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Work for this item shall be conducted as described in Section 32 18 16 Synthetic Resilient Surfacing and as indicated in the Plans and Landscape Construction Material Schedule (P-601). Colors and Layout shall be as indicated on the Construction Plans.
PAYMENT
Payment for Rubber Play Surface with Base shall be at the contract unit price per Square Foot (SF) as set forth in the Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, base materials, sealers, binders, tools, equipment, containers, and incidentals, and for doing all work involved in subgrade preparation, forming, and placement poured-in-place Resilient Thermal Plastic Vulcanized Play Surfacing including base complete in-place as shown on the Plans and as directed by the City Engineer. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Purchase and Delivery of Playground Equipment
Bid Item No. 30
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the purchase, submittals and final approvals of Play Equipment with color and finish and play features as indicated on the Plans, Landscape Construction Material Schedule on sheet L-300 (PE101, PE-102, PE-103, PE-104, PE-105), technical specifications Section 02 88 20 – Playground Equipment, and Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Quote # 1194886-03-04.
All play components shall be purchased by the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for accepting delivery and providing secure storage.
PAYMENT
Payment for Play Equipment shall be at the Lump Sum (LS) contract unit as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing all play equipment as shown on the plans.
This payment shall also include permitting, taxes and shipping, and procurement of the manufacturer’s engineered drawings, and completion of deferred submittals. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Installation of Playground Equipment
Bid Item No. 31
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the preparation and installation of Play Equipment with color and finish and play features as indicated on the Plans, Landscape Construction Material Schedule on sheet L-300 (PE-101, PE-102, PE-103, PE-104, PE-105), technical specifications Section 02 88 20 – Playground Equipment, and Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Quote # 1194886-03-04. All play components shall be installed by the contractor per the project technical specifications.
The contractor shall be responsible for accepting delivery and providing secure storage.
Play equipment installer shall be factory certified. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating access for the construction of play equipment and rubberized surfacing, protecting each through construction operations.
The contractor shall be responsible for verifying and respecting all equipment fall zones and play area boundaries. All play areas and playground elements shall be accessible.
All equipment clearances and deck heights shall be per the manufacturer’s installation plans. All deck heights shall be coordinated with the rubber surfacing installer to ensure
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proper thickness to meet HIC requirements. Drains shall be located plans. Drain conflicts with utilities and footings shall be brought to the attention of the City Engineer and Landscape Architect immediately. Subbase thickness, drain grate elevations and locations, and invert elevations shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and Landscape Architect prior to the placement of subbase.
The contractor shall retain an Independent Certified Playground Safety Inspector. This inspector shall provide a Safety Inspection report per the requirements of the project specifications. All corrections noted in the report shall be corrected as a part of this Bid Item.
Play equipment footings shall be as indicated in the construction plans and per the play equipment manufacturer’s drawings. Footing recommendations shall comply with the requirements of the geotechnical report. Foundation / footing design by the play equipment manufacturer shall be constructed per manufacture provided structural plans and calculations. Refer to Section 02 88 20 – Playground Equipment.
PAYMENT
Payment for Play Equipment shall be at the Lump Sum (LS) contract unit as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for installing, providing: labor, materials, tools, equipment, fittings, electrical work (associated with play equipment), footings, concrete, hardware, corrections, and incidentals for doing all work involved in purchasing, delivery unloading, erecting and assembling all play equipment operative in place as shown on the plans, specifications, structural details and calculations, and manufacturer’s engineered drawings and instructions. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Modify Lawn and Irrigation at Playground
Bid Item No. 32
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with modifying the existing irrigation system and installing new sod around paving improvement areas. This scope includes any costs associated to modifying the existing automatic irrigation system, such as reprogramming of controllers, moving valve boxes as needed, repair and reconnections of areas damaged that are outside of new irrigation scope, as indicated on the Irrigation Plans in the Construction Documents and specifications Section 32 84 00 Irrigation, Section 32 92 23 Sod and Section 32 93 95 90 Day Maintenance
PAYMENT
Payment for Modify Law and Irrigation at Playground shall be at the Square Foot (SF) contract unit price as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing all materials, labor, service connections, and irrigation equipment, such as rotors, rotary nozzles, spray heads, drip line tubing, drip emitters, valves, PVC piping, sleeving, wireless remote controls, data connections, backflow preventer, quick couplers and irrigation controller, wire, decoders, gate valves, conduit, repairs or modifications to existing mainline/lateral/valves/irrigation heads/drip/wiring as described in the plans and specifications for the Irrigation System complete and operational in place as shown on the plans and specifications with acceptance from the City’s Maintenance Division and Local Water District. And installation of turf from sod including all labor, material, tools, equipment, watering and incidentals for doing all work involved to complete in place. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
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New Planting and Irrigation at Playground
Bid Item No. 33
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with modifying the existing irrigation system and installing new planting from, various box and gallon sizes as indicated on the Planting Plans and Planting Schedule, around paving improvement areas. This scope includes any costs associated to modifying the existing automatic irrigation system, such as reprogramming of controllers, moving valve boxes as needed, repair and reconnections of areas damaged that are outside of new irrigation scope, as indicated on the Irrigation Plans in the Construction Documents and specifications Section 32 84 00 Irrigation, Section 32 90 00 Landscaping and Section 32 93 95 90 Day Maintenance
PAYMENT
Payment for New Planting and Irrigation at Playground shall be at the Square Foot (SF) contract unit price as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing all materials, labor, service connections, and irrigation equipment, such as rotors, rotary nozzles, spray heads, drip line tubing, drip emitters, valves, PVC piping, sleeving, wireless remote controls, data connections, backflow preventer, quick couplers and irrigation controller, wire, decoders, gate valves, conduit, repairs or modifications to existing mainline/lateral/valves/irrigation heads/drip/wiring as described in the plans and specifications for the Irrigation System complete and operational in place as shown on the plans and specifications with acceptance from the City’s Maintenance Division and Local Water District. And installation of shrubs from various gallon size including all labor, material, tools, equipment, watering and incidentals for doing all work involved to complete in place. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
MacKenzie Park Rehabilitation
Laguna Hills, California
Additive Alternate Bid #1 – ADA Compliance Pathway Replacement Paving Demo of Existing Park Walkway North of Playground Bid Item No. 35
Unless separately designated, Paving Demo of Existing Park Walkway North of Playground shall include saw cutting, excavating, loading, stockpiling, hauling, and disposing of surplus material to the depth indicated on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. All removal of asphalt concrete, base material, debris, concrete, curbs, berms, pipes, structures, foundations, fences, and all other interfering items within limits of construction shall be removed and disposed of in the legal manner and will be considered part of Paving Demo of Existing Park Walkway North of Playground.
PAYMENT
Payment for Paving Demo of Existing Park Walkway North of Playground shall be paid at the contract unit price per Square Foot (SF), and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment and doing all work required in conformity with the plans & specifications.
Concrete Paving at Tennis Court Entry
Bid Item No. 36
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the construction of Concrete Paving at Pathway with color and finish as indicated on the Plans and the Landscape Construction Material Schedule (P-101) on sheet L-300 in the Construction Documents and specifications Civil Section 4” Thk. Reinforced Concrete Walkway over 8” Crushed Aggregate Base, Section 03 10 00 Formwork, Section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Concrete, No additional compensation will be allowed.
PAYMENT
Payment for Bid Items Concrete Paving at Pathway shall be at the Square Foot (SF) contract unit price as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for cleaning, furnishing labor, materials, integral coloring agents, acid finishes, hardware, stone, grout, base materials, sand, aggregate, rock, sealers, sealant, tools, equipment, containers, and incidentals, and for doing all work involved in subgrade preparation, forming, and placement paving complete in-place with thickened edge, reinforcement, jointing, and scoring, finishing, including additional cleaning, taping, masking required for joint sealant as shown on the Plans. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Modify Lawn and Irrigation at Pathway
Bid Item No. 37
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with modifying the existing irrigation system and installing new sod around paving improvement areas. This scope includes any costs associated to modifying the existing automatic irrigation system, such as reprogramming of controllers, moving valve boxes as needed, repair and
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reconnections of areas damaged that are outside of new irrigation scope, as indicated on the Irrigation Plans in the Construction Documents and specifications Section 32 84 00 Irrigation, Section 32 92 23 Sod and Section 32 93 95 90 Day Maintenance
PAYMENT
Payment for Modify Law and Irrigation at Pathway shall be at the Square Foot (SF) contract unit price as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing all materials, labor, service connections, and irrigation equipment, such as rotors, rotary nozzles, spray heads, drip line tubing, drip emitters, valves, PVC piping, sleeving, wireless remote controls, data connections, backflow preventer, quick couplers and irrigation controller, wire, decoders, gate valves, conduit, repairs or modifications to existing mainline/lateral/valves/irrigation heads/drip/wiring as described in the plans and specifications for the Irrigation System complete and operational in place as shown on the plans and specifications with acceptance from the City’s Maintenance Division and Local Water District. And installation of turf from sod including all labor, material, tools, equipment, watering and incidentals for doing all work involved to complete in place. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
MacKenzie Park Rehabilitation
Laguna Hills, California
Additive Alternate Bid #2 – New Site Furniture
Demo Existing Site Furniture
Bid Item No. 38
Perform Site Furniture demolition work in a pre-planned, systematic, efficient, and orderly manner. Deploy customary and acceptable methods as required to complete the Work indicated on the Plans in accordance with governing regulations. This includes all costs associated with removing and properly disposing of all identified and all necessary other aspects of the existing site furniture that aren’t to be repurposed as outlined in the plans.
1.1 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS
All removed materials not salvaged or reused shall be removed from the project site no later than the end of each workday and transported legally for disposal at a qualified site.
If hazardous materials are encountered, notify the City Inspector immediately.
Burning of removed materials is not permitted.
1.2CLEANUP AND REPAIR
The Contractor, at the end of each workday, shall dispose of all removed materials from the site. The Contractor also shall protect the site and new improvements from vandals or other damages at all times until City acceptance.
PAYMENT
Payment for site furniture demolition shall be made at the contract LUMP SUM included in the bid price and shall have included all of the costs for labor, equipment, supplies, tools, haulers, permit and disposal dump fees, security personnel, and other items of work to dispose of all unwanted materials and to clear, protect, and maintain the jobsite at no additional cost to the City.
Purchase and Delivery New Site Furniture
Bid Items No. 39, 41, 43
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the purchase and delivery of all New Site Furnishings as provided by the contractor.
PAYMENT
Payment for the New Site Furnishings shall be paid at their respective contract unit prices per Each (EA) as indicated in the Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for procuring and arranging delivery of all site furnishings pieces, including applicable taxes and freight. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Installation New Site Furniture
Bid Items No. 40, 42, 44
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the installation of all New Site Furnishings as provided by under Bid Items 40, 42 and 44 and specifications Section 12 93 00 Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials and as required by product manufacturers installation instructions.
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PAYMENT
Payment for the New Site Furnishings shall be paid at their respective contract unit prices per Each (EA) as indicated in the Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing labor for installation only and incidentals for doing all work involved in hauling, lifting, assembling for the installation of all Site Furnishings complete, permanently attached in place as shown on the plans and Manufacturer’s instructions. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
MacKenzie Park Rehabilitation
Laguna Hills, California
Additive Alternate Bid #3 – Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court Entry Drinking Fountain Demo at Tennis Court
Bid Item No. 45
Perform Drinking Fountain demolition work in a pre-planned, systematic, efficient, and orderly manner. Deploy customary and acceptable methods as required to complete the Work indicated on the Plans in accordance with governing regulations. This includes all costs associated with removing and properly disposing of the drinking fountain and all necessary other aspects of the existing drinking fountain system that aren’t to be repurposed as outlined in the plans.
1.2 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS
All removed materials not salvaged or reused shall be removed from the project site no later than the end of each workday and transported legally for disposal at a qualified site.
If hazardous materials are encountered, notify the City Inspector immediately.
Burning of removed materials is not permitted.
1.2 ADJUSTMENT OF EXISTING SANITARY SEWERAGE, WATER, GAS,
ELECTRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
All existing utility facilities, i.e. manholes, vaults, irrigation boxes, valve cans, etc. may or may not have been indicated on the plans. While these items are not expected on this project, the Contractor is nevertheless hereby made aware that such encounter will require the contractor to bear the cost to raise ALL to finished grade at no additional cost to the City.
Drawings show existing major underground utilities using the best information available.
Verification of existing utilities and the actual locations are the Contractor’s responsibility.
Any utility inadvertently damaged by the Contractor shall be immediately called to the City’s attention for shutoff and then be immediately repaired by the Contractor at its own cost within 4 hours.
1.4 CLEANUP AND REPAIR
The Contractor, at the end of each workday, shall dispose of all removed materials from the site. The Contractor also shall protect the site and new improvements from vandals or other damages at all times until City acceptance.
PAYMENT
Payment for drinking fountain demolition shall be made at the contract LUMP SUM included in the bid price and shall have included all of the costs for labor, equipment, supplies, tools, haulers, permit and disposal dump fees, security personnel, and other items of work to dispose of all unwanted materials and to clear, protect, and maintain the jobsite at no additional cost to the City.
Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court
Bid Item No. 46
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the installation of all Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court as provided by (purchased by) the Contractor and
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specifications Section 12 93 00 Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials and as required by product manufacturers installation instructions.
PAYMENT
Payment for the Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court shall be paid at their respective contract unit prices per Lump Sum (LS) as indicated in the Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, fittings, footings, hardware, and incidentals for doing all work involved in hauling, lifting, assembling for the installation complete, permanently attached in place as shown on the plans and Manufacturer’s instructions. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Concrete Paving at Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court
Bid Item No. 47
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with the construction of Concrete Paving at Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court with color and finish as indicated on the Plans and the Landscape Construction Material Schedule (P-101) on sheet L-300 in the Construction Documents and specifications Civil Section 4” Thk.
Reinforced Concrete Walkway over 8” Crushed Aggregate Base, Section 03 10 00 Formwork, Section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Concrete, No additional compensation will be allowed, No additional compensation will be allowed.
PAYMENT
Payment for Bid Items Concrete Paving at Drinking Fountain at Tennis Court shall be at the Square Foot (SF) contract unit price as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for cleaning, furnishing labor, materials, integral coloring agents, acid finishes, hardware, stone, grout, base materials, sand, aggregate, rock, sealers, sealant, tools, equipment, containers, and incidentals, and for doing all work involved in subgrade preparation, forming, and placement paving complete in-place with thickened edge, reinforcement, jointing, and scoring, finishing, including additional cleaning, taping, masking required for joint sealant as shown on the Plans. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
MacKenzie Park Rehabilitation
Laguna Hills, California
Additive Alternate Bid #4 – Playground Drainage
Install 4” PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe
Bid Item No. 48
Installation of 4” PVC drain line shall be as shown per the project plans. Pipes, connections, and other work included shall conform to the applicable Standard Plans for Public Works Construction as shown on the project plans, the Special Provisions and these Technical Specifications, unless otherwise noted. Material for PVC shall be 4” PVC SDR35 for the installation. Location for installation of PVC shall be verified prior to construction.
PAYMENT
Payment for Install 4” PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe shall be paid at the contract unit price per Linear Foot (LF), and shall include full compensation for providing all labor, backfill, trenching, saw cutting, materials, equipment, and other related work as required. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Install 6” PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe
Bid Item No. 49
Installation of 6” PVC drain line shall be as shown per the project plans. Pipes, connections, and other work included shall conform to the applicable Standard Plans for Public Works Construction as shown on the project plans, the Special Provisions and these Technical Specifications, unless otherwise noted. Material for PVC shall be 6” PVC SDR35 for the installation. Location for installation of PVC shall be verified prior to construction.
PAYMENT
Payment for Install 6” PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe shall be paid at the contract unit price per Linear Foot (LF), and shall include full compensation for providing all labor, backfill, trenching, saw cutting, materials, equipment, and other related work as required. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
NDS 1200 Square Polypropylene Catch Basin w/ 1212 Solid Grate Bid Item No. 50
Installation of NDS 1200 Square Polypropylene Catch Basin w/ 1212 Solid Grate shall be as shown per the project plans. Pipes, connections, and other work included shall conform to the applicable Standard Plans for Public Works Construction as shown on the project plans, the Special Provisions and these Technical Specifications, unless otherwise noted. Material for polypropylene for the installation. Location for installation of grate shall be verified prior to construction.
PAYMENT
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Payment for NDS 1200 Square Polypropylene Catch Basin w/ 1212 Solid Grate shall be paid at the contract unit price per Each (EA), and shall include full compensation for providing all labor, backfill, trenching, saw cutting, materials, equipment, and other related work as required. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
NDS 1200 Square Polypropylene Catch Basin w/ 1212 Green Grate Bid Item No. 51
Installation of NDS 1200 Square Polypropylene Catch Basin w/ 1212 Green Grate shall be as shown per the project plans. Pipes, connections, and other work included shall conform to the applicable Standard Plans for Public Works Construction as shown on the project plans, the Special Provisions and these Technical Specifications, unless otherwise noted. Material for polypropylene for the installation. Location for installation of grate shall be verified prior to construction.
PAYMENT
Payment for NDS 1200 Square Polypropylene Catch Basin w/ 1212 Green Grate shall be paid at the contract unit price per Each (EA), and shall include full compensation for providing all labor, backfill, trenching, saw cutting, materials, equipment, and other related work as required. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Drain Inlet Under Rubberized Surface Playground
Bid Item No. 52
Installation of Drain Inlet under Rubberized Surface Playground shall be as shown per the project plans. Drain, Pipes, connections, and other work included shall conform to the applicable Standard Plans for Public Works Construction as shown on the project plans, the Special Provisions and these Technical Specifications, unless otherwise noted.
Material for polypropylene for the installation. Location for installation of grate shall be verified prior to construction.
PAYMENT
Payment for Drain Inlet Under Rubberized Surface Playground shall be paid at the contract unit price per Each (EA), and shall include full compensation for providing all labor, backfill, trenching, saw cutting, materials, equipment, and other related work as required. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Flush Concrete Header
Bid Item No. 53
Work under these bid items shall include all costs associated with the construction of concrete Flush Concrete Header with color and finish as indicated on the Civil Plans/Landscape Plans and Landscape Construction Material Schedule (P-102).
Landscape Layout Plans, and the Landscape Construction Material Schedule on sheet L-300 in the Construction Documents and specifications Section 03 10 00 Formwork, Section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Concrete.
PAYMENT
Payment for Bid Items under Flush Concrete Header shall be at the contract unit price for Linear Foot (LF) as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for cleaning, furnishing labor, materials, integral coloring agents, acid finishes, base materials, aggregate, sealers, tools, equipment, containers, and
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incidentals, and for doing all work involved in subgrade preparation, forming, and placement Concrete Bands complete in-place, reinforcement, jointing, and scoring, finishing as shown on the Plans. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
Modify Lawn and Irrigation at Playground due to Drainage Bid Item No. 54
Work under this bid item shall include all costs associated with modifying the existing irrigation system and installing new sod around paving improvement areas. This scope includes any costs associated to modifying the existing automatic irrigation system, such as reprogramming of controllers, moving valve boxes as needed, repair and reconnections of areas damaged that are outside of new irrigation scope, as indicated on the Irrigation Plans in the Construction Documents and specifications Section 32 84 00 Irrigation, Section 32 92 23 Sod and Section 32 93 95 90 Day Maintenance
PAYMENT
Payment for Modify Law and Irrigation at Playground due to Drainage shall be at the Square Foot (SF) contract unit price as set forth in the Project Bid Schedule and shall be considered full compensation for furnishing all materials, labor, service connections, and irrigation equipment, such as rotors, rotary nozzles, spray heads, drip line tubing, drip emitters, valves, PVC piping, sleeving, wireless remote controls, data connections, backflow preventer, quick couplers and irrigation controller, wire, decoders, gate valves, conduit, repairs or modifications to existing mainline/lateral/valves/irrigation heads/drip/wiring as described in the plans and specifications for the Irrigation System complete and operational in place as shown on the plans and specifications with acceptance from the City’s Maintenance Division and Local Water District. And installation of turf from sod including all labor, material, tools, equipment, watering and incidentals for doing all work involved to complete in place. No additional compensation shall be allowed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
MacKenzie Park Rehabilitation
Laguna Hills, California
Additive Alternate Bid #5 – Alternate Park Sign
Stone and Metal Monument Sign (W101-B)
Bid Item No. 55
In Lieu of Bid Item 15, the STONE AND METAL MONUMENT SIGN (W101-B) shall include all necessary materials, footings, tools, excavating, fabrication, reinforcement, slurry, hardware, tools, cmu block, stone classing, metal signage and brackets, shop drawings and any other material or services needed to install the Monument Sign W101-B as shown on the project plans and details. All work will be considered part of the STONE AND METAL MONUMENT SIGN (W101-B) Additive Alternate Bid #5.
PAYMENT
Payment for STONE AND METAL MONUMENT SIGN (W101-B) shall be paid at the contract unit price per Lump Sum (LS), and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment and doing all work required in conformity with the plans & specifications.
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Appendix A – Technical Specifications
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
MacKenzie Park
25222 MacKenzie Street
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Prepared By:
DVDCreative
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 641-1300
March 05, 2026
SPECIFICATIONS & CUT SHEETS
FOR MACKENZIE PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bid Item 1: Mobilization
Bid Item 2: Traffic Control and Work Site Protection
Bid Item 3, 8, 14, 18, 23, 25, 42 Demolition And Site Clearing Bid Item 4, 9, 17, 26, 27, 28, 39: Earthwork, Removal And Grading, Removal of Existing Pavement, Concrete Improvements
Bid Item 5: Water Pollution Control
Bid Item 11, 20, 34, 40: 4” Thk. Reinforced Concrete Walkway over 8” Crushed Aggregate Base
Bid Item 29, 30, 31, 32, 33: PVC Drain Line, Brooks Drain Box, Drain Inlets, Removal of Drain Inlet Box Lid
Bid Item 19: Adjust Existing Pull Box to Grade
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Section 01 56 39 Temporary Tree Protection
Section 02 88 20 Playground Equipment
Section 03 10 00 Concrete Formwork
Section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Concrete
Section 04 22 00 Concrete Masonry Units
Section 05 73 13 Ornamental Tubular Steel Fences and Gates
Section 09 75 00 Manufactured Stone and Brick Veneers
Section 09 96 23 Graffiti-Resistant Coating
Section 12 93 00 Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials Section 31 10 00 Site Prep & Clearing
Section 31 22 13 Earthwork and Site Grading
Section 32 18 16 Synthetic Resilient Surfacing
Section 32 84 00 Irrigation
Section 32 90 00 Planting
Section 32 92 23 Sodding
Section 32 93 43 Trees
Section 32 93 95 90 Day Maintenance
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TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
MACKENZIE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, LAGUNA HILLS
GENERAL STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The Standard Specifications for the construction materials and construction methods as set forth in the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction”, 2018 Edition and supplements shall be the Standard Provisions for all the Work to be done and the provisions of the Contract for the Work. In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these Technical Provisions, the Technical Provisions shall take precedence over and prevail over such conflicting portions.
MOBILIZATION
BID ITEM 1:
Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations including all of the labor, equipment, tools, supplies, costs, insurance, arrangements, and all others that are necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals to the project site necessary for work on the project and for all other work and operations which must be performed including, but not limited to, bonds, insurance, securing an adequate storage site for equipment and materials, and construction site fencing prior to beginning work on the various contract items on the project site.
The cost of time, materials, and labor to move the necessary construction equipment to and from the site, supervisory time on the job by the Contractor's personnel to keep the construction site in a safe condition, and all other related work as required at all times and for all non-working days during the construction period shall have been included in the bid.
PAYMENT
Payment for the preceding shall be included in the LUMP SUM for mobilization and shall be considered full compensation including the cost for obtaining all the required business licenses and permits.
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND WORK SITE PROTECTION
BID ITEM 2:
1.1 DESCRIPTION
Traffic control, construction signing and traffic maintenance shall comply with the provisions of Subsection 7-10 of the Standard Specifications and the current requirements set forth in the "Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones" and “Manual on Uniform Traffic Controls” published by the Department of Transportation, State of California, these Technical Provisions, and as directed by the Engineer.
1.2 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PUBLIC
The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to protect work and prevent accidents during all phases of the work. The Contractor shall repair all damaged new improvements as a result
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of vandalism (i.e., vehicle tracks, footprints, writing, etc.). If deemed necessary by the City, the Contractor shall repair, at its cost, the defective area in accordance with these Technical Provisions.
1.3 CONSTRUCTION SIGNING
Construction signing shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining and removing construction signs and barricades as required by the "Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones". The traffic control system shall be installed prior to starting work and shall not be removed until all work has been completed.
Also, in conjunction to the public relations effort, Contractor shall supply and erect project construction information signs at the designated locations as determined by the City. Such signs shall conform to the City's specifications. Specific verbiage to be determined by the City.
There shall be a minimum of two (2) such signs posted.
1.4 TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
The Contractor shall be responsible for handling vehicular and pedestrian traffic in accordance with Subsection 7-10 of the Standard Specifications and these Technical Provisions.
The Contractor shall cooperate with the Engineer relative to handling traffic through all work areas and shall make his own arrangements relative to keeping the working area clear of parked vehicles and maintaining clear access to the park drive areas.
Contractor's equipment and personal vehicles of the Contractor's employees shall not be parked on the traveled way at any time. Overnight parking for construction equipment in the work zone or on adjacent roads is not permitted. Parking of construction equipment shall be confined to the approved storage site.
1.5 STRIPING
Temporary striping and marking for traffic control if required shall conform to Section 310-5.6.5 of the Standard Specifications. Temporary striping and marking which has no further use shall be removed by wet sandblasting, and all sand used in sandblasting shall be removed without delay as the sandblasting operation progresses.
1.6 RESTRICTIONS ON SITE CLOSURE OF STREETS AND TRAFFIC LANES The Contractor shall conduct all operations so as to provide reasonable access to the existing park facilities and have no greater quantity of work under construction that can be properly constructed with a minimum of inconvenience to the public.
PAYMENT
Payment for traffic control shall be made at the contract LUMP SUM price bid and shall be considered full payment for furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Standard Specifications and these Technical Provisions.
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DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARING
BID ITEM 3, 8, 14, 18, 23, 25, 42:
Perform demolition work in a pre-planned, systematic, efficient, and orderly manner. Deploy customary and acceptable methods as required to complete the Work indicated on the Plans in accordance with governing regulations.
Provide services for effective air and water pollution controls as required by City and County Air Pollution Control District and the Southern California Air Quality Management District.
1.1 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS
All removed materials not salvaged or reused shall be removed from the project site no later than the end of each work day and transported legally for disposal at a qualified site.
If hazardous materials are encountered, notify the City Inspector immediately.
Burning of removed materials is not permitted.
1.2 ADJUSTMENT OF EXISTING SANITARY SEWERAGE, WATER, GAS, ELECTRICAL
AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
All existing utility facilities, i.e. manholes, vaults, irrigation boxes, valve cans, etc. may or may not have been indicated on the plans. While these items are not expected on this project, the Contractor is nevertheless hereby made aware that such encounter will require the contractor to bear the cost to raise ALL to finished grade at no additional cost to the City.
Drawings show existing major underground utilities using the best information available.
Verification of existing utilities and the actual locations are the Contractor’s responsibility.
Any utility inadvertently damaged by the Contractor shall be immediately called to the City’s attention for shutoff and then be immediately repaired by the Contractor at its own cost within 4 hours.
1.3 CLEANUP AND REPAIR
The Contractor, at the end of each workday, shall dispose of all removed materials from the site.
The Contractor also shall protect the site and the new improvements from vandals or other damages at all times until City acceptance.
PAYMENT
Payment for demolition and site clearing shall be made at the contract LUMP SUM included in the bid price and shall have included all of the costs for labor, equipment, supplies, tools, haulers, permit and disposal dump fees, security personnel, and other items of work to dispose of all unwanted materials and to clear, protect, and maintain the jobsite at no additional cost to the City.
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EARTHWORK, REMOVAL AND GRADING, REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT, AND
CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS
BID ITEM 4, 9, 17, 26, 27, 28, 39:
Earthwork, removal and grading, removal and disposal of unclassified excavation, structural excavation, export of existing material as indicated on Plans, removal of asphalt concrete pavement, sidewalk, driveways, etc. for proposed improvements shall conform to the applicable portions of Section 300 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and recommendations of a Geotechnical Report prepared by Global Geo-Engineering, Inc. Such work shall include all the cost of all labor, equipment, tools, supplies, and all other costs required to:
• Arrange with DigAlert to mark all potential interfering underground wet and dry utilities within the work limits;
• To the extent possible search, identify, and mark other underground utilities that were not identified by DigAlert;
• Expose, cut, and cap all existing irrigation lines and components along the excavate limits;
• Excavate, remove, and properly dispose of existing interfering soil and landscape materials;
• Remove and dispose of all interfering tree roots and organic matters. Root prune as described on the Landscaping Plan; and
• Grade to the elevations shown on plans. Backfill all voids and holes with similar and clean materials. Import as needed.
• Remove, and dispose of existing subgrade and compact soil backfill under the new concrete walks, pickleball courts, and other areas of work as shown on the Plans and in accordance with the Geotechnical Report.
PAYMENT
Payment for this item shall be made per the contract LUMP SUM bid price for removal and disposal/export of excavated material and no additional compensation for this item of work shall be made.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
BID ITEM 5:
Construction activities will be conducted in a manner to protect channels, storm drains, and bodies of water from pollution. Water pollution control work shall consist of activities necessary to meet the requirements of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Area wide Urban Storm Water Runoff Permit, the County’s Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP), The State’s General Construction Activities Permit (Order No. 2022- 0057-DWQ, NPDES No CAS000002, adopted September 8, 2022 and effective September 1, 2023), and as required by the Engineer. The Contractor shall coordinate water pollution control work with all other work done on the contract.
