Listed below are the Sections of the Current (2016 Edition) and Proposed (2025 Edition) ECUA Engineering Manual. General questions about the Manuals can be e-mailed to ecuaeng.contact@ecua.fl.gov. Project specific questions related to the Manual's contents should be directed to the ECUA Engineer, Inspector, and/or Engineer-of-Record of that project.
Current 2016 Edition:
Please click here for a full printable PDF version (Divisions 1-5) of the Current 2016 Edition ECUA Engineering Manual. Please remember to print two-sided.
Proposed 2025 Edition
The ECUA Engineering Department is in the process of updating the Engineering Manual. Please note, the ECUA Lift Station standards and electrical specifications will be provided at a later date. In an effort to improve service and reliability of the ECUA water and wastewater systems, we encourage all stakeholders to provide comments. If you would like to provide ECUA with any comments related to the proposed revisions, please complete the comment form and email to ecuaeng.contact@ecua.fl.gov. To aid in the review process, click here to review the "Summary of Significant Revisions for the Proposed 2025 Edition." In addition, please click here for a full printable PDF version (Divisions 1-5) of the Proposed 2025 Edition ECUA Engineering Manual. Please remember to print two-sided.
| Division 1- Procedures | Proposed 2025 Edition | 2016 Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure 1 | Engineering Manual Users Guide | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 2 | Review and Approval of Water/Sewer System Extensions | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 3 | Review and Approval of Single Service Connections | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 4 | Contract Administration for CIP Projects | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 5 | Septic Tank Abatement Policy | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 6 | Oversizing | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 7 | Review and Approval of Grinder Pump Reimbursement Requests | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 8 | New Product Review and Approval | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 9 | Property Acquistion and Easements | View PDF | View PDF |
| Procedure 10 | Miscellaneous Information | View PDF | View PDF |
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| Division 2 - Design Standards | Proposed 2025 Edition | 2016 Edition | DWG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 101 | Plan Preparation | View PDF | View PDF | N/A |
| Section 556 | Water Distribution Systems | View PDF | View PDF | N/A |
| Section 570 | Gravity Sewer Collection Systems | View PDF | View PDF | N/A |
| Section 575 | Wastewater Lift Stations | View PDF | View PDF | N/A |
| Section 576 | Wastewater Force Main Systems | View PDF | View PDF | N/A |
| DS-0.1 & 0.2 | Lift Stations Design Standard Drawings Instructions | Review Pending | View PDF | N/A |
| DS-1 | Title Sheet | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-2 | Site Plans | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-3.1 | Wet Well, Pumps, Piping | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-3.2 | Wet Well, Pumps, Piping with Flow Meter | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-4 | Site-Civil-Mechanical Details 1 | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-5 | Site-Civil-Mechanical Details 2 | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-6 | Site-Civil-Mechanical Details 3 | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-7 | Site-Civil-Mechanical Details 4 | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-8 | D.E.D Performance Design Criteria | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-9 | D.E.D Title Sheet | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-10 | Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-11 | Single Line Diagram Options | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-12.1 | PDS - Sheet 1 (incl. Power Feeder Circuit Option 1) | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-12.2 | Power Feeder Circuit Options 2-5 | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-13 | PDS - Sheet 2 | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-14.1 | Power Panel - Equipment Lists and Notes | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-14.2 | Power Panel - HP Related Components Equipment Lists | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-15 | Power Panel - Terminal Block Layout | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-16 | Power Panel - Interior Layout | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-17 | Power Panel - Misc. Bracket Details | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-18.1.1 | Pump 1 Panel - MSS - FVNR | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-18.1.2 | Pump 1 Panel - MSS - RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-18.1.3 | Pump 1 Panel - MSS - VFD | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-18.2.1 | Pump 2 Panel - MSS - FVNR | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-18.2.2 | Pump 2 Panel - MSS - RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-18.2.3 | Pump 2 Panel - MSS - VFD | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-19.1.1 | Pump 1 Panel - Interior Layout - FVNR | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-19.1.2 | Pump 1 Panel - Interior Layout - RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-19.1.3 | Pump 1 Panel - Interior Layout - VFD | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-19.2.1 | Pump 2 