ROOF RUNOFF PLANNING FORM

These sheets should be used onsite while planning the practice.

Landuser: County:

Planner:

Look at the building eaves.

Can gutters be attached easily?
Will new fascia board be required?
How wide is the fascia board? in.

Consider possible downspout locations

If needed, can a tile outlet be installed easily?
(No concrete to break.)
What do downspouts outlet into?

Will ice damage be a factor for gutter lifespan?

(Are long slopes present?)

Can /should a rock trench be used?

(Will livestock have access to site?)

Roof 1 Roof 2 Roof 3 Roof 4 Roof 5 Roof 6

Length (ft)
Width (ft)
Possible
Downspouts (#)
Notes: 1. "Roof" can be an entire side of a building or a section of the
building roof that will flow to a certain gutter.
2. Width is from Peak to Gutter.
Draw a diagram of the site with dimensions. Include buildings roof pitches, proposed
gutters, possible downspout locations, outlet tile locations, etc.
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Step 1: Compute Capacity of Selected Gutter Size

qg=0.16407 * Ag * r 0.67 * s 0.5 (recommend s = 1/16 or less; 5 or 6 inch K style aluminum gutter)
Select a gutter style and size along with desired slope. May have to adjust later.
ROOF 1 ROOF 2 ROOF 3 ROOF 4 ROOF 5 ROOF 6
GUTTER DATA
Type
Gutter Slope, s (in/ft)
Wetted Perimeter, wp (in)
Hydraulic Radius, r (in)
Flow Area, Ag (sq in)
Most d
follow
GUTTER CAPACITY, qg (cfs) gutte
Downsp
Step 2: Compute Capacity of Downspout be wide
width
qd=0.010457 * Ad * H 0.5 (arrow "*" indicates value used to determine the area of the downspout, A d) smalle
Enter either the diameter for a round downspout or the length and width dimensions for a rectangular downspout.
For all
ROOF 1 ROOF 2 ROOF 3 ROOF 4 ROOF 5 ROOF 6 be ente
Head = Depth, H (in)
Dia. of Downspout (DS), (in)
Width of DS Opening, (in) * * * * * *
Length of DS Opening, (in) * * * * * *
Area of DS, Ad (in2)
DOWNSPOUT CAPACITY, qd (cfs)
Step 3: Determine if Gutter or Downspout Controls
Nd=qg/qd (If Nd<1, gutter capacity controls)
This step computes the number of downspouts needed to control the capacity of a section of the gutter. Nd does not represent the
number of downspouts needed for the given section of roof.

ROOF 1 ROOF 2 ROOF 3 ROOF 4 ROOF 5 ROOF 6

Nd = Number of Downspouts
Controlling Capacity

Step 4: Determine Roof Area Gutter or Downspout can Serve

Ar = q*3,600/P where P = 0.6" (25 yr. 5 min. storm)
Adjust gutter and/or downspout sizes until a workable design is found.
ROOF 1 ROOF 2 ROOF 3 ROOF 4 ROOF 5 ROOF 6
Length of Roof Section, (ft)
Width of Roof Section, (ft)
Area of Roof Section, (ft2)
Roof Area Served, Ar (sq ft)

Total Number of Required Downspouts

External Hangers Required?
Step 5: If Used, Check Underground Outlet Capacity
q = P/3600 * Ar (Use min. pipe slope.)
Enter roof area to be discharged into the underground outlet. Adjust pipe size, material and slope as needed to find needed size.
Note what each outlet is controlling in the space provided.
OUTLET #1 OUTLET #2 OUTLET #3 OUTLET #4 OUTLET #5 OUTLET #6
Roof Area on Outlet (sq.ft.)
Design Discharge, q (cfs)
Pipe Size (in.)
Pipe Length (ft.)
Pipe Material
Pipe n-value
Pipe Slope (ft/ft)
Pipe Capacity (cfs)
Check
Note
 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
IN COOPERATION WITH

COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

INDIANA

DETAIL PLANS FOR

(PRACTICE)

(COOPERATOR)

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NOTICE TO THE COOPERATOR AND CONTRACTOR

NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE BY THE NATURAL RESOURCES INDEX OF DRAWINGS
CONSERVATION SERVICE AS TO THE EXISTENCE OR NONEXISTENCE
OF UNDERGROUND HAZARDS. AT LEAST 2 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TITLE SHEET NO.
TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION, THE OWNERS OF PIPELINES OR
OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BE NOTIFIED OF THE COVER SHEET 1
PENDING CONSTRUCTION. UTILITIES THAT PARTICIPATE WITH THE
INDIANA UNDERGROUND PLANT PROTECTION SERVICES, INC., CAN LOCATION MAP 2
BE NOTIFIED BY CALLING 1-800-382-5544, TOLL FREE or 811.
PLAN MAP 3
GUTTER DETAILS 4
CONSTRUCTION DATA DOWNSPOUT & OUTLET DETAILS 5
LAYOUT BY: ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES 6
DATE: CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL SPECS 7
CONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS:

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED (DATE):

NO CHANGES DURING CONSTRUCTION

AS-BUILTS SUBMITTED BY:

TITLE:
CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL SIGNATURES
CONSTRUCTION (DOES) (DOES NOT) MEET STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS. PREPARED BY:
DRAWING NO. IN-ENG-57L.XLS (REVISED 10/09)

DATE: DATE:

TITLE: TITLE:

AS-BUILTS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

DATE: DATE:

TITLE: TITLE:

ALL INSTALLATION REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND REVIEWED AND REVIEWED AND CONCURRED BY:

SEEDING HAS BEEN COMPLETED TO MEET STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS: DATE:

DATE: TITLE:

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LOCATION MAP
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 Roof1 Gutter Size Gutter Slope Downspout Type Number of Riser Length
Building
Number & Type (in./ft.)2 & Size (in.) Downspouts Dia. (in.) (ft)

Notes:
1. Roof Section of building to be guttered.
2. Slope measured in specified inches of fall over one foot of gutter length.
3. Gutters shall be installed below the projection of the roof line to reduce damage from
ice and snow.
4. Maximum support spacing for gutters is 24 inches.
5. Downspouts shall be securely fastened at the top and bottom with intermediate
supports that are a maximum of 5 feet apart.
6. Gutters, downspouts and associated hardware shall be of similar material.
7. Align downspouts with exising post locations on building.

Materials:
Roof gutters and downspouts may be made of aluminum, galvanized steel, or plastic.
Aluminum gutters and downspouts shall have a nominal thickness of at least 0.027 and
0.020 inches, respectively. Galvanized steel gutters and downspouts shall be at least 28
gauge. Plastics shall contain ultraviolet stabilizers. Dissimilar metals shall not be in
contact with each other.

Operation & Maintenance:

A maintenance program shall be established by the landowner/user to maintain the
funtional capacity of the gutter system. Items to consider include but are not limited to:
1. Keep gutters and downspouts clean and free of obstructions that reduce flow.
2. Repair all broken or displaced gutters, downspouts and supports to insure proper
functioning.
3. Periodically inspect all components of the gutter system.
4. Repair all damaged outlets for the gutter system.

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 Treated Fascia Board

Gutter
See sheet 4 for details.
Use Hidden Hangers at 24 in. spacing.

Downspout Supports
Galv. Anchor Strap, 1/8" x 1 1/2"
Minimum 5 ft spacing

Downspout
See sheet 4 for details.

Riser Pipe, See sheet 4 for details.

Sch. 40 PVC or Steel
Extend 5 ft. above finished grade, min.

Elbow*
Connecting Tube*

Outlet Drain
See Details Below
Tee*
* Use same material as noted in table

Underground Outlet Details

Outlet Roof Tile Outlet
Outlets To:
(No.) Controlled Material Diameter Length Grade Pipe
yes

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 INDOT #2 Stone (6")

(2.5 ft. min)

D
3" (min.)

