Water and Sewer Design & Construction Standards

Donation standard specifications are regularly updated and made available.

  • Preface and Organization
  • Part I - Donation Utility Construction
  • Part II - General Provisions
  • Part III - General Material & Methods of Construction
  • Part IV - Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Standard Details
  • Part V - Appendices 

All the files below are presented in  PDF format, or  DWG format where noted.

Part I - Donation Utility Construction
Donation Water Mains
Section Number
 Section
Title
Current
Issue Date
33 14 13 (UC-000) Water Mains 10-2019
33 05 31.16 PVC C900 Water Main 04-2023
UC-005

Project Approval

2-2015
UC-033 Concrete, Mortar and Grout (Short) 6-2005
UC-055 Structural Work 8-1999
UC-075 Water Service Installations 7-2013
UC-080 Meter Boxes, Sectional Plates and Vaults for Water Service 1-1999
UC-085 Water Meter Valves 1-1999
UC-090 Piling for Aerial Crossing 8-1999
UC-170 Cleaning and Testing Mains 2-2011
UC-175 Disinfection of Mains 1-1999
Donation Wastewater Gravity Systems
UC-250 Gravity Sewer Systems 8-2011
UC-290 Removal of Sanitary Sewerage and Debris 1-1999
UC-300 Gravity Sewer Pipe Foundation 1-1999
UC-310 Gravity Sewer Service Laterals 8-1999
UC-320 Sewerage Bypass Pumping and Flow Control 6-2005
UC-330 Repairs to Department Sewers 8-1999
UC-350 Sewer Deflection Test 1-1999
UC-370 Cleaning and Testing Gravity Sewers 2-2011
Donation Pumping Stations
02540 Pump Station 10-2017
16051 Pump Station Electrical Materials 10-2017
16940 Pump Station Control Panel 10-2017
02534 Pump Station Testing 10-2017
Donation Force Mains
UC-750 Donation Force Mains 11-2010

33 05 31.13 

(15068)

 PVC C900 Sewer Force Main 03-2021
Reclaimed Water Systems
UC-800 Reclaimed Water System Design and Construction Specifications 6-2008



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Part II - General Provisions
Division 1 - General Requirements
Section Number
Section
Title
Current
Issue Date
01005 Defined Terms 5-2017
01010 Summar of Work 5-2017
01011 Site Conditions   5-2017
01016 Safety Requirements and Protection of Property 5-2017
01018 Environmental Contamination 5-2017
01031 Grades, Lines and Levels 5-2017
01070 Cutting and Patching 5-2017
01090 Reference Standards 5-2017
01100 Special Project Procedures 5-2017
01140 Security 5-2017
01150 Preconstruction Conference 1-1999
01340 Shop Drawings 5-2017
01380 Construction Photographs and Video Photography 5-2017
01410 Testing and Testing Laboratory Services 5-2017
01581 Project Signs 5-2017
01600 Materials and Equipment Shipping, Handling, Storage and Protection 5-2017
01700 Contract Closeout 5-2017
01710 Cleaning 5-2017
 01720 Project Record Documents  9-2016
01 78 40 (01725) Project As-Built/Record Drawings 12-2020
01730 Operating and Maintenance Data 1-1999
01740 Permits 5-2017
01750 Maintenance of Traffic and Public Streets 5-2017



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Part III - General Material & Methods of Construction

Division 2 - Site Work
Section Number
Section
Title
Current
Issue Date
02230 Clearing and Grubbing 8-1999
02260 Steel Sheet Piling 1-1999
02314 Excavation, Backfill and Fill for Structural
Facility and Utility System		 8-1999
02315 Trenching and Backfilling for Piping Systems 8-1999
02505

Cleaning and Testing of Main

Effective July 1, 2016 Potable Water Mains shall be tested at 150 psi per Health Department Requirements

 5-2016
02536 Precast Manholes & Covers 9-2016
02615 Concrete Protective Liner System for Precast Structures 8-1999
02625 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Infiltration Insert 3-2011
02741 Prime and Tack Coats 1-1999
02745 Pavement Removal and Replacement 1-2019
02765 Pavement Markings and Traffic Signs 1-1999
02822 Chain Link Fences and Gates 2-2009
02900 Landscaping 5-2010

