[Amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2605]
A.
No person, persons or corporation, county or private, nor any utility
company, public or private, shall for any purpose open, tear up, excavate,
bore, tunnel or drive under or in any way impair the surface or subsurface
within the limits of the right-of-way of any municipal road without
first obtaining a permit from the Borough's (for permit applications
for Division Street, between Main and South Streets) authorized representative.
The permit or copy thereof shall be displayed at the site during the
duration of the work and shall be presented for inspection upon request
of the Borough's authorized representative.
B.
No permit shall be issued to open the pavement of any road which
has been constructed or reconstructed for a period of five years from
the date of completion of said construction except in the event of
an emergency. No permit shall be issued to open the pavement of any
road which has been resurfaced for a period of three years from the
date of completion of said work except in the event of an emergency.
An emergency is a situation which may result in harm to the public's
health, safety and welfare or damage to public and/or private property.
C.
Application for a permit shall be made in writing on forms as prescribed
by the Borough and filed at least two weeks prior to the proposed
commencement of any work. Plans, profiles and other details necessary
to accurately depict the work to be performed shall be submitted with
the application. When an opening is less than 100 feet long and municipal
facilities other than road surfaces will not be affected, the Borough
may waive the requirements for submission of plans. If the requirement
for submission of plans is waived, a sketch attached to the application
showing the proposed work and its exact location will suffice. Plans
shall not be waived for applications on Division Street between Main
and South Street.
(1)
The Borough's authorized representative shall review the application
and accompanying date. The applicant will then be notified as to any
objections to the application, the amounts of application and deposit
fees to be posted, and any conditions to be imposed on the application.
(2)
When satisfied that the applicant has complied with all provisions
governing the application, the Borough will issue a permit. No work
shall commence until the date set forth in the issued permit. Except
in the event of an emergency, the first day of work for which a permit
is issued cannot be a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or eve of a legal holiday.
(3)
In the event of an emergency, the two-week filing period may be waived
by the Borough's authorized representative and the permit may be issued
within a shorter period of time as may be deemed appropriate. If circumstances
warrant, an oral application may be made and a temporary permit may
be issued followed by a written application submitted within 48 hours.
D.
The applicant must be a contractor, either corporate, individual
or partnership, who will be actually engaged in the performance of
the work under the permit and who will be directly responsible for
the performance of the work, for the adherence of the work to the
specifications, and for the safety of the public. The application
shall be made for and on behalf of the owner for whom the work is
being done and shall be countersigned by such owner. Permits will
not be issued directly to private owners without specific approval
of the Borough's authorized representative.
E.
Prior to the issuance of a road opening permit which shall involve
a sanitary sewer connection or repair or disturbance of the stabilization
of a sanitary sewer, the applicant must first obtain the appropriate
permit from the Somerville Sewer Engineer.
F.
Division Street between Main and South Streets consists of an integrally
dyed concrete with a custom stamp. The road is a multiuse surface
that is unique to the Borough and to the region. The restoration of
the road will be performed by the Borough using funds posted in an
escrow account by the contractor/utility company unless the utility
company or contractor can demonstrate that they can restore the surface
to its original condition. The Borough will determine if the utility
company and/or contractor can restore the road.
A.
The Borough's authorized representative will not issue a permit unless the applicant has deposited, as security for faithful performance, a certified check made payable to the "Borough of Somerville," the amount thereof to be based on the deposit fee schedule as contained in the fee schedule herein provided. When the required deposit fee exceeds $10,000, the remainder may be in the form of a bond with surety satisfactory to the Borough. The applicant shall also pay, by separate money order or certified check, a nonrefundable application fee as set forth in said schedule and shall submit proof of self-insurance as set forth in § 150-7 of these general provisions and pay inspection fees.
B.
Permits, application fees and deposit fees will not be required of
person or corporations under contract to the Borough of Somerville
to perform work in municipal roads within the limits of the contract.
However, any person or corporation under contract to a municipality
to install water lines, sanitary sewer lines, or any other facility
shall comply fully with all provisions stipulated herein.
C.
