Standard Specifications

• Water System Standard Specifications (December 2009 Revision)(PDF, 3MB)
• Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Water Department Standard Specifications (October 2002 Revision)(PDF, 284KB)

2025 Update

The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has updated the cross-connection control policy handbook which effects fire service installation requirements for the City of Santa Cruz, and its customers. SCWD Standard Details 4A and 9A have been revised to comply with the new regulations. For more information visit the SWRCB website.

Revised Standard Details (January 2025)

• Detail 4A - Domestic X Fire Combo Service Installation(PDF, 128KB)
• Detail 9A - Vertical 2 in & Smaller Fire Service Backflow Installation(PDF, 86KB)
• Detail 2 - Meter Box Installation(PDF, 129KB)
• Detail 8 - Smaller Backflows(PDF, 61KB)
• Approved List of 2 in & Smaller Double -Check Backflow Devices(PDF, 321KB)