§ 5-2-111. Backfill.

(a)

Notice of time of commencement. The director of transportation and environmental services must be notified by the permittee prior to the beginning of backfilling of the date and approximate time at which backfilling will begin.

(b)

Supervision by director of transportation and environmental services or inspector. No backfilling shall be accomplished unless or until the director of transportation and environmental services or a designated city inspector is present.

(c)

Backfill material. Backfill material used in excavation shall be of granular material and conform to sections 206 or 208 type I or type II or 209 or 210 or a combination thereof of the Virginia Department of Highways Road and Bridge Specifications, July 1, 1970 except when, in the opinion of the director of transportation and environmental services or his authorized representative, material excavated from the trench is satisfactory for use.

(d)

Puddling or flooding. No puddling or flooding of backfill will be permitted.

(e)

Backfilling in street and alley rights-of-way. The placing of backfill within the limits of the right-of-way of any street or alley shall be done in conformance with section 303.10 under the Virginia Department of Highways Road and Bridge Specifications, July 1, 1970.

(f)

Density. The compacted backfill shall in all cases be equal to or exceed the density of the natural ground adjoining the excavated area. (Code 1963, Sec. 33-69)