Application and inspection fees will, but deposit fees will not be
required of any public utility, as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, which
is subject to the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public
Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey when performing work
with their own forces and which has filed with the Borough a continuing
bond, approved by the governing body as to form and surety, and in
the amount or amounts to be determined by the Board from time to time
to guarantee the proper maintenance and restoration of the road or
right-of-way areas to be disturbed. However, deposit fees for work
performed on Division Street between Main and South Streets (i.e.,
work within the decorative concrete) shall be collected from the public
utility. When the calculated deposit fee for a single project exceeds
more than 1/2 of the amount of a continuing bond, a separate bond
for that project will be required. The governing body may at any time
decline to grant the issuance of further road opening permits under
the continuing bonds and require the appropriate deposit of cash or
certified checks to be furnished instead. However, any person or corporation
under contract to a public utility to install, replace or repair any
pipe, conduit or facility shall comply fully with all provisions stipulated
herein.
D.
In order for a utility company to avoid the requirement that its contractor comply with all the provisions of these specifications, the utility company may satisfy the requirement in § 150-5 by signing a standing agreement with the Borough of Somerville which provides the following:
(1)
Depositing a $4,000 cash bond with the Somerville Borough Treasurer
to be used by the Borough for emergency road repairs.
(2)
In the event any monies are drawn against the cash bond, the utility
company must immediately replace the sum withdrawn upon notification
by the Borough.
(3)
Comply with the requirements to provide insurance certificates for
themselves and their contractors as required in these specifications.
(4)
The utility company must have a representative on the job and/or
site at all times, and have this representative serve as the liaison
between the utility company and its contractor and be prepared to
immediately implement and carry out the Borough's instructions, requirements
and directives.
(5)
The utility company must have access to its contractor day and night
and provide the Borough with the telephone numbers for its field representative
so that the Borough can contact this representative day or night,
seven days a week.
(6)
Post a standing bond in the amount of $500,000 to insure and guarantee
restoration of the roads, compliance with the specifications and all
the obligations set forth in his specifications and fee schedule for
road opening permits.
(7)
The standing agreement will be entered into on an annual basis and
may not be renewed if the utility company has not complied with the
terms in these specifications and the annual standing agreement.
A.
The applicant shall notify the Borough's designee and the Borough
Police Department at least 48 hours in advance of the actual commencement
of any work. The applicant shall also provide the local Police Department
with the names and night phone numbers of at least two individuals
authorized to make emergency repairs to the road opening.
B.
The applicant shall comply with all applicable statutes pertaining
to notification of any person or corporation engaged in the distribution
or transmission of manufactured, mixed or natural gas or synthetic
natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane gas in the area of the
proposed road opening and ascertain from such person or corporation
the location of all such gas lines or pipe lines within 200 feet of
the proposed excavation. The applicant shall be solely responsible
for ascertaining the location of all utilities and for the repair
of same if damaged as a result of work for which the road opening
permit is issued.
C.
The applicant shall notify all property owners at least 48 hours
in advance of any work which will interfere with access to their residence
or place of business.
The latest New Jersey State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction with all amendments and supplements shall govern all of the work performed under these specifications except as supplemented herein or as regulated by OSHA (see § 150-6 for a detailed explanation).
All utilities shall be constructed with a minimum of four feet
of cover to provide protection for the utilities in the event that
future municipal road reconstruction, repair or modifications which
necessitates excavation, undercutting, or installation of facilities
in the area where the utility is located.
A.
Traffic control, including but not restricted to signing and devices,
shall be provided for all openings in municipal roads in accordance
with standards described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, latest revised edition.
(1)
Construction signing will be installed 24 hours in advance of a multiday
construction project and arrangements made for the Borough's representative
to inspect same, before construction commences.
(2)
Approved construction signing shall remain in place until the construction
within the municipal right-of-way is complete and approved by the
Borough.
(3)
Existing permanent traffic control signing and devices, including
guide rail, shall not be removed without the prior consent of the
Borough Engineer.
B.
No municipal road shall be closed to traffic without the prior consent
of the Borough. The applicant shall submit the proposed detour plan
and signing to the Borough for its review and approval. When approval
from the Borough is obtained, the detour plan is to be submitted to
the Borough Police Department for their review. The applicant shall
also obtain all approvals and/or permits required by any other jurisdiction
affected by the detour or the signing for same.
