2025 Specifications Feedback

The following is a list of specification sections with the assumed changes for the November 2025 update to the Municipal Water, Sewer and Roads Master Construction Specifications. Please review and provide feedback using this form:

Specification Change Request – 2024-Mar-07

  • Deadline for submissions is October 1, 2025.
  • Submissions to be emailed to municipalinfrastructure@gov.nl.ca with the subject line ‘2025 Specifications Feedback’.
  • If no feedback is provided, the changes will be accepted and included in the 2025 specification expected in November 2025.
  • The edits shown here and any additional edits will be recorded in a track changes document. Additional edits are edits made after the submission deadline and will be recorded in a List of Revisions. Both the tracked changes version and list of revisions will be posted on the website.
  • Industry is encouraged to check back frequently for potential updates should feedback be received and reviewed prior to the deadline for submissions.

Notes on edits:

The information provided in the tables below is a reflection of the main revisions to that specification section. It is not a complete or detailed list of revisions. To review those, open the files in the tables below.

Editorial
  • Moving Measurement for Payment (MfP) into a new Part 5 Payment with Basis of Payment (BoP) and moving language between MfP and BoP.
  • Edits to formatting, typos, updated References, and adding Section names to references.
  • Typically not shown in the track changes and will not be listed below if other edits exist.
Layout
  • The layout of each specification section should be more intuitive. For example, steps in the Work have been moved to Execution and Execution has been separated into more steps to better resemble the order of the Work. Trenching and Backfilling step has been separated into Trenching followed by many steps before Backfilling.
  • Typical of Division 2 sections.
  • Shown in track changes.
Track change red text Additions
Track change red text with strikethrough Deletions
Track change green text Language moved from one location in the same Section (green text with strikethrough) to another (green text). Unfortunately, not all moves are shown this way and may appear as red text.

Forms and Drawings

Drafted 2025 Form or Drawing Main Revisions
MI Standard Form 7 – Testing and Reinstatement Allowance -2025 Review (86 kB) Added language regarding pay items in Section 01710 – Reinstatement and Cleaning. Added reference to new sections 02409 and 02300.
Standard Drawing 04040 – Typical Main Trench Detail Multiple Pipes – 2025 Review (199 kB) Updated name, deleted and updated dimensions to match language in 02223 for theoretical trench properties

Division 1

Drafted 2025 Section Main Revisions
01000 – Project Specific Specifications – 2025 Review (101 kB) Added Master Specification applicable revision text and helper text for revising.
01001- Definitions – 2025 Review (149 kB) Added several definitions. Replaced Earth with Common Material. Updated Rock to Solid Rock to match Highways.
01002 – Abbreviations – 2025 Review (171 kB) Added missing Abbreviations and corrected one.
01003 – Reference Documents – 2025 Review (117 kB) Added a missing Organization and corrected one.
01005 – General Requirements – 2025 Review (156 kB) Editorial to separate Overhaul. Changes in compaction language and clarification in Basis of Payment.
01010 – Mobilization & Demobilization – 2025 Review (71 kB) Editorial
01015 – Materials & Equipment Delivered to Site (111 kB) Editorial
01020 – Cash Allowances – 2025 Review (78 kB) Editorial
01045 – Cutting, Fitting & Patching (75 kB) Editorial
01155 – Weigh Scales (75 kB) Editorial
01200 – Project Meetings (115 kB) Editorial
01300 – Construction Progress Schedule – 2025 Review (91 kB) Change schedule submission deadline to match GC 2 language of fifteen days.
01320 – Standby Compensation (113 kB) Editorial
01330 – Substitution Procedures (97 kB) Correction of Form 3 location.
01340 – Shop Drawings, Samples and Submissions (139 kB) Editorial
01370 – Schedule of Values – 2025 Review (74 kB) Editorial
01400 – Quality Control Testing Laboratory Services – 2025 Review (659 kB) Editorial
01500 – Temporary Utilities and Construction Facilities – 2025 Review (120 kB) Editorial
01545 – Safety Requirements (99 kB) Editorial
01560 – Environmental Requirements – 2025 Review (254 kB) Additional language on storm water and drainage management, temporary erosion and sedimentation control, pollution control, dewatering, and wetland protection. Change to payment for silt fence.
01570 – Traffic Regulations – 2025 Review (122 kB) Updates to Basis of Payment.
01571 – Informational Warning Devices – 2025 Review (117 kB) Payment to match 01571.
01572 – Location and Placement of Signs – 2025 Review (97 kB) Payment to match 01571.
01573 – Delineation Devices – 2025 Review (158 kB) Payment to match 01571.
01574 – Barricades – 2025 Review (95 kB) Payment to match 01571.
01575 – Miscellaneous Warning Devices – 2025 Review (90 kB) Payment to match 01571.
01580 – Project Signs & Sign Supports – 2025 Review (76 kB) Editorial
01582 – Sign and Signpost Installations – 2025 Review (136 kB) Clarify measurement for payment.
01600 – Material and Equipment (140 kB) Editorial
01610 – Force Account Payments – 2025 Review (103 kB) Editorial
01700 – Closeout Procedures (91 kB) Editorial
01710 – Reinstatement and Cleaning – 2025 Review (142 kB) Updates to compaction, measurement for payment, clarification on reinstatement allowance to match Form 7.
01720 – Closeout Submittals – 2025 Review (141 kB) Editorial

