(A) All rigid pavement shall consist of a minimum of six inches of un-reinforced portland cement concrete over 12 inches of lime stabilized sub-grade, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Standard Specifications, as defined, and the illustrations provided herein. The village may, on a case by case basis, review and approve the use of pavement cross section alternatives including, fiber mesh steel reinforcement, compacted crushed stone and thicker portland cement concrete if, in the opinion of the Village Engineer, traffic volume or type warrants such requirement.
(B) Longitudinal joints shall be constructed, sawed and sealed in accordance with the Standard Specifications, and the illustrations included herein in Ch. 154, App. A, of this code of ordinances.
(C) Transverse joint spacing shall not exceed 15 feet and shall be constructed, sawed and sealed in accordance with the Standard Specifications, and the illustrations included herein in Ch. 154, App. A, of this code of ordinances.
(D) Construction joints shall be constructed at the end of each day’s run or at locations where a “cold” joint will occur due to a delay or interruption in placement operations. All transverse construction joints shall be “tied” with #4 deformed bars, 36 inches long, spaced at 12-inch centers. Construction joints must be at least five feet from a contraction joint.
(E) Traffic shall be restricted on newly poured concrete streets by barricades and appropriate signs for the time period specified below; provided that, the Village Engineer may increase the time period depending upon site location and conditions such as weather:
(1) No traffic shall be permitted for seven days;
(2) Only automobiles and trucks up to one-half ton shall be allowed after seven days; or
(3) All other vehicles shall be allowed after ten days.
(Prior Code, § 19-315) (Ord. 1700, passed 3-17-2014) Penalty, see § 153.999