Design Standards for Linear Construction by Category

CGS Standard Special Provisions

The following Standard Special Provisions are reviewed and customized by the City’s Standards Committee. They typically cover requirements in the Contract that are not covered by CGS Standards (ie: GSSSs and General Conditions) and/or Ontario Provincial Standards (ie: OPSSs). They apply to one or more tender items or Contract as a whole (ie: General Items) or a specific tender item(s). When applicable to a specific tender item(s), the tender item shall be denoted by an “SP” next to the item(s).

Adjusting or Rebuilding Maintenance Holes, Catch Basins, Ditch Inlets and Valve Chambers

Asphalt Sidewalk, Driveway, Boulevard and Sidewalk Resurfacing

Construction Record Data

Earth Excavation and Grading

Equipment Restrictions

Hot Mix Asphalt

In-Place Full Depth Reclamation of Bituminous Pavement and Underlying Granular

Installation of Interlocking Concrete Pavers

Management of Excess Materials

Maintenance Hole, Catch Basin, Ditch Inlet and Valve Chamber Installations

Operational Constraints

Permanent Small Signs and Support Systems

Pipe Subdrain

Pre-Construction Inspection

Pre-Construction Meeting

Public Relations

Qualification Requirements for Traffic Signal Installation Work

Removals

Restoration

Rock Excavation for Pipelines, Utilities and Associated Structures

Salvaging Structures

Seasonal Shutdown

Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control

Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Measures (Regulatory Approvals required)

Test Digs

Test Digs - Hydro Excavation

Topsoil, Imported

Untreated Granular Subbase, Base, Surface, Shoulder and Stockpiling

Watermain Installation in Open Cut

Supplemental Specifications (GSSS)

To the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE      

SPEC  NO.

 TITLE
NOV 18 JAN 19 102 MUNI Weighing of Materials
APR 17 JAN 19 106 MUNI

Electrical Work
CURRENT JAN 19 127 PROV       Schedule of Rental Rates for Construction Equipment including Model and Specification Reference
NOV 21 JAN 22 180 MUNI Management of Excess Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIVISION 3 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS PAVEMENT (FLEXIBLE AND RIGID)

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC NO.    TITLE
NOV 16 JAN 24 304 MUNI Single and Double Surface Treatment
NOV 17 JAN 23 310 MUNI Hot Mix Asphalt
NOV 15 APR 16 314 MUNI Untreated Granular Subbase, Base, Surface, Shoulder, and Stockpiling
MAR 98 JAN 20 350 Concrete Pavement and Concrete Base
NOV 21 JAN 22 351 MUNI Concrete Sidewalk
NOV 00 JAN 20 352 Concrete Steps
NOV 21 JAN 22 353 MUNI Concrete Curb and Gutter Systems

 

 

DIVISION 4 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS DRAINAGE, WATERMAINS, AND UTILITY

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC   NO. TITLE
NOV 21 JAN 24 401 MUNI       Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting
NOV 23 JAN 19 403 MUNI       Rock Excavation for Pipelines, Utilities, and Associated Structures in Open Cut
NOV 17 MAR 18 405 MUNI Pipe Subdrains
NOV 21 JAN 24 407 MUNI Maintenance Hole, Catch Basin, Ditch Inlet and Valve Chamber Installation
NOV 21 JAN 22 408 MUNI Adjusting or Rebuilding Maintenance Holes, Catch Basins, Ditch Inlets and Valve Chambers
NOV 23 JAN 24 409 MUNI Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection of Pipelines
NOV 18 JAN 24 410 MUNI Pipe Sewer Installation in Open Cut 
NOV 18 JAN 19 412 MUNI Sewage Forcemain Installation in Open Cut
NOV 23 JAN 19 416 MUNI Pipeline and Utility Installation by Jacking and Boring
NOV 18 APR 16 421 MUNI Pipe Culvert Installation in Open Cut
NOV 21 JAN 24 422 MUNI Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts and Box Sewers in Open Cut
NOV 23 JAN 24 438 MUNI Mandrel Deflection Testing
NOV 21 JAN 22 441 MUNI Construction Specification for Watermain Installation in Open Cut
NOV 20 JAN 24 442 MUNI Construction Specification for Corrosion Protection of New and Existing Watermains
NOV 23 JAN 24 443 MUNI Rehabilitation of Non-Pressure Pipe by Cured-In-Place (CIPP) Liner
NOV 23 JAN 24 445 MUNI Watermain Rehabilitation by Cured In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining
NOV 20 JAN 22 492 MUNI Site Restoration Following Installation of Pipelines, Utilities, and Associated Structures
NOV 19 JAN 22 493 MUNI Temporary Potable Water Supply Services

