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DSAC Agenda 12/01/2021 Development Services Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3:00 pm 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr. Naples, FL 34104 Growth Management Department Conference Room 609/610 If you have any questions or wish to meet with staff, please contact Trish Mill at 252-8214 For more information, please contact Trish Mill at (239) 252-8214 or Patricia.Mill@colliercountyfl.gov Development Services Advisory Committee Agenda Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3:00 pm 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, FL 34104 Growth Management Building, Conference Rooms 609/610 NOTICE: Persons wishing to speak on any Agenda item will receive up to three (3) minutes unless the Chairman adjusts the time. Speakers are required to fill out a “Speaker Registration Form”, list the topic they wish to address and hand it to the Staff member before the meeting begins. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and speak into a microphone. State your name and affiliation before commenting. During the discussion, Committee Members may direct questions to the speaker. Please silence cell phones and digital devices. There may not be a break in this meeting. Please leave the room to conduct any personal business. All parties participating in the public meeting are to observe Roberts Rules of Order and wait to be recognized by the Chairman. Please speak one at a time and into the microphone so the Hearing Reporter can record all statements being made. 1. Call to order - Chairman 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes: a. DSAC Meeting – November 3, 2021 b. DSAC LDR Subcommittee Meeting – June 15, 2021 4. Public Speakers 5. Staff Announcements/Updates a. Development Review Division – [Jaime Cook] b. Code Enforcement Division – [Mike Ossorio] c. Public Utilities Department – [Eric Fey or designee] d. Growth Management Dept. Transportation Engineering Division – [Jay Ahmad or designee] e. Collier County Fire Review – [Shar Beddow or Shawn Hanson, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal] f. North Collier Fire Review – [Chief Sean Lintz or Deputy Director Daniel Zunzunegui] g. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division – [Ken Kovensky] h. Zoning Division – [Mike Bosi] For more information, please contact Trish Mill at (239) 252-8214 or Patricia.Mill@colliercountyfl.gov 6. New Business 7. Old Business a. GMD Public Portal changes and self-issuing permits [Operations & Regulatory Management] 8. Committee Member Comments 9. Adjourn FUTURE MEETING DATES: January 5, 2022 – 3:00 pm February 2, 2022 – 3:00 pm March 2, 2022 – 3:00 pm Nov. 3, 2021 1 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, Nov. 3, 2021 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:01 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: Chairman: William J. Varian Vice Chairman: Blair Foley (excused) David Dunnavant (excused) James E. Boughton Clay Brooker Chris Mitchell Robert Mulhere Mario Valle (excused) Norman Gentry Marco Espinar (excused) Laura Spurgeon-DeJohn Jeremy Sterk Jeff Curl John English Mark McLean ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head, GMD Michael Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Jay Ahmad, Director, Transportation Engineering Eric Fey, Senior Project Manager, Public Utilities Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations & Regulatory Management Mike Bosi, Director, Planning & Zoning Jaime Cook, Director, Development Review Patricia Mill, Operations Analyst/Staff Liaison Nov. 3, 2021 2 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording from the Collier County Growth Management Department. 1. Call to Order - Chairman Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. A quorum consisting of 11 members was convened. 2. Approval of Agenda Chairman Varian moved to approve the agenda. It was carried unanimously, 11-0. 3. Approval of Minutes a. DSAC Meeting – Oct. 15, 2021 Mr. Brooker moved to approve the minutes of the Oct. 15, 2021, meeting as presented. It was carried unanimously, 11-0. 4. Public Speakers None 5. Staff Announcements/Updates a. Development Review Division – [Jaime Cook, director] Ms. Cook provided updates on two issues: • Prior to last Thursday, staff would collate all documents for building permits with easement-use agreements to send to the County Attorney for review and then they would be returned. The CityView portal has now been updated to add that as an activity, allowing the County Attorney to add comments for DSAC review. • The updated CityView portal will go live on Nov. 8 and will provide an option to select “final utility acceptance.” b. Code Enforcement Division – [Mike Ossorio, director] Mr. Ossorio provided the report, “Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report September 22– October, 21, 2021, Highlights,” for informational purposes. He reported that: • Code Enforcement will track 644-650 cases this year, compared with 650-700 last year, a small decrease but Code Enforcement plans to hire more temporary KeyStaff employees. • The Mindy Avenue cleanup in October resulted in a large turnout and removed 2.5 tons, and another at 44th St. SW and Golden Gate Parkway resulted in 5 tons removed. Surveys of residents showed 97% felt they were knowledgeable and helpful. • Code Enforcement will be doing a sweep in North Naples and Goodland this month. District 5 Commissioner Andy Solis has asked Code Enforcement to be more proactive in Naples Park. • Additional training by a noise specialist will occur next month. c. Public Utilities Department – [Eric Fey or designee] Mr. Fey provided a monthly report on response times for “Letters of Availability, Utility Deviations and FDEP Permits” for informational purposes. He stated: • Availability letter volume has declined over the summer, which is typical, and response times were low relative to the prior four months. • Deviations also were down, but did not indicate a trend. Nov. 3, 2021 3 • DEP permits hit a plateau, which was unprecedented, but he expects that to change. • The reclassification was approved for a new project manager, but there were no qualified candidates. He cited a tough job market, saying the position has been hard to fill for the last year or two, a situation government colleagues have experienced. d. Growth Management Dept. Transportation Engineering Division – [Jay Ahmad] Mr. Ahmad provided several project updates: • The Whippoorwill Lane-Marbella Lakes Drive extension design is 60% complete, construction will begin in February or March, total cost will be $4.7 million and the project will be completed by year’s end. A public information meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 10 at the YMCA. • Flooding during afternoon high tides has occurred on Goodland Drive, so areas were elevated by 2 feet and there has been no flooding, so far. Paving is continuing and the project should be completed this month, on time and within budget. • Eastbound lanes for the Veteran’s Memorial four-lane roadway, from Livingston Road to the new high school, were completed using the existing lanes. The westbound lanes will be constructed soon, well ahead of the scheduled April 2023 completion date. • The Eleven Bridge Replacement Project, a surtax project east of State Route 29, has started and went to bid with four contracts to accelerate construction. FDOT is paying most of the grant project and a notice to proceed was issued on Oct. 21. • All rights-of-way have been acquired for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension, which will add six lanes to Wilson Boulevard and two lanes east of Wilson. Construction is expected to start in March or April. At more than $100 million, he said it’s one of the most expensive projects he’s been involved in. e. Collier County Fire Review – [Shar Beddow or Shawn Hanson, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal] None. (Could not attend.) f. North Collier Fire Review – [Deputy Director Daniel Zunzunegui] Mr. Zunzunegui presented a report, Fire Review Statistics, which showed: • There was a three-day turnaround for building review and four days for planning in October. • 702 plans were conducted last month, 654 of which were building permits and 48 were planning review. • Next-day appointments are still being offered for inspections and a video option is being offered as a COVID precaution, but is not used often. Mr. Zunzenegui said the annual Collier and Lee County Fire Marshal’s Association Charity Clay Skeet Shoot event will take place Dec. 4 and is being promoted on the district’s website. He also reported that a master plan and a new strategic plan for the district is being put together by Dynamic Consulting Group, which has worked with many fire districts statewide. The kickoff will be Nov. 17. An external stakeholder session will be offered, possibly with a survey format. Those surveys will be sent out to DSAC and members of the building industry to get input on how services can be improved. g. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division – [Ken Kovensky] Mr. Kovensky presented a report, October 2021 Statistics, which outlined building plan and development review activities. He noted the following: • The department processed over 4,500 permits, similar to last month, and the past four months were close to the prior year’s same period. Nov. 3, 2021 4 • New construction permits for one- and two-family homes dropped last month to 218 issued but rose again to 330 this month. Time will tell if it was just a blip. • The Call Center is processing over 5,000 calls monthly. Staffing levels are good considering the volume and the division has continued to hire using KeyStaff, but it results in a continuous process of training and filling in through attrition. However, that has led to longer-term temp staff that has become more experienced and is able to keep up with permit volume. There are less than 200 permits in the queue at any time, which is manageable. • He asked that emailed requests be sent to a generic division mailbox, which is checked by several staff members, rather than sending to a staff member’s mailbox. That will ensure they’re reviewed and taken care of if a staff member is sick or out of the office. • He’s working on a staffing request that may go to the board next month. A question was posed by Chairman Varian, who noticed that one trade, electrical, is two to three days out when calling in. He wondered if anyone was being hired to help that out. Richard Long, director of Building, Plan, Review & Inspection Division, said it’s just a matter of volume. There are 10-11 inspectors, plus others on the calendar, and once the max is reached in the system, it kicks it to the next day. CityView is looking at its interface with the Outlook Calendar. CityView is having a hard time doing 45-minute increments and only blocks out one hour. To overcome that, Mr. Long advised contacting the chief so it can be added manually to ensure the work gets done. h. Zoning Division – [Mike Bosi] Mr. Bosi reported that: • The county went to a new, user-friendly, ADA-compliant website and urged that anyone using a bookmark that goes to a dead link to please report it because some automatic redirects do not work. • The average for the planning commission is four to five petitions. • The division is close to full staffing and is still trying to find a Land Development Code Manager and a principal planner. • New housing amendments will be proposed that will lead to densities of up to 25 units per acre, and some initiatives will allow increased density along transit routes, up to eight or nine units per acre. 6. New Business a. DSAC Position Vacancy Review and Vote Chairman Varian noted that four positions will end terms next month and asked for a vote. i. James Boughton, Category: Architect - Mr. Gentry made a motion, which was carried unanimously, 10-0; Mr. Boughton abstained. ii. Clay Brooker, Category: Attorney – A motion was made and carried unanimously; Mr. Brooker abstained. iii. Jeff Curl, Category: Landscape Architect – Chairman Varian made a motion and it was carried unanimously, 10-0; Mr. Curl abstained. iv. Chris Mitchell, Category: Engineer – Chairman Varian made a motion and it was carried unanimously; Mr. Mitchell abstained. v. Nicholas Kouloheras, Category: Developer / General Contractor – One application was received for a developer/general contractor, which is not among the current DSAC positions that are filled. Chairman Varian said the BCC could make that decision. Nov. 3, 2021 5 Land Development and Code Amendments Richard Henderlong, principal planner with the LDC section, asked the board to consider two LDC amendments the subcommittee recommended for approval: an administrative code amendment and an easement-use agreement. Mr. Brooker made a motion to adopt the easement-use agreement language into the Administrative Code and to recommend approval of the Land Development Code Administrative Code Provision. It was seconded by Mr. Curl and carried 11-0. Eric Johnson reported that the amendment language involves non-substantial, insignificant changes. The word “Triangle” was moved from before Bayshore to after Bayshore, and some acronyms were changed: the Bayshore Overlay, BO, and the Gateway Triangle Overlay, GTO. Mr. Mulhere made a motion to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Curl and carried 10-0; Ms. Spurgeon-DeJohn abstained due to involvement with the CRA. Another change involved a Scrivener’s Error that will be changed from the “district fire marshal having jurisdiction” to read “fire district having jurisdiction.” It was reviewed and recommended by the subcommittee. Mr. Brooker made a motion to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Mulhere and carried unanimously, 11-0. 7. Old Business GMD Deputy Department Head Jamie French detailed several issues: • The county has been crushing construction debris material onsite at the corner of Davis and Santa Barbara boulevards, which has prompted resident complaints and TV and news stories. The department is considering how to proceed and led the BCC to give some direction, a temporary moratorium. County Attorney Jeff Klatzkow has been working on an ordinance with Solid Waste, which he objects to because that’s not the regulatory body for the county or BCC. For now, the county will rely on Mr. Fey, Mr. Bosi and Mr. Cook’s staff. No plan reviews will move forward for now, and he will update DSAC at the next meeting. • The state has pre-empted local governments from regulating short-term vacation rentals, but new language is being discussed by state legislators that may allow registrations locally. That would mandate that vacation rentals be registered with local tax collectors and state, and property owners would provide local authorities with contact information. That would involve a one-time $50 zoning review to register properties as short-term vacation rentals to ensure they’re residentially zoned and the land is being used properly. The information would go into a database the county would share with the Sheriff’s Office, Code Enforcement and fire staff. The funds would be collected in Fund 131, the Planning, Zoning, Engineering, Land-Use fee. It will not be identified in the budget as a building function and planning staff will be handling it. • He’s requesting nine staff positions be filled, all technical (not support staff), with licenses and experience in the field. About 20 positions remain unfilled, most technical, including the LDC manager. They’ve been having trouble getting applicants, but anticipate that the county’s new payroll study, which will be completed in January, will address some positions and why the county hasn’t been able to compete for applicants. The county manager is meeting with Human Resources to discuss the payroll study. A discussion ensued and Mr. Mulhere expected a significant number of positions would be increased that would result in a change to the budget, but Mr. French said this was done two years ago with building inspectors and there was a significant increase, especially longer-term senior employees, but Nov. 3, 2021 6 the overall impact to the total budget was minimal. He assured DSAC that the budget, as is, could carry staff, even with a recession. Asked by Mr. Curl whether the same level of services could be maintained if fees were decreased, Mr. French said fees have been reduced several times over the past several years and the county has maintained the same level of service. It’s working in the short-term but will not work long-term. He said levels of service are compromised due to volume. This year alone, he said there have been more than 4,000 hours of overtime. Salaried employees have been allowed to earn overtime, which avoids a shutdown at the end of the year that would be caused by employees having to use their time or lose it. He cited concern over the institutional knowledge being lost through attrition. Funds exist to support nine additional employees, but based on the volume, 50 are needed. He asked for DSAC’s support and said Mr. Kovensky will bring more data to the next meeting. (Laura Spurgeon-DeJohn left at 3:58 due to another meeting) 8. Committee Member Comments Mr. Curl thanked the committee for his reappointment and thanked Mr. French and Ms. Cook for their execution and direction on a PPL application that got on the board agenda despite time constraints. 