[Order adopted 10-16-1986 §§1 — 4]
A.
It
is hereby provided that regulations for the location and relocation
of any utility facilities along the highways maintained by Jefferson
County, Missouri and located within the incorporated portion of Jefferson
County, Missouri, are hereby established said regulations being in
the following form.
1.
Application.
a.
The following rules are established for the location or relocation
of utility facilities on the right-of-way of highways in the Jefferson
County Highway System. Any location of utility facilities contrary
to this policy is declared to be an interference with the construction,
maintenance or operation of County highways and their right-of-way
and is prohibited. Relocation of existing utility facilities necessary
to permit construction of a highway project shall be subject to the
requirement of a hearing hereafter provided. Nothing in the rule shall
permit non-compliance with the requirements of a regulatory agency
regarding construction of utility facilities.
b.
Except as herein described, all work to be performed on right-of-way
of the County highway system in connection with the location, relocation
or maintenance of utilities, and where the roadway, shoulders or right-of-way
will be affected by the work, must be done only under a permit or
agreement to be issued by authority of Jefferson County. Application
for such permits shall state specifically the location and nature
of the work to be performed. A deposit may be required to insure completion
in accordance with the permit or easement issued. Replacement of individual
poles and attachments or other existing utility facilities where only
spot excavation is required and which excavation is not between the
shoulder lines of the highway, may be considered as routine maintenance
and a permit will not be required. Permits also will not be required
for paralleling service connections from established distribution
facilities where no pavement cut is involved. The policies prescribed
in the documents, which are on file in the County Offices, are intended
to reflect general policies of the County and specific application
should be made and permit obtained for the completed work rather than
to rely fully upon these rules.
c.
In the event that utility lines or facilities are so damaged as to
constitute an emergency situation directly affecting or endangering
traffic on the highway or public safety, access is permitted to the
damaged facility by leaving the through roadways at such points as
may be necessary to effect emergency repairs, provided immediate notice
is given to the County Highway Superintendent, the County Council
and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
d.
This policy does not apply to utility lines for services to facilities
required for operating a highway.
3.
Definitions and general information.
a.
Vertical clearance for overhead crossings. The vertical
clearance of new or existing overhead installations shall not be less
than the current minimum requirements of the National Electric Safety
Code, but in no case less than eighteen (18) feet.
b.
Minimum cover for new underground installations. Underground water line installation shall have a minimum cover of
forty-two (42) inches. All other underground installations shall have
a minimum cover of thirty (30) inches, except underground direct buried
cable may have a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches cover and buried
service wires not crossing a roadway may have a minimum of twelve
(12) inches cover. The County Engineer may request greater minimums.
[Ord. No. 22-0377, 7-26-2022]
c.
Encasement. "Encasement", as used in this policy,
means the placing of an installation around and outside of an underground
facility consisting of a larger conduit, which will permit the removal
and replacement of the facility. An alternate to the conduit type
encasement would be reinforced concrete poured around the facility.
4.
Location and relocation of utility lines.
a.
Paved roads.
(1)
General policy.
(a)
All new facilities shall be installed and maintained without
cutting or damaging the roadway surface or paved shoulders except
that in the event that underlying rock formations or other obstructions
are encountered that prevent boring or pushing operations, special
permission may be granted for pavement cuts when the need is established.
Any voids occurring as a result of boring or pushing casings or other
facilities under roadways or approaches shall be filled to the satisfaction
of the County Engineer by a method and with material approved by the
County Engineer.
[Ord. No. 22-0377, 7-26-2022]
(b)
Pavement cuts may be made by permit only. Permits will be issued
only when it is impractical to otherwise service and maintain the
facility.
(2)
Roadway crossings of utilities.
(a)
Overhead main line and service crossings are permitted provided
the supports are located near the right-of-way lines.
(b)
Underground facilities shall generally be continuously incased
under the through roadways, median, ramps and shoulder areas with
the casing extending to the toe of the fill slopes or to the ditch
line. In curb sections, the encasement shall extend outside the outer
curb of the roadway(s) a distance equal to the depth of the encasement
at the curb line. Manholes or vent pipes for the casing where necessary
shall be located at the right-of-way line or adjacent to an outer
road. Exceptions for encasement may be made as follows:
(i)
Communication and electric cables installed in ducts.
