31 10 00 - Site Clearing.pdf

31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING

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SECTION 31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Removing surface debris.

2. Removing designated paving and curbs.

3. Removing designated trees, shrubs, and other plant life.

4. Removing abandoned utilities.

5. Excavating topsoil.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 31 23 16.26 - Rock Removal.

2. Section 31 25 00 - Erosion and Sedimentation Controls.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Clearing is defined as the removal of trees, brush, down timber, rotten wood, rubbish, any other vegetation, and other material at or above original ground elevation not designated to be saved. Clearing also includes removal and replacement of fences, walls, guideposts, guide rail, signs, and other obstructions interfering with the proposed work.

B. Grubbing is defined as the removal from below the surface of the natural ground of stumps, roots and stubs, brush, topsoil, organic materials and debris.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals.

B. Product Data: Submit data for herbicide. Indicate compliance with applicable codes for environmental protection.

C. Permits for Disposal of Debris:

1. Arrange for disposal of debris to locations outside the Owner's property, permanent easement, or right of way. Comply with all applicable laws.

2. Submit two copies of any agreement with each property owner releasing the

Owner from responsibility in connection with the disposal of the debris.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conform to applicable code for environmental requirements, disposal of debris, burning debris on site, and use of herbicides.

B. Perform Work in accordance with Public Work's standard.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Herbicide: broad-spectrum type, approved by authority having jurisdiction.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Section 01 73 00 - Execution Requirements: Verification of existing conditions before starting work.

B. Verify existing plant life designated to remain is tagged or identified.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Call Local Utility Line Information service not less than three working days before performing Work.

1. Request underground utilities to be located and marked within and surrounding construction areas.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Locate, identify, and protect utilities indicated to remain, from damage.

B. Protect trees, plant growth, and features designated to remain, as final landscaping.

C. Protect bench marks, survey control points, and existing structures from damage or displacement.

3.4 CLEARING

A. Clear areas required for access to site and execution of Work to minimum depth of 6 inches.

B. Remove trees and shrubs as indicated. Remove stumps, main root ball, and surface rock.

C. Clear undergrowth and deadwood, without disturbing subsoil.

D. Apply herbicide to remaining stumps to inhibit growth.

3.5 REMOVAL

A. Remove debris, rock, and extracted plant life from site.

B. Remove paving, curbs, and fencing as indicated on Work Order. Neatly saw cut edges at right angle to surface.

C. Remove abandoned utilities. Indicated removal termination point for underground

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 31 10 00 - 3 007297.0444 utilities on Record Documents.

D. Continuously clean-up and remove waste materials from site. Do not allow materials to accumulate on site.

E. Do not burn or bury materials on site. Leave site in clean condition.

3.6 TOPSOIL EXCAVATION

A. Excavate topsoil from areas to be further excavated, relandscaped, or regraded, without mixing with foreign materials for use in finish grading.

B. Do not excavate wet topsoil.

C. Stockpile in area designated on site to depth not exceeding 8 feet and protect from erosion.

D. Do not remove topsoil from site.

END OF SECTION