall be 120 Volts, single-phase, 60 Hz received
from the power panel circuit.
All instrumentation and instrument-panel power shall be 24
Volts DC supplied directly from the UPS. Provide separate
fuses for each field device.
All feeders shall have an equipment grounding conductor in
the same raceway. Equipment grounding conductors shall
be sized in accordance with NEC requirements.

4.5.3
Lighting
Lighting shall be switch operated. For loads exceeding the switch
capacity, use a lighting contactor. Provide switches at all doors. For
fenced FCFs, exterior lighting to the FCF structure shall be provided
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with motion-activated switching with manual on/off control. For outdoor
lighting, the Design Contractor shall select luminaries that produce the
least glare over the surrounding area. Exterior fixtures shall be vandal-
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4.6 Instrumentation and Control

4.6.1
General
This section covers some general instrumentation and control
requirements for FCFs. However, the Design Contractor shall refer to
Chapter 6 (SCADA, and Instrumentation and Control) of this Guide for
detailed instrumentation and control requirements. The Design
Contractor shall also use the following Water Authority documents for
additional information and requirements:
GC&SS (refer to Attachment 4-1).
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings (refer to
Attachment 4-2).
PLC Implementation Standards (refer to Attachment 4-4 for
the cover page).
Instrumentation and control for FCFs is provided to measure, control,
and monitor water flow. The FCF shall be equipped with devices
enabling communication with the Water Authority SCADA system
(master data acquisition, processing and management center known as
the Escondido Control Center).

4.6.2
Instruments,
devices, and
Equipment
Several types of instruments, devices, and equipment are used in FCFs
including the following:
A. Isolation and Flow Control Valves
The Design Contractor shall follow Section 2.10 of Chapter 2
(Transmission Pipelines) for the instrumentation and control
requirements for isolation and flow control.
Rapid increase or decrease in flow shall be entirely avoided in order not
to induce a flow control problem. Therefore, the Design Contractor
shall:
Determine the control valve opening and closing times that
will not induce rapid flow changes.
Specify valve gearing that shall meet the required opening
and closing times.
B. Flowmeters
Transmitters or controllers for flowmeters shall be capable of totalizing
flow within a specified period of time. The Design Contractor shall refer
to the PLC Implementation Standards (refer to Attachment 4-4) for
totalizer control functions.
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Differential pressure transmitters used with venturi flowmeters shall be
equipped with a square-root extraction function to enable transforming
the measured differential pressure to flow rate.
In case of more than one pipe train serving the same agency, the
Design Contractor shall configure the control system so that when the
desired flowrate set point is dialed in (see Chapter 6 for more
information), the control system shall select the appropriate pipe train
that can accommodate the desired flow and provide the highest
metering accuracy.
C. Sump Pumps
Permanent sump pumps shall be configured to:
Automatically start based on a high-level float switch installed
inside the sump at a level recommended by the pump
manufacturer.
Automatically stop based on a low-level float switch installed
inside the sump at a level recommended by the pump
manufacturer.
Sump pumps shall have a fully functional local control panel to enable
starting, stopping, and monitoring the pump while in operation. Alarm
conditions and pump running status (On/Off) shall also be sent to the
facility PLC.
D. Flood Alarm Float Switch
A separate flood alarm switch shall be installed on one of the FCF walls
and hardwired to the facility PLC. The purpose of this level switch is to
generate an alarm indicating flood conditions at the FCF. Refer to the
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings (see Attachment 4-2) for
installation details of the flood alarm float switch.

4.6.3
Member Agency
Interface
Cabinet
Normally the panels and cabinets, which are located within FCFs
include the control panel, communications cabinet, access control
cabinet, and where required, the video equipment cabinet. These
panels and cabinets are covered in Chapter 6 (SCADA, and
Instrumentation and Control). Also, located at FCFs is the Member
Agency Interface Cabinet (MAIC), and because of its uniqueness to
FCFs, its requirements are covered in this chapter
The MAIC shall be located outside the FCF housing structure and
mounted on the FCF wall or other supporting structure. This setting
facilitates access to the cabinet by the member agency. Multiple
MAICs may be required if more then one member agency has a service
connection within the FCF building.
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The following delineates the responsibilities and provision of
components between the Water Authority and the member agency for
the MAIC:
Water Authority
o Install the MAIC with suitable NEMA rating. The
cabinet shall be adequately sized to house terminal
blocks, other necessary devices, and the member
agency communication devices, as required.
o Route upstream and downstream pressure, and flow
signals from the FCF control panel to the MAIC.
Pressure and flow are the important signals that
member agencies usually monitor.
o Install service power receptacle (separate circuit)
within the MAIC for member agency use.
Member Agency
o Install all communication devices necessary for
communication with their SCADA system.
o Install any conductors downstream of the MAIC.
The Design Contractor shall be responsible for designing and
specifying the Water Authority MAIC components.


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Specifications


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Chapter 5 Seismic Design Criteria

Overview

Purpose This chapter presents the Water Authority general guidelines and
requirements for seismic design of pipelines, pump stations, flow control
facilities, buildings, and other facilities.

Topics This chapter is composed of the following topics:

5.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 PURPOSE, INTENT, AND REFERENCE .................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.4 SYSTEM LEVEL OF SERVICE GOAL........................................................................................ 5-3
5.1.5 SEISMIC PERFORMANCE CLASS............................................................................................ 5-3
5.1.6 FACILITY IMPORTANCE AND PERFORMANCE GOALS............................................................... 5-3
5.1.7 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS .................................................................................. 5-6
5.1.8 ADDITIONAL REFERENCES.................................................................................................... 5-7
5.2 SITE CRITERIA ........................................................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.1 SEISMIC HAZARDS ............................................................................................................... 5-8
5.2.2 GEOLOGIC STUDIES............................................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.3 SEISMOLOGIC STUDIES ........................................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.4 GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES ..................................................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 GROUND SHAKING............................................................................................................... 5-9
5.2.6 LATERAL SPREADS AND SLOPE MOVEMENTS...................................................................... 5-11
5.2.7 LANDSLIDES....................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.2.8 SETTLEMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.2.9 WAVE PROPAGATION HAZARDS.......................................................................................... 5-12
5.2.10 SEISMIC SOIL PRESSURE ON STRUCTURES AND RETAINING WALLS..................................... 5-12
5.3 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING-LIKE STRUCTURES........................................................................ 5-13
5.3.1 APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.3.2 DESIGN BASIS OF NEW BUILDINGS ..................................................................................... 5-13
5.3.3 DETAILING ......................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.3.4 FOUNDATIONS ................................................................................................................... 5-13
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5.3.5 INSPECTION CRITERIA.........................................................................................................5-13
5.4 UNDERGROUND AND ABOVEGROUND PIPING..........................................................................5-14
5.4.1 PIPING CLASSIFICATIONS....................................................................................................5-14
5.4.2 GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ...........................................................................................5-14
5.4.3 TRANSMISSION PIPELINES ..................................................................................................5-16
5.4.4 OTHER WATER AUTHORITY PIPELINES ................................................................................5-16
5.4.5 ABOVEGROUND PIPING, CONDUIT, CABLE TRAYS, AND HVAC DUCT....................................5-16
5.4.6 PIPING PASSING THROUGH OR BELOW BODIES OF WATER ..................................................5-16
5.5 SOIL RETAINING STRUCTURES...............................................................................................5-17
5.5.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................5-17
5.5.2 YIELDING WALLS ................................................................................................................5-17
5.5.3 GRAVITY RETAINING WALLS................................................................................................5-17
5.5.4 NON-YIELDING WALLS........................................................................................................5-17
5.6 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES................................................................................................5-18
5.6.1 TUNNELS............................................................................................................................5-18
5.6.2 VAULTS..............................................................................................................................5-18
5.7 WATER RETENTION STRUCTURES..........................................................................................5-19
5.7.1 STEEL TANKS.....................................................................................................................5-19
5.7.2 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE TANKS.......................................................................................5-19
5.7.3 WATER RETENTION BASINS ................................................................................................5-19
5.7.4 INTERNAL COMPONENTS.....................................................................................................5-19
5.7.5 OTHER RESERVOIR SYSTEMS.............................................................................................5-19
5.8 PUMP STATIONS....................................................................................................................5-20
5.8.1 ENCLOSURE STRUCTURES..................................................................................................5-20
5.8.2 EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................5-20
5.8.3 UNDERGROUND PIPING ......................................................................................................5-20
5.9 EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................................................................5-21
5.9.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................5-21
5.9.2 EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION ..........................................................................5-21
5.9.3 HORIZONTAL PUMPS...........................................................................................................5-22
5.9.4 VERTICAL PUMPS ...............................................................................................................5-22
5.9.5 VALVES..............................................................................................................................5-23
5.9.6 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS ...............................................................................................5-23
5.9.7 CONTROL PANELS AND INSTRUMENT RACKS .......................................................................5-23
5.9.8 BATTERY RACKS ................................................................................................................5-24
5.9.9 ABOVE GROUND EQUIPMENT PIPING...................................................................................5-24
5.9.10 VIBRATION ISOLATED EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................5-24
5.9.11 EQUIPMENT ANCHORAGE....................................................................................................5-25
5.9.12 ANCHORAGE FORCES.........................................................................................................5-26
5.9.13 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT................................................5-26
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List of Tables:
Table 5-1: Seismic Performance Goals and Seismic Performance Class (SPC) ................... 5-5
Table 5-2: Seismic Performance Class (SPC) and Pipe Function Class................................ 5-6
Table 5-3: Equivalence of Pipe Function Class and Seismic Performance Class .............. 5-14

List of Figures:
Figure 5-1: 2,475-Year Horizontal PGA (Rock Level) .............................................................. 5-10

List of Attachments:
Attachment 5-1: Symbols and Notations ................................................................................. 5-28
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5.1 Introduction

5.1.1
General
The water systems owned and operated by the San Diego County
Water Authority (Water Authority) are vital lifelines for the communities
located within San Diego County and must be designed for a high
degree of reliability. The Water Authority, and many of its capital
facilities, is located within an area of California that is at risk of
experiencing major earthquakes. Loss of Water Authority facilities
following such an earthquake could result in a general hazard to the
public health and disruption of water supply needed for the economic
well being of the community. Disruption of water deliveries could also
impact the availability of water for fire fighting purposes provided by
other water agencies.

5.1.2
Purpose, Intent,
and Reference
The purpose of Chapter 5 is to set forth a consistent and economical
set of criteria for the seismic resistive design of Water Authority facilities
in order to provide an appropriate level of reliability. It is intended that
Chapter 5 be used as a reference by all persons performing design of
Water Authority facilities, including Water Authority engineering staff,
design contractors, suppliers, and design-build contractors.
Where applicable, design of Water Authority facilities shall be in general
conformance to standards specified herein. Designers are cautioned
these standards must be applied in conjunction with basic principles of
engineering mechanics and application of sound engineering judgment
in order to provide appropriate designs.
Chapter 5 is intended for both new designs and retrofit of existing
facilities. For design of new facilities, it is the intent to apply, as a
minimum, the referenced building codes and industry standards to the
full extent. For evaluation and modification to existing facilities,
alternative criteria may be prescribed with justification as the detailed
project objectives are developed and approved by the Water Authority.

5.1.2.1
Codes and
Standards
Nothing in Chapter 5 shall be construed to allow design of new facilities
to a level less than required by the applicable building codes and
industry standards, or to absolve the Design Contractor of its respons-
ibility as engineer of record.
The Water Authority, as a California state agency, is not legally bound
to comply with regulations and codes promulgated by local agencies,
such as the County of San Diego and/or cities located within the service
area. However, for other reasons the Water Authority may choose to
comply with such local codes and regulations.
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Finally, the Water Authority is legally bound to comply with applicable
permits, codes, and regulations issued by state and federal agencies,
such as the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) or the
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

5.1.2.2
Terminology
The use of the term shall in Chapter 5 is not to be interpreted such as
to prevent use of alternative, technically justified procedures or
methodologies. Such alternative procedures that result in meeting
compliance with the intent of Chapter 5 with respect to performance and
reliability may be used subject to a case-by-case approval by the Water
Authority.
The term major earthquake in Chapter 5 is defined as an earthquake
of Moment Magnitude M7.1 or larger on the Rose Canyon Silver
Strand fault, M7.4 or larger on the Elsinore Fault, or M7.9 or larger on
the San Andreas fault.
Refer to Attachment 5-1, Symbols and Notations, for additional
terminology definitions.

5.1.3
Applicability
The following sections define the applicability of Chapter 5.


5.1.3.1
Facilities
Included
Chapter 5 is applicable to the design, repair, alteration, and
rehabilitation of the following types of permanent facilities:
Buildings and building-like structures, including pump stations,
hydropower generating stations, flow control facilities, process
buildings, control centers, office buildings, warehouses, service
centers, and their equipment, systems and contents.
Water retention structures, including reservoirs, clearwells, sediment-
ation basins, and filter beds, and their internal elements, such as
columns, pipeline vents and risers, division walls, etc.
Reservoir roof structures.
Tunnels.
Small buried structures, including valve boxes, concrete vaults,
flow control facilities, pressure control facilities, and pump
stations.
Underground piping for transmission pipelines.
Atmospheric storage tanks.
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5.1.3.2
Facilities
Excluded
Chapter 5 does not apply to the design of the following types of
facilities:
Dams and associated components under California Department
of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD), or the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction. The
DSOD or FERC shall be consulted regarding seismic evaluation
and design criteria for the particular component under their
jurisdiction.
Outlet towers in reservoirs.
Instrumentation and control equipment, including associated
facilities such as vaults, lines, conduits, cabinets, and so forth.
Power plants sized 50 megawatts and larger. Such power plants
are covered by regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC).
Any temporary facilities as determined by the Water Authority.

5.1.4
Level of Service
Goal
The basic level of service goal for the Water Authority system shall be
to deliver at least the minimum water flows as defined in the Water
Authoritys Emergency Storage Project (ESP) to each member agency
within seven days after a major earthquake.

5.1.5
Seismic
Performance
Class
The Water Authority will assign a Seismic Performance Class (SPC) to
each new facility and component. The selection of the SPC shall be to
satisfy Sections 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4 and 5.1.6 of Chapter 5. An entire
project may be assigned one SPC, or components of a project may be
assigned their own SPCs, as required to meet overall performance
goals. The SPC shall be clearly indicated in project-specific design
documentation. For pipelines, see Table 5-2 for the correlation between
SPC and Pipe Function Class (PFC).

5.1.6
Facility
Importance and
Performance
Goals
Building codes define the minimum requirements for seismic resistant
design. While minimum seismic design has proven to be effective to
protect life safety, facilities of greater importance must be designed to
meet more stringent criteria to protect public safety, as well as
improving post-earthquake functionality/operability. These seismic
design criteria have addressed this issue by assigning an SPC based
on performance goals, and by requiring more stringent requirements for
facilities that are critical for attaining the post-earthquake water delivery
goals. In defining the performance goals and assigning facilities and
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components into the SPC, the following factors have been and should
be considered:
The intended function of the facility and/or components;
Available redundancy in the event of facility failure;
The level of service the Water Authority could provide in the
event of facility or component failure;
The difficulty of recovering from failure; and
The impact of failure, such as inundation of surrounding areas.
The performance goals and the corresponding SPC for non-pipeline
facilities are listed in Table 5-1. The seismic importance and the
corresponding PFC for pipeline facilities are listed in Table 5-2.

5.1.6.1
Use of Table 5-1
In using Table 5-1, a common cause/failure mode is a situation where
multiple failures are likely to be produced by a single cause. For
example, an earthquake-induced landslide under a pump station can be
assumed to cause a common cause failure to all pumps within the
pump station. However, earthquake-induced ground shaking is not
likely to cause all the pumps within a pump station to fail.
The "I = 1.25" and "I = 1.50" values in Table 5-1 do not apply to the
design or evaluation of transmission pipelines. For transmission
pipelines, I is always equal to 1.0. In no case should the combined
value of [Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) * I] used for design need to
exceed 0.9g.
Portions of the water system do not need to be seismically upgraded
that if they do not pose credible life safety threat as a whole and meet
the performance goals in Section 5.1.4. When these portions of the
water system are modified for purposes other than seismic, the new or
modified portions should be designed in accordance with seismic
criteria for new facilities per Chapter 5.
Where the detailed requirements of this chapter or referenced
standards and codes require the application of an I-Factor, it shall be
determined in accordance with the Table 5-1.
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Table 5-1: Seismic Performance Goals and Seismic Performance Class (SPC)


PERFORMANCE GOAL
SPC AND CODE
" I" VALUE*
POTENTIAL EXAMPLES
Provide life safety protection for
major earthquakes likely to affect the
site. Facility may not be economically
repairable in the event of such an
event.

Standard, I,
I = 1.0
Administrative centers, repair
shops, service centers and similar
support facilities. Repair shops
needed for post-earthquake
repairs may need to be in a higher
SPC.
Provide life safety protection for
earthquakes likely to affect the site.
Facility may experience damage but
should be capable of restoration to
service within 30 days.





Important, 2, Structures and components of the
storage, distribution, treatment
and control systems with some
level of redundancy or for which
failure does not result in an
unacceptable service level.
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I = 1.25

Provide life safety protection for
earthquakes likely to affect the site.
In addition, provide reasonable
expectation of post-earthquake
operability. Facility should be capable
of restoration to a level of service
consistent with adopted post-
earthquake Level of Service goals
within 24 hours.





Critical, 3, Structures and components of
the storage, distribution,
treatment and control systems
with no redundancy or with
redundancy having common-
cause failure modes, and the
failure of which results in an
unacceptable service level.

I = 1.5
Facilities having no
redundancy or redundancy
with common-cause failure
modes, are classified as
Critical. Attention must also be
given to hydraulic flow
limitations when assessing
redundancy.
Facilities needed for
emergency response, such as
emergency operations centers
and emergency
repair/response centers.
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Table 5-2: Seismic Performance Class (SPC) and Pipe Function Class

SPC PFC SEISMIC
IMPORTANCE
DESCRIPTION
1 Very Low to
None
Pipelines that represent very low hazard to human
life in the event of failure. Not needed for post
earthquake system performance, response, or
recovery. Widespread damage resulting in long
restoration times (weeks or longer) will not materially
harm the economic well being of the community.
1 2 Ordinary,
Normal
Normal and ordinary pipeline use, common pipelines
in most water systems. All pipes not identified as
PFC 1, 3, or 4. Includes Essential pipelines that have
two or more redundant pipelines that are reliable for a
475-year earthquake.
2 3 Critical Critical pipelines serving large numbers of member
agencies and present significant economic impact to
the community or a substantial hazard to human life
and property in the event of failure. Includes
Essential pipelines which have one redundant
pipeline that is reliable for a 975-year earthquake.

3 4 Essential Essential pipelines required for post earthquake
response and recovery and intended to remain
functional and operational during and following a
design earthquake. No redundant pipelines available
to provide service post earthquake.

5.1.7
Reference
Codes and
Standards
Regardless of design basis, all newly constructed Water Authority
facilities shall as a minimum comply with the applicable provisions of
the codes and standards and guidelines, latest edition, listed below.
Buildings, structures & equipment ICC, International Building
Code, the International Code Council, Falls Church, Virginia.
Fire Suppression Systems NFPA l3, published by the National
Fire Protection Association.
Reinforced concrete water retention structures ACI 350, as
published by the American Concrete Institute.
Welded Steel Water Tanks ANSI/AWWA D100 as published by
the American Water Works Association.
Bolted Steel Water Tanks ANSI/AWWA D103, as published by
the American Water Works Association.
Prestressed Concrete Tanks ANSI/AWWA D110, as published
by the American Water Works Association.
Transmission Pipelines Seismic Guidelines for Water Pipe-
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5.1.8
Additional
References
Refer to Appendix A, Supplemental Seismic Design Criteria for Water
Facilities, of the Facility Design Guide for supplemental information for
seismic design of water capital facilities. Appendix A is presented for
information only and any use of information contained therein does not
absolve the Design Contractor of its responsibility for the design as
engineer of record.

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5.2 Site Criteria

5.2.1
Seismic Hazards
Water Authority facilities are located in an area where the level of
seismicity ranges from one of the highest in California in its northern
service area to one of the more moderate in the southern area. The
hazards associated with such potential seismic activity include:
Fault rupture at site traversed by active faults.
Ground motions generated by earthquakes occurring on nearby
or distant faults.
Instability of slopes at or near the site.
Liquefaction, in saturated cohesionless soil strata underlying
the site of a facility, that may lead to loss of bearing for shallow
foundations, lateral support of deep foundations, settlements,
lateral spreads and/or lateral flows, and buoyancy effects.
Loss of strength in cohesive soil strata underlying a facility that
may lead to comparable consequences.
Some of these hazards need to be identified and evaluated on an area
or system-wide basis and some require site-specific investigations.

5.2.2
Geologic
Studies
Regional and site geologic studies may be required. These hazard
evaluations shall include identification of faults and other geologic
features that may affect project facilities.

5.2.3
Seismologic
Studies
Seismologic studies may be needed to assess the seismicity of the
region and to establish earthquake events that will be used in the
analysis, evaluation, and design of the project facilities. These studies
should cover historic seismicity, including recurrence relationships for the
region and for each source identified in the geologic studies. The
information gathered should be sufficient to conduct both a deterministic
and probabilistic evaluation of earthquake ground motions for a generic
site condition, e.g., a rock outcrop.

5.2.4
Geotechnical
Studies
A California-licensed geotechnical engineer shall determine if previous
investigations and field work performed for the site are sufficient. If not, a
field investigation or laboratory testing program, or both, may be
required. The extent of geotechnical studies should be detailed for
facilities that are classified per Table 5-2 as SPC 2 or 3, or PFC 3 or 4.
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5.2.5
Ground
Shaking
The parameters required to characterize the seismic loads for engineer-
ing analysis or design of a structure will depend on the method used to
analyze the structure.
In general, scenario ground motions should be used when evaluating the
performance of the water system as a whole, while either deterministic or
probabilistic motions should be used for design of a specific facility at a
specific location. By "scenario ground motion", it is meant the selection of
a specific earthquake rupture at a specific location.

5.2.5.1
Deterministic
Methods
Deterministic estimates of ground motions for a given earthquake are
made by defining the magnitude of the earthquake scenario, determining
the source-to-site distance, and applying attenuation relationships
available in the seismic literature.

5.2.5.2
Probabilistic
Methods
Probabilistic analysis is used to estimate earthquake ground motions
associated with a selected probability level, e.g., a probability of
exceedance over the life of the structure. Such analysis is commonly
referred to as probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA).

5.2.5.3
Design Ground
Motions
The prescribed design ground motions requirements are minimum re-
quirements. Additional requirements may apply.
For the assessment of seismic geohazards and the design of system
facilities other than buildings, tanks, and equipment anchorage, ground
motions shall be determined by probabilistic procedures.
Design ground motions with 10% probabilities of exceedance in 50 years
(475-year approximate return period) shall be used for facilities in SPCs
1, 2 and 3. In lieu of using the 475-year earthquake motions directly, the
design ground motions may be taken as 2/3 of the 2,475-year (2% in 50
years) motions, at the discretion of the Design Manager; but in no case
less than the 475-year motion. The design ground motion need not
exceed a deterministic limit taken as the 84
th
-percentile level spectrum
for the scenario earthquakes listed in Section 5.2.4.2.
Design spectra for facilities in SPC 3 shall be obtained from a site-
specific study.
Design motions (generally ground velocities) for pipelines shall be taken
as the 475-year, 975-year or 2,475-year motions for PFC 2, 3 or 4,
respectively, as adjusted to reflect rock, firm soil, or soft soil conditions
along the alignment of the pipeline.
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5.2.5.4
Selection of
Fault
Displacement
Parameters
When a facility must be placed across a primary active fault, it shall be
designed with the recognition that surface faulting or folding may occur.

5.2.5.5
Liquefaction
The potential for liquefaction of a site shall be considered in the design of
Water Authority facilities. This phenomenon can be highly damaging to
aboveground, as well as underground structures and utilities, and shall
be taken into account in the design of Water Authority facilities.
Liquefaction occurs where loose, saturated, granular soils (silts, sands,
and gravels) lose a substantial amount of strength when subjected to
intense ground shaking.
Comprehensive soil liquefaction susceptibility mapping has not been
completed throughout the San Diego County area. Therefore,
liquefaction potential at a facility site shall be addressed on a project-
specific basis by a California-licensed geotechnical engineer.

