SECTION 02230 SITE CLEARING

This spec was used on the Des Plaines, IL River WRF that will bid on February 26.

SECTION 02230
SITE CLEARING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Removing surface debris.
2. Removing designated paving, curbs, sidewalls and unsatisfactory base materials.
3. Removing designated trees, shrubs, and other plant life.
4. Removing abandoned utilities.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to applicable codes for disposal of debris.
B. Coordinate clearing work with utilities.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify existing plant life and features designated to remain are tagged or identified.

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 benchmarks, survey control points, and existing structures from damage or
displacement.

3.3 CLEARING
A. Clear areas required for access to site and execution of Work.
B. Remove trees and shrubs within marked areas and as indicated. Remove trees, shrubs,
stumps, surface rock, and roots.
C. Clear undergrowth and deadwood, without disturbing subsoil.

3.4 REMOVAL
A. Remove debris, rock, and extracted plant life from site.
B. Remove paving, curbs, sidewalks, and unsatisfactory base materials.
C. Remove abandoned utilities within limits of construction or as shown. 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.

END OF SECTION