9. Adjourn Next Meeting Dates Dec. 1, 2021 – 3 p.m. Jan. 5, 2022 – 3 p.m. Feb. 2, 2022 – 3 p.m. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 4:02 P.M. COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE _____________________________________________ Chairman, William Varian These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on ________________, as presented _______, or as amended ________. June 15, 2021 1 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Naples, Florida, June 15, 2021 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory Committee – Land Development Review Subcommittee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 PM in a REGULAR SESSION at the Growth Management Department Building, Room 609/610 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL with the following persons present: Chairman: Clay Brooker (Excused) Blair Foley Robert Mulhere Jeff Curl Mark McLean ALSO PRESENT: Eric Johnson, Principal Planner Sean Kingston, Senior Planner Josey Medina, Principal Planner Debrah Forester, CRA Director June 15, 2021 2 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording from the Collier County Growth Management Division – Planning and Regulation building. 1. Call to Order Mr. Mulhere called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and a quorum was established. 2. Approve agenda The Subcommittee approved the Agenda. 3. Old Business None 4. New Business a. LDC Amendments i. PL20210001033 – Limited Density Bonus Pool Allocation LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED 01.08.01 Abbreviations 04.02.16 Design Standards for Development in the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area 10.02.15 Requirements for Mixed Use Projects within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area 10.03.06 Public Notice and Required Hearings for Land Use Petitions Presenters: Marina Guirguis and Laura Spurgeon-DeJohn of Johnson Engineering Eric Johnson, Principal Planner The proposed amendment updates LDC section 4.02.16 by creating limited bonus density pool allocation provisions for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area (BGTRA). The bonus density pool allocation program, which grants additional dwelling units to qualifying projects, was originally established in 2003. During Subcommittee discussions with Staff, the following was noted:  That the changes were developed via discussions with staff, the CRA and others. There is a companion item for the necessary amendments to the Growth Management Plan.  The proposed amendment provides greater opportunities for replenishing the density pool will incorporate parcels of 2 acres or less.  There are currently 122 units remaining in the density pool with the CRA “17-acre parcel” accounting for 40 of them.  A mixed-use project is not required for participating in the density pool and there is a 25 percent cap on the number of units which may be utilized within a project. The Subcommittee reviewed the proposed amendment with the following noted:  Section 4.02.16 C.12.a. – The Probable Cost requirements should be limited to an Engineers Opinion as it only includes the estimates of site development costs, not the building structure. June 15, 2021 3  Section 4.02.16 C.12.a. - Although there is a cost to the developer for participating in the pool via a monetary or physical contribution, they do derive a financial benefit for the extra number of units allowed to be constructed in association with their project.  Section 4.02.16 C.12.b – A physical contribution of land or an easement may be used as an alternative to the monetary contribution, and consideration should be given to obtaining 2 appraisals for the value of the contribution as opposed to the one currently proposed.  Subsequent to the proposed amendment being disseminated to the Subcommittee prior to today’s meeting, staff and the County Attorney’s office authored minor changes to clarify language, nomenclature and other references. Mr. Foley moved for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment presented by Staff subject to the following changes: 1. Section 4.02.06 C.11 – language change from “… to those approved criteria…” to “…to those criteria…” 2. Section 4.02.06 C.12.a.iv – delete the entire Section. 3. Section 4.02.06 C.12.b.ii – Get Clarification from the CAO Office regarding proposed LDC section 4.02.03 C.12.b.ii. 4. The minor edits proposed by the County Attorney’s Office and Staff following its dissemination to the Subcommittee in advance of the meeting. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 4 – 0. ii. PL20210001222 – Bayshore CRA Updates 01.08.02 Definitions 2.03.07 Overlay Zoning Districts 4.02.16 Design Standards for Development in the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area 10.02.15 Requirements for Mixed Use Projects within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area 10.03.06 Public Notice and Required Hearings for Land Use Petitions Chapter 110, Article II, Division 1, Section 110-30 Enclosure of Swales in the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances. Presenters: Marina Guirguis and Laura Spurgeon-DeJohn of Johnson Engineering Eric Johnson, Principal Planner The proposed amendment updates, with multiple LDC sections, for the uses and standards of properties located within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area (BGTRA). At the hearing, staff presented a change to narrative, which had not been included in the packet, relating to GMP Consistency During Subcommittee review, the following was noted:  Section 4.02.16 C 7.g and Section 4.02.16 C 11.f – Concern limiting the access to the alley may be an issue if the alley is compromised by obstructions, utilities infrastructure, building configurations, etc.  Section 4.02.16 D.10 – Staff should ensure that the language as written, does not preclude a side entrance to the mobile home as they are generally sited perpendicular June 15, 2021 4 to the street – Staff noted that an actual entrance is not required, but rather some type of façade treatment to provide the appearance of a typical front building entrance.  Section 4.02.16 F.3.a - The purpose of the language on swale enclosures requiring the design criteria, shall be in compliance with the County’s storm water management plan is to ensure comprehensive measures are instituted to control the activity undertaken by landowners redeveloping property. Mr. Curl moved for the Development Services Advisory Committee to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment subject to the following changes: 1. Section 4.02.16 C 7.g and Section 4.02.16 C 11.f (and any other Sections as necessary) – Staff to review the text on the alley being a primary access to determine if any changes are required to the language, to address situations where there may be physical constraints in the alley hindering the access. 2. Section 4.02.16 C 7.d - The underlined, strike through language be removed. 3. Section 4.02.16 C 11.f – correct scriveners’ error of Section lettering. Second by Mr. McLean. Carried unanimously 4 – 0. Mr. McLean left the meeting at 4:26 p.m. iii. PL20210001291 – Community Housing Plan Initiatives Two through Five 1.08.01 Abbreviations 1.08.02 Definitions 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts 2.07.00 Price Qualifying Program that is Affordable (NEW) 2.07.01 Purpose and Intent (NEW) 2.07.02 Program Criteria (NEW) 4.02.40 Housing that is Affordable by Right in Commercial Zoning Districts (NEW) 4.02.41 Housing that is Affordable within Activity Centers or Interchange Activity Centers (NEW 4.02.42 Transit Oriented development (TOD) Design Standards (NEW) Presenters: Marina Guirguis and Laura Spurgeon-DeJohn of Johnson Engineering Eric Johnson, Principal Planner The proposed amendment implements several initiatives from Collier County Community Housing Plan (CHP). The new provisions are intended to streamline the process for converting commercial zoning to residential zoning, increase density within Activity Centers and along bus/transit lines in connection with Transit Oriented Development (TOD). During Subcommittee review it was noted there is a companion Growth Management Plan amendment to address the proposed LDC changes including density requirements. Mr. Johnson reported:  That staff is investigating the feasibility of extending the requirements of the proposed amendment to include the C-4 and C-5 zones. June 15, 2021 5  As currently written, the housing standards only include those lands in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 zones.  He sought Subcommittee input on whether they viewed the concept as favorable. Following a brief discussion, the Subcommittee noted they support the concept. Mr. Curl moved that the Development Services Advisory Committee recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed amendment subject to staff revising the language on the standards applicable to the C-1, C-2 and C-3 zones and carry them forward to include the C-4 and C-5 zones. Staff also makes any required revisions to Section 4.02.38 of the Land Development Code to address the change. Second by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 3 – 0. Mr. Johnson stated the Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC) will be notified on any proposed changes for the Commercial Zones when the item is heard by them. Administrative Code Revisions: The Subcommittee requested that staff bring forward any required Administrative Code changes for the amendments presented to the DSAC today; at the time the proposed LDC amendments are heard by the Committee. 5. Public comments None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 4:40 P.M. COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ________________________________________________ These Minutes were approved by the Subcommittee on _____________________________________, as presented _______, or as amended ________. October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category This report reflects monthly data from October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 Highlights • Cases opened: 652 • Cases closed due to voluntary compliance: 487 • Property inspections: 2566 • Lien searches requested: 1140 Trends 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 650 620 712 617 732 809 755 761 702 632 644 652 Cases Opened Per Month 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 2103 2542 2596 2416 2863 3198 2780 3012 2873 2635 2649 2566 Code Inspections Per Month October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category This report reflects monthly data from October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 2020 2021 5358 3800 4196 3725 Origin of Case 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Bayshore Immokalee 40 35 1594 2388 CRA Case Opened Monthly October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category This report reflects monthly data from October 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021 Case Type Common Issues Associated with Case Type Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc. Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc. Commercial - Shopping carts Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc. Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc. Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc. Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc. Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc. Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc. Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc. Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way, etc. Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc. Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc. Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc. Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill, preserves, etc. Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking etc. Animals 1%Accessory Use 1%Land Use 8% Noise 3% Nuisance Abatement 32% Occupational Licensing 1%Parking Enforcement 6% Property Maintenance 9% Right of Way 3% Signs 2% Site Development 11% Vehicles 22% Vegetation Requirements 1% September 22, 2021 – October 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category This report reflects monthly data from September 22, 2021 – October 21, 2021 Animals 1% Accessory Use 1%Land Use 6%Noise 3% Nuisance Abatement 37% Occupational Licensing 1% Parking Enforcement 7% Property Maintenance 10% Right of Way 5% Signs 1% Site Development 7% Vehicles 18% Vegetation Requirements 3% Case Type Common Issues Associated with Case Type` Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc. Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc. Commercial - Shopping carts Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc. Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc. Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc. Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc. Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc. Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc. Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc. Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,tc. Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc. Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc. Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc. Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill, preserves, etc. Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking etc. August 22, 2021 – September 21, 2021 Code Cases by Category ` This report reflects monthly data from August 22, 2021 – September 21, 2021 Case Type Common Issues Associated with Case Type Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc. Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc. Commercial - Shopping carts Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc. Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc. Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc. Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc. Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc. Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc. Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc. Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,tc. Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc. Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc. Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc. Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill, preserves, etc. Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking etc. Public Utilities Department Engineering and Project Management Division 1 1 1 1 1 1 26 14 21 5 15 14 34 42 48 12 29 32 18 14 16 11 8 8 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 RequestsBusiness DaysResponse Time - Letters of Availability Requests Completed Minimum Average Maximum Requests Received Public Utilities Department Engineering and Project Management Division 0.6 0.7 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.4 3.4 3.2 1.3 1.9 1.2 0.9 26 20 14 23 15 11 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 RequestsBusiness DaysResponse Time - Utility Deviations Requests Completed Sufficiency Review Time Substantive Review Time Requests Received Public Utilities Department Engineering and Project Management Division 15 17 10 14 8 5 10 11 4 11 3 3 4 1 26 1 8 3 10 13 16 17 15 8 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 RequestsBusiness DaysResponse Time - FDEP Permits Requests Completed Initial Review Time Revision Review Time Director Approval Time Requests Received Page 1 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Notification/A pplication for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmissions System Part I - General Subpart A: Permit Application Type (Check only one)* Individual permit for a domestic wastewater collection/transmission system serving 10 or greater equivalent dwelling units (EDU). An EDU is equal to 3.5 persons. Criteria for an individual permit are contained in Rule 62-604.600(7), F.A.C. Application fee: $500 Individual permit for a domestic wastewater collection/transmission system serving less than 10 equivalent dwelling units (EDU). An EDU is equal to 3.5 persons. Criteria for an individual permit are contained in Rule 62-604.600(7), F.A.C. Application fee: $300 Minor revision to an individual permit for a domestic wastewater collection/transmission system. Application fee: $250 Notice of Intent to use the general permit for a domestic wastewater collection/transmission system. Criteria for a general permit are contained in Rule 62-604.600(6), F.A.C. Projects not meeting the criteria in Rule 62-604.600(6), F.A.C., must apply for an individual permit. Application fee: $250 *Note: Each non-contiguous project (i.e., projects that are not interconnected or are not located on adjacent streets or in the same neighborhood) requires a separate application and fee. Subpart B: Instructions (1)This form shall be completed for all public and private domestic wastewater collection/transmission system construction projects as follows: •If this is a Notice of Intent to use the general permit, this notification shall be submitted to the Department at least 30 days prior to initiating construction. •If this is an application for an individual permit, the permit must be obtained prior to initiating construction. (2)One copy of the completed form shall be submitted to the appropriate DEP district office or delegated local program along with the appropriate fee, and one copy of the following supporting documents. Checks should be made payable to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or the name of the appropriate delegated local program. Forms and documents may be submitted electronically in accordance with the Wastewater Electronic Document Submission instructions available from DEP’s website. •If this is a Notice of Intent to use the general permit, attach a site plan or sketch showing the size and approximate location of new or altered gravity sewers, pump stations and force mains; showing the approximate location of manholes and isolation valves; and showing how the proposed project ties into the existing or proposed wastewater facilities. The site plan or sketch shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in Florida. •If this is an application for an individual permit, one set of plans and specifications shall be submitted with this application. The plans and specifications shall include lift station design calculations if a lift station is proposed. Chapters 10 and 20 of Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities, 2014, provide helpful guidance on the proper preparation of plans and specifications. The plans and specifications shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in Florida. (3)All information shall be typed or printed in ink if submitting paper forms. Where attached sheets (or other technical documentation) are utilized in lieu of the blank spaces provided, indicate appropriate cross-references on the form. For Items (1) through (4) of Part II of this application form, if an item is not applicable to your project, indicate “NA” in the appropriate space provided. Page 2 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Part II – Project Documentation (1)Collection/Transmission System Permittee Name _______itle _______________________________________________________________________________________ T Company Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ________tate ____Zip _________________________ _______________________________________ S Telephone Cell______________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ (2)General Project Information Project Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ s ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Project Addres City ______State ____Zip __________________ _______________________ ______________________________________________ County ___________________________________________ Latitude ___Longitude__________________ ______________________ Project Description and Purpose (including the total length and material of each diameter of proposed gravity sewers and forcemains, total number of manholes, total number of pump stations, and connections to existing system): Estimated date for: Start of construction _______ompletion of Construction ______________________________ ______________________C Number of connections to existing system or treatment plant _________________________________________________________ (3)Project Capacity Type of Unit Number of Units Population Per Unit Total Population (Number of Units x Population Per Unit) Per Capita Flow in Gallons per Day (GPD) Total Average Daily Flow in GPD (Total Population x Per Capita Flow) Peak hour flow in Gallons Per Minute (GPM) Single-Family Home Mobile Home Apartment Commercial, Institutional, or Industrial Facility* Total NA NA NA *Description of commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities and explanation of method used to estimate per capita flow for these facilities: Page 3 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) (4)Pump Station Data (attached additional sheets as necessary Location Type Maximum Average Estimated Minimum Estimated Operating Estimated Flow to Flow to the Station Flow to the Station Conditions the Station (GPD) (GPD) (GPD) [GPM @ FT (TDH)] (5)Collection/Transmission System Design Information A.This information must be completed for all projects by the applicant’s professional engineer, and if applicable, those professional engineers in other disciplines who assisted with the design of the project. The checklist below shall be used for conventional collection/transmission systems while Attachment I to this form shall be used for low pressure sewer systems, including septic tank effluent pump (STEP) systems, and Attachment II shall be used for vacuum sewer systems (include Attachments I or II with the submittal of this form as applicable). These checklists cover important items but are not necessarily completely comprehensive of collection system construction and do not relieve the engineer from designing the collection system following sound engineering practices. Complete the tables below (or Attachments I or II as applicable) as follows: •The engineer shall initial each requirement if the project has been designed to comply with the standard or criteria. •Mark “NA” if the requirement does not apply to this project and provide an explanation in section (5)B. •Mark “NC” if the project has not been designed to comply with the requirement and provide an explanation in section (5)B, including any rule references. Note, if the project has not been designed in accordance with the standards and criteria set forth in Rules 62-604.400(1) and (2), F.A.C., an application for an individual permit shall be submitted. However, if Rules 62-604.400(1) and (2), F.A.C., specifically allow for another alternative that will result in an equivalent level of reliability and public health protection, the project can be constructed using the general permit. Also note that each requirement below and in Attachments I and II includes a reference to guidance or rule for further information. The guidance documents given in the checklists are as follows: •“RSWF” – Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (2014). Health Research, Inc., Health Education Services Division, P.O. Box 7126, Albany, NY 12224, www.healthresearch.org •“MOPFD-12” – Alternative Sewer Systems, Manual of Practice No. FD-12. Alternative Sewer Systems (1986). Water Environment Federation, 602 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, www.wef.org. •“FL DSG” – Design and Specification Guidelines for Low Pressure Sewer Systems (1981). Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3540, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400, www.floridadep.gov. •“EPA ACS” - Alternative Wastewater Collection Systems (1991). EPA/625/1-91/024. NTIS# PB93-1162591N2; National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161, www.ntis.gov. General Requirements Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 1 The project is designed based on an average daily flow of 100 gallons per capita plus wastewater flow from industrial plants and major institutional and commercial facilities unless water use data or other justification is used to better estimate the flow. The design includes an appropriate peaking factor, which covers I/I contributions and non-wastewater connections to those service lines.(Note, see Attachment I for low pressure sewer systems) [RSWF 11.243] 2 Procedures are specified for operation of the collection/transmission system during construction if work is performed on a system currently in operation. [RSWF 20.15] 3 The project is designed to be located on public rights-of-way, land owned by the permittee, or easements and to be located no closer than 100 feet from a public drinking water supply well and no closer than 75 feet from a private drinking water supply well; or documentation is provided in Part II.(5)B., showing that another alternative will result in an Page 4 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement equivalent level of reliability and public health protection. [62-604.400(1)(b) and (c), F.A.C.] 4 The project is designed with no physical connections between a public or private potable water supply system and a sewer or force main and with no water pipes passing through or coming into contact with any part of a sewer manhole. [RSFW 38.1] 5 The project is designed to preclude the deliberate introduction of storm water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, air conditioning system condensate water, non-contact cooling water except as provided by Rule 62-610.668(1), F.A.C., and sources of uncontaminated wastewater, except to augment the supply of reclaimed water in accordance with Rule 62-610.472(3)(c), F.A.C. [62- 604.400(1)(d), F.A.C.] 6 The project is designed so that all new or relocated, buried sewers and force mains, are located in accordance with the separation requirements from water mains and reclaimed water lines of Rules 62-604.400(2)(g) and (h), F.A.C. Note, if the criteria of Rules 62- 604.400(2)(g) 4. or (2)(h)3., F.A.C., are used, describe in Part II.(5)B. alternative construction features that will be provided to afford a similar level of reliability and public health protection. [62- 604.400(2)(g) and (h), F.A.C.; 62-555.314, F.A.C.] Gravity Sewers Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 7 The project is designed with no public gravity sewer conveying raw wastewater less than 8 inches in diameter. [RSWF 33.1] 8 The design considers buoyancy of sewers, and appropriate construction techniques are specified to prevent flotation of the pipe where high groundwater conditions are anticipated. [RSWF 33.3] 9 All sewers are designed with slopes to give mean velocities, when flowing full, of not less than 2.0 feet per second, based on Manning's formula using an “n" value of 0.013; or if it is not practicable to maintain these minimum slopes and the depth of flow will be 0.3 of the diameter or greater for design average flow, the owner of the system has been notified that additional sewer maintenance will be required. The pipe diameter and slope are selected to obtain the greatest practical velocities to minimize solids deposition problems. Oversized sewers are not specified to justify flatter slopes. [RSWF 33.41, 33.42, and 33.43] 10 Sewers are designed with uniform slope between manholes. [RWSF 33.44] 11 Where velocities greater than 10 fps are designed, provisions to protect against displacement by erosion and impact are specified. [RSWF 33.45] 12 Sewers on 20% slopes or greater are designed to be anchored securely with concrete, or equal, anchors spaced as follows: not over 36 feet center to center on grades 20% and up to 35%; not over 24 feet center to center on grades 35% and up to 50%; and not over 16 feet center to center on grades 50% and over. [RSWF 33.46] 13 Sewers 24 inches or less are designed with straight alignment between manholes. Where curvilinear sewers are proposed for sewers greater than 24 inches, the design specifies compression joints; ASTM or specific pipe manufacturer’s maximum allowable pipe joint deflection limits are not exceeded; and curvilinear sewers are limited to simple curves which start and end at manholes. [RSWF 33.5] 14 Suitable couplings complying with ASTM specifications are required for joining dissimilar materials. [RSWF 33.7] 15 Sewers are designed to prevent damage from superimposed loads. [RSWF 33.7] 16 Appropriate specifications for the pipe and methods of bedding and backfilling are provided so as not to damage the pipe or its joints, impede cleaning operations and future tapping, nor create excessive side fill pressures and ovalation of the pipe, nor seriously impair flow capacity. [RSWF 33.81] 17 Appropriate deflection tests are specified for all flexible pipe including PVC. Testing is Page 5 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement required after the final backfill has been in place at least 30 days to permit stabilization of the soil-pipe system. Testing requirements specify: 1) no pipe shall exceed a deflection of 5%; 2) using a rigid ball or mandrel for the deflection test with a diameter not less than 95% of the base inside diameter or average inside diameter of the pipe, depending on which is specified in the ASTM specification, including the appendix, to which the pipe is manufactured; and 3) performing the test without mechanical pulling devices. [RSWF 33.85] 18 Leakage tests are specified requiring that: 1) the leakage exfiltration or infiltration does not exceed 100 gallons per inch of pipe diameter per mile per day for any section of the system; 2) exfiltration or infiltration tests be performed with a minimum positive head of 2 feet; and 3) air tests, as a minimum, conform to the test procedure described in ASTM C- 828 for clay pipe, ASTM C 924 for concrete pipe, ASTM F-1417 for plastic pipe, and for other materials appropriate test procedures. [RSWF 33.93, 33.94, and 33.95] 19 If an inverted siphon is proposed, documentation of its need is provided in Part II.