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INDEX
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 3
2 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 3
3 REFERENCE REGULATIONS..................................................................................... 6
4 GENERAL PROVISIONS......................................................................................................... 7
5 DIMENSIONING CRITERIA .............................................................................................. 7
6 PIPINGS.................................................................................................................................. 8
7 POSA OF THE CONDUITS................................................................................................................. 9
8 CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................ 9
9 PARTICULAR STANDARDS RELATING TO CONNECTIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER....................................................................................... 12
10 INSPECTION WELLS.......................................................................................................... 13
10.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.2 CURVED PIT, INTERSECTION OR JUNCTION..............................................................................16
10.3 JUMPING MANHOLE........................................................................................................................17
11 RAINWATER COLLECTION......................................................................................... 18
12 BOTTLES .................................................................................................................................... 19
13 LIFTING SYSTEMS................................................................................................. 20
14 SCOLMATORI
15 Grease interceptors and Imhoff type tanks in private systems ....................... 23
16 SYSTEMS FOR THE STORAGE AND TREATMENT OF FIRST RAIN WATER,
FIRST RAIN BASINS ................................................................................................... 25
17 INVASIONS IN LAMINATION ........................................................................................ 28
18 PROJECT ELABORATES ............................................................ 32
19 OPERATING MODALITIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SEWER NETWORKS TO SERVE
NEW DEVELOPMENTS CARRIED OUT BY THE IMPLEMENTING ENTITY......................................... 34
20 DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY PER ACQUISITION OPERATIONAL DI
INFRASTRUCTURES RELATED TO THE S.I.I. ................................................................................ 35
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1 INTRODUCTION

This document aims to provide some detailed addresses, in addition to what

prescribed by current regulations and the Integrated Water Service Regulations, to be applied in the
design of new sewer networks or in the refurbishment of existing networks. This in order to carry out interventions
using the best practices to ensure the necessary conditions for functionality,
durability, ease of management and cost-effectiveness, and so that the commissioning of the new works does not
may prejudice the proper functioning of those existing.
While maintaining the responsibility of the designer in sizing the sewage networks and the
any accessory bodies, the indications and addresses contained in this document are to
to be binding for the purpose of issuing a favorable opinion for the realization of the works according to
as provided for in the agreement established between HERA S.p.A. and the Territorial Agency of Area ATO5.
Any exemptions are only possible following verification by the Integrated Water Service Manager.
The same Manager, in relation to particular technical or environmental conditions, may assess
the issuance of various prescriptions.
Such indications apply where they do not conflict with the provisions set forth by
existing regulations and by the Integrated Water Service Regulation.

2 DEFINITIONS
In the context of this document, unless otherwise and expressly indicated, the provisions apply.
definitions stated below.
• "equivalent inhabitant": the biodegradable organic load with a biochemical demand of
oxygen at 5 days (BOD5) equal to 60 grams of oxygen per day;
• "white waters": unprocessed and untreated rainwater runoff, water that can be used
for human consumption not used and groundwater drainage, provided they meet the requirements for
the direct discharge into surface water bodies in compliance with legal regulations and without treatment;
"first rainwater": the first 2.5-5 mm of atmospheric water runoff uniformly
distributed over the entire draining surface served by the drainage system. For the calculation of the
relative thrust is assumed to be verified over a period of 15 minutes;
inflow coefficients to the network are considered equal to 1 for paved surfaces or
impermeabilized and equal to 0.3 for permeable surfaces of any type. Excluded are
from the aforementioned calculation, the uncultivated areas and those used for agriculture;

drainage waters: all wastewater coming from a discharge;

