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Compaction

S11.5.8
Compaction in accordance with S10.3. around ironwork and apparatus is the preferred method and it must be used, with the following restrictions:
  1. Mechanical pole tampers may be used as an alternative in footways, footpaths and cycle tracks.
  2. Flowable materials may be used as per S11.5.16 to avoid the requirement for compaction
  3. In footways, footpaths and cycle tracks, hand compaction may be used if there are restrictions, such as kerbs, other ironwork or street furniture, that do not allow compaction in accordance with S10.3 or the use of mechanical pole tampers. In this case, hand compaction may be used only:
    1. where it can be shown to be the undertaker’s custom and practice for the works before this edition of this Code; or
    2. via A9, using the track record of compliance with S2 requirement as evidence; or
    3. by agreement.
  4. In roads, hand compaction may be used if there are restrictions, such as kerbs, other ironwork or street furniture, that do not allow compaction in accordance with S10.3 or the use of mechanical pole tampers. In this case, hand compaction may be used only:
    1. via A9, using the track record of compliance with S2 requirement as evidence; or
    2. by agreement.