Chapter 5.10
DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Sections:
5.10.010 Definitions and terms.
5.10.010 Definitions and terms.
Whenever in these specifications, or in any documents or instruments where these specifications govern, the following terms, abbreviations or definitions are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
“Acceptance” means formal acceptance by action of the District Board of an entire contract or agreement or work done under permit which has been completed in all respects in accordance with the plans and specifications and any modifications thereof previously approved.
“Annexation” means the process of inclusion of property into District boundaries by proper legal procedures. Annexations must be processed through the Local Agency Formation Commission.
“Applicant” means the person making application for a permit and who shall be the occupant and/or owner or his/her/their authorized representative of the premises to be served by the sewer for which a permit is requested.
“Building” means any structure used for human habitation or a place of business, recreation or other purpose.
“Building sewer” means that portion of any sewer beginning at a point two feet outside the foundation line of any building and running to the property line, street right-of-way or sewer easement right-of-way line or to a private sewage disposal system.
“Building sewer permit” means the written authorization from the District for the installation of a side sewer at a specific location and under specific conditions of the permit.
“City of Belvedere” means the incorporated municipality lying partly or entirely within the District.
“Contractor” or “side sewer contractor” means any contractor licensed by the State of California to enter into contracts for and to perform the work of installing sewers within the District, or the owner of private property doing his own house sewer work on his private property only.
“County” means the County of Marin, State of California.
“County Standard Specifications” means the Standard Specifications, Cities and County of Marin, Department of Public Works, dated June 1992, and subsequent revisions.
Definition of Words. Whenever, in these specifications, the words “directed,” “required,” “permitted,” “ordered,” “designated” or words of like import are used, they shall be understood to mean the direction, requirement, permission, order or designation of the District Manager or District Engineer. Similarly, the words “approved,” “acceptable” and “satisfactory” shall mean approved by, acceptable to, or satisfactory to the District Manager or District Engineer.
“Developer” means a private party installing sanitary sewer facilities.
“District” means the Sanitary District No. 5, which collects, treats and disposes of all wastewater in the District, as represented by the District Board, District Manager or District Engineer.
“District Board” means the governing body of the District.
“District Engineer” means the engineer of the District, licensed by the State of California as a civil engineer, acting either directly or through authorized agents.
“District Inspector” means the engineering or technical inspector or inspectors duly authorized or appointed by the District Manager and responsible for the particular duties delegated to him/her or them.
“District Manager” means the manager of the District acting either directly or through authorized agents.
“Fixture units” means the fixture unit load values for drainage piping as computed from tables of the current Uniform Plumbing Code.
“Job engineer” means the engineer, licensed by the State of California as a civil engineer, under whose direction plans, profiles and details for the work are prepared and submitted to the District for review and approval. The job engineer shall provide all field surveys, construction staking, confirm field changes and prepare record drawings.
“Lateral sewer” means that portion of the side sewer lying within a street or sewer right-of-way (normally that portion of the side sewer between the main sewer and property line). The lateral sewer is privately owned and maintained.
“Main sewer” means a public sewer which has been or is being constructed to accommodate more than one side sewer (normally six inches in diameter or larger). The District will accept and maintain main sewers which are constructed to these standards and installed under a District public sewer extension permit with District supervision and inspection.
Other Specifications. Whenever in these specifications other specifications are mentioned, it shall be understood that the materials or methods mentioned therewith shall conform to all requirements of the latest revision of the specifications so mentioned.
“Outside sewer” means a sanitary sewer beyond the limits of the Sanitary District not subject to the control or jurisdiction of the District.
Owner. In the case of District projects, the term “owner” shall mean the Sanitary District No. 5. In the case of private projects, the term “owner” shall mean that person who is doing or having work done under permit or agreement with the District.
“Permit” means any written authorization required for the installation of any sewer line or sewage works.
“Permittee” means the person to whom a public sewer permit or building sewer permit is issued.
“Person” means any person, firm, company, corporation, association or public agency.
“Plans” means construction plans, sewer plans and profiles, cross sections, detailed drawings, etc., or reproductions thereof, approved or to be approved by the District, which show the location, character, dimensions and details for the work to be done, and which constitute a supplement to these specifications.
“Plumbing system” means all plumbing fixtures and traps, or soil, wastes, special waste and vent pipes within a building to a point two feet outside the building foundation thereof.
“Private construction” or “private projects” means projects involving construction of sewerage facilities, other than District projects, which are to be performed by the permittee and connected to the District sewerage system. Sewers to be accepted by the District shall be constructed under a public sewer extension permit. Side sewers, which are not accepted by the District, shall be constructed under a building sewer permit with the District.
“Private sewer” means a sewer serving an independent sewage disposal system not connected with a public sewer and which accommodates one or more buildings or industries.
“Public sewer extension permit” means the written authorization from the District for the installation of a public sewer main at a specific location and under specific conditions of the permit.
“Record drawings (as-built drawings)” means reproducible plans signed and dated by the job engineer and District representative, indicating that the plans have been reviewed and revised, if necessary, to accurately show all elevations and construction details which were actually built.