W
Rock Filled (1.5 ft. min.)
Trench
4"Perforated CPT
Not to Scale

Rock Filled Trench

See Inset for Details Not to Scale

Roof Offset (O) Depth (D) Width (W) Length Clean Stone INDOT #2 Stone 4 in. CPT
Number (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (tons) (tons) (ft)

Totals
Notes:
1. Trench shall be located under the dripline of the roof.
2. Rock filled trenches shall consist of poorly graded rock (all rock fragments approximately the
same size, 3/8" to 3/4") and shall be free of appreciable amounts of sand and/or soil particles.
Crushed limestone shall not be used for backfill unless it has been washed.
**Septic stone is an acceptable alternative.
3. Drainage Tubing shall be a minimum of 4 inch diameter corrugated plastic tubing. It shall be
installed the through the entire length of the rock trench according to the drawing above and shall
extend to an acceptable outlet as shown on the plan map.
Operation & Maintenance:
A maintenance program shall be established by the landowner/user to maintain the funtional
capacity of the rock trench system. Items to consider include but are not limited to:
1. Keep rock clean and free of obstructions that reduce flow.
2. Periodically inspect all components of the system.
3. Repair all damaged outlets for the system.
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ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
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 Specifications referred to below shall form a part of these specifications and the Contractor
should exercise special care to refer to them in requests for quotations, in orders, and in
subcontracts. Materials so specified shall conform to the technical requirements of the
respective specifications referred to.

The NRCS construction specifications may be found on the Indiana NRCS website at the following
address:

http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/engineering/ConsSpecifications.html

It is the responsibility of the landowner or contractor to be familiar with the specifications. If any
changes are required for the standard construction specifications they will be noted in the plans or
below. A hard copy of the construction specifications may be provided by NRCS staff at the request of
the landowner or contractor.

SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS JOB:

Construction Specification Number of Pages

Plastic Pipe 3

Additions or changes to specifications:

Date

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United States Department of Agriculture IN-ENG-XX

Natural Resources Conservation Service (3-13)

ROOF RUNOFF STRUCTURE INSTALLATION REPORT

OWNER/USER NAME: Tract No.

COUNTY:
LOCATION: Section Township Range

Gutter or Size (in) and Length Downspout Fascia Board

Segment Type (K, Box, Installed Material (number and Installed Grade
Number etc.) (feet) Type size) (in. x in.) (in./ft.)

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE INSTALLED THE GUTTERING, DOWNSPOUTS, ETC.,

AS STATED IN THE ENGINEERING PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS AND ALL APPLICABLE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS.

CONTRACTOR: BY:
(PRINT) (SIGNATURE)

ADDRESS: TITLE:

CITY: DATE:
United States Department of Agriculture IN-ENG-XX
Natural Resources Conservation Service (3-13)

ROOF RUNOFF STRUCTURE

UNDERGROUND OUTLET INSTALLATION REPORT

OWNER/USER NAME: Tract No.

COUNTY:
LOCATION: Section Township Range

OUTLET NUMBER OUTLET NUMBER PLANNED INSTALLED

NRCS PLANNED INSTALLED NRCS PLANNED INSTALLED TOTAL TILE TOTAL TILE
Diam. Length Grade Diam. Length Grade Diam. Length Grade Diam. Length Grade (FT) (FT)
4" 4"
5" 5"
6" 6"
8" 8"
10" 10"
OUTLET NUMBER OUTLET NUMBER
NRCS PLANNED INSTALLED NRCS PLANNED INSTALLED TILE OUTLET TILE OUTLET
Diam. Length Grade Diam. Length Grade Diam. Length Grade Diam. Length Grade Exist. Tile Exist. Tile
Size Size
Elev. Elev.
Open Ditch Open Ditch
Outlet Pipe Outlet Pipe
Diam Diam
RISERS AND CONNECTIONS RISERS AND CONNECTIONS Length Length
Type/No.: Type/No.: Elev Elev
Type/No.: Type/No.: Type Type
Type/No.: Type/No.: Anim Grd Anim Grd
Type/No.: Type/No.:

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE INSTALLED THE UNDERGROUND OUTLET(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
THE UNDERGROUND OUTLET WAS INSTALLED AT GRADE OR WITHIN 0.1% STEEPER. THE DIAMETER
INSTALLED WAS AS ACCORDING TO PLANS OR LARGER.

CONTRACTOR:
(PRINT) (SIGNATURE)

ADDRESS: DATE:
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