(5)B. Inverted siphons are designed with: 1) at least two barrels; 2) a minimum pipe size of 6 inches; 3) necessary appurtenances for maintenance, convenient flushing, and cleaning equipment; and 4) inlet and discharge structures having adequate clearances for cleaning equipment, inspection, and flushing. Design provides sufficient head and appropriate pipe sizes to secure velocities of at least 3.0 fps for design average flows. The inlet and outlet are designed so that the design average flow may be diverted to one barrel, and that either barrel may be cut out of service for cleaning. [RSWF 35] Manholes Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 20 The project is designed with manholes at the end of each line; at all changes in grade, size, or alignment; at all intersections; and at distances not greater than 400 feet for sewers 15 inches or less and 500 feet for sewers 18 inches to 30 inches, except in the case where adequate modern cleaning equipment is available at distances not greater than 600 feet. [RSWF 34.1] 21 Design requires drop pipes to be provided for sewers entering manholes at elevations of 24 inches or more above the manhole invert. Where the difference in elevation between the incoming sewer and the manhole invert is less than 24 inches, the invert is designed with a fillet to prevent solids deposition. Inside drop connections (when necessary) are designed to be secured to the interior wall of the manhole and provide access for cleaning. Design requires the entire outside drop connection be encased in concrete. [RSWF 34.2] 22 Manholes are designed with a minimum diameter of 48 inches and a minimum access diameter of 24 inches. [RSWF 34.3] 23 Design requires that a bench be provided on each side of any manhole channel when the pipe diameter(s) are less than the manhole diameter and that no lateral sewer, service connection, or drop manhole pipe discharges onto the surface of the bench. [RSWF 34.5] 24 Design requires: 1) manhole lift holes and grade adjustment rings be sealed with non- shrinking mortar or other appropriate material; 2) inlet and outlet pipes be joined to the manhole with a gasketed flexible watertight connection or another watertight connection arrangement that allows differential settlement of the pipe and manhole wall; and 3) watertight manhole covers be used wherever the manhole tops may be flooded by street runoff or high water. [RSWF 34.6] 25 Manhole inspection and testing for water-tightness or damage prior to placing into service are specified. Air testing, if specified for concrete sewer manholes, conforms to the test procedures described in ASTM C-1244. [RSWF 34.7] 26 Electrical equipment specified for use in manholes is consistent with Item 46 of this checklist. [RSWF 34.9] Page 6 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Stream Crossings Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 27 Sewers and force mains entering or crossing streams are designed to be constructed of ductile iron pipe with mechanical joints or so they will remain watertight and free from changes in alignment or grade or constructed of HDPE with fused joints for directional drilling. Appropriate materials which will not readily erode, cause siltation, damage pipe during placement, or corrode the pipe are specified to backfill the trench. [RSWF 36.21] 28 Stream crossings are designed to incorporate valves or other flow regulating devices (which may include pump stations) on the shoreline or at such distances from the shoreline to prevent discharge in the event the line is damaged. [62- 604.400(2)(j)5., F.A.C.] 29 Sewers and force mains entering or crossing streams are designed at a sufficient depth below the natural bottom of the stream bed to protect the line. At a minimum, the project is designed with subaqueous lines to be buried at least three feet below the design or actual bottom, whichever is deeper, of a canal and other dredged waterway or the natural bottom of streams, rivers, estuaries, bays, and other natural water bodies; or if it is not practicable to design the project with less than three-foot minimum cover, alternative construction features (e.g. a concrete cap, sleeve, or some other properly engineered device to insure adequate protection of the line) are described in Part II.C. [62- 604.400(2)(j)1., F.A.C., and RSWF 36.11] 30 Specifications require permanent warning signs be placed on the banks of canals, streams, and rivers clearly identifying the nature and location (including depths below design or natural bottom) of subaqueous crossings and suitably fixed signs be placed at the shore, for subaqueous crossings of lakes, bays, and other large bodies of water, and in any area where anchoring is normally expected. [62-604.400(2)(j)2., F.A.C.] 31 Provisions for testing the integrity of subaqueous lines are specified. [62-604.400(2)(j)4., F.A.C.] 32 Supports are designed for all joints in pipes utilized for aerial crossings and to prevent overturning and settlement. Expansion jointing is specified between above ground and below ground sewers and force mains. The design considers the impact of floodwaters and debris. [RSWF 37] 33 Aerial crossings are designed to maintain existing or required navigational capabilities within the waterway and to reserve riparian rights of adjacent property owners. [62- 604.400(2)(j)3., F.A.C.] Pump Stations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 34 In areas with high water tables, pump stations are designed to withstand flotation forces when empty. When siting the pump station, the design considers the potential for damage or interruption of operation because of flooding. Pump station structures and electrical and mechanical equipment are designed to be protected from physical damage by the 100- year flood. Pump stations are designed to remain fully operational and accessible during the 25-year flood unless lesser flood levels are appropriate based on local considerations, but not less than the 10-year flood. [62-604.400(2)(e), F.A.C.] 35 Pump stations are designed to be readily accessible by maintenance vehicles during all weather conditions. [RSWF 41.2] 36 Wet well and pump station piping is designed to avoid operational problems from the accumulation of grit. [RSWF 41.3] 37 Dry wells, including their superstructure, are designed to be completely separated from the wet well. Common walls are designed to be gas tight. [RSWF 42.21] 38 The design includes provisions to facilitate removing pumps, motors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. [RSWF 42.22] 39 The design includes provisions for: 1) suitable and safe means of access for persons wearing self- Page 7 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement contained breathing apparatus are provided to dry wells, and to wet wells; 2) stairway access to wet wells more than 4 feet deep containing either bar screens or mechanical equipment requiring inspection or maintenance; 3) for built-in-place pump stations, a stairway to the dry well with rest landings at vertical intervals not to exceed 12 feet; 4) for factory-built pump stations over 15 feet deep, a rigidly fixed landing at vertical intervals not to exceed 10 feet unless a manlift or elevator is provided; and 5) where a landing is used, a suitable and rigidly fixed barrier to prevent an individual from falling past the intermediate landing to a lower level. If a manlift or elevator is provided, emergency access is included in the design. [RSWF 42.23] 40 Specified construction materials are appropriate under conditions of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and other corrosive gases, greases, oils, and other constituents frequently present in wastewater. [RSWF 42.25] 41 Multiple pumps are specified, and each pump has an individual intake. Where only two units are specified, they are of the same size. Specified units have capacity such that, with any unit out of service, the remaining units will have capacity to handle the design peak hourly flow. [RSWF 42.31 and 42.36] 42 Bar racks are specified for pumps handling wastewater from 30 inch or larger diameter sewers. Where a bar rack is specified, a mechanical hoist is also provided. The design includes provisions for appropriate protection from clogging for small pump stations. [RSWF 42.322] 43 Pumps handling raw wastewater are designed to pass spheres of at least 3 inches in diameter. Pump suction and discharge openings are designed to be at least 4 inches in diameter. Note, this provision is not applicable to grinder pumps. [RSWF 42.33] 44 The design requires pumps be placed such that under normal operating conditions they will operate under a positive suction head, unless pumps are suction-lift pumps. [RSWF 42.34] 45 The design requires: 1) pump stations be protected from lightning and transient voltage surges; and 2) pump stations be equipped with lightning arrestors, surge capacitors, or other similar protection devices and phase protection. Note, small pump stations serving a single building are not required to provide surge protection devices if not necessary because the pump station is protected by the surge protection device of the single building. [62-604.400(2)(b), F.A.C.] 46 The design requires 1) electrical systems and components (e.g., motors, lights, cables, conduits, switch boxes, control circuits, etc.) in raw wastewater wet wells, or in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces where hazardous concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may be present, comply with the National Electrical Code requirements; 2) electrical equipment located in wet wells be suitable for use under corrosive conditions; 3) each flexible cable be provided with a watertight seal and separate strain relief; 4) a fused disconnect switch located above ground be provided for the main power feed for all pump stations; 5) electrical equipment exposed to weather to meet the requirements of weatherproof equipment NEMA 3R or 4; 6) a 110 volt power receptacle to facilitate maintenance be provided inside the control panel for pump stations that have control panels outdoors; and 7) ground fault interruption protection be provided for all outdoor outlets. [RSWF 42.35] 47 The design requires a sump pump equipped with dual check valves be provided in dry wells to remove leakage or drainage with discharge above the maximum high water level of the wet well. [RSWF 42.37] 48 Pump/pump station design capacities are based on the peak hourly flow and are adequate to maintain a minimum velocity of 2 feet per second in the force main. [RSWF 42.38] 49 The design includes provisions to automatically alternate the pumps in use. [RSWF 42.4] 50 The design requires: 1) suitable shutoff valves be placed on the suction line of pumps/dry pit pumps; 2) suitable shutoff and check valves be placed on the discharge line of each pump (except on screw pumps); 3) a check valve be located between the shutoff valve and the pump; 4) check valves be suitable for the material being handled; 5) check valves be placed on the horizontal portion of discharge piping (except for ball checks, which may be placed in the vertical run); 6) all valves be capable of withstanding normal pressure and Page 8 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement water hammer; and 7) all shutoff and check valves be operable from the floor level and accessible for maintenance. [RSWF 42.5] 51 The effective volume of wet wells is based on design average flows and a filling time not to exceed 30 minutes unless the facility is designed to provide flow equalization. The pump manufacturer's duty cycle recommendations were utilized in selecting the minimum cycle time. [RSWF 42.62] 52 The design requires wet well floors have a minimum slope of 1 to 1 to the hopper bottom and the horizontal area of hopper bottoms be no greater than necessary for proper installation and function of the inlet. [RSWF 42.63] 53 For covered wet wells, the design provides for air displacement to the atmosphere, such as an inverted "j" tube or other means. [RSWF 42.64] 54 The design provides for adequate ventilation at all pump stations. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided where the dry well is below the ground surface. Permanently installed ventilation shall be provided if screens or mechanical equipment requiring maintenance or inspection are located in the wet well. Pump stations are designed with no interconnection between the wet well and dry well ventilation systems. [RSWF 42.71] 55 The design requires all intermittently operated ventilation equipment to be interconnected with the respective pit lighting system and the manual lighting/ventilation switch to override the automatic controls. [RSWF 42.73] 56 The design requires the fan wheels of ventilation systems be fabricated from non-sparking material and automatic heating and dehumidification equipment be provided in all dry wells. [RSWF 42.74] 57 If wet well ventilation is continuous, design provides for at least 12 complete 100% fresh air changes per hour; if wet well ventilation is intermittent, design provides for at least 30 complete 100% fresh air changes per hour; and design requires air to be forced into wet wells by mechanical means rather than solely exhausted from the wet well. [RSWF 42.75] 58 If dry well ventilation is continuous, design provides at least 12 complete 100% fresh air changes per hour; and dry well ventilation is intermittent, design provides for at least 30 complete 100% fresh air changes per hour, unless a system of two speed ventilation with an initial ventilation rate of 30 changes per hour for 10 minutes and automatic switch over to 6 changes per hour is used to conserve heat. [RSWF 42.76] 59 Pump stations are designed and located on the site to minimize adverse effects from odors, noise, and lighting. [62- 604.400(2)(c), F.A.C.] 60 The design requires pump stations be enclosed with a fence or otherwise designed with appropriate features to discourage the entry of animals and unauthorized persons. Posting of an unobstructed sign made of durable weather resistant material at a location visible to the public with a telephone number for a point of contact in case of emergency is specified. [62-604.400(2)(d), F.A.C.] 61 The design requires suitable devices for measuring wastewater flow at all pump stations. Indicating, totalizing, and recording flow measurement are specified for pump stations with a 350 gpm or greater design peak flow. [RSWF 42.8] 62 The project is designed with no physical connections between any potable water supplies and pump stations. If a potable water supply is brought to a station, reduced-pressure principle backflow-prevention assemblies are specified. [RSWF 42.9 and 62-555.30(4), F.A.C.] Additional Items to be Completed for Suction-Lift Pump Stations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 63 The design requires all suction-lift pumps to be either self-priming or vacuum-priming and the combined total of dynamic suction-lift at the "pump off" elevation and required net positive suction head at design operating conditions not to exceed 22 feet. For self-priming Page 9 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement pumps, the design requires: 1) pumps be capable of rapid priming and repriming at the "lead pump on" elevation with self-priming and repriming accomplished automatically under design operating conditions; 2) suction piping not to exceed the size of the pump suction or 25 feet in total length; and 3) priming lift at the "lead pump on" elevation to include a safety factor of at least 4 feet from the maximum allowable priming lift for the specific equipment at design operating conditions. For vacuum-priming pump stations, the design requires dual vacuum pumps capable of automatically and completely removing air from the suction-lift pumps and the vacuum pumps