April 1999

Process Industry Practices

Civil

PIP CVI02720
Sewer Details
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice

has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of
major industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing
these technical requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative,
application, and engineering costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer
should be reduced. While this Practice is expected to incorporate the majority of
requirements of most users, individual applications may involve requirements that
will be appended to and take precedence over this Practice. Determinations
concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or application of the Practice
to particular project or engineering situations should not be made solely on
information contained in these materials. The use of trade names from time to time
should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as
normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally
correct and may be substituted for those named. All practices or guidelines are
intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these practices or guidelines should conflict with
OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be
followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any
material contained in or suggested by the Practice.

©Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The

University of Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin,
Texas 78705. PIP member companies may copy this practice for their
internal use.

Not printed with State funds

 April 1999

Process Industry Practices

Civil

PIP CVI02720
Sewer Details

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................2 Process Sewer, Concrete Manholes with

1.1 Purpose ...............................................2 Chemical Resistant Brick Lining
1.2 Scope...................................................2 Process Sewer, Concrete Manholes with
Reinforced Thermosetting Resin (RTP)
Liner
2. References....................................2
Process Sewer, Concrete Manholes with
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) .........2 Chemical Resistant Coating
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ............2 Concrete Manhole Tops and Bases
Manhole Sections and Details
3. Design ...........................................3 Typical Manhole Fire and/or Vapor Seal
Precast or Cast in Place Rectangular or
Details: Square Storm Water Inlet
Sanitary, Storm or Process Sewer Fabricated Precast Circular Storm Water Inlet
HDPE Manhole “Catch Basin” Option Sewer Pipe Connection
Sanitary or Storm Sewer Concrete Pipe or Detail
Precast Manholes Terminology for Bedding Details
Sanitary Concrete Drop Manhole
Process Sewer, High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) Manholes

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Practice is to provide the designer and installer with standard
sewer manholes, catch basins, and bedding details to be used in process industry
facilities.

1.2 Scope
This Practice shows the details for fabrication and installation of typical sewer
manholes, catch basins and bedding requirements for underground gravity sewer
systems. This Practice is intended to be used in conjunction with PIP CVS02700 and
PIP CVE02705.

2. References
Applicable requirements in the latest edition of the following PIP practices, codes and
standards shall be considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the
date of contract award shall be used, except as otherwise specified. Short titles will be used
herein when appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP CVE02705 - Engineering Guide for Double Contained Sewers
– PIP CVS02315 - Excavation and Backfill Specification
– PIP CVS02700 - Underground Gravity Sewers Specification

PIP STS03001 - Plain and Reinforced Concrete Specification

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A48 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings

ASTM C76 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
Drain, and Sewer Pipe

ASTM C443 - Standard Specification for Joints for Circular Concrete
Sewer and Culvert Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets
 ASTM C478 - Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete
Manhole Sections

ASTM C923 - Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between
Reinforced Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes and Laterals

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO)

AASHTO HS20 - Standard Specification for Highway Bridges

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3. Design
3.1 The project design drawings specify the location, orientation and type of manholes
and catch basins.
3.2 All structures shall be designed for AASHTO HS20 loading unless otherwise noted.
3.3 All concrete shall conform to PIP STS03001 unless otherwise noted.
3.4 Bedding and backfilling requirements for piping shall be in accordance with
PIP CVS02700 and PIP CVS02315.

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