1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
Nicet Level 2: Utilities, Incidental
Construction and Site Layout
Questions and Answers (Best Rated)
What is the required expansion joint spacing for sidewalks?
✓ not exceeding intervals exceeding 20'
What should expansion joints be filled with?
✓ 3/4" joint filled with elastomeric joint sealer or joint filler to entire depth
of sidewalk
What intervals are contraction joints placed for sidewalks?
✓ Intervals of 10'
How are contraction joints formed?
✓ utilizing joint tool or saw joint to 1/4" - 1/3 of slab thickness. 1/8" wide
What should be used for construction joints be around manholes and utility
poles?
✓ 1/2" wide joint filler
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
How long until sidewalk has to stay protected before pedestrians can walk on
surface?
✓ 72 hours
What should be used for sidewalk edge finishing?
✓ 1/4" radius edging tool
What tolerance should sidewalks be finished at?
✓ 1/8" per foot
What finish should be applied on sidewalks?
✓ Broom finish and spray with liquid membrane cure
What direction should the sidewalks be finished?
✓ perpendicular to the center line, edge to edge
What is the deviation tolerance for stone curbing?
✓ 1/4"
What is the maximum spacing between stone curbing?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
Nicet Level 2: Utilities, Incidental
Construction and Site Layout
Questions and Answers (Best Rated)
What is the required expansion joint spacing for sidewalks?
✓ not exceeding intervals exceeding 20'
What should expansion joints be filled with?
✓ 3/4" joint filled with elastomeric joint sealer or joint filler to entire depth
of sidewalk
What intervals are contraction joints placed for sidewalks?
✓ Intervals of 10'
How are contraction joints formed?
✓ utilizing joint tool or saw joint to 1/4" - 1/3 of slab thickness. 1/8" wide
What should be used for construction joints be around manholes and utility
poles?
✓ 1/2" wide joint filler
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
How long until sidewalk has to stay protected before pedestrians can walk on
surface?
✓ 72 hours
What should be used for sidewalk edge finishing?
✓ 1/4" radius edging tool
What tolerance should sidewalks be finished at?
✓ 1/8" per foot
What finish should be applied on sidewalks?
✓ Broom finish and spray with liquid membrane cure
What direction should the sidewalks be finished?
✓ perpendicular to the center line, edge to edge
What is the deviation tolerance for stone curbing?
✓ 1/4"
What is the maximum spacing between stone curbing?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
