All work must conform to the applicable standards referenced
in this chapter and shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.
Material specifications shall conform to PennDOT Pub. 408 and ASTM
Standards. Placement and finishing shall adhere to ACI Standards.
No curbs, sidewalks or driveway aprons shall be constructed
or reconstructed to any lines or grades other than those approved
by the Borough official.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 104-12, Temperature, which
immediately followed this section, was repealed 5-15-2013 by Ord.
No. 2013-1836.
A.
Any excavated area or area otherwise altered and unsafe for use must
be identified and barricaded. Use of standard orange cones is an acceptable
means of barricade, provided that the area is marked at each corner
and the cones are placed no more than 25 feet apart, or as otherwise
directed by the Borough official.
B.
Excavated areas shall not remain excavated any longer than reasonably
necessary to facilitate work. Any excavated area remaining open longer
than 72 hours may be ordered filled by the Borough official. Any excavated
area which remains open for more than 24 hours after notice by the
Borough official shall be a violation of this chapter.
A.
Work areas must be kept clean, organized and accessible at all times.
Debris, excavated material, scraps or other waste shall not be left
in any street, alley, walk or driveway at any time. Concrete trucks
shall not be cleaned out in any Borough street or storm sewer.
B.
Materials may not be stored in any street for more than five days
without the prior consent of the Borough official. Materials shall
be stored in such a manner so as to cause the least interruption to
pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the street.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 104-15, Repairs, which immediately
followed this subsection, was repealed 5-15-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-1836.
It is the responsibility of anyone performing excavation to
notify all utilities prior to any excavation. Anyone performing excavation
must call 1-800-242-1776 or 8-1-1 and obtain a dig number and provide
the dig number to the Department at least three days prior to the
start of work.
Roads may not be closed or obstructed without prior consent
of the Lansdale Borough Police Department. All work must be staged,
scheduled and completed so as to cause the least disruption to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic. A request for road closing must be provided,
in writing, to the Lansdale Borough Police Department, with a copy
to the Department of Community Development, a minimum of 48 hours
prior to any road closing. The Chief of Police may, in his sole discretion,
grant or deny any request for road closing. In the event of a road
closing, traffic control devices must be provided in accordance with
PennDOT Pub. 408 wherever required by the Borough official and/or
Chief of Police. When traffic control devices are required, the Borough
official may, in his or her sole discretion, require a plan showing
compliance with PennDOT Pub. 408.
Roadways may be cut and excavated only to the extent required
to perform work. Roadway paving must be saw cut. When construction
is complete, the excavated area shall be filled with 2A modified stone.
Paving shall be performed by the Borough unless otherwise directed.