Contractor shall install erosion and sediment control measures as indicated on Improvement Plans.
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PAYMENT
Payment for water pollution control shall be at the contract LUMP SUM bid price and shall be full compensation for all items of work and all appurtenant work including installation of all erosion and sediment control measures and furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals.
4” THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE WALKWAY OVER 8” CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE BID ITEM 11, 20, 34, 40:
All concrete work shall conform to Section 201-1 of the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.
PRODUCTS
1.1 CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE
A. Crushed aggregate base will consist of entirely crushed rock and rock dust conforming to the requirements of Subsection 200-1.2 for ¾-inch crushed aggregate, of the Standard Specifications. Percentage of wear and grading will conform to Subsections 200-2.2.1 and 200-2.2.2 of the Standard Specifications.
Maximum size aggregate will be ¾-inch.
1.2 CONCRETE FLATWORK
A. Concrete flatwork shall be 520-C-2500. Curing compound shall be Type 2 (if required).
PAYMENT
Payment for 6” thick concrete walkway over 6” thick crushed aggregate base shall be per SQUARE FOOT, complete in place, and shall be in conformance with the provisions of Subsection 201-2.4, “Measurement and Payment” of the Standard Specifications. Full compensation for labor, materials, and equipment to complete the construction is considered as included in the price paid, and no additional compensation shall be made.
PVC DRAIN PIPE, BROOKS DRAIN BOX, DRAIN INLETS, AND REMOVAL OF DRAIN
INLET BOX LID
BID ITEM 29, 30, 31, 32, 33:
These items are for the construction of drainage improvements shall conform to Standard Specifications and to the details shown on Improvement Plans.
PAYMENT
Payment for installation of 4” and 6” PVC SDR 35 drain pipe and 4” PVC pipe shall include excavation, backfill and backfill compaction and shall be paid at the contract unit price bid per LINEAR FOOT and no additional compensation shall be made. Payment for this item shall also include connecting the proposed PVC drain to existing inlet box per details on plans.
Payment for drain inlets and removal of top box of existing inlet and placing a lid at bottom of
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existing box shall be paid at the contract unit price bid per EACH and no additional compensation shall be made.
ADJUST EXISTING PULL BOX TO GRADE
BID ITEM 19:
The Contractor shall adjust existing pull box to grade at locations shown on the Plans.
PAYMENT
Payment for this item shall be at the contract unit price per EACH and shall include full compensation for all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved.
SECTION 01 56 39 – TEMPORARY TREE PROTECTION - 1
SECTION 01 56 39- TEMPORARY TREE PROTECTION
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS
Requirements of "General Conditions of the Contract" and of Division 1, "General Requirements", apply to work in this Section with same force and effect as though repeated in full herein.
1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Furnish all materials, labor, transportation, services, and equipment necessary to protect existing trees as indicated on Drawings and as specified herein. Prior to the start of demolition, the contractor shall meet on site with the City Engineer.
Work related in other Sections:
1. Section 32 84 00 – Irrigation
2. Section 32 90 00 - Planting
3. Section 32 92 23 – Sod
4. Section 32 93 95 – 90 Day Maintenance
1.03 TERMINOLOGY
Pruning terminology to be utilized as developed by the National Arborist Association and is herein attacked.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
Certification:
1. Submit written certification by a qualified Arborist that trees indicated to remain have been protected during course of construction in accordance with recognized standards and that where damage did occur, trees were promptly and properly treated.
2. Indicate which damaged trees, if any, are incapable of retaining full growth potential and are recommended to be replaced.
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3. Arborist - an individual currently a member of the National Arborist Association or International Society of Arboriculture and verify proof of certification by such organization.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Arborist Qualifications: Engage a qualified certified Arborist who has successfully completed tree protection and trimming, to perform the following work:
1. Remove branches from trees that are to remain.
2. Recommend procedures to compensate for loss of roots and perform initial pruning of branches and stimulation of root growth where removed to accommodate new construction.
3. Recommend procedures for excavation and grading work juxtaposed to established plants.
4. Perform tree repair work for damage incurred by new construction.
5. Pruning to conform to ISA Pruning Standards and National Arborist Association Class I-IV as specified.
1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS
Temporary Protections: Provide temporary fencing, barricades, or other suitable guards located outside dripline to protect trees and other plants that are to remain from damage. Tree protection fence / barrier shall be as indicated in the construction documents. At a minimum tree protection shall consist of a 6’ chain-link fence around significant trees. Trees on slopes shall be protected with a 3’ orange snow fence with wood stakes. Fences shall protect tree branches and the tree’s rootzone.
Protect Root Systems:
1. Do not store construction materials, debris, or excavated material within dripline of trees to remain.
2. Do not permit vehicles within dripline of existing trees.
3. Restrict foot traffic to prevent excessive compaction of soil over root systems within dripline.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
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Drainage Fill: Selected stone or gravel, graded to pass a 3-inch sieve and retained on a 1-inch sieve.
New Topsoil:
1. Fertile, friable, surface soil, containing natural loam.
2. Obtain from local sources or from areas having similar characteristics to indigenous topsoil.
3. Provide topsoil that is reasonably free of subsoil and clay lumps, and free of brush, weeds, roots, stones larger than 2-inches and free of other extraneous or toxic matter harmful to plant growth.
4. Obtain topsoil only from well-drained sites where soil occurs in depth of 4- inches or more. Do not obtain from bogs or marshes.
5. Topsoil, prior to use, must be laboratory tested for horticulture suitability and such test must be approved by Owner’s Authorized Representative prior to placement.
6. Utilize mulch from tree removals, or purchase and place 2” medium grind mulch, or utilize mulch as provided by the City.
7. Water, clean domestic or well water shall be utilized for watering to maintain trees and shrubs that are to be protected.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
Protect tree root systems from damage due to noxious materials caused by runoff or spillage during mixing, placement, or storage of construction materials. Protect root systems from flooding, eroding, or excessive wetting resulting from dewatering operations.
Do not allow fires under or adjacent to trees or other plants that are to remain.
Branches may be removed for construction purposes only upon approval of Owner’s Authorized Representative or Arborist and subject to local governing agency ordinances.
1. Where directed by City Engineer or Arborist, extend pruning operation to restore natural shape of entire tree.
2. Cut branches and roots, if required, with sharp pruning instruments. Do not break or chop.
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Mulch shall be placed to protect tree root zones. Mulch shall be 6” to 8” thick organic mulch. Do not place mulch within 6” of tree trunks. For Oak trees, do not place mulch within 24” of tree trunk.
3.02 ON-GOING MAINTENANCE / TREE AND SHRUB WATERING
A. Provide maintenance of existing trees and shrubs that are indicated in the drawings as “protect in place”
B. Maintenance shall consist of watering, weed control, mulching, re-staking, pruning / trimming, tightening, restoration of planting saucers, aeration where areas have been compacted, and furnishing and applying such sprays and invigorants as are necessary to maintain the plants free of insects and disease and in thriving condition.
C. Irrigate planting areas as required to ensure active growth. Maintain planting areas in a moist, but not saturated, condition. Regulate irrigation as necessary to avoid erosion and gullying.
1. Supplemental hand watering may be required to maintain new and existing planting.
2. When hand watering, use water wand to break the water force.
3.03 EXCAVATION AROUND EXISTING TREES
Excavate within proximity of existing trees only where indicated on Drawings.
Do not machine-excavate within dripline. Consult City Engineer, City Arborist and Landscape Architect prior to excavating thru a trees drip line.
1. Acceptable methods are hand digging, boring, and air-spade under the supervision of the City’s Arborist.
Where excavating for new construction is required within dripline of trees, hand-excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Provide sheeting at excavations if required. Use narrow-tine spading forks and comb soil to expose roots.
2. Relocate roots in backfill areas wherever possible. If large, main lateral roots are encountered, expose beyond excavation limits as required to bend and relocate without breaking. If encountered immediately adjacent
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to location of new construction and relocation is not practical, cut roots approximately 3-inches back from new construction.
Do not allow exposed roots to dry out before permanent backfill is placed.
Provide temporary earth cover or pack with peat moss and wrap with burlap.
Water and maintain in moist condition and temporarily support and protect from damage until permanently relocated and covered with earth.
3. Root greater than 3” in diameter shall be protected within 3 hours of excavation.
4. Roots greater than 3” in diameter shall not remain unprotected at the end of a workday.
Where trenching for utilities is required within dripline, tunnel under or around roots by hand digging. Do not cut main lateral roots or tap roots; cut only smaller roots that interfere with installation of new work. Cut roots cleanly with sharp, appropriate pruning instruments. Do not break or chop roots.
Prune branches to balance loss to root system caused by damage or cutting of root system as directed by Owner’s Authorized Representative or Arborist.
Avoid heavy compaction in areas that include major roots. Any work within dripline should be done by hand and under the supervision of a certified arborist.
3.04 GRADING AND FILLING AROUND EXISTING TREES
Maintain existing grade within dripline of trees.
Lowering Grades:
1. Where existing grade is to be lowered around a protected tree, gradually slope grade away from tree as recommended by Arborist. Do not reduce grade within tree dripline.
2. Consult Owner’s Authorized Representative or Arborist for appropriate plans on grade cuts exceeding 12-inches which may require details as to drains, special backfill mixes and retaining walls.
Raising Grades:
3. Where existing grade is to be raised 6-inches or more within tree root zone, consult the Engineer or Arborist to provide appropriate remedial plans to accommodate this grade change.
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4. Such plans may address perforated pipe bends, drain lines, grates and retaining walls as may be required.
5. No soil fill will be allowed to cover over existing tree root zone grade.
6. Do not place soil as to cover tree trunk root flare.
7. For bidding purposes only: assume grades will be raise by placing a 2” layer of sand over the existing finish grade to achieve the design elevation for new finish surface.
3.05 ROOT PRUNING
Branch pruning may be required to stimulate root growth and to compensate for loss of roots.
Prune only per written recommendations from Arborist and conform to established pruning standard practices.
Ensure that Arborist provides Owner typed instructions for recommended long term maintenance procedures to be followed after completion of construction operations.
3.06 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES
Repair trees damaged by construction operations. Make repairs promptly after damage occurs to prevent progressive deterioration of damaged trees.
Remove and replace dead and damaged trees that Arborist determines to be incapable of restoration to normal growth pattern.
Provide new trees at a 48” box size and species of a species as selected by the Landscape Architect.
If trees over 6-inches in caliper measurement (taken 12-inches above grade) are required to be replaced, provide new trees of 6-inch caliper size and of species selected by Owner’s Authorized Representative.
3.07 DISPOSAL
Do not burn trees or branches on-site.
Removal from Owner’s Property: Remove excess excavation, displaced trees, and trimmings and dispose of off City’s property.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02882 - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - 1
SECTION 02 88 20 - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, appliances and necessary incidentals for the complete installation of all play structures, stand-alone play equipment, exercise equipment, and rock/rope climbing equipment.
B. Related sections.
Section 03 30 53: Concrete Formwork
Section 12 93 00: Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials Section 32 18 16: Synthetic Resilient Surfacing
C. Provide play ground certification.
1. The contractor shall retain a certified playground safety inspector at his own expense and provide a play ground safety certification report.
2. Any discrepancies found in the play ground safety report shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the city prior to acceptance of the play ground and prior to the start of the maintenance period.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specification are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit complete manufacturer's descriptive literature and specifications.
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B. Shop Drawings: Submit Shop Drawings describing the fabrication and installation of equipment proposed for use.
C. Samples: Submit the manufacturer's standard palettes for the selection of color.
D. Calculations:
1. Provide Structural calculations for all materials proposed as required by local building code.
2. Design Data: Submit engineering' calculations confirming the design of the play equipment, structures, and protective devices proposed for use.
a. Calculations for framing members, steel supports, and anchorage to the structure shall be prepared and signed by a Structural Engineer currently licensed to practice in the State of California.
E. A Certificate of Insurance shall be provided by all equipment manufacturers.
1.03 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Submit three (3) sets of a typewritten list of equipment and materials as specified to the Engineer within twenty-one (21) days after award of contract. This list shall give the name, model number, and manufacturer, and shall be accompanied by cut sheets or reproductions of catalog pages for all of the equipment and material to be installed.
B. Approval of substitutions will not relieve the Contractor from complying with the requirements of the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications. Pay at Contractor’s sole expense for all changes caused by approved substitutions which affect other items of work.
C. Substitutions will be rejected if materials proposed do not meet or exceed those specified on the plans or within the contract documents.
Comparison for proposed substitutions shall be provided in writing by the contractor.
1. Product equivalency shall be base on maintaining the design intent as well as a qualitative analysis of strength and durability, Finishes, UV Exposure, warranty, and cost and savings to city.
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1.04 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: The contractor shall be responsible for verifying all field measurements prior to the installation if the play equipment and the surrounding hardscape.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for making any adjustments necessary to ensure the safety fall zones with-in the play areas.
C. Any discrepancies within the layout of the design shall be immediately brought to the attention of the City Engineer, designer, and play equipment manufacturer’s representative.
D. Improper installation of play equipment resulting in a compromise or safety shall be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost to the city.
E. All fall zone distances shall be field verified by the contractor prior to the installation of the adjacent hardscape and again prior to the installation of the synthetic grass surfacing. Fall zones shall be marked on the finished grade and reviewed by the City’s designated representative.
1.05 WARRANTY
A. Provide product warranty information for all items included in this section.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Design, play value, materials, and warranty are based on the use of products manufactured by:
1. Play Equipment
Landscape Structures
Coast Recreation Inc.
Contact: Allison Hepburn
(714) 619-0100
2.02 MATERIALS
See Construction Details for specific playground components.
PART 3 EXECUTION
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3.01 INSTALLATION
A. The installing contractor shall provide proof experience with references showing 5 similar projects constructed within the past 5 years.
B. General: Install the playground equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures and installation sequence.
Equipment shall be rigid, straight, plumb and level. Secure equipment with manufacturer's fastening devices.
C. Foundations: Support holes shall be filled with concrete to the full required depth. The top of the concrete shall be 6" below finished grade. Primary supports shall be temporarily supported until concrete has sufficiently cured.
D. Metal Connectors: Secure with pins or spot welding to prevent loosening of the connection.
3.02 CLEANING
A. Clean surfaces of equipment thoroughly and leave ready for intended use.
3.03 CERTIFICATION
A. The Contractor shall retain an independent certified playground safety inspector to review the play equipment after installation. The Playground inspector shall be certified by CPSI with no less than 5 years experience.
The Playground safety inspector shall submit a letter report detailing any deficiencies or accessibility issues related to the design and manufacturing, or installation of the structure.
B. Any deficiencies in the playground as noted for immediate correction by the certified playground inspector shall be reconciled by the contractor prior to acceptance at no additional cost to the city.
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SECTION 03 11 13 – CONCRETE FORMWORK - 1
SECTION 03 11 13 - CONCRETE FORMWORK
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The General Provisions shall apply to all Concrete Formwork operations.
Provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform work as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Section.
Section 03 30 53: Miscellaneous Concrete
C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable local, state, federal requirements regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.
B. Manufacturer’s directions, specifications and detailed drawings shall be followed in all cases where articles used furnish directions covering points not delineated on the Plans or Specifications.
C. The work included in this Section shall be done to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The decision by the Engineer as to the true construction meaning of the Plans and Specifications will be final.
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PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Where finish concrete is below grade, plywood or sawed lumber formwork shall be constructed of substantial material as selected by the Contractor.
B. Where finished concrete is above grade and scheduled to be exposed, use Plyform Class I and II B-B, EXT-DFPA.
C. Form coating shall be a non-grain-raising and non-staining type that will not leave residual matter on the surface of the concrete or adversely affect bonding to concrete of paint, plaster, or other applied materials.
D. Portland cement shall be Type V, ion alkali and shall conform to ASTM C150.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. All concrete above grade shall be cast in plywood or sawed lumber forms.
B. Concrete below grade may be poured directly against earth in open trenches.
C. All forms shall be constructed true to line and level, sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of mortar, and shall conform exactly to the dimensions of the finished concrete as shown on the drawings. Forms for curved surfaces shall be so constructed and placed that the finished surface shall not deviate from the arc of the curve; flat spots will not be accepted.
D. Where studs in formwork are spaced not over 12” o.c., 5/8” minimum plywood shall be used. Where studs are spaced not over 16” o.c., 3/4” minimum plywood shall be used.
E. Place long dimension of plywood sheets perpendicular to direction of studs.
F. Forms and metal reinforcement shall be checked and approved by the Engineer before concrete is placed.
3.02 REMOVAL OF FORMS
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Do not disturb or remove forms until the concrete has developed sufficient strength to safely sustain its own weight and the superimposed loads above. After concrete is placed, the following minimum time periods shall elapse before the removal of forms.
ITEM FORMS SHORING
Sides of walls and edge of slabs and
footings
3 days 5 days
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SECTION 03 30 53 - MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE- 1
SECTION 03 30 53 - MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The General Provisions shall apply to all miscellaneous concrete work operations. Provide labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform work as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Sections.
Section 03 11 13 - Concrete Formwork
C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the Engineer.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specification are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable local, state, federal requirements regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.
B. Manufacturer’s directions, specifications and detailed drawings will be followed in all cases where articles used furnish directions covering points not delineated on the Plans or Specifications.
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C. The work included in this section will be done to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The decision by the Engineer as to the true construction meaning of the Plans and Specifications will be final.
D. Material quality standards and testing procedures shall be in accordance with all ASTM standards and testing procedures and shall be the latest requirements.
1. All tests shall be made by a testing laboratory acceptable and approved by the Engineer.
2. One mechanical analysis and one decantation test shall be made of the sand and coarse aggregate proposed for the work.
E. Reinforcing Steel: All steel shall be Grade 60 billet steel conforming to ASTM A-615.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Shop Drawings: Submit for concrete slabs showing dimensioned locations and types of construction and expansion joints.
B. Samples: Prepare minimum 4-foot square samples of each required slab finish excluding only monolithic trowel and float finishes. Include a transverse expansion joint, scoring, and edging.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength at 28 days of 2500 psi.
B. Portland Cement shall be Type V, low alkali, and shall conform to ASTM C150.
C. Concrete aggregate shall conform to ASTM C33. All aggregate shall be well graded and selected from a source that has a proven history of nonreactivity. Maximum aggregate size shall be 3/4 inch.
D. Fine aggregate shall consist of washed natural sand having hard, strong and durable particles and which does not contain more than 2% by weight of clay, loam, shale, alkali, organic matter or other deleterious substances.
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E. Coarse aggregate shall consist of clean, hard, fine grained, sound crushed rock or gravel, which does not contain more than 5% by weight of flat, chip-like, thin, elongated, friable or laminated pieces. Any piece having a major dimension in excess of two and one-half (2 1/2) times the average thickness and which will adversely affect the strength of the concrete shall not be used.
F. Water shall be clean and free from deleterious amounts of acids, alkalis, and organic materials.
G. Imprint pattern and color shall be as noted on the plan under construction materials schedule.
H. Each component of the concrete mix shall be supplied from the same source for the entire project.
2.02 PROPORTIONS AND MIXING
A. The concrete shall be composed of cement, sand and coarse aggregate in the proportions as determined by the testing laboratory. Cost of mix design shall be borne by Contractor.
B. Slump: Adjust quantity of water so concrete at time of placing does not exceed the following slumps when tested according to ASTM C143. Use the minimum water necessary for workability required by part of structure being cast.
Part of Structure Maximum
Slump Inches
Maximum WaterCement Ratio
Footings, foundation walls, and
mass concrete, not reinforced
4 0.6
Slabs on grade, reinforced and
non-reinforced
3 0.45
Reinforced concrete over 8” thick 4 0.5
Reinforced concrete 8” or less
thick
4-1/2 0.5
All other concrete 4 0.5
C. The concrete shall be mixed as follows:
1. Each transit mixer shall be equipped with automatic devices for recording the number of revolutions of the drum prior to completing the mixing, with peripheral drum speed of approximately 200 feet per minute.
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2. Transit-mix concrete shall be mixed for a period of not less than ten (10) minutes. At least three (3) minutes of the mixing period shall be immediately prior to discharging at the job.
3. Transit-mix concrete shall not be delivered to the work with the total specified amount of water incorporated therein. Two (2) gallons of water per cubic yard shall be withheld, and may be incorporated in the mix, before the concrete is discharged from the mixer truck.
4. The concrete, at time of placing, shall be in such condition that it can be properly placed.
2.03 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE
A. Concrete footings
B. Concrete flatwork
C. Concrete header
D. Concrete Curbs
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 PLACING CONCRETE
A. Before the placing of any concrete, all forms shall be thoroughly cleaned and wet. Concrete shall be poured into forms immediately after it is mixed, so that no separation will occur. No concrete which has stood for more than fifteen (15) minutes after leaving the mixer shall be used.
Concrete shall be rejected if not placed in its final position within ninety (90) minutes after water is first added to the batch.
B. Maximum free drop of concrete shall not be more than 5’-0”. Use tremies in deep sections.
C. The location of all stoppages shall be approved by the Engineer.
D. The flow surface of the freshly poured concrete shall be level whenever any pour is stopped and tight dams shall be built as necessary to accomplish this result. Construction joints shall be made only when unavoidable, and then only at the point determined by the Engineer.
Details of such joints shall be as directed by the Engineer.
E. Before the placing of any concrete, the surface of the previously poured concrete shall be clean, wet and free of oil or any other contamination.
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F. Install concrete and cement finish work true to lines, dimensions, levels, and finish with smooth unblemished surfaces for exterior finishes specified on Plans.
G. Remove and replace defective concrete or cement work with new materials. Permission to patch any defective area shall not be a waiver of the right of the City to require complete removal of defective work if patching does not restore quality and appearance of work.
H. No advertising impression, stamp, or mark of any description will be permitted on surface of concrete or cement finish.
3.02 CONCRETE FINISH
A. Compact and tamp concrete as specified to bring 3/8” of mortar to surface, wood float to straight edges and screeds, and apply following finishes. Do not use steel or plastic floats of any kind for initial floating operations.
Unless otherwise specified, do not apply finishes until surface water disappears and surface is sufficiently hardened. Remove any bleed water and laitance as it appears.
B. The color for concrete paving shall be as shown on plans.
C. Integral color concrete shall be incorporated per manufacturer’s rates and specifications.
D. The pattern for imprint concrete shall be as shown on plans.
3.03 CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTION AND EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Expansion joint material shall be at all vertical surfaces.
B. Locate construction and contraction joints to least impair the strength and appearance of the structure. In no case place an intersecting construction joint in such a way that two intersecting walks are separated by a construction or control joint at the point of intersection. Transition curves shall be part of a continuous pour of the intersection slab.
1. Construction joints shall be a maximum of twenty feet (30’) apart, with contraction joints a maximum of ten feet (10’) from construction joints. See plans for design layout.
2. The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer’s approval of layout showing proposed location of joints before pouring concrete.
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C. Caulking of expansion joints where called for on the Plans shall be done with a non-tracking, multi-part flow type, self-leveling, polyurethane sealant manufactured by Chem-Seat, Grace, 3-H or approved equivalent.
1. Color shall match the color of the concrete where the expansion joint occurs unless shown otherwise on the plans.
2. Caulking shall be done by an experienced applicator in a workmanlike manner, in smooth straight runs, after thoroughly cleaning and priming joints.
3. All work shall be done in strict accordance with manufacturer’s printed recommendations. Do not permit traffic to travel over seated joints until sealer has fully cured.
3.04 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Smoothness tolerance exterior concrete finish surfaces shall be of such smoothness and evenness that they shall contact the entire length of a 10’ straight edge laid in any direction, with an allowable tolerance of 1/8 inch.
Any operations necessary to achieve this result shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the City.
B. Inspections will be provided as necessary. Call for inspection two (2) working days prior to need.
C. The Contractor shall call for inspection during specific phases of construction. They shall include:
1. All form work prior to pouring.
2. All footings prior to pouring.
3. Subgrade prior to pouring.
4. Drag form approval.
5. At beginning of imprinting.
D. Contractor shall notify the Engineer twenty-four (24) hours prior to pouring any concrete.
E. Any work covered prior to inspection shall be opened to view by the Contractor at his expense.
3.05 TESTING
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A. Compression tests of concrete shall be made as required by the Building Code except that compression tests of any grade of concrete shall be made whenever the quantity of that grade used in the project exceeds 25 cubic yards. At least two identical cylinders of each grade of concrete shall be taken of each 100 cubic yards of concrete or fraction thereof placed in the work. The cylinders shall be tested in a testing laboratory and test reports submitted to the City.
B. Storage of test cylinders on the site and after delivery to the testing shall be in accordance with ASTM Designation C31.
1. Should the strength by test fail, the mix shall be adjusted so that the resulting concrete shall comply with the minimum requirements, and all additional expense resulting from such adjustment shall be borne by the Contractor.
2. Should the strength of any grade by test fall below minimum, concrete from the defective pours which is in place may be tested by the core method. If such tests show the concrete to be defective, the concrete shall be removed and replaced or adequately strengthened as required under the governing Code.
All expenses involved shall be borne by the Contractor.
3. Testing of concrete shall be at the discretion of the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 04 22 00 – CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS - 1
SECTION 04 22 00 -CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation and incidentals to provide and install concrete masonry units (CMU) including reinforcement, anchorage, and accessories as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Section.
Section 03 11 13: Concrete Formwork
Section 03 30 53: Miscellaneous Concrete
Section 12 93 00: Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specification are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with the current edition of the California Building Code.
B. Mortar and grout mix design:
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1. The Contractor shall employ and pay for, an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Engineer to design the mortar and grout mixes required.
2. The mixes shall be designed by the testing laboratory to produce mortar and grout of the strengths shown on the Drawings. Refer herein for tests to be used in determining masonry strengths.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ACI 530 - Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures.
B. ACI 530.1 - Specifications for Masonry Structures.
C. ASTM A 82 - Cold-Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement.
D. ASTM A 123 - Zinc (Hot-Dipped Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
E. ASTM A 167 - Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate.
F. ASTM A 525 - Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated, (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process.
G. ASTM A 580 - Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Wire.
H. ASTM A 615 - Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
I. ASTM C 55 - Concrete Building Brick.
J. ASTM C 90 - Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units.
K. ASTM C 652 - Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale).
L. IMIAC - International Masonry Industry All-Weather Council: Recommended Practices and Guide Specification for Cold Weather Masonry Construction.
M. UL - Fire Resistance Directory.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of City specifications.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate bars sizes, spacings, locations, reinforcement quantities, bending and cutting schedules, supporting and spacing devices for reinforcement and accessories.
C. Product Data: Provide data for masonry units.
D. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that Products meet or exceed specified requirements.
1.05 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products
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specified in this section with minimum 5 years experience.
1.06 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to applicable code for masonry construction.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. CMU: Size and Finish noted in detail
C. Portland cement: ASTM C 150, Type I, II or III.
D. Lime: ASTM C 207, Type S.
E. Aggregates:
1. For grout: ASTM C 404. Modify coarse aggregate grading requirements so that not more than 5% pass a No. 8 sieve and 100% passes a 3/8 in. sieve.
2. For mortar: ASTM C 144.
F. Mortar coloring pigments: Chemically inert, color-fast, finely ground limeproof pigment by LM Scofield & Co., or equal, of the color selected to match Engineer approved sample.
G. Admixture for grout: Sika Grout-Aid by the Sika Corp. or equal.
H. Water: Potable and fresh.
I. Reinforcing steel: ASTM A 615, grade shown.
J. Miscellaneous materials: As hereinafter specified and as necessary to complete this work.
2.02 MORTAR AND GROUT MIXING
A. Mix in the proportions designed by testing laboratory.
B. Use admixtures according to their manufacturer's printed instructions.
Secure manufacturer or distributor initial supervision by a qualified field representative to assure proper use of admixture.
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C. Mix by placing 1/2 of water and sand in operating mixer. Then add cement, lime, admixture and the remainder of sand and water. After all ingredients are in the mixer, mix mechanically for not less than three minutes. Do not hand-mix ingredients.
D. Use grout for placing of consistency as fluid as possible for placing without segregation of constituent parts.
E. Mortar may be retempered with water as required to maintain high plasticity.
F. Retemper on mortar boards only by adding water within a basin formed with the mortar and rework the mortar into the water.
G. Discard mortar and grout which are unused after 1-1/2 hour from initial mixing time.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 SHORES AND CENTERING
A. Design, erect, support, brace and maintain shoring and centering for temporary support of cobble elements.
B. Construct true to required shape, size and form, well braced and made rigid in all parts and capable of supporting and sustaining the loads to which they are subjected.
C. Leave shores and centering in place until cobble can safely carry its own weight and the added loads of construction.
D. Brace Pilaster adequately to withstand all forces they will be subjected to during construction. Walls are not designed to be self-supporting for lateral loads until attached to floor and roof elements.
3.02 WORKMANSHIP
A. Erect pilaster plumb, square, straight and true to indicate lines, position and dimensions, in level courses with joints properly aligned.
B. Use sound, dry, clean cobble units free from cracks when placed in the structure.
C. If it is necessary to move a unit after it as been once set in place, remove the unit from the wall, clean and set in fresh mortar.
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D. Do not exceed the tolerances contained in ACI 117 for completed work.
3.03 REINFORCEMENT
Embed reinforcement completely in grout with minimum coverage specified below.
3.04 BONDING
A. For bonding the cobble to the foundation, clean top surface of concrete foundation, remove laitance and expose aggregates before starting masonry construction.
B. Lay-up sides in straight uniform courses.
C. Corners shall have a standard bond by overlapping units and grouting solid.
3.05 JOINTS
A. Lay the starting joint on foundations with full mortar coverage on the bed joint. Keep area where grout occurs free from mortar so that grout will contact the foundation.
