Section 3: Specifications and Plans
General
All aspects of a seal coat project must comply with the following
contract documents:
- TxDOT’s Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges (referred to in this manual as the Standard Specifications)
- Special Specifications
- Special Provisions
- Plans.
A complete listing of the particular requirements governing
a seal coat project can be found in the contract documents.
Standard Specifications
Standard Specifications address the following:
- Quality of the materials and equipment
- Method and manner of work to be performed
- Method of measurement and payment.
The Standard Specifications are revised and updated periodically. It is important to ensure that the correct edition of the Standard Specifications is referenced. The Standard Specifications are also available online at
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Special Specifications
Special Specifications are supplemental specifications applicable
to the individual project, not covered by the Standard Specifications.
Special Provisions
Special Provisions revise or supplement the Standard Specifications
or Special Specifications.
Plans
The Plans (contract drawings) describe in detail the work
to be accomplished.