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Denison council adopts updated 2026 public works design manual and construction standards
Summary
The Denison City Council unanimously approved two related ordinances May 4 updating the city's 2026 standard construction details and public works design manual; changes include quick-connect fire hydrant couplings, an AWWA/NFPA hydrant color table, clarified testing timelines, and updated dumpster enclosure specifications.
The Denison City Council unanimously approved ordinances on May 4 adopting updated 2026 standard construction details and an updated public works design manual, measures the city says will standardize construction expectations for developers and city operations.
Miss Starnes, a public works staff presenter, told the council the updates are produced annually to reduce ambiguity for engineers, contractors, homeowners and staff. Starnes highlighted several specific changes: clarified testing timelines for water and sewer mains, updates to front-load solid-waste dumpster enclosure specifications, addition of an AWWA and NFPA hydrant-color table and…
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