Standard Details
The following are standard details for construction of public infrastructure in the City of Cambridge. Please contact the Information Desk at 617.349.4811 for additional information.
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Construction Erosion Control BMPs (February 2012)
Structures
Single Grate Catchbasin
Double Grate Catchbasin
Drop Inlet Catchbasin (Plan)
Drop Inlet Catchbasin (Section)
Type 3 and 4 Catchbasins
Standard Manhole
Doghouse Manhole 1
Doghouse Manhole 2
Doghouse Manhole 3
Inside Drop Manhole
Sump Manhole
Manhole General Notes
Box Culvert Section 1
Box Culvert Section 2
Storage Tank Section 1
Storage Tank Section 2
Pipe
Saddle Connection
Tee Connection
Chimney Connection
Flexible Sleeve Connection
Pipe Connection Materials Table
Cast-In-Place Field Closure
Pipe Wall Sleve Closure
Utility Crossing
Water Main Crossing
Trench Detail
Trench Dam Detail
Sidewalk
Brick Sidewalk (Plan)
Brick Sidewalk (Section, Asphalt Base)
Brick Sidewalk (Section, Concrete Base)
Curb Section (Bituminous Concrete)
Curb Section (Sloped Granite)
Curb Section (Vertical Granite)
Driveway Apron (Bituminous)
Driveway Apron (Brick)
Driveway Apron (Concrete)
Parking Meter Post Installation
Sidewalk Expansion Joint
Pavement
Trench Patch
Cold Plane and Overlay Joint
Full Depth Joint
Raising of Castings
Crosswalk Markings
Raised Crosswalk / Raised Intersection
Common Manhole Separation
Storm Drain Bypass
Sanitary Bypass
Convert to Drain Manhole
Convert to Sanitary Manhole
End of Line Manhole
Traffic Management
Pedestrian Bypass
Cyclist Accommodations
Single Lane Closure
Interior Lane Closure
One-Lane Bi-Directional
Two-Way Alternating Traffic
Two-Way Lane Shift
Signage Chart
General Notes / Legend
Trees
Deciduous Tree Planting
Erosion Control
Construction BMPs
Catch Basin Protection 1
Catch Basin Protection 2
Catch Basin Protection 3
Catch Basin Protection 4
Catch Basin Protection 5
Construction Entrance
Erosion and Sediment Control Notes
Fiber Role Temporary Stockpile Protection
Silt Fence
Super Silt Fence
Survey
Boundary Monument
Fence
Chain Link Fence 1
Chain Link Fence 2
Concrete
Wire Fabric Detail
Epoxy Dowell Detail
DISCLAIMER
These Standard Specifications, Guidelines, and Standard Details have been prepared as a service and accommodation to City staff, engineers, developers, utility companies, contractors, and/or other interested parties doing work in the City of Cambridge, MA. The information is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate at the time of its preparation and is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied. It is not intended to be site or project specific, and the user is advised to exercise appropriate engineering and construction judgment, knowledge, and experience in applying all or a portion of these documents for a specific project. Where necessary, additional engineering, construction, legal, or other expert support may be required and should be sought.
The City of Cambridge assumes no responsibility or liability associated with the use or intended use of these documents. The use of these documents shall in no way relieve the user of its responsibility in performing to the applicable standard of care in preparing, applying, and implementing such documents.
It should be understood that these documents are not intended to address all possible areas/types of construction within Cambridge. Any deviations, changes, modifications, revisions, or supplemental documents shall be reviewed by Cambridge Department of Public Works Engineering Division prior to construction.
The user shall be responsible for verifying the most recent version of these documents prior to such use.
These documents shall only be used on a City of Cambridge project, as applicable. Any use or misuse of these documents is subject to legal enforcement/action by the City of Cambridge.
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