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Power-driven concrete saws or air hammers shall be used on all cuts in portland cement base pavements. The cuts must be of sufficient depth to provide a smooth edge. Opening in brick or Belgian block cased streets shall be of sufficient width to expose one-half row of undisturbed interlocking stone. No pavement busters, such as drop hammers, hoe rams and the like shall be used without the written permission of the Township Engineer.
(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 130)
In the event a cut is made, and upon inspection, damage to another utility’s underground facilities is discovered, it shall be the responsibility of the party making the cut to contact the Township Engineer, and all concerned pertinent utilities to instruct them (it) to have representatives inspect the condition before any backfilling is begun.
(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 132)
The Municipal Engineer must be notified in advance of all backfilling. In backfilling, four-inch layers shall be placed in the deepest portion of the backfill, and, as placement progresses, each four-inch layer shall be horizontally constructed. Compaction operations shall be continued using mechanical tampers until each layer of fill is compacted to a dry density at least equal to 95 percent of the maximum dry density attained by the Modified Proctor Test, ASTM D1557, latest revision, Method C or Method D, as designated by the Municipal Engineer. Specifications for sidewalk restoration are covered under a separate municipal ordinance.
(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 133; as amended by Ord. 2015-2, 5/14/2015, § 133)
All restoration made with cold patch shall be considered temporary. The permittee is responsible for all costs and expenses of making and maintaining temporary and permanent restorations of disturbed arose. Temporary restoration consists of a minimum of three inches of bituminous material and is maintained in place until permanent restoration can be made.
(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 134)
Only utilities or their contractors will be permitted to make permanent restorations of openings in pavements. The restored pavements shall be guaranteed from failure from the date of completion until such time as the street is resurfaced by the Township. Permanent restoration must be completed within 30 days of the initial cut. Any cuts made in the month of November through March shall be permanently restored within 30 days after hot asphalt becomes available. Any failure of restoration will be reported to the pertinent utility, and repairs by the utility will begin 24 hours after notification. Upon failure of the utility to repair the cut in a satisfactory manner, the Township shall have the option to do the work or to contract to complete the work and bill the utility for the cost plus 20 percent. In addition, penalties for noncompliance shall be levied against the utility or contractor.
(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 135; as amended by Ord. 2000-5, 7/13/2000; as amended by Ord. 2015-2, 5/14/2015, § 135)
1. Prior to the placement of the base course, the existing base and surface must be cut back to a minimum of 12 inches on each side of any pave cut or such greater amount as deemed necessary by the Municipal Engineer. The concrete base course shall be replaced with high early strength concrete when temperatures are below 40°F, for temperatures above 40°F, 3,000 pounds per square inch concrete shall be used for the full depth of the adjacent base or a minimum of eight inches to the bottom elevation of the existing asphalt wear course. After placement, the concrete shall be cured in accordance with Penn Dot Form 408. Following the concrete curing a tack coat of bituminous material Type E-l will be applied. Restoration of flexible base pavements shall consist of BCBC for the full depth of the adjacent permanent base. The wearing course shall be placed at a minimum depth of two inches and rolled to conform with the existing road, and the edges sealed. Surface treatments, such as sand or chip seals, are prohibited. On long cuts, surface finishing must be rolled with not less than a six-ton roller. Small cuts may be finished with a mechanical tamper or vibrator. All openings, regardless of size, must be permanently restored.
2. Any pave cut which exceeds 100 feet in length shall require complete restoration of the entire road for the entire length of the pavement cut. Restoration shall include replacing pavement markings, milling and returning of the road to its original pitch and crown.
(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 136; as amended by Ord. 2015-2, 5/14/2015, § 136)
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