Township of Jefferson, NJ Article I Street and Road Specifications

[Adopted 3-1-1976 by Ord. No. 4-76 (Ch. 110 of the 1967 Code)]

§ 429-1 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, New Jersey State Highway Department (1961), as revised and supplemented.

STREET

Includes one or more street or streets, public thoroughfares, roads, highways, lanes and alleys or any part thereof.

§ 429-2 Prerequisite for acceptance.

No street or road shall hereafter be accepted by the Township of Jefferson unless such street or road has been constructed in accordance with the specifications hereinafter set forth in this article.

§ 429-3 Plans.

A. Prior to the commencement of construction of any street within the Township for use by the public, five sets of comprehensive plans for the street and any related improvements shall be submitted for review and approval by the Land Use Board, the Township Engineer and the Director of Public Works. Such plans shall be prepared by and bear the official seal of a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. Such plans shall conform to the following:

[Amended 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-28]

(1) Drawings shall be on standard sheets of 24 inches by 36 inches and shall be collated and bound.

(2) Plans and profiles shall be drawn with the plan view at the top of the sheet and its corresponding profile directly below it. Plans shall show all existing features and lines and grades of proposed construction. Plans shall be drawn at a horizontal scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet. Plans shall show all fifty-foot stations, points of curvature, points of tangency, complete curve data, elevation bench marks, all existing and proposed pavements, sidewalks, curbs, drainage facilities, sanitary sewers, tops and bottoms of slopes, right-of-way lines, slope easements, all public utilities, sight easements and all other facilities or structures proposed to be constructed. Profiles shall generally be drawn at a vertical scale of one inch equals five feet and a horizontal scale equal to the plan scale, and shall show the existing and proposed center-line profile, existing and proposed elevations at each fifty-foot station, proposed elevations at each end of vertical curves and at the point of vertical intersection, all vertical curve data and all existing and proposed drainage facilities, existing public utilities, sanitary sewers and all other facilities or structures proposed to be constructed. All existing elevations shall be based on an accurate survey.

(3) Cross sections shall be shown at each fifty-foot station. Cross sections shall be drawn to a scale of one inch equals five feet. The section shall show a minimum of 10 feet outside the excavated or filled width but not less than the width of the right-of-way. Each section shall show the existing surface based on a cross-section survey, the proposed excavation and fill, limits of clearing and the amount of cut and fill in square feet or square yards. The total quantity of excavation and the total quantity of fill shall be shown on the plans.

(4) Unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer, elevation datum shall be United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, Sea Level Datum, and shall be indicated as such on the plans. Elevation bench marks shall be permanently established along the right-of-way. The location and elevation shall be shown on the plans. Bench marks shall be located where they will be protected from damage throughout the construction period.

(5) Street center-line data shall be shown on the plan and shall include all bearings and distances, curve data, points of curvature and tangency, and all other related information.

(6) Detailed drawings shall be made of all structures, pavement sections, curbs, catch basins, drainage inlets, manholes, subsurface drains and all other facilities.

(7) Drainage computations shall be submitted in duplicate for review and approval by the Township Engineer. Such computations shall be neatly organized and shall include a topographic map showing drainage area boundaries.

(8) Plans and profiles shall be shown of all drainage facilities and sanitary sewers.

(9) Whenever feasible, plans shall show the locations of all proposed driveways and curb openings.

(10) The location of all existing and proposed fire hydrants shall be shown on the plans. The locations of all proposed fire hydrants shall be approved by the Chief of the Fire Department and the Director of Public Works.

(11) The plans shall show the proposed locations of all gas, electric and telephone utilities.

(12) The location of all borrow areas and spoil disposal areas shall be shown on the plans.

(13) A clear-sight area in the form of a triangle shall be provided at all intersections, which shall extend for a minimum distance of 125 feet in each direction along the side lines of the intersected street and 30 feet along the side lines of the intersecting street.

§ 429-4 Certification and approval.

