HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 07 09 - FDOT Utility Accomodation ManualFLORIE
LAWTON CHILES
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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3400 W. Commercial Blvd., FL Lauderd
(305)7774125
July 9, 1993
Mr. Robert S. McClary
City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL. 32958
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Subject: UTILTY ACCOMMODATION MANUAL - FLORIDA STATUTE 337.403 AND
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Attached is the 1993 State of Florida Department of Transportation
Utility Accommodation Manual.
The manual is established to regulate the location, manner,
installation, and adjustment of utilty facilities along, across,
under, or on any right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the FDOT.
Should you have any questions concerning the guide, feel free to
contact me or your local Permit Engineer.
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INTENT OF UTILITY ACCOMMODATION MANUAL* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION, RESTORATION
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OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY • • • • • . • • • • ...
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MAINTENANCE OF VEGETATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
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DEPARTMENT RULE 1446.0019 RAILROAD/UTILITY
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(1) DEFINITION OF TERMS
Wherever in this Manual or other documents pertaining to it, the following terms appear,
their intent and meaning shall, unless specifically stated otherwise, be interpreted as follows:
Abandoned - To give up by leaving or ceasing to operate a Utility Facility'.
Actual Crossing Operation - That phase of the work authorized by the utility permit, when
the casing or uncased carrier pipe is being placed within the physical limits prescribed to
determine the required casing length as set forth in l l . (b).2. This will not include
preliminary work, such as jacking pit construction, equipment set-up, etc.
Adequate - The ability to satisfy a requirement of FDOT.
As builts - Plans that show horizontal locations and vertical elevations tied to a known
reference point (e.g. State Plane Coordinates) of all deviations from submitted/approved
plans.
Auxiliary Lane - The portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way for parking, access
*amps, speed changes, turning, storage for turning, weaving, truck climbing or other
purposes supplementary to through traffic movement.
Certified Welder -A, person who has been trained and meets all applicable requirements
necessary for the particular type of welding being performed under a permit.
Competent - Legally fit or qualified and adequate for the stipulated purpose.
Conduit - An enclosure for protecting wires and cables.
Contractor - The individual, firm or company, contracting with FDOT to work or
furnishing materials or in contract as a subcontractor for a prime contractor, firm or
company.
District Utility Engineer - The FDOT Engineer in charge of utility negotiations at the
District or Turnpike level.
Driving Lane - Any traffic lane, travel or auxiliary.
Emergency - A situation or occurrence of a serious nature, developing suddenly and
unexpectedly, and demanding immediate action that will effect the safety of the motoring
public or a condition that will cause damage to FDOT right-of-way. During a situation of
this type the Utility .can and may protect the public safety sooner by using equipment on
hand, than by strictly complying with the requirements of this manual.
_ Erosion Control - The method used to protect FDOT'S ' Right -of -Way and any of its
,r facilities by complying with all State and Federal Regulations.
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Extremely Aggressive -
1. Any struckted over water containing more
than b,Milorides regardless of bridge clearance over water.
2. Any Structted within one half mile of any
major boduer containing more than 12,000 PPM chlorides.
3. Any structted such that a combination of
environme)rs indicate that a significant corrosion potential exists.
FAC - Florida Administide
FDOT - Florida Departoransportation
FHWA - Federal Highwlistration
Inspector - An authorizsentative of the FDOT local Maintenance or Resident
Engineer.
Interference of Traffic ,truction, impeding, or otherwise disruption of vehicular
movement.
Limited Access Facility t or highway especially designed for through traffic, and
over, from, or to which ooccupants of abutting land or other persons have no right
or easement of access, lig view by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon
such limited access facil- any other reason. Such highways or streets may be
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parkways from which trua or other commercial vehicles are excluded; or they may
be freeways open to use komary forms of street and highway traffic. 1
Maintenance Engineer Maintenance Engineer who approves Utility Permits,
inspects, and has the auttevoke said permits within his/her area of responsibility.
(This person is usually FDOT Maintenance Engineer of the area in which the
Utility work is to be perf
Major Crossing - Pipe cr;ht inches or greater in outside diameter; crossings under
limited access facilities; mquiring well point dewatering; and other crossings of an
unusual and difficult natu-mined by the local Maintenance Engineer on a case by
case basis.
Manhole - An opening aground system which workmen or others may enter for
the purpose of making in! inspections, repairs, connections and tests.
Median - The portion of 2ighway or street separating the traveled ways for traffic
moving in opposite direct
MOT - Maintenance of T
MUTCD - Manual on Uafic Control Devices.
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Operating RailroadCorridor -
railroad or is proposed for future
Corridor Management Plan.
Any FDbT railroad corridor that contains an operating
Railroad use as contained or provided by the FDOT
Pavement - A paved travelway, normally including an asphaltic or concrete surface designed
to carry the anticipated traffic for a specified design period.
Permittee - The right-of-way user responsible for permitted Maintenance orconstruction
whether by their own forces or by contractors and subcontractors properly licensed by a
Municipality, a County, or by the State.
Placed out of Service/Deactivated - The wording used when UAOS are allowed to leave
their facilities in place on FDOT'S Right -of -Way after the Facility is no longer active..
Public Right -of -Way - General term denoting land, property or interest therein usually in
a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes. For permit purposes, the land
which FDOT has title to, or right of use, for the road and its structures and appurtenances,
and for material pits furnished or to be furnished by the FDOT.
Qualified - The ability, shown by license, registration, certification, etc., to perform
required tasks as needed to perform certain job duties.
Relocation - The adjustment of utility facilities required by the highway project or FDOT
Driveway Connection Permit, such as removing and reinstalling the facility, including
necessary rights-of-way on new locations, moving or rearranging existing facilities or
changing the type of facility, including any necessary safety and protective measures.It
shall also mean constructing a replacement facility when necessary for continuous operation
of the utility service, the project economy, or sequence of highway construction or
maintenance.
Resident/Project Engineer - FDOT Resident/Project Engineer is- in charge of inspecting
Utility work on FDOT Construction Projects.
Right -of -Way User - The Individual, Firm, Company or Governmental Agency having a
facility on or occupying any part of the FDOT Right -of -Way under a permit. or legal right.
Routine Maintenance - The everyday maintenance of ones facilities. As with the FDOT,
the everyday maintenance of the State Highway System.
State Utility Administrator - The individual in charge of promulgating FDOT policy and
procedures for Utility Accommodation on FDOT right-of-way.
Travel Way - The portion of the 'roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive. of
shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
UAO - Utility Agency/Owner
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OSHA - Occupation, Safety and Health Administration
Utility Accommodation Manual - The rule and methods which are applicable for all UAOS
when occupying FDOTS right-of-way.
Utility - All privately, publicly or cooperatively owned lines, facilities , and systems for
producing, transmitting or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas,
oil, crude products, water, steam, waste and storm water not connected with highway
drainage, and other similar commodities, including television transmission signals, publicly
owned fire and police signal systems and street lighting systems, which directly or indirectly
serve the public or any part thereof. The term "Utility" shall also mean the UAO, inclusive
of wholly owned or controlled subsidiary.
Utility Facilities - All privately, or publicly or cooperatively owned lines, facilities and
systems for producing, transmitting or distributing communications, power, electricity, light,
heat, gas, oil, crude products, water, steam, waste, storm water not connected with highway
drainage and other similar commodities, including television transmission signals, fire and
police signal systems and street lighting systems, which directly or indirectly serve the Public
or any part thereof.
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(2) INTENT OF UTILITY ACCOMMODATION MANUAL
This Manual is established to regulate the location, manner, installation and adjustment of.
utility facilities along, across, under or on any right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the .
FDOT. This Manual also is used for issuing permits for such work which is in the interest
of safety, protection, utilization and future development of the highways with due
consideration given to public service afforded by adequate and economical utility installations
as authorized under Section 337.403, Florida Statutes and Florida. Administrative Code Rule
14-46.001. Adherence shall be required under the circumstances set forth in this Manual.
Where actual field conditions vary from those outlined in this Manual, disputes may arise
as to what accommodation criteria is appropriate under the actual conditions. Such disputes
which cannot be resolved at the local or District level by mutual agreement shall be referred
to the State Utility Administrator or designee for final resolution. While this Manual
governs matters concerning future location, manner and methods for the installation or
adjustment and maintenance of utilities on FDOT right-of-way, it does not alter current .
regulations pertaining to authority for their installation nor does it determine financial
responsibilities for placement or adjustment thereof.
The presence of existing aboveground and underground facilities in FDOT rights -of -ways
will be presumed to be properly permitted in accordance with the existing guidelines in effect
at the time of their installations whether or not documentation to that effect exists. The
UAO will relocate or adjust those existing aboveground and underground utility facilities to
comply with current utility accommodation standards when roadway improvement projects
�— are planned or traffic accident statistics indicate a hazard exists providing the relocation does
not conflict with other standards, codes or regulations that provide for the public health and
safety or will be economically unfeasible for the benefit desired. Review of disputes at the
local or District level will be referred to the State Utility Administrator as provided above.
(3)
Where the UAO has a compensable interest in the land occupied by its facilities and such
land is to be jointly owned. or used for highway and utility purposes, the FDOT and UAO
shall agree in writing as to the obligations and responsibilities of each party. In any event,
the interest to be acquired by or vested in the FDOT in any portion of the right-of-way of
a highway project to be vacated, used or occupied by. utilities or private lines shall be of a
nature and extent adequate for the construction, safe operation and maintenance of the
highway project.
UTILITY PERMIT
(a) Utility Permit:
A permit to the UAO must be approved by the FDOT before any utility is installed
on the right-of-way, whether it is for aerial or underground installations or attachment
onto bridge structures, except as noted in this Manual. Permit Form 592-03 may be
obtained by the applicant from the local Maintenance/District Maintenance or District
Utility Office.
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When the UAO'S work operations encounter remains of an archaeological or historic
nature all earth disturbing activity shall be temporarily discontinued in the immediate
vicinity of the discovery and notification to the approving Maintenance Engineer's
Office of the discovery will be made. The approving Maintenance Engineer shall
notify the Staff Archaeologist at FDOT, Environmental Management Office in
Tallahassee to determine the disposition thereof. No work will resume until direction
is given by the approving Maintenance Engineer.
(b) Application:
1. Schematic installation plans of the proposed installation, not necessarily to
scale, shall accompany each copy of the application. It shall show the offs
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from the centerline of the roadway to the proposed utility installation, the
right-of-way limits, pavement width, distance from edge of pavement to
utility, limited access line, the roadway section and mile post numbers ,
station numbers and bridge number (if applicable). The drawing(s) must show
information such as materials to be used, pipe or conduit size, use of facility
(power with voltage, gas with maximum allowable operating pressure, etc.)
and other pertinent details.
One or more typical cross sections as required to adequately reflect the
location of the utility shall be shown.
NOTE: Plans not prepared by the UAO must be signed and
sealed by a professional Engineer and stamped
approved by the UAO.
All known involved utilities in the proposed installation area shall be shown.
However, if only aerial facilities requiring no additional poles are involved,
then only aerial facilities need be shown on the permit drawing. If overhead
or underground facilities involve only one side of the right-of-way, then only
involved utilities on that side of the right-of-way need to be shown on the
permit drawing. In all cases, the permittee shall list all known right-of-way
users in the installation area on the permit form and notify each of them , by
copy of the permit drawing whether they are involved or not. The minimum
vertical clearance above or below the pavement shall be shown.
Additional information such as the location to either the nearest town, major
road intersection, bridges, railroad crossings or other physical features shall
be indicated on the plans. A simple key map showing the location of this
proposed facility should be included.
Acopy of the approved permit And the proposed MOT plan must be
available at the job site at All times.
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2. For attachment to structures, the application shall include as an Exhibit, all
applicable construction plans and specifications for the accommodation of the
Utility.
3. When the permittee is a corporation or a public body, then the permit must
have a corporate seal and must be attested to by the corporation secretary or
by the empowered public official, unless a current waiver of corporate seal
and attestation by the secretary or by the empowered public official is on file
with the State Utility Office, and so noted on the permit. The State Utility
Office will, upon request, furnish instructions and forms for waiver of
corporate seal to the corporation.
4. When the permittee is the owner of the utility, which is not a corporation,
then his signature must be witnessed by two. persons whose signatures must
likewise be on the permit. All signatures must be original. The names of all
persons signing the permit application must be typed directly below their
signatures.
5. Whenever utility installation, adjustment or maintenance activity will affect
the movement of traffic or traffic safety, the VAO shall implement a traffic
control plan and utilize traffic control devices as necessary to ensure the safe
and expeditious movement of traffic around the work site and the safety of the
utility work force in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD), and the FDOT'S Roadway and Traffic Design Standards
- (Index Series 600).
NOTE: No individual, firth, company or governmental agency may be permitted
to use the FDOT right-of-way for monetary gain except where provided
for by the Public Service Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, or Federal Communications Commission.