Division 3 - Concrete
03300 Cast-in-place Concrete, Reinforcing and
Formwork		 5-2009
03375 Flowable Fill 5-2011
03400 Precast Prestressed Concrete 1-1999
03520 Lightweight Concrete 2-2017
03600 Grout 2-2017

Division 4 - Masonry
04060 Mortar 1-1999
04082 Joint Reinforcement 1-1999
04220 Unit Masonry 1-1999

Division 5 - Metals
05120 Miscellaneous and Structural Steel 1-1999
05140 Structural Aluminum 1-1999
05520 Aluminum Railings 1-1999
05540 Access Hatches 8-1999
05550 Castings 6-2015

Division 6 - Wood and Plastics
  (Not Used)  

Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
07550 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 2-2017
07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 2-2017
07920 Sealants and Caulking 2-2017
07222 Rigid Tapered Roof Board Insulation 2-2017

Division 8 - Door and Windows
08110 Steel Doors and Frames 6-2005
08710 Finish Hardware 1-1999
08720 Aluminum Louvers 6-2005

Division 9 - Finishes
09801 Concrete Protecting Coatings 1-1999
09900 Painting (Short) 7-2012

Division 10 - Specialties
  (Not Used)  

Division 11 - Equipment
11205 Submersible Wastewater Pumps 5-2023
11210 Vertical (Dry-Pit) Centrifugal Sewage Pumps 9-2016
11215 Sump Pump 8-1999
11500 Fuel Storage Tanks 8-2013

Division 12 through 13
  (Not Used)  

Division 14 - Conveying System
14050 Crane, Trolley and Hoist 1-1999
14060 Hoist and Trolley 1-1999

Division 15 - Mechanical
15010 Basic Mechanical Requirements 1-1999
15040 Seal Water System 8-1999
15060

Piping and Fittings
Effective 11-04-2016 Ductile Iron mains in salt water areas shall have a zinc coating and encasement in V Bio Polyethlene

 11-2016
15065 Miscellaneous Materials 8-2011
15070 Jacking and Boring 1-1999
15075 Aerial Crossing 8-1999
15080 Horizontal Directional Drilling 1-1999
15100 Valves, General 9-2015
15102 Tapping Sleeves and Tapping Valves 7-2024
15110 Butterfly Valves 8-1999
15115 Check Valves 1-1999
15120 Gate Valves 11-2015
15125 Plug Valves 9-2017
15130 Miscellaneous Valves 1-2019
15330 Fire Hydrants 12-2006
15821 Dehumidifier 1-1999
15860 Air Moving Equipment 12-2009

Division 16 - Electrical
16152 Variable Frequency Drives 12-2009
16420 Stationary Standby Engine/Generator Set 6-2005
16425 Portable Engine-Generator Sets 12-2006
16780 S. C. A. D. A. System R. T. U. Installation 12-2006
26 05
73.19		 Short-Circuit/Coordination Study/Arc Flash Hazard Analysis 12-2021
     
