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I ASPHALT PAVEMENT 1 ) DESCRIPTION , A) Under this item , the Contractor shall construct an asphalt concrete wearing surface for pavement upon a previously prepared base course conforming to the lines , grades , and typical section shown on the drawings . 2) LIMITATIONS OF LAYING OPERATION A) Bituminous materials shall be applied only when the temperature of the air in the shade is above fifty degrees Fahrenheit (50 ° F . ) . Any bituminous mixture caught in transit by a sudden rain may be laid at the Contractor's risk . However, no work shall be started if local conditions indicate that rain is imminent , and under no circumstances shall the mixture be laid while rain is falling , or when there is water on the base . When wind is blowing to such an extent that sand , dust, etc , are being deposited on the surface being paved to the extent that the bond between layers will be diminished , the bituminous materials shall not be spread on the surface . B ) The Contractor shall supply thermometers as required by the Engineer for determining the temperature all bituminous materials as they are applied . Laying of bituminous materials will not be permitted unless the material has obtained the proper temperature and temperature determination at the job site has been made . 3) TACK COAT A) Where a tack coat is required (as determined by the Engineer) prior to application of the asphaltic concrete wearing , surface or against an existing asphalt surface , an Emulsified Asphalt , Grade RS 2 shall be used . The tack coat shall be applied uniformly with a pressure distributor or by hand at the rate of 0 . 05 gallons per square yard and at a temperature between 100 ° F . and 150 F . The tack coat surface shall be kept free from traffic until the subsequent layer of asphaltic concrete has been laid . Excessive application of tack coat on the existing asphalt surfaces will be eliminated by the Contractor prior to paving the asphalt concrete . 4) ASPHALTIC CONCRETE WEARING SURFACE A) The wearing surface for the roadway shall be Florida D . O . T . asphaltic concrete conforming to the requirements of Section 331 of the 1986 Edition of the Florida D . O . T. Specifications . The surface for the roadway inside State Road 60 right-of-way shall match the exisitng pavement section of State Road 60 and also conform to the above mentioned F . D . O . T . specifications . The material shall be laid uniformly so that it will result in a compacted thickness as stated on the plans . The asphaltic concrete shall be laid down at a temperature of between 230° F and 310 ° F . The temperature of the asphalt concrete delivered to the job shall be constant and wide fluctuations of temperature during the day will not be permitted . Asphaltic concrete whose temperature - is less than 210 ° F when delivered to the job site may result m immediate rejection from application by the Engineer. All material rejected by the Engineer shall be replaced with specified material by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. B) The asphaltic concrete shall be applied by an approved type of self propelled paver, such as a Barber Green , capable of making a continuous 10 ft. wide pull . The paver shall have a disbursing hopper, a compacting devise , and a screed capable of adjustment to produce the required paving cross section . The screed shall be equipped with heaters . C) Immediately after the asphaltic concrete is spread , any deviations from the typical section shall be remedied by placing additional material or by removing surplus material while the mixture is still hot . D) Rolling should begin as soon as possible after the asphaltic concrete has been spread as specified . Rolling of the longitudinal joint should be immediately behind the having operation . RP-4- 1