“Right-of-way” means all land or interest therein which by deed, conveyance, agreement, easement, dedication, usage or process of law is reserved for or dedicated to the use of the general public, within which the District shall have the right to install and maintain public sewerage facilities.
Section. Any reference to a section which is not accompanied by further reference refers to a section or sections of these specifications.
“Sewage” means a combination of water-carried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions and industrial establishments.
“Sewage works” means all facilities for collecting, pumping, treating and disposing of sewage.
Side Sewer. The side sewer begins at its point of connection with the main sewer and terminates at its point of connection to the sanitary or waste plumbing. The point of connection to the sanitary or waste plumbing shall be two feet or less from the building foundation at the point where the plumbing first extends outside the foundation (minimum four inches inside diameter). The side sewer is privately owned and maintained, including the lateral sewer, which links the sanitary or waste plumbing of a house or other building with the main sewer. All side sewers shall have a clean out safety relief valve or a Contra Costa overflow valve and backflow prevention device.
“Soils engineer” means any soils engineering firm or authorized representative of such a firm which is retained by the owner of a project for the purpose of designing, testing, or controlling grading, installation of pavements, or trench backfill, and/or means to handle subsurface water and supplying to the District reports on the same. The permittee shall pay all costs for the soils engineer.
Special Provisions. Special provisions are specific clauses of the specifications for a specific job which set forth conditions or requirements peculiar to the project under consideration and covering work or materials involved in the proposal and estimate but not satisfactorily covered by these standard specifications.
“Specifications” means the directions, provisions, and requirements contained herein as supplemented by such special provisions as may be necessary pertaining to the method and manner of performing the work or to the quantities and qualities of materials to be furnished under the contract or permit.
“Standard drawings” means the drawings of structures or devices commonly used on District work designated by the District as standard drawings at the time a District contract or agreement is entered into or permit is issued.
“Standard specifications” means the standard specifications of the Sanitary District No. 5 as contained herein and all subsequent additions, deletions or revisions.
“State Standard Specifications” means the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, current issue. Where the terms “State” or “Engineer” are used in the State Standard Specifications, they shall be considered as meaning the “District” or “District Engineer” as defined hereinabove.
“Streets” or “roads” means any public highway, road, street, avenue, alley, way, easement or right-of-way.
“Surety” means any firm or corporation executing a surety bond or bonds payable to the District, securing the performance of the contract or permit either in whole or in part.
“Town of Tiburon” means the incorporated municipality lying partly or entirely within the District.
“Traveled way” means that portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
“Uniform Plumbing Code” means the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, current edition.
“Work” means all the work to be done under the District contract, or permit, in accordance with the plans, specifications and/or special provisions, and/or permit conditions. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 2-01).]
5.10.020 Abbreviations.
The following abbreviations shall have the designated meanings.
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ACP |
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Asbestos Cement Pipe |
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AC |
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Asphalt Concrete |
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AAN |
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American Association of Nurserymen |
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AASHO |
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American Association of State Highway Officials |
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ACI |
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American Concrete Institute |
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AREA |
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American Railway Engineering Association |
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ASA |
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American Standards Association |
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ASCE |
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American Society of Civil Engineers |
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ASME |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
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ASTM |
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American Society for Testing Materials |
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AWPA |
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American Wood Preserver’s Association |
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AWS |
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American Welding Society |
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AWWA |
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American Water Works Association |
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BCDC |
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Bay Conservation and Development Commission |
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CDF |
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Controlled Density Fill |
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CIP |
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Cast Iron Pipe |
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CLP |
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Concrete Lined Steel Cylinder Pipe |
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CL and CP |
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Concrete Lined and Coated Steel Cylinder Pipe |
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CMP |
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Corrugated Metal Pipe |
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Drop MH |
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Drop Manhole |
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Fed. Spec. |
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Federal Specifications |
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FL |
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Flow Line |
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IAPMO |
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International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials |
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ISA |
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International Shadetree Association |
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Inv. El. |
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Invert Elevation |
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LAFCo |
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Local Agency Formation Commission |
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LH |
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Lamphole |
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MH |
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Manhole |
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NEMA |
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
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PCC |
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Portland Cement Concrete |
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PE |
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Polyethylene |
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PMP |
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Perforated Metal Pipe |
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PVC |
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Polyvinyl Chloride |
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RCP |
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Reinforced Concrete Pipe |
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RH |
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Rodhole |
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RI |
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Rodding Inlet |
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RPMP |
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Reinforced Plastic Mortar Pipe |
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S |
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Pipe Slope |
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SD5 |
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Sanitary District No. 5 |
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SDR |
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Standard Dimension Ratio |
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St. P. |
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Steel Pipe |
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Sta. |
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Survey Station |
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URB |
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Untreated Rock Base (Aggregate Base) |
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VCP |
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Vitrified Clay Pipe |
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WPCF |
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Water Pollution Control Federation |
[Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 2-02).]