Panel - Interior Layout - FVNR | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-19.2.2 | Pump 2 Panel - Interior Layout - RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-19.2.3 | Pump 2 Panel - Interior Layout - VFD | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-20.1 | Pump Panels - Equipment Lists,Notes - FVNR | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-20.2 | Pump Panels - Equipment List, Notes - RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-20.3 | Pump Panels - Equipment List, Notes - VFD | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-21 | Pump Panels - Pump Protection Circuits | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-22 | Control Panel - Schematic | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-23 | Control Panel - Digital Inputs Schematic | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-24 | Control Panel - Digital Inputs and Outputs Schematic | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-25 | Control Panel - Analog Inputs and Outputs Schematic | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-26.1 | Control Panel - Motor Control - FVNR-RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-26.2 | Control Panel - Motor Control - VFD | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-27 | Control Panel - Interior Layout and Terminal Block | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-28 | Control Panel - Exterior Layout | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-29 | Control Panel - Equipment List and Schedules | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-30 | Control Panel - Intricsic Safe Relay Instructions | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-31 | Control Panel - Panel to Panel Wiring | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-31.1 | Control Panel - Panel to Panel Wiring Distribution | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-32.1 | Panel Enclosures - Layout, Frame - Linear, FVNR, RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-32.2 | Panel Enclosures - Layout, Frame - Linear, VFD, AC | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-32.3 | Panel Enclosures - Layout, Frame - Abutting, FVNR, RVSS | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-32.4 | Panel Enclosures - Layout, Frane - Abutting, VFD, AC | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-33.1 | HP Related Equipment and Conductors - 208V - 240V | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-33.2 | HP Related Equipment and Conductors - 480V | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-34 | Legends and Tags | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| DS-35 | Control Panel General Notes | Review Pending | View PDF | View DWG |
| MISC1 | Pump Mounting Baseplate Design | N/A | View PDF | View DWG |
| Division 3- Technical Specifications | Proposed 2025 Edition | 2016 Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1000 | Miscellaneous Project Support | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 1900 | Building Demolition | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2000 | Clearing and Grubbing/Grassing/Sodding | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2100 | Earthwork | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2221 | Trench Excavation, Backfill & Compaction | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2300 | Horizontal Directional Drilling | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2310 | Jack and Bore | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2320 | Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining (CIPPL) | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2330 | Cured-in-Place Lateral Lining (CIPPL) | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2340 | Pipe Bursting | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2350 | Test and Seal | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 2556 | Water Distribution Systems | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2570 | Gravity Sewer Collection Systems | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2573 | Manhole Coatings and Rehabilitation | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2575 | Wastewater Lift Stations | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2576 | Wastewater Force Main Systems | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2577 | Fiberglass Wet Wells | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2578 | Wet Well Coatings and Rehabilitation | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 2651 | Television Inspection | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 2830 | Fencing | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 3200 | Cast-In-Place Concrete | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 3300 | Paving for Driveways and Parking Areas | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 4000 | Record Drawings | View PDF | View PDF |
