Design Regulations
What is the minimum gradient on gutters in the streets and cul-de-sac?
A. 0.3% streets & 0.6% cul-de-sac
B. 0.4% streets & 0.5% cul-de-sac
C. 0.5% streets & 0.6% cul-de-sac
D. 0.3% streets & 0.5% cul-de-sac
A. 0.3% streets & 0.6% cul-de-sac
What are the minimum street ROW width's for local, collector, and major thoroughfares with curb and gutter?
A. 60' local, 80' collector, 100' thoroughfare
B. 50' local, 110' collector, 120' thoroughfare
C. 60' local, 100' collector, 120' thoroughfare
D. 50' local, 100' collector, 120' thoroughfare
D. 50' local, 100' collector, 120' thoroughfare
What is the required minimum design and in place compressive strength of concrete pavement?
A. 3000 psi at 28 days
B. 4000 psi at 28 days
C. 3000 psi at 14 days
D. 4000 psi at 14 days
B. 4000 psi at 28 days
Where are burn pits permited on site without complete removal and disposal of debris?
A. Proposed Street ROW
B. Down by the creek
C. Within pipeline easements
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Daily Double
All of the following are conditions are true regarding plan expiration(s) EXCEPT:
A. The construction plans need to be resubmitted in 365 days after the most recent County approval of the construction plans unless a plat is submitted for recordation on or before the 365 day mark
B. For Elevation Land Solutions, the construction plans will never expire
C. A request may be submitted to the County Engineer for a 1 year extension of construction plan approvals if there have been no changes to the Montgomery County Development Regulations since the approval
D. A request may be submitted to the County Engineer for a 1 year extension of construction plan approvals if approved construction plans are not materially impacted by effectuation of such changes to the Montgomery County Development Regulations
B. For Elevation Land Solutions, the construction plans will never expire
What is the maximum allowable curb run to an inlet in one direction on 1.) Major Thoroughfares and 2.) All other streets?
A. 1.) 500 ft, 2.) 800 ft
B. 1.) 330 ft, 2.) 700 ft
C. 1.) 800 ft, 2.) 500 ft
D. 1.) 700 ft, 2.) 330 ft
B. 1.) 330 ft, 2.) 700 ft
What is the minimum lot size and how is the minimum lot width measured along knuckles?
A. 40' measured from the building line
B. 40' measured from the ROW
C. 35' measured from the building line
D. 35' measured from the ROW
A. 40' measured from the building line
What is the minimum reinforcement for all roads with pavement thickness of less than 8 inches?
A. #3 bars spaced 24" on center each direction
B. #3 bars spaced 18" on center each direction
C. #4 bars spaced 24" on center each direction
D. #4 bars spaced 18" on center each direction
C. #4 bars spaced 24" on center each direction
When should an owner NOT notify the County Engineer at least 24 hours in advance concerning inspections?
A. Prior to contractor mobilizing onsite
B. Prior to material delivery for a road
C. Prior to the installation of culverts or the replacement of concrete
D. Prior to paving of a road
A. Prior to contractor mobilizing onsite
What is NOT included in a traffic engineering study?
A. Intersection Analysis Results
B. Pavement Conditions and Safety Considerations
C. Improvement Recommendations
D. Cost Analysis
D. Cost Analysis
Vertical curves must be labeled every __ ft with a minimum differential of __ ft?
A. 10; 0.04
B. 5; 0.03
C. 10; 0.03
D. 5; 0.04
A. 10; 0.04
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the per LF road bond fee for a "local" 2 lane and "boulevard" 4 lane streets?
A. $80/LF & $160/LF
B. $100/LF & $200/LF
C. $200/LF & $400 LF
D. $250/LF & $500/LF
D. $250/LF & $500/LF
Which of the following items are required striping and signage for a subdivision?
A. A stop sign set back 7 ft from back of curb
B. Two speed limit signs on each street
C. Crosswalk striping at all wheelchair ramps
D. 12 inches to 24 inches stop bars
A. A stop sign set back 7 ft from back of curb
B. Two speed limit signs on each street
C. Crosswalk striping at all wheelchair ramps
D. 12 inches to 24 inches stop bars
ALL THE ABOVE!