(c) Processing:
t. The applicant will submit four (4) originals to the FDOT local maintenance
office in the area in which the work is to be performed. For installations on
projects in the five (5) year work program, the local Maintenance Office will
submit the permit application directly to the District Utility Office. The
District Utility Office shall consult with the District Environmental Engineer
for possible conflicts and notify the applicant if processing is anticipated to
exceed 30 days.
2. Each permit -shall be processed in an expeditious manner in order to minimize
any unnecessary delays for the applicant. The local Maintenance Office or
District Utility Office will notify the applicant if processing is anticipated to
exceed 30 days. In all cases the permit will be processed in accordance with
Florida Statutes, 120.52 and 120.60.
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3. The local Maintenance Engineer ,is authorized to approve permit applications,
except as specified elsewhere in this manual (See in particular sections of this �...�
Manual on limited access, bridge attachments, and non -conforming
appurtenances as specified in Section 9 of the Manual). Those applications
on which the local Maintenance Engineer is not authorized to act will be
forwarded to the District Maintenance Engineer for action. Exception for
Limited Access Permit application under Section 4. B. (2) must be approved by
the State Utility Administrator or designee. Upon approval, executed permits
will be distributed to the applicant, permits inspector, the local Maintenance
Engineer or designee and the District Permit Engineer's Office file.
4. Where roadway construction is proposed in the five (5) year work program,
the District Utility Office will review the permit and recommend approval
based on conformance with the Utility Accommodation Manual and any
known roadway construction requirements prior to approval, by the District
Maintenance/Permits Engineer. The District Utility Office will notify the
applicant of any future proposed construction and resolve those conflicts
where possible.
5. All permit applications involving scenic enhancement areas are to be reviewed
and approved by the District Maintenance Engineer or designee.
6. All permit applications involving attachment onto bridge structures shall be
reviewed and approved by the District Structures and Facilities Engineer prior
to. approval by the District Maintenance Engineer or designee.
7. Where a permit involves the attachment to a structure of a utility facility
carrying hazardous material (flammable, toxic or corrosive), the application
will be referred to the State Maintenance Engineer and the State Corrosion
Engineer for review and comment prior to approval.
8. The applying permittee shall notify, in writing, all known involved UAO'S
using the right-of-way at the location of the proposed installation stating his
intentions to determine possible objections if the proposed installation will
affect those utilities. Any objections to the applying permittee's proposed
construction by affected UAO'S must be forwarded to both the applicant and
to the applicable local Maintenance Engineer within seven (7) days of the
applicant's notification letter. Such objections must be specifically defined.
9. All permit applications for right-of-way covered by easements from U.S.
Forest Service shall be forwarded to the District Maintenance Engineer for
coordination with the U.S. Forest Service.
10. Upon completion of the utility construction, Page 2 of Form 592-03 ("Utility
Permit Final Inspection Report",) shall be filled out by the local Maintenance
Engineer/ District Permit Engineer or designee and filed .in the District Permit
Engineer's Office.
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(4) REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS
(a) Installations Requiring Permits:
1. A permit is required for all underground installations and all overhead lines
and crossings.
2. Permits are required for all lines crossing the right-of-way.
3. Permits are required for all additional facilities when:
a. It is necessary to place a pole within the right-of-way on the opposite
side of the opposite side of the right -of :way where there is not an
existing pole line.
b. It is necessary to place a pole adjacent to a buried cable where the
existing permit does not include a pole line.
C. It is necessary to place a pole beyond the limits of an existing
approved pole line. For purposes of this provision, the limits of an
existing approved pole line shall mean the distance from the edge of
the pavement to the approved pole line plus a maximum of 10% of
that distance, but still within the right-of-way and no closer to the edge
of the pavement. The outside edge of the through travel lane shall be
the point of reference in lieu of the edge of pavement.
4. Permits are required for all above -ground facilities placed in connection with
underground installations when not included in the original permit. These
include marker poles and riser poles, including pole mounted telephone
closures for test or splice purposes. These poles and closures shall be located
in accordance with applicable criteria in FDOT'S Roadway and Traffic.
Design Standards - (Index Series 700). '
S. Permits are required when installing a complete street or highway lighting
system including installation on existing poles where existing poles are there
by virtue of permit.
b. A permit is required for the installation of a private or area light on an
existing pole within the right-of-way where the light pattern, which will
conform to Highway Lighting Standards, is to be directeb toward the
pavement.
7. If a new pole is to be set within the right-of-way to accommodate a private
or area light, a permit must be obtained regardless of the direction of .the •
light pattern.
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8. Where existing facilities are to be relocated permanently to another location
within the right-of-way, whether caused by a betterment program of the right-
of-way user, or by highway construction, a permit is required to show the r
new position of the facility involved.
9. Improvements or betterment requiring a physical change of existing
facilities will require a permit, except for routine maintenance or minor
alterations such as changes in communications cables, transformer capacity,
wire size of secondary circuits and primary circuits of a one (1) mile segment
or less of an existing utility installation. However, a permit will be required
for any alteration or addition to the utility installation (other than routine
service drops or span guys) which will cross a roadway either overhead or
underground. Normally, such alterations or additions will not be basis for
requiring relocation of the existing facility.
(b) Installations Not Requiring Permits:
1. Any new poles to be placed within an existing permitted pole line.
2. Service drops Qr span guys emanating from and/or attached to poles properly
covered by an existing permit, including those crossing roadways.
3. Underground service connections provided that they do not cross or begin in
the pavement, and trenching is at a right angle to the pavement. However,
notice will be given to the affected local Maintenance Engineer prior to
construction in all instances, and the permittee shall. notify all known
underground UAO'S of the pending excavation at least forty eight (48) hours
in advance.
4. Temporary relocation as directed by the FDOT Resident/ Project Engineer
during highway construction projects.
S. Inserting or relining of any utility facility into an existing conduit or pipeline
made by the permitted UAO will be allowed provided there is no pavement
cutting. The UAO shall give forty eight (48) hours notice, identify which
permit is effected and submit as built plans to be attached to affected permit.
NOTE: The Permittee shall give forty-eight (48) hours advance notice to the approving local
Maintenance Engineer and UAO'S prior to any construction or excavation.
(c) Additional Permit Requirements:
1. Permittees should be aware that the Utility Permit does not authorize the use
of overweight vehicles on the state highway system. Permits for overweight
vehicles must be obtained from the Office of Road Use Permits in
Tallahassee. Permits for overweight and overdimensional vehicles are
covered by Rule Chapter 14-26, Florida Administrative Code.
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2. Permittee should be aware that Section 335.15, Florida Statutes requires
notification of temporary closing of a state road. Whenever any road on the
State Highway System is repaired, reconstructed or otherwise altered in a
manner which necessitates the closing of one or more traveled lanes of the
road for a period of time exceeding two hours, the party performing such
work shall give notice to the local law enforcement agency and local
Maintenance Engineer within whose jurisdiction such road is located prior to
commencing work on the project. The requirement of prior notification shall
be waived only when the closing of one or more lanes is required for
emergency conditions.
3. When construction deviates from design, as -built plans showing such
deviations will be required by the local Maintenance Engineer for all
installations. Required as -built plans for facilities whose location is
confidential will be maintained at the offices of the permittee.
4. All new or replaced underground. facilities within the right-of-way shall be.
made detectable using techniques available in the Industry.
Note: Standard Index # 700 governs minimum vertical or horizontal offset dimensions
for clear zones.
(d) Failure to adhere to Permit:
1. When the permittee fails to complete all features of the installation as
specified in the permit, the following course of action shall be implemented
in preparation for a breach of contracts action.
a. The approving Maintenance Engineer shall give written notice, by
certified mail with return receipt, to the permittee that he is in
noncompliance. The notice should be sent advising the permittee of
• the specific deficiencies and requesting compliance with the permit
provisions.
b. If no response is received and the deficiencies have not been corrected
within thirty (30) days, then notification shall be sent, by Certified
Mail with return receipt. This notice shall advise the permittee that he
is in nonconformance, and unless the violations are corrected within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice, the permit shall be revoked
and the Utility permittee will be required to remove the utility. The
notice shall further advise that the FDOT'S revocation of the permit
shall become final Agency action within 30 days of receipt of the
notice unless the violations are corrected or an administrative hearing
is requested.
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It is absolutely necessary to fully document all acts of noncompliance
that have occurred with regard to each permit. A. copy of all permit --�
documentation, written correspondence, memoranda or notes, certified
mail receipts, etc., maintained in the District Office shall be forwarded
to the Office of the General Counsel and the Secretary o
Transportation in Tallahassee, if an administrative hearing is
requested.
(5) ACCOMMODATIONS STANDARDS
(a) Basic Requirements:
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1. The basic requirements governing location of utility installations will be as
shown in the location criteria (Section 9). The primary concerns in the design
and location of utility installations are the protection of the highway facility
ad the safety of the highway user and shall give full consideration to sound
engineering principles and economic factors.
2. For the installation of overhead utilities, one side of the right-of-way is
usually reserved for communication lines and the other side is reserved for
power lines. In situations where underground and overhead utilities occupy
the same side of the roadway, the overhead facility should be placed on the
outside. of the underground facility to provide the maximum clear roadside
recovery area possible. In cases where more than one UAO proposes an
aerial installation on the same side of the highway, a joint -use arrangement
must be agreed to by the UAOS .
Only single pole lines shall be permitted on each side of FDOT's right-of-
way. Any exception must be amply justified and approved by the State Utility
Administrator or designee.
In cases where the UAOS cannot agree, the dispute shall be referred to the
State Utility Administrator or designee whose determination shall be final.
This does not prohibit a single UAO from occupying both sides of the right-
of-way when there are no objections from other UAOS if proper justification
is provided to the FDOT, and there is only one pole line on each side of the
right-of-way.
3. Only one pole line will .be permitted on each side of the right-of-way.
However, a second pole line to support roadway illumination may be allowed
where the need for the roadway illumination is properly documented and
provided traffic safety requirements are met.
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4. Scenid'enhancement shall be considered on permit applications. The type and
size of utility facilities the manner and extent to which they are permitted
along or within FDOT rights-of-way can materially alter the scenic quality,
appearance and view of highway roadside and adjacent areas. For these
reasons additional controls are applicable in certain areas that have been
acquired or set aside for their scenic quality. Such areas include scenic strips,
overlooks, rest areas, recreation areas, the rights-of-way of highways adjacent
thereto, and the rights-of-way of sections of highways which pass through
public parks and historic sites.
New underground utility installations may be permitted within such lands
where they do not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or other
natural features visible to the highway user or do not impair the visual quality
of the lands being traversed. New aerial installations are to be avoided at
such locations where there is a feasible and prudent alternative to the use of
such lands by the aerial facility. Exceptions will be considered only where:
a. Other locations are usually difficult and unreasonably costly, or are
more undesirable from the. standpoint of visual quality.
b. Underground is not technically feasible or is unreasonably costly.
C. The proposed installation can be made at a location and will employ
,-- suitable designs and materials which give adequate attention to the
visual qualities of the areas being traversed.
These controls shall also be followed in the location and design of utility
installations that are needed for highway purpose, such as continuous highway
lighting, or to serve Weight Stations, Rest Areas, or Recreation Areas.
Where the described lands were acquired or improved with Federal -Aid
Highway Funds, permit applications shall be subject to prior review and
concurrence by the Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration.
This requirement for approval does not include areas such as National or State
Forests, etc., except where Federal -Aid Highway Funds were used to acquire
or improve the above listed areas.
5. All new or relocated longitudinal underground utility facilities shall be placed
outside the toe of the front slope except where no other safe and practical
alternatives are available.
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b. Where encasement is used and designed as a pressure vessel, the encasement
pipe will have strength equal to or exceeding the carrier pipe; however, where
the casing is not a pressure vessel, the casing pipe shall be capable of
supporting a minimum external ,load of 2,200 PSF at thirty (30) inches
minimum depth. Gas and liquid petroleum pipelines shall be designed and
constructed to conform with 49 CFR, Part 192, Transportation of Natural Gas
by Pipeline or Part 195, Transportation of Liquids by Pipeline, as applicable.
The maximum allowable operating pressure of gas mains must be shown on
permit applications.
7. When an emergency condition warrants immediate action by the UAO such
as a break in a fluid or pressure line or any situation creating a danger to the
public welfare, the UAO should proceed immediately with repairs necessary
to safeguard the public.
The local Maintenance Engineer shall be notified as soon as possible but no
later than the next scheduled working day. All such final repair work to the
FDOT'S facilities must be approved by the local Maintenance Engineer. If
it is the type of work that would normally require a permit, , the UAO will be
required to prepare and submit a permit after the work is completed. In any
case, restoration of right-of-way will be in accordance with all applicable
guidelines and at the expense of the UAO.
