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CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS – RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO ALL CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS.
BASEMENT FLOOR SLABS – Must be 4” thick concrete over one layer of 6 Mil (Clear) Vapor
Barrier (overlapped a minimum of 12” at all joints) and placed on a 4” compacted gravel base.
GAS CURBS – Minimum of a 4” high gas curb shall be provided at each wall common with the
attached garage and residence. A foundation wall may be utilized as a gas curb only if 4” of foundation is exposed above the garage floor slab at each common wall.
DRIVEWAYS – Must be 5” thick concrete with welded wire or fiber mesh placed on a 5” compacted
gravel base. (2 x 4 forms are not allowed.)
DRIVEWAY APRONS – Must be 6” thick concrete with welded wire or fiber mesh placed on a 6”
compacted gravel base. The width of the approach at the curb cannot exceed 20’. (2 x 4 forms are not
allowed.)
FOOTINGS – 10” x 20” minimum.
FOUNDATION WALLS – Must be 8” thick concrete for frame construction includes two, #4
continuous top and bottom reinforcing bars plus corner bars. 10” thick concrete for brick veneer
construction. Foundation wall may require vertical rebar; see Table 404.1.2(3) + 404.1.2(4) for
minimum requirements. All anchor bolts shall be ½” diameter, 7” embedment, 6’ on center (maximum spacing), and 12” from each corner or break in plate with a minimum of two per sill plate.
GARAGE FLOOR SLAB – Must be 4” thick concrete with welded wire or fiber mesh over a 4” thick
compacted gravel base. Slope slab toward the overhead door a minimum of 2”. Garage excavation
must be backfilled 100% with stone.
PATIO SLAB – Must be 4” thick concrete with welded wire or fiber mesh over a 4” thick compacted
gravel base. Slope slab away from the building.
PORCHES AND STOOPS – Must be 4” thick concrete with welded wire or fiber mesh over a 4” thick compacted gravel base and tied to primary structure. Slope slab away from the building. Stoop
inspection required only if 9 square feet or greater. Riser height minimum is 4” and the maximum is 7
3/4”. Tread depth is a minimum of 11”. A handrail is required with 4 or more risers.
POST HOLES – Must be a minimum of 10” in diameter and 42” deep with 2” above grade.
WALKS-PUBLIC – are required and shall consist of the following.
2 x 6 form boards (2 x 4 forms are not allowed.)
Width – 5’
5” thick concrete on 5” thick compacted CA-10 or CA-6 gravel fill.
6” thick gravel and concrete at driveway with welded wire or fiber mesh.
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5’-0” on center construction joints.
½” thick minimum expansion joints 30’ feet on center.
Slope ¼” per foot toward curb.
Location 1’ from front property line(s) or per plans.
Accessibility ramps required at corner lot intersections.
WALKS-SERVICE – Must be 4” thick concrete over a 4” thick compacted gravel base. All sloping
walks shall be no greater than ¼” per foot.
NOTES:
Debris and water must be removed in all areas prior to concrete placement.
Concrete cannot be poured when frost is present in the area of placement.
Welded wire must be overlapped a minimum of 6” and be wired together to avoid displacement.