PeterG
Senior Member
I have a Multiquip MR800G roller and a small reversible Multiquip plate compactor. Both have compaction force of about 5000- 6000 LB. I use them mostly for residential use compacting gravel base or gravel parking areas often right next to the house. I try not to ever compact over a gas line or waterline etc. Can anyone give me the correct contractor rule to follow? I'm in Washington State. While a gas line here should be buried 18-24" deep, they are often as little as 6".
Call before you dig markings are far from always being accurate. I would like to be able to compact the gravel over the gas line. I currently just hand tamper or roll over it with the roller, but with vibration off. Also, what is the biggest compaction force machine you can use next to a house, without causing homeowner damage or complaint?
Call before you dig markings are far from always being accurate. I would like to be able to compact the gravel over the gas line. I currently just hand tamper or roll over it with the roller, but with vibration off. Also, what is the biggest compaction force machine you can use next to a house, without causing homeowner damage or complaint?