(A) The contractor shall apply prime and tack coats only when the ambient temperature is above 50ºF and when the temperature has not been below 33ºF for 12 hours prior to the application. Prime or tack coats shall not be applied when the base is wet or contains an excess of moisture. Hot asphaltic concrete surface may be constructed when the ambient temperature is above 40ºF and the base is dry.
(B) Place and spread bituminous base and surface mixtures with a bituminous paver. In areas inaccessible to a paving machine, place and spread bituminous mixtures by other acceptable mechanical or hand methods.
(C) Asphalt shall be properly wedged to existing pavement edges as required for a smooth transition.
(Ord. 2010-3, passed 10-6-2010)