DDW-2024-007139

Pumps, Pump Stations, Hydropneumatic Systems Utah DEQ Yes
Construction Plan Review Checklist Division of Drinking Water No
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Project Information Professional Engineer Responsible for Design
PWS Name: Paradise Town Water System Name: Michael Taylor, P.E.
PWS ID: 3016 Registration No.: 8243188-2202
Project Description: 300 East Booster Station Phone No.:
Email:
DDW Plan Review Information
Project File Number: 13649
Plan Review Engineer: Hunter Payne
Instructions: In the appropriate column below, for the Design Engineer or DDW Review Engineer, select a response from the dropdown menu indicating whether each requirement listed is
addressed in the plans and specs. Add Notes if needed to explain responses. Consult the UAC rules cited to fully understand the details of the regulatory requirements; the summaries
below are not meant to replace the rules.
UAC Rule Summary of Rule Requirement Design Engineer Review Engineer Notes
Engineer (note reason below if answer is 'No')
General Requirements
R309-500-6 (2)(b) Plans and specifications sufficiently detailed to assure properly constructed project Yes
R309-500-6 (2)(c) Plans and specifications stamped, dated, and signed by PE Yes
R309-500-6 (2)(e) Exception to rule requirements granted by the Director for alternative designs
R309-500-10 Method of wastewater disposal approved by DWQ or LHD (new water systems/subdivision additions)
N/A Project will resolve existing physical deficiencies
Hydraulic Analysis
R309-511-4 (1)(a)(i)(A-G) Certification and hydraulic model report unnecessary (if project type is listed in R309-511-4 (1)(a)(i)(A-G)) N/A
R309-511-4 (1)(b) Certification of hydraulic modeling results by PE provided (if project type is not listed in R309-511-4 (1)(a)(i)(A-G)) Please provide the PE's certification of hydraulic
modeling results. According to our database, the PE responsible for the system's hydraulic model is Jim Flint.
R309-511-4 (2)(d) Hydraulic model report provided (unless R309-511-4 (1)(a)(ii-iv) exemptions apply) N/A
R309-511-4 (2)(f) System capacity and expansion report provided in lieu of hydraulic model report (if required by the Director) N/A
R309-550-5 (3)(b) Hydraulic analysis provided for entire distribution system (>50% distribution system upgrade/new distribution system) N/A
Effect on Distribution System Pressure
R309-105-9 (2)(a) Minimum 20 psi peak day demand during fire flow May be addressed by hydraulic modeling certification
R309-105-9 (2)(b) Minimum 30 psi peak instantaneous demand
R309-105-9 (2)(c) Minimum 40 psi peak day demand
R309-540-4 Pump station designed to maintain sanitary quality and provide ample quantity of water at sufficient pressure
Pumping Facilities - Site Requirements
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(i) Pump station site meets requirements for sanitary protection of water quality Yes
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(i) Pump station site meets requirements for system hydraulics May be addressed by hydraulic modeling certification
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(i) Pump station site provides for protection against interruption of service by fire, flood, or other hazard Yes
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(ii) Access to pump station is a minimum of 6" above surrounding ground level Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(ii) Pump station elevation is a minimum of 3' above 100-year or highest recorded flood elevation (whichever is higher) How were flood risks assessed for the project?
Does the pump house location meet this requirement?