(b) Crossings:
1. GENERAL: Crossings under existing pavement will usually be made without
cutting the pavement. Underground crossings made by methods other than by
open cutting and direct burial shall conform to the provisions of the Jacking
and Boring Section. The proposed means of placing the pipe shall be stated
on the permit. Conditions which are generally unsuitable or undesirable for
pipeline crossings should be avoided.
Clearance requirements for both aerial and underground crossings are shown
in location criteria.
2. LIMITED ACCESS: In expanding areas along a limited access facility,
UAO'S will install distribution lines, spaced as needed to serve consumers in
a general area along either or -both sides of such facility, so as to minimize
the need for crossings of such facility by utility service connections. In areas
where utility services are not available within reasonable distance along the
side of the limited access facility where the utility service is needed, crossings
by utility service connections may be permitted. The construction and
maintenance of Utilities should be accomplished without violation of limited
access principles. This will normally require the following:
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a. Underground pipelines crossing between interchanges should be
encased between toe of slopes. Casing pipe for flammable gases and
fluids will be vented at the right of way line. Welded steel pipe
• • transmitting gas or liquid petroleum may be installed without
encasement provided such pipelines conform with 49 CFR, Part 192,
Transportation of Natural Gas by Pipeline or Part 195, Transportation
of Liquids by Pipeline, as applicable. The pipeline shall be desiined
to withstand internal design pressures and the superimposed loads of
the roadway and traffic. All construction and maintenance will be
outside the Limited Access Fence. When utilities are placed on
completed sections, the Limited Access Fence may be replaced with
temporary fencing extending into the toe of slope and enclosing the
entire work area.
b. Underground crossings in interchanges, where access to the utility may
be gained without violation of limited access principles, shall be
installed with sufficient strength casing to preserve the structural
integrity of the paving and structure.
C. All piping must comply with the appropriate Federal and State
regulations in effect at the time of construction.
d. Since aerial crossings usually may not be accomplished without work
�- inside the limited access facility, such crossing between interchanges
should be minimized. Where necessary to construct a crossing
between interchanges on an operational facility, a comprehensive plan
for temporary supports and handling traffic must be presented as part
of the application.
No temporary supports will be permitted within thirty (30) feet of the
main roadway unless placed behind existing guardrail or incorporated
within an approved barrier system.
No work of any type, in connection with the construction of this
project, will commence without prior notification of the local FDOT
Maintenance Office or Resident Engineer and the local Florida
Highway Patrol.
Traffic control shall be done in accordance with the MUTCD, FDOT
Standard Index Series 600, FDOT Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction and the recommendations of the Maintenance
or Resident/ Project Engineer.
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e. Where an utility already exists within the proposed right-of-way of a
limited access facility and it can be serviced, maintained and operated
without interference to traffic on through traffic roadways or ramps,
it may remain as long as it does not adversely affect the safety,
design, construction, operation, maintenance or stability of such
facility. Otherwise, it must be relocated, except that in special cases
such installations may be permitted under strictly controlled
conditions. However, in each such special case the UAO must show
that:
(I) The accommodation will not adversely affect the safety,
design, construction, operation, maintenance, stability, or
future use of the limited access facility.
(II) Any alternative location would be contrary to the public
interest. This determination would include an evaluation of the
direct and indirect environmental and economic effects which
would result from the disapproval of the use of such right-of-
way for the accommodation of such utility.
In those special cases, where existing utility supports, manholes, or
other appurtenances are located in medians or interchange areas,
access to them from through -traffic roadways or ramps may be
permitted, but only by permits issued by the FDOT to the UAO
setting forth the conditions for enforcement and other controls to -�
protect highway users.
Exceptions for existing utilities must be approved by the State Utility
Administrator or designee.
All new longitudinal installations on limited access rights-of-way will
be in accordance with FDOT'S "Policy on the Accommodation of new
Utilities on Limited Access Rights of Way".
f. Expansion of a utility carried by an existing structure across a major
valley or river may be permitted provided the utility can be installed
and serviced without interference to the motoring public.
g. Where a utility follows a crossroad or street which is carried over or
under a limited access facility, provisions should be made for the
utility to cross the limited access facility at the location of the
crossroads or streets in such manner that the utility can be serviced
without interference to traffic on through -traffic roadways or ramps.
Where distinct advantage and appreciable cost saving is affected by
locating the utilities outside the right-of-way of the crossroad or street
they may be so located.
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h. Except for necessary crossings, water canals and irrigation ditches
should be excluded from the limited access right-of-way , except for
special cases as covered by 5.B.(2). Crossings may be made by
underground siphon, or through culverts, or bridges as appropriate to
the size of canal, topographic conditions, and highway safety aspects.
In general, locations and structures are to be designed in the same
manner as are facilities for natural transverse drainage. All access and
egress for servicing or patrolling such facilities shall be from outside
the control of access lines.
i. When existing utilities are relocated or adjusted in conjunction with
construction of a limited access facility, provisions may be made for
known and planned expansion of the utility facilities, particularly those
underground. They should be planned to avoid interference with
traffic at some future date when additional or new overhead or
underground lines are installed.
j. Access for servicing a utility along or across a limited access facility
should be limited to access via: .
(I) Frontage roads where provided
(II) Nearby or adjacent public roads and streets
(III) Trails along or near the highway limited access right-of-way
lines, connecting only to an intersecting road, from any one or
all of which entry may be made to the outer portion of the
limited access right -of --way.
3. OTHER SYSTEMS:
a. When casings are used for crossings of flammable gases or fluids, the
casing should extend to the toe of the front slope and shall be vented
• at or outside • of the right-of-way line. Welded steel pipelines
transmitting gas or liquid petroleum may be installed without
encasement provided such pipeline conforms with 49 CFR, Part 192,
Transportation of Natural Gas by Pipeline, or Part 195, Transportation
of Liquids by Pipeline, as applicable. The pipeline shall be designed
to withstand internal design pressures and the superimposed loads of
the roadway and traffic.
b. Casing will be required for crossings of underground utilities where
the carrier conduit is of insufficient strength due to composition or
depth of cover.
C. Casing will be required for crossings jacked under existing pavement
where the carrier is of composition such that it cannot be jacked.
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d. Where it is necessary to place aerial crossings which will interfere
with traffic, careful planning of work with regard to the safety of
vehicular traffic is mandatory. No temporary supports will be allowed
closer than the minimum clearance under Section 9, unless
incorporated with approved barrier systems or other approved work
zone traffic control devices.
No work of this type will commence without forty-eight (48) hour
notification to the local FDOT Maintenance Office or Resident
Engineer and the local Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic control shall be done in accordance with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, FDOT'S Roadway and Traffic
Design Standards - (Index Series 600), FDOT Standard Specifications
for Road and Bridge Construction and the recommendations of the
Maintenance or Resident Engineer.
Flaggers will be posted to warn oncoming motorists during the entire
crossing operation.
Such temporary construction shall be completed in the minimum
amount of time possible as approved in the permit.
e. Where the applicant wishes to connect any surface or subsurface
(stormwater) - drainage to the highway drainage system, the applicant
shall apply for a permit to allow this connection using the procedures
contained in Rule 14-86, FAC. This rule contains both quality and
quantity requirements.
4. PAVEMENT CUTTING:
a. Open cutting of existing pavement and side roads on FDOT right-of-
way generally will not be allowed, but may be considered under
certain conditions, such as subsurface obstructions, limited space for
jacking, high water table, substandard roadway surface, or alternatives
are unreasonably costly to the public.
b. Open cutting of existing driveway connections (if paved) -will be
permitted, provided that for the convenience of the users, the users are
notified and pavement is restored in accordance with this Manual.
(Notification may be accomplished by the use of a door -hanger type
notice, or onsite signage as appropriate and approved by the MOT.)
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In any analysis of a request for open cutting, primary considerations
will be given to the safety and , convenience of the Public. The
applicant shall provide written justification for approval of open
cutting.
C. Where open cutting has been permitted, replacement of fill, base and
surface will be in accordance with this Manual, the latest FDOT
Specifications and/or special provisions of the permit.
Before traffic is to be placed on a cut area, a temporary patch. with a
smooth all-weather surface must be provided.
(c) Attachments to Structures
I. General: If any of the following conditions are created by the attachment to
a structure, the attachment will not be approved:
a. an obvious hazard to the Public will be created,
b. the integrity of the structure will be affected,
C. Inspection and Maintenance Operations will be unreasonably hindered,
d. aesthetics of structures which are located in aesthetically sensitive
environments will be adversely affected.
Details - of utility attachments including loads, attachment positions, detail
dimensions, material type, plans, specifications and corrosion certification
forms will be prepared by or prepared under the responsible supervision,
direction and control of a qualified Professional Engineer registered in the
State of Florida, unless exempt from registration under Chapter 471, Florida
Statutes. These plans and specifications shall be signed and sealed by the
Engineer, and the information shall be suitable for inclusion in the Florida
Bridge Management Inventory System (BMIS) file.
Permits for installation onto existing structures shall be reviewed .by the
District Structures and Facilities Engineer and approved by the District
Maintenance Engineer.. Development of construction plans for the
accommodation of utilities onto structures to be constructed shall be the
responsibility of the Designer.
Comments from the District Structures and Facilities Engineer must .be
coordinated into the design process. The Designer shall coordinate the plan
development process with the District Maintenance Engineer.
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All details of the utility accommodation shall comply with the "Utility
Accommodation Manual".
2. RESPONSIBILITY: The UAO is totally responsible for the design, safety,
inspection and maintenance of its facilities and supporting hardware
accommodated onto state owned bridge structures. If the FDOT determines
that the utility will be accommodated, the FDOT has the responsibility to
determine that the UAO has complied with the "Utility Accommodation
Manual" and that the structure will support the utility in addition to other
loads in a safe manner and will not significantly reduce the live load capacity
of the bridge. The FDOT is the final authority in all disputes that may
possibly develop. The UAO is advised to review the five year and ten year
work programs to determine if an existing bridge will be replaced,
rehabilitated or widened.
3. CRITERIA: Where attachments are permitted, the following criteria must
be met as conditions of issuing the permit:
a. Designs for utility attachments shall be in compliance with all
applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations, Rules and Codes.
b. No construction or maintenance will be accomplished upon a structure
without written approval from the District Maintenance Engineer or --�
designee. The UAO or its contractors working within FDOT's right-
of-way shall comply with the FDOT Standard Indexes. In
emergencies, maintenance can proceed after verbal approval from the
District Maintenance Engineer or designee after reasonable attempts
to attain such approval have failed.
C. Utilities attached to bridge structures shall maintain a vertical
clearance at least equal to that of the structure.
d. Attachments onto bridge . structures, whose locations are
environmentally classified as extremely aggressive, shall have all the
metallic portions of the attachment hardware (hangers, bolts, etc.)
fabricated from 316 stainless steel or other equal material as
determined by the State Corrosion Engineer.
A determination as to whether or not a bridge structure is located in
an extremely aggressive area can be acquired from the District
Materials Engineer. Utilities attached to structures located in other
areas of the State may be attached with any approved materials .
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e. Utility cables or conductors shall be encased in conduit so that
maintenance can be accomplished from the ends of the structure.
Conduits for utilities to be installed on bridges located in extremely
aggressive areas shall" be fabricated from non-metallic materials or
other equal materials as determined by the State Corrosion Engineer.
f. All electrical cables 2 kv and above shall be shielded cable with an
insulated concentric neutral and grounded at one end of the bridge.
g. Metallic pipes or conduits shall be electrically insulated from the
structure by redundant insulators. Metallic pipes or conduits shall be
supported by insulating pipe rollers or specifically designed sliding or
elastomeric bearings. Insulating pipe rollers (rollers constructed from
dielectric material) shall be used unless the loads will permanently
strain the roller material beyond the elastic limit.
h. All utilities shall be isolated and insulated from the structure to ensure
that corrosion cells do not develop because of the attachment of the
utility.
i. Utility attachments should be designed to pass through the backwall of
the abutment when practicable.
Pipe may be routed around the abutment when the abutment backwall
design prohibits pass through due to dimensional constraints,
thickness, material composition or reinforcement. The permittee will
consult with the District Maintenance Engineer or designee and the
District Structures and Facilities Engineer concerning the FDOT'S
requirements at each site. See also paragraph 4.C. (7) concerning
thermal expansion.
j. All pressure lines shall have shut-off systems so that the pipe segment
at the bridge -can be isolated.
k. All lines carrying hazardous material (flammable, toxic or corrosive)
shall be designed to be in compliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation Pipeline Safety Standards 49 CFR, Part 192 or Part
195, as applicable, for a class four location. Only steel pipe with
welded or flanged joints and conforming to API Standards shall be
used.
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Action of pipes transmitting hazardous materials with line
prexcess of 250 psi gage should be reviewed in light of the
ad concerns. A 250 psi gage pressure is the suggested upper
lir pressure for attachment to bridge structures. When a
be hardship exists, consideration may be given to
acing transmission lines with pressures exceeding 250` psi
gae.
