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Connection Standards

Typical Standard Notes for Project Plans that Require Connection to HRSD Interceptors:
* Coordinate All Notes added to Project Plans with Interceptor Engineer *

A) ALL PROJECTS THAT CONNECT TO AN EXISTING HRSD VALVE:

  1. All persons must contact Miss Utility at phone 1-800-552-7001 a minimum of 48 hrs. prior to excavation.
  2. Contact HRSD Interceptor Engineer, {use name and phone number given below}, a minimum of two working days prior to excavation of, or in the vicinity of, HRSD lines. MISS UTILITY calls do not fulfill this requirement.
  3. Under no circumstances can a direct connection be made to the HRSD Interceptor System without the presence and approval of a designated HRSD Inspector. Contact the Interceptor Engineer a minimum of two working days prior to connection to HRSD facilities in order to schedule the HRSD Inspector.
  4. Contractor shall note that six months after completion of connection and or final site work, HRSD shall reinspect the connection to identify riser misalignment or slippage due to poor back fill or installation. Contractor shall be expected to warranty and repair any discrepancies noted.
  5. Valve boxes and riser pipes to be installed over HRSD valves shall be in accordance with HRSD Standards.
  6. Unless specifically authorized by HRSD’s Interceptor Engineer, new connection valves shall remain closed after installation.
  7. Under no circumstances shall new lines be pressure tested against existing HRSD valves. Required pressure testing shall be satisfactorily completed prior to connection to HRSD Interceptor System.
  8. Only HRSD personnel are authorized to operate HRSD Valves.
  9. Unless specifically stated in writing by the local Jurisdiction to HRSD, all pressure connections to HRSD will require a "TEE" to be installed in accordance with HRSD Standard Details. 

B) FOR ALL PROJECTS REQUIRING A NEW ‘TAPPED’ CONNECTION TO HRSD:

  1. All persons must contact Miss Utility at phone 1-800-552-7001 a minimum of 48 hrs. prior to excavation.
  2. Contact HRSD’s Interceptor Engineer, {use name and phone number given below}, a minimum of two working days prior to excavation of, or in the vicinity of, HRSD lines. MISS UTILITY calls do not fulfill this requirement.
  3. Under no circumstances can a direct connection be made to the HRSD Interceptor System, without the presence and approval of a designated HRSD Inspector. Contact the Systems Engineer a minimum of two working days prior to connection to HRSD facilities in order to schedule the HRSD Inspector.
  4. All materials installed that are to be dedicated to HRSD ownership shall be new and unused at installation and are subject to HRSD approval.
  5. Contractor shall note that six months after completion of connection and or final site work, HRSD shall reinspect the connection to identify riser misalignment or slippage due to poor back fill or installation. Contractor shall be expected to warranty and repair any discrepancies noted.
  6. Valve boxes and riser pipes to be installed over HRSD valves shall be in accordance with HRSD Standards.
  7. Unless specifically authorized by HRSD’s Interceptor Engineer, new connection valves shall remain closed after installation.
  8. Under no circumstances shall new lines be pressure tested against existing HRSD valves. Required pressure testing shall be satisfactorily completed prior to connection to the HRSD Interceptor System.
  9. Only HRSD personnel are authorized to operate HRSD Valves.
  10. Unless specifically stated in writing by the local Jurisdiction to the HRSD, all pressure connections to HRSD will require a "TEE" to be installed in accordance with HRSD Standard Details.
  11. Taps into HRSD Interceptors must be made only by contractors on the HRSD Interceptor Systems "Approved Tapping Contractor List". Copies of the most current Approved Tapping Contractor List and HRSD Standard Details are available from HRSD’s Chief of Interceptor Operations.
  12. Tapping saddles and tapping valves shall be new and in accordance with HRSD Standard Details.
  13. Tapping saddles and tapping valve are to be dedicated to HRSD ownership immediately upon installation.
  14. Three copies of the tapping saddle and valve manufacturer's catalog cut must be provided to the HRSD Interceptor Engineer for approval, two weeks prior to scheduled connection.
  15. New force mains must be installed and successfully pressure tested prior to connection to the HRSD system.
  16. Prior to making the tap a two-step pressure test is required:

    a) The tapping saddle and HRSD valve body shall be pressure tested with the valve fully open against an acceptable end plug or flange. The test shall be in accordance with saddle manufacturer's recommendations or to 50 psi for 30 minutes with zero leakage, whichever is the greater test, except PCCP pipe; which will require special coordination with the HRSD’s Interceptor Engineer prior to installation of saddles.

    b.) The fully closed valve must be successfully pressure tested against the force main and saddle installation used for part (a.), also in accordance with saddle manufacturer's recommendations or to a wet pressure test of 50 psi for a period of 30 minutes with zero leakage, whichever is the greater test.

  17. Connection design shall be approved by the HRSD’s Interceptor Engineering office prior to plans completion.
  1. FOR ALL PROJECTS WITH PROPOSED GRAVITY CONNECTIONS TO HRSD:
  2. All persons must contact Miss Utility at phone 1-800-552-7001 a minimum of 48 hrs. prior to excavation.
  3. Contact Hampton Roads Sanitation District's Systems Engineer, {use name and phone number given below}, a minimum of two working days prior to excavation of, or in the vicinity of, HRSD lines. MISS UTILITY calls do not fulfill this requirement.
  4. Under no circumstances can a direct connection be made to the HRSD Interceptor System without the presence and approval of a designated HRSD Inspector. Contact the Systems Engineer a minimum of two working days prior to connection to HRSD facilities in order to schedule the HRSD Inspector.
  5. All materials installed that are to be dedicated to HRSD ownership shall be new and unused at installation and are subject to HRSD approval.
  6. Contractor shall note that six months after completion of connection and or final site work, HRSD shall reinspect the connection to identify Manhole Casting misalignment or slippage due to poor back fill or installation. Contractor shall be expected to warranty and repair any discrepancies noted.
  7. All connections shall be made at manholes.
  8. All drop connections shall be exterior and in accordance with HRSD Standard Details.
  9. All manhole castings shall be in accordance with HRSD standards, and shall meet minimum weights noted.
  10. All manhole rim elevation adjustments shall be in accordance with HRSD Standard Details.
  11. All new gravity construction shall be completed, tested and approved in accordance with Section 2.05 of the Virginia Sewerage Regulations. Written notice by the jurisdiction of successful testing shall be provided to the HRSD’s Interceptor’s Engineer prior to final connection and acceptance.
  12. Connection design shall be approved by the HRSD’s Interceptor Engineering office prior to plans completion.

HRSD’S INTERCEPTOR ENGINEERS:

Chris Stephan, P.E.:
North Shore


 Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg and the Counties of James City, Gloucester and York.
Paul Wilson, P.E.:
South Shore
 Cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk
Jay Bernas, P.E.
South Shore		 Cities of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and the
County of Isle of Wight

Supervisor: Troy McPherson, P.E.
Chief of Interceptor Operations
HRSD Main Phone (757) 460-2261

South Shore
HRSD
1436 Air Rail Avenue PO Box 5911
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Virginia Beach, VA 23471-0911
Phone (757) 460-7081
Fax (757) 460-0637

North Shore
HRSD
2401 G Avenue PO Box 5911
Newport News, VA 23602 Virginia Beach, VA 23471-0911
Phone (757) 833-1729
Fax (757) 875-5210