§ 97.19. PLACING CONCRETE.

The subgrade shall be wetted before the concrete is placed thereon. The concrete shall be deposited within the forms on the wetted subgrade to such a depth that after being compacted it shall be to the full thickness required. It shall then be leveled off and tamped sufficiently to bring the mortar to the surface, after which it shall be finished smooth and even by means of a wood float. The edges shall be rounded with an edger having a radius of one-fourth inch. Transverse joints shall be cut with a jointer having a width of the sidewalk being constructed, unless otherwise directed. When completed, the sidewalk shall be covered with wet burlap, straw, or sisalkraft paper and kept wet for a period of not less than 48 hours. No concrete work shall be done during freezing weather. Whenever there is danger that the temperature will reach the freezing point, sufficient straw or other suitable material shall be added to the covering material to prevent freezing of the concrete before it is thoroughly cured.

(1980 Code, § 97.19) (Ord. 683, passed 4-12-1977) Penalty, see § 97.99