  Other Divisions  
350000  Commercial Diver Specification 07-2023



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Part IV - MDWASD Standard Details
General Details
Detail Number
Description
 Sheet Number
Current Issue date
GS 0.5 Standard Requirements for Water and Sewer Construction 1 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 0.5 Record Drawing Requirements 2 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 1.0 Typical Tie-Rod Details 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.1 Potable Water Main / Force Main Pressure Pipe Conflict Detail 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.2 Reinforced Concrete Slab (For Ground Cover less than 2.5') 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.3 Buttweld for Field Welding 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.4 Pipe Guard (12" Pipe and Larger) and Pipe Guard Bolt Detail) 1 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 1.4 Typical Aerial Canal Crossing (Single Piles) 2 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 1.5 Potable Water Main. Wastewater & Storm Sewer Conflict 1 of 2 10/1/2017
GS 1.5 Water and Sewer Main Crossings 2 of 2 10/1/2017
GS 1.6 Flanged Outlet For Access 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.7 Typical Tapping Valve Setting (16" and Smaller) 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.8 Tapping Sleeve and Valve Installation 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 1.9 Typical Trench Backfill for D.I. Water and Force Mains 1 of 2 9/22/2022
GS 1.9 Detail for PVC Water and Force Main 2 of 2 9/22/2022
GS 2.0 Standard Requirements for Water & Sewer Mechanical Thrust Restraint 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 2.1 Embankment Typical Section 1 of 1 7/20/2016
GS 3.0 Standard Symbols 1 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 3.0 Standard Symbols 2 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 4.0 Sign Details 1 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 4.0 Sign Post Installation 2 of 2 7/20/2016
GS 5.0 Casing Installation 1 of 2 9/26/2017
GS 5.0 Casing Installation 2 of 2 9/26/2017
Water Detail
WS 1.0 Typical Gate Valve Setting (Smaller than 16") 1 of 1 10/10/2008
WS 1.60 Air Release Valve 1 of 1 06/9/2016
WS 1.61 Typical Flushing Valve Outlet 1 of 1 10/1/2017
Water Box and Vault Details
WS 2.05 Casting Standards 1 of 1 6/1/2015
WS 2.10 Single Meter Box Installation 1 of 3 6/1/2008
WS 2.10 Single Meter Box Detail 2 of 3 6/1/2008
WS 2.10 Single Meter Box for Multi-Story Building 3 of 3 6/1/2008
WS 2.12 Dual Meter Box 1 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 2.12 Dual Meter Box Installation for two 5/8" Meters 2 of 2 10/29/2010
WS 2.16 Typical 2" Service Installation with a 2" meter 1 of 4 5/31/2013
WS 2.16 Typical 2" Service Installation with a 1-1/2" meter 2 of 4 5/31/2013
WS 2.16 Typical 1" Service Connections (Copper or HDPE) 3 of 4 1/3/2011
WS 2.16 Typical 2" Service Connections (HDPE) 4 of 4 12/16/2009
WS 2.17 Assembled 2' x 4' Vault (Precast Sections) 1 of 5 11/1/2006
WS 2.17 Assembled 2' x 4' Vault (Precast Sections) 2 of 5 11/1/2006
WS 2.17 Standard 2' x 4' Steel Cover Plate for Non-Traffic Vault 3 of 5 11/1/2006