DIVISION 5 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC  NO. TITLE
NOV 17 JAN 20 501 MUNI Compacting
NOV 17 JAN 19 506 MUNI Dust Suppressants
NOV 18 JAN 22 510 MUNI Removal
NOV 18 JAN 19 511 MUNI Rip Rap, Rock Protection, and Granular Sheeting
NOV 14 APR 16 512 PROV Installation of Gabions

DIVISION 6 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC NO. TITLE
NOV 17 JAN 23 602 MUNI Installation of Electrical Chambers
NOV 17 JAN 19 603 MUNI Installation of Ducts
NOV 17 JAN 19 604 MUNI Installation of Cable
NOV 12 FEB 02 609 Grounding
NOV 16 JAN 19 610 MUNI Removal of Electrical Equipment and Materials
APR 17 JAN 19 615 MUNI Erection of Poles
APR 17 JAN 19 620 MUNI Traffic Signal Equipment and Electrical Traffic Control Devices

DIVISION 7 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS TRAFFIC SAFETY

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC NO. TITLE
NOV 16 MAR 18 706 MUNI Traffic Control Signing
NOV 21 JAN 22 710 MUNI Pavement Marking
NOV 17 JAN 19 772 MUNI Construction Specification for Chain-Link Fence

DIVISION 8 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC  NO. TITLE
NOV 19 JAN 19 802 MUNI Topsoil
APR 18 JAN 19 803 MUNI Sodding

DIVISION 10 – MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS AGGREGATES

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC   NO. TITLE
NOV 13 JAN 24 1010 MUNI Aggregates - Base, Subbase, Select Subgrade and Backfill Material

DIVISION 11 – MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS BITUMENS

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC  NO. TITLE
NOV 20 JAN 21 1150 MUNI Hot Mix Asphalt

DIVISION 13 – MATERIAL SPECIFICATION FOR CEMENT AND CONCRETE

OPSS DATE GSSS DATE SPEC    NO. TITLE
NOV 17 JAN 19 1350 MUNI Concrete Materials and Production

 

GSSS Complete Booklet

GSSS - Revised March 2024

GSSS Summary of Revisions

GSSS - Summary of Revisions March 2024

Ontario Provincial Standards

Ontario Provincial Standards

Supplemental Standard Drawings (GSSD)

To the Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings

Division 100 - Abbreviations and Signage

The table below shows Division 100 – Abbreviations and Signage.

GSSD # Description Rev Date
125.040 Standard Sign "Private Road - Not for Public Use" 2003-03-03
125.050 Standard Sign "Future Footpath" 2003-03-03
126.011 Rainfall Intensity Duration Curves 2003-03-03
127.000 Typical Sign Mounting 2017-04-10
128.000 Standard Sidewalk Stamp 2010-10-20

Division 200 - Grading

The table below shows Division 200 – Grading.

GSSD # Description Rev Date
206.010 Standard Road Section - Rural 2003-03-03
217.051 Maintenance Hole Access Entrance at Ditches 2003-03-03
218.010 Sodding of Side Slopes 2003-03-03
225.010 Standard Road Section - Urban 2010-10-01
225.030 Utility Services - Location Plan 2003-03-03
225.040 Utility Services - Location Section

2010-10-01

 

 

 

 


 

Division 300 - Entrances

The table below shows Division 300 - Entrances.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
303.020 Typical Urban Private Entrance with Boulevard and Sidewalk 2003-03-03
310.010 Concrete Sidewalk Jan 2021
310.015 Monolithic Curb and Concrete Sidewalk Jan 2021
310.018 Monolithic Concrete Sidewalk and Retaining Wall 2013-01-01
310.030 Concrete Sidewalk Ramps at Signalized Intersections 2019-03-01
310.031 Concrete Sidewalk Ramps at Signalized Intersections with Intersecting Crosswalks 2019-03-01
310.033 Concrete Sidewalk Ramps at Unsignalized Intersections 2019-03-01
310.040 Utility Isolation in Sidewalks 2013-01-01
350.010 Urban, Industrial Commercial, Institutional and Apartment Entrances 2019-03-01
351.010 Driveway Entrance Sidewalk Depression Jan 2021

Division 400 - Frames and Grates

The table below shows Division 400 - Frames and Grates. 