• 'rainwater runoff': water resulting from atmospheric events that, when not absorbed and
non evaporate, they wash areas and uncovered surfaces and are channeled;
•"black waters": domestic wastewaters, wastewaters assimilable to domestic, wastewaters
industrial, excluding underground drainage systems that meet the requirements for direct discharge in
surface water bodies in compliance with legal regulations and without treatment, first waters
rain and washing of external areas, provided they are compatible with proper functioning
of the sewage treatment system, for the specific cases in which, in relation to the activities carried out,
The public authority responsible identifies the risk of washing away from impermeable surfaces.
discovery of hazardous substances or substances that hinder achievement
of quality objectives for water bodies;
• "domestic wastewater": wastewater originating from residential establishments and from
services and derivatives exclusively, or predominantly but not exclusively, from
human metabolism and household activities. For the assessment of the criterion of 'prevalence', and
more generally the conditions that lead to qualify as 'domestic' the discharges of
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sudden activities, with reference to what is indicated in points 2.1 and 2.2 of D.G.R. n.
1053/2003, refers to table 4 of annex no. 3 of the Water Service Regulation
Integrated. The manager will also be able to evaluate individual requests for assimilability for discharges that are not
recognized as such by the table indicated in respect of the general functionality of the system. It is
the manager's ability to verify the quality of the discharge for the purposes of its classification and
subsequent application of the tariff according to the criteria established by the Area Agency with
reference to the specific regional regulations;
"industrial wastewater comparable to domestic": wastewater of industrial origin that, to the
in accordance with point e) of the aforementioned Article 101 paragraph 7 of Legislative Decree No. 152/06, present
quantitative and qualitative characteristics equivalent to domestic wastewater and in the
the cases comply with the emission limit values referred to in table I of point 5) of the directive
regional concerning addresses for the application of Legislative Decree No. 152/1999 approved by D.G.R.
n. 1053/2003. For the purpose of assimilating to domestic wastewater, compliance with the values
pre-established must be owned before any company purification pre-treatment and
previously to mixing with waters that do not require preliminary treatments to
discharge;
• "industrial wastewater legally assimilated to domestic wastewater": wastewater listed in Article
101 comma 7 of Legislative Decree no. 152/06 to points a), b), c), d) and f);
"industrial wastewater": any type of wastewater discharged from buildings or plants in which it
carry out commercial or production activities of goods, different from domestic wastewater and
from the rainwater runoff;
urban wastewater: domestic wastewater or the mixture of domestic wastewater,
industrial wastewater or rainwater runoff conveyed in sewer networks, including
separate, and coming from agglomerate;
“agglomerate”: area where the population, or productive activities, are concentrated in
a measure such as to make it admissible, both technically and economically in relation to
the environmental benefits achievable, the collection and conveyance of urban wastewater
towards a system for treating urban wastewater or towards a final disposal point. The
areas that do not fall within the present definition will be identified according to the guidelines
of the Province of Bologna and the subsequent updates;
• ARPA: agency responsible for expressing technical opinions aimed at issuing
authorizations for the discharge of wastewater containing hazardous substances into the sewer and into
surface water body, as well as, in the capacity of Judicial Police, to the monitoring activity
control of all the discharges.
“ATO5”: Agency for public services in Bologna, an entity with legal personality
public law established by public entities (60 municipalities and the Province of Bologna) pursuant to
as provided by regional law September 6, 1999, n. 25 and subsequent amendments. The district agency
exercises all the functions pertaining to the Municipalities regarding organization and
for the fulfillment of the management of the public services assigned to it, including the adoption
the necessary regulations and the definition of relationships with service providers also for
as far as the establishment, modification, or termination is concerned.
“caditoia”: a structure intended for the collection of stormwater from roads for its
conveyance in the sewer system;
"Municipality": authority responsible for issuing permits for the discharge of wastewater
industrial in public sewer, domestic wastewater on soil and in water
superficial.
“degreaser”: a device dedicated to the removal of clusters of floating material produced
from the combination of oils and fats;
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separated sewer system: the sewer network consisting of two conduits, the first of which
dedicated to the collection and conveyance of only rainwater runoff
(called white sewer), and equipped or not with devices for collection and separation
of the first rainwater, and the second designated for the collection and conveyance of
urban wastewater along with any first rainwater (referred to as sewer system)
nera);
unitary or mixed sewer system: the sewer network that collects and conveys in a unified manner
domestic and/or industrial wastewater and stormwater;
•“Gestore”: HERA S.p.A.;
“purification plant”: a complex of construction works and/or electromechanical works and any other
system aimed at reducing the organic and/or inorganic pollutant load present in wastewater,
through physical-mechanical and/or biological and/or chemical processes;
• "settlements, buildings and installations in areas served by sewage network": those gravitating
hydraulically on a public sewer network, accessible with a connection having a
development plan on public land, expressed in meters, not exceeding 50 + S/4 where S is
the dimensionless value of the cadastral surface of the building or, in the absence of it
definition of the total area (D.M. no. 801 of May 10, 1977) of the settlement
to be connected. The settlements, buildings, and installations on whose areas of ownership and appurtenances
if a public sewage network is present, they are always considered served;
• "Province of Bologna": authority responsible for issuing permits for discharges of
urban wastewater, industrial, assimilated to domestic and stormwater into surface water
and on the ground, for the disposal of liquid waste at treatment plants.
sewage network: the system of pipes for the collection and conveyance of wastewater
urban
• discharge: any release made exclusively through a stable system of
connection, which seamlessly links the wastewater production cycle with the
receiver body, in surface waters, on the soil, in the subsoil and in the sewer network,
regardless of their polluting nature, even subjected to prior treatment of
purification. Discharges of water provided for in Article 114 of Legislative Decree No. 152/06 are excluded;
"flood bypass": a device present in mixed drainage systems, aimed at diverting, during times of
rain, towards the final receptors, the excess flows; this device is sized in such a way
that the discharge into the receiver does not occur until the mixed flow enters the collector
non abbia raggiunto il valore sufficiente a garantire il grado di diluizione delle acque reflue
authorized;
“rainwater harvesting and treatment systems”: tight structures used for both
to the collection and containment of rainwater, as well as to their treatment
to allow its discharge into surface water bodies or on the soil. Such systems are usually
equipped with devices/equipment to facilitate the removal of coarse solids,
the sedimentation of settleable solids (clarifiers) and the elimination of mineral oils
(disolators)
"appropriate treatment": the treatment of urban wastewater through a process
that is, a disposal system that ensures the compliance of water bodies after discharge
recipients of the relative quality objectives, that is, in compliance with the provisions of Legislative Decree No. 152/06;
• “User”: natural or legal person recipient of the integrated water service, account holder or
less than the contract related to the services subject to this regulation.
"emission limit value": acceptable limit of a pollutant substance contained in a
emission, measured in concentration, or in mass per unit of product or raw material
worked, or in bulk per unit of time;
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"lamination basins": reservoirs positioned along the white and mixed nets for lamination
of the full (accumulation of excess volumes and subsequent controlled release towards the body
recipient hydric;
"first rain basins": reservoirs positioned along the networks (in-line or off-line) intended
to the accumulation of first rainwater and its discharge into the sewer system with
final disposal at the treatment plant. The volumes exceeding the first rainwater are
to be considered white waters;
For the purposes of this document, all other definitions also apply, some of which are above.
recalled, referred to in Article 74 of Legislative Decree No. 152/06.

3 REFERENCE REGULATIONS

Circular from the Ministry of Public Works - Central Technical Service - January 7, 1974, no. 11633. "Instructions for
the design of sewers and wastewater treatment plants
Legislative Decree August 18, 2000, no. 258 "Corrective and Supplementary Provisions of the Decree
Legislative Act May 11, 1999, No. 152, regarding the protection of water from pollution, in accordance with
of article 1, paragraph 4, of the law of April 24, 1998, no. 128;
Resolution of the Regional Council of June 9, 2003, no. 1053 "Directive concerning guidelines
for the application of Legislative Decree 152/99 regarding the protection of water from pollution;
Resolution of the Regional Council of February 14, 2005, no. 286"Directive concerning guidelines
for the management of first rain and washing water from external areas (art. 39, Legislative Decree May 11
1999, n. 152)
Regional Council Resolution of December 18, 2006, no. 1860 "Guidelines for direction for the
management of stormwater runoff and first rainwater in implementation of the Resolution
G.R. N. 286 of 14/02/2005
Legislative Decree April 3, 2006, n. 152 "Regulations on Environmental Matters" and subsequent amendments.

Legislative Decree April 9, 2008, No. 81 "Consolidated Law on Health and Safety at Work";
UNI EN 124/95 Devices for topping and closing areas used by pedestrians and
of vehicles. Construction principles, type testing, marking, quality control;
UNI EN 476/99 General requirements for components used in drainage pipes, in connections
drainage and in sewer collectors for gravity drainage systems;
UNI EN 752/2008 Discharge connections and sewer collectors outside buildings;
UNI EN 12666-1:2006 Plastic pipe systems for buried sewer and drainage applications not in
Pressure - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings, and the system
UNI EN 1401-1:1998 Plastic piping systems for underground drainage and sewerage not in
pressure - Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) - Specifications for pipes, fittings and
system
UNI EN 1916/2004 Unreinforced concrete pipes and fittings, reinforced with steel fibers and with
traditional armatures;
UNI EN 1917/2004 Manholes and inspection chambers made of unreinforced concrete, reinforced with fibers
steel and with traditional reinforcements;
UNI EN 12201-1:2004 Plastic piping systems for water distribution -
Polyethylene (PE) - Generalities;
UNI EN 12201-2:2004 Plastic pipe systems for water distribution -
Polyethylene (PE) - Pipes;
UNI EN 12201-3:2004 Plastic pipe systems for water distribution -
Polyethylene (PE) - Fittings;
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REGULATION OF INTEGRATED WATER SERVICE Approved by the Assembly of the Agency