Division 2

Drafted 2025 Section Main Revisions
02070 – Site Demolition & Removal of Structures – 2025 Review (211 kB) Updated and rearranged various requirements under General and Execution.
02104 – Landscaping, Seeding, Sodding & Tree Preservation – 2025 Review (282 kB) Updated compaction language.
02111 – Clearing & Grubbing – 2025 Review (139 kB) Added reference to Section 01560 under Protection. Updated Basis of Payment.
02202 – Rock Removal – 2025 Review (140 kB) Added Pre-Blast Survey as a separate item.
02215 – Earthwork and Related Work – 2025 Review (171 kB) Moved pay items to Section 02224 – Roadway Embankment.
02223 – Excavating, Trenching & Backfilling – 2025 Review (240 kB) Updated theoretical trench condition language in Payment and compaction language.
02224 – Roadway Embankment – 2025 Review (171 kB) Clarified stripping of topsoil as an activity and altered as a pay item. Updated compaction language.
02226 – Aggregates for Earthwork – 2025 Review (115 kB) Added reference to ASTM D4791. Updated Stockpiling and Cleaning requirements.
02231 – Roadway Subgrade Scarifying & Reshaping – 2025 Review (103 kB) Updated compaction language. Added a pay item.
02232 – Roadway Subgrade Reshaping Only (Up to 100 mm) – 2025 Review (101 kB) Removed references to scarifying. Updated compaction language. Added pay item.
02233 – Selected Granular Base & Subbase – 2025 Review (146 kB) Added reference to Table 2 of HDC Section 315 for Products. Updated compaction language.
02250 – Calcium Chloride – 2025 Review (98 kB) Updated Materials.
02270 – Rip-Rap Protection – 2025 Review (117 kB) Added reference to geotextile. Added payment language regarding excavation to match 02272 – Gabions.
02271 – Armour Stone Protection – 2025 Review (97 kB) Added reference to geotextile. Added payment language regarding excavation to match 02272 – Gabions.
02272 – Gabions – 2025 Review (120 kB) Added reference to geotextile.
02282 – Supply & Installation of Guide Rail – 2025 Review (171 kB) Removed ASTM F3125 reference. Renamed guide rail sections to better match HDC spec and drawings. Updated compaction language. Removed terminal ends except with Department approval.
02283 – Salvage & Reinstallation of Guide Rail – 2025 Review (163 kB) Removed ASTM F3125 reference. Renamed guide rail sections to better match HDC spec and drawings. Updated compaction language. Removed terminal ends except with Department approval.
02284 – Handrail – 2025 Review (76 kB) Editorial
02300 – CCTV and Camera Inspection- 2025 Review (322 kB) New section made from CCTV language from previous version of Section 02702 – Sewer Mains. Track changes are based on the original 02702 language. Track changes are typically not provided for reorganized items.
02409 – Storm Utility Drainage Piping – 2025 Review (450 kB) New section to separate Sanitary from Storm. Track Changes are based on changes from previous 02702 – Sewer Mains. Matched steel pipe language to HDC and removed duplication. Removed concrete pipe options. Updated compaction language. Updated infiltration test language. Removed most of CCTV inspection language and related pay item to create separate new section 02300 – CCTV and Camera Inspection.
02410 – Subdrainage Piping – 2025 Review (172 kB) Updated sieve table for bedding. Updated Installation language. Added reference to geotextile.
02434 – Pipe Culverts – 2025 Review (223 kB) Matched steel pipe language to HDC and removed duplication. Updated compaction language.
02481 – Waterway Maintenance Dredging – 2025 Review (115 kB) Renamed. Update to Measurement for Payment.
02496 – Timber Cribwork – 2025 Review (160 kB) Update to ballast stone. Added reference to geotextile.
02501 – Corrected Maximum Dry Density for Fill – 2025 Review (105 kB) Added reference to particles larger than 4.77mm.
02528 – Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks – 2025 Review (176 kB) Updated aggregate size and language on expansion and contraction joints and isolation joints. Added tactile walking surface as a requirement and pay item.
