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MH 300 Manholes Requirements
MH 300.1 Manholes Requirements
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1.1 Manholes that have acceptable precast counterparts are shown on the working drawings (List of
Materials) by item number and the types of manholes approved for each item number are listed below.
Other manholes are listed by drawing number. Unless otherwise noted on the working drawings, any
of the structures covered by a particular item number are acceptable.
1.2 All manhole installations will be watertight. Standard manhole cover/frame size is 30 inches. Manhole
covers to be cast-iron for traffic loading, and Reinforced Polymer Material (RPM) for parkway loading.
Manhole entry covers will be bolted closed and any lift holes sealed.
2.1 Concrete and reinforcement as shown on the drawing and in conformance with GI 020;
2.2 Opening cover as shown on structure drawing or as modified on the working drawing (shown in the
List of Materials);
3.1 Manholes will be manufactured and installed to the requirements as set forth in GI 030;
3.2 Each manhole will include accessories and facilities as required in poured manholes. (Some small
construction variations have been allowed the precast concrete manufacturers.);
3.3 Manholes will be placed on a 6-inch minimum thickness of mechanically compacted crushed
aggregate base (3/4-inch maximum).
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3.5 Maximum placement depth is 4 feet, measured from grade to the top outside surface of the manhole
and under conditions assumed in GI 030. Contact Division Underground Planning Supervisor if greater
depth is required.
Table MH 300–1: Manholes
Precast Concrete Manufacturersa/
Field Construction
Item No. Nominal Size Drawings Jensen Precast Utility Vault Co.
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Joint Sealer
See Note 1.
Conduit Terminators
See Note 2.
(Typical All Manufacturers)
Sump
Note(s):
1. See GI 030.
2. See CD 142.
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Note(s):
1. Conduit terminators to be generally located as shown on CD 142. Standard conduit entrance will be a flatwall design. Slight variations by
manufacturers may be allowable with Company approval.
2. Tub-type structures will be furnished with 1/2" threaded bronze grounding inserts, as shown on VA 411.
3. Inside walls and ceiling to be painted white
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See Note 7.
See Note 6.
Adjustable Anchors
(4 required)
36"
12"
Grade Ring
Approved Joint Sealant
See Note 2.
Roof Line
Note(s):
1. See AC 740 for ladder installation (when required).
2. Various size grade rings available (3", 6", 12", and so on). SeeTable MH 318–2 (Sheet 2).
3. Reinforcement designed for H-20 bridge loading.
4. Standard manhole cover/frame size is 30".
5. RPM cover is to be used when in nonvehicular traffic conditions.
6. Bonding adhesive per GI 030.
7. Cover and frame per FC 621.
Table MH 318–1: Replacement 30-Inch Diameter Manhole Neck and Cover — Cast Iron Traffic
Manufacturer Part Number Material Code
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Item Number Extension Height Jensen Precasta/ Utility Vault Co. Material Code
MX-1 3 inch MN36-R3 ED-3603-GR 655-02726
MX-2 6 inch MN36-R6 ED-3606-GR 655-02734
MX-3 12 inch MN36-R12 ED-3612-GR 655-02742
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Jensen Precast (formerly Brooks Products, Inc.)
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T5 T3 T3 T4 T3 T2
T6 T1 T5
12"
T1
S4
T6 T6
2"
S1
T2
4"
T3
L Y T3 T6
S2
N
4" S1
Section A-A
O
Section B-B
A
B
T1 T4
T6
C E T3
4"
8"
T3
E N
5 Spaces 8" O.C.
A
R
See Note 2.
4'-0"
5'-4"
E
Neck Detail
T5
E F 8"
R
4"
4 Spaces 8" O.C. 2 Spaces T2
4" 16" 4"
8" O.C.
8" 6'-0" 8"
R B
7'-4"
O
Roof Plan
F
Note(s):
1. See MH 300 for reference drawings giving installation details, schedules, and general requirements for manhole structures and
accessories.
See working drawings for additional details of neck, conduit bank, and so on.
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Table MH 320–1: Reinforcing Schedule — 4' x 6' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Cover
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
T1 16 4'-10" 29" V. #5 81
T2 24 3'-8" 23" H. #5 92
T3 10 4'-0" Straight #5 42
T4 6 3'-4" 29" V. #5 21
T5 8 4'-5" 29" V. #5 37
T6 4 6'-0" Straight #5 25
N1 1 110" Welded Wire Fabric 2" x 2" 12 Ga. Min. 3
L Y
S1
S1
N S1
S1
S1 S2
S3
S4 S1
O S3
S2
S4
Section C-C
C E Section D-D
8"
4"
7'-4"
6'-0"
8 Spaces 8" O.C.
8"
4"
EN 8"
4" 4"
5'-4"
4'-0"
5 Spaces 8" O.C. 4"
8"
4"
6"
E
12"
R D D
E F C Vent
When
Req'd.