ATO5 area for public services in Bologna dated 28/05/2008, available at the following link:
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4 GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS
In the context of designing new works or restoring existing ones, in line with the
In line with current legislation, the implementation of separate networks must be provided for until
to discharge into the existing sewer system even if it is mixed. In case it is
technically possible to connect the networks subject to design to both mixed collectors and to
separate collectors, their connection to the respective piping of the separate networks will need to be provided for
existing.
In the event that urban planning interventions are planned for areas served by a mixed sewage network, they
must be aimed at the separation of wastewater and the construction of drainage systems of type
separate.
In all cases of connecting planned sewage networks to the existing sewage system (networks and plants
black or mixed waters), if from a verification downstream of the discharge point it should be found the
need to adapt the system itself, the applicant for the connection must take care of
relative charges.
In all cases, systems aimed at the collection of rainwater for reuse should be prioritized.
for use other than for drinking water consumption.
The drainage of rainwater runoff from surfaces not susceptible to being
significantly contaminate (building coverings, impermeable/semi-permeable areas not
subject to no specific use/activity or excluded from the scope of the D.G.R.
286/2005), must be chosen based on the following preferred order:
separate sewer network (white network) in areas directly served by this service.
In the event of a hydraulic check of the existing sewer system (network and facilities) downstream
if the need to adjust the system itself should become apparent from the entry point, the
the applicant for the connection must bear the related costs. Alternatively, they may
to allow the discharge in a manner that limits the maximum instantaneous flow
drainable into the sewer at a value that is compatible with the hydraulic efficiency of the
valley network;
soil or in the surface layers of the subsoil, where possible in relation to the characteristics of the
soil
in the hydrographic network, in compliance with any provisions to safeguard against possible risks
plumbers from the competent authorities.
The discharge of stormwater into a combined sewer will be permitted only in cases where it does not result
feasible, from a technical and economic perspective, their discharge into nearby surface water bodies
to the settlements of origin.
In such a case, if a hydraulic check of the existing sewer system downstream of the
entry point should the need for system adjustment arise, the applicant
The connection shall bear the related costs.
Alternatively, it may be allowed to discharge in a manner that limits the maximum flow rate.
instantaneous conveyable into the sewer at a value that is compatible with the hydraulic officiousness of the
valley network.

5 DIMENSIONING CRITERIA
The speed relative to the average black flows should normally not be less than 50 cm/s. When
if this cannot be achieved, suitable washing systems must be installed in the network.
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The relative speed for peak black flows should normally not exceed 4 m/s.
For the calculation of wastewater flows, a water supply of 250 l/capita-day will be referenced.
The number of equivalent inhabitants (E.I.) will be defined, in the absence of reliable data, based on what
indicated in chapter 14.
The minimum nominal diameter of the sewage pipes must be 200 mm.
The maximum speed related to the flow of rainwater in the pipes should not normally
exceed 5 m/s.
The minimum nominal diameter of the stormwater pipes must be 250 mm.
For the sizing of the white water networks, a minimum return period should be considered.
25 years and inflow coefficients to the network equal to 1 for paved or impermeable surfaces and to
0.3 for those permeable of any type.
The surfaces not drained by the sewage network are excluded from the above calculation.
The calculation must be based on the methods indicated by D.G.R. 1860 of 18/12/2006. For this purpose, the parameters to
and of the rainfall possibility curve to be used in reference to the return period and the time
The network design flow rates are reported in table 1.

Time of running
Time of Return
< 1 hour 1 hour
years
a n a n
25 45.36 0.57 43.69 0.29
50 50.91 0.59 48.99 0.29
100 56.45 0.62 54.26 0.29
200 62.00 0.63 59.50 0.28
Table 1: parameters a and n1.

6 TUBES
All pipes must have a minimum crushing strength class of SN8.
The black and white wastewater conduits by gravity must have a minimum nominal diameter equal to
respectively to 200 mm and 250 mm.
All pressure pipes must be made of PEAD PE100 PN16 with section
circular and minimum inner diameter of 100 mm.
The minimum diameters, materials, and types of sections to be considered for the construction of networks.
Sewers for black and gray waters functioning by gravity must be those indicated in table 2.

Nominal Diameter
Material Section
[mm]

Plastic materials,
200≤Dn≤700 GRP, stoneware, cast iron Circular
Water conduits
neither gravity Circular, oval
Plastic materials,
Dn > 700 (they, these), polycentric
cast iron
lowered (Vigentino)

1
The indicated values were calculated based on the recordings of meteorological events made by the Hydro Service.
Meteorology-Climate of A.R.P.A. in the period 1934 - 2007 for the Bologna area.
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250 ≤ Dn ≤ 400
Plastic materials,
clay, sandstone Circular, oval
Water conduits (they, these), polycentric
white to gravity lowered (Vigentino)
Plastic materials, to box
Dn > 400 grit, cast iron, cast iron

Table 2: types of behaviors.

The characteristics of the materials and internal linings of the pipes must be such that
protecting the piping over time from chemical attacks or corrosion caused by the type of
collected reflux.
In particolare le condotte in cls, qualora dedicate al collettamento di reflui di acque nere o di acque
They must be internally coated with plastic materials of adequate thickness, avoiding
the use of epoxy or bituminous resins.

7 POSA OF THE CONDUITS

The black network pipes should be normally laid in such a way that the upper part of the
the black pipe should be at a height not exceeding the intrados of the white network.
The pipes should normally be laid in a narrow trench with a cover of no less than 100 cm.
Sewage systems functioning by gravity must be constructed by laying pipes of
minimum resistance class SN8, laid with substrate, backfill, and cover in washed sand with
minimum thicknesses equal to 20 cm. If the covering of the ducts is less than 100 cm, it must be
proceed to lay pipes with characteristics suitable to support road and ground loads,
based on the following types:
ceramic tiles with a background, side and cover with minimum thickness of 15 cm in material
incoherent and compactable like sand, gravel, or a mixture with particles of maximum diameter of
20 mm;
plastic materials of minimum class SN4 with underlayment, side fill and cover in concrete Rbk 200
minimum, with minimum thicknesses of 15 cm;
unreinforced concrete with substrate, side filling and covering in concrete Rbk 200 minimum, with thicknesses
minimums equal to 15 cm;
reinforced concrete with a bedding layer and side filling with Rbk 200 minimum concrete pipe and covering
in sand, with minimum thicknesses of 15 cm.
Le tubazioni in pressione dovranno essere poste in opera entro sottofondo, rinfianco e copertura in
cls Rbk 200 minimum, with minimum thicknesses of 15 cm; it must also be installed longitudinally
a localization tape with copper wire above and over the concrete covering.
In all cases, the most appropriate measures must be taken to ensure adequate
packing of the material beside the duct.

8 CONNECTIONS
The connections must be made in accordance with the provisions set out in Annex 2 of
Regulation of the Integrated Water Service.
There should be a separation of discharges with the implementation of separate private networks up to
the discharge into the public sewer even if it is mixed. In the case that it is
it is technically possible to connect private wastewaters to mixed public sewage collectors
for the separated ones, it will be necessary to provide for the connection to the respective existing separate network pipelines
(Figure 1 and Figure 2).
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All discharges from the kitchens must be properly treated through

Degreaser before discharge into the private wastewater network. The property and ordinary management.
The extraordinary characteristics of such a artifact will remain the responsibility of the owner of the private property.

The connection pipes must have a minimum strength class of SN8.

