South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits
Section 61-58.1.F - Specifications

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-58.1.F

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

The title page or cover of the specifications must carry the seal and signature of a professional engineer. Complete, detailed, technical specifications shall be supplied for each proposed project, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Construction specifications including:

(a) A detailed written program for maintaining normal operation of existing facilities during construction with minimal interruption of service;

(b) Laying methods and conditions including depth of cover, type of bedding and reaction blocking, and special structural details for water lines installed under storm drains;

(c) Pressure and leakage test procedures for new water mains including method of determining maximum allowable leakage;

(d) Disinfection procedure for all new or affected water system components to include disinfectant, dosage, contact time, and method for testing the results of the procedure;

(e) Well construction method and procedure;

(f) Chlorination room construction; and,

(g) Other chemical feeding facilities construction;

(2) Material specifications including:

(a) Laboratory facilities and equipment, including sampling taps and their location;

(b) Number and design of chemical feeding equipment including make and model, if available;

(c) Equipment for sanitary or other facilities including any necessary backflow or back-siphonage protection;

(d) Water main and appurtenances schedule and class, including approval status by testing and certification organizations;

(e) Make, model, horsepower and performance curves of all pumping equipment; and,

(f) Paint coatings.

(3) Testing and development procedure for new sources.

(4) Standard specifications.

If a water system or professional engineering firm uses a set of its own standard specifications, such specifications may be submitted to the Department, in duplicate, for approval. Following this approval, no specifications will be required on future project submittals as long as no changes are made. If there are any additions, deletions, or revisions to the approved standard specifications for a particular project submitted, the professional engineer shall either submit three (3) copies of an addendum to the standard specifications covering the changes only, or shall submit three (3) complete copies of specifications for the project in question. Each professional engineer that will be using a standard specification must place his seal and signature on the title page and must place his seal and signature on any revisions.

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