A. A proper legal description shall be offered to the Township Council for acceptance with the plan. A title insurance policy written by a company acceptable to the Township Attorney, in an amount to be specified by the Township Engineer, shall be submitted to the Township Council. A maintenance bond, in accordance with Chapter 435, Subdivision of Land, § 435-7E, shall be required.

B. The approval of any plan shall in nowise be construed as acceptance of any street; nor shall any such approval in any way obligate the Township to maintain or exercise jurisdiction over any such street.

C. Upon completion of street construction, the Township Engineer shall certify to the Township Council that the street has been constructed in accordance with the standards herein specified and according to the procedure in Chapter 435, Subdivision of Land, § 435-7D, in all respects hereto before an ordinance accepting the street by the Township may be introduced.

§ 429-5 Rights-of-way.

A. Streets and roads shall have a minimum width as required and specified in Chapter 435, Subdivision of Land, of the Code of the Township of Jefferson.

(1) On widths greater than 50 feet, there shall be 36 feet of pavement and curbs and four feet of concrete sidewalk, leaving a four-foot median between the curb and sidewalk.

(2) In subdivisions having an average lot size of 20,000 square feet or less, sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the street.

(3) In subdivisions having an average lot size of 20,000 square feet or greater, sidewalks shall be required on only one side of the street.

(4) On fifty-foot-width roads, there shall be 26 feet of pavement, mountable curbs and a four-foot concrete sidewalk on one side.

B. All rights-of-way shall be cleared to the full width.

C. (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, dealing with minimum grades, was repealed 11-3-1993 by Ord. No. 18-93.

D. Horizontal and vertical curves shall be of such radius and length, respectively, to obtain reasonable and safe sight distances for the traffic speed anticipated and shall be in accordance with accepted standards.

E. (Reserved)[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Former Subsection E, dealing with turnarounds on dead-end streets, was repealed 11-3-1993 by Ord. No. 18-93.

§ 429-6 Excavations. [1]

A. Borrow excavation.

(1) Materials. Material used shall be free of foreign material, debris and organic substances and shall be approved by the Township Engineer prior to acceptance for use.

(2) Methods of construction. Materials under this subsection shall be used to bring subgrade to proper grade. This material shall be placed in layers not to exceed 12 inches and compacted thoroughly by the use of mechanical compaction equipment. Soft or spongy areas in the subgrade shall be excavated at the direction of the Township Engineer to a depth where firm bedding is obtained. Select material shall be placed in the excavation and compacted in layers of 12 inches to match with the surrounding grades. The entire area shall be compacted as follows:

(a) Compaction shall be accomplished using a sheepsfoot roller or other satisfactory means of compaction as approved by the Township Engineer.

(b) The degree of compaction shall be in accordance with Section 3, Division 2, of the Standard Specifications.

(3) Rock slopes shall be finished to a uniform surface, and pieces of rock which are loose or may become loose shall be removed. Earth slopes and other surfaces shall be smooth and have a neat finish.

(4) Where rock is encountered, the rock shall be removed to a minimum depth of six inches below subgrade and replaced with Type 5 Class A stone subbase.

B. Roadway excavation.

(1) Unless otherwise specially provided, all roadway excavation will be considered unclassified. Roadway excavation shall include the transportation of the materials excavated and the disposal of surplus material in a manner and at a location satisfactory to the Township Engineer.

(2) Roadway excavation shall be carried to the lines, grades and slopes shown on the plans, or as directed by the Township Engineer. All materials shall be removed within the prescribed neat lines of excavation.

(3) Roadway excavation shall be carried out in such a manner that the subgrade is kept well drained at all times.

C. Embankment.

(1) Embankment shall be constructed from excavated material in a manner and at locations indicated upon the plans or as directed by the Township Engineer.

(2) Embankment shall be constructed in accordance with methods of construction as specified in § 429-6A herein.

D. Subbase.

(1) If, in the opinion of the Township Engineer, the subbase material is generally unsuitable, he may require a compacted subgrade Type 5 Class A stone, four inches thick.

