(A) All cuts, trenches, holes, and pits shall be covered while work is not being performed. Acceptable temporary coverings include:
(1) A granular or flowable fill, backfill material capped with bituminous patching mixture conforming to INDOT Standard Specifications § 403; or
(2) Metal plating that substantially covers the trench and allows for normal travel of traffic.
(B) At no time should a trench be temporarily backfilled with only a granular material.
(C) All trenches across traffic lanes, where it becomes necessary to remove an existing surfacing or pavement, the final surface shall take place before the construction year ends, no later than November 15, and all cuts made in the off-season, November 15 to April 15, shall be completed before June 15 of the following construction season, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Street Superintendent, All off-season cuts shall be provided with temporary trench cover, after proper compaction. Minimum requirements for temporary trench cover shall be bituminous patching mixture, conforming to INDOT Standard Specifications § 403, or as specified by the Street Superintendent. Temporary trench covers shall be properly maintained by the permittee until a permanent trench cover is placed.
(Ord. 2018-7, passed 12-11-2018) Penalty, see § 94.99