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COUNCIL
POLICY
SECTION: Public Works
TITLE: Sidewalk and Roadways – Inspection and Maintenance
PURPOSE:
The Town of Oliver wishes to demonstrate that balanced against the nature and
quality of the risks involved, the Town of Oliver system of sidewalk and roadway
inspections is reasonable in light of all circumstances including budgetary limits,
available personnel and equipment and the criteria of wanting to meet the standard
duty of care.
POLICY STATEMENTS:
1. For annual budget preparation purposes, the Director of Operations or
their designate will annually inspect all sidewalks and roadways within the
Town boundaries to determine areas requiring repairs and/or
replacement.
2. Town officials and staff, especially the street and sidewalk sweepers and
those who apply weed killer as part of the crack and crevice program
attempt to do everything within their means to reduced possible hazards
on a continuous basis by following this direction:
“On an ongoing basis, please observe the condition of sidewalks and
roads in the Town and advise the Director of Operations or their
designate, of any defects so that repairs can be carried out forthwith”.
Effective Date:
February 23, 1998
Reviewed by Council:
May 25, 2020
(no revisions, updated)
Sidewalk and Roadways – Inspection and Maintenance
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For height differentials between sections of sidewalks, the courts are accepting the
following definitions:
Trip Hazards
Level 1 a differential of less than
1.25 cm (1/2 inch)
shall be documented and
reviewed on the next scheduled
inspection.
Level 2 a differential between 1.25
cm (1/2 inch) and 2.25 cm
(1 inch)
must be placed on a list for repairs
as resources allow.
Level 3 a differential of 2.5 cm
(1 inch) or greater
must be repaired as quickly as
possible. When noted, these
conditions should be marked for
public notice immediately.
3. A minimum of twice annually by March 31 and September 30 where the
weather conditions and authorized staffing permit, an asphalt crew with
maintenance equipment observe all sidewalks and roadways in the Town
and repair or schedule for repair, any noted defects (e.g. potholes and
sidewalk level differentials).
4. Members of the public are encouraged to immediately report any
observed defects in sidewalks and roadways in the Town to the Town Hall
or Public Works Yard personnel.