
Standards
Design standards depict current design and construction practices by the Department of Public Utilities for capital improvement and developer construction projects.
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Design standards depict current design and construction practices by the Department of Public Utilities for capital improvement and developer construction projects.
The purpose of the Design Standards Manual is to provide conformity in the design and engineering review of public water and wastewater utility improvements, that are owned and maintained by the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Public Utilities.
Lateral CCTV inspections are performed as part of the acceptance process for developer-installed gravity sewer infrastructure that will be contributed to the City. A copy of the policy is available to view.
The following is a table of contents for the 2023 Standard Details. For a full copy of the 2023 Standard Details, please contacts us at 757-385-4171.