We have developed a sample time line that applies to new water mains, fire hydrants, fire line service connections, Sanitary sewer lines, pump stations and new water services. This timeline varies slightly based on project conditions. Consult Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department’s website for additional information.. Broward county water and sewer requirements will be posted in the next blog.
Allocation letter DERM 10 days
Developers agreement Water & Sewer 60 days
Dry run Miami Dade Water & Sewer 30 days
Dry run Miami Dade Public Works (water & sewer) 14 days
Dry run Miami Dade Public Works (roadway section) 30 days
Final submittal to Miami Dade Water & Sewer 30 days
DERM plans review 10 days
Miami Dade Fire Department 10 days
Florida Department of health 14 days
DERM Water permit 14 days
Public works section 14 days
National pollution discharge NPDES 14 days
Public works contractors permit (By contractor) 14 days
Pre-construction meeting with WASD 14 days
Itemized (chronologically) below are the steps required after construction by the contractor for the installation of water meters and final release from DERM and County inspectors
Water pressure test
Water backflow certification
Water bacteriological test
Pre- final inspection
Engineer’s certification
HRS Clearance letter
Contractors bill of material
Pump station start up
Gravity sewer infiltration and lamping test
Miami Dade Water & Sewer pre final & punch list
Miami Dade Water & Sewer final
Miami Dade Water & Sewer conveyance documents
Public works pre final paving, site etc.
Public works final paving, site etc.
All compaction and testing results
As-built drawings
All cad file and pdf’s
Not all projects are the same. Please consult with your civil engineer or call the office and we will be glad to assist you during this process.
Best of Luck
Rudy