Rev. 7-1-95
DEMOLITION
202-L-008
The Standard Specifications are revised as follows:
SECTION 202, BEGIN LINE 281, DELETE AND INSERT AS FOLLOWS:
202.06 Removal of Houses and Buildings. This work shall consist item consistsof the satisfactory demolition, removal, backfilling, and disposal of all houses and buildings at locations shown on the plans or where directed. This work shall also include removal of portions of existing basement walls and appurtenances so designated. The Contractor will not be permitted to enter parcels designated for demolition until notified by the Engineer that such parcels are available. Time of commencing work and time of completion shall be in accordance with 108.07. All demolition operations, including disposal of materials, shall be in accordance with all applicable local ordinances and as specified herein. The houses,andbuildings, and all appurtenances shall be demolished and removed down to a point which is 0.30 m (1 ft) below the original ground level or the subgrade elevation, whichever is lower. Where there are existing basements where buildings have been removed, the foundations shall be removed to a point which is 0.30 m (1 ft) below the existing ground line. Such removal shall also include the removal and disposal of buried or exposed tanks within the demolition area. Concrete slabs, under which a basement, pit, well, or cistern exists, shall be broken up and removed. All accumulated debris in existing basements shall be removed and disposed of. Basement floors, including those for which buildings have been previously removed, shall be broken up in accordance with the applicable requirements of 203.22. Prior to starting demolition operations, or when directed, all existing utilities shall be terminated.and allAll floor drains shall be sealed in a satisfactory manner.Temporary fence in accordance with 107.13 may be required where specified or directed.Basements or depressions leftbydue to demolition, removal and disposal of existing debris from basements including termination of utilities, sealing floor drains, or breaking up of basement floors, shall be backfilled with B borrow and compacted in accordance with 203.23. Concrete from walks, steps, curbs, or other material of this nature shall not be used for such backfilling. All cisterns or open wells in the demolition area shall be treated in the same manner as set out for backfilling basements or as directed.No additional payment will be made for temporary fence, the cost thereof to be included in the lump sum price for removal at the location.Temporary fence in accordance with 107.14 may be required where specified or directed. SuchTemporarytemporary fence shall remain the property of the Contractor.
The local public officials will have the legal authority to establish regulations regarding streets, bridges, sewers, and city water systems. Use or disruption of these shall be subject to their jurisdiction. All local regulations and established policies shall be understood. The Contractor shall establish close and continuous liaison with local public officials so that proper preparation and close cooperation may be maintained during the demolition work specified. All necessary precautionary measures shall be taken, and the work specified shall be performed so as to adequately protect and safeguard the existing pavement, drainage structures, and other existing facilities in place from damage due to demolition operations. Adjacent houses and property shall be protected during demolition operations in accordance with 107.14 and 107.19. The operation of crawler type construction equipment on the pavement in place will not be permitted. The operation of overweight or oversize equipment on the pavement shall in accordance with State laws and regulations. The removal of houses and buildings shall be arranged and prosecuted such that all Department maintained highways, and all local roads, streets, and alleys within the project limits shall remain open to normal traffic at all times unless otherwise directed.
Demolition and removal of anyan individual house or building shall not be started without written authority.Compensation will be paid only for houses and buildings which are actually removed from the right-of-way as authorized.Removed materials shall be disposed of in accordance with 104.05. The final grade of backfill for basements, pits, wells, cisterns, or open voids shall conform to that of the surrounding area so as to present a neat, well drained appearance.All salvageable material including plumbing, fixtures, furnaces, or other appurtenances shall become the property of the Contractor. In taking possession of salvageable material from the buildings to be demolished or from areas of existing basements where buildings have been previously removed, the Contractor shall make proper allowance for salvage value of such material for each building so demolished. The Department will reserve the right to dispose of houses, buildings, or salvageable material therein prior to the letting date. On the letting date, the Department will not guarantee that pay items shown in the Schedule of Pay Items will be as shown on the plans or other contract documents. Salvageable materials and appurtenances shall consist of those existing on the letting date. No allowance will be made for changes in status of the materials and appurtenances within the houses and buildings subsequent to the letting date. The status of each demolition pay item shall be adequately checked immediately prior to bid submission. SECTION 202, DELETE LINES 305 THROUGH 308.