4. LOCATIities should be located underneath the cantilever portion
of the b-ture deck overhang. If unique circumstances exist,
attachmedeck underside at other locations could be considered.
Under nances should any Utility be allowed to attach onto the
bridge gucating the utility under the deck overhang is the best
location minimizes interference with bridge inspection and future
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5. MATER materials to be used for utility conduit, pipe coatings and
concrete 11 be approved by the FDOT'S State Materials Office in
Gainsvillt As materials are approved, they will be placed on the
QualifiedList. Selection of material type is governed by project
location in Section 4.C.(3), Criteria, (d) and (e). Conduits shall
be suppoat long term deflection between supports, when fully
loaded, steed 5/8 inch. Examples of approved conduits for utility
cables or; for outdoor exposure locations are stated as follows;
Fiber R Epoxy (FRE) Rigid
Underwfttories Files E-53373,
National Zode, Section 346.1.
Conduit which is listed by
E-78442 and conforms to the
Polyviny (PVC) Rigid Conduit schedule 40 or 80 which conforms
with Und aboratories Section 651 the National Electrical Code
Section Itional Electric Manufacturers Association TC -2. For
conduit sonly communication cables, Polyvinyl Chloride "D" duct
is accepts meets or exceeds National Electric Manufacturers
Associatic
All utilitig hardware shall be constructed of the same metal
material. nations of dissimilar materials will be allowed (threaded
inserts inless the materials are separated by flanged bushings
constructo-conductive materials. Supporting hardware is defined
to mean .11 threaded inserts, bolts, nuts, washers, hangers, or
brackets. materials for supporting hardware are as follows:
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Alloy 6061 T6 Aluminum; 316 Stainless steel; Hot dipped .galvanized steel in
accordance with ASTM Specifications, Structur9l Shapes A-123; Hardware
A-153; Bolts A-307, or other equal materials as determined by the, State
Corrosion Engineer.
All support metal devices, except stainless steel, shall have a minimum
thickness of 3/16 inch. The use of threaded inserts cast into the concrete or
retrofitting with adhesive anchors are required to attach the utility to the
bridge deck. The use of expansion anchors is prohibited.
6. CORROSION MITIGATION: All attachments to bridge structures shall be
designed to minimize any danger of corrosion activity by stray current flow
into the structure from the utility. The utility shall be encased in a conduit
constructed of nonconductive material or shall be separated from the
supporting hardware by an insulating roller or other nonconductive material.
See paragraph 4. C. (3)(h). All bolts entering the bridge structure should be
separated from supporting brackets by the use of flanged insulating bushings
or redundancy accomplished by other means.
Metallic utility pipes shall be supported on insulating rollers or other
nonconductive material. Utility pipes transporting fluids and using mechanical
joints shall be equipped with joint restraints. Use of pipe couplings, other
than expansion couplings (expansion joints), shall be avoided on bridge
structures.
If pipe couplings are used, restraint shall be provided to prevent pipe
movement at the coupling and the pipe system shall be designed to restrict all
movement to expansion couplings. All gas lines or other cathodically
protected lines shall be equipped with both insulating joints and electrical test
leads at both ends of the bridge.
7. THERMAL EXPANSION: Methods to compensate for thermal expansion,
expansion joints or expansion loops, shall be designed for all bridge structure
utility attachments except those utility attachments onto structures with an
overall length of less than thirty-five (35) feet. The utility attachment shall
transmit no longitudinal or thrust loads to the structure at the abutment.
Loads caused by thermal expansion and transmitted to the bridge structure
shall be minimized. The expansion method shall be engineered, detailed, and
located on the plans when submitted for approval. Adequate supports. shall be
provided near expansion joints, equally spaced each side of and near to the
joint, to assure proper alignment of the joint.
Expansion joint details shall indicate joint opening setting which compensate
for temperature at the time of installation.
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8. APPROVAL: The approval process for utility accommodation onto bridge ^
structures is defined in Section 3.C:
(6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION,
RESTORATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY
All FDOT right-of-ways shall be restored, as a minimum, to their original condition,in
accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, including
temporary erosion control methods and in a manner satisfactory to the FDOT. If the
Permittee fails to restore the right-of-way to the satisfaction of the FDOT, the FDOT may
at its option, repair the right-of-way and submit an affidavit of cost to the UAO or to the
State's Attorney Office for collection. The following guidelines are established for this
purpose:
(a) All affected side drains, side ditches and storm sewers will be identified and
referenced as to grade and location prior to construction.
(b) At each open cut crossing, the backfill material shall be placed and compacted per
FDOT "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", section 125-8,
and/or per special provision B1210000 (flowable fill). This requirement holds for
embankment, subgrade and base. The density determinations can be made by the
permittee, if qualified, or a certified laboratory under the supervision of the
permittee's consultant. A copy of all density test reports shall be furnished to the
FDOT .
(c) Drawings must accompany permit application showing proper replacement when open
cut is allowed. Written documentation shall be required showing why deviation from
FDOT'S requirements should be allowed.
(d) Temporary patches will be maintained to provide a smooth, all weather surface at all
times. Temporary patches shall be replaced by permanent patches as soon as all
other installation work is completed and the local Maintenance Engineer will be
notified forty-eight (48) hours prior to application of the permanent patch. The
permittee. will be required to maintain the patch for a period of two (2) years.
(e) Shoring will be required to conform with the "Florida Safe Trench Act" requirements
where necessary to protect existing pavement, structures, and foundations.
(f) Excavated material in excess of the quantity required for backfill in FDOT'S right-of-
ways and considered usable by the FDOT, shall be hauled by the permittee, at his
cost and expense, a maximum distance of three (3) miles from the trench excavation
and stockpiled in those areas as directed by the FDOT.
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Excess excavated material considered unusable by the FDOT shall be disposed of at
the permittee's expense unless otherwise directed by the FDOT. This paragraphldoes
not apply to material contaminated with hazardous waste or pollutant.
(g) All correspondence regarding construction procedures will be handled directly with
the permittee and not through the Permittee's consultants, contractors or
subcontractors.
(h) At such locations where FDOT. signs and reflectors will interfere with proposed
construction, the permittee will notify the local Maintenance or Resident Engineer
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of starting work. All signs and reflectors will be
moved or relocated by FDOT forces or as designated on the permit. Any signs or
reflectors damaged, destroyed, removed or relocated will be replaced by the
FDOT at the expense of the permittee.
(i) All trees and shrubbery damaged or disturbed during construction shall be replaced
by the permittee at his expense as directed by the local Maintenance Engineer or
Resident Engineer.
Any plants that have been planted by Property Owners shall be removed and replaced
to the satisfaction of the local Maintenance or Resident Engineer. All debris shall
be removed by the permittee at their expense.
(j) Grassing and mulching operations shall begin within three (3) weeks after utility is
installed except in cases of front and back slopes which should be done immediately.
All requirements regarding grassing and mulching will be in accordance with the
FDOT Standard Specifications. Any yard or part of right-of-way in front of private
property that has a grass mat will be resodded with like sod, or otherwise to the
satisfaction of the local Maintenance or Resident Engineer. The permittee shall
maintain that portion of the right-of-way, affected by the permit installation until
acceptable vegetation is established. I .
(k) The permittee shall immediately cease operations and notify the local Maintenance
Engineer or, if on a construction project, the Project Engineer, if substances. or
material suspected of being hazardous waste, asbestos, oil of any kind or in any
form, gasoline, pesticides, ammonia, chlorine, and derivatives thereof, excluding
liquified petroleum gas, are discovered in the portion of the right-of-way where work
is authorized by the permit.
The FDOT shall notify the permittee of the suspension or revocation of the permit
until contamination assessment and remediation under Rule Chapter 17-70 FAC, has
progressed to a state that all environmental regulatory agencies having jurisdiction
have approved the site of the contamination for resumption of construction and utility
work.
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At that time the FDOT will notify the UAO and provide an opportunity for the UAO
to obtain an amended permit subject to any conditions imposed by said environmental
regulatory agencies. The UAO shall comply with all conditions of the amended
permit.
If the discovery is made on an FDOT construction project, the time for the permit
will be suspended and shall not resume until such time as the Resident/Project
Engineer informs the UAO.
('n MAINTENANCE OF VEGETATION
Maintenance of vegetation includes any method or technique intended to alter or regulate the
normal growth process of vegetative plant materials. Techniques of manual or mechanical
methods or the use of herbicides or plant growth regulators may be allowed on a site specific
basis.
Vegetation is defined as all trees, shrubs, vines, legumes, grasses or other plant material
existing within and adjacent to FDOT'S right-of-way. Safety, aesthetics and the preservation
of desired vegetation are prime considerations in the maintenance of vegetation. Vegetation
maintenance will not detract from the natural beauty of the roadside and shall not provide
or appear as an abrupt change in roadside vegetation conditions. Except for tree trimming
in 7.A., the removal, cutting, marring, defacing or destruction of any vegetation within
FDOT'S right-of-way is prohibited unless authorized by FDOT. A forty eight (48) hour
minimum notice shall be given to the respective local Maintenance Engineer prior to the
performance of operations.
(a) TREE TRIMMING: Under Section 337.405, F.S., the trimming of trees where
required to ensure and maintain the safe operation of utility facilities is allowed by
the original permit, providing such trimming is performed in accordance with
recognized and approved principles of modern arboriculture methods with emphasis
on tree health. Such trimming shall not damage trees and shrubs that are intended
to remain in the work area. All waste and debris associated with the trimming shall
_ be removed from FDOT right-of-way unless otherwise approved'in writing.
(b) REMOVAL OF VEGETATION: Manual or mechanical cutting of vegetation will
be permitted on a routine or periodic basis, providing that the limits of work do not
extend beyond the limits necessary for the proper maintenance of the utility facility.
Grasses shall be mowed or, cut at a minimum height of not less than six (6) inches
and in such a manner as to promote low growing ground cover species. Areas
dominant in brush may be cut as close to the ground line as practical. Mowing
equipment shall be so equipped and operated in a manner to preclude the throwing
of debris that would create a safety hazard. Brush cuttings or debris discharged into
the routine maintained limits of the right-of-way shall be removed.
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(c) CHEMICAL CONTROL OF VEGETATION: The use of herbicides or plant
growth regulators for the purpose of chemically maintaining vegetation may be
approved by the local Maintenance Engineer on a site or location specific basis.
Authorization for chemical control will be considered on an individual basis and shall
not be interpreted as authorization to extend beyond the specified limits or the
provisions of the work. All requests shall be submitted in a written proposal that
outlines the extent of the proposed work, the type of herbicides or plant growth
regulators including labels and material safety data sheets that are proposed to be.
used, and the intended timing and techniques of application.
When the use of herbicides is permitted for control of vegetation, liability for damage
to adjacent property and the FDOT'S right-of-way rests solely and entirely with the
UAO . The use of herbicides will be authorized only if they are applied as a part of
a definite scheduled program intended to control undesirable tree and brush growth.
In the initial application browning of vegetation will be permitted, however,
subsequent applications on trees and brush should use individual stem, basal bark or
stump treatments. The initial application will be followed by periodic, selective or
spot treatments until undesirable tree and brush growth has been replaced by low
growing ground covers. No application will be permitted on vegetation greater than
three feet in height that will create an undesirable'appearance or'undesired browning
or color change of vegetation. Special height considerations may be given to
locations where physical manmade obstructions preclude or prevent the reducing of
vegetation to the three foot height. In no case will applications be allowed at a height
of greater than six feet. Vegetation that is to be maintained chemically shall be
treated while in the first growing season after mowing or before it has reached a
height of three feet. Locations with exceptional rapid plant growth conditions may be'
exempted providing the dead plant material is removed following successful
performance of the herbicides. Herbicide applications that indiscriminately kill grass
or other desired vegetation will not be permitted. Uncontrolled or indiscriminate use
of highly residual or nonselective herbicides or the use of restricted use herbicides
will not be permitted. Application of herbicides that are harmful to existing grasses,
legumes or other low -growing ground cover plants will not be 'allowed on.
1. Highway cut or fill slopes where such vegetation has been planted or has
become established naturally;
2. Highway shoulders and slopes between the pavement surface and the
established FDOT mowing limits;
3. Other areas where it is evident that mowing is done as . a part of routine
roadside maintenance or locations where such applications would be of
detriment.
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Applications that are conducive to the non-selective control of vegetation or
that will produce undesired bare ground will not be permitted. Individual
stem and solid stream treatments that result in spot or narrow band control
may be permitted providing that field conditions and adjacent land use are
compatible to such treatments.
Where specific plants have been selected and preserved, they shall be
protected against damage by the • herbicide treatment of adjacent vegetation.
Careless or excess applications will not be tolerated. Special precautions must
be taken with all herbicide applications to ensure that they are made in
accordance with all environmental considerations and associated regulations.