5.2.6
Lateral Spreads
and Slope
Movements
The potential for lateral spreads and slope movements shall be
considered in design of Water Authority facilities.
Lateral spreads and slumping are ground-failure phenomena that can
occur on sloping ground. If the site has a significant slope, or is adjacent
to an open cut, e.g., depressed stream or road bed, liquefaction and soil
failure can cause the flow of materials down slope or towards the cut.

5.2.7
Landslides
The potential for damaging landslides at a site shall be considered in the
design of Water Authority projects. The potential for landslides at hillside
sites, or sites adjacent to steep slopes, bluffs, and/or cuts, should be
addressed by a California-licensed geotechnical engineer or California-
licensed engineering geologist.
Landslides occur when the combination of gravitational and ground
shaking-induced inertial forces temporarily exceeds the strength of the
earth materials in the slope. Landslides are often triggered by strong
ground shaking, particularly in areas close to the causative fault.

5.2.8
Settlements
Differential settlement of soils shall be considered in the design of Water
Authority facilities. Such damaging settlements can occur as a result of
liquefaction or other modes of seismic ground shaking.
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5.2.9
Wave
Propagation
Hazards
For long linear systems, such as Water Authority pipelines, the effects of
traveling waves and ground deformation shall be considered in the
design and evaluation of such facilities.

5.2.10
Seismic Soil
Pressure on
Structures and
Retaining Walls
In the design of structures and retaining walls associated with Water
Authority facilities, appropriate static and seismic soil pressure
increments shall be considered.

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5.3 Buildings and Building-Like Structures

5.3.1
Applicability
A building is defined as any enclosed or partially enclosed above grade
structure that provides for shelter of persons or equipment, and that is
occasionally occupied. A building-like structure is any unenclosed above
grade structure that has one of the lateral-force-resisting systems defined
in ASCE 7-05.

5.3.2
Design Basis of
New Buildings
The design of all elements of buildings, including structural elements of
the lateral-force-resisting system, structural elements not part of the
lateral-force-resisting system, and non-structural elements shall as a
minimum comply with all applicable sections of the IBC, except as
modified herein.

5.3.2.1
Classification of
Buildings
Seismic Use Groups for new buildings are defined in the IBC. A Seismic
Use Group of 1, 2, and 3 shall be assigned to facilities with SPC 1, 2,
and 3, respectively.

5.3.2.2
Importance
Factors
Importance factors for SPC 1, 2, and 3 are equal to 1.0, 1.25, and 1.5,
respectively. The Importance Factor (I) for non-structural elements shall
be 1.5 for facilities with SPC 2 and 3, and 1.0 for Class 1 facilities.

5.3.3
Detailing
Detailing requirements shall be as defined in the IBC.

5.3.4
Foundations
Soil-foundation interaction effects for massive structures shall be con-
sidered in the evaluation of foundations. A California-licensed geotech-
nical engineer shall provide information regarding liquefaction and other
geotechnical hazards and appropriate mitigation measures as discussed
in Section 5.2.

5.3.5
Inspection
Criteria
All buildings, building components, and equipment necessary for the
post-earthquake function of the facility shall be inspected per IBC
requirements during construction to assure that the construction meets
the intent of the design. Inspection of the completed facility shall also be
performed to assure that possible seismic interactions between nearby
components will not affect functionality of the facility.
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5.4 Underground and Aboveground Piping

5.4.1
Piping
Classifications
Table 5-3 provides a description of the characteristics of pipelines
associated with each Seismic Performance Class (SPC). Also shown in
Table 5-3 is the equivalence between SPC and Pipe Function Class
(PFC), as provided in the Seismic Guidelines for Water Pipelines
prepared under the auspices of the American Lifelines Alliance.

Table 5-3: Equivalence of Pipe Function Class and Seismic Performance Class

Seismic Perform-
ance Class (SPC)
Pipe Function
Class (PFC)
Pipeline Description
1 Pipelines that represent very low hazard to
human life in the event of failure. Not needed
for post earthquake system performance,
response, or recovery. Widespread damage
resulting in long restoration times (weeks or
longer) will not materially harm the economic
well being of the community.
1 2 Normal and ordinary pipeline use, common
pipelines in most water distribution systems.
Most WA pipelines do not fall under this class.
2 3 Critical pipelines and appurtenances serving
large numbers of member agencies, with
significant economic impact to the community
or a substantial hazard to human life and
property in the event of failure. All WA
aqueduct pipelines with parallel pipelines fall
under this class.
3 4 Essential pipelines required for post-
earthquake response and recovery and intend-
ed to remain functional and operational during
and following a design earthquake. WA
aqueduct pipelines without any redundant
pipelines fall under this class.

5.4.2
General Design
Guidelines
The following guidelines shall be used in the design of Water Authority
pipelines.

5.4.2.1
Selection of
Pipe
Classifications
All Water Authority pipelines are SPC-classified pipelines, either
SPC 1, 2, or 3.
SPC 1 pipelines are normal and ordinary distribution pipelines,
generally but not exclusively 6 to 10 inches in diameter. The
purpose of such pipelines is for local distribution of water to
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housing tracts and commercial users. Water Authority aqueducts
are not SPC 1 or PFC 2 pipelines.
SPC 2 pipelines are critical pipelines serving a large number of
member agencies that present significant economic impact to the
community or a substantial hazard to human life and property in
the event of failure. Some Water Authority Aqueduct non-
aqueduct pipelines, such as blowoff and flow control facility inlet
pipelines, may be classified as SPC 2 (PFC 3) pipelines.
SPC 3 pipelines are essential pipelines that are required for post-
earthquake response and recovery and intended to remain
functional and operational during and following a design
earthquake. All Water Authority aqueduct pipelines are classified
as SPC 3 pipelines. Other types of Water Authority pipelines may
be classified as SPC 3 as well.

5.4.2.2
Selection of
Ground
Shaking
For buried pipelines, the effect of ground shaking shall be evaluated by
specifying the Peak Ground Velocity (PGV) along the length of the
pipeline. The PGV shall be set at the 475-year motion for SPC 1
pipelines, 975-year motion for SPC 2 pipelines, and the 2,475-year
motion for SPC 3 pipelines.

5.4.2.3
Selection of
Routing
The best way to minimize failure potential of underground piping is to
avoid routes through areas expected to experience either gross soil
failures or ground fault rupture. During planning/initial screening of
possible alignments for a new pipeline or for the initial evaluation of the
seismic vulnerability of an existing pipeline, the locations of landslides
hazards should be based on site-specific information. In addition, the
planning and design for all new major pipeline projects should include a
geologic/geotechnical reconnaissance of the proposed routing.

5.4.2.4
Bypass
Pipelines
Bypass pipeline systems can be used to accommodate large PGDs,
such as fault offset, as long as the time and resources involved to deploy
such systems are considered satisfactory by the Water Authority.

5.4.2.5
High Seismic
Hazard Areas
Any distribution or transmission pipeline of SPC 1, 2, or 3 that traverses a
zone of high to very high liquefaction potential, to site-specific landslide
potential, or fault offset at active seismic faults, should be designed to
accommodate the ground deformation.

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5.4.3
Transmission
Pipelines
All Water Authority transmission pipelines are classified as SPC 3 and
shall be designed accordingly.

5.4.4
Other Water
Authority
Pipelines
Small diameter, non-transmission pipelines at Water Authority facilities
that are not exposed to PGDs or differential movements at soil-to-
structure interfaces may be classified SPC 2 or 1 and may be designed
for seismic loading using suitable methods.

5.4.5
Aboveground
Piping, Conduit,
Cable Trays,
and HVAC Duct
Newly installed piping, conduit, cable trays, and HVAC ducts shall as a
minimum be provided with braces that satisfy SMACNA (Sheet Metal
and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association) requirements for
Seismic Hazard Level A (the highest hazard level).

5.4.6
Piping Passing
Through or
Below Bodies of
Water
Piping passing through bodies of water, e.g., reservoirs, creeks, rivers,
bays, etc., shall be evaluated for internal and external hydrodynamic
effects and the effects of saturated soils with regard to interaction with
piping systems.
Pipes that cross below bodies of water shall also be checked for scour
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5.5 Soil Retaining Structures

5.5.1
General
Soil retaining structures, such as retaining walls and U-walls, shall be
designed for appropriate static and seismic soil pressure depending on
the restraining conditions of the wall. Where applicable, the effects of
hydrodynamic loads shall be considered in the design.

5.5.2
Yielding Walls
For yielding walls, active soil pressure may be used for design.

5.5.3
Gravity
Retaining Walls
For gravity retaining walls, methods described in the seismic engineering
literature may be used to determine the seismic soil pressures.

5.5.4
Non-Yielding
Walls
For non-yielding walls, at-rest soil pressure shall be considered for static
loading. Seismic soil pressure may be obtained from methods used in
ASCE 4-98.

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5.6 Underground Structures

5.6.1
Tunnels
Resistance of bored and cut-and-cover tunnels to seismic forces shall be
determined.
Seismic response of tunnels shall be determined and considered
in the design.
Detailing shall conform to IBC requirements.
If possible, align tunnels so they do not cross known active faults.
When a tunnel must be placed across a primary active fault, it
shall be designed with the recognition that surface faulting or
folding may occur.
Existing tunnels shall be investigated using procedures of 5.6.1.1
and shall include assessment of impacts due to fault crossings.

5.6.2
Vaults
Underground vaults for valves, flow control facilities, and similar
structures shall be designed as outlined below.
At sites with firm soils, a California-licensed geotechnical engineer
shall determine seismic forces to be considered in the design.
Past earthquakes have not caused extensive damage to building
walls below grade. In some cases, however, it may be advisable
to verify the adequacy of retaining walls to resist increased
pressure due to seismic loading. In addition to designing walls of
the structures for the increased pressures indicated above, the
structure as a whole shall be designed to resist sliding as a result
of such pressures.
At sites with soft and/or liquefiable soils, a California-licensed
geotechnical engineer shall determine seismic forces for soft
and/or liquefiable soil sites, including liquefiable soil pressures, to
be considered in the design.
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5.7 Water Retention Structures

5.7.1
Steel Tanks
Steel tanks shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of
AWWA D100. Steel tanks shall be anchored and provided with fixed
steel roofs.

5.7.2
Prestressed
Concrete Tanks
Prestressed concrete tanks shall be designed in accordance with the
latest edition of AWWA D110.

5.7.3
Water Retention
Basins
Water retention basins shall be designed as described below.
Open roofed basins shall be designed in accordance with the
latest edition of ACI 350.
Circular basins shall be designed for seismic forces calculated in
accordance with Section 5.7.2.
Rectangular basins and foundations shall designed by combining
earthquake forces aligned with each principal axis of the basin.
Division walls shall be designed as end walls of individual basins.
Liners shall be designed to not leak excessively or in a manner as
to be unrepairable within 30 days after a major earthquake.
Embankments not otherwise covered by DSOD shall be designed
to withstand a 475-year earthquake (increased by I = 1.25 or I =
1.5) with at least 3 inches of freeboard available.

5.7.4
Internal
Components
Seismic design of internal components (including mechanical equip-
ment) and structures within reservoirs and water retention structures
including roof support structures, piping, ladders, paddles, agitator
shafts, and similar items shall be designed according to applicable
standards and codes.


5.7.5
Other Reservoir
Systems
Redwood tanks shall not be used for new installations unless
established that they are as reliable as comparable steel tanks.
Concrete tanks may be designed per ACI 350.

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5.8 Pump Stations

5.8.1
Enclosure
Structures
Enclosure structures for pump stations, including buildings, building-like
structures, and vaults, shall be designed in accordance with Section 5.3
or 5.6.2. This includes structures that fully or partially enclose any
mechanical or electrical components that are needed to operate the
pump station.

5.8.2
Equipment
Pump station equipment, including pumps, switchgear, transformers,
and similar items, as well as above ground piping, shall be designed in
accordance with Section 5.9.

5.8.3
Underground
Piping
Underground piping at pump stations shall be designed in accordance
with Section 5.4.

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5.9 Equipment

5.9.1
General
Some equipment components are inherently rugged and maintain
structural integrity and functionality during and after earthquakes. For
these components, little special seismic design needs to be paid to
these elements.
On the other hand, some equipment components are vulnerable to
seismic hazards and appropriate design measures to limit risks from
these vulnerabilities shall be implemented where practical.


5.9.2
Equipment
Functional
Classification s
Equipment can be classified according to its structural and functional
ruggedness.

5.9.2.1
Structurally and
Functionally
Rugged
Equipment
The following equipment can be considered as structurally and
functionally rugged, and need be designed only for the minimum
anchorage forces and the other recommendations in Chapter 5:
Valves
Engines
Motors
Generators
Turbines
Horizontal pumps
Vertical pumps (limited unsupported shaft length)
Hydraulic and pneumatic operators (limited yoke length)
Motor operators (limited yoke length)
Compressors
Transformers with anchored internal coils

5.9.2.2
Structurally
Rugged
Equipment
The following equipment can be considered as structurally rugged, and
need be designed for the minimum anchorage forces and the other
recommendations in Chapter 5. In addition, if post-earthquake
operability of this equipment is critical, functional seismic qualification
should be addressed by a knowledgeable engineer. Functional seismic
qualification may be based on test or experience with similar
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equipment.
Air handling equipment and fans (without vibration isolators)
Low and medium voltage switchgear (< 13.8 kV)
Instrumentation cabinets
Distribution panels
Solid state battery chargers
Motor control centers
Instrument racks
Batteries in battery racks (must be in seismically designed
battery racks)
Floor mounted inverters up to 5 kVA
Chillers

5.9.3
Horizontal
Pumps
Horizontal pump installations shall be designed as outlined below:
Evaluate anchorage for seismic loads. Expansion anchors are
not acceptable.
Engine (or motor) and pump must be connected by a rigid base
or skid.
Sufficient slack and flexibility must be provided in cooling, fuel,
and electrical lines.
Avoid attaching heavy valves to pipe near pumps.
Avoid seismic interactions of pumps with other components.
Assure all equipment installed near vital pumps will not impact
the pumps during seismic excitation and the pumps are securely
anchored.

5.9.4
Vertical Pumps
Vertical pump installations shall be designed as outlined below:
Shafts with unsupported length greater than 20 feet must be
evaluated for seismic loads.
The impeller drive must be supported within the casing.
Evaluate anchorage for seismic loads. Expansion anchors are
not acceptable.
Avoid seismic interactions of pump with other components.
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Assure all equipment installed near vital pumps will not impact
the pumps during seismic excitation and the pumps are securely
anchored.

5.9.5
Valves
Valve installations shall be designed as outlined below:
Cast iron valves shall not be used.
Actuator and yoke should be supported by the pipe. Neither
should be independently braced to the structure or supported by
the structure unless the pipe is also braced immediately adjacent
to the valve to a common structure.
Sufficient slack and flexibility shall be provided for tubing,
conduits, or piping that supplies air, fluids, or power needed to
operate the valve.
Valves should not be near surrounding structures or components
that could impact the valve during seismic excitation.

5.9.6
Motor Control
Centers
Motor Control Centers (MCCs) shall be installed in floor-mounted,
NEMA-rated enclosures. Other seismic requirements include:
Anchorage shall be evaluated for seismic loads. At least two
anchor bolts shall be used per MCC section.
Anchorage of the MCC must attach to base structural members
(not sheet metal).
Avoid excessive eccentricities when mounting internal
components.
Do not mount heavy or vibration sensitive components directly to
sheet metal. Use structural frame metal. Vibration sensitive
components may require qualification by test or similarity, if that
component is essential to operation.

5.9.7
Control Panels
and Instrument
Racks
Control panel and instrument rack installations shall be designed as
outlined below:
Anchorage shall be evaluated for seismic loads.
All door latches must be secured with locking devices.
Wire harnesses or standoffs shall be installed on cable bundles
to preclude large deformation of bundles.

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5.9.8
Battery Racks
Battery rack installations shall be designed as outlined below:
Battery cells should be lead-calcium and weigh 450 pounds or
less.
Batteries shall be supported on two-step or single tier racks that
have X-bracing.
Batteries shall be restrained by side and end rails.
Provide snug fitting crush-resistant spacers between cells.
Racks must be anchored and anchorage shall be evaluated for
seismic loads.

5.9.9
Above Ground
Equipment
Piping
Design of above ground equipment piping installations shall include the
following seismic considerations:
Provide sufficient flexibility at equipment connections and
nozzles.
Assure flexibility of pipe routed between buildings.
Assure that pipe has sufficient space to displace during seismic
excitation without impacting other components or structures.

5.9.10
Vibration
Isolated
Equipment
In general, equipment, including diesel engines, should be rigidly
mounted to supporting foundations and structures, without the aid of
vibration isolation devices. Exceptions are situations in which vibrations
transmitted from the equipment would be troubling to building
occupants or other equipment within the building. Equipment mounted
on vibration isolators is vulnerable to damage in earthquakes. Use of
vibration isolators for equipment essential to functionality of a facility
should be avoided.
If it is determined that vibration isolators must be used, isolators shall
include seismic restraints (or snubbers) to prevent excessive move-
ment in a seismic event. Designs of vibration isolators, including
seismic restraints, shall be in accordance with IBC requirements. The
supplier of vibration isolators shall submit certified calculations, sealed
by a California-registered civil, structural, or mechanical engineer,
indicating the adequacy of the hardware and attachment anchorage to
meet its criteria. ASCE Manual of Practice 96 contains examples of
suitable installations.

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5.9.11
Equipment
Anchorage
Equipment anchorage is an important consideration in the design to
assure functionality. A majority of equipment failures due to seismic
loads can be traced to anchorage failure.

5.9.11.1
Expansion
Anchors
Wedge-type (or torque-controlled) expansion anchors have been widely
tested and has reasonably consistent capacity when properly installed
in sound concrete. Other expansion anchor seismic factors include:
Other types of non-expanding anchors, such as lead cinch
anchors, plastic inserts, and lag screw shield, are not as reliable
and should not be used.
Expansion anchors should not be used for vibrating equipment
as they may rattle loose and provide no tensile capacity.
Proper bolt embedment length should be assured. Inadequate
embedment may result from use of shims or high grout pads.
Bolt spacing of ten bolt diameters is required to gain full capacity.
Comparable spacing is required between bolts and free concrete
edges.
The exposed heads of all expansion anchors shall be stamped
with a letter that indicates its full length and the lettering system
shall be shown on the drawings.

5.9.11.2
Epoxy Anchor
Bolts
Epoxy anchorage systems may be used for retrofits or new construction
in areas with limited edge distances or limited embedment depths, or in
other areas, subject to the environmental limitations on epoxy systems.
Inadequate embedment may result from use of shims or high grout
pads. Seismic considerations include:
Epoxy anchors should not be used for vibrating equipment.
Bolt spacing and edge distance requirements are the same as
for expansion anchors.
The exposed heads of all epoxy anchors shall be stamped with a
letter that indicates to its full length and the lettering system shall
be shown on the drawings.

5.9.11.3
Cast-In-Place
Anchors
Seismic factors that shall be considered in the design of cast-in-place
equipment anchors include:
Properly installed, deeply-embedded, cast-in-place, headed
studs and J-bolts are desirable since the failure mode is ductile
(steel governs).
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Properly installed, undercut anchors with long embedment
lengths behave essentially like cast-in-place bolts and are
similarly desirable.
Care should be taken to extend anchors through grout to provide
required embedment in the concrete below.
Bolt spacing and edge distance requirements are the same as
for expansion anchors.

5.9.11.4
Welded
Anchors
Well designed and detailed welded connections to embedded plates or
structural steel provide high capacity anchorage.

5.9.12
Anchorage
Forces
The minimum design forces for anchorage and bracing of equipment
shall meet IBC requirements. Amplification of ground motions within a
building to establish in-structure response spectra may be developed
using rational methods, such as those described in ASCE 4-86. A
minimum factor of safety of four should be used for expansion anchors
used for equipment anchorage.

5.9.13
Electrical
Distribution and
Transmission
Equipment

All new high voltage equipment shall be designed for earthquakes in
accordance with IEEE 693. High voltage equipment includes all
equipment at substations rated at 34.5 kV or higher.
Transmission towers shall be designed for earthquake, wind, ice, and
conductor mechanical loads in accordance with latest IEEE 693, ASCE
7 and all applicable NESC/NES standards.

5.9.14
Existing
Facilities
The Design Manager shall determine if a seismic evaluation is required
for an existing facility. Any of the following actions may trigger a re-
quirement for a seismic evaluation of an entire facility, including site soil
stability, equipment, structures, piping, etc., as follows:
Facility upgrade that increases nominal operating capacity by
20% or more.
Facility upgrade in which 30% or more of the major pieces of
operating equipment are replaced, such that the expected
design life of the facility is extended.
Facility repair, as for example from fire or other damage, that
has a construction cost in excess of 30% of the replacement
cost of the facility.
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Addition of floor space in excess of 20% of existing space.
Addition of a partial or full story.
Change in occupancy or structure utilization.
Change in live load or equipment load by more than 20%.
Additions or alterations that introduce structural irregularities that
substantially adversely affect the seismic capacity of the original
structure.

5.9.14.1
Existing Facility
Upgrade
Requirement
If a trigger to re-assess a facility occurs, and that reassessment shows
the facility does not meet the basic life safety goal, then some type of
upgrade of that facility is warranted.
If the basic life safety goal is met, then the facility is not required to be
seismically upgraded or retrofitted as long as the basic Level of Service
goal described in Section 5.1.4 is satisfied.

5.9.14.2
Existing Facility
Retrofit
Requirement
Facilities found to have unacceptable seismic adequacy should be
brought into compliance with the requirements of Chapter 5 for new
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Attachment 5-1: Symbols and Notations

Where used in Chapter 5, symbols and notation shall have the meanings indicated below.

SYMBOL OR
NOTATION
MEANING
D required freeboard for tanks - ft
ft feet
f
p
seismic force on component - lbs/ft
f
w
hydrodynamic force on submerged component - lbs/ft
g acceleration due to gravity = 32.2 ft/sec
2
gpm gallons per minute
lbs pounds
kips kilo-pounds
k
h

horizontal seismic coefficient in the soil (Equation 5-1)
km Kilometer
m meter
psf pounds per square foot
r radial distance from center of tank to submerged object
ft
s
u
Undrained shear strength of soil, psf
t time - seconds
u Fluid particle velocity - ft/sec
|u| Absolute value of fluid particle velocity - ft/sec
$ u

Fluid particle acceleration - ft/sec2
&& u
v

Vertical peak ground acceleration g
w
p
Unit weight of component - lbs/ft
w
w
Unit weight of water displaced by component - lbs/ft
A Area of cross section of a component - in
2
AF Acre Feet (about 325,853.4 gallons)
C
d
Drag coefficient, taken as 1.0 for circular sections and
1.6 for open sections such as structural shapes
C
w
Numerical coefficient used in the calculation of first mode
impulsive period of tank
D Diameter of tank ft
D
c
Diameter of circle that circumscribes perimeter of
submerged object at level under consideration - ft
G Specific gravity of fluid (equals 1.0 for water)
H Total height of the fluid in the tank ft
H
f
Height of base of tank above base of foundation - ft
H
rw
Height of the wall that is retaining the soil
H
t
Total height of tank shell- ft
I I-Factor per Table 5-1
IBC International Building Code
M Flexural moment at a section of an element - ft-lb; or
Moment Magnitude
M
f
Total overturning moment of tank and foundation - ft-lb
MGD Million Gallons per Day
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SYMBOL OR
NOTATION
MEANING
N
c
Convective hoop force in shell of tank - lbs/in
N
i
Impulsive hoop force in shell of tank - lbs/in
PGA Peak ground acceleration - g
PGD Permanent ground deformation
R Response modification factor per IBC (2006 edition),
except as otherwise specified herein
R
w
Response modification factor per AWWA D-100 (1996
edition) Table 25, except as otherwise specified herein
S Site coefficient for soil characteristics given in Table
16-J of the 1994 UBC
WA San Diego County Water Authority
S
a
Spectral acceleration of an elastic structure with known
natural period of vibration and damping - expressed in
fractions of the acceleration due to gravity - g
S
ai
Spectral acceleration of tank shell and contents in impulsive
mode, g, (can be taken as peak spectral acceleration from
spectrum) for a 2% damped spectrum
S
ac
Spectral acceleration of tank shell and contents in
convective (sloshing) mode, g, for a 0.5% damped
spectrum
T Natural period of vibration of a structure - sec
T
i
Impulsive period of water in tank - sec
T
w
Sloshing period of water in tank per AWWA D-100
Section 13.3.3.1 - sec
V Seismic shear force at the base of a structure - lbs
V
f
Total shear associated with tank and foundation - lbs
W
1
Weight of effective mass of tank contents that moves
unison with tank shell per AWWA D-100 Sec. 13.3.3.2 -
lbs
W
2
Weight of effective mass of tank contents that moves in
first sloshing mode, per AWWA D~100, Section 13.3.3.2
lbs
W
f
Weight of foundation - lbs
W
r
Total weight of tank roof plus permanent loads, if any -
lbs
W
s
Weight of tank shell - lbs
X
1
Height from the bottom of tank shell to the centroid of
lateral seismic force applied to W
1
per AWWA D-100
Section 13.3.3.2 ft
X
2
Height from the bottom of tank shell to the centroid of
lateral seismic force applied to W
2
per AWWA D-100
section 13.3.3.2 - ft
X
s
Height from bottom of tank shell to center of gravity of
the shell - ft
Y Distance of object in reservoir below the undisturbed
fluid surface (value of Y is negative if object is above
surface) - ft
Y
i
Distance of object in reservoir above the undisturbed
fluid surface ft
Z Seismic zone coefficient = 0.4g, representative of the
effective horizontal peak ground acceleration produced
by an earthquake - g

Unit weight of fluid - lbs/ft

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SYMBOL OR
NOTATION
MEANING

s

Unit saturated weight of soil backfill - lbs/ft
3
p

Incremental dynamic earth pressure due to seismic
shaking on embedded structures
System overstrength factor (ASCE 7-05, Table 12.2-1)



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Chapter 6 SCADA and Instrumentation & Control

Overview

Purpose This chapter presents the Water Authority general requirements for
SCADA, and instrumentation and control systems.