R
4 Spaces 18" O.C.
R
8' 10"
7' 0"
F O
6"
10"
S4 S2 S1 S4 S4 S3 S1 S4
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Note(s):
1. All side steel 4" clear from outside surface.
Table MH 320–2: Reinforcing Schedule — 4' x 6' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Wall
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
S1 30 7'-0" Straight #3 79
S2 10 6'-0" Straight #3 23
S3 10 4'-0" Straight #3 15
S4 20 2'-10" 17" H. #3 22
F
E B4
4"
L Y S2 B1
B1
N
B1
S1
S4
O
B3
2 Spaces
5'-4" B3 @ 8" O.C. F
B4
E
B5
See Note 2. B3
Sump
C
B3 4" 2"
Detail
B2
8" 4 Spaces
EN B1
S1
B4
B2
B2
R
4" B4
@ 8" O.C.
8" 6'-0" 8"
E
7'-4"
E
R
R
S1
B4 4"
S4
F
S3
O B3
B4 B3
10"
B2 B1
Section F-F
Note(s):
1. All floor and roof steel 2" minimum clear from outside surfaces. All side steel 4" minimum clear from outside surfaces.
2. See AC 710.
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Table MH 320–3: Reinforcing Schedule — 4' x 6' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Floor
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
L Y
N
O
C E
E N
E R
E F
R
R
F O
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T1 T3 T2 T1 T5 T3 T6
S3
T6
2"
12"
S2
L Y S2
S4
T3
T4 T3
T6 T2 S4
T2
T3
N T2
O
T6
S1 S1
4" Clear
B
Section A-A
C E Section B-B
8"
4" 5 Spaces 8" O.C.
T6
9'-4"
8'-0"
E N 24"
T4 T6
3 Spaces
8" O.C.
8"
4"
ER 4"
8"
F
T3
RE 4'-0"
5'-4"
T3
T5
R 4"
T1
F O B T6
Roof Plan
T4 T3 T6 T2
8"
Note(s):
1. See MH 300 for reference drawings giving installation details, schedules, and general requirements for manhole structures and
accessories. See working drawings for additional details of neck, conduit banks, and so on.
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Table MH 325–1: Reinforcing Schedule — 4' x 8' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Roof
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
LY 34
3
S1
S3
C E S1
S2
Section C-C
E N Section D-D
8"
9'-4"
8'-0"
ER 8" 8"
5'-4"
4'-0" 8"
4" 11 Spaces 8" O.C.
E F 4"
12"
4" 5 Spaces 8" O.C. 4"
C
6"
R C D
Vent
D
R
When
Req'd.
O
4 Spaces 18" O.C.
F
9' 0"
S1
6"
12"
S1 S4 S2 S4 S4 S3 S4
Side Wall End Wall
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Table MH 325–2: Reinforcing Schedule — 4' x 8' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Wall
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
S1 36 7'-0" Straight #3 95
S2
S3
S4
10
10
20
8'-0"
4'-0"
2'-10"
Straight
Straight
17" H.
#3
#3
#3
31
L
15
22
Y
Note(s):
N
1. All side steel 4" clear from outside surface.
O
C E
EN
E R
E F
R
R
F O
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9'-4"
8" 8'-0" 8"
S1 S1
S3 S3
S4 B4 S4
B3
B4 B3
4" CL.
Y
B2 B1
B2
Section E-E
2" CL.
B1
N L
8"
5' 4"
4' 0" 8" O
S1
B3
S1
C E
N
S4 S2 S2 S4
B3 B4
B1
B4
RE B2
F
B1
E 2" CL.
Section F-F
B2
4"
RE
5 Spaces 8" O.C.
F
4"
B1
R
B2
4"
B3
O
B3
5 Spaces 8" O.C.
E E
F B2
B4
4"
B2 F B4 B1
Floor Plan
All floor and roof steel 2" min. clear from outside surfaces. All side steel 4" minimum clear from outside surfaces.
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Table MH 325–3: Reinforcing Schedule — 4' x 8' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Floor
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
Y
B1 36 4'-8" 29" H. #5 176
B2 36 3'-8" 23" H. #5 138
B3
B4
14
8
4'-0"
8'-0"
Straight
Straight
#5
#5
N L
59
67
O
C E
E N
E R
E F
R
R
F O
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N1
T1 T4 T2
T6 T3 T2
12" 12"
S4
T3 T5 T3
T3 T6 T1 T6
T6
S1
S3
S1
S2
L Y
N
S1 S4
Section A-A Section B-B S1
B
T6 T4 T6 T2 O
E
T1
A 8"
4"
N
T2
A
8 Spaces 8" O.C.
C
T3
E
6'-0"
7'-4"
R
See Note 2. T3
T5
F E T2
T1
8"
B
T6
RE
8'-0"
9'-4"
12" 4 Spaces
8" O.C.
