(a) The supervision and inspection of any sidewalks laid in the City shall be under the direct control of the Building Commissioner. In addition to the requirements of Section 1106.03 above, the following shall be the specifications for the installation of sidewalks in the City:
(1) Concrete sidewalks shall be provided which are five feet wide and four inches (4') thick;
(2) All sidewalks shall slope from the inside of the lot line towards the street at a ratio of three-eighths inch per foot;
(3) The sub-base and forms shall be inspected by the City prior to placing of concrete;
(4) Where the sidewalks intersect, corners must have at least four feet of walk facing the opposite corner. All corners that lead to a crosswalk must be ramped in accordance the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines.
(b) Cutting Slabs.
(1) Immediately prior to the finishing of the surface, the walk shall be cut. The joints shall be cut through the full width of the walk, a minimum of one- quarter of the thickness, and shall be constructed at intervals of not greater than fifty feet, unless otherwise ordered by the Building Commissioner.
(2) The joints shall be formed by a cutting tool or other means satisfactory to the Building Commissioner. The markings in the surface of the work at these joints shall not be more than one-fourth inch deep. All edges shall be rounded with an approved edging tool to a radius of one-fourth inch.
(c) Surface Finish.
(1) The finish of the walk shall immediately follow the placing and compacting of the concrete. Unless otherwise ordered, a finish produced by rubbing with wood floats will be required. In the compaction of the freshly placed concrete, care shall be exercised that the concrete is worked only sufficiently to properly imbed the coarse aggregate and to produce concrete uniform in appearance, density and composition. The surface shall be free from depressions or inequalities. The application of dry cement to hasten drying of the surface is prohibited.
(2) In all cases where curbs and/or sidewalks are constructed, the developer and/or contractor constructing them shall mark thereon the location of the sewer and water connections with the proper letter "S" and "W".
(Ord. 69-2005. Passed 7-11-05.)