1. (a) All newly installed water mains shall comply with the materials and installation standards of the American Water Works Association pursuant to tables 64570-A and 64570-B. The standards are hereby incorporated by reference.

   Table 64570-A Materials Standards for Water Mains

   Type of Material

   Diameter of Main

   Applicable Standard

   PVC

   4 in. through 12 in.

   C900-97

   PVC

   14 in. through 48 in.

   C905-97

   Polyethylene (HDPE)

   4 in. through 63 in.

   C906-99

   Fiberglass

   All sizes

   C950-01

   Ductile Iron

   All sizes

   C150/A21.50-02

   Ductile Iron, Centrifugally cast

   All sizes

   C151/A21.51-02

   Steel

   6 inches and larger

   C200-97

   Copper

   All sizes

   C800-05

   Concrete

   Reinforced steel-cylinder

   All sizes

   C300-04

   Prestressed steel-cylinder

   All sizes

   C301-99,

   C304-99

   Reinforced noncylinder

   All sizes

   C302-04

   Bar wrapped/steel cylinder

   All sizes

   C303-02

   PVC, Molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride

   All sizes

   C909-02

   Table 64570-B Installation Standards for Water Mains

   Type of Installation

   Applicable Standard

   Steel Pipe-Design and Installation

   M-11 (2004)

   Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances

   C600-05

   Underground Installation of PVC Pressure Pipe and Fittings

   C605-05

   Concrete Pressure Pipe

   M9(1995)

2. (b) Water mains shall:

   1. (1) Be installed below the frost line or be otherwise protected to prevent freezing; and
   2. (2) Be protected against crushing under loads that could pass above the installation.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 116350, 116375 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116275, 116375, 116535 and 131051, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-9-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

2. New article 4 (sections 64570-64578) and repealer and new section filed 2-8-2008; operative 3-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 6).