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(iii) Pump station designed to be readily accessible at all times (unless able to be out of service while inaccessible) Yes
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(iv) Grading plan directs surface drainage away from pump station Please provide the grading plan for the pump house
R309-540-5 (1)(a)(v) Pump station designed to prevent vandalism and entry by animals and unauthorized persons Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
Pumping Facilities - Building Design and Construction
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(i) Building designed with adequate space to install additional pumps and service equipment (raw & treated water) Yes
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(ii) Building designed to be durable Yes
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(ii) Building designed to be fire resistant Yes
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(ii) Building designed to be weather resistant Yes
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(ii) Building designed with outward opening doors Yes
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(iii) Building designed with interior floor a minimum of 6" above outside finished grade Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
R309-540- 5 (2)(a)(iv) Design specifies waterproofing of wet wells and other underground facilities N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(v) Building designed with floor drains separate from wet wells holding drinking water Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(v) Building floor designed with minimum 1% slope to a suitable drain Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
R309-540-5 (2)(a)(vi) Design provides outlet for drainage from pump glands without discharge to the floor Please verify this requirement is met
Pumping Facilities - Suction Well Design
R309-540-5 (2)(b)(i) Suction wells designed to be watertight N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(b)(ii) Suction wells designed with floors sloped to permit removal of water and entrained solids N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(b)(iii) Suction wells designed to be covered or protected from contamination N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(b)(iv) Suction wells designed with two compartments or other means to allow wells to be taken out of service N/A

Pumping Facilities - Equipment Servicing & Maintenance
R309-540-5 (2)(c)(i) Design incorporates components needed to remove pumps/motors/heavy equipment for servicing Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
R309-540-5 (2)(c)(ii) Design includes building openings for removal of heavy/bulky equipment Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
R309-540-5 (2)(c)(iii) Design includes tool board or other features needed for equipment maintenance Yes Please provide the structural drawings for the pump house
Pumping Facilities - Ladders and Stairs
R309-540-5 (2)(d)(i) Stairways/ladders provided between floors and in pits/compartments that must be entered N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(d)(ii) Stairways/ladders provided with dual handrails N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(d)(ii) Stairways/ladders provided with non-slip treads wide enough for safety N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(d)(ii) Stairways/ladders provided with max. 9" risers N/A
Pumping Facilities - Heating, Ventilation, Electrical, and Plumbing
R309-540-5 (2)(e)(i) Building designed with heating for operator comfort Yes Please provide drawings showing this requirement is met
R309-540-5 (2)(e)(ii) Building designed with heating for safe and efficient equipment operation Yes Please provide drawings showing this requirement is met
R309-540-5 (2)(f)(i) Building designed with ventilation that conforms with local and state codes Yes Please provide drawings showing this requirement is met
R309-540-5 (2)(f)(ii) Forced ventilation has a min. of 6 air changes per hour for rooms, compartments, & pits below ground floor N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(f)(ii) Forced ventilation has a min. of 6 air changes per hour where unsafe atmosphere or excessive heat may occur N/A
R309-540-5 (2)(g) Pump station designed with adequate lighting Yes Please provide drawings showing this requirement is met
R309-540-5 (2)(g) Pump station electrical work specified to meet local and state building codes Yes Please provide structural and building mechanical drawings
R309-540-5 (5) Specs require installation of electrical equipment per local and state electrical codes and National Electrical Code Yes Please provide structural and building mechanical
drawings
R309-540-5 (2)(h) Plumbing designed to prevent contamination of water supply Yes
R309-540-5 (2)(h) Waste discharge designed per plumbing code and R317-4 or R317-1-3 N/A
Pumping Facilities - General Pump Design
R309-540-5 (3)(a) Pumps designed with capacity to supply peak day demand to entire system or specific part of the system served Yes
R309-540-5 (3)(a)(i) Pumps designed with capacity to supply peak day demand against required distribution system pressure without overloading Yes
R309-540-5 (3)(a)(ii) Pumps driven by prime movers able to provide maximum horsepower without use of service factors Yes
R309-540-5 (3)(a)(iii) Spare parts and tools for pump repair specified Please provide project specifications
R309-540-5 (3)(a)(iv) Pump control equipment designed with heater and overload protection for anticipated air temperature Please verify this requirement is met
R309-540-5 (3)(b) Suction lift (only when necessary) within manufacturer's limits and with pump priming specified N/A
R309-540-5 (3)(c) Pump priming water specified to be of equal quality to water being pumped N/A
R309-540-5 (3)(c) Pump priming designed to prevent back-siphonage N/A
R309-540-5 (3)(c) When air-operated ejector is used for priming, screened intake is a min. of 10' above the ground or other source N/A
Pumping Facilities - Booster Pump Design
R309-540-5 (4)(a)(i) Booster pumps located/controlled to prevent negative pressure in their suction lines
R309-540-5 (4)(a)(ii) Automatic cutoff pressure for booster pumps specified to be a minimum of 10 psi in suction lines Please provide project specifications
R309-540-5 (4)(a)(iii) Automatic/remote control devices have a range between start and cutoff pressure that prevents excessive cycling Please provide project specifications
R309-540-5 (4)(a)(iv) Booster pump designed with bypass No Please address this requirement.
