BET VORTAC Roof Construction Safety Phasing Plan.doc

Construction Safety & Phasing Plan (CSPP)

Bethel VORTAC Roof Replacement

Bethel Airport

Bethel, Alaska

This Plan conforms to the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction Prepared By: Jeff Martin, FAA AJW-2W15R Date: December 16, 2019 Table of Contents

1. Coordination

2. Phasing

3. Areas and Operations Affected by Construction

4. NAVAID and Airport Lighting Protection

5. Contractor Access

6. Wildlife Management

7. FOD Management

8. HAZMAT Management

9. Notification of Construction Activities

10. Inspection Requirements

11. Underground Utilities

12. Penalties

13. Special Conditions

14. Runway and Taxiway Visual Aids

15. Markings and Sign for Access Routes

16. Hazard Marking and Lighting

17. Protection of Areas, Zones, & Surfaces

18. Other Limits on Construction

Appendices Appendix A: Contact List & Emergency Notification

Appendix B: BET VORTAC Roof Replacement Access Route and Staging Area Map

1.0 Coordination:

1.1 Pre-Deployment Meeting

A. CSPP and SPCD to be reviewed and discussed.

B. Key Attendees:

1. Airport Manager

2. FAA Project Engineer

3. FAA Resident Engineer (RE)

4. Contractor Superintendent

5. BET SSC Manager

6. BET SSC Coordinator

1.2 Contractor Morning Safety Briefings

A. Safety issues or safety topic of the day reviewed and discussed.

B. Key Attendees:

1. Contractor Superintendent

2. All Contractor Employees

3. All lower tier Subcontractor Employees

4. FAA RE

2.0 Phasing:

2.1 Survey:

A.

Contractor survey of VOR antenna shelter (teepee). FAA removal of VOR antennae and associated cabling. Contractor removal of TACAN antenna and teepee.

2.2 Demolition:

A.

Contractor removal of hazardous roofing materials and repair of Tongue & Groove (T&G) roof decking. Contractor removal of roof fascia and soffit.

2.3 Teepee Refurbishment A.

Contractor refurbishment of teepee. Refurbishment performed off-airport in controlled environment.

2.4 Roof Construction:

A.

Contractor installation of new building roofing system, counterpoise, fascia, and soffit. Reinstallation of refurbished teepee and TACAN antennae on new roof. FAA reinstallation of VOR antennae and associated cabling.

2.5 Grounding A.

Connect new roof counterpoise to underground building ground ring.

2.6 Interior Ceiling Repair and new Carpeting:

A.

Contractor repair of interior sheetrock ceiling in three rooms (storage, E/G, equipment). Sheetrock joint compound is ACM. Contractor removal and replacement of carpeting in arctic entry, equipment, and storage rooms.

2.6 FAA Tune, Test & Flight Check:

A.

FAA tuning and testing of VOR/TACAN equipment, flight check, and return of VOR and TACAN to service.

2.7 Sequence of Work: (Tentative) A.

Survey: May 2020 B.

Demolition: June 2020 C.

Teepee Refurbishment: June – July 2020 D.

Roof Construction: July – August 2020

E.

Counterpoise Grounding: August 2020

F.

Interior Ceiling Repair: August 2020

G.

Interior Carpet Replacement: August 2020

H.

FAA Tune, Test, and Flight Check: September 2020

3.0 Areas and Operations Affected by Construction:

A.

No areas or operations in the Airport Operations Area (AOA) are to be impacted by the project. Aircraft operations have priority in all cases.

B.

Contractor personnel must remain in the designated work area shown in Appendix B. All work will be at the VOR site or off-airport. Only authorized route to project site is along access road from the VOR Gate.

C.

Trenching to ground the roof counterpoise will occur at the four corners of the VOR building. Each trench will be approximately 1-2 feet wide, 2-3 feet deep, and approximately 5-10 feet long. Utility locates will be performed prior to trenching. Hand digging will be performed within three feet of utilities.

4.0 NAVAID and Airport Lighting Protection:

4.1 : FAA NAVAIDs:

A.

The FAA will remove the BET VOR and TACAN from service for the duration of the project. The FAA will remove the BET BUEC, RCO, RVR, and SX from service for the time necessary to repair the ACM sheetrock ceilings inside the building.

B.

The FAA Bethel System Service Center (BET SSC) will request the long term outages necessary for the project. FAA will issue appropriate NOTAMs for the outages.

C.

All project vehicles are to remain on the VOR access road and remain clear of the Glide Slope (GS) Critical Area and Runway Safety Area (RSA). See Appendix B for boundaries of the GS Critical Area and RSA. Driver operations in the AOA will be limited to the VOR access road in accordance with the BET Airport Driver Training.