GSSD# Description Rev Date
400.080 Catch Basin, Cast Iron, Side Inlet Frame 2003-03-03

Division 500 - Paving

The table below shows Divison 500 - Paving.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
500.020 Cul-De-Sac for Terminated Urban Roadways in Subdivisions 2010-10-01
525.010 Transition Point Treatment - New Road to Existing Road 2003-03-03
561.010 Interlocking Concrete Paver Sidewalk on Granular Base 2003-03-03
570.010 Standard Asphalt Footpath 2005-07-29
571.010 Steel Stairway 2005-07-29
580.010 Concrete Parking Meter Base 2013-01-01

Division 600 - Curbs and Gutters

The table below shows Division 600 - Curbs and Gutters.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
600.010 Concrete Barrier Curb with Standard Gutter 2013-01-01
600.030 Concrete Mountable Curb with Standard Gutter 2013-01-01
610.010 Concrete Curb and Asphalt Gutter Treatment at Catch Basin 2013-01-01

Division 700 - Catch Basins and Maintenance Holes

The table below shows Division 700 - Catch Basins and Maintenance Holes.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
700.030

Cast-in-Place Maintenance Hole or
Maintenance Hole Catch Basin
Max. Pipe Size 825 mm
1275 mm x 1275 mm
Depth - 9.0 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
700.031

Storm Sewer Cast-in-Place Shallow Maintenance Hole or
Maintenance Hole Catch Basin
Max. Pipe Size 825 mm
1200 mm x 1200 mm
Depth - 2.2 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
700.040

Cast-in-Place Maintenance Hole or
Maintenance Hole Catch Basin
Pipe Dia. from 900 mm to 1200 mm
1800 mm x 1800 mm
Depth - 9.0 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
700.041

Cast-in-Place Maintenance Hole or
Maintenance Hole Catch Basin
For 1350 mm and Larger Pipes

 2013-01-01
701.017

Storm Sewer Precast Shallow Maintenance Hole or
Maintenance Hole Catch Basin
Max. Pipe Size 825 mm
1200 mm x 1200 mm
Depth - 2.2 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
702.040

Cast-in-Place Ditch Inlet Maintenance
Hole Catch Basin
Max. Pipe Size 825 mm
1200 mm x 1200 mm
Depth - 4.0 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
705.011

Poured Concrete Catch Basin
600 mm x 600 mm
Depth - 4.0 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
705.021

Cast-in-Place Twin Inlet Catch Basin
600 mm x 1450 mm
Depth - 4.0 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
705.025

Cast-in-Place Twin Inlet Maintenance
Hole Catch Basin
1200 mm x 1650 mm
Depth - 3.7 m Maximum

 2013-01-01
705.035 Cast-in-Place Ditch Inlet Catch Basin
600 mm x 600 mm
Depth - 4.0 m Maximum		 2013-01-01

Division 800 - Culverts and Drains

The table below shows Division 800 - Culverts and Drains.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
820.010 Spacing for Multiple Culvert Installations 2010-10-01

Division 900 - Fencing, Guide Rails

The table below shows Division 900 - Fencing, Guide Rails.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
972.120 Site Gate Assembly and Details 2003-03-03
972.121 Landfill Site Entrance Gate 2003-03-03
980.101 Pedestrian Hand Rail 2003-03-03

Division 1000 - Sanitary Sewer

The table below shows Division 1000 - Sanitary Sewer.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
1001.030 Precast Test Maintenance Hole Sanitary Sewer Service Connection 2012-02-01
1001.040 Maintenance Access Chamber Sanitary Sewer Service Connection 2012-02-01
1003.030 Internal Drop Structure for Service for Existing Maintenance Hole 2008-05-01
1004.020 Dead End Maintenance Hole, Benching Details for Sanitary Service Connections and Outlet 2003-03-03
1006.010 Sewer Service Connections for Rigid Main Pipe Sewer 2003-03-03
1006.020 Sewer Service Connections for Flexible Main Pipe Sewer 2003-03-03
1006.030 Dual Service Connections in a Common Trench (Sewer and Water) 2003-03-03
1025.010 Standard Vertical Cleanout on a Sanitary Service 2013-01-01