If the connection occurs on the pipe, it must avoid any reduction of the useful section.
of the pipe to which it connects.
In all cases, the connections and their connection to the existing sewage network must be perfect.
hydraulic retention.
Connections or grafts made with concrete boxes are not allowed.
The minimum size of the intake pipes is 160 mm. The area of the internal section of such
The pipes should not normally be greater than those of the pipe they connect to.
The sewer connection pipes must have a street alignment.
exclusively straight with a gradient no less than 0.3% (three per thousand) and no more than 1%
(one percent). In this section, it is forbidden to create changes in elevation. The jump structures, if any,
necessary, must be carried out in private area.
In the case of grafting on passable and accessible ducts, considering such ducts with height
with an internal dimension greater than or equal to 1050 mm, the input must occur below the tax base.
of the time and in any case at a height not exceeding 600 mm from the sliding plane.
The connection pipe must be inserted into the main pipeline in the direction of the flow.
through an angle between 30 and 45 degrees, this being the smaller angle included between the
director of the public sewer pipeline and that of the connection pipeline.
None of the internal drainage system discharge devices of the building, including the manholes of
courtyards, must have the water intake mouth at a level lower than the road level. At
the designer's request may grant the use of discharges with the intake mouth to a
level below the road plan, provided that all appropriate precautions are taken to ensure
prevent the return of water inside the building in case of pressurized network operation
foggy
If it is not possible to ensure the gravity discharge of water from private areas,
the potential lifting system must be positioned on private property with implementation and
subsequent management at the care and expense of the owners of the private property itself.
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Figure 1: connection diagram of a residential building to a separate network.

Figure 2: connection scheme of a residential building to a mixed network.

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9 SPECIAL RULES REGARDING CONNECTIONS FOR DISPOSAL

OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
For the discharge of industrial wastewater, the provisions outlined in the Water Service Regulation apply.
Integrated in this chapter as well as, unless contradictory, the previous provisions.
The internal networks of domestic wastewater and/or similar (coming from sanitary services,
The waste from kitchens, etc., and that of industrial wastewater must be kept separate from each other.
Along the final stretch of the industrial wastewater collection network, in the immediate vicinity of
property boundaries, an inspection chamber must be provided.
This manhole must always be accessible, clear of sediments, and freely accessible.
at any moment, even without notice, by the staff of the designated Manager for control
of discharges. Exceptionally, the Manager may make exceptions regarding the position of the inspection pit.
provided that the holder of the discharge guarantees free, easy, and safe access to
same.
The position of the manhole and its accessibility conditions must be indicated at the time of
presentation of the request for discharge authorization.
The maintenance of the pit will be the responsibility of the property, which remains responsible for its proper
functionality of the same.
As for the construction characteristics of the manhole, please refer to attachment 2 of
Integrated Water Service Regulations.
At the valley of the confluence of the water collection networks, according to the outlined prescriptions
previously, the Florence type siphon will be placed.
If the conditions for discharging into the sewer network are met through the plant of
treatment, special inspection and sampling pits must be placed upstream and downstream of the
same system.
Such systems must comply with the project attached to the authorization application.
discharge.
In case of service disruptions or equipment failure, the user must immediately notify the
Manager and to the Municipality.

For anything not indicated, reference should be made to the Integrated Water Service Regulation.
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10 Inspection Manholes

10.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

The inspection pits must be made of prefabricated concrete elements, or rather made in
opera in reinforced concrete or masonry.

The minimum internal dimension of square or rectangular inspection pits must be 70x70.
If there are manholes, they must have a minimum internal diameter of 70 cm.
All manholes must be equipped with non-slip marine-style rungs with a footrest relief.
The poles must be made of stainless steel or entirely coated with plastic materials.
anticorrosive, with minimum dimensions of 15 cm in depth and 30 cm in width, placed every 33
cm along one of the walls of the pit not involved in the pipe connection.
The maximum distance between the outer wire of the pegs and the wall facing them must be equal
60 cm.
The distance between two line manholes must normally be 50 m. In any case, this distance should not
it will never have to exceed 70 m.
The elements of the manholes must not be placed on the pipes. In the case of pipes with
the diameter is less than the size of the pit base, arrangements will be made for the supply of elements
Performances equipped with a suitable insertion system with a sealing gasket for the insertion of
pipes or to the construction on site of suitable support bases for the piping and the elements of
rise of the same well.
It must be possible to verify the correct hydraulic functionality of the pipes also from the floor.
road, therefore, at the corresponding manholes, the bottom of the manhole will be shaped to
avoid stagnation (Figure 3) by creating a channel with a height equal to the maximum
height of the existing pipes and side connecting platforms with their slope towards the
pipeline ranging from 0.3% to 3%.
The drainage channel must be protected and covered by extending the piping.
inside the pit and appropriately connected to the side banks.
If the speed and characteristics of the effluent require it, both the bottom of the pit and the
side walkways will need to be covered with material that offers suitable abrasion resistance and
to any potential attack by chemical agents (ceramic tiles, stone materials, or other equivalent).
All internal walls of the pit must be protected with anticorrosive resins, epoxy or
bituminous, with a minimum thickness of 0.6 mm.
The joints between the prefabricated elements (base and lifting elements) shall be equipped with
elastomeric sealing gaskets and grouted with cement mortar on the internal wall to ensure the
hydraulic seal of the pit.
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Figure 3: inspection pit.

In all cases, there must be at least one lateral support platform.

under the steps, with minimum dimensions of 30 cm x 70 cm.
For sewers larger than the side of the inspection well, this can be carried out in
off-center position with respect to the duct (Figure 4).
All conduits with an internal height of not less than 150 cm are considered practicable.
If the manhole is built on a walkable pipe, it must be equipped with a small room.
at the back with internal dimensions of 250 cm in height, 200 cm in length, and the same width
of the conduct.
In this case, the rungs must also be positioned on the inner wall of the duct and up to the
bottom of the same (Figure 5).
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MANHOLES ON IMPRACTICABLE DUCTS

(Duct height < 150 cm)

Figure 4: diagrams for inspection pits on non-walkable ducts.

MANHOLE ON WALKABLE PIPES

(Duct height ≥150 cm)

Figure 5: diagram for inspection pit on walkable pipelines.

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The orientation of the hatches must be such as to ensure that the lid opens opposite to the direction.
of vehicle traffic flow (Figure 6).

Figure 6: positioning and orientation of the access hatch in the inspection chambers.

In the case of pressurized sewer lines being present, manholes must be constructed on them.
maximum distance of 150 m with interruption of the pipe with T-fitting and flanged cap for
allow the future inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of the duct.

10.2 CURVE MANHOLE, INTERSECTION OR JOINING

In correspondence with curves, intersections, and junctions, a manhole must always be positioned.
inspection.
In the pits or curve chambers, intersections or junctions, the regular drainage of the effluents must be ensured.
therefore it will be necessary to minimize the pressure losses: they must absolutely be avoided
sharp edges and the perpendicular joints to the main flow.
All changes in direction (Figure 7) must be made with a minimum radius of curvature equal to 3.
turn the diameter of the duct. Alternatively, connections can be made with an angle included between
30 and 45 degrees, being the external angle included between the directions of the two pipelines from
to connect

Figure 7: diagram for changes of direction, intersection or junction of pipes on existing network.