4.2 Airport Lighting:

A.

No outages will be required for airport lighting aids.

B.

All vehicles transiting the airport to the project site are to remain on the VOR access road and a safe distance from all airport navigational and lighting aids.

C.

Any unforeseen damage to airport lighting or other equipment shall be immediately reported to the Airport Manager.

5.0 Contractor Access:

A.

Contractor must stay on the published access route in Appendix B of this Plan when transiting the BET AOA. No deviations will be permitted.

B.

All vehicles used on the project shall be parked at the VOR.

C.

All unescorted Contractor vehicles operated in the AOA are required to be marked with a checkered flag in accordance with Section 4 – Vehicle Marking, and a yellow flashing light per Section 5 – Vehicle Lighting, of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-5D. Company information shall be written on the sides of the vehicles. Vehicles remaining on the VOR access road between the VOR and the VOR Gate are exempt from vehicle equipage requirements. Vehicle drivers must have a BET Airport drivers badge for driving the access road to/from the VOR, or be escorted by a person possessing a BET Airport drivers badge with escort privileges.

D.

All vehicles shall be permitted by the BET Airport Manager prior to entering the AOA, unless specifically authorized otherwise by the Manager.

5.1 Material Storage/Staging Area:

A.

No materials will be located or stored in the AOA outside the published Work Area.

B.

All materials will be stored or staged at the project site around the VOR building. Maximum height of staged materials will be six feet above the ground. See Appendix B for the location of the material staging area.

C.

Materials shall be stored in an orderly manner and secured in sealed containers against being blown away by the wind. In the event debris is be blown from the site by the wind, the Airport Manager shall be notified and construction work stopped until the debris and other construction materials are secured.

5.2 Site Access:

A.

All persons must have passed a background check, successfully completed the computerized BET Airport Security training, and received a BET Airport badge prior to working on the project, or be escorted full time by a person possessing a BET Airport badge with escort privileges.

B.

FAA Authorized Signatory for Contractor badging is the FAA RE. State badge fee is $50 for each badge issued. State lost badge fee is $200 per badge or for any badge not returned at the end of the project.

C.

All drivers operating in the AOA must have passed the computerized BET Airport Driver Training Course, completed a behind the wheel orientation of the airport, and been signed-off by the BET Airport Manager prior to driving in the AOA. This is in addition to receiving the BET Airport Badge listed in paragraph A above. Drivers not having been signed-off to operate in the BET AOA, but remaining in the published Work Area, may be escorted by a person possessing a BET Airport badge with driver and escort privileges.

D.

Individuals requesting Escort privileges in the AOA shall have completed the training and been approved by the BET Airport Manager. Escort privileges are in addition to the requirements of paragraphs A and B above.

E.

All vehicles shall be permitted for use in the BET AOA unless otherwise approved by the Airport Manager.

F.

See Appendix B details for the access point and route to the VOR on the airport.

G.

Airport access will be via the VOR Gate. Use of other gates is not authorized and will not be permitted. Only personnel with a Bethel Airport Badge may possess keys/access media to open any gate.

H.

Construction vehicles are to remain on the VOR access road and must not cross the paved runways, taxiways, or parking ramps.

5.3 Ingress and Egress Procedures A.

The Airport Manager will assign one key card each for the FAA RE and Contractor to access the airport. Individuals must have a current BET Airport badge before they can be issued, or have on their person, an airport gate key or key card. Keys and key cards cannot be loaned or shared with individuals not possessing a BET Airport badge.

B.

Keycards will immediately be returned to the Airport Manager at the end of the project.

C.

The FAA RE will ensure all key cards issued to the Contractor are returned to the Airport Manager.

D.

The FAA RE will ensure all Contractor employees are properly badged or escorted prior to working on the project, and that drivers are trained and approved for operations on the airport or properly escorted by such a driver. The RE will ensure all Contractor vehicles entering the AOA are properly permitted, unless otherwise approved by the Airport Manager.

5.4 Radio Communications

A.

All vehicles used in the AOA are required to have an operable two-way VHF radio. Vehicles remaining on the VOR access road in the published Work Area are exempt from the airport radio requirement.

B.

Radio communication procedures shall be in accordance with the BET Airport Driver Training.

C.

The FAA and Contractor will monitor BET Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Frequency 118.7 at all times when transiting the airport to and from the project site. See Section 13, Special Conditions. The BET ATCT operates during the summer between 0700 and 2200 hours. Prior to 0700 hours, the FAA, TSSC, and Contractor will monitor the BET Common Traffic Advisory Frequency 118.7 at all times when transiting the airport to and from the project site.

6.0 Wildlife Management

A.

Wildlife hazards during construction will be mitigated as follows:

6.1 Trash

A.

