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SITE WORR GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATZONS
GENERAL CONDITION3
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining,
or verifying that all permits and approvals are
obtained from the respective city, county and state
agencies prior to starting construction.
B. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
determine the exact location of all existing
utilities in the vicinity of the construction area
prior to starting construction.
C. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility for
notification and coordination of all construction
with the respective utility companies.
D. It shall be the responsibility of the Developer and
Contractor to maintain quality control throughout
the project; failure to do so may result in removal
and replacement of the defective work. It is
recommended that the developer have a qualified
inspector on the job site at all times during
construction.
E. It is essential that the work to be done in
conjunction with this project shall be installed
according to these specifications. The Engineer
will be required to certify to certain portions of
this project upon completion. Therefore, it is
necessary to obtain approval and acceptance by the
City that construction was done in compliance with
these plans and specifications.
F. The designation A.S.T.M. shall refer to the
American Society of Testing and Materials standards.
The latest revision of listed A.S.T.M. standards
shall prevail.
G. The designation I.D.O.T. shall refer to the Indiana
Department of Transportation Standard Specifications
dated 1985 and all subsequent revisions.
eral Ordinance No. 49, dated 1972, sha�l�f��-t�
the In i ' � artmPT�,�.�-�ef-�'�°firansportation
specificati��s.;�-�--�-��°°t`�ie"�` la e's"t" '' of said
_,„.._...e�i�nce shall prevail.
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
A. Clearing and grubbing shall consist of cutting,
removal and satisfactory disposal of all trees, down
timber, brush, projecting roots, stumps, rubbish,
boulders, broken concrete, fencing (as designated),
and other material on the project site and with the
boundary as shown on the Construction Documents
and/or as designated by "construction limits".
B. Special care shall be taken to insure that
trees to be left remaining in the project area shall
not receive limb, bark or root injuries. When such
injuries occur, all rough edges of scarred areas
shall be removed in accordance with accepted
horticultural practice and the scars coated
thoroughly with an asphaltum base tree paint.
C. All "unsuitab�e material" from clearing operations
stated in item II-A shall be removed to disposal
area(s) off of the project site; unless a"Bury Pit"
shall be utilized in an area where it shall not be
beneath building areas and/or pavement areas and
shall not be located in an area where storm drainage
structures shall be located or where impoundment of
surface drainage may occur. Written permission of
project owner must be obtained for bury pit
construction on site, including location.
D. Materials shall not be disposed of by burning unless
approved by the local Fire Marshall.
TREE REMOVAL AND PROTECTION
A. Trees shall be removed from the project site only
where the area is to be occupied by road and
surfaced areas in accordance with specifications of
the Indianapolis Department of Transportation.
B. Trees shall be removed from the project site as
directed by the Developer, and so designated.
C. Trees shall be removed from the project site where
they interfere with the placement of storm or
sanitary sewers.
D. The Contractor shall endeavor to save and protect
trees of value and worth which do not impair
construction of improvements as designated. In the
event cut or fill exceeds 0.5 foot over the root
area, the Developer shall be consulted with respect
to protective measures to be taken, if any, to
preserve such treese
E. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining
the method for protection of tops, trunks and roots
of existing trees on the project site that are to
remain. Existing trees subject to construction
damage shall be boxed, fenced or otherwise protected
before any adjacent work is started. Earth or
material and equipment shall not be stockpiled or
stored within the spread of branches. Branches
which need to be removed or are broken shall be
neatly trimmed and scars shall be covered with tree
paint.
F. See Note II-B.
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STRIPPING OF TOPSOIL
A. T h e C o n t r a c t o r s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t a l l t o p s o i l h a s
been removed in the areas to be occupied by road,
walks and designated building areas. Topsoil shall
be removed to a depth of 8 inches or deeper, if
necessary, to remove vegetative matter where
required.
B. Topsoil shall be kept separated from suitable fill
materials and shall not be used as fill under
pavement and/or building areas.
C. Topsoil shall be stored at a location where it does
not interfere with construction operations. Excess
topsoil shall be removed from the site. Topsoil
storage areas shall be approved in writing by the
Owner.
