Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Guidelines
Concrete curbs and sidewalks must be repaired or replaced if any of the following conditions are present:
- More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the surface of a sidewalk section or slab is deteriorated.
- More than twenty-five percent (25%) of a section of concrete curb has deteriorated.
- A section or slab of sidewalk broken or separated into three or more pieces
- A section or slab of sidewalk having a crack width in excess of one-half inch (1/2") at any one point along a length of one foot or greater. Cracks of less width may be filled with a sealant material.
- A section or slab of sidewalk out of vertical or horizontal alignment when pedestrian safety is in question. Slabs sunken or risen to a height difference of one inch (1") or more between sections.
- Curbs out of horizontal alignment with adjacent curbs in excess of one-half inch (1/2"). Curbs out of vertical alignment when pedestrian safety is in question.
- Evidence of structural failure of curbs or sidewalk, as determined by the Public Works Director or his authorized representative.
- Any other instance which may create a pedestrian safety hazard, as determined by the Public Works Director or his authorized representative.
- All curbing and sidewalk must be replaced in compliance with City of Keokuk specification.
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