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Cold Weather Concrete Policy
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FOR ALL MASONRY/CONCRETE FOOTERS, FOUNDATIONS, CONCRETE SLABS AND FLATWORK
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When temperatures will be 32 degrees or lower within 24 hours after or at the time of materials placement, masonry/concrete must be protected against freezing for a minimum of 72 hours. Minimum protection mehtod(s) are as follows:
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Footings:
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straw, plastic, or thermal blankets (materials should be on site at time of footing inspection)
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Foundations:
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Thermal blankets only
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Masonry/Concrete installations are prohibited if temperature is less than 20 degrees at the time of placement
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Temperature can be verified through this office or the National Weather Service. For more information contact this office at 348-1862.
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE POLICY, NO FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL 3 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF MATERIAL PLACEMENT
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NOTE: Pours outside the parameters of this policy meeting the American Concrete Institute (ACI 306.1-90) will be allowed. Notification must be made to the inspector prior to the inspection and placement of concrete.
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AT NO TIME WILL CONCRETE BE PLACED ON FROZEN GROUND
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