WS 2.17 Details of 2' x 4' Steel Cover Plate for Non-Traffic Vault 4 of 5 11/1/2006
WS 2.17 2' x 4' Precast Meter Vault for Non-Traffic Areas 5 of 5 11/1/2006
WS 2.19 Standard Precast Meter Vault for Traffic Areas 1 of 1 6/1/2008
WS 2.20 4' x 4' Precast Sectional Meter Vaults for Non-Traffic Areas 1 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 2.20 4' x 4' Precast Meter Vault for Non-Traffic Areas 2 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 2.21 Easement Requirements for Service & Fire Hydrants 1 of 3 10/5/2009
WS 2.21 Easement Requirements for 8" Turbine Meter 2 of 3 11/1/2006
WS 2.21 Easement Requirements for 10" Turbine Meter 3 of 3 11/1/2006
WS 2.30 8-Inch Blow-Off Detail for a 20” D.I. Distribution Main 1 of 1 6/20/2008
WS 2.40 Typical Installations for Medical Facilities or Any Other Facilities Req. by WASD 1 of 1 11/1/2006
Water Piping Details
WS 3.10 No. 2 C.I. Valve Box and Lid 1 of 1 6/1/2008
WS 3.11 No. 3 C.I. Valve Box 1 of 2 6/1/2015
WS 3.11 No. 3 C.I. Lid 2 of 2 6/1/2008
WS 3.12 Typical M.J. Butterfly Valve (24" and Smaller) 1 of 1 10/10/2008
WS 3.13 Leak Detector/Sampling Port Assembly Detail 1 of 1 6/1/2008
WS 3.14 Manhole for Butterfly Valve (30" and Larger) 1 of 3 11/1/2006
WS 3.14 Manhole for Butterfly Valve (30" and Larger) 2 of 3 11/1/2006
WS 3.14 Manhole for Butterfly Valve (30" and Larger) 3 of 3 11/1/2006
WS 3.15 Steel Cover Assembly for No. 66-S Concrete Meter Box 1 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 3.15 Standard 34"x34" Steel Cover Plate for Non-traffic Areas Only 2 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 4.10 Typical Service Plan 1 of 1 11/1/2006
WS 4.12 Typical Connection to Existing Main 1 of 2 6/20/2008
WS 4.12 Typical Connection to Existing Main 2 of 2 6/20/2008
WS 4.13 Typical 2" Galvanized Steel Connection to Existing Main 1 of 1 6/22/2009
WS 4.16 Meter Bank – 2” Supply 1 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 4.16 Meter Bank – 4” Supply 2 of 2 6/1/2008
WS 4.18 Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer for Water Service 3/4" thru 2" 1 of 3 3/22/2022
WS 4.18 Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer for Water Service 4" thru 8" 2 of 3 3/22/2022
WS 4.18 Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer for Water Service - Notes 3 of 3  3/22/2022
WS 4.19 Pressure Vacuum Breaker, Irrigation System Only 1 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 4.19 Pressure Vacuum Breaker, Irrigation System - Notes 2 of 2 11/1/2006
WS 4.20 Typical Fire and Fire & Domestic Water Service Connections 1 of 4 10/5/2009
WS 4.20 Double Detector Check Valve Assembly for Fire Line Service 2 of 4 9/30/2009
WS 4.20 Double Detector Check Valve Assembly for Fire Line Service - Notes 3 of 4 9/30/2009
WS 4.20 Double Detector Check Valve in Parallel 4 of 4 9/30/2009
WS 4.21 Typical Pipe Layout for 4" Service 1 of 2 10/5/2009
WS 4.21 Typical Pipe Layout for Domestic and Irrigation Service 2 of 2 9/16/2008
WS 4.50 Typical Fire Hydrant Installation with Guard Posts 1 of 2 2/25/2013
WS 4.50 Typical Fire Hydrant Installation in FDOT Right-of-Way 2 of 2 2/25/2013
WS 4.60 Water Main Crossing Drainage Ditch 1 of 1 6/1/2008