Topics This chapter is composed of the following topics:

CHAPTER 6 SCADA AND INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL................................................ 6-1
6.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.2 STANDARDS, GUIDELINES, AND CODES................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 SCADA SYSTEM .................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 EXISTING SYSTEM................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.2.2 CONNECTION OF NEW FACILITIES ......................................................................................... 6-4
6.3 INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 6-7
6.3.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 6-7
6.3.2 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCS).................................................................... 6-7
6.3.3 CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................. 6-9
6.3.4 HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE ............................................................................................... 6-9
6.3.5 COMMUNICATIONS CABINET ............................................................................................... 6-10
6.3.6 DEVICE-LEVEL NETWORK................................................................................................... 6-10
6.3.7 FIELD INSTRUMENTATION................................................................................................... 6-11
6.3.8 SECURITY .......................................................................................................................... 6-12
6.4 EQUIPMENT CONTROL........................................................................................................... 6-15
6.4.1 CONTROL TEMPLATES........................................................................................................ 6-15
6.4.2 FLOW CONTROL FACILITIES................................................................................................ 6-16
6.4.3 PUMP STATIONS ................................................................................................................ 6-17
6.5 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................... 6-19
6.5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 6-19
6.5.2 PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAMS.......................................................................... 6-19
6.5.3 OTHER DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 6-19
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6.6 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE...................................................................................................6-25
6.6.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................6-25
6.6.2 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING (FAT)..............................................................................6-25
6.6.3 SITE ACCEPTANCE TESTING (SAT) .....................................................................................6-27


Attachment 6-1: Cover Page of the Water Authority General Conditions and Standard
Specifications.................................................................................................6-29
Attachment 6-2: Cover Page of the Water Authority Standard Drawings & Standard
Details .............................................................................................................6-30
Attachment 6-3: Cover Page of the Water Authority Electrical/Instrumentation Guide
Drawings .........................................................................................................6-31
Attachment 6-4: Cover Page of the Water Authority PLC Implementation Standards ........6-32
Attachment 6-5: Cover Page of the ASCE/AWWA/WEF Interim Security Guidance for
Water Utilities .................................................................................................6-33
Attachment 6-6: Cover Page of the ASCE/AWWA/WEF Guidelines for Physical Security
of Water Utilities .............................................................................................6-34
Attachment 6-7: Cover Page of the Water Authority Human Machine Interface
Standards........................................................................................................6-35
Attachment 6-8: Cover Page of the Water Authority Drafting Manual (ESD-120).................6-36

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6.1 Introduction

6.1.1
General
This chapter provides the Design Contractor with an overview of the
existing Water Authority Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system, and of design concepts, formats, and methodologies
to be applied in the design of Water Authority Instrumentation and
Control (I&C) systems. In addition to this chapter, the Design
Contractor shall also refer to and follow the requirements, as applicable,
outlined in Section 2.10 of Chapter 2 for Transmission Pipelines,
Section 3.7 of Chapter 3 for Pump Stations, and Section 4.6 of Chapter
4 for Flow Control Facilities.
This chapter outlines the standards and procedures that shall be
followed in the design, construction, and/or installation of SCADA and
I&C systems in Water Authority projects. These standards cover
requirements for the following items:
SCADA-system components.
Control-system components.
I&C devices.
Design documents.
Testing and acceptance.
Training.
The Design Contractor shall be responsible for:
Preparing the project I&C documents (drawings and
specifications).
Preparing the project I&C support documents such as
process control narratives.
Conducting the required programming of the project
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Coordinating with the Water Authority Human Machine
Interface (HMI) developer and programmer.

6.1.2
Standards,
Guidelines, and
Codes
In this Guide, the Design Contractor is required to use and specify in
contract documents specific Water Authority standards, equipment,
materials, etc. In all cases, the Design Contractor shall verify the
adequacy of all referenced standards, guidelines, materials, etc. to the
project specifics. The Design Contractor shall review and modify the
Water Authority documents, as required, to suit the project specifics.
The Design Contractor shall follow the procedure outlined in Chapters 1
and 14 of the Design Contractor Guide (Design Manual Volume One;
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ESD-160) in proposing and requesting changes to Water Authority
Documents.
A. Water Authority Standards and Guidelines
In addition to this Guide, the other Water Authority Standards and
Guidelines for use in SCADA and I&C systems design and construction
include:
General Conditions and Standard Specifications (hereinafter
referred to as GC&SS). Refer to Attachment 6-1 for the
cover page of the GC&SS.
Standard Drawings & Standard Details (hereinafter referred
to as SD&SD). Refer to Attachment 6-2 for the cover page of
SD&SD.
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings (hereinafter
referred to as EI- GD). Refer to Attachment 6-3 for the cover
page of the Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings.
PLC Implementation Standard. Refer to Attachment 6-4 for
the cover page of the PLC Implementation Standard.
B. National Standards and Codes
Numerous industry-wide codes and standards are used in I&C systems
design and construction including:
IEEE 100 - Dictionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms.
IEEE 802.3 - Ethernet Standards.
IEEE 802.11 - Wireless Communication Standards.
IEEE 802.16 - Broadband Wireless Communication
Standards.
IEC 61131 Programmable Controller Languages.
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1 - Transient Specification (Standard for
Surge Withstand Capability).
ISA S5.1 - Instrumentation Symbols and Identification.
ISA S5.3 - Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/Shared
Display Instrumentation, Logic and Computer Systems.
ISA S5.4 - Instrument Loop Diagrams.
ISA RP7.3 - Quality Standard for Instrument Air.
ISA S18.1 - Annunciator Sequences and Specifications.
ISA S20 - Specification Forms for Process Measurement and
Control Instruments, Primary Element and Control Valves.
ISA S51.1 - Process Instrumentation Terminology.
ISO 11898 - Controller Area Network.
NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
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NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).
NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code.
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6.2 SCADA System

6.2.1
Existing System
SCADA systems include control and monitoring hardware and
software, instrumentation, equipment and devices, communication
networks, and other periphery control elements. The existing Water
Authority SCADA system is comprised of the following components:
A PC-based system for control, monitoring, and archiving
that runs on a number of software programs including
Wonderware Industrial Application Server, Wonderware
Intouch, Wonderware ActiveFactory, and others.
Computer servers for network administration and storage of
historical records.
Routers and switches for communication and data
transmission.
MDS (Microwave Data Systems) for wireless communication
with remote facilities.
Leased telephone circuits, including T-1 WAN (Wide Area
Network) links, for communication with remote facilities.
An Ethernet-based communication network.
A single-mode fiber optic cable system.
The central control room of the existing SCADA system is currently
located at the Water Authority Escondido office and is known as the
Escondido Control Center (ECC). Refer to the EI-GD (see Attachment
6-3) for more information on communication links between new
facilities and the ECC. See Attachment 6-1 for the cover page of the
Electrical/Instrumentation Guide Drawings. A study is underway to
determine the feasibility of moving the ECC to a new location. The
ECC will continue to operate until a planned new control center is
completed.

6.2.2
Connection of
New Facilities
As the Water Authority expands its services through implementation of
new projects, additional Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) will
have to be installed to interface with the existing SCADA system. Refer
to Section 6.3.2 for more information on PLCs. Ethernet is the standard
network connecting the ECC with remote facilities. ControlNet is used
as the communication protocol between the ECC and the PLCs located
at Water Authority facilities.
Depending on project location, surrounding topography, and nearby
existing Water Authority communication facilities, one of the following
options may be used to tie new facilities into the Water Authority
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SCADA system. The options are listed according to the preferred mode
of communication:
The new facility is located nearby the Water Authority fiber
optic communication network. In this case, connect the new
facility to the nearest fiber optic pullbox. Refer to the Fiber
Optic Communication Link Control System Block Diagram
drawing in the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3) for more
information.
The new facility is located nearby a Water Authoritys wireless
microwave repeater. In this case, connect the new facility to
the nearby microwave repeater using fiber optic cables.
Refer to the Fiber Optic Communication Link Control System
Block Diagram drawing in the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3)
for more information.
The new facility is not located nearby the Water Authoritys
fiber optic network nor nearby a wireless microwave repeater.
However, it has a clear path to one of the Water Authoritys
wireless microwave repeaters or to a Water Authority facility
communicating with the SCADA system. In this case,
connect the new facility to the nearest microwave repeater, or
to the facility communicating with the SCADA system, via
wireless microwave radio communication with spread
spectrum 5.8 GHz MDS (Microwave Data System). Radio
communication via 900 MHz MDS may be allowed if no video
transmission is required. Refer to the Microwave Radio
Communication Link Control System Block Diagram drawing
in the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3) for more information.
When using wireless communication, distance limitations of
the carrying signals should be considered.
The new facility is not located nearby the Water Authoritys
fiber optic network or a wireless microwave repeater, and
does not have a direct path (i.e., the signal is blocked by
buildings or by natural terrain) to one of the Water Authoritys
wireless microwave repeaters nor to a facility communicating
with the SCADA system. In this case, connect the new
facility to the SCADA system via a leased telephone line.
Refer to the Telco Frame Relay Communication Link Control
System Block Diagram drawing in the EI-GD (see
Attachment 6-3) for more information.
All wireless-transmitted data shall be secured and carried over the
Water Authoritys Aqueduct Control System (ACS) network, which is a
private network with designated Ethernet IP addresses. The network IP
address for each project is assigned by the Water Authority Operations
and Maintenance (O&M) Department.
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No transmission shall be allowed over the internet. All wireless
communication shall be designed and effected using the IEEE 802.11
and IEEE 802.16 standards. Algorithms such as WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) that are known to be prone to eavesdropping or
unauthorized access shall not be used.
Data transmission between new facilities and the ECC shall be for the
following types of data and priority shall be in the order indicated:
I&C signals for control and monitoring.
Site access control system (see Section 6.3.7 for additional
information).
Video surveillance (see Section 6.3.7 for additional
information).
Other types of data, as required.
In addition to the above requirements, some major or critical facilities
may require voice communication, via telephone lines, to accommodate
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6.3 Instrumentation & Control System Requirements

6.3.1
General
The I&C system requirements and selected components for a new
facility are a function of the type of facility (e.g., pump station, flow
control facility), and the size of the facility. The I&C system may vary
from a single control panel with a PLC that controls and monitors facility
equipment and instruments, to a complete control room equipped with
computer workstations, PLC cabinets, and linking devices. Either type
of facility would have a communications cabinet housing equipment with
the capability to communicate with the ECC via an established
communications network.
The Design Contractor shall advise the Water Authority on the most
appropriate I&C system configuration for the new facility. The Design
Contractor shall fully coordinate the I&C system design with the Water
Authority O&M Department. Within 45 calendar days from Notice to
Proceed (NTP), the Design Contractor shall deliver a presentation to
O&M staff covering the control philosophy for the new project, including
expected level of automation and the proposed control system
configuration for the new facility.

6.3.2
Programmable
Logic
Controllers
(PLCs)
A. General
Water Authority facilities are equipped with Allen Bradley PLCs for
control, monitoring, and data communication. PLCs shall have the
following minimum requirements:
Equipped with redundant power supply.
Based on failure assessment, may be equipped with
redundant processors.
Equipped with ports enabling interfacing with the facility
communications cabinet (see Section 6.3.5).
Equipped with interface devices to communicate with all
facility networks.
PLCs shall be designed to accommodate all known immediate loads.
The PLC power supply, number of input/output (I/O) points, wiring
terminals, and other components shall have a minimum of 25% active
spare capacity. Memory size shall have a minimum of 50% spare
capacity. Important facilities shall be provided with redundant PLCs.
The Design Contractor shall advice the Water Authority whether
redundant PLCs are needed.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the following documents for more
information on PLCs:
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Programmable Logic Controller specification section in the
GC&SS (refer to Attachment 6-1).
PLC Implementation Standard (refer to Attachment 6-4).
There are three PLC configurations that the WA generally use based
on the needs of the facility:
CompactLogix PLC for small facilities (e.g., a standard flow
control facility; FCF).
ControLogix PLC deployed in a redundant configuration for
large facilities (e.g., pump station).
Single ControlLogix PLC for facilities which are more
complicated than an FCF but less complicated than a pump
station.
The type of PLC used is a function of the number of I/Os, memory
needs, and consequence of failure.
B. Programming
To simplify deployment, and to provide redundancy for safety reasons,
facility PLCs shall be capable of executing programs autonomously
without involving the host computers of the SCADA system. The
Design Contractor shall be responsible for programming facility PLCs.
The control logic programmed into the PLC shall conform to the
operating descriptions (process control narratives), and P&ID drawings
developed by the Design Contractor (refer to section 6.5 for more
information).
The Design Contractor shall use the IEC 61131 functional block or
ladder programming language for creating programs to run on PLCs.
The Design Contractor shall use the following documents while
performing programming for the PLCs:
Programming Software for Programmable Logic Controllers
) specification section in the GC&SS (refer to Attachment 6-
1).
PLC Implementation Standard (refer to Attachment 6-4).
In programming the PLCs, the Design Contractor shall abide by the
requirements stipulated in the above-mentioned documents including
providing the required software and conducting the necessary training.
C. Safety Features
PLCs shall have the logic to execute the necessary actions when
physical override switches on the PLC cabinet toggled ON during
maintenance operations. This is done to ensure operator safety by
avoiding automatic control of equipment and processes while
maintenance functions are underway, i.e., system operators at the ECC
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shall not have control capability of the facility when maintenance
functions are being carried out.

6.3.3
Control Panel
The control panel, where the PLC usually resides, shall have an on-line
120 VAC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit with battery backup,
sized to power the PLC modules and other devices within the panel for
a minimum of 2 hours after a power failure. All facility field instrument
and control wiring that is routed to the control panel will terminate at the
control panel terminal block prior to connecting to the PLC or other
control panel device. Refer to the following Water Authority documents
for additional requirements on control panels:
The EI-GD (refer to Attachment 6-3) including the following
drawings:
o Control Panel Terminal Block Rail Assembly
Drawings.
o Control Panel & PLC Wiring Diagrams.
o Control Panel Elevations and Miscellaneous Details.
The GC&SS (refer to Attachment 6-1) including the following
specification sections:
o Uninterruptible Power Supply.
o Cabinets and Consoles
The PLC Implementation Standard (refer to Attachment 6-4)
including the following section:
o PLC Drawing Formats.
The Design Contractor shall size control panels to effectively house all
components, devices, and peripherals needed for immediate and future
service requirements. The Design Contractor shall determine the need
for future growth, and plan additional space in the control panel
accordingly. A minimum 25% spare capacity applies to future growth
capacity. All control panels designed to accommodate future
expansion shall have blank plates to cover cutouts. Wireways in the
control panel shall be designed to have no greater than 50% fill, in any
portion, when fully wired.

6.3.4
Human Machine
Interface
PLCs shall have an HMI (operator interface) for local process
monitoring and control. The HMI may vary from a small monitor
attached to the control panel (Panel View) to a fully equipped control
room with consoles, computers (workstations), printers, display
monitors, and other equipment.
The HMI will display process graphics especially configured for the
facility and an alarm window showing the most recent alarms including
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an alarm summary page. The HMI displays will be designed and
configured by the Water Authority. However, the Design Contractor
shall specify all required equipment (computers, etc.) and power and
control communication devices required for proper implementation of
the HMI system.
The Design Contractor shall specify other types of HMIs, such as
interface panels mounted on pieces of equipment, as required.
Training on the use of these interface panels shall be provided by the
Construction Contractor.

6.3.5
Communications
Cabinet
In addition to control panels (see Section 6.3.3), new facilities shall be
equipped with communications cabinets. The main purpose of the
communications cabinet is to house the communications devices that
interface signals transmitted and received between the ECC and the
facility PLC, card access control cabinet, and surveillance equipment
(see Section 6.3.8). Several essential communication devices are
included in the communications cabinet including:
Routers for communication with microwave radio transceiver,
leased telephone line modems, or fiber optic switch
transceiver, as applicable.
Fiber optic cable termination cabinet, if used.
Radios for wireless communication, if used.
UPS power supply.
A 10 Mbps RJ -45 Ethernet port through which a laptop
computer can gain access and interface with the control
system.
The Design Contractor shall refer to the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3),
and to the Cabinets and Consoles specification section in the GC&SS
(see Attachment 6-1) for the different types of communications cabinets
and other related requirements.

6.3.6
Device-Level
Network
For more complicated facilities, the Water Authority has started to shift
from the traditional analog (4-20 mA) type of control for field equipment
and devices to a digital-type system. The Water Authority adopted
Foundation-Fieldbus as the device-level network of choice for some
projects. Other types of field buses (e.g., DeviceNet) may be proposed
by the Design Contractor. Depending on the nature of the project and
the complexity and number of instruments and devices, a decision is
made by the Water Authority whether to use the traditional 4-20 mA for
control and monitoring or to switch to a digital-type system or
combination of digital and analog systems.
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If the type of device-level control is not already stated in the project
predesign report, the Design contractor shall hold a meeting at the
inception of the project with the O&M Department to discuss control
options (digital fieldbus vs. traditional 4-20 mA) for the device-level
network.
Specific to the digital-type fieldbus network, the Design Contractor
shall:
Specify field equipment and devices that are certified
compatible with the selected digital fieldbus network.
Specify in the contract documents that equipment
manufacturers shall provide track records of similar
installations.
Specify the necessary digital fieldbus network components.
Prepare the block diagram for the digital fieldbus network
showing the network components and configuration.
Prepare initial wiring diagrams for the digital fieldbus network
to be finalized by the Construction Contractor.
Specify the necessary communication modules / linking
devices between the PLCs and the digital fieldbus network.
The Design Contractor shall also specify in the contract cocuments the
following requirements to be carried by the Construction Contractor:
Provide licenses to all software used in setting up the
network or individual instruments. Requirements shall be
similar to those stipulated in Field-Mounted Instruments
specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 6-1).
Provide a copy of the DD (Device Description) and the EDS
(Electronic Data Sheet) files used in the setup of the device-
level network.
Provide the necessary training to O&M staff. See Section
6.5.4 below for training requirements.
Furnish the Water Authority with the latest version of each of
the following tools (single station license)
o Conformance Test Kit (verifies communication
behavior of a device).
o Interoperability Test Kit (verifies functionality of a
device).

6.3.7
Field
Instrumentation
All field instruments shall be of the latest proven industrial quality
design and manufacturing. Each instrument shall have a history of
successful use in its specified application. If the failure of any single
field instrument could jeopardize the continuous operation of the
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process, redundant instruments shall be provided for a fault-tolerant
configuration. The Design Contractor shall use and specify the Field-
Mounted Instruments specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 6-1).
If a digital fieldbus device-level network is used, then instruments shall
be certified compatible to the selected fieldbus (refer to Section 6.3.5
for additional requirements). If a digital fieldbus network is not used,
then instruments shall be of an intelligent version capable of
communicating with the latest version of HART (Highway Addressable
Remote Transducer) protocol (currently HART 375). Refer to the
Field-Mounted Instruments specification section in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 6-1) for more information on HART communication
requirements for instruments.
It is to be noted that the Field-Mounted Instruments specification
section does not cover all instruments. The Design Contractor shall
develop specifications for all other types of instruments needed for the
project with requirements similar to those outlined in the Field-Mounted
Instruments specification section, including requirements for spare
parts, training, warranty, etc.

6.3.8
Security
The Design Contractor shall use the following guidelines, developed by
ASCE/AWWA/WEF, in the design of the control system:
Interim Voluntary Security Guidance for Water Utilities. Refer
to Attachment 6-5 for the cover page of this guidance. The
Design Contractor shall refer to the following sections in this
guidance and provide a list, for the Design Managers
approval, of all applicable security elements that could be
included in the design:
o Applicable paragraphs of the Cyber Security
Management, Operations, and Design Considerations
section.
Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities. Refer
to Attachment 6-6 for the cover page of these guidelines.
Depending on the type of facility, the Design Contractor shall
refer to the project-pertinent sections in these guidelines and
provide a list, for the Design Managers approval, of all
applicable I&C security elements that could be included in
the design. Applicable sections include:
o Table - Security Measures for Raw Water Facilities.
o Table - Security Measures for Wells and Pumping
Stations.
o Table - Security Measures for Distribution Systems.
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o Table - Security Measures for Water System Support
Facilities.
o Appendix A - Physical Security Elements.
The following are other elements of the security system that the Design
Contractor shall consider:
A. Access Control System
The facility access-control system is mainly comprised of a
programmable card-swipe terminal with keypad that is installed at the
facility entrance. It is designed to grant, monitor, and log access of
operator entrance to and exit from the facility and prevent unauthorized
entrance. The card-swipe terminal shall be hardwired to what is known
as the cardkey access control panel (CACP).
The card reader shall be located on the inside face of the facility wall,
adjacent to the entry doorway, and shall be capable of reading an
access card key through the wall. A Water Authority logo shall be
painted on the exterior side of the wall (opposite the card reader)
identifying where personnel are to place their access card keys to be
read by the sensor, and thereby unlocking the door to access the
facility.
Signal from the card reader is sent to the CACP whereby access is
either granted or denied based on pre-programmed parameters. The
CACP communication wiring shall be routed to the facility
communications cabinet and connected to the communication service
router. Access control signals are transmitted over separate network
channels from the SCADA data, and are accessible through the
security access system workstation located at the ECC.
For more information on cardkey access system, refer to:
The Access Control and Intrusion Alarm System
specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 6-1).
The following drawings in the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3):
o Process and Instrumentation Diagram.
o Fiber Optic Communication Link Control System Block
Diagram.
o Microwave Radio Communication Link Control System
Block Diagram.
o Telco Frame Relay Communication Link Control
System Block Diagram.
B. Intrusion Switches
Intrusion switches are installed at possible entrance points (e.g., doors,
access hatches) within the facility. Intrusion switches are hardwired to
the facility PLC whereby their signal is sent, with the other I&C signals,
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to the ECC. For more information on intrusion switches, refer to the
Access Control and Intrusion Alarm System specification section in
the GC&SS (see Attachment 6-1), and to the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-
3).
C. Video Surveillance
In some projects, video cameras or other surveillance equipment may
be required. A separate security specialist shall design the site-specific
surveillance configuration, specify surveillance cameras, processing
equipment, wiring types, enclosures, and associated equipment.
The Design Contractor shall coordinate with the Water Authority
security representative to determine need, number, and location of
video cameras and associated equipment. The Design Contractor shall
also obtain information from the security representative on power and
control requirements for video cameras and processing equipment.
Appropriate conduits/conductors for power and signal wiring shall be
included in the design to accommodate for proper functioning of video
cameras and signal transfer and communication with the main security
management system located at the ECC.
Surveillance equipment communication wiring shall be routed to the
facility communications cabinet and connected to the communication
service router. Surveillance signals are transmitted to the ECC over
separate network channels from SCADA data. Refer to the
communication link control system block diagrams in the EI-GD (see
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6.4 Equipment Control

6.4.1
Control
Templates
The Design Contractor shall consult the PLC Implementation Standards
document (see Attachment 6-3) for specific equipment/device control
requirements. The PLC Implementation Standards document contains
the following standard control templates:
Analog Input: Scales analog inputs into engineering units and
uses the scaled value to generate alarms.
Analog Output: Scales analog outputs from engineering units
to raw units.
Diagnostics: Provides status monitoring functions for the
PLC.
Setpoint Control (PID control): Maintains an operator entered
setpoint (for flow, pressure, etc.) by comparing the setpoint
with the process variable (PV) value, and adjusting the output
value (controlled variable; CV) through manipulation of the
Final Control Element (FCE).
Discrete Signal Override: Forces a discrete signal to a
particular state.
Equipment Runtime: Accumulates equipment run times
based on the equipment ON signal.
Totalizer: Totalizes an analog value based on the analog
signal.
Flow Control Facility: Monitors the general conditions of the
FCF and provides signals of abnormal conditions.
Service Connection (subcomponent of a Flow Control
Facility): Controls and monitors a service connection.
Motor Control Single Speed: Controls and monitors single
speed motors.
Motor Control Variable Speed: Controls and monitors
variable speed motors.
Valve Control Single Ended: Describes the control
functions for an open/close valve.
Valve Control Double Ended: Describes the control
functions for an open/close/stop valve.
Valve Control Modulating with Actuators: Describes the
control functions for a modulating valve fitted with an
actuator.
Valve Control Modulating with Positioners: Describes the
control functions for a modulating valve fitted with a
positioner and an analog position feedback.
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The Design Contractor shall modify the standard control templates, if
necessary, to suit the project specifics. Any modification shall be
approved by the Design Manager. All other types of required control
that are not included in the Water Authority control templates shall be
developed by the Design Contractor.

