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SC#

PROJEC
T NAME





LBNL Facilities Master Specifications

311000
-
1

Revised

Site Clearing

02
/24
/10

SECTION
311000
–

SITE CLEARING


PART 1
-

GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY

A.

Related Documents:

1.

Drawings and general provisions of the
Sub
contract

apply to this Section
.

2.

Review these documents for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to
work under this
Se
c
tion.

B.

Section Includes:

1.

Remov
al

and dispos
al

of surface debris.

2.

Remov
al
and dispos
al

of paving, curbs, gutters, fences, posts, or
other
structures indicated on the
drawings.

3.

Site clearing and disposal of
plant life and grass.

4.

Remov
al

and dispos
al
of tre
es and shrubs.

5.

Remov
al

and dispos
al

of root system of trees and shrubs.

6.

Topsoil excavation and stockpiling.

C.

Related Sections:

1.

Division 01 Section "General Requirements."

2.

Division 01 Section "Special Procedures."

3.

Division 31 Section "
Backfill
".

1.2

SUBMITTALS

A.

C
omply with the provisions of Division 01 Section "General Requirements".

B.

Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.

Tree Paint: Include product label and manufacturer's application instructions specific to the Project.

1.3

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Prior to
d
rilling or excavation, obtain a "Permit to Penetrate or Excavate Surfaces at LBNL" in accordance with
Division 01 Section "Special Procedures"
. Remove and dispose of paving, curbs, gutters, fences, posts,
and

structures indicated

for removal
on the Drawin
gs.

B.

Conform to applicable codes and local, state and federal regulations for disposal of debris and use of
herbicides. Burning of debris, lumber or scrap will not be permitted.

C.

Coordinate clearing work with the Project Manager.


D.

Obtain the University's a
pproval prior to removal of tree branches. Removal of tree branches shall be under
the supervision of the University.

PART 2
-

PRODUCTS


2.1

MATERIALS

A.

Tree Paint
:

Non
-
toxic, commercial grade, suitable for application on fresh cut branches.

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Site Clearing

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/10

PART 3
-

EXECUTION

3.1

TEMPORARY EROSION

AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A.

Provide temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil
-
bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, according to [
requirements of
authorities havin
g jurisdiction
] [
sediment and erosion control Drawings
] [
a sediment and erosion
control plan, specific to the site, that complies with EPA

832/R
-
92
-
005 or requirements of authorities
having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent
].

B.

Inspect, repair, and m
aintain erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction until permanent
vegetation has been established.

C.

Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during removal.

3.2

PREPARATION

A.

Verify that existing pla
nt life designated to remain, is tagged or ident
i
fied.

B.

Sawcut paving, curbs gutters and other structures between portion to remain and portion to be removed.

3.3

PROTECTION

A.

Locate, identify, and protect
from damage
utilities
indicated to remain
.

B.

Protect trees,

plant growth, and features
indicated to remain
.

C.

Protect

from damage or displacement

bench marks and existing structures
indicated

to remain.

3.4

CLEARING

A.

Clear areas required for access to site and execution of
the Work
.

B.

Remove paving, curbs, and gutters, fen
ces, posts, or structures ind
i
cated on the
Drawings
.

C.

Remove trees and shrubs indicated.

1.

In areas to be filled and under structures

and roads, remove stumps, and
main root system to a depth of
not less than
2 feet (0.6 m)

below the original ground surface.


2.

Fill d
epressions made by grubbing with structural backfill to the original surface in accordance with
Division 31 Section "
Backfill
"

unless further excavation is required.

D.

Clear undergrowth and dead wood

without disturbing subsoil.

E.

Apply herbicide approv
ed by the University to remaining stumps to i
n
hibit growth.

F.

Cut t
ree branches in conflict with the construction close to the bole in a workmanlike manner. Remove other
tree branches in such a manner that the tree will present a balanced appearance. Scars

resulting from the
removal of branches shall be treated with a heavy coat of tree paint.

G.

Remove debris, rock, and extracted plant life from site.

3.5

TOPSOIL EXCAVATION

A.

Excavate topsoil from areas to be further excavated, re
-
landscaped, or re
-
graded.

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B.

Stock
pile in area designated on site to depth not exceeding 8 feet

(2.5 m)

and protect from erosion. Remove
excess topsoil not being reused from site.

END OF SECTION
311000