Division 1100 - Watermains

The table below shows Division 1100 - Watermains.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
1100.012 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 400 mm Diameter Watermain 2013-01-01
1100.013 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 500 mm Diameter Watermain 2013-01-01
1100.014 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 600 mm Diameter Watermain 2013-01-01
1100.015 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 750 mm Diameter Watermain with PVC and DI Pipe 2013-01-01
1100.016 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 750 mm Diameter Watermain with Concrete Pressure Pipe 2013-01-01
1100.017 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 900 mm Diameter Watermain with PVC and DI Pipe 2013-01-01
1100.018 Cast-in-Place Valve Chamber for 900 mm Diameter Watermain with Concrete Pressure Pipe 2013-01-01
1100.030 Valve and Swab Launching Station Watermain sizes 100 mm to 400 mm 2013-01-01
1100.040 PVC to PE Pipe Transition and Concrete Anchor Block 200 PVC to 250 PE or 250 PVC to 315 PE 2013-01-01
1100.041 PVC to PE Pipe Transition and Concrete Anchor Block 300 PVC to 400 PE 2013-01-01
1100.042 PVC to PE Pipe Transition and Concrete Anchor Block 400 PVC to 500 PE or 500 PVC to 630 PE 2013-01-01
1100.043 PVC to PE Pipe Transition and Concrete Anchor Block 600 PVC to 710 PE 2013-01-01
1101.020 Sliding Valve Box A1965 2008-05-01
1103.010 Concrete Thrust Blocks for Tees, Plugs, Horizontal Bends and Dead Ends 2008-05-01
1103.020 Concrete Thrust Blocks for Vertical Bends A1967 2013-01-01
1104.010 Water Service Connection Detail in Earth Trench for 20 mm to 50 mm Diameter Sizes 2019-02-25
1104.011 Insulated Duct for Water Service Connection 20 mm to 50 mm Diameter Sizes 2019-02-25
1104.020 Polyethylene Water Service Connection Detail for 25 mm to 50 mm Diameter Sizes 2019-02-25
1105.010 Hydrant Installation 2019-02-25
1105.030 Corrosion Protection on Hydrant Installations 2019-02-25
1106.030 Steel Casing for Pipe Installation 2008-05-01
1107.010 Detail of 40 mm or 50 mm Water Meter Installation 2012-02-01
1107.040 Detail - Water Connection with Meter Spacer up to 25 mm 2003-03-03
1110.000 Tracer Wire Installation on PVC Watermain and Appurtenances 2019-02-25
1115.000 Eclipse # 88 Watermain Sampling Station 2013-01-01
1125.010 Test Stations for Cathodic Protection on Iron Watermains 2008-05-01

Division 1200 - Miscellaneous

The table below shows Division 1200 - Miscellaenous.

GSSD# Description Rev Date
1225.010 Dimensions for Payment of Rock Excavation in Trenches for Sewers, Watermains and Lateral Services 2003-03-03
1226.010 Horizontal Control of Lateral Sewer and Water Connections in a Common Rock Trench with other Utilities 2003-03-03
1227.010 Pipe Trench Details, Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers, Watermains and Services 2019-02-25
1227.020 Rock Trench Details Rock Cut/Rock Fill 2013-01-01
1228.010 Precast Concrete Hand Hole for Traffic Signal Ducts 2003-03-03
1229.010 Frost Protection for Underground Round Structures 2016-03-16
1229.020 Frost Protection for Underground Square Structures 2003-03-03
1230.010 Reinforced Concrete Base for Traffic Signal Poles 2014-03-06
1230.021 Unreinforced Concrete Base for 127 mm Diameter Traffic Signal Poles 2014-03-13
1230.030 Unreinforced Concrete Base for Traffic Controller Cabinet 2010-10-01
1231.000 Aluminum Traffic Signal Pole for Island, Pedestrian and Controller Cabinet 2014-03-06
1231.100 Aluminum Traffic Signal Pole 2014-03-06
1232.000 LED Pedestrian and LED Countdown Signal 2013-01-01
1233.000 LED Vehicular Signal Head 2013-01-01
1234.000 LED 5-Section Traffic Signal Displays 2013-01-01

GSSD Complete Booklet

GSSD - Revised January 2021

GSSD Summary of Revisions

GSSD - Summary of Revisions February 2021 

Ontario Provincial Standards

Ontario Provincial Standards

CGS General Conditions

Connection Protocol for Water Connections

Connection Protocol for New Watermain, Water Service and Wastewater Connections

Connection Protocol V7

Design Criteria for Water Distribution Systems

CGS Design Criteria for Water Distribution Systems

CGS Design Criteria - November 2012

MOECP Design Criteria for Drinking Water Systems

MOECP Watermain Design Criteria

 

Design Criteria for Transportation Systems

CGS Design Criteria for Transportation Systems

CGS Design Criteria - November 2012

Design Criteria for Sewage Works

CGS Supplemental Design Criteria for Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers and Forcemains

CGS Supplemental Design Criteria - December 2022

MOECP Design Criteria for Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers and Forcemains

MOECP Design Criteria - V.2. May 2023

Stormwater Management Guide 

Stormwater Management Guide_DRAFT_April 18, 2023