B. Mortar surfaces between cobbles shall be smooth and uniform cobble to produce a dense, slightly concave surface well bonded to the cobble on each side where exposed in the Work.
C. Perform tooling when mortar is partially set but still sufficiently plastic to bond. Use a tool which compacts the mortar, pressing excess mortar out of joint rather than dragging it out.
D. Rake out joints which are not right at the time of tooling, point and then tool.
E. Set capping units and bearing plates in a full bed of mortar.
F. Do not wet the cobbles units except that in very dry weather the contact surfaces of the units shall be moistened immediately before laying.
3.06 GROUTING
A. Keep mortar droppings out of or remove from the grout space before grouting.
B. Perform grouting from the inside of the cobble. Vibrate grout after initial absorption of water, but before plasticity is lost, to encase steel and to insure contact. Encase reinforcement in minimum of 1/2 in. of grout between
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cobble and reinforcement.
3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. The Owner's Testing Agency will test mortar and grout as required by governing [CAC] .
B. The Testing Agency shall make the following tests in accord with these Specifications and the requirements of the [CAC]. The minimum acceptable test results are listed below.
C. At the beginning of masonry work, at least 2 test samples of mortar grout shall be taken and prepared for each 50 cu. yds. or fractional part hereof, and continuously stored in most air until tested. The compressive strengths shall meet the minimum strengths specified. Perform tests in compliance with the following:
D. Compression test strengths:
1. Mortar compression tests: On 2 in. x 2 in. cubes tested in compliance with ASTM C 109.
a. 7 day: 1800 psi.
b. 28 day: 3000 psi.
2. Grout compression tests: On cylinders made and cured in compliance with ASTM C 31. Compressive strength shall be determined in compliance with ASTM C 39.
a. 7 day: 2000 psi.
b. 28 day: 3300 psi.
E. Additional samples shall be taken whenever any change in materials or job conditions occurs or whenever, in the judgment of the Engineer, such tests are necessary to determine the quality of the material and installed work.
F. In making mortar test specimens, the mortar shall be taken from the unit soon after spreading. After molding, the molds shall be carefully protected by a covering which shall be kept damp for at least 24 hours, after which the specimens shall be stored and tested as required for concrete cylinders.
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G. In making grout test specimens, remove molds after the grout has taken its set but before it has hardened. Store cylinders as required for concrete cylinders and test in the vertical position.
H. The compressive strength of masonry work shall be established by preliminary tests made in advance of the operations, using prisms of similar materials under the same conditions and insofar as possible, with the same bonding arrangement, mortar composition and joint thickness as for the structure. In building the prisms, the moisture content of the unit at time of laying, the consistency of the mortar, the workmanship and curing conditions shall be the same as will be used in the structure.
I. Test specimens shall be large enough to approximate the actual conditions in the finished structure, but small enough to facilitate handling and cutting to the size prisms required to fit the testing machines available. All tests shall be made in accord with the [UBC] [CAC].
J. Whenever there is any evidence that materials to be used in masonry construction do not conform to the Specifications, the material shall be tested for compliance before being used in the work.
K. All tests shall be made by the Testing Agency of record.
L. Testing of mortar and grout shall e at the discretion of the Engineer.
3.09 CLEANING
A. Remove grout scum and grout stains from the pilaster and all other surfaces immediately.
B. After pilaster is constructed, do not saturate with water for curing or any other purpose.
C. Where atmosphere is dry, dampen pilaster surface with a very light fog spray for 3 days.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 05 73 13 – ORNAMENTAL TUBULAR STEEL FENCES AND GATES - 1 SECTION 05 73 13 – ORNAMENTAL TUBULAR STEEL FENCES AND GATES PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Tube Steel Fence and Gate.
B. Related Sections
Section 03 11 13 – Concrete Formwork
Section 03 30 53 – Miscellaneous Concrete
C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specification are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 SUBMITTALS:
A. Shop Drawings: Layout of railing and fence with dimensions, details and finishes of component accessories and post foundations.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer’s catalogue cuts indicating material compliance and specified options.
C. Samples: Color selections for finishes. If requested, samples of materials, (e.g. finials, caps, and accessories).
PART 2: PRODUCTS
SECTION 05 73 13 – ORNAMENTAL TUBULAR STEEL FENCES AND GATES - 2
2.01 MANUFACTURER
A. Products from qualified manufacturers having a minimum of 5 years experience manufacturing ornamental picket fencing.
B. Ornamental Picket Fence:
Style: Per detail - see plans
Height: Per detail – see plans
C. Ramp Handrail:
Style: Per detail - see plans
Height: Per detail – see plans
2.02 TUBE STEEL PICKETS, RAILS AND POSTS
A. Pickets: Per plan-see detail
B. Rails: Per plan-see detail
C. Posts: Per plan-see detail
D. Finish: Per plan-see detail l
1. In accordance with ASTM A123 Grade 85, for steel and iron products; use ASTM A153, Class B2, for steel and iron hardware.
2. Fabricate items for galvanneal finish in one piece in greatest extent possible for separate panels. Field welding of main components will not be permitted.
3. Surfaces shall be free of icicles, spangles and puddling. Provide venting holes at all enclosed sections; Drilled holes are acceptable.
Locate venting holes at a low point to prevent rainwater from entering and standing water. See drawings and schedules for extent of steel items to be provided with a galvanized finish.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify areas to receive fencing are completed to final grades and elevations.
B. Ensure concrete alignment and elevations are clearly established.
3.02 INSTALLATION
SECTION 05 73 13 – ORNAMENTAL TUBULAR STEEL FENCES AND GATES - 3 A. Install fence in accordance with these plans and specifications.
B. Space posts uniformly at on center, as indicated in detail.
C. Concrete Set Posts: All post will be set in a concrete footing as indicated in detail. Construct concrete footing as indicated in detail.
D. Gate Posts and Hardware: Not applicable on this project E. Check each panel for vertical and top alignment and maintain in position during placement and finishing operation.
3.03 CLEANING
Clean up debris and unused material and remove from site.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 09 75 00 - MANUFACTURED STONE AND BRICK VENEERS -1 SECTION 09 75 00 - MANUFACTURED STONE AND BRICK VENEERS PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Manufactured stone and brick veneer.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 042200 – Concrete Masonry Units
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ASTM C 91: Specification for Masonry Cement.
B. ASTM C 150: Specification for Portland Cement.
C. ASTM C 177-71: Test Method for Thermal Conductivity by Means of Guarded Hot Plate.
D. ASTM C 207: Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes E. ASTM C 270: Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit three copies of manufacturer’s data and cut sheets.
B. Submit three full sized samples for each type material used.
C. Submit three copies of manufacturer’s installation instructions.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Applicator: Company experienced in the installation of manufactured stone and brick veneers of the types specified, with a minimum of 5 years experience.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store mortar and other moisture-sensitive materials in protected enclosures; handle by methods which avoid exposure to moisture.
1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Protect materials from rain, moisture and freezing temperatures prior to, during and for 48 hours after completion of work.
SECTION 09 75 00 - MANUFACTURED STONE AND BRICK VENEERS -2 B. Allow no construction activity on opposite side of wall during installation and for 48 hours after completion of work.
1.08 WARRANTY
A. Provide manufacturer’s warranty.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Creative Mines or approved equal
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Craft Foothill Rubble, color Toasted
B. Mortar
1. Portland Cement, ASTM C 150, Type I or masonry cement (Type N), ASTM C 91.
2. Masonry sand.
3. Lime: ASTM C 207
4. Iron oxide pigments (if required)
C. Masonry Sealer: If specifying use: breather type (non-film forming) sealer.
2.03 MANUFACTURED UNITS - CULTURED STONE
A. Compressive Strength: Tested in accordance with UBC Standard No. 26- 10, Parts I and IV.
B. Shear (adhesion) strength: tested in accordance with ASTM C 482 using a unit thickness approximately the same as the stone unit.
C. Thermal Resistance: K factor 2.82 in accordance with ASTM C 177. R factor is .355 per 1 inch of thickness.
D. Fire Hazard Test on 1 7/8 inch thick Sample: Flame spread of 0, smoke development of 0 in accordance with UL723
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
SECTION 09 75 00 - MANUFACTURED STONE AND BRICK VENEERS -3 A. Open Studs: Install paper backed metal lath to studs using galvanized nails or staples which penetrate a minimum of 1 inch and place 4 inches on center. Apply ½ inch to ¾ inch scratch coat and allow to dry 48 hours.
Wrap weather resistant barrier and metal lath a minimum of 16 inches around all outside and inside corners.
B. Sheathed Surfaces: Install one layer of weather-resistant barrier with lap joints 4 inch shingle fashion. Apply code approved metal lath, attach with galvanized nails or staples which penetrate a minimum of 1 inch. Apply 6 inches on center vertically and 16 inches on center horizontally. Wrap weather resistant barrier and metal lath a minimum of 16 inches around all outside and inside corners.
C. Concrete and Masonry Surfaces, New, Clean and Untreated: (no preparation needed) Examine newly poured concrete closely to ensure that its finished surface contains no releasing agents (form oil). If it does contain form oil, etch surface with muriatic acid, rinse thoroughly and/or score with a wire brush, or use high pressure water or sandblasting to remove.
D. Existing Concrete and Masonry Surfaces: If required remove paint, coatings, sealers and dirt as recommended in 3.01 C, or apply metal lath to surfaces, attach with galvanized concrete nails. Apply 6 inches apart, 16 inches on centers.
3.02 MORTAR MIXING
A. Thoroughly mix mortar ingredients in quantities needed for immediate use in accordance with ASTM C 270, Type N.
B. Do not use anti-freeze compounds to lower the freezing point of mortar.
3.03 APPLICATION
A. Apply in accordance with Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.
B. Apply ½ inch to ¾ inch of mortar to lath and/or dampened masonry, stucco or concrete surfaces, covering a maximum of 10 square feet at one time. Press the units firmly into position in soft mortar bed, jiggle and apply slight pressure to unit to ensure firm bonding causing mortar to extrude slightly around edges of units.
C. Install hearth pieces in full ½ inch to ¾ inch deep mortar bed.
D. Place units with uniform mortar joints. Stone joints should be over ¾ inch in width. When installing pre-fitted stone textures such as; Profit Ledge stone, Carolina ledge stone and European Castle Stone, units should be fitted with no allowance for mortar joints. Brick joints should be uniform
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E. Plan to work to minimize job site cutting. Perform necessary cutting with proper tools to provide uniform edges; take care to prevent breaking unit corners or edges.
F. Remove excess mortar; do not allow mortar to set up on face of units.
Tool joints before mortar has set. Clean and finish joints in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 09 96 23–GRAFFITI RESISTANT COATINGS - 1
SECTION 09 96 23 - GRAFFITI RESISTANT COATINGS
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation and incidentals to provide and install anti-graffiti and graffiti resistant coatings as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Sections
Section 03 11 13: Miscellaneous Concrete
Section 12 93 00: Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specification are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications:
1. Use Products by manufacturers regularly engaged in manufacturing of this product and with a history of at least three successful applications within the last 3 years.
2. Use skilled workers who are thoroughly trained and experienced and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods.
B. Regulatory Requirements:
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1. Comply with applicable codes and regulations. All products must comply with current VOC requirements for the air quality management district where application takes place. Where those requirements conflict with this Specification, comply with the more stringent provisions.
C. Field Samples:
1. Apply the system as specified in a designated area. This will serve as an indication that applicator can provide acceptable results and will be used as the standard for the rest of the work.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Submit complete manufacturer’s literature and specifications. Include complete lists of materials proposed for use, giving the manufacturer’s name, product numbers, and product information sheets for each specified item.
B. Samples:
1. When specified system requires that the graffiti resistant coating be applied over a paint color, submit sample of system showing each coat.
The architect will use this sample to approve color.
C. Application and Safety:
1. Submit the manufacturer’s recommended methods of installation, including limitations, safety and environmental cautions, material safety data sheets and application rates.
1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Acceptance at Site:
1. Material shall be delivered to Project in original containers, completely sealed and bearing name of coating contained therein.
B. Storage and Protection:
1. Use all means necessary to protect the materials of this Section before, during and after installation.
1.05 PROJECT AND SITE CONDITIONS
A. Project Conditions:
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1. Do not apply coatings when surface temperature is more than 90° F, in the shade, or when relative humidity is more than 70 percent. Do not apply coating when adverse weather conditions are imminent.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacture or distributed by: Genesis Coating Inc., 2780 La Mirada Drive, Suite D, Vista CA 92081 (760) 599-6011
3.01 MATERIALS AND FINISH
A. Anti-graffiti coating to be GCP 1000, Non-sacrificial B. Finish over concrete, brick or stone: Clear Satin
C. Finish over Concrete Masonry Units (CMU): Clear Satin D. Finish over painted surfaces: Clear Gloss
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions:
1. Prior to the commencement of the Work of this Section, examine the installed work of other trades and verify that all such work is complete or properly corrected to the point where this installation may properly commence. Commencement of work will indicate that applicator has accepted the conditions.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Protection:
1. Protect and cover finished work and materials of all other trades, which may be affected by work of this Section during coating application.
Protect all surrounding vegetation and adjacent areas from over-spray.
B. Surface Preparation:
1. Substrates to receive sealers or primers prior to graffiti resistant coatings must be cleaned of all dirt, bond-breakers and all other foreign materials
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which will adversely affect the required appearance of the finished product.
2. Power wash all surfaces in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.03 APPLICATION
A. General:
1. Apply graffiti resistant coatings to all precast, cast-in-place items including rock finishes on walls and columns.
2. Apply primers, paints and coatings in strict accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations as accepted by the Engineer.
3. The number of coats specified is the minimum that will be applied. Apply additional coats when undercoats, stains or other conditions show through final paint coat, until paint film is of uniform color and appearance.
4. When additional coats of the graffiti resistant coating are required, allow no more than 48 hours between coats.
5. Apply a total dry film thickness of not less than 1.2 mils for primers and paint finishes and not less than 1.5 mils for graffiti resistant coatings.
6. Back roll all work to assure that material impregnates all voids and uneven surfaces.
3.04 CLEANING, TOUCH-UP AND REFINISHING
A. General:
1. Carefully remove all splatters, spots and blemishes caused by work of this Section.
2. Upon completion of the work, remove all rubbish, cans and accumulated materials. All areas must be left in a clean and orderly condition.
3. Runs, sags, misses, holidays, stains and other defects in the coated surfaces, including inadequate coverage and mil thickness will be satisfactorily touched-up or refinished.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 12 93 00 - SITE FURNISHINGS AND MISC. MATERIALS -1 SECTION 12 93 00 – SITE FURNISHINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation and incidentals to provide and install Site Furnishings and Miscellaneous Materials as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Section.
Section 03 30 53: Miscellaneous Concrete
Section 03 11 13: Concrete Formwork
C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specification are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for each component and each item of site furniture. Shop drawings shall indicate layouts, component locations, dimensions, set-backs, details of assembly, anchors, footing details and all appurtenances required to assemble components. Submit three (3) sets of shop drawings to the City within twenty-one (21) calendar days after award of contract.
SECTION 12 93 00 - SITE FURNISHINGS AND MISC. MATERIALS -2 B. Product Data: Provide data on all site furnishings, equipment and materials, including accessories, utility characteristics, connection requirements and product cut-sheets. Submit three (3) sets of product data to the City within twenty-one (21) calendar days after award of contract.
C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit three (3) sets of the manufacturer's installation instructions to the City within twenty (21) calendar days of award after the contract.
1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Store and protect all site furnishings.
1.04 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Obtain all permits (except permanent easements) and licenses and give notice and pay for all fees necessary to complete work under this Section as delineated or specified. Permit fees required by the City shall be waived.
B. Manufacturer's directions, specifications and detailed drawings will be followed in all cases where the articles used furnish directions and cover points not delineated on the Plans or in the Specifications.
C. The Specifications only indicate the quality and workmanship to be performed rather than a detailed description of the performance of the work. Install said site furnishings, materials and equipment in such a manner that they will operate efficiently and evenly.
D. In the event of any discrepancies between the Plans and the Specifications, the final decision as to which will be followed shall be made by the Engineer, or his designated representative. In the event the installation is contradictory to the direction of the Engineer, the installation shall be rectified by the Contractor at no additional cost to City.
1.05 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. The work shall conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission-Public Playground Handbook for Safety and California Disabled Access Regulations-Title 24. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance and provide written documentation for compliance to the Engineer upon installation of all equipment and material governed by said regulations.
SECTION 12 93 00 - SITE FURNISHINGS AND MISC. MATERIALS -3 B. All work shall conform to the City standards for public construction and any other agency’s standards for public construction having jurisdiction over the work.
C. Provide certificate(s) of compliance from authority(s) having jurisdiction over the work. The certificate(s) shall indicate approval of products and their installation. Comply with all applicable local, state, federal requirements regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.
1.06 SAMPLES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
A. All workmanship, equipment, materials, and articles incorporated shall be the best available grade of their respective kind.
B. Provide a sample of each component specified. Accepted samples may be used in the Work.
Submit three (3) sets of a typewritten list of equipment and materials as specified to the Engineer within twenty-one (21) days after award of contract. This list shall give the name, model number, and manufacturer, and shall be accompanied by cut sheets or reproductions of catalog pages for all of the equipment and material to be installed.
C. Substitutes must be approved a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the bid opening. The City will issue an addendum, stating that an alternate product or manufacturer is acceptable. An alternate product or manufacture will not be accepted without issuing a formal addendum.
Alternate suppliers shall meet the requirements of the specified product and shall provide proof of equivalency.
D. Approval of substitutions will not relieve the Contractor from complying with the requirements of the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications. Any costs and expenses associated with an approved substitution which affects other items of work, shall be sole responsibility of the Contractor.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIAL
A. Whenever a material or process is delineated or specified by patent, proprietary name or process, or manufacturer’s name, such specifications
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B. Information pertaining to the product as to the manufacturer, material, model, color, finish, etc. is shown on the plan.
2.02 COMPONENTS
A. Picnic table
B. ADA Picnic Table
C. Bench
D. Drinking Fountain
E. Trash receptacle
F. Recycle Trash receptacle
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify site conditions and surfaces are ready to receive work.
B. Verify that layout and site are compatible.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Layout and stake locations of components for approval by Engineer prior to installation.
B. Review layout requirements with other affected work.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with City standards and manufacturer’s instruction.
B. Provide concrete footings for site furnishings as detailed Plans or as specified by the site furnishing manufacture.
3.04 SITE CONDITIONS
The Contractor will promptly repair any damage to existing and/or new facilities caused by construction operations. Cost of repairs shall be done at the Contractor’s sole expense.
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END OF SECTION
SECTION 31 10 00 - SITE PREPARATION AND CLEARING - 1
SECTION 31 10 00 - SITE PREPARATION AND CLEARING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes protection of existing improvements, utilities and plant material; removal of surface debris and trash; removal of abandoned utilities; and repair of damaged vegetation and irrigation systems/system components.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 32 84 00 - Irrigation
1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Perform all work of this Section in strict accordance with applicable Government Codes and Regulations especially meeting all safety standards and requirements of CAL/OSHA, County of Orange and the City of Laguna Hills. Provide additional measures, added materials and devices as may be needed as directed by the Engineer at no added cost to the City.
B. Comply strictly to Rule 1404, South Coast Air Quality Management District.
C. Coordinate clearing Work with utility companies.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Provide materials not specifically described but required for completion of the work of this Section, as selected by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Engineer.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Verify that existing plant life designated to remain is tagged or identified.
B. Identify a waste area for placing removed materials.
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3.02 PROTECTION
A. Protect existing structures and site improvements indicated to remain, from damage by approved methods and as authorized by the Engineer.
Removal of all protections shall be when work of this Section is completed or when so authorized by the Engineer.
B. Protect existing utilities indicated or made known to remain traversing the job-site and serving existing adjacent facilities.
C. Protect Existing Trees indicated to remain.
D. Protect bench marks, survey control points, and existing structures from damage or displacement.
E. Protection of Persons and Property (existing structures and site improvements):
1. Provide barricades, warning signs, tape, etc. at open depressions and holes and during pole, chain link fabric and concrete wall removals on the site and adjacent property and public accesses.
2. Provide operating warning lights during hours from dusk to dawn each day or as otherwise required.
3. Protect existing remaining structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements other facilities from damage as caused by settlement, undermining, washout or other hazards created by site-clearing operations of this Section.
F. Use means necessary to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance to the public, to neighbors and to others performing work on or near the job-site.
G. Maintain access to the job-site at all times.
3.03 SITE CLEARING
A. General: All site clearing shall conform to Section 300-1.1 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Site clearing shall include but not be limited to removal of trash, weeds, plants and debris, including rubble of broken concrete or asphalt and any other items encountered.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, appliances and necessary incidentals for the completion of site clearing as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.
B. Removal of Improvements: Remove existing above-grade and belowgrade improvements necessary to permit construction, and other work as
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indicated and conform to Section 300-1.3 of the Standard specifications for Public Works Construction. Removal of abandoned underground piping or conduit interfering with construction is included in this section.
Securely cap or seal exposed end of remaining conduits. Cap utilities beyond the limits of the work area and remove servicing lines off site. Reroute existing utilities to remain as required.
C. Remove all rubbish and debris existing and resulting from work operations of this Section as soon as possible and dispose off site, do not allow to pile up. Do not burn rubbish and debris on the job-site.
D. Where active utility lines need to be capped or plugged, perform such work in accordance with requirements of the Utility Company.
3.04 REPAIRS
A. During demolition and construction, ensure that trees, shrubs and other plant material and vegetation are protected inside and outside of the work zone and that the vegetation is being watered, maintaining the proper moisture content according to the season. Failed vegetation, including sod, due to lack of water, and/or plant material destroyed during construction period are to be replaced to equal or better size and condition at no additional cost to the City.
B. If the irrigation system is damaged or modified during construction, it shall be repaired to the City standards, and shall be in equal or better condition than prior to damage or modification. All repairs shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer prior to backfilling or covering of said repairs.
The City requires forty-eight hours prior notice, when contractor requests inspection of completed repairs. All repairs shall be made so as to ensure proper operation prior to the close of the contract at no additional cost to the City.
3.06 EXCESS MATERIALS DISPOSAL
Legally dispose of off-site materials removed and not to be reused. Adjacent areas shall be left clean.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 31 22 13 - EARTHWORK AND SITE GRADING-1
SECTION 31 22 13 – EARTHWORK AND SITE GRADING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION:
A. Provide and perform earthwork and site grading complete as follows:
1. Survey
2. Excavation and on-site disposal.
3. Scarify subgrade prior to placement of imported topsoil.
4. Imported topsoil.
5. Site Grading
6. Control of surface water.
7. Testing and inspection of work of this section.
8. Clean up and disposal.
B. Related Sections
Section 32 13 14 – Miscellaneous Concrete
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Preconstruction Conference: Conduct a preconstruction conference prior to starting work of this section, to develop a program for quality control of the work. The requirements for observation of the work by the Engineer, scheduling of the work to be observed, any additional observation requirements, and planned construction procedures, will be discussed.
The existing prepared site will be inspected, and required remedial measures will be defined.
B. Survey: The Contractor shall employ a qualified professional Engineer or land surveyor; establish exact elevations at fixed points to act as bench marks. Clearly identify bench marks and record existing elevations. The Contractor shall provide surveys for the purpose of survey control, layout, grade and cross sections required to control work. Survey shall conform to section 2-9.4 and 2-9.5 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.
1. Contactor shall tag and protect existing survey monuments found during course of work. Contractor shall replace monuments or stakes damaged during course of work at no added expense to City.
2. Contractor shall establish grid control for site to provide basis for location construction, utilities and other facilities. Provide copies of all survey control and grade sheets to the Engineer.
a. Flag limits of removal and construction
b. Stake for location and grade.
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3. Contractor shall be responsible for layout and alignment of prefabricated restroom, walks, curbs and grade, concrete pavement, fencing, landscape materials, etc.
4. Verify the location and elevation of improvements and utilities to be joined.
5. Submit grade sheet for verification prior to start of work.
C. Observation and testing required for work of this Section:
1. Field density and compaction testing to determine the percentage of compaction achieved during placement of backfills.
2. Probe foundation bearing materials to confirm that suitable bearing materials are present at the design grades.
3. Observe the backfill of utility trenches.
4. Observe the construction of the subgrade and base for exterior paving.
5. Observe the excavation for footing.
D. Source Quality Control: Obtain approval by the Engineer of imported fill material before material is brought to site, and same approval of excavated material for use in fills or backfills prior to placing.
1.03 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS:
A. Protection: Provide and maintain protection to retain earth banks and to protect adjoining grades from caving, sliding, erosion, or other damage.
Provide suitable protection against all bodily injury. Construct all bulkheads and shoring to requirements of State and Local codes and regulations. Shore vertical banks or slope banks back as required for stability and safety.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
1.01 MATERIALS: Provide approved imported material as required and as shown on the plans and specified.
A. Earthwork Materials: Approved excavated or imported granular soil such as silty sand of the non-expansive type (that undergoes no undesirable volumetric change with changes in the moisture content) and containing not more than 20 percent by weight of material passing the No. 200 sieve, free from trash, roots, organic material, clay lumps, and rocks over 1” size. Class “A” topsoil shall be placed to a depth of 12” where new sod is to be installed.
B. Imported Topsoil
1. Topsoil in planting areas shall be Class “A” (imported). Topsoil shall be transported from the source to its final position unless stockpiling is specified. Imported Top Soil for new sod areas shall
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be Class “A” topsoil and shall be placed at a minimum depth of 12”.
2. Class “A” topsoil shall be from a source outside the limits of the project selected by the Contractor and in compliance with the requirements specified herein. The Engineer may make such inspections and require the Contractor to perform such tests as deemed necessary to determine that the material meets the requirements.
3. At least thirty (30) calendar days before scheduled use, the proposed source of topsoil must be submitted to the Engineer for approval so that it may be tested. Submit a written request for approval which shall be accompanied by a written soils test report which states that the proposed source complies with these Specifications.
4. Class “A” topsoil shall have the same relative composition and structure, a friable sandy loam character, and be free of roots, clods, and stones larger than one inch (1”) in greatest dimension, pockets of coarse sand, noxious weeds, sticks, brush, and other litter. It shall not be infested with nematodes or other undesirable insects and plant disease organisms.
5. All Class “A” topsoil shall meet the following additional requirements:
a. Gradation Limits: Sand, 50-80 percent, clay 20 percent maximum, and silt, 30 percent maximum. The sand, clay,
and silt gradation limits shall be as defined in ASTM D422. b. Permeability Rate: Not less than 0.5 inches per hour nor more than 2 inches per hour when tested in accordance
with ASTM D 2434, California Test 220, or other approved methods.
c. Agricultural Suitability: The topsoil shall be suitable to sustain the growth of the seed and plants specified.
d. In no case shall there be more than five percent (5%) by volume of stones smaller than one inch (1”), coarse sand and small clay lumps.
C. Sand: ASTM D2488, with not more than 3 percent passing No. 200 sieve.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 EXCAVATION
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A. Perform excavation to the dimensions and elevations indicated on drawings, with additional space allowed as required for the installation and stripping of forms, and inspection of the various types of work, except where approval may be given to deposit certain miscellaneous concrete directly against earth banks. Avoid loosening of soils in bottoms or sides of excavations.
B. Unauthorized Excavation: If excavations are carried below the elevations indicated without written authorization, provide satisfactory construction to correct the fault as approved, at no additional cost.
3.02 SOIL STABILIZATION: Provide soil stabilization, as required throughout the work area, during and following construction, to prevent erosion damage.
Establish and maintain vegetation or suitable matting as directed.
3.03 SCARIFY SUBGRADE: Prior to placing the topsoil, the native soil on which the topsoil is to be placed shall be thoroughly scarified to a minimum depth of 6” by rototilling or cross ripping with tractor tines spaced at a minimum 18” on center to the satisfaction of the engineer.
3.04 SITE GRADING
A. General: Uniformly grade areas within limits of grading under this section, including adjacent transitions areas. Smooth finished surface within specified tolerances, compact with uniform levels or slopes between points where elevations are indicated, or between such points and existing grades.
1. Lawn or Unpaved Areas: Finish areas to receive topsoil to within not more than 0.04 feet above or below required subgrade elevations.
2. Walks: Shape surface of areas under walks to line, grade and cross section, with finish grade surface not more than 0.02 feet above or below required subgrade elevation.
3. Pavements: Shape surface of areas under pavement to line, grade and cross-section, with finish grade surface not more than
0.02 feet above or below required subgrade elevation.
4. Contour grade slopes and mounds to plan grades, to a desired smooth, even ground surface free of sharp grade breaks.
B. Compaction: After grading, compact subgrade surfaces to the depth and indicated percentage of maximum or relative density for each area of classification.
3.05 COMPACTION CONTROL
A. General: Control soil compaction during construction providing minimum percentage of density specified for each area classification indicated below. Percentage of Maximum Density Requirements: Compact soil to not less than the following percentages of maximum density for soils which exhibit a well-defined moisture density relationship (cohesive soils)
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determined in accordance with ASTM D 1557; and not less than the following percentages of relative density, determined in accordance with ASTM D 2049, for soils which will not exhibit a well defined moisture density relationship (cohesionless soils).
1. Lawn or Unpaved Areas: Compact top 24 inches of subgrade and each layer of backfill or fill material at 85 percent maximum density.
2. Walkways, PCC paving and decomposed granite: Compact top 24 inches of subgrade and each layer of backfill or fill material at 90 percent maximum density.
3. Fill placement shall be in lifts not exceed 6-inches and compacted prior to placement of additional fill at 90 percent maximum density.
B. Moisture Control: Where subgrade or layer of soil material must be moisture conditioned before compaction, uniformly apply water to surface of subgrade, or layer of soil material. Apply water in manner to prevent free water from appearing on surface during or subsequent to compaction operations.
