Water-Wastewater Comments (see pg. 2) January 29th 2016
Mr. Craig Brown, Administrator
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Re: February 2016 Planning Board Applications
Dear Craig:
My comments regarding the agenda for the February 2016 Planning Board Applications.
SP 51-2016
Water
• This project is located within the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and sufficient
water is available to meet domestic needs.
• The water line is to be inspected prior to backfill.
• The meter size and fee still to be determined. Tap application must be filed.
• Fire sprinkler systems must comply with Queensbury Design & Construction Standards
(January, 2015 version).
• Tapping sleeve and valve on New Hampshire shall be placed on north side of hydrant.
Wastewater
• A detail showing a U-Trap/Fresh Air Vent/Cleanouts needs to be included in the Details
Sheet.
• Manhole covers shall have non-penetrating pick holes — Syracuse Casting Pattern 1009-8
Cast Iron
• Building Drain shall be a minimum of 4" schd 40 and shall not extend more than 5' from
the building line. Building Sewer shall be PVC SDR 35. FERNCO connections are NOT
allowed.
• Please consult Queensbury Wastewater's Homepage/Forms for Specifications and
Details. Contractor must obtain a PERMIT from the Wastewater Department.
SP 54-2016 -Bi2 Bay Lodtin2 -Hilton
Water
• This project is located within the Queensbury Consolidated Water District and sufficient
water is available to meet domestic needs.
• The water line is to be inspected prior to backfill.
• The meter size and fee still to be determined. Tap application must be filed.
• Fire sprinkler systems must comply with Queensbury Design & Construction Standards
(January, 2015 version).
Wastewater
• Parcels 309.13-2-6,7,8,9 shall be merged into Parcel 309.13-2-2 in order to make them
part of the West Queensbury Sewer District. Presently they are outside of the Sewer
District.
• A detail showing a U-Trap/Fresh Air Vent/Cleanouts needs to be included in the Details
Sheet.
• Manhole covers shall have non-penetrating pickholes — Syracuse Casting Pattern 1009-8
Cast Iron
• Building Drain shall be a minimum of 4" schd 40 and shall not extend more than 5' from
the building line. Building Sewer shall be PVC SDR 35. FERNCO connections are NOT
allowed.
• Please consult Queensbury Wastewater's Homepage/Forms for Specifications and
Details. Contractor must obtain a PERMIT from the Wastewater Department.
SP 73-2016 -Faden Enterprises —75-79 Main St.
Water
• The water lines to the existing houses must be cut and capped prior to demolition.
Wastewater
• A detail showing a U-Trap/Fresh Air Vent/Cleanouts needs to be included in the Details
Sheet. Please consult Queensbury Wastewater's Homepage/Forms for Specifications and
Details.
• Each building must be connected to its own connection. Siamese connections not
allowed. Please call Wastewater Department for location of these laterals.
• Contractor must obtain a PERMIT from the Wastewater Department.
Sincerely,
Christopher T. Harrington
Superintendent
CTH/cth
Cc: Scott Burnard, QWD Engineering Department
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