(2) Materials. The material used under this subsection shall be a natural or prepared mixture consisting predominantly of hard durable particles or fragments of stone, slag, gravel or sand and containing some silt-clay or stone dust conforming to the requirements for soil aggregate Type 5 Class A, as delineated in Division 8, Section 8, of the New Jersey State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 1961, as amended.

(3) Methods of construction. The contractor shall grade and shape the roadway and drive areas to the line and grade as approved by the Township Engineer. After compaction of the roadway and drive areas, the soil aggregate shall be placed, spread and compacted to the thickness as shown on the Detail.[2]

[2] Editor's Note: The Detail Sheets are included at the end of this chapter.

[1] Editor's Note: See also Art. III, Road Excavations, of this chapter.

§ 429-7 Pavement construction.

A. Subgrade.

(1) The subgrade shall be prepared after all excavation has been completed, all drains and related structures constructed, all curbs completed and all utilities installed. All unsuitable backfill material shall be removed and replaced.

(2) The subgrade shall not be prepared when unstable because of excessive moisture, when it is frozen or during freezing weather.

(3) The subgrade shall be shaped and compacted and, when finished, shall conform to the required grade and contour.

(4) The subgrade shall be compacted with a smooth three-wheel roller weighing not less than 330 pounds per lineal inch of tread of the rear wheels. Soil densities shall conform to the requirements of § 429-6A(2).

(5) The subgrade shall be approved by the Township Engineer prior to the construction of any pavement.

B. Pavement.

(1) The pavement base course shall consist of New Jersey Department of Transportation Mix No. 1, bituminous concrete, compacted to a minimum thickness as specified on Detail A herein.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Detail A is included at the end of this chapter.

(2) Damaged or ruptured pavement base shall be removed and replaced prior to construction of the surface course.

(3) The surface course shall not be constructed until the base course is approved by the Township Engineer.

(4) After the surface of the base course has been thoroughly cleaned, a tack coat consisting of RS-1 asphalt emulsion or other approved material shall be uniformly applied to the base course surface at the rate of 0.05 to 0.10 gallon per square yard. SS-1 asphalt emulsion, diluted, may be used when temperatures are above 65° F.

(5) The pavement surface course and intermediate course, in the case of an arterial street, shall consist of New Jersey Department of Transportation Mix No. 5, bituminous concrete, compacted to a minimum thickness as specified on Detail A herein.[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Detail A is included at the end of this chapter.

(6) All material shall conform to the Standard Specifications.

(7) All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein. All equipment shall be in the best mechanical condition.

(8) A minimum of two rollers shall be required: one three-wheel and one tandem roller. All equipment shall be as specified in Article 3.10.3 of the Standard Specifications. Each roller shall be operated by a competent experienced roller operator and shall be kept in continuous operation. Rolling shall be at speeds slow enough to avoid displacement of the material and shall not exceed three miles per hour. At places not accessible to the roller, the mixture shall be thoroughly compacted by hand or mechanical tampers.

(9) Sufficient hauling capacity shall be available to assure uniform continuous operation of the paver. Intermittent operation will not be permitted. The paver speed shall be adjusted to conform to plant output and haul capacity.

(10) The construction of bituminous concrete pavement will be permitted only under the following temperature conditions:

(a) Base course. The subgrade temperature shall not be less than 35° F., provided that the material laydown temperature is not less than 295° F. The air temperature shall not be less than 35° F.

(b) Surface course. The material laydown temperature shall be not less than 295° F. The air temperature shall not be less than 35° F.

(11) Joints shall be formed by cutting back on the previous run so as to expose a vertical face the full depth of the course. When the laying of the course is resumed, the exposed edge shall be painted with a thin coat of asphalt.

(12) Prior to paving, the vertical faces of manhole and drainage inlet frames shall be painted with a thin coat of asphalt.

§ 429-8 Underdrains.