Personnel shall be trained, experienced, and competent in the particular type
of work they are engaged in and licensed according .to applicable law. Only
experienced personnel having a thorough understanding of herbicide
application and the technical complexities in this field of expertise are to be
allowed to apply these chemicals.
A complete copy of the records detailing the dates, location, materials, rates,
weather and other relevant data shall be maintained by the UAO and provided
to the FDOT upon request.
Authorization to control vegetation chemically must be secured in advance,
in writing, with forty eight (48) hour minimum notice given to the respective
local Maintenance Engineer prior to the application of chemicals. Misuse or
unsatisfactory performance results or failure to comply with these provisions
will be sufficient cause for the denial of future use of chemicals for vegetation
control.
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
(a) Background:
1. Whenever work is done on or near the • roadway, drivers are faced with
changing and unexpected traffic conditions. These changes may be hazardous
for drivers, workers, and pedestrians unless strict protective measures are
taken.
2. Since drivers do not make a distinction between construction, maintenance or
utility operations, proper traffic control and safety are needed for all types of
work.
3. Part VI of the MUTCD is the national standard for all traffic control devices
used during construction, maintenance and utility activities.
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Florida has adopted this manual as the State Standard to be used on all streets
and highways open to the public. As a supplement to this manual the FDOT
publishes Roadway and Traffic Design Standards (Index Series 600) and the
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction .
(b) Traffic Control Plan
When a permit for utility installation, adjustment or maintenance activity is required
under Section 3 of this Manual, a proposed traffic control plan shall be submitted
with the permit application. Site condition changes that warrant a change to the
.proposed MOT plan will require the UAO to notify the FDOT. The proposed and
final traffic control pian shall be designed in accordance with the standards set forth
in the MUTCD and the FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards (Index Series
600) and the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
(c) Training and Job Control
The UAO is responsible for insuring that each person supervising the selection,
placement and maintenance of Traffic Control Devices in Utility Work Zones shall
be certified by attending a FDOT approved MOT training course or the UAO'S
approved training course through work zones. When changes are made to the
MUTCD, Roadway Design Standards (Index Series 600) and the FDOT. Standard
Specification for Road and Bridge Construction, the UAO will update their training
manual to reflect such changes.
All UAO'S shall furnish to the FDOT a listing showing all personnel certified in
MOT within their company, when requested.
(d) Non -Compliance
Upon notification by the FDOT of deficiencies in the Traffic Control Plan or other
matters involving traffic safety, the permittee shall immediately make improvements
as directed by the FDOT. Should the FDOT deem conditions to be such that
imminent danger is present, all work shall cease automatically until -the conditions are
corrected.
(9) LOCATION CRITERIA FOR UTILITIES
(a) RURAL AND URBAN Limited Access Facilities --- Design Speed of 45 MPH or
Greater and Projected ADT (20 YR.) of 1500 or Greater:
1. UTILITY/LIGHT POLES: See FDOT Standard Index No. 700, "Design
Criteria Related To Highway Safety
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2. PARALLEL (UNDERGROUND): Accommodation of New Utilities. on �..�
Limited Access Right -of -Way is prohibited.;
3. CROSSING (AERIAL): Aerial crossings requires twenty-four (24) feet
minimum vertical clearance over limited. access facilities and eighteen (18)
over other roadway. Other Governmental Agencies or Codes may require a
greater clearance for certain voltages. The greater clearance required prevails
as the rule. No poles or structures will be permitted within right-of-way. of
the main travel way.
4. CROSSING (UNDERGROUND): Underground crossings require- a
minimum vertical clearance of forty-eight (48) inches below pavement surface
for limited access facilities and thirty six (36) inches for other highways, or
thirty (30) inches below unpaved ground including ditch grade. After
pavement has been constructed, no open cuts will be allowed. Where a high
pressure gas or volatile fuel line is located under a. highway bridge, additional
protection may be necessary.
The type of additional protection may vary depending upon the circumstances
and each individual case will be analyzed on its own merits. (See Jacking and
Boring Section )
NOTE: ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE "LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY POLICY
MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE UTILITY ADMINISTRATOR
OR DESIGNEE.
(b) ALL OTHER FDOT HIGHWAYS:
1.
UTILITY/LIGHT POLES: See FDOT Standard Index No. 700, "Design
Criteria Related To Highway Safety".
2. PARALLEL (UNDERGROUND): Parallel underground installations require
a minimum vertical clearance thirty-six (36) inches below top of pavement
and thirty (30) inches below existing unpaved ground including ditch grade
except for gas lines, which should be thirty-six (36) inches below ground
including ditch grade. In rural areas, installation normally will not be between
edge of pavement and toe of slope and as near right-of-way line as practical.
Minimum depth requirement can vary if Utility is buried under sidewalk or
bike path.
3. CROSSING (AERIAL): Aerial crossings are permitted and will have a
minimum of eighteen (18) feet vertical clearance over the roadway. Other
Governmental Agencies or Codes may require a greater clearance for certain
voltages. The greater clearance required prevails as the rule.
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4. CROSSING (UNDERGROUND): Underground crossings require a
minimum vertical clearance of thirty-six; (36) inches below top of pavement
and thirty (30) inches below unpaved ground line including ditch grade.
(c) OPERATING RAILROAD CORRIDORS - All utility location criteria shall be in
accordance with the criteria set forth by the FDOT Standard Application Package for
operating railroad corridor use and/or occupancy.
(d) AIRPORT/AIRPORT PROPERTIES - All utility location criteria shall be in
accordance with the criteria set forth by the airport jurisdiction or as provided' in
Florida Statutes, Chapter 333.
(10) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(a) Devices such as signal -strain poles, fire hydrants, down guys, telephone load
pedestals and other items whose construction and size would cause extensive damage
to a vehicle if struck are to be located according to the standards for utility poles.
(See FDOT Standard Index 700 for location criteria.)
(b) For the purpose of this Manual, frangible base poles will be accepted if in accordance
with FDOT'S Roadway and Traffic Design Standards.
(c) On projects where the four (4) foot minimum offset would place the utility or other
obstruction in substantial conflict with the sidewalk and in the case of power poles,
would create an unreasonable conflict with requirements of the National Electrical
Safety Code and other alternatives are deemed impractical, the minimum may be,
reduced to two and one-half(2 1/2) feet from. the face of the curb. The permittee
shall insure that a minimum thirty six (36) inch accessible route is maintained as per
Florida Statute 553.48 and the requirements of the "Americans With Disabilities
Act' .
In each case where a deviation is proposed, a design variance must be requested. All
sidewalks shall have a minimum clear width -of thirty six (36) inches.
(d) Where possible, excavation will not be allowed within eight (8) .feet of the edge of
the pavement. See Jacking and Boring Section for exceptions.
(e) Clearances -for above ground parallel lines will be 16 feet minimum except where side
roads connect to state highways, then an eighteen (18) feet minimum shall. be
required.
(f) This criteria shall not be applied to a minor segment of an existing utility installation
in such manner as to result in misalignment of the installation or adjustment of the
entire installation.
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(g) The roadside clearances for above ground utility facilities shall be consistent with
those clearances applicable to other roadside obstacles on the type of highway
involved, reflecting good engineering and economic considerations.
(h) Where feasible and practical, luminaries should be attached to utility poles which
otherwise meet the offset criteria, thereby eliminating unnecessary numbers of poles
along highway facilities.
(i) Manholes shall be outside the traveled lanes, to the greatest extent possible. The
manhole ring, cover and pad must support the traffic for the area where it is being
constructed and be finished flush with the existing grade.
(j} Out of service or deactivated underground utility facilities must be removed under the
permit conditions, but may by permitted to remain in place provided no future
operations of the FDOT are affected, as decided by the District Maintenance
Engineer or designee. As a condition of permit for such facility, the UAO shall
submit and maintain survey records of their location and type of material. Such
underground facilities shall be shown on utility relocation plans required by the
FDOT. The FDOT reserves the right to require the UAO seeking to leave its
deactivated underground facilities within the FDOT right-of-way, to be responsible
for any costs, claims, damages, or injury which result from said UAO'S facilities and
to enter into an Agreement of same.
(k) Deactivated underground gas lines shall be shown on the utility relocation plans and
shall be deactivated in accordance with 49 CFR Part 192 and the rules of the Public
Service Commission.
(1) Appurtenances:
1. Appurtenances should be aesthetically acceptable and in compliance with
industry standards.
2. Appurtenances shall be placed so as to provide minimum interference to the
traveling public and FDOT maintenance operations.
3. Appurtenances must not conflict with other existing facilities.
4. Appurtenances shall be located as close to the right-of-way limits as practical.
(m) If any utility relocation is necessary to provide entrance to the roadway from adjacent
property, the relocation expense should be borne by the secondary permittee and the
permittee shall not interfere with the rights granted any prior permittee. (This does
not apply to public designated right -or -ways, i.e. county roads, city streets, state
parks.)
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If a dispute arises, the relocation expense should be considered a matter between the
,property owner and the prior permittee. In the case of an appeal, the final location
will be determined by the FDOT. Consultation with the Public Service
Commission's legal staff may be necessary in rare cases.
(n) With the exception of utility or single pole appurtenances mounted 15 feet or highdr
above the ground, appurtenances larger than eight (8) 'cubic feet must have their
location and size, in cubic feet, shown on the permit.
(o) Underground appurtenances less than 30 feet from the edge of pavement, excluding
those considered not in traffic areas of curb and gutter sections, shall be designed to
carry traffic. Those located in non -traffic areas of curb and gutter sections and those
located greater than 30 feet from the edge of pavement shall be designed to support
the FDOT'S maintenance equipment. The minimum wheel load underground
appurtenances should be designed for is 16,000 lb. This in no way guarantees the
UAO that these appurtenances will not be subject to greater loads.
(p) Installation of above ground appurtenances larger than 80 cubic feet and any size
appurtenances which does not meet these guidelines must be submitted to the District
Maintenance Engineer for action.
(q) All new or replaced underground facilities within the right-of-way shall be
detectable.
(r) The removal, encapsulation, or enclosure of materials containing asbes4osma
require a licensed consultant/contractor under Sections 455.301 455.309,
Florida Statutes.
JACKING AND BORING
(a) INTRODUCTION
1. * Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to expand and standardize the guidelines pertaining to
underground utility crossings by methods other than open cutting.
The guidelines contained herein are intended solely to prevent unnecessary failures
and to provide sufficient detail to insure uniform application of the guidelines
Statewide.
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2. Scope:
The guidelines set forth in this section are to regulate and 'control all aspects of
underground utility crossings by jacking, driving, pushing, boring, tunneling, pulling,
or combination thereof and other methods except open cutting or trenching. The
guidelines established herein are to provide such regulation and control and are not
intended to provide complete step by step instructions for a proper underground
crossing operation. These guidelines do, however, specify a wide range of
procedural precautions necessary to insure that the very basic, essential aspects of a
proper crossing operation are adequately controlled. Such aspects were determined
by a consensus of FDOT and Industry input. In all cases the ultimate success or
failure of a crossing will depend upon the experience and skill of the permittee or
permittee's contractor. Further, the wide range of possibilities concerning job site
conditions, economics and future technological improvements dictate that this
supplement be used as a guide. However, strict adherence shall be required under
specifically covered conditions outlined in this Manual and other mitigating
circumstances where a mutually agreeable solution cannot be worked out at the .local
or District level, questions concerning the contents of this section should be referred
to the State Utility Administrator or designee for final resolution.
Adherence to the guidelines contained herein, or the FDOT'S approval of any aspect
of any crossing operation covered by this section, shall in no way relieve the
permittee of their ultimate responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the work
authorized by the utility permit.
(b) MATERIAL - All material used in the execution of work authorized by the utility
permit.
1. Encasement material to include uncased carrier pipe.
a. Composition and Strength - All casings shall conform to the applicable'
ASTMS and the following additional requirements.
(I) Must be chemically compatible with any material it is to
transport or otherwise contact.
(II) Unless otherwise tested and approved by FDOT prior to
beginning work, all encasement pipes or uncased carrier pipes
shall be new and of round, smooth wall, leakproof
construction. Used pipe in good condition may be used if
approved by the local Maintenance Engineer prior to beginning
work.
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(III) The use of casings (not encased carriers) with wrapped
protective cpverings will not be allowed..
(IV) Plastic Pipe - Plastic pipe may be installed by jacking &
boring except for use as pressurized carrier pipes containing
gases or fluids. Closed end jacking of plastic pipe, or open
end jacking without an auger for continuous cleanout of the
bore as .the jacking progresses, will not be allowed.
