§ 914-8.010. Piping requirements.  


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  • All pipe or culverts intended for use within the roadway shall be of a class or gauge recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the public works department for the cover and service conditions required and shall provide a minimum service life of fifty years. Pipe or culverts for use outside the roadway may be of any approved type and strength to meet field conditions. Metal pipe shall not be used in arterial, thoroughfare or collector streets. Corrugated steel and aluminum pipe shall be bituminous coated unless the soil and drainage water have pH or resistivity values approved by the public works department. Additional protective coating or paving of metal pipes may be required for severe service conditions. The class or gauge of pipe or culvert proposed at each location shall be noted on the improvement plans.

(Ord. 89-28, 78-5).