6.4.2
Flow Control
Facilities
A. Control Modes
In Flow Control Facilities (refer to Chapter 4), flow is generally
controlled by a modulating control valve in conjunction with a
flowmeter. The modulating control valve adjusts position, whereas the
flowmeter measures flow and provides a feedback signal to the flowrate
controller. Usually the operator feeds the control system with the
desired controlling parameter setpoint. The control system will then
modulate the control valve to achieve the desired setpoint. The Design
Contractor shall design the control system with enough flexibility to
enable control using any of the following possible control modes:
Flow The system operator inputs the flow setpoint. The
control valve, in combination with the flowmeter as a
feedback to the control loop, adjusts position to provide the
desired flow.
Downstream Pressure The system operator inputs the
downstream pressure setpoint. The control valve, in
combination with the downstream pressure gauge as a
feedback to the control loop, adjusts position to provide the
desired setpoint.
Upstream Pressure The system operator inputs the
upstream pressure setpoint. The control valve, in
combination with the upstream pressure gauge as a
feedback to the control loop, adjusts position to provide the
desired setpoint.
Valve Position The system operator inputs the valve
position setpoint. The control valve, in combination with the
valve position as a feedback to the control loop, opens or
closes to maintain the desired position.
Manual The operator in the field manually opens or closes
the valve.
B. Control Configuration
The Design Contractor shall use the Setpoint Control template
referenced in Section 6.4.1 in configuring the control system for flow
control facilities. The Design Contractor shall set the proportional gain
and integral time parameters of the PID controller so that large control
valve movements are completely avoided. Derivative control is usually
not recommended in flow/pressure control loops.
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Special valve actuator gearing may be required to control the closing
and opening times of the flow control valve to avoid sharp changes in
flow. The Design Contractor shall be responsible for tuning the flow
control loop. The PID controller shall be tuned so that a control mode
such as the quarter wave decay or the critically damped decay may be
implemented.

6.4.3
Pump Stations
A. Control Modes
Pump systems in use by the Water Authority are normally controlled by
a flowrate- setpoint control system, which is normally maintained using
variable flow output pumping units (i.e., equipped with variable speed
drives). Refer to Section 3.6.2 of Chapter 3 (Pump Stations) for more
information on variable speed drives. Pump control through flow
control valves shall not be allowed.
The Design Contractor shall develop the control strategy based on the
number of pumps, the flow capacity of each pump, the pump(s)
characteristic curve(s), the system head curve(s), and the results of the
transient analysis (refer to Section 3.4.5 of Chapter 3, Pump Stations,
for more information). The Design Contractor shall determine the pump
speed range (minimum and maximum speed) for controlling each pump
by examining the pump efficiency curves versus the pump flow curves
at various speeds. The minimum and maximum speeds shall be as
follows:
Absolute minimum speed - Usually recommended by the
variable speed drive manufacturer.
Minimum speed - Used when more than one pump is
running. It is usually higher than the absolute minimum
speed. The Design Contractor shall determine the minimum
speed that provides smooth control of pumps and avoids
excessive start/stop cycles.
Absolute maximum speed - Usually recommended by the
variable speed drive manufacturer.
Maximum speed - Used when less than all pumps are
running. It is usually lower than the absolute maximum
speed. The Design Contractor shall determine the maximum
speed that provides smooth control of pumps and avoids
excessive start/stop cycles.
The pump speed shall vary depending on the difference between the
actual flowrate, as measured by a flowmeter downstream of the pump
station, and the flowrate setpoint. The control system shall allow for
manual and automatic rotation between lead and lag pumps to avoid
overworking the lead pump.
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B. Control Configuration
The Design Contractor shall use the Setpoint Control template
referenced in Section 6.4.1 in configuring the control system for the
pump station. The Design Contractor shall set the proportional gain
and integral time parameters of the PID controller so that large flow
upsets are completely avoided. Derivative control is usually not
recommended in flow/pressure control loops. The Design Contractor
shall be responsible for tuning the flow control loop. The PID controller
shall be tuned so that a control mode such as the quarter wave decay
or the critically damped decay may be implemented.
Usually the control system is configured so that the PID controller is
disengaged when starting a new pump (lag pump) following the first
one (lead pump). This causes the running pump(s) to maintain their
maximum speed. Following ramping the speed up of the new pump,
and after a specified period of time, the PID controller is re-engaged to
start commanding all running pumps. To shut down a pump, follow the
same steps in reverse disengage the PID, ramp down one pump, turn
it off, reengage the PID.
C. Other types of Control
Flowrate control of pumps may be achieved with different
methodologies other than the one discussed above in paragraphs A
and B. The Design Contractor may propose a different methodology,
as appropriate, to suit the project specifics and to meet the equipment
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6.5 Contract Documents

6.5.1
General
Requirements
The Design Contractor shall develop contract documents that promote
commonality of hardware, the use of proven and established hardware
and software products, and the use of current technology that is
compatible with hardware and software products.
Industrial grade instrumentation and control devices shall be specified.
Design shall emphasize safety, process control, reliability,
maintainability and economics. The Design Contractor shall use and
specify the Water Authority documents referenced in Section 6.1.1, as
applicable.
Contract documents shall follow the standards outlined in Chapter 14
(Technical Specifications, Drawings and Calculations) of the Design
Contractor Guide (ESD-160; Volume One), and shall reflect industry
standard practices that promote consistency, clarity, and informative
illustrations.

6.5.2
Piping and
Instrumentation
Diagrams
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) shall show (refer to the
EI-GD - see Attachment 6-3 - for an example):
Field instruments, equipment and devices including their
control panels.
Major piping including diameter.
All output signal and input signals.
PLC and its sub-components.
Communication devices and cabinets.
Monitoring and control capability at the ECC.
Loop numbering, and tagging and naming conventions for facilities,
equipment, instruments, and other devices shall follow the standards
and guidelines outlined in the following Water Authority documents:
EI-GD (refer to Attachment 6-3).
PLC Implementation Standards (refer to Attachment 6-4).

6.5.3
Other
Documents
In addition to P&IDs, the Design Contractor shall also prepare the
following documents for a complete Instrumentation and Control (I&C)
design:
A. Input and Output Summary Lists
The Design Contractor shall compile lists of all input/output (I/O) points
required for the I&C system. Several lists, one for each type of I/O,
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shall be prepared for each PLC. The number and type of I/O lists are a
function of the project specifics. The following are examples of I/O lists:
Digital Input (DI) to the PLC Input from an
equipment/instrument or from a digital device-level network
(e.g., Foundation Fieldbus) representing a real digital input
(e.g., on/off equipment status, alarms, etc.).
Digitized Digital Input (DDI) to the PLC Input from a digital
device-level network (e.g., Foundation Fieldbus) representing
a digitized analog input (e.g., pressure reading, valve position
reading, valve open limit switch).
Analog Input (AI) to the PLC Input directly from an
equipment/instrument representing an analog input (e.g.,
pressure reading, valve position reading, valve open limit
switch, current, voltage).
Digital Output (DO) from the PLC Output initiated from the
local HMI station or the remote ECC to the PLC, or directly
from the PLC as a result of programmed logic. Examples of
DOs include signals for turning equipment on and off, and
signals to open and close valves.
Analog Output (AO) from the PLC Output initiated from the
local HMI station or the remote ECC to the PLC, or directly
from the PLC as a result of programmed logic. Examples of
AOs include specifying rate of flow for a flowrate controller,
and specifying the valve open position.
The I/O lists shall be tabulated and include a Remarks column to
present clarifications as needed (e.g., future point requirement). Each
I/O summary list shall be organized by PLC name/number and shall
include the following information:
Tag number of I/O point.
Loop number of I/O point.
Register number.
Process description of I/O point.
P&ID drawing number on which the I/O point is included.
I/O type (DI, DDI, AI, DO, or AO).
Associated control panel number (PLC).
Total number of I/O points
B. Equipment and Instrument Summary Tables
The Design Contractor shall compile separate tables for each type of
equipment and all instruments required for the project. Instruments that
are provided by the Construction Contractor, as part of a packaged
system from a single manufacturer, may not be included in the
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summary tables. The information in the summary tables shall include
the following:
Type (e.g., flowmeter, pressure gauge, etc.).
Tag name and loop number.
Specification section number.
Applicable installation detail.
Associated panel name/number.
Associated I/O list.
P&ID drawing number.
Installation detail drawing number.
Process description.
Instrument range and calibrated span.
Instrument setpoints, trip points, etc.
A remarks column indicating items such as NEMA enclosure
rating, if used, specific material requirements, and all other
data needed to precisely define the instrument requirements
Tally for each type of equipment or instrument; a number
index that starts from one (1) and increases sequentially
C. List of Alarms
Out-of-range or abnormal conditions shall be annunciated by alarms.
The Design Contractor shall prepare a list of all alarm conditions with
priorities according to alarm severity. Five priority classes are generally
used. Refer to the Water Authority HMI Standards for more
information. See Attachment 6-7 for the cover page of these
Standards. The Design Contractor shall also develop a list of alarms
that require an autodialer for immediate reporting to third parties. Close
coordination with the Water Authority Operations and Maintenance
Department is required for determination of need of autodialers.
D. Equipment and Instrument Specifications
The Design Contractor shall prepare equipment and instrument
specifications for each type of field and panel-mounted piece of
equipment or instrument. The Design Contractor shall coordinate the
specifications with applicable sections of the Water Authority Standard
Specifications.
The Design Contractor shall require the Construction Contractor to
prepare and submit a data sheet conforming to ISA S20 for each piece
of equipment used.
E. Control Strategies
The Design Contractor shall develop the control strategies (control
descriptions) for each control loop. Control descriptions shall include:
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A list all applicable inputs and outputs.
A general description of the control strategy.
Description of the type of controller (feedforward, feedback,
cascade, etc.) and the controller parameters (i.e., PID).
Description of the control sequence, including safety
interlocks and control resets.
Description of how each element in the control loop
functions.
Description of monitoring, alarm, interlock, and control
functions for both local and remote control.
Description, in detail, of the sequence of operations required
to start or stop a device under normal and abnormal
conditions.
Quantification of all process trip points, set points and timers.
Description of what happens under abnormal conditions such
as an I&C system failure, transmitter failure, abnormal
process values, and loss of communication between PLCs.
Description of shutdown sequence under normal, equipment
malfunction and emergency shutdown modes.
Control strategies shall be annotated using the instrument and
equipment tag numbers shown on the P&IDs and reference the
relevant P&ID drawing.
F. Block Diagrams
The Design Contractor shall provide the necessary communication
block diagrams showing all components for communication between
the ECC, facility PLCs, and device-level network(s). The block
diagrams shall:
Indicate conductor types (fiber optic, coaxial, etc.).
Include items such as fiber optic modems, wiring interface
cabinets (WIC), patch panels, switches, routers, etc.
Indicate the physical location of every communication
component shown on the diagrams.
Include any HMI equipment such as workstations.
The Design Contractor shall also provide block diagrams for any digital
device-level network (e.g., Foundation Fieldbus), if used, showing the
location of the network components such as wiring cabinets, etc.
G. Control Panels and Cabinets (Enclosures)
The Design Contractor shall provide layout drawings for major
enclosures such as control panels, consoles, and cabinets, all of which
house electrical and instrumentation components and devices. Panels
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and consoles shall be differentiated from cabinets in that they will have
externally mounted control switches, indicator lights, digital readouts or
displays. Components and devices within these enclosures shall be
shown with their physical locations. The Water Authority standard
rating for enclosures is NEMA-12; however, the standard rating
requirement may be modified subject to the environment in which it is
installed. Refer to the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3) and Cabinets and
Consoles specification section of the GC&SS (see Attachment 6-1) for
additional information.
H. Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and Wiring
Diagrams
The Design Contractor shall prepare electrical and instrumentation
drawings showing each field instrument with electrical connections from
the power source to the instrument. Particular care shall be taken to
ensure that adequate space is reserved for instrument panels and
cabinets. The Design Contractor shall also show electrical signal
cables and raceways on the electrical drawings. Prepare conduit and
wiring schedules per the Water Authority Drafting Manual (ESD-120).
See Attachment 6-8 for the cover page of the Water Authority Drafting
Manual.
The Design Contractor shall develop wiring diagrams for the control
system network and device-level network (e.g., Foundation Fieldbus), if
used. Refer to the EI-GD (see Attachment 6-3) for additional
information.
I. Training Requirements
The Design Contractor shall specify training requirements in the
Contract Documents. Control systems related training is to be
performed before the Site Acceptance Testing starts (refer to Section
6.6.2). Training is always conducted twice to allow for adequate
coverage of normal activities. Technical training is to be conducted
using the equipment that is identical to the installed equipment (the
spares may be used for this purpose). A syllabus of the training and a
description of the equipment to be used in the training shall be
submitted 30 days before the training starts. Some of the training
requirements are included in the following documents:
Design Contractor Guide (ESD-160; Volume One): Section
16.2.3-4 of Chapter 16 (O&M Manuals, and Lifecycle Cost
Analysis and O&M Impact Reports).
Design Contractor Guide (ESD-160; Volume One): Section
20.4 of Chapter 20 (Startup and Commissioning, Closeout
and Warranty).
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The following specification sections in the GC&SS (see
Attachment 6-1):
o Programmable Logic Controller.
o Programming Software for Programmable Logic
Controller.
o General Instrumentation System Requirements.
J. Construction Contractors Requirements
In addition to installation, testing, debugging, startup, and
commissioning of the I&C system, the Design Contractor shall specify
in the contract documents the following requirements to be followed by
the Construction Contractor:
Attend regular I&C system meetings to discuss, resolve, and
assign responsibilities for all I&C system issues. These
meetings shall be separate from the regular construction
progress meetings. The frequency of these meetings is
determined based on project-specific needs.
Fully coordinate with the Design Contractor, and/or the I&C
system integrator, during testing and startup of the control
system.
Be responsible for preparing loop diagrams and
equipment/instrument calibration sheets. Refer to the
General Instrumentation System Requirements
specification section in the GC&SS (see Attachment 6-1) for
more information on instrument calibration requirements.
Coordinate with the Water Authority Operations and
Maintenance Department while making communication
connections to the Water Authority network.
Drawings and diagrams submitted by the Construction
Contractor as part of the O&M Manual shall be according to
the ISO standards for presentation (ISO TC 46/SC9), and
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6.6 Testing and Acceptance

6.6.1
General
The Design Contractor shall follow the requirements outlined below for
testing, startup, and commissioning of the instrumentation and control
system. The Design Contractor shall refer to Chapters 19
(Construction Phase), and 20 (Startup and Commissioning, Closeout
and Warranty) of the Design Contractor Guide (ESD-160; Volume One)
for additional requirements.

6.6.2
Factory
Acceptance
Testing (FAT)
The project specification prepared by the Design Contractor shall
require factory acceptance testing (FAT) of the project I&C system.
The FAT greatly reduces the difficulty of debugging during field testing.
The difficulty and expense of fixing anything onsite is much greater
than at the factory. Also, the schedule pressure to get the control
system in operation intensifies after the equipment and instruments
have been delivered, often resulting in poor startup practices.
The FAT shall:
Be conducted prior to shipping any element of the control
system to the site.
Demonstrate the complete functionality of the control system
including proper operation, sequencing, logic and
diagnostics.
Be conducted jointly by the Design Contractor and the I&C
subcontractor (i.e., control-system supplier) to the
Construction Contractor.
A. Operational Test Procedures
The Design Contractor shall prepare the I&C system preliminary FAT
plan, covering all requirements and logistics. The preliminary FAT plan
shall include written descriptions of how individual tests shall be
performed. The preliminary FAT plan shall be submitted by the Design
Contractor with design submittals at the mid-point and final design
levels. Refer to Chapter 4, Design Development, of the Design
Contractor Guide (ESD-160; Volume One) for more information. The
Design Contractor shall specify in the Contract Documents that the
preliminary FAT plan be finalized by the control-system supplier and
submitted for review and approval.
The control-system FAT shall include:
Major control panels and cabinets.
Devices within panels and cabinets including terminal blocks,
power supply, I/O modules, communication devices, etc.
PLC I/O points, including all control sequences, along with
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their respective HMI status. If logistically possible,
equipment shall be included during the I/O testing. If this is
not possible, simulation logic shall be written to provide
responses to the actual control logic, or simulators shall be
programmed to respond as the equipment would.
Panel and cabinet wiring shall be checked for continuity and
for compliance with wiring diagrams.
Networks including communication with at least one of each
type of field devices.
Digitally communicating devices (e.g., Foundation Fieldbus)
shall be installed, wired, and tested for the network type.
The FAT shall be conducted at the control-system supplier facilities and
witnessed by the Construction Manager and the Water Authority. The
control-system supplier shall supply all control-system PLCs, panels,
instruments and devices. The control-system supplier shall be
responsible for setting all the panels, PLCs, instruments, etc. at their
testing facility. The control-system supplier shall be responsible for
coordinating with other device manufacturers for proper communication
over digital device-level networks (e.g., Foundation-Fieldbus), if used.
The Design Contractor shall be responsible for:
Developing the programs for the PLC(s).
Uploading the programs into the PLC(s) at the control-
system supplier facility.
Ensuring that the elements of the FAT are conducted per the
FAT submittal.
B. FAT Report
The project specification prepared by the Design Contractor shall
require the control- system supplier to submit a FAT report. The project
specification shall list the following minimum information to be included
in the FAT report:
Methodology used to carry out the FAT and whether it is in
conformance with the specification FAT plan.
Items that have been tested and whether they are physically
present or a simulator is used.
Record of the results of all tests.
Problems/Issues that came up as a result of the FAT.
Proposed methodology for rework / retest to correct all errors
discovered during the FAT and the rework schedule.
The Design Contractor shall prepare a FAT report using the one
submitted by the control-system supplier as a base. The Design
Contractor shall attest to the information included in the control-system
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suppliers FAT report and shall highlight deviations from the FAT plan.
The Design Contractor shall recommend to the Construction Manager
whether approval be granted for shipping the control-system
components from the location of testing to the project site.

6.6.3
Site Acceptance
Testing (SAT)
A. Operational Test Procedures
The project specifications prepared by the Design Contractor shall
specify requirements for site acceptance testing (SAT). These
requirements shall include a schedule of operational tests, to be
witnessed by the Construction Manager and the Water Authority O&M
Department, that demonstrate the proper operation of the control
system. Following installation of the I&C system, the control-system
supplier shall be required to demonstrate the proper operation of all
components of the I&C system including equipment, instruments and
devices. The testing shall be conducted jointly by the control-system
supplier and the Design Contractor.
B. Equipment and Instrument Certificates
The project specifications shall require the Construction Contractor to
submit written certifications that all equipment are installed, tested, and
are operating according to the manufacturers recommendations. In
most cases, these certifications are written by the Construction
Contractors subcontractors and suppliers. Certifications shall be
provided for the following equipment:
Flow meters.
Valves.
Pressure gauges and switches.
Other equipment, instruments, and appurtenances as
required.
C. Facility Testing
All testing requirements outlined above in Section 6.6.1, FAT, shall be
repeated for the project site testing. In addition, the following shall also
be tested:
All analog inputs and outputs shall have their calibration
checked by injecting current or voltage at a minimum of four
values spanning the range of the analog signal.
Monitoring and control of devices via device-level digital
network (e.g., Foundation-Fieldbus) shall be tested.
System testing including automatic control modes
(operational scenarios) and interlocks.
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D. Startup and Commissioning Report
The control-system supplier shall prepare and submit a Startup and
Commissioning Report that includes:
Test procedure(s).
Summaries of recorded I/Os.
List of all instruments used in the testing.
Revised settings of various equipment and instrumentation, if
any.
Revised performance data of equipment as obtained during
the startup testing.
Failures and corrective actions.
The Design Contractor shall prepare a SAT report using the Startup
and Commissioning Report submitted by the control-system supplier as
a base. The Design Contractor shall attest to the information included
in the control-system suppliers SAT report and shall highlight
deviations from the SAT requirements. The Design Contractor shall
recommend to the Construction Manager whether acceptance of the
control system shall be granted.