Plastic pipe must meet or exceed the following strength and
composition standards:
PVC (Polyvinyl -Chloride)
ASTM D 1785
PE (Polyethylene)
ASTM D 2447
PE (Polyethylene) Gas pipe
over 3 1/2"
ASTM D 2513
PB (Polybutylene)
ASTM D 2662
CAB (Cellulose Acetate
Butyrate)
ASTM D 1503
ABS (Acrylonitrile -Butadiene
Styrene)
ASTM D 1527
RTRP(Reinforced Thermosetting
Resin Pipe)
ASTM D 2296
or
D 2997
An air pressure test for .leaks shall be conducted in the
presence of the local Maintenance Engineer or his
representative immediately upon completion of each crossing
at a minimum test pressure of 20 psi.. The test shall be
abandoned, if in the opinion of the' local Maintenance
Engineer, the leaks are potentially damaging to the roadway.
Either of the two test methods outlined below will be
satisfactory.
(A) Standard twenty-four (24) pressure test with
recording chart.
(B) Pressure test utilizing a dragnet type leak
detecting device, or other equivalent testing
equipment capable of detecting pressure drops
of one-half psi.
Length of test to be as recommended by the
testing equipment manufacturer for the
conditions of the particular job.
Immediately following the pressure test, the results shall be
furnished to the FDOT representative. Leaking pipes that
cannot be repaired to meet pressure test are to be filled with
concrete by pressure grouting, or other approved means and
placed out of service if in the opinion of the local Maintenance
Engineer the leaks are potentially damaging to the roadway.
2. Length • Casings and uncased carrier pipes shall be of sufficient length to
extend under all pavements and in no case shall the end of the casing be
closer than eight (8) feet from the pavement edge including paved shoulders,
or four (4) feet from back of curb plus additional length as. necessary to
extend to the excavated slopes of the jacking and receiving pits. Slope
requirements are detailed in 11. (e). i. The ends of casings under limited
access facilities and all casings . for flammable materials shall be no closer to }
the pavement edge (including paved shoulders) than the toe of the front scope.
Casings shall be required to extend to the right-of-way limits or .frontage
roads to provide for maintenance access on limited access facilities where
periodic maintenance activities on the utility are expected. Casings shall also
extend beyond pavement areas that are to be widened in the FDOT'S five year
work program when proposal of such widening is supported by a design
study.
3. Joints and Couplings
a. Steel Pipe
(I) Couplings - Couplings shall be tight, tack welded if necessary,
and sufficiently rigid (no noticeable movement in joint) to
prevent misalignment during driving or pushing operation.
Tack welding of couplings is only required where necessary to
ensure the integrity of the joint.
(II) Welded Joints - Joint welds shall be made in a neat
workmanlike manner by a certified welder and shall be air
tight and continuous over the entire circumference of the pipe
with a bead equal to the minimum wall thickness, and shall
increase the outside diameter by no more than 3/4 total.
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b. Plastic Pipe
(I) Couplings - Plastic *pipe couplings shall meet or exceed all
applicable ASTM strength and composition standards .for the
particular type being used.
(II) Joints - Plastic pipe joints shall be made in accordance with
applicable ASTM Standards. In all cases, the joints shall be
made sufficiently strong to withstand the stresses of jacking,
with joints completely set and cured prior to placement of the
pipe.
C. Coupling thickness shall be such that the overall casing diameter is
increased by no more than 314" total. All couplings shall be
leakproof.
4. Drilling Fluids:
If drilling fluids are used to lubricate the auger and facilitate the removal of
cuttings, they shall consist of a mixture of water and gel -forming colloidal
material such as bentonite, or a polymersurfactant mixture producing a slurry
of custard -like consistency.
Plain water may be used if appropriate under the conditions outlined in 5. F.
of this section.
5. Shoring and Bracing Material:
Materials used for sheeting, sheet piling, cribbing, bracing, shoring and
underpinning shall be in good serviceable condition, and timbers shall be
sound, free from large or loose knots and of proper dimensions, as required
by OSHA regulations.
(c) EQUIPMENT
1. General:
In keeping with the overall objective of this Manual, this section is intended
to set forth guidelines in the area of equipment solely to prevent unnecessary
stoppages and subsequent damage to the roadway.
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All equipment used in the execution of work covered under the utility. permit
shall have the, built-in capacity, stability and necessary safety features required
to fully comply with. the specifications and requirements of this Manual
without showing evidence of undue stress or failure.
It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to assure that the equipment to
be used in the crossing operation is in sound operating condition. Backup
equipment may be required where job site conditions indicate that severe
damage to the roadway or a hazardous condition may result in the event of an
equipment breakdown and where the condition of the equipment to be used.
indicates that routine component replacement or repair will likely be necessary
during the crossing.
a. Auger power unitt - Power units providing rotational force to the
cutting head and/or the auger used to remove spoil material as the
bore progresses, may also provide power for jacks used to push the
casing. Power units shall be in proper operating condition and shall
have sufficient power to satisfactorily complete the proposed crossing
according to the manufacturers recommendations.
b. Augers - Screw-type steel drive tubes or shafts with one male end and
one female end for coupling and welded steel fighting (threads).
(I) Auger shafts shall be straight and otherwise undamaged..
(II) Flighting shall be undamaged and securely welded to the body
of the auger shaft and be continuous with no gaps from end to
end of each auger section.
C. Cutting Heads - Boring attachment fastened to leading end of first
auger section equipped with special teeth, bits, blades, chippers or
cutters used to cut or chip away rock or hard soils in advance of
auger.
(I) Cutting heads shall be undamaged and have no missing or
broken teeth or bits.
(II) Pinned or hinged wing cutters must be constructed in such a
manner as to ensure overboring does not exceed limits
specified in 11. (e) . j .III.
d. Adger tracks - Supports boring machine and provides line and grade
control.
(I) Tracks shall be straight and otherwise undamaged with no
broken welds.
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(II) Tracks shall be constructed so as to remain rigid at joints and
allow no appreciable flexing as power unit passes.
e. Jacks - Hydraulic, mechanical, or manual power units providing
horizontal thrust for pushing casing or carrier pipe. Shall have
sufficient power to satisfactorily complete the proposed crossing
according to the manufacturers' recommendations.
(n Hydraulic - Shall be in sound operating condition. Hoses shall
not be cracked or split; all couplings and Fittings shall be tight
and entire system reasonably free from leaks. Hydraulic
cylinder rods should be clean and smooth to prevent damage to
cylinder seals.
(II) Mechanical Includes manual and power drivers, ratchet type
jacks,* winch and pulley systems. All mechanical jacking
systems shall be in sound operating condition with no broken
welds, excessively worn parts, broken teeth, badly bent or
otherwise misaligned components. All ropes, cables, clamps
and other non-mechanical but essential items shall be in sound
condition.
(III) Other -Devices of systems for providing horizontal thrust other
than those previously defined in the preceding sections shall
not be used unless approved for use by FDOT prior to
commencement of work. Consideration for approval will be
made on an individual basis for each properly permitted.
crossing.
The proposed device or system will be evaluated prior to
approval or rejection on its' potential ability to complete the
crossing satisfactorily without undue stoppage and to maintain
line and grade within the tolerances prescribed by the particular
conditions of the job. Jetting or water sluicing methods, jetting
with compressed air, or boring or tunneling devices with
vibrating type heads that do not provide positive control of line
and grade shall not be allowed.
f. Anchors And Braces - Jacking base or deadman used to provide a
rigid base from which the horizontal thrusting from the jacking unit is
transferred to the casing.
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The jacking base or deadman must be sufficiently strong to withstand
the pressures generated by the jacking unit throughout the jacking ^.
operation without appreciable movement or deformation.
g. Dewatering Equipment - Equipment used to evacuate ground and
surface water from jacking and receiving pit areas and along path of
proposed bore.
(I) Pump - Shall be in proper operating condition and of sufficient
capacity to satisfactorily dewater the pit and bore areas under
the conditions of the particular job.
(II) Header line - Collector pipe connecting pump with individual
swing joints, risers and well points in a well point dewatering
system. Header line shall be straight, free from large dents,
kinks, or cracks and sufficient in size to pass anticipated flow.
(III) Swing joints or half swings - Hoses or pipes that connect
individual well points and risers to header line. Swing joints
shall be undamaged and feature a workable stop cock or
equivalent device for controlling air intrusion into the system.
(IV) Risers - Pipes connecting well points to swing joints should be
reasonably straight and otherwise undamaged. ,
(V) Well points - Connect to bottom end of riser pipe, perforated
and screened to draw water from surrounding area without
allowing the intrusion of soil. Well points must be undamaged
and screens clear and unclogged.
h. Directional boring- A directional bore must use an auger or
mechanical cutting type head and shall be controlled as to depth and
angle while boring. The distance between the top elevation of the bore
(pipe) and the surface must be at least three and one half (3 1/2) times
greater than the outside diameter of the bore (pipe). In all cases, the
top elevation of the bore (pipe) must be equal to or greater than the
requirements found else where in this Manual. When directional.
boring is used, the UAO shall furnish the FDOT with elevation
readings every five (5) feet on the as built drawings, or as directed by
the local Maintenance Engineer.
The maximum diameter on any directional bore or pull back can only
be up to six (6") inches inside diameter unless approved by the State
Utility Administrator or designee.
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(I) Horizontal Boring Equipment - Equipment shall include
locking devices, surveying instruments, power plants, hydraulic
motors and attachments as well as mud mixing units and
related equipment.
(II) The UAO shall require all directional boring contractors to
provide proof of competence from the FDOT before any
permit could be approved.
NOTE: AN FDOT INSPECTOR SHOULD BE ON JOB SITES FOR ALL
DIRECTIONAL BORES CROSSING A STATE HIGHWAY.
i. Other Equipment - Any equipment used on the job that has not been
defined and covered previously in this section must . be in proper
working order and otherwise conform to the requirements as outlined
under Equipment -General, at the beginning of . the section.
(d) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
1. A responsible representative of the permittee must be present at all, times
during the actual crossing operation on all Crossings.
2. The permittee or the permittee's contractor shall have a sufficient number of
competent workers on the job at all times to insure the crossing is made in a
timely and otherwise satisfactory manner. Adequate personnel for carrying
out all phases of the actual crossing operation(where applicable: boring
machine operator; certified welder(s) for joining additional casing sections;
crane or lift operator for removing spoil material; and laborers as necessary
for various related tasks) must be on the job site at the beginning of work.
A competent and -experienced supervisor representing, the contractor that is
thoroughly familiar with the equipment and type work to be performed, must
be in direct charge and control of the operation at all times. In all cases the
supervisor must be continually present at the job site during the actual
crossing operation.
3. As stated in the utility permit, the office of the local Maintenance Engineer
must be notified 48 hours in advance of starting work. In addition, the actual
crossing operation shall not begin except as allowed by part D of this section
until the local Maintenance Engineer or designee is present at the job site and
agrees that proper preparations for the crossing have been made. The . local
Maintenance Engineer's approval for beginning the crossing shall in no way
relieve the permittee of the ultimate responsibility for the satisfactory
completion of -the work as authorized by the utility permit.
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The local Maintenance Engineer or designee must be present on the job site
at all times during the actual crossing operation on "Major Crossings", or �..�
where plastic pipe is used. '
4. It shall be the responsibility of FDOT to provide inspection personnel at such
times as appropriate without causing undue hardship by reason of delay to the
permittee or permittee's contractor.
If the permittee or permittee's contractor fails to begin the crossing at the
agreed time, the local Maintenance Engineer will establish the next mutually
convenient time to begin.
On the other hand, the permittee or permittee's contractor shall not be
required to delay the operation beyond the agreed starting time if FDOT fails
to have its representative present at that time.
To avoid undue hardship on either party, reasonable and mutual cooperation
should be exercised where starting times are concerned. If one party fails to
meet the agreed schedule, the other party is expected to consider a delayed
start if the crossing can be completed during daylight hours in keeping with
the requirements of 11. (e) . k.
Crossing operations shall begin and end within the Monday through Friday
work week, except as noted in paragraph 11. (e). k.
(e) PROCEDURE
1. Erection or installation of appropriate safety and warning devices shall be
completed prior to beginning work. See Section 8 for MOT requirements.
2. Subsurface Soil and Drainage Investigation
In general, the greatest influences on the success or failure of an underground
crossing are the existing subsurface soil and water conditions. To correctly
plan individual crossing -procedures such as dewatering, use of cutting. heads,
positioning of auger within the casing, and to accurately locate potential
problem areas, subsurface investigation must be made by the permittee or
permittee's contractor.
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Prior to beginning work on "Major Crossings", and when requested, the
permittee must submit to the Maintenance Engineer a report of subsurfade soil
and ground water conditions as they exist in the area of the jacking pits and
along the path of the proposed crossing. The purpose of the report is to
insure that the subsurface conditions are known to the permittee or his
contractor and his proposed crossing procedure is based on factual
information.
The report must be in writing and contain:
a. General classification of soils along path of proposed crossing.
b. Ground water elevation(s) along path of proposed crossing.
