Design & Acceptance Criteria

The JCSA Design and Acceptance Criteria for Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems complements the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Regional Construction Standards and the JCSA Special Provisions to the Regional Construction Standards. All standards are to be followed in the construction of all water distribution and sanitary sewer systems unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager. 

March 2021 Edition of the JCSA Design and Acceptance Criteria for Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems

Design and Acceptance Criteria March 2021 Edition Cover

September 2023 Edition of the JCSA Design and Acceptance Criteria for Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems

Design Acceptance Criteria Sept 2023 Cover

(official adoption March 2021)
July 22, 2021 Amendment 

Water Data Sheet (PDF)
Sewer Data Sheet (PDF)
Water & Sanitary System Design Checklist (PDF)

Pre-Construction Courtesy Inspection

The James City Service Authority (JCSA) provides a fee-free Pre-Construction Courtesy Inspection (PDF) to validate existing water and sewer infrastructure prior to contractor occupying the site. This inspection will include all water and sewer infrastructures.

Requesting an Inspection

Building contractors must contact JCSA 2 working days prior to occupying the property with material or equipment. The offer is voided if the site has been occupied, to include clearing, razing, material, or equipment prepositioning, or construction of any kind.