01 41 26 - Permit Requirements.pdf

01 41 26 – PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

1.0 General

1.1 Description

A. Purpose

1. The purpose of this section is to outline the requirements relating to the regulations pertaining to construction activities:

a. Within PennDOT and City of Harrisburg rights-of-way.

b. Management of chlorinated water discharges.

B. Compliance

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all notifications, coordination, and compliance with PennDOT, City of Harrisburg, PADEP regulations, and all

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) applicable to this Work.

2. All Work within PennDOT rights-of-way shall be in complete accordance with

PennDOT specifications and permit requirements.

3. All Work within the City of Harrisburg rights-of-way shall be in complete accordance with City of Harrisburg specifications and permit requirements.

4. All Work involving chlorinated water discharges to the surface, such as but not limited to flushing of water mains and hydrants, water system disinfection, hydrostatic testing, and cleaning of existing water pipes prior to lining shall be dechlorinated in accordance with PADEP regulations pertaining to the Planned and

Unplanned Discharges of Chlorinated Waters to Surface Waters.

1.2 References

A. The following PennDOT publications shall be applicable to this job:

1. Publication No. 72: Standards for Roadway Construction.

2. Publication No. 72: Standards for Roadway Construction.

3. Publication No. 213: Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines.

4. Publication No. 408: Specifications.

5. PA Code, Title 67, Transportation, Chapter 441: Access to and Occupancy of

Highway by Driveways and Local Roads.

6. PA Code, Title 67, Transportation, Chapter 459: Occupancy of Highways by

Utilities.

B. References are made to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation specifications. Unless otherwise noted, the State specifications referred to are the Publication 408 Specifications, latest revision. Reference in the State specifications to “State”, “Chief Engineer”, or “Department” shall be interpreted as the Engineer as herein defined. When particular articles or sections are referred to, all paragraphs other than those relating to payment shall apply. Payment shall be as defined in these specifications.

C. American Water Works Association:

1. AWWA C655 – Field Dechlorination.

1.3 Quality Assurance

A. Regulatory Agency Requirements:

1. The Contractor is advised that all Work will be completed in compliance with the requirements of the details and the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Protection. Any fines and associated costs resulting from the Contractor’s failure to provide adequate protection against chlorinated water discharges shall be solely borne by the Contractor as determined by the

Owner and/or AHJ.

1.4 Submittals

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 33 00.

B. Dechlorination Plan: The Contractor shall submit a detailed dechlorination plan to prevent the discharge of chlorinated water from the drinking water system to surface waters, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers. The plan shall include method of treating chlorinated water, type and quantity of chemicals and discharge locations of chlorinated water.

C. Chlorinated Water Discharge – Incident Report Form:

1. Chlorinated Water Discharge – Incident Report Form shall be completed each time where chlorinated water is being discharged.

2. Use and submit PA DEP form 3800-FM-BCW0530 attached to this Section.

2.0 General

2.1 Materials

A. All materials including pipe, aggregate, paving, fittings, valves, and similar items shall be in compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements and with the Contract

Documents.

3.0 Execution

3.1 Coordination

A. The Contractor shall comply with the coordination requirements in Section 01 31 19 – Project Meetings.

3.2 Protection

A. Contractor shall make every effort to provide protection from and avoid pavement damage within the work areas. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required repairs to paving and pavement markings damage during the course of construction.

3.3 Traffic Maintenance and Protection

A. Traffic Maintenance and Protection within City of Harrisburg or PennDOT right-of-way.

Comply with the PennDOT Publication 213: Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and

Applicable Permits

B. All trenches along public roads must be completely backfilled and either restored or protected at the end of the workday.

C. No traffic or lane restrictions are permitted during special local events.

D. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor not to interfere with or create any hazards to traffic. No equipment or material will be stored or permitted to stand where traffic must be maintained. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to control dust on all roads, drives, walkways, and parking areas on which traffic is being maintained. The Contractor shall provide and maintain ingress and egress for all residents along the construction route. Contractor must maintain access to all business within the project area during the course of construction.