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Appendix A

Supplemental Seismic Design Criteria for Water Facilities


A.1 General
A.1.1 Appendix A is provided as supplemental information only. Any use of the information contained
herein does not absolve the Design Contractor of its responsibility for the design as engineer of record.
A.2 Site Criteria
The facilities are located in an area where the level of seismicity ranges from moderate to high. The hazards
associated with such potential seismic activity include:
Fault rupture at site traversed by active faults;
Ground motions generated by earthquakes occurring on nearby or distant faults;
Instability of slopes at or near the site;
Liquefaction, in saturated cohesionless soil strata underlying the site of a facility, that may lead to loss of
bearing for shallow foundations, lateral support of deep foundations, settlements, lateral spreads and/or
lateral flows, and buoyancy effects;
Loss of strength in cohesive soil strata underlying a facility that may lead to comparable consequences.
Some of these hazards need to be identified and evaluated on an area or system-wide basis and some
require site-specific investigations. Evaluation of fault activities and the potential for fault rupture across a
facility and estimation of earthquake ground motions generated for a generic site condition (e.g., rock
outcrop) need to be performed on an area or system-wide basis. The other hazards, including estimating
earthquake ground motions to account for a local site condition, instability of slopes, liquefaction of saturated
cohesionless soils, or loss of strength of cohesive soils require site-specific investigations.
These hazard evaluations must include geologic, seismologic, and geotechnical studies.
A.2.1 Geologic Studies
Regional and site geologic studies may be required. These hazard evaluations should include identification
of faults and other geologic features that may affect project facilities. Both distant and nearby faults should
be identified for the purpose of assessing the potential of each fault for generating earthquake ground
motions. The following parameters should be identified for each fault:
Fault location and geometry (length, strike, dip etc.);
Style of faulting (strike slip, thrust, normal);
Relative degree of activity (average slip rate);
Historical earthquakes that can be ascribed to the fault;
Maximum earthquake;
Recurrence relationship.
The following additional parameters should be ascertained for faults that may traverse a project facility
Sense of displacement;
Historic fault displacements along the fault, including maximum, minimum and average;
Estimated fault displacement at the project facility.
Uncertainties should also be provided for each parameter.
A.2.2 Seismologic Studies
Seismologic studies may be needed to assess the seismicity of the region and to establish earthquake
events that will be used in the analyses, evaluation, and design of the project facilities. These studies should
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cover historic seismicity, including recurrence relationships for the region and for each source identified in
the geologic studies. The information gathered should be sufficient to conduct both a deterministic and
probabilistic evaluation of earthquake ground motions for a generic site condition (e.g., rock outcrop).
Estimation of earthquake ground motions at rock outcrops using either deterministic or probabilistic
evaluations should follow accepted practice (refer to Paragraph A.2.4.2). These motions should be described
in terms of target response spectra. Representative time histories should also be used in conjunction with
these spectra. The spectra as well as the time histories should account for forward directivity and for fling
considering the relative position of the project facilities with respect to the location of the potential seismic
sources.
A.2.3 Geotechnical Studies
The following site-specific information may be required at each project facility.
Subsurface conditions (including stratigraphy, water level) at a select number of locations at the site
Topographic variations at the site, especially presence of slopes within or adjacent to the site
Engineering characteristics of the various soil strata.
A California-licensed geotechnical engineer determines whether previous investigations and field work
performed for the site are sufficient. If not, a field investigation or laboratory testing program, or both, may be
required. The extent of geotechnical studies should be detailed for facilities that are classified per Facility
Design Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-2, as SPC 2 or 3, or PFC 3 or 4.
These data, together with the results of the geologic and seismological studies, should be used for
appropriate evaluations. The following are examples of typical evaluations:
Modification of target spectra determined in the seismological studies to account for local site effects
such modifications may be accommodated with appropriate empirical or numerical procedures.
The potential for liquefaction, in saturated cohesionless soil strata underlying the site of a facility.
Consequences of liquefaction that may lead to loss of bearing for shallow foundations, loss of lateral
support of deep foundations, settlements, lateral spreads, and/or lateral flows, and buoyancy effects.
Remediation to mitigate such consequences, as appropriate.
Loss of strength in cohesive soil strata underlying the site of a facility that may lead to consequences
comparable to those caused by liquefaction. Remediation to mitigate such consequences, as
appropriate.
Landslides that may be initiated in slopes at or near the site of the project facility.
Seismic lateral pressures on retaining walls, basement walls and other belowground structures.
For long linear systems such as pipelines, the effects of traveling waves and ground deformation should
be considered.
Investigations, laboratory testing, and engineering evaluations should be conducted and supervised by
qualified personnel, conform to established standards, and use established standards and procedures as
described in the references included below and elsewhere.
Tokimatsu, K. and H. B. Seed, 1987, Evaluation of Settlement in Sands Due to Earthquake Shaking,
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 113, No. 8.
ORourke, T.D., An Overview of Geotechnical and Lifeline Earthquake Engineering. Geotechnical
Special Publication No. 75, ASCE, Reston, VA, Proceedings of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
and Soil Dynamics Conference, Seattle, WA, Aug. 1998, Vol. 2, pp.1392-1426.
Bird, J., ORourke, T.D., Bracegirdle, A., Bommer, J. and Tromans, I., A Framework for Assessing
Earthquake Hazards for Major Pipelines. Proceedings of the International Conference on Terrain and
Geohazards Facing Onshore Oil and Gas Pipelines, London, UK, June, 2004.
ASCE (1984) Guidelines for the Seismic Design of Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, Committee on Gas
and Liquid Fuel Lifelines, Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, ASCE, Reston, VA.
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ORourke, T. D., Wang, Y., and Shi, P. (2004). Advances in Lifeline Earthquake Engineering.
Proceedings of 13
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World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, Aug., 2004, Paper No. 5003.
ORourke, M.J. and X. Liu, 1998, Response of Buried Pipelines subject to Earthquake effects,
Monograph Number 3, MCEER.
ALA 2005, Seismic Guidelines for Water Pipelines, American Lifelines Alliance, March 2002.
Seed, M. B. and R. V. Whitman, 1970, Design of Earth Retention Structures for Dynamic Loads, ASCE
Journal of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division, June 1970.
Ostadan and White, 1987, Lateral Seismic Soil Pressurean Updated Approach, U.S.-Japan
Workshop on SSI Analysis, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, 1987.
Ebeling et al., 1992, The Seismic Design of Waterfront Retaining Structures, Department of the Army,
Waterway Experiment Station, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, technical report ITL-92-11.
Ishihara, K., and Yoshimine, M., 1992, Evaluation of settlements in sand deposits following liquefaction
during earthquakes, Soils and Foundations, Japanese Geotechnical Society, Tokyo, Vol. 32, No. 1,
pp. 173188.
Bray, J. D., Sancio, R. B., Riemer, M. F., and Durgunoglu, T., 2004a. Liquefaction susceptibility of fine-
grained soils. 11th Int. Conf. on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering and 3rd Int. Conf. on
Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, D. Doolin et al., eds., Stallion Press, pp. 655-662.
Idriss, I. M. and Boulanger, R. W. (2004). Semi-empirical procedures for evaluating liquefaction potential
during earthquakes. Proc., 11th Int. Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, and 3rd
Int. Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, D. Doolin et al., eds., Stallion Press, Vol. 1,
32-56.
Kulhawy, F. H., and Mayne, P. W., 1990. Manual on estimating soil properties for foundation design.
Report EPRI EL-6800, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California.
Boulanger, R. W., and Idriss, I. M., 2004. Evaluating the potential for liquefaction or cyclic failure of silts
and clays. Report No. UCD/CGM-04/01, Center for Geotechnical Modeling, Dept. of Civil & Envir.
Engrg., Univ. of California, Davis, 129 pp. http://cee.engr.ucdavis.edu/faculty/
boulanger/PDFs/2004/Boulanger_Idriss_CGM04-01_2004.pdf.
Makdisi, F. I., and Seed, H. B., 1978. Simplified procedure for estimating dam and embankment
earthquake-induced deformations. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Division, ASCE, 104(GT7),
849-867.
Seed, R. B., Cetin, K. O., Moss, R. E. S., Kammerer, A., Wu, J., Pestana, J., Riemer, M., Sancio, R. B.,
Bray, J. D., Kayen, R. E., and Faris, A., 2003. Recent advances in soil liquefaction engineering: A
unified and consistent framework. Keynote presentation, 26th Annual ASCE Los Angeles Geotechnical
Spring Seminar, Long Beach, California.
A.2.4 Ground Shaking
A.2.4.1 Ground Motion Parameters
The parameters required to characterize the seismic loads for engineering analysis or design of a structure
will depend on the method used to analyze the structure. For purposes of engineering design, the effects of
ground shaking on facilities and components at a site are typically characterized by elastic acceleration
response spectra. These spectra provide acceleration response as a function of period or frequency of a
single-degree-of-freedom system attached to the ground, for a certain damping level. Unless it can be
justified otherwise, 5% damping should be used in both designs and evaluations, except for reservoirs and
tanks. For reservoirs and tanks, design spectra for 2% damping and 0.5% damping should be used for the
impulsive and convective modes of response, respectively. When required, acceleration time histories
should be developed to be compatible with the spectra prescribed herein. For above ground structures with
first mode period of 1 second or longer, as well as the first sloshing mode for tanks and reservoirs, and
located within 10 km of an active fault, the ground motions should account for fling effects. The following
reference includes a model for fling:
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Abrahamson, N. A. (2002), Velocity pulses in near-fault ground motions, Proceedings, UC Berkeley-
CUREE Symposium in Honor of Ray Clough and Jspeh Penzien, May 9-11, 2002, Berkeley, CA, p 40-
41.
A.2.4.2 Deterministic and Probabilistic Estimates of Ground Motions
Estimates of ground motions for a given earthquake scenario are often called deterministic. The process to
make such estimates generally consists of the following steps:
Define the magnitude for the selected earthquake scenario and the closest distance from the
corresponding source to the site.
Using attenuation relationships appropriate for the source mechanism, tectonic environment, and site
soil conditions, calculate response spectral values at a selected percentile level (e.g., 84th percentile
level) for several structural periods over the range of engineering interest. Incorporate directivity effects
for long period (T over 0.5 seconds) motion.
Construct the spectrum from the calculated spectral values.
Probabilistic analysis is used to estimate earthquake ground motions associated with a selected probability
level, say a probability of exceedance over the life of the structure. Such analysis is commonly referred to as
probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA). For example, a PSHA can be used to estimate acceleration
response spectral values with a 2%, 5% or 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years at a site. These are
equivalent to 2,475 year, 975 year and 475 year return periods.
The probability that any earthquake will occur on a given source and will produce ground motions exceeding
a selected ground motion parameter value, say a selected spectral acceleration, is equal to the product of
several probabilities. They are:
The probability that the earthquake (as defined by its magnitude) will occur on the given source (e.g.,
active fault),
The conditional probability of the dimension of the rupture (length and width) given the magnitude of the
earthquake,
The conditional probability of the location of the rupture on the source, resulting in the closest distance
from the site, and
The conditional probability that the ground motions will exceed the selected acceleration (or other
parameter) given the earthquake occurs at the given distance from the site within a given directivity
parameter.
Because ground motions exceeding a selected acceleration at a site can be produced by various
earthquakes, the overall probability of exceeding the acceleration is obtained by aggregating the probabilities
that the acceleration will be exceeded by the ground motions from all possible earthquakes.
The following scenario earthquakes on active faults may be used to bound the worst case performance of
the system as a whole:
Rose Canyon M 7.1, with rupture extending from the northern San Diego County southwards to include
the extension of the Silver Strand fault.
Elsinore M 7.4 with rupture extending from southern Riverside County southeastwards.
San Andreas M 7.9 with rupture extending from northern Los Angeles County southeastwards through
Riverside County. While this scenario earthquake will not likely produce the highest ground motions
within the service area, it can produce high ground motions and potential damage to the MWD system
including the Colorado River Aqueduct and the California Aqueduct; damage to the MWD system can
impact the performance of the system.
A.2.4.3 Design Ground Motions
The design ground motions (response spectrum and time history) requirements prescribed herein should be
considered minimum requirements. Additional requirements may apply, depending on the agencies having
jurisdiction in the geographical area of the facilities, or on the type of the facilities (e.g., dams).
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For the assessment of seismic geohazards and the design of system facilities other than buildings, tanks,
and equipment anchorage, ground motions should be determined by probabilistic procedures.
Design ground motions with 10% probabilities of exceedance in 50 years (475-year approximate return
period) should be used for facilities in SPCs 1, 2 and 3. In lieu of using the 475 year earthquake motions
directly, the design ground motions may be taken as 2/3 of the 2,475 year (2% in 50 year) motions, but in no
case less than the 475 year motion. The design ground motion need not exceed a deterministic limit taken
as the 84th-percentile level spectrum for the scenario earthquakes listed in Section A.2.4.2.
Design spectra for facilities in SPCs 1 and 2 may be constructed from the spectral acceleration values
presented in the latest edition of national seismic hazard maps published by the USGS and available on the
Internet at the following url: http://geohazards.cr.usgs.gov/eq/, or may be obtained from site-specific studies,
if available. Facility Design Guide, Chapter 5, Figure 5-1, shows the 2% in 50 year horizontal rock PGA
motion. If constructed from the USGS maps, the spectra should be adjusted for the soil or rock conditions at
the site using either the site class factors prescribed for the maps in the following references or site specific
response studies, if available.
Frankel, A., Mueller, C., Barnhard, T., Perkins, D., Leyendecker, E.V., Dickman, N., Hanson, S., and
Hopper, M., 1996, National seismic-hazard maps; documentation: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File
Report 96-532, 110 p.
Frankel, A., Peterson, M., Mueller, C., Haller, K., Wheeler, R., Leyendecker, E., Wesson, R., Harmsen,
S., Cramer, C., Perkins, D., and Rukstales, K., 2002, Documentation for the 2002 update of the national
seismic hazard maps: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-420, 33 pp.
Design spectra for facilities in SPC 3 should be obtained from a site-specific study. Such study should
account for the regional seismicity and geology, the expected recurrence and maximum magnitudes of
earthquakes, the location of the site with respect to known seismic sources, the site subsurface conditions,
and near-source effects.
Design motions (generally ground velocities) for pipelines should be taken as the 475 year, 975 year or
2,475 year motions for PFC 2, 3 or 4, respectively, as adjusted to reflect rock, firm soil or soft soil conditions
along the alignment of the pipeline. Design velocities for pipelines may be constructed using suitable
acceleration-to-velocity relationships from the one-second spectral acceleration values presented in the
latest edition of national seismic hazard maps published by the USGS and available on the Internet at the
following url: http://geohazards.cr.usgs.gov/eq/, or may be obtained from site-specific studies, if available.
Vertical response spectra should be determined in a manner consistent with that for horizontal response
spectra. Simplified procedures such as vertical motion throughout the frequency range equal to 2/3 of the
horizontal PGA should not be used. In lieu of site-specific calculations, for sites within 5 km of active faults,
the vertical response spectra may equal or exceed the horizontal spectra at high frequencies (over 2 hertz),
may be assumed to be 50% of the horizontal spectra at frequencies under 0.5 hertz, and may be linearly
interpolated at intermediate frequencies.
A.2.4.4 Selection of Fault Displacement Parameters
When a facility must be placed across a primary active fault, it should be designed with the recognition that
surface faulting or folding may occur. Surface rupture characteristics to be considered include the amount
and direction of primary fault displacement, as well as the amount, type, and distribution of secondary
deformation associated with the surface fault rupture.
A.2.4.5 Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which loose, saturated, granular soils (silts, sands, and gravels) lose a
substantial amount of strength when subjected to intense ground shaking. In the simplest terms, when these
soils are strongly shaken they tend to compact and densify. If the soils are saturated, the tendency for
densification increases the pore water pressure, softening the soil as a result. Liquefaction can create a
quick condition in which the strength and bearing capacity of the soils is temporarily reduced. Also, if the
generated pore water pressures become large enough, material can be ejected from the ground in
characteristic geysers of soil-laden water.
Liquefaction of a site can be highly damaging to aboveground as well as underground structures and utilities.
Liquefaction can impose significant demands on structures located at liquefiable sites and on the foundations
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that support them. These demands result from the vertical and lateral movement of the soil both during and
after liquefaction.
Potential consequences of liquefaction include bearing capacity failure, flotation of lightweight embedded
structures, landsliding (lateral spreads and flow slides), and differential settlement. Among these
consequences, large permanent ground deformations due to lateral spreads or flow slides are generally
considered to be the most significant potential hazards. Structures supported on pile foundations can be
more resistant to liquefaction damage than structures supported on shallow foundations, although buried
utilities entering such pile-supported structures may be particularly vulnerable unless suitably designed. It is
possible to reduce the liquefaction potential at a site by a number of means, including replacement or
densification of liquefaction-susceptible soils, drainage (pore water dissipation), or artificially lowering the
groundwater table.
Comprehensive soil liquefaction susceptibility mapping has not been completed throughout the San Diego
County area. In order to design or evaluate pipelines with PFC 2, 3, or 4, it is necessary to establish the
liquefaction hazard along the alignment. It is therefore a requirement of this standard that site-specific
studies be performed to better characterize the potential for liquefaction (or other types of soil failure) along
the alignment for newly construction pipelines with PFC 2, 3, or 4. Attention is drawn to any site with a water
table within 50 feet of grade where loose sandy soils exist.
The potential for liquefaction at a site of a facility should be addressed on a project-specific basis by a
California-licensed geotechnical engineer. The following paragraphs provide general guidance on the
approach to follow for these types of evaluations.
The first step in a liquefaction hazard evaluation should be the determination of liquefaction susceptibility. It
has long been recognized that loose, clean, sandy soils (i.e., sands with few fines) are potentially susceptible
to seismically induced liquefaction. Coarse, gravelly soils are also susceptible to excess pore water pressure
generation and can potentially liquefy if drainage is impeded by bounding layers of less permeable material,
finer-grained soils within the voids of the gravelly soil, or large distances to potential drainage boundaries.
Low-plasticity fines, particularly non-plastic silts and silty sands, can also be susceptible to liquefaction.
A preliminary assessment of the presence of liquefaction-susceptible soils at a site may be made by
reviewing geologic maps published by the CGS for the state. CGS geologic maps are available online from
the Internet at the following address: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ regional/scamp/. The following lists the
currently available maps (provided on a CD) for various quadrangle sheets in San Diego and nearby
Riverside Counties:
Bonsall (Fig 5-3)
El Cajon (Fig 5-2)
Escondido (Fig 5-3)
Fallbrook (Fig 5-3)
Jamul Mountains (Fig 5-2)
Las Pulgas (Fig 5-3)
Margarita Peak (Fig 5-3)
Morro Hill (Fig 5-3)
Otay Mesa (Fig 5-2)
Pala (Fig 5-3)
Pechanga (Fig 5-3)
San Clemente (Fig 5-3)
San Onofre (Fig 5-3)
San Vicente Reservoir (Fig 5-2)
San Diego (Downtown City, La Jolla,)
Temecula (Fig 5-3)
Vail Lake (Fig 5-3)
Valley Center (Fig 5-3)

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Figure A-1: Available Geologic Maps, Southern San Diego County




