(A) Reinforcing mesh if used shall be placed at the midpoint of the thickness of the slab. It shall be parallel to the finished surface.
(B) Adjacent sheets shall lap at least the length of one spacing of the fabric in either direction. Whenever a trench used for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main or any other utility is encountered, the contractor shall overlap adjacent sheets at least four feet and centered on the utility. The overlap at the utility trench may be waived at the discretion of the engineer.
(C) Reinforcing mesh shall extend to within two inches of any edge of concrete and to within two inches of either side of construction or expansion joint.