16.32.340 Inspections and tests--Required

16.32.340 Inspections and tests--Required.

A. Grading. All embankments and excavation shall be compacted in accordance with the city standards. There shall be a sufficient number of tests at sufficient depths to ensure proper compaction and moisture content. At such time as the grading is completed, a summary report of such tests shall be submitted to the city engineer or other designated city official for review and approval.

B. Concrete Work. Prior to the placement of any concrete in public right-of-way, the subdivider or his contractor shall notify the city. The city shall inspect the forms and base for compaction. The city engineer or other designated city official may require additional compaction tests to assure proper compaction and moisture content. The city engineer or other designated city official may take concrete cylinder samples as he may deem necessary. The breaking of such samples shall be at the subdivider’s expense. The city shall check all curb and gutter to assure proper drainage. The contractor shall remove any curb and gutter which fails to meet required tolerances as set forth in the city of Wasco standards.

C. Underground Utilities. All trench backfill shall be compacted to city requirements. The contractor may use any method approved by the city to obtain required compaction. There shall be a sufficient number of tests at sufficient depths to assure proper compaction and moisture content. At such time as the underground improvements have been completed, a summary report of such tests shall be submitted to the city engineer or other designated city official for review and approval.

1. Prior to placement of any required base, the subbase shall be prepared and a sufficient number of compaction tests taken at sufficient depths to assure proper compactions and moisture content. The subdivider shall submit such tests to the city engineer or other designated city official for review and approval. No base shall be placed until such approval is obtained.

2. After the placement of base and prior to placement of pavement, the city engineer or other designated city official may require additional compaction tests to be taken to assure proper compaction. The subdivider shall submit such tests to the city for review and approval. The city engineer or other designated city official may require additional tests or require additional information as deemed necessary to assure proper construction in compliance with the improvement plans. A summary report of such tests shall be submitted to the city engineer or other designated city official.

3. After the pavement is placed, the subdivider or contractor shall submit all weight slips to the city engineer or other designated city official.

4. The city engineer or designated city official shall inspect the installation of all sewer and water facilities except for backfill requirements as classified in this title. In addition to the above tests and requirements, the city engineer or other designated city official may require additional testing or other information necessary to assure proper construction in compliance with the improvement plans. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).