INDOT Standards Committee Actions Update

Effective Date Range: January 1, 2016 to September 1, 2016

SECTION 100

Section 105, 107 – Inspection Holes
105.06 and 107.20, the Unique Special Provision for Inspection Holes, was revised for use on any project where inspection holes are deemed necessary and made an RSP in order to assist Districts and designers in reducing inconsistencies and confusion when requiring inspection holes to verify utility locations.
RSP: 107-C-243
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
APPROVED: July 10, 2015

SECTION 200

SECTION 205 – Quality Control Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control
Sections 205 and 914 were revised to allow the use of biodegradable staples for use with erosion control application.
RSP: 205-R-261
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: YES
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 300

(no current revisions)

SECTION 400

SECTION 411 – Microsurfacing – Design Mix Formulas
Include additional mix-design criteria as recommended by the International Slurry Surfacing Association.
RSP: 411-R-635
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: Yes
APPROVAL DATE: Dec. 17, 2015

SECTION 413 – Full Depth Reclamation (FDR)
The previously approved RSP 413-R-634, approved on 12/17/15, effective on 6/1/2016, was revised.
RSP: 413-R-634
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: TBA
APPROVAL DATE: May 19, 2016

SECTION 500

(no current revisions)

SECTION 600

SECTION 621 – Seeding and Sodding
RSP 621R-637 applying increased seeding application rates for all mixtures from 14% to 62%. Increased the variety of seed will provide the Contractor with increased options for seeding. Varying the seed types will increase the available nitrogen in the soil and aid in the germination of the seeding mixtures placed.
RSP: 621-R-637
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
APPROVED: April 21, 2016

SECTION 628 – Computer Hardware Upgrade
INDOT is switching mobile devices from iPads to a HP laptop/tablet Hybrid. INDOT is also updating the agency operating system and Microsoft Office version. The Field Office specification changes are to align with current technology at District and Central Office locations.
RSP: 628-C-250
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: YES
APPROVED: April 21, 2016

SECTION 629 – Plant Growth Layer
RSP 629-R-630 was created to promote a better topsoil structure for the development of the seed and sod placed and help reduce the timelines for the Notice of Termination (NOT).
RSP: 629-R-630
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 700

SECTION 714 – Reinforced Concrete Box Structures
Sections 714 and 723, Reinforced Concrete Box Structures, were revised to require load rating documentation as part of the shop drawing submitting, when required. Section 723 was revised to require details for horizontal restraint for 3-sided structures unless design calculations are provided that indicate such restraint details are unnecessary.
RSP: 714-B-299
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: YES
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 723 – Reinforced Concrete Box Structures
Sections 714 and 723, Reinforced Concrete Box Structures, were revised to require load rating documentation as part of the shop drawing submitting, when required. Section 723 was revised to require details for horizontal restraint for 3-sided structures unless design calculations are provided that indicate such restraint details are unnecessary.
RSP: 723-B-300
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: YES
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 738 – Polymeric Concrete Bridge Deck Overlay
Approved vendor’s request to include their EPX 50-Overlay product in RSP 738-B-297-Polymeric Concrete Overlay.
RSP: 738-B-297
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 800

SECTION 801 – Temporary Portable Rumble Strips
Section 801.12, Temporary Portable Rumble Strips, was revised to include a recurring plan detail and special provision to incorporate portable rumble strips into the MOT plan so that inattentive drivers can be given an audible and vibratory warning prior to reaching the work zone queue.
RSP: 801-T-209
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

Section 807 – Luminaires and the Indiana Design Manual
Section 807.13, Luminaires and the Indiana Design Manual, was revised 1) to adequately address several issues (including power driver reliability, warranty requirements and the color of the emitted light) and 2) to ensure the design procedure recognizes service life to get a more accurate estimate of annualized costs, and to account for several concepts such as glare and adaptive lighting that are significant to certain types of lighting projects, e.g., downtown streetscape.
RSP: 807-T-193
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2016 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO    APPROVED: March 27, 2015

SECTION 808 – Grooving for Durable Pavement Markings
Section 808, Grooving for Durable Pavement Markings, was revised for pavement markings so that longitudinal durable markings (thermoplastic, multi-component and preformed plastic) are placed in a groove to protect the additional investment being made in durable markings as compared to paint. The amendment also provides clarification regarding parking lines, minimum temperature for thermoplastic and preformed plastic markings and the method of measurement of yield lines.
RSP: 808-T-210
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 900

SECTION 914 – Roadside Development Materials
Section 914, Roadside Development Materials, was revised to include a broader spectrum of requirements to aid in the development of a more beneficial material for the growth of permanent vegetation. Used in conjunction with RSP 629-R-630.
RSP: 629-R-630
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: NO
AUGUST 2015 MINUTES APPROVED: December 28, 2015

SECTION 914 – Quality Control Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control
Sections 205 and 914 were revised to allow the use of biodegradable staples in erosion control application.
RSP: 914-R-631
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2016
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: YES
AUGUST 2015 MINUTES APPROVED: December 28, 2015

INDOT erosion and sediment control training for designers

INDOT is offering four classes on erosion and sediment control for designers – two central, one north and one south. Email John Wright, Director of Highway Design and Technical Support with questions or to register, or check out the flyer here.

  1. May 11 at the Traffic Management Center (TMC) Conference Rooms at 8620 E. 21st St., Indianapolis from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  2. May 25 at the Wabash Sub-District Office, 1178 Manchester Ave., Wabash from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
  3. June 1 at the Traffic Management Center (TMC) Conference Rooms at 8620 E. 21st St., Indianapolis from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  4. June 8, 2016 at the Seymour District Office 185 Agrico Ln., Seymour from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.