FDOT Utility Accommodation and Coordination

Question 1

What FDOT publication establishes the requirements for accommodating utilities within the state highway right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Utility Accommodation Manual

Answer

Roadway Design Manual

Answer

Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

Answer

Plans Preparation Manual

Question 2

Under FDOT's utility coordination process, a utility owner with 'prior rights' to the right-of-way is generally:

Accepted Answer

Entitled to reimbursement for relocation costs

Answer

Required to relocate at its own expense

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Exempt from all FDOT coordination requirements

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Allowed to refuse relocation regardless of conflict

Question 3

Which Quality Level of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) involves physical location of underground utilities through vacuum excavation or pot-holing?

Accepted Answer

Quality Level A

Answer

Quality Level D

Answer

Quality Level C

Answer

Quality Level B

Question 4

A Utility Work Schedule (UWS) in FDOT construction projects is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate timing of utility relocations with the project construction schedule

Answer

Authorize payment for utility relocation work

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Establish design standards for relocated utilities

Answer

Document existing utility locations in the right-of-way

Question 5

According to FDOT standards, what is the typical minimum cover required for a utility crossing beneath a paved roadway?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

12 inches

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18 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 6

Which entity is responsible for verifying that all utility conflicts have been identified and addressed before an FDOT construction project is advertised for bid?

Accepted Answer

The FDOT District Utility Office

Answer

The prime contractor

Answer

The utility owner

Answer

The Florida Public Service Commission

Question 7

What document must a utility owner obtain before beginning any work within FDOT right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

A utility permit

Answer

A letter of intent

Answer

A construction agreement

Answer

A clearance certificate