| Section 16010 | Basic Electrical Requirements | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16050 | Basic Electrical Materials and Methods | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16055 | Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16060 | Grounding and Bonding | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16073 | Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16075 | Electrical Identification | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16120 | Conductors and Cables | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16130 | Raceways and Boxes | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16211 | Electricity Metering | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16410 | Enclosed Circuit Breakers | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16521 | Exterior Lighting | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16900 | Systems Integration | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16910 | Control Panel Construction | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Section 16950 | Field Instruments | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Division 4 - Construction Details | Proposed 2025 Edition | 2016 Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1 | Sewer Lateral Connection | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-2 | New Cleanout Installation on Existing Lateral | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-3 | Lateral Connection to CIPP- Lined Pipe | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-10 | Standard Manhole | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-11 | Manhole Frame and Cover | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-12 | Shallow Manhole | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-13 | Drop Manhole | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-14 | Sanitary Sewer Grade Tolerance-Acceptable SAG Limits | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-19 | Manhole Adjustment | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-20 | Low Pressure Residential Sewer Service | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-21 | Force Main Connection to Manhole | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-22 | Low Pressure Flushing Connections | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-23 | Sewer Check Valve Vault | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-30 | Air Release Valve- Manual | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-31 | Air Release/Vacuum Valve- Automatic for 10" and Smaller Mains | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-32 | Air Release/Vacuum Valve- Automatic for 12" and Larger Mains | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-40 | Water Service for 5/8", 1", and 1 1/2" Meters | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-41 | Typical Chlorine Disinfection | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-42 | Chlorine and Calcium Hypochlorite Required for Disinfection | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-43 | Typical Valve and Box Installation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-44 | 2", 3", and 4" Meter Vault | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-45 | 6", 8", and 10" Meter Vault | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-46 | Existing Water Main Shutdown Best Management Practices | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-47 | Typical Multiple Water Service Installation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-48 | Multiple Water Service Installation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-50 | Typical Fire Hydrant Installation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-51 | Typical 2" Flush Hydrant | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-52 | Typical Thrust Block Installation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-59 | Valve Box Adjustment | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-60 | Pipe Envelope Requirements | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-61 | Flexible Pipe Bedding | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-62 | Pipe Joint Restraint Tabulation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-63 | Pipe Joint Restraint Reducers and Reducing Tees | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-64 | Water/Sewer Separation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-65 | Typical Jack and Bore | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-66 | Storm Sewer Vertical Separation | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-67 | Pig/Swab Launch Pit | View PDF | View PDF |
| D-68 | Exposed Piping-Equipment Master Color Chart | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-70 | Regional Services Map and Personnel | Review Pending | View PDF |
| D-100 | D-100- Lift Station Drawings | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 240-208V 3-phase 1HP- 15HP FVNR Panel Design | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 240-208V 3-phase 1HP- 15HP FVNR Panel Design-Alternate | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 240- 208V 3-phase 1HP- 20HP VFD Electrical Standard | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 240- 208V 3-phase 1HP- 20HP VFD Electrical Standard- Alternate | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 240- 208V 3-phase 20HP- 25HP RVSS Electrical Standard | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 240- 208V 3-phase 20HP- 25HP RVSS Electrical Standard- Alt | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 480V 3-phase 1HP- 15HP FVNR Electrical Standard | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 480V 3-phase 1HP- 15HP FVNR Electrical Standard- Alternate | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 480V 3-phase 1HP- 60HP VFD Electrical Standard | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 480V 3-phase 1HP- 60HP VFD Electrical Standard- Alternate | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 480V 3-phase 20HP- 60HP RVSS Electrical Standard ( | Review Pending | N/A |
| D-100+ | D-100+ 480V 3-phase 20HP- 60HP RVSS Electrical Standard- Alternate | Review Pending | N/A |
