Miami Dade Water and Sewer department requires the contractor to test water valves prior to service. They typically request the engineer to show new valves spaced 600′ apart. We test all valves including new fire connections or fire hydrant installation. The reason for that is when you test the actual watermain you can rule… Continue Reading
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New Water service
A new water service connection in Miami Dade County typically consist of a new tap to the existing waterline in the roadway. Then the contractor installs a backflow device and finally the actual water service line for the building. Shown below is a new 2″ water service for a commercial project in North Miami. The… Continue Reading
Connecting to an exisitng sewer line
The majority of sanitary sewer lines in the city of Miami and Miami Beach are old clay pipes. We utilize a diamond blade chain saw to cut and connect new sewer services. See attached pictures. Continue Reading
New sewer service lateral
When connecting to an existing Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) sewer line. The utility company will require you to install a clean out. The cleanout is typically a section of PVC pipe with a round removable access cap. When located in the sidewalk away from a driveway the cleanout is installed inside of… Continue Reading
Stormwater certification South Broward Drainage District
One of the services that we provide is the 5 year certification for stormwater systems. We are very familiar with the South Broward Drainage District 5 year operations and maintenance permit and engineers certification. The process requires a civil engineer to inspect the site and arrange for the cleaning of all storm water boxes, catch… Continue Reading
Design of water and sewer sytems
The installation of new water lines or a watermain extension will require the services of a Civil Engineer. The owner of Florida Pipeline company specializes in the design and construction of Water distribution systems and sewage collection system throughout the state of Florida. We also design and install storm water systems for parking lots in… Continue Reading
Dewatering in South Florida
We get calls from contractors trying to dewater sites everyday. Some of the GC’s read our blogs and think it’s easy because they have done it in the past. Please remember that some sites have limited right of way. You should not simply rent a pump and discharge into a nearby catch basin. Dewatering… Continue Reading
Civil Engineering Services
Rodolfo Ibarra PE (# 45901) is a state licensed civil engineer and owner of Florida Pipeline Company. We have over 30 years of land development experience in south Florida. The majority of our work experience is in Miami Dade and Broward county. Our team designs , permits and conveys civil engineering projects much faster than… Continue Reading
Watermain extension Miami Dade County
Home owners often ask why Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department request they upgrade or install a new waterline in the roadway. The process for the installation is called a watermain extension. Many areas in the county have undersized waterlines and service connections. When a home owner or developer submits plans for improvements the county… Continue Reading
New sewer service Miami Dade County
Attached is a picture of a new sewer service connection. The picture shows the sewer lateral and clean out. Continue Reading