All construction personnel will dispose of all food scraps in closed containers.

B.

Food containers will be disposed of or emptied off-airport.

6.2 Wildlife Sightings:

A.

Wildlife observed on the airport will be reported to the Airport Manager.

7.0 FOD Management:

A.

The FAA and Contractor will manage FOD control during construction as follows:

7.1 Housekeeping:

A.

All construction personnel will secure all items that may be carried by wind into the AOA. Waste materials and loose or torn material packaging will be secured in sealed containers. See Section 5.1 regarding material storage and staging areas.

7.2 Airfield:

A.

All construction vehicles will enter the AOA from the VOR Gate. See Section 5.2, Site Access, for access routes.

B.

All loads shall be covered that might fall or be blown from vehicles transitioning the AOA, and thus becoming FOD.

C.

The FAA and Contractor will immediately remove any FOD observed in the AOA along the access route to the project site. FOD will be picked-up, transported, and appropriately disposed of outside the AOA. Do not drive vehicles on the paved portions of the AOA in order to prevent rocks or mud being tracked onto the operating surfaces.

D.

ATCT must be monitored at all times while transiting the AOA. If communications cannot be maintained while removing FOD, alert the Airport Manager to the presence of the FOD. Vehicles remaining on the VOR access road are exempt from the ATCT communications requirement.

8.0 HAZMAT Management:

8.1 Hazardous Material Shipment:

A.

Transportation of all hazardous construction materials to the site will be in appropriately labeled and sealed containers.

8.2 Hazardous Waste Shipment

A.

Transportation of all hazardous roofing wastes from the site will be in appropriately labeled and sealed containers. The FAA will have reviewed the shipping manifests prior to any wastes being removed from the site. The FAA RE will ensure the wastes are secured appropriately for transit.

8.3 Contractor Construction Materials A.

Hazardous construction materials such as paint and adhesives will be transported to the site in the manufacturer’s containers.

B.

Leftover hazardous material and debris will be removed from the site in appropriately sealed containers.

8.4 Fuel or Hydraulic Fluid Spills:

A.

No spills are anticipated (see paragraph 8.5, Fueling).

B.

In the event of any unforeseen spills, the Airport Manager will be notified immediately.

C.

Contractor will have a spill kit at the construction site.

8.5 Fueling:

A.

All vehicles and construction equipment will be fueled off-airport.

8.6 Other HAZMAT:

A.

No other hazardous material is expected to be transported on-site during construction.

9.0 Notification of Construction Activities:

9.1 Contact List and Emergency Notification:

A.

A list of FAA, Airport, and Emergency contacts is located in Appendix A.

B.

The Contractor will submit a Safety Plan Compliance Document (SPCD) to show how they will comply with this CSPP.

9.2 FAA Notification:

A.

A Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration – On Airport (Form 7460) was submitted for review. Application included temporary use of a wheeled crane to a height of 85 feet. Aeronautical Study Number (ASN) was 2019-AAL-265-NRA.

B.

FAA will notify the Airport Manager as required by Section 4, NAVAID Protection, and Section 11, Underground Utilities.

9.3 Airport User Notification:

A.

The Airport Manager will be immediately notified of any items of concern that might arise during the course of the project.

9.4 NOTAMs:

A.

The FAA will issue and cancel all FAA facility related NOTAMs resulting from the project.

B.

FAA RE will notify the Airport Manager of any unusual situations or events occurring on the airport during the project.

C.

Coordination with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) for non-emergency issues will be conducted through the Airport Manager.

10.0 Inspection Requirements:

10.1 Airport Requirements A.

The Airport Manager will conduct periodic inspections of the site and access route for FOD or damage, existing damage notwithstanding. The FAA RE will perform an inspection with the Contractor at the end of the project.

10.2 FAA Resident Engineer (RE) Requirements:

A.

The FAA RE will conduct a daily inspection of the worksite and access route and at the request of the Airport Manager.

B.

The FAA and Contractor will perform a final inspection at the end of the project.

10.3 Contractor Requirements:

A.

The Contractor will prepare a SPCD discussing how they will comply with this CSPP.

B.

The Contractor Superintendent will conduct routine inspections of the worksite and access route to ensure compliance with their SPCD and this CSPP.

11.0 Underground Utilities:

11.1 FAA Utilities:

A.

Underground utility locates will be performed prior to any excavation.

B.

Contractor will hand dig within 3 feet of each marking.

11.2 City Utilities:

A.

Not applicable.

11.3 Utility Damage:

A.

Contractor will stop construction until the owner is identified and the utility is repaired.

12.0 Penalties:

A.

Construction personnel failing to follow the rules of this CSPP will be given a warning and additional training. A second violation will result in a 1 week suspension of airport privileges. A third violation will result in access to the airport being denied permanently. Pending the circumstances, the Airport Manager reserves the right to immediately revoke airport privileges at his discretion.

