A. Backfill and fill material and the methods of filling and backfilling shall meet town specifications. Excavated material not suitable for backfilling shall be removed from the site.

B. Immediately after backfill and compaction of any trench, hole or other excavation has been completed in areas where the pavement has been cut, a permanent patch should be installed. However, where arrangements cannot be made to install the permanent patch, and if permission is granted by the town engineer, a temporary patch utilizing a cold mix asphalt may be made. This patch must be compacted leaving the surface level and drivable. The final permanent patch must be made within fourteen calendar days after installation of the temporary patch. The final patch in the paving area shall be as prescribed in the town standards and specifications.

C. The job site shall be cleaned up; all waste materials shall be removed, and the general condition of the site shall be as good or better than before construction, including replacing any objects such as trees, curbs, sidewalks, grader ditches, signs, etc., that were in existence prior to construction. This clean-up work shall be done no later than forty-eight hours from completion of the backfill. Final approval of clean-up shall be given by the town engineer or his authorized representative.

D. It is the responsibility of the applicant or his contractor to maintain the trench and temporary patch until such time as the permanent patch has been installed.