(A) The length, width and location of a trench and the manner in which the work is done shall be under the control of the city. A detailed scope should be submitted at the time of application.
(B) If, in excavating a trench or laying pipe and appurtenances, the pavement along the sides of the trench is or becomes undermined and unsupported, such pavement shall be broken down, removed and replaced at the expense of the permittee.
(C) The opening cut through the pavement must be in compliance with the latest version of General Roadway Notes.
(D) Tunneling may be necessary in certain locations. However, the permittee shall not do any tunneling, except by permission from the city. If city departments do the tunneling, they shall notify the Division of Streets of the same and shall be subject to the same requirements regarding backfilling as permittees.
(E) When tunneling has been done, the permittee shall backfill the tunnel, except as noted below, with a mixture of sand, gravel and cement in the proportion of one bag of cement to not over 20 cubic feet of aggregate. The mixture shall be of such consistency that it will hold together when formed into a ball in the hands.
(F) Around the pipe and for a distance of not more than 12 inches above the top of the pipe, fine material wetted and tamped or well compacted clay may be used.
(G) During the period from December 1 to March 31, or during freezing weather at any other time, the backfilling of all openings in paved streets or alleys shall be made with sand, bank run gravel or other fine granular material, all of which shall be free of front or excess moisture and thoroughly compacted.
(H) During the period from April 1 to November 30, the excavated material, if suitable and in proper condition, may be used for backfilling.
(I) Under no circumstances shall wet clay, silt or similar material be used for back-filling within the area of any city street.
(J) Loose, broken rock shall not be considered suitable backfill material unless sufficient fine material is added to more than fill the voids.
(K) All backfilled trenches shall be consolidated either by flushing or power tamping, depending upon the nature of the material used.
(L) In any case where this section is silent or presents conflict, the latest revision of the City of Barberton General Roadway Notes and Utility Regulations shall be followed.
(Prior Code, § 1020.09) (Ord. 38-1955, passed 4-4-1955; Ord. 144-2015, passed 10-12-2015)