(1)
Once approval to close a road has been obtained, the applicant shall
notify at least one week in advance the Office of Emergency Management
as to the dates the closing will be in effect.
(2)
Traffic shall not be constricted on any municipal road without the
prior consent of the Borough and the Borough Police Department.
(3)
Work which constricts traffic on any municipal road will be limited
to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
C.
The excavation shall be performed in accordance with U.S. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. This includes
but is not limited to the contractor/utility company/homeowner complying
with OSHA confined space regulations and ensuring that the trench
and/or excavation is properly braced/shored or sloped as specified
by OSHA. The contractor/utility company/homeowner is responsible for
the health and safety of their workers and ensuring that safe work
practices (in accordance with OSHA) are followed.
A.
The applicant shall indemnify and save harmless the Borough, its
officers and employees from all suits, actions, or claims of any character
brought because of any injuries or damage received or sustained by
any person, persons, or property on account of or in consequence of
any neglect in safeguarding the work; or through use of unacceptable
materials in constructing the work; or because of any act or omission,
neglect, or misconduct of said applicant; or because of any claims
or amounts recovered from any infringements of patent, trademark,
or copyright; or from any claims or amounts arising or recovered under
the Worker Compensation Act, or any other law, ordinance, order or
decree; and so much of the money due the said applicant under and
by virtue of his work under this permit as may be considered necessary
by the Borough for such purpose may be retained for the use of the
Borough or, in case no money is due, his surety may be held until
such suit or suits, action or actions, claim or claims for injuries
or damages as aforesaid shall have been settled and suitable evidence
to that effect furnished to the Borough; except that money due to
the applicant will not be withheld when the applicant produces satisfactory
evidence that he is adequately protected by public liability and property
damage insurance.
B.
Workers compensation and liability insurance shall be maintained
in force during the life of the work under the permit by the applicant
covering all employees engaged in performance of the work under this
permit in accordance with applicable statute. As a minimum, the applicant
shall carry the following kinds and amounts of insurance in addition
to any other forms of insurance or bonds required under the terms
of these specifications. When applying for a permit, the applicant
shall file with the Borough Engineer/Planning Board Engineer a certificate
from his insurance, showing the amounts of insurance carried and the
risks covered thereby, or a copy of the required insurance policies.
All insurance policies described herein shall contain a provision
that the same shall remain in full force and effect for a period not
to exceed two years after the last work under any permit has been
completed and accepted by the Borough, and shall name the Borough
of Somerville, its officers and employees as additional insureds.
C.
The applicant and contractor shall maintain the following insurance
and shall provide the Borough with a certificate of insurance reflecting
the following forms of insurance and limits of liability as established
by the Borough of Somerville on its application.
D.
The applicant and contractor shall assume sole liability for injury
to its employees and to any and all persons employed upon or in connection
with the work hereby contemplated, whether by it or by any subcontractor,
and for injury to employees of the Borough or to the public with respect
both to persons and property. The contractor shall indemnify and save
harmless the Borough with respect to all claims for or relating to
all of such injuries or any of them.
E.
It is specifically agreed between the parties executing this permit
that it is not intended by any of the provisions of any part of these
specifications to create for the public or any member thereof a third
party beneficiary hereunder, or to authorize anyone not a party to
the requirements of this permit to maintain a suit for personal injuries
or property damage pursuant to the terms or provisions of this permit.
Division Street between Main and South Street is an integrally
dyed custom road surface that is custom stamped and has a custom finish.
If the Planning Board Engineer accepts the credentials of the contractor,
the performance specification to be used in repairing the road surface
is stated below. Any proposed opening in the dyed custom concrete
surface requires that these specifications be followed.
The Borough owns the custom concrete stamps. The contractor
shall rent the stamps from the Borough at a cost of $500 per repair
and provide the Borough a deposit of $15,000 for damaging or not returning
the stamps.
The concrete shall conform to Section 903 NJDOT Standard Specifications
for Road and Bridge Construction 2007.