| Division 5 - Forms | Proposed 2025 Edition | 2016 Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement for Residential or Commercial Grinder Pump Station | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Application for Reimbursement for Grinder Pump Station | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Certification of Completion Form- Sewer | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Certification of Completion Form- Water | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Change Order Form | Review Pending | View PDF |
| ECUA Engineering Manual Reference Note | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Fire Hydrant Flow Data Form | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Pay Request Form | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Pipe Material Summary Chart | Review Pending | View PDF |
| ECUA Version of FDOT Utility Permit Special Instructions | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Lift Station Design Worksheet | Review Pending | N/A |
| Lift Station Milestone Sign-off Sheet | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Lift Station Manufacturers and Sales Contacts | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Lift Station Pump Overview Chart | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Lift Station Pump Selection Worksheet | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Notice of Intent (NOI) Permit | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Notification of Commencement of Construction | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Capacity Reservation Form | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Request for Single Service Connection | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Review of Privately-Owned Lift Station | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Certification of Developer | Review Pending | View PDF |
| System Extensions- Project Information Form | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Temporary Construction Easement | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Utility Service Agreement | Review Pending | View PDF |
| Water Meter Vault Access Agreement | Review Pending | View PDF |
Information last updated February 6, 2025
Department Main Number: 850-969-3310
Map Room: 850-969-3311
Residential Connection Inquires: 850-476-0480, ECUA Customer Service
| Name | Title | Office | Cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Palmer, P.E. | Deputy Executive Director of Engineering & Environmental Services | 969-6637 | 698-4662 | don.palmer@ecua.fl.gov |
| Stacy Hayden, P.E. | Director of Engineering | 969-6648 | 777-7937 | stacy.hayden@ecua.fl.gov |
| Bobby Adriano | Manhole Coordinator | 969-6657 | 698-9291 | robert.adriano@ecua.fl.gov |
| Auturio Avant | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-6652 | 503-9580 | auturio.avant2@ecua.fl.gov |
| Robert Baker | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-3317 | 698-9272 | robert.baker@ecua.fl.gov |
| Eric Ball | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-6641 | 698-4615 | eric.ball@ecua.fl.gov |
| Robert Barnes | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-6656 | 698-4614 | robert.barnes@ecua.fl.gov |
| Clay Brown | Manhole Coordinator | 969-5860 | 530-1882 | clayton.brown@ecua.fl.gov |
| Andre Calaminus | Right-of-Way Agent | 969-5822 | andre.calaminus@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Casey Campbell | Confidential Assistant | 969-6639 | casey.campbell@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Lashaw Carter | Senior Office Assistant | 969-3310 | lashaw.carter@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Ronald Currier | Senior Engineering Technician | 969-6645 | ronald.currier@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Laura Earl | Confidential Assistant | 969-3315 | laura.earl@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Keith Fell, P.E. | Manager of Engineering Projects | 969-6653 | 698-4375 | keith.fell@ecua.fl.gov |
| David Forster | Engineering Technician | 969-6667 | david.forster@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Jeremy Holcombe | GIS Analyst | 969-6672 | jeremy.holcombe@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Jacob Kearley, P.E. | Manager of Utility Coordination | 969-5823 | 698-4766 | jacob.kearley@ecua.fl.gov |
| Andrew Kelley | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-6651 | 698-4758 | andrew.kelley@ecua.fl.gov |
| Peter Kummer, P.E. | Manager of Utility Development | 969-6643 | 393-0220 | peter.kummer@ecua.fl.gov |
| David Liechty, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer | 969-6631 | 393-0025 | david.liechty@ecua.fl.gov |
| Danny Meloy | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-6655 | 698-4606 | daniel.meloy@ecua.fl.gov |
| Derek Pitts | Sewer Rehabilitation Tech | 969-6638 | 698-4608 | derek.pitts@ecua.fl.gov |
| Evan Robertson, P.E. | Manager of Wastewater Infrastructure | 969-6501 | 525-8590 | mark.robertson@ecua.fl.gov |
| Erin Tilley | GIS Manager | 969-6525 | erin.tilley@ecua.fl.gov | |
| John Trypus | Utility Construction Inspection Supervisor | 969-6618 | 698-4660 | john.trypus@ecua.fl.gov |
| Tina Robinson | Senior Office Assistant | 969-3313 | antonina.robinson@ecua.fl.gov | |
| Derrick Williams | Utility Construction Inspector | 969-5831 | 490-6703 | derrick.williams@ecua.fl.gov |
| James Williams | GIS Analyst | 969-6658 | james.williams@ecua.fl.gov | |
| James Vorpahl, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer | 969-5872 | 777-1124 | james.vorpahl@ecua.fl.gov |
| Clarence Jackson | Senior Engineering Technician | 969-6522 | clarence.jackson@ecua.fl.gov |