be adequately protected from damage due to wastewater. [RSWF 43.1] 64 The design requires: 1) suction-lift pump equipment compartments to be above grade or offset and to be effectively isolated from the wet well to prevent a hazardous and corrosive sewer atmosphere from entering the equipment compartment; 2) wet well access not to be through the equipment compartment and to be at least 24 inches in diameter; 3) gasketed replacement plates be provided to cover the opening to the wet well for pump units to be remove for service; and 4) no valving be located in the wet well. [RSWF 43.2] Additional Items to be Completed for Submersible Pump Stations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 65 Submersible pumps and motors are designed specifically for raw wastewater use, including totally submerged operation during a portion of each pump cycle and to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code for such units. Provisions for detecting shaft seal failure or potential seal failure are included in the design. [RSWF 44.1] 66 The design requires submersible pumps be readily removable and replaceable without dewatering the wet well or disconnecting any piping in the wet well. [RSWF 44.2] 67 In submersible pump stations, electrical supply, control, and alarm circuits are designed to provide strain relief; to allow disconnection from outside the wet well; and to protect terminals and connectors from corrosion by location outside the wet well or through use of watertight seals. [RSWF 44.31] 68 In submersible pump stations, the design requires the motor control center to be located outside the wet well, readily accessible, and protected by a conduit seal or other appropriate measures meeting the requirements of the National Electrical Code, to prevent the atmosphere of the wet well from gaining access to the control center. If a seal is specified, the motor can be removed and electrically disconnected without disturbing the seal. The design requires control equipment exposed to weather to meet the requirements of weatherproof equipment NEMA 3R or 4. [RSWF 44.32] 69 In submersible pump stations, the design requires: 1) pump motor power cords be flexible and serviceable under conditions of extra hard usage and to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code standards for flexible cords in wastewater pump stations; 2) ground fault interruption protection be used to de-energize the circuit in the event of any failure in the electrical integrity of the cable; and 3) power cord terminal fittings be corrosion-resistant and constructed in a manner to prevent the entry of moisture into the cable, provided with strain relief appurtenances, and designed to facilitate field connecting. [RSWF 44.33] 70 In submersible pump stations, the design requires all shut-off and check valves be located in a separate valve pit. Provisions to remove or drain accumulated water from the valve pit are included in the design. [RSWF 44.4] Page 10 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Emergency Operations for Pump Stations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 71 Pump stations are designed with an alarm system which activates in cases of power failure, sump pump failure, pump failure, unauthorized entry, or any cause of pump station malfunction. Pump station alarms are designed to be telemetered to a facility that is manned 24 hours a day. If such a facility is not available and a 24-hour holding capacity is not provided, the alarm is designed to be telemetered to utility offices during normal working hours and to the home of the responsible person(s) in charge of the lift station during off-duty hours. Note, if an audio-visual alarm system with a self-contained power supply is provided in lieu of a telemetered system, documentation is provided in Part II.(5)B. showing an equivalent level of reliability and public health protection. [RSWF 46] 72 The design requires emergency pumping capability be provided for all pump stations. For pump stations that receive flow from one or more pump stations through a force main or pump stations discharging through pipes 12 inches or larger, the design requires uninterrupted pumping capability be provided, including an in-place emergency generator. Where portable pumping and/or generating equipment or manual transfer is used, the design includes sufficient storage capacity with an alarm system to allow time for detection of pump station failure and transportation and connection of emergency equipment. [62- 604.400(2)(a)1. and 2., F.A.C., and RSWF 47.423 and 47.433] 73 The design requires: 1) emergency standby systems to have sufficient capacity to start up and maintain the total rated running capacity of the station, including lighting, ventilation, and other auxiliary equipment necessary for safety and proper operation; 2) special sequencing controls be provided to start pump motors unless the generating equipment has capacity to start all pumps simultaneously with auxiliary equipment operating; 3) a riser from the force main with rapid connection capabilities and appropriate valving be provided for all pump stations to hook up portable pumps; and 4) all pump station reliability design features be compatible with the available temporary service power generating and pumping equipment of the authority responsible for operation and maintenance of the collection/transmission system. [62-604.400(2)(a)3., F.A.C., and RSWF 47.431] 74 The design provides for emergency equipment to be protected from operation conditions that would result in damage to the equipment and from damage at the restoration of regular electrical power. [RSWF 47.411, 47.417, and 47.432] 75 Where independent substations are used for emergency power, each separate substation and its associated transmission lines is designed to be capable of starting and operating the pump station at its rated capacity. [RSWF 47.44] Force Mains Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 76 Force mains are designed to maintain, at design pumping rates, a cleansing velocity of at least 2 feet per second. The minimum force main diameter specified for raw wastewater is not less than 4 inches. (Not applicable to low pressure sewer systems) [RSWF49.1] 77 The design requires: 1) branches of intersecting force mains be provided with appropriate valves such that one branch may be shut down for maintenance and repair without interrupting the flow of other branches; and 2) stub-outs on force mains, placed in anticipation of future connections, be equipped with a valve to allow such connection without interruption of service. [62-604.400(2)(f), F.A.C.] 78 The design requires air relief valves be placed at high points in the force main to prevent air locking. [RSWF 49.2] 79 Specified force main pipe and joints are equal to water main strength materials suitable for design conditions. The force main, reaction blocking, and station piping are designed to withstand water hammer pressures and stresses associated with the cycling of wastewater Page 11 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement pump stations. [RSWF 49.4] 80 When the Hazen and Williams formula is used to calculate friction losses through force mains, the value for "C" is 100 for unlined iron or steel pipe for design. For other smooth pipe materials, such as PVC, polyethylene, lined ductile iron, the value for C does not exceed 120 (130 for PVC and HDPE) for design. (Not applicable to low pressure sewer systems) [RSWF 49.61] 81 Where force mains are constructed of material, which might cause the force main to be confused with potable water mains, specifications require the force main to be clearly identified. [RSWF 49.7] 82 Leakage tests for force mains are specified including testing methods and leakage limits. [RSWF 49.8] Note, if this project is an alternative collection system (i.e. a low pressure sewer system or a vacuum sewer system), complete the checklist items on Attachment I for low pressure sewer systems or Attachment II for vacuum sewer systems. Include the attachment with the submittal. For any items marked “NA” or “NC,” provide an explanation in section 5(B). Page 12 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) B.Explanation for Requirements or Standards Marked “NA” or “NC” in II(5)A above, which includes Attachments I and II (attach additional sheets if necessary): Page 13 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) PART III - Certifications (1)Collection/Transmission System Permittee I, the undersigned owner or authorized representative* of am fully aware that the statements made in this application for a construction permit are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I agree to retain the design engineer or another professional engineer registered in Florida, to conduct on-site observation of construction, to prepare a certification of completion of construction, and to review record drawings for adequacy. Further, I agree to provide an appropriate operation and maintenance manual for the facilities pursuant to Rule 62-604.500(4), F.A.C., and to retain a professional engineer registered in Florida to examine (or to prepare if desired) the manual. I am fully aware that Department approval must be obtained before this project is placed into service for any purpose other than testing for leaks and testing equipment operation. Signed ____Date ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Name Title *Attach a letter of authorization. (2)Owner of Collection/Transmission System I, the undersigned owner or authorized representative* of certify that we will be the Owner of this project after it is placed into service. I agree that we will operate and maintain this project** in a manner that will comply with applicable Department rules. Also, I agree that we will promptly notify the Department if we sell or legally transfer ownership of this project. Signed Date ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Name Title Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City __State ___Zip ___________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone ___ell________________________________Fax ___________________________________________ ____________________C Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ * Attach a letter of authorization **Description of the owner’s portion if split __________________________________________________________________________________ Second Owner of Collection/Transmission System (if system is divided with different owners I, the undersigned owner or authorized representative* of certify that we will be the Owner of this project after it is placed into service. I agree that we will operate and maintain this project in a manner that will comply with applicable Department rules. Also, I agree that we will promptly notify the Department if we sell or legally transfer ownership of this project. Signed ____Date ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Name Title Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________ State ___Zip ___________________________ ________________ Telephone _______________________Cell________________________________Fax ___________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ * Attach a letter of authorization **Description of the second owner portion if split __________________________________________________________________________________ (3)Wastewater Facility Serving Collection/Transmission System** If this is a Notice of Intent to use a general permit, check here: The undersigned owner or authorized representative* of the wastewater facility Page 14 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) hereby certifies that the above referenced facility has the capacity to receive the wastewater generated by the proposed collection system; is in compliance with the capacity analysis report requirements of Rule 62-600.405, F.A.C.; is not under a Department order associated with effluent violations or the ability to treat wastewater adequately; and will provide the necessary treatment and disposal as required by Chapter 403, F.S., and applicable Department rules. If this is an application for an individual permit, check one: The undersigned owner or authorized representative* of the wastewater facility hereby certifies that the above referenced facility has and will have adequate reserve capacity to accept the flow from this project and will provide the necessary treatment and disposal as required by Chapter 403, F.S., and applicable Department rules. The undersigned owner or authorized representative* of the wastewater facility hereby certifies that the above referenced facility currently does not have, but will have prior to placing the proposed project into operation, adequate reserve capacity to accept the flow from this project and will provide the necessary treatment and disposal as required by Chapter 403, F.S., and applicable Department rules. Name of Treatment Plant Serving Project ________________________________________________________________________________ County ____City _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ DEP Facility ID: FL____ _____________________________________ Maximum monthly average daily flow over the last 12 month period __________________ MGD Month(s) used _____________________ Maximum three-month average daily flow over the last 12 month period ___MGD Month(s) used _____________ ____ _________________ Current permitted capacity ____ MGD AADF MADF TMADF _________________________________________________ Current outstanding flow commitments (including this project) against treatment plant capacity __________________________________MGD Signed ____Date ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Name Title Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City __State ______________________________________________________ ____________________Zip ___________________________ Telephone _______________________Cell_ax_______________________________F ___________________________________________ Email ____ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ * Attach a letter of authorization ** If there is an intermediate satellite collection system between the project and the final receiving facility collection system, a letter shall be attached certifying that the intermediate downstream satellite collection system has adequate reserve capacity to accept the flow from this project. Page 15 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) (4)Professional Engineer Registered in Florida I, the undersigned professional engineer registered in Florida, certify that I am in responsible charge of the preparation and production of engineering documents for this project; that plans and specifications for this project have been completed; that I have expertise in the design of wastewater collection/transmission systems; and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the engineering design for this project complies with the requirements of Chapter 62-604, F.A.C. (Affix Seal) Signed ______________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________ Name _ Florida Registration No. __________________________________ _______________________________________________ Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________ State _Zip _______________________ ____________________ Telephone ___________________________ Cell ____________________________ Fax ____________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Portion of the project for which responsible: _______________________________________________________________________ Second Engineer (if applicable) (Affix Seal) Signed ______________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________ Name _ Florida Registration No._______________________________________________ __________________________________ Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _State _Zip _______________________ ____________________ __________________________________________________ Telephone _Cell __Fax ____________________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Portion of the Project for Which Responsible: __ _____________________________________________________________________ Page 16 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Third Engineer (if applicable) (Affix Seal) Signed ______________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________ Name _ Florida Registration No. __________________________________ _______________________________________________ Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _State _ Zip _______________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone _ Cell ____________________________ Fax ____________________________________ __________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Portion of the Project for Which Responsible: _ ______________________________________________________________________ Fourth Engineer (if applicable) (Affix Seal) Signed _________________________ Date __________________________ Name ________________________________________________ Florida Registration No. __________________________________ Company Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _tate _____________________ Zip _______________________ __________________________________________________ S Telephone ___________________________ Cell __ax ____________________________________ __________________________ F Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Portion of the Project for Which Responsible: __ _____________________________________________________________________ Page 17 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Attachment I – Requirements for Low Pressure Sewer Systems General Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 1 A central management entity, be it public or private, is identified for the operation and maintenance of the on-lot facilities associated with alternative collection/transmission systems. [FL DSG Page I-24 and 62-604.400(4), F.A.C.] 2 The project is designed based on a minimum average daily flow of 50 to 70 gallons per capita (100 gallons per capita is recommended) plus wastewater flow from industrial plants and major institutional and commercial facilities unless water use data or other justification is used to better estimate the flow. The design includes an appropriate peaking factor, which covers I/I contributions and non-wastewater connections to those service lines. A typical value is 200 gallons per day per EDU (350 is recommended). [MOPFD 12 – Page 45,46, 232 and EPA Manual ACS 2.4.1.1 and FL DSG Page I-23] 3 Procedures are specified for operation of the collection/transmission system during construction if work is performed on a system currently in operation. [RSWF 20.15] 4 Except for on-lot facilities, the project is designed to be located on public rights-of-way, land owned by the permittee, or easements (surveyed or implied) and located no closer than 100 feet from a public drinking water supply well and no closer than 75 feet from a private drinking water supply well; or documentation is provided in Part II.(5)B., showing that another alternative will result in an equivalent level of reliability and public health protection. [62-604.400(1)(b) and (c),, F.A.C.] 5 Systems must be designed on the basis of the type of pressurization unit employed and peak flows from the number of people to be served by the system. [FL DSG Page I-14] 6 Specifications require all materials of construction be capable of withstanding the environmental conditions of service. All components of the STEP system exposed to the atmosphere (not always submerged) must be highly resistant to corrosion. [FL DSG Page I- 12, RSWF 42.25] 7 The project is designed so that all new or relocated, buried sewers and force mains, are located in accordance with the separation requirements from water mains and reclaimed water lines of Rules 62-604.400(2)(g) and (h), F.A.C. Note, if the criteria of Rules 62- 604.400(2)(g) 4. or (2)(h)3., F.A.C., are used, describe in Part II.(5)B. alternative construction features that will be provided to afford a similar level of reliability and public health protection. [62- 604.400(2)(g) and (h), F.A.C.; 62-555.314, F.A.C.] 8 The project is designed with no physical connections between any potable water supplies and pump stations. If a potable water supply is brought to a station, reduced-pressure principal backflow-prevention assemblies are specified. [RSWF 42.9 and 62-555.360, F.A.C.] 9 Specifications require the contractor keep a signed approved record copy of all specifications, plans, addenda, supplementary drawings, working drawings, change orders and similar documents in good order at the construction site and at another convenient location where they are readily available. [FL DSG Page III-14] 10 Specifications include a maintenance plan and schedule for end users. Specifically, the plan shall include responsibilities of maintenance be it the end user or wastewater managing authority and schedules for float switch cleaning/repair (annually), STEP system effluent screens (annually) and septic tank inspection and solids/scum removal (3-5 years). Spare parts must also be addressed in the maintenance plan. [MOPFD-12 Pages 88, 225, and 270 - 279] Septic Tank and Wetwell Design Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 11 Pressurization unit covers and septic tank risers incorporate locking mechanisms which Page 18 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement provide relief under emergency conditions. [FL DSG Page I-12 and II-6] 12 Pressurization units are properly vented. (Underwriters Laboratory 778 does not consider grinder pumps to be hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code). [FL DSG Page I-12 and II-14 EPA ACS 2.4.7) 13 STEP system septic tanks are vented through the building plumbing stack. [MOPFD-12 Page 244] 14 For grinder pump station designs, the minimum storage capacity required is 50 gallons (additional storage capacity may be required based on local conditions). Storage capacity is determined by the operating volume (volume between the pump off and alarm) plus the reserve volume (volume between the alarm level and the top of the basin). [MOPFD-12 Page 62]. STEP system septic tank residual capacity is at least 100 gallons and 50 gallons storage capacity (as defined above) in the pressurization unit. (FL DSG Page I-13 and II-1] 15 In areas with high water tables, grinder pump stations and septic tanks are designed to withstand flotation forces when empty. When siting the pressurization unit, the design considers the potential for damage or interruption of operation because of flooding. Pressurization unit structures and electrical and mechanical equipment are designed to be protected from physical damage by the 100-year flood. Pressurization units are designed to remain fully operational and accessible during the 25-year flood unless lesser flood levels are appropriate based on local considerations, but not less than the 10-year flood. FEMA flood elevations can be found at: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home [62-604.400(2)(e), F.A.C., FL DSG Pages II-1 and II-4, MOPFD-12 Page 259] 16 Septic tanks should be located in areas not subject to vehicular traffic but if subject to vehicular traffic, shall be provided with an approved structural design and have traffic lids designed to withstand vehicular traffic. [FL DSG Page II-1] 17 STEP system septic tanks are located where they are easily accessible for periodic inspection and removal of accumulated solids. [MOPFD-12 Page 243] 18 STEP system septic tank materials specified are corrosion resistant as shown by test, experience, or analysis. [FL DSG Page II-4] 19 Provisions are included to ensure water-tightness of septic tanks when used in pressure sewers, including tank covers, manhole risers and covers, and inlet and outlet connections. [FL DSG 2(5), MOPFD-12 p225, 246] 20 Septic tank construction shall meet the requirements of Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C., or department regulations 21 Specifications include provisions for tank inspection of any existing septic tank to be converted for use in a pressure system (vacuum testing is preferred) and if determined to not be watertight, the tank shall be replaced. [FL DSG Page II-6, MOPFD-12 Pages 24,25,236, and 246, EPA ACS 2.5.3] 22 Specifications include provisions to require that pressurization units are watertight and structurally sound. The specifications include a loading diagram depicting the loads the tank will be subjected to, commensurate with burial depth, groundwater depth, soil types, foundation, bedding and backfill to be used, and other parameters. [MOPFD-12 Page 44] Appurtenances Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 23 Grinder pump systems and STEP septic tank effluent filters are NSF/ANSI 46 (Wastewater Treatment System Components and Devices) certified. If the systems are not NSF 46 certified, provide a list of the items that have not been tested and demonstrated to pass through the system without issue. [FL DSG Pages II-6 and 9] 24 STEP system effluent pumps are of cast iron, bronze, and/or plastic construction of the centrifugal type with submersible motor. Pumps are mounted in the pump wetwell or septic tank on three integral support feet or base. [FL DSG Page II-9] Page 19 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 25 Specifications include measures for the control/alarm panel to be located outside the house in full view of the pressurization unit and contained in a lockable or tamper-free, corrosion-proof and weatherproof NEMA 4x (or greater) enclosure. [FL DSG Page I-13, MOPFD-12 Page 12] 26 Specifications include provisions that grinder pump systems and STEP systems utilize an audio and visual high-water level alarm. [FL DSG Page II-13] 27 For all pressurization unit designs, a check valve is installed in the internal piping on the discharge side of either the grinder pump or STEP system. A redundant check valve may also be installed between the discharge coupling of the wetwell and the pressure sewer main connection. [FL DSG Page II-15, MODFD-12 Page 12, 57] 28 The design includes a gate or ball valve to be located in the pressurization unit wetwell to prevent backflow when the pressurization unit is removed for service. (FL DSG 2(G)(4)) (MOPFD-12 p12, 64) 29 The design includes a corporation stop or U-valve to be installed near the service line/pressure sewer main connection to isolate the service line at each service. Service lines are specified to be installed at right angles to the main. [FL DSG Page II-16, EPA ACS 2.4.2.2(e), MOPFD-12 Page 39, 56] 30 Specifications require boxes and vaults for air release facilities, cleanouts and other appurtenances to be sized to permit easy removal of the facilities, and to permit operation of the valves. The available space inside of a grinder pump station or septic tank is acceptable for valves, discharge piping and other appurtenances. [FL DSG Page III-12] 31 Designs for all valves shall be full-diameter opening to permit cleaning with a polypig or other devices. Valves in nonmetallic pressure sewer pipelines shall be iron, bronze, PVC, nylon or other approved material and shall have screwed or flanged ends. Valves in metal pressure sewer pipelines shall be iron body, bronze mounted with flanged or mechanical joint ends, except that in the smaller sizes, valves may be all bronze with screwed ends. [FL DSG Page III-12] 32 The specifications include provisions for all valves to be hydrostatically shop pressure tested at 1,725 kPa (25.0 psi) first by applying the hydrostatic pressure with the valve in the open position and then with the valve in the closed position. Valves failing to be tight and secure under the test pressure shall be rejected for pressure sewer installations. [FL DSG Page III-12] 33 For designs with valves installed on pressure sewers constructed with flexible pipe materials, the design shall not have the valve supported by the pipe but shall be supported by an anchored concrete cradle or concrete block. [FL DSG Page III-12] 34 Specifications must provide provisions for valve boxes to be constructed of vehicular traffic-rated plastic or coated cast iron and set into position during backfilling operations so they will be in a vertical alignment and parallel to the valve operating stem. The lower casing of the unit shall be first installed in such a manner as to be cushioned and to not rest directly upon the body of the valve or upon the pressure sewer main. The upper casing of the unit shall then be placed in proper alignment and adjusted to final grade. Backfilling shall be placed and compacted uniformly around the structure so as not to disturb the vertical alignment. [FL DSG Page III-12] 35 For STEP systems, specifications include effluent screens. [EPA ACS 2.4.6.1, MODFD-12 Page 226] 36 Specifications call for all appurtenances to be properly labeled to avoid confusion with potable water and other utility services [MOPFD-12 Page 40, FL DSG Page III-12] Electrical Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 37 The design includes pressurization units and control/alarm panels listed by testing Page 20 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement laboratories, e.g. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association, or Factory Mutual. [EPA ACS 2.4.4.2, MOPFD-12 Page 79] 38 In pressurization units, pump motor connections must be watertight [FL DSG Page I-13] 39 Specifications require conduit ends to be sealed to prevent moisture and corrosive gases from traveling though the conduit and into the control/alarm panel. [MOPFD-12 Page 79] 40 For grinder pumps, single-phase motors shall be of the capacitor start/capacitor run type for high starting torque. All grinder pumps shall be standard commercial shop-tested to include visual inspection to confirm construction in accordance with the specifications for correct model, horsepower, cord length, impeller size, voltage, phase and hertz. [FL DSG Page II-9] 41 Designs for grinder pumps require: Since the single-phase submersible centrifugal grinder pump has a capacitor start type motor, the capacitors and start relays must be located in a separate control panel enclosure. •The control panel should include, but not be limited to, a magnetic starter with ambient compensated bimetallic overload relay. •The relay should have a test button for simulation of overload trip and manual reset button. •Fault protection should be provided via a molded case magnetic circuit breaker with internal common trip or multiple poles. •A hand-off-automatic toggle switch for hand operation with a green light to indicate the pump-running mode should be provided for each grinder pump and mounted on a bracket inside the control panel enclosure. •The control panel enclosure should be of high-quality construction that meets state and local safety codes as well as national electrical codes. •Should there be a power failure, grinder pump malfunction, or flooded wetwell, pump controls and wiring must be accessible and comply with all code regulations to ensure safety of the service user or operating personnel. •As an alternate an explosion-proof combination motor control/junction box may be installed inside the grinder pump wetwell. Semi-positive displacement pumps having the starter and capacitor located in the pump core require only a standard junction box hook-up to the power source. [FL DSG II-12] 42 Designs for STEP systems require: Effluent pump starters and capacitors are located inside the motor housing and do not require a separate control panel containing these components. [FL DSG II-13] 43 Specifications require the wiring to connect grinder pump or STEP systems to the power source be suitable for direct burial and comply with state and local electrical codes. Wiring for the level sensors and control panel (if required) must also comply with these requirements. [FL DSG Page II-13] Force Mains and Service Lines Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 44 The project is designed with no physical connections between a public or private potable water supply system and a sewer or force main and with no water pipes passing through or coming into contact with any part of a sewer manhole. [RSFW 38.1 and 48.5] 45 Grinder pump force mains are designed to occur, at design pumping rates, a cleansing velocity of at least 2 feet per second (1 ft/second for STEP system force mains) once or twice daily. Maximum velocities shall not exceed 8 feet per second. Pipe sizes shall be determined based on these criteria. FL DSG Page I-16, RSWF 42.38, EPA ACS 2.4.1.2, MOPFD-12 Pages 49, 238] 46 For projects with existing building sewer service lines, the specifications note that the existing building sewers shall be inspected as described in the Uniform Plumbing Code and Page 21 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement replaced if not watertight. [MOPFD-12 Page 243] 47 Designs utilize the following: when calculating friction losses through pressure mains, utilize a Hazen-Williams roughness coefficient C in English units of 130 to 150 for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE). [FL DSG Page I-16] 48 The design shows each building sewer with a cleanout located outside and close to the structure (building or home) and/or at the point of demarcation between building owner and district maintenance. [MOPFD-12 Pages 60 - 61] 49 Specified pressure main pipe and joints are equal to water main strength materials suitable for design conditions. (FL DSG Table 1-5(5)) [RSWF 48.4, FL DSG Pages II-15, and III-1 through 4.] 