R309-540-5 (4)(b) Inline booster pumps designed with a minimum of two pumping units Yes
R309-540-5 (4)(b) Inline booster pumps designed to supply peak day demand with one pump out for service; accessible for repair Yes
R309-540-5 (4)(b) Inline booster pumps designed to be accessible for repair Yes
R309-540-5 (4)(b) Inline booster pumps designed for intake pressure to be a min. of 20 psi during normal operation Yes
R309-540-5 (4)(c) Individual service-connection booster pumps absent Yes
R309-540-5 (5) Electrical operation and control with signaling specified for remote controlled booster pump stations Please provide project specifications
Pumping Facilities - Pump Components
R309-540-5 (6)(b)(v) Each pump designed with individual suction line or all lines manifolded for similar hydraulic/operating conditions Yes
R309-540-5 (6)(c)(i) Standard pressure gauge specified for the discharge line on each pump No Pumps do not appear to be designed with the required gauges
R309-540-5 (6)(c)(ii) Compound gauge, indicating negative and positive pressures, specified for suction line on each pump No
R309-540-5 (6)(c)(iii) Recording gauge specified for each pump in larger pump stations N/A
R309-540-5 (6)(d)(i) Water for seals on pumps specified to be of equal quality to water being pumped Yes
R309-540-5 (6)(d)(ii) Pump with potable water seal designed with break tank open to atmosphere if pumping water of lesser quality N/A
R309-540-5 (6)(d)(ii) Pump w/potable water seal designed w/air gap the greater of 2 pipe dia. or 6" between feeder and spill lines N/A
Pumping Facilities - Valves and Piping
R309-540-5 (6)(a) Valves provided to permit satisfactory operation, maintenance, and repair of pump station equipment Yes
R309-540-5 (6)(a) Net valve area for a foot valve is a min. of 2.5 times the suction pipe area N/A
R309-540-5 (6)(a) Foot valve provided with a positive-acting check valve on discharge side between pump and shut-off valve N/A
R309-540-5 (6)(b)(i) Piping in and near the pump station designed to minimize friction loss Yes
R309-540-5 (6)(b)(ii) Piping in and near the pump station secure from contamination Yes
R309-540-5 (6)(b)(iii) Piping in and near the pump station designed with watertight joints Yes
R309-540-5 (6)(b)(iv) Piping in and near the pump station designed with protection against surge and water hammer Yes
Pumping Facilities - Controls
R309-540-5 (6)(e) Controls designed to operate prime movers/accessories at rated capacity without overload Please verify and provide relevant drawings and specifications

R309-540-5 (6)(e) Controls designed to alternate pump operation when 2 or more pumps are specified N/A
R309-540-5 (6)(e) Controls designed to prevent energizing motor during backspin cycle Please verify and provide relevant drawings and specifications
R309-540-5 (6)(e) Electrical controls designed to be protected from flooding
R309-540-5 (6)(e) Design keeps surge pressures from turning on pumps/equipment outside of normal operation cycle
Pumping Facilities - Standby Power
R309-540-5 (6)(f) Design provides standby power (from 2 independent sources or an auxiliary source) How will standby power by provided for the pumps?
