ADA & STANDARDS CONTACT More , 1/22 CONCRETE GRINDING & LEVELING SIDEWALK GAPS & REPAIR We Eliminate Trip Hazards to Avoid Lawsuits Superior Sidewalk Services Driveway Repair & Trip Hazard Removal for Concrete Surfaces Including Residential and Commericial Properti Superior Sidewalk Services ,
Get PriceThe program is used to construct sidewalks on local and collector streets in residential areas that have curb and gutter but are lacking sidewalks It is also used to complete to City standards existing local and collector streets that lack curb, gutter, sidewalks, and full width paving
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Get PriceExample: Grinding of a sidewalk with angled displacement Sidewalk Construction Standards: The slab shall be a minimum of 4” thick, made of concrete class 470-C-2000 (2000 psi) or stronger At driveways, the sidewalk shall be 6” thick The sidewalk width shall match the existing sidewalk in the area, with score marks
Get Priceproperty such as vegetation removal, grinding of sidewalks, or repair due to street tree damage? No ___ Vegetation removal ___ Grinding of sidewalks < ___ inches ___ Repair due to street tree damage City puts in ADA ramps and is on track for compliance for ADA ramps in 2012 23
Get PriceConcrete grinding or sidewalk cement grinding is one method to remove sidewalk trip hazards typically up to 1 1/2″ in height where sidewalks have been lifted by tree roots, shifting soil, etc Concrete grinding will remove the top finished layer of cement and leave an exposed aggregate finish where the concrete trip area has been removed, but ,
Get PriceSidewalks on local streets where the sidewalk is separated from the street by a planting strip at least three feet in width shall not be less than five feet in width (Ord 2017-45 § 7, 2017: Ord 99-27 § 4, 1999: prior code § 916020) 1204040 Grade All sidewalks shall be laid on the true grade which shall be determined by the city ,
Get PriceSidewalk Grinding Specifications This specification describes a grinding procedure for one operator to quickly reduce raised sidewalk panels (“risers” or “trip hazards”) up to 2” high only Any risers greater than 2” high are normally replaced Equipment Needed: Dry cutting scarifier; Flail-It ,
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Get PriceJan 15, 2019· The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a set of guidelines to ensure that sidewalks are constructed to a set of standards that ensures accessibility for the disabled If they’re not accessible, sidewalks are one of the most common areas that can pose great challenges and dangers to the blind, to anyone in a wheelchair, or to anyone using crutches if they’re not accessible
Get PriceG Sidewalk Repair: The removal, replacement, and/or grinding and patching of small damaged portions of sidewalks, retaining walls or rockeries lying within the right-of-way with like materials Repair of damaged portions exceeding ten (10) linear feet shall be classified as reconstruction , F Sidewalk Standards: Sidewalks shall be designed ,
Get PriceStandards for Defective Sidewalks/Approach Vertical or horizontal separations equal to or greater than 3/4" Holes or depressions equal to or greater than 3/4" Spalling over fifty (50%) percent of a single square with a depression equal to or greater than 3/4"
Get PriceThe other methods for removing trip hazards also present certain problems First, sidewalk grinding doesn’t reach all the corners of the panel In addition to that, a scarifier and grinder is bulky and limited Grinding sidewalks also leaves unappealing markings on the surface that can tarnish the aesthetics of the neighborhood
Get PriceDOT's goal is to make the City's 12,750 miles of sidewalks safe for pedestrians and help prevent injuries caused by defective sidewalks DOT replaces more than 2 million square feet of sidewalk a year, mostly on City-owned property and in residential neighborhoods Despite the large scale of repairs ,
Get PriceJul 17, 2019· Applicants applying for a Provisional Sidewalk Compliance Certificate will pay the standard OakDOT Permit Intake Fee + a 1475% Records and Technology Fee As of July 19, 2019, the Intake Fee + 1475% amounted to approximately $80 (consult the Oakland Master Fee Schedule [MFS] for up-to-date fee details)
