KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 21, 2025, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

This product was previously reviewed by the New Products Review Committee and not approved due to insufficient load capacity. Additional information regarding updated load capacity does not appear to be presented in this new application, therefore, this submittal will be placed in Phase 13, not approved. (3/17/2025) - BSMITH This product had be reexamined and has been recommended for approval. It will be moved to Phase 9, Approval in KyPEL. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product. It can be referenced as an approved product through the KyPEL listing. (4/21/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: RimRiser


Generic Name: N/A
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: RimRiser
Address: 315 N Grand Blvd, Suite100
	Vancouver, WA 98661

Background description of company and its products:
	RimRiser is a bolt adjustment system for any municipal casting or precsat top that dramatically increases the safety margin and efficiency of any installation while simultaneously decreases the amount of time spent on perfecting the install.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	RimRiser is a simple, safe, fast, and accurate screw adjustment system that can be easily incorporated into any currently approved precast concrete top and/or cast iron frame. RimRiser is simply designed to replace the current and antiquated method of shimming a precast concrete top or cast-iron frame to finished grade on any new construction or rehabilitation/maintenance project. RimRiser eliminates the use of, pry bars, heavy equipment, and shim material such as wood, stone, brick, metal or plastics to adjust municipal castings and precast concrete tops. RimRiser also eliminates the need to manually manipulate shim material that can place hands/fingers in danger zones.
General Composition of Material:
	Cast metal products outfitted with RimRiser hardware are made of gray cast iron in accordance with ASTM A48 Class 35B or ductile iron in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A536. Castings are AASHTO M306 certified by the foundries. Screw material conforms to ASTM grade 1018 (mild steel coated per ISO 2081d-Fe/Zn5/F) and nuts conform to ASTM AC41A (zinc alloy). All precast concrete product partners manufacture in NPCA or PCI certified plants.
Date introduced on Market: 2018-05-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Shim material such HDPE, Wood, brick....
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 2 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: N/A ASTM: N/A Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: 710.03.03 Adjusted Small Drainag Others: Multiple DOT Specifications
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes RimRiser is being evaluated by the following states: PEnnsylvania, New Hampshire, Michigan, Hawaii, New York, California.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	RimRIser has been approved for routine use in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Hevada, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, New Mexica, Montana, Tennessee, Iowa, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Nebraska, Delaware.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.rimriser.com

This information is filed by Gabe Judah on Mar 13, 2025
Contact Information:
	RimRiser
	315 N Grand Blvd
	Vancouver, WA 98661
	Phone: 3608332277
	Email: gabe.judah@rimriser.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC Division of Materials	978 Buan Smith Agency	Y Approve	After a reexamination of the documents sent with this newest submittal for RimRiser and conferring with Michael Carpenter and Joe VanZee from the Structural Division, RimRiser is being recommended for approval. This product is being approved for the manhole adjustment rings as shown in the drawings under the Attachments tab of the submittal.	Apr 21, 2025	3452
KYTC Division of Materials	978 Buan Smith Agency	Y Approve	After a reexamination of the documents sent with this newest submittal for RimRiser and conferring with Michael Carpenter and Joe VanZee from the Structural Division, RimRiser is being recommended for approval.	Apr 21, 2025	3451

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.