1. Remove and replace, or scarify and air dry, soil that is too wet to permit compaction to specified density.
2. Soil material that has been removed because it is too wet to permit compaction may be stockpiled or spread and allowed to dry. Assist drying by discing, harrowing, or pulverizing until moisture content is reduced to a satisfactory value.
3.06 BACKFILLS: Do not place backfills until after concrete forms are removed, and pointing and patching of concrete, and waterproofing with protection course are done and approved.
3.07 SUBGRADE PREPARATION FOR CONCRETE: Prepare subgrade for concrete items placed directly on earth by excavating, filling, and grading as required and as specified, and bring to optimum moisture content. Finish the subgrade within 3/8” tolerance when tested along a 10-foot straightedge in any direction at any location. Compact to density specified for fills and maintain moisture content until concrete is placed.
3.08 DISPOSAL: Clean up and remove all trash, debris, waste, and surplus and rejected earthwork materials from the site to a legal disposal area. Conform to pertaining laws, codes, and regulations, obtain and pay for required hauling and dumping permits, and pay all dumping charges. Perform trucking and material handling in a careful manner to prevent spillage and dusting or damage to surfaces and structures. Remove planks used to protect surfaces subject to public traffic at finish of each day’s operations. Maintain public streets and sidewalks in broom clean condition.
3.09 Repair or replace any damages to existing lawn, irrigation and concrete sidewalk caused by the Contractor’s operations or neglect at no additional cost to the City.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 32 18 16 – SYNTHETIC RESILIENT SURFACING- 1
SECTION 32 18 16 – SYNTHETIC RESILIENT SURFACING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Poured-in-place playground surfacing system.
B. Related Sections
a. SECTION 03 30 53 - Miscellaneous Concrete
b. SECTION 11 68 13 - Playground Equipment
1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension.
2. ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of
Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers.
3. ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine.
4. ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.
5. ASTM E303 Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester.
6. ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.
7. ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.
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1.03 WORK SCOPE
A. Furnish labor, material, and equipment necessary to install the poured-inplace, resilient surfacing system and resilient synthetic play turf system as shown on the drawings and specified herein.
a. Work shall include, but not be limited to the following: layout; excavation; backfill; furnishing and installing of base material; furnishing and installing of poured-in- place, resilient surfacing and all other incidental work to provide a complete resilient surfacing system.
b. Poured in place playground surfacing shall consist of a polyurethane binder mixed with recycled rubber, which will make up the attenuation cushion layer. The attenuation cushion layer is capped with EPDM, mixed with a polyurethane binder creating the Wear Course. Surfaces shall comply with ADA and CPSC guidelines as well as ASTM Standards. Manufacturer is to be certified by IPEMA, a third- party testing organization for playground surfaces and equipment.
1.04 PERMORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Area Safety: Poured in place within playground use zones shall meet or exceed the performance requirements of the CPSC, ADA and Fall Height Test ASTM F1292-18. The surface must yield both a peak deceleration of no more than 100 G-max and a Head Injury Criteria (HIC) value of no more than 500 for a headfirst fall from the highest accessible portion of play equipment being installed as shown on drawings. IPEMA certification is required. (ASTM F1292-18, section 15 The laboratory test used to determine critical fall height shall have been conducted on surfacing material samples identical in design, materials, components, and thickness and manufactured as the installed playground surface). ASTM F3351-19 standard test method for playground surface impact testing in laboratory at specified test height for 8’ critical fall height.
B. Surfaces shall comply with ADA and CPSC guidelines as well as ASTM Standards. The manufacturer is to be certified by IPEMA, a third-party testing organization for playground surfaces and equipment.
C. Play area shall conform to Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards FED-STD795 and Architectural and Engineer Instructions (9AEI) Design Criteria.
D. The requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) 28 CFR Part 36 that provide equal or greater accessibility
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than the requirements of UFAS must also be met in children’s outdoor play areas.
1.04 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Delivery, Storage and Handling: Materials and equipment shall be delivered and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.05 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Project Site Conditions: Poured in Place surfacing must be installed on a dry sub-surface, with no prospect of rain within the initial drying period, and within the recommend temperature range of the manufacturer. Installation in weather condition of extreme heat, cold (less than 55°F), and/or high humidity may affect cure time, and the structural integrity of the final product. Immediate surrounding sites must be reasonably free of dust conditions or this could affect the final surface look.
1.06 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Sequencing and Scheduling: Poured in Place surfacing shall be installed after all playground equipment, shade structures, signs and any other items that will be within the surfacing area. Coordinate with General Contractor.
B.Surface installation coordinated by manufacturer representative.
1.07 SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall submit a complete set of the material submittals, as required, including manufacturer’s name and address, specific trade names, catalog and model numbers, illustrations and descriptive material, and samples of the proposed material for this project clearly marked as to proposed items for approval by the City Engineer.
B. Products submitted as equal must include hard copies of manufacturers’ written specifications, warranty, purchase and use of materials.
C. Manufacturer’s descriptive data and installation instructions.
D. Manufacturer’s details showing depths of wear course and sub-base materials, anchoring systems and edge details.
E. A signed statement by an authorized official certifying that the surfacing system meets the requirements of ASTM F1292-18, section 15 for a head-first fall from the highest accessible portion of the specified playground equipment.
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F. A signed statement from the manufacturer of the poured in place surfacing attesting that all materials under this section shall be installed only by the Manufacturer’s Trained Installers.
G. A Certificate of Insurance shall be provided by the Manufacturer for poured in place surfacing for use as playground safety surfacing, covering general and product liability, of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, with an excess/umbrella liability of $25,000,000. The issuing underwrite shall be AA rated.
H. IPEMA Certification
1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications: Utilize an installer approved and trained by the manufacturer of the playground surfacing system, having experience with other projects of the scope and scale of the work described in this section.
B. Certifications: Certification by manufacturer that the installer is trained, experienced company employees or certified installers who have successfully completed the “Certified Installers Training Program”,
C. Experience: The installer shall provide a list and photographs of at least five installations where TPV Poured in Place Resilient Playground Surfacing has been installed and have been in service for a minimum period of three years.
The list shall include owner or purchaser, address of installation, date of installation, contact person, and phone number
D. International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certified.
1.09 TURN OVER AND CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS
A. 10% Additional TPV granules of each color specified are to be turned over to the City Maintenance Department / City Engineer in sealed containers and clearly marked.
B. Closeout Submittals: Submit warranty documents and owner’s manual(s) and maintenance document(s), and installation and safety certification letter specified herein.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. Warranty: Poured in Place surface shall maintain required impact attenuation characteristics and be guaranteed against defects in workmanship AND
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material for a limited seven-year period or as specified and agreed upon per alternate contract. Warranty will be specific to maintenance requirements and performance standards of completed product. Warranty is void if not installed by Manufacturers Trained and Certified Poured in Place Surfacing Installers.
1.11 TESTING
A. Testing: NOTE: Critical Fall Height Four feet through 10 feet have been tested in accordance with Section 15 – Critical Fall Height Test Procedure of ASTM F1292-18.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
1.01 MATERIALS
A. Resilient material shall be based on the following performance requirements.
Provide a two-layer system consisting of a polyurethane binder mixed with recycled rubber, which will make up the attenuation cushion layer. The attenuation cushion layer is capped with Thermal Plastic Vulcanized (TPV) granules, mixed with a polyurethane binder creating the Wear Course.
1. Safety surfacing shall consist of both recycled and synthetic materials meeting the requirements of this specification. Poured in Place Surface:
The poured in place surface shall consist of recycled rubber mixed with a polyurethane binder, then capped with .5-1.5mm TPV granules mixed with an aliphatic binder.
2. Approved Manufacturers: Robertson Industries Inc. (800) 858-0519 or approved equivalent.
3. Poured in Place Surface shall consist of a uniform material manufactured in such a way that the top portion meets the requirements specified herein for wear surface.
4. The type of safety surfacing shall be a poured-in-place system and shall be indicated in the construction drawings.
2.02 ATTENUATION CUSHION LAYER SECTION:
A. Impact attenuation cushion layer consists of these materials; recycled styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and/or cryogenic crumb rubber and/or pre consumer postindustrial reclaimed scrap rubber adhered with a 100% solids polyurethane binder to form a resilient porous material.
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B. Strands of SBR may vary from 0.5 mm – 2.0 mm in thickness by 3.0 mm – 20 mm in length.
C. Chunk Premium Black Rubber Granules are 5/8” granules: This rubber is pre-consumer, post-industrial, reclaimed rubber, granulated through a 5/8” screen and contains less than 2% dust.
D. SBR Crumb Rubber (5-9 Mesh) using sieve analysis ASTM D5644 with a fiber content of .1% or less mixed in.
E. Binder shall be between 7-12% of the total weight of the material and shall provide 100 % coating of the particles.
F. The attenuation cushion layer shall be compatible with the wear course and must meet requirements herein for impact attenuation.
2.03 WEAR COURSE
A. Wear course shall consist of .5-1.5mm Thermal Plastic Vulcanized (TPV) granules with polyurethane binder formulated to produce an even, uniform, seamless surface. Installation of surfacing shall be seamless (unless otherwise agreed upon by the City Engineer).
B. TPV shall be peroxide cured with an TPV content of 26% and shall include a processing aid to prevent hardness with 26% poly content to maintain dynamic testing characteristics, weatherization and UV stability.
C. ASTM D2240 (Shore A) hardness of 55-65, not less than 26 percent rubber hydrocarbons.
D. Size of TPV granules .5-1.5mm across. Binder shall be not less than 20% of total weight of rubber used in the wear surface and shall provide 100% coating of the particles.
E. Thickness of wear course shall be a minimum .5” (12.7 mm).
F. The wear course shall be porous.
2.04 SURFACING BINDER
A. No Toluene Diphenyl Isocyanate (TDI) shall be used.
B. No filler materials shall be used in urethane such as plasticizers and the catalyzing agent shall contain no heavy metals.
C. Weight of polyurethane shall be no less than 8.5 lbs. /gal (1.02 Kg/1) and no more than 9.5 lbs. /gal (1.14 Kg/1).
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D. Manufacturer is permitted to modify the type of urethane required to match extreme weather conditions. Substitutions must be equal to or exceed original quality.
2.05 MANUFACTURERS
A. Wear Course – TPV Granules
Manufacturers: Rosehill Polymers or approved equivalent As Distributed by: Robertson Industries Inc. or approved equivalent Location Used: Playground Area
B. Attenuation cushion layer – Shredded and/or Chunk Rubber C. Binder – Aliphatic Urethane Premium, Non-Ambering
Manufacturer: Accella Polyurethane Systems or approved equivalent D. Chunk Premium Black Rubber Granules
Manufacturer: American Recycling Center, Inc. (989) 725-5100 or approved equivalent
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 FINISH GRADING AND SUB-BASE
A. Finished Grade/Slope: Verify that finished elevations or adjacent areas are as indicated on the architectural or site plans, that the appropriate subgrade elevation has been established for the safety surface to be installed, and that the subsurface has been installed per architectural, site or equipment plans while meeting accessibility and use zones requirements.
B. Sub-Base: Tolerance of sub-base shall be with .125” (3.0 mm) in 10’ (3050 mm). Per ADA Guidelines: Surface shall be clean and dry.
C. Drainage: Verify that sub-surfacing drainage, if required, has been installed to provide positive drainage.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Poured in Place Surfacing: Components of the poured in place surfacing shall be mixed on site in a rotating tumbler to ensure components are thoroughly mixed and are in accordance with manufactures recommendations. Installation of surfacing shall be seamless up to 2,000
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square feet per day. Material shall cover all foundations and fill around all elements penetrating the surface.
B. Attenuation Cushion Layer: Whenever practical, attenuation cushion layer of surfacing material shall be installed in one continuous pour on the same day of up to 2,000 square feet. When a second pour is required, step the seam (see detail) and fully coat the step of the previous work with polyurethane binder to ensure 100% bond with new work. Apply adhesive in small quantities so that new attenuation cushion layer can be placed before the adhesive dries.
C. Wear Course: Wear course must be quality peroxide cured TPV granules. wear surface shall be bonded to attenuation cushion layer. If necessary, additional primer will be used between the attenuation cushion layer and wear course. Apply adhesive to attenuation cushion layer in small quantities allowing the wear course to be applied before adhesive dries.
Surface shall be hand troweled to a smooth, even finish. Expect continuous and seamless up to 2,000 square feet per day (contact sales representative for seamless in excess of 2,000 square feet). Where seams are required due to color change, size or adverse weather, a step configuration will be constructed to maintain wear course integrity. The edge of initial pour shall be coated with adhesive and wearing surface mixture shall be immediately applied. Pads with multiple seams are encouraged to include a top coat of urethane before being placed into use.
Butt joint seams are not acceptable except for repairs.
D. Perimeter: For installations over existing concrete, the perimeter shall be saw cut to provide a keyway 1” deep x 1” wide, or formed during the pour, with surfacing rolled down into the void. Primer adhesive must be applied to all sides of the void. When connecting to a concrete curb or border, the inside vertical edge shall be primed with adhesive and the final 2” of the attenuation cushion layer shall be tapered to allow the wear surface material to be 1.5”– 2” thick where it joins the concrete.
G. Thickness: Construction methods such as the use of measured screeds or guides shall be employed to ensure that the full depth of specified surfacing material is installed. Surfacing system thickness throughout the playground equipment use zone shall be as required to meet the impact attenuation requirements specified herein.
H. Clean Up: Manufacturer installers shall work to minimize excessive adhesive on adjacent surfaces or play equipment. Spills of excess adhesive shall be promptly cleaned.
I. Protection: The safety surface shall be allowed to fully cure in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions. The surface shall be protected by the
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Prime Contractor from all traffic during the curing period of at a minimum of 48 hours or as instructed by the Manufacturer.
J. Manufacturer Services: For poured in place safety surfacing, a Manufacturer’s representative who is experienced in the installation of playground safety surfacing shall be provided. The representative shall supervise the installation to ensure that the system meets the impact attenuation requirements as specified herein.
3.03 SITE AREA CLEAN UP
A. The site shall be kept clean and free of tools, trash, and debris and installation materials daily. Products may be stored on site during installation with appropriate protective measures and approval by the City Engineer.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 32 84 00 IRRIGATION – 1
SECTION 32 84 00 – IRRIGATION
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A It is the intent of these Specifications that any adjustments or modifications to the existing irrigation system shall be done so that the systems remains complete and be fully operable during construction and after construction is complete. All modifications to the pressure mainline will be done to the satisfaction of the City.
B The work shall include, but not limited to, coordination with the City’s Authorized Representative to determine the extent of any adjustments, all labor and materials, including pot holing services to determine water line locations, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform the work.
C Irrigation modifications shall include, but not limited to, the re-alignment of the existing pressure main line to avoid conflict with the proposed improvements.
D The removal and disposal of existing piping and/or irrigation equipment determined by the City as not useful in making the irrigation system complete.
E Related Sections.
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F. Do not willfully modify the existing irrigation system when it is obvious in the field that obstructions, grade differences or discrepancies in area dimensions exist that will not result in a workable irrigation system. Such obstructions or differences shall be brought to the attention of the City’s Authorized Representative as soon as detected. In the event this notification is not performed the Contractor will bare all costs to correct the problem.
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1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide at least one English speaking person who shall be present at all times during execution of this portion of the work and who shall be thoroughly familiar with the type of materials being installed and the manufacturer's recommended methods of installation and who shall direct all work performed under this Section.
B. Manufacturer's directions shall be followed in all cases where the manufacturer of articles used furnishes directions covering points not shown in the Drawings and Specifications.
C. All local, municipal, and state laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to the installation of a irrigation pressure main lines are hereby incorporated into and made a part of these Specifications, and their provisions shall be carried out by the Contractor. Anything contained in these Specifications shall not be construed to conflict with any of the above rules and regulations of the same. However, when these Specifications and Drawings call for or describe materials, workmanship, or construction of a better quality, higher standard, or larger size than is required by the above rules and regulations, the provisions of these Specifications and Drawings shall take precedence.
D. All materials supplied for this project shall be new and free from any defects. All defective materials shall be replaced immediately at no additional cost to City.
E. Obtain the required licenses and permits including payments of charges and fees, give required notices to public authorities, verify permits secured or arrangements made by others affecting the work of this Section.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Water Pressure Test:
1. After award of contract and before any irrigation system materials are ordered from suppliers or delivered to the job site, submit to the city engineer a written verification of the existing water pressure on the project at each of the points of connection shown.
2. The water pressure test shall be performed to measure the dynamic water pressure at the point of connection at the maximum flow rate of the proposed irrigation system as shown on the point of connection note.
Dynamic water pressure is when water is flowing through the point of connection. Static water pressure readings when water is not flowing, are not acceptable.
3. Written dynamic water pressure test confirmation shall be made on the contractor’s letterhead and include the flow rate during the test, the recorded water pressure, the date of the test and the time of the test.
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B. Material List:
1. After award of contract and before any irrigation system materials are ordered from suppliers or delivered to the job site, submit to the city engineer a complete list of all irrigation system materials, or processes proposed to be furnished and installed as part of this contract.
2. The submittal materials list shall include the following information:
a. A title sheet with the job name, the contractor’s name, contractor’s address and telephone number, submittal date and submittal number.
b. An index sheet showing the item number (e.g. 1,2,3, etc.); an item description (e.g. sprinkler head); the manufacturer’s name (e.g.
Hunter Industries); the item model number (e.g. I-40-ADV/36V); and the page(s) in the submittal set that contain the catalog cuts. c. The catalog cuts shall be one or two pages copied from the most recent manufacturer’s catalog that indicate the product submitted.
Do not submit parts lists, exploded diagrams, price lists or other extra information.
d. The catalog cuts shall clearly indicate the manufacturer’s name and the item model number. The item model number, all specified options and specified sizes shall be circled on the catalog cuts. e. Submittals for equipment indicated on the legend without manufacturer names, or “as approved”, shall contain the manufacturer, Class or Schedule, ASTM numbers and/or other certifications as indicated in these specifications.
3. Submittal materials list format requirements:
a. Submittals shall be provided as one complete package for the project in electronic pdf format. Multiple partial submittals will not be reviewed.
b. Submittal package shall have all pages numbered in the lower right hand corner. Page numbers shall correspond with submittal index. c. Re-submitted packages must be revised to include only the equipment being re-submitted. Equipment previously reviewed and accepted shall not be re-submitted in the materials list/index sheet or in the catalog cut sheet package.
C. Substitutions: If the Contractor wishes to substitute any equipment or materials for those equipment or materials listed on the irrigation drawings and specifications, he may do so by providing the following information to the Architect for approval.
1. Provide a written statement indicating the reason for making the substitution.
2. Provide catalog cut sheets, technical data, and performance information for each substitute item.
3. Provide in writing the difference in installed price if the item is accepted.
D. The Landscape Architect or city engineer will allow no substitutions without prior written acceptance
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E. No substitutions of pump manufacturers, distributors or assemblies will be accepted.
F. Manufacturer's warranties shall not relieve the Contractor of his liability under the guarantee. Such warranties shall only supplement the guarantee.
G. The Architect will not review the submittal package unless provided in the format described above.
1.04 EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Prior to excavating for new construction, the Contractor shall meet with the City Authorized Representative in the field to verify and be familiar with the possible locations and crossings of the existing pressure main lines.
B. Prior to cutting into the soil, locate all cables, conduits, sewer septic tanks, and other utilities as are commonly encountered underground and it shall take proper precautions not to damage or disturb such improvements. If a conflict exists between the obstacles and the proposed work, promptly notify the City’s Authorized Representative who will arrange for relocations.
C. Protect all existing utilities and features to remain on and adjacent to the project site during construction. The Contractor will repair, solely at their cost, all damage resulting from its operations or negligence.
1.05 INSPECTIONS
A. Permit the City’s Authorized Representative to visit and inspect at all times any part of the work and shall provide safe access for such visits.
B. Where the Specifications require work to be tested by the Contractor, it shall not be covered over until accepted by the Engineer. Notify the City’s Authorized Representative, a minimum of 48 hours in advance of where and when the work is ready for testing. Should any work be covered without testing or acceptance, it shall be, if so ordered, uncovered at the Contractor's sole expense.
C. Inspections will be required for the following at a minimum:
1. Extent of repair and/or re-alignment of any portion of the existing pressure main line.
2. Testing any new connections to the existing main line
3. Prior to backfilling trenches.
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D. Work that fails testing and is not accepted will be re-tested. Hourly rates and expenses of the City’s Authorized Representative for re-inspection or re-testing will be paid by the Contractor at no additional expense to City.
1.06 STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Use all means necessary to protect irrigation system materials before, during, and after installation and to protect the installation work and materials of all other trades. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the acceptance of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the City.
B. Exercise care in handling, loading, unloading, and storing plastic pipe and fittings under cover until ready to install. Transport plastic pipe only on a vehicle with a bed long enough to allow the pipe to lay flat to avoid undue bending and concentrated external load.
1.07 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL
A. Dispose of waste, trash, and debris in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction. Do not bury waste material and debris on the site. Burning of trash and debris will not be permitted. Remove and dispose of rubbish and debris generated by his work and workmen at frequent intervals or when ordered to do so by the Engineer.
B. At the time of completion the entire site will be cleared of tools, equipment, rubbish and debris which shall be disposed of off-site in a disposal area that is fully and legally licensed.
1.08 COMPLETION
A. At the time of the pre-maintenance period inspection, the City’s Authorized Representative and governing agencies will inspect the work and, if not accepted, prepare a list of items to be completed by the Contractor. At the time of the post-maintenance period or final inspection the work will be reinspected and final acceptance will be in writing by the Engineer.
B. The City Engineer shall have final authority on all portions of the work.
C. Without any additional expense to the City, repair any settling of trenches, which may occur during the maintenance and establishment period following acceptance, to the City’s satisfaction. Repairs shall include the complete restoration of all damage to planting, paving or other improvements of any kind as a result of the work.
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1.09 GUARANTEE
A. The entire sprinkler system shall be unconditionally guaranteed against all defects and fault of material and workmanship, including settling of backfilled areas below grade, for a period of one (1) year following the filing of the Notice of Completion. The guarantee shall be valid unless existing equipment utilized on the project fails within the guarantee period.
B. Should any problem with the irrigation system be discovered within the guarantee period, and at no additional expense to City, correct it within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of written notice from City. When the nature of the repairs as determined by the City constitute an emergency (i.e. broken pressure line) the City may proceed to make repairs at the Contractor's expense. Any and all damages to existing improvement resulting either from faulty materials or workmanship, or from the necessary repairs to correct same, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the owner by the Contractor, all at no additional cost to the City.
C. Guarantee shall be submitted on Contractors own letterhead as follows:
GUARANTEE FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
We hereby guarantee that the irrigation system we have furnished and installed is free from defects in materials and workmanship, and the work has been completed in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse, or neglect excepted. We shall repair or replace any defective material during the period of one year after date of filing of the Notice of Completion and also repair or replace any damage resulting from the repairing or replacing of such defects at no additional cost to the owner. We shall make such repairs or replacements within 10 calendar days following written notification by the owner. In the event of our failure to make such repairs or replacements within the time specified after receipt of written notice from owner, we authorize the owner to proceed to have said repairs or replacements made at our expense and we will pay the costs and charges therefor upon demand.
PART 2: MATERIALS
2.01 SUMMARY
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Use only new materials of the manufacturer, size and type satisfactory to the City. Materials or equipment installed or furnished that do not meet City standards will be rejected and shall be removed from the site at no expense to the City.
2.02 PIPE
A. All pressure supply lines downstream of backflow prevention unit shall be Schedule 40 solvent weld PVC. Piping shall conform to ASTM 1785.
2.03 PLASTIC PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Pipe shall be marked continuously with manufacturer's name, nominal pipe size, schedule or class, PVC type and grade, National Sanitation Foundation approval, Commercial Standards designation, and date of extrusion.
B. All plastic pipe shall be extruded of an improved PVC virgin pipe compound in accordance with ASTM D2241 or ASTM D1785.
C. All solvent weld PVC fittings shall be standard weight Schedule 40 and shall be injection molded of an improved virgin PVC fitting compound. Slip PVC fittings shall be the "deep socket" bracketed type. Threaded plastic fittings shall be injection molded. All tees and ells shall be side gated. All fittings shall conform to ASTM D2466.
D. All threaded nipples shall be standard weight Schedule 80 with molded threads and shall conform to ASTM D1785.
E. All solvent cementing of plastic pipe and fittings shall be a two-step process, using primer and solvent cement applied per the manufacturer's recommendations. Cement shall be of a fluid consistency, not gel-like or ropy. Solvent cementing shall be in conformance with ASTM D2564 and ASTM D2855.
F. When connection is plastic to metal, female adapters shall be hand tightened, plus one turn with a strap wrench. Joint compound shall be non-lead base teflon paste, tape, or approved equal.
2.04 BACKFLOW PREVENTION UNIT (EXISTING)
2.05 VALVES
A. Gate Valves
1. Gate valves shall be of the manufacturer, size, and type indicated on the Drawings.
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2. Gate valves shall be constructed of a bronze body, gate and stem with a malleable iron hand wheel. Gate valves shall have threaded connections.
3. All gate valves shall have a minimum working pressure of not less than 150 psi and shall conform to AWWA standards.
B. Quick Coupler Valves:
1. Quick coupler valves shall be of the manufacturer, size, and type indicated on the Drawings.
2. Quick coupler valves shall be brass with a wall thickness guaranteed to withstand normal working pressure of 150 psi without leakage. Valves shall have 1” female threads opening at base, with two-piece body. Valves shall be operated only with a coupler key designed for that purpose. Coupler key shall be inserted into valve and a positive, watertight connection shall be made between the coupler key and valve.
C. Automatic Control Valves:
1. Automatic control valves shall be of the manufacturer, size, and type indicated on the Drawings.
2. Automatic control valves shall be electrically operated.
2.06 VALVE BOXES
A. Valve boxes shall be fabricated from a durable, weather-resistant plastic material resistant to sunlight and chemical action of soils.\ B. The valve box cover shall be green in color and secured with a hidden latch mechanism or bolts.
C. The cover and box shall be capable of sustaining a load of 1,500 pounds.
D. Valve box extensions shall be by the same manufacturer as the valve box.
E. Automatic control valve boxes shall be 16"x11"x12" rectangular size.
Valve box covers shall be marked "RCV" with the valve identification number "heat branded" onto the cover in 2 inch high letters / numbers.
F. Gate and quick coupler valve boxes shall be 10" circular size. Valve box covers shall be marked with either "GV" or "QCV" "heat branded" onto the cover in 2 inch high letters.
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2.07 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER (EXISTING)
2.08 ELECTRICAL
A. All electrical equipment shall be NEMA Type 3, waterproofed for exterior installations.
B. All electrical work shall conform to local codes and ordinances.
2.08 LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL WIRING
A. Remote control wire shall be direct-burial AWG-UF type, size as required by the City and in no case smaller than 14 gauge.
B. Connections shall be either epoxy-sealed packet type or Penn-Tite connectors.
C. Ground wires shall be white in color. Control wires shall be red (where two or more controllers are used, the control wires shall be a different color for each controller. These colors shall be noted on the "Record Drawings" Plans located on controller door).
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Inspections:
1. Prior to all work of this Section, carefully inspect the installed work of all other trades and verify that all such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence.
2. Verify that irrigation system may be installed in strict accordance with all pertinent codes and regulations, the original design, the referenced standards, and the manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Discrepancies:
1. In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the City’s Authorized Representative.
2. Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all discrepancies have been resolved.
C. Grades:
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1. Before starting work, carefully check all grades to determine that work may safely proceed, keeping within the specified material depths with respect to finish grade.
2. The Engineer shall accept final grades before work on this Section will be allowed to begin.
D. Field Measurements:
1. Make all necessary measurements in the field to ensure precise fit of items in accordance with the City requirements. Coordinate the installation of all irrigation materials with all other work.
2. Exercise extreme care in excavating and working near existing utilities. Repair damages to utilities, which are caused by Contractor’s operations or neglect, at no additional cost to City.
E. Layout:
1. Prior to installation, stake out all pressure supply lines and routing.
Locate all pressure supply lines in planted areas.
2. Cap and mark the locations of capped non-pressure lateral lines for future identification.
F. Water Supply:
Connections to, or the installation of, the water supply shall be as required by the City. Minor changes caused by actual site conditions shall be made at no additional expense to the City.
3.02 TRENCHING
A. Excavations shall be straight with vertical sides, even grade, and support pipe continuously on bottom of trench. Trenching excavation shall follow layout as coordinated with the City requirements to the depths below finished grade and as noted. Where lines occur under paved area, these dimensions shall be considered below subgrade.
B. Provide minimum cover of 24 inches on pressure supply lines.
C. Provide minimum cover of 24 inches for control wires.
D. Trenching across streets shall be done in accordance City standards. The method of installing piping under pavement will be approved by the City Engineer. Repair and/or replacement of damaged pavement including
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Curb and Gutter will be done per City standards and to the satisfaction to the City Engineer.
E. Pipes installed in a common trench shall have a 6-inch minimum space between pipes.
3.03 BACKFILLING
A. Backfill material on all lines shall be the same as adjacent soil free of debris, litter, and rocks over 1/2 inch in diameter.
B. Backfill shall be tamped in 4-inch layers under the pipe and uniformly on both sides for the full width of the trench and the full length of the pipe.
Backfill materials shall be sufficiently damp to permit thorough compaction, free of voids. Backfill shall be compacted to 90% relative compaction and shall conform to adjacent grades.
C. Flooding in lieu of tamping is not allowed.
D. Under no circumstances shall truck wheels be used to compact backfill.
E. Provide sand backfill a minimum of 6 inches over and under all piping under paved areas.
3.04 PIPING
A. The method to install piping under existing pavement will be approved by the City Engineer. Jacking, boring, or hydraulic driving will be considered.
