21 NCAC 28B .0509          PAVING

When paving, the licensed contractor shall:

(1)           Follow manufacturer's recommendations and specifications;

(2)           Choose paving materials that are appropriate for the project, based on the contractor's professional judgment;

(3)           Install paving on a well-compacted base that will prevent settlement;

(4)           Install paved surfaces to allow for surface drainage and to prevent ponding;

(5)           Install reinforcement in concrete slabs so that the reinforcement is suspended within the concrete and not resting on the base course;

(6)           Not pour concrete if air temperatures, away from artificial heat or in the shade, is less than 35 degrees Fahrenheit;

(7)           Not pour concrete if the air temperature in the shade is 90 degrees Fahrenheit and rising or if the concrete temperature is greater than 95 degrees Fahrenheit;

(8)           Use a vibratory compacting device to set unit pavers and after joints are swept; and

(9)           Utilize an edge restraint on unit paver installations.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 89D-15(2); 89D-15(16);

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2016;

Eff. September 1, 2016.