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Repair C17 Landing Zone at

North Auxiliary Airfield North, South Carolina Orangeburg County

JBC Project No. SBML 11-1056

Construction Operational Safety & Phasing Plan

May 8, 2015

Final Design Submittal

Architect: Glick/Boehm & Associates, Inc.

Project Manager: Clay Greene, P.E.

clayg@adcengineering.com ADC Project No. 14178

Repair C17 Landing Zone JBC Project No. SBML 11-1056 North Auxiliary Airfield Construction Operational Safety & Phasing Plan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. OPERATIONAL SAFETY ON THE AIRFIELD DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. General Requirements

1. Runways

2. Landing Zone

3. Taxiways and Taxilanes

4. Drop Zones

5. Jet Blast

6. Marking and Lighting

B. Formal Notification of Construction Activities

C. Safety Considerations

D. Examples of Hazardous and Marginal Conditions

E. Vehicles on the Airfield

1. Visibility

2. Identification

3. Noticeability

4. Movement

F. Inspection

G. Special Safety Requirements During Construction

1. Runway Ends

2. Runway Edges

3. Taxiways and Aprons

4. Excavation and Trenches

5. Stockpiled Materials

6. Proximity of Construction Activity to Navigational Aids

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SECTION 14 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN AND OPERATIONAL SAFETY

ON AIRFIELDS DURING CONSTRUCTION

This Construction Operational Safety and Phasing Plan has been prepared in accordance with Section 14 of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-260-01 – Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design, Appendix B, November 17, 2008 edition.

Operational Safety requirements herein are provided for the following:

Repair C17 Landing Zone - NAAF (SBML 11-1056) – Refer to G200 Drawing Sheet Series

The requirements contained herein are supplemental to the requirements provided in the project plans, specifications and contract documents.

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I. OPERATIONAL SAFETY ON THE AIRFIELD DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. General Requirements

1. Runways

Contractor shall remain clear of all active runways. The C17 Landing Zone is located within the 7:1 transitional surface and approach of Runway 24. Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer to ensure that no work is conducted within clearance requirements of Runway 03.

2. Landing Zone

The Landing Zone (Runway 5/23) will be closed for reconstruction.

3. Taxiways and Taxilanes

Taxiways A, B, C and D

Taxiways A, B, C, and D will be closed for reconstruction of the Landing Zone. Taxiway F will remain open and operational. Contractor shall place closed barricades across the full width of closed taxiways, including shoulders.

4. Drop Zones

Drop Zones located at North Auxiliary Airfield will remain open and operational.

5. Jet Blast

Runway 6-24 will remain operational for the duration of construction. Contractor shall maintain sufficient distances from active pavements to insure safety from jet blast. Increase safety distances should jet blasts exceed 35 miles per hour or 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. Marking and Lighting

a. Closed runways or landing zones must be marked with trailer mounted, lighted closed runway markers at each end of the runway or landing zone. The lighted markers shall comply with Advisory Circular 150/ 5345-55, Specification for L-893, Lighted Visual Aid to Indicate Temporary Runway Closure.

b. Closed pavements must be marked with lighted barricades.

c. Normal lighting circuits for closed pavements shall be disabled for the closed portions of pavement.

d. Lighting for active pavements shall be maintained via use of temporary connections “jumpers”.

e. All hazardous areas (such as excavations or stockpiled materials) on the airfield must be delineated with lighted barricades on all exposed (visible or accessible) sides.

f. Temporary obstructions, such as cranes, must be marked and lighted in accordance with

FAA AC 70/7460-1.

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B. Formal Notification of Construction Activities

Contractor shall submit, for approval, all necessary FAA Form 7460-1’s “Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration” and FAA Form 7460-2’s “Supplemental Notice”. At a minimum, forms shall be submitted for general construction activity or for any reason required by FAR Part 77.

Forms must be submitted to the FAA a minimum of 45 days before the start of construction.

C. Safety Considerations

1. Minimum Disruption of Standard Operating Procedures for Aeronautical Activity

Contractor shall cooperate with the Airfield Operations to minimize impacts to the airfield operations. This shall include, but not be limited to, temporarily interrupting contractor operations as needed for emergency/high aeronautical operations.

2. Clear Routes from Firefighting and Rescue Stations to Active Airport Operations Areas

Contractor shall in no way impede access to the airfield by firefighting/rescue vehicles.

3. Authority to Change Safety-Oriented Aspects of the Construction Plan

Contractor shall not make any changes to the Construction Operational Safety & Phasing Plan without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

4. Initiation, Currency and Cancellation of Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

Contractor shall coordinate with Airfield Operations for administration of all NOTAM’s.

5. Storage of Construction Equipment and Materials

Contractor shall store all equipment and materials, when not in use, within the confines of the project limits.

6. Designation of Responsible Representatives of All Involved Parties and Their Availability

Contractor shall provide and maintain a complete list of responsible representatives (chain of command), including contractor and subcontractor representatives as well as government representatives involved with the project. Contractor shall include a 24 hour/7 day per week emergency contact(s).