No hydraulic driving is permitted under asphalt pavement.
B. Cutting or breaking of existing pavement is not permitted.
C. Carefully inspect all pipe and fittings before installation, removing dirt, scale, burrs, and reaming. Install pipe with all markings up for visual inspection and verification.
D. Remove all dented and damaged pipe Sections.
E. All lines shall have a minimum clearance of 6 inches from each other and 12 inches from lines of other trades.
F. Parallel lines shall not be installed directly over each other.
G. In solvent welding, use only the specified primer and solvent cement and make all joints in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommended methods including wiping all excess solvent from each weld. Allow
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solvent welds at least 15 minutes setup time before moving or handling and 24 hours curing time before filling.
H. PVC pipe shall be installed in a manner, which will provide for expansion and contraction as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.
I. Center load all plastic pipe prior to pressure testing.
J. All threaded plastic-to-plastic connections shall be assembled using Teflon tape or Teflon paste.
K. For plastic-to-metal connections, work the metal connections first. Use a non-hardening pipe dope an all threaded plastic-to-metal connections, except where noted otherwise. All plastic-to-metal connections shall be made with plastic female adapters.
3.05 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
A. Install all assemblies specified herein according to the requirements of the City using best standard practices.
B. Quick coupler valves shall be set approximately 12 inches from walks, curbs, header boards, or paved areas where applicable.
3.06 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM
A. The Contractor will flush the pressure supply line daily, when new connections are made.
B. Not used
3.07 TESTING AND OBSERVATION
A. Do not allow or cause any of the work of this Section to be covered up or enclosed until it has been observed, tested and accepted by the Engineer.
B. Notify the City’s Authorized Representative a minimum of 48 hours in advance where and when the work is ready for testing.
C. Furnish all materials and perform all work required to correct any inadequacies of coverage due to deviations from City requirements or where the system has been willfully installed as required by the City when it is obviously inadequate, without bringing this to the attention of the City’s Authorized Representative. This test shall be accepted by the City’s Authorized Representative and accomplished before starting any planting.
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3.08 COMPLETION CLEANING
A. Clean-up shall be made as each portion of the work progresses. Refuse and excess dirt shall be removed from the site, all walks and paving shall be broomed, and any damage sustained on the work of others shall be repaired to original conditions.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 32 90 00 – PLANTING - 1
SECTION 32 90 00 - PLANTING
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The general requirements apply to all Landscaping work operations.
Provide labor, materials, tools, transportation and all incidentals necessary to perform work as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Sections.
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C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, latest edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills.
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
3. ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable local, state, federal requirements regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.
B. Manufacturer’s directions, specifications and detailed drawings will be followed in all cases where articles used furnish directions covering points not delineated on the Plans or Specifications.
C. The work included in this section will be done to the satisfaction of the City and the decision by the City as to the true construction meaning of the Plans and Specifications will be final.
D. All drop slips for landscape materials (including plants and fertilizers) shall be given to the Engineer.
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1.03 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install landscape materials when ambient temperatures may drop below 45 degrees F (12 degrees C) or above 95 degrees F (39 degrees C).
B. Do not install landscape materials when wind velocity exceeds 30 mph (48 k/hr).
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 REFERENCES
A. ANSI Z60.1 - Nursery Stock.
B. California State Department of Agriculture - Regulations for nursery inspections, rules, and grading.
2.02 TREES
A. Trees shall be grown by an established nursery having been in the business of growing trees, a minimum of five (5) years. At the option of the Engineer, trees shall be inspected and tagged at the nursery prior to shipment to the planting site.
Trees: All trees shall be of the specified container size and of the species specified.
B. Tree species indicated or listed in the “Plant Legend” on the Plans, shall be in accordance with the Standards of Practice recommended by the American Association of Nurserymen. Except for names not covered therein, the established custom of the nursery shall be followed.
C. Condition of trees shall be in accordance with the California State Department of Agriculture’s regulations for nursery inspections, rules, and grading and shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and species, sound, healthy, vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests, or their eggs, and shall have healthy normal root systems, well filling their containers, but not to the point of being root bound.
D. Trees shall not be pruned prior to delivery, except as authorized by the City. In no case shall trees be topped before delivery.
E. The size of the trees shall correspond with that normally expected for species and variety of commercially available nursery stock, or as specified on the Plans. The minimum acceptable size of all trees,
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measured before pruning with the branches in normal position, shall conform with the measurements, if any, specified on the Plans. Trees larger in size than specified may be used with the approval of the City, but the use of larger plants will not serve as the basis for a change order.
F. All trees shall be subject to the inspection and acceptance of the City before planting. Trees will be inspected for size and condition of root growth, insects, injuries and defects and will be tagged at the nursery prior to delivery to the site.
2.04 FERTILIZERS, BACKFILL MATERIALS AND WATER
A. General.
1. Fertilizing and backfill materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of the State Food and Agricultural Code. All materials shall be packaged first grade, commercial quality products identified as to source, type of material, weight, and manufacturer’s guaranteed analysis. Fertilizing and backfill material shall not contain toxic ingredients or fillers in quantities harmful to human life, animals, or plants.
2. Furnish a Certificate of Compliance stating that the material substantially meets the specifications.
3. Backfill Mix:
a. 6 parts by volume on-site soil
b. 4 parts by volume composted organic amendment
c. 18 lb. Gro-Power per cubic yard of mix
d. 2lbs Iron Sulphate per cubic yard of mix
B. Commercial Fertilizer.
Commercial fertilizer shall be a palletized or granular product having a chemical analysis as specified on the Plans or in the Specifications. Commercial fertilizer shall be free-flowing material delivered in unopened sacks. Material which becomes caked or otherwise damaged shall not be used.
C. Composted Organic Soil Amendment.
1. Humus material shall have an acid-soluble ash content of no less than 5% and no more than 20%. Organic matter shall be at least 50% on a dry weight basis.
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2. The pH of the material shall be between 6 and 7.5.
3. The salt content shall be less than 10 millimho/cm @ 25° C. in a saturated paste extract.
4. Boron content of the saturated extract shall be less than 1.0 parts per million.
5. Silicon content (acid-insoluble ash) shall be less than 50%.
6. Organic matter shall be at least 50% on a dry weight basis.
7. Calcium carbonate shall not be present if to be applied on alkaline soils.
8. Types of acceptable products are composts, manures, mushroom composts, straw, alfalfa, peat mosses etc. low in salts, low in heavy metals, free from weed seeds, free of pathogens and other deleterious materials.
9. Composted wood products are conditionally acceptable [stable humus must be present]. Wood based products are not acceptable which are based on red wood or cedar.
10. Sludge-based materials are not acceptable.
11. Carbon: nitrogen ratio is less than 25:1.
12. The compost shall be aerobic without malodorous presence of decomposition products.
13. The maximum particle size shall be 0.5 inch, 80% or more shall pass a No. 4 screen for soil amending. The maximum particle size shall be 0.25 inch for hydroseeding.
Maximum total permissible pollutant concentrations in amendment in parts per million on a dry weight basis:
arsenic 20 copper 150 selenium 50
cadmium 15 lead 200 silver 10
chromium300 mercury 10 vanadium 400
cobalt 50 molybdenum 20 zinc 250
nickel 100
D. Water.
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1. Water shall be clean, fresh and free of substances or matter which could inhibit vigorous growth of plants
2. Water shall be supplied at Contractor’s sole expense at no additional cost to City through the end of the maintenance period.
2.05 WOOD MULCH
A. Mulch shall be “Forest Floor” (0-2”)
Available from or equal to:
Aguinaga Green
7992 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 786-9558
B. The mulch shall consist of fibrous, woody bark mixture of varied particle size with the following characteristics:
Percent Passing Sieve Size
90-100 25.4 mm (1”)
80-100 12.7 mm (1/2”)
20-60 6.35 mm (1/4”)
C. Mulch shall be packaged in bales or bags unless the City approves a bulk source in advance of delivery to the site of the work. The Contractor shall submit one sample of three (3) different mulch materials.
D. The Engineer has the right to reject all samples and request additional samples until a suitable mulch material is approved.
2.06 SAMPLES
A. Samples of products and materials shall be required by the City.
Submittals for inspection shall be stored on the site until furnishing of material is complete.
B. Delivery of products and materials may begin upon acceptance of samples or as directed by the City.
2.07 PLANT TABLETS
Plant tablets shall be Scotts Agriform, Gro-power or approved equal, 20- 10-5 applied at the following rates:
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Tablet
Size
21 Gram 5 Gram
Container
Size
1 Gallon and
10” pots
5 Gallon 15 Gallon 24” Box 36” Box and
Larger
Ground
Cover Plants
Application
Rates (No.
of Tablets)
1 3 8 20 One Tablet
per each
foot of
height
1 PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
Earthwork and on-site disposal of excavated material shall include placement, spreading, densification, cultivation and raking.
1. Unless otherwise provided, curbs, walks, irrigation systems, and similar improvements required by the Plans or Specifications shall be constructed following rough grading and before sodding.
2. Planting holes and backfill shall be as herein specified.
3. For preliminary rough grading and related earthwork, prepare areas for sodding work to within one-tenth foot (0.1’) of finish grade.
3. Fertilizing and conditioning materials shall be mechanically spread at a uniform rate. The quantities of materials necessary for the planting area shall be at the site and shall be verified by delivery tickets furnished to the Engineer before spreading.
3.02 FINISH GRADING
A. After spreading and raking, the soil shall be watered and allowed to settle to provide a stable surface, not overly densified to the extent that it will prevent aeration and water infiltration. After the soil has dried out to a workable condition, the planting areas shall be regraded, raked, and smoothed to the required grades and contours. Finish surfaces shall be clean and suitable for planting.
B. The finish grade shall be smooth, uniform, and free of abrupt grade changes and depressions to ensure surface drainage.
C. The finish grade below adjacent paving, curbs, or headers shall be one inch (1”) in lawn areas and two inches (2”) in shrub or ground cover areas.
3.03 TREE PLANTING GENERAL
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A. All sprinkler/irrigation work shall be inspected and accepted by the City, prior to start of any work of this subsection.
B. Location of utility, structures and lines.
1. Prior to excavation for planting or placing of stakes, locate all utilities, electric cables, conduits, irrigation lines, heads, valves and valve control wires, and all utility lines so that proper precautions may be taken not to damage such improvements.
2. In the event of a conflict between utilities and plant locations, promptly notify the Engineer who will arrange for one or the other to be relocated. If contractor fails to follow this procedure it shall repair all damages resulting from the work at contractor’s sole expense.
C. All plants will be inspected by the Engineer prior to planting, including plants previously approved at the nursery. The Contractor shall be responsible for the condition of all trees, planted or otherwise, until acceptance.
D. Quantities.
1. Trees shall be furnished in the quantities and/or spacing as shown or noted for each location, and shall be of the species, kinds, sizes, etc., as symbolized, and/or described in the Plant Legend, as indicated on the Plans.
2. Verify all sizes and quantities on the Plans. Promptly report any discrepancy to the Engineer.
E. Substitution.
1. Any trees specified by trade name or equal, shall be according to these Plans and Specifications.
2. Installation and use of substitute trees shall not be made until the Contractor is in receipt of written approval from the Engineer.
Substitution proposals must be accompanied by written proof of non-availability within a five hundred mile radius of the project site for trees originally specified and proof that material was ordered in a timely manner upon award of contract.
F. Protection and Storage.
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1. Regularly water all nursery stock in containers and place them in a cool area protected from sun and drying winds.
2. Do not allow trees to dry out before or while being planted. Keep exposed roots moist by means of wet sawdust, peat moss or burlap at all times during planting operations. Do not expose roots to the air except while being placed in the ground. Wilted or diseased trees, whether in place or not, will not be accepted and shall be replaced at the Contractor’s sole expense.
G. Moisten prepared surface immediately prior to installing trees.
H. Install trees within 24 hours after delivery to site.
I. Water trees immediately after installation.
J. Layout and Tree Location.
1. Layout of trees shall be performed by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer prior to planting
2. Tree locations will be staked by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer.
3.04 TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING
A. Planting Holes. Planting holes shall be approximately square. The holes shall be twice the width of the container, unless otherwise shown on the Plans. The holes shall be one-and-half times the depth of the root ball, or as shown on the Plans. The hole shall be larger, if necessary, to permit handling and planting without injury or breakage of the root ball or root system. Any trees having a broken or cracked root ball before or during planting shall not be planted.
B. Underground Obstructions. In the event that underground construction work or obstructions are encountered in the planting operation, alternate locations will be selected by the City. Operation shall be done at no extra cost to the City.
C. Planting Procedures.
1. The backfill mix shall be as specified under paragraph 2.04, A, 3 and shall be thoroughly blended.
No mixing for individual planting holes is permitted. Mix planting soil prior to backfilling and stockpile at the site. Iron sulfate shall
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not contact cement surfaces because severe staining could occur; repair or replace stained cement at Contractor’s sole cost.
2. Remove bottom of box and set trees so that, when settled, they bear the same relation to the required grade as they bore to the natural grade before being transplanted. Place each tree in the center of the pit, remove box sides and backfill with prepared backfill. Compact the backfill mix around the ball or roots. Do not use soil in muddy condition for backfilling. Cut off all broken or frayed roots.
3. Thoroughly water each tree when the hole is one-half filled.
4. After watering, backfill the remainder of the hole and tamp the soil in place until the surface of the backfill is level with the surrounding area and the crown of the tree is at the finished grade of the surrounding area.
5. After backfilling, a basin shall be constructed around each tree.
Each basin shall be of a depth sufficient to hold at least six inches (6”) of water. Basins shall be the same size as the container size of each individual tree. The the basins shall be constructed of amended backfill material.
6. Set the plant tablets to be used with each tree on the top of the root ball so the required number of tablets to be used in each hole can be easily verified. Bury tablets upon approval by the Engineer.
7. Immediately after planting, apply water to each tree by means of a hose. Apply water in a moderate stream in the planting hole until the material about the roots is completely saturated from the bottom of the hole to the top of the ground.
8. Apply water in sufficient quantities and as often as seasonal conditions require to keep the tree moist at all times, well below the root system.
9. Basins shall be maintained thirty (30) days following tree planting.
They shall be removed at that time, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
D. Pruning. Pruning shall be limited to the minimum necessary to remove injured twigs and branches, and to compensate for loss of roots during transplanting, but never to exceed one-third of the branching structure.
Upon approval of the Engineer, pruning may be done before delivery of plants, but not before plants have been inspected and approved.
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E. Staking. All trees shall be staked per the planting details on the Plans.
Staking shall be done immediately after planting.
3.05 MULCHING
Mulch shrub areas and trees after planting with two (2”) inches of mulch.
3.06 MAINTENANCE AND ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD
A. Maintenance and establishment period for trees will be one (1) year after “Date of Acceptance of Installation” of all planting areas. Request in writing from the Engineer notification of the date of the start of the maintenance period. At the acceptance of all planting, request in writing from the Engineer notification of the date of the completion of the maintenance period. The maintenance period shall not officially begin or end without written notification from the Engineer.
B. Construction fencing shall remain until after the maintenance period is complete or as directed by the Engineer.
C. Maintain all trees on a continuous basis as they are completed during the progress of the work and during the establishment and maintenance period and shall continue to maintain them until final acceptance in accordance with the following.
1. Water and reapply mulch as necessary to promote a healthy growing condition. Re-stake if staking is not straight or solid. All areas shall be kept free of debris, weeds or litter. Keep project neat and attractive throughout the maintenance period.
2. Adjust the irrigation system to sufficiently saturate root zone without rotting trees.
3. Fertilize with “Gro-Power Plus” at 30 lbs./1000 sf every thirty (30) calendar days, during the maintenance period. Apply “Gro-Power Controlled Release Nitrogen” five (5) calendar days before the end of the maintenance period at manufacturer’s recommended rate.
D. Maintenance period shall be extended if plant material is not in a healthy growing condition. When all maintenance work has been completed to the satisfaction of Engineer, the Engineer will issue to the Contractor a written notice of completion of maintenance.
3.09 WEED ABATEMENT
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A. The weed abatement program shall proceed upon the completion of the irrigation system and after all existing weeds and growth has been removed from the planting areas. Begin watering daily for twenty-one (21) consecutive days and until weed seeds have germinated. Cease watering for three (3) days. Spray a non-selective herbicide (Roundup) to eradicate the germinated weeds. Allow herbicide sufficient time to kill weeds.
Remove dead weeds within 1” of the soil surface. Repeat the nonselective herbicide application two more times. The contractor shall include a dye indicator with the third application of the non-selective herbicide.
B. If perennial weeds or grasses still exist, re-water four (4) times daily for fourteen (14) consecutive days until new growth appears. Reapply a nonselective herbicide with a dye indicator. Remove weeds after herbicide has had sufficient time to kill.
3.10 INSPECTION
A. All inspections herein specified shall be made by the City. Request inspection at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the inspection is required. Requested inspections, subsequently canceled without twenty-four (24) hours notice, will be billed to the Contractor.
B. Inspection is required for, and not necessarily limited to, the following parts of the work.
1. At completion of the incorporation of soil amendments and fine grading
2. Prior to digging plant pits for trees and shrubs.
3. Installing trees in the planting hole.
4. During backfilling of plant pits with amended backfill.
5. Final inspection at the end of the maintenance period.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 32 90 23 – SODDING - 1
SECTION 32 92 23 - SODDING
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The General Provisions shall apply to all Sod work operations. Provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform work as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Sections.
Section 32 84 00 Irrigation
Section 32 90 00 Planting
C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook” 2018 edition, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the Standard Specification, unless otherwise determined by the Engineer.
D. Definitions.
1. City: City of Laguna Hills
2. Engineer: City Engineer, or the City Engineer’s designated representative.
E. All vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer’s representatives and the associated addresses, phone, and fax numbers on the Plans and in the Specifications are listed for convenience only. They are subject to change and their inclusion in no way constitutes an endorsement by the City.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable local, state, federal requirements regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.
B. Grower’s directions, specifications and detailed drawings will be followed in all cases where articles used furnish directions covering points not delineated on the Plans or Specifications.
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C. The work included in this section will be done to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The decision by the Engineer as to the true construction meaning of the Plans and Specifications will be final.
D. All drop slips for sod fertilizers shall be given to the Engineer.
1.03 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install sod when ambient temperatures may drop below 45 degrees F (12 degrees C) or above 95 degrees F (39 degrees C).
B. Do not install sod when wind velocity exceeds 30 mph (48 k/hr).
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 REFERENCES
A. ANSI Z60.1 - Nursery Stock.
B. California State Department of Agriculture - Regulations for nursery inspections, rules, and grading.
2.02 SOD
A. Sod shall be West Coaster Tall Fescue, Big Rolls (42” Wide x 100’ Long) or approved equivalent grown by an established sod nursery having been in the business of growing sod a minimum of five (5) years. Sod shall be free of turf disease, insects, or weeds, and capable of healthy, vigorous growth.
B. Sod shall be grown in a blown sand medium. It shall be cut with a 1/2” to 3/4” thickness of soil that completely covers the root zone. Sod shall be wide cut, big roll. The sod shall arrive vigorous and have a lush appearance, uniform texture, and dark green color throughout with no dead or dying edge. The sod shall be sufficiently dense to bear handling and placement without tearing.
C. Nylon mesh in sod will not be accepted.
D. Sod to be certified RED ANT free by the grower.
E. Sod may be obtained from:
West Coast Sod
42-540 Melanie Pl
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Palm Desert, CA 92211
2.03 FERTILIZERS, SOIL CONDITIONING MATERIALS AND WATER A. General.
1. Fertilizing and soil conditioning materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of the City’s Standards and Specifications.
All materials shall be packaged first grade, commercial quality products identified as to source, type of material, weight, and manufacturer’s guaranteed analysis. Fertilizing and soil conditioning material shall not contain toxic ingredients or fillers in quantities harmful to human life, animals, or plants.
2. The Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer the Certificate of Compliance stating that the material substantially meets the City’s specifications.
3. Exact fertilizing and conditioning materials and the required composition and quantities shall be determined by the agronomic soils test.
B. Commercial Fertilizer.
1. Commercial fertilizer shall be a palletized or granular product having a chemical analysis as specified on the Plans or in the Specifications. Commercial fertilizer shall be free-flowing material delivered in unopened sacks. Material which becomes caked or otherwise damaged shall not be used.
2. Pre-planting fertilizer composition to be 6-20-20. Post-planting composition shall be 6-20-20XB. Fertilizer shall provide one pound of P and K per 1,000 square feet. Nitrogen shall not exceed 1/3 pound per 1,000 square feet. Exact composition and type to be determined by agronomic soil test.
3. Fertilizer available from:
J.R. Simplot
Lathrop, CA 95330
Phone: (209) 858-2511, Fax: (209) 858-2519
C. Water.
1. Water shall be clean, fresh, and free of substances or matter which could inhibit vigorous growth of plants.
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2. Water shall be supplied at Contractor’s expense at no additional cost to the City through the end of the maintenance period.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01 FERTILIZING
A. Two to three days prior to sodding, fertilize with J.R. Simplot Best 6-20-20 at one pound of P and K per 1,000 square feet. Exact quantity shall be determined by the agronomic soil test
Adequately irrigate after application.
B. Fifteen days after sod installation is complete, fertilize as above with J. R.
Simplot Best 16-20-20XB
3.02 INSTALLING SOD
A. Soil conditioning and fine grading shall be completed before sodding. No heavy equipment shall operate over the subgrade after grading is completed.
B. The subgrade shall be moist but not wet when sod is laid. Sod shall be laid with closely fitted joints, and the ends of the trips shall be staggered.
Openings shall be plugged with sod.
C. Within two hours after installing sod and before rolling, the sod shall be adequately irrigated with a minimum of 1/2” of water. All seams and joints shall then be rolled until the sod is well bonded to the subgrade.
D. The area shall then be watered thoroughly with 2 to 4 inches of water to penetrate the subsoil at least 8 inches. Watering shall be repeated as necessary to keep the sod moist until rooted into the subgrade. Sodded areas shall be protected against foot traffic until the sod is well established.
3.03 MAINTENANCE
A. Maintenance period will be a minimum of ninety (90) days after Date of Acceptance by the City of all sod installation.
B. Maintenance includes:
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1. Water, weed, fertilize, mow, edge and spray as necessary to promote a healthy growing condition. Keep project neat and attractive throughout the maintenance period.
2. Applying herbicides for weed control, as needed or directed by City, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Remedy damage resulting from the use of herbicides.
3. Exterminate rodents and insects as required.
4. Adjust irrigation system scheduling to sufficiently saturate root zone.
5. Repair or replace any damaged item caused by vehicles, vandals, bicycles, or foot traffic during the maintenance period.
6. (During growing season) fertilize turf every four weeks with one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in a complete fertilizer product (4-1-4 ratio).
C. Maintenance period may be extended if turf grass and other plant material is not in a healthy growing condition. When all maintenance work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the Contractor will be released through written notification by the Engineer.
D. Mow turf a minimum of two (2) times a week with the first mowing to be completed seven (7) days after installation of sod. Maintain a mowing height of 3/8” to ¾” inches. Do not cut more than 1/3 of grass blade at any one mowing. Grass shall be mowed with a sharp power driven reel mower. Clippings shall be collected and removed.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 32 90 90 – 90 DAY MAINTENANCE - 1
SECTION 32 90 10 - 90 DAY MAINTENANCE
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The general requirements apply to all Landscaping work operations.
Provide labor, materials, tools, transportation and all incidentals necessary to perform work as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified.
B. Related Sections.
Section 32 84 00: Irrigation
Section 32 90 00: Planting
Section 32 92 23: Sod
C. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “Greenbook”, 2018, is referenced as if herein contained and the Contractor shall keep a copy at the project site. These Specifications shall supersede conflicts with information given in the “Greenbook”, unless otherwise determined by the City.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable local, state, federal requirements regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.
B. Manufacturer’s directions, specifications and detailed drawings will be followed in all cases where articles used furnish directions covering points not delineated on the Plans or Specifications.
C. The work included in this section will be done to the satisfaction of the City and the decision by the City as to the true construction meaning of the Plans and Specifications will be final.
D. All drop slips for landscape materials (including plants and fertilizers) shall be given to the Engineer.
1.03 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install landscape materials when ambient temperatures may drop below 45 degrees F (12 degrees C) or above 95 degrees F (39 degrees C).
SECTION 32 90 90 – 90 DAY MAINTENANCE - 2
B. Do not install landscape materials when wind velocity exceeds 30 mph (48 k/hr).
PART 2: EXECUTION
2.01 MAINTENANCE AND ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD
A. Maintenance and establishment period for trees will be one (1) year after “Date of Acceptance of Installation” of all planting areas. Request in writing from the Engineer notification of the date of the start of the maintenance period. At the acceptance of all planting, request in writing from the Engineer notification of the date of the completion of the maintenance period. The maintenance period shall not officially begin or end without written notification from the Engineer.
B. Construction fencing shall remain until after the maintenance period is complete or as directed by the Engineer.
C. Maintain all trees on a continuous basis as they are completed during the progress of the work and during the establishment and maintenance period and shall continue to maintain them until final acceptance in accordance with the following.
1. Water and reapply mulch as necessary to promote a healthy growing condition. Re-stake if staking is not straight or solid. All areas shall be kept free of debris, weeds or litter. Keep project neat and attractive throughout the maintenance period.
2. Adjust the irrigation system to sufficiently saturate root zone without rotting trees.
3. Fertilize with “Gro-Power Plus” at 30 lbs./1000 sf every thirty (30) calendar days, during the maintenance period. Apply “Gro-Power Controlled Release Nitrogen” five (5) calendar days before the end of the maintenance period at manufacturer’s recommended rate.
D. Maintenance period shall be extended if plant material is not in a healthy growing condition. When all maintenance work has been completed to the satisfaction of Engineer, the Engineer will issue to the Contractor a written notice of completion of maintenance.
SECTION 32 90 90 – 90 DAY MAINTENANCE - 3
2.02 WEED ABATEMENT
A. The weed abatement program shall proceed upon the completion of the irrigation system and after all existing weeds and growth has been removed from the planting areas. Begin watering daily for twenty-one (21) consecutive days and until weed seeds have germinated. Cease watering for three (3) days. Spray a non-selective herbicide (Roundup) to eradicate the germinated weeds. Allow herbicide sufficient time to kill weeds.
Remove dead weeds within 1” of the soil surface. Repeat the nonselective herbicide application two more times. The contractor shall include a dye indicator with the third application of the non-selective herbicide.
B. If perennial weeds or grasses still exist, re-water four (4) times daily for fourteen (14) consecutive days until new growth appears. Reapply a nonselective herbicide with a dye indicator. Remove weeds after herbicide has had sufficient time to kill.
2.03 INSPECTION
A. All inspections herein specified shall be made by the City. Request inspection at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the inspection is required. Requested inspections, subsequently canceled without twenty-four (24) hours notice, will be billed to the Contractor.
B. Inspection is required for, and not necessarily limited to, the following parts of the work.
1. At completion of the incorporation of soil amendments and fine grading
2. Prior to digging plant pits for trees and shrubs.
3. Installing trees in the planting hole.
4. During backfilling of plant pits with amended backfill.
5. Final inspection at the end of the maintenance period.
END OF SECTION
1774061.2
Appendix B – Limited Geotechnical Investigation
1774061.2
Appendix C – MACKENZIE PARK Project Plans
TARANTO
VERONA
SAN REMO DR
PROPOSED 2-5 PLAY HOUSE
PROPOSED 5-12 PLAY STRUCTURE
REPLACED PLAYGROUND SURFACING
REPLACED / PROPOSED BENCHES
REPLACED WASTE RECEPTACLES
REPLACED PICNIC TABLE
PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
• PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT
• PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
• REPLACED PLAYGROUND RESILIENT
SURFACING
• POLLINATOR GARDEN AND PICNIC
SEATING AREA
• SOD REPLACEMENT
• REPLACED WASTE RECEPTACLES
• REPLACED / PROPOSED PICNIC TABLE
(2 STANDARD, 2 ADA)
• REPLACED / PROPOSED BENCHES
POLLINATOR GARDEN AND PICNIC SEATING
AREA (VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVED)
SOD REPLACEMENT
04/16/2026
SAN REMO PARK
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA
BASE BID IMPROVEMENTS
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC., AND NO PART THEREOF SHALL BE USED, REUSED, OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. © 2025 RJM Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
PROPOSED DRINKING FOUNTAIN
WITH DOG BOWL / BOTTLE FILLER
POLLINATOR GARDEN AND PICNIC SEATING
AREA (VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVED)
TARANTO
VERONA
SAN REMO DR
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
• PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT
• PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
• REPLACED PLAYGROUND RESILIENT
SURFACING
• POLLINATOR GARDEN AND PICNIC
SEATING AREA
• SOD REPLACEMENT
• REPLACED WASTE RECEPTACLES
• REPLACED / PROPOSED PICNIC TABLE
• REPLACED / PROPOSED BENCHES
• DRINKING FOUNTAIN
• PROPOSED OVERLOOK BENCHES
• PROPOSED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
PROPOSED
OVERLOOK
BENCH
PROPOSED
OVERLOOK
BENCH
PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT
REPLACED WASTE RECEPTACLES
REPLACED PICNIC TABLE
PROPOSED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
PROPOSED 2-5 PLAY HOUSE
PROPOSED SWINGS
PROPOSED 2-5 PLAY STRUCTURE
PROPOSED 5-12 EXPANDED PLAY STRUCTURE
REPLACED / PROPOSED BENCHES
REPLACED PLAYGROUND SURFACING WITH
EXPANDED PLAY AREA
SOD REPLACEMENT
04/16/2026
SAN REMO PARK
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA
ADDITIVE BID IMPROVEMENTS
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC., AND NO PART THEREOF SHALL BE USED, REUSED, OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. © 2025 RJM Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA
31591 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.RJMdesigngroup.com
[949] 493-2690 fax [949] 493-2600 phone
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SHEET
SHEET INDEX
NUMBER
EXISTING UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES
THE EXISTENCE AND LOCATION OF ANY UNDERGROUND PIPES OR CONDUITS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS ARE OBTAINED BY A SEARCH OF THE AVAILABLE RECORDS. TO THE BEST
OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THERE ARE NO EXISTING UTILITIES EXCEPT AS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS. THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO
PROTECT THE UTILITY LINES SHOWN AND ANY OTHER LINES NOT OF RECORD OR NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE UTILITIES OR STRUCTURES CONCERNED BEFORE STARTING WORK.