Figure A-2: Available Geologic Maps, North and Eastern San Diego County
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The preliminary assessment should be followed by a more detailed assessment based on site-specific
information and the liquefaction screening procedure given in the following reference:
Youd, T.L., 1998. Screening Guide for Rapid Assessment of Liquefaction Hazard at Highway Bridge
Sites, Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research Technical Report MCEER-98-0005,
58 pp.
The susceptibility of fine-grained soils to exhibiting liquefaction-like behavior should be examined using the
procedures described in the following references:
Seed, R.B., Cetin, K.O., Moss, R.E.S., Kammerer, A., Wu, J., Pestana, J., Riemer, M., Sancio, R.B.,
Bray, J.D., Kayen, R.E. and Faris, A., 2003, Recent advances in soil liquefaction engineering: a unified
and consistent framework, Report No. EERC 2003-06, Earthquake Engineering Research Center,
University of California, Berkeley, June.
Boulanger, R.W. and Idriss, I.M. 2004. Evaluating the potential for liquefaction or cyclic failure of silts
and clays, Center for Geotechnical Modeling, Report No. UCD/CGM-04/01, University of California,
Davis, December.
Once a soil deposit has been determined to include liquefaction-susceptible soils, the potential for triggering
of liquefaction must be evaluated. Such an evaluation involves comparison of the loading imposed on the
soil by earthquake shaking with the liquefaction resistance of the soil.
Two basic approaches are generally available to evaluate the liquefaction resistance of soils: (1) empirical
correlations between the results of in situ testing and field performance during past earthquakes, and
(2) laboratory testing of representative samples. The first is now the most commonly used approach and is
recommended. However, for special projects, laboratory testing may be an appropriate supplement to in situ
testing for evaluation of the liquefaction susceptibility and resistance of certain fine-grained soils.
The in situ tests most commonly used to evaluate the liquefaction resistance of soils are: (1) the standard
penetration test (SPT), (2) the cone penetration test (CPT), (3) the Becker-Hammer Penetration Test (BPT),
and (4) measurements of shear wave velocity, Vs.
The SPT is viewed as offering the greatest reliability for estimating liquefaction resistance at present,
provided it is applicable to the site soil conditions. The soil conditions for which the SPT resistance is
deemed a reliable indicator of liquefaction resistance correspond to cohesionless sandy and silty soils with
limited amounts of gravel-sized particles. For highly stratified soil conditions the CPT is a good supplement
to the SPT to identify potential problem soils. The BPT should be used to supplement the SPT in evaluating
the liquefaction resistance of deposits of gravelly soils. In general, the BPT is required for a reliable
assessment of the liquefaction resistance of soils with more than about 20% gravel. The choice of in situ test
for a project should be made on a project-specific basis depending on the applicability of each method to the
site conditions.
Of the currently available correlations, the correlations in the following two references incorporate the most
extensive database of field performance case histories and the most rigorous analysis of the data.
Seed, R.B., Cetin, K.O., Moss, R.E.S., Kammerer, A., Wu, J., Pestana, J., Riemer, M., Sancio, R.B.,
Bray, J.D., Kayen, R.E. and Faris, A. 2003 Recent advances in soil liquefaction engineering: a unified
and consistent framework, Report No. EERC 2003-06, Earthquake Engineering Research Center,
University of California, Berkeley, June.
Idriss, I.M. and Boulanger, R.W. 2004. Semi-empirical procedures for evaluating liquefaction potential
during earthquakes, Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake
Engineering and 3rd International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Berkeley,
California.
Youd, T.L. et al., 2001. Liquefaction Resistance of Soils: Summary Report from the 1996 NCEER and
1998 NCEER/NSF Workshops on Evaluation of Liquefaction Resistance of Soils, Journal of
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, New York, NY, Vol.127, No.10, Oct., 817-833.
Accordingly, it is recommended that these be used as the primary correlations for estimating liquefaction
resistance based on the SPT. The selection of correlations for the CPT and BPT should be made on a
project-specific basis. Additional guidance on the selection of those correlations is provided in the above-
mentioned references.
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A.2.6 Lateral Spreads and Slope Movements
Lateral spreads and slumping are ground-failure phenomena that can occur on sloping ground. If the site has
a significant slope, or is adjacent to an open cut (e.g., depressed stream or road bed), liquefaction and soil
failure can cause the flow of materials down slope or towards the cut. The effect of lateral spreading on
adjacent structures should be considered. The empirical procedure presented in the following references
should be used to estimate lateral spreading displacements. The uncertainty inherent in these displacement
estimates should be considered.
Youd, T.L., Hansen, C.M. & Bartlett, S.F., 1999. Revised MLR equations for predicting lateral spread
displacement. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 128 (12), 1007-1017.
Bardet, J.P, N. Mace, T. Tobita, and J. Hu, 2002, Regional Modeling of Liquefaction-induced Ground
Deformation Earthquake Spectra, EERI, Vol. 18, pp. 19-46.
Flow slides can occur in embankments or slopes when the residual strength of liquefied soil within the
embankment/slope or its foundation drops below the shear stress required to maintain static equilibrium. The
potential for flow slide instability should be evaluated using conventional limit-equilibrium stability analysis
procedures. In such analyses, the residual strength should be assigned to any soil layer in which liquefaction
is expected.
Even in the absence of flow slides, all embankments and slopes may experience movement during strong
shaking. Such movements may cause gross deformation of an embankment or slope or impart additional
loads on buried pipelines and other facilities and components embedded in an embankment or in the vicinity
of a slope. Simplified procedures such as those given in the following reference may be used to estimate
slope movements.
Makdisi and Seed, 1977, A Simplified Method for Estimating Earthquake-Induced Deformation in Dams
and Embankments, Report No. UCB/EERC-77/19, College of Engineering, University of California,
Berkeley, August 1977.
The above method may also be used for estimating slope movement when limited loss of soil shear strength
is expected. For such cases, appropriate shear strength reduction should be used in the evaluation.
A.2.7 Landslides
Landslides occur when the combination of gravitational and ground shaking-induced inertial forces
temporarily exceeds the strength of the earth materials in the slope. Landslides are often triggered by strong
ground shaking, particularly in areas close to the causative fault. Any site on or adjacent to a steep slope or
bluff should be considered susceptible to landslide damage. The concern is that a facility may lie within a
landslide zone, below a slope whose failure may send debris into the facility, or above an unstable slope
whose movement could undermine key facilities.
Landslides commonly are complex features that may consist of both rotational and translational movements
in their upper parts, sometimes transforming to debris flows in their lower parts. Water generally plays an
important role in landslides by oversteepening of slopes through surface erosion, by increasing pore water
pressures, and/or by adding weight to a soil mass when it is saturated. Other factors that influence landslides
are: (1) pre-existing slope movements; (2) strength of the rock/soil material; (3) slope angle; and (4) the
orientation and density of rock structures, such as bedding, joint, and fault planes. Earthquake ground
shaking can reduce the stability of a slope and cause sliding or falling of the soil or rock materials composing
the slope.
The potential for landslides at hillside sites, or sites adjacent to steep slopes, bluffs, and/or cuts, should be
addressed by a California-licensed geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist. A typical landslide
investigation could include review of available references (maps, reports); air photo interpretation; site
reconnaissance; subsurface exploration, e.g., test pits, test borings, seismic profiling; laboratory testing; and
engineering analysis.
If necessary, recommendations for mitigating the effects of potential landslides should be provided. This
could include earthwork activities, e.g., slope flattening, buttress fills; structural solutions, e.g., retaining
walls, tiebacks; or drainage measures (surface and subsurface) as well as re-siting of the existing or
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A.2.8 Settlements
Because liquefaction involves the generation of excess pore water pressure, some settlement of the ground
surface should be expected as those pore water pressures dissipate following liquefaction. Settlements may
also occur in loose to medium-dense, unsaturated cohesionless soils above the groundwater table. The
amount of settlement is related to the density of the soils and the level of cyclic strain induced in the soil by
earthquake shaking.
Differential settlement can damage structures. Differential settlement may be expected when different soil
types vary in thickness and extent over a site. Buried pipes at locations where they enter vaults have the
potential hazard of differential settlement.
Settlements caused by seismic motions in granular soil deposits and in saturated loose granular deposits
may be estimated following the procedures in:
Tokimatsu, K. and H. B. Seed, 1987, Evaluation of Settlement in Sands Due to Earthquake Shaking,
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 113, No. 8.
Ishihara, K., and Yoshimine, M. (1992) "Evaluation of settlements in sand deposits following liquefaction
during earthquakes," Soils and Foundations, Japanese Geotechnical Society, Tokyo, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp.
173188.
The above procedures account for the denseness of the soil and the level of shaking induced at different
depths. These procedures should be used with care in highly stratified deposits where its accuracy is not as
well established, partly due to potential settlement of non-liquefied layers trapped between liquefied layers as
described in the following reference.
Martin, G.R., Tsai, C.F., and Arulmoli, K., 1991. A Practical Assessment of Liquefaction Effects and
Remediation Needs, Proceedings, Second International Conference on Recent Advances in
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, St. Louis, Missouri.
A.2.9 Wave Propagation Hazards
For long linear systems such as pipelines, the effects of traveling waves and ground deformation should be
considered in the design and evaluation. Traveling waves have detrimental and accumulative effects on long
extended structures such as pipelines. The following references provide guidance on determining wave
propagation effects on pipelines:
ORourke, T.D., An Overview of Geotechnical and Lifeline Earthquake Engineering. Geotechnical
Special Publication No. 75, ASCE, Reston, VA, Proceedings of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
and Soil Dynamics Conference, Seattle, WA, Aug. 1998, Vol. 2, pp.1392-1426.
ORourke, T. D., Wang, Y., and Shi, P. (2004). Advances in Lifeline Earthquake Engineering.
Proceedings of 13
th
World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, Aug., 2004, Paper No. 5003.
Wang, Y., T.D. ORourke, and P. Shi, Seismic Wave Effects on the Longitudinal Forces and Pullout of
Underground Lifelines, Proceedings, 8th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San
Francisco, CA, Apr. 2006, EERI, Oakland, CA,
ORourke, M.J., and X. Liu, 1998, Response of Buried Pipelines subject to Earthquake effects,
Monograph Number 3, MCEER.
ALA 2005, Seismic Guidelines for Water Pipelines, American Lifelines Alliance, March 2002.
A.2.10 Seismic Soil Pressure on Structures and Retaining Walls
In the design of structures and retaining walls, appropriate static and seismic soil pressure increments
should be considered. Seismic incremental pressures depend on the yielding condition of the retaining
structure. The following references provide guidance in determining the soil pressures on structures and
retaining walls:
Seed, M. B. and R. V. Whitman, 1970, Design of Earth Retention Structures for Dynamic Loads, ASCE
Journal of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division, June 1970.
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Ostadan and White, 1987, Lateral Seismic Soil Pressurean Updated Approach, U.S.-Japan
Workshop on SSI Analysis, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, 1987.
Ebeling et al., 1992, The Seismic Design of Waterfront Retaining Structures, Department of the Army,
Waterway Experiment Station, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, technical report ITL-92-11.
Nadim, F. and Whitman, R. V., 1981, Seismic analysis and design of retaining walls, Soil Dynamics
and Earthquake Engineering, pp. 387-407.
Whitman, R. V. (1990) Seismic design and behavior of gravity retaining walls, Design & Performance of
Earth Retaining Structures, ASCE, P.C. Lambe and L.A. Hansen eds., Ithaca, NY, pp. 817-842.
A.3 Buildings and Building-Like Structures
A.3.1 Applicability
This section is applicable to new buildings and building-like structures, including pipe bridges, except above
ground storage tanks which are addressed in Section A.7. For general policy on the evaluation and retrofit of
existing structures, see Section A.12.
For the purposes of this section, a building is defined as any enclosed or partially enclosed above grade
structure that provides for shelter of persons or equipment, and that is occasionally occupied. A building-like
structure is any unenclosed above grade structure that has one of the lateral-force-resisting systems defined
in Table 12.2-1 of ASCE 7-02.
A.3.2 Design Basis of New Buildings
The design of all elements of buildings, including structural elements of the lateral-force-resisting system,
structural elements not part of the lateral-force-resisting system, and non-structural elements should as a
minimum comply with all applicable sections of the 2006 IBC, except as modified herein.
A.3.2.1 Classification of Buildings
Seismic Use Groups for new buildings are defined in Section 1616.2 of IBC 2006. A Seismic Use Group of 1,
2, and 3 should be assigned to facilities with SPC 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
A.3.2.2 Importance Factors
Importance factors for SPC 1, 2, and 3 are equal to 1.0, 1.25, and 1.5, respectively. The Importance Factor
(I) for non-structural elements should be 1.5 for facilities with SPC 2 and 3, and 1.0 for Class 1 facilities.
A.3.3 Special Detailing Requirements
In addition to the applicable detailing requirements of the 2006 IBC, the following should apply.
A.3.3.1 Timber Structures
1. Design of timber structures should be in accordance with IBC 2006, Chapter 23, except as
modified herein. The provisions of the IBC 2006 Section 2308 Conventional Light-Frame
Construction, should not be used to satisfy the requirements for a lateral-force-resisting system.
2. The following construction should not be used as elements of the lateral-force-resisting systems
for new buildings or new components of existing buildings, but may be used at 50% of code value
as existing archaic materials (Note if seismic upgrade is performed, archaic materials may
continue to be used at 50% of code value):
Diagonally or straight sheathed timber diaphragms or shear walls
Gypsum board diaphragms or shear walls
Shear walls constructed of metal studs with diagonal strap braces
Braced shear panels consisting of let-in braces
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) should not be used in applications subject to high moisture
conditions or if it will be exposed to inclement weather during construction
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3. Wood diaphragms should be provided with continuous chord elements at the perimeter of the
diaphragm. Where chords change direction (e.g., T or L shaped structures) and for wall
anchorage of concrete and masonry structures, local collector elements should develop the
resulting secondary forces into the main diaphragm or into a sub-diaphragm, meeting the
required span/depth requirements, which spans between continuous collectors in the main
diaphragm.
4. Wood diaphragms and shear walls should be provided with local chords around all penetrations
exceeding 2 feet in dimension. Chords should be designed to develop the secondary forces due
to flexure in the diaphragm. They should extend a minimum of 2 feet beyond the edge of the
opening of each direction. A recommended procedure can be found in Diekmann (1989).
5. Requirements for panel field and edge nailing, nailing to chords, collectors, splices in members,
and similar connections should be clearly called out on the design drawings (see IBC 2006
Chapter 23).
6. Joists and rafters framing horizontal diaphragms should be solidly blocked where bearing on
shear walls or other vertical elements of the lateral-force-resisting system. Shear transfer
between timber diaphragms and vertical elements of the lateral-force-resisting system should not
be accomplished with toe nails (use framing angles or other means not relying on toe nails).
7. Diaphragms should be provided with continuous seismic force collectors, capable of resisting
both tension and compression at all shear walls or other vertical elements of the
lateral-force-resisting system.
8. Shear walls, whenever practical, should be continuous from the roof to the foundation. Shear
walls at an upper story of a structure should not terminate on wood framing, unless that framing
is designed for times the required seismic forces (ASCE 7-05, Table 12.2-1).
9. Tensile ties between wood framing elements of diaphragms and shear walls should be designed
considering all eccentricities inherent in the connection and resulting from such eccentricities. In
particular, posts containing hold down devices should be designed for both bending and direct
stresses considering eccentricities and reduction of section due to bolts or let-ins. Nailing of
plywood sheathing should be detailed to prevent tearing loose of the corner adjacent to the hold
down device.
10. All connections of wood framing incorporating bolted connections with metal side plates should
provide for shrinkage and contraction of the wood elements, perpendicular to the wood grain.
Malleable iron or cut plate washers should be provided on all bolt heads and nuts bearing against
wood members.
A.3.3.2 Reinforced Masonry Structures
1. All masonry structures should be of reinforced construction. No unreinforced concrete masonry
unit walls should be used for any portion of any project
2. Determination of masonry strength should be in accordance with IBC requirements and empirical
design of masonry should not be used. All hollow unit masonry should be grouted solid. Running
bond or stack bond construction is acceptable.
3. All solid unit masonry should be multi-wythe running bond construction with fully grouted
reinforced cores present between wythes. Wythes of masonry should be fully bonded to the
reinforced cores using wire-type joint reinforcement or other similar mechanical attachment.
4. Special inspection, per 2006 IBC, Section 1701,should be specified for all reinforced masonry
construction. Special inspection should include verification of source and strength of masonry
units, proportioning and mixing of mortar and grout, placement of reinforcement and embedded
items, clean out of grout spaces prior to grouting, and grouting procedures.
A.3.3.3 Reinforced Concrete Structures
1. All concrete construction should be reinforced. Plain, unreinforced concrete should not be used.
2. Critical anchorage to concrete structures for seismic force resistance should be accomplished by
cast-in-place anchors wherever practical. Cast-in-place anchors should be designed in
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accordance with the strength design provisions of IBC 2006 Section 1913. The use of drilled-in
anchors, either adhesive or mechanical type, should include design values published in an ICC-
ES evaluation report. Drilled-in anchors should be subject to special inspection, and 25% of all
installed anchors should be field tension tested to 160% of their published allowable capacities.
3. Anchor design, whenever practical, should be controlled by yielding of the steel anchor as
opposed to shear failure of the concrete (i.e., ductile design). Ductile design precludes brittle
failure and, at the same time, limits the damage to the supported equipment. If ductile design is
not feasible, anchors should be designed to have a strength equal to system overstrength factor
(ASCE 7-05, Table 12.2-1) times the calculated seismic forces (with load factors of unity).
4. Precast concrete elements should not be used as continuous diaphragms or shear walls unless
shear transfer between adjacent units is accomplished through the embedment of dowels from
adjacent units in a common cast-in-place joining strip. Precast concrete elements may be used
as individual, independent above grade shear walls, when designed for the overturning and shear
demands on each panel.
5. Mechanical couplers used to splice reinforcing bars should be of uniaxial design and should be
certified capable of transferring 125% of the nominal strength of the coupled bars.
6. Reinforcing bar to be welded should conform to American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) Standard A-706, Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement. Stud welded bars should conform to ASTM Standard A-496, Specification for
Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement.
7. Prestressed concrete elements should be provided with mild steel reinforcement to resist
stresses resulting from seismic forces (including vertical) unless pretensioning is designed to
resist (ASCE 7-05, Table 12.2-1) times the calculated seismic forces.
A.3.3.4 Steel Structures
1. Design of steel structures should conform to the applicable requirements of 2006 IBC, Chapter
22, except as modified herein.
2. All moment resisting frames should be detailed in conformance with special moment frame
requirements of ANSI/AISC 341-05 and FEMA 350 (2000).
3. Hollow sections (tubes and pipes) used as diagonal braces with thinner walls than that required
by IBC 2006 may be utilized if the section is completely filled with cementitious material with unit
weight 110 pcf. The effect of the cementitious fill on section properties (area, section modulus,
moment of inertia, radius of gyration) should otherwise be neglected.
A.3.4 Foundations
Soil-foundation-interaction effects for massive structures should be considered in the evaluation of
foundations. A California-licensed geotechnical engineer should provide information regarding liquefaction
and other geotechnical hazards and appropriate mitigation measures as discussed in Section A.2.
Pile foundations should be designed to resist vertical and lateral loads within the acceptable displacement
limits. Consideration should be given to negative skin friction and group effects where applicable. Negative
skin friction is caused by soil settlement adjacent to the pile shaft. The settlement may be due to loading on
the soil around the piles or dissipation of excess pore water pressure subsequent to liquefaction.
A.3.5 Inspection Criteria
All buildings, building components and equipment necessary for the post-earthquake function of the facility
should be inspected during construction to assure that the construction meets the intent of the design.
Inspection of the completed facility should also be performed to assure that possible seismic interactions
between nearby components will not affect functionality of the facility.
A.3.6 References
ACI 1999, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, American Concrete Institute, ACI 318
AISC 1989, Allowable Stress Design (ASD), Ninth edition, American Institute of Steel Construction,
Chicago, IL.
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AISC 1993 Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), Second edition, American Institute of Steel
Construction, Chicago, IL.
AISC 2005 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction,
Chicago, IL.
AISC 2005 Steel Construction Manual, Thirteenth Edition, American Institute of Steel Construction,
Chicago, IL.
ASCE 2002, Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings, American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE31-02, New York, N.Y.
Diekmann, E.F., Diaphragms and Shear Walls, Chapter 8 from Wood Engineering and Construction
Handbook, 2nd Edition, Keith F. Flaherty and Thomas G. Williamson, editors, McGraw-Hill.
FEMA 2000, Recommended Seismic Criteria for New Steel Moment-Frame Buildings, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, FEMA 350, July 2000.
FEMA 2000b, Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, FEMA 356, November 2000.
International Building Code, IBC 2006, by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC).
FEMA 450, NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other
Structures, FEMA 450, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2003. Building Seismic Safety
Council.
A.4 Underground and Aboveground Piping
Facility Design Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-3, provides a description of the characteristics of pipelines
associated with each Seismic Performance Class (SPC) described under Section 1.5 and Facility Design
Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-1. Also shown in Facility Design Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-3, is the equivalence
between SPC and Pipe Function Class (PFC) as provided in the Seismic Guidelines for Water Pipelines
prepared under the auspices of the American Lifelines Alliance (ALA, 2005). The ALA Guidelines may be
used as a reference document for design and Facility Design Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-3, facilitates use of
the ALA Guidelines in this context. Reference to the ALA Guidelines in Appendix A is intended to provide
information that supplements the information available to and experience of the designer, and does not
relieve the designer from his/her own judgment, experience, and use of alternate design approaches.
Guidance regarding the principal sources and types of transient and permanent ground movements affecting
pipeline systems has been provided by ASCE (1984), ORourke (1998), and Bird, et al (2004). Seismic
hazards are grouped into transient and permanent ground deformation (TGD and PGD, respectively). For
lifeline systems, TGD includes the strong motion characteristics needed for structural and secondary system
response of buildings and aboveground facilities. It also includes factors that influence geographically
distributed networks, such as site response, near source and forward directivity effects of fault rupture,
sedimentary basin and valley effects, ridge shattering, and ground oscillation triggered by soil liquefaction.
The main sources of PGD include surface faulting, landslides, and soil liquefaction (ORourke, et al, 2004). It
has long been realized that the most serious damage to underground lifelines during an earthquake is
caused by PGD or at transition locations where pipes enter structures or bridges. A distinguishing feature of
designing buried pipelines for earthquakes is the emphasis that must be placed on PGD.
Failure Mechanisms
Underground pipeline systems have been damaged in past earthquakes. Failure of pipeline systems is a
significant problem. It can result in loss of pressure, reduction in quality of potable water, draining of local
reservoirs, significant infiltration in waste water systems, and for pressurized lines, substantial erosion
damage to adjacent land and improvements. The primary causes of underground piping failures are:
Ground failures. Liquefaction-induced lateral spreading and flow failure, as well as landslides, are among the
most damaging types of ground failure. Large deformation of the ground from these effects imposes
deformation on underground pipelines. Failures at points of weakness are common, including joints, tees, air
valves, hydrant laterals and similar fittings, as well as at connections to structures.
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Fault ruptures. Underground pipelines that cross zones of fault rupture are subject to extensive damage.
Pipelines crossing fault rupture zones can be affected by abrupt shear, bending and longitudinal tension or
compression.
Differential settlement of soils, particularly adjacent to firm soils or structures founded on deep foundations.
Essentially, embedded pipelines will move with the surrounding soil. If one section of pipe moves due to
settlement while adjacent sections are prevented from displacement, either due to placement in firm soil or
attachment to settlement-resistant structures, damage will occur.
Rigid attachment to flexible structures. Underground pipelines frequently experience damage at connections
to tanks, buildings, basins, and similar facilities. This damage results from earthquake-induced differential
movement of the structure with respect to the ground. Differential movement can occur from sliding, rocking,
or flexing of the structure. The pipe, which is embedded in the ground, will attempt to act as an anchor for the
structure and can be severely damaged unless flexibility and/or ductility are provided in the connection.
Response to ground shaking. A pipeline embedded in the ground during an earthquake is subjected to
shearing, bending, compressive, and tensile forces associated with the waves transmitted by the ground.
These forces can occasionally lead to failure of weak, corroded or brittle pipeline components, or pipeline
joints vulnerable to pullout and/or compression.
Unrestrained joints. Bell and spigot joints with rubber gasketed, unwelded joints are common in certain
classes of ductile iron pipe, steel pipe, prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP), and other types of pipe in
the system. In areas of ground failure, complete pullout and detachment and of these joints can occur.
General Design Guidelines
Selection of Pipe Classification. Each pipeline requiring design consideration is classified as either SPC 1, 2,
or 3.
Pipelines not classified as SPC 1, 2, or 3 are equivalent to PFC 1 pipelines and need not be
designed for seismic provisions. All system pipelines are SPC-classified pipelines.
SPC 1 pipelines are normal and ordinary distribution pipelines, generally but not exclusively 6 to
10 in. in diameter. The purpose of such pipelines is for local distribution of water to housing tracts
and commercial users. Aqueducts are not SPC 1 or PFC 2 pipelines.
SPC 2 pipelines are critical pipelines serving a large number of member agencies that present
significant economic impact to the community or a substantial hazard to human life and property in
the event of failure. Some non-aqueduct pipelines, such as blowoff and flow control facility inlet
pipelines, may be classified as SPC 2 (PFC 3) pipelines.
SPC 3 pipelines are essential pipelines that are required for post-earthquake response and recovery
and intended to remain functional and operational during and following a design earthquake. All
aqueduct pipelines are classified as SPC 3 pipelines. Other types of pipelines may be classified as
SPC 3 as well.
Selection of ground shaking. For buried pipelines, the effect of ground shaking should be evaluated by
specifying the Peak Ground Velocity (PGV) along the length of the pipeline. The PGV should be set at the
475-year motion for SPC 1 pipelines, 975-year motion for SPC 2 pipelines, and the 2,475-year motion for
SPC 3 pipelines.
Selection of routing. The best way to minimize failure potential of underground piping is to avoid routes
through areas expected to experience either gross soil failures or ground fault rupture. During planning/initial
screening of possible alignments for a new pipeline or for the initial evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of
an existing pipeline, the locations of landslides hazards should be based on site-specific information. In
addition, the planning and design for all new major pipeline projects should include a geologic/geotechnical
reconnaissance of the proposed routing.
Bypass pipelines. Bypass pipeline systems can be used to accommodate large PGDs, such as fault offset,
as long as the time and resources involved to deploy such systems are considered satisfactory and
accounted for as part of the post-earthquake emergency response.
High seismic hazard areas. Any distribution or transmission pipeline of SPC 1, 2, or 3 that traverses a zone
of high to very high liquefaction potential, landslide potential (site specific), or fault offset at active faults,
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should be designed to accommodate the ground deformation. Generally, this means that push-on joint pipes
(including Tyton and similar type joints) are not compliant with these criteria and should not be used for new
construction.
Transmission Pipelines
The general approach for seismic design of transmission water pipelines is as follows:
All transmission pipelines are classified as SPC3.
Establish the SPC for the pipeline (SPC 1, 2, or 3). Reduce the SPC as appropriate to account for
available redundancy of the water system. Only essential and non-redundant pipelines need be
classified as SPC 3.
Establish the PGV values for the pipeline (may vary spatially along the length of the pipeline) as
either the 475, 975, or 2,475-year return period per Selection of Ground Shaking above.
Using a combination of regional hazard maps, coupled with alignment-specific geotechnical hazard
studies, identify the portions of the alignment subject to PGDs (whether from liquefaction, landslide,
or active fault offset).
Select the pipe material, lining, and coating systems in a manner that reflects cost, reliability, and
seismic issues. In general, pipe joints should either be continuous (welded for steel, bolted for ductile
iron, fusion-welded for HDPE, etc.) or chained (limited expansion with full stop capability).
Segmented transmission pipelines (such as PCCP with push-on joints, ductile iron with push-on
joints, etc.) are vulnerable to PGD and very high levels of PGV and are not usually acceptable for
use in the transmission pipeline system.
Restrained joints are often used with steel pipe. These may be single lap welds, double lap welds, or
full butt welds. Single lap welds can accommodate modest amounts of settlement or lateral spread
PGD. Double lap welds can provide more tensile capability than that of single lap welds, but will
generally not provide significantly more compression capacity. Butt welds are preferred for active
fault offset designs.
When using thin-walled steel pipe (D/t ratios over 125), compression wrinkling of the pipe may be
the failure mode in any area subject to PGD. Through active fault zones, use D/t ratios under 100.
For pipes subject to significant compression due to PGD, the D/t ratio may be smaller (on the order
of 50 to 75), depending on the materials, local conditions, and extent of PGD.
For pipelines subject to PGD, the coating and lining systems must be chosen to accommodate the
soil loading and strains in the pipe. Ideally, the lining system should not fail in a manner to cause
downstream damage to pumps (such as cement lining) if the pipe is to sustain strains over 1%. The
coating system should be chosen to limit soil-pipe friction as needed for the design; yet still be robust
enough for corrosion protection and installation requirements.
When designing a new pipeline that will parallel an existing pipeline, the new pipeline should be
designed to accommodate failure of the old pipeline, in a rational and cost-effective manner. This
should factor in the type of soil bedding (e.g., sandy, cohensionless soils are more prone to erosion
than clayey soils) and the ability of the new pipeline to span moderate distances if undermining from
failure of the existing should pipeline occur.
Special purpose hardware, such as EBAA Flex-Tend flexible expansion joints, can provide about
12 in. of pipe movement when the pipe is located above ground. This type of hardware has not been
engineered or qualified to take major fault offset for buried pipelines. Reliance on manufacturer-
stated claims as to the capability of such hardware should not relieve the Design Contractor from
verifying that the actual hardware will perform as intended in buried conditions, considering each
part of the manufacturer-supplied assembly, the soil-pipe friction, and the worst combination of fault
offset (angle, width of zone, knife edge or distributed) suitable for the specific crossing.
If suitable emergency response capability exists, and depending on the importance of the
transmission pipeline, a transmission pipeline may be allowed to break in an earthquake, as long as
the goals of Appendix A are maintained. It may be possible with a portable aboveground hose, as
well as suitable pipeline valves and manifolds, to restore water service in smaller communities
(served population under 20,000 people or so) within a suitable amount of time after an earthquake,
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excluding high fire risk zones. For communities in high fire risk zones, there should be available
water (reliably available from either pipes/pumps or from local storage) to last for about 24 hours
post-earthquake. Fire service is provided by local water distribution companies.
Any transmission pipeline (whether new or existing) that traverses a zone with highly likely PGDs
(either landslide, liquefaction or active fault offset) that is likely to break given the PGD, should be
designed/retrofitted so that its failure does not grossly impact the ability to deliver fire flows to
unaffected parts of the community in the same pressure zone. This is commonly achieved by
installing suitable isolation valves on both sides of the PGD zone.
Earthquakes will introduce hydrodynamic loading in pipelines. ALA (2005) provides a simplified method to
estimate the extent of this hydrodynamic loading. For transmission pipes with low hydrostatic pressures
(much under 50 psi), with wall thicknesses and girth joints chosen to meet just the minimum hydrostatic
internal pressure, the incremental hydrodynamic loading from earthquakes may be controlling and might lead
to pulling apart of push on joints near pipe bends, or pin hole leaks in thin-walled pipe (especially if wall
thickness has been reduced due to corrosion). All transmission pipelines should be designed with suitable
capability at bends to withstand pullout of joints due to earthquake-induced hydrodynamic loads; this can
normally be accomplished with suitable tension joints near bends for segmented pipe, or using suitable
reaction blocks. For low-pressure pipelines (below 25 psi internal pressure), hydrostatic plus earthquake-
induced hydrodynamic loads may control the selection of the wall thickness and girth joints of the pipe; for
this load combination, the combined hoop stresses should be kept under yield, and the combined thrust
loads at bends must not pull apart the joints.
Distribution Pipelines
In general, the system has no distribution pipelines. However, small diameter (under 12-inch) pipelines at
facilities (water treatment plants, turnouts, blow offs) that are not exposed to PGDs or differential movements
at soil-to-structure interfaces can be designed for seismic loading using methods suitable for distribution
pipelines. For most distribution pipe installations, seismic design following the chart methods in ALA may be
used. When following the ALA chart method, the following major steps should be followed:
Establish the design level ground motion (PGV) for the pipeline. The recommended basis for design
is a PGV with a 475-year-return-period per ALA.
Establish the design level permanent ground deformation (PGD) for the pipeline. PGDs may occur
due to liquefaction (settlement and/or lateral spread); landslide or surface fault offset.
For distribution pipelines (PFC 2) with PGV30 inches per second, and not subject to PGD, no
special seismic design is required, and the design should follow standard AWWA and other
requirements.
For distribution pipelines (PFC 2) with PGV>30 inches per second, and not subject to PGD, the
design should follow standard AWWA and other requirements, but with extra valves (isolation valves
at each branch at a pipe intersection, and no more than about 500 feet between valves or the
distance needed to sectionalize the pipe to limit service disruptions).
For PFC 2, 3, and IV pipelines with 0 < PGD 2 inches, and PGV 30 inches/second no special
seismic design is required.
For PFC 2, 3, and IV pipelines with PGD > 2 inches, including those used for hydrant laterals, blow offs, air
and vacuum release valves, service laterals and service connections, special seismic design is required.
ALA 2005 provides these design provisions for seven types of pipe: ductile iron, PVC, welded steel,
gasketed steel, concrete cylinder, HDPE, and copper pipe. Depending on the magnitude and orientation of
the PGD and the classification of the pipe, different pipe designs are recommended in ALA 2002.
Fault Crossing Design Guidelines
For PFC 1 pipelines, fault rupture does not need to be considered. For PFC 2 pipelines, the fault rupture
should have a return period of 475 years and for PFC 3 or IV pipelines, the fault rupture should have a return
period of 975 years.
Empirical models such as Wells and Coppersmith (1994) can be used to compute the median value of the
average displacement. If site-specific information is available on the amplitude of the fault rupture in past
earthquakes, this can be used in place of the empirical models.
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New installations of PFC 2, 3 or IV pipelines that traverse active faults should consider the following
provisions:
An assessment should be made of the area served by the new pipeline, as well as by existing
pipelines. If the area served does not have a reliable source of water for fire fighting, available within
8 hours following a major earthquake and capable of lasting for at least 24 hours following a major
earthquake, then a fault crossing design should be used for the new pipeline.
Fault crossing designs are of three basic types:
o (a) avoid crossing the fault, if practical;
o (b) design the pipe to accommodate fault offset without failure of the pressure boundary, and;
o (c) provide suitable valves and manifolds and bypass pipe to allow rapid restoration of water
service across the fault zone, should the pipe break at the fault. A combination of (b) and (c)
may be suitable in some instances.
The pipeline route should be configured, whenever practical, so as to cause net tension in the pipe
given the fault offset. If a butt welded steel pipeline system is used, maximum strains should be no
higher than 5% given the occurrence of a characteristic earthquake.
Pipelines that are designed per (c) should include suitable in-line valves on both sides of the fault
zone, spaced far enough apart so as not to significantly increase the chance of failure of the pipe
due to fault offset. The in-line valves may be manually (could be done by remote actuation) or
automatically actuated. Automatic actuation valves are required if the failure of the pipeline at the
fault offset will credibly cause a life safety concern to nearby people or cause enough erosion as to
create a significant loss to nearby facilities. Automatic actuation should be based on instrumentation
that senses whether the pipeline actually has broken, such as by sudden drops in pressure and
increased flow, coupled with very high levels of peak ground acceleration (PGA over 0.3g). Remote
operation of any automatic actuation valve may be desirable. Any actuation system should be
capable of operating without reliance on the standard electrical supply system for at least one full
close-and-open cycle.
Pipelines that are provided with design feature (c), but not (b), should include suitable sized bypass
manifolds. The bypass manifolds should be sized to accommodate the maximum of (i) 1,000 gpm
flow, (ii) the required fire flow, or (iii) the winter day demand for the area served by this pipeline.
Suitable aboveground pipelines (flex hose or pipe) should be available to be installed within 8 hours
following a major earthquake, to restore fire flows to the area, in conjunction with a suitable
emergency response and recovery plan.
The type of fault crossing design adopted for a new pipeline (a, b, or c) should recognize all of the
seismic hazards for the area to be served by this pipeline. For example, a fault crossing design will
not be effective if the pipe is also likely to fail due to landslide or liquefaction hazards. The design of
the area considered should be governed by the pressure zone hydraulics and geotechnical hazards
of the pipe system serving the area.
Small-diameter distribution pipelines (10-in.-diameter and less) need not be designed per options (a),
(b), or (c), i.e., no special fault crossing design, if breakage of the distribution pipeline due to fault offset
does not materially impact the post-earthquake performance of the distribution system. In these cases,
gate valves can be included on the distribution pipelines within 200 ft either side of the fault zone, with
hydrants located just outside these gate valves.
Aboveground Piping, Conduit, Cable Trays, and HVAC Ducts
Newly installed piping, conduit, cable trays, and HVAC ducts should at a minimum, be provided with braces
that satisfy SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association) requirements for
Seismic Hazard Level A (the highest hazard level) unless demonstrated capable of resisting the required
seismic forces under other support conditions. Existing pipeline, conduit, cable trays, and HVAC ducts
should be capable of reasonably surviving the design earthquake and adequately reliable to meet the Level
of Service Goals.
SMACNA 1998, Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc., 1998.
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Connection Level 1 (corresponds to approved research report values) should be used for structures of all
importance levels. For pipes larger than those covered in the SMACNA document, design loads should be
based on this Standard. In all cases, pipes should be checked for buckling at supports under seismic
loading.
Plastic piping should be braced laterally at intervals not exceeding twice that recommended by the
manufacturer for vertical support.
Piping crossing expansion joints between adjacent structures should be provided with expansion fittings,
multiple bends, or other suitable provisions to ensure capacity to sustain expected differential movement
between the structures.
Piping systems connected to tanks and vessels should consider the potential movement of the connection
points during earthquakes and provide sufficient flexibility to avoid failure of the piping system.
Piping system and supports should be designed so as to not impart significant mechanical loading on the
attachment to the tank or vessel shell. Local loads at piping connections should be considered in the design
of the tank or vessel shell. Mechanical devices that add flexibility, such as bellows, expansion joints, and
other flexible apparatus, may be used when they are designed for seismic loads and displacements.
Seismic effects that should be considered in the design of a piping system include the dynamic effects of the
piping system, its contents, and when appropriate, its supports. The interaction between the piping system
and the supporting structures, including other mechanical and electrical equipment, also should be
considered.
Piping should be designed to minimize the impact into other pipes or components if such impact will likely
damage the pipe or components in a manner so as to create a loss of functionality.
Special care should be taken to ensure that small branch lines off piping headers do not, by virtue of their
attachment to structures or equipment, act as the brace for the header unless demonstrated by calculation to
have suitable capacity for this service.
Existing piping should be capable of reasonably surviving the design earthquake without collapse. Addition
of lateral braces for such commodities should only be necessary if the engineer verifies that such lateral
braces will materially lower the pipe (conduit/duct/cable tray) stresses or forces to below the pipes
(conduit/duct /cable tray) capacity or otherwise increase the pipes (conduit/duct/cable tray) reliability to be
immediately functional post-earthquake.
Piping Passing Through or Below Bodies of Water
Piping passing through bodies of water (e.g., reservoirs, creeks, rivers, bays, etc.) should be evaluated for
internal and external hydrodynamic effects and the effects of saturated soils with regard to interaction with
piping systems. Consideration should be given to both the effort of support provided to piping and loading
resisted by piping for such conditions.
Pipes that cross below bodies of water should also be checked for scour forces, as well as all other loads
described elsewhere in Appendix A. If scour is possible, then the pipe should be suitably protected. If the
soils at the crossing zone are subject to liquefaction, then these effects will be considered in the design of
the pipe.
A.5 Soil Retaining Structures
Soil retaining structures, such as retaining walls and U-walls, should be designed for appropriate static and
seismic soil pressure depending on the restraining conditions of the wall. For yielding walls, active soil
pressure may be used for design. The incremental seismic load should be obtained by the Mononobe-Okabe
method as modified in the following reference:
Seed, M. B. and R. V. Whitman, 1970, Design of Earth Retention Structures for Dynamic Loads, ASCE
Journal of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division, June 1970.
For gravity retaining walls, the methods described in the following reference may be used to determine the
seismic soil pressures:
Whitman, R. V. (1990) Seismic design and behavior of gravity retaining walls, Design & Performance of
Earth Retaining Structures, ASCE, P.C. Lambe and L.A. Hansen eds., Ithaca, NY, pp. 817-842.
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For non-yielding walls, at-rest soil pressure should be considered for static loading. Seismic soil pressure
may be obtained from methods used in ASCE 4-98 or the method given in the following reference:
Ostadan, F., Seismic Soil Pressure for Building Walls an Updated Approach, Proceedings 11
th