(ii)
Welded steel pipelines carrying gaseous or liquid
petroleum products need not be encased provided they are cathodically
protected against corrosion, triple coated in accordance with accepted
pipeline construction standards and meet the applicable material requirements.
(iii)
Gas service connections of steel or polyethylene
(PE) constructed and protected in accordance with and meeting the
applicable material requirements.
[Ord. No. 22-0377, 7-26-2022]
(iv)
Water service connections and crossings of copper
two (2) inches inside diameter or less and meeting the applicable
material requirements.
(v)
Natural gas distribution pipe of polyethylene (PE) plastic,
traceable, installed by a horizontal bore method at a minimum depth
of thirty (30) inches under ditches and roadways, constructed in accordance
with and meeting applicable material requirements.
[Ord. No. 22-0377, 7-26-2022]
(3)
Paralleled installations on the right-of-way will be permitted
provided that poles are within two (2) feet of the normal right-of-way
line and underground facilities are within six (6) feet of the normal
right-of-way line except:
(a)
Existing poles, being relocated, shall be within five (5) feet
of the normal right-of-way line.
(b)
Existing overhead facilities that parallel an existing roadway
which will be incorporated into the completed roadway may remain in
place if their existing location does not interfere with construction,
maintenance or operation of the completed highway.
(c)
Existing underground facilities (other than sanitary sewers)
that parallel an existing roadway which will be incorporated into
the completed roadway may be left in place where it is impractical
to relocate the facility provided that maintenance and service can
be performed without cutting or damaging the pavement or interfering
with the construction, maintenance and operation of the highway.
(d)
Except for multiple facilities at intersections and subject
to the approval of the highway engineer, existing steel pipe transmission
and distribution facilities for gaseous petroleum products that parallel
an existing roadway which will be incorporated into the completed
roadway may be left in place subject to an agreement by the utility
company that maintenance, service and facility expansion will be performed
without cutting or damaging the pavement or interfering with the construction,
maintenance or operation of the highway and provided that the facility
is catholically protected against corrosion and meets the applicable
material requirements.
(e)
Careful consideration shall be given to the location of guys,
anchors, braces and other supports. Generally, good design procedure
will provide that such appurtenances be located at right-of-way jogs,
along intersecting road right-of-way or at other similar acceptable
locations, so that encroachment is held to an absolute minimum.
(4)
Existing sanitary sewer mains shall be considered individually
and removed or left in place contingent upon age, condition, feasibility
of moving and whether service and maintenance can be performed without
damaging the roadway surfacing. If an existing parallel main is left
in place within the limits of the paved surface or curb lines, stub
mains as required shall be laid between the sewer main and curb or
shoulder lines for future service connections in each block. Manholes
where necessary shall be relocated outside the traveled roadway wherever
practical. Encasement for existing trunk sanitary sewer crossings
may be required for questionable condition, protection during construction,
heavy fills or installation under pressure.
(5)
Encasement is not required for new trunk sanitary sewer crossings
of vitrified clay, reinforced concrete or cast iron except when installation
procedures would produce voids in the roadbed, heavy fills or installations
under pressure. Manholes are to be located as near the right-of-way
line as practical.
(6)
Structures.
(a)
No utility facilities will be permitted in or on a grade separation
structure except wires and then only where no other practical means
exist for crossings.
(b)
No utility facilities shall be placed on any structure except
by agreement and a charge will be made for the increased maintenance
costs involved.
b.
Non-paved roads.
(1)
Roadway.
(a)
Existing paralleled surface installations interfering with construction,
maintenance or operation shall be relocated to within five (5) feet
of the normal right-of-way line. Poles for new parallel surface installations
shall be located within two (2) feet of the normal right-of-way line.
Careful consideration shall be given to the location of guys, anchors,
braces and other supports. Generally, good design procedure will provide
that such appurtenances be located at right-of-way jogs, along intersecting
road right-of-way or at other similar acceptable locations, so that
encroachment is held to an absolute minimum.
