Water Line Review

The Water Resources Department is a delegated authority (requires Adobe Reader) by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) to review and approve water system extension plans within the City of Asheville Water Resources Department's service area. The department reviews water line plans when a development requires at least one of the following:

• A water main extension
• Fire protection (sprinkler system)

Preliminary Plan Review

After the Water Availability Request process and the Letter of Commitment has been issued, a professional civil engineer is required to design the water line by using the guidelines in Section 6, Water Distribution of the Standard Details and Specifications manual. Once completed, the engineer will submit the following for preliminary plan review:

• 2 Sets of Plans
• 1 Set of Data Sheets (Appendix A4 & Appendix A5 )
• 1 Application for Approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications For Water Supply Systems Form
• 1 Addendum to Engineer's Report (Sample)
• 1 Sprinkler System Certification (Fire protection only)
• Review fee (additional expense if project has pump station or water storage tanks)
• Water Rates and Fees

Once the submittal is received by the City of Asheville, staff will thoroughly review it to ensure the design meets the city's criteria. If needed, staff will send the engineer a review comment letter listing items that need to be revised to meet the criteria. If a re-submittal is not required, the engineer will be sent an approval notification and a request to submit final plan for review.

Final Plan Review

The following is required for final plan submittal:

• 5 Sets of Final Plans (Revised if required)
• Final Application for Approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications For Water Supply Systems Form (Revised if required)
• 1 Final Addendum to Engineer's Report
• NCDOT Encroachment Application Package other Permits (if applicable)

Once the final plan submittal is received, reviewed, and approved, a letter will be sent notifying the engineer of the authorization to construct, along with a summary of the approved project and a copy of the approved plans and application form. The letter will also request that the engineer schedule a preconstruction meeting with city staff.

Preconstruction Meeting

The purpose of the preconstruction meeting is to discuss with engineer and contractor the scope of the project, its construction, inspection, testing and the close-out procedure. During the meeting, the engineer will be presented with the NCDENR Public Water System Authorization to Construct certificate. Please go to the Water Line Inspections page for information about the construction, inspection, testing and the close-out procedure.

Preconstruction Scheduling Contact Information:

Water Resources Department
Secretary Senior: Gloria Smith
Water Engineering
P. O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday (828) 259-5403
gsmith@ashevillenc.gov

Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the following documents:

Appendix A4
Appendix A5
Application for Approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications For Water Supply Systems Form
Addendum to Engineer's Report
Sprinkler System Certification