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THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION IS ADDED IN ADDITION TO THE SECTION
062:
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All concrete used on this project shall be Class B concrete
that is secondary reinforced with Buckeye UltraFiber500 or approved
equal.
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Buckeye Technologies, Inc.
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1001 Tillman
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PO Box 80407
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Memphis, Tennessee 38108
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Toll Free (866) 663-8999
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Phone (901) 320-8480
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Fax (901) 320-8619
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Website www.ultrafiber500.com
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E-Mailultrafiber500@bkitech.com
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Product Guide Specification
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FIBROUS REINFORCING
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PART 1 GENERAL
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1.1
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SECTION INCLUDES
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A.
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Alkali-resistant, virgin cellulose concrete reinforcing fiber.
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1.2
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RELATED SECTIONS
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A.
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Section 03300 — Cast-in-Place Concrete.
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1.3
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REFERENCES
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Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section,
complete with designations and titles. This article does not require
compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.
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A.
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ASTM C 94 — Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
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B.
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ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) AC217 — Acceptance Criteria
for Concrete with Virgin Cellulose Fibers.
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C.
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ICC Evaluation Service ESR-1032.
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1.4
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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A.
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Reinforcing fibers, at a minimum dosage rate of 4.0 pounds/cubic
yard and meet ICC-ES AC217 as reported in ICC-ES ESR-1032.
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1.5
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SUBMITTALS
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A.
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Comply with Section 01330 (01 33 00) — Submittal Procedures.
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B.
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Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including
mixing instructions, dosage rate, and fiber dispersion assessment
procedure.
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C.
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Manufacturer's Certification:
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Submit manufacturer's certification that reinforcing fibers
comply with specified requirements.
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2.
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Submit manufacturer's ISO 9001:2000 certification.
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1.6
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
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A.
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Manufacturer's Qualifications: ISO 9001:2000 certification.
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1.7
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DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
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A.
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Delivery: Deliver bagged reinforcing fibers in manufacturer's
original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying
product name, manufacturer, and weight of fibers.
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B.
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Storage: Store reinforcing fibers in dry area in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions.
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Bagged Reinforcing Fibers: Keep bags sealed until ready for
use.
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2.
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Bulk Packaged Reinforcing Fibers: Install manufacturer's dispensing
system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to provide dry,
watertight environment, when bulk packaged reinforcing fibers are
loaded into dispensing system.
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C.
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Handling: Protect reinforcing fibers during handling to prevent
contamination.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
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2.1
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MANUFACTURER
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A.
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Buckeye Technologies, Inc., 1001 Tillman, PO Box 80407, Memphis,
Tennessee 38108, Toll Free (866) 663-8999. Phone (303) 421-2533. Fax
(303) 421-0212. Website www.ultrafiber500.com. E-mail ultrafiber500@bkitech.com.
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2.2
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FIBROUS REINFORCING
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A.
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Fibrous Reinforcing: "Buckeye UltraFiber 500" concrete reinforcing
fiber.
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Material: Alkali-resistant, virgin cellulose fibers.
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2.
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Average Length: 2.1 mm (0.083 inch).
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3.
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Average Denier: 2.5 g/9,000 m.
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4.
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Average Diameter: 18 (0.63 x 10-3 inch).
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Count: 1,590,000 fibers/g (720,000,000 fibers/pound).
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Density: 1.10 g/cm3.
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7.
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Surface Area: 25,000 cm2/g (12,200 ft2/pound).
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8.
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Average Tensile Strength: 750 N/mm2 (110 ksi).
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9.
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Average Elastic Modulus: 8,500 N/mm2 (1,200 ksi).
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10.
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Fiber Spacing: 550 at 0.9 kg/m3 dosage rate (0.026 inch at 1.5
pounds/cubic yard dosage rate).
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PART 3 EXECUTION
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3.1
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MIXING
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A.
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Add reinforcing fibers into concrete mixture in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions and ASTM C94.
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B.
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Add reinforcing fibers at a dosage rate of 4 pounds/cubic yard
of concrete directly into concrete mixer at beginning of batch cycle.
