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'''Key Inspection Points:'''
'''Key Inspection Points:'''
*Granular bedding material is correct size and material (e.g. 5 mm stone) upon arrival to site. For an example of a municipal standard for gradation and material size, refer to [https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/952c-ecs-specs-gi-specs-TS861Sep2021.pdf Toronto Standard 861].
*Granular bedding material is correct size and material (e.g. 5 mm stone) upon arrival to site. For an example of a municipal standard for gradation and material size, refer to ([https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/952c-ecs-specs-gi-specs-TS861Sep2021.pdf City of Toronto, 2021])<ref>City of Toronto. 2021. TS 861 Construction Specifications for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers. https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/952c-ecs-specs-gi-specs-TS861Sep2021.pdf</ref>.
*Bedding depth conforms to design and is uniform across the LID feature.
*Bedding depth conforms to design and is uniform across the LID feature.
*When a 3-metre straightedge is placed on the surface of the bedding material, gaps between the straightedge and bedding surface are not greater than 10 mm at any point.
*When a 3-metre straightedge is placed on the surface of the bedding material, gaps between the straightedge and bedding surface are not greater than 10 mm at any point.
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*Use of plate vibrators – do not use plate vibrators for levelling, as they can crush the bedding material. Tamping should be performed after the installation of the pavers.
*Use of plate vibrators – do not use plate vibrators for levelling, as they can crush the bedding material. Tamping should be performed after the installation of the pavers.


For more guidance on materials specifications, refer to [[aggregate]], [[OPSS aggregates]] and OPSS PROV 1010 Aggregates - Base Subbase Select Subgrade, and Backfill Material Standard <ref>[https://www.roadauthority.com/Standards/?id=a28fdfaf-3bf8-4679-81ca-4e44b2263cf8 OPSS PROV 1010 Aggregates - Base Subbase Select Subgrade, and Backfill Material Standard.]</ref>
For more guidance on materials specifications, refer to [[Aggregates]], [[OPSS aggregates]] and ([https://www.roadauthority.com/Standards/?id=a28fdfaf-3bf8-4679-81ca-4e44b2263cf8 Ontario Provincial Standards, 2013]) <ref>Ontario Provincial Standards. 2013. OPSS.PROV.10101 Aggregates - Base, Subbase Select Subgrade, and Backfill Material. https://www.roadauthority.com/Standards/?id=a28fdfaf-3bf8-4679-81ca-4e44b2263cf8</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 22 September 2022

Bedding course being spread across the infiltration area. (Photo Source: CVC, 2012)

The bedding layer consists of a coarse stone and provides a level medium onto which paved surfaces are installed. Note that bedding layers are required for permeable pavers but not porous concrete. Additionally, the bedding layer can function as the choker layer, depending on the design.

Construction Steps:

  1. Place stone bedding material on top of compacted reservoir course.
  2. Level aggregate to the appropriate depth, as per the design. A vibratory screed can be used to level the bedding material.

Key Inspection Points:

  • Granular bedding material is correct size and material (e.g. 5 mm stone) upon arrival to site. For an example of a municipal standard for gradation and material size, refer to (City of Toronto, 2021)[1].
  • Bedding depth conforms to design and is uniform across the LID feature.
  • When a 3-metre straightedge is placed on the surface of the bedding material, gaps between the straightedge and bedding surface are not greater than 10 mm at any point.

Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Fines in the aggregate – ensure that the correct stone gradation is provided and the medium is free of fines and crushed stone. See Jar test to ensure there are no fines in the crushed stone aggregate.
  • Compaction – the bedding layer cannot be compacted
  • Use of plate vibrators – do not use plate vibrators for levelling, as they can crush the bedding material. Tamping should be performed after the installation of the pavers.

For more guidance on materials specifications, refer to Aggregates, OPSS aggregates and (Ontario Provincial Standards, 2013) [2]


  1. City of Toronto. 2021. TS 861 Construction Specifications for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers. https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/952c-ecs-specs-gi-specs-TS861Sep2021.pdf
  2. Ontario Provincial Standards. 2013. OPSS.PROV.10101 Aggregates - Base, Subbase Select Subgrade, and Backfill Material. https://www.roadauthority.com/Standards/?id=a28fdfaf-3bf8-4679-81ca-4e44b2263cf8