Public Works

Public Works Engineering Standard Plans

The standard plans available on this page have been prepared for the guidance of engineers, contractors and developers who have an interest in the preparation of plans and the construction of facilities and improvements under the jurisdiction of the City of Long Beach.

The Standard Plans are to be used in conjunction with the currently adopted edition of the Standard Specifications, and the Long Beach amendments to the Standard Specifications.

Conformance with these standards will reduce design costs and the processing time needed to review and approve plans. These standards may be modified from time to time, as required.

NOTE: Some Standards are mentioned by reference only. For separate listings of these Standards, please click on the links below. For more information on the referenced standards, please visit the following sites:

• Caltrans Standard Specifications
• Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (SSPWC) and Standard Plans for Public Works for Public Works Construction (SPPWC)
• City of Long Beach General Roadwork - SPPWC
• Traffic Striping and Pavement Markers - Caltrans
• Traffic Signals - Caltrans
• Storm Drain - SPPWC
• City of Long Beach Standard Practice for Traffic Control Plans

• ADA

  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  ADA Design Information Bulletin 01-18 (As of 08-14-2018)

  Curb Ramp Policy (As of 03-24-2020)

  DIB and Curb Ramp Design (As of 03-24-2020)

• CalRecycle

  Cal Recycle - Project Summary

  CalRecycle Vicinity Map 2013
  

• 100 General Roadwork

  Section 105 - Driveways

  Section 106 - Alley Intersection

  Section 107 - Local Street, Service Road and Alley Typical Cross Sections

  Section 112 - Bus Pull-out Bay

  Section 113 - Bus Stop Street Pad

  Section 114 - Asphalt Concrete Milling Details

  Section 115 - PCC Pavement Cold Milling Details

  Section 116 - Curb and Gutter, Curb and Sidewalk, or Driveway Replacement or Construction

  Section 117 - Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Replacement or Construction with Root Barrier at Existing Tree Locations

  Section 120 - Superelevated Knuckle

  Section 121 - Header Board for Asphalt Concrete Pavement

  Section 122 - Curb Ramps (As of 10-25-18)

  Section 123 - Guard Pipe Details

  Section 124 - Chain Link Fence & Gates

  Section 126 - Water Gate Box Reconstruction and Adjustment (LBWD WDS-120)

  Section 127 - Trench Requirements in Street Right-of-Way (As of 11-13-17)

  Section 128 - Permanent Barricade

  Section 129 - Steel Plate Requirements for Open Trench

  Section 132 - Standard Symbols

  Section 133 - Bus Stop Parkway Pad

  Section 136 - Construction Information Sign

  Section 138 - Street Tree Root Shaving Detail

  Section 139 - Paving Project Termination (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 140 - Microtrenching (As of 8-18-20)
  
  Section 141 - Entry/Exit Door Swing (As of 9-16-21)

• 200 Monuments and Benchmarks

  Section 201 - Type A Centerline Monument (As of 11-13-17)

  Section 202 - Type C Centerline Monument (As of 11-13-17)

  Section 203 - Type 1 Benchmark (As of 11-13-17)

  Section 204 - Casting Installation for Existing Tie Monuments (As of 11-13-17)

  Section 205 - Corner Curb Tie Installation (As of 11-13-17)

  Section 206 - Spike and Washer

  Section 207 - Establishment Perpetuation of Centerline Monuments at Traffic Circle (As of 03-29-19)

• 300 Traffic Striping, Pavement Markers and Traffic Control

  Section 302 - Bike Lane Markings (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 303 - Bike Lane Buffers (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 304 - Sharrows Markings (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 305 - Green Bikeway Markings (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 306 - Class IV Bikeway Markings (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 307 - Crosswalk Details

  Section 308 - Traffic Striping and Arrow Markings (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 309 - Stop and Stop Bar Markings

  Section 310 - Pavement Markings at School and Pedestrian Crossings

  Section 311 - Speed Hump (As of 3-29-19)

  Section 312 - Parking Lot Striping, Marking and Signing

  Section 313 - Overhead-mounted Street Name Sign

  Section 314 - Fire Hydrant Markers

  Section 315 - Longitudinal Crosswalk

  Section 316 - Parking Meter Post Installation

  Section 317 - Traffic Sign Installation

  Section 318 - Street Name Sign Installation

  Section 319 - Standard Street Name Sign

  Section 320 - Historic District Customized Street Name Sign

  Section 340-386 - Traffic Control Plans (As of 01-22-20)

• 400 Irrigation

  Section 401 - Irrigation Symbols

  Section 402 - Irrigation Controller Enclosure

  Section 404 - Electrical Pull Box and Splice

  Section 405 - Electric Remote Control Valve

  Section 406 - Manual Control Valve

  Section 407 - Sprinkler Head Installation - Type A

  Section 408 - Sprinkler Head Installation - Type B

  Section 409 - Quick Coupler Control Valve Installation

  Section 410 - Gate Valve

  Section 411 - Backflow Preventer Installation

  Section 412 - Reclaimed Water Filter

  Section 413 - Flow Sensor

  Section 414 - Moisture Sensor

  Section 415 - Typical Controller Diagram

  Section 416 - Tree Bubbler

  Section 417 - Pipe Trenching

• 500 Landscaping

  Section 501 - Tree Single Staking

  Section 502 - Tree Double Staking

  Section 503 - Tree Guying

  Section 504 - Tree Root Barrier

  Section 505 - Concrete Mowing Strip for Planter Beds

  Section 506 - Mower Access Curb Depression

• 600 Storm Drain

  Section 616 - Manhole Frame and Cover

  Section 634 - Trench Width and Bedding Requirements

  Section 635 - Pipe Support Across Trenches

  Section 636 - Catch Basin Stencil

• 700 Street Lighting

  Section 701 - Concrete Light Standard Type A & B

  Section 702 - Concrete Light Standard Type C & D

  Section 703 - Concrete Light Standard Type F

  Section 704 - Concrete Light Standard Type G

  Section 705 - Concrete Light Standard Type H

  Section 706 - Mast Arms and Mounting Heights

  Section 707 - Typical Foundation Details

  Section 708 - Pull Box and Conduit Details

  Section 709 - Pull Box Street Light Conduit and Conductor Details

  Section 710 - Feed Point and Electrical Service Control Cabinet

  Section 711 - Power Pole Service Connection

  Section 712 - Conductor Splicing Details

  Section 713 - Fuseholder Details

  Section 714 - Water Main Encasement Details

  Section 716 - General Notes

• 800 Waterfront

  Section 801 - Naples Island Bulkhead Handrail

  Section 802 - Pier and Float Layout

  Section 803 - Pier Installation

  Section 804 - Optional Support Systems for Narrow Piers

  Section 805 - Brow

  Section 806 - Precast Piles

  Section 807 - Float Access Platform

  Section 808 - Pipe Moorings and Davits

  Section 809 - Welded Steel Ladder

• 900 Airfield

  Section 901 - Airfield Grounding Rod