Get PriceThe American Concrete Institute Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design ,
Get PriceIf sidewalk defects aren't repaired within 75 days after a Notice of Violation is issued, DOT may perform the sidewalk repair or hire a contractor to perform the work if a sidewalk defect You will receive a formal notification before the City's contractor arrives to perform the work
Get PriceContraction/Control Joints Contraction/control joints are placed in concrete slabs to control random cracking A fresh concrete mixture is a fluid, plastic mass that can be molded into virtually any shape, but as the material hardens there is a reduction in volume or shrinkage
Get PriceDec 17, 2018· Sidewalk width requirements exist to make sure sidewalks are accessible for use by wheelchair-bound individuals The minimum width for an ADA-compliant sidewalk is 36 inches (3 feet), though sidewalks can be constructed wider than this If sidewalks are less than 60 inches (5 feet) across, passing spaces must be constructed at set intervals
Get PriceGrinding/cutting is allowed for correction of certain defects, such as trip hazard removal Grinding of trip hazards with a vertical displacement over 1 1/4 inches is not allowed Trip hazards shall be removed by cutting a slope that is less than the ADA compliant slope for a ramp (833%) (Example: a panel which is raised 1 inch, the grinding ,
Get PriceThe city standard for sidewalk grinding, is as follows: for every ¼” the panel is raised the panel shall be ground back a minimum of 1” from the vertical edge (example: a panel which is raised 1”; the grinding shall extend 4” onto the raised panel) City Engineer Office shall have authority to accept or reject the grinding ,
Get PriceITEM 6080101__05 M – DIAMOND GRINDING CONCRETE SIDEWALKS DESCRIPTION Grind existing portland cement concrete (PCC) sidewalks as indicated in the contract documents such that the sidewalks comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelin
Get PricePower Grinding: Machines with diamond blades will grind off lips and lifts on concrete installations Concrete Trip Fall Hazard Repair: Many sidewalks over time will heave or settle producing a rise or depression between joints in concrete sidewalks, lead walks, patios etc Left untreated these breaks produce trip fall hazards
Get PriceGrinding of trip hazards with a vertical displacement over 1 ¼ inches is not allowed Slope shall be planar and smooth with no surface irregulariti If grinding/cutting is unsuccessful, the sidewalk must be replaced A permit and inspection are still needed if sidewalk defects are corrected using grinding/cutting or mudjacking
Get PriceADA sidewalk requirements primarily deal with creating a surface and slope that accommodate the disabled This means removing any lift or gap of ¼ inch or more It requires a slope of 1 to 12 (1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run) and a recommends a smooth surface
Get PriceConcrete Grinding of California, a division of concrete We are a 4th generation concrete contractor company, specializing in Trip Hazard repair and removal Flat Concrete sidewalk grinding Concrete Grinding of California is the number one concrete contractor serving the city of ,
Get PriceWhat's wrong with sidewalk grinding? View our work: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 defines a ‘trip hazard’ as any vertical change of over 1/4 inch or more at any joint or crack Since the ADA demands strict compliance, trip hazards represent a legal liability to our clients Cities, school districts, hospitals, private ,
Get PriceNov 12, 2014· Shuts down sidewalk until concrete cures; 2 Use a Scarifier to level the slabs without removal Just the trip hazard is removed using Scarifier like the EDCO CPM8 The effected slabs are kept and are left with a textured, non-slip surface The ground underneath is not serviced, but most times ground service is unnecessary Pros: Eliminates the ,
Get PriceINDOT Standard Drawings 604-SWCR Sidewalk Curb Ramps 604-SWDK Sidewalk and Sidewalk Transitions 805-PBBA Pedestrian Pushbutton Assembly ADAAG vs PROWAG The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) is the current standard for providing facilities that are readily accessible and usable by persons with disabiliti
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