12.1 Construction Suspension:

A.

Airport Management will immediately suspend all construction if and when:

1. An employee or vehicle is observed in the AOA without the appropriate badging, permitting, or escort, respectively.

2. A Contractor employee enters the AOA outside the published Work Area.

3. Any employee is found in non-compliance with the terms or provision of their approved training.

4. The behavior of any employee is deemed by the Airport Manager to be a security or safety risk on the airport.

B. The Airport Manager will allow construction work to resume only when the discrepancy is corrected to his satisfaction.

C. At his discretion, the Airport Manager may rescind any previously approved AOA privileges.

12.2 Expulsion of Non-Compliant Employees:

A.

The Airport Manager may permanently prohibit any FAA on Contractor employee acting in violation with airport rules and regulations from entering or working on airport property.

13.0 Special Conditions:

13.1 Aircraft in Distress:

A.

Airport Management, the FAA Resident Engineer, and the Contractor Superintendent will immediately clear all construction personnel off all runways and safety and approach areas upon monitoring a distress call on the ATCT frequency, or as otherwise directed. See Section 5.4, Radio Communications, for ATCT monitoring requirements.

13.2 Aircraft Accident:

A.

All construction personnel will immediately vacate airport property and remain off until cleared to return by the Airport Manager.

13.3 Vehicle Pedestrian Deviation (V/PD):

A.

The Airport Manager may temporarily suspend construction on the project in the event of non-compliance with any provisions or requirements of the airport badging, driving privilege, vehicle permit, or this CSPP.

B.

No employee will be allowed to walk to the VOR along the VOR access road or across the AOA.

14.0 Runway and Taxiway Visual Aids:

A.

Not applicable.

15.0 Markings and Signs for Access Routes:

A.

No temporary roadway marking or signs will be used.

16.0 Hazard Marking and Lighting:

A.

All construction is concentrated around the VOR building. No hazard marking or lighting will be required in the AOA. Trenches near the building will be immediately backfilled or barricaded to prevent falls. Trenches at the four corners of the building not expected to extend more than 10ft. from the exterior wall or exceed 3ft. in depth.

B.

Roofing materials will be stored around the outside of the VOR building. No hazard marking or lighting is expected to be required.

17.0 Protection of areas, Zones, & Surfaces:

A.

All Project Phases: All construction will be performed in the immediate area around the VOR building. No construction work will be performed between VOR Gate and the VOR building. This area is only for transit to/from the project site.

B.

Waste materials removed during demolition will be containerized to avoid littering or blowing away from the site and becoming a potential FOD issue. Hazardous materials will be properly containerized to avoid further contamination of the site and surrounding area.

C.

The staging area immediately around the VOR will be returned to its existing condition at the end of the project.

D.

The FAA RE and Contractor Superintendent inspect the access route at the beginning of the project. Any concerns regarding the condition of the route will be brought to the attention of the Airport Manager. Final inspections will be performed in accordance with Section 10, Inspection Requirements.

E.

The Contractor will be responsible for repairing any damage they cause to the airport, respectively. Repairs will be made to the satisfaction of the Airport Manager.

18.0 Other Limits on Construction:

18.1 Prohibitions:

A.

Cranes and other equipment exceeding 85 feet in height will not be deployed without an amended 7460 approval determination letter.

18.2 Restrictions:

A.

No construction activity will take place between 1800 and 0700 Alaska time, unless otherwise approved first by the Airport Manager.

Appendix A Contact List & Emergency Notification

Emergency: 911

BET ATCT: (907) 543-3662

Kenai (ENA) FSS: 122.2 Bethel Airport Manager: Lawrence “L J” Davis, (907) 545-2489 or (907) 543-2498 Bethel Police Department: (907) 543-3781 Regional Safety & Airport Security Officer: Joshua D Stuckey, (907)-269-0751 Kenai Flight Service Station (FSS): (907) 283-8469 FAA Infrastructure Const/Install Center A - Anchorage Manager: Frank Cabodie, (907) 271-3824 FAA Project Engineer: Jeff Martin, (907) 271-2937

FAA Resident Engineer (RE): Heather Edic, (907) 271-5752 FAA BET SSC Manager: Dan Hoxie, (907) 271-2205 FAA BET SSC Coordinator: Frank Smith, (907) 543-3533 FAA BET Site Technician: David Lindsey, cell (907) 545-3508 FAA BET Site Technician: Sam Bartell, cell (907) 545-2371 Contractor Superintendent: TBD

Contractor Safety Officer: TBD

Appendix B BET VORTAC Roof Replacement Access Route and Staging Area Map