D. Topsoil shall be reasonably free from subsoil debris
and stones.
GRADING
A. The Contractor shall perform all grading operations
to bring subgrades, after final compaction, to the
required grades and sections for site improvement.
B. Subgrade shall be proofrolled with suitable
equipment and all spongy and otherwise unsuitable
material shall be removed and replaced with suitable
material.
C. Subgrade for streets and pavement areas shall be
prepared in compliance with the Indiana Department
of Highways and Marion County Department of Highways
Standard Specifications, for all areas of street
construction. Subgrade shall be compacted to 100$
of standard proctor in the upper 6" of depth.
Depths of embankment below the upper 6" shall be
compacted to 95� of standard proctor.
D. See PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
E. Al1 fill material shall be formed from soil free of
deleterious material. Prior to placement of fill,
a sample of the proposed fill material should be
submitted to the soils engineer for his approval.
The fill material should be placed in layers not to
exceed eight (8") inches in loose thickness and
should be spread and dried to a moisture content
which will permit proper compaction.
F. All fill material in areas outside of building and
pavement areas shall be compacted lightly with each
lift and protected from erosion. Areas of building
construction shall not have unsuitable material
placed in that location, and fill shall be compacted
in accordance with the Soils Engineer's report
(minimum of 95� standard proctor). These areas
shall b� determined by the developer's
representative.
SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION
A. Current City of G4,�C#�!�- Sanitary Sewer
District, County and State specifications shall
prevail as to materials and methods of construction.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining or
verifying all permits for all or portions of this
project prior to starting construction. Contractor
shall notify the �TY oF Gp,�t..l�l-
48 hours prior to commencement of sanitary
construction. The Contractor shall notify the
G�T( o� �,�Mtl' � and the Engineer for
" scheduling all inspections during construction.
C. Sanitary sewer shall be installed in accordance with
the Indiana State Board of Health requirements,
D. Sanitary sewer shown on the construction plans shall
be A. B. S. Truss Pipe, in accordance with A. S. T. M. D-
2680 (8"-15" pipe and fittings) , D-2751 (6" pipe and
fittings), or P.V.C.-A.S.T.M. D-3034 (S.D.R. 35)
pipe, or A.S.T.M. F794 P.V.C. ULTRA-RIB (8" to 18")
pipe.
E. All fittings and joints shall be premolded type and
manufactured and installed in accordance with the
pipe manufacturer's specifications.
F. Sanitary manholes shall be pre'cast concrete in
accordance with A.S.T.M. C-478, includinq concrete
adjusting rings.
G. Manhole castings shall be Neenah 1712-BSP with
concealed pick holes, or equivalent.
H. Solvent welded tappi�g saddles shall be used for
lateral connections.
I. Water and sewer line crossings and separations shall
be in accordance with Ten States Standards and local
codes.
1. Where water lines and sewer lines cross and the
water line cannot be placed above the sewer
line a minimum of 18" with a minimum cover of
48", the sewer line shall be constructed of
waterworks grade cast iron pipe with mechanical
joints.
2. Where water lines and sanitary sewer lines run
parallel with one another, a minimum of 10'
horizontal separation shali be maintained.
J. All future sewer installation, either connected to
or extended from this system, shall be constructed
in accordance with these specifications.
K. No roof drains, footing drains, and/or surface water
drains may be connected to the sanitary sewer
system, inclu�ding a t.e��oraYy cannectioa� durir�g oonstnictio�.
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B u i l d i n g s s h a l l b e s e r v i c e d b y a 6" m i n i m u m s a n i t a r y
sewer lateral. The sewer lateral's termination
shall be indicated on the surface with a metal fence
post set immediately above said temporary
termination point. The ends shall be plugged and
sealed with a water tight clay or plastic disc.
Wyes are to be tiled up to 45 degrees from the
horizontal, with suitable fittings for all changes
in direction.
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with "as-
built" locations and information for all sanitary
sewer laterals within ten days after completion.
Kent seal or extrudable Butyl rubber shall be used
at manhole section joints.
Manhole waterstops shall be installed at all
connections to manholes, where flexible-type manhole
connections are not used.