CONTRACTOR FURTHER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
UNDERGROUND UTILITY PIPES, CONDUITS OR STRUCTURES SHOWN OR NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS. LOCATE ALL UTILITIES BEFORE CONSTRUCTION.
EARTHWORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR
CAUTION: THE ENGINEER PREPARING THESE PLANS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR LIABLE FOR, UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES TO, OR USES OF THESE PLANS. ALL CHANGES TO
THE PLANS MUST BE IN WRITING, AND MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PREPARER OF THESE PLANS.
THE EXISTENCE AND LOCATION OF ANY UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES SHOWN ON THESE PLANS WERE OBTAINED BY A SEARCH OF AVAILABLE RECORDS. THE LOCATIONS
SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AND SHALL BE CONFIRMED IN THE FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO ALIGNMENT AND/OR GRADE OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. THE
CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO TAKE DUE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO ANY UTILITY FACILITIES SHOWN AND ANY OTHER FACILITIES NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS.
ALL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS PERFORMING WORK SHOWN ON THESE
PLANS AGREE THAT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION
PRACTICES, THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME SOLE AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOB SITE CONDITIONS DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT.
THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND SHALL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS. THE
CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS FURTHER AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD HARMLESS THE OWNER AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FROM ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY, REAL OR ALLEGED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON
THIS PROJECT, EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE OWNER OR THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL.
BENCHMARK
OCS BM "3X-65-13"
ELEVATION 361.191' [NAVD88, LEVELED 2014]
DESCRIBED BY OCS 2013 – FOUND 4” OCS ALUMINUM BENCHMARK DISK STAMPED “3X-65-13”. SET IN THE SE’LY CORNER OF A 5.5’ X 3’ CONCRETE FOOTING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL PANEL 1.6’ ABOVE THE SIDEWALK. MONUMENT IS LOCATED IN THE NW’LY PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF MOULTON PKWY. AND SANTA MARIA AVE. * THE ABOVE CUT/FILL QUANTITIES ARE FOR PERMIT PURPOSES ONLY. THIS
CALCULATION DOES NOT INCLUDE SOILS FROM BUILDING OR WALL FOOTINGS, NOR UTILITY TRENCHING. THIS CALCULATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR SHRINKAGE NOR SUBSIDENCE. THIS CALCULATION ALSO
ASSUMES THAT THE EXISTING CONCRETE AND ASPHALT SURFACES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AND NOT BE REPURPOSED FOR ONSITE FILL.
THE ESTIMATES OF GRADING QUANTITIES AS SHOWN HEREON ARE PROVIDED FOR SATISFYING PLAN CHECK INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ONLY. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM AN INDEPENDENT ESTIMATE OF ALL
IMPROVEMENT QUANTITIES, INCLUDING GRADING QUANTITIES, AND SHALL USE SAME AS A BASIS FOR HIS BID(S) AND CONTRACT(S).
NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR
THE GRADING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNT FOR
DISTRIBUTING ANY EXCESS MATERIAL OR SUPPLYING ANY DEFICIENCIES TO BRING THE SITE TO DESIGN GRADE.
BASE BID BID ALT.
AREA DISTURBED: 0.14± + 0.07± ACRES
CUT* 200 + 100 CUBIC YARDS
FILL* 0 0 CUBIC YARDS
EXPORT * 200 + 100 CUBIC YARDS
STANDARD GRADING NOTES
1. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRADING CODE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS AND ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERMIT. A COPY OF THE GRADING CODE AND MANUAL SHALL BE RETAINED ON THE JOB SITE WHILE WORK IS IN PROGRESS. WHEN REFERENCED ON THE PLANS, A COPY
OF ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD PLANS AND STANDARD PLANS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SHALL ALSO BE RETAINED ON THE SITE.
2. GRADING SHALL NOT BE STARTED WITHOUT FIRST NOTIFYING THE GRADING INSPECTOR. A
PRE-GRADING MEETING ON THE SITE IS REQUIRED BEFORE START OF GRADING WITH THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE PRESENT: OWNER, GRADING CONTRACTOR, DESIGN CIVIL ENGINEER, SOIL ENGINEER,
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST, GRADING INSPECTOR AND WHEN REQUIRED, THE ARCHAEOLOGIST AND PALEONTOLOGIST. THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS FOR GRADING WILL BE EXPLAINED AT THIS MEETING.
3. ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR AN EROSION CONTROL PLAN OR
PERMITS FROM OTHER AGENCIES WITH REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WORK AUTHORIZED ON THIS PLAN.
4. THE GRADING PERMIT AND AN APPROVED COPY OF THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE ON THE PERMITTED SITE WHILE WORK IS IN PROGRESS.
5. PRELIMINARY SOIL AND GEOLOGY REPORTS, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT REPORTS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY, ARE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE APPROVED GRADING PLAN.
6. THE SOILS ENGINEER AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL PERFORM SUFFICIENT INSPECTIONS AND BE
AVAILABLE DURING GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE CODE WITHIN THEIR PURVIEW.
7. THE CIVIL ENGINEER SHALL BE AVAILABLE DURING GRADING TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CODE AND ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT WITHIN THEIR PURVIEW.
8. THE SOILS ENGINEER AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL, AFTER CLEARING AND PRIOR TO THE
PLACEMENT OF FILL IN CANYON, INSPECT EACH CANYON FOR AREAS OF ADVERSE STABILITY AND DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF SUBSURFACE WATER OR SPRING FLOW. IF NEEDED,
SUBDRAINS WILL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF FILL IN EACH RESPECTIVE CANYON.
9. SUBDRAIN OUTLETS SHALL BE COMPLETED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SUBDRAIN CONSTRUCTION.
10. THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE SUBDRAINS SHALL BE SURVEYED IN THE FIELD FOR LINE/GRADE AND SHOWN ON AS-GRADED PLANS.
11. AREAS TO RECEIVE FILL SHALL BE PROPERLY PREPARED AND APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND THE GRADING INSPECTOR PRIOR TO PLACING FILL.
12. FILLS SHALL BE BENCHED INTO COMPETENT MATERIAL PER ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD PLAN NO. 1322.
13. ALL EXISTING FILLS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR OR REMOVED PRIOR TO PLACING ADDITIONAL FILLS.
14. FILLS SHALL BE COMPACTED THROUGHOUT TO A MINIMUM OF 90% RELATIVE COMPACTION.
AGGREGATE BASE FOR ASPHALTIC AREAS SHALL BE COMPACTED TO A MINIMUM OF 95% RELATIVE COMPACTION. MAXIMUM DENSITY BY UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD NO. 70-1 OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT AND FIELD DENSITY BY UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD NO. 70-2 OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT.
15. CUT AND FILL SLOPES SHALL BE NO STEEPER THAN 2 FOOT HORIZONTAL TO 1 FOOT VERTICAL (2:1) EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED OTHERWISE.
16. ALL CUT SLOPES SHALL BE INVESTIGATED BOTH DURING AND AFTER GRADING BY THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST TO DETERMINE IF ANY SLOPE STABILITY PROBLEM EXISTS. SHOULD EXCAVATION DISCLOSE
ANY GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS OR POTENTIAL GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS, THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL SUBMIT RECOMMENDED TREATMENT TO THE GRADING INSPECTOR FOR APPROVAL.
17. WHERE SUPPORT OR BUTTRESSING OF CUT AND NATURAL SLOPES IS DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY BY
THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST AND SOIL ENGINEER, THE SOIL ENGINEER SHALL SUBMIT DESIGN, LOCATION AND CALCULATIONS TO THE GRADING INSPECTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. THE
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST AND SOIL ENGINEER SHALL INSPECT AND CONTROL THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE BUTTRESSING AND CERTIFY TO THE STABILITY OF THE SLOPE AND ADJACENT STRUCTURES UPON COMPLETION.
18. WHEN CUT PADS ARE BROUGHT TO NEAR GRADE, THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL DETERMINE IF THE BEDROCK IS EXTENSIVELY FRACTURED OR FAULTED AND WILL READILY TRANSMIT WATER. IF
CONSIDERED NECESSARY BY THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST AND SOIL ENGINEER, A COMPACTED FILL BLANKET WILL BE PLACED.
19. ALL TRENCH BACKFILLS SHALL BE TESTED AND APPROVED BY THE SOIL ENGINEER PER THE GRADING CODE.
20. ANY EXISTING IRRIGATION LINES AND CISTERNS SHALL BE REMOVED OR CRUSHED IN PLACE AND APPROVED BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR AND SOIL ENGINEER.
21. ANY EXISTING WATER WELLS SHALL BE ABANDONED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS
APPROVED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY, AND DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH.
22. ANY EXISTING CESSPOOLS AND SEPTIC TANKS SHALL BE ABANDONED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE TO THE APPROVAL OF THE GRADING INSPECTOR.
23. STOCKPILING OF EXCESS MATERIAL SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR PRIOR TO EXCAVATION.
24. EXPORT SOIL MUST BE TRANSPORTED TO A LEGAL DUMP OR TO A PERMITTED SITE APPROVED BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR.
25. THE PERMITTEE SHALL COMPLY WITH THE GRADING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR HAUL ROUTES WHEN AN EXCESS OF 5,000 CUBIC YARDS OF EARTH IS TRANSPORTED TO OR FROM A PERMITTED SITE ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS.
26. THE PERMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DUST CONTROL MEASURES.
27. THE PERMITTEE SHALL GIVE RESPONSIBLE NOTICE TO THE OWNER OF ADJOINING LANDS AND BUILDINGS
PRIOR TO BEGINNING EXCAVATIONS THAT MAY AFFECT THE LATERAL AND SUBJACENT SUPPORT OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY. THE NOTICE SHALL STATE THE INTENDED DEPTH OF EXCAVATION AND WHEN THE EXCAVATION WILL COMMENCE. THE ADJOINING OWNER SHALL BE ALLOWED AT LEAST 30 DAYS AND
REASONABLE ACCESS ON THE PERMITTED PROPERTY TO PROTECT HIS STRUCTURE, IF HE SO DESIRES, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROTECTED BY LAW.
28. ALL CONCRETE STRUCTURES THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ON-SITE SOILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED
WITH TYPE V CEMENT,UNLESS DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY SOLUBLE SULPHATE-CONTENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER.
29. SLOPES EXCEEDING 5 FEET IN HEIGHT SHALL BE PLANTED WITH AN APPROVED PLANT MATERIAL PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. IN ADDITION, SLOPES EXCEEDING 15 FEET IN HEIGHT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROVED IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
30. ALL EXISTING DRAINAGE COURSES THROUGH THIS SITE SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FACILITIES TO HANDLE STORMWATER ARE APPROVED AND FUNCTIONAL; HOWEVER, IN ANY CASE, THE PERMITTEE SHALL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DUE TO OBSTRUCTING NATURAL DRAINAGE PATTERNS.
31. TEMPORARY SANITATION FACILITIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON THE SITE DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION.
32. THE LOCATION AND PROTECTION OF ALL UTILITIES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERMITTEE.
33. APPROVED PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND TEMPORARY DRAINAGE PROVISIONS SHALL BE USED TO PROTECT ADJOINING PROPERTIES DURING GRADING.
34. GRADING OPERATIONS INCLUDING MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF A HUMAN OCCUPANCY SHALL NOT BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. AND 7:00 A.M.
DAILY, ON SUNDAY, OR ON A FEDERAL HOLIDAY.
35. ALL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT, FIXED OR MOBILE, OPERATED WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A DWELLING SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH PROPERLY OPERATING AND MAINTAINED MUFFLERS.
36. ALL OPERATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR NOISE CONTROL.
37. STOCKPILING AND/OR VEHICLE STAGING AREAS SHALL BE LOCATED AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE FROM DWELLINGS AND WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE GRADING PERMIT.
38. GRADING AND EXCAVATION SHALL BE HALTED DURING PERIODS OF HIGH WINDS. OPERATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH AQMD RULE 403. FUGITIVE DUST.
39. PAVEMENT SECTIONS SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 4” ASPHALT CONCRETE OVER 6” AGGREGATE BASE AND
PRIOR TO ROUGH GRADE RELEASE FOR BUILDING PERMITS BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR, THE SOILS
ENGINEER SHALL SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL, PAVEMENT SECTION RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON 'R' VALUE ANALYSIS OF THE SUB-GRADE SOILS, AND EXPECTED TRAFFIC INDICES.
40. ASPHALT CONCRETE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD PLAN NO. 1805.
41. AGGREGATE BASE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD NO. 1804.
42. ROOF GUTTERS SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ROOF DRAINAGE FROM FALLING ON MANUFACTURED SLOPES.
43. THE CIVIL ENGINEER, AS A CONDITION OF ROUGH GRADE APPROVAL, SHALL PROVIDE A BLUE TOP WITH
ACCOMPANYING WITNESS STAKE, SET AT THE CENTER OF EACH PAD REFLECTING THE PAD ELEVATION
FOR PRECISE PERMITS AND A BLUE TOP WITH WITNESS STAKE SET AT THE DRAINAGE SCALE HIGH POINT REFLECTING THE HIGH POINT ELEVATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMITS.
44. PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL, THE CIVIL ENGINEER SHALL CERTIFY TO THE GRADING INSPECTOR THE AMOUNT OF EARTH MOVED DURING THE GRADING OPERATION.
45. THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL PERFORM PERIODIC INSPECTION AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE REPORT AND MAP UPON COMPLETION OF THE ROUGH GRADING.
46. THE GRADING CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE TO THE APPROVED GRADING PLAN PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL.
47. THE COMPACTION REPORT AND APPROVAL FROM THE SOIL ENGINEER SHALL INDICATE THE TYPE OF FIELD-TESTING PERFORMED. THE METHOD OF OBTAINING THE IN-PLACE DENSITY SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WHETHER SAND CONE, DRIVE RING, OR NUCLEAR, AND SHALL BE NOTED FOR EACH TEST. SUFFICIENT
MAXIMUM DENSITY DETERMINATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE MAXIMUM DENSITY CURVES USED BY THE FIELD TECHNICIAN.
48. IN THE EVENT THAT SOIL CONTAMINATION IS DISCOVERED DURING EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF AN
EXISTING TANK, WORK SHALL BE STOPPED UNTIL A SITE ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION PLAN HAS BEEN
PREPARED, SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY COUNTY OF ORANGE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND THE CITY.
49. SURVEY MONUMENTS SHALL BE PRESERVED AND REFERENCED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACED AFTER CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 8771 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.
50. RETAINING WALLS ARE NOT APPROVED PER THIS GRADING PLAN. RETAINING WALLS REQUIRE A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT.
51. OTHER BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS STAIRS, BUILDINGS, SWIMMING POOLS, ETC. REQUIRE A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 222 OF TRACT MAP 7311, FILED IN BOOK 460, PAGES 18 TO 31, PER RECORDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SURVEYOR.
APN: 616-252-01
TITLE SHEET C-0.1
DETAIL SHEET C-0.2
DEMOLITION PLAN D-1.1
PRECISE GRADING PLAN C-1.1
WATER / DRAINAGE PLAN C-2.1
EROSION CONTROL PLAN C-3.1
HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN C-4.1
101.305sr (civTEC)
TEC
12/22/2025
STAFF
TEC
999 CORPORATE DR.
SUITE 100
LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
p: 949.463.8822
e: [email protected]
12/22/2025
31591 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.RJMdesigngroup.com
[949] 493-2690 fax
[949] 493-2600 phone © SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA BASIS OF BEARINGS:
THE BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE CENTERLINE BEARING OF TARANTO SHOWN AS N 88°59'35" W ON TRACT MAP 7311, FILED IN BOOK 280, PAGES 39 TO 43, PER RECORDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SURVEYOR.
PRECISE GRADING PLANS
FOR
SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
COUNTY OF ORANGE, CA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
C-0.1
TITLE
SHEET
EROSION CONTROL NOTES
1. IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL (NAME)_____________________________AT WORK PHONE #__________________________ , HOME PHONE #__________________________ , OR CELLULAR PHONE # _________________________. 2. EQUIPMENT AND WORKERS FOR EMERGENCY WORK SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RAINY SEASON (OCTOBER 1 TO APRIL 30 EACH YEAR). NECESSARY MATERIALS SHALL BE AVAILABLE
ON SITE AND STOCKPILED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO FACILITATE RAPID CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DEVICES AT ALL TIME.
3. EROSION CONTROL DEVICES SHALL NOT BE MOVED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE GRADING INSPECTOR.
4. ALL REMOVABLE EROSION PROTECTIVE DEVICES SHALL BE IN PLACE AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY WHEN THE 5-DAY RAIN PROBABILITY FORECAST EXCEEDS 40%.
5. AFTER A RAINSTORM, ALL SILT AND DEBRIS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM STREETS, BERMS, AND BASINS.
6. GRADED AREAS ON THE PERMITTED AREA PERIMETER MUST DRAIN AWAY FROM THE FACE OF SLOPES AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH WORKING DAY. DRAINAGE IS TO BE DIRECTED TOWARD DESILTING FACILITIES.
7. THE PERMITTEE AND CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE AND SHALL TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT PUBLIC TRESPASS ONTO AREAS WHERE IMPOUNDED WATER CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
8. THE PERMITTEE AND CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE EROSION CONTROL WORK AND INSURE THAT THE WORK IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS.
9. THE PERMITTEE SHALL NOTIFY ALL GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, MATERIAL SUPPLIERS,
LESSEES AND THE PROPERTY OWNERS THAT DUMPING OF POLLUTANTS INTO THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM OR THE WATERSHED IS PROHIBITED.
10. PERMITTEE SHALL MAINTAIN CONSTRUCTION SITE IN SUCH A CONDITION THAT AN ANTICIPATED STORM DOES NOT CARRY WASTES OR POLLUTANTS OFF THE SITE. POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SOLID OR LIQUID CHEMICAL SPILLS; WASTES FROM PAINTS, STAINS, SEALANTS, GLUES, DYES,
PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES, WOOD PRESERVATIVES AND SOLVENTS, ASBESTOS FIBERS, PAINT FLAKES OR STUCCO FRAGMENTS; FUELS, OILS, LUBRICANTS AND HYDRAULIC, RADIATOR OR BATTERY FLUIDS;
FERTILIZERS, VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT WASH WATER AND CONCRETE WASH WATER, CONCRETE DETERGENT OR FLOATABLE WASTES; WASTES FROM ANY ENGINE/EQUIPMENT STEAM CLEANING OR CHEMICAL DEGREASING AND SUPERCHLORINATED POTABLE WATER LINE FLUSHING. DURING CONSTRUCTION,
PERMITTEE SHALL DISPOSE OF SUCH MATERIALS IN A SPECIFIED AND CONTROLLED TEMPORARY AREA
ON-SITE, PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM POTENTIAL STORMWATER RUNOFF, WITH ULTIMATE DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
11. DEWATERING OF CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER, OR DISCHARGING CONTAMINATED SOILS VIA SURFACE EROSION IS PROHIBITED. DEWATERING OF NON-CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER REQUIRES A
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FROM THE RESPECTIVE STATE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD.
12. FOR SITES OVER ONE ACRE IN SIZE, THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)
WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD (SWQCB) AND PREPARE AND HAVE ON SITE AN APPROVED STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP).
13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE ON SITE AN APPROVED WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (WQMP), AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
14. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH SAN DIEGO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. R9-2013-0001 AS AMENDED BY ORDER NOS. R9-2015-0001 AND R9-2015-0100 AND SANTA ANA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY BOARD ORDER NO. R8-2009-0030 AS AMENDED BY ORDER NO. R8-2010-0062, AS APPLICABLE.
15. GRADING AND EXCAVATION SHALL BE HALTED DURING PERIODS OF HIGH WINDS. OPERATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH AQMD RULE 403. FUGITIVE DUST.
16. IMPORT AND EXPORT HAULING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE HOURS OF 9:00AM TO 4:00PM. ANY TRACKING OF MATERIAL ON THE PUBLIC WAYS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED BY MECHANICAL SWEEPING.
DRY SEASON REQUIREMENTS (MAY 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30)
17. WIND EROSION BMPS (DUST CONTROL) SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED.
18. SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL OPERATIONAL STORM DRAIN INLETS.
19. BMPS TO CONTROL OFF-SITE SEDIMENT TRACKING SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED AND MAINTAINED.
20. APPROPRIATE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF STORM WATER BY WASTES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
21. APPROPRIATE NON-STORM WATER BMPS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF STORM WATER FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
22. THERE SHALL BE A ‘WEATHER TRIGGERED’ ACTION PLAN AND THE ABILITY TO DEPLOY STANDBY SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS AS NEEDED TO COMPLETELY PROTECT THE EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THE SITE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF A PREDICTED STORM EVENT (A PREDICTED STORM EVENT IS DEFINED AS A FORECASTED, 50% CHANCE OF RAIN).
23. SUFFICIENT MATERIALS NEEDED TO INSTALL STANDBY SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS (AT THE SITE PERIMETER,
SITE SLOPES AND OPERATIONAL INLETS WITHIN THE SITE) NECESSARY TO PREVENT SEDIMENT DISCHARGES FROM EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THE SITE SHALL BE STORED ON SITE. AREAS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN
PROTECTED FROM EROSION USING PHYSICAL STABILIZATION OR ESTABLISHED VEGETATION STABILIZATIONS BMPS AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM H BELOW ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE ‘EXPOSED’ FOR PURPOSES OF THIS REQUIREMENT.
24. DEPLOYMENT OF PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL BMPS (PHYSICAL OR VEGETATION) SHOULD COMMENCE AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ON SLOPES THAT ARE COMPLETED FOR ANY PORTION OF THE SITE.
STANDBY BMP MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO PREVENT EROSION OF SLOPES THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
25. PHASING TO BE USED TO MAINTAIN STABILIZED AREAS (VEGETATION OR IMPERVIOUS COVER) AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DURING CONSTRUCTION. DISTURBED AREAS SHOULD BE STABILIZED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
SLOPES INACTIVE FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS SHALL BE STABILIZED WITH SEEDING, SOIL BINDERS, MULCHING, GEOTEXTILES, OR MATS, ETC. IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE EROSIVE IMPACT OF RAIN OR RUNOFF.
WET SEASON REQUIREMENTS (OCTOBER 1 THRU APRIL 30)
26. SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP’S SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED AT THE SITE PERIMETER, AT ALL OPERATIONAL STORM
DRAIN INLETS AND AT ALL NON-ACTIVE SLOPES, TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PROTECTION FOR STORMS LIKELY TO OCCUR DURING THE RAINY SEASON.
27. ADEQUATE PHYSICAL OR VEGETATION EROSION CONTROL BMP’S (TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT) SHALL BE INSTALLED AND ESTABLISHED FOR ALL COMPLETED SLOPES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RAINY SEASON.
THESE BMP’S MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE RAINY SEASON. IF A SELECTED BMP FAILS, IT MUST
BE REPAIRED AND IMPROVED, OR REPLACED WITH AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATE AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. THE FAILURE OF A BMP MAY INDICATE THAT THE BMP, AS INSTALLED, WAS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH IT WAS USED. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS MUST RESULT IN A MORE ROBUST BMP, OR ADDITIONAL BMP’S SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
28. THE AMOUNT OF EXPOSED SOIL ALLOWED AT ONE TIME SHALL NOT EXCEED THAT WHICH CAN BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED BY DEPLOYING STANDBY EROSION CONTROL AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP’S PRIOR TO A PREDICTED RAINSTORM.
29. A DISTURBED AREA THAT IS NOT COMPLETED BUT THAT IS NOT BEING ACTIVELY GRADED (NON-ACTIVE AREA) SHALL BE FULLY PROTECTED FROM EROSION WITH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BMP’S (EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL). THE ABILITY TO DEPLOY STANDBY BMP MATERIALS IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THESE AREAS. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP’S MUST ACTUALLY BE DEPLOYED. THIS INCLUDES ALL BUILDING PADS, UNFINISHED ROADS AND SLOPES.
30. SUFFICIENT MATERIALS NEEDED TO INSTALL STANDBY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP’S
NECESSARY TO COMPLETELY PROTECT THE EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THE SITE FOR EROSION AND TO PREVENT SEDIMENT DISCHARGES SHALL BE STORED ON SITE. AREAS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PROTECTED
FROM EROSION USING PERMANENT PHYSICAL STABILIZATION OR ESTABLISHED VEGETATION STABILIZATION BMP’S ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE ‘EXPOSED’ FOR PURPOSES OF THIS REQUIREMENT.
WV LP
LEGEND
TELEPHONE
TOP OF WALL
WATER VALVE
WATER METER
SANITARY SEWER
TOP OF CURB
TOP OF FOOTING
TOP OF GRATE
VALVE
STREET LIGHT
W OR WAT WATER
WM
WV
TF
TW
S OR SEW
TG
TC
TEL
CHAIN LINK FENCE
CENTERLINE
HIGH POINT
ROUGH GRADE
POWER POLE
GRADE BREAK
RIGHT OF WAY
FIRE HYDRANT
FINISHED SURFACE
FINISHED FLOOR
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
CATCH BASIN
STORM DRAIN
EXISTING SPOT ELEVATION CURB & GUTTER
FLOWLINE
GRADE BREAK LINE
EXISTING UTILITY LINE
(TYPE AND SIZE AS NOTED)
PP
ROW
RG
ST.
IRR OR IRRIG
MH
STREET
IRRIGATION
LOW POINT
MANHOLE
GB
HP
INV
FS
FH
FL
INVERT
FLOWLINE
EXISTING CONTOUR
LIMITS OF GRADING
PROPERTY LINE
DWY
ELEC
EP
FF
CONC
CO
SD
DRIVEWAY
ELECTRIC
CONCRETE
CLEANOUT
CB
C&G
CLF
CL
BLDG BUILDING
PROPOSED CONTOUR
PROPOSED SLOPE
TD TOP OF DECK
POC POINT OF CONNECTION
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
P/A PLANTER AREA
DG
FLOW DIRECTION
DF DRINKING FOUNTAIN
STORM DRAIN & GRATE
STORM DRAIN AND CLEANOUT
WIF WROUGHT IRON FENCE
TOS TOP OF SUBGRADE
BOW BACK OF WALK
FG FINISHED GRADE
RL RIDGELINE
OC ON CENTER
STA STATION
PCC PORTLAND CONCRETE CEMENT
AB AGGREGATE BASE
AC ASPHALT CONCRETE
RD ROOF DRAIN
TMH TOP OF MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION NOTES/ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
SCO SEWER CLEAN OUT
CONCRETE (PEDESTRIAN) PER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PLANS
NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR
NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES
-
THE ESTIMATES OF IMPROVEMENT AND GRADING QUANTITIES AS SHOWN HEREON ARE PROVIDED FOR SATISFYING PLAN CHECK INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ONLY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM AN
INDEPENDENT ESTIMATE OF ALL IMPROVEMENT QUANTITIES INCLUDING GRADING QUANTITIES, AND SHALL USE SAME AS A BASIS FOR HIS BID(S) AND CONTRACT(S).
DEMOLITION NOTES - SEE SHEET D-1.1
0 EA
1 EA
0 LF
1 EA
STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION NOTES
21 22
20 CONSTRUCT 6" PVC, SDR 35, STORM DRAIN PIPE, BEDDING DETAIL 2, SHEET C-0.2 CONSTRUCT RUBBER SURFACE PLAY AREA SUBDRAIN PER DETAIL 1, SHEET C-0.2
CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM DRAIN WITH COUPLING OR CUT-IN TEE
WATER / DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION NOTES
31 30
10 PROTECT IN PLACE
CONNECT WATER LINE TO DRINKING FOUNTAIN PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS CONNECT DRAINAGE LINE TO DRINKING FOUNTAIN PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS 0 EA 11 CONSTRUCT WALK PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PLANS - 12 CONSTRUCT RUBBER SURFACE PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PLANS - 0 LF
33 CONSTRUCT 1" PVC (SCH 80) WATER LINE, BEDDING PER DETAIL 2, SHEET C-0.2 32 CONNECT TO EXIST. WATER LINE 0 EA
0 LF
0 EA
34 CONSTRUCT 4" PVC DRAIN LINE (SDR 26), BEDDING PER DETAIL 2, SHEET C-0.2 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE SUMP PER DETAIL 3, SHEET C-0.2
35 36
CONSTRUCT 1" B.F.P.A. (BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY) PER EL TORO WATER DISTRICT STD. DWG. W-1
0 EA
BASE BID BID ALT.-
1 EA
+ 0 EA
+ 8 LF
+ 0 EA
1 EA
-
-
LF
1 EA
LF
EA
EA
101.305sr (civTEC)
TEC
12/22/2025
STAFF
TEC
999 CORPORATE DR.
SUITE 100
LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
p: 949.463.8822
e: [email protected]
12/22/2025
31591 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.RJMdesigngroup.com
[949] 493-2690 fax
[949] 493-2600 phone © SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA NOTE:
TRENCHES ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO
BUILDING FOUNDATIONS SHALL NOT BE
BELOW A 1:1 PLANE PROJECTED
DOWNWARD FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF
THE ADJACENT FOOTING AND NOT CLOSER
THAN 18" FROM THE FACE OF FOOTING. IF
THIS CONDITION OCCURS THE ADJACENT
FOOTING SHOULD BE DEEPENED OR THE
UTILITY CONSTRUCTED AND THE TRENCH
BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED PER
RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SOILS REPORT
PRIOR TO FOOTING CONSTRUCTION.
