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Standard Details & Specifications
Purpose & Contents
The purpose of these Standards and Specifications is to provide minimum standards for the design, materials and methods of construction for streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, and domestic water supply facilities within the City of Paso Robles; where any portion of such improvement is to be offered to the City for operation and maintenance.
Any items which are not included in these Standards or Specifications shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of Caltrans Standard Specifications, the American Public Works Association Green Book or as approved by the City Engineer.
Obtaining Hard Copies
Printed copies of the entire City of Paso Robles Standards & Specifications book are available for purchase at City Hall. Individual hard copies of specific pages are also available at City Hall ($25 per copy).
Section 1: General Requirements
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 1 - General Requirements (PDF)
- Cover Sheet and Table of Contents
- Purpose
- Definitions
- Contractor License and Supervision
Section 2: Preparation of Plans
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 2 - Preparation of Plans (PDF)
- General
- Design Alternatives
- Title Sheet and Plan Preparation
- Grading Plans
- Composite Utility Plans
- Street Improvement Plans
- Underground Sewer, Water and Storm Drain Plans
- Erosion Control plans
- Record Drawings
- Landscape Plans
Section 3: Construction Observation And Stormwater Quality Management
- General
- Acceptance of Improvements
- Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices
Section 4: Streets
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 4 - Streets (PDF)
- Design Guidelines
- Materials
- Construction Guidelines
- Streets Exempt From Improvements
Section 5: Storm Drains, Stormwater Quality & Watershed Protection
- General
- Materials
- Construction Guidelines
Section 6: Sanitary Sewers
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 6 - Sanitary Sewers (PDF)
- Design Guidelines
- Materials
- Construction Guidelines
- Testing
Section 7: Water
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 7 - Water (PDF)
- Design Guidelines
- Materials
- Construction Guidelines
- Testing
Section 8: Standard Drawing Index
A. Typical Street Sections
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix A - Typical Street Sections (PDF)
- 4-Lane Arterial
- 2-Lane Divided Arterial
- 2-Lane Un-divided Arterial
- Local
- Local Street with Class II Bike Lanes
- Rural Local
- Alleys
- Paver Block Alleys
B. Street Design Criteria
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix B - Street Design Criteria (PDF)
- Vertical Curve Design, Sag
- Vertical Curve Design, Crest
- Hillside Intersection Profile Criteria
C. Street Improvement Details
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix C - Street Improvement Details (PDF)
- Curb and Gutter
- "A" Curb
- Sidewalks
- Sidewalks with Tree Wells
- Alley Approach
- Cross-Gutter
- Pavement Replacement
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramps
- Drive Approach
- Commercial Drive Approach
- Curb Extensions
- Bus Turnout
- Recreation Path
- Street Monument
- Street Name Sign and Stop Sign
- Wood Beam Barricade
- Address on Curbs
D. Stormwater Control
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix D - Stormwater Control (PDF)
- Drainage Inlet
- Storm Drain Manhole
F. Sanitary Sewers
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix F - Sanitary Sewers (PDF)
- Sewer Manhole
- Drop Manhole
- Manhole Cover
- Clean-out
- Service Lateral
- Special Construction in Proximity to Water Mains
G. Water
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix G - Water (PDF)
- Fire Hydrant
- 1-inch Water Service
- 2-inch Water Service
- 2-inch Manifold Service
- Deleted
- Gate Valves
- Thrust Blocks
- Air and Vacuum Release Valve
- Blow-off Assembly
- Water Sampling Station
- Meter, Service and Hydrant Locations
- Deleted
- Special Construction in Proximity to Sanitary Sewers
- Meter Box Details for Meters Larger than 2-inch
- Meter Box Lid Details for Meters Larger than 2-inch
- Fire Line Service Installation
L. Landscaping
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix L - Landscaping (PDF)
- Automatic Controller
- Electrical Meter (Pedestal)
- Deleted
- Street Tree Planting
M. Subdivision Grading
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix M - Subdivision Grading (PDF)
- Plot Plan
- Graded Slopes
- Driveway Grades Uphill
- Driveway Grades Downhill
- Fire Turn Around
- Fire Truck Turning Radii
U. Public Utilities
Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix U - Public Utilities (PDF)
- Underground Utility Locations
- Trench Details
- Temporary Trench Repair
- Street Light Spacing Criteria
- Not Used
- Adjusting Utility Collars
- Sidewalk Underdrain
- Communications Manhole Cover