Section 02110 CLEARING, GRUBBING, AND STRIPPING

Section 02110

_{CLEARING, GRUBBING, AND STRIPPING}

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 THE REQUIREMENT

A. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all tools, equipment materials and supplies and shall perform all labor to complete the work associated with removal of all natural and artificial material from the designated areas of Work as indicated in the Contract Documents.

B. This Work shall also include the protection from injury and preservation of existing improvements, adjacent property, utility vegetation and existing objects designated to remain.

C. Prior to commencing the Work, obtain acceptance from the ENGINEER regarding methods to be used and disposal of removed materials.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. The requirements of the following sections and divisions apply to the Work of this section. Other sections and divisions of the Specifications, not referenced below, shall also apply to the extent required for proper performance of this Work.

1. Section 02200, Earthwork

2. Section 02050, Demolition

1.3 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

A. All Work specified herein shall conform to or exceed the applicable requirements of the referenced portions of the following publications to the extent that the provisions thereof are not in conflict with other provisions of these Specifications.

B. Comply with the applicable editions of the following codes, regulations and standards.

1. Industry Standards:

SSPWC Subsection 7-8 Standard Specifications for Public Works

Construction, Project Site Maintenance

C. Comply with the applicable reference Specifications as directed in the General

Requirements and the Additional General Requirements.

1.4 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Submit schedule of clearing, grubbing, and erosion control measures to be put in place for all work scheduled during the rainy season (October - April).

B. Submittals shall be made in accordance with the General Requirements, Additional

General Requirements and as specified herein.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with the requirements specified herein and the applicable reference

Specifications of the General Requirements and Additional General Requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CLEARING

A. Clearing shall consist of removing all vegetable growth such as trees, roots, stumps, shrubs, brush, limbs, and other vegetative growth. Remove all evidence of their presence from the growth surface. Clearing shall also include the removal and disposal of trash piles, rubbish, abandoned piping and equipment, and fencing.

2.2 PRESERVATION OF TREES, SHRUBS, AND OTHER VEGETATION

A. Protect trees, shrubbery, and other vegetation not designated for removal from damage resulting from the Work. Cut and remove tree branches only where, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, such cutting is necessary to affect construction. Scars resulting from the removal of branches shall be treated with an approved tree sealant. The ENGINEER will identify all trees for removal, relocation, or preservation.

2.3 GRUBBING

A. Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of wood, stumps or root matter a minimum of 36 inches below existing ground surface or bottom of subgrade, whichever is deeper, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. Clearing shall include stumps, logs, roots, or root systems greater than 1.5 inches in diameter or thickness.

2.4 CLEARING AND GRUBBING FOR TRENCHING

A. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain ENGINEER’s approval before beginning excavation. The CONTRACTOR shall complete clearing and grubbing prior to the start of trenching. The CONTRACTOR shall not permit excavated materials to cover vegetation prior to disposal.

2.5 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF CLEARING AND GRUBBING DEBRIS

A. General: All materials removed shall be disposed of and removed from the site. No accumulation of flammable material shall remain on or adjacent to the right-of-way. The roadway and adjacent areas shall be left with a neat and finished appearance.

B. Bituminous Pavement: Bituminous pavement removal shall be in conformance with SSPWC Section 300-1.3.2 (a). Estimated thickness of paving sections to be removed are shown on Sheets C1-7002 and C1-7003] of the Drawings

C. Concrete Pavement: Concrete pavement removal shall be in conformance with SSPWC Section 300-1.3.2 (b). Estimated thickness of paving sections to be removed is shown on sheet C1-7003 of the Drawings.

D. Concrete Curb, Walk, Gutters, Cross Gutters, Driveways, and Alley Intersections: Concrete removal shall be in conformance with SSPWC Section 300-1.3.2 (c) and shall be limited to the areas shown on the Drawings unless otherwise specified.

2.6 STRIPPING

A. Stripping shall include the removal and disposal of all organic sod, topsoil, grass and grass roots, and other objectionable material remaining after clearing and grubbing from the areas designated to be stripped. The depth of stripping shall be as shown on the Drawings and specified herein.

B. Topsoil from the stripping shall be stockpiled and used for the finished site grading. Excess topsoil will be placed in the waste disposal areas designated by the ENGINEER.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Clearing and grubbing shall be in conformance with the SSPWC Section 300-1.

3.2 STRIPPING

A. Prior to beginning any excavation or fill, strip the topsoil to a depth sufficient to remove all organic material and stockpile for future use. In general, topsoil shall be removed where structures are to be built, trenches dug, and roads, parking lots, walks, and similar improvements constructed within the areas presently covered with topsoil. Topsoil shall be stored clear of the construction area. Take reasonable care to prevent the topsoil from becoming mixed with subsoil.