(b)
Existing paralleled underground installations interfering with
construction, maintenance or operation shall be relocated to as near
the right-of-way line as practical. New paralleled underground installations
shall be located within six (6) feet of the normal right-of-way line
when practical.
(c)
Existing overhead crossings that interfere with construction,
maintenance or operation shall be relocated with their supports as
near the right-of-way line as is practical. New overhead crossing
installations shall be located with their supports as near the right-of-way
line as is practical.
(d)
Installation of underground crossings may be made by trenching
one-half (½) of the roadway at a time. Encasement shall be
required for pressure lines, sewers and drains when crossing under
the roadway using PVC, thermoplastic, asbestos cement or ABS pipe
material.
(2)
Structures.
(a)
No utility facilities will be permitted in or on a grade separation
except wires and then only where no other practical means exists for
crossings.
(b)
No utility facilities shall be placed on any structure except
by agreement and a charge will be made for the increased maintenance
costs involved.
5.
Approved materials for underground utility facilities (other
than cable).
a.
Water and sewer lines.
(1)
Copper meeting the requirements of ASTM Specification B 88-76,
Type K or latest revision thereof.
(2)
Cast iron meeting Specification ANSI 21.6-1970 (AWWA C106-70)
or ASA 21.8-1970 (AWWA C108-70). Joints shall be mechanical or push
on meeting Specification ANSI A 21.11-1972 (AWWA C111-72).
(3)
Ductile iron meeting Specification ANSW 21.51-1971 (AWWA C151.71).
Joints shall be mechanical or push on meeting Specification ANSI A
21.11-1972 (AWWA C111-72).
(4)
Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe meeting AWWA Specification
C301-64 for sizes sixteen (16) inches in diameter or larger.
(5)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe for water transmission shall be
of type PVC 1120 material and shall meet the requirements of ASTM
D-2241-76 or the latest revision thereof. For sizes one (1) inch and
larger, dimensions shall not be less than specified for SDR 26 pipe.
For three-fourth (¾) inch size, dimensions shall not be less
than specified for SDR 21 pipe. Pipe, fittings and couplings may have
integral bell and ring type joint or solvent-weld type joint. The
owner shall furnish to the highway engineer a certification by the
manufacturer that the pipe supplied will conform to the specified
requirements. Such certification shall include substantiating test
results representative of the pipe to be furnished.
(6)
Asbestos cement pipe shall meet the requirements of AWWA C400-65
for Class 150 or Class 200 pipe or the latest revision thereof or
ASTM C296-76, Type II, for Class 150 or Class 200 pipe or latest revision
thereof. Uncombined calcium hydroxide shall not exceed one percent
(1%). Couplings shall consist of an asbestos cement sleeve of the
same composition as the pipe and two (2) rubber rings suitable in
size and design for the pipe with which it is used. The rubber rings
shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D1869-66 (1972) or the latest
revision thereof. The owner shall furnish to the highway engineer
a certification by the manufacturer that pipe and rubber rings supplied
will conform to the specified requirements. Such certification shall
include substantiating test results, including crushing strength,
representative of the pipe to be furnished.
(7)
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) composite sewer piping
for gravity sewer parallel installations shall meet the requirements
of AASHTO M264-771 (ASTM2680) or latest revision thereof. The owner
shall furnish to the highway engineer a certification by the manufacturer
that the pipe supplied will conform to the specified requirements.
Such certification shall include substantiating test results representative
of the pipe to be furnished.
b.
Gas lines.
[Ord. No. 22-0377, 7-26-2022]
(1)
Copper piping used for gas distribution systems shall comply
with the current applicable requirements of ASTM B88 Type K, and ASME/ANSI
B31.8 "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems," or Title
49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192, "Transportation of Natural
and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Standards."
(2)
Thermoplastic piping used for gas distribution systems shall
comply with the current applicable requirements of ASTM B88 Type K,
and ASME/ANSI B31.8 "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems,"
or Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192, "Transportation
of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Standards."
