CLEARING

CLEARING


PART 1 -- GENERAL

1.01     SUMMARY

Division 0, Contract requirements and Division 1, General Conditions apply to this section.

1.02     DESCRIPTION

Work included:  The site shall be cleared and grubbed in preparation for the required Work of this
Contract, as specified herein.

1.03     QUALITY ASSURANCE

Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this Section.

1.04     SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions will be considered per Article 6.4 of the General Conditions.

1.05     SUBMITTALS

In accordance with Article 6.13 of the General Conditions.


PART 2 -- PRODUCTS

2.01     MATERIALS

Provide materials, not specifically described but required for proper completion of the work of this
Section, as selected by the Contractor subject to the acceptance of the engineer.


PART 3 -- EXECUTION

3.01     SURFACE CONDITIONS

Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this Section will be performed.  Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the Work.   Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02     PROTECTION

A.         Protect existing utilities indicated or made known.

B. Protect trees and shrubs, where indicated to remain, by providing a fence around the tree or shrub of sufficient distance away and of sufficient height so trees and shrubs will not be damaged in any way as part of this Work.

C.         Protection of persons and property:

1. Barricade open depressions and holes occurring as part of this Work, and post warning lights on property adjacent to or with public access.

2. Operate  warning  lights  during  hours  from  dusk  to  dawn  each  day  and  as otherwise required.

3. Protect  structures,  utilities,  sidewalks,  pavements,  and  other  facilities  from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by operations under this Section.

D. Use means necessary to prevent dust becoming a nuisance to the public, to neighbors, and to other work being performed on or near the site.

E.         Maintain access to the site at all times.

3.03     CLEARING

Strip the site of roots, shrubs, grass, grass roots, or any other organic material.  Remove roots of shrubs to depth of 24 inches and roots of trees completely.  Contractor shall visit the site prior to Bid to ascertain extent of existing to be removed.

3.04 DISPOSAL

General:
1.     Remove brush, grass, roots, trash, and other material from clearing operations.

2. Dispose away from the site in a legal manner - consider green recycling facilities in the area.

3.     Do not store or permit debris to accumulate on the job site.

3.05     UTILITIES

A.         Coordinate with utility companies and agencies as required.

B. Where utility cutting, capping, or plugging is required, perform such work in accordance with requirements of the utility company or governmental agency having jurisdiction.