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    fire hydrant can be out if plumb

    What is the tolerable measurement that a fire hydrant can be out if “plumb”. Our spec calls out that all hydrants shall stand plumb. Some of the hydrants that were installed are more than ¼ out of plumb. Does anyone have a specific standard as opposed to our absolute standard? This standard is...
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    Bird Baths/Low Spots in AC Paving

    Minor Birdbaths have occurred in our park path. This occurred immediately after paving over an existing dense, stable gravel path. The path is approx 8 feet wide and was designed to be crowned for drainage. What is the consequence with allowing skin patches?

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