02547 – Asphalt Tack Coat -2025 Review (72 kB) Editorial
02552 – Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement – 2025 Review (102 kB) Added pre-pave meetings, approval requirement for exceeding maximum haul time, change language related to core requirements. Removed AC Adjustments as a pay item.
02574 – Reshaping & Patching Asphalt Pavement – 2025 Review (124 kB) Update tack coat requirement and placement and timing restrictions to match other Sections. Updated compaction language.
02575 – Cold Planing – 2025 Review (92 kB) Editorial
02576 – Pulverize Existing Asphalt – 2025 Review (143 kB) Added Equipment. Updated Procedure.
02577 – Pavement Crack Cleaning & Filling – 2025 Review (71 kB) Editorial
02580 – Pavement Markings – 2025 Review (261 kB) Removed oil paint option and updated Product property requirements.
02601 – Maintenance Holes and Catch Basin Structures – 2025 Review (243 kB) Created separate pay items for sanitary and storm maintenance holes. Updated language around pre-cast and cast-in-place unit requirements, inflow protection inserts and testing language. Added galvanized steel as an option for ladder rungs.
02650 – Sewage Pumping Station – 2025 Review (505 kB) Reorganized and reformatted. Updated without track changes provided.
02702 – Public Sanitary Sewerage Gravity Piping – 2025 Review (462 kB) Renamed to remove storm piping. Matched steel pipe language to HDC and removed duplication. Removed Hyprescon and HDPE pipe options. Updated plastic pipe requirements. Updated testing language. Removed most of CCTV inspection language and related pay item to create separate new section 02300 – CCTV and Camera Inspection.
02704 – Sanitary Sewer Outfall Pipe – 2025 Review (145 kB) Added requirement for notice of interruption of services.
02710 – Foundation & Underslab Drainage – 2025 Review (141 kB) Added reference to geotextile, requirement for cleanouts. Updated compaction language.
02713 – Water Mains – 2025 Review (484 kB) Added galvanized steel as an option for ladder rungs in valve chambers. Updated requirements for PVC and PE pipe and tappings. Updated hydrostatic pressure test, leakage pressure test, and flushing and disinfection language.
02724 – Sanitary Sewerage Force Main Piping – 2025 Review (214 kB) Updated ductile iron requirements and compaction language.
02726 – Factory Pre-Insulated Piping Systems – 2025 Review (288 kB) Updated standards for plastic pipe, thermal conductivity for insulation, requirements for outer jacket and requirements for insulated joints. Specification previously referenced other sections for completing and paying for the work. These items were added to this section to make it work without these references.
02729 – Water Wells – 2025 Review (186 kB) Added references to Well Driller Licence Holder. Updated sampling language. Added reference to VFD for wells.
02831 – Chain Link Fences and Gates – 2025 Review (162 kB) Updated Products requirements.
02832 – Wire Fences and Gates – 2025 Review (123 kB) Updated Products requirements.
02897 – Geotextiles (Filter Fabric) – 2025 Review (168 kB) Added language and tables outlining the property requirements for various types of geotextiles.

Division 3

Drafted 2025 Section Main Revisions
03100 – Concrete Formwork and Falsework – 2025 Review (165 kB) Submittals, added QA and Delivery, and Cleaning requirements.
03200 – Concrete Reinforcement – 2025 Review (133 kB) Added Administrative, Delivery, Preparation, Site Touch-Up, and Cleaning requirements. Updates to Materials and Fabrication requirements.
03300 – Cast-in-Place Concrete – 2025 Review (216 kB) Added Administrative requirements. Added language on concrete exposure type and grout.
03306 – Underwater Concreting – 2025 Review (146 kB) Updated language on tremie pipe spacing.
03345 – Concrete Floor Finishes – 2025 Review (43 kB) Added Samples language.