311000-Site Clearing.pdf

Steam Supply and Condensate Site Clearing Return Piping Replacement 311000-1 PGRU, Geneva, NY

SECTION 311000

SITE CLEARING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Removing surface debris.

2. Removing designated paving, concrete walkways, fencing and light poles,

3. Removing designated water valves, hydrants, piping and related equipment.

4. Removing designated trees, shrubs, planters and other plant life.

5. Excavating topsoil.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Publication “Guidelines for Urban Erosion and Sedimet Control”, April 1997 and in accordance with local regulations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

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

B. Identify waste area and salvage area for placing removed materials.

3.2 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.

Steam Supply and Condensate Site Clearing Return Piping Replacement 311000-2 PGRU, Geneva, NY

3.3 CLEARING

A. Clear areas required for access to site and execution of Work.

B. Remove trees and shrubs as indicated on Drawings. Remove stumps and main root ball.

C. Clear undergrowth and deadwood, without disturbing subsoil.

3.4 REMOVAL

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

B. Partially remove paving, curbs, and, walkways as necessary. Neatly saw cut edges at right angle to surface.

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

3.5 TOPSOIL EXCAVATION

A. Excavate topsoil from areas to be further excavated, relandscaped, or regraded, without mixing with foreign materials for use in finish grading. Stockpile(s) shall be graded to drain and shall be surrounded with silt fencing and/or other erosion control devices to prevent soil run-off.

B. Do not excavate wet topsoil.

C. Stockpile in area designated by Owner to depth not exceeding 12 feet and protect from erosion.

D. Do not remove topsoil from site without approval from the Owner. Soil removed from the site shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of in a lawful manner.

END OF SECTION