NOTE: · WATER MINIMUM COVER DEPTH = 36" · SEWER MINIMUM COVER DEPTH = 42" TO 52" - SEE PLAN
· PLACE MARKING TAPE ON ALL BURIED PIPING
OUTSIDE BUILDING FOOTPRINT. BACKFILL
6" TO 8" 6" MIN.
PIPE O.D. 12" MIN.
TRENCH WIDTH
AS REQUIRED FOR PIPE
P.C.C. OR A.C./A.B.
OR TOP SOIL
UNDISTURBED SOIL
GRANULAR MATERIAL (SAND)
(S.E.=30 MIN.)
- PLACEMENT PER SOILS REPORT
BACKFILL - COMPACT
TO 90% RELATIVE
DENSITY - VERIFY
W/SOILS ENGINEER
- SHALL BE PER SECTION
306-1.3 OF SSPWC
FINISHED SURFACE
2 UTILITY BEDDING
C-0.2
DETAIL
SHEET
SCALE:
N.T.S.
SCALE:
N.T.S.
FLOW
INVERT ELEVATION
PER PLAN
4" PVC (SDR 26)
@ 2% MIN.
UNDISTURBED
SOIL 12-INCHES 4-INCH CLEAR FROM INVERT TO TOP OF ROCK 3-FEET 2-FEET DIAMETER
PROVIDE FILTER FABRIC
OVER AND ON SIDES OF
GRAVEL (TYPAR MODEL
NO. 3301 OR EQUAL).
FINISH GRADE
3-FOOT DEEP ROCK SUMP
WITH 1" TO 1-1/2" WASHED
GRAVEL, FREE FROM FINES.
CHRISTY V-1 DRAIN BOX WITH
F80 COVER. LOCATE IN
PLANTER OR TURF WITH TOP OF
GRATE 12" BELOW SURFACE.
3 DRAINAGE SUMP
1 RUBBER SURFACE PLAY AREA SUBDRAIN
FINISH GRADE PER PLAN
RUBBER SURFACING AND CONCRETE SUB-BASE PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PLAN
PRE-CAST CONCRETE CATCH BASIN WITH FRAME
- BROOKS PRODUCTS 1212 CB OR EQUAL
CAST IRON GRATE
- BROOKS PRODUCTS 1212 OR EQUAL - 1/2" MAX. SLOT - GALVANIZED FINISH 1 FILTER FABRIC MIRAFI 140N OR APPROVED EQUAL WRAPPED AROUND GRATE. 2 3
LEGEND
4 5
5 4
1 3
TOP OF GRATE
(TG)
PER PLAN
INVERT
(INV)
PER PLAN
FLOW
STORM DRAIN SIZE &
TYPE PER PLAN POURED IN PLACE
P.C.C. BASE
WITH SLOPE TO DRAIN
2 0.5% MIN. 0.5% MIN.
SCALE:
N.T.S.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
INSTALL 6-FOOT CHAIN LINK FENCE WITH WINDSCREEN AND GATES, WHERE NECESSARY, ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE SITE AS NEEDED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT THESE FENCES AND KEEP AREA FULLY SECURE DURING DEMOLITION. WINDSCREEN TO BE SECURELY
FASTENED AT ALL CORNERS.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
ALL UTILITIES SHOULD BE SHUT OFF AND CAPPED PER UTILITY COMPANY REQUIREMENTS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH APPROPRIATE UTILITY
COMPANY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
CONTRACTOR TO SCHEDULE A SITE WALK
WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO START OF
DEMOLITION TO VERIFY ALL ITEMS TO BE
DEMOLISHED AND/OR SALVAGED.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL TEMPORARY BMPs PRIOR TO
DEMOLITION.
LEGEND
LIMITS OF DEMOLITION
PROTECT UTILITY LINE IN PLACE WITHIN DEMOLITION LIMITS
PROTECT IN PLACE EXIST. TREE
DEMOLITION NOTES
DEMOLITION GENERAL NOTES
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT A SURVEY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CORRELATE
WITH REQUIREMENTS INDICATED TO DETERMINE AND VERIFY THE EXTENT OF DEMOLITION REQUIRED.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL RECORD EXISTING CONDITIONS BY USE OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS, PRE-CONSTRUCTION VIDEOTAPES, AND DRAWINGS AS APPROPRIATE.
3. A SURVEY SHALL BE PERFORMED AS WORK PROGRESSES TO DETECT HAZARDS RESULTING FROM DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP INVENTORY AND RECORD THE CONDITION OF ITEMS TO BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED AND ITEMS TO BE REMOVED AND SALVAGED.
5. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE OWNER THE STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF ITEMS TO BE SALVAGED.
6. LOCATE ALL EXISTING UTILITIES WHETHER SHOWN HEREON OR NOT AS THE FIRST ITEM OF WORK AND PROTECT THEM FROM DAMAGE. NOTIFY OWNER IMMEDIATELY IF DAMAGE OCCURS AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXPENSE OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY SHOULD FIELD CONDITIONS VARY FROM THOSE SHOWN ON PLAN.
7. WHEN UNANTICIPATED ELECTRICAL, STRUCTURAL, OR OTHER ELEMENTS INCLUDING STORM
DRAIN, WATER AND SEWER LINES THAT CONFLICT WITH INTENDED DESIGN ARE
ENCOUNTERED, CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE AND MEASURE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF CONFLICT AND CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE CITY.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP OFF INDICATED
UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SERVING AREAS TO BE SELECTIVELY DEMOLISHED AND: · SHALL ARRANGE TO SHUT OFF INDICATED UTILITIES WITH UTILITY COMPANIES. · IF SERVICES/SYSTEMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REMOVED, RELOCATED, OR ABANDONED,
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY
SERVICES/SYSTEMS THAT BYPASS AREA OF DEMOLITION AND THAT MAINTAIN CONTINUITY OF SERVICES/SYSTEMS TO OTHER PARTS OF BUILDING AND SITE. · SHALL CUT OFF PIPE OR CONDUIT IN WALLS TO BE REMOVED. CAP, VALVE, OR PLUG AND SEAL REMAINING PORTION OF PIPE OR CONDUIT AFTER BYPASSING. WHERE
ENTIRE WALL IS TO BE REMOVED, EXISTING SERVICES/SYSTEMS MAY BE REMOVED WITH REMOVAL OF THE WALL. CONTRACTOR SHALL CUT OFF PIPE OR CONDUIT SO IT WILL NOT BE VISIBLE IN FINISHED CONSTRUCTION.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT EXISTING SERVICES/SYSTEMS INDICATED AGAINST DAMAGE DURING DEMOLITION OPERATIONS.
10. INACTIVE OR ABANDONED UTILITIES SHALL BE DISCONNECTED, REMOVED, AND PLUGGED OR CAPPED SUBJECT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING AGENCIES.
11. ACTIVE UTILITIES SHALL BE PROTECTED BY AND AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR. KEEP
ANY REQUIRED UTILITY IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF WORK, INCLUDING EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE.
12. DO NOT WILLFULLY PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT KNOWN OBSTRUCTIONS EXIST THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN KNOWN DURING DESIGN. SUCH
CONDITIONS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OWNER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL NECESSARY REVISION DUE TO FAILURE TO GIVE SUCH NOTIFICATION.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT DEMOLITION AND DEBRIS-REMOVAL OPERATIONS TO
ENSURE MINIMUM INTERFERENCE WITH ROADS, STREETS, WALKS, WALKWAYS, AND OTHER ADJACENT OCCUPIED AND USED FACILITIES.
14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND OTHER PROTECTION
REQUIRED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PEOPLE AND DAMAGE TO ADJACENT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO REMAIN AND: · SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY WEATHER PROTECTION, DURING THE INTERVAL BETWEEN
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND NEW
CONSTRUCTION, TO PREVENT WATER LEAKAGE AND DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE AND INTERIOR AREAS. · SHALL PROTECT WORK THAT IS TO REMAIN OR THAT IS EXPOSED DURING DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. · SHALL COVER AND PROTECT EQUIPMENT THAT HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED.
15. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHORING, BRACING, AND STRUCTURAL
SUPPORTS AS REQUIRED TO PRESERVE STABILITY AND PREVENT MOVEMENT, SETTLEMENT, OR
COLLAPSE OF CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES THAT REMAIN, AND TO PREVENT UNEXPECTED OR UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT OR COLLAPSE OF CONSTRUCTION BEING DEMOLISHED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL STRENGTHEN OR ADD NEW SUPPORTS WHEN REQUIRED DURING PROGRESS OF DEMOLITION.
16. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL WORK SHALL BE CAREFULLY PERFORMED TO AVOID DAMAGE TO EXISTING TREES NOTED ON THE PLANS TO REMAIN.
17. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LATEST ADOPTED EDITIONS OF
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE CODES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL USE METHODS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS OF GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AS FOLLOWS: · SHALL NEATLY CUT OPENINGS AND HOLES PLUMB, SQUARE, AND TRUE TO
DIMENSIONS REQUIRED, USING CUTTING METHODS LEAST LIKELY TO DAMAGE CONSTRUCTION TO REMAIN OR ADJOINING CONSTRUCTION. USE HAND TOOLS OR
SMALL POWER TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SAWING OR GRINDING, NOT HAMMERING AND CHOPPING, TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE OF ADJACENT SURFACES.
TEMPORARILY COVER OPENINGS TO REMAIN. · SHALL CUT OR DRILL FROM THE EXPOSED OR FINISHED SIDE INTO CONCEALED SURFACES TO AVOID MARRING EXISTING FINISHED SURFACES. · SHALL NOT USE CUTTING TORCHES UNTIL WORK AREA IS CLEARED OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. AT CONCEALED SPACES, SUCH AS DUCT AND PIPE INTERIORS, VERIFY
CONDITION AND CONTENTS OF HIDDEN SPACE BEFORE STARTING FLAME-CUTTING OPERATIONS. MAINTAIN FIRE WATCH AND PORTABLE FIRE-SUPPRESSION DEVICES DURING FLAME-CUTTING OPERATIONS. · SHALL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN USING CUTTING TORCHES. · SHALL REMOVE DECAYED, TERMITE-INFESTED, VERMIN-INFESTED, OR OTHERWISE DANGEROUS OR UNSUITABLE MATERIALS AND PROMPTLY DISPOSE OF OFF-SITE. · SHALL LOCATE DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND MATERIALS SO AS NOT TO IMPOSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON STRUCTURES TO REMAIN.
19. CLEAR THE SITE OF GRASS, WEED GROWTH, RUBBISH, DEBRIS, PAVEMENT, CONCRETE,
INACTIVE OR ABANDONED FACILITIES (VERIFIED BY THE AGENCY), THAT ARE TO BE
REMOVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIMITS AND DEPTHS SHOWN ON THE PLANS.
20. ABANDONED UNDERGROUND FACILITIES (VERIFIED BY THE AGENCY), ROOTS THREE INCHES IN DIAMETER AND LARGER, AND ROCKS AND BROKEN MASONRY LARGER THAN 4 INCHES IN ANY DIMENSION SHALL BE REMOVED TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 12" BELOW FINISH GRADE.
21. ALL DELETERIOUS MATERIALS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE WORK SHALL BE DISPOSED OF
OFF-SITE BY THE CONTRACTOR, WHO SHALL MAKE ALL NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS AND PAY ALL RELATED COSTS.
22. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE DEMOLISHED MATERIALS FROM PROJECT SITE AND LEGALLY DISPOSE OF THEM AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE IN AN EPA-APPROVED LANDFILL AND: · SHALL NOT ALLOW DEMOLISHED MATERIALS TO ACCUMULATE ON-SITE. · SHALL REMOVE AND TRANSPORT DEBRIS IN A MANNER THAT WILL PREVENT SPILLAGE ON ADJACENT SURFACES AND AREAS.
23. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BURN DEMOLISHED MATERIALS.
24. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF DUST, DIRT,
AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS AND RETURN ADJACENT AREAS TO CONDITION EXISTING BEFORE DEMOLITION OPERATIONS BEGAN.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: · LOCATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE FIELD SURVEY PERFORMED BY STARLIGHT SURVEYING, INC., DATED OCTOBER, 2025, FIELD OBSERVATION AND A SEARCH OF AVAILABLE RECORDS AND MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL CONDITIONS. · CONTRACTOR MUST FIELD LOCATE ALL UTILITIES (LOCATION AND DEPTH)
WITHIN WORK AREA AS A FIRST ITEM OF WORK AND VERIFY PROPOSED DESIGN IS VALID. · CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT IN PLACE THE UTILITY LINES SHOWN AND ANY OTHER LINES NOT OF RECORD OR NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE
EXISTING UTILITY LINES. · CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY AND INFORM THE CITY OF ANY FACILITIES
ENCOUNTERED IN THE FIELD WHICH IS NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN, OR DIFFERS IN LOCATION OR SIZE, PRIOR TO REMOVAL. · THE CITY MAY IDENTIFY AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THEY WISH TO RETAIN PRIOR TO THE CONTRACTOR MOVE IN.
**** NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
EXACT LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND STORM DRAIN LINES ON-SITE ARE UNKNOWN. CONTRACTOR SHALL: · VERIFY LOCATION, SIZE, ELEVATIONS OF EXISTING STORM DRAIN AND VERIFY DESIGN AS A FIRST ITEM OF WORK. NOTIFY ENGINEER
IMMEDIATELY OF ANY REQUIRED CHANGE IN DESIGN. · IF INLET PIPES ARE FOUND CONNECTING TO EXISTING GRATES THAT ARE
REMOVED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT (OR PIPES ARE
DAMAGED OR REMOVED DURING CONSTRUCTION) THAT RUN OUTSIDE
OF DEMOLITION LIMITS, NOTIFY ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY OF THE LOCATION AND SIZE TO INSURE CONTINUITY OF DRAINAGE UPSTREAM.
REMOVE EXISTING LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION AND CAP AT LIMITS OF DEMOLITION AND DISPOSE - VERIFY EXTENT AND RECONNECTION WITH IRRIG. PLANS - CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE WITH CITY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 101.305sr (civTEC)
TEC
3/04/2026
STAFF
TEC
999 CORPORATE DR.
SUITE 100
LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
p: 949.463.8822
e: [email protected]
3/04/2026
31591 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.RJMdesigngroup.com
[949] 493-2690 fax
[949] 493-2600 phone © SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA D-1.1
DEMOLITION
PLAN
0 5 10 20
SCALE: 1" = 10'
S
W
E
TARANTO
TARANTO TARANTO
S W
BID ALTERNATE DEMOLITION E
SCALE: 1" = 10' S W
BASE BID DEMOLITION E
SCALE: 1" = 10' S W
BASE BID DEMOLITION E
SCALE: 1" = 10'
A
C
B
E
D
F
PROTECT EXISTING TREE IN PLACE - CONFIRM DISPOSITION PRIOR TO DEMO. WITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND CITY
SAWCUT AND REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK/RAMP (COMPLETE) AND DISPOSE G
PROTECT IN PLACE - POTHOLE AND LOCATE EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES TO PROTECT AS REQUIRED H
I
REMOVE EXISTING CATCH BASIN (COMPLETE) AND DISPOSE
CAP EXISTING STORM DRAIN FOR NEW CONNECTION - SEE SHEET C-1.1
REMOVE EXISTING PLAY SURFACE TO SUBGRADE (COMPLETE) AND DISPOSE
REMOVE EXISTING PLAY EQUIPMENT AND FOUNDATIONS (COMPLETE) AND DISPOSE REMOVE EXISTING CONC. CURB/WALL (COMPLETE) AND DISPOSE
TREE A
TREE A
TREE A
TREE A
I
B
B
B
H
H
H
B
H
H
H
H
H
EXIST. LIGHT E
C
C
C D
C D
C D
C D
EXIST. C.B. F
EXIST. POLE D
EXIST. POLE D
I
I
EXIST. LIGHT E
EXIST. PVC
STORM
DRAIN LINE
E
EXIST. PVC
STORM
DRAIN LINE
E STORM DRAIN LINE M
CAP STORM
DRAIN LATERAL G
EXIST. C.B. F STORM DRAIN LINE M
CAP STORM
DRAIN LATERAL G
EXIST.
CONC. E
EXIST.
CONC. E
EXIST.
CONC. E H
I
I
I
B
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
NO EXISTING TREES ARE TO BE
REMOVALED.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
NO EXISTING TREES ARE TO BE
REMOVALED.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
NO EXISTING TREES ARE TO BE
REMOVALED.
J REMOVE EXISTING MISCELLANEOUS ITEM - CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE SALVAGE EXIST.
BENCH J
EXIST.
BENCH J
EXIST.
BENCH J
EXIST
PICNIC
TABLE
J
EXIST.
BENCH
J
EXIST.
BENCH
J
EXIST.
BENCH
J
EXIST
PICNIC
TABLE
J
72* ** * ** 7248 168 LH STR STR SS 872* ** * ** 7248 168 LH STR STR SS 8 72 * ** * ** 72 STR STRLHSS 8 40 32 EXTENSION 16 24 40 8 EXTENSION 40 56 64 40 3224 16 20 10 8 345277 ZOO PANEL 32 8 16 24 40 16 24 8 32 TRI-K.P.1K.P.1 TRI-K.P.1 K.P.1
K.P.1
TRI-K.P.1 101.305sr (civTEC) TEC 12/22/2025 STAFF TEC 999 CORPORATE DR. SUITE 100 LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 p: 949.463.8822 e: [email protected] 12/22/2025 31591 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 www.RJMdesigngroup.com [949] 493-2690 fax [949] 493-2600 phone ©
SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA S WE NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL TO BE AT 5% MAX. RUNNING SLOPE, 2% MAX. CROSS-SLOPE, AND 48-INCH MIN. CLEAR WIDTH (CBC 11B-206.2.1). C-1.1 PRECISE GRADING PLAN NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: ALL GRADING AND EARTHWORK IS TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EARTHWORK SPECIFICATION AND AS DIRECTED BY THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. * NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ELEVATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY CIVIL ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCY. NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: LOCATE ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AS A FIRST ITEM OF WORK AND PROTECT THEM IN PLACE AS REQUIRED. 0 5 10 20 SCALE: 1" = 10' TARANTO S WBID ALTERNATE TOT LOT E SCALE: 1" = 10' S WBASE BID TOT LOT E SCALE: 1" = 10' S WBASE BID SEATING AREA E SCALE: 1" = 10' TARANTO TARANTO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION NOTES 212220 CONSTRUCT 6" PVC, SDR 35, STORM DRAIN PIPE, BEDDING DETAIL 2, SHEET C-0.2 CONSTRUCT RUBBER SURFACE PLAY AREA SUBDRAIN PER DETAIL 1, SHEET C-0.2 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM DRAIN WITH COUPLING OR CUT-IN TEE 10 PROTECT IN PLACE 11 CONSTRUCT WALK PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PLANS 12 CONSTRUCT RUBBER SURFACE PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PLANS H.P. 382.6 FL 382.3 FL 382.3 FL 382.1 FL 382.1 FL 382.55 FS 382.49 FS 382.46 FS 382.42 FS 382.33 FS 382.25 FS 382.16 FS 382.16 FS 382.16 FS 382.16 FS 382.25 FS 382.33 FS 382.46 FS 382.42 FS 382.56 FS 382.56 FS 382.73 FS 382.80 FS 382.80 FS 382.73 FS 382.56 FS 382.56 FS 382.49 FS 382.30 FS MATCH *(381.71) FS JOIN *(381.75) FS 382.25 FS JOIN *(381.89) FS JOIN *(381.57) FS
1.8%
1.8%
1.8%
4.5% 11 11 11 0.5% MIN. CONC. 385.18 FS 384.72 CONC./TG 20 21 385.19 FS 384.98 CONC. 385.31 FS 385.10 CONC. 385.50 FS 385.29 CONC. 385.51 FS 385.30 CONC. 385.51 FS 385.30 CONC. 385.49 FS 385.28 CONC. 385.38 FS 385.17 CONC. 385.37 FS 385.16 CONC. 385.38 FS 385.17 CONC. 385.37 FS 385.16 CONC. 385.40 FS 385.19 CONC. 385.32 FS 385.11 CONC. 385.22 FS 385.01 CONC. 385.05 FS 384.84 CONC. 385.03 FS 384.82 CONC. EXIST. P.V.C. STORM DRAIN LINE 1022 12 12 12 0.5% CONC. MIN. 0.5% MIN. CONC. 0.5% CONC. MIN. 385.10 FS 384.64 CONC./TG 383.25 INV 20 *(INV) CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY AS A FIRST ITEM OF WORK EXIST. INVERT IS GREATER THAN 383.0 EXIST. P.V.C. STORM DRAIN LINE 10 385.52 FS 385.31 CONC. 385.62 FS 385.41 CONC. 385.71 FS 385.50 CONC. 385.89 FS 385.68 CONC. 386.00 FS 385.79 CONC. 385.50 FS 385.29 CONC. 385.40 FS 385.19 CONC. 385.05 FS 384.84 CONC. 385.03 FS 384.82 CONC. 385.19 FS 384.98 CONC. 385.22 FS 385.01 CONC. 385.32 FS 385.11 CONC. 385.40 FS 385.19 CONC. 0.5% MIN. CONC. 0.5% MIN. CONC. 0.5% CONC. MIN.
0.5%
MIN.
CONC. 12 12 12 12
1.5%
1.5%
4.5%
1.5% 11 11 385.48 FS 385.56 FS 385.65 FS 385.80 FS 385.91 FS 386.07 FS 386.07 FS 386.07 FS 386.19 FS 386.25 FS 386.25 FS 386.19 FS 385.86 FS 385.13 FS 384.92 CONC. TREE 10 (386.6±) FG TREE 10 (386.3±) FG 385.13 FS 384.92 CONC. 22 LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADINGLIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING LIMIT OF GRADING JOIN *(385.45) FS 385.48 FS 385.45 FS
72 * ** * ** 72 STR STRLHSS 8 40 32 EXTENSION 16 24 40 8 EXTENSION 40 56 64 40 3224 16 20 10 8 345277 ZOO PANEL 32 8 16 24 40 16 24 8 32 TRI-K.P.1K.P.1 TRI-K.P.1 K.P.1
K.P.1
TRI-K.P.1 101.305sr (civTEC) TEC 12/22/2025 STAFF TEC 999 CORPORATE DR. SUITE 100 LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 p: 949.463.8822 e: [email protected] 12/22/2025 31591 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 www.RJMdesigngroup.com [949] 493-2690 fax [949] 493-2600 phone ©
SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA S WE NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL TO BE AT 5% MAX. RUNNING SLOPE, 2% MAX. CROSS-SLOPE, AND 48-INCH MIN. CLEAR WIDTH (CBC 11B-206.2.1). C-2.1 WATER / DRAINAGE PLAN NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: ALL GRADING AND EARTHWORK IS TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EARTHWORK SPECIFICATION AND AS DIRECTED BY THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. * NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ELEVATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY CIVIL ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCY. NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: LOCATE ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AS A FIRST ITEM OF WORK AND PROTECT THEM IN PLACE AS REQUIRED. 0 10 20 40 SCALE: 1" = 20' 25-FOOT WIDE EASEMENT TO M.N.W.D. FOR WATER PIPE LINES 6-FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES TARANTO S WBID ALTERNATE WATER / DRAINAGE E SCALE: 1" = 20' WATER / DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION NOTES 3130 CONNECT WATER LINE TO DRINKING FOUNTAIN PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS CONNECT DRAINAGE LINE TO DRINKING FOUNTAIN PER MANUFACTURE'S SPECIFICATIONS 33 CONSTRUCT 1" PVC (SCH 80) WATER LINE, BEDDING PER DETAIL 2, SHEET C-0.2 32 CONNECT TO EXIST. WATER LINE 34 CONSTRUCT 4" PVC DRAIN LINE (SDR 26), BEDDING PER DETAIL 2, SHEET C-0.2 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE SUMP PER DETAIL 3, SHEET C-0.2 3536 CONSTRUCT 1" B.F.P.A. (BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY) PER EL TORO WATER DISTRICT STD. DWG. W-1 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT GENERAL NOTES 1. EL TORO WATER DISTRICT REQUIRES A PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK. ETWD SHALL BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST 48 HOURS (2 WORKING DAYS) PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION: PHONE: (949) 837-0660. 2. ALL OTHER UTILITIES SHALL BE NOTIFIED 48 HOURS PRIOR TO EXCAVATION THROUGH UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT: 811. IN AREAS OF POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF WATER OR SEWER LINE AND OTHER UTILITIES, CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY HAND EXCAVATE, EXPOSE AND LOCATE THOSE FACILITIES. 3. CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER SHALL SUBMIT PROPER INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION NAMING EL TORO WATER DISTRICT AS ADDITIONALLY INSURED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. 4. WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DISTRICT. 5. CAPITAL FACILITIES FEES SHALL BE BASED ON ULTIMATE DEVELOPER / TENANT IMPROVEMENT. 6. ALL CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE ETWD AND OTHER REGULATORY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE ETWD INSPECTOR AN “AS BUILT” PRINT PRIOR TO RELEASE FOR OCCUPANCY. INFORMATION TO BE CALLED OUT FOR WATER ARE THE DISTANCES BETWEEN VALVES, TEES, BENDS, FIRE HYDRANTS, AND SERVICE LINE TAPS ALONG MAIN LINE, ALONG WITH ANY CHANGE IN ANGLE METER STOP LOCATION AT PROPERTY LINE. FOR SEWER, CALL OUT THE DISTANCES BETWEEN MANHOLES AND THEIR DEPTH TO TOP OF CONE, ALONG WITH ANY CHANGE IN STATIONING ON LATERALS AT THE MAIN LINE OR AT PROPERTY LINE. WATER NOTES 8. CURB AND GUTTER MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS. 9. WATER METERS SHALL BE STAKED BY DEVELOPER'S ENGINEER AND SHOWN ON WATER PLAN WITH DIMENSIONS TO NEAREST LOT PROPERTY LINE ALONG RIGHT OF WAY. 10. WATER METER BOXES SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) FEET FROM ANY DRIVEWAY AND SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN SIDEWALKS OR OTHER CONCRETE AREAS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE DISTRICT. 11. ALL WATER SERVICE LINES SHALL BE CHISEL MARKED WITH A 'W' ON THE FACE OF THE CURB WHERE IT PASSES UNDER CURB. 12. THE DISTRICT MUST APPROVE ADDITIONS OR RESIZING OF ANY WATER METER BY REVISION TO THIS PLAN. 13. ALL VALVES SHALL BE CHISEL MARKED IN THE NEAREST CURB FACE WITH A 'V' AND FOOTAGE FROM CURB FACE TO VALVE. WHERE VALVE IS IN AN INTERSECTION, TWO CHISEL MARKS FROM DIFFERENT CURB FACES AT THE NEAREST B.C. SHALL BE WHERE VALVE IS IN MID-BLOCK, ONE CHISEL MARK AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE VALVE SHALL BE GIVEN. 14. ALL VALVES MUST BE OPERATED BY THE DISTRICT. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL RESULT IN CLOSURE OF PROJECT. 15. HYDROSTATIC TESTS SHALL BE PERFORMED ON ALL WATER FACILITIES BY AN APPROVED INDEPENDENT TESTING COMPANY AND RESULTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE DISTRICT. MINIMUM TESTING REQUIREMENTS ARE 225 PSI FOR TWO HOURS, UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE INSPECTOR. ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE WILL BE DETERMINED BY SIZE AND LENGTH OF MAIN AND DURATION OF TEST. 16. ALL NEW WATER FACITILITIES SHALL BE DISINFECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH C651. CHLORINATED WATER SHALL BE RETAINED IN THE PIPELINE FOR 24 HOURS, AFTER WHICH SAMPLES SHALL CONFIRM A MINIMUM RESIDUAL OF 25 PPM. 17. PRIOR TO CONNECTION OF THE NEW WATER FACILITIES TO EXISTING WATER FACILITIES, THE NEW FACILITIES SHALL PASS BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTS. THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF TESTS REQUIRED SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ETWD INSPECTOR. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE SAMPLES COLLECTED AND TESTS FOR COLIFORM BACTERIA AND HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED LABORATORY. THE LABORATORY SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF EACH TEST TO THE DISTRICT. PASSING RESULTS ARE NEGATIVE COLIFORM AND PLATES COUNTS LESS THAN 500 COLONIES/ML. 18. ALL NEW WATER FACITILITIES SHALL BE FLUSHED AFTER SATISFACTORY TESTING RESULTS ARE OBTAINED. 19. FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL BE PER DISTRICT STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS. THE 4" FIRE HYDRANT OPENING SHALL FACE THE STREET. FIRE HYDRANTS THAT ARE NOT IN SIDEWALK AREAS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3' X 3' X 4" THICK PAD POURED AROUND IT. PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED “SCHOOLBUS YELLOW” OR APPROVED EQUAL BEFORE RELEASE FOR OCCUPANCY. PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL BE PAINTED RED. 20. FOR NEW FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS, PRESSURE TEST THE NEW PIPELINE UP TO THE FIRST ABOVE GROUND RISER FLANGE, UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE DISTRICT INSPECTOR. 21. ALL BELOW GROUND IRRIGATION PIPING AND APPURTENANCES SHALL COMPLY WITH A.W.W.A. GUIDELINES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF NON-POTABLE WATER. SEWER NOTES 22. LOCATION FOR SEWER LATERALS (HOUSE CONNECTIONS) AND MANHOLES SHALL BE STAKED BY DEVELOPER'S ENGINEER AND SHOWN ON SEWER PLAN BY STATIONING. STATION (0+00) WILL BE ON THE LOWEST MANHOLE OF THE DEVELOPMENT. 23. SEWER LATERALS SHALL BE CHISEL MARKED WITH AN 'S' ON CURB FACE WHERE LATERAL CROSSES UNDER CURB. 24. SEWER MANHOLE LOCATIONS SHALL BE CHISEL MARKED ON THE NEAREST CURB FACE WITH A 'MH' AND FOOTAGE FROM CURB FACE TO CENTER OF MANHOLE. WHERE THE MANHOLE IS IN AN INTERSECTION, TWO CHISEL MARKS FROM DIFFERENT CURB FACES AT THE NEAREST B.C. SHALL BE GIVEN. WHERE MANHOLE IS IN MID-BLOCK, ONE CHISEL MARK SHALL BE GIVEN AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE MANHOLE. 25. SEWER PIPE BEDDING SHALL BE CRUSHED ROCK UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 26. TESTING OF FACILITIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ETWD STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO INCLUDE INSPECTION BY A T.V. CAMERA SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SEWER INSPECTION. 27. GREASE INTERCEPTORS OR CONTROL DEVICES MAY BE REQUIRED FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS (FSE) WITHIN THE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA, AS DETERMINED BY THE FOG CONTROL PROGRAM MANAGER. 28. MANHOLES OR SAMPLING POINTS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR NEW COMMERCIAL CONNECTIONS, AS DETERMINED BY THE DISTRICT. 29. INDUSTRIAL WASTE OR FSE FOG APPLICATION – WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE - MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT WITH A SITE INSPECTION PRIOR TO RELEASE FOR OCCUPANCY. APPROVED: EL TORO WATER DISTRICT __________ _____________ __________ DATE GENERAL MANAGER / DISTRICT ENGINEER TARANTO PROP. 1-INCH B.F.P.A. 33 30 35 382.8 INV 4" 36 383.0 INV 4" 31 EXIST. 2-INCH POTABLE WATER METER - CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY SIZE AND LOCATION AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCY CONNECT TO EXIST. SERVICE 32 1" WATER LINE 34 1" WATER LINE 34 NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: PROPOSED WATER LINE MAY BE REALIGNED IN FIELD AS NECESSARY TO AVOID EXISTING TREE TRUNKS AND ROOTS.