WS 4.70 R.S. Gate Valve Flushing Port Connection in Horizontal Position 1 of 1 10/9/2015
Reclaimed Water Details
RGN 1.0 Reclaimed Water Mains, General Notes 1 of 2 6/1/2008
RGN 1.0 Reclaimed Water Mains, General Notes 2 of 2 6/1/2008
R 1.0 Sign Post Installation 1 of 1 6/1/2008
R 2.0 Typical Residential Utility Layout Single Service Connections 1 of 1 6/1/2008
R 3.0 Residential Service Connection 1 of 1 6/1/2008
R 4.0 Pipe Identification 1 of 1 12/16/2010
R 5.0 Locating Devices for Non-Metallic Pipe 1 of 1 6/1/2008
Sewer Details
SS 1.0 Gravity Sewer Service Lateral for "Shallow" Sewers 1 of 2 8/26/2010
SS 1.0 Gravity Sewer Service Lateral for "Deep" Sewers 2 of 2 8/26/2010
SS 3.1 Wye Branch Connection for Existing Shallow Main 1 of 1 11/17/2009
SS 3.2 Saddle Tee Fastened to Gravity Sewer Main Liner 1 of 1 2/11/2009
SS 4.0 Type "A" Manhole Cover and Frame 1 of 2 6/1/2015
SS 4.0 Type "A" Manhole Cover and Frame 2 of 2 6/1/2015
SS 5.0 Sewer Main or Lateral thru Drainage Ditch 1 of 1 11/1/2006
SS 6.0 Standard Manhole  1 of 3 9/30/2014
SS 6.0 Standard Manhole  2 of 3 9/30/2014
SS 6.0 Standard Manhole  3 of 3 9/30/2014
SS 6.1 Standard Manhole, Flow Channels 1 of 1 4/13/2009
SS 6.2 New Connection to Existing Manhole (Where no Stub-Out Exists) 1 of 1 11/1/2006
SS 7.0 Shallow Manhole 1 of 1 9/30/2014
SS 8.0 Detail Manhole Adjustment 1 of 1 6/1/2008
SS 9.0 Drop Connection - New Precast Manhole 1 of 1 10/19/2012
SS 10.0 Flow Patterns for Invert Channels 1 of 1 11/1/2006
SS 11.0 Air Release Valve Assembly - Sewage Force Mains 1 of 2 1/22/2019
SS 11.0 Automatic Air Release Valve Assembly 2 of 2 1/22/2019
SS 13.0 No. 53 C.I. Valve Box and Lid 1 of 1 11/1/2006
SS 15.0 Check Valve Manhole 1 of 1 10/6/2009
SS 16.0 6" Plug Valve and Check Valve Manhole 1 of 1 11/1/2006
SS 17.0 Force Main Connection Private Ownership 1 of 1 11/1/2006
SS 18.0 Typical Trench Construction for V.C. and D.I. Pipe Gravity Sewer 1 of 3 11/1/2006
SS 18.0 Typical Trench Construction - PVC Pipe Gravity Sewers in Stable Soils 2 of 3 11/1/2006
SS 18.0 Typical Trench Construction - PVC Pipe Gravity Sewers in Unstable Soils 3 of 3 11/1/2006
SS 19.1 Typical Plug Valve Installation 1 of 1 1/14/2010
SS 21.0 Manhole/Valve Box in Grass Areas 1 of 1 6/1/2008
SS 22.0 Sanitary Sewer Clean-Out Lid Detail 1 of 2 1/14/2010
SS 22.0 Concrete Box for Use with Sanitary Sewer Clean-outs 2 of 2 1/14/2010
SS 23.0 Valve Manhole for Plug Valves 1 of 3 10/1/2017
SS 23.0 Valve Manhole for Plug Valves 2 of 3 10/1/2017
SS 23.0 Valve Manhole for Plug Valves in Conflict with Other Utility 3 of 3 10/1/2017
Accessory Details
A 1.0 Pavement Restoration - Type I 1 of 1 10/7/2010
A 1.1 Pavement Restoration - Type V 1 of 1 8/2/2013
A 1.2 Pavement Restoration - Type II (State Road) 1 of 1 8/2/2013
A 2.0 Pavement Restoration - Type III 1 of 1 11/1/2006
A 3.0 Pavement Restoration - Type IV 1 of 1 11/1/2006
A 4.0 Pavement Restoration - Type M 1 of 1 11/1/2006
A 8.0 Support for Carrier Pipe inside Casing 1 of 1 11/21/2011
A 9.0 Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Pipe 1 of 1 10/29/2010
A 10.0 Abbreviations for Department's Projects 1 of 3 6/1/2008
A 10.0 Abbreviations for Department's Projects 2 of 3 6/1/2008
A 10.0 Abbreviations for Department's Projects 3 of 3 6/1/2008