4"
8"
4" 8"
R Roof Plan
O
Note(s):
1. See MH 300 for reference drawings giving installation details, schedules, and general requirements for manhole structures and
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accessories. See working drawings for additional details of neck, conduit bank, and so on.
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Table MH 330–1: Reinforcing Schedule — 6' x 8' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Roof
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
L Y
S3
S1
S2
N
O
S1 S1 S2 S3 S1
E
S4 S4
Section C-C Section D-D
C
9'-4" 7'-4"
8" 8'-0" 8" 8" 6'-0" 8"
4" 11 Spaces 8" O.C. 4" 4" 8 Spaces 8" O.C. 4"
N
12"
E
C C D D
6"
Vent
E R When
Req'd.
4 Spaces 18" O.C.
F
7'-0"
9'-0"
S1
RE S1
R
6"
12"
F O S4 S2
Side Wall
S4 S4 S3
End Wall
S4
Note(s):
1. All side steel 4" clear from outside surface.
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Table MH 330–2: Reinforcing Schedule — 6' x 8' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Wall
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
S1
S4
S1
B3
B3
B4
S3
B1
S2
S4
B2
S1
L
B3
Y B1
N
B2 B2
B3 12"
B4
B2
Section E-E
B1
B4
B1
O
Section F-F
B4
C E
F
B2
E N
R
8" B1
E 4"
B3
F E
8 Spaces 8" O.C.
E
B3
E See
7'-4"
6'-0"
Note 2.
B3
R B1
4"
R
F O 8"
B2
8"
F
B4
4"
8'-0"
9'-4"
5 Spaces 8" O.C.
4"
8"
B1
Floor Plan
Note(s):
1. All floor and roof steel 2" minimum clear from outside surfaces. All side steel 4" minimum clear from outside surfaces
2. See AC 710.
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Table MH 330–3: Reinforcing Schedule — 6' x 8' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Floor
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
L Y
N
O
C E
E N
E R
E F
R
R
F O
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N1
T1 T4
T2
12" T3
T1
S2
Y
T3 S3
T3
L
S1
Section A-A
N
T1 T4 T2 T3 T2O
8"
C E 3"
E N
R
13 Spaces 6" O.C.
T3 A
See Note 2.
E
8'-4"
7'-0"
T4
E F T3
R
R 8"
F O T1 T4
Roof Plan
T3 T2
3"
Note(s):
1. See MH 300 for reference drawings giving installation details, schedules, and general requirements for manhole structures and
accessories. See working drawings for additional details of neck, conduit bank, and so on.
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Table MH 335–1: Reinforcing Schedule — 7' x 7' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Roof
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
L Y
N
S2 S1
S3
Section B-B
S3
O
3"
8"
8'-4"
7'-0"
13 Spaces 6" O.C.
C E "8
3"
B
E N 12"
6" B
Vent
When
Required
E R
F
4 Spaces 18" O.C.
E
8'-10"
7'-0"
S1 R
R
F O 6"
S3 S2 S3
Wall
Note(s):
1. All side steel 4" clear from outside surface.
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Table MH 335–2: Reinforcing Schedule — 7' x 7' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Wall
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
B2
S1 S1
S2
L Y
B2 B3
N
O
S3
10"
B1
B3
Section C-C
8'-4"
C E B1
B2
C
8"
3" 6 Spaces 6" O.C.
E N 7'-0"
3"
8"
B1
R
3"
F E
E
13 Spaces 6" O.C.
C
R
R B3
F O 3"
8"
B1
B2 B3 B3
Floor Plan
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Table MH 335–3: Reinforcing Schedule — 7' x 7' x 7' Manhole — Traffic Loading — Floor
Mark Quantity Length Long Leg Size Wt. Lbs.
Note(s):
1. All floor and roof steel 2" minimum clear from outside surfaces. All side steel 4" minimum clear from outside surfaces.
