Note 1: The City of Knoxville (COK) technical specifications are maintained by the Civil Engineering Division, Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave., Knoxville TN 37909. These specifications apply to all City-funded projects, whether bid or under construction, and serve as the minimum standard for street and drainage construction in private developments.
Note 2: The City of Knoxville is not responsible for the potential misuse of these specifications outside of explicit descriptions in City bidding documents or construction contracts. Please note that specifications may be further modified by
General Conditions, Special Conditions, or specific Construction Drawings.
Note 3: Some specifications refer to the TDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. These can be downloaded for free directly from
TDOT website.
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| COK Tech Specs [PDF] |
All specifications together in one PDF file. |
| File name |
Rev. Date |
COK Technical Specifications |
| TS-TOC [PDF] |
2022 |
Table of Contents |
| TS-01 [PDF] |
2013 |
Mobilization of Forces, Supplies and Equipment |
| TS-02 [PDF] |
2013 |
Clearing and Grubbing |
| TS-03 [PDF] |
2013 |
Removal of Structures and Obstructions |
| TS-04 [PDF] |
2013 |
Grading |
| TS-05 [PDF] |
2022 |
Mineral Aggregate Base |
| TS-06 [PDF] |
2022 |
Prime Coat |
| TS-07 [PDF] |
2022 |
Tack Coat |
| TS-08 [PDF] |
2022 |
Bituminous Plant Mix Seal Coat |
| TS-09 [PDF] |
2022 |
Bituminous Plant Mix Base |
| TS-10 [PDF] |
2022 |
Asphaltic Concrete Surface |
| TS-11 [PDF] |
2022 |
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Plain) |
| TS-12 [PDF] |
2022 |
Concrete Curb, Gutter, and Combined Curb & Gutter |
| TS-13 [PDF] |
2022 |
Concrete Sidewalks, Driveways, and Median Strip |
| TS-14 [PDF] |
2022 |
Flowable Fill Material (Flowable Mortar) |
| TS-15 [PDF] |
2022 |
Concrete |
| TS-16 [PDF] |
2022 |
Concrete Masonry Units |
| TS-17 [PDF] |
2013 |
Waterproofing |
| TS-18 [PDF] |
2022 |
Mineral Aggregate Trail Base and Surface |
| TS-20 [PDF] |
2022 |
Storm Sewers and Pipe Culverts |
| TS-21 [PDF] |
2013 |
Underdrains |
| TS-22 [PDF] |
2013 |
Manholes, Catch Basins, Inlets and Junction Boxes |
| TS-23 [PDF] |
2013 |
Adjusting Storm Sewer Frames |
| TS-25 [PDF] |
2013 |
Rip Rap |
| TS-26 [PDF] |
2013 |
Topsoil |
| TS-27 [PDF] |
2022 |
Seeding |
| TS-28 [PDF] |
2021 |
Sodding |
| TS-29 [PDF] |
2013 |
Landscape Development, General |
| TS-30 [PDF] |
2013 |
Trees |
| TS-31 [PDF] |
2013 |
Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control |
| TS-32 [PDF] |
2013 |
Chain Link Fence |
| TS-33 [PDF] |
2022 |
Guardrail |
| TS-34 [PDF] |
2022 |
Construction Area Traffic Control |
| TS-35 [PDF] |
2022 |
Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Installation |
| TS-36 [PDF] |
2013 |
Geotextiles |
| TS-37 [PDF] |
2013 |
Reworking/Resurfacing Existing Asphalt Pavements |
| TS-38 [PDF] |
2013 |
Milling/Grinding of Asphaltic Concrete From Streets |
| TS-39 [PDF] |
2022 |
Pavement Markings and Temporary Paint |
| TS-40 [PDF] |
2022 |
Retroreflective Preformed Pavement Markings |
| TS-41 [PDF] |
2022 |
Painted Pavement Marking |
| TS-42 [PDF] |
2022 |
Concrete Ditch |
| TS-45 [PDF] |
2022 |
Gabion |
| TS-50 [PDF] |
2013 |
Bollards |
| TS-51 [PDF] |
2013 |
Linked Chain |
| TS-52 [PDF] |
2022 |
Fog Seal |
| TS-53 [PDF] |
2022 |
Coal Tar Sealcoat |
| TS-54 [PDF] |
2022 |
Hot-Poured Joint and Crack Sealants For Pavements |
| TS-55 [PDF] |
2013 |
Field Drains |
| TS-56 [PDF] |
2022 |
Timber Structures |
| TS-57 [PDF] |
2013 |
Wire Mesh Mattresses |
| TS-58 [PDF] |
2013 |
Adjusting Manholes |
| TS-59 [PDF] |
2013 |
Adjusting Valve Boxes |
| TS-60 [PDF] |
2013 |
Chain Link Cantilever Slide Gates |
| TS-61 [PDF] |
2013 |
Boring and Casing for Storm Sewers |
| TS-63 [PDF] |
2022 |
Signage |
| TS-64 [PDF] |
2022 |
Painting of Bridge Deck Drainage System |
| TS-65 [PDF] |
2013 |
Cleaning Concrete Surfaces |
| TS-66 [PDF] |
2013 |
Simulated Stone Surfaces |
| TS-67 [PDF] |
2013 |
Micropile Construction |
| TS-68 [PDF] |
2013 |
Permanent Soil Nails and Wall Excavation |
| TS-69 [PDF] |
2013 |
Permanent Shotcrete Facing & Wall Drainage |
| TS-71 [PDF] |
2022 |
Recycled Asphalt Shingles |
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