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101.305sr (civTEC)
TEC
12/22/2025
STAFF
TEC
999 CORPORATE DR.
SUITE 100
LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
p: 949.463.8822
e: [email protected]
12/22/2025
31591 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.RJMdesigngroup.com
[949] 493-2690 fax
[949] 493-2600 phone © SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA
SECTION A-A
A 12"
3" MIN. OPENING
BETWEEN BAGS
AT TOP ROW
A
CONSTRUCTION
NS-7 POTABLE WATER/IRRIGATION *
STORMWATER MITIGATION MEASURES (BMPs)
WE-1 WIND EROSION CONTROL
TC-1 STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
WM-2 MATERIAL USE *
NS-2 DEWATERING OPERATIONS *
NS-3 PAVING OPERATIONS
WM-1 MATERIAL DELIVERY AND STORAGE *
WM-4 SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL *
WM-5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT *
SE-4 CHECK DAMS
SE-9 STRAW BALE BARRIERS
SE-10 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION
NS-1 WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES *
WM-6 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT *
WM-7 CONTAMINATED SOIL MANAGEMENT *
WM-8 CONCRETE WASTE MANAGEMENT *
NS-8 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING *
NS-9 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUELING *
NS-10 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE *
WM-3 STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT *
THE FOLLOWING BMP'S AS OUTLINED IN, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE HANDBOOK.
CALIFORNIA STORMWATER QUALITY TASK FORCE. SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA 2019, OR THE LATEST REVISED EDITION, APPLY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT. (ADDITIONAL MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED IF
DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY CITY INSPECTORS)
SE-1 SILT FENCE
*
LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY CONTRACTOR AND APPROVED BY CITY INSPECTOR NOTE:
SE-7 STREET SWEEPING AND VACUUMING
EC-1 SCHEDULING
2 BAGS HIGH
EC-2 PRESERVATION OF EXISTING VEGETATION
EC-5 SOIL BINDERS
SE-5 FIBER ROLLS
SE-6 GRAVEL BAG BERM
TC-3 ENTRANCE OUTLET TIRE WASH
NS-12 CONCRETE CURING
NS-13 CONCRETE FINISHING
WM-9 SANITARY-SEPTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT *
SE-8 GRAVEL BAG DETAILS SCALE:
N.T.S.
NPDES NOTES:
1. IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL _______________________ AT WORK PHONE # __________________________________ OR HOME PHONE # __________________________________ 2. SEDIMENT FROM AREAS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE RETAINED ON SITE USING STRUCTURAL CONTROLS TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE.
3. STOCKPILES OF SOIL SHALL BE PROPERLY CONTAINED TO MINIMIZE SEDIMENT
TRANSPORT FROM THE SITE TO STREETS, DRAINAGE FACILITIES OR ADJACENT PROPERTIES VIA RUNOFF, VEHICLE TACKING, OR WIND.
4. APPROPRIATE BMP’S FOR CONSTRUCTION-RELATED MATERIALS, WASTES, SPILLS
SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO MINIMIZE TRANSPORT FROM THE SITE TO STREETS, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, OR ADJOINING PROPERTIES BY WIND OR RUNOFF.
5. RUNOFF FROM EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE WASHING SHALL BE CONTAINED AT
CONSTRUCTION SITES UNLESS TREATED TO REDUCE OR REMOVE SEDIMENT AND OTHER POLLUTANTS.
6. ALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL ARE TO BE
MADE AWARE OR THE REQUIRED BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES FOR THE PROJECT SITE AND ANY ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS.
7. AT THE END OF EACH DAY OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
AND WASTE MATERIALS SHALL BE COLLECTED AND PROPERLY DISPOSED IN TRASH OR RECYCLE BINS.
8. CONSTRUCTION SITES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN SUCH A CONDITION THAT AN ANTICIPATED STORM DOES NOT CARRY WASTES OR POLLUTANTS OFF THE SITE.
DISCHARGES OF MATERIAL OTHER THAN STORMWATER ONLY WHEN NECESSARY FOR
PERFORMANCE AND COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND WHERE THEY DO NOT: CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A VIOLATION OF ANY WATER QUALITY STANDARD; CAUSE OR THREATEN TO CAUSE POLLUTION, CONTAMINATION, OR NUISANCE; OR CONTAIN A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE IN A QUANTITY REPORTABLE UNDER FEDERAL REGULATIONS 40 CFR PARTS 117 AND 302.
9. POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SOLID OR LIQUID CHEMICAL SPILLS; WASTES FROM PAINTS, STAINS, SEALANTS, GLUES, LIMES, PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES, WOOD PRESERVATIVES AND SOLVENTS; ASBESTOS FIBERS, PAINT FLAKES OR STUCCO FRAGMENTS; FUELS, OILS, LUBRICANTS, AND HYDRAULIC, RADIATOR OR BATTERY FLUIDS; FERTILIZERS, VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT WASH WATER AND CONCRETE WASH WATER; CONCRETE, DETERGENT OR FLOATABLE WASTES; WASTES
FROM ANY ENGINE/EQUIPMENT STEAM CLEANING OR CHEMICAL DEGREASING AND SUPER CHLORINATED POTABLE WATER LINE FLUSHING. DURING
CONSTRUCTION, PERMITTEE SHALL DISPOSE OF SUCH MATERIALS IN A SPECIFIED
AND CONTROLLED TEMPORARY AREA ON-SITE, PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM
POTENTIAL STORMWATER RUNOFF, WITH ULTIMATE DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
10. DEWATERING OF CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER, OR DISCHARGING CONTAMINATED SOILS VIA SURFACE EROSION IS PROHIBITED. DEWATERING OF
NONCONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER REQUIRES A NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FROM THE RESPECTIVE STATE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD.
11. GRADED AREAS ON THE PERMITTED AREA PERIMETER MUST DRAIN AWAY FROM THE FACE OF SLOPES AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH WORKING DAY. DRAINAGE IS TO BE DIRECTED TOWARD DESILTING FACILITIES.
12. THE PERMITTEE AND CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE AND SHALL TAKE
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT PUBLIC TRESPASS ONTO AREAS WHERE IMPOUNDED WATER CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
13. THE PERMITTEE AND CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE EROSION CONTROL WORK AND INSURE THAT THE WORK IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS.
14. THE PERMITTEE SHALL NOTIFY ALL GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, MATERIAL SUPPLIERS, LESSEES, AND PROPERTY OWNERS: THAT DUMPING OF CHEMICALS INTO THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM OR THE WATERSHED IS PROHIBITED.
15. EQUIPMENT AND WORKERS FOR EMERGENCY WORK SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RAINY SEASON. NECESSARY MATERIALS SHALL BE AVAILABLE
ON SITE AND STOCKPILED AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO FACILITATE RAPID CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DEVICES WHEN RAIN IS IMMINENT.
16. ALL REMOVABLE EROSION PROTECTIVE DEVICES SHALL BE IN PLACE AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY WHEN THE 5-DAY RAIN PROBABILITY FORECAST EXCEEDS 40%.
17. SEDIMENTS FROM AREAS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE RETAINED ON SITE
USING AN EFFECTIVE COMBINATION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE, AND STOCKPILES OF SOIL SHALL BE PROPERLY
CONTAINED TO MINIMIZE SEDIMENT TRANSPORT FROM THE SITE TO STREETS,
DRAINAGE FACILITIES OR ADJACENT PROPERTIES VIA RUNOFF, VEHICLE TRACKING, OR WIND.
18. APPROPRIATE BMPS FOR CONSTRUCTION-RELATED MATERIALS, WASTES, SPILLS OR
RESIDUES SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED AND RETAINED ON SITE TO MINIMIZE TRANSPORT
FROM THE SITE TO STREETS, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, OR ADJOINING PROPERTY BY WIND OR RUNOFF.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM CITY FOR LOCATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: · MATERIAL DELIVERY AND STORAGE AREA BMPS TO BE IMPLEMENTED: WM-1, WM-2, WM-4 (LOCATION MAY BE MODIFIED BY CONTRACTOR WITH CITY APPROVAL) · WASTE COLLECTION AREA BMPS TO BE IMPLEMENTED: WM-5, WM-6, WM-9 (LOCATION MAY BE MODIFIED BY CONTRACTOR WITH CITY APPROVAL) · VEHICLE CLEANING, FUELING AND MAINTENANCE AREA BMPS TO BE IMPLEMENTED: WM-4, NS-8, NS-9, NS-10 (LOCATION MAY BE MODIFIED BY CONTRACTOR WITH CITY APPROVAL) · CONCRETE TRUCK WASHOUT AREA BMPS TO BE IMPLEMENTED: WM-8 (LOCATION MAY BE MODIFIED BY
CONTRACTOR WITH CITY APPROVAL)
EROSION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION NOTES
GRAVELBAGS:
1. GENERAL: GRAVELBAG SHALL INCLUDE PROVIDING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL GRAVELBAGS AS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE CONTROL OF EROSION.
2. LOCATION: GRAVELBAGS SHALL BE PLACED PER PLAN, AND IN LOCATIONS SPECIFIED BY THE CITY INSPECTOR, AND IN LOCATIONS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CONTRACTOR.
3. FABRICATION: GRAVELBAGS SHALL BE FABRICATED USING FACTORY SEWN OR SEALED BAGS OF WOVEN
POLYPROPYLENE, TREATED TO RESIST DEGRADATION BY ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT AND HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO
TEARING TO ALLOW RELOCATION OF BAGS WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF INITIAL PLACEMENT WITH A LOSS OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE BAGS.
THE BAGS SHALL BE FILLED WITH SUBROUNDED TO ROUNDED GRAVEL LESS THAN 3/4-INCH IN DIAMETER, WITH LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT OF MATERIAL PASSING A NO. 30 SIEVE. THE FILLED BAGS SHALL HAVE THE OPEN ENDS SECURELY FASTENED PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO THE SITE.
4. INSTALLATION: GRAVELBAGS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A SIDE BY SIDE MANNER TO ENTRAP SILT AND MUD, AND TO DIVERT THE FLOW OF WATER. NOTWITHSTANDING THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SPECIFICATION, FAILURE OF THE BAGS TO PERFORM THIS FUNCTION SHALL BE REASON TO REJECT THEIR INSTALLATION.
GRAVELBAGS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH THE WIDEST FACE AGAINST THE GROUND SURFACE OR THE UNDERLYING COURSE OF BAGS, AND PRESSED IN PLACE TO CONFORM TO THE UNDERLYING SURFACE. THE BAGS SHALL BE PLACED WITH THE TIED ENDS IN THE "UPHILL" OR "UPSTREAM" DIRECTION, BEGINNING AT THE LOWEST OR MOST DOWNSTREAM BAG, TIED ENDS WILL BE TUCKED UNDER BAG. SUBSEQUENT BAGS WITHIN ONE COURSE OF BAGS SHALL BE PLACED SO AS TO REST UPON THE TIED END OF THE PREVIOUSLY PLACED BAG, WITH NOT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE BAG IN CONTACT WITH THE PREVIOUS BAG, AND NOT MORE THAN 20 PERCENT IN CONTACT.
SUBSEQUENT COURSES OF BAGS SHALL BE PLACED AS DESCRIBED PREVIOUSLY, WITH THE MID-POINT OF THE BAGS STRADDLING THE JOINTS OF BAGS IN THE UNDERLYING ROW.
CONSTRUCTION OF A GRAVELBAG BERM PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW SHALL INCORPORATE BAGS PLACED IN A "PYRAMID" CONFIGURATION, WITH ALL INDIVIDUAL BAGS ORIENTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW. THE BERM SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF ROWS AT THE BOTTOM (IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND), WITH SUCCESSIVELY FEWER ROWS IN EACH OVERLYING COURSE. THE UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FACES OF THE BERM SHALL BE NO STEEPER THAN 1 1/2 FEET HORIZONTAL TO 1 VERTICAL.
DAMAGE WHICH COULD FORESEEBLY BE PREVENTED BY PROPER GRAVELBAG INSTALLATION SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY.
INSTALL GRAVEL BAGS (SE-8)
LEGEND
GRAVEL BAGS (SE-8)
IMPLEMENT STREET SWEEPING AND VACUUMING (SE-7)
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INSTALL STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION (SE-10)
C-3.1
EROSION
CONTROL
PLAN
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SCALE: 1" = 10' S W
BASE BID SEATING AREA E
SCALE: 1" = 10'
TARANTO
TARANTO
TO BE COMPLETED
BY CONTRACTOR
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GENERAL NOTES
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL REFERENCE ARCHITECTURAL AND/OR LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL HARDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE AND
HARDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN HEREON.
3. ALL SIDEWALKS, CURB RETURNS, AND ACCESS POINTS SHALL MEET TITLE 24 AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:
A. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING COMPLETE,
TIMELY AND ACCURATE FIELD LAYOUT OF THE PROPOSED SITE IMPROVEMENTS
INCLUDING, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
CONTROL AND DIMENSIONAL COORDINATION AS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT THE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THIS SURVEY
WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR AND SHALL
PROVIDE FOR THE SURVEY AND STAGING OF ALL CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUILDING LOCATIONS, PAVING
EDGES/ALIGNMENT FENCING, WALLS, LIGHT FIXTURES, SIGNS, MOW CURBS,
SEATING, SHADE STRUCTURES, PLAY FIELDS AND APPURTENANCES,, CURB AND GUTTER ALIGNMENTS, CATCH BASINS, DRAINS, ETC.
B. AN AUTOCAD-COMPATIBLE .DWG FILE OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE START OF
CONSTRUCTION FOR HIS USE IN PREPARING THE NECESSARY FIELD SURVEYING / LAYOUT OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. THE USE OF THIS DIGITAL FILE SHALL BE
THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND IS INTENDED TO ASSIST THE SURVEYOR IN THE LAYOUT OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.
THESE ELECTRONIC FILES ARE NOT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. DIFFERENCES
MAY EXIST BETWEEN THESE ELECTRONIC FILES AND CORRESPONDING HARD COPY CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ISSUED FOR PUBLIC BID. IN THE EVENT
THAT A CONFLICT ARISES BETWEEN THE SIGNED OR SEALED HARD COPY
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND THE ELECTRONIC FILES, THE SIGNED OR SEALED HARD COPY CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL GOVERN. THE
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING IF ANY CONFLICT EXISTS AND
SHALL BRING ANY DISCREPANCIES TO THE PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S ATTENTION PRIOR TO ANY FIELD LAYOUT. BY THE CONTRACTOR'S USE OF THESE
ELECTRONIC FILES, THEY ARE NOT RELIEVED OF THEIR DUTY TO FULLY COMPLY
WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
NEED TO CHECK, CONFIRM, AND COORDINATE ALL DIMENSIONS AND DETAILS,
TAKE FIELD MEASUREMENTS, VERIFY FIELD CONDITIONS, AND COORDINATE THE WORK WITH THAT OF OTHER CONTRACTORS FOR THE PROJECT.
THE DIGITAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY civTEC SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY
PURPOSE OTHER THAN FOR THE PROJECT DESCRIBED ABOVE AND SHALL NOT BE RELEASED TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF civTEC.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA IS AN INSTRUMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF civTEC.
SURVEY CONTROL MAP
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101.305sr (civTEC)
TEC
12/22/2025
STAFF
TEC
999 CORPORATE DR.
SUITE 100
LADERA RANCH, CA 92694
p: 949.463.8822
e: [email protected]
12/22/2025
31591 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.RJMdesigngroup.com
[949] 493-2690 fax
[949] 493-2600 phone © SAN REMO PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA C-4.1
HORIZONTAL
CONTROL
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SCALE: 1" = 10' S WE
PT. # 2
FD. BOLT SPK BASIS OF BEARINGS
N 88°59'35" W
410.00'
BENCHMARK
OCS BM "3X-65-13"
ELEVATION 361.191' [NAVD88, LEVELED 2014]
DESCRIBED BY OCS 2013 – FOUND 4” OCS ALUMINUM BENCHMARK DISK STAMPED “3X-65-13”. SET IN THE SE’LY CORNER OF A 5.5’ X 3’ CONCRETE FOOTING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL PANEL 1.6’ ABOVE THE SIDEWALK. MONUMENT IS LOCATED IN THE NW’LY PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF MOULTON PKWY. AND SANTA MARIA AVE.
BASIS OF BEARINGS:
THE BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE CENTERLINE BEARING OF TARANTO SHOWN AS N 88°59'35" W ON TRACT MAP 7311, FILED IN BOOK 280, PAGES 39 TO 43, PER RECORDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SURVEYOR.
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BID ALTERNATE TOT LOT E
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BASE BID TOT LOT E
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BASE BID SEATING AREA E
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TARANTO
TARANTO
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R4.00' R3.00' R3.00' R4.00'
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46.16' 36.76'
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34.57' 6.08'
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EASTING
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6108288.37
6108288.37
6108269.04
6108307.20
6108434.40
6108461.08
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PROJECT NAME PLAN TYPE PRODUCT FILE NO. DRAWN BY: DATE SCALE OF SHEET PC. NO. QC ITEM NO. CONSTRUCTION PLAN Q-LBT102PTADA | PICNIC TABLE | LBT ADA 1 1 3/8" = 1' ---- 3/30/26 315-03-cd-L-2.01 Authorized Signature Date By signing above or stamping this drawing “approved” or “no exception taken” authorization is give to QCP to produce this drawing as shown within a 1/4” tolerance. (CUSTOMER TO OFFLOAD IF OVER 6000 Lbs.) GENERAL PRODUCT NOTES: MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE ±1/4". ALL EDGES TO BE EASED. INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED BY OTHERS. CONCRETE COLOR: CONCRETE TEXTURE: WEIGHT: NATURAL MISSION WHITE FRENCH GREY CRAFTSMANS ETCH LATTE STRATA PRODUCT: QUANTITY: SEALER: CUSTOM HONED Q-LBT102PTADA PERMASHIELD 4200 SEALER 2,615 lbs. 5,000 P.S.I. CONCRETE DISABLED ACCESS COMPLIANT REINFORCED W/REBAR & NYLON FIBERS 5 YR GUARANTEE PLAN VIEW SIDE VIEW ELEVATION VIEW
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3/4" = 1' XX---- - - FRONT ELEVATION VIEW SIDE VIEW (CUSTOMER TO OFFLOAD IF OVER 6000 Lbs.) GENERAL PRODUCT NOTES: STANDARD SEALER INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED BY OTHERS. CONCRETE COLOR: CONCRETE TEXTURE: PRODUCT: ######## WEIGHT: 1,918 lbs QUANTITY: SEALER: QUAIL HILL RED NATURAL MISSION WHITE LATTE HARVEST FRENCH GREY CRAFTSMANS ETCH BUNGALOW STRATA ADOBE TAUPE CUSTOM COLOR Authorized Signature Date By signing above or stamping this drawing “approved” or “no exception taken” authorization is give to QCP to produce this drawing as shown within a 1/4” tolerance. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE ±1/4". ALL EDGES TO BE EASED. NOTE: QUICKCRETE RECOMMENDS USING EPOXY TO ANCHOR THE BENCH TO A CONCRETE FOOTING.
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DESCRIPTION RECYCLED WATER IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT LEGEND SYMBOL MANUFACTURER FLOW RATE (GPM) PSI RADIUS P.R. DETAIL RAIN BIRD Q
T H F RAINBIRD XXX-EFB-CP-R-PRS-D. BRASS REMOTE CONTROL VALVE WITH PURPLE HANDLE AND ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE REGULAR. SIZE AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. INSTALL H THE RCV INSIDE A STANDARD RECTANGULAR VALVE BOX. INDICATES GPM INDICATES SQUARE FOOT AREA INDICATES VALVE NO. CONTROL VALVE SYMBOL INDICATES VALVE SIZE No. Size GPM PRECIP HZ A
1 HYDROZONE # HYDROZONE DESCRIPTION
2 3 SLA TURF WITH SPRAYS FOR DRIP IRRIGATION CONTROL VALVES, USE JUMBO RECTANGULAR VALVE BOX. VALVE BOXES SHALL PURPLE HDPE BODY AND PURPLE PURPLE VALVE BOXES, SIZE PER EQUIPMENT LEGEND, WITH T-COVER LIDS AND CAPTIVE BOLT AND LOC-KIT. FOR ROUND FLUSH VALVES ANDQUICK COUPLERS USE 10" ROUND BOX, FOR BALL VALVES AND STANDARD IRRIGATION CONTROL VALVES, USE 12" STANDARD RECTANGULAR VALVE BOX. LIDS. FOR USE IN NON-VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SITUATIONS ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL IN CONCRETE OR ASPHALT. NO SYMBOL NDS PRO SERIES N/A PLACE BELOW ALL PAVING, HARDSCAPE ETC. AND AS DIRECTED BY OWNER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. AS APPROVED PVC PIPE SCH. 40 AS SLEEVING, SEE CHART FOR SLEEVE SIZING BASED ON DIAMETER OF PIPE OR WIRE BUNDLE CARRIED L NO SYMBOL 3M DBR/Y-6 DIRECT BURIAL (I.L. APPROVED) WATER-PROOF WIRE CONNECTORS FOR USE ON ALL WIRE SPLICES AND CONNECTIONS N/A NO SYMBOL AS APPROVED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED, SOLID COPPER CONDUCTOR IRRIGATION WIRE, #14UF SIZE, COLOR TO MATCH EXISTING. N/A (U.L. APPROVED) LOW WATER SHRUBS WITH DRIP TUBING AS APPROVED PURPLE PVC PIPE 3/4" - 2" SCH. 40, AS LATERAL LINES - 12" BELOW GRADE K AS APPROVED PURPLE PVC PIPE 2-2.5" CL. 315. SOLVENT WELD MAINLINE WITH SCH.80 FITTINGS , THRUST BLOCKS AND CONTROL WIRES, 24" BELOW GRADE MIN. K NIBCO FP-600A - 2-2.5" BRASS BALL VALVE WITH THREADED CONNECTIONS, LINE SIZE PER MAINLINE. INSTALL INSIDE A STANDARD RETANGULAR VALVE BOX.
G RAIN BIRD RD-06-S-P30-F-NP-8MPR - 6" POP-UP WITH CHECK VALVE ,PRESSURE REGULATOR, 0.26, 0.52,1.05 30 8' 1.65 IN./HR. PURPLE CAPS AND MATCHED PRECIPITATION RATE 8' NOZZLE. RAIN BIRD RD-06-S-P30-F-NP-12MPR - 6" POP-UP WITH CHECK VALVE ,PRESSURE REGULATOR, 0.65,1.30, 2.60 30 12' 1.65 IN./HR. PURPLE CAPS AND MATCHED PRECIPITATION RATE 12' NOZZLE.AA RAIN BIRD RD06-S-P-45-NP/R-VAN18 - 6" POP-UP WITH CHECK VALVE ,PRESSURE REGULATOR, 45 13-18' 0.61 IN./HR. PURPLE CAPS AND ADJUSTABLE ROTARY NOZZLE. FULL NOZZLE SHALL BE R-VAN-18-360 .50, 1.17, 1.85A 0.5 (1.0) 30 N/A 3.0 B NDS PRO SERIES STANDARD RECTANGULAR VALVE BOX AS IRRIGATION SPLICE BOX. REFER TO PLAN FOR LOCATIONS. N/A 4 SLA TURF WITH ROTARY/ROTOR HEADS TEMPORARY TREE IRRIGATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT RAIN BIRD 1.0, 1.38,1.98, 3.82 45 25' 0.61 IN./HR. RAIN BIRD 1.4, 1.85, 2.96, 5.78 45 30' 0.61 IN./HR. RAIN BIRD 1.92, 2.46, 3.81, 7.58 45 35' 0.61 IN./HR.
AAAC,DC,DC,DC,E,F NETAFIM NETAFIM NETAFIM / HUNTER / NETAFIM TECHLINE DRIPLINE FITTINGS W/ APPROPRIATE PVC FITTING FOR CONNECTION BETWEEN PURPLE PVC LATERAL LINES AND DRIP TUBING NO SYMBOL ALL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DRIP TUBING SHALL BE MADE USING TECHLINE FITTINGS TLSOV - MANUAL FLUSH VALVE AT END/MIDDLE OF PCV FLUSH MANIFOLD LINE, INSTALL FLUSH VALVE INSIDE A 10" ROUND VALVE BOX, ONE AT THE END OF TUBING RUNS IN EACH DIRECTION. INSTALL MIN. ONE FLUSH VALVE PER 1000' OF TUBING IN EACH DIRECTION ON DRIPLINE FLUSH MANIFOLD. INSTALL 18" FROM PAVING. INSTALL ALL FLUSH EQUIPMENT PER DETAILS.
F SHRUBS = 0.93 IN./HR. TURF = 1.24 IN./HR. INSTALL (2) HUNTER ECO-ID-12 POP-UP INDICATORS ONE AT EACH END OF THE DRIP ZONE BOTH SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A GPH BRAND GDFN-R FLUSH NOZZLE GPH I SUPERIOR 7645 1" QUICK COUPLER VALVE WITH LOCKING PURPLE VINYL COVER AND ACME THREADS. INSTALL INSIDE A 10" ROUND VALVE BOX. J RAIN BIRD XCZ-1X0-PRB-R-COM SERIES DRIP ZONE KIT WITH FILTER/REGULATOR , SIZE AS SHOWN INSTALL THE DRCV ASSEMBLY INSIDE A JUMBO RECTANGULAR VALVE BOX. INSTALL WITH 2-WIRE DECODER SPECIFIED BELOW. 5006-SS-SAM-PL-R-NP-MPR-25 - 6" POP-UP ROTOR WITH CHECK VALVE, PURPLE CAP AND MPR 25' NOZZLE 5006-SS-SAM-PL-R-NP-MPR-30 - 6" POP-UP ROTOR WITH CHECK VALVE, PURPLE CAP AND MPR 30' NOZZLE 5006-SS-SAM-PL-R-NP-MPR-35 - 6" POP-UP ROTOR WITH CHECK VALVE, PURPLE CAP AND MPR 35' NOZZLE TLHCVXR-RW-7-12-10 LANDSCAPE DRIP TUBING W/ .77 GPH EMITTERS 12" ON CENTER. DRIP TUBING HAS BUILT IN CHECK VALVES AND A PURPLE STRIPE. DRIP TUBING SHALL BE INSTALLED (3" SHRUBS, 4" TURF) BELOW FINISHED GRADE, AND IN PARALLEL ROWS A MAXIMUM OF 16" IN SHRUB AREAS AND 12" ON CENTER IN TURF AREAS. THE PERIMETER ROW OF DRIP TUBING SHALL BE INSTALLED A MAXIMUM OF 4" FROM THE EDGE OF THE PLANTING AREA. INSTALL TUBING STAKES A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) FEET ON CENTER ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE TUBING. RWS-B-C-1402/RWS-SOCK/RWS-GRATE-P, 36" DEEP ROOT BUBBLER WITH PURPLE GRATE, EACH SYMBOL REPRESENTS TWO BUBBLERS PER TREE, PLACE BUBBLERS AT EDGE OF ROOTBALL ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF TREE. ADJUST PER ROOTBALL SIZE TYPICAL. NO SYMBOL RCO CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL SIX (6) ADD-A-ZONE KITS, IN THE EVENT EXTRA VALVE WIRES ARE NOT LOCATED. N/A
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