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Engineering Documents & References

All of the information presented on this page is for general information and use only. The listing is not exhaustive as some guidelines or standards may not have been listed here. These materials are being provided here only for the convenience of the users who may work with the City on its Public Works projects. Anyone making use of this information does so at his or her own risk, and assumes any and all liability resulting from such use.

Access Law Technical Information

• Detectable Warning Tiles Approved Materials List (AML)  (.PDF Version)   (WORD Version 40Mb)
• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• Revised Draft Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way
• California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24)
• City Access Memos, Policies, and Standards

CADD

• City Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards
• City Standard MicroStation Drafting Files

Drainage

• Drainage Design Manual (.PDF)
• Flood Mitigation Plan
• Storm Water Standards
• Urban Runoff Management Plan

Facilities

• Division Standards and Specifications Guidelines for Facilities Maintenance Division

Fire

• Fire and Hazard Prevention Services Policy
  • FHPS to FHPS-1 (.PDF)
  • FHPS-2 to FHPS-3 (.PDF)
• Fire Access Roadways Policies (Fire dept Policies)
• Fire Department Policies
• Fire Station Design and Construction Standards

General

• Standard Specifications
• Standard Drawings
• Regional Standard Drawings
• Consultant Standards for Preparation of PS&E (.PDF)

Land Survey

• Land Survey FAQ (.PDF)
• Geodetic Control Vertical Benchbook 2011 (.PDF)
• City of San Diego Tie Point Sheets (.PDF)
• Tie Point Index (.KMZ) 950 of 1853 Tie Point Sheets. Check for updates. To open these files, Google Earth is required.
• Record of Survey 14492 Data Sheets (.PDF)

Miscellaneous

• Caltrans Load & Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Latest Update: On September 28, 2010 Caltrans updated its LRFD specifications to include earth retaining systems, abutments, and underground structures. Please refer to LRFD Information site for additional information.
• Manual for the Preparation of Land Development & Public Improvement Plans
• Technical Guidelines for Geotechnical Reports 2008 (.PDF)

Park & Recreation

• Consultant's Guide to Park Design and Development
• Landscape Technical Manual
• Trail Standards and Bike Path Standards

Technical Bulletins

• 0901 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe Design Criteria (.PDF)

Traffic

• 1999 Standard Special Provisions for Signals, Lighting, and Electrical Systems of the City of San Diego
• CCDC Streetscape Manual (.PDF: 12Mb)
• City of San Diego Sign Book (MUTCD) 2004
• City of San Diego Street Design Manual (.PDF: 18Mb)
• Safety Guidelines Manual
• School Pedestrian
• Traffic Calming Program Handbook
• Transit Oriented Development Design Guidelines
• Traffic Signal Design Guidelines 2009

Utilities

• Clean Water Program (CWP) Guidelines
• Manual of Admin. Practices for Utility Installations in Public Right of Way in the City of San Diego
• Sewer Approved Materials List (AML)
• Sewer Design Guide 2004
• Water Approved Materials List (AML)
• Water Department CIP Guidelines; Books 1 through 7