Revised 2021
Note: This is a guide specification for installation of interlocking concrete pavers in the U.S. using mechanical equipment. This document is intended for large road, industrial and port pavements involving engineers, project inspectors, general contractors, paver installation contractors, and paver manufacturers. Like every large paving project, mechanical installation of interlocking concrete pavements requires forethought and planning among all these parties from its inception. This specification should be used as a tool to facilitate that planning process, as well as for quality control and quality assurance processes during the project. The text must be edited by a qualified, licensed design professional to suit specific project requirements. CMHA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and disclaims any liability for damages resulting in the use of this guide construction specification.
Notes are provided for consideration in the editing process. Selected paragraphs and phrases are [bracketed] for editing during project planning and drafting this specification. The following should be read as preparation for editing this guide specification: ICPI Tech Spec 11 Mechanical Installation of Interlocking Concrete Pavements and ICPI Tech Spec 15 A Guide for the Specification of Mechanically Installed Interlocking Concrete Pavements. Structural design for street pavements is covered in ICPI Tech Spec 4 Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavements and in ASCE 58-16 Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Municipal Streets and Roadways. Industrial and port pavement design is covered in the ICPI manual, Port and Industrial Pavement Design with Concrete Pavers – Second Edition.
The term Contractor designates the general contractor, Subcontractor designates the concrete paver installation subcontractor, and Manufacturer designates the concrete paver producer or supplier. The contractual relationships among the Owner, Engineer, General Contractor, Subcontractors, and Manufacturers will vary with each project. This document assumes that the Engineer works for the Owner who hires a General Contractor to build the project. The General Contractor subcontracts to a company specializing in interlocking concrete paving. The Subcontractor purchases pavers from a paver Manufacturer. The Engineer or employees working for the owner inspect and accept the paving. This guide specification provides a Quality Control Plan and mock-up as the bases of acceptance before paving begins.
Note: This is a guide specification for installation of interlocking concrete pavers in Canada using mechanical equipment. It is intended for large road, industrial and port pavements involving engineers, project inspectors, general contractors, paver installation contractors, and paver manufacturers. Like every large paving project, mechanical installation of interlocking concrete pavements requires forethought and planning among all these parties from its inception. This specification should be used as a tool to facilitate that planning process, as well as for quality control and quality assurance processes during the project. The text must be edited by a qualified, licensed design professional to suit specific project requirements. CMHA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and disclaims any liability for damages resulting in the use of this guide construction specification.
Notes are provided for consideration in the editing process. Selected paragraphs and phrases are [bracketed] for editing during project planning and drafting this specification. The following should be read as preparation for editing this guide specification: ICPI Tech Spec 11 Mechanical Installation of Interlocking Concrete Pavements and ICPI Tech Spec 15 A Guide for the Specification of Mechanically Installed Interlocking Concrete Pavements. Structural design for street pavements is covered in ICPI Tech Spec 4 Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavements and in ASCE 58-16 Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Municipal Streets and Roadways. Industrial and port pavement design is covered in the ICPI manual, Port and Industrial Pavement Design with Concrete Pavers – Second Edition.
The term Contractor designates the general contractor, Subcontractor designates the concrete paver installation subcontractor, and Manufacturer designates the concrete paver producer or supplier. The contractual relationships among the Owner, Engineer, General Contractor, Subcontractors, and Manufacturers will vary with each project. This document assumes that the Engineer works for the Owner who hires a General Contractor to build the project. The General Contractor subcontracts to a company specializing in interlocking concrete paving. The Subcontractor purchases pavers from a paver Manufacturer. The Engineer or employees working for the owner inspect and accept the paving. This guide specification provides a Quality Control Plan and mock-up as the bases of acceptance before paving begins.