Parking Lot Maintenance Industry Terminology

Examples: “Verify the new accessible route has a maximum 2% cross-slope.” “Re-stripe to add a van-accessible stall with an 8 ft access aisle.” “Install truncated domes at the curb ramp per ADA.”

Examples: “Proof-roll the aggregate base to identify any pumping areas.” “We need 6 inches of Class 5 base over the subgrade.” “Add geotextile under the base to prevent fines migration.”

Examples: “The drive lanes show extensive alligator cracking—recommend full-depth patching.” “Sealcoat won’t fix fatigue cracking.” “The cracking pattern indicates base failure.”

Examples: “Specify PG 64-22 binder in the mix design.” “Binder content is too low; that’s why it’s raveling.” “Use polymer-modified binder for added rut resistance.”

Examples: “Install inlet protection and silt fence before milling.” “Use street sweeping as a BMP to reduce pollutant load.” “Cover stockpiles per the SWPPP.”

Examples: “The RFP requires a 10% bid bond.” “Without the bid bond, the proposal is nonresponsive.” “The surety will issue our bid bond by Friday.”

Examples: “Reset the catch basin ring to match the new overlay.” “Clean the sump to improve drainage.” “Add a curb inlet to reduce ponding.”

Examples: “Unforeseen subgrade failure requires a change order.” “CO #3 adds two days and $8,500.” “Get owner approval before extra work.”

Examples: “Coal tar sealers are banned in this city; use asphalt-emulsion.” “Concerns about PAHs drove the regulation.” “Switch to acrylic if chemical resistance is needed.”

Examples: “Route-and-seal the working transverse cracks.” “Hot-applied rubberized sealant meets ASTM D6690.” “Crack sealing extends service life ahead of an overlay.”

Examples: “Set cross-slope at 1.5% to shed water.” “ADA route cross-slope must not exceed 2%.” “Mill-to-match to improve longitudinal drainage.”

Examples: “Our bid is within 3% of the engineer’s estimate.” “Use the estimate to set the project budget.” “It’s the baseline for evaluating unit prices.”

Examples: “Stabilize disturbed soil within 14 days.” “Use wattles on the slope behind the lot.” “Repair undercutting near the outfall.”

Examples: “Apply a light fog seal to lock in fines.” “No striping for 24 hours after fog seal.” “Fog seals can reduce raveling on aged pavements.”

Examples: “Pulverize the asphalt and base to 8 inches.” “Add 2% cement to stabilize the FDR layer.” “FDR corrects base failures cost-effectively.”

Examples: “Place a separation geotextile over the subgrade.” “Use paving fabric as a stress-absorbing interlayer.” “Ensure overlap per manufacturer’s specs.”

Examples: “Use GPR to map pavement thickness variations.” “GPR found voids around the catch basin.” “Combine GPR with cores for calibration.”

Examples: “Place 1.5 inches of HMA surface course.” “The mix design is a 9.5 mm nominal size.” “Compact to 92–96% of Gmm.”

Examples: “Use infrared to heat-blend the pothole area.” “Add rejuvenator and fresh mix, then re-compact.” “Infrared can fix birdbaths in small areas.”

Examples: “Test the porous asphalt infiltration per ASTM C1701.” “Sediment reduced the rate—schedule vacuum sweeping.” “Design requires 100 in/hr minimum.”

Examples: “Seal the concrete joints to prevent water intrusion.” “Use silicone on PCC saw cuts; hot-pour on AC joints.” “Replace failed backer rod.”

Examples: “On-time completion is our primary KPI.” “Track call-back rate after sealcoat.” “Monitor safety KPIs like TRIR.”

Examples: “Thermoplastic has a 3-week lead time.” “Order wheel stops now to avoid delays.” “Crew availability is pushing lead time to June.”

Examples: “Lay out to maximize stall count within code.” “Use Type II glass beads for retroreflectivity.” “Re-stripe 24 hours after sealcoat cure.”

Examples: “Mill 1.5 inches and place a 2-inch overlay.” “Feather mill at tie-ins to curb.” “Control milling speed to protect base.”

Examples: “Mobilization covers moving equipment and traffic control setup.” “A second mobilization is needed for the east lot.” “Mobilization is paid lump sum.”

Examples: “File the Notice of Intent for NPDES coverage.” “Our work drains to an MS4—follow permit BMPs.” “Weekly inspections are required under NPDES.”

Examples: “Use FWD and GPR for NDT before designing rehab.” “NDT helps target where to core.” “Infrared thermography located delaminations.”

Examples: “Prime oil-stained areas before sealcoat.” “Use an oil-bonding primer on dripped stalls.” “Reject heavily contaminated spots if not primeable.”

Examples: “Place a 1.5-inch overlay after milling.” “Use leveling course to correct birdbaths.” “Check curb reveal post-overlay.”

Examples: “The lot averages PCI 58—fair condition.” “Use PCI to prioritize which sections to patch.” “ASTM D6433 surveys inform the capital plan.”

Examples: “Saw-cut and full-depth patch the failed panel.” “Skin patch is temporary; schedule FDR later.” “Compact patches to target density.”

Examples: “Crack seal and sealcoat now to defer an overlay.” “Microsurface before rutting develops.” “Plan PM on a 3–5 year cycle.”

Examples: “QC checks include mix temperature and density.” “QA will verify striping thickness and bead rate.” “Document QA/QC in daily reports.”

Examples: “Aggregate loss on the surface indicates raveling.” “A fog seal can mitigate early-stage raveling.” “Traffic and oxidation accelerated raveling.”

Examples: “Spray-applied rejuvenator restored flexibility.” “Add a rejuvenator during RAP recycling.” “Follow cure time before reopening.”

Examples: “Two coats at 0.12 gal/sy each.” “No traffic until sealcoat cures matte.” “Use asphalt-emulsion per local VOC limits.”

Examples: “Type II slurry for parking areas.” “Cure is slower than microsurfacing.” “Adjust mix water for set time.”

Examples: “Proof-roll the subgrade to identify soft spots.” “Achieve 95% compaction per Proctor.” “High PI clay subgrade needs stabilization.”

Examples: “Update the SWPPP map as phases change.” “Log inspections weekly and after rain events.” “Store liquids in secondary containment per SWPPP.”

Examples: “Apply 0.06 gal/sy residual between lifts.” “No tracking tack into ADA routes.” “Uniform tack ensures overlay bond.”

Examples: “Use preformed thermoplastic for symbols.” “Apply glass beads for retroreflectivity.” “Preheat the pavement to spec.”

Examples: “Call 811 before saw-cutting.” “Verify locates for electric and fiber.” “Hand dig within the tolerance zone.”

Examples: “Oxidation and UV made the surface brittle.” “Sealcoating protects against UV.” “Faded striping is a UV indicator.”

Examples: “Swap to microsurfacing to meet budget.” “Phase work to keep 50% of stalls open.” “Change aggregate source to cut hauling costs.”

Examples: “Select low-VOC sealer to meet air regs.” “Check VOC content on the SDS.” “Local rules cap VOCs in coatings.”

Examples: “One-year warranty against material and workmanship defects.” “Excludes damage from snowplows.” “Warranty starts at substantial completion.”

Examples: “Issue a work order for crack sealing of Lot B.” “The WO references unit prices and scope.” “Close out the work order with photos.”

Examples: “We covered 0.12 gal/sy—yield matched the plan.” “Low yield suggests under-application.” “Reconcile material tickets to area for yield.”

Examples: “Variance approved to reduce required stalls during re-stripe.” “Seek a variance for modified drive-thru stacking.” “Public hearing is needed for the variance.”