International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering and 3
rd
International
Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Berkeley, CA, pp. 68-73.
Where applicable, the effects of hydrodynamic loads should be considered in the design.
A complete discussion of various methods to evaluate seismic soil pressure and hydrodynamic loads is
presented in the following:
Ebeling et al., The Seismic Design of Waterfront Retaining Structures, Department of the Army,
Waterway Experiment Station, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, technical report ITL-92-11.
A.6 Underground Structures
A.6.1 Bored and Cut and Cover Tunnels
A.6.1.1 Seismic Response
Seismic responses of aboveground structures are primarily force controlled. On the other hand, seismic
responses of underground structures are controlled by ground deformation related to ground motions and/or
fault rupture. In general, tunnels and cut and cover structures perform satisfactorily in response to strong
ground shaking. Exceptions to this performance history have been observed for deep structures subject to
significant amplification of ground motions over the height of the structure and/or unaccounted for additional
ground loads resulting from soil liquefaction. Depending on the stiffness of the structure and the stiffness of
the soil excavated to build the structure, deformation of the structure may be larger or smaller than the free-
field ground deformation. For such structures, soil-structure interaction (SSI) analysis should be performed to
obtain seismic response of the structure. Depending on the structure layout and dimensions, two- or three-
dimensional SSI analysis can be performed. For tunnels and cut-and-cover structures, the techniques
proposed in the following references may be used:
Hashash, Y.M.A., J.J. Hook, B. Schmidt, and J.I.-C. Yao, Seismic design and analysis of underground
structure. Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, 2001. 16: 247-293.
Penzien, J. 2000, Seismically Induced Racking of Tunnel Linings, Earthquake Engineering and
Structural Dynamics, Vol. 29, 2000.
Wang, Jaw-Nah, 1993, Seismic Design of TunnelsA Simple State-of-the-Art Design Approach,
Monograph 7, Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc., June 1993.
For cut-and-cover structures, a viable technique is provided in the following reference:
Ostadan and Penzien, 2001, Seismic Design of Cut-and-Cover Sections of the Bay Area Rapid Transit
Extension to San Francisco, Airport, 2
nd
U.S.-Japan SSI Workshop on Soil-Structure Interaction,
Tsukuba, Japan.
Such techniques permit development of an optimal design that would conform to the ground deformation
without attracting large seismic loads, yet satisfying the performance level. Using the force method, such as
using seismic soil pressure, may amount to a rigid design that would, in fact, attract larger seismic loads and
amount to an inefficient design. Depending on the structure and its contents, fully dynamic soil-structure
interaction or quasi-static structure interaction may be used. The generic racking curves provided in the
above references may also be used if it can be shown that they are applicable to the structure under
consideration.
A.6.1.2 Detailing Requirements
Detailing of embedded concrete structures should conform to that required by IBC 2006, Section 1907, and
in Appendix A. All dowels across construction joints should be fully developed by embedment or mechanical
anchorage on either side of the joint.
A.6.1.3 Fault Crossing Guidelines
If possible, new tunnels should be aligned so that they do not cross active or potentially active strands of
faults having slip rates much in excess of 1 mm per year. When a tunnel must be placed across a primary
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active fault, it should be designed with the recognition that surface faulting or folding may occur. Surface
rupture characteristics to be considered include the amount and direction of primary fault displacement, as
well as the amount, type, and distribution of secondary deformation associated with the surface fault rupture.
A.6.1.4 Retrofit of Existing Tunnels
Existing tunnels should be investigated using procedures of A.6.1.1 and should include assessment of
impacts due to fault crossings. Where fault crossings occur, analysis methods including effects or soil
structure interaction and evaluation of performance at fault crossings is subject to independent peer review.
Such peer review should as a minimum include both structural engineering and geotechnical engineering
disciplines.
New construction for retrofit where fault crossings occur should be fully compliant with requirements for new
construction.
A.6.2 Valve Vaults and Similar Structures
A.6.2.1 Firm Soil Sites
Past earthquakes have not caused extensive damage to building walls below grade. In some cases, however, it may
be advisable to verify the adequacy of retaining walls to resist increased pressure due to seismic loading. These
situations might be for walls of poor construction quality, unreinforced or lightly reinforced walls, walls of archaic
materials, unusually tall or thin walls, damaged walls, or other conditions implying a sensitivity to increased loads.
The seismic earth pressure acting on a wall retaining non-saturated, level soil above the groundwater table
may be approximated as:

p k I H
h s rw
= 04 .
[Equation 5-1]
where Additional earth pressure due to seismic shaking, which may be assumed to be
a uniform
pressure over the height of the wall.
p =
k
h
=
Horizontal seismic coefficient in the soil, which may be assumed to be equal to the site horizontal PGA.
I = I-Factor as suitable for this structure from Facility Design Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-1.

s
= The total unit saturated weight of the soil
H
rw
= The height of the wall that is retaining the soil
The seismic earth pressure given by Equation 5-1 should be added to the unfactored static earth pressure to
obtain the total earth pressure on the wall. The expression in Equation 5-1 is a conservative approximation of
the Seed and Whitman simplified formulation based on the Mononabe-Okabe solution (Seed and Whitman,
1970). The pressure on walls during earthquakes is a complex action. If walls do not have the apparent
capacity to resist the pressures estimated from the above approximate procedures, or further detail for site
specific conditions is warranted than provided by Equation 5-1, detailed investigation by a California-licensed
geotechnical engineer is recommended.
In addition to designing walls of the structures for the increased pressures indicated above, the structure as
a whole should be designed to resist sliding as a result of such pressures. Sliding may be resisted by a
combination of friction beneath the base of the structure and by soil bearing against the opposite wall of the
structure, if embedded. Such pressures may be assumed to have a triangular pressure distribution, with the
resultant located at 1/3 the depth of the backfill above the base of the structure on the resisting side. If
excessive movement that could functionally damage the structure is needed to mobilize the full passive
resistance of soil bearing against the walls, then only a portion of the passive pressure resistance should be
relied upon.
A.6.2.2 Soft Soil Sites and Liquefiable Sites
Important and standard structures (SPC 1 or 2) embedded in soils subject to liquefaction, or in unconfined
silts, poorly consolidated clays or other soft materials, should be designed for the most severe of the
following two conditions:
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At-rest earth pressures (depending on condition of restraint) acting on all sides of the structure, together
with the seismic earth pressure of Equation 5-1 acting on one side of the structure.
For soils predicted to liquefy, static pressures due to liquefied soil acting on all sides of the structure.
Critical structures (SPC 3) embedded in these soils should be designed for dynamic earth pressures based on
site specific geotechnical investigation.
All embedded structures located on sites subjected to liquefaction should be investigated for potential buoyant
effects.
A.6.2.3 Detailing
Detailing of embedded structures should conform to that required by IBC 2006 and Appendix A. All dowels across
construction joints in embedded structures should be fully developed by embedment or mechanical anchorage on
either side of the joint.
A.7 Water Retention Structures
A.7.1 Steel Tanks
New steel tanks should be anchored and provided with fixed steel roofs. The tanks should be designed in
accordance with the latest edition of AWWA D-100, including the modifications herein.
Tanks should be anchored and have fixed steel or aluminum roofs.
Tanks should be designated as either Important or Critical facilities.
The use factor, I, should be taken from the Facility Design Guide, Chapter 5, Table 5-1.
The zone coefficient, Z, should be replaced by a suitable PGA value from a site specific ground
motion. The site amplification factors, S, should be taken as 1.0, unless a site investigation finds that
the site is not likely to be characterized as a rock site. In this case, S may be taken from Table 27 of
AWWA D100 or a site specific ground motion spectra may be developed to establish the PGA for the
site, in consideration of local soil conditions.
A site specific response spectrum may be used to characterize local seismic conditions (D100-96,
sections 13.3.3.2.3 and 13.4; and/or D103-97, sections 12.3.2.3 and 12.4) with the following
modification:
The mean recurrence interval should be 475 years (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years)
and the reduction factor R
F
should be R
W
.
Design should include vertical earthquake acceleration effects wherever indicated in D100-96 or
D103-97. The vertical stress in the tank shell should include vertical acceleration effects. Shell
buckling should be checked by increasing the weight of the tank shell and the tributary roof on the
shell by the vertical acceleration.
Anchor bolts should be spaced equally around the circumference of the tank. Bolts should be
designed for a tensile load using AWWA methods (D100-96, equation 13-19; and/or D103-97,
equation 27) except that the dead load should be reduced by the vertical acceleration. Maximum
spacing of anchor bolts should be 20 feet. Each tank over 100,000 gallons should have a minimum
of 12 bolts. Minimum size of anchor bolts is 0.75 inch diameter. Threads in anchor bolts will be
designed such that failure of the bolt in the threads does not occur before general yielding up to 2%
strain in the bolt.
Attachments of anchor bolts to tank shell and embedment in footing should be capable of developing
the tension yield force of the bolt.
The effect of internal liquid pressure should not be used to increase permissible buckling stresses on
the shell for unanchored tanks, as permitted by D100-96, Section 13.3.3.7.4.
Critical piping connected to sides of tanks should be designed to accommodate 2 inches of uplift
movement of the tank shell without severe damage or uncontrolled loss of contents. This amount of
movement may be increased if the tank is unanchored or if the available anchorage system might
still allow some amount of uplift under the design earthquake, when evaluated using R
w
= 1. It is
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preferable that piping connected to the floor of the tank be located outside the zone of uplift identified
by D100-96 (or D103-97) for unanchored tanks. If this is not possible, piping connected to the floor
of the tank, which is within the uplift zone (of an equivalent unanchored tank), should be designed
assuming that 2 inches of uplift occurs at the tank wall (12 inches if the tank is unanchored).
Frictional resistance should not be used to reduce the unbraced distance in designing roof members
as permitted by D100-96, Section 3.6.
Interior columns supporting the roof should be designed with a maximum slenderness ratio
(length/radius of gyration) of 120 instead of 175 as permitted by D100-96, Section 3.4.
In addition to the requirements of D100 (or D103), tank foundations should be designed to resist
sliding and overturning due to seismic forces. The overall stability against sliding and overturning
should be achieved with a minimum safety factor of 1.1 (sliding) or 1.5 (overturning) or greater.
Vertical accelerations need not be included in the calculation of overall sliding and overturning
stability. The one-third increase in allowable stress permitted in D100-96 applies only to soil bearing
stresses under the combined maximum load case of seismic and gravity loads acting
simultaneously.
A. Base Shear and Overturning Moment
In lieu of AWWA Equations 13-4 and 13-8 for calculation of base shear and overturning moment, substitute
the following:

( ) V
S I
R
W W W S IW
ai
w
s r ac
= + + +
1 2

[equation 5-2]

( ) M
S I
R
W X W H W X
S I
W X
ai
w
s s r t
ac
= + + +
1 1 2 2
1
[equation 5-3]
where should be taken as 4.2.
R
w
S
ai
= spectral acceleration of the first impulsive mode at 2% damping. Higher damping can be used if
justified based on tank-specific analysis. This may be appropriate for soil sites.
S
ac
=
spectral acceleration of the first convective mode, at 0.5% damping
W
s
=

weight of tank shell, lbs
X
s
= height from bottom of tank shell to the center of gravity of the shell, ft
W
r
=
weight of the tank roof plus permanent loads if any, lbs
H
t
=

total height of tank shell, ft
W
1
= weight of effective mass of tank contents that moves in unison with the tank shell per AWWA D-100
Sec. 13.3.3.2 lbs
X
1
= height from the bottom of the tank to the centroid of lateral force applied to

per AWWA D-100 Sec. 13.3.3.2 ft W
1
W
2
=
weight of effective mass of tank contents that moves in the first sloshing mode, per AWWA D-100
Sec. 13.3.3.2 lbs
X
2
=
height from the bottom of the tank shell to the centroid of lateral force applied to W per AWWA D-
100 Sec. 13.3.3.2 ft
2
S
ai
and are the spectral accelerations of the first impulsive and convective (sloshing) modes, using site
specific response spectra with 2% and 0.5% damping, respectively. The period for the impulsive mode may
be calculated using Equation 7-52 and Figure 7.18 of (ASCE, 1984). It can be determined from the
S
ac
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site-specific or IBC default response spectra adjusted for 2% damping. For a steel tank containing water, the
equation for the period for the impulsive mode is as follows:

T
H
C
i
w
=
2640
[Equation 5-4]
where
C
is obtained from Figure 7-18 of (ASCE, 1984).
w
In lieu of calculating the period for the impulsive mode, may conservatively be taken as the peak
response acceleration on the site-specific response spectrum.
S
ai
The period of the convective mode should be calculated in accordance with AWWA D-100, Equation 13-7.
Where a site specific response spectrum curve has not been developed for the site, may be taken as:
S
ac
S
ac
= PGA*C
s
[Equation 5-5]
where

C
S
T
whenT
S
T
whenT
s
w
w
w
w
= <
=
3
45
135
45
2
.
.
.
seconds
C seconds
s
[Equation 5-6]
Note that the base shear and overturning moment determined by Equations 5-2 and 5-3 is that applied to the
shell. The effects of the weight of the bottom of the tank shell should be included in a rational manner. The
tank foundation is subjected to an additional moment due to the lateral displacement of the tanks contents as
discussed in (Wozniak and Mitchell). This may need to be considered in the design of some foundations
such as pile-supported concrete or slabs.
B. Hydrodynamic Seismic Hoop Tensile Stress
Seismic hoop tensile stress should be determined in accordance with AWWA D-100, Equations 13-21 to
13-24, (D103-97, equations 28 to 33) as modified herein. Vertical acceleration should factor in the
considerations in Section A.2.4.3.
when D/H > = 1.33:

N
S
R
IGDH
Y
H
Y
H
D
H
i
ai
w
=

45
05 0866
2
.
. tanh .
[Equation 5-7]
when D/H < 1.33 and Y < 0.75D:

N
S
R
IGD
Y
D
Y
D
i
ai
w
=

28
075
05
075
2
2
.
.
.
.
[Equation 5-8]
when D/H < 1.33 and Y> = 0.75D:

N
S
R
IGD
i
ai
w
=
14
2
.
[Equation 5-9]
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For all values of D/H:

N S
IGD
H Y
D
H
D
c ac
=

2
368
368
cosh .
cosh .
[Equation 5-10]
C. Freeboard and Roof Design
Tanks should be designed with freeboard above the upper range of the normal operating liquid level as
follows:
d DS
ac
= 042 . I
f
f
[Equation 5-11]
If the available freeboard is less then d, then the roof system should be designed to resist the impact from
the sloshing liquid.
A.7.2 Prestressed Concrete Tanks
Prestressed concrete tanks should be designed in accordance with the latest edition of AWWA D110 as
modified by Appendix A.
A. Base Connection
Tanks should be designed with either a reinforced, non-sliding, fixed base (type A.2.l(a), Figure 4A) or
anchored flexible base (type A.2.l(b), Figure 4B) as defined in AWWA D110.
Anchorage between the tank shell and floor, should be designed to resist base shear and overturning
moment V and M calculated in accordance with Equations 5-2 and 5-3 with the coefficient R
w
taken as 4.5
for a flexible anchored base, and 2.75 for a fixed base.
Anchorage between the tank shell and floor, consisting of embedded dowels or prestressing cable should be
designed to resist a base shear force V using equation 5-2.
Base shear should be resisted entirely by shear friction, calculated in accordance with ACI 318, or by use of
seismic cables.
Bearing pads and water seals in tanks with type A.2.1(b) flexible anchored base should be designed to
withstand the displacement resulting from the base shear calculated in accordance with Equation 5-2 using
R
w
= 1.2. A higher value of R
w
may be used if it can be justified that the bearing pads will remain leak tight
while accommodating the total nonlinear-calculated displacements of the structure in the design basis
earthquake.
In addition to the effects of horizontal acceleration, tanks and their foundations should be designed to resist
the effects of vertical acceleration as indicated in Section A.2.4.3. The combined effects of vertical and
horizontal accelerations may be combined by the root sum of the squares method.
Foundations for tanks should be designed to resist the total overturning and shear effects resulting from the
forces and moments calculated as follows:
V V S W
f ai
= + [Equation 5-12]

M M V H
f f
= + [Equation 5-13]
Steel reinforcement and anchor cables provided at the base of tanks should be fully embedded on both sides
of the base joints to permit the development of the full yield strength of the steel.
B. Roof Connection
Wall-to-roof connections should be either flexibly or rigidly tied, with positive mechanical anchorage in the
form of dowels, tension cables, or other suitable devices. Unrestrained, free joints are not permitted.
C. Hydrodynamic Seismic Hoop Tensile Stress
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In lieu of the equations given in AWWA D110, circumferential stresses
i
and
c
should
be calculated by replacing Z with the site specific PGA. I should be based on Facility Design Guide, Chapter
5, Table 5-1. Designs should include provision for steel reinforcement to carry 100% of the circumferential
tensile stresses due to seismic accelerations.
N N
D. Cover
A minimum of 2 inches of cover should be provided over prestressing wires for fire protection of tanks
located in high fire hazard areas or any tank with appreciable fuel load located within 10 feet of the outside
wall surface of the tank.
E. Backfill
The beneficial effects of backfill against the wall of a tank with respect to sliding resistance may be
considered if the fill is engineered and a geotechnical report is provided that provides appropriate passive
pressure values to be used. In order to consider the beneficial effects, the backfill must be provided around
the entire perimeter of the tank. If backfill height varies, only beneficial effects of minimum height should be
used.
A.7.3 Water Retention Basins
Open roofed, water retention basins should be designed in accordance with the latest edition of ACI 350.
Circular basins should be designed for seismic forces calculated in accordance with Section A.7.2.
Rectangular basins and their foundations, should be designed by combining earthquake forces aligned with
each principal axis of the basin using the square root of the sum of the squares method.
The base shear and overturning moments resulting from seismic response in each direction should
be separately calculated using the procedures of Section A.7.2, except that the length of the basin in
the direction under consideration should be substituted for the diameter D in all equations.
The coefficient R
w
should be taken as 4.0.
In addition to hydrostatic forces, retained earth static and seismic forces, and any other applied
loadings, end walls of rectangular basins should be designed to resist earth pressures as
determined using the procedures in Section A.6.
Division walls in retention basins and reservoirs should be designed as end walls of individual basins having
an adjusted dimension D equal to the distance between adjacent walls. For this purpose, the weights of
fluid active in the impulsive and convective modes (W
1
, W
2
) should be calculated as if for a tank of adjusted
dimension D. Unbalanced hydrostatic forces resulting from different liquid levels, including one basin
empty, should be accounted for.
The sanitary durability coefficient of ACI 350 need not be used in conjunction with the design basis
earthquake load case.
Structures that cover open water retention basins where the water within may be required for fire flows
should be designed with a maximum R value of 3. Portions of roof structures that provide access to or
provide support for valve operators that may be required to be operated immediately after an earthquake
should be designed with a maximum R value of 2.2.
Liners should be designed to not leak excessively or in a manner as to be unrepairable within 30 days after a
major earthquake.
Embankments not otherwise covered by DSOD should be designed to withstand a 475 year earthquake
(increased by I=1.25 or I=1.5) with at least 3 inches of freeboard available.
A.7.4 Internal Structures
This section applies to all internal components (including mechanical equipment) and structures within
reservoirs and water retention structures including roof support structures, piping, ladders, paddles, agitator
shafts, and similar items. It is based on a research report by (Cambra), but has been simplified and modified.
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In addition to other loads, resulting from self weight, operating forces, etc., internals should be designed to
resist a uniform seismic lateral force per unit height of internal structures as follows:

( )
f
C I w w f
R
p
a p w w
w
=
+ + 25 .
[Equation 5-14]
where R
w
is taken as appropriate from Table A-1, and:
( f
g
D D u C uu
w c c d
= +
075 .
$
)

[Equation 5-15]


( )
u S T g
H Y
D
H
D
r
D
t
T
ac w
i
w
=
+

077
368
368
05
2 2
2
2
.
cosh
.
cosh
.
. cos

[Equation 5-16]

( )
$ .
cosh
.
cosh
.
. sin u S g
H Y
D
H
D
r
D
t
T
ac
i
w
=
+

154
368
368
05
2 2
2
2

[Equation 5-17]
and terms are as shown in Figure A-3.


Figure A-3. Internal Components of Tanks and Basins

The expressions given by Equations 5-15, 5-16 and 5-17 must be evaluated at several locations along the
height of the submerged object, to obtain a distribution of hydrodynamic force along the length of the object for
design purposes. In order to maximize the force f
w
, its value must be evaluated at different values of time t. As
a conservative approximation, the cos term in Equation 5-16 may be set to +1 and the sin term in Equation 5-
17 may be set to 1.
When the submerged object is vertical, rises the full height of the tank, and is of uniform cross section, the
hydrodynamic force on the submerged object may be approximated as a uniform load over the height of the
component as follows:

( f
DD T S
r
D
H
H
D
B B
w
c w ac
=

+
0157 05
2
368
2
2
1
2
2
2
05
. .
cosh
.
.

)
[equation 5-18]
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where:

B D
H
D
T
c
w
1
2
2
368
=

sinh
.
[equation 5-19]

B T C S g
H
D
H
D
H
D
r
D
w d ac 2
2
2
0193
736
736
368
05
2
=
+

.
sinh
.
.
cosh
.
.

[equation 5-20]
The above assumes that the internal component is totally or nearly totally immersed in the fluid. In the case
of components that have significant length projecting out of the fluid, the above may be overly conservative,
and it may be more appropriate to assume that the uniform load f
p
in Equation 5-14 is applied over the
portion of the component immersed in the fluid plus the slosh height given in Equation 5-11.
Components located just above fluid surfaces may be subject to damage due to sloshing and should be
investigated by rational methods.
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Table A-1: R
w
Coefficients for Submerged Components

Component R
w
Structural columns with axial stress ratio fa/Fa < 0.15 8
Structural columns with axial stress ratio fa/Fa > = 0.15 and < 0.4 6
Structural columns with axial stress ratio fa/Fa > = 0.4 3
Welded steel pipe (welds as strong as the pipe, for example butt welds) 8
Other pipe 6
Ladders, davits, similar appurtenances 6
Baffles 8
Launders 3
Rotating parts, scrapers 3

Other Reservoir Systems
Redwood tanks should not be used for new installations unless established that they are as reliable as
comparable steel tanks.
Concrete tanks may be designed per ACI 350.
Roofs and valve works for open cut lined reservoirs should be designed as defined elsewhere in Appendix A.
A.7.5 References
ASCE, Guidelines for the Seismic Design of Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, Committee on Gas and
Liquid Fuel Lifelines of the ASCE Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, American
Society of Civil Engineers, 1984.
ACI 1989, Reinforced Concrete Water Retention Structures Environmental Engineering Concrete
Structures, ACI 350-R89, American Concrete Institute.
AWWA 1995, Prestressed Concrete Tanks Wire- and Strand-Wound Circular, Prestressed
Concrete Water Tanks, ANSI/AWWA D110-95, (including Addendum AWWA D110a-96), American
Water Works Association.
AWWA 1996, Welded Steel Water Tanks Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage, ANSI/AWWA
D100-96, American Water Works Association.
AWWA 1997, Bolted Steel Tanks Factory-Coated Bolted Steel Tanks for Water Storage,
ANSI/AWWA D103-97, American Water Works Association.
Cambra, F. J., 1982, Earthquake Response Considerations of Broad Liquid Storage Tanks,
Earthquake Engineering Research Center, UCB/EERC 82/75, Nov. 1982.
Housner, George W., 1980 Dynamic Analysis of Fluids in Containers Subject to Accelerations,
ASCE Technical Seminar, Seismic Design Today: State-of-the-Art Applications, July 25-26, 1980,
Los Angeles.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 1992. Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic
Structures, EM 1110-2-2104.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 1994. Engineering and DesignStandard Practice for
Concrete for Civil Works Structures, EM 1110-2-2000. February (Change 2, March 31, 2001).
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2003a. Structural Design and Evaluation of Outlet Works,
EM 1110-2-2400.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2003b. Time-History Dynamic Analysis of Concrete
Hydraulic Structures, EM 1110-2-6501.
Wozniak, R.S. and Mitchell W.W. Basis of Seismic Design Provisions for Welded Steel Oil Storage
Tanks. Presented at the Session on Advances in Storage Tank Design, API, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, May, 1972.
A.8 Pump stations
Enclosure structures for pump stations should be designed in accordance with Section A.3 or A.6.2. This
includes structures that fully or partially enclose any mechanical or electrical components that are needed to
operate the pump station.
Equipment, including pumps, switchgear, transformers, and similar items, as well as above ground piping
should be designed in accordance with Section A.11. Underground piping at pump stations should be
designed in accordance with Section A.4.
A.9 Equipment
A.9.1 General
Some equipment components are inherently rugged and maintain structural integrity and functionality during
and after earthquakes. For these components, little special seismic design needs to be paid to these
elements. On the other hand, some equipment components are vulnerable to seismic hazards, and
appropriate design measures to limit risks from these vulnerabilities should be implemented where practical.
A.9.2 Vulnerabilities
Described below are vulnerabilities that can reduce the reliability of the equipment.
A. Horizontal Pump
Evaluate anchorage for seismic loads. Expansion anchors are not acceptable.
Engine (or motor) and pump must be connected by a rigid base or skid.
Sufficient slack and flexibility must be provided in cooling, fuel, and electrical lines.
Avoid attaching heavy valves to pipe near pumps.
Avoid seismic interactions of pumps with other components.
Assure that all equipment installed near vital pumps will not impact the pumps during seismic
excitation and that such equipment are securely anchored.
B. Vertical Pump
Shafts with unsupported length greater than 20 feet, must be evaluated for seismic loads.
The impeller drive must be supported within the casing.
Evaluate anchorage for seismic loads. Expansion anchors are not acceptable.
Avoid seismic interactions of pump with other components.
Assure that all equipment installed near vital pumps will not impact the pumps during seismic
excitation and that such equipment are securely anchored.
C. Valves
Cast iron valves should not be used.
Actuator and yoke should be supported by the pipe and neither should be independently braced to
the structure or supported by the structure unless the pipe is also braced immediately adjacent to the
valve to a common structure.
Sufficient slack and flexibility is provided to tubing, conduits, or piping that supplies air, fluid or power
needed to operate the valve.
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Valves should not be near surrounding structures or components that could impact the valve during
seismic excitation.
D. Motor Control Centers
Must be floor mounted NEMA type enclosure.
Anchorage must be evaluated for seismic loads. At least two anchor bolts should be used per MCC
section.
Anchorage of the MCC must attach to base structural members (not sheet metal).
Avoid excessive eccentricities when mounting internal components.
Do not mount heavy or vibration sensitive components directly to sheet metal. Use structural frame
metal. Vibration sensitive components may require qualification by test or similarity, if that
component is essential to operation.
E. Control Panels and Instrument Racks
Anchorage must be evaluated for seismic loads.
All door latches must be secured with locking devices.
Wire harnesses or standoffs should be installed on cable bundles to preclude large deformation of
bundles.
F. Battery Racks
Battery cells should be lead-calcium, weighing 450 lbs. or less.
Batteries should be supported on two-step or single tier racks that have x-bracing.
Batteries should be restrained by side and end rails.
Provide snug fitting crush-resistant spacers between cells.
Racks must be anchored, and anchorage evaluated for seismic loads.
G. Above Ground Equipment Piping
Provide sufficient flexibility at equipment connections and nozzles.
Assure flexibility of pipe routed between buildings.
Assure that pipe has sufficient space to displace during seismic excitation without impacting other
components or structures.
H. Diesel Engines
Diesel engines should be anchored directly to the structural floor or mounted on a skid that is directly
anchored to the structural floor. Vibration isolators should not be used. Components (batteries, day
tanks, mufflers, electric panels, etc.) should all be seismically designed.
I. Vibration Isolated Equipment
Equipment mounted on vibration isolators are vulnerable to damage in earthquakes. Vibration
isolators for equipment essential to functionality of the facility should not be used. Snubbed
vibration isolators should only be used if the snubbing devices are approved by the engineer as
meeting the strength and operational requirements described in Section A.11.6.
A.9.3 Equipment Anchorage
Equipment anchorage is an important consideration in the design to assure functionality. A majority of equipment
failures due to seismic loads can be traced to anchorage failure. Below is a brief discussion regarding equipment
anchors and situations to avoid during installation.
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A. Expansion Anchors
The wedge type (or torque controlled expansion anchor) has been widely tested and has reasonably
consistent capacity when properly installed in sound concrete. Other types of non-expanding anchors such
as lead cinch anchors, plastic inserts, and lag screw shield are not as reliable and should not be used.
Proper bolt embedment-length should be assured. Inadequate embedment may result from use of shims or
high grout pads. Bolt spacing of about ten diameters is required to gain full capacity. Comparable spacing
(ten bolt diameters) is required between bolts and free concrete edges. Expansion anchors should not be
used for vibrating equipment as they may rattle loose and provide no tensile capacity. The exposed heads of
all expansion anchors should be stamped with a letter that indicates its full length and the lettering system
should be shown on the drawings.
B. Epoxy Anchor Bolts
Epoxy anchorage systems may be used for retrofits or new construction in areas with limited edge distances or
limited embedment depths, or in other areas, subject to the environmental limitations on epoxy systems.
Inadequate embedment may result from use of shims or high grout pads. Bolt spacing of about ten diameters is
required to gain full capacity. Comparable spacing is required between bolts and free concrete edges. Epoxy
anchors should not be used for vibrating equipment. The exposed heads of all epoxy anchors should be
stamped with a letter that indicates to its full length and the lettering system should be shown on the drawings.
C. Cast-in-Place Anchors
Properly installed, deeply embedded cast-in-place headed studs and j-bolts are desirable since the failure
mode is ductile (steel governs). Properly installed undercut anchors with long embedment lengths behave
essentially like cast-in-place bolts and are similarly desirable. Care should be taken to extend anchors
through grout to provide required embedment in the concrete below. Bolt spacing and edge distance
requirements are the same as for expansion anchors.
D. Welded Anchors
Well designed and detailed welded connections to embedded plates or structural steel provide high capacity
anchorage. There are some precautions: Avoid welding to light gage steel members if possible. Line welds
have minimal resistance to bending moments applied about the axis of the weld. Puddle welds and plug
welds used to fill bolt holes in equipment bases have relatively low capacity. Welded anchors in damp areas
or harsh environments should be checked periodically for corrosion.
A.9.4 Anchorage Forces
The minimum design forces for anchorage and bracing of equipment and non-structural components should
conform to 2006 IBC. Amplification of ground motions within a building to establish in-structure response spectra
may be developed using rational methods, such as in-structure response spectra (ASCE 4-86).
A minimum factor of safety of four should be used for expansion anchors used for equipment anchorage.
The following equipment can be considered as structurally and functionally rugged, and need be designed
only for the minimum anchorage forces and the other recommendations in Appendix A:
Valves
Engines
Motors
Generators
Turbines
Horizontal Pumps
Vertical Pumps (limited unsupported shaft length)
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Operators (limited yoke length)
Motor Operators (limited yoke length)
Compressors
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Transformers with anchored internal coils
A.9.5 Functional Qualification
The following equipment can be considered as structurally rugged, and need be designed for the minimum
anchorage forces and the other recommendations in Appendix A. In addition, if post-earthquake operability
of this equipment is critical, functional seismic qualification should be addressed by a knowledgeable
engineer. Functional seismic qualification may be based on test or experience with similar equipment.
Air handling equipment and fans (without vibration isolators)
Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear (< 13.8 kV)
Instrumentation Cabinets
Distribution Panels
Solid State Battery Chargers
Motor Control Centers
Instrument Racks
Batteries in battery racks (must be in seismically designed battery racks)
Floor mounted inverters up to 5 kVA
Chillers
A.9.6 Electrical Distribution and Transmission
High Voltage Substation Equipment. All new high voltage equipment should be designed for earthquakes in
accordance with IEEE 693, IEEE Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations, Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (latest edition). High voltage equipment includes all equipment at
substations rated at 34.5 kV or higher. Transmission towers should be designed for earthquake, wind and
ice, wind and conductor mechanical loads in accordance with latest IEEE 693, ASCE 7 and all applicable
NESC/NES standards.
A.9.7 Vibration Isolation
In general, equipment should be rigidly mounted to supporting foundations and structures, without the aid of
vibration isolation devices. Exceptions are mechanical equipment in which vibrations transmitted from the
equipment would be troubling to building occupants or other equipment within the building.
When vibration isolation mountings are required for equipment, the mountings, and their attachments to the
supporting structures, should be designed as flexible mountings in accordance with Section 17 of IBC 2006.
The supplier of vibration isolation mounting hardware should submit certified calculations, sealed by a State
of California registered Civil or Structural Engineer, indicating the adequacy of the hardware and attachment
anchorage to meet its criteria. ASCE Manual of Practice 96 contains examples of suitable installations.
Batteries used for startup of emergency equipment should be installed in a manner to avoid rattling or
toppling under the design earthquake. This generally requires suitable battery racks with suitable insert
spacers, and/or suitable tie down systems. ASCE Manual of Practice 96 contains examples of suitable
installations.
A.9.8 References
ASCE 1998, Seismic Analysis of Safety-Related Nuclear Structures and Commentary,
American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE 4-98, New York, N.Y.
ASCE 1999, Guide to Improved Earthquake Performance of Electric Power Systems, ASCE
Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 96, American Society of Civil Engineers.
International Building Code, IBC 2006, by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC),
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A.10 Existing Facilities
A.10.1 Additions, Alterations and Change of Function
The purpose of the section is to assist in determining whether or not a seismic evaluation is required for an
existing facility.
Any of the following actions will trigger a requirement for a seismic evaluation of an entire facility including
site stability, equipment, structures, piping, etc.:
Facility upgrade that increases nominal operating capacity by 20% or more.
Facility upgrade in which 30% or more of the major pieces of operating equipment are replaced,
such that the expected design life of the facility is extended.
Facility repair, as for example from fire or other damage, that has a construction cost in excess of
30% of the replacement cost of the facility.
Addition of floor space in excess of 20% of existing space.
Addition of a partial or full story.
Change in occupancy or structure utilization.
Change in live load or equipment load by more than 20%.
Additions or alterations that introduce structural irregularities that substantially adversely affect the
seismic capacity of the original structure.
Emergency power may be desirable and should be considered in the evaluation. The seismic evaluation of
individual foundations and underground piping connections for items of major equipment (pumps,
switchgear, tanks, vessels, etc.) should be reviewed whenever such piping and foundations are re-used at
the time new equipment is installed.
A.10.2 Upgrade Requirement
If a trigger to re-assess a facility occurs, and that reassessment shows the facility does not meet the basic
life safety goal, then some type of upgrade of that facility is warranted.
If the basic life safety goal is met, then no item in the system is required to be seismically upgraded or
retrofitted as long as the basic Level of Service goal described in Section A.1.4 is satisfied. Earthquake-
induced damage to selected components and systems is acceptable, as long as the system-wide
performance remains acceptable. In cases where industry guidelines, such as FEMA 356, are more
restrictive than section A.12.2, Section A.12.2 should govern unless approved.
A.10.3 Assessment Criteria
Prior to performing seismic assessments of existing facilities, the importance of the overall facility to be
evaluated, and each of its components should be set in accordance with the criteria of Facility Design Guide,
Chapter 5, Table 5-1.
When evaluating the seismic adequacy of existing facilities, exercise judgment in application of current design criteria
contained in Appendix A and referenced design guides. Coefficients such as R or R
w
, that account for overall
construction quality, ductility, and toughness, may have to be adjusted to more conservative values than those used
for new facilities, depending on their structural and mechanical detailing and condition.
A number of industry guidelines are available to provide guidance as to when an existing structure is sufficiently
weak as to warrant seismic retrofit. Examples include ASCE 31 (formerly FEMA 310), FEMA 356 and others. Most
of these guidelines are targeted towards the rehabilitation of regular occupied buildings and may not be ideally
applicable to a water system with redundant facilities spread over a large geographic area. Some structures within
the system are irregularly occupied, and damage to non-occupied structures may be tolerable if the basic service
goal can still be met. Experience suggests that the failure of a single requirement in these documents is often shown
in evaluation, even though the overall structure / facility may be reasonably seismic robust; therefore it is important to
carefully interpret seismic deficiencies as being either local and relatively unimportant, or more global and more
serious.
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In lieu of industry guidelines, the following relaxed seismic evaluation criteria may be used for evaluation of
existing occupied facilities.
Facilities (or components of facilities) of Standard importance in this Section should be considered
acceptably reliable if they provide 75% of the strength required by Appendix A for new construction
of Standard importance.
Facilities (or components of facilities) of Important importance in this Section should be considered
acceptably reliable if they provide 80% of the strength required by Appendix A for new construction
of Important importance.
Facilities or components of Critical importance should be considered acceptably reliable if they
provide 90% of the strength and essentially all of the operability safeguards specified by Appendix A
for new construction of Critical importance.
To help the evaluation engineer assess whether or not to require upgrade of an existing facility, seismic
benefit cost analyses may be performed of the type mandated by FEMA in establishing cost-effectiveness
tests for seismic mitigation of existing structures (FEMA What is a Benefit?). If the benefit cost ratio is
much greater than 1, then it is reasonable to seismically mitigate the structure. If the benefit cost ratio is
much less than 1, then it is not economically justified to retrofit the structure. The benefit cost test should not
be the only factor in deciding whether or not to retrofit a structure.
A.10.4 Retrofit Design Criteria
Facilities found to have unacceptable seismic adequacy, in accordance with the criteria presented in A.12.3
should be brought into full strength and operability compliance with the requirements of Appendix A for new
construction, to the extent practical.
It should always be kept in mind that the intent of retrofitting structures, systems, or components of the
system is not to bring them up to current code. In many instances this may not be practical. Seismic retrofits
should focus on remediation of the most vulnerable aspects of the structure, system or component. Aspects
of the structure, system, or component that have acceptable vulnerability (acceptable meaning that the
consequences of failure are slight, or the cost to mitigate the vulnerability is excessive compared to the
benefit) may be left unmitigated at the approval of the engineer. The retrofit design should be consistent with
this guidance. It is always advisable to meet code requirements to the extent practical.
An important point to consider when retrofitting is that over-strengthening areas of the structure, system or
component that are currently deficient in strength can force the weak link(s) to occur in other elements that
are perhaps more brittle. This can have a negative effect on overall structural performance during a major
earthquake. A structure that is presently weak, but ductile, should not be strengthened to the point that its
failure mode becomes brittle with a lower energy absorbing capacity, unless the structure is designed to
elastically accommodate the earthquake.
A.10.5 References
ASCE 2002, Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings, American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE31-02, New York, N.Y.
FEMA 2000, Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, FEMA 356, November 2000.
FEMA 2001, "What is a Benefit? Guidance on Benefit Cost Analysis of Hazard Mitigation Projects",
draft Revision 2.0, May 1, 2001. APPENDIX 1: Symbols and Notation