Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.02 SCOPE A. Remove pavements as designated in the drawings. B. Remove existing utilities as designated in the drawings. C. Coordinate utility line relocations, if necessary, with the utility companies. 3.03 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Do not begin removal until receipt of notification to proceed from Owner. B. Minimize production of dust due to demolition operations; do not use water if that will result in ice, flooding, sedimentation of public waterways or storm sewers, or other pollution. C. Partial Removal of Paving and Curbs: Neatly saw cut at right angle to surface. 1. Sawcut edge of existing pavement, including ends of curb & gutter, in areas of partial pavement removal and where new pavement will abut against existing pavements. a. Sawcut concrete pavements full depth of the pavement thickness. 1) Concrete pavements shall be sawcut at the nearest joint to the removal limit. b. Sawcut asphalt pavements full depth of the pavement thickness. D. Backfill depressions with material in accordance with 31 23 23.03. 3.04 EXISTING UTILITIES A. Coordinate work with Owner. Notify Owner before starting work. B. Coordinate work with utility companies; notify before starting work and comply with their requirements; obtain required permits. C. Protect existing utilities to remain from damage. D. Do not close, shut off, or disrupt existing utility branches or take-offs that are in use without prior notification to Owner. E. Locate and mark utilities to remain; mark using highly visible tags or flags, with identification of utility type; protect from damage due to subsequent construction, using substantial barricades if necessary. 3.05 DEBRIS AND WASTE REMOVAL A. Remove all demolition materials, debris, rubbish, non-reusable soil, etc., from the site. 1. All the above shall become property of the Contractor. 2. Do not bury the materials on-site. B. Leave site in clean condition, ready for subsequent work.
