Class “B” – Maintenance Service Level

 

Inspected every 2 weeks

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Class “B” areas generally are neat and orderly in appearance with some tolerance for the effects of wear and tear. 

Maintenance is of moderate to lower intensity and frequency than Class “A” areas. 

Emphasis is on controlling deterioration and adapting the site to routine activities.

Vegetation is managed to accommodate the activities. 

Typically these sites will be neighborhood parks and other lower use areas.

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General Maintenance.

Areas are generally clean and litter-free and maintained to minimize hazards.

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Playground Maintenance.

Staff will provide general inspections to determine obvious safety or maintenance issues; fall zone material is routinely checked for gouging, rips and general destructive vandalism. 

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Horticulture Maintenance. 

These areas may or may not include seasonal plantings. Trees and shrubs are healthy and thriving. Dead limbs and branches, materials, insect and disease infestations, and invasive species are removed or addressed as appropriate. 

Trees and shrub beds are mulched so that weeds cannot grow and a mower cannot strike trunks or limbs.

Weeds and debris acceptable within limits between routine services.

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Lawn Management. 

The lawn is kept within standard recommendations

The lawn is fertilized to maintain an acceptable level of colour and density. 

Clippings may be noticeable (but not detrimental to turf health) between mowing. Turf is healthy and thriving and covers a minimum of 80% of the surface area, with no more than 20% of the area containing broadleaf weeds. The turf area has minor insect and disease infestations. Walkways, driveways, and other hardscape areas are free of grass and weeds Hardscape Maintenance. 

Surfaces are free of glass, litter, debris, and trip hazards at the time of inspection or if a complaint is made.

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