7. Location of Construction Personnel Parking and Transportation To and From the Work Site

Personally owned vehicles will not be allowed on the project site. Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer to determine a location for employee parking and shall make necessary provisions for transportation of workers to and from the work site.

8. Location of Construction Offices

Refer to the project drawings.

9. Location of Contractor's Plants

Refer to the project drawings.

10. Designation of Waste Areas and Disposal

Contractor shall dispose of all waste off government property and in accordance with all applicable laws and codes.

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11. Identification of Construction Personnel and Equipment.

Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all contractor vehicles are clearly marked with company logos.

12. Location of Haul Roads.

Refer to the project drawings.

13. Security Control on Temporary Gates and Relocated Fencing

Refer to the project drawings.

14. Dust Control

Refer to the project drawings.

15. Location of Utilities

Refer to the project drawings.

16. Notification to Crash/Fire/Rescue and Maintenance Personnel When Working On Water Lines

Contractor shall coordinate all waterline work with the crash/fire/rescue station prior to performing any work.

D. Examples of Hazardous and Marginal Conditions

Contractor shall maintain awareness of the following Hazardous and Marginal Conditions for the duration of construction and shall make all necessary provisions to eliminate these conditions during construction.

Excavation adjacent to open runways, taxiways and aprons.

Mounds or stockpiles of earth, construction material, temporary structures and other obstacles near active airport operations areas and approach zones.

Heavy equipment, stationary or mobile, operating or idle near active airport operations areas or in apron, taxiway or runway clearance areas.

Proximity of equipment or material which may degrade radiated signals or impairs monitoring of navigational aids.

Tall but relatively low-visibility units such as cranes, drills and the like in critical areas such as aprons, taxiways or runway clearance areas and approach zones.

Improper or malfunctioning lights or unlighted airport hazards.

Holes, obstacles, loose pavement, trash and other debris on or near active airport operations areas.

Failure to maintain fencing during construction to deter human and animal intrusions into the airport operation areas.

Open trenches alongside operational pavements.

Improper marking or lighting of runways, taxiways and displaced thresholds.

Attractions for birds such as trash, grass seeding or ponded water on or near the airfield.

Inadequate or improper methods of marking temporarily closed airport operations areas, including improper and unsecured barricades.

Obliterated markings on active operational areas.

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Encroachments to apron, taxiway or runway clearance areas, improper ground vehicle operations and unmarked or uncovered holes and trenches in the vicinity of aircraft operating surfaces are the three most recurring threats to safety during construction.

E. Vehicles on the Airfield

Vehicular activity on the airfield movement areas should be kept to a minimum. Where vehicular traffic on airfield operational areas cannot be avoided, it should be carefully controlled. A basic guiding principle is that the aircraft always has the right-of-way. Some aspects of vehicle control and identification are discussed below. It should be recognized, however, that every airfield presents different vehicle requirements and problems and therefore needs individualized solutions so vehicle traffic does not endanger aircraft operations. All vehicle operations shall be carefully coordinated with airfield operations.

1. Visibility

Vehicles which routinely operate on airport operations areas should be marked and/or flagged for high daytime visibility and, if appropriate, lighted for nighttime operations. Vehicles which are not marked and lighted may require an escort by one that is equipped with temporary marking and lighting devices. (See Air Force T.O. 36-1-191 and FAA AC 150/5210-5.)

Contractor’s vehicles and equipment shall be marked with flashing amber lights and flagging as indicated under the “Safety” section on Sheet G202.

2. Identification

Marking of vehicles and radio communication is addressed under the “Safety” section on Sheet G202.

3. Noticeability

Construction vehicles and equipment shall have automatic signaling devices to sound an alarm when moving in reverse.

4. Movement

Contractor coordination with airfield operations for control of vehicular activity on airfield operations areas is of the highest importance.

F. Inspection

Contractor shall conduct daily inspections of all operational safety elements and shall maintain a log of safety inspections for the duration of construction.

G. Special Safety Requirements During Construction

1. Runway Ends

Contractor shall not conduct any work within 500 feet of any active runway centerline

2. Runway Edges

Contractor shall not conduct any work within 500 feet of any active runway centerline.

3. Taxiways and Aprons

Refer to the project drawings for all work in proximity to Taxiway Delta.

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4. Excavation and Trenches

Along taxiways and aprons, excavation and open trenches may be permitted up to the edge of structural taxiway and apron pavements, provided the drop-off is adequately signed, lighted and marked.

5. Stockpiled Materials

Extensive stockpiled materials should not be permitted within the construction activity areas defined in the preceding four paragraphs.

6. Proximity of Construction Activity to Navigational Aids

Construction activity in the vicinity of navigational aids requires special considerations. The effect of the activity and its permissible distance and direction from the aid must be evaluated in each instance. Contractor shall conduct an evaluation of the contractor’s planned operations with the airfield manager, civil engineer, safety and communications personnel prior to any activity. Particular attention shall be given to stockpiling materials, paving trains as well as to the movement and parking of equipment which may interfere with line-of-sight from the tower or interfere with electronic emissions. Contractor shall make all necessary provisions and adjustments to his operations to eliminate interference with Navigational Aids.