The reinforcing fibers shall be mixed at the concrete plant.
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C.
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Allow a minimum of 4 minutes at mixing speed in concrete mixer
for full reinforcing fiber dispersion.
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D.
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Concrete shall be as specified in Section NJDOT Class B.
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3.2
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FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
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A.
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Confirm uniform fiber dispersion throughout concrete in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions.
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B.
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The concrete shall be intergrally dyed, "Smokey Blue" (Brickform
color 650) or approved equal. The dry intergral concrete color (i.e.
Powdered Color) shall be in compliance with ASTM C 979 and the application
rate shall be 12.5 lbs. per cubic yard. When the concrete has reached
the plastic stage desirable for imprinting, Brickform Liquid Release
or approved equal shall be used between the texture maps and concrete
to prevent sticking and concrete buildup. The location of the concrete
to be stamped is depicted on the plans. Apply in temperatures between
55 degrees and 80 degrees F. Do not trowel or mix colorless bond breaker
into plastic concrete surface. Press stamping mats in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions into concrete that has reached plastic
stage desirable for imprinting. Use the stamping mats to create patterns
in concrete as indicated on the drawings. Once the concrete is stamped,
the concrete shall be detailed to address all stamp imperfections
and repair and minor cracks caused by the mats.
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The integrally dyed concrete not stamped shall be scored at
the control joints creating a "Tooled Joint Look" using an ultra-early
entry concrete cutting saw and beveled blade. The 10'x10' pattern
shall be "picture framed" using 3/8' "v" profile blade by Soft-Cut
International, Inc. or approved equal. All control joints shall be
between 2 and 2.66 deep (D/4 and D/3).
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The scored concrete shall have a finish texture of "extra small
veronica" texture as produced by Brickform or approved equal for the
concrete located on the outside of the pedestrian crosswalk (Main
and South sides of the crosswalks). The texture of scored concrete
located on the inside of the crosswalks shall be coquina produced
by Proline or approved equal. The concrete finished with the custom
stamp shall have a finish texture of "extra small blue stone" as produced
by Brickform or approved equal.
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Upon completion of the stamp concrete detailing, the concrete
shall be cleaned and all efflorescence, oil, dirt, wax, sealers and
curing compounds shall be removed. The concrete shall be cleaned with
a pressure washer and soaps and detergents shall not be used for cleaning.
Dried residue on the surface will prevent the sealer from bonding.
Acid washing shall not be performed. Once the surface is cleaned and
dry for at least twenty-four (24) hours the concrete shall be sealed
with Brickform Gem Cure & Seal 1315-350 VOC or approved equal.
Gem Cure and Seal 1315-350 VOC shall be applied when the air temperature
is within 45 and 85 degrees F., apply with a pump sprayer uniformly
at a rate of 250-300 square feet per gallon, avoid heavy spray, puddling
and over saturation. A second coat shall be applied after the first
coat is tack free. Gem cure should be applied within 24-30 hours of
concrete stamping but it is imperative to wait until all the water
has evaporated from the concrete surface, even if it delays the curing
for a short time. Applying the cure and seal over integrally colored
concrete with excessive moisture at the surface may create discoloration,
splotchy areas, blushing and uneven color- if this occurs it shall
be the contractors responsibility to repair the concrete at no additional
cost. The second coat shall be applied a minimum of seventeen (17)
days after the first coat. If the sealer is applied seventy-two (72)
hours or greater after concrete stamping, the second coat of sealer
can be applied directly after the first coat has dried.
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Prior to applying the sealer the Gem Cure & Seal the sealer
shall be modified by the addition of Brickform Traction Grip (second
coat only) and Brickform Matte-Magic (both the initial and second
coat). Add the contents of the Traction Grip to each five-gallon of
Brickform Gem Seal. The traction grip is an anti-slip micronized powder
that adds texture to sealers. The Brickform Matte-Magic is a liquid,
field added, flattening agent addition for the sealer. The original
topcoat gloss is reduced based on the amount of additive used. A satin
finish is desired, therefore, three to four 8 ounce units shall be
added to each 5 gallon of sealer. A concrete mock up shall be performed
to demonstrate that the concrete repair will match the color and finish
of the surrounding concrete surface. The actual amount will be determined
based upon the concrete mock up approved by the Borough.
