Contractors - Cut Restoration
Amendments To Streets By-Law No. 1481/77 - Key Changes Pertaining to Regional Street Cut Restoration
In May of 2010, City Council passed a number of amendments to the Streets By-Law No. 1481/77. The changes include the following:
- All cut permit applicants or their agents must restore their own hard surface cuts (means pavement, curb and/or sidewalk cuts) made on regional streets between and including May 1st and October 30th at the time of backfill.
- This policy applies only to hard surface cuts made on regional streets between and including May 1st and October 30th.
- The contractor completing the restoration must have a valid "Regional Restoration Contractor's License". There will be no fees for this license for 2011 for holders of a valid 2012 Streets By-Law No. 1481/77 License.
- For non-current holders of a 2012 Streets By-Law No. 1481/77 License, the fee will be $155.00.
- A street cut permit must be taken out at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any action being initiated, except where the work is of an emergency nature, in which case the permit may be taken out the next business day.
- A Street Cuts Manual (revised for 2012) has been developed to aid the contractor in fulfilling his duties as required. Some of the key points of the manual are:
- A permit is still required.
- All regional street hard surfaced cuts are to be backfilled with stabilized fill to the underside of the finished pavement.
- Twenty-four (24) hour concrete is to be used on all pavement restorations on regional streets.
- All permanent restorations will have a twelve (12) month warranty period and the contractor will be responsible for the repairs necessary to correct settlement or surface deterioration.
- The permanent restoration must be inspected by City staff.
- Failure to call for an inspection will result in the permit holder having to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Permits Administration Technologist that the cut(s) have been properly located and constructed, or to reconstruct the cut.
- The contractor is still responsible for the maintenance of their temporary restored cuts.
- Boulevard cuts will be restored by the City.
In implementing these changes, the City hopes to:
- create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists,
- speed up the restoration of regional cuts,
- reduce the permit applicant's overall costs for restoration,
- reduce complaints and claims related to the sinking of temporary patches, and
- reduce lane closures and traffic disruption.
Important links:
Should you require additional information, please contact the Permit Administration Technologist at 204-986-4112.
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| Approach Construction Permit | |
| Excavation Cut Permit | |
| Sewer and Water Inspection Permit | |
| Fees & Charges Schedule |
- For all commercial/industrial private approaches/walks and residential/farm private approach/walks on regional streets, contact:
Private Approach Technician at 204-986-5239 - For residential/farm private approaches on non-regional streets, contact:
Plan Approval/Permit Technologist at 204-986-4113
Excavation Cut Permit:
At any time an excavation in or under a street, sidewalk or boulevard is done a permit is required. If work occurs on a regional roadway, applicant will also require a "Use of Street" permit. For more detailed information and fees, please call 204-986-3184.
Sewer and Water Inspection Permit:
No connection, repair, alteration or reconnection shall be made to the underground portion of a sewer connection or drain either on the City street or on private property without first obtaining a permit from the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of installation of the water service connection from the street watermain to the property line.The service may be installed only by the employees of the Water and Waste Department or by a person licensed by the City (licensed sewer and water contractors) to perform that type of work. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information considered pertinent. If work occurs on a regional roadway, applicant will also require a "Use of Street" permit. For more information, please call 204-986-3184.
Last update: 22.03.2012
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