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*Designated concrete wash out is in place and away from LID facility.
*Designated concrete wash out is in place and away from LID facility.
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'''Mistakes to Avoid:<br>'''
'''Mistakes to Avoid:<br>'''
*Elevated curb cuts and reverse slopes (sloping from back of curb towards instead of depressing from gutter line towards the back).
*Elevated curb cuts and reverse slopes (sloping from back of curb towards instead of depressing from gutter line towards the back).
*Use of wrong curb form.
*Use of wrong curb form.
*Concrete wash out within or upstream of LID facility.
*Concrete wash out within or upstream of LID facility.
*Ensure curb granular base (granular A) does spill over into LID infiltration area. If material spills over, remove as best as possible while still maintaining the 2:1 slope for curbing
*Lack of communication to concrete contractor or ready-mix driver explaining the function and importance of protecting the LID feature.
*Lack of communication to concrete contractor or ready-mix driver explaining the function and importance of protecting the LID feature.
For more information on curb cuts, see these pages: [[Curb cuts]], [[Curb cuts: Gallery]] and [[Bioretention: Streetscapes]]<br>
For more information on curb cuts, see these pages: [[Curb cuts]], [[Curb cuts: Gallery]] and [[Bioretention: Streetscapes]]<br>