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Do you have to fix your Denver sidewalk? Here's what to look for.

The city of Denver recently launched a program requiring property owners to fix damaged sidewalks. Things to look for include cracks, slopes and broken pieces.

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DENVER — The city of Denver in July announced plans to require residents to repair damaged sidewalks, a program that kicked off in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in August.

Property owners throughout the Mile High are subject to inspection. If an inspector determines that a sidewalk needs to be repaired, the city will give property owners 45 days to fix it.

But how do you know if your sidewalk is hazardous and may be flagged by an inspector?

Denver Public Works on Tuesday tweeted a video (below) illustrating for residents when they might have to fix their sidewalk.

Did you know? Adjacent property owners are responsible for maintaining & repairing sidewalk by their property. As the sidewalk repair program gets underway in region 1, you're probably wondering, what types of damages need to be fixed? #TuesdayTip https ://t.co/e5qJZMcyr8 pic.twitter.com/vFIBucOhuT
— Denver Public Works (@DenPublicWorks) September 18, 2018

Here are the main things to look for:

Uneven sidewalk section with a difference greater than 3/4 inch. (That would need to be leveled.)
Crack in the sidewalk greater than 3/4 inch. (That would need to be fixed.)
Excessive sloping. (That would need to be leveled.)
Badly damaged. (That would need to be replaced.)

Click/tap here for more information on Denver's Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program.