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What is NYC BC § 1905.7?

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This section outlines the necessary preparations before placing concrete, including cleaning equipment, removing debris and ice, and ensuring forms and masonry units are properly treated. It specifies that water must be removed from the deposit area unless certain conditions are met. Applies to contractors and builders involved in concrete work.

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1905.7 Preparation of equipment and place of deposit.

BC § 1905.7

Preparation before concrete placement shall include the following: 1. Equipment for mixing and transporting concrete shall be clean.

2.Debris and ice shall be removed from spaces to be occupied by concrete.

3.Forms shall be properly coated.

4.Masonry filler units that will be in contact with concrete shall be well drenched.

5.Reinforcement shall be thoroughly clean of ice or other deleterious coatings.

6.Water shall be removed from the place of deposit before concrete is placed unless a tremie is to be used or unless otherwise permitted by the commissioner.

7.Laitance and other unsound material shall be removed before additional concrete is placed against hardened concrete.

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