Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Saw or cut existing pavements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and any appurtenances as required to provide a smooth surface to match.
B.Does not apply to new Portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) joint sawing. Refer to Section 02752 .
1.2 Related Sections
A.Section 02748: Prime Coat/Tack Coat
B.Section 02752: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
1.3 REFERENCES Not Used
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 SUBMITTALS Not Used
Part 2 — PRODUCTS Not Used
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Procedure – Concrete Surfaces
A.Saw cut vertically in a straight line through the full depth of the surface.
B.Make cut s so the defective surface can be removed where the edge of the existing surface is c racked, broken, or deteriorated.
1.Verify that the entire deficient areas are removed and will not propagate.
C.Do not allow traffic or construction equipment to cross the cut edge.
3.2 Procedure – Asphalt Surfaces
A.Use any method that provides a vertical cut in a straight line through the full depth of the surface.
1.Saw cut if the method of cutting does not produce a smooth, non- broken vertical edge.
B.Make cut s so the defective surface can be removed where the edge of the existing surface is c racked, broken, or deteriorated.
1.Verify that the entire deficient areas are removed and will not propagate.
C.Do not allow traffic or construction equipment to cross the cut edge.
D.Apply a tack coat to the cut edge before placing asphalt pavement when appropriate. Refer to Section 02748.
Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 426–427 of 1,331.