The conductors relating to the junction or intersection manholes, excluding any possible pipes
connections must be positioned at the same elevation as the extrados (Figure 8).
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Figure 8: junction or intersection chamber scheme: ducts aligned with the extrados.

As far as not specified, please refer to the general provisions.

10.3 JUMPING MANHOLE

This term refers to the pits used to limit the maximum speed of the effluent.
through hydraulic highlighting and sudden change in the direction of the flow.
The hydraulic highlight must occur inside the manhole, and the parts of it most exposed to action
the mechanics of the current must be adequately protected and coated with material that offers
suitable resistance to abrasion (stoneware bottoms, stone materials or other equivalents).
For pipes with a nominal diameter of up to 500 mm, the jump must be made with a section of
vertical pipe fixed to the wall of the shaft and connected to the main tree via a T-junction
equipped with an inspection cap (Figure 9). For pipes with a nominal diameter greater than 500 mm,
it will be able to make the jump directly into the pit itself after covering the internal wall of the
well, potentially impacted by the flow, with material that offers suitable resistance
to the abrasion (Figure 10).
In both cases, the artifact must be inspectable from the outside via a hatch as well as
indicated for the inspection pits. In particular, an open area must be ensured for the
minimum passage size of 70x70 cm (or circular with a diameter of 70 cm) inside the pit.
The access hatches must be positioned on a wall that is not affected by ducts.
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Figure 9: construction diagram of a jump pit for pipes with a nominal diameter of up to 500 mm.

Figure 10: jump pit for pipes with a nominal diameter greater than 500 mm.
As far as not specified, the general prescriptions should be consulted.

11 RAINWATER COLLECTION
For the collection of road rainwater, the drains must be positioned at a distance
a maximum of 20 m apart from each other.
All the manholes, whether in concrete or plastic material, must be siphoned.
The minimum internal dimension of the manholes must be 400x400 mm.
The minimum size of the pipes connecting two water collection points.
The meteorites or between each of these and the main white network must be 140 mm.
The road drainage lines should be positioned as much as possible to
prevent the root systems of any trees present on the sides of the road from being
jeopardize the proper functioning of the networks. In the impossibility of positioning the pipes at a distance
from the root systems, these must be made of weldable plastic material or with joints
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protected by a suitable concrete box. The joints of the pipes with special pieces or with the manholes of
Collection must be made to perfectly seal hydraulic so as to prevent root infiltration.
For the same purpose, the best solution for anchoring the frame will be carefully identified.
from the hatch/drain to the pit.
All green areas must be bordered by suitable curbs to prevent the flow of
solid material and debris towards the rainwater collection network.

12 BOTTLES
Both for black networks and for white networks, spherical cast iron manholes according to UNI ISO standards will be used.
1083 with breaking resistance in accordance with the UNI EN 124/95 standard, produced by certified companies
ISO 9001, with the enabling mark highlighted, coated with bituminous paint, with a lid with
slip-resistant surface and marking indicating the resistance class, the reference standard and
the identification of the producer.
The minimum characteristics of the hatches must be as follows:
Inspection hatch
Minimum class D400 and minimum weight of frame and cover 97 kg, consisting of:
round lid secured to the frame with a locking device, safety locking in
opening position with an angle of at least 100°;
square frame with a passage dimension not less than 600 mm, external dimension
minimum of 850x850 mm and a height of at least 100 mm with holes and cavities to optimize
the anchoring to the cockpit;
continuous elastomer gasket for noise reduction and anti-vibration;
The lid and frame must be coated with non-toxic and non-polluting products.
•GRILLED GATE
Class D400 and minimum weight 95 kg, consisting of:
round grating cover, with a minimum drainage area of 1010 cm², fixed to the frame with a
constraint device, safety locking in the open position at an angle of at least
100°;
- square frame with a passage size no less than 600 mm, external dimension
850x850 mm and a height of at least 100 mm with holes and cells to optimize anchoring to
well
continuous elastomer gasket anti-noise and anti-vibration;
The lid and frame must be coated with non-toxic and non-polluting products.
•Bowl with concave grille
Class C250 and minimum weight 43 Kg, consisting of:
square grated lid, with a minimum drainage area of 1045 cm², with oriented slits to
90° to the direction of traffic;
square frame with a passage size not less than 450x450 mm, size
minimum external size of 590x590 mm and a depth of at least 50 mm;
The lid and frame must be coated with non-toxic and non-polluting products.
SIDEWALK BOTTLE
Class B125 and minimum weight 29 Kg, consisting of:
Consisting of:
square lid with a section suitable for forming a hydraulic seal siphon with the frame
against odors;
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- square frame with U-shaped section, passage size not less than 500x500 mm,
minimum external dimension of 600x600 mm and a height of at least 45 mm;
The lid and frame must be covered with non-toxic and non-polluting products.
All lids, grills, and frames must bear:
number of the standard - UNI EN 124;
the appropriate class (e.g. D400);
name and/or brand of the manufacturer and the place of manufacture which may be in code;
the mark of a certification body;
the wording "BLACK/WHITE SEWAGE" (only for inspection and sidewalk manholes).
The aforementioned markings must be displayed clearly and durably, and must, if
possible, to be visible when the product is installed.
In the case of inspection pits larger than the frame's support span of the hatch.
this must be placed using a CA slab of appropriate dimensions supported on the 4
walls of the pit. The slab will have a minimum height of 150 mm and the hatch will be positioned in
correspondence of the steps of the manhole.

13 LIFTING SYSTEMS
The following indicated has general value for the design of both small-sized plants
for the design of major systems.
As far as not expressly indicated, reference will be made to the technical standards to be requested from
Manager, as well as what was expressed by the referring technicians.
Lifting systems should normally be positioned in fenced areas free from traffic.
Vehicles and easily accessible with mechanical means suitable for the extraction/installation of pumps.
The electricity supply will only serve the lifting system.
The bathtub must be equipped with an overflow drain.
The pumps installed in black or mixed network systems must be of the shredding type or with
open rear blade, and with readable technical data.
Submersible electric pumps that can be removed will need to be installed, therefore not fixed to the floor and
equipped with guide tubes up to the extraction hatch and extraction chains.
All accessories intended for the extraction of electric pumps must be made of stainless steel.
At least 1 backup pump of adequate capacity must always be provided.
The internal piping must be made of stainless steel.
The minimum internal diameter of the single delivery pipe of each pump must be greater than
internal diameter of the pump's discharge mouth.
The single outlet pipe from the plant must be made of PE 100 PN 16.
The minimum internal diameter of the single delivery pipe exiting the system must be such
to ensure a flow rate of the effluent no less than 0.4 m/s and no more than 1.2 m/s and in any case not
less than DE 110.
The access hatches to the plant must be distinguished from the extraction hatches.
Electric pumps. Rectangular hatches with modular covers can also be used.
(type telephone manholes). They must be positioned corresponding to the steps for descent.
in the tub. The steps and access hatches to the tub must have a minimum size and
characteristics as indicated in paragraph 9 for inspection wells.
The internal walls of the tub will be coated with waterproof and anti-corrosive treatment.
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The power supply cables of the electric pumps must not have joints and must not be
connected to junction boxes inside the tub and must be pulled and properly
fixed to the walls of the tub itself. The electrical panel must be placed in a convenient area and
accessible, preferably protected from the weather.
The plant will be equipped with an electrical system and remote control to be designed as required by
technical specifications to be requested from the Manager.