A. French underdrains shall be installed where necessary, as directed by the Township Engineer. The underdrains shall consist of vitrified tile, perforated metal pipe or a porous concrete pipe with a minimum diameter of six inches and shall be laid in the bottom of a trench excavated to the depth and width recommended by the Township Engineer. The joints of the pipe shall be left open and covered with salt hay or burlap, and the pipes shall be laid below the subgrade. The trench shall then be filled with one-and-one-half-inch crushed stone, or other material approved by the Township Engineer, to within six inches of the subgrade; the stone shall be covered with a layer of salt hay; and the remainder of the trench shall be filled with suitable earth, properly compacted.

B. Stone underdrains hereinafter specified may be used for laterals, but all trunk drains shall be French drains.

C. Stone underdrains shall consist of a trench not less than 15 inches wide at the bottom and of a depth recommended by the Township Engineer, filled with one-and-one-half-inch broken stone to within six inches of the subgrade, and covered with a layer of salt hay. The remainder of the trench shall be filled with suitable earth, properly compacted.

§ 429-9 Drainage.

A. All storm drains and culverts shall be constructed of reinforced concrete pipe in accordance with Articles 5.2.1 through 5.2.3, inclusive, of the Standard Specifications.

B. All pipe shall conform to the requirements of Standard Specifications for Reinforced Concrete Culvert Pipe, ASTM C-76, most recent revision.

C. All pipe shall have sufficient strength to resist all earth and traffic loads. No pipe shall have less strength than Class III pipe as defined in the Standard Specifications.

D. All joints shall be filled with a 1:2 portland cement-sand mortar around the top half of the pipe.

E. Concrete for pipe encasements, saddles and other pipe protection shall be Class C concrete as specified in the Standard Specifications.

F. All pipe shall be laid on a firm bed shaped to conform to the outside diameter of the pipe. Where rock is encountered, the rock shall be removed to a minimum depth of six inches below the bottom of the pipe. The trench shall then be filled with earth and compacted to the grade of the pipe.

G. All trenches shall be backfilled with suitable material approved by the Township Engineer. A mechanical tamper or vibratory compactor shall be used to compact the material around and over the pipe where the pipe is constructed in or across an existing Township road. The placement or compaction of material having excess water content will not be permitted.

H. When excavated material is unsuitable for backfill, other suitable material shall be used.

I. Where subsurface drainage is necessary, backfill shall consist of clean three-fourths-inch broken stone or gravel. The Township Engineer may direct that such material be used for backfill wherever, in his opinion, it is required for drainage purposes.

J. Manholes, inlets and catch basins shall be constructed of concrete block or precast units approved by the Township Engineer. All materials and construction shall conform to the Standard Specifications, except that all concrete for other than precast units shall be Class C. Aluminum ladder rungs shall be provided. Cast-iron inlet frames and grates shall be Campbell Foundry Pattern 2548 or equal, unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer. Curb pieces shall be eight inches high, unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer. Cast-iron manhole frames and covers shall be Pattern 1203 or equal, unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer. Covers shall have cast lettering reading "storm sewer."

K. All drain outlets shall terminate at headwalls.

L. Rock riprap or other approved measures shall be provided for channel stabilization where required.

M. To facilitate drainage during construction of subdivisions and site plans, drainage castings shall be initially set at the elevation of the base course of pavement. Not more than 10 days prior to installation of the final pavement course, the elevation of casting shall be reset and/or adjusted to final grade. Manhole and inlet adjusting rings may be used where permitted by the Township Engineer. Additional temporary provision to facilitate proper drainage shall be constructed upon direction or approval of the Township Engineer.

[Added 1-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2-01]

§ 429-10 Concrete sidewalk.

A. The contractor shall furnish and install concrete sidewalk four inches thick generally, and six inches thick at driveways at the locations shown on the plans.

B. Materials. Materials shall conform to the standards specified in Division 4, Section 1, of the Standard Specifications.

C. Methods of construction.

(1) Foundation material for concrete sidewalk shall be brought to grade and thoroughly compacted. Foundation for concrete sidewalk shall be inspected by the Township Engineer prior to placing any concrete. After having been placed, the concrete shall be tamped, screeded and finished to true grade and surface. The surface shall be finished finally with a wood float.

