A. General: All testing required by this Section shall be performed by a City-approved certified testing laboratory. The subdivider shall be responsible for all tests required under this Section. Test results shall be provided to the City Engineer as testing is performed.
B. Grading: All embankments and excavation shall be compacted in accordance with the City standards. There shall be a sufficient number of tests at sufficient depths to ensure proper compaction and moisture content. At such time as the grading is completed, a resume of such tests shall be submitted to the City Engineer or other designated City official for review and approval.
C. Concrete Work: Prior to the placement of any concrete in public rights of way, the subdivider or his contractor shall notify the City. The City shall inspect the work for proper compaction. The City Engineer may require additional compaction tests to assure proper compaction and moisture content. The Engineer or other designated City official may take concrete cylinder samples as he may deem necessary. The breaking of such samples shall be at the subdivider's expense. The City shall check all curbs and gutters which fail to meet required tolerances as set forth in the City standards.
D. Underground Utilities: All trench backfill shall be compacted to City requirements. The contractor may use any approved method to obtain required compaction. There shall be a sufficient number of tests at sufficient depth to assure proper compaction and moisture content.
E. Streets And Alleys:
1. Prior to placement of any required base, the subgrade shall be prepared and a sufficient number of compaction tests taken at sufficient depths to assure proper compaction and moisture content. The laboratory shall submit reports of such tests to the City Engineer or other designated City official for review and approval. No base shall be placed until such approval is obtained.
2. After the placement of base and prior to placement of pavement, the City Engineer or other designated City official may require additional compaction tests to be taken. The laboratory shall submit reports of such tests to the City for review and approval.
3. In addition to the above tests and requirements, the City Engineer or other designated City official may require certification of the concrete, aggregate base and asphalt concrete material and such additional testing or other information necessary to assure proper construction in compliance with the improvement plans. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)