The irrigation of landscape, more than or equal to 1 acre, whether contiguous or non-contiguous, is subject to special review by Denver Water.
Irrigation Review
The following is a checklist of items required to initiate an irrigation review with Denver Water:
- Transmittal letter with contact person’s name, phone number and e-mail address
- $450 filing fee
- One full set of 24” x 36” irrigation/landscape plans, details and irrigation notes (obtain current Denver Water Notes and Details)
- Water budget
If the proposed tap size is 3 inches and/or larger a Plan Review Submittal is required. If tap is 2 inches and/or smaller a Plan Review Submittal is typically not required. The process mentioned below doesn’t include main extensions, fire line or fire hydrant installations.
Plan Review Submittal
Plan Review Initiation
The following is a checklist of items required to initiate a Plan Review Submittal for a 3-inch and/or larger tap:
- Transmittal letter with contact person’s name, phone number and e-mail address
- $450 filing fee
- One full set of 24” x 36” Civil Engineered Drawings, also see Chapter 2 of Denver Water’s Engineering Standards for details
- Denver Water’s approval stamp should be added to all pages of submittal
- AutoCAD design files
- Water budget — see Irrigation Review Requirement #4 — this document is not required if original water budget is accepted and no changes are required
Please note: The processes identified above are separate and should be recognized as such. You should expect a three to four week review period on the initial submittal. If non-potable water is considered, the review period may take longer. You are expected to include duplicate information on each submittal; e.g., point of connection, tap size, meter placement, backflow prevention assembly, main size, vicinity map, etc.
Plan Review Finalization
Upon design acceptance, the following is a checklist of items required to finalize a Plan Review Submittal for a 3-inch and/or larger tap:
- $510 inspection fee
- Reproduction fees ($1.25 per sheet), customer is required to purchase one set of approved construction drawings
- Signed acknowledgment letter
- Blueprints with P.E. stamp and signature
- Final AutoCAD design files
- Photographic Mylar
- Denver Water’s approval stamp should be added to all pages of submittal
- Water Line Contractor’s $5,000 Maintenance Bond, certificate of insurance and workmen’s compensation
- Executed Stub-In Agreement, legal description and applicable fees
Water Service Activation
In order to activate water service, the following items are required:
- Applicable Water Supply License, Soil Preparation Agreement and applicable fees
- Signed volumetric agreement
- All necessary backflow prevention devices installed and approved for use
- The meter must be set in accordance with Denver Water’s current Engineering Standards
The irrigation of landscape, of any size, whether contiguous or non-contiguous, is subject to special review by Denver Water. An irrigation review is also required on retrofits.
Irrigation Review
The following is a checklist of items required to initiate an irrigation review with Denver Water:
- Transmittal letter with contact person’s name, phone number and e-mail address
- $450 filing fee
- One full set of 24” x 36” irrigation/landscape plans, details and irrigation notes (obtain current Denver Water Notes and Details)
- Water budget
If the proposed tap size is 3 inches and/or larger a Plan Review Submittal is required. If tap is 2 inches and/or smaller a Plan Review Submittal is typically not required. The process mentioned below doesn’t include main extensions, fire line or fire hydrant installations.
Plan Review Submittal
Plan Review Initiation
The following is a checklist of items required to initiate a Plan Review Submittal for a 3-inch and/or larger tap:
- Transmittal letter with contact person’s name, phone number and e-mail address
- $450.00 filing fee
- One full set of 24” x 36” Civil Engineered Drawings, also see Chapter 2 of Denver Water’s Engineering Standards for details
- Denver Water’s approval stamp should be added to all pages of submittal
- AutoCAD design files
- Water budget — see Irrigation Review Requirement #4 — this document is not required if original water budget is accepted and no changes are required
Please note the processes identified above are separate and should be recognized as such. You should expect a three to four week review period on the initial submittal. If non-potable water is considered, the review period may take longer. You are expected to include duplicate information on each submittal; e.g., point of connection, tap size, meter placement, back flow prevention assembly, main size, vicinity map, etc.
Plan Review Finalization
Upon design acceptance, the following is a checklist of items required to finalize a Plan Review Submittal for a 3-inch and/or larger tap:
- $510.00 inspection fee
- Reproduction fees ($1.25 per sheet), customer is required to purchase one set of approved construction drawings
- Signed acknowledgment letter
- Blueprints with P.E. stamp and signature
- Final AutoCAD design files
- Photographic Mylar
- Denver Water’s approval stamp should be added to all pages of submittal
- Water Line Contractor’s $5,000 Maintenance Bond, certificate of insurance and workmen’s compensation
- Executed Stub-In Agreement/Water Supply License, Soil Preparation Agreement, legal description and applicable fees
- Signed affidavit/ city volumetric agreement
Please note: If the tap is owned, operated and maintained by the City and County of Denver, the applicable Water Supply License must be signed by a designated City Official. The current designated signers on file for the Parks Department are Jill Wuertz, Scott Robson and Kevin Patterson.
Water Service Activation
In order to activate water service, the following items are required:
- All necessary backflow prevention installed and approved for use
- The meter must be set in accordance with Denver Water’s current Engineering Standards