C. Location and size of underground utilities or obstructions discovered
during the investigation that were not shown, or were shown
inaccurately on the utility permit sketch. .
d. Invert elevations) of proposed 'bore, and existing utilities and
obstructions.
e. Jacking and receiving pit floor elevation(s).
f. Profile drawing showing roadway cross section and subsurface
conditions such as location, cover, diameter, type of material and
carried product of all known existing utilities along path of proposed
bore, with pertinent information clearly labeled and dimensioned.
g. Project identification and testing log.
(I) Utility permit number, and location._of project.
(II) Name of person collecting data, firm employed by, position
with firm.
(III) Dates and times of ground water observations including the
time and date the test hole was made.
(IV) Equipment used.
(V) Comments and pertinent information •not shown in body of
report, including any information concerning the subsequent
design of a dewatering system that might not have any other
effect on the proposed crossing procedure.
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For example, a thin but impervious layer of clay that would.
have little or no effect on the jacking procedure itself, could
indicate a perched water table that would certainly have to be
considered in the design of a dewatering system.
The purpose of the subsurface investigation report must be
considered foremost in collecting the required data. The
detailed classification of soils necessary for most engineering
purposes would be difficult to interpret and relate to the job at
hand from a boring contractor's view -point.
Therefore, rather than utilizing one of the several formal soil
classification systems currently in use, the data should - be
separated into broad categories of materials that have a direct
and clear bearing on what procedure should be followed on an
individual crossing.
The determination of ground water levels is an important
aspect of a sub -surface investigation. Saturated soil conditions
along the path of a proposed crossing dictate a crossing
procedure quite different from that of a crossing through dry
materials. Every effort should be made therefore, to secure
accurate and complete water table information.
The method of obtaining the required data will vary depending
upon the type of highway facility and the nature of the utility
involved; for example, for small diameter crossings under rural
two lane roads where soil conditions are not subject to great
variation, a test hole on either side of the pavement -made with
a post hole digger or hand auger might be sufficient.
The other extreme would be a large diameter bore under a
multilane facility in an urbanized curb and gutter section where
the possibility of a damaging and possibly hazardous failure
due to Unknown subsurface problems requires that considerably
more effort be made in the subsurface investigation. Core
borings through the pavement slightly offset from the proposed
bore might be in order. The corings would be spaced at
intervals dictated by sound local practice that will produce an
accurate .profile of subsurface conditions.
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Corings through pavement would be unnecessary in areas
known to have no significant soil variations; however, when
pavement coring is in order it shall . be done by qualified
persons with appropriate equipment with the test holes properly
refilled and patched at the end of each operation.
If dewatering is required, (see following section) one test hole
on either side of the pavement and in median areas where
applicable, shall be cased for use as piezometers to monitor
ground water levels during the actual crossing. The casings
will be allowed to protrude above ground only when adequately
delineated and while work is in progress. .
Prior to conducting a subsurface investigation, the proposed
means of obtaining the required data on limited access facilities
and corings through any paved area must be approved in
advance by the local Maintenance Engineer or designee .
If the subsurface conditions are known to the permittee or his
contractor by previous work done in the immediate area, the
information can be recorded in the subsurface investigation
report with no physical testing required.
If the permittee or permittee's contractor is not adequately
equipped or experienced to satisfactorily meet the requirements
of this section, or if preceding subsurface investigation reports
as submitted for previous jobs proved to be significantly
inaccurate, the local Maintenance Engineer may require that
the subsurface investigation and report be done by the
permittee's choice of reputable soils engineering firms
experienced in the type of work herein required.
h. Dewatering - Evacuation of ground and surface .water from jacking
and receiving pits and from path of proposed crossing. Where the
ground water level is above the invert of the proposed crossing, or
above the floor level of the jacking pits, dewatering is necessary to
reduce the water level to below the jacking pit floors and the invert .of
the proposed crossing, and must be designed, installed and in
operation prior to beginning the crossing as follows: 0a
1. On all "Major Crossings" except where rock is .present
throughout the length of the bore and no likelihood of sand
pockets exists.
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2. On a crossing not otherwise classified as major, where the
existing ground water level and particular soil type involved
' . indicates that excessive flowback of spoil material as the
jacking progresses is likely.
Dewatering shall not be necessary where remote -powered hydraulic
equipment is used to make the crossing underwater.
When dewatering is necessary, and if requested, a plan showing the
proposed, method must be submitted to the local Maintenance Engineer
prior to beginning work. It must be in writing and should be included
with the subsurface investigation report.
The dewatering report shall contain where appropriate:
a. Plan and profile drawing of area to be dewatered,
showing:
(I) Location on plan view of .pumps, headers,- well
points, berms; sump holes, discharge points and
their relationship to .the roadway, jacking pits
and path of proposed crossing.
(II) Elevations or depths on profile view of same
features and equipment as above.
b. Project identification and system design information.
(1) Utility permit no., and location of project.
(II) Name of person who designed the proposed
dewatering system, firm employed by, position
with the firm.
(fit) Data upon which design was based.
(A) Subsurface investigation as previously
required..
(B) Previous experience in same area.
(C) Other, describe.
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(IV) Party responsible for operation and maintaining
the proposed system. '
(V) Comments and pertinent information not
otherwise given.
The importance of a properly functioning dewatering
system cannot be over emphasized. If the permittee or
his contractor does not possess the experience and
expertise necessary to properly design, operate and
maintain dewatering system as dictated by individual
project conditions, the local Maintenance Engineer may
require that the system be designed or operated by the
permittee's choice of reputable firms specializing in
dewatering operations. Dewatering systems shall be in
conformance with all applicable Federal, State, County
and local pollution control and environmental protection
regulations.
L Jacking Pits - Excavated areas from which jacking and receiving
operations are accomplished.
(I) Jacking Pit Excavation - Pit excavation shall be no closer than
eight (8) feet from the roadway or shoulder pavement edge, or
four (4) feet from back of curb, whichever is applicable.
When deemed necessary for safety, the Maintenance Engineer
may require a greater distance than eight (8) feet from the edge -
of pavement when shoulder pavement is not present.
Pits on limited access facilities shall be no closer to the pavement edge
than the toe of the front slope.
The pit dimensions shaft be large enough to provide a safe, adequate
working area with slopes no steeper than allowed by the "Florida Safe
Trench Act".
All soil classifications shall be the same as OSHA'S.
Slopes shall extend from proposed casing invert elevation to existing
ground level. Slopes are not required in solid rock.
If slopes are not used, the pit walls shall be shored, sheeted, braced
or otherwise supported by means of sufficient strength to protect the
employees and inspectors working within them.
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(II) Pit Floor Stabilization - Where necessary to insure a solid,
stable base for boring machinery, some means of stabilizing
the pit floor must be provided. Stabilizing may varydepending
upon job site conditions, from timber supports under tracks,
addition of clean sand or gravel to pit floor, or in some cases
the construction of concrete slabs on the pit floor. ' All '
stabilizing materials other than sand, gravel, and like materials
must be removed upon completion of the project.
j. Equipment Set -Up:
(I) Aligning and leveling of auger tracks - To properly control
line and grade during the crossing operation, it is imperative
that the jacking unit tracks be rigidly set to the predetermined
level and alignment requirements of the job. Control should
be insured by the use of appropriate engineering instruments.
(I1) Auger and casing section lengths should be determined prior
to beginning the crossing operation to insure that the leading
-end of the first casing section will not be under, or within three
(3) feet of, any Roadway Pavement when the crossing
operation is halted to join new auger and casing sections. As
an exception, in areas where jacking pit space is restricted by
narrow FDOT right-of-way, or obstructions and will not allow
continuous operations under paved areas as stipulated in this
section, all preparations for adding additional casing and augers
should be made prior to stopping under the pavement and the
joint made as quickly as possible.
Crossings made by closed end jacking method or crossings made in
materials other than loose unstable soils, are not subject to the
provisions of this section.
(III) Nlethods of Reducing Skin Friction - Friction between the
outer surface of the casing and the surrounding soil may be
reduced by increasing the diameter of the casing hole by no
more than 3/4 inch greater than outside diameter of casing
itself. This may be accomplished as follows:
(A) Overboring - Use of a cutting head with an overall
diameter of no more than 3/4 inch greater than the
casing diameter. Maximum diameter includes wing
cutters which must be securely blocked to limit the
overall diameter in order to meet this requirement.
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(B) Use of bands, couplings, collars or welds will be
allowed, providing the casing diameter is increased by
no' more than 3/4 inch. Any such device or method
used shall be rigidly affixed and shall in no way
weaken the leading edge of the casing. Collars and
couplings used to reduce skin friction on steel pipe
must be welded ' in place when cutting heads are used,
eliminating the possibility of the cutting_ head
unscrewing or dislodging the collar or coupling during
the operation.
(C) Use of lubricating materials on the outer surface of
the casing to reduce skin friction is also acceptable,
subject to the requirements of the Department of
Environmental Regulation.
Flaring of the casing end will be allowed provided that
the original casing diameter is exceeded by no more
than 3/4 inch.
Any cuts, tears, or cracks made to facilitate flaring
shall be repaired and reinforced by welding to ensure
that the strength of the flared section is equal to or
greater than the original section. The use of a
misaligned, undersized auger to cut an oversized hole
is prohibited.
(IV) Relationship between auger or cutting head to. leading end of
first casing section. The leading end of the first casing section
shall be straight cut ninety degrees to the centerline of the
casing and the distance between the back of the cutting head or
leading edge of the first bare auger section, to the leading end
of the casing shall be as follows under the appropriate soil
condition.
(A) Rock - On crossings made through solid rock, where
the cutting head must precede the casing, the space
between the back of the cutting head and the end of the
casing shall be limited to the clearance necessary to
allow the cutting head to function without coming in'
contact with the end of the casing.
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In areas where sand pockets may be encountered the
cutting head must be constructed so that it can be
retracted into the casing, to within the limits specified
in this section for the particular material encountered.
(B) Hard pan, clay, hard sand -clay and stable cohesive
soils - As in rock, the cutting head should normally
precede the casing but the type cutting head used must
allow no more than two (2) inches between the back of
the head and the leading end of the casing. Cutting
heads with cylindrical, pointed chippers designed for
use in solid rock shall not be used.
(C) Loose unstable soil - The distance between the leading
end of the first auger section and the leading end of the
casing shall be as necessary to maintain a solid plug of
spoil material inside the forward portion of the casing.
For casing diameters eight (8) inches or greater, the
minimum space between the leading end of the auger,
or cutting head as allowed below, and the leading end
of the casing shall be no less than one-half the casing
diameter. However, the setback shall be increased if
necessary to prevent undue flowback of the spoil
material. No setback is required for casing diameters
less than eight (8) inches.
Cutting heads may be used only where the subsurface
investigation report or other reliable information
indicates the likelihood of encountering a very hard soil
strata, rock, or other obstructions such as tree stumps;
and it is determined prior to beginning work that the
area of difficulty may be passed by the use of an
appropriate cutting head. The cutting head shall remain
inside the casing as outlined. above except during the
passage of such obstructions.
On large diameter jacked crossings where cleanout of
the bore is accomplished by special digging machinery
or by hand, the distance between the leading end of the
casing and the actual cleanout operation shall be no less
than that necessary to insure that voids will not form
around the outside of the casing.
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The use of tunnel liners will be allowed only where the
installation method and soil conditions insure that voids
will not be formed around the outside of the liner
during installation.
(V} Auger size and spacing - The leading auger section used in
conjunction with a cutting head musi be full-sized having an
outside diameter not less than the inside diameter of the casing
less the amount needed to provide the minimum working
clearance necessary. In no case shall the auger diameter be
less than 1/2 inch smaller than the inside casing diameter
unless some other positive means of restricting the movement
of the cutting head as previously required is assured. Less than
full-sized augers that are large enough to remove spoil
satisfactorily will be allowed when the auger is not used in
conjunction with a. cutting .head and is to remain within the
casing at all times, except as follows:
Minimum Length in Feet
Crossing of Full -Sized Auger from
Conditions Leading End of Casing
Rock 0
Hard -pan, clay, hard sand -clay (dry) 0* (wet) 20
Stable cohesive soils (dry) 0 (wet) 20
Loose unstable soils (dry) 20 (wet) 40
Crossings requiring dewatering are to be considered as wet in
the above table.
* Full-sized augers are not required if lateral movement of the
cutting head has been otherwise restricted in a satisfactory
manner.
(VI) Steel shelving - Steel shelving welded inside the casing at the
leading end to prevent undue flowback of spoil material, must
be approved by the local Maintenance Engineer prior to use.
The casing, auger and cutting head requirements specified for
the most restrictive condition to be encountered shall govern
the set-up procedure for a Particular crossing.
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k. Crossing Operation:
The actual crossing operation shall be accomplished during daylight
hours and shall not begin after the hour pre -established as the latest
starting time that will allow completion during daylight hours except
as allowed below.