(2) Concrete sidewalk shall be as shown on the construction details on the plans and shall consist of 4,000 pounds concrete with 6% air entrained. Concrete sidewalk shall be four inches thick and six inches thick at driveways. Expansion joints shall be placed at twelve-foot intervals with construction joints every four feet. Sidewalks shall have a pitch of not less than 1/4 inch nor more than 1/2 inch per foot toward the street.

§ 429-11 Granite block curb.

A. Materials. The granite block used shall be clean, hard, sound granite block with square corners and edges conforming to the minimum size shown on the Detail. Concrete shall be portland cement, 3,000 pounds per square inch, 6% air entrained.

B. Methods of construction.

(1) Granite block curbing shall be set to the line and grade as provided for on the approved plans. Granite block shall be set in concrete as shown on Detail D herein.[1] Forms shall be used along the front edge.

[1] Editor's Note: Detail D is included at the end of this chapter.

(2) Excavation for curb shall be performed with a backhoe and be neat and uniform. In fill areas the curb shall not be laid until the foundation material has been thoroughly compacted and inspected by the Township Engineer.

C. In the event that a curb drop was provided for a particular lot during curb construction which is not ultimately used when a dwelling is constructed on that lot, such curb drop shall be removed entirely and replaced with curbing that matches the existing curb. The section of curb at the new driveway opening will be completely removed and a drop curb constructed in accordance with the construction details herein.

§ 429-12 Mountable granite block curb.

A. Materials. The granite block used shall be clean, hard, sound granite block with square corners and edges conforming to the minimum size shown on the Detail. Concrete shall be portland cement, 3,000 pounds per square inch, with 6% air entrained.

B. Methods of construction.

(1) Granite block curbing shall be set to the line and grade as provided for on the approved plans. Granite block shall be set in concrete as shown on Detail D-1 herein.[1] Forms shall be used along the front edge. Forms shall be used along the rear edge if deemed necessary by the Township Engineer.

[1] Editor's Note: Detail D-1 is included at the end of this chapter.

(2) Excavation for curb shall be performed with a backhoe and be neat and uniform. In fill areas, the curb shall not be laid until the foundation material has been thoroughly compacted and inspected by the Township Engineer.

C. Mountable curbing shall be continued through driveway openings as per Detail D-1.[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Detail D-1 is included at the end of this chapter.

§ 429-13 Concrete vertical curb.

Specifications for nine-by-twenty-inch concrete vertical curb shall be as follows:

A. Materials. Materials shall conform to the standards specified in Division 4, Section 1, of the Standard Specifications.

B. Methods of construction.

(1) Excavation for curb shall be performed with a backhoe and be neat and uniform. In fill areas, the curb shall not be laid until the foundation material has been thoroughly compacted and inspected by the Township Engineer.

(2) Oiled wood or steel curb forms shall be set to the proper line and grade as established by the Township Engineer. Concrete shall be placed in the forms and rodded to prevent formation of honeycombs. Before the concrete has taken its initial set, the top shall be finished with a wood float to an even, smooth and dense surface. As soon as the forms can be removed, the face shall be finished in the same manner. Expansion joints 1/2 inch in thickness shall be provided at intervals of 20 feet, and where the curb is adjacent to a concrete surface, a one-fourth-inch expansion joint shall be provided. The edges shall be neatly rounded to the radius required on Detail Sheet C,[1] and the finished work shall have a neat and workmanlike appearance. Particular care shall be taken to provide proper transition between granite block curb and vertical concrete curb.

[1] Editor's Note: Detail Sheet C is included at the end of this chapter.

C. In the event that a curb drop was provided for a particular lot during curb construction which is not ultimately used when a dwelling is constructed on that lot, such curb drop shall be removed entirely and replaced with curbing that matches the existing curb. The section of curb at the new driveway opening will be completely removed and a drop curb constructed in accordance with the construction details herein.

