The Engineering Standards Manual provides information regarding the District’s policies and engineering design standards. It is separated into 14 sections. Sections 2 through 5 address engineering roles and responsibilities, standard engineering procedures, common, related documents, etc. Sections 6 and 7 address plat and permit procedures and standards. Section 8 is our Erosion Grant Policy, and the remaining sections provide specific engineering design standards, details and specifications.

This Manual is intended to assist Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District’s (NPBCID) District Engineer, Consulting Engineers and Project Engineers in development of Northern financed facilities. It is also intended to assist developers, utilities and municipalities seeking plat and/or permit approval to construct improvements within Northern’s rights-of-way, easements or to utilize and/or discharge into surface water management systems owned, operated and maintained by Northern. This Manual is intended to be amended and updated periodically to reflect current maintenance needs, changes in materials and construction methodologies, and changes in local and federal regulatory requirements. All information contained in this manual is available in print or in electronic format.

Note: If you would like a copy of any of the documents listed above, please call (561) 624-7830 or email office@npbcid.org and specify if you need it in a specific format for assistive technology. Users who need accessibility assistance can also contact us by phone through the Florida Relay Service at 711 for TTY/Voice communication or 800-955-8771 if you are using TTY equipment.