Table 2.1: Sidewalk Inspection Frequency
| Pedestrian Traffic | Condition Rating | Frequency of Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| High | Poor | One Year |
| Medium | ||
| Low | ||
| High | Good & Fair | Two Years |
| Medium | ||
| High | Excellent | Three Years |
| Low | Good & Fair | |
| Medium | Excellent | Four Years |
| Low |
Sidewalk maps are provided at the beginning of the season outlining the sidewalks scheduled for inspection in the given year. These maps are broken down by IMS area and are accompanied by a spreadsheet outlining the current structural information for each sidewalk. Inspection staff is to verify this information or record any necessary changes. During inspections, staff are to wear safety vests and CSA approved (green triangle and white patch with orange Greek letter omega) safety boots at all times . Inspection equipment includes a measuring wheel, metal scale, radio, clipboard, spray paint can (orange paint), pens, highlighter, inspection sheets and equipment belt.
3. PERFORMING THE INSPECTIONS
3.1 Addressing Standard
In the City of Windsor, addresses follow a general rule of thumb. If the road runs north to south the addresses start from at the northernmost point and get higher as you move south. Therefore the lowest addresses would occur at the intersection with Riverside Drive in most cases. If the road runs east to west, the reference road is Ouellette Avenue. Therefore the addressing begins at Ouellette and increases as you move east or west. Figure 3.1 shows how the addressing scheme works.