The City of Arvada is currently accepting public comment on draft updated Engineering Standards and Specifications. Interested parties may review the draft code and provide comment on the City's engagement platform, Speak Up Arvada. This comment period will close on May 6, 2022.
The Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements was adopted by the City and was made effective on January 12, 2016. Each section of the code and standards drawings are available below. The code book is available for purchase from the Engineering Division at City Hall for $50. For more information or questions please call the Engineering Division at 720-898-7640.
Complete Engineering Code
Update Summary
Table of Contents
Part I - General Conditions
Section 1 - Definitions and Abbreviations
Section 2 - Scope and Control of the Work
Section 3 - Measurement and Basis of Payment
Part II - Construction Materials and Methods
Section 5 - Demolition, Site Preparation, Excavation and Embankment
Section 10 - Concrete
Section 11 - Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement
Section 12 - Surface Treatments
Section 15 - Streets
Section 20 - Excavation, Bedding, Backfill and Surface Restoration for Pipelines and Utility Trenches
Section 25 - Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Lines
Section 30 - Water Transmission, Distribution and Service Lines
Section 35 - Industrial Piping, Equipment & Steel Tank Rehabilitation
Section 36 - Chain Link Fences and Gates
Section 40 - Irrigation Systems
Section 45 - Plant Landscaping
Section 50 - Traffic
Part III - Minimum Design Standards
Section 95 - Construction Plan Submittal Requirements and Procedures
Section 100 - Streets
Section 105 - Drainage System Design
Section 110 - Sanitary Sewers
Section 115 - Water Distribution System
Section 120 - Water Transmission Lines
Part IV - Standard Drawings
Surface Drainage
Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Lines
Streets
Stormwater
Traffic Control
Traffic
Traffic Signal
Water Distribution and Service