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Part V - Appendices

Appendix A - Pump Station Design Package
Pump Station Design Package (PSDP-4/96) (3 Pages)
Pump Station Technical Plans Review and Approval Transfer Form (PSPR-4/96) (1 Page)

Appendix B - Supplemental Design Guidelines for Lift Stations and Force Mains (66 pages)
(Developed through WASD Pump Station Improvement Program, May 1994, Revised Jan. 1999)

Appendix C - Sewer Pump Station Guidelines (3 Pages)
(Developed by WASD Engineering Division Staff, Revised Jan. 1999)

Appendix D - Basic Guide to Corrosion Protection
(Basic Corrosion Guide 2017)

Appendix E - Standard Pump Station Drawings

 

 Submersible Pump Station With Stand By Generator
Sheet No.
Title
PDF
DWG
 Revision Date
C-1 Cover Sheet 06-2015
C-2 Site Plan, Legend and Notes 06-2015
M-1 Mechanical Plan, Sections, Details and Pump Data 06-2015
M-2 Sample-Fuel Storage Tank Plan and Details 06-2015
E-1 Electrical General Notes 12-2021
E-2 Electrical Site Plan and Notes 10-2019
E-3 Electrical One-Line Diagram 12-2021
E-4A Control Wiring Diagram Station Controller 10-2019
E-4B Control Wiring Diagram Multismart Pump Station Manager 10-2019
E-5 Electrical Control Panel and Details 10-2019
E-6 R.T.U. Installation and Wiring Diagrams 10-2019
E-7 Electrical Riser Diagram and Emergency Generator Bld. Floor Plan 10-2019
E-8 Miscellaneous Electrical Details 10-2019
A-1 Emergency Generator Building Floor Plan, Sections and Elevations 06-2015
S-1 Structural General Notes 06-2015
S-2 Wet Well and Vault Valve Structural Plan, Sections and Details 06-2015
S-3 Foundation/Support for Electrical Installations 06-2015
S-4 Chain Link Fence and Gates 06-2015
S-5 Emergency Generator Building Foundation Plan, Roof Plan, Sections and Details 06-2015

 

  Submersible Pump Station Without Stand By Generator
C-1 Cover Sheet 04-2015
C-2 Site Plan, Legend and Notes 04-2015
M-1 Mechanical Plan, Sections, Details and Pump Data 04-2015
E-1 Electrical General Notes 10-2019
E-2 Electrical Site Plan and Notes 10-2019
E-3 Electrical One-Line Diagram 12-2021
E-4A Control Wiring Diagram Station Controller 10-2019
E-4B Control Wiring Diagram Multismart Pump Station Manager 10-2019
E-5 Electrical Control Panel and Details 10-2019
E-6 R.T.U. Installation and Wiring 10-2019
E-7 Electrical Riser Diagram and Details 10-2019
S-1 Structural General Notes 04-2015
S-2 Wet Well and Vault Valve Structural Plan, Sections and Details 04-2015
S-3 Concrete Slab for Equipment 04-2015
S-4 Chain Link Fence and Gates 04-2015

 

 Dry Well/Wet Well Pump Station
Sheet No.
Title
PDF
DWG
C-1 Cover Sheet adobe logo
C-2 Site Plan, Legend and Notes
A-1 Emergency Generator Building, Floor Plan, Sections and Details
S-1 Structural General Notes
S-2 10' x 10' Dry Well w/8' Wet Well Structural Plan, Section and Details
S-3 Ladder Details
S-4 Grating Platform
S-5 Emergency Generator Building Foundation Plan, Floor Plan and Sections
M-1 10' x 10' Dry Well w/8' Wet Well Mechanical Plan, Sections and Pump Data
M-2 Mechanical Details
M-3 Fuel Tank
E-1 Electrical General Notes
E-2 Electrical Site Plan and Notes
E-3 Electrical One-Line Diagram
E4A Control Wiring Diagram Station Controller
E4B Control Wiring Diagram Multismart Pump Station
E-5 Electrical Control Panel and Details
E-6 R.T.U. Installation Wiring Diagram
E-7 Electrical Riser Diagram and Emergency Generator Bldg. Floor Plan

 

Appendix F - Turbine Meter Guidelines

Sheet No.
Title
PDF
DWG
Drawing No.
WM-1 Water Main Turbine Meter Design Guide Plan, Sections and Details

 

 

 W-00000-A

 

Appendix G - Sewer Meter Station Guidelines

 Sewer Meter Station
Sheet No.
Title
PDF
DWG
E-1 Sewer Meter Station Design Guide
Electrical Plan and Details
E-2 Sewer Meter Station Design Guide RTU Installation Wiring Diagrams
E-3 Sewer Meter Station Design Guide Electrical General Notes
MS-1 Sewer Meter Station Design Guide Piping, Structural and Details
MS-2 Magmeter with no Venturi Piping, Structural and Details adobe logo AutoCAD logo

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