All precast manholes shall be bedded on a granular
foundation as shown in the Details. The granular
foundation shall be compacted with vibratory tamps.
The Contractor shall remove by pumping or other
suitable methods any water which may accumulate in
trenches.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all tests
for leakage, infiltration and deflection as
established by the City of Indianapolis and the
Indiana State Board of Health. Any portions not
passing said tests for acceptance shall be repaired
or replaced at the Contractor's expense, including
re-excavation and backfill. All testing shall be
observed by a Professional Engineer for
certification within forty days after completion.
Pipe shall be laid in open trenches, except when
conditions require and the appropriate approving
agencies give written permission for tunneling or
jacking of pipe.
Trench shall be opened sufficiently ahead of pipe
laying to reveal obstructions, and shall be
properly protected and/or barricaded when left
unattended.
Contractor shall be responsible for sheeting and
bracing of trenches as necessary to protect workmen
aiid adjacent structures. All trenching shall be
done in accordance with O.S.H.A. standards to
protect workmen.
Manhole inverts shall be shaped for flow channels
with concrete and smoothly finished by a semi-
circular section conforming to the in:;ide diameter
of the connecting sewers. Changes i.n size and
grade shall be made by smooth true curves for all
connecting sewers at each manhole.
W. Granular backfill shall be required under
all pavement areas and within 5 feet of the edge of
pavement.
X. During installation of pipe in wet conditions, the
contractor shall use de-watering pumps a well as 6
inches of #8 stone or larger granular material
beneath the pipe and connection joints should be
dry and clean.
Y. The maximum length of a sanitary sewer lateral
between cleanouts is 100 feet.
EROSION PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION
A. The contractor shall provide adequate erosion
protection measures during construction.
l. Riprap at locations designated on the plans.
2. Swales draining the site shall be mulch seeded
or sodded and Contractor shall be responsible
for establishing grass cover.
3. All proposed lakes shall be mulch seeded from
edge of water to top of bank. Contractor
shall be responsible for establishing grass
cover.
4. Construction operations conducted on private or
city-owned property shall be neatly finish
graded and mulch seeded.
STORM SEWER CONNECTION
A. Storm sewer structures shall comply with current
specifications of the City, County, and all agencies
in respect to design and quality of construction.
�11 storm sewer construction inside public rig�t�=°'
way;°e�.tl�,r existing or to be ded�a�e�d°°; shall be
in accordanc Gene inance 49, 1972.
Contractor sha13, dianapolis Department
of T�r,s3,ns.}�v��"Eation forty-eigh��s prior to
encement of storm sewer constructiori °'�-
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C. Where reinforced concrete pipe is shown on the
construction plans, it shall be in accordance with
A.S.T.M. C-76 Class III Wall "B", unless otherwise
specified on the plans.
D. Where corrugated metal pipe is shown on the
construction plans, it shall be 16 gauge unless
otherwise specified and shall have the connecting
bands and seals as specified by the manufacturer.
C.M.P. may be either aluminum pipe or zinc coated
steel sheets in accordance with A.S.T.M. A-444.
E. Manholes, catchbasins, and inlets to be precast
concrete.
F. P r e c a s t c o n c r e t e a n d s t e e l f o r m a n h o l e s a n d i n l e t s
shall be in accordance with A.S.T.M. C-478.
G. Castings shall be as shown on the Structure Data
Table for manufacturer, type, and model number.
H. Granular backfill shall be required for all
crossings under pavement areas, per General
Ordinance 49, 1972.
IITILITIES
A. Water line
1. See Sanitary Sewers for vertical and horizontal
separations (Note VI-I-1 and 2).
2. All water lines shall be in accordance with the
Standards and Specifications of the Indiana
State Board of Health. Sterilization of water
mains shall be in accordance with the Indiana
State Board of Health for procedures and time
of treatment.
3. Pressure tests for the water system shall be
performed in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
4. Granular backfill shall be required for all
utility crossings under pavement areas and 3
feet beyond the edge of pavement.
5. All water lines within the existing or proposed
right-of-way or special easements requested by
the Water Company shall be a minimum Class 51
cement lined ductile iron pipe or copper and
shall be installed in accordance with the
Indianapolis Water Company specifications.
