Sec. 42-171. - Type and quality.
Secs. 42-175—42-190. - Reserved.
Sec. 42-171. - Type and quality.
Stone curbs shall be of the best quality of granite, free from all flaws and imperfections.
(Code 1968, § 45-73)
Stone for curbs shall be at least six feet in length, 20 inches in depth and five inches in thickness, and of uniform width and thickness.
(Code 1968, § 45-74)
The faces and edges of stone curbs shall be straight, even and their ends so finished that they may be set closely against each other for at least half their depth and smooth on the face to a depth of 12 inches, also smooth on back to a depth of from four to six inches so that pavement may be set closely against them, and the top cut with a wash to suit the grade of the pavement.
(Code 1968, § 45-75)
In setting or resetting stone curbs, there shall be good flat bedding stones of not less than three inches in thickness and the equivalent of bearing surface used under each curb to secure the proper permanent grade and it shall be securely fastened by ramming other stone in front and back of such curb to keep it in proper line and permanent position.
(Code 1968, § 45-76)