The revised Construction and Material Specifications Manual is available both online and in hard copy.
Printed Copies of the Construction and Materials Specifications Manuals:
Copies of the manual can be purchased for a non-refundable fee of $89.65 (including all taxes). Those purchasing hard copies of the specifications will automatically be notified of revisions. Manuals can be obtained from City offices located at:
Public Works Department
77 James Street North – Suite 320
Hamilton City Centre – Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K3
905 546-2424 Ext. 4170
Free Manual Downloads
The Construction and Materials Specifications Manuals can be downloaded free of charge as indicated below. If you would like to be notified of revisions as they become available, send an email to the following link and include all your contact information and a notification will be sent to you by email. Send emails to cturner@hamilton.ca
Construction and Material Specification Manual Index
Form 200 General Conditions (January 2011)
Form 300 General Construction Requirements (June 2006)
Form 400 - Watermain Installation Specification (January 2011)
(Includes Appendix A dated April 2012)
Form 500 - Specification for Sewer Pipe Materials and CCTV Inspection (January 2011)
Forms 600, 700, 800 and 900 – Materials Specifications (June 2006)
Form 1000 – Amendments to O.P.S.S. and O.P.S.D (January 2011)
Approved Watermain Products List (April 2012)
Approved Sewer Products List (April 2012)
Approved Street Lighting Products (April 2012)
Standard Road Drawings (April 2012)
Standard Watermain Drawings (April 2012)
Standard Sewer Drawings (January 2011)
Standard Park Drawings (June 2006)
Revisions to the Specifications Manual
These documents contain the complete Revision, including the Revision Information Sheets:
Revision No. 3 - April 2012
Revision No. 2 - January 2011
Revision No. 1 - April 2008