In emergency situations, or where delay would increase the likelihood
of a failure, night time work will be allowed to complete a delayed
crossing. In addition, where the obvious hazards of nighttime work
are carefully considered and determined to be insignificant, nighttime
work will be allowed to complete a properly planned crossing if the
local Maintenance Engineer agrees that the delay was caused by
reasonably unavoidable circumstances, when such night time work is
necessary to avoid placing an undue economic hardship on i the
permittee or his contractor.
Planned night time work is expressly prohibited and will not be
allowed except as allowed in the special conditions of the utility
permit.
Any nighttime work shall be in strict conformance with Section 8 of
this manual.
Crossing operation requirements under the appropriate method used
and subsurface conditions are as follows:
(I) Driving or jacking, without auger - For casings with outside
diameters of three (3) inches or less, at the minimum depth of
36 inches and up to five (5) inches outside diameter for depths
of cover exceeding six (6) feet, closed end jacking or driving
is permitted.
(II) Hydraulic or mechanical jacking, with auger - The use of an
auger is required by the FDOT on all crossings using casings
greater than five (5) inches outside diameter (greater than three
(3) inches outside diameter if less than, six (6) feet deep) and
is intended to prevent a rigid plug of spoil material from
forming at the head of the casing.
If a drilling fluid is used to lubricate the outside of the casing,
or the auger and cuttings, it shall not be pumped under
pressure great enough to cause any jetting action whatsoever,
or to otherwise saturate the soil ahead of the casing.
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External drilling fluid carriers shall be no larger than 3/4"
O.D. and must be permanently and securely, fastened to the
casing with the leading end shielded from damage.
In soils with a high clay content only, plain water may be used
to clean the augers as necessary to prevent binding. When
plain water is used, it must be hand pumped or gravity fed
through a carrier pipe permanently and securely fastened to the
casing.
The point at which the water enters the casing shall be no
closer to the leading end of the casing than one-half the casing
diameter or twelve inches, whichever is less.
1. Equipment Breakdowns or Other Unforeseen Stoppages:
If forward motion of the casing is halted at any time other than for
reasons planned for in advance (addition of casing and auger sections,
etc.) and prevention of voids under paved areas cannot be assured, the
casing must be filled with concrete by pressure grouting as soon as
possible and abandoned. If removal of the augers from a casing to be
abandoned will allow voids to form under paved areas at the casing
head, the augers must be abandoned also.
When an obstruction is encountered that cannot be passed or an
existing utility is damaged, cutting of the pavement for inspection will
be approved by the local Maintenance Engineer or designee , when
consideration of all pertinent facts indicate that such action would offer
the most practical solution to the problem for all parties concerned.
Any such authorized pavement opening shall be repaired according to
the appropriate specifications in the Utility Accommodation Manual.
No cutting of the pavement will be allowed on Interstate or other
limited access facilities unless approved by the State Utility
Administrator or designee.
M. Permit on Job Site:
A copy of the approved Utility Permit and plan sheet(s) with the
approved MOT plan shall be kept by the permittee or permittee's
contractor at the job site at all times. If a subsurface investigation
report and/or a dewatering plan is required, they too shall be kept at
the job site along with the other required documents, and shall be
shown to the FDOT'S representative upon request.
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& (f) WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS
The requirements and recommendations contained in these guidelines are appropriate
for the most common crossing situations. Under unusual conditions, not adequately
covered herein, these requirements may be altered or waived when their strict
adherence would increase the likelihood of a crossing failure. Any such alteration
or waiver shall be based on sound engineering judgement and must be fully
documented. Any alteration or waiver must be approved by the State Utility
Administrator or Designee .
(g) REPORTING PROCEDURES
An accurate log shall be kept by the local Maintenance Engineer or designee on all
major crossings. The purpose of this log is to record and report the data necessary
to isolate and identify all common factors associated with underground crossing
failures.
The log shall be filed with the District Permits Engineer's copy of the utility permit,
maintenance of traffic plan, subsurface investigation report, dewatering plan (if
applicable), completion notice, and related correspondence.
The data shall be recorded on the job site during the actual crossing operation.
(h) NEW TECHNIQUES
Notwithstanding the provisions of this manual relating to jacking and boring, other
methods and techniques for installing utility crossing may be used subject to the
approval of the State Utility Administrator or designee, on a case by case basis.
(12) BRIDGE ATTACHMENT
CORROSION CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES
(a) Listed below are guidelines to assist in the proper design of bridge attachments
regarding corrosion certification. These basic criteria are used to minimize the
amount of corrosion interference resulting from the attachment of utilities to bridge
structures.
1. Provide a dielectric barrier between the utility and bridge structure which will
insulate them electrically. This can be accomplished by using a non-metallic
material for mounting hardware, supporting the pipe on an insulating pipe
roll, encasing the utility in non-metallic pipe or providing a coating or
wrapping such as neoprene between the utility and the mounting hardware.
Additional precautions shall be taken by avoiding contact between metal
components in the bridge and metal inserts and anchor bolts.
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Where pipe or utility is mounted on saddles and guides to .allow for
movement, additional provisions should be made to compensate for wear. All
contact between dissimilar metals should be avoided.
2. The installation of insulating joints in the utility on each end of the bridge
structure will help reduce the possibility of corrosion interference. Electrical
test leads installed on each side of an insulated joint will provide the necessary
means for periodic testing.
3. One ' utility shall not have electrical continuity with another in any of the
sections attached to the bridge. Individual isolation will allow for correction
of future problems which might occur and will expedite periodic maintenance
checks and tests.
4. Where the utility passes through any part of the concrete bridge structure into
the soil or water, provisions shall be made to separate the contact area. This
can be accomplished by installing a non-metallic sleeve through the concrete
or by wrapping the utility with a mastic or neoprene material. Consideration
should be given to separating the utility and concrete in buried thrust blocks.
5. Selection of the proper materials is extremely important. Corrosion resistant
material, such as stainless steel or galvanizing, for mounting hardware is
necessary. It is the responsibility of each utility to install and maintain its
facilities and not create undue maintenance problems for other utilities or the
bridge structure. Such conditions as rust streaks, discoloration and
deterioration can be eliminated through proper material selection.
(b) Sections one (1) through four (4) of the following coating system should be used for
potable water mains attached to bridges and bridge appendages. Sections one (1)
through three (3) of the following coating system should be used for gas, sewer or
other ferrous piping systems attached to bridges and bridge appendages.
1. SURFACE PREPARATION - Near white metal blast cleaning with silica sand
(1.0 to 3.0 mil anchor pattern) according to SSPC-CP 10-63.
2. EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES (excluding pipe flange face)
PRIMER COAT - 3.0 mils to 5.0 mils (dry mils) of a two package selfcuring .
alkyl silicate inorganic zinc rich primer (80%e to 85% metallic zinc in cured
dry film).
INTERMEDIATE COAT - 4.0 mils to 6.0 mils (dry mils) of catalyzed
polyamide epoxy (white).
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TOPCOAT - 2.0 mils to 4-.0 mils (dry mils) of catalyzed aliphatic
pol urethane (gray color matching color no. 36622 of the Federal Standard
or
No. 595x). Color banding should be used at the abutments and at 500'
spacing along pressure pipe. This band should conform with OSHA color
codes according to the material being transmitted. The color band should be
six inches wide.
3. PIPE FLANGE FACE
PRIMER COAT - 3.0 mils to 5.0 mils (dry mils) of a two package selfcuring
alkyl silicate inorganic zinc rich primer (80% to 85% metallic zinc in cured
dry film). No intermediate coat -or topcoat would be applied to the pipe
flange face.
4. INTERIOR METAL SURFACES - Internal metal surfaces must be lined with
cement or other linings. An alternate to lining the pipe would be to coat the
surfaces as described below.
PRIMER COAT - 5.0 mils to 8.0 mils (dry mils) of potable water approved
catalyzed high build epoxy (gray).
TOPCOAT - 5.0 mils to 8.0 mils (dry mils) of potable water approved
catalyzed high build epoxy (white). �`.
All coating products used are subject to the approval of the Bureau of Materials and
Research, FDOT , Gainsville.
1446.001 Railroad/Utilities installation or Adjustment.
Purpose.
This policy is established to regulate the location and manner for installation and
adjustment of utility facilities on any FDOT Right-of-way, in the interest of safety
and of protection, utilization and future development of these rights -of -ways with due
consideration given to public service afforded by adequate and economical utility
installations and to provide procedures for -the issuance of permits.
Authorization by the FDOT Required.
No person shall enter upon any right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the FDOT to
construct, alter, operate, maintain or relocate any utility installation without first
being issued a permit to do so except as otherwise noted in the FDOT'S Utility
Accommodation Manual.
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/4� (c) Permits.
The FDOT will issue permits for the construction, alteration, operation, relocation
and maintenance of utilities upon the FDOT right-of-way in conformity with the
FDOT'S Utility Accommodation Manual, June 1993 edition, which is hereby
incorporated by reference and made part of this rule, and which supersedes all
previous editions. Copies of this document are available from the FDOT Maps and
Publication Sales, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 12, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
0450 at no more than cost pursuant to Section 120.53(2)(a), Florida Statutes.
(d) Reimbursement Conditions (Other than Interstate).
1. The FDOT will not reimburse any utility for adjustment, relocation or
removal of existing utilities where the utility is located on public rights-of-way
or other areas dedicated for public use.
2. The FDOT will reimburse a utility for the relocation, adjustment or removal
of its facilities as a result of a FDOT construction project, where the utility's
facilities are. located on property in which the utility holds a compensable
property interest.
(e) Reimbursement Conditions (Interstate).
If relocation of utility facilities is required by construction of a project on the Federal
cost of such project is financed by the federal government up to the extent of 90%
under the Federal -Aid Highway Act, then in that event the FDOT will reimburse the
expense of utility relocation in accordance with 23 CFR Part 645, which regulations
are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules. Copies of these
federal regulations are available from the FDOT Maps and Publication Sales, Mail
Station 12, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee Florida, 32399-0450, at no more than
cost pursuant to Section 120.53(2)(a), Florida Statutes.
(f) Calculation of State Cost Participation.
When the utility is eligible for•any reimbursement from the FDOT, state participation
will be based on the cost of making the required change in the utility after deducting
any resulting increase in the value of the new utility and any salvage value derived
from the old utility and otherwise as fixed by the FDOT Procedure, Utility
Relocation Costs, , No. 710-010-030-b, effective May 19, 1989, which is hereby
incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules. Copies of this document
are available from the FDOT Maps and Publication Sales, Mail Station 12, 605
Suwannee Street, Tallahassee Florida, 32399-0450, at no more than cost pursuant to
Section 120.53(2)(a), Florida Statutes. •
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(g) Cost Development and Reimbursement.
Reimbursement by the FDOT for any eligible utility work will be based upon an •
executed utility agreement between the FDOT and the utility, authorizing the work
of adjusting or relocating utility facilities. Reimbursement for utility work involving
Federal Aid Participation will be subject to the provisions of 23 CFR, Part 645.
Specific Authority 334.044(2) FS.
Law Implemented 337.401, 337.403, 339.05 FS.
History - New 5-13-70, Amended 8-10-78, 7-22-82, Formerly 14-46.01, Amended
7-5-90, Amended .
14-46.0011 Utilities Liaison.
Recognizing that all utility owners serving the public have a common obligation to provide
their services in a cost effective manner, the FDOT will coordinate its advance planning of
highway projects with the affected utilities to facilitate the relocation of the utility in order
to eliminate costly construction delays. As part of the project planning and development
process, the FDOT will consider the cost of utility work necessary for the proposed project.
The - FDOT will ' keep utility agencies informed of future transportation projects and request
the utility agencies to advise the FDOT of the location of existing and proposed structures
within proposed project corridors.
Specific Authority 334.044(2) FS.
Law Implemented 337.401, 337.402, 337.4039 337.404 FS.
History - New 7-5-90.
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(15) POLICY ON ACCOMMODATION OF NEW UTILITIES
ON LIMITED ACCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY
This policy is established cognizant of 23 U.S.C., Parts 109 & 111, and Federal -Aid regulations
which govern use and points of access to any limited access right-of-wayon the Federal Aid
Highway System, and the February, 1989 publication of the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) entitled, "A Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities
within Freeway Right -of -Way," which establishes conditions for such use by public and private
utilities.
This policy applies to all limited access right-of-way on the state highway system of Florida.
It shall be the policy of the FDOT to prohibit new utilities from locating longitudinal within limited
access right-of-way.
All utility accommodations other than new longitudinal on limited access right-of-way shall be in
accordance with the FDOT'S Utility Accommodation Manual.
This policy disallows utility attachments to bridge structures on limited access right-of-way.
This policy does not apply to existing utilities or exceptions otherwise provided for by the Utility
or the State Utility Accommodation Manual y Administrator.
This policy does not apply to utility lines for servicing facilities required for operating the
transportation system on limited access right-of-way.
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