Thermoplastic pipe, tubing and fittings used for gas distribution
shall comply with ASTM D2513, Standard Specification for Polyethylene
(PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings."
(3)
Steel piping used for gas distribution systems shall comply
with the current applicable requirements of ASTM B88 Type K, and ASME/ANSI
B31.8 "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems," or Title
49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192, Transportation of Natural
and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Standards."
c.
Encasement.
(1)
Conduit permitted for encasement shall be new material or equivalent
and shall conform to the following:
(a)
The requirements of the latest revision of the Missouri State
Highway Commission Standard Specifications for reinforced concrete
culvert pipe; citified clay culvert pipe; cast iron pipe or ductile
iron of the same class as used for carrier pipe. No corrugated pipe
shall be allowed.
(b)
Other encasement material. Smooth wall, welded
steel pipe with a minimum wall thickness as specified in American
Petroleum Institute Code No. 1102 will be permitted. The provisions
of this Code are listed as follows:
|
Casing Diameter
|
Minimum Wall Thickness
|
|---|---|
|
6 inches
|
.188
|
|
8 inches
|
.188
|
|
10 inches
|
.188
|
|
12 inches
|
.188
|
|
14 inches
|
.188
|
|
16 inches
|
.188
|
|
18 inches
|
.250
|
|
29 inches
|
.250
|
|
22 inches
|
.250
|
|
24 inches
|
.281
|
|
26 inches
|
.281
|
|
28 inches
|
.312
|
|
30 inches
|
.312
|
|
32 inches
|
.312
|
|
34 inches
|
.312
|
|
36 inches
|
.344
|
|
38 inches
|
.344
|
|
40 inches
|
.344
|
|
48 inches
|
.344
|
|
Casing diameter under 6 inches
|
Standard wall pipe or .188 wall as preferred
|
(2)
Encasement of facilities with reinforced concrete shall be with
a minimum of six (6) inches of Class B reinforced concrete meeting
Missouri State Highway Commission specifications. The steel reinforcing
shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Missouri State
Highway Commission Specifications for an equivalent size of reinforced
concrete culvert pipe, which would be specified under like conditions.
A permissible option to this reinforcing steel requirement may be
conventional deformed reinforcing bars placed as shown on the Missouri
State Highway Commission standard drawings for box culverts of like
size as a minimum.
d.
General. The type of material permitted for underground
facilities other than that specified in this policy shall conform
to that specified in the latest edition of the Missouri State Highway
Commission Standard Specifications. Material for installations not
covered in the Standard Specifications or in this policy shall be
subject to approval by the highway engineer, taking into consideration
the applicable industry code.
6.
Installation requirements of water and sewer mains and service
line.
a.
All cast iron and ductile iron water mains shall be installed in
accordance with Specification AWWA C600-64 or latest revision thereof.
b.
All asbestos cement water mains shall be installed in accordance
with Specification C603-65 or latest revision thereof.
c.
All thermoplastic water mains shall be installed in accordance with
Specification ASTM D2774-72 or latest revision thereof.
d.
All ABS composite sewer piping shall be installed in accordance with
Specification ASTM D2321-74 or latest revision thereof.
7.
Protective equipment cables, wires, small diameter pipes and other
such utility appurtenances extending from the surface of the ground
shall be equipped with covers or guards to improve their visibility.
8.
Cutting pavements shall not be allowed without a special written
permit issued. In the event that permission is granted to cut an existing
P.C.C. or A.C. pavement, all cuts, if possible, shall be made with
a saw to a minimum depth of two and one-half (2½) inches. The
width of cut shall be determined by the width of required trench plus
twelve (12) inches on each side of the trench. In the event that the
distance to any adjacent longitudinal or transverse joint or crack
is less than four (4) feet, the pavement shall be removed to that
joint or crack.
9.
Special conditions. Special conditions at specific
locations which make adherence to this policy impractical may be submitted
to the highway engineer for consideration of an acceptable alternate.
10.
Utility relocation hearings.
a.
