Construction Standards

Public Works Construction Standards Governments exist to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. Whether it be providing roads for safe and efficient mobility, utilities for clean drinking water and removal of waste, parks for recreation, or storm water management for protection from flooding, public works is the backbone of that existence. Management of public works facilities is a very important component of the responsibilities of cities, counties, and special districts across North Central Texas. The quality of the region’s infrastructure (its roads, water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems) has always been a high priority and a source of pride for its communities.

For over 40 years NCTCOG has supported the public works industry in North Central Texas through publication and maintenance of Public Works Construction Standards - North Central Texas.

Public Works Construction Standards North Central Texas, Fifth Edition (2017)

As part of the continued effort between NCTCOG and the public works industry in North Central Texas, the Public Works Construction Standards – North Central Texas, 2004 Version has been updated to the Fifth Edition Public Works Construction Standards. The Fifth Edition Public Works Construction Standards is now available to purchase as a PDF file as well as a printed hardcopy.

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$50 per download	$85 per printed copy
Downloadable PDF file	590 page document printed and bound in a 3-ring binder
Includes Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Appendix, and Index. Standard Specifications: Division 100: General Provisions Division 200: Site Protection and Preparation Division 300: Roadway Construction Division 400: Roadway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Division 500: Underground Conduit Construction and Appurtenances Division 600: Conduit and Appurtenance Rehabilitation Division 700: Structures Division 800: Miscellaneous Construction and Materials Appendix A: Model Forms Standard Drawings: Division 1000: Erosion and Sediment Control Division 2000: Pavement Systems Division 3000: General Underground Conduit Division 4000: Water Distribution Division 5000: Wastewater Collection Division 6000: Stormwater Drainage *Standard Drawings are as of 2004, 4th Ed. and were not updated with the release of the 5th Ed.
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The Public Works Construction Standards North Central Texas is a copyrighted document and may not be photocopied, printed or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part without the prior written approval of NCTCOG's Director of Environment & Development.

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Local Amendments/Special Provisions

As local municipalities adopt the Construction Standards, NCTCOG will keep record of local amendments and make them available on this page so there is a central resource for contractors working in the North Texas region.

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We will update this section as local municipalities adopt amendments to the 5th edition of the Public Works Construction Standards.

Municipality	Documents
City of Allen	General Provisions Index General Provisions Table of Contents General Provisions Materials General Provisions Construction General Provisions Division 100
City of Dallas	NCTCOG Addendum 2011
City of Farmersville	Standard Construction Details 2005 Storm Drainage Design 2007 Thoroughfare Standard Design 2006 Water and Sanitary Sewer Design 2007
City of Mansfield	Standard Details 2006 Material Testing Standard 2006
City of Lancaster	Standard Details 1999
City of Lewisville	Special Provisions
City of North Richland Hills	Special Provisions
City of Richardson	General Specifications Maintenance Bond Payment Bond Performance Bond Special Specifications
City of University Park	Part-A-Standards Part-B-Standards-Detail

Questions or Comments regarding the 5th Edition Construction Standards?

As an ongoing commitment to the region and the improvement of the Standards document, we are accepting comments and suggestions for review. The Construction Standards Subcommittee of the Regional Public Works Council will review the suggestions to each Division and amendments to the Standards will be released over time.