Water Connection Policy
Standard Contract Documents can be obtained by emailing purchasing@nbutexas.com.
Standard Specifications
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Preface & Contents
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Series 100 – Earthwork (December 9, 2003)
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Series 200 – Subgrade & Base Construction (March 31, 2011)
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Series 400 – Concrete and Structures (March 31, 2011)
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Series 500 – Pipe and Appurtenances (September 12, 2014)
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Series 600 – Environmental Enhancement (December 9, 2003)
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Series 700 – Traffic Control (December 9, 2003)
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STANDARD DETAILS
Preface
The purpose of the NBU STANDARD DETAILS is to provide the design professional a guide for accepted construction practices within the City of New Braunfels and outside the city to the boundaries of the New Braunfels Utilities service area. As an aid to the designer, these standard details are provided for the inclusion in proposed development projects for ease, efficiency and cost savings.
Standard details contained in this manual are not intended to limit the design responsibility of the design professional. However, they establish a minimum acceptable size, configuration and/or quality for use within the City of New Braunfels and within the New Braunfels Utilities service area.
The design professional may increase the requirements of an item contained in the standard detail to meet job requirements, but when this is done, there should be no reference on the plans to the New Braunfels Utilities standard detail and a new detail should be included in the plans and/or project contract documents.
The design professional must review all Standard Details to be sure that they are adequate for the proposed project based on the job site conditions, and the design professional is solely responsible for the designs submitted under his seal.
In order to keep design standards current with ever changing regulations and improved construction materials this section will be updated and maintained by the Water Systems Engineering Division and not require separate New Braunfels Utilities Board of Directors approval. Prior to starting a new design project the design professional should contact the New Braunfels Utilities Water Systems Engineering Division to verify that he/she has the latest document revisions.
Series 200 – Water
| Item ID | Description | Adoption / Revision Date | DWG | |
| 202 | Standard Installation Detail for 5/8″, 3/4″ & 1″ Meter | 12/16/2021 | DWG | |
| 203 | Standard Installation Detail for 1-1/2″ & 2″ Meter Installation Showing Optional Bypass – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 203 | Standard Installation Detail for 1-1/2″ & 2″ Meter Installation Showing Optional Bypass – 2 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 204 | Compound Meter Installation 3″ Size – 1 of 2 | 3/31/2011 | DWG | |
| 204 | Compound Meter Installation 3″ Size – 2 of 2 | 3/31/2011 | DWG | |
| 205 | Compound Meter Installation 4″ Size – 1 of 2 | 3/31/2011 | DWG | |
| 205 | Compound Meter Installation 4″ Size – 2 of 2 | 3/31/2011 | DWG | |
| 206 | Compound Meter Installation 6″ Size – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 206 | Compound Meter Installation 6″ Size – 2 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 210 | Standard Fire Line Installation – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 210 | Standard Fire Line Installation – 2 of 2 | 3/31/2011 | DWG | |
| 211 | Fire & Domestic Service Meter Assembly | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 220 | Concrete Encasement-Water | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 221 | Concrete Thrust Blocking – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 221 | Concrete Thrust Blocking – 2 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 230 | Typical Gate Valve | 12/01/2021 | DWG | |
| 231 | Typical Butterfly Valve | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 232 | Water Valve Box Adjustment to Grade w/Full Depth Concrete for Existing Streets | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 233 | Water Valve Box Adjustment to Grade w/Concrete and H.M.A.C. for New Streets | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 234 | Debris Cap Installation – 1 & 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 240 | Standard Fire Hydrant Installation w/Storz Connector | 5/22/2012 | DWG | |
| 241 | Fire Hydrant Installation w/Pressure Reducing Valve | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 243 | Service Tap: Meter Box Placement Between Sidewalk and Curb | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 244 | Service Tap: Meter Box Placement Between Sidewalk and Property Line | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 250 | Dual PRV Installation | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 251 | 2″ Permanent Blow Off Assembly on 8″ PVC or DI Mains | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 252 | 2″ Temporary Blow Off Assembly on 8″ PVC or DI Mains | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 253 | 2″ Permanent Blow Off Assembly on 12″ PVC or DI Mains | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 260 | 1″-2″ Air Release Valve Installation (Type I) | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 261 | 3″ or Larger Air/Vacuum Valve Installation (Type II) – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 261 | 3″ or Larger Air/Vacuum Valve Installation (Type II) – 2 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 262 | 3″ or Larger Air/Vacuum Valve Installation (Type III) – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 262 | 3″ or Larger Air/Vacuum Valve Installation (Type III) – 2 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG |
Series 300 – Wastewater
| Item ID | Description | Adoption / Revision Date | DWG | |
| 301 | Wastewater Deep Service Connection | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 302 | Single Wastewater Service Connection | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 304 | Wastewater Sampling Site for Services 5′ and Under in Depth (From Ground Level) | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 306 | Wastewater Cleanout Adjustment to Grade in Driveways | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 307 | Security Post for Sewer Monitoring Equipment | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 310 | Concrete Encasement | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 320 | Manhole Invert Plan – 1 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 320 | Standard Manhole – Manhole Floor Plan – 2 of 2 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 321 | Major Manhole Adjustment | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 322 | New Manhole Construction and Minor Manhole Adjustment | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 324 | Wastewater Manhole with Drop Inlet on Cast in Place Base | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 325 | Wastewater Manhole with Drop Inlet on Precast Base | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 327 | Wastewater Manhole on Cast in Place Base | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 328 | Wastewater Manhole on Precast Base | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 331 | Sanitary Sewer Manhole Cover | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 334 | Vented Sanitary Sewer Manhole Cover | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 335 | Shallow Manhole: Precast or Monolithic, Top Slab & Chart | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 340 | Abandon Manhole | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 350 | Go, No Go Deflection Testing Mandrel | 8/17/2021 | DWG | |
| 360 | Utility Shroud Cleanout Assembly | 8/17/2021 | DWG |
Series 400 – General
| Item ID | Description | Adoption / Revision Date | DWG | |
| 401 | Typical Utility Alignment w/ Legend | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 402-409 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenarios 1-8 | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 402 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 1 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 403 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 2 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 404 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 3 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 405 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 4 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 406 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 5 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 407 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 6 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 408 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 7 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 409 | Right-of-Way to Lot Alignment Scenario 8 | 12/9/2003 | ||
| 410 | Narrow Lot Water and Sewer Service Alignment Scenario | 12/20/2018 | ||
| 420 | Encasement Detail with Casing Spacers | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 421 | Concrete Trench Cap | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 422 | Typical Trench with Unfinished Surface | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 423 | Concrete Retard | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 424 | Placement of Inductive Tracer Detection Tape | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
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Series 500 – Environmental
| Item ID | Description | Adoption / Revision Date | DWG | |
| 501 | Silt Fence | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 502 | Rock Berm | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 503 | Triangular Sediment Filter Dike | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 504 | Hay Bale Dike | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 505 | Filter Dike Curb Inlet Protection | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 506 | Stabilized Construction Entrance | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 510 | Tree Protection Fence Location | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 511 | Tree Protection Fence Type A – Chain Link | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 512 | Tree Protection Fence Type B – Wood | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 513 | Tree Protection Fence Modified Type A – Chain Link | 12/9/2003 | DWG | |
| 514 | Tree Protection Fence Modified Type B – Wood | 12/9/2003 | DWG |
Series 600 – Typical Street Sections
Note: Contact the appropriate agency (City, County or TXDOT) for street sections.
Series 700 – Excavation in Right of Way
See City of New Braunfels Street Trench Repair Details
Series 800 – Traffic Control
See “Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, TMUTCD, for latest Traffic Control Detailed Drawings
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
Annexation Request
In order for approval of extension of water and/or wastewater service the landowner is required to submit a request for annexation. This request in no way obligates the City of New Braunfels or New Braunfels Utilities to additional costs of construction of mains (water and wastewater).
Minimum Water Meter Sizes Based on Living Units*
| Max # of Living Units | Minimum Meter Size |
| 2 | 1.0″ |
| 5 | 1.5″ |
| 10 | 2.0″ |
| 50 | 3.0″ |
| 100 | 4.0″ |
| 150 | 5.0″ |
| 250 | 6.0″ |
*Based on TCEQ Regulations 337.211. Appendix B