Denver Water’s CAD Standards External Requirements shall be used by consultants on projects submitted to Denver Water. They supplement Denver Water’s current Capital Projects Drafting Standards.
Consultants and contractors submitting to or working for Denver Water shall have a minimum working knowledge of Denver Water’s current AutoCAD 2024 version, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Denver Water’s Drafting Standards.
Documents
- CAD Standards External Requirements (7th Edition, effective Aug. 18, 2024)
- CAD Standards External Requirements Appendix A
- CAD Standards External Requirements Appendix B
- CAD Standards External Requirements Appendix C (Note: This PDF contains oversized pages that may have trouble rendering in your web browser. If this is the case, please download and open in free PDF reader.)
FAQs
Distribution Engineering is responsible for the design of proposed projects and the as-built drawings required for all main installations by Denver Water that are 24 inches and smaller.
Please see the current Engineering Standards for additional references.
Property Management is responsible for easement acquisitions, plan reviews, land sales and exchanges, and license agreements on Denver Water’s operating properties and nonoperating properties. They also oversee recreation activities for operating and nonoperating property, including leases, agreements, and studies.
Please see the current Engineering Standards for additional references.
Programs and Projects/Design Drafting is responsible for providing Engineering services related to new and existing Denver Water facilities. These services include Capital Projects, scheduling, budgeting, the control of assigned projects, and coordination with other divisions and sections as well as outside agencies.
For additional references please see these current standards:
Survey is responsible for providing professional land survey services and geodetic infrastructure to advance Denver Water’s geospatial capabilities and mission.
Please email Survey.Geomatics@denverwater.org with questions.
Please see the current Engineering Standards for additional references.
Support Files
Please see CAD Standards External Requirements and appendices or the current Engineering Standards for additional references.
Zip files — Easements and Licenses
Please see CAD Standards External Requirements and appendices or the current Engineering Standards for additional references.
For additional references please see these current standards:
Please see CAD Standards External Requirements and appendices or the current Engineering Standards for additional references.
Questions?
Email CADstandards@denverwater.org.