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Prior to sealing the concrete the concrete finish shall be enhanced
with dark grey highlites color hardener as produced by Brickform or
approved equal.
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The Borough's authorized representative shall periodically inspect
all road openings and the repair and resurfacing thereof for the purpose
of determining compliance with any conditions imposed on the issuance
of the permit and compliance with the specifications. The Borough
may, upon the recommendation of its inspector:
A.
Order a temporary stop to any road opening and order that the applicant
perform or correct specified work in accordance with the directions
of the Borough's authorized representative.
B.
Order a stop to any work and revoke permit in which event the Borough's authorized representative shall complete, or cause to be completed, any work necessary to restore the road (See General fee schedule provisions, § 150-12B).
C.
Correct, or cause to be corrected, any work after notification to the applicant by the local police or the Borough's authorized representative and the neglect or refusal of the applicant to make corrections as indicated (See general fee schedule provisions, § 150-12B).
D.
Correct, or cause to be corrected, any work should the local police or the Borough's authorized representative be unable to contact the applicant or any of the applicant's representatives whose phone numbers appear on the permit application (See general fee schedule provisions, § 150-12B).
E.
Take any other action deemed reasonable under the circumstances.
F.
The fees to perform the road opening inspections shall be borne by
the utility company/contractor who is performing the work.
Upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of all restoration
work required under the permit the applicant shall post with the Borough
a two-year maintenance guaranty. The maintenance guaranty shall be
20% of the deposit fee. Should the amount of the required maintenance
guaranty be $10,000 or less, said amount will be retained from the
deposit fee. Should the amount of the required maintenance guaranty
exceed $10,000, the remainder of the amount may be in the form of
a bond with surety satisfactory to the Borough. All maintenance bonds
shall contain a provision that the same shall remain in effect for
a period not to exceed two years after the last restoration work under
any permit has been completed and accepted by the Borough.
The provisions herein set forth are designed as minimum requirements
for the safety and welfare of the general public. However, if an applicant
can demonstrate that, with reference to his application, the ideal
enforcement of one or more of said provisions will exact an undue
hardship, the governing body may permit such waiver or waivers as
may be reasonable and within said general purposes.
A.
The trench widths to be used to compute deposit fees for pipe sizes and/or depths not shown on the Trench Width Chart shall be as determined by the Borough's authorized representative. When it is not possible to use the Trench Width Chart and/or the fee schedules to compute the application fees and/or the deposit fees due to the nature of the proposed work, said fees shall be as determined by the Borough's authorized representative. (The Trench Width Chart may be found in § 150-15.1.)
B.
In the event the Borough is required to make repairs to a road opening
or is required to make arrangements for such work, the Borough is
authorized to utilize the cash bond to pay for such work and the applicant
shall reimburse the Borough for any cost in excess of the cash bond
prior to further disturbance of the road.
(1)
Should the need for Borough repairs to a road opening occur after
normal working hours, minimum charges per the fee schedule will be
in effect.
(2)
In the event the Borough finds it necessary to file a claim against
the applicant's surety, said claim must also be satisfied prior to
the further disturbance of the Borough road by the applicant.
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Application Fee (nonrefundable)
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Road opening:
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Minimum fee
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$100
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2.
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Each lineal foot of opening
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$1.50
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3.
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Permit extension
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$30
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Deposit Fee: Division Street (between South and Main Streets)
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1.
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Deposit for the custom stamp forms (if sidewalk portion of the
concrete surface needs to be repaired)
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$15,000
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2.
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Rental of the custom stamps
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$500
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Inspection/Construction Fee: Division Street (between South
and Main Streets)
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(a)
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Surface Repair: If the Borough's representative determines that
the utility company or contractor or their subcontractors are not
qualified to repair the decorative concrete surface, the Planning
Board Engineer shall determine the cost to repair the surface and
the estimated fees shall be provided to the Borough by the contractor
and/or utility company. The fees will be deposited in an escrow account
and the Borough will perform the repair. Upon repair of the concrete
the monies not used will be returned to the contractor/utility company.