Requirement of hearing. The County Engineer has
authority to order the location and relocation of utility improvements
and facilities within the right-of-way of any County highway to prevent
interference with the construction, maintenance and public use of
County highways. Upon receipt of a formal objection in writing by
the corporation, association or person owning or maintaining utilities
within the right-of-way, the County shall provide an administrative
hearing upon its proposed plan of utility location and other incidental
matters.
b.
Notice of hearing. Upon request by the highway engineer,
the County Executive or his/her designated hearing examiner shall
prepare a notice of hearing. The notice shall be in writing; include
a plan of drawing indicating the locations within the right-of-way
in which utilities may be located and maintained; state when the County
or its contractor is scheduled to begin work on the right-of-way;
state the date by which work shall be completed on utilities within
the right-of-way; fix the time and place of the administrative hearing;
and advise that the purpose of the hearing is to consider the County's
proposed plan of utility location and other incidental matters. The
highway engineer shall cause the notice of hearing to be served upon
each corporation, association or person owning or maintaining utilities
within the right-of-way by personal service, with certificate of service
or certified mail, with return receipt requested. The notice shall
be delivered or mailed at least fifteen (15) days before the date
of hearing.
c.
Presiding officers. The County Executive or his/her
designated hearing examiner shall preside at the hearing.
d.
Discovery. The hearing examiner shall rule on all
matters concerning discovery under Section 536.070, RSMo.
e.
Evidence, arguments and briefs. The hearing shall
be conducted as provided by Chapter 536, RSMo. The County Engineer
shall first present its evidence at the hearing. Then any party may
present evidence in opposition. The County Executive or hearing examiner
may require written briefs to be filed within the time set by the
Executive Council or hearing examiner. The County Executive or hearing
examiner may rule on all objections and motions.
f.
Final decision. As soon as practical after the hearing,
the County Executive shall render a final decision in writing.
B.
It
is hereby provided that each corporation, association or person owning
or maintaining utilities within the right-of-way of the County highways
shall utilize a uniform utility map to utilize in establishing the
locations of all underground utilities along and across the highways
of the County. Such uniform map shall have grind locations indicators
for purpose of establishing location of such underground utilities
on occasions when the County or other may desire to excavate areas
within the County rights-of-way. The County highway engineer and the
Jefferson County Highway Division shall establish the map to be so
utilized. Upon request all utilities maintaining utility installation
along the County highways may be required to provide access to their
maps showing all locations of all utilities within County road rights-of-way
and to update same as requested by the County highway engineer. The
Jefferson County Council and the Jefferson County Highway Division
shall provide to the utilities upon request access to its maps of
the County highway system including all proposed improvements thereto.
C.
It
is hereby provided and established that a fee of three dollars ($3.00)
for each and every permit or agreement for utilities to be installed
along or across County highways shall be paid by the person, corporation
or association requesting such easement, permit or agreement and as
a condition precedent to the issuance of such permit or agreement
such fees shall be paid.
D.
It
is provided that any corporation, association or person maintaining
an underground utility upon the right-of-way of the County's highway
shall within forty-eight (48) hours or in case of an emergency within
three (3) hours' notice establish the exact location of such underground
utility by meeting representatives of the County at the site at an
agreed to established time. No utility lines shall be run through
County or private party culverts or within thirty-six (36) inches
thereof. All expense incurred in showing the exact location to the
County at such points as requested by the County shall be born by
the utility.
[Ord. No. 19-0321, 6-24-2019]
A.
Following the effective date of this Section, any newly constructed
sanitary sewer treatment facilities, including package treatment facilities,
that are located within the unincorporated area of Jefferson County
and are within the boundaries of the Jefferson County Public Sewer
District and that are designed to serve more than one (1) user, whether
located on commercial or residential property, shall upon completion
be dedicated to the Jefferson County Public Sewer District. Upon acceptance,
operation and maintenance of the facility shall become the responsibility
of the Jefferson County Public Sewer District.
B.
All sanitary sewage treatment facilities that are subject to this
Section shall be constructed in accordance with any and all applicable
Federal, State, and local laws, including the requirements and regulations
of the appropriate public sewer district.
C.
This Section shall not be interpreted to apply to individual, on-site
sewage treatment systems designed to serve one (1) user or residence.
