Committee flags installation‑depth inconsistency for technical manual
Aug 13, 2026
The draft manual contains conflicting instructions (drip lines at 7 inches vs. 8 inches below finished grade). Committee asked staff to resolve the discrepancy, propose an approved range or defer to TEC guidance and soil‑dependent engineering.
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Members pointed out that section wording conflicts: one subsection requires drip lines at 7 inches below finished grade while another section specifies 8 inches. Chris White recommended adopting an approved range (7–8 inches) or deferring final depth specification to TEC guidance and site‑specific soil conditions.
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