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  • Picture(s) of proposed hand hole area prior to excavation with landmark(s) in background reflective of existing condition of softscape or hardscape.

  • Picture(s) depicting that the depth of excavated area with landscape fabric in bottom is 6 inches deeper than the depth of proposed hand hole prior to gravel placement. (Use yard stick or measuring tape to reflect proper measurements).

  • Picture(s) depicting that the excavated area contains 6 inches of gravel over landscape fabric which will extend six inches beyond the perimeter of the hand hole walls prior to hand hole placement. (Use yard stick or measuring tape to reflect proper measurements).

  • Picture(s) of hand hole in place with cover off, reflecting proper duct installation, labeling, and sealant (inside and out), ground rod and safe-trace housing installation, and proper structural integrity supports in place.

  • Picture(s) of hand hole area with landmarks in background with lid and bolts in place, reflecting a clean site with hand hole at grade level and softscape (Seeding/Mulch/Sod/Gravel/Sand/Soil) or hardscape (Concrete/Asphalt/Brick/Slate/etc.) completely restored to existing or better condition.

Hand Hole Construction Checklist

  • Duct terminates within 4-6 inches of entrance to hand hole

  • Duct sealed to handhole to ensure hand hole integrity

  • Duct sealed to ensure duct integrity

  • Duct labeled by direction (N,S,E,W) etc.

  • Ground rod installed

  • Trace safe housing installed

  • Hand hole at grade level

  • Hand hole lid bolts replaced

  • Area clean of all debris, tools, or construction materials.

  • Softscape or hardscape returned to existing or better condition.

  • Marker post installed (if not required in this area, please choose N/A.)

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