A. All trenches caused by the construction of sewers, water mains, water service pipes, and in excavations around catch basins, manholes, inlets and other appurtenances which occur within the limits of existing or proposed pavements, sidewalks and curb and gutters shall be backfilled with trench backfill. Trench backfill shall consist of sand or fill sand and shall be compacted in place to ninety five percent (95%) of maximum density at optimum moisture as determined by the standard proctor test.
B. Trenches and excavations occurring within two feet (2') of the limits of proposed or existing pavements, sidewalks and curb and gutters shall be backfilled with trench backfill to an elevation equal to the intersection of a two to one (2:1) slope line from the top of the pavement, sidewalks or curb edge, with a vertical line through the nearest edge of the trench or excavation. (Ord. 8-92, 4-14-1992)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also section 8-3-5 of this code. |