The estimated repair fee will include fees associated with inspection.
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To be determined by the Borough.
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(b)
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Inspection of the repair (if the Borough determines that the
utility company/contractor or their subcontractor are qualified to
perform the repair). The estimated fee will be determined by the Planning
Board Engineer.
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To be determined by the Borough.
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Deposit Fee: All Other Roads Other Than Division Street
(between South and Main Streets)
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All road openings:
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1.
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Fee for first 30 square yards opened or any part thereof
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$750
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2.
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Fee for each additional square yard opened
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$50
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3.
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Fee for disturbance of municipal facilities other than pavements,
shoulders or lawn areas.
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As determined by Borough.
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The utility company/contractor shall incur inspection fees for
the road backfill and repair, the fee will be determined by the Borough
Engineer and estimated fees shall be posted by the utility company/contractor
prior to issuance of the road opening permit.
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To be determined by the Borough.
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Tunneling under the road:
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1.
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Fee per linear foot of boring
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$75
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Daily Minimum Charges: Repair by the Borough of Somerville
(other than Division Street between Main and South Street)
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If the Borough is required to perform emergency repairs due
to settlement or other adverse condition, the daily fees borne by
the utility company and/or contractor is as follows:
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(Regular Borough Work Day - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
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Monday (7:30 a.m.) to Friday (4:00 p.m.)
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Minimum charge
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$1,500
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Friday (4:00 p.m.) to Monday (7:30 a.m.)
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Minimum charge
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$2,000
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Legal holiday eve (4:00 p.m.) to next work day (7:30 a.m.)
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Minimum charge
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$3,000
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A.
Paved roadway surfaces shall be saw cut vertically to the full depth
of the existing pavement. The surfaces shall be cut in such a manner
that lifting of pavement adjacent to the trench will not occur during
excavating. Any concrete encountered shall be saw cut and all bars
cut flush with the edges of the concrete. Roadway surfaces beyond
the limits of the trench cuts shall not be disturbed.
(1)
Backfill material shall meet the requirements of NJDOT, Designation
I-5 or Dense Graded Aggregate (DGA) Base/Sub Base Course. Backfill
materials shall be deposited in layers and compacted in such a manner
and by such methods as to achieve 95% standard proctor density throughout
the entire backfill. At no time shall the thickness of each layer
exceed six inches. The bedding material around utility pipes shall
be Class C material and meet the requirements of the NJDEP, NJDOT,
pipe manufacturer and Borough.
(2)
The trench opening shall be backfilled and paved as prescribed herein
by the end of the working day. Exceptions to this provision will not
be permitted except in the following instances:
(a)
The applicant submits detailed plans with the application for
a permit showing how the trench and surrounding area will be protected
for approval by the Borough's authorized representative.
(b)
When a trench must be excavated and left open due to an emergency,
the trench and surrounding area is to be protected so as to allow
for the safe passage of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Borough
Engineer must be notified as soon as possible so that a determination
as to the need for additional safety measures can be made.
B.
For road openings on a municipal road that has been resurfaced or
reconstructed within the previous 10 years final pavement restoration
and width will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Borough.
C.
For openings in pavement where portland concrete pavements do not
exist the trench backfill shall be compacted to a level three inches
below the level of the adjacent paved surface. All adjacent paved
surfaces of the trench shall be tack coated. A three-inch compacted
thickness of HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) 19L64 or 19M64 Base Course shall
then be constructed. After a minimum of six months, a saw shall be
used to cut the pavement to its full depth in neat straight lines
a minimum of one foot beyond the perimeter of the existing trench.
The trench shall then be excavated to a depth of eight inches and
all adjacent surfaces of said trench shall be tack coated. A six-inch
(two lifts) compacted thickness of Bituminous Stabilized Base Course
(HMA 19L64 or 19M64), and two-inch compacted thickness Bituminous
Concrete Surface Course (HMA 9.5M64) shall be constructed level with
adjacent paved surfaces.
D.
