Saturday, October 16, 2010

Curb Your Enthusiasm



Over the last couple of years, there’s been a lot of sidewalk construction work in New Rochelle. Cut granite curbs are being installed by construction crews next to nice smooth new sidewalks.

The new curbs might be illegal.

I recall reading the voluminous construction code a couple of years ago and ran across a clause that said curbs must be a smooth rounded surface. The cut granite curbs are sharp and can ruin a car’s tires if the sidewall touches it – I know, it happened to me.

If the curbs being installed are in fact illegal, several questions need to be answered:
  • What should be done about this?
  • Who authorized their installation?
  • Why isn’t the NR code being adhered to?
Only our local government can answer these questions.

Photos - Above: Construction at 310 Huguenot St. in New Rochelle. Below: Curbs are supposed to be rounded and not sharp-edged granite which can cut a car's sidewall tires if the tire rubs against the curb when parking. Check out the older curb at the Gulf gas station. Compare for yourself.



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