Contractor shall coordinate Work schedule with local business owners.

E. Contractor shall provide for emergency vehicle access at all times and shall notify local

EMS of work schedule.

F. Contractor shall provide for school bus access at all times and coordinate work schedule with the local school district.

3.4 Inspections and Costs

A. Municipal and/or PennDOT inspections may be required for work within PennDOT or

Municipal rights-of-way. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating any inspections. The Owner will reimburse Municipality and PennDOT for the cost of inspections, unless it is identified that the required inspections are as a result of the

Contractor’s poor workmanship.

3.5 Permit Compliance

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all provisions of the PennDOT permit which shall include in addition to the permit, the application and attachments thereto, figures from Chapter 213 pertaining to Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, as well as the special drawings attached to the permit application.

B. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of PennDOT. The Contractor and

Contractors certified testing agent shall complete and submit the PennDOT CS-6 form to Engineer daily.

3.6 Debarred Contractor

A. In the event that the Contractor is or becomes debarred by PennDOT under

Pennsylvania Code Title 67, Chapter 459.3(l), the Contractor shall provide a subcontractor acceptable to the Owner and PennDOT for completing the work at no additional cost to the Owner.

3.7 Correction and Defects

A. For all work within the City of Harrisburg or PennDOT rights-of-way, the Contractor shall, for a period of two (2) years, correct any defects or failures in the materials or work without cost to the Owner. See also Section 00 61 19 – Warranty Bond.

3.8 Dechlorination

A. The Contractor shall provide 48 hours’ notice to the Owner, Engineer, and PADEP prior to the discharge of chlorinated water.

3.9 City of Harrisburg Street Closure, No Parking and Public Notifications

A. The Contractor shall obtain, pay for, and abide by the City of Harrisburg’s Street

Closure, no parking and traffic control requirements. The Contractor is advised that parking restrictions and signage fees may be levied through a party separate from the

City of Harrisburg, but this does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to obtain, pay for, and use official "No Parking" signage as part of the project.

B. The City of Harrisburg (City) Street Closure Request Form is attached to this

Specification, which includes the following language:

1. This request for permission to close a street within the City of Harrisburg must be completed and received by the city engineer for review at least 3 business days prior to the planned closure. The city engineer will inspect the location, review your detour and traffic control plans and approve or disapprove your request. Please note that you are responsible for the actual physical closure and must follow all city, state and federal regulations in respect to Work Zone Traffic Control. Refer to

PennDOT Pub 213 (67 PA Code, Chapter 212). A Traffic Control plan must accompany this form showing detours and traffic control figures. It is your responsibility to notify all property owners within the affected closure area. It is also your responsibility to notify Harrisburg City Parking Enforcement (717-255-3141) and Park Harrisburg (717-234-2274) at least two days prior to closing for temporary no parking signs to be posted.

C. Contractors shall abide by the City’s Standard Specifications when closing City streets and/or posting no parking signs. Requirements include but may not be limited to

Section 200.4 - Street Closures And No Parking of the City’s Standard Specifications:

1. City ordinances and Department regulations do not permit closure of City streets or sidewalks as a matter of course with issuance of a Street Cut Permit. Specific approval to close a street or to materially alter traffic patterns must be obtained from the City Engineer or designee. (See Request Form on page 15) In their absence or in an emergency, the Harrisburg Police Bureau may grant approval. In every case, the Permittee’s request to close or alter traffic must include precise location, reason, work methods, time and date, and what alternatives were considered. The

City reserves the right to require work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in heavily traveled streets. Permittees will be required to place steel plates, pinned in place, to maintain traffic flow during non-working hours in such areas (also see Section 200.10 Weather Limitations). Such authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power to require that Work be done on a continuous, around-the-clock, 24-hour basis. It is the Permittee’s responsibility to notify City Parking Enforcement (717-255-3141) two days prior for Temporary No

Parking signs to be posted. For parking areas controlled by Standard Parking you must contact SP Plus at 717-234-2274.

2. The Contractor is advised that the City of Harrisburg has public notification requirements. These are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. See also Section

01 35 15.

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