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Portland Water Bureau manuals and design standards

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If you're applying for a building permit, a public works permit, or a utility permit, or if you interact with the water system in the right-of-way, use these manuals and CAD standards to understand the potable water design and construction requirements.

Utility protection guidelines

The guidelines in the utility protection plan are intended for the use of developers, contractors, and other utilities when working in and around Portland Water Bureau water facilities, including excavation in the public right-of-way.

PDF fileUtility protection plan896.16 KB

Materials Manual

The Materials Manual provides technical and general product specifications, and lists products that have been reviewed and prequalified for use in the Portland water system for pressures of up to 150 psi (1034 kPa) unless otherwise stated. All other pressures will be outlined in specific project specifications. Project specifications may supersede products presented in the Materials Manual.

Standard drawings

All Portland Water Bureau standard drawings (P-700 through P-1000) are posted on the Citywide list of Standard Drawings and Details.

Standard drawings 

Contact

Water Permit Review Staff

Water building permit review & SDC questions

Water Utility Protection Review Team

Potable water CAD assistance

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