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202401629 12.05 Granular Foundation Course. This work shall consist of the construction of a compacted foundation course of granular material to the lines, grade, and dimensions shown on the plans on a previously prepared and approved subgrade. 12.06 Surplus Earth. All surplus earth shall be stockpiled by the Contractor at the location or locations designated on the plans or as the Engineer shall direct. 12.07 Adjustment of Manholes. All manholes encountered whether shown on the plans or not shall be brought to the proper grade by removing the castings and adjusting the tops of the existing manholes by removal or addition of concrete or brick, as the case may be, and resetting the frames and covers. Brick masonry shall consist of the type of brick satisfactory to the Engineer, laid in 1:2 cement mortar. All brick must be wetted before being laid. All joints shall be completely filled with mortar and shall not be less than 1/4 inch and not more than 1/2 inch in thickness. Contractors are instructed to use plastic or concrete risers to bring manhole ring and covers to grade. Using pieces of wood, concrete or bricks and then filing with concrete mortar will no longer be accepted. All manholes will be inspected before and after a concrete or asphalt street is laid down to insure that no foreign material is in the flow line or at the bottom of a manhole. Revised 1-18-2010 12.08 Adjustment of Storm Sewer Inlets. All storm sewer inlets shall be adjusted to line and grade by removing the castings and adjusting the tops of the existing storm sewer inlets by removing or adding concrete or bricks, as the case may be, and resetting the castings. Brick masonry shall consist of the type of brick satisfactory to the Engineer, laid in 1:2 cement mortar. All brick must be wetted before being laid. All joints shall be completely filled with mortar and shall not be less than 1/4 inch and not more than 1/2 inch in thickness. 12.09 Integral Curb. Integral curb shall be constructed on the edge of the concrete slab in accordance with the plans and typical cross section. This curb shall be placed immediately after the concrete on the pavement has been placed and finished and before it takes its initial set. That part of the pavement which is to be covered by the integral curb shall be cleaned of all laitance and shall be roughened. Integral Curb will be required on all new pavement construction. If construction is a very short section, the Director of Public Works may allow an exception upon written request. 2-4 Page 12 of 25