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Water Connection Policy

Standard Contract Documents can be obtained by emailing purchasing@nbutexas.com.

Standard Specifications

STANDARD DETAILS

Preface

The purpose of the NBU STANDARD DETAILS is to provide the design professional a guide for accepted construction practices within the City of New Braunfels and outside the city to the boundaries of the New Braunfels Utilities service area.  As an aid to the designer, these standard details are provided for the inclusion in proposed development projects for ease, efficiency and cost savings. 

Standard details contained in this manual are not intended to limit the design responsibility of the design professional. However, they establish a minimum acceptable size, configuration and/or quality for use within the City of New Braunfels and within the New Braunfels Utilities service area. 

The design professional may increase the requirements of an item contained in the standard detail to meet job requirements, but when this is done, there should be no reference on the plans to the New Braunfels Utilities standard detail and a new detail should be included in the plans and/or project contract documents. 

The design professional must review all Standard Details to be sure that they are adequate for the proposed project based on the job site conditions, and the design professional is solely responsible for the designs submitted under his seal. 

In order to keep design standards current with ever changing regulations and improved construction materials this section will be updated and maintained by the Water Systems Engineering Division and not require separate New Braunfels Utilities Board of Directors approval. Prior to starting a new design project the design professional should contact the New Braunfels Utilities Water Systems Engineering Division to verify that he/she has the latest document revisions.

Series 200 – Water

Item IDDescriptionAdoption / Revision DateDWGPDF
202Standard Installation Detail for 5/8″, 3/4″ & 1″ Meter – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
202Standard Installation Detail for 5/8″, 3/4″ & 1″ Meter – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
203Standard Installation Detail for 1-1/2″ & 2″ Meter Installation – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
203Standard Installation Detail for 1-1/2″ & 2″ Meter Installation – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
204Compound Meter Installation 3″ Size – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
204Compound Meter Installation 3″ Size – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
205Compound Meter Installation 4″ Size – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
205Compound Meter Installation 4″ Size – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
206Compound Meter Installation 6″ Size – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
206Compound Meter Installation 6″ Size – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
207Vault Pipe Penetration Detail2/1/2024DWGPDF
210Standard Fire Line Installation – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
210Standard Fire Line Installation – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
211Fire & Domestic Service Meter Assembly – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
211Fire & Domestic Service Meter Assembly – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
220Concrete Encasement-Water2/1/2024DWGPDF
221Concrete Thrust Blocking – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
221Concrete Thrust Blocking – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
230Typical Gate Valve2/1/2024DWGPDF
231Typical Butterfly Valve2/1/2024DWGPDF
232Water Valve Box Adjustment to Grade w/Full Depth Concrete for Existing Streets2/1/2024DWGPDF
233Water Valve Box Adjustment to Grade w/Concrete and H.M.A.C. for New Streets2/1/2024DWGPDF
234Debris Cap Installation – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
234Debris Cap Installation – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
240Standard Fire Hydrant Installation w/Storz Connector2/1/2024DWGPDF
242Standard Fire Hydrant Clearance2/1/2024DWGPDF
243Service Tap: Meter Box Placement Between Sidewalk and Curb2/1/2024DWGPDF
244Service Tap: Meter Box Placement Between Sidewalk and Property Line2/1/2024DWGPDF
245Tracer Wire Access Point2/1/2024DWGPDF
246Adjustable Pipe Support2/1/2024DWGPDF
250Dual PRV Installation2/1/2024DWGPDF
2512″ Blow Off Assembly on 8″ and 12″ PVC or DI Mains2/1/2024DWGPDF
2601″-2″ Air Release Valve Installation (Type I) – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
2601″-2″ Air Release Valve Installation (Type I) – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
2613″ or Larger Air/Vacuum Valve Installation (Type II) – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
2613″ or Larger Air/Vacuum Valve Installation (Type II) – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF

Series 300 – Wastewater

Item IDDescriptionAdoption / Revision DateDWGPDF
301Wastewater Deep Service Connection2/1/2024DWGPDF
302Single Wastewater Service Connection – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
302Single Wastewater Service Connection – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
305Control or Mini Manhole – 1 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
305Control or Mini Manhole – 2 of 22/1/2024DWGPDF
306Wastewater Cleanout Adjustment to Grade in Driveways2/1/2024DWGPDF
307Security Post for Sewer Monitoring Equipment2/1/2024DWGPDF
310Concrete Encasement2/1/2024DWGPDF
321Major Manhole Adjustment2/1/2024DWGPDF
322New Manhole Construction and Minor Manhole Adjustment2/1/2024DWGPDF
324Wastewater Manhole with Drop Inlet on Cast in Place Base2/1/2024DWGPDF
325Wastewater Manhole with Drop Inlet on Precast Base2/1/2024DWGPDF
327Wastewater Manhole on Cast in Place Base2/1/2024DWGPDF
328Wastewater Manhole on Precast Base2/1/2024DWGPDF
331Sanitary Sewer Manhole Cover2/1/2024DWGPDF
333Manhole Vent Paved Areas2/1/2024DWGPDF
334Manhole Vent Non-Paved Areas2/1/2024DWGPDF
335Shallow Manhole: Precast or Monolithic, & Top Slab2/1/2024DWGPDF
340Abandon Manhole2/1/2024DWGPDF
350Go, No Go Deflection Testing Mandrel2/1/2024DWGPDF
360Utility Shroud for Sewer Cleanout Assembly2/1/2024DWGPDF
361Manhole Marker Assembly2/1/2024DWGPDF

Series 400 – General

Item IDDescriptionAdoption / Revision DateDWGPDF
410Narrow Lot Water and Sewer Service Alignment Scenario12/20/2018PDF
420Encasement Detail with Casing Spacers2/1/2024DWGPDF
421Concrete Trench Cap12/9/2003DWGPDF
422Typical Trench with Unfinished Surface12/9/2003DWGPDF
423Concrete Retard12/9/2003DWGPDF
424Placement of Inductive Tracer Detection Tape12/9/2003DWGPDF
431Facility Gate2/1/2024DWGPDF

Series 500 – Environmental

Item IDDescriptionAdoption / Revision DateDWGPDF
501Silt Fence12/9/2003DWGPDF
502Rock Berm12/9/2003DWGPDF
503Triangular Sediment Filter Dike12/9/2003DWGPDF
504Hay Bale Dike12/9/2003DWGPDF
505Filter Dike Curb Inlet Protection12/9/2003DWGPDF
506Stabilized Construction Entrance12/9/2003DWGPDF
510Tree Protection Fence Location12/9/2003DWGPDF
511Tree Protection Fence Type A – Chain Link12/9/2003DWGPDF
512Tree Protection Fence Type B – Wood12/9/2003DWGPDF
513Tree Protection Fence Modified Type A – Chain Link12/9/2003DWGPDF
514Tree Protection Fence Modified Type B – Wood12/9/2003DWGPDF

Series 600 – Typical Street Sections

Note: Contact the appropriate agency (City, County or TXDOT) for street sections.

Series 700 – Excavation in Right of Way

See City of New Braunfels Street Trench Repair Details

Series 800 – Traffic Control

See “Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, TMUTCD, for latest Traffic Control Detailed Drawings

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A

Annexation Request

In order for approval of extension of water and/or wastewater service the landowner is required to submit a request for annexation.  This request in no way obligates the City of New Braunfels or New Braunfels Utilities to additional costs of construction of mains (water and wastewater).

Appendix B
Appendix C

Minimum Water Meter Sizes Based on Living Units*

Max # of Living UnitsMinimum Meter Size
21.0″
51.5″
102.0″
503.0″
1004.0″
1505.0″
2506.0″

*Based on TCEQ Regulations 337.211. Appendix B     

UTILITY COMPANY NOTIFICATION
Contractor shall notify the following utility companies 48 hours prior to excavation:
New Braunfels Utilities
830.608.8971
Time Warner Cable
830.625.3408
CenterPoint Energy
1800.545.6005
Southwestern Bell Telephone
830.303.1333
Texas One Call
1800.344.8377