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The October 1, 2005 edition of the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction is now available for viewing on this Web Site. Listed below is the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction October 1, 2005 Volume One and Volume Two. All changes, revisions and additions in this edition have been underlined and a change bar will show in the margins of the section. New to this edition is the Book Mark Feature which will quickly open any section of the publication. This October 1, 2005 edition will be used in writing contracts that are advertised after October 2005. Effective February 1, 2007 Sections 303, 317 and 320 have been amended. Effective October 22, 2007 Section 145 has been amended. Effective December 21, 2007 Section 501 is deleted. Effective January 21, 2008 Section 502 has been amended. The 2003 edition has been removed and the 2004 edition of the Standard Specification will remain on this site for reference purposes. |
The Standards Specifications area of the Ministry's Rehabilitation and Construction Section:
- researches, develops and maintains the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Book;
- provides expert advise on the use, application and interpretation of the standard specifications; and
- performs quality audits on compliance of the standard specifications.
The Standard Specifications for Highway Construction have been developed to be used in conjunction with construction contracts.
Please View:
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Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2004)
- 45,482 KB PDF - Standard Specifications for Highway Construction
(Oct. 1, 2005) Volume 1 - 17.57 MB PDF
- Standard Specifications for Highway Construction
(Oct. 1, 2005) Volume 2 - 31.96 MB PDF
- Amended sections to the Standard Specifications:
Any reference to SS 501 – Hot Mixed Asphalt Pavement in the 2006 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and these Special Provisions where applicable shall mean the SS 502 – Asphalt Pavement Construction (EPS).
SS145 General Requirements for Highway Bridge and Marine Construction (October 22, 2007)
SS 303 Culverts (February, 1, 2007)
SS 317 P.E. Plastic Drainage Pipe (February, 1, 2007)
SS 320 Corrugated Steel Pipe (February, 1, 2007)
SS 502 Asphalt Pavement Construction (EPS)
(January 21, 2008)
- New/Amended Drawings
Subdrain SP303-06 - (Included in Amended SS Section 303 Culverts)
Mountable Curb and Gutter SP582-01.02 - July 3, 2007
- PDF 51 KB
No Post Barrier Anchoring Hardware SP941-04.01.01
- PDF 32 KB
Design Build Standard Specifications
December 19, 2007Design Build SECTION 415 Manufacture and Erection of Precast and Prestressed Concrete Members, Suggested Organization Chart on page 14 has been revised
Design Build SECTION 421 Structural Steel Work, Suggested Organization Chart on page 14 has been revised
- Design Build Standard Specifications 2006
(PDF 4.834 MB)
NOTICE TO MINISTRY STAFF AND CONTRACTORS
DESIGN BUILD STANDARD SPECIFICATION (February 20, 2006) SECTION 211 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
Page 1 of 23 - The right hand column of page one is out of order. The top of the right hand column:
"materials, mix design proportioning, sampling and testing of the materials and concrete, batching, mixing, transporting, placement, finishing and curing. The Contractor shall supply all necessary materials." Along with "Section 211.02 Applicable Standards. The standards listed in Table 211-A shall apply unless specified otherwise herein. All referenced standards shall be to the current editions at time of Award."
should continue with section 211.01 General (left hand column) before Table 211-A Applicable Standards.
The remaining portion of the right column, starting with "submit a report outlining the proposed mix design for each classification of concrete to the Ministry……" returns to continue with 211.03.04 after the text "The Designer shall"..
Design Build Minor Specifications 2004
- Design
Build Minor Standard Specifications 2004 Volume 1
(PDF 17.42 MB) - Design
Build Minor Standard Specifications 2004 Volume 2
(PDF 31.14 MB)
For a printed copy of these documents, please order from our
British Columbia Publications Services
PLEASE NOTE:
For Ministry customers please click on the BC Government Publications Services
Standard Specifications for Highway
Construction
KEYWORD (2003): 7680001856
KEYWORD (2004): 7680001898
KEYWORD (2005): 7680002028
Design Build Minor
Specifications 2004
KEYWORD (2004): 7680001976
Design Build Minor Specifications 2006
KEYWORD (2006): 7680002130
For general public customers please click on the General Public "Go Shopping" button.
Standard Specifications for Highway
Construction
KEYWORD (2003): 7680001856
KEYWORD (2004): 7680001898
KEYWORD (2005): 7680002028
Design Build Minor Specifications
2004
KEYWORD (2004): 7680001976
Design Build Minor Specifications 2006
KEYWORD (2006): 7680002130
George Harrison
Standard Specifications
ph 250-387-6373
fx 250-356-7276
George.Harrison@gov.bc.ca