L Y
N
O
C E
E N
E R
E F
R
R
F O
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B
2'-7"
2'-0"
6" 6"
T1
T9
15"
6' -8" s
T2
11
-3
5' ace
T8
Sp
Y
"
T3
15" 2" 15"
6"
T13
T14
N
T4
A A
T5
6"
O
2" 15"
2'0"
2'-0"
2'-11"
12"
T6
T12
E
6"
8"
T10 T11
C
2"
4 Spaces 10" 15" 10 Spaces 6" T13
Bottom Steel Top Steel
8"
Plan
11'-4"
B
E N 10'-0" 8"
E R Neck
Welded Wire Fabric - N1
12"
18"
MIN
T14
E F
See Note 4. 28" × 30" MIN
T14 3 Spaces 15"
R
7'-0"
S3 S3
4"
R 4"
8'-10"
O
2 Spaces
12"
F C
Sump
6"
10"
C
45° 8"
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9" 9"
N1 1" CL
T10, 11,
12, 13, T13, 14
and 14
7' 4"
B9
2 Spaces 18"
3 Spaces 15"
S2 B13
S3 S3 S1 S1
B10
B11 B6
4" 4" Sump B5
Y B4 9"
25 Spaces
B3 B7 9"
S2 B1
Slope Floor
to Sump
Sump
S1
12"
6"
S2
2'-0"
B1
NL
B2
B12
B8
S2 45° B3
Reinforcing Symm. Abt.
11'-4"
O
8 Spaces 7"
3-1/2" CL
Section B-B
Figure MH 340–1.2: Section B-B and Section C-C
C E
Section C-C
Note(s):
E N
1. See MH 300 (page MH-1) for reference drawing giving installation details, schedules, and general requirements for structures and
accessories.
R
2. For total quantities of steel, castings, and related foundry items, see Summary Sheet for each set of working drawings.
3. See working drawings for additional neck, conduit bank, and so on.
E
4. See MH 350.
Table MH 340–1: List of Materials — 6' x 10' x 7' Manhole — Traffic — Heavy Loading
E F
Quantity
1 Only
Description
26 Manhole Casting
R
9.8 Cu. Yds.
As Detailed
Concrete
Pull Eyes
R
F O
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Table MH 340–2: Reinforcing Schedule 6' x 10' x 7' Manhole — Traffic — Heavy Loading
Mark Quantity Type Size Total Length Wt. Lbs.
L Y
11.1
3.7
N
T9 1 Straight 1/2" Dia. 3'-2" 2.1
T10 1 1/2" Dia. 3'-6" 2.4
1'-0"
2'-6"
T11
T12
2
2 1'-2"
1'-6"
3'-0"
2'-6"
3/4" Dia.
1/2" Dia.
4'-2"
4'-0"
O 12.5
5.4
T13 18 3/4" Dia.
E 5'-6" 148.8
2'-6"
3'-0"
C
T14 26 1/2" Dia. 5'-0" 85.6
2'-6"
2'-5"
N
2" x 2" Mesh (Min.) 1' x 13' Normal
E
2'-6" 2'-6"
S1 12 1/2" Dia. 10'-8" 85.5
45°
6'-0" 45°
R
2'-4"
2'-4"
10'-8"
2'-6"
B2 4
2'-6"
6'-8"
E
B3 2 1/2" Dia. 11'-0" 14.7
2'-6"
2'-6"
6'-0"
2'-6"
5'-5"
B5 2
2'-6"
4'-10"
2'-6"
4'-3"
B7
2'-6"
3'-8"
O
B8 2 1/2" Dia. 8'-1" 10.7
2'-6"
2'-6"
3'-1"
F
B9 1 1/2" Dia. 8'-5" 5.6
2'-6"
2'-6"
3'-5"
2'-6"
6'-5"
2'-6"
9'-5"
2'-6"
10'-8"
4'-0"
Note(s):
1. 23.12 Cu. Yds. Excavation
2. 820.9 Lbs. Reinforcing Steel
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10-29-2004
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SCE Public
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Underground Structures Standards
12" MIN
below flow 12"
line of gutter
8" 13-1/2" 10"
2" MIN
Varies
Half Elevation
Normal Neck
For cold joint use
(Height 24" or Less)
2" x 4" key and two
coats of Sika Seal
Half Elevation
Extended Neck
(Height in Excess of 24")
Cover Bolts
(With Drop Thru
Holes) 4 Required
43" Sq. 47" Sq.
Anchor Bolts
4 Required
Note(s):
1. Reinforcing: No. 3 rebar on 12" centers or 4 x 4-10/10 WWF minimum concrete coverage will be 2".
2. Concrete: per GI 020.
Approved by:
Manhole Neck Details — 27" Opening MH 350
Sheet
Effective Date: What’s Changed? 1 of 2
10-29-2004
UGS
SCE Public
Underground Structures Standards
Approved by:
MH 350
Sheet
Manhole Neck Details — 27" Opening
UGS 10-29-2004
SCE Public