What a "section" is
VicRoads publishes standard specifications as numbered sections. Each one governs a material or activity, sets out exactly what conforms, and is referenced by number on drawings and in contracts. When a note says "crushed rock to VicRoads Section 812", it is pointing at that document.
| Section | Covers |
|---|---|
| 812 | Crushed rock for pavement base and sub-base (the classes) |
| 815 | Cement treated crushed rock |
| 204 | Earthworks |
| 720 | Topsoil for road reserves and batters |
| RC 500.02 | A registration and source-rock code referenced for materials |
The exact section numbers and titles are updated over time. Always work to the version called up in your project documents.
What "registered source" means
VicRoads work generally requires materials from a registered or approved source: a quarry whose rock has been tested and accepted as suitable for the specified use. It is not enough for the rock to look right; the source has to be on the list and the batch has to be certified.
Why it matters on real projects
How to handle it as a buyer
You do not need to memorise the sections. You need to read the class and section off the drawing, order to it, and ask your supplier for the conformance certificate. If the note is unclear, get it clarified before you order, not after it is in the ground. Send the drawing note to us with your quote request and we will confirm exactly what to supply.