R309-540-5 (6)(f) Standby power from onsite generators/engines designed to protect water supply from contamination by fuel
R309-540-5 (6)(g) Automatic pre-lube line for pump bearings has valved bypass around automatic control or auxiliary power
Hydropneumatic Systems - Below-Ground Chamber Design
R309-540-6 (2) Below-ground diaphragm/air tank chamber designed with adequate drainage
R309-540-6 (2) Below-ground diaphragm/air tank chamber designed with adequate ventilation
R309-540-6 (2) Below-ground diaphragm/air tank chamber designed with adequate provisions for maintenance
R309-540-6 (2) Below-ground diaphragm/air tank chamber designed with adequate flood protection
R309-540-6 (2) Below-ground diaphragm/air tanks - electrical controls are located above ground and protected from flooding
R309-540-6 (2) Vent piping from air/vac valves and PRV's in below-ground chambers designed to meet R309-550-6(6)
Hydropneumatic Systems - Pressure Requirements
R309-540-6 (3) Hydropneumatic system designed to provide min. pressures per R309-105-9 at all points in distribution system
R309-540-6 (3) Pressure gauge specified on pressure tank inlet line
Hydropneumatic Systems - Pump Requirements
R309-540-6 (5) Hydropneumatic systems requiring unpressurized storage designed with min. of two pumps
R309-540-6 (5) Hydropneumatic systems not requiring unpressurized storage have diaphragm/air tanks pressurized by the well pump
R309-540-6 (5) System designed to supply peak instantaneous demand and recharge pressure tank at 115% with 1 pump out of service
R309-540-6 (5) Specs limit pump cycling to 15 starts per hour (10 starts per hour preferably)
Hydropneumatic Systems - Pressure Tank Requirements
R309-540-6 (4) Diaphragm/air tanks designed with bypass piping to allow operation of system with 1 or more tanks out of service
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Specs require pressure tank to meet local & state laws/regs for manufacture/installation of unfired pressure vessels
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Specs require interior coatings/diaphragms of pressure tanks to meet NSF/ANSI 61
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with access opening
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with drain
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with pressure gauge
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with water sight glass
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with automatic or manual air blow-off
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with means to add air
R309-540-6 (6)(a) Non-diaphragm pressure tank designed with pressure-operated start/stop controls for pumps
R309-540-6 (6)(b) Min. volume of pressure tank or combined tanks ≥ (S+CX)/4W (see rule for definition of terms)
Hydropneumatic Systems - Air Supply/Volume
R309-540-6 (7) Method of adjusting air volume acceptable to the Director
R309-540-6 (7) Air supplied by compressors to pressure tank designed to be adequately filtered
R309-540-6 (7) Air supplied by compressors to pressure tank designed to be oil free
R309-540-6 (7) Air supplied by compressors to pressure tank designed to be of adequate volume
R309-540-6 (7) Air intake screened and min. of 10' above ground/source of contamination (unless filtered by approved apparatus)
R309-540-6 (7) Discharge vent from air relief valves designed with screens to prevent contamination
Hydropneumatic Systems - Water Seal Design
R309-540-6 (8) Air pressure tanks w/o internal diaphragm designed w/water seal to prevent air leakage at outlet at low pressure
R309-540-6 (8)(a) Horizontal water seal outlets: water depth measured at centerline of horizontal outlet pipe ≥ (d+2v2)/2G (see rule for def. of terms)
R309-540-6 (8)(b) Unbaffled vertical water seal outlets: water depth measured at pipe outlet ≥ (d+2v2)/2G (see rule for definition of terms)
R309-540-6 (8)(b) Baffled vertical water seal outlets: water depth measured at pipe outlet ≥ v2/2G (see rule for definition of terms)
Hydropneumatic Systems - Standby Power
R309-540-6 (9) For Community Water Systems standby power supply is provided to hydropneumatic system