§ 429-14 Sight-right areas.

Sight-right areas shall be maintained free from obstruction that may interfere with visibility and the safety of the public.

§ 429-15 Signs.

[Amended 2-18-1987 by Ord. No. 2-87]

A. Street and traffic control signs shall be installed in accordance with any development approval received and/or in accordance with the directions of the Township Engineer.

B. Street name signs are to be placed at intersections and consist of six-inch high by twenty-four-inch long reflective aluminum panels. The signs shall be manufactured from 0.08 inch thick T-6 aluminum and coated with green reflective sheeting. Street names shall be lettered in white four-inch high gothic block style letters. The street sign shall be mounted on a 2 3/8 inch diameter, sixteen-gauge galvanized steel pole so that the lowest part of the sign is seven feet above grade. Minimum pole length shall be 10 feet. In unstable or soft ground, either a longer pole and/or concrete foundation may be required as determined by the Township Engineer. The pole shall be equipped with mounting hardware specifically designed for the purpose of attaching the signs. Hardware shall be manufactured from aluminum or stainless steel.

[Amended 7-16-1997 by Ord. No. 15-97]

§ 429-16 Inspection.

A. Inspection shall be requested at least 24 hours in advance. It is understood that in some cases 24 hours' notice is not always practical. Contractors will plan their work in a reasonable manner and will not make repeated requests for inspection of small amounts. Inspection fees have been established to provide for an inspection of a reasonable amount of construction. Repeated calls for inspection shall be charged for in accordance with the schedule of inspections. All hourly inspections shall be charged a minimum of one hour of time. No provision for overtime inspection is made and no overtime inspection will be provided unless special arrangements are made prior to the overtime period. Requests for overtime inspection shall be made to the Township Engineer in writing.

B. All testing of materials as determined to be necessary by the Township Engineer shall be charged at the cost to the Township, plus 15% for administration.

C. (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, dealing with inspection rates, was repealed 2-19-1997 by Ord. No. 1-97.

D. Inspections shall be made in accordance with the following schedule:

[Amended 5-18-1988 by Ord. No. 6-88[2]]

(1) Pavement subgrade. Subgrade shall be inspected during grading operations and prior to the placement of any pavement thereon. The subgrade shall be inspected for proper compaction, grade and crown. Inspection shall be made during rolling operations, and any unsuitable areas shall be excavated, refilled with select material and properly graded and compacted. Care should be taken that the subgrade has not been rutted by traffic prior to the placing of the base course. Inspection for subgrade shall consist of periodic trips during construction operation and a final inspection when complete. Inspection fees for subgrade inspection shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(2) Pavement base course. Bituminous concrete stabilized base course shall be inspected during the entire construction operation. The inspector shall check for suitable material, temperature of the mix, thickness of the blanket, compaction and workmanship. The inspector shall inspect the paving machine being used to see that it is operating properly. He shall see that no base material is laid on an improper subgrade. He shall collect a copy of the delivery ticket of each and every load of material delivered to the site and used in the construction. The inspector shall calculate the day's yield by using the density of the material used over the area covered at the end of each day's work. Inspection fees for full-time paving inspection shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(3) Pavement top course. Bituminous concrete top course shall be inspected during the entire construction operation. The inspector shall check for suitable material, temperature of the mix, thickness of the blanket, compaction and workmanship. The inspector shall inspect the paving machine to note any deficiencies in the machine operation that will affect the finished job. He shall see that the screed boards are adjusted to give the desired thickness and that the machine does not travel too fast and pull the material. He shall see that the base course is clean and has been primed with asphaltic oil, if necessary. He shall collect a copy of the delivery ticket of each and every load of material delivered to the site and used in the construction. The inspector shall calculate the day's yield by using the density of the material used over the area covered at the end of each day's work. Inspection fees for full-time paving inspection shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(4) Concrete curbs. Concrete curbs shall be inspected prior to the pouring of any concrete. The inspector shall inspect the subbase material in the trench for unsuitable material and for proper depth. He shall inspect the forms to see that they are set to proper grade, proper width and are oiled properly. The inspector shall see that the proper metal plates are spaced according to specifications and that the expansion joint material is located properly in place. No concrete shall be poured until a section of forms has been approved. During the pouring of the curbs, periodic inspection shall be made to see that the concrete being used is of the proper mix and water content. Concrete cylinders shall be taken for each 200 linear feet of concrete curb in order to be able to test for 28 days' strength. It shall be the decision of the Township Engineer as to whether or not the cylinders shall be tested. The inspection fees for concrete curb shall be in accordance with § 70-28. The inspection fee will be increased by the cost to the Township for the testing of any concrete cylinders, plus 15% for administration and handling.

