Reference Specifications for Civil Engineering Work 2001

14.3Tolerances

Pavement edges: Shape new pavement surface to match existing features such as pit covers or driveways to within 5 mm.

Absolute level tolerance:  25 mm.

Maximum deviation relative to a 3 m straightedge: 5 mm.

Discontinuity in pavement surface levels: For pedestrian areas 1.5 mm, for roadways 2 mm.

Maximum deviation of edge from design alignment: 25 mm.

Width: - 0 mm, + 35 mm.

Thickness: - 5 mm, + 30 mm.

Maximum deviation from a 3 m straightedge placed on vertical, or sloping surfaces required to be straight: 10 mm.

Drainage: All surfaces must be free draining.

15)surface treatments

15.1General

This clause applies to coloured treatments, texturing, decorative, and high friction surfacing systems on asphalt and concrete surfaces. The requirements for Coloured Surface Treatments have been moved to Reference Specification for Civil Engineering Works S155 Road Pavement Markings.

16)Traffic signs

16.1General requirement

This clause applies to supply of traffic signs, poles and fitments. The requirements for Traffic Signs have been moved to Reference Specification for Civil Engineering Works S154 Traffic Signs and Associated Roadside Furniture.

17)Pavement marking

17.1General

This clause applies to installation of general longitudinal and transverse pavement marking. The requirements for Longitudinal and Transverse Pavement Markings been moved to Reference Specification for Civil Engineering Works S155 Road Pavement Markings.

18)other surface features

18.1General

This clause applies to the supply and installation of guide posts and steel beam guardrail and end terminals. The requirements for Road Edge Guide Posts, Steel Beam Guardrail, Guardrail End Terminals and Energy Absorbing Bollards have been moved to Reference Specification for Civil Engineering Works S154 Traffic Signs and Associated Roadside Furniture.

i^ Circular Opening is the diameter of the largest circular that can be inscribed in the unobstructed opening in the frame with any removable supporting beams retained in place. (Section 1.4 of AS 3996)

ii^ Clear Opening is the dimensions of the unobstructed opening for access, in service, without removable supporting beams in place. (Section 1.4 of AS 3996)

Revision 4.0 – April 2014