For openings in concrete pavements or in concrete pavements overlaid
with bituminous concrete, the trench backfill shall be compacted to
a level three inches below the level of the adjacent paved surfaces.
All adjacent surfaces of the trench shall be tack coated. A three-inch
compacted depth of Bituminous Stabilized Base shall be constructed.
After a minimum of six months, a saw shall be used to cut the bituminous
pavement in neat, straight lines a minimum of six inches beyond the
perimeter of the existing trench or to the nearest construction joint
of the existing roadway if within two feet of the new trench. In the
case of a concrete road that has not been overlaid, recutting the
concrete will not be required if the original cut is satisfactory
and remains undamaged during the course of the work. The trench shall
then be excavated to a depth of nine inches and all adjacent surfaces
of said trench shall be tack coated. A seven-inch (two lifts) compacted
thickness of Bituminous Stabilized Base, and a two-inch compacted
thickness of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Mix No. 1-5 as specified
by the Borough shall then be constructed level with the adjacent paved
surfaces.
E.
Where openings are made in unpaved shoulder areas, the trench backfill
shall be compacted to a level six inches below the top of the adjacent
shoulder surfaces. A six-inch compacted depth of Dense Graded Aggregate
Base Course shall then be constructed. After a minimum of six months
the shoulder area shall again be compacted and redressed with a compacted
layer of Dense Graded Aggregate Base Course. Where existing or proposed
manholes are located in disturbed shoulder areas, a minimum of two
inches of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course (HMA 9.5M64) shall be
placed eight feet on both sides of the manhole casting on six inches
of Dense Graded Aggregated Base Course. The width of the pavement
shall vary to the dimensions of the existing shoulder.
F.
All openings beyond the shoulder areas shall be brought to grade
with compacted backfill. After a minimum of six months a minimum thickness
of four inches of topsoil shall be constructed in the trench area
and seeded, fertilized, and mulched or sodded. Should a proper growth
not be achieved, the area shall be refertilized, reseeded and remulched
or resodded as necessary.
G.
Tunneling may be permitted for the installation of conduits, along
or crossing a municipal road. All voids created by tunneling shall
be filled with concrete by an approved method.
H.
Repair of Borough facilities other than pavements, shoulders or lawn
areas, which are disturbed as a result of work performed under the
permit, shall be as required by the Borough Engineer or his authorized
representative.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall not comply with any
order issued in accordance with the provisions hereof as provided
herein or who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon complaint of the Borough Clerk or any other person and
upon conviction in the municipal court of the Borough, forfeit and
pay a fine of not more than $2,000 fine or any such person, whether
he or she is an individual or a partner or officer in a firm or corporation,
may be imprisoned in the County Jail for not more than 90 days, or
both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the judge before
whom such person may be brought. Each day that a violation is permitted
to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
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Chart For Trench Widths (In Feet) to Be Used to Compute Deposit
Fees
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Depth
(in feet)
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4-inch pipe
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8-inch pipe
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10-inch pipe
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16-inch pipe
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24-inch pipe
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36-inch pipe
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48-inch pipe
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60-inch pipe
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0-6
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4.0
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4.0
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4.5
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5.0
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6.0
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7.5
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9.0
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10.5
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6-8
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4.0
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4.5
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5.0
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5.5
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6.5
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8.0
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9.5
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11.0
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8-10
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4.5
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5.0
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5.5
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6.0
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7.0
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8.5
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10.0
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11.5
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10-12
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5.0
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5.5
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5.5
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6.0
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7.0
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8.5
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10.0
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12.0
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12-14
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5.5
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6.0
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6.0
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6.5
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7.5
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9.0
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10.5
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12.0
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14-18
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6.0
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6.5
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7.0
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7.5
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8.5
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10.0
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11.5
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12.5
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18-20
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6.5
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7.0
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7.5
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8.0
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9.0
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10.5
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12.0
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13.0
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20-22
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7.0
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7.5
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8.0
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8.5
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9.5
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11.0
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12.5
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13.5
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Bottom of sign shall be a minimum height of seven feet off the
edge of the pavement. Installation shall be restricted from trees
and utility poles. All work conducted within the Borough right-of-way
shall be performed in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD).