What is the maximum allowable slump for concrete delivered onsite?
A. 4 inches
B. 5 inches
C. 5 1/2 inches
D. 6 inches
C. 5 1/2 inches
Related to traffic impact, which is required to be submitted prior to or concurrent with the construction plans for the first section for a single family residential lot subdivision taking access from an existing County-maintained Road where the overall development proposes to develop (in one or more phases)?
A. A Tech Memo for less than 100 proposed lots
B. A Tech Memo for less than 200 proposed lots
C. A TIA for more than 50 proposed lots
D. A TIA
A. A Tech Memo for less than 100 proposed lots
What are the minimum street pavement widths for local and collector curb and gutter sections?
A. 26' B-B local & 28' B-B collector
B. 27' F-F local & 29' F-F collector
C. 26' F-F local & 28' F-F collector
D. 27' B-B local & 29' B-B collector
D. 27' B-B local & 29' B-B collector
What street length does not require a temporary turnaround for fire access?
A. Greater than 400' and less than 1000'
B. Less than 400'
C. Greater than 400'
D. Greater than 1000'
B. Less than 400'
What spacing is required for control joints?
A. 10 ft
B. 15 ft
C. 20 ft
D. 30 ft
C. 20 ft
Strip sodding is required at what location?
A. Back of Curb
B. Maintenance Berms
C. Flowline of Proposed Swales & Channels
D. All of the above
A. Back of Curb
Which of the following is not required to submit a CLOMR (Conditional Letter of Map Revision)?
A. If a developer proposes a detention pond or other landscape alteration in the floodway
B. If a developer proposes to alter or relocate a stream in the floodplain or floodway
C. A project includes excavation in the floodway to be utilized as mitigation
D. A project proposes a piped outfall that extends into the floodway with no obstruction of flow
D. A project proposes a piped outfall that extends into the floodway with no obstruction of flow
What is the maximum depth of ponding on all curbed roads during the 100-year storm event?
A. 15 inches above top of curb
B. 15 inches above the curb gutter
C. 12 inches above the top of curb
D. 12 inches above the curb gutter
D. 12 inches above the curb gutter
What is the commercial driveway spacing for speed limits of 30 mph or less?
A. 200'
B. 250'
C. 305'
D. 460'
A. 200'
What is the minimum amount of cement required for stabilized sand if being used under pavement?
A. 1 sack per ton of sand
B. 1.1 sack per ton of sand
C. 2 sacks per ton of sand
D. 2.1 sacks per ton of sand
B. 1.1 sack per ton of sand
What are required to be included in as-built drawings per Montgomery County?
A. Horizontal and vertical locations of all water lines and sanitary sewer lines constructed as part of the subdivision
B. Grades, flow lines, top of bank for all swales, ditches and channels including drop structures
C. Elevation for all manholes, inlets, headwalls, and other storm drainage infrastructure shown on the plans
D. Material, size and grade of all storm sewer lines and flow lines on culverts
A. Horizontal and vertical locations of all water lines and sanitary sewer lines constructed as part of the subdivision
B. Grades, flow lines, top of bank for all swales, ditches and channels including drop structures
C. Elevation for all manholes, inlets, headwalls, and other storm drainage infrastructure shown on the plans
D. Material, size and grade of all storm sewer lines and flow lines on culverts
ALL THE ABOVE!
Prior to the earliest submission of construction drawings or drainage reports to the County Engineering Department for a development that exceeds five acres the which information needs to be provided to the Commissioner's Office:
A. An exhibit showing phase 1 of development
B. An exhibit showing the proposed routing of construction traffic during the course of the development
C. A preliminary plan of the proposed utilities, pavement & right-of-way widths, and facilities
D. A letter stating your mother's maiden name, your social security number, the name of the street you grew up on, and your first pet's name
B. An exhibit showing the proposed routing of construction traffic during the course of the development