50 Where pressure mains are constructed of material that might cause the pressure main to be confused with potable water mains, specifications require the force main to be clearly identified. [RSWF 48.7] 51 Specifications include measures for inductive wire (toning cable) to be buried with pressure mains for future location assistance. [FL DSG Pages I-20 and III-13, EPA ACS 2.4.2.1.c, MOPFD-12 Page 266] 52 The design includes cleanouts and/or shutoff valves to be located at all pipe junctions, pipe terminations, and at locations where pipe sizes change. Note, this requirement may be fulfilled in phases for new developments with approval of the Department. Stub outs on pressure mains are placed in anticipation of future connections and equipped with a valve to allow such connection without interruption of service. At intersections, valves are placed on the upstream side so that individual incoming pipes can be isolated without cutting off service to the other branches. Isolation valves shall always be fully ported type valves. [FL DSG Page I-21 and III-12, EPA ACS 2.4.5.1, MOPFD- 12 Pages37 and 55, 62-604.400(2)(f), F.A.C.] 53 Designs include the spacing of inline shut-off valves at least every 600 ft in high-density areas and not more than 1000 ft in low-density areas. [FL DSG Page I-21] 54 Designs provide for wastewater type air relief valves to be placed at high points in the force main to prevent air locking. Automatic air release valves are designed to prevent wastewater solids and grease from reaching the valve operating mechanism. Air and gases are released from the valve by float action. Air Release valves are provided for downslopes in excess of 10%. Provisions for cleaning the valve by backflushing shall be provided. [RSWF 48.2, FL DSG Pages I-22 and III-11, EPA ACS 2.4.2.1.e and 2.4.5.2, MOPFD-12 Pages 12 and 38] 55 The design provides for adequate preventive measures to avoid the accumulation of gases and air in pressure sewer mains. These include: •Submersion of pressurization unit pump intake to prevent siphoning or vortexing after shut-off. •Proper design to prevent undue retention time of wastes in pressure sewer where biological and chemical activity may produce gases. [FL DSG Page I-22] 56 The design minimizes the liberation of hydrogen sulfide gas where appropriate, such as at discharges to conventional gravity sewers. For example, the connection point of a pressure sewer system to a conventional gravity sewer system should be designed by introducing the pressure sewer discharge into the stream of the gravity sewer main or equal alternative. [FL DSG Page I-23] 57 Leakage tests for force mains are specified including testing methods and leakage limits. [RSWF 48.8] 58 Specifications require service lines to be installed at a depth sufficient to prevent any mechanical damage but not less than 1 foot. [FL DSG Page II-16] 59 Specifications require all pressure sewer mains to be constructed to a minimum depth of 30 inches or as required and as measured from the final ground surface to the top of the barrel of the pipe. [FL DSG Page III-4, MOD FD-12 Page 11] 60 Specifications require pressure sewer main installation be in accordance with AWWA C600 for ferrous pressure pipe, D2774 for thermoplastic pressure sewer pipe, ASTM 3839 for Page 22 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement thermosetting pressure sewer pipe or approved manufacturers’ written installation instructions. [FL DSG Page III-6] Bridge and Stream Crossings Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 61 The low pressure sewer system or STEP system is designed to meet the “Stream Crossings” portion (Items 27-33) of the Collection/Transmission System Design Information beginning on page 4 of DEP Form 62- 604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System. [62-604.300(3)(a), F.A.C.] Emergency Operations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 62 Pump stations are designed with an alarm system which activates in cases of pump failure, or high level. The audio-visual alarm system shall have a self-contained power supply. [RSWF 46] 63 Generators are not required for individual grinder pump stations, however if emergency electric generation systems are utilized, they shall have sufficient capacity to start up and maintain the total rated running capacity of the station. [62-604.400(2)(a)3., F.A.C., and RSWF 47.431] 64 The design provides for emergency equipment to be protected from operation conditions that would result in damage to the equipment and from damage at the restoration of regular electrical power. [RSWF 47.411, 47.417, and 47.432] Conventional Force Mains, Pump Stations, Gravity Sewers and Manholes Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 65 For conventional force mains, pump stations, gravity sewers and manholes used after leaving the lower pressure sewer system or STEP system, the project design meets the “General Requirements” and applicable portions of the Collection/Transmission System Design Information beginning on page 2 of DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System. [62-604.300(3)(a), F.A.C.] Page 23 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Attachment II – Requirements for a Vacuum Sewer System General Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 1 The project is designed based on an average daily flow of 100 gallons per capita plus wastewater flow from industrial plants and major institutional and commercial facilities unless water use data or other justification is used to better estimate the flow. [RSWF 11.243] 2 The design includes an appropriate peaking factor (minimum ratio of 3 for peak hour/design average flow). [RSWF 11.243] 3 Procedures are specified for operation of the existing collection/transmission system during construction if work is performed on a system currently in operation. [RSWF 20.15] 4 Except for on-lot facilities, the project is designed to be located on public rights-of-way, land owned by the permittee, or easements. [62-604.400(1)(b), F.A.C.] 5 A central management entity, be it public or private, is identified for operation and maintenance of the on-lot facilities associated with alternative collection/transmission systems. [FL DSG Page I-24 and 62-604.400(4), F.A.C.] 6 The project is designed to be located no closer than 100 feet from a public drinking water supply well and no closer than 75 feet from a private drinking water supply well; or documentation is provided showing that another alternative will result in an equivalent level of reliability and public health protection. [62-604.400(1)(c), F.A.C.] 7 The project is designed with no physical connections between a public or private potable water supply system. [RSWF 38.1 and 48.5] 8 The project is designed to preclude the deliberate introduction of storm water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, air conditioning system condensate water, non-contact cooling water and sources of uncontaminated wastewater. [62-604.400(1)(d), F.A.C.] 9 At the completion of each day’s work, testing on vacuum mains and vacuum service pit connections laid that day is specified requiring; 1) the completed portion of the system be plugged and subjected to a vacuum of 22 inches Hg and then allowed to stabilize for 15 minutes prior to monitoring; and 2) a vacuum loss of less than l % per hour during the minimum testing period of 2 hours. [MOPFD-12 #1 Page 205] 10 Final testing on completed vacuum mains and vacuum service pit connections is specified requiring: 1) the completed portion of the system be plugged and subjected to a vacuum of 22 inches Hg and then allowed to stabilize for 15 minutes prior to monitoring; and 2) a vacuum loss of less than l % per hour during the minimum testing period of 4 hours. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 205] Vacuum Collection System Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 11 The entire piping network is designed to keep the bore of the entire pipeline open; sections of pipeline are not purposely sealed. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 200] 12 The vacuum sewer system is designed with a minimum air-to-liquid ratio of two parts air to one part liquid. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 200] 13 The vacuum sewer system is designed with a maximum static loss of 13 feet and a maximum friction loss of 5 feet in any single flow path. [MOPFD-12 #6 and #7 Page 200] 14 The project is designed with no vacuum sewer mains less than 4 inches in diameter. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 201] 15 Pipe and fittings for vacuum sewer pipe is SDR 21 pressure rated PVC pipe with double- lipped, pushon gasketed joints. [MOPFD-12 #13 Page 202 and Page 129] 16 General design configuration for uphill transport is based on a saw tooth pipeline profile; Page 24 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement or documentation is provided showing other vertical profiles are justified by appropriate engineering data. [MOPFD-12 #1 Page 201] 17 When vacuum sewer mains or branches must ascend a hill, multiple lifts are designed at a minimum distance of 20 feet apart. Between each lift, vacuum lines are installed with a uniform slope, so that minimum fall of 0.25 feet is achieved between these lifts. [MOPFD- 12 #10 Pages 201 and 202] 18 The project is designed with no single lift of vacuum sewer main exceeding 3 feet in height. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 201] 19 The project is designed with 5 maximum lifts in a series. A series of 5 lifts is designed to be separated by at least 100 feet of vacuum mains from the next lift or series of lifts, at least one energy input is designed in the zone of separation. [62-4.070(3), F.A.C.] 20 If not uphill transport, vacuum sewer mains are designed with a minimum slope of 0.20%. For profile changes less than 125 feet apart, the minimum fall between profile changes is 0.25 feet. [MOPFD-12 #3 Page 201] 21 If directional drilling, installation tolerances for vacuum sewer main slope are specified the same as those required for open trenching. [62-4.070(3), F.A.C.] 22 The maximum design flows (i.e., peak flows) for vacuum sewer main sizing is designed as follows: 4-inch pipe/38 gallons per minute (gallons per minute (gpm)); 6-inch pipe/105 gpm; 8-inch pipe/210 gpm; and 10-inch pipe/375 gpm. For vacuum mains larger than 10- inches, flow data supports the peak design flow capacity of that pipe size. [MOPFD-12 #4 Page 201] 23 The project is designed with 2000 feet maximum length for any one run of 4-inch diameter vacuum sewer main. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 201] 24 For changes in horizontal alignment, two 45-degree bends connected by a short section of piping are designed, rather than one 90-degree bend. [MOPFD-12 #8 Page 201] 25 The project is designed with isolation valves at every branch connection and at intervals no greater than 1500 feet on vacuum sewer mains. Resilient coated wedge gate valves and a valve box or other approved apparatus, to facilitate proper use of the valve, are specified. [MOPFD-12 #9 Page 201] 26 The vacuum sewer system is designed to prevent damage from superimposed loads. [RSWF 33.7] 27 The vacuum sewer system is designed to meet the “Stream Crossings” portion (Items 27- 33) of the Collection/Transmission System Design Information beginning on page 4 of DEP Form 62- 604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System. [62-604.300(3)(a), F.A.C.] 28 The project is designed so that all new or relocated, buried vacuum sewers, are located in accordance with the separation requirements from water mains and reclaimed water lines of Rules 62-604.400(2)(g) and (h), F.A.C. Note, if the criteria of Rules 62-604.400(2)(g) 4. or (2)(h)3., F.A.C., are used, describe in Part II.(5)B. alternative construction features that will be provided to afford a similar level of reliability and public health protection. [62- 604.400(2)(g) and (h), F.A.C.; 62-555.314, F.A.C] Vacuum Valves Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 29 Vacuum valves with the ability to pass a 3-inch spherical solid are specified. [MOPFD-12 #1 Page 204] 30 Valves that are vacuum-operated on opening and spring-assisted on closing are specified. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 204] 31 Valve configuration is designed so that the collection system vacuum ensures positive valve seating. Valve plunger and shaft is designed to be completely out of the flow path when valve is in the open position. [MOPFD-12 #3 Page 204] Page 25 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 32 The valve is designed to be equipped with a sensor-controller that relies on atmospheric air and vacuum pressure from the downstream side of the valve for its operation, thereby requiring no other power source. The controller is designed to be capable of maintaining the valve fully open for a fixed period of time and be field-adjustable over a range of 3 to 10 seconds. [MOPFD-12 #4 Page 204] 33 With the exception of the gravity lateral line air-intake, no other external sources of air are designed as a part of the valve assembly. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 204] 34 An internal sump breather unit arrangement is designed to connect the valve controller to its air source and provide a means of ensuring that no liquid can enter the controller during system shutdowns and restarts. It shall also be designed to prevent sump pressure from forcing the valve open during low vacuum conditions and provide positive sump venting, regardless of traps in the home gravity service line. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 204] Valve Pits Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 35 Peak flow to any vacuum valve pit is designed to a maximum of 3 gallons per minute. [MOPFD-12 #3 Page 202] 36 When specific valve service lines having suction lifts in excess of 5.5 feet are designed, the static losses added to the losses for that main do not exceed 13 feet. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 200] 37 Suction lifts from the bottom of the holding sump to the valve centerline do not exceed 8 feet. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 200] 38 A single valve pit is designed to serve a maximum of four separate building sewers, but no more than 3 gallons per minute. [MOPFD-12 #1 Page 202] 39 On a system-wide design basis, the overall separate building sewer to valve pit ratio does not exceed 2.5: l. [MOPFD-12 #1 Page 202] 40 No single property or parcel is designed to be served by more than one valve pit, unless justification is provided to support multiple valve pits. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 202] 41 Valve pits installed within a road right-of-way or other area subject to vehicular traffic shall be designed and installed to withstand appropriate traffic loads. [MOPFD-12 #4 Page 202] 42 Valve pits are designed to have a receiving sump with a minimum of 50 gallons of storage. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 202] 43 Valve pits are designed to prevent entrance of water in the sump and for the vacuum valve to remain fully operational if submerged. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 203] 44 Valve pit locations are designed to be easily accessible, so that valves may be easily removed and replaced. [MOPFD-12 #7 Page 203] 45 Valve pits are designed to include a 3” flexible PVC connector connected directly to the valve pit between the valve pit and vacuum sewer main. [MOPFD-12 Page 162] 46 Valve pits are designed to include gravity service connection stub-outs piping to which the sewer customer will ultimately connect. Customer connections are designed via gravity flow to the vacuum pit location. [MOPFD-12 #9 Page 203 and #1 Page 209] Buffer Tanks Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 47 Buffer tanks are designed instead of single valve pits if there are nonresidential/commercial or high flow inputs greater than 3-gpm peak flow or if there is no other practical method of serving the property by additional vacuum mains and valve pits. [MOPFD-12 #1 Page 203] Page 26 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 48 Buffer tanks are designed to have an operating sump of no less than 10 gallons at a wastewater depth of 10 to 14 inches. [MOPFD-12 #3 Page 203] 49 No more than 25% of the total peak design flow on a system-wide basis is designed to enter through buffer tanks, unless justification is provided depending on static and friction loss and buffer tank location. [MOPFD-12 #4 Page 203] 50 No more than 50% of the total peak design flow is designed to enter a single vacuum main through buffer tanks, unless justification is provided depending on static and friction loss and buffer tank location. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 203] 51 One 3-inch vacuum valve is designed to be used for every 15 gpm at peak wastewater flow. For higher flows, the wastewater is designed to be admitted to a splitter manhole which will evenly split and divert the flow to multiple valve buffer tank units. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 203] 52 When specific buffer tank valve pits having suction lifts in excess of 5.5 feet are designed, the static losses added to the losses for that main do not exceed 13 feet. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 200] 53 Suction lifts from the bottom of the holding sump to the valve centerline do not exceed 8 feet. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 200] 54 Dual buffer tanks are designed to be connected to a 6-inch or larger vacuum main; where three or more valves are used, an 8-inch vacuum main or larger is specified. [MOPFD-12 #7 Page 204] 55 The design requires: 1) buffer tanks be constructed of minimum 4-feet internal diameter precast concrete manhole sections; and 2) all joints and connections on the buffer tank must be water-tight. Above ground venting of the vacuum valve must be installed, to ensure proper venting, in the event that the buffer tank becomes filled with wastewater. [MOPFD-12 #8 Page 204] 56 Provisions are included with the buffer tank design to allow for separation of the valve access area from the sanitary wastewater storage area. [MOPFD-12 #9 Page 204] 57 Provisions are included with the buffer tank design for maintenance personnel access. [MOPFD-12 #9 Page 204] Individual Gravity Laterals Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 58 Inspection and approval of individual gravity laterals are specified before final connection and vacuum valve installation requiring: 1) laterals be no less than 4 inches in diameter; and 2) laterals be schedule 40 PVC or pressure-rated PVC (SDR 21 or SDR 26) or similar. [MOPFD-12 #2 and #5 Page 210] 59 Air-intakes for each individual gravity lateral are specified requiring that: 1) air-intake piping and fittings be the same diameter as the lateral; 2) air-intakes extend a minimum of 2 feet above ground level with a gooseneck to protect against flooding; 3) air-intakes contain a stainless-steel screen to prevent the entry of rodents, insects, and debris; and 4) air-intakes be located to prevent damage to the piping. As an alternative to air-intakes, 6- inch Dedicated Air Terminals are specified. [MOPFD-12 #8 Page 203 and #4 Page 210] Vacuum/Pump Stations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 60 In areas with high water tables, stations are designed to withstand flotation forces when empty. When siting the station, the design considers the potential for damage or interruption of operation because of flooding. Station structures and electrical and Page 27 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement mechanical equipment are designed to be protected from physical damage by the 100-year flood. Stations are designed to remain fully operational and accessible during the 25-year flood unless lesser flood levels are appropriate based on local considerations, but not less than the 10-year flood. [62-604.400(2)(e), F.A.C.] 61 Stations are designed to be readily accessible by maintenance vehicles during all weather conditions. [RSWF 41.2] 62 The total volume of the vacuum collection tank is designed to be three times the collection tank operating volume, plus 400 gal, with a minimum size of 1000 gallons. [MOPFD-12 #3 Page 207] 63 Necessary pipe, fittings, and valves are specified to allow for emergency pumping out of the vacuum collection tank. [MOPFD-12 #9 Page 206] 64 A minimum of two pumping units are specified for both the vacuum pumps and the wastewater pumps, with each being capable of handling peak flow conditions with the other out of service. [MOPFD-12 #3 Page 206] 65 The design includes provisions to automatically alternate the pumps in use. [RSWF 42.4] 66 Vacuum pumps are designed for both peak flow from the vacuum valves adjusted to a 2:1 air-liquid inlet time ratio and for a system pump down time between 1 and 3 minutes with one pump not in service. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 207 and 208] 67 Wastewater discharge pumps are designed using an appropriate peaking factor. [MOPFD- 12 #2 Page 206 and 207] 68 Pumps handling raw wastewater are designed to pass spheres of at least 3 inches in diameter. Pump suction and discharge openings are designed to be at least 4 inches in diameter. Note, this is not applicable to grinder pumps. [RSWF 42.33] 69 The design requires pumps be placed such that under normal operating conditions they will operate under a positive suction head. [RSWF 42.34] 70 Wastewater discharge pumps are adequate to maintain a minimum velocity of 2 feet per second in the force main. [RSWF 42.38] 71 Certification is specified from the pump manufacturer stating that wastewater discharge pumps are suitable for use in a vacuum sewer installation. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 206] 72 The design requires: 1) suitable shutoff valves (plug valves or resilient coated wedge gate valves) be placed on the suction line of wastewater discharge pumps; 2) suitable shutoff and check valves be placed on the discharge line of each wastewater discharge pump; 3) a check valve be located between the shutoff valve and the wastewater discharge pump; 4) check valves be suitable for the material being handled; 5) check valves be placed on the horizontal portion of discharge piping (except for ball checks, which may be placed in the vertical run); 6) all valves be capable of withstanding normal pressure and water hammer; and 7) all shutoff and check valves be operable from the floor level and accessible for maintenance. [MOPFD-12 #6 and #8 Page 206 and RSWF 42.5] 73 Isolation valves are specified between the vacuum collection tank, vacuum pump(s), influent line, and raw wastewater discharge pipe. [MOPFD-12 #7 Page 206] 74 Vacuum station piping and fittings 4 inches and larger are specified to be 150 #ANSI flanged ductile iron. Piping and fittings less than 4 inches are specified to be schedule 80 PVC with solvent-welded joints. [MOPFD-12 #10 Page 206] 75 Station testing requirements are specified in accordance with the vacuum system manufacturer's standard. [MOPFD-12 #12 Page 206] 76 Instrumentation and control systems to provide operational functionality are specified to manufacturer’s standard. Provisions for automatic pump alternation are included in the instrumentation and control system. The instrumentation and control system to bear the UL label, per the requirements of UL 508 and UL 508A. [MOPFD-12 #1 and #2 Page 208] 77 The design requires: 1) stations be protected from lightning and transient voltage surges; and 2) stations be equipped with lighting arrestors, surge capacitors, or other similar protection devices and phase protection. [62-604.400(2)(b), F.A.C.] 78 The design provides for adequate ventilation in accordance with RSWF 42.7. [MOPFD-12 Page 208 and RSWF 42.7] Page 28 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4, 2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 79 Electrical equipment and installation are designed to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code. [MOPFD-12 #2 Page 208] 80 Adequate temperature control is designed for the main electrical equipment and primary power distribution. [MOPFD-12 #5 Page 209] 81 Potable water, power, and telephone service is specified to be provided to the vacuum/pump station. [MOPFD-12 #6 Page 209] 82 Outdoor lighting for security is specified. [MOPFD-12 #9 Page 209] 83 Stations are designed and located on the site to minimize adverse effects from odors, noise, and lighting. [62-604.400(2)(c), F.A.C.] 84 The design requires stations be enclosed with a fence or otherwise designed with appropriate features to discourage the entry of animals and unauthorized persons. Posting of an unobstructed sign made of durable weather resistant material at a location visible to the public with a telephone number for a point of contact in case of emergency is specified. [62-604.400(2)(d), F.A.C.] 85 The design provides for suitable and safe means of access in accordance with RSWF 42.23. [RSWF 42.23] 86 Specified construction materials are appropriate under conditions of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and other corrosive gases, greases, oils, and other constituents frequently present in wastewater. The ferrous metal components of the vacuum pump station are specified to be protectively coated to prevent corrosion. [MOPFD-12 #11 Page 206 and RSWF 42.25] 87 The design includes provisions to facilitate removing pumps, motors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. [RSWF 42.22] 88 The design requires suitable devices for measuring wastewater flow at all pump stations. Indicating, totalizing, and recording flow measurement are specified for stations with a 350 gpm or greater design peak flow. [RSWF 42.8] 89 The station is designed with no physical connections with any potable water supplies. If a potable water supply is brought to a station, reduced-pressure principle backflow- prevention assemblies are specified. [RSWF 42.9 and 62-555.360(4), F.A.C.] Emergency Operations for Vacuum/Pump Stations Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 90 Stations are designed with an alarm system which activates in cases of power failure, pump failure, unauthorized entry, or any cause of pump station malfunction. Station alarms are designed to be telemetered to a facility that is manned 24 hours a day. If such a facility is not available, the alarm is designed to be telemetered to utility offices during normal working hours and to the home of the responsible person(s) in charge of the lift station during off-duty hours. Note, if an audio-visual alarm system with a self-contained power supply is provided in lieu of a telemetered system, documentation is provided showing an equivalent level of reliability and public health protection. [RSWF 46] 91 The design requires emergency pumping capability be provided for all stations. For stations discharging through pipes 12 inches or larger, the design requires uninterrupted pumping capability be provided, including an in-place emergency generator. Where portable pumping and/or generating equipment or manual transfer is used, the design includes sufficient storage capacity with an alarm system to allow time for detection of station failure and transportation and connection of emergency equipment. [62-604.400(2)(a)1. and 2., F.A.C., MOPFD-12 #4 Page 209 and RSWF 47.423 and 47.433] 92 The design requires: 1) emergency standby systems to have sufficient capacity to start up and maintain the total rated running capacity of the station, including lighting, ventilation, and other auxiliary equipment necessary for safety and proper operation; 2) special sequencing controls be provided to start pump motors unless the generating equipment Page 29 DEP Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Incorporated by reference in subsection 62-604.300(3), F.A.C., (October 4,2021) Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement has capacity to start all pumps simultaneously with auxiliary equipment operating; 3) a riser from the force main with rapid connection capabilities and appropriate valving be provided for all stations to hook up portable pumps; and 4) all station reliability design features be compatible with the available temporary service power generating and pumping equipment of the authority responsible for operation and maintenance of the collection/transmission system. [62-604.400(2)(a)3., F.A.C. and RSWF 47.431] 93 The design provides for emergency equipment to be protected from operation conditions that would result in damage to the equipment and from damage at the restoration of regular electrical power. [RSWF 47.411, 47.417, and 47.432] 94 For permanently installed internal combustion engines, underground fuel storage and piping facilities are designed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations; and the design requires engines to be located above grade with adequate ventilation of fuel vapors and exhaust gases. [RSWF 47.414 and 47.415] 95 For permanently installed or portable engine-driven pumps are used, the design includes provisions for manual start-up. [RSWF 47.422] 96 Where independent substations are used for emergency power, each separate substation and its associated transmission lines is designed to be capable of starting and operating the pump station at its rated capacity. [RSWF 47.44] Conventional Force Mains, Pump Stations, Gravity Sewers and Manholes Initials (or “NA” or “NC”) Item Number Requirement 97 For conventional force mains, pump stations, gravity sewers and manholes used after leaving the vacuum/pump station, the project design meets the “General Requirements” and applicable portions of the Collection/Transmission System Design Information beginning on page 2 of DEP Form 62- 604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System. [62-604.300(3)(a), F.A.C.]