(5) Granite block curb. Granite block curbs shall be inspected prior to the pouring of any concrete. Front forms shall be checked for line and grade. The trench subbase shall be checked for unsuitable material and depth. The supply of block shall be checked for cleanliness, size and shape. No concrete shall be poured until a section of forms shall have been given approval by the inspector. Periodic inspection may be made during the placing of the block to check for depth of penetration and alignment and proper bedding of block in drop curb sections. Inspection fees for granite block curb shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(6) Concrete sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks shall be inspected prior to the placing of any concrete. Sidewalk forms shall be checked for line and grade. They shall also be checked for expansion joints and construction joints and for rigidity. The subbase material shall be checked for unsuitable material and depth. No concrete sidewalk shall be poured until a section of forms shall have been given approval by the inspector. During the pouring of concrete sidewalk, periodic inspection shall be made to see that the concrete being used is of the proper mix and water content. Concrete cylinders shall be taken for each 200 linear feet of concrete sidewalk in order to be able to test for 28 days' strength. It shall be the decision of the Township Engineer as to whether or not the cylinders shall be tested. The inspection fees for concrete sidewalk shall be in accordance with § 70-28. The inspection fee will be increased by the cost to the Township for the testing of any concrete cylinders, plus 15% for administration and handling.

(7) Storm sewers. Storm sewers shall be inspected prior to the backfilling of any pipe. When sufficient pipe has been laid to warrant an inspection, the inspector shall check the pipe for line and grade. He shall check to see that sufficient pipe extends into the inlet or manhole area to be included when the inlet or manhole is built. When the storm sewer is in a road area, the inspector shall observe the backfilling process to see that suitable material is used and that proper compaction is obtained. Inlets, basins and manholes shall be inspected for location, plumbness, squareness and workmanship prior to backfilling. Storm sewer inspection shall be arranged by the contractor so that a reasonable amount of storm sewer is constructed to warrant an inspection. The inspection fee for storm sewer inspection shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(8) Sanitary sewer. Sanitary sewers shall be inspected during the entire construction period. An inspector shall be on the job site during all sanitary sewer construction. The inspector shall check the trench bottom for unsuitable material to be replaced with crushed stone. He shall check the sewer line for line and grade. He shall record the station of all lateral connections and shall check all saddle installations. He shall check that the proper class pipe is being used. He shall see that all manholes are properly constructed and plastered as per the standard details. He shall be present during backfilling operations, also to check on prior material being used around the pipe. He shall check on proper compaction of backfill material. Inspection fees for sanitary sewer inspection shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(9) Street signs. Street signs shall be inspected prior to the erection of the pole. The inspector shall check the depth and diameter of the pole prior to placing the concrete and galvanized pole. He shall check on the total length and diameter of the galvanized street sign pole. Inspection fee for inspecting street signs shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

(10) Topsoil and erosion protection. Topsoil and erosion protection shall be inspected upon the completion of fine grading and prior to the seeding or mulching operation. An inspection shall be made a least once during the seeding operation, and a final inspection shall be made upon completion of the mulching. Inspection fee for topsoil and erosion protection shall be in accordance with § 70-28.

[2] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 429-17 Violations and penalties.

Any person or persons, firm or firms or corporations who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500, imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge before whom such conviction shall be had.