14 SCOLMATORI
If urban planning interventions are planned in areas served by a mixed sewer network, they
they must be aimed at the separation of waste and the construction of a sewage system of type
separate.
The drainage system must ensure the discharge of dry weather flows to the sewerage system.
exceeding discharges into the white water network. The sizing of the overflow threshold of the spillways
will have to ensure a minimum dilution degree of activation of the spillway equal to 5 (five) times the
average black flow.
The drain must be equipped with an inspection chamber.
The drains should generally be of the frontal type with interception of the effluents to be sent to the
purification in lateral derivation from the main flow (Figure 11).
The diversion of the same effluents must be carried out through a curvature with a minimum radius equal to 3 times the
diameter of the pipeline to the treatment plant.
In all cases, the pressure drops must be minimized by avoiding backflows, sharp edges, and reductions.
of the section.
If the construction of the overflow threshold involves a reduction of the useful section of the duct
mainly, the maximum height of the threshold and therefore of the derivation duct cannot be
above 1/3 of the height of the main duct (Figure 11, scheme 2).
The nominal diameter of the effluent discharge pipe to the treatment plant must not be less than
200 mm.
If necessary for achieving the correct degree of dilution and to avoid sections
reduced, it will be necessary to install, in the inspection well located immediately downstream of the overflow and
on the delivery of effluents to the treatment plant, a steel section regulation gate
stainless steel with endless screw (Figure 12).
As for what is not specified, please see the guidelines for the inspection chambers.
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Figure 11: implementation schemes for mixed network overflow.

Figure 12: regulation device for mixed network outflow.

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15 GREASE TRAPS AND IMHOFF TYPE PITS ON PRIVATE SYSTEMS

The sizing of such systems should be based on the number of equivalent inhabitants.
(A.E.) referable to the discharge. For this purpose, the following conventional ratios are defined:

Residential (estimated on the 1 A.E. per surfaces up to 14 m2

surface of the individual 2 A.E. per areas between 14 and 20 m2
bedrooms 1 additional A.E. every 6 m2of surfaces exceeding 20 m2

1 A.E. per estimated customer based on reception capacity

Hotels and complexes overall (the accommodation capacity is determined on the basis of
receptive of health authorization acts or using the criterion of
counting of beds as for residential buildings.

Factories, laboratories 1 A.E. for every 2 fixed and seasonal employees calculated during the period of
artisans greater activity.

1 A.E: for every 3 permanent and seasonal employees calculated during the period of
Companies and commercial offices
greater activity.

1 A.E. for every 3 people resulting from the total staff

employee and by the number of patrons (the number of patrons)
People it is calculated by dividing the total areas of the rooms by
lunch for 1 m2).
1 A.E. for every 3 people resulting from the sum of the staff
employee and the number of patrons (the number of patrons
Restaurants and taverns
is calculated by dividing the total areas of the halls by
lunch for 1.20 m2).

1 A.E. for every 7 people resulting from the total staff

Bars, circles, clubs employee and the number of patrons (the number of patrons
it is calculated by dividing the total surfaces by 1.20 m2).

Cinema, stadiums, theaters

1 A.E. for every 30 units of maximum capacity detected by the
provisions for public safety under the TULPS.

1 A.E. for every 10 estimated students based on reception capacity

Schools
overall.

Table 3: A.E. of discharges.

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The products should approximately have the dimensions listed below.

Degrassing manholes

A.E. Volume (l) Dimensions (cm) Dimensions (cm)

5 250 70x70x80/90 H Diameter 85x107 Height

7 350 70x100x80/90 H
10 550 100x100x100 H
15 1000 120x120x100 H
20/30 1730 125x130x150 H Ø 134x210 H
35/45 2500 125x180x150 H
50/60 3500 170x180x150 H Ø 200x290 H
80/100 4900 175x240x150 H Ø 245x210 H
Table 4: dimensions of grease traps.

Imhoff type pit

Imhoff-type tanks must have a capacity of 250 liters per Equivalent Inhabitant distributed as follows:
- sedimentation compartment with a capacity of 50 l per A.E.
-shared digestion capacity of 200 l per A.E.
For new installations or parts of installations with a capacity of less than 50 A.E.
The minimum dimensions to be met are indicated in the following table.

Volume 1 extraction per year 2 draws per year

A.E. sedimentation Mud volume Total volume Volume sludge Total volume
liters [liters] [liters] liters
from 1 to 3 300 600 900 600 900
4 340 800 1.140 600 940
5 380 1.000 1.380 600 980
6 420 1,200 1.620 720 1.140
7 460 1.400 1.860 840 1,300
8 500 1.600 2.100 960 1.460
10 580 2,000 2.580 1,200 1.780
12 660 2.300 2.960 1.380 2.040
14 740 2.600 3.340 1.560 2.300
16 820 2.900 3.720 1.740 2.560
18 900 3.200 4.100 1.920 2.820
20 980 3,500 4.480 2.100 3.080
25 1.180 4.125 5.305 2.475 3.655
30 1.380 4.750 6.130 2.850 4.230
35 1.580 5.375 6.955 3.225 4.805
40 1.780 6.000 7.780 3.600 5.380
45 1.980 6.500 8.480 3.900 5.880
50 2.180 7,000 9.180 4.200 6.380
Table 5: dimensions of Imhoff tanks.

Treatment facilities should normally be located in easily accessible areas with vehicles.
mechanics and far from the buildings.
The electricity supply will only serve the treatment plant.
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16 STORAGE AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR FIRST FLUSH WATER

RAIN, FIRST RAIN BASINS
The need for the installation of first rainwater treatment systems or first basin
Rain must be defined based on the opinion of the competent authorities (A.R.P.A., Province of
Bologna)
If such installation is deemed essential by the aforementioned public entities, the
the implementation of the same must comply with the technical standards of the Manager.
All eventual first rainwater treatment works must be positioned out of line.
with respect to the related stormwater flows (Figure 13) and must be realized through
static dust removal and oil removal systems (Figure 14).
The products must also be equipped with a safety bypass made with tubing of the
same diameter as the main stormwater drainage pipe and diversion threshold for treatment
of only first rainwater, in accordance with what is provided for by D.G.R. No. 286/2005.

Figure 13: Implementation diagram of the first rainwater treatment system.

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Figure 14: Reference design scheme for static sand separators and oil separators.

