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Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads - Revised October 2003, Following Consultation

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SPECIFICATION FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF OPENINGS IN ROADS

S4 Surround to Apparatus

S4.1 General

S4.1.1 Surround to the apparatus may be laid to a maximum thickness of 250 mm above the crown of the Undertakers' apparatus.

S4.1.2 Laying and compaction procedures used for all materials laid as surround to the apparatus shall be the responsibility of the Undertakers.

S4.1.3 The selection of materials for the surround to apparatus shall be the responsibility of the relevant Undertaker. However, all materials used for the surround to apparatus shall comply with the following requirements:

1) Class E Unacceptable Materials, as defined in Appendix A1, and materials that contain particles greater than 37.5 mm nominal size shall not be used as surround to the apparatus.

2) An Alternative Reinstatement Material (ARM) may be used for the entire surround to apparatus, or any part thereof, in accordance with Appendix A9.

3) Preformed modules or other protective measures may be placed within the surround to apparatus, according to the Undertaker's requirements.

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