Where sidewalks are being constructed on a residential lot immediately adjacent to the residence or garage, the owner or contractor shall provide a gravel fill which shall be tamped, and metal rods shall be placed in the adjoining walls, and six-inch metal mesh shall be provided to prevent the sinking of such sidewalks. In those instances where a concrete floor is to be constructed in a garage immediately adjacent to the house, and in those instances where a concrete driveway is being constructed immediately adjacent to a concrete floor in the garage, and no ledge has been provided for such garage floor or driveway to rest on, then the owner or builder shall provide metal rods, in the walls of the residence or in the edge of the concrete garage floor so as to prevent the settling of the garage floor or driveway below the level existing at the time of construction. The concrete to be used for the construction of all driveways and sidewalks on residential lots shall be at least six and one-half sacks of cement per cubic yard and 6% (plus or minus 2%) air entrainment. All concrete for driveways and sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with standards and specifications prescribed and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Before any concrete is poured under the circumstances described in this section, except for the pouring of driveways and sidewalks which inspection shall be scheduled through the office of the City Engineer, the Chief Building Official or his or her duly authorized representative shall be informed so that an inspection can be made, prior to the pouring of the concrete, to ensure compliance with this section.
(Ord. 1968-40, passed 4-1-1968; Ord. 2012-118, passed 5-7-2012)