6. Where private water lines for potable water
lines are shown on the contract plans, they
shall be type "K" copper pipe for sizes up to
2 1/2". Copper water service lines and
fittings shall conform to A.S.T.M. B-88.
7. Pipe sizes between 3" and 12" for potable water
mains shall be cement lined ductile iron pipe
C.L.50 conforming to A.N.S.I. Specification
A21.50.
8. Thrust blocks shall be installed in accordance
with the details contained within the plans,
or the Indianapolis Water Company standard
specifications, as applicable.
9. Felt material not to exceed 3/8 inch thick
shall be placed between pipes and concrete
thrust blocks.
10. All valves and appurtenances for domestic and
fire protection water mains shall be approved
by the Underwriters Laboratories and Factory
Mutual for critical use.
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B. Electric and Telephone
1. Conduit shall be required for all crossings
under pavement areas.
2. Granular backfill shall be required for all
crossings under pavement areas.
3. Concrete pads for electric and telephone
transformers shall be set at the approximate
ground grade as shown on the Site Development
Grading Plans for the respective locations.
GRANULAR BACRFILL
Shall be in accordance with I.D.O.H. Standard
Specifications,
PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
All street and pavement construction shall be in
accordance with the plans and specifications and conform
to the minimum standards of General Ordinance 49, 1972.
Subgrade shall be prepared in compliance with Section
207.02 of the I.D.O.H. standard specifications. No
traffic shall be permitted on the prepared subgrade prior
to paving.
Backfilling of utility trenches with granular material
under pavement areas is required and shall conform to
General Ordinance 49, 1972.
Contractor shall notify the GI'fY �I� G4(LI��I�
forty-eight hours prior to commencement of
street construction within any existing or proposed
right-of-way.
CONCRETE CURB AND WALRS
A. See Detail Sheet for type and details. Curbs and
walks within the project area and within existing
or proposed right-of-way shall be constructed in
accordance with General Ordinance No. 49, 1972.
B. Concrete shall be ready mixed Portland cement
conforming to A.S.T.M. C-150, and water.
Aggregate shall conform to A.S.T.M. C-33.
Compressive strength of concrete at 28 days shall be
4000 p.s.i. Where required, reinforcement sha11 be
welded steel wire fabric conforming to A.S.T.M.A-
185.
C. Application
1. Place concrete only on moist, compacted
subgrade or base free from loose material.
Place no concrete on muddy or frozen subgrade.
2. C o n c r e t e s h a l l b e d e p o s i t e d s o a s t o require as
little rehandling as practical. When concrete
is to be placed at an atmospheric temperature
of 35°F. or less, Paragraph 702.10 of the
I.D.O.H. Specifications, 1985 edition, shall
apply.
3. Except as otherwise specified, cure all
concrete by one of the methods described in
Section 501.17 of the I.D.O.H. Specifications,
1985 edition.
FINISH GRADING AND SEEDING
A. Over the approved rough grade (see Section V),
spread 4" minimum of topsoil or approved fill to
such depth as will finish to the required finish
grades and contours after rolling and natural
settlement. New grades shall slope uniformly
between levels established on the plans, and
intersections of new grades with existing grades
shall be uniform and smooth.
B. Fertilizer and Agricultural Limestone. Fertilizer
and agricultural limestone shall be spread uniformly
over the area to be seeded. They shall be mixed
into the top two inches of soil with a disk harrow,
rotary tiller, or other approved equipment.
Fertilizer shall be spread at the rate of 800 pounds
per acre and agricultural limestone at the rate of
one-half ton per acre, unless otherwise specified.
C. A seeding mixture in the areas where stripping,
cuts, or fills have been graded shall be seeded for
silt and erosion protection at a rate of 90 pounds
per acre with a mixture as follows: 18 lbs.
Kentucky Bluegrass, 18 lbs. Park Kentucky Bluegrass,
18 lbs, Delta Kentucky Bluegrass, 10 lbs. Pennlawn
Fescue, and 26 lbs. Annual Ryegrass. Wood cellulose
fibre, straw or mulch, as approved by the Engineer,
shall be applied at a rate of 3/4 tons per acre.
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