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surfacing now maintained by the pity (normally considered to be 18 feet wide) and the curbs, except that under no conditions will gravel surfac- ing and/or any application of so-called penetrating oil be cons~ered as surfacing. sdaL ~i) In conformance with Sections 14 and 26 of the/~tandard Specifications and these additional requiremants, contracts for surfac- ing may be let by the ton of surfacing material, by the ton of paving asphalt and mineral aggregate, or by the square foot of area to be sur- faced. Where any contract is awarded on a square foot basis the follow- ing conditions shall be complied with: After the subgrade has been com- p~ted it shall be accurately checked for grade and cross-section and any areas found to be higher than the subgrade elevation, as shown on the plans, shall be brought to the correct elevation. After the rock base has been thoroughly compacted but before any surfacing or prime coat has been applied a scratch templet which is cut to the exact cross-section of the street shall be dragged along the street in such a manner that any hig~ areas will be readily observed and cut to grade. (j) All water lines will be installed as prescribed in Ordin- ance No. 1216 and amendments thereto. (k) All sewer lines and sewer laterala shall be of vitrified clay sewer pipe. In case the sewer pipe is of the bell and spigot type aufficient oakum or jute, or a rubber ring, shall be pressed into the an- nular space between the body of the pipe and the bell before pouring the joint to prevent any of the joint compound from entering the sewer pipe. The joint shall then be poured with a coal tar compound, commonly known as CPI-2, recommended by the Cl~y Institute of California, Southern Divi- sion, or equal. In case plain end pipe with collars is used, the joint shall be completed as recommended by the Manufacturer and/or to the sat- isfaction of the Sewer Superintendent. Manholes mUst be constructed at intervals of approximately 300 feet. (ll All of the improvements shall be constructed according to the lines and grades shown on the plans.