1. Clear Site of Plant Life, Trees and Grass

WESTFALL SCHOOLS

2017 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 Summary

A. Section Includes:

1. Clear site of plant life, trees and grass.

2. Remove root system of existing shrubs.

3. Remove existing surface debris.

4. Demolition of any existing construction foundations.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 31 25 00 - Erosion and Sediment Controls

2. Section 31 22 13 - Rough Grading.

1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to applicable local building code for disposal of debris on site.

B. Dispose of unsuitable solid waste materials off site in a manner complying with local, state and Federal agencies having jurisdiction over the Work.

C. Coordinate clearing work with utility companies.

1.03 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Conduct site clearing operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent facilities.

B. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other facilities without permission from appropriate authorities.

C. Provide protections necessary to prevent damage to existing improvements indicated to remain in place.

D. Schedule work of this Section so as not to interfere with work required by other Sections.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that soil erosion and water pollution controls as specified in Section 02170 are properly located and installed prior to initiating work.

3.02 CLEARING

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

B. Method of Clearing: Use equipment and procedures as required to complete the work.

C. Remove existing shrubs, trees and other vegetation within marked areas. Grub out roots and surface rock.

D. Clear undergrowth and deadwood, without disturbing subsoil.

E. Existing trees scheduled to remain: Do not tunnel through tree roots; do not nail anything to trees; do not drive trucks over tree root system.

F. Restore existing materials, systems, or improvements damaged during work of this Section to their original condition as acceptable to Architect at no additional cost to Owner.

G. Do not burn materials on Owner's property.

H. Abandonment or removal of certain underground conduit or pipe may be included in Division 15 and 16 work and is included under work of those Divisions. Removal of abandoned underground conduit or pipe which interfaces with site clearing is included under scope of this Section.

I. Do not cover up brush and similar debris with earth.

J. Refill depressions created by removal of stumps and large roots with suitable compacted earthfill where necessary to bring grade back to its original elevation or final grade.

3.03 PROTECTIONS

A. Protect above and below grade utilities scheduled to remain.

B. Protect bench marks from damage or displacement.

C. Maintain designated site access for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

D. Protect exposed bare earth by mulch or other approved method if site clearing operations are completed two days prior to construction, excavation, or utility installations.

3.04 DISPOSAL

A. Remove existing surface debris from site.

B. Properly dispose of debris. Notarize and certify to Owner in writing the following:

1 . Locations where debris was disposed off site.

2. That disposal complied with applicable environmental regulations.

END OF SECTION 31 10 00

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