The first rain basins must be placed offline in public areas that are easily accessible.
accessible by mechanical means such as vacuum trucks (Figure 15). They must be in all cases
covered and sized to allow maintenance activities to be carried out in a way
easy. The minimum internal height of the tanks will therefore be 1.8 m.
The system for separating first rain flows from subsequent flows must be
appropriately designed to ensure perfect operation at all times
of the works. The system must provide for the accumulation in the tank of only first rainwater and the
delivery of volumes exceeding the same as indicated in point 4.
Access to the tanks must be ensured through inspection hatches equipped with steps.
Marinara. The accesses must be positioned in areas not affected by traffic.
Il fondo delle vasche dovrà avere pendenza tale da evitare il deposito di sedimenti (minimo 1%) ed
eventually foresee appropriate automatic washing systems.
As far as possible, the draining of the tanks should occur by gravity. If this is not possible
If it is necessary to use a lifting system, it must be designed based on the
technical standards of the Manager.
As far as not expressly indicated, reference should be made to the D.G.R. 286/2005 and to the D.G.R.
1860/2006.
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Figure 15: implementation scheme of the first rain basin.

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17 INVASIONS IN LAMINATION
The construction of reservoirs for the purpose of obtaining storage volumes must take place according to the
following preferential order (Figure 16):
1. oversizing of the design ducts;
2. creation of green areas for ground depressions that are flooded only in case of a meteorological event
exceptional
3. construction of underground and covered retention basins, in reinforced concrete.

Figure 16: schemes for the realization of regulation reservoirs.

The final receptor of the white waters will be identified as indicated in chapter 4.
The necessary rolling volume and the maximum discharge capacity will be defined based on
of the hydraulic officiality of the existing sewer network. In the case of final discharge of rainwater
In surface water bodies, reference must be made to the opinion of the competent authorities.
The final gravity discharges of the storage basins must be carried out through a piping section.
a reduced section, defined in relation to the maximum inflow capacity into the receptor.
The green areas of land depression must have edge slopes not exceeding 25%
1 out of 4. Alternatively, they must be fenced and equipped with appropriate security systems.
protection.
In order to reduce flooding events in green areas, structures must be built that
they allow the filling and emptying of the areas as per the diagram below (Figure
17).
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Figure 17: realization scheme of the filling and emptying system for floodable green areas.

The underground detention basins must be placed offline and in public areas.
easily accessible by mechanical means and away from buildings.
They must be sized to allow the execution of the activities of
maintenance easily. The minimum internal height of the covered basins will therefore be 1.8 m.
Access to the tanks must be ensured through inspection hatches and marine steps.
accesses must be positioned in areas not affected by traffic.
The bottom of the basins must have a slope that avoids the accumulation of sediment (minimum 0.2%).
In the event that the tank is used to service a network that also collects the flow from watercourses
Superficial, upstream of the entrance section to the basin a structure must be placed.
grating to prevent the entry of large bodies.
As far as possible, the drainage of the tanks should be done by gravity. If this is not possible
if it is necessary to use a lifting system, this must be designed taking into account
as already indicated previously.
The balancing tanks must be equipped with an overflow discharge.
In particular, the overflow discharge of the underground tanks with a section equal to the final section of the
inlet collector in the tank itself (Figure 18).
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Figure 18: execution diagram of the drainage and overflow system of the underground retention basins.
The discharge final input structure into the surface water body must be constructed
in accordance with the provisions of the managing body of the water body itself and the following scheme
(Figure 19). Any change in the discharge level must occur before the final point, in a suitable manner.
jump pit as prescribed in chapter 10.3.
Subject to any specific requirements of the water management authority, the discharge structure must
to be implemented through a concrete drainage with the installation of a 'clapet' type valve at the outlet
collector (Figure 20). The bed of the water body must be properly lined with boulders or
other anti-corrosive material.

Figure 19: indicative diagram of white water discharge into a surface water body
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Figure 20: realization scheme for reinforced concrete culvert for the discharge of stormwater into a water body.
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18 PROJECT DOCUMENTS
In order to release the technical suitability opinion by HERA S.p.A., the documentation
the delivered project must contain the following documents:

General report indicating the location and the characteristic sizes

the settlement, the existing infrastructural conditions in which it is inserted, the activities to which it is
presumably intended.
Calculation report in which the criteria for hydraulic sizing of the pipes are evident.
of the plants and the leveling tanks and any first rain present. In the
The report must include the equivalent residents served divided by lot/house.
For each trunk, the following must be clearly indicated: flow rate, length, slope,
roughness, diameter/section, material constituting the pipe.
Documentation related to the cadastral surveys of the areas involved in the implementation of the
work.
RETI
Chorography scale 1:5,000
•Plan of the project at a scale of 1:500 - 1:1,000 in which the following are clearly highlighted:

the boundary of private property;

the different types of networks (existing, project, black, white, mixed, and network that
it will remain the responsibility of private properties) described with different line graphic styles and
colorations, and the final contacts for these;
- the characteristics of each duct (diameter/cross-section, material, design flow rate,
version in the flow path, slope);
the position of the manholes and connection drains of the individual lots;
Details of the manholes (of head, inspection, drop, confluence, connection to the network)
existing, etc.) – plan and vertical section, at a scale of 1:50
Detail of drainage connection, floor plan and vertical section, at a scale of 1:50
• Longitudinal profile of all network branches at a scale of 1:2,000/1:100 with indication of:
land quota
sliding quota
partial and progressive distance between nodes
material and diameter/duct section
slope
partial distance between manholes

Lifting systems
Chorography at a scale of 1:5,000

•Planimetry and 2 significant sections of civil works at a scale of 1:100

•Diagram of electromechanical works at a scale of 1:100
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Pipeline diagram at a scale of 1:100

Electrical system diagram
Control system diagram

TREATMENT PLANTS
Chorography at a scale of 1:5,000

Process treatment scheme

Plan of the site and 2 significant sections of civil works at 1:100 scale
Hydraulic profile of the works
•Diagram of electromechanical works at a scale of 1:100
Scheme of electrical works
Technical report describing the treatment process

BASINS
Chorography at a scale of 1:5,000
• Planimetry and 2 significant sections of the civil works at a scale of 1:100
•Schema of electromechanical works at a scale of 1:100
Electrical system diagram
•Schema of the telecontrol system
If equipped with a lifting system for emptying, it will be necessary to produce all the documents.
previously planned related to such systems.

On the occasion of the testing for the acceptance of the networks and/or systems, the following must be produced
the as-built documents of the completed works. For the systems, the following must also be prepared
documents:
Earth Network Complaint
Declaration of conformity of the electrical system
Technical specifications and user and maintenance manual of electromechanical equipment
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19 OPERATING MODALITIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SEWER NETWORKS

SERVIZIO DI NUOVE LOTTIZZAZIONI A CURA DEL SOGGETTO
ATTUATORE.
The specifications below relate to the execution of works for the installation of sewage networks.
including the supply of materials, installation, excavation, and restorations, to be done at the care and expense of the party
actuator with final acquisition of the networks by Hera S.p.A.

Work activities burden and care of the implementing subject:

Before the start of the work

• presentation of the executive project, including what is indicated in chapter 18, to
Hera S.p.A. - Network Engineering - for validation;
• carrying out the entire process for obtaining preliminary approvals the execution of
jobs:
drafting of graphic documents, technical reports and payment of the required charges for
obtaining the permits for crossings/parallels to be submitted to the Authorities
owners of roads / railways / waterways etc.;
concession / construction authorization and everything required by the competent authorities for
the execution of the work and/or the realization of civil works related to the subject;
authorization for road surface breaking;
For any eventual installation on private property, the project promoter must also provide for:
formalization of the preliminary acts of servitude according to the modalities to be agreed upon with
the competent office of Hera S.p.A.
to bear the burdens of compensation for servitude and damages incurred during the execution of the works;
all expenses arising from and related to the drafting shall also be borne by the applicant.
registration and transcription of servitude acts.
unconditional acceptance of high surveillance by the technicians of Hera S.p.A.;
supply of all materials in accordance with the specifications of Hera S.p.A.;
communication of the names of the Works Director, Safety Coordinator for the phase
Executive, Site Manager;
communication of the name of the licensed welding operators;
communication of the brand model and serial number of the machines used for welding;
delivery of the certifications of the materials used;
fax transmission of the notification of commencement of work with at least 30 days' notice to
to allow the activation of High Surveillance in the construction site, at the following phone number
051 2814564
coordinate with the Hera technician in charge of High Surveillance to agree on any potential
welding samples intended for destructive testing of joints at a certified laboratory.

During the execution of the works

execution of all demolition, excavation, pipe laying, manholes, backfilling and restorations work
road
•supervision of the aforementioned works;
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• coordination of safety during the design and execution of works;

Preparation of the cartographic details regarding the exact location of the installed pipelines.
according to the specifications of Hera S.p.A.
Testing of networks, systems, and civil works to be carried out in compliance with regulations.
current (processing controls, pressure tests, functional checks, video inspections, etc.) and
subscribed by qualified technician;
Obtaining the release for road restoration from the property / managing entity;
completion of the delivery report on conducted activities.

Work activities by Hera S.p.A.:

validation of the project and release of technical specifications;
preventive measures
high surveillance during the execution of the works and final approval of the project;
Collection and verification of the necessary documentation for the acquisition of the conduct.

20 NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR OPERATIONAL ACQUISITION OF

INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED TO THE S.I.I.
SYSTEMS
Complete project documentation (with possible 'as built' update if there are
state made changes during the work), which must include:
elaborations and civil tables (calculation reports, geological/geotechnical report, chorography,
cadastral planimetry, executive plans and sections, construction details, etc…
elaborations and tables process (functioning and hydraulic calculation report, P&I,
planimetry of flows, hydraulic profile, plans and sections, details of the points
characteristics, technical specifications of electromechanical works, etc…
electrical panels and automation/control (report, electrical diagrams, etc...);
•Documentation of electrical/electronic components (technical data sheets of equipment, certificates of
calibration, etc...;
•Documentation of hydraulic components (technical data sheets of equipment, certificates of
calibration, etc...;
Software documentation for automation and control (data sheets for equipment,
calibration certificates, etc...
•Operating manuals for machines and tools;
Building permit or Declaration of Start of Activity or other title of authorization for execution
of the works released by the competent authorities;
Certification of easements for passage and/or ownership of the affected lands;
•Permissions for discharge into surface waters pursuant to Legislative Decree 152/06 and subsequent amendments.
documentazione allegata;
•Hydraulic opinion or concession from the competent Land Reclamation Consortium, in the case of discharge.
directly into the drainage canal.
•Hydraulic opinion of the Technical Service of the Basin competent for the Emilia Romagna Region, in
case of direct discharge into the water body of the surface hydrographic network.
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• Clearance or permit from the relevant Road Management Authority (state roads - ANAS, roads
provincial - Provincial roads, municipal roads - Municipality) in the case of ditches belonging to
public roads.
Permitting of the property, in the case of a ditch belonging to another owner.
Certification of the payment of any annual fees.
Any other technical documentation/authorizations in relation to the specificities.
of the system with any operational prescriptions.
•Certificate of technical/functional/administrative testing (structures, equipment, systems,
software, transmission systems, alarms, etc...).
Quality certifications.
CE certifications of system components.
Documentation required by current regulations, with particular regard to:
Declaration of conformity of electrical systems, pursuant to Article 9 of Law No. 46/90 and
s.m.i., with the relevant mandatory attached documents (project, report with types of
materials used, system layout used, reference to conformity declarations
previous or partial existing ones, a copy of the certificate of recognition of technical requirements
professional)
Transmission of the Declaration of conformity of electrical installations to ISPESL and AUSL to
end of the ground network report, pursuant to DPR 462/2001 and subsequent modifications, and certification
of the completion of the periodic checks;
Fire Prevention Certificate (if there are activities listed in DM 16/02/1982);
Denunciation of first installation to ISPESL, accompanied by the relevant documents pursuant to the DM
12/09/59 and subsequent amendments (if there are lifting devices with capacity
greater than 200 kg) and certification of the completion of periodic checks;
Report of initial installation to ISPESL, accompanied by the relevant documents in accordance with the Ministerial Decree
21/05/74 no. 824 and subsequent amendments (if there are air chambers or other containers present in
pressure) and certification of the completion of the periodic checks.
Drafting of the cartographic details related to the exact location of the laid pipelines and
of the system built, according to the specifications of HERA S.p.A.

RETI
•Complete "as built" documentation that should normally include:
elaborations and tables process (hydraulic calculation report, hydraulic profile, plans and sections,
details of the characteristic points, etc...
any eventual processed documents and civil tables (calculation report, geological/geotechnical report,
cadastral mapping, planimetric maps, executive plans and sections, construction details, etc…
•Documentation of hydraulic components (technical data sheets for equipment, certificates of
calibration, etc...;
•Operational manuals for machines and tools;
Building permit or Declaration of Start of Activity or other title of authorization for execution
of the works issued by the competent authorities;
Certification of right of way and/or ownership of the affected lands;
• Authorizations for discharge into surface waters pursuant to Legislative Decree 152/06 and subsequent amendments.
attached documentation;
Hydraulic opinion or concession from the competent Land Reclamation Consortium, in the case of discharge
directed to the drainage channel
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•Parere idraulico del Servizio Tecnico di Bacino competente della Regione Emilia Romagna nel
case of direct discharge into the water body of the surface hydrographic network.
•No objection or permit from the relevant Road Management Authority (state roads - ANAS, roa
provincial - Provincial Roads, municipal roads - Municipality) in the case of ditches belonging to
public roads
Nulla osta of the property in the case of a ditch belonging to another owner
Certification of the payment of any annual fees made;
Any other specific technical/authorization documentation related to the specifics
of the networks with any operating prescriptions;
•Certificate of technical/functional/administrative testing (individual network branches, structures,
equipment, etc...
Quality certifications;
CE certifications of plant components.
Preparation of the cartographic details related to the exact location of the installed pipes
according to the specifications of Hera S.p.A.
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